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MEETING THE 
CHALLENGE 

Annual Report 2020

HOW WE MET THE 
CHALLENGE IN 2020

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Armenia – Demonstrating resilience

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Rwanda – Providing vital support

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Togo – Focusing on the 
health of our teams

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Peru – Performing in a 
challenging lockdown

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Senegal – Working with our 
communities

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Brazil – Focusing on the people around us

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Spain – Embracing continuous improvement

HOW WE MET THE 

CHALLENGE IN 2020

ENERGY FOR LIFE

ContourGlobal develops, acquires, owns and operates power generation 
assets around the world, producing reliable energy responsibly.

ContourGlobal operates 105 thermal and 
renewable power generation assets in 18 countries 
across Europe, Latin America and Africa, with a 
total installed capacity of over 4.8 GW. A recent 
North American acquisition in early 2021 expanded 
our operations to 117 power plants, over 20 
countries, totalling 6.3 GW installed capacity. 

We create additional value through best-in-class 
operations both in our existing portfolio and in 
the new assets we develop or acquire.

Highest health and safety, environmental and 
social standards are implemented wherever we 
operate. The reliable energy our plants generate 
has a positive impact – powering towns and cities, 
providing heat and light, and enabling modern life 
to take place around the clock.

As we grow, we invest in improving the places 
where we live and work. We are proud of the 
difference we make in the communities and 
countries in which we operate.

2020

2021 (Q1)

2020

2021 (Q1)

105

Conventional & innovative 
power plants

117

Plants further to 
Western Generation 
Portfolio acquisition

4,804

Megawatts capacity

6,306

Megawatts capacity further 
to Western Generation 
Portfolio acquisition

Overview

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Financial and operational highlights

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Togo: Focusing on the health of our teams

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Report of the Remuneration Committee

COVID-19 response

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Remuneration at a glance 

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Strategic report

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An introduction from our Chairman and CEO

2020 Highlights

At a glance

Where we operate

Chairman’s statement

Business model

CEO review

Armenia: Demonstrating resilience

20  Market review

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Rwanda: Providing vital support

Engaging with our stakeholders

30  Our KPIs

32  Our strategy in action

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Business review

Sustainability

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Health and safety

46  Our people

128  Annual Report on Remuneration

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Directors’ report

Peru: Performing in a challenging lockdown

145  Statement of Directors’ responsibilities 

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Environment

Communities

Senegal: Working with our communities

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CFO review

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Brazil: Focusing on the people around us

in respect of the financial statements

Financial statements

146

Independent auditors’ report to 
the members of ContourGlobal plc

157  Consolidated statement of income 

and other comprehensive income

62  Managing our principal risks

158  Consolidated statement of financial position

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Spain: Embracing continuous improvement

159  Consolidated statement of changes in equity

Governance

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96 

Non-Financial Information Statement

Board of Directors

Corporate governance report

Report of the Nomination Committee

160  Consolidated statement of cash flows

179  Notes to the consolidated financial statements

222  Company balance sheet

222  Company statement of changes in equity

223  Notes to the Company financial statements

101 

Report of the Audit & Risk Committee

228  Shareholder information

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Armenia – Demonstrating resilience

Rwanda – Providing vital support

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54

Togo – Focusing on the 

health of our teams

Peru – Performing in a 

challenging lockdown

Senegal – Working with our 

communities

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Brazil – Focusing on the people around us

Spain – Embracing continuous improvement

 
 
An introduction from our Chairman and CEO

Joseph C. Brandt,
President and Chief Executive Officer

TThhiis 
This report tells ContourGlobal’s story 
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of an extraordinary year through the 
eyes of our people around the world, 
who faced unprecedented challenges 
to meet the world’s electricity needs. 
In this Q&A, we share the perspectives 
of our Chairman, Craig Huff, and Chief 
Executive Officer, Joseph Brandt.

MEETING THE 
CHALLENGE 
OF 2020

Q: WHAT WERE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES 
IN 2020 AND HOW DID THE BUSINESS 
OVERCOME THEM?
JB: We entered the year with meticulous plans but, of course, 
many of those changed once the pandemic struck. We had 
essential assets to run but, with some economies in total 
lockdown, being able to continue generating electricity 
looked pretty challenging in some parts of the world. 
However, looking back, it feels as though ContourGlobal 
was designed to cope during a pandemic. We had a 
culture of working from anywhere; we were technologically 
sophisticated and connected; we had reliable business 
continuity plans at all our plants; and we had invested in 
great people. As a result, we were totally resilient, we met 
the main objectives we had set for ourselves at the start of 
the year – and we kept the lights on wherever we operated 
around the globe.

CH: Like every Board on the planet, we had to switch to 
‘governance by Zoom’. That would have been much harder 
had it not been for the social capital we had built up in the 
Board – working with the same group of people over the 
last two years, we all knew each other, making for excellent 
group dynamics. On top of that, management got ahead of 

the pandemic from early on and the regular reports they 
produced kept the Board fully informed throughout. 

A more recent, specific concern was about whether 
management would be able to conduct due diligence on 
our acquisition closed in February 2021 in the United States 
and Trinidad & Tobago, with all the limits on travel. However, 
combining video calls with some well-timed plant visits 
enabled the whole process to run pretty seamlessly.

Finally, it was hard to interact with our stakeholders, investors 
and the market in the way we normally would. I am looking 
forward to doing a lot more of that next year, as soon as 
conditions permit.

Q: HOW DID THE PANDEMIC CHANGE THE WAY 
YOU MANAGED THE BUSINESS?
JB: We had to close our offices, but the technology we had 
in place made it easy to switch to remote working. As an 
essential service, our plants were able to continue operating, 
but with massive changes to our operational and health and 
safety procedures. To give us a good understanding of the 
impact of coronavirus on our operations, myself and a small 
group of senior management held calls with every single shift 
in every single plant. Through video calls, we were able to 
see and talk to people at all levels of our business even more 

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An introduction from our Chairman and CEO

President and Chief Executive Officer

Joseph C. Brandt,

This report tells ContourGlobal’s story 

TThhiis 

of an extraordinary year through the 

f

eyes of our people around the world, 

who faced unprecedented challenges 

to meet the world’s electricity needs. 

In this Q&A, we share the perspectives 

of our Chairman, Craig Huff, and Chief 

Executive Officer, Joseph Brandt.

MEETING THE 

CHALLENGE 

OF 2020

Q: WHAT WERE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES 

IN 2020 AND HOW DID THE BUSINESS 

OVERCOME THEM?

the pandemic from early on and the regular reports they 

produced kept the Board fully informed throughout. 

A more recent, specific concern was about whether 

management would be able to conduct due diligence on 

JB: We entered the year with meticulous plans but, of course, 

our acquisition closed in February 2021 in the United States 

many of those changed once the pandemic struck. We had 

and Trinidad & Tobago, with all the limits on travel. However, 

essential assets to run but, with some economies in total 

combining video calls with some well-timed plant visits 

lockdown, being able to continue generating electricity 

enabled the whole process to run pretty seamlessly.

looked pretty challenging in some parts of the world. 

However, looking back, it feels as though ContourGlobal 

was designed to cope during a pandemic. We had a 

culture of working from anywhere; we were technologically 

sophisticated and connected; we had reliable business 

continuity plans at all our plants; and we had invested in 

great people. As a result, we were totally resilient, we met 

the main objectives we had set for ourselves at the start of 

the year – and we kept the lights on wherever we operated 

around the globe.

CH: Like every Board on the planet, we had to switch to 

‘governance by Zoom’. That would have been much harder 

had it not been for the social capital we had built up in the 

Board – working with the same group of people over the 

last two years, we all knew each other, making for excellent 

group dynamics. On top of that, management got ahead of 

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Finally, it was hard to interact with our stakeholders, investors 

and the market in the way we normally would. I am looking 

forward to doing a lot more of that next year, as soon as 

conditions permit.

Q: HOW DID THE PANDEMIC CHANGE THE WAY 

YOU MANAGED THE BUSINESS?

JB: We had to close our offices, but the technology we had 

in place made it easy to switch to remote working. As an 

essential service, our plants were able to continue operating, 

but with massive changes to our operational and health and 

safety procedures. To give us a good understanding of the 

impact of coronavirus on our operations, myself and a small 

group of senior management held calls with every single shift 

in every single plant. Through video calls, we were able to 

see and talk to people at all levels of our business even more 

than we usually would and, because we had visited plants 
on many occasions in the past and built good relationships, 
it made it easy to have candid conversations about what 
was going on. In Peru, for example, where the lockdown 
was particularly stringent, we were able to get a good insight 
from our Health and Safety Manager, who we knew well, to 
find out how people were being affected. We then put in 
place psychological support to help them cope with the 
isolation and lack of communication they were experiencing.

CH: At a macro level, the market was uncertain about our 
prospects at the beginning of the crisis, but as soon as we 
showed we were able to continue operating and paying 
quarterly dividends, confidence was restored.

Q: HOW HAS THE PAST YEAR AFFECTED 
CONTOURGLOBAL’S VIEWS ON ENVIRONMENTAL 
SUSTAINABILITY? 
JB: The increasing emphasis on this around the world 
vindicates the stance we took before the pandemic, when 
we committed not to invest in any new coal-fired plants. 
We see our future in renewable energy and low-carbon 
thermal production.

CH: Our commitment to ESG principles is the same as ever, 
it is vitally important to the way we do business. In 2020, our 
membership in the FTSE4Good Index was renewed and our 
rating was upgraded, which I feel is a strong endorsement to 
our approach.

Q: HOW HAS 2020 CHANGED YOUR GOALS AND 
PLANS FOR 2021 AND BEYOND?
JB: It has reinforced how important it is to focus on the 
few things that matter and to be technologically fluent and 
agile. So, we’ll concentrate on a relatively small number of 
key issues and accelerate our investment in technology to 
remain nimble.

CH: We will use hybrid methods for future engagement, travel 
less and be more efficient. We’ve learned that more routine 
matters can be executed by video, just as well as in person. 
But getting closer to our employees, meeting our local teams 
and seeing how the business operates through plant visits, 
will always be worth the trip.

Q: WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ABOUT THE 
COMPANY IN 2020?
JB: I am proud that we put people first. We kept people 
safe and were able to execute all our objectives. Early in 
the pandemic, we were able to source COVID-19 tests and 
Personal Protective Equipment before many governments, 
and were able to ship them to our employees, contractors, 
and communities. In turn, our people were committed and 
fearless and I’m hugely in awe of their dedication.

CH: COVID-19 proved the strength of our business model. 
Management got ahead of the pandemic better than some 
governments. They met our targets for reliability of supply 
and, most importantly, focused on the safety of our people. 

Craig A. Huff,
Chairman

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2020 highlights

2020 IN NUMBERS

Capacity split 
by source

Capacity split 
by energy type

Capacity split 
by geographic region

Breakdown1

Capacity

Breakdown1

Capacity

Breakdown1

Capacity

Thermal

Renewable

High Efficiency 
Cogen

49%

38%

13%

Europe

Latin America

Africa

North America

55%

39%

5%

1%

Natural gas

Coal

Wind

23%

22%

18%

High Efficiency Cogen 13%

Hydro

Solar

Liquid fuels

Biogas

12%

8%

3%

1%

1.  Capacity splits based on installed MWs in 2020, excluding Western Generation Portfolio acquisition, closed in February 2021.

RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

Thermal Fleet availability 
factor (%)

Renewable Fleet availability 
factor (%)

94.4%

96.0%

Against a benchmark of 92.7%

Against a benchmark of 98.1%

90.2

92.8

94.4

92.7

120

100

80

60

40

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120

100

80

60

40

20

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96.8

96.3

96.0

98.1

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2018

2019
2019

2020
2020

2018
2018

2019
2019

2020
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Lost Time 
Incident 
Rate

0.07

Net efficiency*

63

63 60 63

73

72 69

40 42 42 42

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42

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Total Solutions portfolio efficiency

Total Thermal portfolio efficiency

 * Net energy produced by the 
plants / energy consumed

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2020 IN NUMBERS

Capacity split 

by source

Capacity split 

by energy type

Capacity split 

by geographic region

Breakdown1

Capacity

Breakdown1

Capacity

Breakdown1

Capacity

Thermal

Renewable

High Efficiency 

Cogen

49%

38%

13%

Europe

Latin America

Africa

North America

55%

39%

5%

1%

High Efficiency Cogen 13%

Natural gas

Coal

Wind

Hydro

Solar

Liquid fuels

Biogas

23%

22%

18%

12%

8%

3%

1%

RELIABILITY AND EFFICIENCY

1.  Capacity splits based on installed MWs in 2020, excluding Western Generation Portfolio acquisition, closed in February 2021.

Thermal Fleet availability 

Renewable Fleet availability 

factor (%)

factor (%)

94.4%

96.0%

Against a benchmark of 92.7%

Against a benchmark of 98.1%

Lost Time 

Incident 

Rate

0.07

Net efficiency*

63

63 60 63

73

72 69

90.2

92.8

94.4

92.7

96.8

96.3

96.0

98.1

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100

80

60

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120

100

80

60

40

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2018

2019

2019

2020

2020

2018

2018

2019

2019

2020

2020

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2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Total Solutions portfolio efficiency

Total Thermal portfolio efficiency

 * Net energy produced by the 

plants / energy consumed

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue 
($m)

1,410.7

2020 change: 6%

Income from 
Operations ($m)

307.9

2020 change: 5%

1,330

1,410.7

1,253

1,500

1,200

900

600

300

0

292

307.9

262

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

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Adjusted EBTDA1 
($m)

722.0

2020 change: 3%

703

722

610

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700
600
500
400
300
200
100
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2018

2019

2020

2018

2019

2020

2018

2019

2020

Proportionate Adjusted 
EBITDA1 ($m)

Funds from 
Operations1 ($m)

568.7

2020 change: 1%

379.6

2020 change: 12%

Installed Capacity 
(MW)

4,8042

2020 change: -1%

536

562

569

600

500

400

300

200

100

0

380

338

302

400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

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4,846

4,8043

4,316

2018

2019

2020

2018

2019

2020

2018

2019

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1.  See pages 30 and 31 for definitions.
2.  Excluding Western Generation Portfolio acquisition closed in February 2021.
3.  Capuava plant transferred to customer and Guadeloupe plant dismantled further to Power Purchase Agreements expiry in 2020.

 
 
At a glance

WHO WE ARE

ContourGlobal develops, acquires, and operates thermal and 
renewable power plants to generate electricity. 

ContourGlobal is a power generation company committed 
to new growth in low and no-carbon technologies. Since our 
inception in 2005, we have grown to be an internationally 
recognized company with technologically diverse assets 
and best-in-class operations.

ContourGlobal supplies electricity principally in the wholesale 
market, selling it under contract and regulated tariffs to those 
who then transmit or distribute it or sell it on to households, 
businesses, and others in the retail market. Our customers 
include national grids and utilities that supply these grids, 
as well as commercial and industrial customers that receive 
electricity, steam, water, or CO2 directly from on-site facilities.

Since the vast majority of our revenues are derived from 
long-term contracts or long-term regulated tariffs with 
creditworthy counterparties, cash flows are predictable, 
and risk is relatively low. Over 79% of revenues, not 
considering the Western Generation Portfolio revenues, 
are contracted over the next five years.

Our portfolio is diversified across different technologies, 
geographies, and stages of development. At the end of 
2020, we owned and operated 105 thermal and renewable 
power generation assets in Europe, Latin America, North 
America and Africa, with a total installed capacity of 4.8 GW. 
Further to an investment opportunity initiated in 2020 and 
closed in Q1 2021, our portfolio has subsequently grown 
by 31%, to 117 plants and 6.3 GW.

Our strategy to invest in low and no-carbon technologies 
includes innovative approaches to energy storage and 
fuel sources.

ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value 
through high-quality operations, and to support the 
communities where we work. 

The Company’s five values and four sustainability principles 
underpin everything we do.

Our thermal fleet uses conventional fossil fuels:
• natural gas
• biogas
• coal
• liquid fuels

Our renewable fleet uses sustainable resources:
• wind
• photovoltaic solar
• concentrated solar
• hydropower

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At a glance

WHO WE ARE

ContourGlobal develops, acquires, and operates thermal and 

renewable power plants to generate electricity. 

ContourGlobal is a power generation company committed 

Our portfolio is diversified across different technologies, 

to new growth in low and no-carbon technologies. Since our 

geographies, and stages of development. At the end of 

inception in 2005, we have grown to be an internationally 

2020, we owned and operated 105 thermal and renewable 

recognized company with technologically diverse assets 

power generation assets in Europe, Latin America, North 

and best-in-class operations.

ContourGlobal supplies electricity principally in the wholesale 

market, selling it under contract and regulated tariffs to those 

who then transmit or distribute it or sell it on to households, 

America and Africa, with a total installed capacity of 4.8 GW. 

Further to an investment opportunity initiated in 2020 and 

closed in Q1 2021, our portfolio has subsequently grown 

by 31%, to 117 plants and 6.3 GW.

businesses, and others in the retail market. Our customers 

Our strategy to invest in low and no-carbon technologies 

include national grids and utilities that supply these grids, 

includes innovative approaches to energy storage and 

as well as commercial and industrial customers that receive 

fuel sources.

electricity, steam, water, or CO2 directly from on-site facilities.

Since the vast majority of our revenues are derived from 

through high-quality operations, and to support the 

long-term contracts or long-term regulated tariffs with 

communities where we work. 

ContourGlobal aims to create economic and social value 

creditworthy counterparties, cash flows are predictable, 

and risk is relatively low. Over 79% of revenues, not 

considering the Western Generation Portfolio revenues, 

are contracted over the next five years.

The Company’s five values and four sustainability principles 

underpin everything we do.

Our thermal fleet uses conventional fossil fuels:

Our renewable fleet uses sustainable resources:

• natural gas

• biogas

• coal

• liquid fuels

• wind

• photovoltaic solar

• concentrated solar

• hydropower

OUR FOUR SUSTAINABLE 
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
Operate safely 
and efficiently 
and minimize 
environmental impacts

Safe and efficient operations are 
critical to meeting energy demand, 
reducing environmental emissions, 
and using resources responsibly.

Grow well

By growing well we can contribute to 
the development of a clean energy 
model which can help meet energy 
needs while reducing the impact on 
the climate. Further, we can promote 
energy and economic security and 
increase energy access, creating 
economic wealth for investors, 
our employees, and, indirectly, 
our communities.

Manage our business 
responsibly

Managing responsibly - through 
governance, a commitment to 
our people, and transparent 
communication - is a fundamental 
part of our commitment to pioneering 
sustainable power generation around 
the world.

Enhance our 
operating 
environment

Promoting energy solutions is critical 
to enhancing the electricity sector, 
including solutions to address 
intermittency of renewable resources 
and low-carbon alternatives to maintain 
price stability. Strengthening capacity 
in the sector, and in the supply chain, 
promotes transparent processes and 
new pools of sector expertise and is 
achieved with the community 
engagement and investment.

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OUR VALUES 

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We care about our people’s health, 
safety, wellbeing, and development 

We expect, embrace, and enable 
excellence and continuous learning 
through humility and the knowledge that 
we will fail – but when we do, we will learn

We act transparently and with 
moral integrity

We honor the commitments of those 
who have placed their trust in us

We work hard and without boundaries 
as a multinational, integrated team

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Where we operate

OUR GLOBAL ASSETS

Our business is international with a concentration in three 
primary regions: Europe, the Americas and sub-Saharan Africa.

Our seven largest assets

1

2

3

908 MW

Maritsa, Bulgaria

800 MW

Arrubal, Spain

604 MW

Hobbs, United States

15

518 MW

Mexico CHP, Mexico

26

27

33

438 MW

Chapada I, II & III, Brazil

24

25

404 MW

Vorotan, Armenia

250 MW

CSP, Spain

117power generation assets, 

including Western Portfolio 
Acquisition initiated in 2020 
and closed in February 2021.

20thermal plants

+12thermal plants including 

Western Generation 
Portfolio acquired 
in February 2021

85renewable plants

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3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Maritsa, BULGARIA

Arrubal, SPAIN

Hobbs, UNITED STATES

TermoemCali, COLOMBIA

Five Brothers, UNITED STATES (5)

Trinity, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Sochagota, COLOMBIA

Three Sisters, UNITED STATES (3)

Togo, TOGO 

10.

Cap des Biches I & II, SENEGAL

11. Waterside, UNITED STATES

12.

13.

14.

Bonaire Engines, DUTCH ANTILLES 

KivuWatt, RWANDA

Saint Martin, FRENCH TERRITORY

24. Vorotan complex, ARMENIA

25. CSP, SPAIN (5)

26. Chapada I, BRAZIL

27. Chapada II, BRAZIL

28. Hydro Brazil, BRAZIL (9)

29. Asa Branca, BRAZIL

30. Austria Wind, AUSTRIA (10)

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coal

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

coal

natural gas

natural gas

liquid fuels

liquid fuels

liquid fuels

biogas

liquid fuels

hydro

solar

wind

wind

hydro

wind

wind

908 MW

800 MW

604 MW

240 MW

230 MW

225 MW

165 MW

141 MW

100 MW

86 MW

72 MW

27 MW

26 MW

14 MW

404 MW

250 MW

205 MW

172 MW

168 MW

160 MW

148 MW

Where we operate

Our seven largest assets

1

2

3

908 MW

Maritsa, Bulgaria

800 MW

Arrubal, Spain

604 MW

Hobbs, United States

15

518 MW

Mexico CHP, Mexico

20thermal plants

+12thermal plants including 

Western Generation 

Portfolio acquired 

in February 2021

85renewable plants

OUR GLOBAL ASSETS

Our business is international with a concentration in three 

primary regions: Europe, the Americas and sub-Saharan Africa.

438 MW

Chapada I, II & III, Brazil

27

33

26

24

25

404 MW

Vorotan, Armenia

250 MW

CSP, Spain

117power generation assets, 

including Western Portfolio 

Acquisition initiated in 2020 

and closed in February 2021.

Maritsa, BULGARIA

Arrubal, SPAIN

Hobbs, UNITED STATES

TermoemCali, COLOMBIA

Five Brothers, UNITED STATES (5)

Trinity, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Sochagota, COLOMBIA

Three Sisters, UNITED STATES (3)

Togo, TOGO 

10.

Cap des Biches I & II, SENEGAL

11. Waterside, UNITED STATES

Bonaire Engines, DUTCH ANTILLES 

KivuWatt, RWANDA

Saint Martin, FRENCH TERRITORY

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

12.

13.

14.

24. Vorotan complex, ARMENIA

25. CSP, SPAIN (5)

26. Chapada I, BRAZIL

27. Chapada II, BRAZIL

28. Hydro Brazil, BRAZIL (9)

29. Asa Branca, BRAZIL

30. Austria Wind, AUSTRIA (10)

coal

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

coal

natural gas

natural gas

liquid fuels

liquid fuels

liquid fuels

biogas

liquid fuels

hydro

solar

wind

wind

hydro

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604 MW

240 MW

230 MW

225 MW

165 MW

141 MW

100 MW

86 MW

72 MW

27 MW

26 MW

14 MW

404 MW

250 MW

205 MW

172 MW

168 MW

160 MW

148 MW

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Thermal: High Efficiency Cogeneration

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Solutions Brazil, BRAZIL (3)

Knockmore Hill, NORTHERN IRELAND

Solutions Benin, NIGERIA

20. Solutions Nogara, ITALY

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Solutions Ikeja, NIGERIA

22. Ploiesti, ROMANIA

23. Solutions Oricola, ITALY

31.

Inka, PERU

32. Solar Italy, ITALY (48)

33. Chapada III, BRAZIL

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Solar Slovakia, SLOVAKIA (3)

35. Bonaire Wind, DUTCH ANTILLES

36. Solar Romania, ROMANIA

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Italy Biogas, ITALY (2)

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

natural gas

wind

solar

wind

solar

wind

solar

biogas

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230 MW

59 MW

15 MW

10 MW

9 MW

7 MW

6 MW

3 MW

114 MW

77 MW

59 MW

35 MW

11 MW

7 MW

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2,992
+1,502

Gross Capacity (MW) of the 
Western Generation Portfolio 
acquired in February 2021

1,812

Gross Capacity (MW)

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MEETING THE CHALLENGE

Despite the terrible toll that 
COVID-19 exerted on the 
world, I am proud to report 
that ContourGlobal turned in 
a superb performance in 2020. 
We met our operational and 
financial targets, while keeping 
our people safe. This is a real 
tribute to management and to 
everyone who works in the 
business, and I thank them all. 

Resilience
The pandemic showed the strength and resilience of 
our business model, and the unwavering dedication of our 
people. The fact that we had already invested in advanced 
technology meant we were able to operate our power plants 
remotely and switch from working in offices to working from 
home with relative ease. Secondly, our strategy of working 
only with high-caliber counterparties meant that the vast 
majority of our contracts were honored throughout the 
pandemic, providing financial resilience and strong cashflow. 
Electricity generation has been regarded as an essential 
service in the pandemic, and all our plants were able to 
continue operating. 

Community support
Our business principle of social investing in the communities 
we serve also helped sustain us and the people on whom 
we rely during the pandemic. We focused the majority of 
our social investment budget on COVID-19 relief, supplying 
PCR tests, personal protective equipment, oxygen, and 
other medical supplies to clinics and hospitals, sometimes 
stepping in before governments were able to. We are 
pleased also to have provided essential food to the 
communities we serve that were hardest hit. 

“THE PANDEMIC SHOWED 
THE STRENGTH AND 
RESILIENCE OF OUR 
BUSINESS MODEL, 
AND THE UNWAVERING 
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MEETING THE CHALLENGE

Despite the terrible toll that 

COVID-19 exerted on the 

world, I am proud to report 

that ContourGlobal turned in 

a superb performance in 2020. 

We met our operational and 

financial targets, while keeping 

our people safe. This is a real 

tribute to management and to 

everyone who works in the 

business, and I thank them all. 

Resilience

The pandemic showed the strength and resilience of 

our business model, and the unwavering dedication of our 

people. The fact that we had already invested in advanced 

technology meant we were able to operate our power plants 

remotely and switch from working in offices to working from 

home with relative ease. Secondly, our strategy of working 

only with high-caliber counterparties meant that the vast 

majority of our contracts were honored throughout the 

pandemic, providing financial resilience and strong cashflow. 

Electricity generation has been regarded as an essential 

service in the pandemic, and all our plants were able to 

continue operating. 

Community support

Our business principle of social investing in the communities 

we serve also helped sustain us and the people on whom 

we rely during the pandemic. We focused the majority of 

our social investment budget on COVID-19 relief, supplying 

PCR tests, personal protective equipment, oxygen, and 

other medical supplies to clinics and hospitals, sometimes 

stepping in before governments were able to. We are 

pleased also to have provided essential food to the 

communities we serve that were hardest hit. 

Health and safety
For our own staff, we not only provided the necessary 
infection control measures but also psychological support, 
particularly where teams found themselves isolated from 
their families for weeks on end. Besides the effects of the 
pandemic, we continued our focus on health and safety, 
which we see as a critical underlying business principle. 
We remain one of the safest power generation companies 
in the world and continue to have a Target Zero for lost 
time incidents (LTIs). However, after 294 days without 
any LTIs, we experienced two towards the end of the year. 
We take these very seriously and have conducted full 
investigations to understand the causes and how any 
repetition can be avoided.

Net zero
Having pledged in 2019 not to invest in new coal-fired 
power plants, we continue our commitment to reducing 
the CO2 intensity of our energy production, aiming to 
achieve net zero carbon by 2050. 

Dividends
The strength of our earnings and predictable cashflow 
enabled us to continue our policy of growing ordinary 
dividends per share at 10% annually. Dividend cover is 
strong and stable. The total dividend payable for the full 
year of 2020 is $107.5 million. The fourth quarter dividend of 
$4.0591 cents per share, equivalent to $26.6 million, will be 
paid on 19th April 2021. The dividend receivable in pounds 
sterling will be based on the exchange rate on the applicable 
announcement date. Further information on dividends can be 
found on page 60.

The Company’s share price recovered after the dip at the 
start of the pandemic but does not at all reflect the intrinsic 
value of the business. 

ACQUISITION
In late 2020 we announced the major 
acquisition of a portfolio of assets in the 
United States and Trinidad & Tobago, with 
the transaction negotiated on a bilateral basis, 
without an auction. This is another demonstration 
of our business model being successfully applied. 
In keeping with our objectives, this portfolio of 
renewable and low carbon thermal plants 
represents an opportunity where we can 
leverage our operational excellence to improve 
performance. Having expertise and experience 
in the Caribbean allowed us to take on this 
geographical mix of assets and take advantage 
of our economies of scale. We will also be able 
to consider financial optimization of the assets 
acquired, which have the potential for sell-downs 
to minority partners at attractive valuations. 

People
There were no Board changes in 2020. Whilst we are 
looking to appoint an additional female Non-Executive 
Director in 2021, the cohesion of the Board contributed 
to good decision-making at a time of economic shock, 
and I would like to thank all my Board colleagues for their 
contribution during this trying, but ultimately successful year. 
Let me also use this opportunity to reiterate my thanks and 
appreciation to all our people for their amazing dedication 
and selflessness – without them we would never have been 
able to rise so effectively to the unprecedented challenge 
that 2020 represented.

Craig A. Huff,
Chairman

“THE PANDEMIC SHOWED 

THE STRENGTH AND 

RESILIENCE OF OUR 

BUSINESS MODEL, 

AND THE UNWAVERING 

DEDICATION OF 

OUR PEOPLE.”

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CREATING VALUE

OUR INPUTS

Renewable

Solar
Photovoltaic solar power is generated using solar 
cells to convert energy from the sun into a flow of 
electrons. The cells produce a direct current which 
can be used to power equipment. Concentrated 
solar power generates power by concentrating 
sunlight onto a small area using mirrors or lenses. 
Electricity is generated when this is converted to 
heat, which produces steam for a turbo-generator.

Wind
Wind turbines harness the kinetic energy of the 
wind and redirect it to a generator to convert it 
to electrical power.

Hydro
Hydropower is produced by moving water spinning 
turbines at speed, which in turn are attached to 
electrical generators. 

OUR WAY OF CREATING VALUE
Utilizing resources, ContourGlobal creates energy to supply 
electricity to utilities and corporations that is ultimately used 
to power businesses and homes. Our value creation comes 
from focusing on our three core strategic principles: 
Operational excellence, High growth, and Financial 
strength, and also from the ContourGlobal Way of working: 
operating our power plants safely and efficiently, adhering 
to the highest standards of corporate governance and 
business ethics, upholding human rights and labor principles 
within the Company and in the supply chain, providing 
excellent customer service, paying our fair share of taxes, 
promoting sector development, and utilizing technology and 
innovation to lower emissions. The end result is safe, reliable, 
accessible electricity.

Natural resources
Gas, solar power, wind, 
water, liquid fuel, coal.

Human
Capable, committed, 
driven.

Capital
Equity investment, debt 
financing.

Community 
Land, infrastructure.

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CREATING VALUE

OUR INPUTS

Renewable

Solar

Natural resources

Gas, solar power, wind, 

water, liquid fuel, coal.

Human

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Capable, committed, 

Capital

financing.

Equity investment, debt 

Community 

Land, infrastructure.

Photovoltaic solar power is generated using solar 

cells to convert energy from the sun into a flow of 

electrons. The cells produce a direct current which 

can be used to power equipment. Concentrated 

solar power generates power by concentrating 

sunlight onto a small area using mirrors or lenses. 

Electricity is generated when this is converted to 

heat, which produces steam for a turbo-generator.

Wind turbines harness the kinetic energy of the 

wind and redirect it to a generator to convert it 

Wind

to electrical power.

Hydro

Hydropower is produced by moving water spinning 

turbines at speed, which in turn are attached to 

electrical generators. 

Thermal

Natural gas and biogas
Natural gas consists mainly of methane and is created 
as a result of underground decomposition. Biogas 
can be produced from many biological raw materials. 
The gas is used as fuel for different technologies to 
produce electricity.

High Efficiency Cogen
Cogeneration is the simultaneous production of 
electricity and useful heat. In a regular power plant, 
the waste heat produced in the generation of 
electricity is lost, but in a cogeneration plant it 
is recovered, thus increasing efficiency.

Liquid fuels
Liquid fuels are used in reciprocating engines to 
produce electricity.

Coal
Coal is burned in a furnace to produce heat. 
This produces steam which is then piped to a 
turbo-generator. While we have coal plants in our 
portfolio currently, we will not be adding new coal 
capacity in the future.

OUR WAY OF CREATING VALUE

Utilizing resources, ContourGlobal creates energy to supply 

electricity to utilities and corporations that is ultimately used 

to power businesses and homes. Our value creation comes 

from focusing on our three core strategic principles: 

Operational excellence, High growth, and Financial 

strength, and also from the ContourGlobal Way of working: 

operating our power plants safely and efficiently, adhering 

to the highest standards of corporate governance and 

business ethics, upholding human rights and labor principles 

within the Company and in the supply chain, providing 

excellent customer service, paying our fair share of taxes, 

promoting sector development, and utilizing technology and 

innovation to lower emissions. The end result is safe, reliable, 

accessible electricity.

Linking to our three core strategic principles
The icons below highlight how our business links to our 
strategy and four principles; they can be found throughout 
the report:

Operational
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High
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Financial
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OUR POSITIVE IMPACT
We create a positive impact for…

…talented people
1,381

Employees engaged and motivated 
to reach their full potential.

…knowledge
18,882

Training hours to develop our 
employees, an average of 14 hours 
per employee.

…shareholders
$105.7m

Dividends paid in 2020, in line with our 
10% annual dividend increase target.

…assets
4.8 GW

Installed capacity across 107 sites in 
18 countries. 

…community
46,778

Hours devoted to community 
education activities (only taking 
into account education, and not 
engagement activities). This number 
of hours is significantly reduced 
compared to 2019 (~300k hours) 
due to social distancing measures 
and redirection of our social projects 
toward COVID-19 related needs.

…environment
-12%

% reduction in CO2 intensity of energy 
production from our 2019 base year 
intensity of 0.51 to our 2020 intensity 
of 0.45 (where intensity is Net CO2 
emissions in tonnes/total energy 
production in MWh).

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A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

“THE STORIES ABOUT 
THESE INCREDIBLE 
EFFORTS BY 
CONTOURGLOBAL’S 
PEOPLE WILL BE THE 
HIGHLIGHT OF OUR 
2020 ANNUAL REPORT.”

forbade certain business activity. But to be able to work is 
one thing. To actually do it is another. Our crews sacrificed 
for their communities, their countries and ContourGlobal. In 
the early days of the pandemic it was hard for many of our 
people to leave their homes. It was scary. Our people worried 
that they would become infected commuting and working 
and then bring the virus back to their families.

While that worry never went away, other challenges made 
work in 2020 much harder than before. Workers in high-risk 
categories isolated at home. This meant fewer workers on 
each shift which meant more work and longer hours. At work, 
everything was more complicated. We continuously changed 
work routines, PPE requirements, testing and staffing. This 
made the day longer and more challenging and therefore 
riskier. Our operations team led by Karl Schnadt and Quinto 
Di Ferdinando did an excellent job designing new ways of 
working—we conducted inspections, health and safety 
audits and performed major maintenance remotely using 
smart glasses that let us bring expertise virtually into the 
plants when travel was restricted. We innovated in other 
ways, for example investing in technology such as UV-C 
to keep the virus at bay in closed spaces and obtaining 

2020 put the accent on “Health” in our “Health and Safety” 
value and performance. Until last year, most of us in the 
power industry viewed health as the result of safe working. 
As an industrial company operating in an inherently risky 
environment, our daily focus is on the risks that we find in 
our power plants, not the risks that we might bring through 
the front door. 2020 changed that. As with nearly every other 
organization on planet earth, we spent a large part of the year 
trying to outwit a virus--in our case to keep it out of our power 
plants, enabling us to keep the lights on. The stories about 
these incredible efforts by ContourGlobal’s people are the 
highlight of our 2020 annual report. They are stories of 
courage and dedication, incredible sacrifice, commitment 
and caring while working under unbelievably challenging 
conditions. I encourage you to read this witness from a few 
of these extraordinary people in Peru, Armenia, Spain, Togo 
and other locations. They are helpfully indexed on the inside 
front cover of our report for easy navigation. 

In the early days of the pandemic it took courage to walk 
out the front door and go to work each day. 

ContourGlobal’s front-line workers work in power plants. 
They can’t work from home. We were fortunate to have been 
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A YEAR LIKE NO OTHER

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CONTOURGLOBAL’S 

PEOPLE WILL BE THE 

HIGHLIGHT OF OUR 

2020 ANNUAL REPORT.”

2020 put the accent on “Health” in our “Health and Safety” 

forbade certain business activity. But to be able to work is 

value and performance. Until last year, most of us in the 

one thing. To actually do it is another. Our crews sacrificed 

power industry viewed health as the result of safe working. 

for their communities, their countries and ContourGlobal. In 

As an industrial company operating in an inherently risky 

the early days of the pandemic it was hard for many of our 

environment, our daily focus is on the risks that we find in 

people to leave their homes. It was scary. Our people worried 

our power plants, not the risks that we might bring through 

that they would become infected commuting and working 

the front door. 2020 changed that. As with nearly every other 

and then bring the virus back to their families.

organization on planet earth, we spent a large part of the year 

trying to outwit a virus--in our case to keep it out of our power 

plants, enabling us to keep the lights on. The stories about 

these incredible efforts by ContourGlobal’s people are the 

highlight of our 2020 annual report. They are stories of 

courage and dedication, incredible sacrifice, commitment 

and caring while working under unbelievably challenging 

conditions. I encourage you to read this witness from a few 

of these extraordinary people in Peru, Armenia, Spain, Togo 

and other locations. They are helpfully indexed on the inside 

front cover of our report for easy navigation. 

out the front door and go to work each day. 

ContourGlobal’s front-line workers work in power plants. 

They can’t work from home. We were fortunate to have been 

declared an essential business in every country where we 

operated. Many, many fine businesses were not so fortunate 

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While that worry never went away, other challenges made 

work in 2020 much harder than before. Workers in high-risk 

categories isolated at home. This meant fewer workers on 

each shift which meant more work and longer hours. At work, 

everything was more complicated. We continuously changed 

work routines, PPE requirements, testing and staffing. This 

made the day longer and more challenging and therefore 

riskier. Our operations team led by Karl Schnadt and Quinto 

Di Ferdinando did an excellent job designing new ways of 

working—we conducted inspections, health and safety 

audits and performed major maintenance remotely using 

plants when travel was restricted. We innovated in other 

ways, for example investing in technology such as UV-C 

to keep the virus at bay in closed spaces and obtaining 

In the early days of the pandemic it took courage to walk 

smart glasses that let us bring expertise virtually into the 

independent third-party review of our work practices in 
Spain where we received COVID-19 certification from AENOR. 
Faced with uncertainty as to when and whether travel would 
be possible, within three months we configured every power 
plant so that it could be operated remotely or largely so. 
We also rejiggered our outage schedules to push our 
major maintenance outages to later in the year given the 
unpredictability of emerging lockdown policies. Karl and 
Quinto did a masterful job wedging our major outages in 
Europe and Africa into the mostly quiet summer period 
which proved the calm between the two COVID storm 
surges of 2020.

Our corporate service teams, all working remotely following 
our closure of offices in February, reoriented their work to first 
support our power plant teams. The reinvigoration of purpose 
and service of our remote teams was vital to our efforts to 
remain available and operational. Very early in the pandemic 
we realized that COVID-19 testing capabilities could keep 
the virus out of our facilities. We also perceived that waiting 
for national governments to obtain tests would lead to 
unacceptable delays. Our procurement team in Bulgaria, led 
by Bilyana Aleksieva, acquired hundreds of thousands of PCR 
tests by April and distributed them throughout the world, first 
to our businesses in Armenia, Bulgaria, Mexico, Peru and 
Togo and shortly after in Austria, Brazil, Rwanda and Spain, 
working in an unprecedented way with local laboratories 
and health authorities. In many of our countries of operation 
we introduced some of their first tests and in all countries, 
we offered donations of testing platforms and the tests 
themselves to make testing more available. We also 
procured a global COVID-19 specific insurance policy to 
provide everyone in the company with income protection 
in the event they were hospitalized because of the virus.

These new ways of working required new types of expertise. 
Early in the pandemic we were literally “dialing for doctors” 
to obtain advice about infection, mitigation and testing. Later 
we were able to bring in more structured advice and support 
by partnering with Columbia University’s School of Public 
Health’s ICAP program for input into our testing protocols 
and work policies.

”Heroic” is fair characterization of ContourGlobal’s front-line 
workers in 2020. But for some even more was asked. As Ara 
Hovsepyan, who leads our business in Armenia, relates on 
page 19 of our report, when the pandemic hit, our Vorotan 
hydroelectric project was undergoing a multiyear major 
rehabilitation project with numerous suppliers and contractors 
sourced from abroad. Convincing these teams to continue 
to stay and work on site was no small task and involved 
procuring tests very early in the pandemic and adopting 
Isolation Work Mode. Somehow Ara, our plant manager 
Aram, Yolyan and the team managed to keep the work going 
and maintain most of the contractors on site. Then came war: 
8 km from our plant terrible fighting broke out between 
Azerbaijan and Armenia causing the inevitable requisitioning, 
mobilization, and temporary loss of a third of our workforce, 
along with the repatriation of our foreign workers.

Vorotan’s challenges were reminiscent of those which the 
Kramatorsk Heat and Electricity company faced in 2013 
when war broke out in Ukraine’s eastern region. At the end 
of the year we awarded the team a special award for heroism, 
commitment and courage—for keeping the lights and heating 
on in this eastern Ukrainian town despite it being at the 
epicenter of the war in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. We sold 
KTE in 2017, but the Kramatorsk Award lives on, granted as 
merited. Vorotan joins KivuWatt as the third recipient of the 
Kramatorsk Award and it was an easy decision to make.

Todor Kolev received an award for heroic commitment 
and dedication, just the second time we have granted an 
award named after one of our early leaders, Dag Adolfsson. 
Dag was a “go anywhere, do anything” guy whose early 
travels with us took him from western Minnesota to the 
Brazilian interior and the shores of Togo. Todor’s incredible 
commitment honors Dag—over the past several years he has 
spent 600 days abroad supporting our power plants with his 
technical expertise and was critical to our commissioning 
efforts in Mexico in 2019.

Our ability to operate well and keep our teams safe from 
COVID-19 in 2020 unfortunately didn’t extend to Target Zero 
and we experienced a setback with two Lost Time Incidents, 
the most since 2016. Moreover both were very serious. One 
in Vorotan could easily have resulted in the death of one of 
our employees and one in Mexico was but a step away from 
serious burns. It is tempting to conclude that the incredible 
reorientation to protect health caused us to take our eye off 
of safety but we need to do better in 2021 and finally achieve 
Target Zero.

ISOLATION WORK MODE 
To add a bit of backstory to one of these 
COVID-19 memories, Koete’s explanation of 
“isolation work mode” on page 40. “Isolation 
Work Mode” was a term the operating teams 
coined to describe a way or working during 
the early stages of the pandemic when an entire 
shift would test for COVID-19 and then literally 
live in the plant for 3-6 weeks, living and working 
together and eliminating all physical contact with 
the outside world. Being self sufficient meant, 
cooking meals on site with food brought in at 
the beginning of the stay. We asked Koete at a 
company event late last year what he would do 
differently were his team to enter isolation mode 
again. His quick reply— “organize our meals as 
well as the second shift did! We didn’t have any 
time and they had four weeks. They planned their 
meals, froze seafood, and even convinced a chef 
to isolate with them. We didn’t have the time to do 
that, so we ate everything out of a can or a box. 
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Despite these challenges we had a very strong operating 
year in 2020, building upon last year’s successes. Equivalent 
Availability Factors (“EAF”) were excellent across the entire 
thermal fleet including at the newly commissioned CGA 
CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) in Mexico in its first 
full year of operations. Total thermal division EAF was 94.4% 
compared to 92.8% in 2019, both excellent results. EAF for 
our CCGT, Engine and coal plant clusters was better than last 
year with only the Solutions cluster lower, reflecting planned 
outages in the first full year of operations at CGA in Mexico. 
Cost control and capex management were also excellent in 
2020 and better than plan in all but one asset cluster. Our 
operating teams did an amazing job managing fixed costs 
and capex in 2020 even with increased costs associated 
with COVID-19 mitigation and testing measures with fixed 
costs 9% below their 2020 plan. Similarly, capex was also 
9% below budget.

Operating performance in the renewable fleet was similarly 
strong with EAF within 0.30% of last year’s achievement at 
96.0%. Each of Spanish CSP, Italian and Slovakian solar, 
and wind (Brazil, Peru and Austria) were at or better than last 
year’s results. Only hydro was lower, reflecting an extended 
forced outage at one of our plants in Brazil. All of our wind 
assets including our large complex in Brazil performed better 
than in 2019.

Renewable resource performance in 2020 was generally 
good and highlighted once again the benefit of having a 
diverse portfolio of assets. Production was approximately 
8% below budget with most of the variance the result of 
disruptions in Armenia. Solar was virtually on budget, and 
wind was approximately 5% below plan with an extraordinary 
wind year in Peru being offset by lower resource in Brazil and 
Austria. Overall, the deviation in resource-related production 
resulted in a 4% reduction in renewable EBITDA vs plan, with 
a mere 1% impact on global consolidated adjusted EBITDA 
from 2019. Fixed cost control in the renewable fleet was 
excellent and 17% below plan, non-fuel Operation & 
Maintenance per unit of energy delivered was likewise 
excellent and on plan. Similarly, capital expenditures 
were well managed --approximately 12% below plan.

Cash distributions to the parent company--the entity that pays 
dividends, interest and provides capital for new investment—
known in the covenants of our bonds as Cash Flow Available 
for Debt Service (CFADS)—is a key financial measure for the 
company as it reflects all of the cash received at the parent 
company which is then allocated according to our strategy. 
We also believe that the ratio of those distributions to the 
recourse debt that is held there, is the best measure of our 
financial leverage, given that nearly all of our additional debt 
is non-recourse project financing that sits at the asset level. 
CFADS in 2020 was $274 million, approximately 10% higher 
than in 2019, reflecting the continued strength and resilience 
of our business model.

Growth, Capital and Market Outlook 
At year end, literally one day after we announced a major 
acquisition in the United States and the Caribbean, we 
entered the bond market to proactively refinance an existing 
tranche of debt, successfully extending tenor by five and 
seven years and locking in the lowest ever interest rates 
since first entering the bond market in 2014. The five and 
seven-year notes were priced at 2.75% and 3.125% 
respectively and were significantly over subscribed. Our 
performance in the fixed-income market over the past 
seven years is important for our growth story given the 
capital-intensive nature of our business. Continued 
performance and credibility in this market is critical 
to executing our ambitious growth program.

December saw us announce a significant acquisition in 
the United States and the Caribbean, in Trinidad & Tobago, 
of 1,502 MW of contracted, flexible gas-fired generation 
anchored by three large assets in New Mexico, Trinidad and 
Texas, the latter of which is a large combined heat and power 
asset joining our Solutions fleet. This is our second largest 
acquisition to date, besting by $150 million our acquisition in 
Mexico in 2019 and represents our third Class I transaction in 
three years. We see significant opportunities for continued 
acquisition and greenfield growth in the dynamic US market.

This acquisition increases our installed capacity by nearly 
30% and provides opportunities to further expand our 
presence in these key markets, markets which are adjacent 
to or in geographies where we already operate. It adds two 
substantial assets in the Southwest Power Pool (Texas and 
New Mexico) and two clusters of flexible generation assets in 
California. The assets are either the newest and most efficient 
assets in their respective markets or integral resources for 
ensuring reliability and supporting the transition to renewable 
grids. In all the markets the assets are expected to maintain 
their competitive positions given the lack of currently 
contemplated new build baseload capacity in each region.

Outlook
We closed the acquisition in mid-February of this year and 
operations have been excellent even at the two major assets 
in Texas and New Mexico during the record setting cold snap 
that created havoc in the Electricity Reliability Council of 
Texas (“ERCOT”) market.1 Both were fully available during 
the week of record cold and this despite abnormally low 
temperatures. Importantly, the terms of our contracts do not 
require us to supply replacement power in the event of 
outages which is the source of the financial carnage that we 
have seen throughout the generation sector in ERCOT. The 
absence of replacement power obligation is consistent with 
the approach we have taken throughout the portfolio and is 
rooted in our intentional approach to the risks that we are 
willing to take in our contracts, of which replacement power 
is not one of them.

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1.  Neither of these assets is located within ERCOT, but rather the South 

Western Power Pool (SPP)

CEO review (continued)

Despite these challenges we had a very strong operating 

year in 2020, building upon last year’s successes. Equivalent 

Availability Factors (“EAF”) were excellent across the entire 

thermal fleet including at the newly commissioned CGA 

CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) in Mexico in its first 

full year of operations. Total thermal division EAF was 94.4% 

compared to 92.8% in 2019, both excellent results. EAF for 

our CCGT, Engine and coal plant clusters was better than last 

year with only the Solutions cluster lower, reflecting planned 

outages in the first full year of operations at CGA in Mexico. 

Cost control and capex management were also excellent in 

2020 and better than plan in all but one asset cluster. Our 

operating teams did an amazing job managing fixed costs 

and capex in 2020 even with increased costs associated 

with COVID-19 mitigation and testing measures with fixed 

costs 9% below their 2020 plan. Similarly, capex was also 

9% below budget.

Operating performance in the renewable fleet was similarly 

strong with EAF within 0.30% of last year’s achievement at 

96.0%. Each of Spanish CSP, Italian and Slovakian solar, 

and wind (Brazil, Peru and Austria) were at or better than last 

year’s results. Only hydro was lower, reflecting an extended 

forced outage at one of our plants in Brazil. All of our wind 

assets including our large complex in Brazil performed better 

than in 2019.

Renewable resource performance in 2020 was generally 

good and highlighted once again the benefit of having a 

diverse portfolio of assets. Production was approximately 

8% below budget with most of the variance the result of 

disruptions in Armenia. Solar was virtually on budget, and 

wind was approximately 5% below plan with an extraordinary 

wind year in Peru being offset by lower resource in Brazil and 

Austria. Overall, the deviation in resource-related production 

resulted in a 4% reduction in renewable EBITDA vs plan, with 

a mere 1% impact on global consolidated adjusted EBITDA 

from 2019. Fixed cost control in the renewable fleet was 

excellent and 17% below plan, non-fuel Operation & 

Maintenance per unit of energy delivered was likewise 

excellent and on plan. Similarly, capital expenditures 

were well managed --approximately 12% below plan.

Cash distributions to the parent company--the entity that pays 

dividends, interest and provides capital for new investment—

known in the covenants of our bonds as Cash Flow Available 

for Debt Service (CFADS)—is a key financial measure for the 

company as it reflects all of the cash received at the parent 

company which is then allocated according to our strategy. 

We also believe that the ratio of those distributions to the 

recourse debt that is held there, is the best measure of our 

financial leverage, given that nearly all of our additional debt 

is non-recourse project financing that sits at the asset level. 

CFADS in 2020 was $274 million, approximately 10% higher 

than in 2019, reflecting the continued strength and resilience 

of our business model.

Growth, Capital and Market Outlook 

At year end, literally one day after we announced a major 

acquisition in the United States and the Caribbean, we 

entered the bond market to proactively refinance an existing 

tranche of debt, successfully extending tenor by five and 

seven years and locking in the lowest ever interest rates 

since first entering the bond market in 2014. The five and 

seven-year notes were priced at 2.75% and 3.125% 

respectively and were significantly over subscribed. Our 

performance in the fixed-income market over the past 

seven years is important for our growth story given the 

capital-intensive nature of our business. Continued 

performance and credibility in this market is critical 

to executing our ambitious growth program.

December saw us announce a significant acquisition in 

the United States and the Caribbean, in Trinidad & Tobago, 

of 1,502 MW of contracted, flexible gas-fired generation 

anchored by three large assets in New Mexico, Trinidad and 

Texas, the latter of which is a large combined heat and power 

asset joining our Solutions fleet. This is our second largest 

acquisition to date, besting by $150 million our acquisition in 

Mexico in 2019 and represents our third Class I transaction in 

three years. We see significant opportunities for continued 

acquisition and greenfield growth in the dynamic US market.

This acquisition increases our installed capacity by nearly 

30% and provides opportunities to further expand our 

presence in these key markets, markets which are adjacent 

to or in geographies where we already operate. It adds two 

substantial assets in the Southwest Power Pool (Texas and 

New Mexico) and two clusters of flexible generation assets in 

California. The assets are either the newest and most efficient 

assets in their respective markets or integral resources for 

ensuring reliability and supporting the transition to renewable 

grids. In all the markets the assets are expected to maintain 

their competitive positions given the lack of currently 

contemplated new build baseload capacity in each region.

Outlook

We closed the acquisition in mid-February of this year and 

operations have been excellent even at the two major assets 

in Texas and New Mexico during the record setting cold snap 

that created havoc in the Electricity Reliability Council of 

Texas (“ERCOT”) market.1 Both were fully available during 

the week of record cold and this despite abnormally low 

temperatures. Importantly, the terms of our contracts do not 

require us to supply replacement power in the event of 

outages which is the source of the financial carnage that we 

have seen throughout the generation sector in ERCOT. The 

absence of replacement power obligation is consistent with 

the approach we have taken throughout the portfolio and is 

rooted in our intentional approach to the risks that we are 

willing to take in our contracts, of which replacement power 

is not one of them.

1.  Neither of these assets is located within ERCOT, but rather the South 

Western Power Pool (SPP)

THE CG WAY 
The CG Way is both the way we work and a 
leadership training program now in its seventh 
iteration. Not surprisingly, in 2020 CG Way VII 
was held virtually. Somewhat surprisingly given 
the remote nature of the event, over 500 
employees attended facilitated by simultaneous 
interpreting into seven languages, and received 
very positive reviews with 99% of attendees 
stating in a follow-up survey that they were 
“extremely satisfied” (45%) or “satisfied” (54%) 
and with similarly high marks for the content 
and experience.

We expect to quickly expand our business further in the 
United States, primarily through natural gas fired generation 
and combined heat and power. Events in Texas and 
California over the past several years highlight that absent a 
technological breakthrough in the energy storage space, the 
energy transition will be a long one, and under-investment in 
reliable base load and mid-merit generation is a significant 
challenge for grid stability and the ability of power systems 
to incorporate increasing amounts of renewable generation 
sources. We view this as an opportunity and one which 
is meaningfully more remunerative than investing only in 
renewables, a sector that has seen internal rates of return 
drop to mid and even low single digits in the world’s 
developed economies. Such rates of return coupled 
with under-appreciated risks, such as replacement power 
obligations from renewable generation power purchase 
agreements, do not properly compensate for the risk involved 
in developing and operating renewable assets. These assets 
are not as straight-forward as commercial real estate or 
investing and holding bonds to maturity, particularly given 
that most renewable power purchase agreements are not 
inflation indexed.

We do continue to see selective opportunities in the 
renewable energy space, specifically in those technologies 
and in those regions where we are active. We will invest 
when we can obtain rates of return which reflect the risk 
inherent in developing and operating power plants, and 
will find those by leveraging our time-tested development 
and operating capability and bringing in low cost of capital 
partners looking for world class operators who can manage 
their investment in power plants. In the past year we have 
added renewable MW (Megawatt) to our businesses in 
Bonaire, Austria and Armenia, for example, and continue 
to see opportunities where we can leverage our operating 
platform including in the newly acquired assets in the United 
States and the Caribbean. We also see that our renewable 
assets have meaningfully appreciated in value when viewed 
through the prism of market comparables. These values 
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last year, we believe that our sizable renewable portfolio will 
be valued much higher by Brazilian-based investors in either 
the private or public market and despite the interruption of 
our divestiture process due to COVID-19, we will continue to 
seek transactions that will place these assets in local hands.

In connection with the approval and publication of our most 
recent Sustainability Report in October 2020, our Board of 
Directors approved a new sustainability strategy. Building 
upon our earlier announcement that we would no longer 
invest in coal, we committed to new climate targets, including 
reducing our Scope 1 CO2 emissions intensity by 40% by 
2030 and achieving Net Carbon Zero by 2050. We 
undertook limited assurance of our Scope 1 CO2 emissions 
and reported to the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) 
for the first time. Coincident with the discontinuation of the 
Kosovo lignite project, this new strategic commitment 
highlights a meaningful reduction in CO2 emissions and the 
reality that our portfolio of 117 power plants includes only 
1.5 coal fired plants, representing 13% of adjusted EBITDA. 

Elsewhere, changes to our sustainability strategy were 
modest, reflecting that our existing four principles—to operate 
safely and efficiently and minimize environmental impacts, 
to grow well, to manage our business responsibly and to 
enhance our operating environment—continue to capture 
our group strategy, and its sustainability components. 
Importantly, it reflects that our sustainability commitments 
are central and integrated into our strategy and operations, a 
living set of commitments that ContourGlobal’s people see as 
part of the CG Way, not something that lives only in an ESG or 
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For all of us, 2020 was a year like no other. ContourGlobal 
was privileged to continue operating but delivering this 
extraordinary set of results in a year of unprecedented 
challenge was due to our people. The performance of 
ContourGlobal under the enormous pressure of this 
global pandemic bodes well for its future.

Joseph C. Brandt.
Chief Executive Officer
18th March 2021

CEO review (continued)

As noted last year, we believe we will see meaningful 
opportunities in the CO2 capture and storage space, an area 
where we have been first movers incorporating capture and 
storage into power plants. Our first project was in Romania 
in 2010 at one of Coca Cola Hellenic’s bottling facilities where 
we integrated carbon capture into our combined heat, power 
and chilled water plant. We have subsequently successfully 
implemented 5 projects in Europe and Africa, producing food 
grade quality CO2 and demonstrating superb and long-lived 
operating performance. We see this opportunity growing 
and with larger projects, reflecting the realization that 
achieving the ambitious goals of the Paris Accord will 
require multiple approaches and mechanisms to 
reducing global CO2 emissions.

We have for years been a leader in hiring, promoting 
and retaining women in senior leadership positions, an 
achievement recognized this year in the final Hampton-
Alexander Review which ranked ContourGlobal fifth out of the 
FTSE 250 companies when it comes to woman in executive 
management and one level down. While we are rightly proud 
of this achievement, we have struggled to achieve similar 
success in the diversity of our power plant management 
where we only have three female power plant managers in 
our group. We have launched a new initiative to replicate our 
success at the top of the organization to the top of the power 
plants and expand female leadership in this traditionally male 
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CEO review (continued)

As noted last year, we believe we will see meaningful 

For all of us, 2020 was a year like no other. ContourGlobal 

opportunities in the CO2 capture and storage space, an area 

was privileged to continue operating but delivering this 

where we have been first movers incorporating capture and 

extraordinary set of results in a year of unprecedented 

storage into power plants. Our first project was in Romania 

challenge was due to our people. The performance of 

in 2010 at one of Coca Cola Hellenic’s bottling facilities where 

ContourGlobal under the enormous pressure of this 

we integrated carbon capture into our combined heat, power 

global pandemic bodes well for its future.

Joseph C. Brandt.

Chief Executive Officer

18th March 2021

and chilled water plant. We have subsequently successfully 

implemented 5 projects in Europe and Africa, producing food 

grade quality CO2 and demonstrating superb and long-lived 

operating performance. We see this opportunity growing 

and with larger projects, reflecting the realization that 

achieving the ambitious goals of the Paris Accord will 

require multiple approaches and mechanisms to 

reducing global CO2 emissions.

We have for years been a leader in hiring, promoting 

and retaining women in senior leadership positions, an 

achievement recognized this year in the final Hampton-

Alexander Review which ranked ContourGlobal fifth out of the 

FTSE 250 companies when it comes to woman in executive 

management and one level down. While we are rightly proud 

of this achievement, we have struggled to achieve similar 

success in the diversity of our power plant management 

where we only have three female power plant managers in 

our group. We have launched a new initiative to replicate our 

success at the top of the organization to the top of the power 

plants and expand female leadership in this traditionally male 

dominated sector.

Ara Hovsepyan,
General Manager based in Yerevan 
(Vorotan Complex), Armenia 

ARMENIA
DEMONSTRATING RESILIENCE
The resilience of ContourGlobal and its people is nowhere 
better demonstrated than in our Vorotan hydroelectric 
business in Armenia. General Manager Ara Hovsepyan 
tells the story:

“We had to contend with not just one but three crises 
in 2020. Not only did we, like the rest of the world, face 
COVID-19, but we also had a conflict on our doorstep 
and a major downfall of available water resources due to 
unfavorable snowfall and melting. Yet we were successful 
in continuing operations and maintaining our plants against 
all the odds, showing a high level of availability (97.8% in 
2020, compared to 97.3% in 2019). 

“As far as the pandemic is concerned, all three of our hydro 
power plants were in lockdown between March and June. 
We had a team of about 30 people whom we had to support 
through isolation throughout that period. 

“But on top of that, we found ourselves near the front line 
of a conflict that was being fought on our borders – only 
8km away – for 44 days between September and November. 
It was so close that we could hear gunfire and feel the 
vibrations of tanks and heavy artillery. 30 of our staff were 
mobilized. Thank goodness, they did not see direct action. 
However, this depleted our staffing by about 25%, putting 
more strain on the team that was left. In view of the military 
threat, we upgraded security at all our plants and improved 

our communication systems. We supported the families of 
employees unable to work and even donated life-saving 
equipment to nearby medical clinics. 

“As if that were not enough, low rainfall and snow melt 
in 2019 meant that water levels in the rivers that feed our 
plants were at a 20-year low. We were planning a major 
electromechanical refurbishment of our generators, but 
the conflict and pandemic combined meant that suppliers 
delayed delivery of the necessary parts and labor, claiming 
‘force majeure’. 

“The team put a lot of effort into continuing to improve on 
our H&S performance record, scoring highly on all leading 
indicators. However, we had an LTI in September that left 
one of the reservoir personnel injured, who has now fully 
recovered. The team has drawn conclusions from the failure 
and re-affirmed its commitment to achieving Target Zero LTI 
performance from now on.

“The fact that we got through all this, maintaining electricity 
supply, is a real tribute to our people. Their commitment is 
remarkable and I am really proud of them!”

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Market review

CHANGING DYNAMICS

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance 
of the Social aspect of Environmental, Social and 
Governance considerations.

ContourGlobal has had a deep commitment towards 
sustainability from inception. Since 2010, we have been 
signatories to the UN Global Compact that supports 
businesses in aligning their strategies and operations 
with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment 
and anti-corruption, and in taking strategic actions to 
advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable 
Development Goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and 
innovation. In support of the UNGC environmental principles 
and the Sustainable Development Goal on climate, we have 
reduced our carbon intensity over the past five years. We are 
committed to further reducing our intensity by 40% by 2030 
and to be net carbon zero by 2050. 

Recent times have seen an acceleration of the existing 
trend of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 
considerations being front and center in investment 
decisions. The recent COVID-19 crisis has focused minds 
on the importance of resilience and sustainability, pushing 
decarbonization up the agenda, but also highlighting the 
importance of the ‘S’ in the ESG framework. 

COVID-19 has had both a short- and long-term effect on 
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The pandemic-induced 
global economic slowdown in 2020 reduced greenhouse 
gas (GHG) emissions – but this is likely to only be temporary. 
Ahead of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) 
there remains continued focus on achieving the emissions 
targets of the Paris Agreement, and ContourGlobal's targets 
are aligned with the Agreement.

The spotlight the pandemic threw on resilience has made 
populations, governments and – significantly – investors 
around the world more conscious of the threats to public 
health. Companies that demonstrated resilience to external 
shocks were increasingly seen as safer. 

Recognizing the relatively challenging economic and social 
conditions that populations face around some of our plants, 
ContourGlobal has made it its mission to invest for social 
good in the communities where we operate. In 2020, we 
focused most of our social investments on providing food 
where it was scarce and on donating important medical 
supplies, such as personal protective equipment, PCR 
tests and other clinical products.

KEY POWER MARKET TRENDS
• Growing emphasis on climate change – 
trillions of dollars forecast to be invested 
in green energy

• Battery manufacturing capacity growing 
rapidly – but still small relative to overall 
demand

• Thermal power continuing to be essential, 
especially as a source of reliable base 
load and back-up

• Carbon capture increasing as a means of 
containing CO2 emissions, aside from the 
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Market review

CHANGING DYNAMICS

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance 

of the Social aspect of Environmental, Social and 

Governance considerations.

KEY POWER MARKET TRENDS

• Growing emphasis on climate change – 

trillions of dollars forecast to be invested 

in green energy

• Battery manufacturing capacity growing 

rapidly – but still small relative to overall 

demand

• Thermal power continuing to be essential, 

especially as a source of reliable base 

load and back-up

• Carbon capture increasing as a means of 

containing CO2 emissions, aside from the 

rising cost of CO2 quotas 

ContourGlobal has had a deep commitment towards 

sustainability from inception. Since 2010, we have been 

signatories to the UN Global Compact that supports 

businesses in aligning their strategies and operations 

with Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment 

and anti-corruption, and in taking strategic actions to 

advance broader societal goals, such as the UN Sustainable 

Development Goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and 

innovation. In support of the UNGC environmental principles 

and the Sustainable Development Goal on climate, we have 

reduced our carbon intensity over the past five years. We are 

committed to further reducing our intensity by 40% by 2030 

and to be net carbon zero by 2050. 

Recent times have seen an acceleration of the existing 

trend of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 

considerations being front and center in investment 

decisions. The recent COVID-19 crisis has focused minds 

on the importance of resilience and sustainability, pushing 

decarbonization up the agenda, but also highlighting the 

importance of the ‘S’ in the ESG framework. 

COVID-19 has had both a short- and long-term effect on 

carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The pandemic-induced 

global economic slowdown in 2020 reduced greenhouse 

gas (GHG) emissions – but this is likely to only be temporary. 

Ahead of the 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) 

there remains continued focus on achieving the emissions 

targets of the Paris Agreement, and ContourGlobal's targets 

are aligned with the Agreement.

The spotlight the pandemic threw on resilience has made 

populations, governments and – significantly – investors 

around the world more conscious of the threats to public 

health. Companies that demonstrated resilience to external 

shocks were increasingly seen as safer. 

Recognizing the relatively challenging economic and social 

conditions that populations face around some of our plants, 

ContourGlobal has made it its mission to invest for social 

good in the communities where we operate. In 2020, we 

focused most of our social investments on providing food 

where it was scarce and on donating important medical 

supplies, such as personal protective equipment, PCR 

tests and other clinical products.

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As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, governments around the 
world have increased their emphasis on investment in clean 
energy, both to improve environmental sustainability and 
to boost job growth. US President Biden, for example, 
has pledged to transform energy production and achieve 
‘environmental justice’, with a plan committing $2 trillion 
for clean energy and infrastructure investment1.

Our global investment strategy is the driver behind achieving 
our carbon impact targets, starting with our commitment 
not to develop or acquire coal power plants in the future. 
Investing in no- and low-carbon generation, combined 
with deploying carbon technology and energy storage, 
is a critical part of our strategy as demonstrated by our 
recent acquisitions. 

We have also begun the process to enable us to raise capital 
specifically for projects that will promote our investment 
strategy and mitigate risks associated with climate change: 
our Green Bond Framework was verified this year and in 
2020 we were able to finance our growth activities at 
record-low interest rates of 2.75% and 3.125% for our 
respective 6 and 8 year €710m senior secured notes 
issued in December. 

The contribution of wind and solar to power supply is 
expected to reach 25% of global power output by 2040. In 
the US, the Energy Information Administration predicts that 
solar power generation will rise tenfold by 2050, giving 
renewables more than one-third of the market2. Given 
ContourGlobal’s expertise and experience in wind, solar, 
hydro and other green energy sources, we are well placed 
to contribute to and capitalize on this relative growth in 
demand for renewables. 

Battery storage
Storage solutions work well over a timeframe of hours – 
storing solar power to use in the evening, for example. But 
longer-term storage poses a greater challenge. Nevertheless, 
$60 billion is expected to be invested in battery storage in 
the next five years, with average duration estimated to double 
from around two hours in 2018 to around four hours in 2024. 
Wood Mackenzie estimates that battery manufacturing 
capacity will reach 1,341GWh in 2030, a fourfold increase 
compared to 2019 levels3. Storage costs are also expected 
to continue to fall. In the US – the largest market – research 
group BloombergNEF forecasts that battery capacity will 
surpass 32 GW by 2025, up from less than 5 GW in 20204. 
Nevertheless, this still represents only a fraction of the more 
than 1,000 GW electricity generating capacity in the US4.

Batteries play an important part in our electricity generation 
on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, where we operate a 
hybrid plant utilizing wind turbines and diesel engine back-up. 
We employ three sets of batteries that can sustain up to 6MW 
for one hour. This allows us to switch smoothly from 

1.  https://www.ey.com/en_gl/government-public-sector/can-we-warm-a-

cooling-economy-by-cooling-a-warming-planet.

2.  Quoted in Financial Times, in February 2020.
3.  Power and Renewables Insight, Wood Mackenzie, August 2020.
4.  Quoted in Financial Times, in February 2020.
5.  BP Statistical Review of World Energy, 2019, quoted in https://www.

brookings.edu/essay/why-are-fossil-fuels-so-hard-to-quit/.

6.  https://www.iea.org/fuels-and-technologies/carbon-capture-utilisation-and-

storage.

renewable to diesel when the wind falls, without any loss of 
power to the island grid. We aim at expanding this technology 
and similar projects in the region.

Reliable energy supply
While renewables will undoubtedly grow as a share of overall 
energy sources, they continue to be exposed to variable 
reliability caused by their dependence on the elements 
and still-immature battery technologies. Thermal energy 
will therefore continue to play a key role in the energy mix, 
not least as a reliable source of base load. In 2018, fossil 
fuels accounted for almost two thirds (64.2%) of electricity 
generation worldwide5. Thermal energy excluding Solutions 
and high efficiency cogeneration accounted for 33% of 
ContourGlobal’s production in 2020 and we plan to reduce 
this progressively so that we can meet our medium- and 
long-term targets for decarbonization. In this perspective, 
when thermal is the most relevant solution for a region, we 
foster investment in high-efficiency cogen plants and natural 
gas fired-plants, representing respectively a 748 MW and 
1,200 MW growth in Mexico, United States and Trinidad & 
Tobago in 2019-2020 (including Western Generation Portfolio 
growth initiated in 2020 and closed in 2021).

Carbon capture
One way to minimize carbon emissions even when burning 
fossil fuels is to capture the carbon generated. The CO2 can 
either be transported and stored deep underground or the 
CO2 can be utilized for a variety of industrial purposes – 
such as the production of synthetic fuel or in the food and 
beverage industry. According to the International Energy 
Agency6, carbon capture technology is expected to grow 
rapidly in the coming years. ContourGlobal's expertise in 
carbon capture at our Solutions "quad-gen" plants in Europe 
will prove invaluable as we continue to deploy this 
technology across our fleet. 

“OUR PIONEER SPIRIT LED 
US TO EXPLORE INNOVATIVE 
POWERING SOLUTIONS, IN 
RWANDA, BONAIRE OR IN 
OUR SOLUTIONS FLEET, AND 
PLACES US WELL TO MEET 
TOMORROW’S POWER 
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RWANDA
PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT
Our KivuWatt business supplies more than one third of 
Rwanda’s electricity, generating power from the methane 
in Lake Kivu, despite constituting only 10% of the installed 
capacity. So its business continuity plan became paramount 
when the pandemic struck, says Chief Operations Officer, 
Africa and KivuWatt Director of Operations, Priysham Nundah:

“There were two sides to business continuity: planning 
operations and maintenance while keeping everyone 
safe, and keeping people’s spirits up in very challenging 
circumstances. On the former, I reviewed our office and 
plant teams’ pattern and structure, creating COVID-19-secure 
‘bubbles’ to avoid cross infection. We switched to paperless 
processing and smart monitoring wherever possible, and 
rescheduled planned maintenance. 

“On the people side, I held several awareness campaigns on 
how to implement social distancing and sanitizing measures 
– particularly important as we were dealing with 13 different 
nationalities in our workforce and a strong local culture of 
hugging and shaking hands on greeting. We supported 
employees and their families by providing masks, hand 
sanitizers, access to PCR testing and a medical support 
hotline. I held weekly briefings with all staff, partly to update 
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and partly to give them psychological reassurance. It was 
tough for people to work remotely and without seeing their 
families for long periods. To improve morale for those locked 
down, we organized social events like FitBit competitions and 
a cocktail hour on Friday afternoons. 

“The biggest challenge we faced with borders shut was 
availability of food and drink. We built an on-site stock of 
food to last three months, buying what we could at the local 
market, and even imported emergency survival rations. We 
drew water from Lake Kivu and treated it, making us self-
sufficient in drinking water.

“Recognizing our responsibility to the community, 
we distributed food to over 3,000 local inhabitants, 
many of whom had lost their jobs due to the pandemic. 
For employees, we provided accommodation and 
internet connectivity, so that they could stay in touch 
with their families. 

“I am proud that we completed the year with an average 
availability of 93% and a capacity factor of 91%. But the 
most heart-warming moment for me came during an all-staff 
meeting, when someone said that our plant in Kibuye was 
like a home away from home and the team all one big family.”

Engaging with our stakeholders

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

As responsible leaders in power generation, and in accordance 
with our Section 172 obligations described below, we engage 
closely with our key stakeholders in line with our commitment to 
make a positive long-term impact around the world. In 2020, 
the Board engaged closely with our response to the pandemic 
and approved our new sustainability strategy.

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PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT

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and partly to give them psychological reassurance. It was 

Rwanda’s electricity, generating power from the methane 

tough for people to work remotely and without seeing their 

in Lake Kivu, despite constituting only 10% of the installed 

families for long periods. To improve morale for those locked 

capacity. So its business continuity plan became paramount 

down, we organized social events like FitBit competitions and 

when the pandemic struck, says Chief Operations Officer, 

a cocktail hour on Friday afternoons. 

Africa and KivuWatt Director of Operations, Priysham Nundah:

“The biggest challenge we faced with borders shut was 

“There were two sides to business continuity: planning 

availability of food and drink. We built an on-site stock of 

operations and maintenance while keeping everyone 

food to last three months, buying what we could at the local 

safe, and keeping people’s spirits up in very challenging 

market, and even imported emergency survival rations. We 

circumstances. On the former, I reviewed our office and 

drew water from Lake Kivu and treated it, making us self-

plant teams’ pattern and structure, creating COVID-19-secure 

sufficient in drinking water.

‘bubbles’ to avoid cross infection. We switched to paperless 

processing and smart monitoring wherever possible, and 

rescheduled planned maintenance. 

“Recognizing our responsibility to the community, 

we distributed food to over 3,000 local inhabitants, 

many of whom had lost their jobs due to the pandemic. 

“On the people side, I held several awareness campaigns on 

For employees, we provided accommodation and 

how to implement social distancing and sanitizing measures 

internet connectivity, so that they could stay in touch 

– particularly important as we were dealing with 13 different 

with their families. 

nationalities in our workforce and a strong local culture of 

hugging and shaking hands on greeting. We supported 

employees and their families by providing masks, hand 

sanitizers, access to PCR testing and a medical support 

hotline. I held weekly briefings with all staff, partly to update 

them on our latest risk assessments and control measures 

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“I am proud that we completed the year with an average 

availability of 93% and a capacity factor of 91%. But the 

most heart-warming moment for me came during an all-staff 

meeting, when someone said that our plant in Kibuye was 

like a home away from home and the team all one big family.”

Our principal stakeholders are:

 • Shareholders, investors and lenders – critical partners 

in the long-term success of our business

 • Customers and clients – these range from governments 

to industrial businesses and multinationals

 • Employees – our outstanding people are at the heart 

of ContourGlobal

 • Government and regulators – including energy, finance, 
and infrastructure ministries; environmental authorities; 
Health and Safety agencies; and governmental labor 
bodies

 • Communities – we are deeply committed to making a 
positive long-term improvement wherever we operate

Our key stakeholders

Employees

Communities

Shareholders,
investors 
and lenders

Governments 
and regulators

Customers 
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During the year, the Board considered the provisions of the 
UK Corporate Governance Code in respect of stakeholder 
engagement, and the duties of each Director to take the 
Company’s stakeholders and the long-term interest of the 
Company into account in accordance with section 172 of 
the Companies Act 2006 (“s172”). 

The role of the Board is to promote the long-term sustainable 
success of the Company, generating long-term value for 
shareholders and contributing to wider society. The Board 
recognizes the importance of ensuring that the interests of 
all parties that have a stake in our Company are factored 
into our decision-making process, both as a general principle 
and as part of each Director’s s172 duty under the Companies 
Act 2006. Our Board decisions can have a significant impact 
on one or a number of our stakeholder groups, and it is 
therefore essential that we engage with those groups in 
a way that helps and supports our understanding of the 
potential wider, long-term impact of those decisions. 

We communicate with our stakeholders through a range 
of channels and we have a number of ways in which the 
Board is informed of these engagement activities and the 
key themes arising from such engagement. We set this 
out in more detail in the table below. We are also keen 
to continue to develop ways of encouraging direct Board 
engagement with stakeholder groups – one example being 
that one or more Director can often be involved directly with 
a shareholder, employee or other investor networking forum. 

In each case, it is important for all members of the Board to 
gain sufficient understanding of the issues relating to each 
of our key stakeholder groups. Board members are invited to 
provide updates during Board meetings on any engagement 
that they have had with our stakeholders and Chairs of the 
Committees are given a standing agenda item to update the 
Board on the views and recommendations made by the 
relevant Committee.

We continue to develop our stakeholder engagement 
program to ensure that the Board has had regard to its duties 
under s172. As explained in the Governance Report on pages 
88 and 89, the Board considered that it has complied with its 
duties under s172 of the Companies Act 2006 through its 
active engagement with stakeholders. The table below sets 
out more information about our stakeholder engagement 
activities over the year, and the Board’s consideration toward 
our stakeholder groups throughout the year, including the 
ways in which we have factored each group into our 
response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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During the year, the Board considered the provisions of the 

In each case, it is important for all members of the Board to 

UK Corporate Governance Code in respect of stakeholder 

gain sufficient understanding of the issues relating to each 

engagement, and the duties of each Director to take the 

of our key stakeholder groups. Board members are invited to 

Company’s stakeholders and the long-term interest of the 

provide updates during Board meetings on any engagement 

Company into account in accordance with section 172 of 

that they have had with our stakeholders and Chairs of the 

the Companies Act 2006 (“s172”). 

Committees are given a standing agenda item to update the 

Board on the views and recommendations made by the 

The role of the Board is to promote the long-term sustainable 

success of the Company, generating long-term value for 

relevant Committee.

shareholders and contributing to wider society. The Board 

We continue to develop our stakeholder engagement 

recognizes the importance of ensuring that the interests of 

program to ensure that the Board has had regard to its duties 

all parties that have a stake in our Company are factored 

under s172. As explained in the Governance Report on pages 

into our decision-making process, both as a general principle 

88 and 89, the Board considered that it has complied with its 

and as part of each Director’s s172 duty under the Companies 

duties under s172 of the Companies Act 2006 through its 

Act 2006. Our Board decisions can have a significant impact 

active engagement with stakeholders. The table below sets 

on one or a number of our stakeholder groups, and it is 

out more information about our stakeholder engagement 

therefore essential that we engage with those groups in 

activities over the year, and the Board’s consideration toward 

a way that helps and supports our understanding of the 

our stakeholder groups throughout the year, including the 

potential wider, long-term impact of those decisions. 

ways in which we have factored each group into our 

response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We communicate with our stakeholders through a range 

of channels and we have a number of ways in which the 

Board is informed of these engagement activities and the 

key themes arising from such engagement. We set this 

out in more detail in the table below. We are also keen 

to continue to develop ways of encouraging direct Board 

engagement with stakeholder groups – one example being 

that one or more Director can often be involved directly with 

a shareholder, employee or other investor networking forum. 

Shareholders, investors and lenders

How we engage
During the course of the year senior 
management met regularly with our investors, 
bond holders and lenders through many 
channels, including our AGM, roadshows, 
conferences and regular calls, events for 
socially responsible investors (SRIs), meetings 
with various investors to discuss environment, 
social and governance matters, and other fora.

Key themes
 • Economic 

performance

 • Growth
 • Value creation
 • Economic, social 
and governance 
(ESG) issues

The Board receives regular reports from 
our Investor Relations department. These 
reports provide clarity on the investor 
landscape and help to update Directors 
on our investors’ views.

Senior Management increased the frequency 
of updates to investors during COVID-19 
regarding steps being taken to protect our 
employees and to promote the long-term 
success of the Company.

Our corporate website provides a dedicated 
investor section which contains all London 
Stock Exchange regulatory announcements 
and a copy of all of our Annual Reports. 
Webcasts of our results and other 
investor presentations are also 
available to shareholders.

In terms of lenders’ engagement, the Board 
reviewed and approved Bond and corporate 
debt refinancing transactions.

Outcomes 
Following meetings with investors and a 
presentation from external advisors, the 
Board reviewed the Sustainability Strategy 
and agreed to produce a Sustainability Report 
for its stakeholders. This has also resulted in 
the FTSE4Good rating of 3.3 being achieved. 

Daniel Camus, Chair of the Remuneration 
Committee, wrote to our largest institutional 
investors to provide an update on the work of 
the Remuneration Committee. This included a 
proposal to make changes to the Remuneration 
Policy which will be subject to shareholder 
approval at the AGM in May 2021. The 
proposed changes can be seen on page 117. 
The Committee has considered the feedback it 
received in its discussions.

When approving the transaction to acquire 
the portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined 
Heat and Power assets totalling 1,502 MW 
located in the United States and Trinidad & 
Tobago from Western Generation Partners LLC, 
the Board considered the long-term success of 
the Company in conjunction with the benefits 
to its key stakeholders. The Board concluded 
that the acquisition would result in the increase 
of low-carbon assets, the further enhancement 
and diversification of the Company’s cashflows 
and further support dividend growth of 10% 
per year.

A share buy back program has been put into 
place, which is in the interests of all shareholders.

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Customers and clients

How we engage
We constantly interact with our customers 
throughout the course of long-term contracts 
to ensure that we deliver energy in full 
accordance with our contractual commitments 
and adapt to needs that may evolve throughout 
the life of the contract. 

Key engagement activities include the 
following matters all discussed in depth, 
reviewed and sanctioned by the Board:

 • A Task Force was created which met every 

day during the peaks of the COVID-19 
pandemic to assess the delivery of 
operational performance and to ensure 
operations continued with limited disruption. 
The Board was provided with reports from 
the Task Force on a weekly basis. 

 • Site visits had taken place at the beginning 
of the year. Due to COVID-19 unfortunately 
the number of visits was limited due to 
restrictions on travel. 

 • At each Board meeting performance 

of the operations is reviewed. 

Employees

Key themes
 • Top-tier availability 
of our power plants 
giving full 
satisfaction of our 
customers’ needs 
 • Competitive pricing
 • Health and Safety
 • Compliance and 
anti-corruption
 • Procurement 
practices

Outcomes
A number of operational changes were 
introduced to protect our customers at our 
plants during the COVID-19 outbreak. Health 
and Safety of employees was considered daily 
by our Task Force and protective measures 
were put into place to protect the workforce 
and provide for minimum disruption to services. 
Employees were extremely vigilant and 
resilient during the pandemic, which led to 
minimal disruption to operational delivery 
for our customers.

How we engage
We engage closely with our employees around 
the world to ensure we have communication 
and clarity around their careers and aspirations, 
health and safety, diversity, learning and 
development, remuneration and rewards 
and other key issues. 

Key themes
 • Health and Safety 
 • Support during the 

pandemic 
 • Grievance 

mechanisms 

 • Labor and human 

Key engagement/activities in 2020:

 • Fortnightly town halls being held with 

the CEO on COVID-19 matters.

 • All employees being offered 30 minutes’ 

one-to-one time with the CEO.

 • COVID-19 health and safety measures being 
introduced for plant and office employees.
 • Talent development being considered by 

the Nomination Committee.

rights 

 • Training and 
education 
 • Freedom of 
association 
and collective 
bargaining

 • Career 

development

Unfortunately, due to the constraints arising 
as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 
majority of scheduled site visits could not be 
undertaken this year. Alternative measures 
will be put in place for 2021 whilst restrictions 
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Outcomes 
The Board was sent weekly updates from the 
Task Force regarding the health and safety of 
employees and updates were provided at each 
Board meeting. 

The health and safety of employees was a 
key priority and the Company has implemented 
a regular, detailed communication process with 
all employees, including in particular, our 
power plant-based employees. Detailed 
guidelines and the continuation of the internal 
Health and Safety audits were carried out using 
remote technology.

Measures to protect the workforce that were 
introduced at the plants included visitor online 
preregistration, isolated operation of some 
plants and staggered shifts to enhance 
social distancing. All major maintenance was 
postponed to minimize outages. The testing 
of employees was introduced at an early stage 
to ensure appropriate measures were put into 
place when necessary. 

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How we engage

Key themes

Outcomes

We constantly interact with our customers 

 • Top-tier availability 

A number of operational changes were 

throughout the course of long-term contracts 

of our power plants 

introduced to protect our customers at our 

to ensure that we deliver energy in full 

giving full 

accordance with our contractual commitments 

and adapt to needs that may evolve throughout 

satisfaction of our 

customers’ needs 

the life of the contract. 

 • Competitive pricing

 • Health and Safety

 • Compliance and 

anti-corruption

 • Procurement 

plants during the COVID-19 outbreak. Health 

and Safety of employees was considered daily 

by our Task Force and protective measures 

were put into place to protect the workforce 

and provide for minimum disruption to services. 

Employees were extremely vigilant and 

resilient during the pandemic, which led to 

minimal disruption to operational delivery 

for our customers.

 • A Task Force was created which met every 

practices

Engaging with our stakeholders (continued)

Key engagement activities include the 

following matters all discussed in depth, 

reviewed and sanctioned by the Board:

day during the peaks of the COVID-19 

pandemic to assess the delivery of 

operational performance and to ensure 

operations continued with limited disruption. 

The Board was provided with reports from 

the Task Force on a weekly basis. 

 • Site visits had taken place at the beginning 

of the year. Due to COVID-19 unfortunately 

the number of visits was limited due to 

restrictions on travel. 

 • At each Board meeting performance 

of the operations is reviewed. 

Employees

How we engage

We engage closely with our employees around 

 • Health and Safety 

The Board was sent weekly updates from the 

Key themes

Outcomes 

the world to ensure we have communication 

and clarity around their careers and aspirations, 

health and safety, diversity, learning and 

development, remuneration and rewards 

and other key issues. 

 • Support during the 

pandemic 

 • Grievance 

mechanisms 

 • Labor and human 

Key engagement/activities in 2020:

 • Fortnightly town halls being held with 

the CEO on COVID-19 matters.

 • All employees being offered 30 minutes’ 

one-to-one time with the CEO.

rights 

 • Training and 

education 

 • Freedom of 

association 

and collective 

bargaining

 • COVID-19 health and safety measures being 

introduced for plant and office employees.

 • Career 

 • Talent development being considered by 

development

the Nomination Committee.

Unfortunately, due to the constraints arising 

as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 

majority of scheduled site visits could not be 

undertaken this year. Alternative measures 

will be put in place for 2021 whilst restrictions 

remain in place. 

Task Force regarding the health and safety of 

employees and updates were provided at each 

Board meeting. 

The health and safety of employees was a 

key priority and the Company has implemented 

a regular, detailed communication process with 

all employees, including in particular, our 

power plant-based employees. Detailed 

guidelines and the continuation of the internal 

Health and Safety audits were carried out using 

remote technology.

Measures to protect the workforce that were 

introduced at the plants included visitor online 

preregistration, isolated operation of some 

plants and staggered shifts to enhance 

social distancing. All major maintenance was 

postponed to minimize outages. The testing 

of employees was introduced at an early stage 

to ensure appropriate measures were put into 

place when necessary. 

Communities

How we engage
As a business we are deeply committed to 
making a positive long-term improvement 
wherever we operate and we engage 
closely with communities around the world. 
The following matters have been discussed in 
depth, reviewed and sanctioned by the Board:

 • The Board reviewed and approved the 

budget for the Group’s social investment 
program during the year.

 • 435 employees involved in social investment. 
 • $2.3m invested in social projects (0.3% of 

Adjusted EBITDA).

 • 46,778 hours devoted to community 
education activities during 2020.

 • The Board reviewed the Sustainability 

Strategy and new targets were implemented.

Governments and regulators

How we engage
We promote sector development and laudable 
business practices by interacting with 
governments and civil society. 

 • Our plant managers meet regularly with 
host government counterparts, including 
the ministries of finance, energy and 
infrastructure, and regular regulatory 
updates are provided and considered 
at Board meetings.

 • We invite government officials to plant 
inaugurations and other public events, 
and organize private working events for 
visiting officials.

 • Active participation in several industry 
associations (including ABEEólica, the 
Brazilian Association of Wind Power, the 
Bulgarian Energy Chamber and international 
organizations and the United Nations 
Development Program).

Key themes
 • Health and Safety 
 • Emissions and 
biodiversity 

 • Compliance and 
anti-corruption 

 • Grievance 

mechanisms 

 • Labor and human 

rights 

 • Water and waste

Outcomes 
 • The Board approved the social investment 

program budget and executive management 
approved 97 social projects for this program.

 • Contribution to the Bulgarian United 
Against COVID-19 Fund to support 
vulnerable groups and assist with 
medical and laboratory supplies.

 • Reallocation of 2020 social budget for 
COVID-19 related activities impacting 
local communities.

 • Donated PPE to essential emergency 
services and hospital personnel in 
South America and Africa.

 • Food and drinking water distributions to 

affected communities currently in progress.

Outcomes 
 • Bonaire discussions with government on 

fuel procurement.

 • Continued dialogue in Bulgaria on matters 
related to the EC’s Directorate General-
Competition’s preliminary inquiry into 
potential state aid.

Key themes
 • Health and Safety 
 • Capacity, reliability 

and efficiency 
 • Emissions and 
biodiversity 

 • Compliance and 
anti-corruption 

 • Labor and 

human rights 
 • Water and waste 
 • Training and 
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Our strategy

OUR 
STRATEGY 
FOR GROWTH

ContourGlobal has a highly 
disciplined strategy towards 
growth and capital allocation. 
We invest primarily on risk-
adjusted returns, as we believe 
this is the long-term driver in 
value creation. Our growth and 
acquisition teams concentrate 
on developing projects which fit 
within our investment criteria of 
long-term contracted projects that 
can leverage the expertise we 
have built through our operating 
platform. These projects are then 
competed against each other for 
capital before final investment 
decisions are made.

Our strategy aligns with our four 
sustainable business principles 
and our decisions always assess 
the positive impact they will 
have on people, business and 
communities around the world.
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  1. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Operational excellence and safety go together and 
underlie our culture. By focusing on them, we continue 
to create significant value through improvements in 
operational performance such as reductions in fixed 
costs, and we apply this mentality to our acquisitions 
and developments.

The most important component of operating excellence 
will always be Health and Safety. We have a sacred 
responsibility to ensure that every single employee, 
visitor or contractor who visits our sites goes home 
safe, every single day. Providing a safe working 
environment is one of our core sustainability 
principles, as demonstrated by our Target Zero 
commitment (see pages 42 and 43).

To improve operational performance continuously, we 
benchmark ourselves against top industry performers. 
We produce weekly reports about availability factors 
and equivalent forced outage rates across our entire 
asset base, comparing these with our targets. These 
reports are published widely within the organization 
as part of a commitment to transparency and sharing 
of information. Failure analysis and continuous 
improvement is at the core of all world-class operating 
organizations. We are focused on ensuring that 
commitment to failure review and analysis permeates 
all levels, functions and areas of the organization 
(see page 45).

We operate under a lean and flat organizational 
structure and have made meaningful investments 
in digital technology to allow us to collaborate and to 
manage our cost structure as the Company continues 
to grow.

Businesses, acquisitions and developments are subject 
to continuous improvements and operational and 
financial performance reviews.

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ContourGlobal has a highly 

disciplined strategy towards 

growth and capital allocation. 

We invest primarily on risk-

adjusted returns, as we believe 

this is the long-term driver in 

value creation. Our growth and 

acquisition teams concentrate 

on developing projects which fit 

within our investment criteria of 

long-term contracted projects that 

can leverage the expertise we 

have built through our operating 

platform. These projects are then 

competed against each other for 

capital before final investment 

decisions are made.

Our strategy aligns with our four 

sustainable business principles 

and our decisions always assess 

the positive impact they will 

have on people, business and 

communities around the world.

See more pages 38 and 39

  1. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

  2. HIGH GROWTH

  3. FINANCIAL STRENGTH

Operational excellence and safety go together and 

underlie our culture. By focusing on them, we continue 

to create significant value through improvements in 

operational performance such as reductions in fixed 

costs, and we apply this mentality to our acquisitions 

and developments.

The most important component of operating excellence 

will always be Health and Safety. We have a sacred 

responsibility to ensure that every single employee, 

visitor or contractor who visits our sites goes home 

safe, every single day. Providing a safe working 

environment is one of our core sustainability 

principles, as demonstrated by our Target Zero 

commitment (see pages 42 and 43).

To improve operational performance continuously, we 

benchmark ourselves against top industry performers. 

We produce weekly reports about availability factors 

and equivalent forced outage rates across our entire 

asset base, comparing these with our targets. These 

reports are published widely within the organization 

as part of a commitment to transparency and sharing 

of information. Failure analysis and continuous 

improvement is at the core of all world-class operating 

organizations. We are focused on ensuring that 

commitment to failure review and analysis permeates 

all levels, functions and areas of the organization 

(see page 45).

We operate under a lean and flat organizational 

structure and have made meaningful investments 

in digital technology to allow us to collaborate and to 

manage our cost structure as the Company continues 

to grow.

Businesses, acquisitions and developments are subject 

to continuous improvements and operational and 

financial performance reviews.

We seek to optimize the cash flow generation from 
each of our projects. The Company’s strong and 
predictable cash flow generation is the basis for funding 
new growth projects such as M&A opportunities and 
developments, and also supports our progressive 
dividend policy. 

We seek to maintain a highly efficient capital structure 
to support our business model. Majority non-recourse 
project-level debt at each project company and 
attractive corporate-level bond debt maximize the 
Company’s financial flexibility. An important financial 
KPI is net leverage ratio – the ratio of total net 
indebtedness to adjusted EBITDA. 

Strong operational performance combined with an 
efficient capital structure has enabled us to deliver 
superior project-level returns. As at 31st December 
2020, our weighted average financing cost was 
4.0%, in line with 2019 levels. 

We enable financial investment partners to make 
passive, minority investments in some of our assets 
on attractive terms for ContourGlobal. These sell-downs 
significantly bolster our project returns and our strategy 
is to continue to seek similar opportunities. 

Our financial KPIs are detailed on pages 30 and 31.

We adopt four core investment approaches, all focused 
on contracted or regulated wholesale power generation 
across different technologies and geographies.

1. Greenfield development
Developing a project from the ground up makes sense 
when we can take advantage of cyclical under-supply 
of capital and create opportunities for higher returns. 

2. Strategic acquisitions
We will consider purchasing assets with existing 
contracts where we have both: (i) a clear competitive 
advantage due to asset size, technology, geographical 
presence, asset diversity or complexity of process or 
market; and (ii) an ability to improve operations.

3. Development in partnership projects
We may develop projects with customized contracts in 
partnership with governments, utilities and corporations 
in regions where there is a need for reliable power 
infrastructure but insufficient capital and expertise. 

4. Platform expansions
Expanding existing projects leverages existing 
relationships with governments, offtakers, lenders 
and suppliers, replicating the same technology and 
structure. Platform expansions are typically low risk and 
high return, given the expertise already acquired, and 
the synergies and cost reductions that can be achieved.

Integration of new assets is key in successful growth; 
transition plans are closely prepared and monitored, 
promoting knowledge transfer among assets.

In line with our CO2 intensity reduction commitments, 
our investment strategy will foster low- and no-carbon 
technologies, focusing on renewable and high-
efficiency cogeneration plants, carbon capture, 
as well as plant efficiency improvement.

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Our KPIs

MEASURING PERFORMANCE

We measure our performance against ten financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs).

FINANCIAL KPIS

Income from Operations ($m)

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

221.8

269.0

261.9

292.1

307.9

Income from Operations (IFO) is derived from 
the IFRS consolidated statement of income 
and corresponds to the sum of the following 
line items: Revenue, Cost of sales, Selling, 
general and administrative expenses, Other 
operating income, Other operating expenses, 
Acquisition-related items.

This is a measure of profitability that includes 
depreciation and amortization expenses as 
well as development costs. IFO has increased 
by 5% mainly thanks to the full year impact of 
the acquisition of Mexican CHP assets.

Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

440.4

513.2

610.1

702.7

722.0

Adjusted EBITDA is the profit from continuing 
operations before income taxes, net finance costs, 
depreciation and amortization, acquisition-related 
expenses, plus net cash gain or loss on sell down 
transactions (in addition to the entire full year profit 
from continuing operations for the business the sell 
down transaction relates to) and specific items 
which have been identified and material items 
where the accounting diverges from the cash flow 
and therefore does not reflect the ability of the 
assets to generate stable and predictable cash 

flows in a given period, less the Group’s share of 
profit from non consolidated entities accounted for 
on the equity method, plus the Group’s prorata 
portion of Adj. EBITDA for such entities. Adjusted 
EBITDA grew by 3% compared to last year, 
supported by the strong performance of our 
generation plants portfolio, and the contribution of 
our Mexico CHP assets acquired in 2019, offsetting 
negative foreign exchange impact and the 2019 
impact of our CSP Spain sell-down.

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

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2017

2018

2019

2020

376.6

434.2

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA is presented using 
Adjusted EBITDA calculated on a proportionally 
consolidated basis based on ContourGlobal’s 
ownership percentage of assets. 

minority interest sale relates to reflecting applicable 
ownership percentage going forward from the date 
of completion of the sale of a minority interest. 

536.1

561.6

568.7

The Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA as well 
includes the net cash gain or loss on sell down 
transactions as well as the underlying profit from 
continuing operations for the business in which the 

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA grew by 1% as 
compared to 2019, for similar reasons as Adjusted 
EBITDA and due to 12-month impact of the CSP 
Spain sell-down completed in 2019. 

Funds from Operations ($m)

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

207.9

255.9

302.3

337.9

379.6

Net Leverage ratio (x)

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2017

2018

2019

2020

4.8

4.1

4.4

4.42

4.75

Funds from Operations is the cash flow from 
operating activities, excluding changes in working 
capital, less interest paid, maintenance capital 
expenditure1 and distribution to minorities.
This is the key measure of the Company’s 
strength of cash flow.

Strong operational performance and 
highly contracted cash flows allowed us 
to maintain the Group’s high level of FFO. 
The growth of 12% compared to 2019 is 
mainly driven by the Adjusted EBITDA growth.   

The Group net leverage ratio is measured as 
total net indebtedness (reported as the difference 
between Borrowings and Cash and Cash 
Equivalent under the IFRS statement of 
financial position) to Adjusted EBITDA.

This is the key credit measure of the Group. The 
Net Leverage ratio is in line with 2019, and is slightly 
outside of our indicated target range of 4.0-4.5x, 
driven by the EUR/USD appreciation at year end.

1.  Maintenance capital expenditure is defined on page 57.

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MEASURING PERFORMANCE

We measure our performance against ten financial and non-financial key performance indicators (KPIs).

Beyond the COVID-19 global pandemic, ContourGlobal 
continued to deliver very strong financial results in 2020, 
supported by its highly robust and resilient business model 
generating stable and predictable cash flows from operations. 
Our plants operated in 2020 with a high level of availability, in 
spite of unprecedented challenges, keeping the lights on 

thanks to our people’s commitment. Whilst pursuing our 
stretch Target Zero for Lost Time Incidents (LTIs), we were 
disappointed to experience two LTIs in 2020, further detailed 
on page 42. Pursuant to our ambitious CO2 emissions 
reduction targets, CO2 emissions intensity in total energy 
dropped by 12% in 2020.

FINANCIAL KPIS

Income from Operations ($m)

221.8

269.0

261.9

292.1

307.9

Income from Operations (IFO) is derived from 

the IFRS consolidated statement of income 

and corresponds to the sum of the following 

line items: Revenue, Cost of sales, Selling, 

general and administrative expenses, Other 

operating income, Other operating expenses, 

Acquisition-related items.

This is a measure of profitability that includes 

depreciation and amortization expenses as 

well as development costs. IFO has increased 

by 5% mainly thanks to the full year impact of 

the acquisition of Mexican CHP assets.

Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

440.4

513.2

610.1

702.7

722.0

Adjusted EBITDA is the profit from continuing 

flows in a given period, less the Group’s share of 

operations before income taxes, net finance costs, 

profit from non consolidated entities accounted for 

depreciation and amortization, acquisition-related 

on the equity method, plus the Group’s prorata 

expenses, plus net cash gain or loss on sell down 

portion of Adj. EBITDA for such entities. Adjusted 

transactions (in addition to the entire full year profit 

EBITDA grew by 3% compared to last year, 

from continuing operations for the business the sell 

supported by the strong performance of our 

down transaction relates to) and specific items 

which have been identified and material items 

generation plants portfolio, and the contribution of 

our Mexico CHP assets acquired in 2019, offsetting 

where the accounting diverges from the cash flow 

negative foreign exchange impact and the 2019 

and therefore does not reflect the ability of the 

assets to generate stable and predictable cash 

impact of our CSP Spain sell-down.

NON-FINANCIAL KPIS

Lost Time Incident Rate

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

0.03

0.03

0.03

0.06

0.07

Availability Factor (%)

The Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) shows 
the recordable lost time injuries per 200 000 
labor hours so they can be compared across any 
industry. The chart presents our performance 
over recent years. 

This is the key measure for our Health and 
Safety performance.

Our LTI rate of 0.07, corresponding to two LTIs. 
However, we remain fully committed to Target 
Zero in the future. 

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

The Equivalent Availability Factor (EAF) represents 
the portion of the production capacity of a power 
plant that was available and ready to operate in a 
given period of time. It is widely used in the industry 
to track the technical performance of power plants 
and for benchmarking. We use it as a primary KPI 
for our assets.

The increase in the EAF from 94.3% in 2019 
to 95.1% in 2020 is linked to the improvement 
in the technical performance of the fleet and 
the optimization of the scheduled outages 
duration across the portfolio triggered by the 
COVID-19 pandemic.

93.7

94.4

92.9

94.3

95.0

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

Equivalent Forced Outage Rate (%)

376.6

434.2

536.1

561.6

568.7

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA is presented using 

minority interest sale relates to reflecting applicable 

Adjusted EBITDA calculated on a proportionally 

ownership percentage going forward from the date 

consolidated basis based on ContourGlobal’s 

of completion of the sale of a minority interest. 

ownership percentage of assets. 

The Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA as well 

includes the net cash gain or loss on sell down 

EBITDA and due to 12-month impact of the CSP 

transactions as well as the underlying profit from 

Spain sell-down completed in 2019. 

continuing operations for the business in which the 

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA grew by 1% as 

compared to 2019, for similar reasons as Adjusted 

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2.0

1.9

1.7

1.5

The Equivalent Forced Outage Rate (EFOR) 
represents the production capacity that is lost, 
over a given period of time, due to equipment 
failure or operational mistake (error).
Like the EAF, the EFOR is widely used in the 
industry to measure technical performance.

3.6

Our EFOR for 2020 shows continuous improvement 
from previous years as a result of deploying and 
improving our predictive maintenance strategy.

207.9

255.9

302.3

337.9

379.6

4.1

4.4

4.42

4.75

Funds from Operations ($m)

Funds from Operations is the cash flow from 

Strong operational performance and 

operating activities, excluding changes in working 

highly contracted cash flows allowed us 

capital, less interest paid, maintenance capital 

expenditure1 and distribution to minorities.

This is the key measure of the Company’s 

strength of cash flow.

to maintain the Group’s high level of FFO. 

The growth of 12% compared to 2019 is 

mainly driven by the Adjusted EBITDA growth.   

CO2 emissions intensity (net CO2 emissions tonnes/MWh)

2016
2017
2018

2019

2020

0.66

0.62

0.56
0.57

0.51

0.57k

0.45

CO2 emissions intensity is our key climate 
measurement and we have historically reported 
our intensity using MWh from electricity production. 
In 2019, we set our targets using MWh from total 
energy production to better reflect the impacts 
of our cogeneration power plants. 

The reporting for 2016 to 2019 reflects our historical 
CO2 intensity based on electricity production as 
variances to energy production are immaterial. 
For 2019 and 2020, we are showing CO2 emissions 
intensity for both electricity and energy production. 
In future years, we will only report our emissions 
intensity based on energy production. 

  Energy 

  Electricity

Net Leverage ratio (x)

Gender diversity (total employees)

4.8

The Group net leverage ratio is measured as 

This is the key credit measure of the Group. The 

total net indebtedness (reported as the difference 

Net Leverage ratio is in line with 2019, and is slightly 

between Borrowings and Cash and Cash 

Equivalent under the IFRS statement of 

financial position) to Adjusted EBITDA.

outside of our indicated target range of 4.0-4.5x, 

driven by the EUR/USD appreciation at year end.

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2017

2018

2019

2020

1,436

387

1,823

1,461

407

1,868

We are committed to building a diverse workforce 
ensuring equal opportunities for all in the long term. 
Aligned with our sustainability principles, gender 
diversity is a key metric.

Women represented 19% of our workforce in 2020 
and 50% of senior management.

1,200

289

1,489

1,217

273

1,490

1,120 261

1,381

  Male 

  Female

1.  Maintenance capital expenditure is defined on page 57.

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KPIs entering into executive remuneration’s 
determination - more details can be found 
on page 130

K  ContourGlobal PLC engaged KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to undertake limited 

assurance under the assurance standard ISAE (UK) 3000 over this Selected 
Information. KPMG’s full assurance statement is included on our website at 
https://www.contourglobal.com/reports?its_media_category_id%5B%5D=43.

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DRIVING PROGRESS

Our strategy underlies our growth initiatives. We analyze in each 
investment opportunity the potential for a high level of operations, 
through innovation and improved efficiency, and value creation for 
our shareholders.

During the first COVID-19 period in early 2020, part of 
the integration team remained in the region to ensure the 
completion of the integration activities, showing resilience 
to support the new colleagues until the end of the project. 
The effectiveness of the integration was finally tested by an 
internal Health and Safety audit, and a thorough business 
review by the Internal Audit team to assess any gaps and 
provide the feedback to improve the integration at the next 
acquired business.

MEXICO
Growth in Mexico
In November 2019 ContourGlobal acquired two CHP 
plants in Mexico. Integration of the new team operating 
and managing the plants started in the second half of 2019 
and was completed in the first half of 2020. The integration 
was based on our values “To work hard and without 
boundaries as a multinational, integrated team” with 
personnel coming from several of our plants and offices 
worldwide to share experience, best practices and corporate 
standards. We used plant managers as well as Health and 
Safety professionals, technical experts, corporate functions 
leaders and project managers from Spain, Brazil, Peru, United 
States, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Rwanda and the Caribbean 
region. Everyone has contributed in their area to build an 
organization ready to work in the CG way: “To expect, 
embrace and enable excellence and continuous learning 
through humility, and the knowledge that we will fail but 
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DRIVING PROGRESS

Our strategy underlies our growth initiatives. We analyze in each 

investment opportunity the potential for a high level of operations, 

through innovation and improved efficiency, and value creation for 

our shareholders.

MEXICO

Growth in Mexico

In November 2019 ContourGlobal acquired two CHP 

During the first COVID-19 period in early 2020, part of 

plants in Mexico. Integration of the new team operating 

the integration team remained in the region to ensure the 

and managing the plants started in the second half of 2019 

completion of the integration activities, showing resilience 

and was completed in the first half of 2020. The integration 

to support the new colleagues until the end of the project. 

was based on our values “To work hard and without 

boundaries as a multinational, integrated team” with 

The effectiveness of the integration was finally tested by an 

internal Health and Safety audit, and a thorough business 

personnel coming from several of our plants and offices 

review by the Internal Audit team to assess any gaps and 

worldwide to share experience, best practices and corporate 

provide the feedback to improve the integration at the next 

standards. We used plant managers as well as Health and 

acquired business.

Safety professionals, technical experts, corporate functions 

leaders and project managers from Spain, Brazil, Peru, United 

States, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Rwanda and the Caribbean 

region. Everyone has contributed in their area to build an 

organization ready to work in the CG way: “To expect, 

embrace and enable excellence and continuous learning 

through humility, and the knowledge that we will fail but 

when we do, we will learn.” 

We operate 10 MAN diesel engines with a capacity of 24MW, 
3 Cummins back-up engines with a capacity of 3MW, a 
12-turbine wind farm with a capacity of 11MW, and a latest- 
generation energy management system, incorporating 
lithium-ion batteries with a capacity of 6MW and a charge of 
6MWh. Our project uses high technology to manage the new 
battery to react at any frequency variation in 50ms providing 
one of the most stable grids in the Caribbean islands which 
won the ‘Best Microgrid Project 2019’ award from the 
Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF).

The battery integrated in the new energy management 
system is allowing an expansion of the sustainable production 
on Bonaire by adding renewable capacities without risking 
the security of supply because of the stable grid. We are 
planning to cover the growing demand for electricity on the 
island by adding only new solar and wind capacity. This 
hybrid combination is allowing the island’s energy needs 
to be supplied cost effectively, while at the same time 
minimizing carbon emissions.

We are planning to share this experience in the region in 
order to grow by implementing similar projects that allow a 
larger share of renewable generation, whilst at the same time 
minimizing generation costs, and ensuring stable grid for a 
high quality of energy supply.

company. This will support our policy of 10% annual dividend 
growth and will improve our dividend cover. The risk-adjusted 
return for this acquisition, as measured by cash IRR, will be 
attractive and is expected to significantly exceed our cost 
of capital. When assessing this transaction, the Board 
considered all the above aspects and considered that, 
overall, the acquisition builds our base of robust, low-risk 
assets, which distribute cash to the parent company, allowing 
us to redeploy capital, grow our dividend and increase 
dividend cover.

BONAIRE
Low carbon intensity in Bonaire
Our operations on the island of Bonaire represent well our 
strategy of reducing carbon intensity (total carbon emissions 
divided by total production) even as generating capacity 
increases. The plant is the sole supplier of electricity to the 
island’s 16,500 inhabitants – a population that has doubled 
in the last 10 years. 

WESTERN GENERATION PORTFOLIO
Acquisition of contracted power plants in 
the United States and Trinidad & Tobago
The acquisition of a 1.5 GW portfolio of power plants in the 
United States and Trinidad & Tobago that we announced in 
December 2020, and completed on 18th February 2021, is 
an excellent example of realizing all elements of our strategy. 

It is operationally led: we have extensive experience in the 
technologies of all the assets acquired – principally low- 
carbon, natural gas-fired plants, including a highly efficient 
combined heat and power plant similar to those in our 
existing Solutions portfolio. We also know their underlying 
operating markets well – power pools characterized by 
long-term bilateral contracts. This deep expertise will allow us 
to improve their operational performance from the get-go and 
leverage our track record of operationally led value creation.

It supports our commitment to High growth – the acquisition 
grows our global capacity by 31%, from 4.8 GW to 6.3 GW. 
The acquired plants are located in or adjacent to areas where 
we already have an operating presence and where we see 
further strategic growth opportunities. The plants in Trinidad 
& Tobago further build our presence in the Caribbean, 
alongside our operations in Bonaire and Saint Martin. We will 
establish an operational hub in Houston, supporting our new 
assets in the United States and Trinidad & Tobago, as well as 
our existing assets in Mexico.

The acquisition will also build our financial strength, adding a 
high stream of free cash flow. In the first year, it is expected to 
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PROGRESS 
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OUR 
BUSINESS

Our plants kept the lights 
on in 2020, and achieved 
high level of availability, 
relying on our committed 
people and continuous 
investment in innovations.

OUR PERFORMANCE IN NUMBERS
Business performance
Equivalent Availability Factor on the whole portfolio improved in 2020 to 95.1% from 94.3% in 2019, reflecting improvements 
in the technical performance of the fleet and optimization of the scheduled outages duration during COVID-19 pandemic

Thermal Fleet
availability factor (%)

94.4%

2019: 92.8%

94.4

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availability factor (%)

96.0%

2019: 96.3%

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PROGRESS 

THROUGHOUT 

OUR 

BUSINESS

Our plants kept the lights 

on in 2020, and achieved 

high level of availability, 

relying on our committed 

people and continuous 

investment in innovations.

BRAZIL
Despite COVID-19, our Balsa Nova power plant 
in Brazil turned in its best performance for 
availability (EAF) and forced outages (EFOR) 
since starting operations in 2002. It managed 
to perform planned maintenances, in safe 
conditions, putting first our value ‘We care 
about our people’s health, safety, wellbeing, 
and development’. It performed well on all other 
measures, except one: Capacity Factor. This was 
because, as a cogeneration plant, it dispatches 
on demand from its main client – in this case a 
business in the food industry. Since the client’s 
production fell during the pandemic, the plant 
produced less energy and steam. 

Three of our four Brazilian co-generation thermal 
plants received ContourGlobal awards for safety 
for the first time, including the top award for 
Brahma Rio: the Everest award (see page 44). 
Our target is to repeat this performance next year.

Embracing our principle to ‘Enhance our 
operating environment’, the Solutions plants in 
Brazil have been very active with communities, 
enacting the Board’s decision to re-direct all 
social investments toward COVID-19 related 
projects. They supported an orphanage that 
faced a shortage of food for the children at the 
beginning of the pandemic, a charitable entity 
that also donates food for poor families and 
donated PPE and COVID-19 PCR tests to the 
health authorities of Balsa Nova.

RWANDA
Our KivuWatt plant exemplifies our approach to 
continuous improvement. Using our objectives-setting 
framework, it sets itself increasingly challenging targets 
for performance each year. 

Embracing our value ‘We expect, embrace, and enable 
excellence and continuous learning through humility 
and the knowledge that we will fail – but when we do, 
we will learn’, KivuWatt conducted in 2019 13 episodes 
of failure analysis, using our “5-Whys” approach, a 
Continuous Improvement methodology, the use and 
insights of which are closely monitored by the Board. 
This number grew to 27 in 2020, and in 2021, KivuWatt 
team will enhance this to complete at least two 5-Whys 
per month and one lesson learnt per quarter.

After a good 2020 performance, with an average 
availability of 93% and a capacity factor of 91%, the 
plant’s target for 2021 is not only to reach budgeted 
operational KPIs for capacity factor (CF), availability 
factor (EAF), forced outages (EFOR) and scheduled 
outage factor (SOF), but also to achieve next year’s 
major planned outages without LTI, on time and on 
budget. It will continue to aim for its financial KPIs, 
i.e. meeting budgeted EBITDA and fixed costs, while 
ensuring cash distributions and debt obligations are 
met on time.

On Health and Safety, the plant starts from a high base, 
having achieved our top award for three consecutive 
years of zero LTIs. It plans in 2021 to emulate this and 
to achieve targeted compliance with respect to other 
ContourGlobal H&S standards.

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Business performance

Equivalent Availability Factor on the whole portfolio improved in 2020 to 95.1% from 94.3% in 2019, reflecting improvements 

in the technical performance of the fleet and optimization of the scheduled outages duration during COVID-19 pandemic

Thermal Fleet

availability factor (%)

94.4%

2019: 92.8%

94.4

92.6

92.8

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availability factor (%)

96.0%

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SPAIN
We were able to continue operating all our solar plants 
as planned during 2020, meeting targets everywhere. 
We were in the middle of a major overhaul in one of our 
CSP (Palma II) when the COVID-19 outbreak emerged in 
Spain, in early March 2020. We rapidly put controls in 
place at the entry of the plant and during maintenance 
activities, to ensure a safe working environment. 
Considering the extensive manpower of subcontractors 
required coming from different regions, and despite the 
unexpected situation and adverse conditions, we were 
able to reduce the duration of the outage by one and
a half days.

In preparation for having to work in isolation mode, we 
set up emergency operation control rooms off-site, to 
allow for remote working and to perform staff drills. 
We also proactively established contingency plans for 

essential goods and services, in case of disruption 
to the supply chain. Our COVID-19 specific risk 
assessments and associated plan for each site 
were audited by a third-party consultant to provide 
an extra degree of assurance.

In December 2020, after the routine inspection of
one of the steam turbine blades in Majadas CSP, we 
discovered very early stage cracks on some blades that 
required replacement. An action plan was put in place 
to change out the partially damaged rotor with a spare 
one that we had available at another CSP warehouse. In 
order to minimize the impact, the plan included heavy 
load transportation during road traffic restrictions, and 
highly skilled manpower allocation in the middle of the 
third wave of the COVID pandemic in Spain. The unit 
was successfully put back into operation with no other 
issues, one week ahead of the preliminary schedule, 
in January 2021.

IN SPAIN, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE 
OPERATING ALL OUR SOLAR PLANTS AS 
PLANNED DURING 2020, MEETING TARGETS 
EVERYWHERE. 

PERU
Despite the severe lockdown conditions faced in 
Peru, it is gratifying to be able to report not only 
meeting but exceeding the business’s targets for 
availability, forced outages and earnings in 2020. 

Even under pandemic conditions, we were able 
to achieve the planned replacement of the main 
transformer at the Cupisnique site on time and 
within budget, whilst adhering to all safety 
requirements. This business continuity was made 
possible thanks to COVID-19 specific measures 
decided by the Board to protect employees.

In line with corporate guidance, the vast majority 
of funds set aside for social investment in Peru 
was directed towards COVID-19 relief. This 
included providing PPE and oxygen supplies 
to local hospitals; masks and sanitizers to first 
responders; and food parcels to communities 
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SPAIN

We were able to continue operating all our solar plants 

as planned during 2020, meeting targets everywhere. 

We were in the middle of a major overhaul in one of our 

CSP (Palma II) when the COVID-19 outbreak emerged in 

Spain, in early March 2020. We rapidly put controls in 

place at the entry of the plant and during maintenance 

activities, to ensure a safe working environment. 

Considering the extensive manpower of subcontractors 

required coming from different regions, and despite the 

unexpected situation and adverse conditions, we were 

able to reduce the duration of the outage by one and

a half days.

In preparation for having to work in isolation mode, we 

set up emergency operation control rooms off-site, to 

allow for remote working and to perform staff drills. 

We also proactively established contingency plans for 

essential goods and services, in case of disruption 

to the supply chain. Our COVID-19 specific risk 

assessments and associated plan for each site 

were audited by a third-party consultant to provide 

an extra degree of assurance.

In December 2020, after the routine inspection of

one of the steam turbine blades in Majadas CSP, we 

discovered very early stage cracks on some blades that 

required replacement. An action plan was put in place 

to change out the partially damaged rotor with a spare 

one that we had available at another CSP warehouse. In 

order to minimize the impact, the plan included heavy 

load transportation during road traffic restrictions, and 

highly skilled manpower allocation in the middle of the 

third wave of the COVID pandemic in Spain. The unit 

was successfully put back into operation with no other 

issues, one week ahead of the preliminary schedule, 

in January 2021.

IN SPAIN, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE 

OPERATING ALL OUR SOLAR PLANTS AS 

PLANNED DURING 2020, MEETING TARGETS 

EVERYWHERE. 

PERU

Despite the severe lockdown conditions faced in 

Peru, it is gratifying to be able to report not only 

meeting but exceeding the business’s targets for 

availability, forced outages and earnings in 2020. 

Even under pandemic conditions, we were able 

to achieve the planned replacement of the main 

transformer at the Cupisnique site on time and 

within budget, whilst adhering to all safety 

requirements. This business continuity was made 

possible thanks to COVID-19 specific measures 

decided by the Board to protect employees.

In line with corporate guidance, the vast majority 

of funds set aside for social investment in Peru 

was directed towards COVID-19 relief. This 

included providing PPE and oxygen supplies 

to local hospitals; masks and sanitizers to first 

responders; and food parcels to communities 

experiencing major shortages. 

BULGARIA
Supporting our communities has always been a 
mission for us in Bulgaria, and we are pleased to 
have been able to continue this work in 2020. 
We focus our efforts to contribute towards three 
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 3 – Good health and wellbeing
SDG 11 – Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal

In the first category – to which we directed most 
resources in this pandemic year – a large part 
of our support went to supply PPE, testing and 
specialized medical equipment as well as to 
refurbish an oxygen distribution system for local 
hospitals. By doing so, we enabled medical staff 
to stay safe and deliver better outcomes for their 
patients. We also helped a nearby crisis center 
to operate safely and supported local schools 
and libraries so that they could allow continued 
access for children while observing all necessary 
infection control measures.

Early in 2020, before the pandemic, we 
celebrated the end of a seven-year investment 
program designed to support the cultural 
traditions and livelihoods of the Aprilovo 
community under SDG 11. This was marked 
by the blessing of vineyards, attracting 
national TV coverage.

Under SDG 17, we worked with partners to 
promote the benefits of volunteering and to 
thank those who had gone beyond the call 
of duty during the pandemic.

As well as donating over $200,000 to these 
projects, our employees also gave their own 
time, and we thank them all for their contribution.

DESPITE THE CHALLENGES FACED IN PERU, WE 

MANAGED TO EXCEED OUR TARGETS IN 2020.

WHILST OPERATING IN ISOLATION MODE FOR 
OVER THREE MONTHS, WE STILL MANAGED 
TO EXCEED OUR TARGETS FOR AVAILABILITY, 
AND FORCED AND PLANNED OUTAGE IN TOGO.

ARMENIA
Our hydro business in Armenia was hit by three 
‘force majeure’ events in 2020: a major shortfall 
of water into reservoirs owing to historically low 
rainfall and snow melt; COVID-19; and a military 
conflict only a few miles away across the border 
with Azerbaijan. 

The last two impacted our ability to undertake 
an Electromechanical Refurbishment Project, 
originally scheduled for completion by November. 
The contractors we rely on to undertake the work 
were unable to perform on time, and project 
completion has been delayed by several months. 

However, thanks to the dedication of our 
engineering and operational teams, who worked 
24/7 shifts from mid-March to mid-June, the plants 
performed to a high level of capacity, especially 
given the low water inflow. 

Despite these barriers to normal operation, 
we were proud to continue contributing to the 
welfare of local communities. We worked with 
partners to establish a regional training center 
at the American University of Armenia in Goris, 
and provided funds to help medical clinics in two 
nearby towns – Goris and Sissian – to upgrade 
their equipment and facilities.

TOGO
Togo went into lockdown twice during 2020. On 
the first occasion, when PPE and testing were in 
short supply, the plant operated in isolation mode 
for three months, with shifts living and working on 
site for six weeks at a time. This enabled us to 
guarantee the presence of suitably qualified 
personnel to deal with any maintenance or 
technical issues during a period when external 
contractors would be prohibited from entering. 
To prepare for supply chain disruption, we 
stocked up in advance to ensure we had all 
necessary spare parts for engines and auxiliaries. 

As a result, the plant performed well against its 
KPIs. The outturn for availability was 93.7% against 
a target of 92.8%; forced outage was contained 
at 0.9% against a maximum of 1.2%; and planned 
outage was restricted to only 5.3%, compared 
with a target limit of 6.0%.

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Sustainability

OUR SUSTAINABLE 
BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

FOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR 
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Four sustainable business principles govern 
our corporate behavior to ensure everything 
we do is sustainable from an environmental, 
social and governance point of view. These 
principles, which are aligned with the 17 
United Nations Sustainable Development 
Goals (SDGs), are an integral part of our 
business strategy. Reporting related with 
these principles is addressing the risks 
identified in our materiality matrix, available 
in our 2019 Sustainability Report, based 
on importance to our stakeholders and 
significance of potential impacts.

Operate safely and efficiently and 
minimize environmental impacts

Grow well

Manage our business responsibly

Enhance our operating environment

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Operate safely and efficiently and 
minimize environmental impacts

We care about our people’s health, safety, wellbeing, 
and development. Safety is our number one priority. In the 
industrial space in which we operate, there are significant 
risks to life and health, and it is critical for us that these are 
absolutely minimized. By operating well and producing 
power according to plan, we can create significant value 
and sustainable impact.

Each year, we set ourselves a Target Zero for Lost Time 
Incidents (LTIs), i.e. zero harm, zero injuries. This is a tough 
stretch target, considering that about six million hours are 
worked each year, and since it was adopted in 2016, we 
have not quite yet achieved it. We regrettably experienced 
two LTIs in 2020; these have been thoroughly investigated 
and we have learned lessons from them. We remain fully 
committed to Target Zero in the future. 

In 2020, we expanded our health and safety policies and 
procedures to include precautions related to COVID-19. All 
our policies and procedures apply to everyone working on 
our site: employees, contractors, and visitors. We make no 
exceptions and we apply the same standards in every 
business across the globe.

By running a power plant efficiently, we maximize electricity 
output, minimize environmental impacts and reduce costs. 
We gauge our performance by benchmarking ourselves 
against the performance of comparable peers. 

In our thermal portfolio, our efficiency KPIs include heat 
rate and net efficiency. We have invested in Artificial 
Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytic capabilities to monitor 
performance and detect technical issues at an early stage 
in order to remove these issues before a failure can occur. 
In our renewable portfolio we have created a dedicated 
Intelligence Center to house experts in renewable operations.

We commit to minimizing environmental impacts – carbon, air, 
water, waste, and biodiversity – across all phases of business 
operations, while complying with environmental regulations 
and global best practices. Our environmental management 
is designed to align with UN Sustainable Development Goal 
(SDG) 12 for responsible consumption and production.

0.07

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Lost Time 
Incident Rate 

Health and Safety 
training hours

% reduction in CO2 intensity 
of energy production from 
our 2019 base year intensity 
of 0.51 to our 2020 intensity 
of 0.45 (where intensity is Net 
CO2 emissions in tonnes/total 
energy production in MWh)

Sustainability

OUR SUSTAINABLE 

BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

FOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR 

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS

Four sustainable business principles govern 

our corporate behavior to ensure everything 

we do is sustainable from an environmental, 

social and governance point of view. These 

principles, which are aligned with the 17 

United Nations Sustainable Development 

Goals (SDGs), are an integral part of our 

business strategy. Reporting related with 

these principles is addressing the risks 

identified in our materiality matrix, available 

in our 2019 Sustainability Report, based 

on importance to our stakeholders and 

significance of potential impacts.

Operate safely and efficiently and 

minimize environmental impacts

Grow well

Manage our business responsibly

Enhance our operating environment

Operate safely and efficiently and 

minimize environmental impacts

We care about our people’s health, safety, wellbeing, 

and development. Safety is our number one priority. In the 

industrial space in which we operate, there are significant 

risks to life and health, and it is critical for us that these are 

absolutely minimized. By operating well and producing 

power according to plan, we can create significant value 

and sustainable impact.

Each year, we set ourselves a Target Zero for Lost Time 

Incidents (LTIs), i.e. zero harm, zero injuries. This is a tough 

stretch target, considering that about six million hours are 

worked each year, and since it was adopted in 2016, we 

have not quite yet achieved it. We regrettably experienced 

two LTIs in 2020; these have been thoroughly investigated 

and we have learned lessons from them. We remain fully 

committed to Target Zero in the future. 

In 2020, we expanded our health and safety policies and 

procedures to include precautions related to COVID-19. All 

our policies and procedures apply to everyone working on 

our site: employees, contractors, and visitors. We make no 

exceptions and we apply the same standards in every 

business across the globe.

By running a power plant efficiently, we maximize electricity 

output, minimize environmental impacts and reduce costs. 

We gauge our performance by benchmarking ourselves 

against the performance of comparable peers. 

In our thermal portfolio, our efficiency KPIs include heat 

rate and net efficiency. We have invested in Artificial 

Intelligence (AI) and predictive analytic capabilities to monitor 

performance and detect technical issues at an early stage 

in order to remove these issues before a failure can occur. 

In our renewable portfolio we have created a dedicated 

Intelligence Center to house experts in renewable operations.

We commit to minimizing environmental impacts – carbon, air, 

water, waste, and biodiversity – across all phases of business 

operations, while complying with environmental regulations 

and global best practices. Our environmental management 

is designed to align with UN Sustainable Development Goal 

(SDG) 12 for responsible consumption and production.

0.07

104,604

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Lost Time 

Health and Safety 

% reduction in CO2 intensity 

Incident Rate 

training hours

of energy production from 

our 2019 base year intensity 

of 0.51 to our 2020 intensity 

of 0.45 (where intensity is Net 

CO2 emissions in tonnes/total 

energy production in MWh)

Grow well

Growing well means:

(i)  expanding wealth creation opportunities for investors 
vestors 

and employees

(ii)  expanding the supply of reliable and affordable electricity
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(iii)  acquiring and developing businesses utilizing low- or 

no-carbon technologies

(iv)  deploying innovative thermal technologies that are 

cleaner than the alternatives, where renewable energy 
is insufficient to meet a country’s needs

Achieving these goals allows us to promote energy and 
economic security and increase energy access while 
reducing environmental impacts and creating economic 
wealth for investors, our employees and our communities.

Our investment process has yielded strong growth 
throughout the Company’s history.

Growth in MW capacity

Manage our
business responsibly

We are committed to maintaining the highest ethical and legal 
standards, including complying with both the letter and the 
spirit of all applicable laws and regulations in every country 
where we operate. This commitment to transparency and 
moral integrity is unwavering, and we apply it equally 
to our supply chain. We believe that this organizational 
principle cultivates innovation and creativity and honors 
the commitments of those who have placed their trust in us.

In 2020, the onset of the pandemic meant we modified all our 
business procedures to keep COVID-19 infection out of our 
plants and supply chain as far as possible. We worked closely 
with the national and local authorities around our plants to 
understand and respect all their COVID-19 protocols and 
to show leadership in the community.

We believe in creating opportunity for employees to develop 
and grow into leaders. This promotes upward and geographic 
mobility and enhances knowledge transfer opportunities. 
We are committed to attracting women into leadership 
positions at our power plants, an area in which women 
have traditionally been under-represented. We believe this 
is vital to drive innovation and inclusivity. Finally, we commit 
to communicating transparently, which helps to cultivate trust, 
and encourage ownership and accountability.

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Compounded 
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Western Generation 
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Growth initiated in 
2020, closed in 
Q1 2021

Growth in 
Adjusted 
EBITDA 
in 2020

Number of 
employees who 
completed the 
online conflict 
of interest form 
in 2020

Number of our 
new-hire 
employees who 
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online anti-
corruption training 
course in 2020 
(100% of new 
hires)

Number of service 
providers and 
suppliers 
submitted to 
compliance for 
due diligence in 
2020, in line with 
our Third-Party 
Policy

Enhance our operating 
environment

Wherever we operate, we aim to share our expertise 
and improve quality of life through long-term sustainable 
improvement of the electricity sector, civil society, and local 
communities. This promotes transparency, builds capacity 
in the sector and specifically in energy efficiency, and 
improves community health and safety. Further, this principle 
encourages partnerships with governments, development 
organizations and NGOs to advance the UN Global Compact 
principles and drives us to serve as a model international 
investor when entering a new market through professionalism 
and cultural awareness.

We promote private sector and market-based solutions 
to electricity sector challenges, which helps to sustain 
the reliability of the electricity system in developed 
markets and increase it in developing markets.

We strengthen institutions and partner with NGOs, 
governments, suppliers and other stakeholders to 
help achieve sustainability objectives.

We engage with and invest in communities, in education, 
health and other infrastructure. In 2020, our community 
investment focused on mitigating the effects of the pandemic, 
and we made major contributions to local and national 
healthcare and food supply.

46,778

Hours devoted 
to community 
education 
activities

97

Number of social projects approved in 2020, 
all focused on COVID-19 related needs. 2020 
saw less projects than 2019 (147), to allow 
increased individual projects amount and 
maximize impact

$2.2m

$2.3m

COVID-19 Extra 
compensation for 
front-line workers 
in 2020

Investment in social 
projects in 2020 (0.3% 
of Adjusted EBITDA), in 
line with 2019

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Koete Nikouegan,
Maintenance Manager based in Togo

TOGO
FOCUSING ON THE HEALTH OF OUR TEAMS
The selflessness of our employees in the pandemic was 
extraordinary. Koete Nikouegan, Maintenance Manager 
at our Togo business, tells the story:

“We normally have a team of about 50 people running our 
100MW engines in Togo, which is the largest power plant 
in the country. To avoid COVID-19 putting us out of action, 
we decided we had to operate for three months in isolation 
mode, which would mean working in two separate shifts of 
about 20-25 people each. Our workforce was fantastic and 
each team volunteered to be locked in to the plant for six 
weeks so as to avoid all contact with the outside world. 
I led the way and did this myself.

“We converted offices into bedrooms and tried to allow for 
recreation too, but it was tough. One issue was that, although 
we had lots of canned food, we had very little that was fresh, 
and we couldn’t get it because we didn’t want to risk 
contamination. It wasn’t delicious, but we coped!

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“Another issue was not seeing family. However, 
ContourGlobal provided communication devices and facilities 
to enable us to keep in touch, so I was able for example to 
have a Zoom chat with my wife and two children every day. 

“The Government provided us with PCR tests free of 
charge at the beginning of the pandemic, which was really 
appreciated. Later, I was pleased we were able to reciprocate 
by delivering 8,000 PCR test kits to them for use by the 
general population: this represented one third of all the 
test equipment available in the country at that time. 

“Being locked in for six weeks was stressful – but 
manageable. I’m just glad that we didn’t have to do 
it for the full three months.”

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FACING THE PANDEMIC

From the start of the pandemic, we concentrated on preserving 
the health of our employees and their families and keeping 
them as safe as possible. This was on top of our underlying 
commitment to zero harm and zero injuries in a normal year.

In February, we formed a Steering Committee and Task Force 
composed of our most senior management which met several 
times each day to make decisions about operations and 
business continuity and to establish a clear line of 
communication to everyone in the Company. This was 
supplemented by a range of working groups and another 
Steering Committee that met daily to ensure we were able 
to respond quickly to the challenges that the Company and 
employees were facing. Members of the working groups 
dedicated a significant part of their time and effort to protect 
all employees’ health and safety. 

COVID testing and protection
As early as March, we began conducting PCR testing across 
our fleet. Since test packs were in short supply in many 
countries where we operate, we procured them centrally and 
distributed them around the world. Working with governments 
and local authorities, we secured lab facilities so that our 
employees could be tested – and we were also often able to 
extend this to their families. Where contractors were required 
to enter a site, their temperatures were tested before 
admission and they were required to sanitize their hands at the 
door. Everyone on site was provided with personal protective 
equipment (PPE) and was required to wear a face covering.

Emotional support
We trained our managers on how to support their employees 
psychologically during this upheaval, as well as in relation 
to their physical health. Daily check-ins with staff were put 
in place both to update employees on latest developments 
and to respond to their questions or concerns. We also made 
counseling available to many businesses.

Plant operations during the pandemic
We carried out hygiene and housekeeping risk assessments 
at each of our plants. Early in the pandemic, we conducted 
lockdown drills at a selection of plants to test how we could 
provide business continuity if we were forced to have teams 
stay on site in isolation. Employees typically volunteered to 
take part in these trials, committing to remain for two days 
inside the plant, rather than for the usual 8 to 12-hour shift. 
To make this possible, we converted space previously used 
for training into kitchens and bathrooms, and equipped living 
quarters with beds, bedding and all the other furnishings 
necessary. We erected partitions to keep people at a safe 
distance from each other and minimize contact. We provided 
food and kitchen utensils together with cleaning and personal 
hygiene products, a first aid kit and walkie-talkie for communication 
with the site Control Room. The trials were successful and 
taught us useful lessons about issues to be aware of, 
particularly if isolation was required for more than two days.

Recognizing the impact the virus would have on our people’s 
personal lives as well as working lives, CEO and COOs held calls 
with every one of our plants and with every shift, to understand 

how they were impacted and how we could best support them. 
Often at the suggestion of the employees themselves, new 
shift patterns were established. At three plants – Togo, Cap 
des Biches and Vorotan – isolated working became necessary. 
Those employees who went to work in isolated conditions took 
a PCR test which had to prove negative before they entered the 
power plant, and we ensured that nobody from outside came 
into contact with these employees during this period. Rather 
than working typical shifts, some teams decided to live and work 
together inside the plants for periods as long as 3 to 6 weeks. To 
make life more bearable in these circumstances, we equipped 
facilities with gyms and entertainment options; barbecues were 
provided on some weekends to create a sense of variety from 
the working week. To look after employees’ families during these 
periods, we provided food and medical supplies and ensured 
that they were able to communicate by smartphone to their loved 
ones; in Rwanda, we provided iPads to the families of our 
employees so they could keep in touch.

To avoid too many staff being rotated into and out of plants, 
we adopted technology to conduct routine health and safety 
inspections and maintenance audits remotely. By equipping 
a qualified employee in each plant with special glasses 
connected to a camera and sophisticated software, staff 
working externally could view exactly what the person walking 
around the site could see and inspections could be conducted 
with significantly reduced risk. This further step in digitalization 
will favorably impact our way of working in the future. 

We also equipped most of our power plants with remote 
monitoring and operation technologies to be flexible in 
case of a shortage of staff as a result of the pandemic. Where 
power plants were due for an annual technical overhaul, we 
administered PCR tests for all contractors involved because 
of the high probability that they would come into contact with 
our employees. These tests were repeated on average every 
two weeks, depending on the infection risk in that region. 

It is a testament to the success of our planning and delivery 
that the virus spread was much lower in our plants than in 
the communities they serve.

Office Employees
For our office employees, we moved quickly to enable 
remote working, ensuring they had the IT equipment or 
upgrades wherever necessary to allow good communication. 
In São Paulo, for example, we sent chairs and computer 
monitors to employees’ homes and improved their internet 
access, so that they could work comfortably and effectively.

The Task Force established a special COVID-19 Portal to 
distribute information quickly, supported by the disciplined 
use of internal social media and a weekly all-staff update 
bulletin. This newsletter contained regular advice to people 
working from home to support their mental as well as their 
physical wellbeing. We ran webinars in multiple languages 
to give employees the opportunity to raise questions or 
concerns and to share information about best practice. Some 
offices were reopened in the summer when it was safe to do 
so, with special cleaning and social distancing measures put 
in place to protect those employees who came in. 

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Koete Nikouegan,

Maintenance Manager based in Togo

TOGO

FOCUSING ON THE HEALTH OF OUR TEAMS

The selflessness of our employees in the pandemic was 

“Another issue was not seeing family. However, 

extraordinary. Koete Nikouegan, Maintenance Manager 

ContourGlobal provided communication devices and facilities 

at our Togo business, tells the story:

“We normally have a team of about 50 people running our 

to enable us to keep in touch, so I was able for example to 

have a Zoom chat with my wife and two children every day. 

100MW engines in Togo, which is the largest power plant 

“The Government provided us with PCR tests free of 

in the country. To avoid COVID-19 putting us out of action, 

charge at the beginning of the pandemic, which was really 

we decided we had to operate for three months in isolation 

appreciated. Later, I was pleased we were able to reciprocate 

mode, which would mean working in two separate shifts of 

by delivering 8,000 PCR test kits to them for use by the 

about 20-25 people each. Our workforce was fantastic and 

general population: this represented one third of all the 

each team volunteered to be locked in to the plant for six 

test equipment available in the country at that time. 

weeks so as to avoid all contact with the outside world. 

I led the way and did this myself.

“Being locked in for six weeks was stressful – but 

manageable. I’m just glad that we didn’t have to do 

“We converted offices into bedrooms and tried to allow for 

it for the full three months.”

recreation too, but it was tough. One issue was that, although 

we had lots of canned food, we had very little that was fresh, 

and we couldn’t get it because we didn’t want to risk 

contamination. It wasn’t delicious, but we coped!

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Health and safety

FOCUSED ON TARGET ZERO

Training
Our success in health and safety could not be achieved 
without our intensive training program. We target investing at 
least 2% of our total working hours in safety training. In 2020, 
we achieved a training hours rate of 3.2% in our Thermal 
plants and 3.1% in our Renewable plants.

Audits and interventions
Despite the pandemic, our program of health and safety 
audits continued through the year. One scheduled external 
audit, seven scheduled internal audits and one unannounced 
internal audit were carried out. No safety interventions were 
performed in 2020 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Audits
Audits

Balsa Nova
Termoemcali
Bahia PCH
Italy Biogas
Solar Slovakia
Palma del Rio
Knockmore Hill (non-announced)
Cupisnique (non-announced)
Vorotan (External)
Maritsa (External)
Mogi Guaçu
Arrubal
Asa Bianca
Inka
Ploiesti 
Solar Italy
Togo
Rio PCH
Nogara (non-announced)
Cap des Bisches (external)
Chapada
Majadas
Mexican CHP – CGA
Mexican CHP – CELSCA
Bonaire

Total:

2020

2019

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Target Zero
Beyond COVID-19, our global Target Zero program remained 
at the heart of ContourGlobal’s approach to health and safety, 
with the aim of ensuring that ‘everyone goes home safe, 
every day, everywhere’. Our target for zero Lost Time 
Incidents (LTIs) is always a stretch, but it was disappointing 
that we experienced two such incidents in 2020 – one in 
November and one in December. In the first, at our Vorotan 
business in Armenia, an employee received an electric shock 
from a live bar whilst painting in a local electric sub-station. 
He experienced serious injuries requiring hospitalization. The 
second event, at our CGA plant in Mexico, occurred when an 
operator was burnt by hot condensate and steam emanating 
from a vent pipe while he was performing an inspection. He 
was also hospitalized. 

When an accident occurs we always organize an 
external investigation. Unfortunately in Armenia, 
this was very difficult due to the military situation 
and therefore, we assigned an independent team 
of experts from within the Company, that led the 
investigation into the Vorotan LTI remotely. They 
had reviewed the site and corporate standards/
procedures so as to identify and understand the 
root causes and what could be done to prevent 
recurrence of this incident, ensuring a safe 
workplace for our employees.

The root causes led to some invaluable insights 
and preventative actions, some of which included 
technology, being identified and implemented:

 • gaps in Health and Safety procedures and 

compliance thereto – relating to performing 
lone work in a high-risk environment. This led 
to the implementation and use of technology 
to contribute towards improving supervision 
for identified lone-work areas (e.g. electronic 
access systems at the doors of high-risk areas 
and video surveillance systems)

 • effective and streamlined communication 

between employee and supervisor, avoiding 
more than one reporting line. This led to review 
of organizational charts, job descriptions and 
operating instructions to clarify the 
responsibilities and segregation of duties

 • importance of conducting a Health and Safety 
risk assessment prior to commencing a task – 
i.e. identifying potential hazards and ensuring 
that the correct control measures are available 
and implemented. In addition, measures to 
address employees’ competencies, and the 
reinforcement of behavior-based programs for 
site leadership.

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Target Zero

Training

Beyond COVID-19, our global Target Zero program remained 

Our success in health and safety could not be achieved 

at the heart of ContourGlobal’s approach to health and safety, 

without our intensive training program. We target investing at 

with the aim of ensuring that ‘everyone goes home safe, 

least 2% of our total working hours in safety training. In 2020, 

every day, everywhere’. Our target for zero Lost Time 

we achieved a training hours rate of 3.2% in our Thermal 

Incidents (LTIs) is always a stretch, but it was disappointing 

plants and 3.1% in our Renewable plants.

that we experienced two such incidents in 2020 – one in 

November and one in December. In the first, at our Vorotan 

business in Armenia, an employee received an electric shock 

from a live bar whilst painting in a local electric sub-station. 

He experienced serious injuries requiring hospitalization. The 

second event, at our CGA plant in Mexico, occurred when an 

operator was burnt by hot condensate and steam emanating 

from a vent pipe while he was performing an inspection. He 

was also hospitalized. 

Audits and interventions

Despite the pandemic, our program of health and safety 

audits continued through the year. One scheduled external 

audit, seven scheduled internal audits and one unannounced 

internal audit were carried out. No safety interventions were 

performed in 2020 due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

2020

2019

Audits

Audits

Balsa Nova

Termoemcali

Bahia PCH

Italy Biogas

Solar Slovakia

Palma del Rio

Knockmore Hill (non-announced)

Cupisnique (non-announced)

Vorotan (External)

Maritsa (External)

Mogi Guaçu

Arrubal

Asa Bianca

Inka

Ploiesti 

Solar Italy

Togo

Rio PCH

Chapada

Majadas

Bonaire

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Nogara (non-announced)

Cap des Bisches (external)

Mexican CHP – CGA

Mexican CHP – CELSCA

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When an accident occurs we always organize an 

external investigation. Unfortunately in Armenia, 

this was very difficult due to the military situation 

and therefore, we assigned an independent team 

of experts from within the Company, that led the 

investigation into the Vorotan LTI remotely. They 

had reviewed the site and corporate standards/

procedures so as to identify and understand the 

root causes and what could be done to prevent 

recurrence of this incident, ensuring a safe 

workplace for our employees.

The root causes led to some invaluable insights 

and preventative actions, some of which included 

technology, being identified and implemented:

 • gaps in Health and Safety procedures and 

compliance thereto – relating to performing 

lone work in a high-risk environment. This led 

to the implementation and use of technology 

to contribute towards improving supervision 

for identified lone-work areas (e.g. electronic 

access systems at the doors of high-risk areas 

and video surveillance systems)

 • effective and streamlined communication 

between employee and supervisor, avoiding 

more than one reporting line. This led to review 

of organizational charts, job descriptions and 

operating instructions to clarify the 

responsibilities and segregation of duties

 • importance of conducting a Health and Safety 

risk assessment prior to commencing a task – 

i.e. identifying potential hazards and ensuring 

that the correct control measures are available 

and implemented. In addition, measures to 

address employees’ competencies, and the 

reinforcement of behavior-based programs for 

site leadership.

Campbell Institute 
Our membership of the Campbell 
Institute played an important role 
in our COVID-19 response. We 
participated in the “Campbell 
Institute Symposium” and “Work 

to Zero Summit”, giving participants the opportunity to 
engage actively with peers in the HSE profession about 
COVID-19 related issues. Topics we are focusing on with 
sub-committees and workgroups include: contractor 
management; health and wellbeing; Severe Injury and 
Fatalities hazards; and environmental sustainability. Since 
the COVID-19 outbreak, the Campbell Institute, jointly with 
the NSC, has organized benchmark calls among members 
to share best practice. Our own COVID-19 office plans were 
developed from this body of expertise. 

ICAP Global Health at Columbia University 
Our partnership with ICAP, a leader in global public health, 
also proved invaluable in the context of COVID-19 as we 
proactively protected the health and safety of our employees, 
ensured business continuity and sought approaches to 
support our communities. ICAP’s global expertise in emerging 
transmission trends and technical developments allowed us 
to manage the unique needs of our plants in a timely way; 
support employees, their families, and the vulnerable 
communities in which they work; and identify impactful 
opportunities to decrease community transmission in priority 
countries and regions.

Total Recordable Incident Rate

0.20

0.20

0.15

0.10

0.10

0.17

0.16

0.16

0.14

0.13

0.11

0.05

0.00

2017

2018

2019

2020

The recordable incidents category gathers the following Health and Safety incidents – 
Medical Treatment Incidents, Restricted Workday Case Incidents and Lost Time Incidents.

OUR PERFORMANCE IN NUMBERS
Lost Time Incident Rate
0.07

Target ZERO.

Safety inspection per working hours 
(based on headcount)
0.44

(2019: 0.48)

We achieved the target rate of Level 2 Safety 
Inspections at all sites.

Hazard Identification Rate – 
target exceeded
77%

We achieved a Hazard Identification Rate of 77%, 
far exceeding the target of 40%. 

Corrective and preventive actions 
(CAPA) – target exceeded

CAPA closed

8,074

CAPA opened

8,377

We achieved a CAPA closure rate of 96% against 
our target of 85%.

Total near misses 
25

Training hours
2.6%

(2019: 2.17%)

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Health & safety

SAFETY FOCUS AWARDS

As a tribute to our value “We care about our people’s 
health, safety, wellbeing, and development”, ContourGlobal 
established an award system, fostering a safe and secure 
working environment on sites. Sites achieving high levels 
of health and safety performance can be awarded company-
wide recognitions, stepping up as our world’s highest peaks: 

Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest, each step requiring 
increasing and long-lasting performance. We are proud 
of seeing over years more and more of our plants and 
teams being recognized by these awards. 

Everest
8848m

Denali
6194m

Mont Blanc
4807m

• 3 year without LTI or RI
• 40% headcount of safety 
inspections per month (*)

• 3% of Training hours
• 95% closure of CAPA (*)
• 60% Hazard identification 

rate

• 90% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 
0 High Non-Conformances 
(**)

2020
• Brahma Rio 
• Galheiros 
& SDII   
• Goias Sul 
• KivuWatt 
• Maritsa 
• TermoemCali 

• 2 year without LTI or RI
• 30% headcount of safety 
inspections per month (*)

• 2.5% of Training hours
• 90% closure of CAPA (*)
• 50% Hazard identification 

rate

• 85% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 
0 High Non-Conformances 
(**)

2020
• Cupisnique 
• Italy Solar 
• Knockmore Hill 
• Mogi Guaçu 
• Rio PCH 
• Solar Slovakia 
• Talara   

• 1 year without LTI or RI
• 25% headcount of safety 
inspections per month (*)

• 2% of Training hours
• 85% closure of CAPA (*)
• 40% Hazard identification 

rate

• 80% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 
0 High Non-Conformances 
(**)

2020
• Arrubal 
• Asa Branca 
• Austria Wind 
• Bahia PCH 
• Balsa Nova 
• Benin and Ikeja 
• CELSA  
• Chapada 
• Nogara and 

Oricola 
• Orellana 
• Palma del Rio 
• Ploiesti 
• Romania Solar 

2019
• Cap des Biches 
• KivuWatt 
• Saint Martin  

2019
• Brahma Rio 
• Galheiros & 

SDII 

• Goias Sul 
• Maritsa 
• TermoemCali 

2019
• Alvarado 
• Cupisnique 
• Italy Solar 
• Knockmore Hill 
• Majadas 
• Mogi Guaçu 
• Rio PCH 
• Solar Slovakia 
• Talara   
• Togo 

(*) over the last 12 months – (**) assessed within the last 12 months – exempt from this requirement are ISO 45001 certified plants

Definitions: LTI = Lost Time Incident; RI = Recordable Incident; CAPA = Corrective & Preventive Action

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SAFETY FOCUS AWARDS

As a tribute to our value “We care about our people’s 

Mont Blanc, Denali and Everest, each step requiring 

health, safety, wellbeing, and development”, ContourGlobal 

increasing and long-lasting performance. We are proud 

established an award system, fostering a safe and secure 

of seeing over years more and more of our plants and 

working environment on sites. Sites achieving high levels 

teams being recognized by these awards. 

of health and safety performance can be awarded company-

wide recognitions, stepping up as our world’s highest peaks: 

• 3 year without LTI or RI

• 40% headcount of safety 

inspections per month (*)

• 3% of Training hours

• 95% closure of CAPA (*)

• 60% Hazard identification 

• 90% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 

0 High Non-Conformances 

2020

• Brahma Rio 

• Galheiros 

& SDII   

• Goias Sul 

• KivuWatt 

• Maritsa 

• TermoemCali 

• 2 year without LTI or RI

• 30% headcount of safety 

inspections per month (*)

• 2.5% of Training hours

• 90% closure of CAPA (*)

• 50% Hazard identification 

• 85% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 

0 High Non-Conformances 

2020

• Cupisnique 

• Italy Solar 

• Knockmore Hill 

• Mogi Guaçu 

• Rio PCH 

• Solar Slovakia 

• Talara   

• 1 year without LTI or RI

• 25% headcount of safety 

inspections per month (*)

• 2% of Training hours

• 85% closure of CAPA (*)

• 40% Hazard identification 

• 80% compliance against 

Power for HSE standards & 

0 High Non-Conformances 

2020

• Arrubal 

• Asa Branca 

• Austria Wind 

• Bahia PCH 

• Balsa Nova 

• Benin and Ikeja 

• CELSA  

• Chapada 

• Nogara and 

Oricola 

• Orellana 

• Palma del Rio 

• Ploiesti 

• Romania Solar 

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• Cap des Biches 

• KivuWatt 

• Saint Martin  

2019

• Brahma Rio 

• Galheiros & 

SDII 

• Goias Sul 

• Maritsa 

• TermoemCali 

2019

• Alvarado 

• Cupisnique 

• Italy Solar 

• Knockmore Hill 

• Majadas 

• Mogi Guaçu 

• Rio PCH 

• Solar Slovakia 

• Talara   

• Togo 

CONTINUOUS 
IMPROVEMENT CULTURE

Our value “We expect, embrace, and enable excellence and 
continuous learning through humility and the knowledge that 
we will fail – but when we do, we will learn” is embodied daily 
in our Company, in every department and location through a 
very powerful methodology: the “5-Whys”.

The “5-Whys” is a technique for performing failure analysis 
originally developed by Sikichi Toyoda of ‘Toyota Production 
System’ fame. This technique is used in the Analyze phase 
of the Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, 
Control) methodology and helps us peel away the layers of 
symptoms that can lead to the root cause of a problem. By 
asking five times why a failure occurred, team involved in a 
failure identifies its root cause and can develop a proportional 
response to prevent the failure to occur again. 

5-Whys performed are distributed widely in our Company, 
sharing experience and best practices. This tool goes 
hand-in-hand with another cultural pillar of our Company: 
Timely Transparency. ContourGlobal encourages at all levels 
of the organization, corporate services or operations teams, 
recognition of failure, and willingness to talk about it, learn 
from it and share lessons learned from it. 

In 2020, 467 5-Whys analysis were performed, and shared 
widely in the Company, helping us to become a better 
organization. 

Failure 
event

5 Whys 
discussed and 
draft created

5 Whys 
published

Actions 
assigned

Actions 
completed

5 Whys 
shared 
internally

ContourGlobal praises annually employees 
embracing our Continuous Improvement culture by 
distributing Best 5-Whys awards and communicating 
it widely on our intranet. 

A Hall of Fame also keeps record of the best 
5-Whys performed along the years, promoting failure 
analysis respecting conscientiously the methodology 
to serve as an example for future 5-Whys. 

In 2020, awards for Operations were distributed to:

 • Asa Branca: ‘Near miss Control Room Operative Failure’ 
 • Maritsa: ‘Boiler Protection related Forced Outage’ 
 • CSP Spain: ‘Ethernet Failure causing Loss of Availability 

and Production’ 

 • CGA Mexico: ‘Grease Ignition’ 
 • Brahma Rio: ‘Generator Synchronization System Failure’
 • CELSA Mexico: ‘Operator Fall while Closing Pump’
 • KivuWatt: ‘Employee Slippage while Boat Boarding’ 
 • Arrubal: ‘Gas Leakage’ 

Among the 2020 Best 5-Whys awards, 3 analysis 
were named for the Hall of Fame, joining the 13 
5-Whys named over the previous years:

 • Asa Branca: ‘Near miss Control Room Operative Failure’
 • Maritsa: ‘Boiler Protection related Forced Outage’
 • CSP Spain: ‘Ethernet Failure causing Loss of Availability 

and Production’

(*) over the last 12 months – (**) assessed within the last 12 months – exempt from this requirement are ISO 45001 certified plants

See examples on how we used the “5 Whys” methodology to improve in 2020 on pages 35, 70, 86 and 132.

Definitions: LTI = Lost Time Incident; RI = Recordable Incident; CAPA = Corrective & Preventive Action

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Our people

THE HEROES OF OUR 
BUSINESS

Despite the unprecedented scale of the crisis, the year of COVID-19 
was an amazing testament to the dedication of our people, who 
continued to keep our power plants operating against all the odds. 

When a system is put under stress, as through the pandemic, 
its performance really shows how well the fundamentals 
have been designed. Now as we respond and recover 
as a Company, our focus is on what we can learn from 
the pandemic and how it will affect our clients, our people, 
and even wider society in the time ahead.

Recruiting the right people
As a people-led business, we are dependent on the skills 
and experience of our 1,381 employees, so we work hard to 
recruit the right people who we know will perform well and 
thrive with us. We look for individuals who are motivated 
self-starters with a strong will to learn and develop. They 
have to be experts in their role, team players and capable of 
collaborating effectively with a wide range of other functions, 
often using different languages and working across different 
time zones. We seek out people who take the initiative, have 
potential and are a good cultural fit. The pandemic particularly 
showed the resilience of our employees, and we are 
incredibly proud of them.

Onboarding
We are committed to ensuring all our new hires quickly learn 
about our business, our values and how they can flourish. 
We share our Essential Information manual with new hires to 
read before they start work. Our comprehensive onboarding 
program offers recruits formal and informal training on a wide 
range of topics, including health and safety, technology, 
communication, anti-corruption and human rights, and 87 
people went through this in 2020. In a normal year, the 
program also offers them the chance to meet colleagues 
from across the business in person. In 2020, this was 
curtailed as a result of the pandemic, but through 
videoconferencing technology our recruits were 
able to interact virtually with other employees. 

Learning and development
We had already invested considerable resource in online 
learning and training before 2020, but this really came into its 
own this year as we had to abandon all face-to-face events as 
soon as the pandemic started. We replaced scheduled live 
courses and conferences with digital equivalents, which 

ContourGlobal’s people performing reforestation 
activities, embracing our principles ”Enhance our 
operating environment” and ”Operate safely and 
efficiently and minimize environmental impact”.

Giving our employees challenges, fair rewards and development opportunities.

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Despite the unprecedented scale of the crisis, the year of COVID-19 

was an amazing testament to the dedication of our people, who 

continued to keep our power plants operating against all the odds. 

When a system is put under stress, as through the pandemic, 

its performance really shows how well the fundamentals 

have been designed. Now as we respond and recover 

as a Company, our focus is on what we can learn from 

the pandemic and how it will affect our clients, our people, 

and even wider society in the time ahead.

Recruiting the right people

As a people-led business, we are dependent on the skills 

and experience of our 1,381 employees, so we work hard to 

recruit the right people who we know will perform well and 

thrive with us. We look for individuals who are motivated 

self-starters with a strong will to learn and develop. They 

have to be experts in their role, team players and capable of 

collaborating effectively with a wide range of other functions, 

often using different languages and working across different 

time zones. We seek out people who take the initiative, have 

potential and are a good cultural fit. The pandemic particularly 

showed the resilience of our employees, and we are 

incredibly proud of them.

Onboarding

We are committed to ensuring all our new hires quickly learn 

about our business, our values and how they can flourish. 

We share our Essential Information manual with new hires to 

read before they start work. Our comprehensive onboarding 

program offers recruits formal and informal training on a wide 

range of topics, including health and safety, technology, 

communication, anti-corruption and human rights, and 87 

people went through this in 2020. In a normal year, the 

program also offers them the chance to meet colleagues 

from across the business in person. In 2020, this was 

curtailed as a result of the pandemic, but through 

videoconferencing technology our recruits were 

able to interact virtually with other employees. 

Learning and development

We had already invested considerable resource in online 

learning and training before 2020, but this really came into its 

own this year as we had to abandon all face-to-face events as 

soon as the pandemic started. We replaced scheduled live 

courses and conferences with digital equivalents, which 

ContourGlobal’s people performing reforestation 

Giving our employees challenges, fair rewards and development opportunities.

activities, embracing our principles ”Enhance our 

operating environment” and ”Operate safely and 

efficiently and minimize environmental impact”.

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proved very successful. In December, we ran our annual 
international conference, CG Way, entirely online, with 
keynote speeches delivered live, ‘exhibitions’ presented 
through video accompanied by transcripts in different 
languages, and even a virtual lounge, where delegates 
could chat and network. Some 515 employees from around 
the world attended to the conference. Even when the 
pandemic is over, we expect e-learning to represent a 
significant part of our training offer. Our employees benefited 
from 18,882 hours of training in total in 2020 – an average 
of 14 hours per person.

Worker exchange program 
The worker exchange program (WEP), launched in 2012, 
gives employees the chance to live and work at other 
ContourGlobal sites, which serves both to boost their 
own skills and to facilitate cross-cultural exchange of 
ideas and experience.

Cultivating a collaborative culture
The strength of the collaborative culture we seek to cultivate 
was brought home during the pandemic by the extraordinary 
response we saw from our people. In Togo, for example, plant 
workers volunteered to isolate themselves for weeks on end 
within the facility so that they could keep the country’s lights 
on. This culture does not come about by accident. We 
deliberately foster it by communicating transparently, by 
rewarding our people fairly and by treating everyone with 
respect. During the pandemic, our senior management held 
a conference call with every shift of every power plant we 
operate, to understand the issues they were facing and to 
identify how we could best support them. Using the power 
of digital communication, we gave staff around the world the 
chance to ask questions of our CEO in webinars, and our CEO 
opened 30-minute slots in his calendar for individual discussion 
with any employee, whatever the location or the position (30 
employees discussions). We also sought feedback from 
employees through our employee surveys made available 
in seven languages, and in 2020 we conducted these with a 
focus on COVID-19 (office re-opening, daily screening survey 
before entering the office), Continuous Improvement and 
feedback on webinars and all Company townhalls. 

Assessing performance 
We want everyone at ContourGlobal to excel, so they 
can realize their own goals and contribute effectively as 
part of a close-knit multinational team. Assessing individuals’ 
performance regularly represents an important means 
of achieving this. It helps to ensure fairness in career 
progression and reward, and at the same time enables us to 
check employee adherence to corporate standards. We hold 
mid-year reviews designed to give managers and employees 
opportunities to discuss progress toward annual goals and 
exchange views on performance. These are followed by more 
structured year-end reviews, which set objectives for the year 
ahead, including performance development opportunities.

Employee rights
Aligned with our commitment to the UN Global Compact, 
our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, together with 
other policies and procedures, ensures employee rights 
are respected. We support freedom of association and 
collective bargaining wherever it is permitted: 830 

employees participated in collective bargaining agreements 
in 2020. If employees have any labor concerns, we 
encourage the use of informal processes to resolve them, 
but we provide a formal grievance mechanism if these 
prove insufficient. We seek to ensure our suppliers follow 
the same high standards of labor relations as those we 
practice ourselves, and train our employees to identify 
any instances of non-compliance. If these arise, our human 
resources teams work actively with our contract managers 
to find suitable remedies.

Fair rewards 
We apply the same fair and transparent compensation 
policies to all ContourGlobal employees irrespective of level, 
role, or location. Total rewards include base salary, annual 
bonus, and employee benefits. In 2020, in recognition of the 
sacrifices they made and the commitment they showed, we 
paid a special bonus of $2,020 to each of our workers who 
continued to work on site in their plants during the pandemic, 
for a total amount of $2.2 million. Our base salaries and 
benefits are benchmarked and managed locally, based on 
prevailing market practice or legacy arrangements and are 
reviewed periodically. We ensure equivalent roles within 
countries are paid on the same scale. When we expand 
operations into a new country, we conduct a benchmarking 
review to ensure our total compensation exceeds the market 
average. Our annual bonuses are based on a combination of 
corporate and business/function performance; corporate 
performance is given increased weight as responsibility level 
rises, with executive bonuses receiving a corporate weighting 
of 70%. We believe share ownership aligns objectives and 
fosters retention and we therefore provide ownership 
opportunities in the Company to employees who are 
assessed in our talent review process as having high 
potential as well as displaying strong performance.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
We need a diverse workforce to be successful as a company, 
especially as we advance in the field of energy transition, to 
help us solve complex challenges that matter, build long-term 
and trusted relationships, and make a real contribution to a 
low-carbon future. Our approach to diversity is informed by 
our deep roots in many geographical regions and our 
international focus: we seek to leverage these skills, 
experiences and backgrounds to ensure equal opportunities 
for all. At executive leadership level, women represented 
50% of our senior management in 2020. We seek to hire 
locally at our power plants, preferring to employ in-country 
personnel rather than expatriates, but many of our offices are 
staffed by people representing a wide range of nationalities 
so that we can better serve our regional businesses.

Senior leadership and succession planning
In 2020, Sean McGrath joined us as Chief Human Resources 
Officer (CHRO), further strengthening the senior management 
team. This year, we introduced a new program to identify and 
develop talent, designed to select individuals who are ready 
to step up to new challenges outside their comfort zone; 
following evaluation and any adjustment necessary, we 
expect this to result in a reliable system for growth and 
succession planning. We also improved our integration 
capabilities by building a group of experts in this field, who 
were then successful in spearheading the major acquisition. 
we initiated in 2020 and closed in February 2021.

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Our people (continued)

Looking ahead
Over the course of 2020, further to decisions made at Board 
level, we have acted as ‘power’ first responders to the world’s 
first responders, supporting people on the front line, from 
healthcare, to education, to critical manufacturing, grocery, 
and retail in the countries where we operate. This reflects the 
fundamental culture of the Company, and has formed part of 
our Board’s commitment to comply with its s172 obligations, 
taking into account benefit that can be given to each of our 
stakeholders. And as we have navigated the response, we 
have witnessed years of transformation of the workplace in 
mere months, which will continue in the years ahead. 

Amid this disruption, what is clear is that we have a once-in-a-
generation opportunity to harness our workplace, and the 
future of the enterprise demands a new future for HR. Our 
new People technology “Success Factors” will allow many 
parts of our HR system to be remote while providing the 
foundation from which we can make better talent decisions. 
It will also support a different organizational design – which 
emphasizes how work gets done to meet the constant 
demands of the enterprise. In this regard there will be a 
greater focus on linking the talent we have with the value 
we seek to create, while at the same time supporting the 
organization’s leaders with more science to help them in 
their decision-making. Accordingly, in 2021, we will make 
hiring better, cheaper, faster and more diverse. We will also 
adapt the Objective and Key Results (OKRs) framework into 
our performance management processes to redouble our 
efforts to increase alignment and delivery of key tasks. We 
have done a lot – and we have more to do.

A performance management system covering a very diverse 
workforce, over 3 continents.

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Gender diversity in numbers

Board

Executive 
Management* 

Male

Female

89% (8)

Male

11% (1) 

Female

50% (4)

50% (4)

Executive 
Management and 
their direct reports

Total Group

Male

Female

69% (35)

Male

31% (16) 

Female

81% (1,120)

19% (261)

* Executive Management refers to the senior managers of the Group, 

employees who have responsibility for planning, directing or controlling 
the activities of the Group. This figure includes the Chief Executive Officer 
and the Chief Financial Officer, who are Executive Directors at the Board 
of Directors.

Our people (continued)

Over the course of 2020, further to decisions made at Board 

level, we have acted as ‘power’ first responders to the world’s 

first responders, supporting people on the front line, from 

healthcare, to education, to critical manufacturing, grocery, 

and retail in the countries where we operate. This reflects the 

fundamental culture of the Company, and has formed part of 

our Board’s commitment to comply with its s172 obligations, 

taking into account benefit that can be given to each of our 

stakeholders. And as we have navigated the response, we 

have witnessed years of transformation of the workplace in 

mere months, which will continue in the years ahead. 

Amid this disruption, what is clear is that we have a once-in-a-

generation opportunity to harness our workplace, and the 

future of the enterprise demands a new future for HR. Our 

new People technology “Success Factors” will allow many 

parts of our HR system to be remote while providing the 

foundation from which we can make better talent decisions. 

It will also support a different organizational design – which 

emphasizes how work gets done to meet the constant 

demands of the enterprise. In this regard there will be a 

greater focus on linking the talent we have with the value 

we seek to create, while at the same time supporting the 

organization’s leaders with more science to help them in 

their decision-making. Accordingly, in 2021, we will make 

hiring better, cheaper, faster and more diverse. We will also 

adapt the Objective and Key Results (OKRs) framework into 

our performance management processes to redouble our 

efforts to increase alignment and delivery of key tasks. We 

have done a lot – and we have more to do.

A performance management system covering a very diverse 

workforce, over 3 continents.

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Male

Female

89% (8)

Male

11% (1) 

Female

50% (4)

50% (4)

Executive 

Management and 

their direct reports

Total Group

Male

Female

69% (35)

Male

31% (16) 

Female

81% (1,120)

19% (261)

* Executive Management refers to the senior managers of the Group, 

employees who have responsibility for planning, directing or controlling 

the activities of the Group. This figure includes the Chief Executive Officer 

and the Chief Financial Officer, who are Executive Directors at the Board 

of Directors.

Looking ahead

Gender diversity in numbers

Board

Executive 

Management* 

Ana Maria Palacios,
Occupational Health and Safety Technician 
based in Talara (Inka Complex), Peru

PERU
PERFORMING IN A CHALLENGING LOCKDOWN
Pandemic lockdown in Peru was far more severe than in the 
United States and Europe. Occupational Health and Safety 
Technician at our Inka Complex wind farm business, Ana 
Maria Palacios, describes her experience:

“To understand how we were affected, you have to 
appreciate the ‘informal’ and fragile nature of the economy 
in Peru. Although the first case of COVID-19 here was only 
reported on March 6, within 12 days the whole country was 
locked down to try to avoid the healthcare system collapsing. 
But even with the economy frozen, we had to continue 
producing energy. We put in place operational changes to 
keep people safe and the lights on. Shift lists were changed, 
cleaning stepped up and new protocols implemented on 
travel to and from our plants, using only our own vehicles. 

“As well as day-to-day business, we had two maintenance 
operations planned using contractors. I oversaw this 
personally to ensure we adhered to all the measures 
needed to avoid contamination. It was a really big 
challenge, but we pulled it off.

“Although we were working double, without weekend breaks, 
by law we had to allow employees to take vacation. Thanks 
to support from ContourGlobal centrally, we were able to test 
everyone before they came back to work, and we discovered 
that two people had become infected. By having them 
self-isolate, we prevented any contamination among other 
employees – but their absence put even more pressure on 
us. However, excellent cooperation between our two plants 
– 436 km distance and eight hours’ travel time away from 
each other – meant that we were able to share management 
and supervision resources.

“It was a tough period for all of us, personally as well as at 
work. One colleague had to spend six months without being 
able to see her family. The Company made psychological 
support available to anyone who wanted it, and I think we 
all used it. ContourGlobal also helped us with educational 
resources for our children, who were unable to attend 
regular school. I don’t know how we could have got 
through everything without the wonderful people 
throughout the Company.”

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Environment

MINIMIZING OUR IMPACT

We seek to minimize the environmental impacts 
of our operations wherever possible.

Strategic framework
Our policy on environmental sustainability, which provides the 
framework under which we work, is aligned both with the 
targets in UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 and 
with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance 
standards. For our European assets, we comply with EU 
environmental standards. These promote environmental 
stewardship, including pollution prevention and abatement, 
biodiversity conservation and responsible management of 
sustainable natural resources. Our environmental impacts are 
intensively regulated in all our markets and reported publicly. 

In 2020, we remain a constituent of the FTSE4Good index, 
aiming to improve our index year on year, in the spirit of 
transparent management of ESG criteria and increasing 
commitments. We will also continue to focus on combating 
climate change over the course of 2021 
and will report against the Task Force on 
Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) 
recommendations in our 2021 Annual Report.

Carbon emissions
During 2020, we made important commitments towards 
reducing carbon emissions. We announced a long-term target 
of net zero carbon by 2050 and a medium-term target to 
reduce the CO2 intensity of total energy production to 0.30 
by 2030 (a 40% reduction from its 2019 value of 0.51). 

We also committed to make no further investments in 
coal-powered generation.

We reported for the first time to the Carbon Disclosure 
Project, which runs the global disclosure system for investors, 
companies, cities, states and regions to manage their 
environmental impacts. Additionally, in 2020 we received 
limited assurance on our CO2 emissions intensity metric - 
electricity produced (tCO2e/MWhe) for the 2019 year.

In 2021, we also received limited assurance on our Scope 1 
emissions (tCO2e) and intensity metric – electricity produced 
(tCO2e/MWhe) included in this report for the 2020 year. We 
will also expand our reporting of our Scope 2 and Scope 3 
CO2 emissions in our 2020 Sustainability Report to be 
published later in 2021.

Carbon capture technology is an integral part of our strategy 
to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. This is in use at 
our European Solutions plants, where we typically capture 
and clean 95% of the CO2 generated. Our two new facilities 
in Mexico present an opportunity for carbon capture that we 
are actively exploring.

Other atmospheric emissions
In addition to carbon emissions, we carefully manage other 
atmospheric emissions, such as nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur 
oxide (SOx), and particulate matter (PM), to reduce health 
risks and environmental impacts. 

Streamlined Energy and Carbon 
Reporting disclosure 
The UK portion of our CO2 emissions is 0.2% of our global CO2
emissions of 8,522k tCO2e, of which 8,514k tonnes is from fuel 
combustion. The UK portion of our fuel energy consumption is 0.2% of 
our global fuel energy consumption of 19,233,896,310 kWh. Our CO2
intensity metrics are 0.57 tCO2e/MWh for electricity production and 
0.45 tCO2e/MWh for total energy production.

Our energy and carbon reporting in the annual report is aligned with 
the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and covers all global activities where we 
have operational control1 and includes CO2 data for acquired 
businesses for the period when we had operation control of the 
business, i.e., the date of acquisition2. Based on our materiality analysis, 
we have included carbon reporting only for our Scope 1 CO2 emission 
and we include direct CO2, HFCs, and SF6 but we do not include CH4
and N2O. Our Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions are not included in this 
report as data was unavailable and will be reported in our Sustainability 
report issued later in 2021. 

Full details on our methodology can be found on our website at:

https://www.contourglobal.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/
contourglobal_greenhouse_gas_emissions_calculation_
methodology_2020.pdf

Scope 1 CO2e tonnes *
Electricity production (MWh) 
Energy production (MWh)
Total Energy Input (MWh) **
CO2 emissions intensity – 
electricity produced (tCO2e/MWhe)
CO2 emissions intensity – 
energy produced (tCO2e/MWhe)

2019

2020
8,522,808.59k
 7,741,709.18
14,966,705.63  13,525,041.05
18,810,716.24  15,229,490.01
29,133,979.51  23,240,766.64 

 0.57k

 0.45

0.57

0.51

* 0.2% of the Scope 1 CO2e tonnes is related to UK emissions
**  0.2% of the total energy input is related to the UK proportion of energy 
K  ContourGlobal plc engaged KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to undertake limited 

assurance under the assurance standard ISAE (UK) 3000 over this Selected 
Information. KPMG’s full assurance statement is included on our website at 
https://www.contourglobal.com/reports?its_media_category_id%5B%5D=43

1.  Under the control approach, a company accounts for 100 percent of the GHG emissions from operations over which it has control. It does not account for GHG 

emissions from operations in which it owns an interest but has no control. A company has operational control over an operation if the former or one of its 
subsidiaries has the full authority to introduce and implement its operating policies at the operation. Our report includes our CO2 emissions from the TermoemCali 
business in Colombia, where we have a minority equity interest but exercise operational control. The report excludes our minority interest in the Sochagota 
business in Colombia where we do not exert such control.

2.  Our 2019 data includes CO2 emissions from our newly acquired businesses in Mexico from its date of acquisition (November 26, 2019) and excludes CO2 emissions 
from our Radzymin business in Poland that was disposed of in 2019 and is immaterial to the overall portfolio. Our 2020 data includes CO2 emissions for Mexico for 
the full year of operations.

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MINIMIZING OUR IMPACT

We seek to minimize the environmental impacts 

of our operations wherever possible.

Strategic framework

Our policy on environmental sustainability, which provides the 

framework under which we work, is aligned both with the 

targets in UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 and 

with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) performance 

standards. For our European assets, we comply with EU 

environmental standards. These promote environmental 

stewardship, including pollution prevention and abatement, 

biodiversity conservation and responsible management of 

sustainable natural resources. Our environmental impacts are 

intensively regulated in all our markets and reported publicly. 

In 2020, we remain a constituent of the FTSE4Good index, 

aiming to improve our index year on year, in the spirit of 

transparent management of ESG criteria and increasing 

commitments. We will also continue to focus on combating 

climate change over the course of 2021 

and will report against the Task Force on 

Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) 

recommendations in our 2021 Annual Report.

Carbon emissions

During 2020, we made important commitments towards 

reducing carbon emissions. We announced a long-term target 

of net zero carbon by 2050 and a medium-term target to 

reduce the CO2 intensity of total energy production to 0.30 

by 2030 (a 40% reduction from its 2019 value of 0.51). 

We also committed to make no further investments in 

coal-powered generation.

We reported for the first time to the Carbon Disclosure 

Project, which runs the global disclosure system for investors, 

companies, cities, states and regions to manage their 

environmental impacts. Additionally, in 2020 we received 

limited assurance on our CO2 emissions intensity metric - 

electricity produced (tCO2e/MWhe) for the 2019 year.

In 2021, we also received limited assurance on our Scope 1 

emissions (tCO2e) and intensity metric – electricity produced 

(tCO2e/MWhe) included in this report for the 2020 year. We 

will also expand our reporting of our Scope 2 and Scope 3 

CO2 emissions in our 2020 Sustainability Report to be 

published later in 2021.

Carbon capture technology is an integral part of our strategy 

to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. This is in use at 

our European Solutions plants, where we typically capture 

and clean 95% of the CO2 generated. Our two new facilities 

in Mexico present an opportunity for carbon capture that we 

are actively exploring.

Other atmospheric emissions

In addition to carbon emissions, we carefully manage other 

atmospheric emissions, such as nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulfur 

oxide (SOx), and particulate matter (PM), to reduce health 

risks and environmental impacts. 

Streamlined Energy and Carbon 

Reporting disclosure 

The UK portion of our CO2 emissions is 0.2% of our global CO2

emissions of 8,522k tCO2e, of which 8,514k tonnes is from fuel 

combustion. The UK portion of our fuel energy consumption is 0.2% of 

Full details on our methodology can be found on our website at:

https://www.contourglobal.com/sites/default/files/2021-03/

contourglobal_greenhouse_gas_emissions_calculation_

methodology_2020.pdf

2020

2019

our global fuel energy consumption of 19,233,896,310 kWh. Our CO2

Scope 1 CO2e tonnes *

8,522,808.59k

 7,741,709.18

intensity metrics are 0.57 tCO2e/MWh for electricity production and 

0.45 tCO2e/MWh for total energy production.

Our energy and carbon reporting in the annual report is aligned with 

the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and covers all global activities where we 

have operational control1 and includes CO2 data for acquired 

businesses for the period when we had operation control of the 

business, i.e., the date of acquisition2. Based on our materiality analysis, 

we have included carbon reporting only for our Scope 1 CO2 emission 

Electricity production (MWh) 

14,966,705.63  13,525,041.05

Energy production (MWh)

Total Energy Input (MWh) **

18,810,716.24  15,229,490.01

29,133,979.51  23,240,766.64 

CO2 emissions intensity – 

electricity produced (tCO2e/MWhe)

CO2 emissions intensity – 

energy produced (tCO2e/MWhe)

 0.57k

 0.45

0.57

0.51

and we include direct CO2, HFCs, and SF6 but we do not include CH4

* 0.2% of the Scope 1 CO2e tonnes is related to UK emissions

and N2O. Our Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions are not included in this 

report as data was unavailable and will be reported in our Sustainability 

report issued later in 2021. 

**  0.2% of the total energy input is related to the UK proportion of energy 

K  ContourGlobal plc engaged KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) to undertake limited 

assurance under the assurance standard ISAE (UK) 3000 over this Selected 

Information. KPMG’s full assurance statement is included on our website at 

https://www.contourglobal.com/reports?its_media_category_id%5B%5D=43

1.  Under the control approach, a company accounts for 100 percent of the GHG emissions from operations over which it has control. It does not account for GHG 

emissions from operations in which it owns an interest but has no control. A company has operational control over an operation if the former or one of its 

subsidiaries has the full authority to introduce and implement its operating policies at the operation. Our report includes our CO2 emissions from the TermoemCali 

business in Colombia, where we have a minority equity interest but exercise operational control. The report excludes our minority interest in the Sochagota 

business in Colombia where we do not exert such control.

2.  Our 2019 data includes CO2 emissions from our newly acquired businesses in Mexico from its date of acquisition (November 26, 2019) and excludes CO2 emissions 

from our Radzymin business in Poland that was disposed of in 2019 and is immaterial to the overall portfolio. Our 2020 data includes CO2 emissions for Mexico for 

the full year of operations.

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Using water responsibly
We seek to use water responsibly throughout our operations. 
Where it is a primary fuel source – in hydroelectric generation 
– we ensure we utilize it in the most efficient manner 
possible; we also manage other impacts, including 
sedimentation, drainage, vegetation, and biodiversity. Where 
we use dams, such as at our Vorotan complex in Armenia, 
we ensure they are limited in size and impact. Where water 
is required as an input in thermal operational processes, we 
access only the amount required to meet our needs so that 
it is available elsewhere. Where we discharge water, we 
replenish the sources from which it came with equivalent 
volumes, properly treated.

Limiting waste
We minimize waste as far as possible through planned 
reuse and recycling. Despite an increase of 24% in power 
generation between 2019 and 2020, waste decreased by 
7%. This was partly achieved as a result of steady growth 
in recycling at our plants (of 1%). However, some waste – 
including hazardous waste – is unavoidable during 
power plant operations. We ensure this is properly 
handled and treated. 

Spills and grievances
While we never want to experience an incident or grievance, 
we keep ourselves fully prepared to deal with emergencies, 
unexpected environmental impacts, or complaints from our 
stakeholders. We therefore train our employees on how to 
recognize and avoid environmental risks and we report 
environmental incidents transparently. In 2020, there were 
31 spills, compared with 103 in 2019. As for previous year, 
all these spills were rapidly contained and none of them 
generated any environmental contamination. There were 6 
environmental grievances in 2020. We conducted a full root 
cause analysis on each incident to learn from our mistakes. 
Grievances are also reported in monthly management 
reports and action plans are developed to address them.

Biodiversity
Conscious of the importance of maintaining biodiversity, 
we carefully assess our impacts on flora and fauna during 
operations, and put in place mitigation wherever possible. 
We regularly monitor avian mortality, behavior of bats, and 
the effects on other species in the vicinity of our plants. This 
information is shared with NGOs and universities for research 
and study. Where our businesses may impact biodiversity 
over the long term, we seek to restore the ecosystem or 
implement an offset program. 

We experienced two relevant incidents at our hydro plants in 
Brazil, which were investigated in 2020. The first occurred at 
our Bahia small hydro plant (“SHP”) in September 2019, when 
a trip in our turbines caused a drop in the river’s downstream 
water levels. We engaged an external consultant to evaluate 
the impact of the incident and no impact on the aquatic 
biota was evidenced in the study. An internal investigation 
concluded that we could improve our emergency procedure 

to enable the units to operate in idle mode, mitigating the 
impact on water flow. Investment in certain equipment, 
redundancy, and adjustments to the plant’s automation 
systems were performed. Continuous monitoring has been 
carried out following specific incident management procedures.

The second took place in January 2020 at our Rio SHP 
business, when there was an unexpected increase in fish 
mortality in the river. Independent investigations by an external 
consultant concluded that the fish deaths resulted from a 
combination of factors. The most important factor was that 
fish were trapped in small pools due to variations in water level 
in the river during an extremely wet rainy period, associated 
with the migration of a large fish shoal. The study proposed 
measures to prevent further incidents, such as filling cavities 
and restructuring the threshold of the low flow section of 
the river.

Over the last three years we have performed one of our most 
extensive reforestation programs in Brazil. In 2018 and 2019, a 
total of 269,140 seedlings were planted, followed by a further 
248,580 seedlings in 2020. The total area covered, which was 
previously devoid of vegetation, comprised 212 hectares. To 
preserve all the work carried out in previous years, we carried 
out maintenance on 240 hectares by replacing lost seedlings, 
controlling pests, mowing, and fertilizing as necessary. The 
area is protected by 315,837 meters of fencing, forming a 
vital preservation area. The total value of investment for 
the execution of this program in 2020 was BRL 2,708,143. 

Green financing
In 2020, we were pleased to achieve verification of our 
Green Bond Framework and certification that it complies 
with the best practice standards set by the relevant governing 
bodies, including the International Capital Market Association. 
Green bonds facilitate capital-raising and investments for new 
and existing projects that have environmental benefits and can 
mitigate risks associated with climate change. 

While operating our hydro plants, we utilize water resource efficiently 
and participate to reducing generation carbon emissions, in line with 
our principle ”Manage our business responsibly”.

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PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT

Our mission goes beyond generating energy and 
supporting our communities traduces our principle 
”Enhance our operating environment”.

As COVID-19 was spreading, we decided to redirect our 
entire social investment budget to help fighting the pandemic, 
focusing our action where local institutions and civil society 
were most in need. In line with our social responsibility 
strategy, we rapidly engaged with communities and 
authorities to understand their specific challenges and 
concerns and worked in partnership with them throughout.

In Bulgaria we focused on supporting the healthcare system, 
investing $150,000 in the safety of medical practitioners and 
in testing capacities and relevant modern technology for the 
hospital serving our local community. Recognizing the strain 
the pandemic put on all social systems we continued our 
support for the most vulnerable groups of the population – 
people with disabilities, women at risk of violence, children 
deprived of parental care - providing necessary food, medical 
supplies, personal protective equipment and appropriate 
facilities improvements. In dire times we stood together with 
Bulgarian civil society, governmental institutions and our 
business partners, committing $60,000 to the United Against 
COVID-19 Fund; the fund raised over $600,000, allocated 
to 112 relief projects in 15 municipalities, reinforcing hospitals, 
community centers, schools, microbusinesses, or NGOs.

In Togo, where central government lacked resources to 
tackle the virus endangering 7,000,000 people, we worked 
together with our business partners and invested over 

$200,000 to provide a PCR testing platform for use 
across the country.

In Armenia, we invested in medical technologies and 
direct COVID-19-relief for the most at-risk groups among 
our communities, while also extending help to the families 
affected by the ranging armed conflict. 

We recognized the different aspects of the pandemic and 
structured our social investments to respond in the most 
suitable ways while supporting the economy and social 
equity. For example, we worked with women’s groups in 
Brazil to make and distribute face masks, ensuring better 
protection of the community, while maintaining a much- 
needed income source. 

Our support elsewhere ranged from providing medical 
equipment needed by the local hospitals (e.g. Spain, Italy, 
Brazil, Mexico, Senegal), including emergency vehicles to 
hospitals (Brazil), or testing capacities (Brazil, Bulgaria, 
Togo), to supplying PPE, food, and sanitary items to 
our local communities in Latin America and Africa.

However, the most important social contribution we made 
in 2020, was to keep the lights on wherever we operated, 
despite the effects of COVID-19. For this, our deep and 
sincere thanks go to all our employees, without whom 
this would not have been possible.

Community centers and schools donations to support 
local education.

COVID-19 protective equipment and material provision to support local 
health systems.

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PROVIDING VITAL SUPPORT

Our mission goes beyond generating energy and 

supporting our communities traduces our principle 

”Enhance our operating environment”.

As COVID-19 was spreading, we decided to redirect our 

$200,000 to provide a PCR testing platform for use 

entire social investment budget to help fighting the pandemic, 

across the country.

focusing our action where local institutions and civil society 

were most in need. In line with our social responsibility 

strategy, we rapidly engaged with communities and 

authorities to understand their specific challenges and 

concerns and worked in partnership with them throughout.

In Bulgaria we focused on supporting the healthcare system, 

investing $150,000 in the safety of medical practitioners and 

in testing capacities and relevant modern technology for the 

hospital serving our local community. Recognizing the strain 

the pandemic put on all social systems we continued our 

support for the most vulnerable groups of the population – 

people with disabilities, women at risk of violence, children 

deprived of parental care - providing necessary food, medical 

supplies, personal protective equipment and appropriate 

facilities improvements. In dire times we stood together with 

Bulgarian civil society, governmental institutions and our 

business partners, committing $60,000 to the United Against 

COVID-19 Fund; the fund raised over $600,000, allocated 

to 112 relief projects in 15 municipalities, reinforcing hospitals, 

community centers, schools, microbusinesses, or NGOs.

In Togo, where central government lacked resources to 

tackle the virus endangering 7,000,000 people, we worked 

together with our business partners and invested over 

In Armenia, we invested in medical technologies and 

direct COVID-19-relief for the most at-risk groups among 

our communities, while also extending help to the families 

affected by the ranging armed conflict. 

We recognized the different aspects of the pandemic and 

structured our social investments to respond in the most 

suitable ways while supporting the economy and social 

equity. For example, we worked with women’s groups in 

Brazil to make and distribute face masks, ensuring better 

protection of the community, while maintaining a much- 

needed income source. 

Our support elsewhere ranged from providing medical 

equipment needed by the local hospitals (e.g. Spain, Italy, 

Brazil, Mexico, Senegal), including emergency vehicles to 

hospitals (Brazil), or testing capacities (Brazil, Bulgaria, 

Togo), to supplying PPE, food, and sanitary items to 

our local communities in Latin America and Africa.

However, the most important social contribution we made 

in 2020, was to keep the lights on wherever we operated, 

despite the effects of COVID-19. For this, our deep and 

sincere thanks go to all our employees, without whom 

this would not have been possible.

Looking ahead
We plan to continue focusing our social investment on 
COVID-19-related issues until the pandemic is over. At that 
point, we will conduct Project Impact Assessments to check 
how well the desired outcomes were achieved and to use 
this learning for future social investing. 

In 2021, whilst still focusing on COVID-19-related projects, 
we also intend to resume an initiative that was put on hold 
when the pandemic started: the development of long-term 
social investment plans by each of our businesses. We 
allocate at least 0.3% of our EBITDA to social investment 
and, to leverage the impact, we design multi-year projects 
where we can partner with communities to invest where it 
is most needed.

We invested $2.3m in 2019, achieving our target, and 
this sum remained stable in 2020. We continue directing 
our social investment to five main themes aligned with 
our business strategy – education, health and safety, 
environment, human rights, and anti-corruption – which 
also align with the United Nations Sustainable Development 
Goals (SDGs).

OUR PERFORMANCE IN 
NUMBERS

$2.3m

Value of social investment 

0.3%

2020 social investment as a % 
of Adjusted EBITDA

97

Number of social investment projects

435

Number of employees involved 
in social investment

8.4m

Beneficiaries of social projects

Community centers and schools donations to support 

COVID-19 protective equipment and material provision to support local 

Microbusiness and family support.

local education.

health systems.

Supporting education in the countries we operate in 
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SENEGAL
WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the people of Senegal hard. 
Papa Mamadou Diack, Plant Manager of our Cap des 
Biches business, describes how ContourGlobal worked 
to support the local community:

other personal protective equipment (PPE). This has enabled 
front-line medical staff to be better equipped and prepared 
to fight COVID-19 and limit the risk of infections among 
healthcare workers.

“The two main effects of the pandemic on the local 
community were job losses and a stressed healthcare 
system. We decided therefore to direct our social investment 
fund in 2020 to address these most pressing problems.

“In 2020, $54,000 of our social project budget was spent 
to help families who suddenly found themselves on the 
breadline, donating supplies of food. To support hospitals 
and clinics, we managed to source masks, gloves, boots and 

“For our employees, we worked really hard to put strong 
COVID-19 testing in place and were able to secure PCR 
tests for everyone. We were also able to provide PPE to their 
families. Thanks to good self-discipline in maintaining hygiene 
and social distancing, our workforce remained infection-free 
throughout the crisis, and I pay tribute to them. We were able 
to make available our 86MW plant continuously, which was 
vital since we are responsible for 9% of Senegal’s electricity.”

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RESILIENT PERFORMANCE

Revenue ($m)

Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

1,410.7

2019: 1,330.2

722.0 

2019: 702.7

Income from 
Operations ($m)

307.9

2019: 292.1

Funds from 
Operations ($m)

379.6

2019: 337.9

Proportionate 
Adjusted EBITDA ($m)

Leverage ratio

568.7 

2019: 561.6

4.75x

2019: 4.40x

Stefan Schellinger
Global Chief Financial Officer

Papa Mamadou Diack,

Plant Manager based in Cap des Biches, Senegal 

SENEGAL

WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the people of Senegal hard. 

other personal protective equipment (PPE). This has enabled 

Papa Mamadou Diack, Plant Manager of our Cap des 

front-line medical staff to be better equipped and prepared 

Biches business, describes how ContourGlobal worked 

to fight COVID-19 and limit the risk of infections among 

to support the local community:

healthcare workers.

“The two main effects of the pandemic on the local 

“For our employees, we worked really hard to put strong 

community were job losses and a stressed healthcare 

COVID-19 testing in place and were able to secure PCR 

system. We decided therefore to direct our social investment 

tests for everyone. We were also able to provide PPE to their 

fund in 2020 to address these most pressing problems.

families. Thanks to good self-discipline in maintaining hygiene 

“In 2020, $54,000 of our social project budget was spent 

to help families who suddenly found themselves on the 

breadline, donating supplies of food. To support hospitals 

and clinics, we managed to source masks, gloves, boots and 

and social distancing, our workforce remained infection-free 

throughout the crisis, and I pay tribute to them. We were able 

to make available our 86MW plant continuously, which was 

vital since we are responsible for 9% of Senegal’s electricity.”

In spite of operating during an unprecedented global 
pandemic in 2020, ContourGlobal continued to deliver very 
strong financial results and met its financial commitments. 
This is a testament to ContourGlobal’s highly robust and 
resilient business model generating stable and predictable 
cash flows from operations. We continued to meet the 
financial commitments made to shareholders by delivering 
our progressive dividend policy of 10% growth p.a.. In 
addition, earlier in 2020 ContourGlobal announced a share 
buyback program of up to £30 million to support long-term 
shareholder value, which has been successfully executed 
with 12,374,731 million shares being bought back by year end.

Revenue
Revenue continued to grow in 2020 to reach $1,410.7 million 
(+$80.5 million or +6%) mainly resulting from the full-year 
impact of the acquisition of the Mexican CHP assets 
completed in Nov. 2019 (+$188.1 million), as well as increased 
revenue on a constant currencies basis from our Wind assets 
in Brazil (+$12.9 million), Brazil hydros ($5.4 million) and Inka 
($4.8 million) partially offset by lower dispatch of our natural 
gas-fired power plant in Arrubal ($51.7 million) and lower 
generation in our French Caribbean power plants ($16.6 
million). In addition, Group revenue was negatively impacted 
by foreign exchange movements by $26.6 million mainly 

driven by a lower average level of BRL/USD (0.20 in 2020 
compared to 0.25 in 2019).

Income from Operations (IFO)
IFO is a measure taken from the IFRS audited consolidated 
statement of income. IFO increased in 2020 by $15.8 million 
or +5% to reach $307.9 million as compared to $292.1 million 
in 2019, mainly as a result of the following effects:

• Increase in Gross margin in 2020 by $20.4 million to reach 

$377.2 million as compared to $356.8 million in 2019, 
driven by the increase in Revenue of $80.5 million partially 
offset by the increase in Cost of sales by $60.1 million. The 
gross margin remains strong at 27% of total Revenue in 
2020, in line with 2019. 

• We incurred a one-off exceptional restructuring costs 
in 2020 of $5.2 million related to the reorganization of 
our corporate offices across the Group. In addition, the 
Acquisitions related items decreased by $3m and Selling, 
general and administrative expenses increased by $2m 
as compared to 2019. 
The IFO has been driven by the same key contributors 
as the Adjusted EBITDA detailed thereafter, positively 
impacted by the full-year impact of the acquisition of 
the Mexican CHP assets (+$40.1 million) and a negative 
foreign exchange variance of around $11.6m. 

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Adjusted EBITDA
In $ million 

Thermal 
Renewable 
Corporate & Other 

Adjusted EBITDA

2020

420.9
332.0
-31.0
722.0

2019

335.9
397.0
-30.2

702.7

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25%
-16%
3%

3%

In 2020, we saw another year of strong Adjusted EBITDA 
performance with an increase of 2.7% to $722.0 million. 

Adjusted EBITDA benefited from the strong performance of 
our existing power generation assets contributing $650.8 
million of Adjusted EBITDA as well as from the full-year impact 
of the acquisition of the Mexican CHP assets contributing 
another +$94.3 million of Adjusted EBITDA, which was 
partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 
$21.9 million mainly due to a weaker Brazilian real/USD 
(-$27.6.million) and partially offset the higher average level 
of EUR/USD (+$5.7 million). The 2019 Adjusted EBITDA also 
included a $46 million net cash gain on sell-down of CSP 
Spain and Solar Italy and Slovakia. Excluding this cash gain, 
Adjusted EBITDA increased by +10% in 2020 as compared 
to 2019. 

Thermal Adjusted EBITDA increased by $85.0 million, or 
25%, to $420.9 million for the year ended 31st December 
2020 from $335.9 million for the previous year. The growth 
in Adjusted EBITDA is mainly driven by the changes resulting 
from acquisitions or sale of businesses totaling $88.4 million 
with the Mexican CHP acquisition full-year impact of +$94.3 
million partially offset by other changes in business perimeter 
in the Solutions business and the French Caribbean assets 
of -$5.3 million. This demonstrates the stability of the 
underlying earnings and cash flows of the portfolio, based 
on its contracted business model protecting the segment 
from fluctuations in demand, fuel prices, electricity prices 
and CO₂ prices. The Thermal fleet is also highly diversified 
in terms of geography and technology, which significantly 
limits its overall market exposure. The Thermal fleet reached 
an average annual availability factor of 94.4% in 2020 (92.8% 
in 2019) demonstrating a meaningful improvement in its 
operational performance during the year.

Renewable Adjusted EBITDA amounts to $332.0 million 
for the year ended 31st December 2020, as compared to 
$397.0 million for the year ended 31st December 2019. The 
most significant impacts in Adjusted EBITDA for the year 
are the prior year non-recurring gain on the sell down of 
the CSP portfolio of $51.9m and adverse foreign exchange 
movements in Brazil of $24.3 million. 

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In 2020, the Renewable segment showed a good 
performance of our Wind assets in Peru and Austria, and 
a performance in Brazil in line with 2019. The Wind assets 
overall contributed a total of $107.9 million to 2020 Adjusted 
EBITDA which is in line with the 2019 performance, excluding 
the negative foreign exchange impact of -$14.0 million due to 
the weakening of the Brazilian real against the US dollar 
during 2020.

The Solar portfolio contributed $177 million of Adjusted 
EBITDA, $1.4 million below 2019, mainly impacted by lower 
resource across the portfolio. The Hydro assets in Brazil 
contributed $34.7 million of Adjusted EBITDA which is 
$4.8 million better than 2019 (excluding the negative 
foreign exchange impact of $10.3 million due to the 
weakening of the Brazilian real against the US dollar) 
benefiting from the optimization of our commercial strategy. 

In 2019, the Renewable segment benefited from the impact 
of the highly attractive sell-down of a 49% stake in our 
Spanish CSP portfolio which resulted in a $51.9 million gain 
recorded directly in equity under IFRS rules and contributed 
to 2019 Renewable Adjusted EBITDA by the same amount.

ContourGlobal’s business model does not only generate 
stable and predictable earnings and cash flows; it is also 
based on significant risk mitigation as a result of various 
key components: 

CFO review (continued)

Adjusted EBITDA

In $ million 

Thermal 

Renewable 

Corporate & Other 

Adjusted EBITDA

2020

420.9

332.0

-31.0

722.0

2019

335.9

397.0

-30.2

702.7

Var

25%

-16%

3%

3%

In 2020, we saw another year of strong Adjusted EBITDA 

performance with an increase of 2.7% to $722.0 million. 

Adjusted EBITDA benefited from the strong performance of 

our existing power generation assets contributing $650.8 

million of Adjusted EBITDA as well as from the full-year impact 

of the acquisition of the Mexican CHP assets contributing 

another +$94.3 million of Adjusted EBITDA, which was 

partially offset by a negative foreign exchange impact of 

$21.9 million mainly due to a weaker Brazilian real/USD 

(-$27.6.million) and partially offset the higher average level 

of EUR/USD (+$5.7 million). The 2019 Adjusted EBITDA also 

included a $46 million net cash gain on sell-down of CSP 

Spain and Solar Italy and Slovakia. Excluding this cash gain, 

Adjusted EBITDA increased by +10% in 2020 as compared 

to 2019. 

Thermal Adjusted EBITDA increased by $85.0 million, or 

25%, to $420.9 million for the year ended 31st December 

In 2020, the Renewable segment showed a good 

performance of our Wind assets in Peru and Austria, and 

a performance in Brazil in line with 2019. The Wind assets 

2020 from $335.9 million for the previous year. The growth 

overall contributed a total of $107.9 million to 2020 Adjusted 

in Adjusted EBITDA is mainly driven by the changes resulting 

EBITDA which is in line with the 2019 performance, excluding 

from acquisitions or sale of businesses totaling $88.4 million 

the negative foreign exchange impact of -$14.0 million due to 

with the Mexican CHP acquisition full-year impact of +$94.3 

the weakening of the Brazilian real against the US dollar 

million partially offset by other changes in business perimeter 

during 2020.

in the Solutions business and the French Caribbean assets 

of -$5.3 million. This demonstrates the stability of the 

underlying earnings and cash flows of the portfolio, based 

on its contracted business model protecting the segment 

from fluctuations in demand, fuel prices, electricity prices 

and CO₂ prices. The Thermal fleet is also highly diversified 

in terms of geography and technology, which significantly 

limits its overall market exposure. The Thermal fleet reached 

an average annual availability factor of 94.4% in 2020 (92.8% 

in 2019) demonstrating a meaningful improvement in its 

operational performance during the year.

Renewable Adjusted EBITDA amounts to $332.0 million 

for the year ended 31st December 2020, as compared to 

$397.0 million for the year ended 31st December 2019. The 

most significant impacts in Adjusted EBITDA for the year 

are the prior year non-recurring gain on the sell down of 

the CSP portfolio of $51.9m and adverse foreign exchange 

movements in Brazil of $24.3 million. 

The Solar portfolio contributed $177 million of Adjusted 

EBITDA, $1.4 million below 2019, mainly impacted by lower 

resource across the portfolio. The Hydro assets in Brazil 

contributed $34.7 million of Adjusted EBITDA which is 

$4.8 million better than 2019 (excluding the negative 

foreign exchange impact of $10.3 million due to the 

weakening of the Brazilian real against the US dollar) 

benefiting from the optimization of our commercial strategy. 

In 2019, the Renewable segment benefited from the impact 

of the highly attractive sell-down of a 49% stake in our 

Spanish CSP portfolio which resulted in a $51.9 million gain 

recorded directly in equity under IFRS rules and contributed 

to 2019 Renewable Adjusted EBITDA by the same amount.

ContourGlobal’s business model does not only generate 

stable and predictable earnings and cash flows; it is also 

based on significant risk mitigation as a result of various 

key components: 

 • Limited currency exposure: 85% of 2020 Adjusted EBITDA 
is denominated in either Euros or US dollars. In addition, a 
portion of the small Brazilian reais exposure in regards to 
distributions is hedged. 

 • Geographical and technology diversification: 

No technology cluster represents more than 23% 
of 2020 Adjusted EBITDA and the group is present 
on three continents. 

 • Long-term contracts with strong and creditworthy 

counterparties: Approximately 89% of 2020 Adjusted 
EBITDA is generated under PPAs concluded with 
investment-grade offtakers or non-investment-grade 
offtakers under political risk insurance. During 2020 our 
cash collections from our offtakers were not impacted by 
the COVID-19 pandemic and remained stable and in line 
with agreed payment terms.

In terms of financial metrics, we believe that the presentation 
of Adjusted EBITDA enhances the understanding of 
ContourGlobal’s financial performance, in regards to 
understanding our ability to generate stable and predictable 
cash flows from operations. ‘Adjusted EBITDA’ is defined 
as profit for the year from continuing operations before 
income taxes, net finance costs, depreciation and 
amortization, acquisition related expenses, plus net cash 
gain or loss on sell down transactions (in addition to the 
entire full year profit from continuing operations for the 
business the sell down transaction relates to) and specific 
items which have been identified and material items where 
the accounting diverges from the cash flow and therefore 
does not reflect the ability of the assets to generate stable 
and predictable cash flows in a given period, less the Group’s 
share of profit from non consolidated entities accounted for 
on the equity method, plus the Group’s prorata portion of 
Adjusted EBITDA for such entities. 

In determining whether an event or transaction is adjusted, 
ContourGlobal’s management considers quantitative as well 
as qualitative factors such as the frequency or predictability 
of occurrence. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of 
financial performance under IFRS.

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA
Considering the decision to strategically sell down minority 
stakes of certain of our assets at a significant premium, we 
have included Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA as part of 
our core financial metrics since 2018. Proportionate Adjusted 
EBITDA is calculated using Adjusted EBITDA calculated on 
a proportionally consolidated basis based on applicable 
ownership percentage. 

The Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA as well includes the net 
cash gain or loss on sell down transactions as well as the 
underlying profit from continuing operations for the business 
in which the minority interest sale relates to reflecting 
applicable ownership percentage going forward from 
the date of completion of the sale of a minority interest. 

Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA increased from $561.6 million 
in 2019 to $568.7 million in 2020 (+1%), a lower increase than 
Adjusted EBITDA mostly explained by the sell down of 49% 
of the Spanish CSP portfolio which took place during 2019.

The following table reconciles net profit before tax to 
Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA 
for each period presented:

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Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA
Minority interest

Adjusted EBITDA
Reconciliation to profit 
before income tax
Depreciation, amortization 
and impairment 
Share of Adjusted EBITDA 
in associates 
Acquisition-related items
Cash gain on sale of minority 
interest in assets 
Restructuring costs 
Private incentive plan1
Mexico CHP fixed margin swap2
Change in finance lease and financial 
concession assets
Other

Income from Operations 
Net finance costs, foreign exchange 
gains and losses, and changes in fair 
value of derivatives 
Share of profit in associates

Profit before income tax

2020

568.7
153.3
722.0

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2019

561.6
141.1
702.7

-311.6

-282.3

-19.9
-20.2

–
-5.2
-6.6
-15.6

-31.7
-3.3
307.8

-247.8
12.3
72.3

-21.7
-23.2

-46.1
–
-9.1
–

-26.4
-1.7

292.1

-243.8
11.1

59.4

1.  Refer to note 4.27 of the consolidated financial statements.
2.  Reflects an adjustment to align the recognized earnings with the cash 
flows generated during the year under the CHP Mexico fixed margin 
swap (derivative that locks in a fixed margin for certain contracts) 

In relation to the 2020 and 209 financial years, these 
adjustments mainly included non-recurring and non cash items. 

2019 also included a cash gain on the sale of minority 
interests in the Spanish CSP assets of $51.9 million together 
with an adjustment related to the 2018 Slovakian and Italy 
portfolio sell-down of $(5.8) million, all booked directly in 
equity under IFRS.

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CFO review (continued)

Cash flow from operations and Funds From 
Operations
Funds from Operations is a non-IFRS measure that is 
calculated as follows:

In $ millions

Cash flow from operations
Change in working capital1
Interest paid
Maintenance capital expenditure2
Other distributions received from 
associates 
Cash distributions to minorities3

Funds From Operations (FFO)
Cash conversion rate (%)

2020

719.6
-52.8
-175.8
-50.5

13.0
-74.0
379.6
53%

2019

616.3
-5
-189.2
-40.1

- 
-44.2

337.9
48%

1.  Change in working capital variance in 2020 was positively impacted by 

a VAT refund in CHP Mexico totaling $68 million. 

2.  Maintenance capital expenditure is defined as funds employed by the 

business to maintain the operating capacity, asset base and/or operating 
income of the existing power plants. It excludes growth and development 
capital expenditure, which are discretionary investments incurred to sustain 
our revenue growth (including construction capital expenditure).

3.  Cash distributions to minorities as per consolidated cash flow statement 
(excluding $8m payment to Credit Suisse related to payment of earn-out 
to the previous owner). 

Cash flow from operations is presented in the Consolidated 
statement of cashflows of the financial statements and 
increased from $616.3 million to $719.6 million, mainly driven 
by the positive variance in working capital ($52.8 million) 
driven by a VAT refund in CHP Mexico ($68 million) and 
increase in Adjusted EBITDA ($19 million) excluding the 
2019 net cash gain on Sell down ($46 million). 

The Funds from operations is a key metric for ContourGlobal 
and gives an indication of the strength and predictability 
of our cash generation and how much of our Adjusted 
EBITDA is converted into cash flow. Funds from operations 
significantly improved in 2020 to $379.6 million, a 12% growth 

rate compared to 2019. This performance is the consequence 
of the continuous growth of Adjusted EBITDA explained 
above as well as a result of lower interest paid and $13m 
of cash distributions received from associates. 

As a result the cash conversion rate, which compares FFO 
to Adjusted EBITDA, increased from 48% to 53%.

Leverage ratio
The Group leverage ratio is measured as total net 
indebtedness (reported as the difference between 
‘Borrowings’ and ‘Cash and Cash Equivalents’ in accordance 
with IFRS statement of financial position) to Adjusted EBITDA. 
The leverage ratio does not include the IFRS16 liabilities ($33 
million as Dec. 31, 2020). Whenever the impact would be 
significant, such a ratio is adjusted to reflect the full year 
impact of acquisitions or for financial debt of projects 
under construction which do not generate EBITDA.

The leverage ratio as of 31st December 2019 was 4.40x 
(Including pro forma adjustment for a full year of Mexican 
CHP acquisition), and is 4.75x as of 31st December 2020. 
The increase in reported Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio 
vs. 2019 is mainly caused by year end appreciation of the 
Euro, resulting in 31 December 2020 EUR/USDFX rates of 
1.22 vs 2020 average of 1.14.

The Net parent company leverage is 3.0x as of 31 December 
2020, and consistent with 3.1x as 31 December 2019. The Net 
parent company leverage is defined as: 

• net debt at corporate level ($830 million as of 31 December 
2020, $786 million as of 31 December 2019): net debt of 
the group corporate holding entities (excluding non 
recourse financing), mainly including the Corporate Bonds, 
less cash and cash equivalent in corporate holding entities
• divided by CFADS (cashflows available for debt service) as 
defined in the Corporate Bond Indenture ($274 million for 
2020, $251 million for 2019). 

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CFO review (continued)

Cash flow from operations and Funds From 

Operations

Funds from Operations is a non-IFRS measure that is 

rate compared to 2019. This performance is the consequence 

of the continuous growth of Adjusted EBITDA explained 

above as well as a result of lower interest paid and $13m 

of cash distributions received from associates. 

calculated as follows:

In $ millions

Cash flow from operations

Change in working capital1

Interest paid

Maintenance capital expenditure2

Other distributions received from 

associates 

Cash distributions to minorities3

Funds From Operations (FFO)

Cash conversion rate (%)

2020

719.6

-52.8

-175.8

-50.5

13.0

-74.0

379.6

53%

2019

616.3

-5

-189.2

-40.1

- 

-44.2

337.9

48%

1.  Change in working capital variance in 2020 was positively impacted by 

a VAT refund in CHP Mexico totaling $68 million. 

2.  Maintenance capital expenditure is defined as funds employed by the 

business to maintain the operating capacity, asset base and/or operating 

income of the existing power plants. It excludes growth and development 

capital expenditure, which are discretionary investments incurred to sustain 

our revenue growth (including construction capital expenditure).

3.  Cash distributions to minorities as per consolidated cash flow statement 

(excluding $8m payment to Credit Suisse related to payment of earn-out 

to the previous owner). 

As a result the cash conversion rate, which compares FFO 

to Adjusted EBITDA, increased from 48% to 53%.

Leverage ratio

The Group leverage ratio is measured as total net 

indebtedness (reported as the difference between 

‘Borrowings’ and ‘Cash and Cash Equivalents’ in accordance 

with IFRS statement of financial position) to Adjusted EBITDA. 

The leverage ratio does not include the IFRS16 liabilities ($33 

million as Dec. 31, 2020). Whenever the impact would be 

significant, such a ratio is adjusted to reflect the full year 

impact of acquisitions or for financial debt of projects 

under construction which do not generate EBITDA.

The leverage ratio as of 31st December 2019 was 4.40x 

(Including pro forma adjustment for a full year of Mexican 

CHP acquisition), and is 4.75x as of 31st December 2020. 

The increase in reported Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio 

vs. 2019 is mainly caused by year end appreciation of the 

Euro, resulting in 31 December 2020 EUR/USDFX rates of 

Cash flow from operations is presented in the Consolidated 

1.22 vs 2020 average of 1.14.

statement of cashflows of the financial statements and 

increased from $616.3 million to $719.6 million, mainly driven 

by the positive variance in working capital ($52.8 million) 

driven by a VAT refund in CHP Mexico ($68 million) and 

increase in Adjusted EBITDA ($19 million) excluding the 

2019 net cash gain on Sell down ($46 million). 

The Funds from operations is a key metric for ContourGlobal 

and gives an indication of the strength and predictability 

of our cash generation and how much of our Adjusted 

The Net parent company leverage is 3.0x as of 31 December 

2020, and consistent with 3.1x as 31 December 2019. The Net 

parent company leverage is defined as: 

• net debt at corporate level ($830 million as of 31 December 

2020, $786 million as of 31 December 2019): net debt of 

the group corporate holding entities (excluding non 

recourse financing), mainly including the Corporate Bonds, 

less cash and cash equivalent in corporate holding entities

EBITDA is converted into cash flow. Funds from operations 

• divided by CFADS (cashflows available for debt service) as 

significantly improved in 2020 to $379.6 million, a 12% growth 

defined in the Corporate Bond Indenture ($274 million for 

2020, $251 million for 2019). 

There is no reconciliation of the Net parent company 
leverage to statutory measures because they do not derive 
from the statutory measure. 

Finance costs – net
Finance costs – net increased from $243.8 million in 2019 
to $247.8 million in 2020 (2%). 

Interest expense increased from to $188.8 million in 2019 
to $195.0 million, largely due to the impact of the project 
financing issued for the acquisition of the Mexican CHP 
($26.8 million) partially offset by the natural deleveraging 
of the project financings together with the foreign exchange 
impact of the weakened BRL as compared to the US dollar 
(-$18.3 million).

The Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and 
(losses) and change in fair value of derivatives increased 
by $20.8 million primarily attributable to:

 • a positive impact in fair value of derivatives of $70.5 million 
in 2020 (driven by the $56.1 million non cash net change
 in fair value of the Mexican CHP fixed margin swap), as 
compared to -$13.4 million in 2019, and 

 • a -$59.8 million foreign exchange loss in 2020 (driven by 
an unfavorable exchange rate of the US dollar against the 
Euro which resulted in a negative revaluation of cash 
amounts held in USD by $14 million, and other unfavorable 
exchange rate movements of the US dollar against the 
Brazilian real and Armenian dram totalling $26.9 million) 
as compared to a $3.4 million gain in 2019.

Profit before tax
Profit before tax increased by $12.9 million to $72.3 million 
in 2020 as a result of the factors previously explained.

Taxation
The Group recognized a tax charge of $43.7 million in 2020 
as compared to $36.3 million in 2019. This increase in the 
tax charge between periods was driven by the impact of 
the Mexican CHP acquisition ($21.1 million) and the profit mix 
between territories with different income tax rates. The main 
jurisdictions contributing to the income tax expense in 2020 
are Mexico, Bulgaria and Brazil. 

Net income and Adjusted Net Income
Net income increased from $23.1 million in 2019 to $28.6 
million in 2020. Considering 666.6 millions of average 
number of shares outstanding in 2020 (670.7 millions in 
2019), and a profit attributable to shareholders of $16 million 
in 2020 ($27.7 million in 2019) the Earnings per share (basic) 
decreased from $0.04 to $0.02. 

Adjusted Net Income is defined as Net income excluding 
some items for the year. A reconciliation of Net income to 
Adjusted Net Income is as follows:

In $ millions

Net income
Change in fair value of the CHP 
Mexico fixed margin swap1
Acquisition-related items2
FX unrealized losses3
Restructuring costs4
Private Incentive Plan5
Corp. Bond and Italian / Slovakian 
refinancing6

Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Net Income attributable 
to shareholders 

2020

28.6

(28.4)
20.2
26.5
5.2
6.6

8.9 
67.4

54.8

2019

23.1

– 
23.2
3.6
–
9.1

15.4

74.4

79.0

1.  Change in fair value of the Mexican CHP fixed margin swap (-$56m), net 
of $16m impact in Adj. EBITDA and net of 30% income tax impact ($12m).

2.  Includes pre-acquisition costs and other incremental costs incurred as 

part of completed or contemplated acquisitions. ContourGlobal incurred 
exceptional amounts of such costs in 2020 and 2019 while signing and/or 
closing acquisitions in the US and Mexico in particular.

3.  Includes FX unrealized losses as reported in the consolidated financial 

statements, and represent non-cash unrealized losses recognized during 
the year. 2020 was notably impacted by a decrease in local currency in 
Armenia (AMD), generating unrealized FX losses for the dollar denominated 
project financing debt totalling $20 million.

4.  Costs incurred as part of the reorganization of our corporate offices.
5.  Non-cash impact of the Private Incentive Plan implementation, which does 
not constitute a liability for the Company as the obligation is met by the 
transfer of existing shares own by Reservoir Capital.

6.  Costs incurred in 2020 as part of the Bond refinancing and in 2020 as part 
of the Slovakian and Italian refinancings which required early settlement of 
the existing swaps and immediate recycling to profit and loss of deferred 
financing costs.

Non-current assets
Non-current assets mainly comprise property, plant and 
equipment (”PP&E”), financial and contract assets, and 
intangible and goodwill. The decrease in non-current assets 
by $260.3 million to $4,375.7 million as of 31 December 2020 
was mainly due to the decrease of intangible assets by 
$32.9m (amortization -$26.2m, FX translation -$16.5m, 
partially offset by the additions $9.9m), decrease of PP&E by 
$255.2m (depreciation -$285.3m, CTA FX impact -$24.2m, 
reclassification of Kosovo project development costs to Other 
non-current assets -$21.7m, partially offset by the additions 
+$90.6m). Additions of PP&E in 2020 were mainly recognized 
in Vorotan ($22.5m), Maritsa ($12.4m), Brazil Wind $10.9m, and 
Spanish CHP ($8.6m). 

Borrowings
Current and non-current borrowings increased by $739.7 
million to $4,830.2 million as of 31 December 2020, mainly 
as a result of new or acquired borrowings (+$938.9 million 
mainly composed of the new Corporate bond for $810.3 
million, RCF drawn and repaid totaling $77.0 million and 
new financing in Austria Wind totaling $38.7 million), partially 
offset by scheduled financing repayments totaling $353.0 
million and currency translation differences and other ($153.8 
million). Following the issuance of the new Corporate bond in 
December 2020, the € 450 million Corporate bond due in 
2023 has been repaid in January 2021. 

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Outlook
We remain focused on generating strong and predictable 
cash flows as a result of our business model of development 
and operationally led acquisitions of power generation assets 
under long-term contracts providing significant protection 
from the risks associated with volumes, commodity prices 
or merchant energy prices as recently evidenced by the 
acquisition of a portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined 
Heat and Power assets totaling 1,502 MW located in the US 
and Trinidad & Tobago which completed in February 2021 
and which we are looking forward to integrating into the 
wider business in 2021.

Stefan Schellinger
Global Chief Financial Officer

CFO review (continued)

Equity and non-controlling interests 
Equity and non-controlling interests decreased by $203.1 
million to $337.7 million as of 31st December 2020 mainly 
due to the following factors: dividends paid to shareholders 
(-$105.7 million), dividends paid to non-controlling interests 
(-$5.4 million), purchase of treasury shares (-$30.4 million), 
change in hedging and other reserves (-$13.6 million), and 
currency translation adjustment and other (-$97.1 million) 
partially offset by the net income of the year ($37.3 million).

Dividend
The Board recognizes the importance of paying a regular 
dividend to shareholders. The underlying business generates 
secure, highly visible, long-term cash flows, and it is the 
Board’s intention that dividends will be paid on a quarterly 
basis. Reflecting the growth potential of the business, since 
listing in 2017 the Board has targeted a high single-digit 
annual dividend increase, which was raised to a 10% annual 
target in 2019. At times the Board may approve additional 
returns of capital, arising from surplus generation of cash 
or corporate transactions. 

The Board periodically reviews the dividend policy, 
considering overall prospects, conditions and capital 
requirements of the Group. The Company paid a dividend of 
$24.8 million in May 2020 corresponding to the final dividend 
for the year ended 31st December 2019 and three interim 
dividends for the year ended 31st December 2020 in total 
of $80.9 million in June, September and December 2020. 

The Directors expect to pay a total dividend of approximately 
$107.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2020, 
including a quarterly dividend of 4.0591 USD cents per share 
(around $26.6 million) to be paid in April 2021.

Our dividend cover remains strong at 2.2x. Dividend cover is 
measured as “Parent Company free cash flow” of $234 million 
in total ($274 million CFADS as defined in the Corporate Bond 
indenture, less $40 million Corporate Bond interest costs), 
relative to the total declared dividend for the year ended 31 
December 2020. There is no reconciliation of the Dividend 
cover to statutory measures because they do not derive from 
the statutory measure.

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CFO review (continued)

Equity and non-controlling interests 

Outlook

Equity and non-controlling interests decreased by $203.1 

We remain focused on generating strong and predictable 

million to $337.7 million as of 31st December 2020 mainly 

cash flows as a result of our business model of development 

due to the following factors: dividends paid to shareholders 

and operationally led acquisitions of power generation assets 

(-$105.7 million), dividends paid to non-controlling interests 

under long-term contracts providing significant protection 

(-$5.4 million), purchase of treasury shares (-$30.4 million), 

from the risks associated with volumes, commodity prices 

change in hedging and other reserves (-$13.6 million), and 

or merchant energy prices as recently evidenced by the 

currency translation adjustment and other (-$97.1 million) 

acquisition of a portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined 

partially offset by the net income of the year ($37.3 million).

Heat and Power assets totaling 1,502 MW located in the US 

and Trinidad & Tobago which completed in February 2021 

and which we are looking forward to integrating into the 

wider business in 2021.

Stefan Schellinger

Global Chief Financial Officer

Dividend

The Board recognizes the importance of paying a regular 

dividend to shareholders. The underlying business generates 

secure, highly visible, long-term cash flows, and it is the 

Board’s intention that dividends will be paid on a quarterly 

basis. Reflecting the growth potential of the business, since 

listing in 2017 the Board has targeted a high single-digit 

annual dividend increase, which was raised to a 10% annual 

target in 2019. At times the Board may approve additional 

returns of capital, arising from surplus generation of cash 

or corporate transactions. 

The Board periodically reviews the dividend policy, 

considering overall prospects, conditions and capital 

requirements of the Group. The Company paid a dividend of 

$24.8 million in May 2020 corresponding to the final dividend 

for the year ended 31st December 2019 and three interim 

dividends for the year ended 31st December 2020 in total 

of $80.9 million in June, September and December 2020. 

The Directors expect to pay a total dividend of approximately 

$107.5 million for the year ended 31 December 2020, 

including a quarterly dividend of 4.0591 USD cents per share 

(around $26.6 million) to be paid in April 2021.

Our dividend cover remains strong at 2.2x. Dividend cover is 

measured as “Parent Company free cash flow” of $234 million 

in total ($274 million CFADS as defined in the Corporate Bond 

indenture, less $40 million Corporate Bond interest costs), 

relative to the total declared dividend for the year ended 31 

December 2020. There is no reconciliation of the Dividend 

cover to statutory measures because they do not derive from 

the statutory measure.

Alexandre da Fonseca Reis,
Brazil Thermal Operation 
Manager

BRAZIL
FOCUSING ON THE PEOPLE AROUND US
Supporting the community is a key part of our ethos and was 
as important as ever during 2020. Alexandre da Fonseca 
Reis explains the measures ContourGlobal took in this 
pandemic year:

“Our efforts focused on what we could do to help the 
communities we serve in the face of COVID-19. At Balsa 
Nova in the state of Paraná, where one of our Solutions Brazil 
plants is based, the town of some 13,000 inhabitants saw a 
massive surge in infections in November and December. We 
contacted the health authorities to find out how we could 
help, and they said they were short of Personal Protective 
Equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 tests for their key healthcare 
teams. We pulled out all the stops and were able to supply 
PPE and PCR tests for more than half of their medical staff. 
Our contribution was worth 1.2% of the town’s entire health 

care budget and made a real difference in reducing cases 
at a time when the death rate was at a record high.

“At our Rio PCH business, where we operate two hydro 
plants in the state of Rio de Janeiro, the needs were 
different. There, the biggest problem was that the local 
people who relied on selling agricultural products at market 
were unable to operate and lost their income. Without this, 
many were unable to feed themselves and their families. 
With Government supplies slow in reaching people, we 
stepped in to donate food baskets to 140 families, taking 
them door to door to avoid crowds and the risk of infection. 
We found people who were starving and didn’t know who 
to turn to. I am proud that ContourGlobal was able to come 
to their rescue.”

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Managing our principal risks

OUR APPROACH TO RISK 
MANAGEMENT

We manage our risks rigorously across all businesses and 
corporate functions. This is a disciplined and dynamic 
process led from the top and applied day by day 
throughout the Company.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the 
Company’s risk appetite, risk management and ensuring 
that there is an effective risk management strategy and 
framework. The Audit & Risk Committee assists the Board 
with monitoring the Company’s risk management framework, 
identifying areas of risk, challenging control weaknesses 
and providing independent assessment and opinion on 
the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s internal 
controls and risk management systems. This also includes 
reviewing the risk register and providing regular updates to 
the Board on actions taken to mitigate the risks faced by the 
Group. Details of the Audit & Risk Committee’s composition, 
responsibilities and activities can be found in the Audit & Risk 
Committee Report on pages 101 to 109.

Robust risk management
The Company’s risk management framework consists of a 
register of all key risks, a risk map and qualitative analysis of 
the likely causes and impacts of each risk. The register details 
the management action plans in place to mitigate the effects 
of any risk materializing.

Our risk management approach is based on the three lines 
of defense model, with a set of controls, procedures, and 
responsibilities designed to provide reasonable assurance.

Operational management in our businesses is the first line 
of defense. This ensures that day-to-day risk management 
controls are implemented and monitored and that relevant 
systems are in place to identify, evaluate and mitigate the 
Company’s business risks.

The second line of defense comprises Group functions such 
as compliance, internal control, legal, IT and quality. These 
focus on monitoring and compliance with risk control systems 
and processes implemented by the business.

Our internal audit function together with external assurance 
providers serves as the third line of defense, providing 
independent assurance of risk management, internal 
controls and governance.

Senior management plays a key role in monitoring the risk 
management governance framework and policy. A focus 
group of key senior management members reviews and 
updates the risks listed on the risk register.

New and emerging risks
We follow a robust process to review current risks and 
to identify emerging risks. In 2020, as part of this process,
we held a moderated workshop on emerging risks for 
the first time, conducted jointly with one of the top risk 
management consulting firms. The reflection on ongoing 
changes to operating environment and emerging global 
risk factors and potential scenarios analyzed during the 
workshop led to identification of two new risks (in addition 
to COVID-19), which were added to the Risk Register: 
‘Disruptive innovation in power generation and storage 
technologies’ (R04) and ‘Supply Chain’ (R05). We continue 
to monitor all risks through the online Risk Management 
Portal that we established in 2019.

Online Survey conducted through risk 
management portal

Emerging risks identified through 
moderated workshop

Updated risk register including emerging risks 
presented to the Executive Management

Existing and proposed emerging risks reviewed 
by Audit and Risk Committee

Final review conducted by the Board

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OUR APPROACH TO RISK 

MANAGEMENT

We manage our risks rigorously across all businesses and 

corporate functions. This is a disciplined and dynamic 

process led from the top and applied day by day 

throughout the Company.

The Board of Directors has overall responsibility for the 

Senior management plays a key role in monitoring the risk 

Company’s risk appetite, risk management and ensuring 

management governance framework and policy. A focus 

that there is an effective risk management strategy and 

group of key senior management members reviews and 

framework. The Audit & Risk Committee assists the Board 

updates the risks listed on the risk register.

with monitoring the Company’s risk management framework, 

identifying areas of risk, challenging control weaknesses 

and providing independent assessment and opinion on 

the effectiveness and efficiency of the Company’s internal 

controls and risk management systems. This also includes 

reviewing the risk register and providing regular updates to 

the Board on actions taken to mitigate the risks faced by the 

Group. Details of the Audit & Risk Committee’s composition, 

responsibilities and activities can be found in the Audit & Risk 

Committee Report on pages 101 to 109.

Robust risk management

New and emerging risks

We follow a robust process to review current risks and 

to identify emerging risks. In 2020, as part of this process,

we held a moderated workshop on emerging risks for 

the first time, conducted jointly with one of the top risk 

management consulting firms. The reflection on ongoing 

changes to operating environment and emerging global 

risk factors and potential scenarios analyzed during the 

workshop led to identification of two new risks (in addition 

to COVID-19), which were added to the Risk Register: 

‘Disruptive innovation in power generation and storage 

The Company’s risk management framework consists of a 

technologies’ (R04) and ‘Supply Chain’ (R05). We continue 

register of all key risks, a risk map and qualitative analysis of 

to monitor all risks through the online Risk Management 

the likely causes and impacts of each risk. The register details 

Portal that we established in 2019.

the management action plans in place to mitigate the effects 

of any risk materializing.

Our risk management approach is based on the three lines 

of defense model, with a set of controls, procedures, and 

responsibilities designed to provide reasonable assurance.

Operational management in our businesses is the first line 

of defense. This ensures that day-to-day risk management 

controls are implemented and monitored and that relevant 

systems are in place to identify, evaluate and mitigate the 

Company’s business risks.

The second line of defense comprises Group functions such 

as compliance, internal control, legal, IT and quality. These 

focus on monitoring and compliance with risk control systems 

and processes implemented by the business.

Our internal audit function together with external assurance 

providers serves as the third line of defense, providing 

independent assurance of risk management, internal 

controls and governance.

Online Survey conducted through risk 

management portal

Emerging risks identified through 

moderated workshop

Updated risk register including emerging risks 

presented to the Executive Management

Existing and proposed emerging risks reviewed 

by Audit and Risk Committee

Final review conducted by the Board

COVID-19 pandemic
The significance of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential 
for numerous impacts across the Company’s operations, led 
us quickly in the first quarter of 2020 to organize a dedicated 
Task Force consisting of several working groups focusing on 
specific operational and logistical areas: remote working and 
internal communication; spares and procurement; operations 
staffing and Operational Technologies management; health, 
medical and testing. The activities of the COVID-19 Task force 
were reflected in a new ‘Pandemic virus’ risk (R03) added to 
our Risk Register, and risks were monitored through our Risk 
Management Portal from the first quarter of 2020.

Controlling risks
The Company faces a broad range of risks related to 
operating, maintaining and refurbishing power generation 
facilities. These include operational, health, safety and 
environmental (HSE) as well as cyber security and systems 
integrity risk. In line with our culture of operational excellence 
and safety, we make sure all the resources are available to 
control these risks at the right level.

The Internal Audit function conducted six audits in 2020, 
including information technology spend governance, energy 
trading, operating permits compliance and three assets-
focused audits. These audits are directly or indirectly related 
to ContourGlobal’s major risks and allow us to detect areas 
for improvement. The findings from the audit allowed us to 
strengthen controls around how the company enters into 
major commitments and contracts, compliance with the 
Company’s processes and procedures at asset level.

In December 2020, the Audit & Risk Committee approved 
the 2021 Internal Audit risk-based plan.

Further information can be found in the Audit & Risk 
Committee report on page 105.

Our framework for managing risk
Roles and responsibilities

Board

Overall responsibility for risk management:
Risk appetite, strategy, policy and systems, approval 
of the risk register 

Audit and 
Risk 
Committee

Assessing
the 
effectiveness 
and efficiency 
of the internal 
control and risk 
management 
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Assisting the 
Board
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and monitoring 
the risk 
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identifying 
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reducing control 
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Reviewing
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Monitoring
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Reviewing 
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First line of defense
Business 
operations
Policies, 
Organization, 
Risk assessment 
procedures

Second line 
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Compliance, Legal, 
IT, Internal Control, 
Quality

Third line 
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Internal Audit

Monitoring and 
compliance
regarding risk control 
systems and processes 
implemented by the 
business

Independent assurance 
of risk management, 
internal controls and 
governance

Risk ownership 
and control
ensuring day-to-day risk 
management controls 
are implemented and 
monitored, and that 
systems are in place to 
identify, evaluate and 
mitigate Company’s 
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Reducing uncertainties
The Company’s diversified geographical and technological 
approach to contracted and regulated power generation, 
as well as political risk insurance coverage of higher-risk 
assets, reduces uncertainties relating to medium-term 
operational results. We closely monitor residual risks 
related to governmental regulations, macroeconomic 
uncertainties and changes in market conditions through 
the risk management framework.

Focusing on the major risks
This section of the strategic report provides an overview 
of our approach to managing risk, focusing on the major 
risk factors related to implementing the Company’s strategy 
and business model. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible 
risks. Additional uncertainties exist, some of which may not 
be known to the Company and could have a negative effect 
on the Company’s financial position and performance. The 
principal risks and uncertainties were considered in assessing 
the long-term viability of the Company.

The viability statement can be found on page 72.

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Reducing uncertainties

Focusing on the major risks

The Company’s diversified geographical and technological 

This section of the strategic report provides an overview 

approach to contracted and regulated power generation, 

of our approach to managing risk, focusing on the major 

as well as political risk insurance coverage of higher-risk 

risk factors related to implementing the Company’s strategy 

assets, reduces uncertainties relating to medium-term 

operational results. We closely monitor residual risks 

related to governmental regulations, macroeconomic 

and business model. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible 

risks. Additional uncertainties exist, some of which may not 

be known to the Company and could have a negative effect 

uncertainties and changes in market conditions through 

on the Company’s financial position and performance. The 

the risk management framework.

principal risks and uncertainties were considered in assessing 

the long-term viability of the Company.

The viability statement can be found on page 72.

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The order of these risks does not reflect their 
relative significance – they are all major risks.

Our Risk Radar maps the top 12 risks 
ContourGlobal is facing. The risk radar 
has three levels of residual risk: high, 
moderate and low.

Each level is a combination of the inherent 
risk significance (potential impact and 
likelihood) and the risk response in place. 
Inherent risk is the risk to an entity in the 
absence of any direct or focused actions 
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significance. Residual risk is the risk 
remaining after management has taken 
action to alter its severity/significance.

R01

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Impact of governmental actions and 
regulations

Geopolitical uncertainties and social 
instability (including environmental 
activism, sanctions and trade war)

R03

Pandemic virus

R04

Disruptive innovation in power 
generation and storage technologies

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Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) 
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R11

Cyber security and systems integrity

R12

Key people (senior executive 
management) succession planning

OSHA and environment

Risk Level

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High: residual risk remaining likely to have 
a strong impact on the achievement of 
strategic objectives even if risk management 
measures are in place. Additional actions 
should be taken to alter risk severity further.

Moderate: risk that could strongly affect 
the achievement of the objectives for 
which level of control is high enough 
to result in a moderate residual risk. 
Additional actions could be taken 
to reduce risk significance further.

Low: risk that may have limited impact on the 
business given that control mechanisms are 
in place together with relevant monitoring 
and assessment measures.

The closer the positioning of the risk to the 
center of the radar, the higher the residual 
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Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R01. Strategy – Impact of governmental actions and regulations

PPAs are held with state-owned, regulated or 
other offtakers, the majority of which are rated by 
Standard & Poor’s, with a weighted average credit 
rating (after Political Risk insurance - PRI) of BBB+ 
(weighted by EBITDA).

PRI policies (from commercial insurers) are in place 
for several projects in case of events that can affect 
our assets, in particular the loss of invested capital. 
In some cases, these cover a return on our capital. 
These include:

Maritsa, Vorotan, KivuWatt, Togo, Cap des Biches, 
TermoemCali, and Kosovo.

Close relationships are maintained with energy 
lawyers and associations to anticipate any potential 
changes in regulation and express our interests.

Partnerships are fostered with multilateral 
development banks for both equity and debt which 
makes governments reticent to renegotiate.

Investment is placed in local communities and 
hiring locally.

The business has a sovereign credit rating of BBB+ 
post-PRI impact (based on the individual sovereign 
ratings determined by Standard & Poor’s).

Close monitoring of global climate change 
initiatives and taking them into account in 
our medium- and long-term operations and 
growth strategy.

Proactive engagement and communication.

The risk that governmental 
actions or changes in (1) 
taxes or (2) regulations of our 
non-PPA long-term fixed rate 
arrangements (i.e. feed-in-
tariffs) and Power Purchase 
Agreements (PPAs) including 
new adverse policymaking 
and investigations by 
regulatory or competition 
law authorities, as well as 
(3) restrictive regulation of 
Thermal generation as the 
result of climate change 
initiatives and transition to 
low-carbon economy, without 
regulatory risk pass-through 
mechanisms will have a 
negative impact on our 
results of operation and 
growth prospects.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability and going 
concern assessment.

Deterioration of financial performance including loss 
of revenue and an increase in expenses (including 
fossil fuel cost).

Loss of business/growth opportunities:

Termination of agreements:
 • Inability to obtain, maintain or renew required 

governmental permits/licenses

 • Inability to receive permits for extension of 

existing capacities

Financing impact:
 • Limited access to capital for Thermal power 

generation projects

Major Asset impact:
 • Maritsa anticipates that in the near term it will engage 
in discussions with the government of Bulgaria related 
to the Bulgarian energy regulator’s complaint to the 
European Commission that the Maritsa PPA contains 
elements of state aid and the EC’s related review 
of the PPA. Separately, Bulgaria has submitted its 
proposed energy market reform plan to the EC, which 
plan proposes a market-wide capacity remuneration 
mechanism and termination of the long-term PPAs, 
including that of Maritsa, and foresees discussions 
with Maritsa on this subject. We cannot predict the 
outcome of such discussions, or of any resolution 
by the EC of its review should those discussions 
not result in an agreement. Maritsa believes 
termination of the PPA would not be justified and 
will take all required actions to protect its rights and 
interests. Resolution of the matter could nonetheless 
contain terms that adversely affect the Maritsa PPA 
and have a material adverse impact on Maritsa’s and 
ContourGlobal’s business.
Impact on other key Assets:
 • The Group is subject to changes in laws or 
regulations or changes in the application or 
interpretation of laws or regulations in jurisdictions 
where we operate (particularly utilities where 
electricity tariffs are subject to regulatory review 
or approval) which could adversely affect our 
business. This is the case for instance in Mexico 
where the current government has engaged in 
several attempts to change the regulatory regime 
under which the Company's plants are operating, 
and related to Rwanda and Kosovo, where the 
Company is engaged in arbitrations related to 
the interpretation of its and counterparties' 
contractual obligations. 

R02. Strategy – Geopolitical uncertainties and social instability 
(including environmental activism, sanctions and trade war)

The risk that geopolitical 
instability, increased social 
pressure on politics and 
increasing activism will 
create additional uncertainty 
for our multinational business 
operation and will affect 
our business model or 
specific assets. 

Deterioration of financial performance:
 • Increase in operational costs (including additional 
costs associated with supply chain disruptions)

 • Higher financing transaction costs
 • Disruption of operation of one or more of 

our assets

 • Increase in OPEX and CAPEX
 • Loss of invested capital
 • Adverse effect on results of operation

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place for several projects in case of events that 
can affect our assets, in particular in Africa and 
Eastern Europe.

In some cases we can recover a return on 
our capital:
 • Maritsa, Vorotan, KivuWatt, Togo, Cap des 

Biches, TermoemCali, and Kosovo

 • Our diversified operations limit the downside as the 
impact of a localized geopolitical effect is unlikely 
to have a significant effect on the full portfolio
 • Diversification of jurisdictions and technologies 

minimizes the risk

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R01. Strategy – Impact of governmental actions and regulations

The risk that governmental 

Deterioration of financial performance including loss 

PPAs are held with state-owned, regulated or 

actions or changes in (1) 

of revenue and an increase in expenses (including 

other offtakers, the majority of which are rated by 

taxes or (2) regulations of our 

fossil fuel cost).

 • Maritsa anticipates that in the near term it will engage 

in discussions with the government of Bulgaria related 

changes in regulation and express our interests.

Standard & Poor’s, with a weighted average credit 

rating (after Political Risk insurance - PRI) of BBB+ 

(weighted by EBITDA).

PRI policies (from commercial insurers) are in place 

for several projects in case of events that can affect 

our assets, in particular the loss of invested capital. 

In some cases, these cover a return on our capital. 

These include:

Maritsa, Vorotan, KivuWatt, Togo, Cap des Biches, 

TermoemCali, and Kosovo.

Close relationships are maintained with energy 

lawyers and associations to anticipate any potential 

Partnerships are fostered with multilateral 

development banks for both equity and debt which 

makes governments reticent to renegotiate.

Investment is placed in local communities and 

hiring locally.

The business has a sovereign credit rating of BBB+ 

post-PRI impact (based on the individual sovereign 

ratings determined by Standard & Poor’s).

Close monitoring of global climate change 

initiatives and taking them into account in 

our medium- and long-term operations and 

growth strategy.

Proactive engagement and communication.

non-PPA long-term fixed rate 

arrangements (i.e. feed-in-

tariffs) and Power Purchase 

Agreements (PPAs) including 

new adverse policymaking 

and investigations by 

regulatory or competition 

law authorities, as well as 

(3) restrictive regulation of 

Thermal generation as the 

result of climate change 

initiatives and transition to 

low-carbon economy, without 

regulatory risk pass-through 

mechanisms will have a 

negative impact on our 

results of operation and 

growth prospects.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 

analysis on principal risks 

for viability and going 

concern assessment.

Loss of business/growth opportunities:

Termination of agreements:

 • Inability to obtain, maintain or renew required 

governmental permits/licenses

 • Inability to receive permits for extension of 

 • Limited access to capital for Thermal power 

existing capacities

Financing impact:

generation projects

Major Asset impact:

to the Bulgarian energy regulator’s complaint to the 

European Commission that the Maritsa PPA contains 

elements of state aid and the EC’s related review 

of the PPA. Separately, Bulgaria has submitted its 

proposed energy market reform plan to the EC, which 

plan proposes a market-wide capacity remuneration 

mechanism and termination of the long-term PPAs, 

including that of Maritsa, and foresees discussions 

with Maritsa on this subject. We cannot predict the 

outcome of such discussions, or of any resolution 

by the EC of its review should those discussions 

not result in an agreement. Maritsa believes 

termination of the PPA would not be justified and 

will take all required actions to protect its rights and 

interests. Resolution of the matter could nonetheless 

contain terms that adversely affect the Maritsa PPA 

and have a material adverse impact on Maritsa’s and 

ContourGlobal’s business.

Impact on other key Assets:

 • The Group is subject to changes in laws or 

regulations or changes in the application or 

interpretation of laws or regulations in jurisdictions 

where we operate (particularly utilities where 

electricity tariffs are subject to regulatory review 

or approval) which could adversely affect our 

business. This is the case for instance in Mexico 

where the current government has engaged in 

several attempts to change the regulatory regime 

under which the Company's plants are operating, 

and related to Rwanda and Kosovo, where the 

Company is engaged in arbitrations related to 

the interpretation of its and counterparties' 

contractual obligations. 

R02. Strategy – Geopolitical uncertainties and social instability 

(including environmental activism, sanctions and trade war)

The risk that geopolitical 

Deterioration of financial performance:

PRI policies (from commercial insurers) are in 

instability, increased social 

 • Increase in operational costs (including additional 

place for several projects in case of events that 

pressure on politics and 

increasing activism will 

costs associated with supply chain disruptions)

can affect our assets, in particular in Africa and 

 • Higher financing transaction costs

Eastern Europe.

create additional uncertainty 

 • Disruption of operation of one or more of 

for our multinational business 

our assets

operation and will affect 

our business model or 

specific assets. 

 • Increase in OPEX and CAPEX

 • Loss of invested capital

 • Adverse effect on results of operation

In some cases we can recover a return on 

our capital:

 • Maritsa, Vorotan, KivuWatt, Togo, Cap des 

Biches, TermoemCali, and Kosovo

 • Our diversified operations limit the downside as the 

impact of a localized geopolitical effect is unlikely 

to have a significant effect on the full portfolio

 • Diversification of jurisdictions and technologies 

minimizes the risk

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R02. Strategy – Geopolitical uncertainties and social instability 
(including environmental activism, sanctions and trade war) (continued)

 • Unforeseen additional recurring 

costs vs. financial model projections 
(project IRR and cash flow)
 • Charges and penalties due to 
non-compliance with external 
requirements

 • Access to several financial markets allows the 

business to choose the most opportune sources 
of transactional financing

 • Investment in local communities and hiring locally 

creates goodwill with local governments and populations

 • Reduced risk mitigation in place through diversified 

business

 • Regular analysis of suppliers and supply chain - related 

business case study on Spain on page 36

Loss of business/growth 
opportunities:
 • Inability to operate effectively
 • Termination of agreements
 • Fewer opportunities for growth

Business disruption:
 • Inability to procure required equipment
 • Impact on EAF and EFOR

The risk that sanctions 
affect our counterparties 
or stakeholders along our 
supply chain will have 
negative impact on our 
cost structure and our 
ability to acquire the 
required equipment.

The risk that excessive 
cross border tariffs or 
negative regulation on 
foreign capital flow will 
have an impact on our supply 
chain and limit our flexibility 
in cross border investments.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability statement and 
going concern assessment.

R03. Strategy – Pandemic virus

The risk that global 
pandemic(s) will cause 
(1) health issues for our 
employees, (2) business 
disruptions at operational 
as well as at corporate level, 
(3) disruption of our supply 
chain, (4) delays in power 
plants’ major overhauls, (5) 
increase in counterparty risk 
given deterioration of our 
offtakers’ credit strength 
as well as (6) slowdown 
of economic growth and 
thus disruption of global 
commodity markets which 
will result in adverse financial 
impact on results of our 
operation as well as growth 
targets and long-term 
impact on sustainability 
of regulated returns/FIT.

New risk

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability statement and 
going concern assessment.

Direct financial impact:
 • Adverse impact on revenue due to 
force majeure claims, decreasing 
power demand caused by slowdown 
of economic growth

 • Slow payment of certain of our 

offtakers/the country system, potential 
financial distress post-crisis of certain 
clients, regulatory measures to slow 
down payments 

 • Adverse effect on results of operation 
due to increase of O&M costs and 
CAPEX expenditures due to supply 
chain disruption

Business interruption:
 • Disruption to business-as-usual 
activities caused by restrictions 
imposed on travel and movement 
of goods

 • Business leaders’ distraction from core 
business activities due to focus on risk 
prevention and mitigation measures
 • Disruption due to employees’ illness 

at plant and corporate level
 • Disruption and delays to plants’ 

planned maintenance due to travel 
restriction of O&M contractors (Impact 
on EAF and EFOR)

 • Potential supply chain disruption 
resulting in inability to procure 
important equipment, consumables 
or spare parts

Information and Communication
 • Emergency communication online site on the 

intranet that contains the most recent communication 
regarding Coronavirus to Company’s employees in 
different languages

 • Crisis management task force (COVID-19) consisting of 
sub-groups: remote work and internal communication; 
operations staffing and OT management; IT readiness; 
health, medical and testing

 • Regular calls of senior management with business 
leaders and global Webinars for all employees

Mobility restriction, remote work and social 
distancing
 • Employees training (Okta, VPN, zoom) and necessary 
IT set-ups in place and tested to ensure seamless 
remote operation for corporate functions

 • Remote power plant operations in some locations
 • Temporary travel business ban during quarantine 

and strict monitoring of travel situation going forward
 • Strict third-party visitors control (contractors, service 

providers) screening and authorization process including 
online questionnaire

 • Issuance of “Temporary home-based employee 
guidance” and “Emerging Respiratory Viruses 
Prevention Response Guidance”
 • Regular check-ins with managers
 • Procurement of masks and PPE equipment and 

shipment to sites for front-line workers

 • Assets operating in isolation mode 

Supply chain analysis and contract management
 • Global supply chain actions tracker per plant with regular 
update in case of potential risks. Calls with sites to review 
the status

 • Force majeure and termination clauses analysis for key 
contracts (PPA, facility agreements, supply chain) with 
regular communication on potential delivery delays. 
Local assets were advised to avoid or to require 
protection for advance payments

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Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R03. Strategy – Pandemic virus (continued)

Indirect financial impact 
(Country/Counterparty):
 • Adverse financial impact on the result 
of Company’s operation through the 
adverse effect of economic growth 
slowdown on our counterparties, i.e. 
PPA offtakers and governments’ 
feed-in tariffs

 • FX rate exposure due to disruption 
in countries with weak currencies

Financing and growth impact:
 • Inability to get access to financing 
for new or existing projects due to 
potential liquidity crunch caused 
by global economy slowdown

O&M optimization and inventory management
 • Review of annual maintenance program to reschedule 

any maintenance activities that would require third-party 
interventions on site

 • Inventory requirement in place for spares and 
consumables at least through the end of 2020 
(6-12 months’ stock)

Health, Insurance and Testing
 • PRC testing of front-line workers
 • COVID insurance policy for infected employees 

(in addition to existing health benefits)

 • Strict protocols for maintaining physical distance, 

disinfection of premises, masks and gloves use when 
required physical distance cannot be kept. In addition, 
screenings for temperature are conducted

R04. Strategy – Disruptive innovation in power generation and storage technologies

Deterioration of financial 
performance:
 • Loss of revenue
 • Decrease in operating cashflow

Loss of business/growth 
opportunities:
 • Renegotiation/termination of existing 

contracts

 • Inability to expand in strategically 

important regions

 • Strong PPAs drafted to protect ContourGlobal from 

non-payments

 • PRI policies, several of which provide protection against 

non-honoring of arbitration award

 • Diversification of ContourGlobal’s portfolio (Thermal 
and Renewable) and installing the most modern 
technologies (where possible) in order to remain 
as competitive as possible

 • Innovation monitoring and using internal capabilities 

to capitalize on emerging technologies and innovative 
solutions already implemented within the Group

The risk that technological 
breakthrough in renewable 
generation, storage 
technologies and/or energy 
trading and financial markets 
(i.e. blockchain) will reduce 
our ability to be competitive in 
the new investments or could 
result in stranded assets. 

Note: this risk is regarded 
as an emerging risk but one 
unlikely to impact in the next 
three years.

New risk

R05. Strategy – Supply Chain

Business disruption:
 • Inability to procure required equipment 

or parts

 • Impact on EAF and EFOR

Deterioration of financial 
performance:
 • Increase in Opex and Capex

Potential breach of loan agreements

 • Supply chain analysis and contract management: global 

supply chain actions tracker per plant with regular update 
in case of risks, regular reviews

 • Monitoring of force majeure and termination clauses and 

communication of potential termination

Increased supply chain risk, 
with the identification and 
management of supply 
requiring greater efforts to 
maintain resilience. This may 
be due to a more competitive 
landscape among the 
Company’s peers increasing 
costs; or due to a shrinking 
of available supply due to 
suppliers going out of 
business during economic 
downturn; or politically 
motivated restrictions (such 
as trade restrictions e.g. 
quotas, tariffs, additional 
screening or sanctions) 
following from heightened 
geopolitical tensions.

New risk

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability statement and 
going concern assessment.

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R03. Strategy – Pandemic virus (continued)

Indirect financial impact 

(Country/Counterparty):

 • Adverse financial impact on the result 

of Company’s operation through the 

adverse effect of economic growth 

slowdown on our counterparties, i.e. 

PPA offtakers and governments’ 

feed-in tariffs

O&M optimization and inventory management

 • Review of annual maintenance program to reschedule 

any maintenance activities that would require third-party 

interventions on site

 • Inventory requirement in place for spares and 

consumables at least through the end of 2020 

(6-12 months’ stock)

 • FX rate exposure due to disruption 

in countries with weak currencies

Health, Insurance and Testing

 • PRC testing of front-line workers

Financing and growth impact:

 • Inability to get access to financing 

for new or existing projects due to 

potential liquidity crunch caused 

by global economy slowdown

 • COVID insurance policy for infected employees 

(in addition to existing health benefits)

 • Strict protocols for maintaining physical distance, 

disinfection of premises, masks and gloves use when 

required physical distance cannot be kept. In addition, 

screenings for temperature are conducted

R04. Strategy – Disruptive innovation in power generation and storage technologies

The risk that technological 

breakthrough in renewable 

generation, storage 

Deterioration of financial 

performance:

 • Loss of revenue

technologies and/or energy 

 • Decrease in operating cashflow

Loss of business/growth 

opportunities:

 • Strong PPAs drafted to protect ContourGlobal from 

non-payments

 • PRI policies, several of which provide protection against 

non-honoring of arbitration award

 • Diversification of ContourGlobal’s portfolio (Thermal 

and Renewable) and installing the most modern 

technologies (where possible) in order to remain 

 • Renegotiation/termination of existing 

as competitive as possible

contracts

 • Inability to expand in strategically 

important regions

 • Innovation monitoring and using internal capabilities 

to capitalize on emerging technologies and innovative 

solutions already implemented within the Group

Increased supply chain risk, 

Business disruption:

with the identification and 

 • Inability to procure required equipment 

 • Supply chain analysis and contract management: global 

supply chain actions tracker per plant with regular update 

or parts

in case of risks, regular reviews

 • Impact on EAF and EFOR

 • Monitoring of force majeure and termination clauses and 

communication of potential termination

Deterioration of financial 

performance:

 • Increase in Opex and Capex

Potential breach of loan agreements

trading and financial markets 

(i.e. blockchain) will reduce 

our ability to be competitive in 

the new investments or could 

result in stranded assets. 

Note: this risk is regarded 

as an emerging risk but one 

unlikely to impact in the next 

three years.

New risk

R05. Strategy – Supply Chain

management of supply 

requiring greater efforts to 

maintain resilience. This may 

be due to a more competitive 

landscape among the 

Company’s peers increasing 

costs; or due to a shrinking 

of available supply due to 

suppliers going out of 

business during economic 

downturn; or politically 

motivated restrictions (such 

as trade restrictions e.g. 

quotas, tariffs, additional 

screening or sanctions) 

following from heightened 

geopolitical tensions.

New risk

Included in the sensitivity 

analysis on principal risks 

for viability statement and 

going concern assessment.

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R06. Operation and execution – Project execution (CAPEX)

The risk that inefficient 
contractors’ selection, 
contracting, project 
management and execution 
of greenfield construction or 
refurbishment investment 
projects will result in delays 
or unanticipated cost 
overruns.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability and going 
concern assessment.

Financial impact e.g.:
 • Overrun of project costs (including 
financing fees) vs. investment case 
impacting projected cash flows and IRR
 • Liquidated damages/penalties/litigation
 • Reduced revenue due to construction 

delays

 • Potential defaults on financing 

and debt repayment before COD

 • Image and reputation impact 

resulting from a loss of credibility 
with counterparties, lenders and 
other stakeholders

R07. Operation and execution – Asset integrity (OPEX)

The risk that asset 
maintenance processes 
are not managed in line 
with the O&M plan and 
quality standards will 
prevent the power plants 
from delivering electricity 
and ensuring availability 
at the levels defined in 
the long-term PPAs.

 Risk unchanged

Deterioration of operational 
performance:
 • Business interruption and power 

outages

 • Performance below expected 
efficiency and output levels

 • Inability to deliver electricity or ensure 
availability defined in long-term PPAs

Reduced profitability and cash flows:
 • Increase of expenses (OPEX & CAPEX)
 • Unplanned O&M and capital 

expenditures

 • Loss of revenue and PPA penalties
 • Liquidated damages
 • Reduction in distribution and inability 

to service debt

 • Reputational impact

 • Controlling methodology: specific internal resource 

is dedicated to provide guidance and best practice to 
ensure strict and real-time project cost control, enabling 
cost overruns to be identified early and mitigation actions 
put in place

 • Minimizing the risk of exceeding construction budgets 
by entering into fixed price contracts with engineering, 
procurement and construction (EPC) contractors with 
proven track records

 • EPC contracts contain back-to-back liquidated damages 

provisions which protect ContourGlobal against 
construction delays and other breaches by EPC 
contractors

 • Contract monitoring and management with legal support
 • External support to obtain permits
 • Project Review Procedure: monthly review of the 

projects organized by the Project Management Team 
(including the Group COO) and presented to the Project 
Steering Committee

 • Regular analysis of suppliers and supply chain

 • Business interruption insurance
 • O&M strategy focusing on HSE, O&M organization, 

O&M performance management, benchmarks and KPIs
 • Maintenance strategy including hydro and civil structures. 

O&M IT systems (including remote monitoring control room)

 • Maintenance activities with regular KPIs for control, and 

timely corrective actions

 • Daily KPIs and improvement meetings between local plant 

managers and operators

 • Regular analysis of suppliers and supply chain

R08. Operation and execution – Resources/Climate change

 • Deterioration of financial performance 
including a loss of revenue and/or 
an increase in expenses (O&M costs)
 • Impact on the operational performance 

with a strong deviation of actual 
renewable generation vs. projections 
in the investment case specifically 
for wind and hydro

 • Read more about how we managed 

this risk in Armenia this year on 
page 19.

The risk that climate 
change (e.g. changes in 
temperature, wind patterns 
and hydrological conditions) 
will affect the certainty of our 
forecasts, will impact our 
operations and adversely 
affect our financial 
performance.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability and going 
concern assessment.

 • Diversified geographical and technological portfolio 

of assets

 • Extensive weather phenomena studies and due 

diligence before acquisitions

 • Sign-off on all investment case assumptions by 

a reputable advisory firm

 • Scenario analysis carried out across the portfolio
 • StormGeo forecasting service has been implemented 
that provides medium- to long- range prognostics for 
LATAM assets

 • Retina Performance Management platform for Renewable 
businesses to improve data analytics and forecasting, 
enabling predictive analysis for medium- to long- range 
maintenance planning and downtime reduction
 • Review of weatherization planning for extreme 

temperatures

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Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R09. Health, safety and environment (HSE) and food – prevention and regulation

The risk that failure to 
prevent major health, safety, 
environmental and food 
(CO2 production for human 
consumption) incidents and/
or comply with relevant 
regulations due to inherent 
risks related to our activities 
(fuel types, technology, 
equipment in more than 
20 countries) will have a 
material adverse impact on 
our operations, financing 
conditions and reputation.

 Risk unchanged

Human and environmental 
impact:
 • LTIs (Lost Time Incidents) and 
fatalities of ContourGlobal 
employees, contractors or 
people in local communities 
around the facilities due to 
incidents at the power plants
 • Environmental accidents on 
site and in local communities
 • Contamination of food supply
 • Reputational impact

Financial and operational 
impact:
 • Increase in liabilities and 

compliance costs
 • Business interruption
 • Loss of efficiency/productivity
 • Breach of loan covenants
 • Non-compliance with applicable 
HSE legal requirements and 
potential sanctions

 • Health and Safety Policy reviewed annually and communicated 

Company-wide

 • Health and Safety and Environmental management system is 
aligned with H&S 18001, ISO 14001 standards, and also with 
World Bank guidelines, namely the IFC Performance Standards

 • Monitoring of reactive indicators (such as responses to 

accidents) and proactive indicators (including known hazards, 
inspection quality and number of training hours)

 • Intense regular training
 • Continuous improvement and failure analysis (like 5 whys 

and lessons learned) to prevent incident recurrence

 • Strong environmental policies and procedures:
 • Each business’s compliance with applicable policies, local laws 
and permit requirements is managed directly by the business
 • Oversight and audit through operations, environmental, health 

and safety departments

 • Third-party contractors’ environmental audits, including Coca- 

Cola audits of food grade CO2

 • Arrubal, Togo and Knockmore Hill have achieved ISO 14001 

certification

 • Adherence to a Company-wide environmental policy, reflecting 
the business commitment to the United Nations Global Compact

R10. Regulation and compliance – Fraud, bribery and corruption

The risk that lack of 
transparency, threat of fraud, 
public sector corruption, 
money laundering and other 
forms of criminal activity 
involving government officials 
or suppliers will result in a 
failure to comply with 
anti-corruption legislation, 
including the UK Bribery Act 
2010 and other international 
anti-bribery laws.

Financial impact:
 • Financial losses as a result 

of fraudulent activities

 • Violations of anti-corruption 

or other laws

 • Criminal and/or civil sanctions 
against individuals and/or the 
Company

 • Loss of trust by key stakeholders
 • Debarment by multilateral 
development banks and 
international financial institutions

 • Reputation impact and loss 

 Risk unchanged

of trust

 • A strong anti-bribery compliance program that reflects the 

components of an ‘effective ethics and compliance program’ 
as set forth by various international conventions and 
enforcement authorities, which is reviewed at least quarterly

 • Policies and procedures include:

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics
 • Anti-Corruption Policy
 • Anti-Corruption Compliance Guide
 • Policy for Engaging Suppliers and Third-Party Service 

Providers

 • Gifts & Hospitality Policy
 • Compliance Transactional Due Diligence Protocol
 • Business Development Consultant Compliance Protocol

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks for 
viability and going concern 
assessment.

 • Exclusion from government 

funding programs

 • Regular certification by employees
 • Risk-based due diligence, including for third parties and 

transactions

 • Pre-approval by Compliance of gifts and hospitality offered 

to Governmental Officials

 • Online portals:
 • EthicsLine

 • Regular checks and audits:

 • Bi-annual combined Compliance and Finance Audits, 

internal audits

 • Internal spot checks

 • Tailored, risk-based training according to a yearly training plan
 • Anti-Corruption e-learning course for new joiners and regular 

refresh course for existing employees

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The risk that failure to 

prevent major health, safety, 

environmental and food 

(CO2 production for human 

consumption) incidents and/

or comply with relevant 

regulations due to inherent 

risks related to our activities 

(fuel types, technology, 

equipment in more than 

20 countries) will have a 

our operations, financing 

conditions and reputation.

 Risk unchanged

Human and environmental 

 • Health and Safety Policy reviewed annually and communicated 

Company-wide

impact:

 • LTIs (Lost Time Incidents) and 

fatalities of ContourGlobal 

employees, contractors or 

people in local communities 

around the facilities due to 

incidents at the power plants

 • Environmental accidents on 

site and in local communities

 • Contamination of food supply

Financial and operational 

impact:

 • Increase in liabilities and 

compliance costs

 • Business interruption

 • Loss of efficiency/productivity

 • Breach of loan covenants

 • Non-compliance with applicable 

HSE legal requirements and 

potential sanctions

 • Health and Safety and Environmental management system is 

aligned with H&S 18001, ISO 14001 standards, and also with 

World Bank guidelines, namely the IFC Performance Standards

 • Monitoring of reactive indicators (such as responses to 

accidents) and proactive indicators (including known hazards, 

inspection quality and number of training hours)

 • Intense regular training

 • Continuous improvement and failure analysis (like 5 whys 

and lessons learned) to prevent incident recurrence

 • Strong environmental policies and procedures:

 • Each business’s compliance with applicable policies, local laws 

and permit requirements is managed directly by the business

 • Oversight and audit through operations, environmental, health 

and safety departments

 • Third-party contractors’ environmental audits, including Coca- 

Cola audits of food grade CO2

 • Arrubal, Togo and Knockmore Hill have achieved ISO 14001 

certification

 • Adherence to a Company-wide environmental policy, reflecting 

the business commitment to the United Nations Global Compact

material adverse impact on 

 • Reputational impact

R10. Regulation and compliance – Fraud, bribery and corruption

The risk that lack of 

Financial impact:

transparency, threat of fraud, 

 • Financial losses as a result 

public sector corruption, 

of fraudulent activities

money laundering and other 

 • Violations of anti-corruption 

forms of criminal activity 

involving government officials 

or suppliers will result in a 

failure to comply with 

anti-corruption legislation, 

including the UK Bribery Act 

2010 and other international 

anti-bribery laws.

or other laws

 • Criminal and/or civil sanctions 

against individuals and/or the 

Company

 • Loss of trust by key stakeholders

 • Debarment by multilateral 

development banks and 

international financial institutions

 • Reputation impact and loss 

 Risk unchanged

of trust

 • A strong anti-bribery compliance program that reflects the 

components of an ‘effective ethics and compliance program’ 

as set forth by various international conventions and 

enforcement authorities, which is reviewed at least quarterly

 • Policies and procedures include:

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics

 • Anti-Corruption Policy

 • Anti-Corruption Compliance Guide

 • Policy for Engaging Suppliers and Third-Party Service 

Providers

 • Gifts & Hospitality Policy

 • Compliance Transactional Due Diligence Protocol

 • Business Development Consultant Compliance Protocol

 • Exclusion from government 

funding programs

 • Regular certification by employees

 • Risk-based due diligence, including for third parties and 

Included in the sensitivity 

analysis on principal risks for 

viability and going concern 

assessment.

 • Pre-approval by Compliance of gifts and hospitality offered 

transactions

to Governmental Officials

 • Online portals:

 • EthicsLine

 • Regular checks and audits:

internal audits

 • Internal spot checks

 • Bi-annual combined Compliance and Finance Audits, 

 • Tailored, risk-based training according to a yearly training plan

 • Anti-Corruption e-learning course for new joiners and regular 

refresh course for existing employees

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

Risk Factor

Main impact

Risk Response (management and mitigation)

R09. Health, safety and environment (HSE) and food – prevention and regulation

R11. Information technology – Cyber security and system integrity 

Organizational and operational 
impact:
 • Disruptions to business operations
 • Compromise of data integrity in 

core systems

Financial impact:
 • Potential for fraudulent activity due 
to segregation of duties conflicts
 • Penalties related to non-compliance 

with data-related laws and regulations

 • Loss of revenue due to disruptions 

to operations

 • Impact on reputation due to breach 

of confidentiality

The risk that insufficient IT 
security or maintenance 
of systems will expose the 
Company to data corruption. 
This could have a negative 
impact on information 
systems as well as electronic 
control systems used at the 
generating plants, and could 
disrupt business operations, 
resulting in loss of service to 
customers, expense to repair 
security breaches and/or 
system damage.

 Risk unchanged

Included in the sensitivity 
analysis on principal risks 
for viability statement and 
going concern assessment.

 • Dedicated IT security function established for corporate 

and Operations

Plants
 • Physical access controls
 • Dedicated plant IT functions established to consolidate 
IT management approach in the plants under a global 
framework of IT/OT security policies and procedures. 
This local, segregated approach to the management 
of plants minimizes risk

Corporate
 • Security governance controls in place (including 

security policies, security training, security reviews)
 • Security systems implemented (e.g. anti-virus, web 

filtering, firewalls, multifactor authentication, encryption)

 • Security information and event management system 

(SIEM)

 • Infrastructure hosting security in place (ISO-27001 

compliant data centers)

 • User provisioning process for key financial accounting 

and reporting systems, and segregation of duties 
where applicable

 • Governance processes in place (e.g. change 

management, incident management)

 • Restricted USB access
 • Centralized administrative access restricting 
any changes introduced by individual users

 • Annual external audits of financial systems and IT security

R12. People and organization – Key people (senior executive management) 
succession planning 

 • Removal or departure of key 

 • Focused action to attract, retain and develop high-caliber 

individuals could result in operational 
disruption, while competition for 
employees could lead to higher 
than expected increases in the 
cost of recruitment, training and 
employee costs

 • Loss of key management members 
could have a reputational impact

employees

 • Managing organizational capability and capacity to meet 

our customers’ needs

 • Effective remuneration arrangements to promote effective 

employee behaviors

 • Clear succession plans in place

The risk that a combination 
of key people’s (senior 
executive management) 
departure at short notice 
may affect the Company’s 
ability to deliver its strategic 
objectives and the overall 
Company performance 
and the availability of 
talent to support long-term 
growth plans.

 Risk decreased

The risk assessment was 
re-evaluated due to set 
of measures implemented 
earlier in 2020 related 
to succession planning.

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Viability statement
In accordance with paragraph 31 of the UK Corporate 
Governance Code 2018 (”the Code”), the Board has 
assessed the prospects of the Company over a period 
of three years. The Board believes that an assessment 
period of three years is appropriate based on management’s 
reasonable expectations of the position and performance 
of the Company over this period, taking account of its 
short-term and longer-range plans.

The Directors’ assessment has been performed using a 
two-stage approach:

i)  the assessment of the prospects of the Group through 
the review of the Group’s current position, strategy and 
business model, financial projections and principal risks. 
In particular, the Group’s financial performance has been 
assessed as relatively predictable given more than 90% 
of revenue and related cash flows are fully contracted 
or regulated, with no material contracts expiring during 
this period other than Arrubal (PPA expiring in July 2021). 
In addition, the resources available considering the 
financial projections provide sufficient headroom to 
serve its financing commitments.

ii) the assessment of the viability of the Company through 

the preparation of the most severe but plausible scenarios 
applied on these principal risks, the analysis of their 
financial impact (on revenue, profitability, cash generation 
cash distribution, and covenants), and the review of the 
mitigation factors that management reasonably believes 
would be available to the Company over this period.

Each of the risks presented on pages 66 to 71 has 
been assessed in terms of their potential financial impact. 
Out of those, the most severe but plausible scenarios 
(individual or combination) are presented in the table 
here below. 

The results of the risk scenarios modelled showed that 
neither an individual risk nor a combination of the plausible 
risk events would have significant enough financial impact 
to endanger the viability of the Company over the period 
assessed. In addition, the geographical spread of the 
Group, present in 20 countries with 117 operating plants 
and the significant portion of non-recourse financing 
arrangements at the asset level, mitigate the impact 
at Group level.

After reviewing all of the above considerations, the Board 
has a reasonable expectation that the Company will be able 
to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due 
over three years.

In assessing the prospects of the Company, the Directors 
noted that such assessment is subject to a degree of 
uncertainty that can be expected to increase looking 
out over time and, accordingly, that future outcomes 
cannot be guaranteed or predicted with certainty.

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Risk scenario tested

Linked to the principal risk

Changes in governmental 
regulations, and commercial 
market conditions – Financial 
impact of no post-PPA 
business for a material asset 
($65 million cash impact) 

Construction and 
refurbishment activities 
– Financial impact of 
significant delay in 
refurbishment activities due 
to a pandemic and vendors’ 
force majeure ($15 million 
cash impact)

Reduction of solar/wind/
hydro resource due 
to climate change – 
Financial impact resulting 
from the loss of revenue 
of the selected 
renewable assets 
($30 million cash impact)

Significant compliance 
breach – Financial impact 
in the form of hypothetical 
fines and associated 
reputational damage (
$40 million cash impact)

Cyber-attack stopping a 
major asset for two weeks 
– Financial impact of revenue 
loss from a major asset in 
that period ($10 million 
cash impact) 

R01 – Governmental 
regulations
R02 – Macroeconomic 
and political conditions

R03 – Pandemic virus
R05 – Supply Chain
R06 – Project execution 
(CAPEX)

R08 – Resources/Climate 
change

R10 – Fraud, bribery and 
corruption

R11 – Cyber security and 
system integrity

Going concern statement
The Directors have formed a judgment, at the time of 
approving the financial statements, that there is a reasonable 
expectation that the Group and the Company have adequate 
resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 
at least 12 months from the date of this report. For this reason, 
the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing the Group and Company financial statements.

In reaching this conclusion, the Directors have considered:

 • The financial position of the Group as set out in the Annual 
Report and additional information provided in the financial 
statements including note 4.13 (Management of financial 
risk), notes 4.21 and 4.24 (Cash and cash equivalents and 
Borrowings) and note 4.14 (Derivative financial instruments).

 • The resources available to the Group taking account of 
its financial projections and existing headroom against 
committed debt facilities and covenants.

 • The principal risks and uncertainties to which the Group 
is exposed, as set out on pages 66 to 71, the likelihood 
of them arising and the mitigating actions available.

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i)  the assessment of the prospects of the Group through 

the review of the Group’s current position, strategy and 

cash impact)

Viability statement

In accordance with paragraph 31 of the UK Corporate 

Governance Code 2018 (”the Code”), the Board has 

assessed the prospects of the Company over a period 

of three years. The Board believes that an assessment 

period of three years is appropriate based on management’s 

reasonable expectations of the position and performance 

of the Company over this period, taking account of its 

short-term and longer-range plans.

The Directors’ assessment has been performed using a 

two-stage approach:

business model, financial projections and principal risks. 

In particular, the Group’s financial performance has been 

assessed as relatively predictable given more than 90% 

of revenue and related cash flows are fully contracted 

or regulated, with no material contracts expiring during 

this period other than Arrubal (PPA expiring in July 2021). 

In addition, the resources available considering the 

financial projections provide sufficient headroom to 

serve its financing commitments.

ii) the assessment of the viability of the Company through 

the preparation of the most severe but plausible scenarios 

applied on these principal risks, the analysis of their 

financial impact (on revenue, profitability, cash generation 

cash distribution, and covenants), and the review of the 

mitigation factors that management reasonably believes 

would be available to the Company over this period.

Each of the risks presented on pages 66 to 71 has 

been assessed in terms of their potential financial impact. 

Out of those, the most severe but plausible scenarios 

(individual or combination) are presented in the table 

here below. 

The results of the risk scenarios modelled showed that 

neither an individual risk nor a combination of the plausible 

risk events would have significant enough financial impact 

to endanger the viability of the Company over the period 

assessed. In addition, the geographical spread of the 

Group, present in 20 countries with 117 operating plants 

and the significant portion of non-recourse financing 

arrangements at the asset level, mitigate the impact 

at Group level.

After reviewing all of the above considerations, the Board 

has a reasonable expectation that the Company will be able 

to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due 

over three years.

In assessing the prospects of the Company, the Directors 

noted that such assessment is subject to a degree of 

uncertainty that can be expected to increase looking 

Risk scenario tested

Linked to the principal risk

Changes in governmental 

regulations, and commercial 

market conditions – Financial 

impact of no post-PPA 

business for a material asset 

($65 million cash impact) 

Construction and 

refurbishment activities 

– Financial impact of 

significant delay in 

refurbishment activities due 

to a pandemic and vendors’ 

force majeure ($15 million 

Reduction of solar/wind/

hydro resource due 

to climate change – 

Financial impact resulting 

from the loss of revenue 

of the selected 

renewable assets 

($30 million cash impact)

Significant compliance 

breach – Financial impact 

in the form of hypothetical 

fines and associated 

reputational damage (

$40 million cash impact)

Cyber-attack stopping a 

major asset for two weeks 

– Financial impact of revenue 

loss from a major asset in 

that period ($10 million 

cash impact) 

R01 – Governmental 

regulations

R02 – Macroeconomic 

and political conditions

R03 – Pandemic virus

R05 – Supply Chain

R06 – Project execution 

(CAPEX)

R08 – Resources/Climate 

change

R10 – Fraud, bribery and 

corruption

R11 – Cyber security and 

system integrity

Going concern statement

The Directors have formed a judgment, at the time of 

approving the financial statements, that there is a reasonable 

expectation that the Group and the Company have adequate 

resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 

at least 12 months from the date of this report. For this reason, 

the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in 

preparing the Group and Company financial statements.

In reaching this conclusion, the Directors have considered:

 • The financial position of the Group as set out in the Annual 

Report and additional information provided in the financial 

statements including note 4.13 (Management of financial 

risk), notes 4.21 and 4.24 (Cash and cash equivalents and 

Borrowings) and note 4.14 (Derivative financial instruments).

 • The resources available to the Group taking account of 

its financial projections and existing headroom against 

committed debt facilities and covenants.

out over time and, accordingly, that future outcomes 

 • The principal risks and uncertainties to which the Group 

cannot be guaranteed or predicted with certainty.

is exposed, as set out on pages 66 to 71, the likelihood 

of them arising and the mitigating actions available.

Francisco Javier Martinez Garcia,
Alvarado Plant Manager

SPAIN
EMBRACING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Keeping outage to a minimum is always our goal, but it 
was doubly difficult at our solar facilities in Spain during the 
pandemic, when a large program of planned maintenance 
was due. Francisco Javier Martinez Garcia, Alvarado Plant 
Manager, explains how he overcame the challenges:

“We had a big program of inspection and maintenance 
planned for 2020, including an assessment of the condition 
of our main generator required by the original equipment 
manufacturer (OEM) ahead of a major refurbishment in 2021. 
COVID-19 was forcing us to change our shift patterns to keep 
teams in ‘bubbles’ isolated from each other and apart from 
contractors, but the pandemic brought other problems too: 
normally, the OEM sends its own teams over from Germany 
or Sweden to conduct the inspections, but foreign travel was 
out of the question; and spare parts can usually be shipped 
overnight by air – again not an option.

“We therefore organized to use robotics to help carry out 
the assessments, supported by our own workforce in place 
of the OEM team. To ensure we had the parts necessary for 
any contingency that might arise during the maintenance, 
we built up an inventory in cooperation with our sister 
plants elsewhere in Spain, checking that all the components 
were compatible.

“To minimize downtime while keeping to the usual high 
standards of quality and safety and sticking to budget, we 
had to be creative. We modified the normal maintenance 
and inspection process by undertaking some preparatory 
work in advance and conducting some final work after the 
outage. This worked really well.

“There was an upside to the pandemic therefore. We have 
found a new way of running inspections and maintenance 
that will be more efficient and improve our productivity – 
all part of our culture of continuous improvement.”

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Non-Financial Information Statement
We create value for all our stakeholders and track our performance against key financial and non-financial indicators. The table 
below sets out where more information on non-financial matters can be found in this Annual Report together with an overview 
of our relevant policies and standards.

Reporting 
requirement

Business 
Model

Relevant information

Policies, Standards and Commitments

Page 6-7 Who we are

Our values:

Page 12-13 Business 
Model

 • To care about our people’s health, safety, wellbeing and development.
 • To expect, embrace and enable excellence and continuous learning through 

Principal risk 
and impact 
of business 
activity

Page 62-71 Our approach 
to Risk Management

Page 72 Viability 
statement

Environmental 
Matters

Page 50-51 Environment 
– Minimizing our impact

Employees

Page 46-48 Our People 
– The Heroes of our 
business

Social Matters

Page 52-53 Communities 
– Providing vital support

humility, and knowledge that we will fail but when we do, we will learn.

 • To act transparently and with moral integrity. 
 • To honor the commitments of those who have placed their trust in us.
 • To work hard and without boundaries as a multinational, integrated team.

 • Risk Management Framework

Our environmental commitments include:

 • Complying with all environmental regulations and world-class best practices.
 • Striving towards reducing our environmental footprint. 
 • Training and developing our workforce to understand our environmental 

and social responsibilities. 

 • Executing targeted social investments aligned with our core business.

We are also a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*
 • Supplier Code of Conduct*
 • Social Responsibility & Environmental Sustainability policy

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact
 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact
 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*
 • Social Responsibility Environmental Sustainability policy
 • Social Investments Framework
 • United Nations Global Compact signatory

Human Rights

Page 46-48 Our People 
– The Heroes of our 
business

Page 52-53 Communities 
– Providing vital support

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact
 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*
 • Supplier Code of Conduct*
 • ContourGlobal Modern Slavery Statement 2019*
 • Human Rights Policy Statement

Anti-Corruption 
and 
anti-bribery

Page 109 Whistleblowing 
mechanism

Page 109 Bribery 
and anti-corruption policy

Page 70 Risk Factor 
– Regulation and 
Compliance – Fraud, 
bribery and corruption

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*
 • Anti-Corruption Policy*
 • Anti-Corruption Compliance Guide*
 • Supplier Code of Conduct*
 • Policy for Engaging Supplier and Third-Party Service Providers
 • Gifts & Hospitality Policy 
 • Compliance Transactional Due Diligence Protocol
 • Business Development Consultant Compliance Protocol 
 • ContourGlobal Modern Slavery Statement 2019*

 * Available at https://www.contourglobal.com/compliance-ethics

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Non-Financial Information Statement

Non-Financial Information Statement

We create value for all our stakeholders and track our performance against key financial and non-financial indicators. The table 

below sets out where more information on non-financial matters can be found in this Annual Report together with an overview 

of our relevant policies and standards.

Reporting 

requirement

Business 

Model

Model

Relevant information

Policies, Standards and Commitments

Page 6-7 Who we are

Our values:

Page 12-13 Business 

 • To care about our people’s health, safety, wellbeing and development.

 • To expect, embrace and enable excellence and continuous learning through 

humility, and knowledge that we will fail but when we do, we will learn.

 • To act transparently and with moral integrity. 

 • To honor the commitments of those who have placed their trust in us.

 • To work hard and without boundaries as a multinational, integrated team.

Principal risk 

Page 62-71 Our approach 

 • Risk Management Framework

and impact 

of business 

activity

to Risk Management

Page 72 Viability 

statement

Environmental 

Page 50-51 Environment 

Our environmental commitments include:

Matters

– Minimizing our impact

 • Complying with all environmental regulations and world-class best practices.

 • Striving towards reducing our environmental footprint. 

 • Training and developing our workforce to understand our environmental 

and social responsibilities. 

 • Executing targeted social investments aligned with our core business.

We are also a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

 • Supplier Code of Conduct*

 • Social Responsibility & Environmental Sustainability policy

Employees

Page 46-48 Our People 

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

– The Heroes of our 

business

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

Social Matters

Page 52-53 Communities 

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

– Providing vital support

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

 • Social Responsibility Environmental Sustainability policy

 • Social Investments Framework

 • United Nations Global Compact signatory

Human Rights

Page 46-48 Our People 

 • Signatory of the United Nations Global Compact

– The Heroes of our 

business

Page 52-53 Communities 

– Providing vital support

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

 • Supplier Code of Conduct*

 • ContourGlobal Modern Slavery Statement 2019*

 • Human Rights Policy Statement

Anti-Corruption 

Page 109 Whistleblowing 

 • Code of Conduct and Business Ethics*

and 

anti-bribery

mechanism

 • Anti-Corruption Policy*

Page 109 Bribery 

 • Anti-Corruption Compliance Guide*

and anti-corruption policy

 • Supplier Code of Conduct*

Page 70 Risk Factor 

– Regulation and 

Compliance – Fraud, 

bribery and corruption

 • Policy for Engaging Supplier and Third-Party Service Providers

 • Gifts & Hospitality Policy 

 • Compliance Transactional Due Diligence Protocol

 • Business Development Consultant Compliance Protocol 

 • ContourGlobal Modern Slavery Statement 2019*

 * Available at https://www.contourglobal.com/compliance-ethics

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BRINGING OUR 
STORY TO LIFE

Participants 
• Andre Botao
• Alexes Devocion 
• Alexandre da 
Fonseca Reis 
• Bonifacia Rubio 
• Ederval Silva
• Imen Turki 

• Marcus Oliveira 
• Petar Kovachev
• Roman Tokarcik
• Tadeu Fayad 
• Tatiana 

Cavalcanti

• Tiago Siqueira 

A YEARLY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ALLOWS ALL OUR EMPLOYEES AROUND THE WORLD TO 
SHARE THEIR OWN CONTOURGLOBAL STORY. 
It is another occasion for the Board to engage with employees, and acknowledge the value and commitment they bring 
everyday to our businesses on the ground.

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Chairman

Mr. Huff co-founded ContourGlobal in 
2005 and has served as the Chairman 
of the Board of Directors since 2017. 
The Board has determined that the 
Chairman’s tenure is regarded as 
having commenced following the 
Company’s IPO in 2017. 

Mr. Huff co-founded Reservoir Capital 
in 1998 and is a member of all fund 
Investment Committees. He currently 
serves on the boards of many of 
Reservoir Capital’s portfolio companies 
in industries such as energy, power, 
aircraft leasing, and insurance. He has 
also been instrumental in the formation 
and development of a variety of hedge 
funds and private investment firms.

Mr. Huff is the President of the Board 
of Trustees of St. Bernard’s School 
and is active in several non-profits. 

Prior to founding Reservoir Capital, 
Mr. Huff was a Partner at Ziff Brothers 
Investments and, prior to business 
school, served in the U.S. Navy as a 
nuclear submarine officer and nuclear 
engineer. Mr. Huff graduated magna 
cum laude from Abilene Christian 
University with a B.S. in Engineering 
Physics. He completed his M.B.A. at 
Harvard Business School, where he 
graduated with high distinction as a 
Baker Scholar.

Joseph C. Brandt
President and 
Chief Executive Officer

Stefan Schellinger
Chief Financial Officer
and Executive Director

Mr. Brandt co-founded ContourGlobal 
and has served as ContourGlobal’s 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
since 2005 and is a member of its 
Board of Directors.

Mr. Schellinger joined ContourGlobal 
in April 2019 and serves as Executive 
Vice President, Global Chief Financial 
Officer and is a member of the Board 
of Directors of ContourGlobal plc.

He has led development and 
operations in the global electric 
utility industry in Europe, the Americas 
and Africa for over two decades.

Prior to co-founding ContourGlobal in 
2005, Mr. Brandt worked at The AES 
Corporation, an international power 
company, from 1999 to 2005, serving 
as Executive Vice President, Chief 
Operating Officer and Chief 
Restructuring Officer. 

Mr. Brandt received a B.A. from George 
Mason University, a M.A. from the 
University of Virginia and a J.D. from 
Georgetown University Law Center. 
Mr. Brandt also attended graduate 
school at the University of California, 
Berkeley and was a Fulbright Fellow 
at Helsinki University in Finland.

Prior to joining Stefan was Group 
Finance Director and Executive Director 
of Essentra plc from 2015 until 2018, 
having joined the company as 
Corporate Development Director 
and Group Management Committee 
member in 2013. Prior to this, Stefan 
spent eight years with Danaher 
Corporation, as Corporate Development 
Director and as Finance Director – 
Emerging Markets at Gilbarco Veeder 
Root. Stefan has previously worked as 
Vice President in investment banking at 
J.P. Morgan in London with a focus on 
strategic advisory and M&A. He started 
his career in accountancy in Germany 
at Arthur Andersen.

Stefan received his MBA from the 
University of Chicago, Graduate School 
of Business and holds a degree in 
Finance and Accounting from the 
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Chairman

Mr. Huff co-founded ContourGlobal in 

2005 and has served as the Chairman 

of the Board of Directors since 2017. 

The Board has determined that the 

Chairman’s tenure is regarded as 

having commenced following the 

Company’s IPO in 2017. 

Mr. Huff co-founded Reservoir Capital 

in 1998 and is a member of all fund 

Investment Committees. He currently 

serves on the boards of many of 

Reservoir Capital’s portfolio companies 

in industries such as energy, power, 

aircraft leasing, and insurance. He has 

also been instrumental in the formation 

and development of a variety of hedge 

funds and private investment firms.

Mr. Huff is the President of the Board 

of Trustees of St. Bernard’s School 

and is active in several non-profits. 

Prior to founding Reservoir Capital, 

Mr. Huff was a Partner at Ziff Brothers 

Investments and, prior to business 

school, served in the U.S. Navy as a 

nuclear submarine officer and nuclear 

engineer. Mr. Huff graduated magna 

cum laude from Abilene Christian 

University with a B.S. in Engineering 

Physics. He completed his M.B.A. at 

Harvard Business School, where he 

graduated with high distinction as a 

Baker Scholar.

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Joseph C. Brandt

President and 

Chief Executive Officer

Stefan Schellinger

Chief Financial Officer

and Executive Director

Mr. Brandt co-founded ContourGlobal 

Mr. Schellinger joined ContourGlobal 

and has served as ContourGlobal’s 

in April 2019 and serves as Executive 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

Vice President, Global Chief Financial 

since 2005 and is a member of its 

Officer and is a member of the Board 

Board of Directors.

of Directors of ContourGlobal plc.

He has led development and 

operations in the global electric 

Prior to joining Stefan was Group 

Finance Director and Executive Director 

utility industry in Europe, the Americas 

of Essentra plc from 2015 until 2018, 

and Africa for over two decades.

Prior to co-founding ContourGlobal in 

2005, Mr. Brandt worked at The AES 

Corporation, an international power 

company, from 1999 to 2005, serving 

as Executive Vice President, Chief 

Operating Officer and Chief 

Restructuring Officer. 

Mr. Brandt received a B.A. from George 

Mason University, a M.A. from the 

University of Virginia and a J.D. from 

Georgetown University Law Center. 

Mr. Brandt also attended graduate 

school at the University of California, 

Berkeley and was a Fulbright Fellow 

at Helsinki University in Finland.

having joined the company as 

Corporate Development Director 

and Group Management Committee 

member in 2013. Prior to this, Stefan 

spent eight years with Danaher 

Corporation, as Corporate Development 

Director and as Finance Director – 

Emerging Markets at Gilbarco Veeder 

Root. Stefan has previously worked as 

Vice President in investment banking at 

J.P. Morgan in London with a focus on 

strategic advisory and M&A. He started 

his career in accountancy in Germany 

at Arthur Andersen.

Stefan received his MBA from the 

University of Chicago, Graduate School 

of Business and holds a degree in 

Finance and Accounting from the 

University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

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of the Board of Channel Thirteen/WNET 
(PBS), a Member of the Board of DKMS; a 
foundation dedicated to finding donors for 
leukemia patients, and he is a Member of 
the Board of Fundacion Pies Descalzos. 
Mr. Santo Domingo is a Member of the 
Board of Trustees of the Mount Sinai 
Health System.

Mr. Santo Domingo is a graduate of 
Harvard College.

Alejandro Santo Domingo
Non-Executive Director

Mr. Santo Domingo has served on 
ContourGlobal’s Board of Directors 
since October 2017. He is a Senior 
Managing Director at Quadrant Capital 
Advisors, Inc. in New York City.

Mr. Santo Domingo is a member of the 
board of Anheuser-Busch Inbev (ABI). 
He was a member of the Board of 
Directors of SABMiller Plc, where he 
was also Vice-Chairman of SABMiller 
Plc. for Latin America. Mr. Santo 
Domingo is Chairman of the Board 
of Bavaria S.A. in Colombia. 

In the non-profit sector, he is Chairman 
of the Wildlife Conservation Society and 
Fundación Mario Santo Domingo. He is 
also a Member of the Board of Trustees of 
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Member 

Mariana Gheorghe
Independent Non-Executive 
Director

Ms. Gheorghe has served as Non-
Executive Director on ContourGlobal’s 
Board of Directors since 30th June 2019.

Prior to this, Ms. Gheorghe held several 
senior finance roles, including working 
as an international banker for the 
European Bank for Reconstruction 
and Development based in London 
and as Deputy General Director for 
the Romanian Ministry of Finance.

From 2006 to 2018, Ms. Gheorghe 
was Chief Executive Officer and 
President of the Romanian oil and 
gas company OMV Petrom which 
is part of the Austrian-listed OMV 
Group. Ms. Gheorghe led OMV 
Petrom's transformation following 
privatization and oversaw its entry 
into electricity generation.

She is currently a member of the 
Supervisory Board of ING Group and 
ING Bank, based in the Netherlands, 
a position she has held since 2015.

In respect of not for profit sector 
involvement, Ms. Gheorghe has served, 
amongst other appointments, as a 
board member of the Aspen Institute, 
Foreign Investor Council, United Way 
and UN Global Compact Romania.

Ms. Gheorghe graduated from both 
the Academy for Economic Studies 
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Audit & Risk

Dr. Alan Gillespie
Senior Independent Director

Dr. Gillespie has served on 
ContourGlobal’s Board of Directors 
since 2017.

Dr. Gillespie previously served as 
a Non-Executive Director of Elan 
Corporation plc from 1996 to 2007, 
as Chairman of Ulster Bank Group from 
2001 to 2008, as Senior Independent 
Director of United Business Media plc 
from 2008 to 2017 and as Senior 
Independent Director of Old Mutual plc 
2009 to 2018.

In the public sector, Dr. Gillespie served 
as Chairman of The Northern Ireland 
Industrial Development Board from 
1996 to 2002, Chief Executive of the 
United Kingdom’s Commonwealth 
Development Corporation (CDC 

Capital Partners) from 2000 to 2003, 
where he was responsible for the 
creation of Globeleq, an electricity 
generation and transmission business 
across the emerging markets, and 
Chairman of The International Finance 
Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) from 
2005 to 2012 and as Chairman of 
the United Kingdom’s Economic and 
Social Research Council (ESRC) from 
2009 to 2018.

Dr. Gillespie’s investment banking 
career spanned 10 years at Citigroup, 
Inc. in London and Geneva, and 15 
years at Goldman Sachs & Co. in 
London, where he was a Partner 
for 10 years.

Dr. Gillespie received an M.A. and Ph.D. 
from the University of Cambridge and is 
an Honorary Fellow at Clare College, 
University of Cambridge.

Ronald Trächsel
Independent Non-Executive 
Director

Mr. Trächsel has served on 
ContourGlobal’s Board of 
Directors since May 2015.

He currently serves as the Chief 
Financial Officer of the BKW Group 
and has been in that position since 
2014. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Trächsel 
served as the Chief Financial Officer of 
Sika Group, and from 1999 to 2007, he 
held several positions at Vitra Group, 

including Chief Financial Officer and 
Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining Vitra Group, Mr. Trächsel 
also worked at Ringier Group, Ciba-
Geigy Corporation and BDO/Visura.

Mr. Trächsel also serves on various 
boards of directors, including the 
board of Swissgrid AG, and KWO AG.

Mr. Trächsel received an M.B.A. from 
the University of Bern.

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Dr. Alan Gillespie

Senior Independent Director

Dr. Gillespie has served on 

ContourGlobal’s Board of Directors 

since 2017.

Dr. Gillespie previously served as 

a Non-Executive Director of Elan 

Corporation plc from 1996 to 2007, 

Capital Partners) from 2000 to 2003, 

where he was responsible for the 

creation of Globeleq, an electricity 

generation and transmission business 

across the emerging markets, and 

Chairman of The International Finance 

Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) from 

2005 to 2012 and as Chairman of 

the United Kingdom’s Economic and 

Social Research Council (ESRC) from 

as Chairman of Ulster Bank Group from 

2009 to 2018.

2001 to 2008, as Senior Independent 

Director of United Business Media plc 

from 2008 to 2017 and as Senior 

Independent Director of Old Mutual plc 

2009 to 2018.

Dr. Gillespie’s investment banking 

career spanned 10 years at Citigroup, 

Inc. in London and Geneva, and 15 

years at Goldman Sachs & Co. in 

London, where he was a Partner 

In the public sector, Dr. Gillespie served 

for 10 years.

as Chairman of The Northern Ireland 

Industrial Development Board from 

1996 to 2002, Chief Executive of the 

United Kingdom’s Commonwealth 

Development Corporation (CDC 

Dr. Gillespie received an M.A. and Ph.D. 

from the University of Cambridge and is 

an Honorary Fellow at Clare College, 

University of Cambridge.

Ronald Trächsel

Independent Non-Executive 

Director

Mr. Trächsel has served on 

ContourGlobal’s Board of 

Directors since May 2015.

He currently serves as the Chief 

Financial Officer of the BKW Group 

and has been in that position since 

2014. From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Trächsel 

served as the Chief Financial Officer of 

Sika Group, and from 1999 to 2007, he 

held several positions at Vitra Group, 

including Chief Financial Officer and 

Chief Executive Officer.

Prior to joining Vitra Group, Mr. Trächsel 

also worked at Ringier Group, Ciba-

Geigy Corporation and BDO/Visura.

Mr. Trächsel also serves on various 

boards of directors, including the 

board of Swissgrid AG, and KWO AG.

Mr. Trächsel received an M.B.A. from 

the University of Bern.

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Daniel Camus
Independent Non-Executive 
Director

Mr. Camus has served on 
ContourGlobal’s Board of Directors 
since April 2016.

He most recently served as Chief 
Financial Officer of the humanitarian 
finance organization The Global Fund 
to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, 
based in Geneva, a position he held 
from 2012 to 2017. Mr. Camus also 
serves on the Board of Directors 
of Cameco Corp (Canada) and is a 
member of the Board of Directors 
of FIND Diagnostics in Geneva 
(Switzerland) and MediAcdess 
Gurantee (London). 

From 2002 to 2011, Mr. Camus served 
as Group CFO and head of Strategy 
and International Activities of Electricité 
de France SA (EDF), an integrated 
energy operator with an international 
presence, active in the generation, 
distribution, transmission, supply 
and trading of electrical energy.

Prior to joining EDF, Mr. Camus held 
various roles in the chemical and 
pharmaceutical industry in Germany, 
France, the United States and Canada. 
He held several senior responsibilities 
with the Hoechst and Aventis Groups.

Mr. Camus received his PhD in 
Economics from the Sorbonne 
University and is a Laureate of the 
Institute d’Études Politiques de Paris, 
with specialization in finance.

Gregg M. Zeitlin
Non-Executive Director

Mr. Zeitlin has served on 
ContourGlobal’s Board of Directors 
since 2008.

Mr. Zeitlin co-founded Reservoir Capital 
in 1998, serves as a Senior Managing 
Director, and is a member of all fund 
Investment Committees. He serves on 
the boards of several Reservoir Capital 
portfolio companies and has been 
instrumental in the formation and 
development of several investment 
firms seeded by Reservoir Capital.

Prior to founding Reservoir Capital, 
Mr. Zeitlin was a partner at Ziff Brothers 
Investments. Before joining Ziff Brothers 
Investments, Mr. Zeitlin was Vice 
President, Financial Strategy for Ziff 
Communications Company, where he 
focused on strategic partnerships and 
acquisitions, and ultimately, the sale of 
the Ziff family’s operating businesses. 
Previously, Mr. Zeitlin worked at Sunrise 
Capital Partners and Wasserstein 
Perella & Co.

M. Zeitlin graduated with Highest 
Honors from the University of Texas 
at Austin with a BBA in Finance.

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CHAIRMAN’S
INTRODUCTION

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of the Board, I am 
pleased to introduce the Group’s 
corporate governance statement 
for 2020.

Corporate strategy setting and monitoring 
The Board has overseen significant developments in our 
strategic delivery over the course of 2020. At the forefront 
of these has been the continued development of our growth 
strategy, with the announcement of the acquisition of a 
portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined Heat and Power 
assets totalling 1,502 MW located in the US and Trinidad 
and Tobago on 7th December 2020, the establishment of a 
CO2 intensity reduction target for 2030 and a commitment to 
achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We also made 
the decision to commence a share buyback program of up to 
£30m. As we reflect throughout this Report, this has all been 
against the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
We have taken time this year to understand the impact of the 
pandemic on our operations, our financial performance and 
our employees. 

Stakeholder engagement
A key area of focus has been the Sustainability Strategy. The 
Board reviewed and updated its Sustainability Strategy and 
published the revision in its 2019 Corporate Sustainability 
Report. The Nomination Committee has continued to discuss 
the best method for formalizing the engagement channel 
with the workforce. Since the year end it has been agreed 
that Mariana Gheorghe will be appointed as the designated 
Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement. She will 
commence the role in H2 2021, working closely with the Chief 
Human Resources Officer and Company Secretary, giving 
both the newly appointed Chief Human Resources Officer 
and Company Secretary time to embed into the Company.

Throughout the pandemic, there has been a concerted 
effort to communicate with employees across the Company, 
through either a communication channel or meetings in 
person. More details on the ways in which we engaged 
with stakeholders and factored such engagement into our 
decision-making over the year are set out in the “Engaging 
with our Stakeholders” (pages 23 to 27) and “s172 statement” 
(pages 88 to 89) sections of this Report.

The Board is responsible for the long-term 
success of the Company and our governance 
framework helps to ensure that success.

Governance highlights for 2020
• Total announced dividend of $107.4m for 

the year 2020 – in line with our progressive 
dividend policy of 10% growth p.a.;

• Announcement of an up to £30m share 

buyback program in April to support long-term 
shareholder value;

• A task force was created during the outbreak 
of COVID-19 to manage all aspects of our 
response to the global pandemic, such as 
mitigating risks to employees and preventing 
disruption to our operations and contractual 
arrangements with our customers and suppliers 
and the Board has been actively engaged on 
the task force’s activities. There has been 
continuous monitoring and engagement with 
key stakeholders both internally and externally. 
The CEO offered and held 1:1 meetings with 
employees during this difficult period. 
• The mechanism for Board-level workforce 

engagement was discussed during the year 
and it has been agreed that a new model 
for such engagement will be employed 
from H2 2021 (as detailed in this report); and
• A detailed internally facilitated Board evaluation 

review was undertaken, which included a 
number of recommendations on how to 
continue to improve our governance 
arrangements in 2021. 

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CHAIRMAN’S

INTRODUCTION

Dear Shareholder,

On behalf of the Board, I am 

pleased to introduce the Group’s 

corporate governance statement 

for 2020.

Corporate strategy setting and monitoring 

The Board has overseen significant developments in our 

strategic delivery over the course of 2020. At the forefront 

of these has been the continued development of our growth 

strategy, with the announcement of the acquisition of a 

portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined Heat and Power 

assets totalling 1,502 MW located in the US and Trinidad 

and Tobago on 7th December 2020, the establishment of a 

CO2 intensity reduction target for 2030 and a commitment to 

achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. We also made 

the decision to commence a share buyback program of up to 

£30m. As we reflect throughout this Report, this has all been 

against the challenging backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We have taken time this year to understand the impact of the 

pandemic on our operations, our financial performance and 

our employees. 

Stakeholder engagement

A key area of focus has been the Sustainability Strategy. The 

The Board is responsible for the long-term 

success of the Company and our governance 

framework helps to ensure that success.

Governance highlights for 2020

• Total announced dividend of $107.4m for 

the year 2020 – in line with our progressive 

dividend policy of 10% growth p.a.;

• Announcement of an up to £30m share 

buyback program in April to support long-term 

shareholder value;

• A task force was created during the outbreak 

Board reviewed and updated its Sustainability Strategy and 

of COVID-19 to manage all aspects of our 

response to the global pandemic, such as 

mitigating risks to employees and preventing 

disruption to our operations and contractual 

published the revision in its 2019 Corporate Sustainability 

Report. The Nomination Committee has continued to discuss 

the best method for formalizing the engagement channel 

with the workforce. Since the year end it has been agreed 

arrangements with our customers and suppliers 

that Mariana Gheorghe will be appointed as the designated 

and the Board has been actively engaged on 

Non-Executive Director for workforce engagement. She will 

the task force’s activities. There has been 

commence the role in H2 2021, working closely with the Chief 

continuous monitoring and engagement with 

Human Resources Officer and Company Secretary, giving 

key stakeholders both internally and externally. 

both the newly appointed Chief Human Resources Officer 

The CEO offered and held 1:1 meetings with 

and Company Secretary time to embed into the Company.

employees during this difficult period. 

• The mechanism for Board-level workforce 

engagement was discussed during the year 

and it has been agreed that a new model 

for such engagement will be employed 

from H2 2021 (as detailed in this report); and

• A detailed internally facilitated Board evaluation 

review was undertaken, which included a 

number of recommendations on how to 

continue to improve our governance 

arrangements in 2021. 

Meeting attendance shown on page 91

Throughout the pandemic, there has been a concerted 

effort to communicate with employees across the Company, 

through either a communication channel or meetings in 

person. More details on the ways in which we engaged 

with stakeholders and factored such engagement into our 

decision-making over the year are set out in the “Engaging 

with our Stakeholders” (pages 23 to 27) and “s172 statement” 

(pages 88 to 89) sections of this Report.

We have welcomed both the evaluation process and its 
findings, which we believe have identified a significant 
number of strengths in our current governance processes 
alongside a number of areas in which we can continue to 
improve. This is set out in more detail below on page 95.

Annual General Meeting
I would encourage all shareholders to vote on the resolutions 
to be put to the Company’s Annual General Meeting on 12th 
May 2021, all of which are supported by the Board. Further 
details on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) are set out 
in the Notice of AGM, which has been circulated to 
shareholders separately.

Craig A. Huff
Chairman

information on the Board evaluation process is set out in the 
Board performance review section on page 95. 

Provision 41 of the Code: “Engagement with the workforce to 
explain how executive remuneration aligns with wider company 
pay policy.” The Board has, since-year end, decided to appoint 
Ms Gheorghe as the designated Non-Executive Director to lead 
on Board engagement with the workforce and engagement on 
executive remuneration will be incorporated within her role.

This statement complies with sub-sections 2.1, 2.2(1), 2.3(1), 2.5, 
2.7, 2.8A and 2.10 of Rule 7 of the Disclosure Guidance and 
Transparency Rules of the Financial Conduct Authority. The 
information required to be disclosed in accordance with 
sub-section 2.6 of Rule 7 is shown on pages 141 to 144.

Details on the Board’s approach to s172 of the Companies Act 
2006 are shown on pages 88 to 89 of this Report. As a Board, 
we always want to improve engagement with all our 
stakeholders and will continue to consider ways of deepening 
our engagement over the next 12 months to complement 
existing stakeholder relationships.

Succession planning
There were no changes to the Board throughout 2020. 
Nonetheless, succession planning at both the Board and 
senior management level remains a key area of focus in 
order to ensure that we have the resources and capabilities 
at both levels to develop and execute our long-term strategy.

The search continues for a further independent Non-
Executive Director. Diversity is an important strategic area for 
the Group and, with the formal adoption of a Board diversity 
policy, we will be looking to integrate diversity considerations 
further into our succession planning approach over the 
course of 2021.

Board Effectiveness 
This year we conducted an internal evaluation of the 
Board and the Committees by way of a questionnaire. 
This evaluation was led by the Chair with the assistance 
of Independent Audit Limited, a specialist board evaluator. 

Corporate Governance Code compliance 
statement
This corporate governance statement, together with the 
Nomination Committee report on pages 96 to 100, the Audit & 
Risk Committee report on pages 101 to 109, and the Directors’ 
Remuneration report on pages 110 to 140, provide a description 
of how the main principles of the UK Corporate Governance 
Code 2018 (“the Code”) have been applied by the Company 
during 2019. The Code is published by the Financial Reporting 
Council and is available on its website at www.frc.org.uk. It is the 
Board’s view that, throughout the year ended 31st December 
2020, the Company fully complied with the relevant provisions 
set out in the Code, with the following exceptions:

Provision 9 of the Code: “The chair should be independent 
on appointment.” We set out the safeguards in place to ensure 
independence in Board discussions and decision-making in 
the Board Independence section of this Corporate 
Governance Statement on page 92. 

Provision 21 of the Code: “There should be a formal and 
rigorous annual evaluation of the performance of the board, its 
committees, the chair and individual directors. The chair should 
consider having a regular externally facilitated board evaluation. 
In FTSE 350 companies this should happen at least every three 
years.” The Board had intended for the board evaluation in 
2020 to be externally facilitated. However, due to the COVID-19 
pandemic, the external evaluation has been postponed and will 
now be conducted in 2021. As set out above, the evaluation for 
2020 was supported by an external consultancy. Further 

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BOARD LEADERSHIP 
AND COMPANY PURPOSE

Management aims to ensure that information shared with our 
Board is detailed enough to facilitate debate and to enable 
a complete understanding of the content without becoming 
unwieldy and unproductive. Further information on the 
evaluation of the Board is set out on pages 93 to 95.

Matters reserved for the Board
The Board is responsible for the long-term sustainable 
success of the Company by setting its strategy and 
purpose, promoting the desired culture, and ensuring 
that an appropriate risk management framework is in 
place. The Board has the following principal roles:

An effective Board
Our Board is composed of highly skilled professionals 
who bring a range of skills, perspectives and corporate 
experience to our Boardroom (biographies are on pages 
76 to 79). It is through this diversity, and its deep 
understanding of our business, culture and stakeholders, 
that the Board generates sustainable long-term value.

Information sharing
We recognize that a prerequisite of an effective Board is 
the flow of high-quality information to the Board. Directors 
use an electronic Board paper system which provides 
immediate and secure access to documents. The Chairman 
of the Board and the Chairs of the Committees set the 
agendas for upcoming meetings with support from the 
Company Secretary. Through our formal evaluation process, 
we regularly review the quality of information provided to 
the Board and promote improvements in this area, with the 
support of the executive team and Company Secretary, as 
and when required.

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BOARD LEADERSHIP 

AND COMPANY PURPOSE

Management aims to ensure that information shared with our 

Board is detailed enough to facilitate debate and to enable 

a complete understanding of the content without becoming 

unwieldy and unproductive. Further information on the 

evaluation of the Board is set out on pages 93 to 95.

Matters reserved for the Board

The Board is responsible for the long-term sustainable 

success of the Company by setting its strategy and 

purpose, promoting the desired culture, and ensuring 

that an appropriate risk management framework is in 

place. The Board has the following principal roles:

An effective Board

Our Board is composed of highly skilled professionals 

who bring a range of skills, perspectives and corporate 

experience to our Boardroom (biographies are on pages 

76 to 79). It is through this diversity, and its deep 

understanding of our business, culture and stakeholders, 

that the Board generates sustainable long-term value.

Information sharing

We recognize that a prerequisite of an effective Board is 

the flow of high-quality information to the Board. Directors 

use an electronic Board paper system which provides 

immediate and secure access to documents. The Chairman 

of the Board and the Chairs of the Committees set the 

agendas for upcoming meetings with support from the 

Company Secretary. Through our formal evaluation process, 

we regularly review the quality of information provided to 

the Board and promote improvements in this area, with the 

support of the executive team and Company Secretary, as 

and when required.

Role

Description

Strategic objective

Key stakeholders

PURPOSE, 
VALUES AND 
CULTUR E

CORPORATE 
STR ATEGY 
SETTING AND 
MONITORING

ORGANIZATION 
AND 
LEADER SHIP 
EFFECTIVENES S

OPERATIONAL 
AND FINA NCI A L 
PER FORMANCE

SHAREHOLDER 
AND 
STAK EHOLDER 
ENGAGEMENT

We help management to shape the core values 
and culture that will best enable the Group to 1) 
deliver our mission to develop, acquire and 
operate electricity generation businesses 
worldwide, creating economic and social value 
through better operations, and assisting the 
communities where we work, and 2) adhere to 
the highest standard of ethical, transparent 
conduct in our dealings with customers, 
regulators, suppliers and investors.

Further details of our purposes, values and culture 
are set out on page 7.

We approve the strategic plan and objectives 
and consider changes, and recommendations 
of changes, to the Group’s capital structure. We 
set and review performance indicators to assess 
progress on the agreed strategy.

Further details on our strategic objectives are set 
out on pages 28 and 29. Our key performance 
indicators are set out on pages 30 and 31.

We ensure that the organization leadership, 
design, capabilities and supporting systems match 
the requirements of the Group and the diverse 
strategies of our current and future businesses. 

Further details of our leadership team are set 
out on pages 76 to 79. Further details on our risk 
management and internal control systems and 
processes are set out on pages 62 to 71.

We review the performance of the Group in 
the light of strategic aims, business plans and 
budgets. With the support of the Audit and Risk 
Committee, we approve the Group’s annual and 
interim financial statements.

Further details of our financial performance are 
set out on pages 55 to 59.

We put the balance of stakeholder interests and 
the long-term interest of the Group at the heart 
of all of our decision-making. 

Further details of how we have engaged with 
stakeholders over 2020 and how we have taken 
stakeholders into account in our decision-making 
process are set out on pages 23 to 27.

Operational 
excellence

Shareholders, 
investors and lenders

High growth

Customers and 
suppliers

Employees

Governments and 
regulators

Communities

High growth

Shareholders, 
investors and lenders

Financial 
strength

Customers and 
suppliers

Employees

Governments and 
regulators

Communities

Operational 
excellence

Shareholders, 
investors and lenders

Customers and 
suppliers

Employees

Operational 
excellence

Shareholders, 
investors and lenders

Financial 
strength

Customers and 
suppliers

Employees

High growth

Shareholders, 
investors and lenders

Customers and 
suppliers

Employees

Governments and 
regulators

Communities

The Board maintains a formal schedule of matters which are reserved solely for its approval, which sets out 
the Board’s responsibilities in full. This was last reviewed in December 2020 and is available on our website at: 
https://www.contourglobal.com/corporate-governance.

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Month

MEETINGS

KEY BOA RD 
DECI SIONS/
DISC USSIONS

March

Board

April

Board

Audit & Risk Committee 
(ARC)

Remuneration (Rem)

Nomination (Nom)

 • Preliminary Results
 • Approval of the Annual 

Report

 • Approval of share buyback 
program (subsequently 
extended by the Board in 
June and September 2020)

May

Board

ARC

Rem

 • Q1 update and FY outlook
 • COVID-19 measures to 
protect employees

 • Operational and Commercial 

Risk assessment

 • Financial performance

 • Strategic update, incl. 

COVID-19

 • Financial performance
 • Investor relations
 • Legal and regulatory update
 • Review of Stakeholder 

engagement 

 • Modern Slavery statement 
reviewed and updated

KEY STAK EHOLDE RS

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • All stakeholders

and lenders

 • Governments and regulators

and lenders

 • Customers and clients
 • Employees

Purpose, values and culture
The importance of purpose, values and culture

Purpose

Why we do what we do

Values

The qualities we embody

Culture

How we work together

Our intranet is used as a platform for employees to access 
our policies and be kept fully informed of the latest Group 
news, and to receive updates and share information on all 
aspects of the business.

If the Board is concerned or dissatisfied with any behaviors or 
actions, it seeks assurance from the Executive Management 
Board that corrective action is being taken. The Board did 
not have to seek corrective action during the course of 2020.

Purpose and values
The Board has established the Group’s purpose and values 
which are set out in detail on page 7. The Group’s purpose 
was last reviewed by the Board during its strategy day in 
October 2020. Further details of that session are set out 
subsequently on pages 85 and 86.

Sustainability
Sustainability and ESG considerations have been a key area 
of discussion for the Board over 2020. Sustainability is at the 
very core of our corporate strategy, and we report our work 
in this area further both throughout this Annual Report, 
through our website and in our Annual Sustainability Report. 

In respect of ESG, the Board recognizes and is supportive 
of ESG factors continuing to gain importance with investors. 
ESG will increasingly impact upon companies’ ability to 
access capital, capital allocation and portfolio composition. 
The Board has therefore dedicated time in 2020 both to 
understanding investor expectations around ESG strategies 
and disclosures, and to reviewing the Company’s ESG 
strategy. Our ESG strategy commits to clear and meaningful 
targets but leaves strategic flexibility with regards to the 
portfolio composition and generation mix moving forward.

Culture
Our culture is a key strength of our business, the benefits 
of which are evident in our employees’ engagement, risk 
management, internal control and our health and safety 
(H&S) and compliance performance. Our culture is 
described on pages 7 in the strategic report.

The Board monitors and assesses the culture of the Group 
by regularly meeting with management and reviewing the 
outcomes of employee compliance, audit and H&S surveys. 
The Board also assesses cultural indicators such as 
management’s attitude to risk, behaviors and compliance 
with the Group’s policies and procedures. The Executive 
Management Board has delegated responsibility for ensuring 
that policies and behaviors set at Board level are effectively 
communicated and implemented across the business.

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MEETINGS

KEY BO ARD 

DECISIONS/

DISCUSSI ONS

April

Board

March

Board

(ARC)

Audit & Risk Committee 

Remuneration (Rem)

Nomination (Nom)

May

Board

ARC

Rem

 • Preliminary Results

 • Q1 update and FY outlook

 • Strategic update, incl. 

 • Approval of the Annual 

 • COVID-19 measures to 

COVID-19

Report

protect employees

 • Financial performance

 • Approval of share buyback 

 • Operational and Commercial 

 • Investor relations

program (subsequently 

extended by the Board in 

June and September 2020)

Risk assessment

 • Financial performance

 • Legal and regulatory update

 • Review of Stakeholder 

engagement 

 • Modern Slavery statement 

reviewed and updated

KEY STAK EHOLDERS

and lenders

 • Governments and regulators

 • Customers and clients

and lenders

 • Employees

Purpose, values and culture

The importance of purpose, values and culture

Purpose

Why we do what we do

Values

The qualities we embody

Culture

How we work together

Our intranet is used as a platform for employees to access 

our policies and be kept fully informed of the latest Group 

news, and to receive updates and share information on all 

aspects of the business.

If the Board is concerned or dissatisfied with any behaviors or 

actions, it seeks assurance from the Executive Management 

Board that corrective action is being taken. The Board did 

not have to seek corrective action during the course of 2020.

Purpose and values

Sustainability

The Board has established the Group’s purpose and values 

which are set out in detail on page 7. The Group’s purpose 

was last reviewed by the Board during its strategy day in 

October 2020. Further details of that session are set out 

subsequently on pages 85 and 86.

Sustainability and ESG considerations have been a key area 

of discussion for the Board over 2020. Sustainability is at the 

very core of our corporate strategy, and we report our work 

in this area further both throughout this Annual Report, 

through our website and in our Annual Sustainability Report. 

In respect of ESG, the Board recognizes and is supportive 

of ESG factors continuing to gain importance with investors. 

ESG will increasingly impact upon companies’ ability to 

access capital, capital allocation and portfolio composition. 

The Board has therefore dedicated time in 2020 both to 

understanding investor expectations around ESG strategies 

and disclosures, and to reviewing the Company’s ESG 

strategy. Our ESG strategy commits to clear and meaningful 

targets but leaves strategic flexibility with regards to the 

portfolio composition and generation mix moving forward.

Culture

Our culture is a key strength of our business, the benefits 

of which are evident in our employees’ engagement, risk 

management, internal control and our health and safety 

(H&S) and compliance performance. Our culture is 

described on pages 7 in the strategic report.

The Board monitors and assesses the culture of the Group 

by regularly meeting with management and reviewing the 

outcomes of employee compliance, audit and H&S surveys. 

The Board also assesses cultural indicators such as 

management’s attitude to risk, behaviors and compliance 

with the Group’s policies and procedures. The Executive 

Management Board has delegated responsibility for ensuring 

that policies and behaviors set at Board level are effectively 

communicated and implemented across the business.

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October

Board

Nom

November

Board

December

Board

ARC

Rem

Nom

 • COVID-19 Operational and 

Commercial Risk assessment 

 • Review of Principal risks 
 • Q2 update and FY outlook
 • Approval of Interim Results 
 • Growth pipeline
 • Investor Relations

 • Reviewed and approved a 
new Sustainability Strategy 
and key performance 
indicators 

 • Q3 update, incl. COVID-19
 • Strategic growth opportunities
 • Bond and refinancing 

discussions 

 • Acquisition of US and 

Trinidad & Tobago Portfolio

 • Acquisition of US and 

Trinidad & Tobago Portfolio
 • Approval of the Company’s 

revised refinancing 
arrangements

 • Review and approval of 2021 

budget

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • All stakeholders

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • Shareholders, investors 

 • Shareholders, investors 

and lenders

 • Governments and regulators

and lenders
 • Communities

and lenders

 • Customers and clients
 • Communities

and lenders

 • Customers and clients
 • Communities

We recognize shareholder, investor body and government 
expectations in terms of corporate disclosure on climate 
change and welcome the recent change in listing 
requirements in the UK that mandate certain disclosures 
against the Task Force on Climate-related Financial 
Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. As a Board, we 
will continue to focus on our work in combating climate 
change over the course of 2021 and will report against 
TCFD recommendations in our 2021 Annual Report. 

For further information on our sustainability activities, 
please see our Company sustainability report available 
on our website, www.contourglobal.com.

Workforce engagement mechanisms
We are mindful of the provisions in the Code around 
workforce engagement; however, the Board did not adopt 
any of the recommended methods in the Code on workforce 
engagement in 2020. Following year-end, the Board decided 
to appoint Mariana Gheorghe as the designated workforce 
representative director, with effect from H2 2021. In 2020, 
the Board received presentations at regular intervals from 
executive management on workforce issues and regularly 
considers other data sources, including employee surveys 
and themes emerging from exit interviews, to help to inform 
our discussions. We set out the views of our workforce, and 
how we have responded to those views in 2020, in our 
stakeholder engagement section on page 26. 

Whilst we believe that the current arrangements allow for 
us to have a balanced picture of workforce views, obtained 
from a variety of different data sources, and are therefore 
considered effective, the Board is eager to remain in line with 

developing good practice in this area and has, as set out 
above, decided to appoint a designated non-executive 
director for workforce engagement, as per one of the 
recommended methods in the Code for workforce 
engagement with effect from H2 2021.

Corporate strategy setting and monitoring 
This has been a particularly demanding year for the Board 
in terms of corporate strategy, as reflected throughout this 
Annual Report. The Board holds dedicated strategy sessions 
to undertake a careful review of our strategic positioning, 
with the last such session being held in October 2020. 
Further details of that session are set out below.

As set out in the strategic report on page 33, we have 
delivered excellent progress on our growth strategy. The 
acquisition of a portfolio of natural gas-fired and Combined 
Heat and Power assets totalling 1,502 MW located in the US 
and Trinidad and Tobago, which completed in February 2021, 
has been a key area of discussion for the Board over 2020, 
and we are looking forward to integrating these businesses 
over the course of 2021. 

The Board remains confident that our acquisitions strategy 
will continue to provide demonstrable long-term value to 
our shareholders. Through our continuing regular review of 
the business development pipeline, which remains healthy, 
and supported by our continued strong financial and liquidity 
position, we will continue to remain alert to attractive 
acquisitive opportunities that further our purpose and support 
long-term shareholder value. The Board also continues to 
receive regular updates on the implementation of our 
organic growth strategy.

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The considerable strategic activity of 2020 was undertaken 
against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and this 
has been a focal area of Board discussions over the course 
of 2020, not just in respect of potential immediate financial, 
operational, reputational and stakeholder impacts but also 
on long-term structural changes that may impact on the 
Company’s business model. As a Board, we are pleased 
to note that the pandemic has not, to date, had the same 
financial or indeed operational impact upon us as it has 
on other businesses and sectors. Our assessment of the 
impact of the pandemic upon our stakeholders, and further 
details of the decisions we took in response to the pandemic, 
are set out in the stakeholder engagement section on pages 
23 to 27 and in our s172 statement (page 88 and 89).

Nonetheless, the Board will continue to focus carefully 
in 2021 on the ongoing impact of COVID-19, including an 
assessment of how the business model may need to adapt, 
and any consequential changes to the Company’s longer-
term aims and prospects.

Annual strategic discussion
On an annual basis, the Board conducts a review of its 
strategy to ensure it remains relevant, flexible and capable 
of adapting to our changing environment.

remuneration policy are set out in the Remuneration 
Committee Report on pages 117 to 127;

 • Continued review of improvement data on the Group’s 
“5 Whys” – these are significant accomplishments that 
speak to the growth of a continuous improvement culture 
at ContourGlobal;

 • Evaluated the performance of the Board, its Committees 
and all Directors to ensure that the composition of the 
Board and Committees remains appropriate and that the 
procedures and processes underpinning the Board and 
Committees continue to be effective. Further details on 
the evaluation is set out on pages 93 to 95;

 • Review of succession planning arrangements at both the 
Board and senior management level, through both the 
Board and the Nomination Committee. Our approach to 
Board and senior management succession planning is 
set out in more detail on pages 47 and 93 and in the 
Nomination Committee report on pages 96 to 98; and

 • Approval of a diversity policy for the Board and the 

Company’s Modern Slavery Statement.

Operational and financial performance
The diversity of our businesses demands highly tailored 
operating and financial performance management. 

Through its review, the Board can assess and identify 
changing or emerging risks which could impact on the 
Group in the short and medium term (further information 
on our principal risks is on pages 62 to 71). 

The Board met in October 2020 to review, discuss and 
challenge the strategy. The discussion included:

 • The impact of key industry trends and drivers on the 
Company’s strategy and the risks and opportunities 
of its strategic positioning;

 • The political environment in the markets in which the 

Company operates;

 • How new technologies may impact on our business;
 • Review of current financial framework and capital allocation 

and the financial implications of the various strategic 
alternatives;

 • The impact and implications of ESG perspectives on 
the Group’s strategy and portfolio composition; and

 • Key markets and opportunities for growth

Organization and leadership effectiveness
We have taken a number of important steps over the course 
to improve organizational and leadership effectiveness 
over the course of 2020. A number of those steps are 
detailed below:

 • Engagement with shareholders in respect of the 

development of our remuneration policy, to ensure that the 
incentives in place for our Executives continue to serve to 
deliver long-term shareholder value. Further details on the 

One significant decision made by the Board over the course 
of 2020 was to pursue a share buyback program. The Board 
agreed to pursue this program in view of the share price not 
being considered reflective of the fundamental value and 
resilience of the underlying business. The Board decided to 
subsequently extend this program in June 2020, September 
2020 and January 2021. 

Following our adoption in 2019 of a progressive dividend 
policy intended to grow the dividend each year, comprising 
a move to quarterly dividend payouts and an increased 
dividend growth guidance to 10% per annum, we were 
pleased to confirm a total dividend to shareholders of 
$107.4m for the year 2020, in line with our revised and 
progressive dividend policy. In 2020, the Board rigorously 
challenged a number of scenarios underpinning this 
dividend policy and remains confident that the policy 
remains appropriate and in the long-term interest of the 
Company and its shareholders.

During 2020, we made important progress on developing 
our risk management and internal control systems and 
processes, working in collaboration with our external and 
internal auditors. The Board and Audit and Risk Committee 
have spent significant time considering the Company’s 
Principal Risks and Uncertainties, alongside potential 
emerging risks and their impact on the business should they 
materialize. The Board has reviewed the Company’s Principal 
Risks and Uncertainties, which are set out on pages 62 to 71. 
The Group’s governance structure for risk management is 
illustrated on page 63.

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The considerable strategic activity of 2020 was undertaken 

remuneration policy are set out in the Remuneration 

against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and this 

Committee Report on pages 117 to 127;

has been a focal area of Board discussions over the course 

of 2020, not just in respect of potential immediate financial, 

operational, reputational and stakeholder impacts but also 

on long-term structural changes that may impact on the 

Company’s business model. As a Board, we are pleased 

to note that the pandemic has not, to date, had the same 

financial or indeed operational impact upon us as it has 

on other businesses and sectors. Our assessment of the 

impact of the pandemic upon our stakeholders, and further 

details of the decisions we took in response to the pandemic, 

are set out in the stakeholder engagement section on pages 

23 to 27 and in our s172 statement (page 88 and 89).

Nonetheless, the Board will continue to focus carefully 

in 2021 on the ongoing impact of COVID-19, including an 

assessment of how the business model may need to adapt, 

and any consequential changes to the Company’s longer-

term aims and prospects.

Annual strategic discussion

On an annual basis, the Board conducts a review of its 

strategy to ensure it remains relevant, flexible and capable 

of adapting to our changing environment.

Through its review, the Board can assess and identify 

changing or emerging risks which could impact on the 

Group in the short and medium term (further information 

on our principal risks is on pages 62 to 71). 

 • Continued review of improvement data on the Group’s 

“5 Whys” – these are significant accomplishments that 

speak to the growth of a continuous improvement culture 

at ContourGlobal;

 • Evaluated the performance of the Board, its Committees 

and all Directors to ensure that the composition of the 

Board and Committees remains appropriate and that the 

procedures and processes underpinning the Board and 

Committees continue to be effective. Further details on 

the evaluation is set out on pages 93 to 95;

 • Review of succession planning arrangements at both the 

Board and senior management level, through both the 

Board and the Nomination Committee. Our approach to 

Board and senior management succession planning is 

set out in more detail on pages 47 and 93 and in the 

Nomination Committee report on pages 96 to 98; and

 • Approval of a diversity policy for the Board and the 

Company’s Modern Slavery Statement.

Operational and financial performance

The diversity of our businesses demands highly tailored 

operating and financial performance management. 

One significant decision made by the Board over the course 

of 2020 was to pursue a share buyback program. The Board 

agreed to pursue this program in view of the share price not 

being considered reflective of the fundamental value and 

resilience of the underlying business. The Board decided to 

The Board met in October 2020 to review, discuss and 

subsequently extend this program in June 2020, September 

challenge the strategy. The discussion included:

2020 and January 2021. 

 • The impact of key industry trends and drivers on the 

Following our adoption in 2019 of a progressive dividend 

Company’s strategy and the risks and opportunities 

policy intended to grow the dividend each year, comprising 

of its strategic positioning;

 • The political environment in the markets in which the 

Company operates;

 • How new technologies may impact on our business;

 • Review of current financial framework and capital allocation 

and the financial implications of the various strategic 

alternatives;

 • The impact and implications of ESG perspectives on 

the Group’s strategy and portfolio composition; and

 • Key markets and opportunities for growth

Organization and leadership effectiveness

We have taken a number of important steps over the course 

to improve organizational and leadership effectiveness 

over the course of 2020. A number of those steps are 

detailed below:

 • Engagement with shareholders in respect of the 

development of our remuneration policy, to ensure that the 

incentives in place for our Executives continue to serve to 

deliver long-term shareholder value. Further details on the 

a move to quarterly dividend payouts and an increased 

dividend growth guidance to 10% per annum, we were 

pleased to confirm a total dividend to shareholders of 

$107.4m for the year 2020, in line with our revised and 

progressive dividend policy. In 2020, the Board rigorously 

challenged a number of scenarios underpinning this 

dividend policy and remains confident that the policy 

remains appropriate and in the long-term interest of the 

Company and its shareholders.

During 2020, we made important progress on developing 

our risk management and internal control systems and 

processes, working in collaboration with our external and 

internal auditors. The Board and Audit and Risk Committee 

have spent significant time considering the Company’s 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties, alongside potential 

emerging risks and their impact on the business should they 

materialize. The Board has reviewed the Company’s Principal 

Risks and Uncertainties, which are set out on pages 62 to 71. 

The Group’s governance structure for risk management is 

illustrated on page 63.

The 2021 AGM is to be held on 12th May 2021. The Board is 
keen to ensure that, notwithstanding the current restrictions 
on travel and public gatherings in the UK in response to the 
COVID-19 pandemic, that the AGM continues to provide 
a key opportunity for shareholders to engage with the 
Directors and the chairs of each of the Board Committees. 

Annual Report
Our Annual Report is available to all shareholders. Through 
our electronic communication initiatives, we aim to make 
our Annual Report as accessible as possible. Shareholders 
can opt to receive a hard copy in the post, or PDF copies 
via email or from our website. Additionally, if a shareholder 
holds their ContourGlobal ordinary shares in a nominee 
account and encounters difficulty receiving our Annual 
Report via their nominee provider, they are welcome to 
contact the Company Secretary to request a copy.

Corporate website
Our website, www.contourglobal.com, has a dedicated 
investor section which includes our Annual Reports, results 
presentations (which are made available to analysts and 
investors at the time of the half and full-year results) and 
our financial and dividend calendar for the upcoming year.

Senior Independent Director
If shareholders have any concerns, which the normal 
channels of communication to the CEO, CFO or Chairman 
have failed to resolve, or for which contact is inappropriate, 
then our Senior Independent Director, Alan Gillespie, is 
available to address them.

Other contacts
Contact details for our Investor Relations team, Company 
Secretary and our Registrars are available on page 228.

Health and safety matters continue to be a focal area for the 
business, and the Board receives periodic reports on health 
and safety practices across different sites within the Group. 
As at the time of this report, the Group had 100 days without 
an LTI (lost time injury). We are pleased with this achievement 
and remain committed as a Board and as a Group to health 
and safety, and the Group’s Target Zero objective.

We also review the Company’s Annual Report to check it is 
fair, balanced and understandable, and approve the going 
concern and viability statements, alongside the statement of 
Directors’ responsibilities, for inclusion in the Annual Report. 
The process that the Board, with the support of the Audit and 
Risk Committee, undertakes to ensure that the Annual Report 
is fair, balanced and understandable is set out in the Audit 
and Risk Committee report on pages 101 to 109. Further 
information on the going concern and viability statements 
can be found on page 72.

Shareholder engagement
How do we engage with our shareholders?
Shareholders play a valuable role in safeguarding the Group’s 
corporate governance through, for example, the annual 
re-election of Directors, monitoring and rewarding their 
performance, and their engagement and constructive 
dialogue with the Board.

Shareholder consultation
We will always seek to engage with shareholders when 
considering material changes to either our Board, strategy 
or remuneration policies. We have been particularly 
conscious in 2020 of the need to engage with a number 
of our shareholders to address any issues or uncertainties 
associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Further information 
is set out in our stakeholder engagement section on pages 
23 to 27 on how we have engaged with shareholders over 
2020, the themes emerging from that engagement, and the 
ways in which we have responded to those themes. 

Investor meetings, presentations and asset 
tours
Investor meetings are predominantly attended by our 
CEO, Chief Financial Officer and at least one other senior 
executive. Views that were expressed, either during or 
following the meetings, are recorded and circulated to 
all Directors on a regular basis. 

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Our 2020 Annual General Meeting was held on 27th May 
2020 and we were delighted to receive in excess of 95% 
of votes in favour of all our resolutions. We were pleased 
that, despite the unprecedented circumstances in which the 
AGM was held in 2020 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, 
engagement from shareholders remained strong. In total, 
93.7% of our shareholders (voting capital) voted at the 
2020 AGM.

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Section 172 – compliance statement
The Board of Directors confirms that during the year under review, it has acted to promote the long-term success 
of the Company for the benefit of shareholders, whilst having due regard to the matters set out in Section 172(1)(a) 
to (f) of the Companies Act 2006, being:

(a)  the likely consequences of any decision in the long term 
(b)  the interests of the Company’s employees 
(c)  the need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others 
(d)  the impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment 
(e)  the desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and
(f) 

the need to act fairly between members of the Company

Issues, factors and stakeholders
The Board has direct engagement principally with our 
employees and shareholders but is also kept fully apprised 
of the material issues of other stakeholders through the 
Executive Directors, reports from senior management and 
external advisors. On pages 23 to 27, we outline the ways 
in which the Board and management have engaged with 
key stakeholders and the material issues that they have 
raised with us.

Stakeholder engagement not only allows the Board to 
understand the impact of its decisions on key stakeholders, 
but also ensures it is kept aware of any significant changes in 
the market, including the identification of emerging trends and 
risks, which in turn can be factored into its strategy discussions.

Methods used by the Board to fulfil their 
s172 duties
The main methods used by the Directors to perform their 
duties include:

 • An annual strategy review which assesses the long-term 
sustainable success of the Group and our impact on key 
stakeholders (see page 86);

 • The Board’s procedures have recently been updated to 

encourage further consideration and analysis underpinning 
all material decisions requiring Board approval on potential 
or actual impact on one or more of our stakeholder groups. 
Such analysis will assist the Directors in performing their 
duties under s172 and provide the Board with assurance 
that the potential impacts on our stakeholders are being 
carefully considered by management when developing 
plans for Board approval;

 • The Board’s risk management procedures identify the 

potential consequences of decisions in the short, medium 
and long term so that mitigation plans can be put in place 
to prevent, reduce or eliminate risks to our business and 
wider stakeholders (see pages 62 to 71);

 • The Board sets the Group’s purpose, values and strategy 
and ensures it is aligned with our culture (see page 7);
 • Direct and indirect stakeholder engagement, alongside 
details of the themes emerging from such engagement 
(see pages 23 to 27);

 • External assurance is received through audits, stakeholder 

surveys and reports from brokers and advisors; and 
 • Specific training for our Directors and senior managers, 
including tailored induction processes for new Directors 
and ongoing training on strategic, legal and regulatory 
developments (see pages 94).

The table on the following page sets out where relevant 
disclosure against each s172 factor can be found. 

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 • Our Business model (pages 12 and 13)
 • Our strategy for growth (pages 29 and 39)

The interests of the Company’s employees

The need to foster the Company’s business relationships

The impact of the Company’s operations on the community 
and the environment

 • Our people (pages 46 to 49)
 • Health and Safety (pages 42 to 44)

 • Our KPIs (pages 30 and 31)
 • Business review (pages 34 to 37)

 • Our four sustainability principles (pages 38 and 39)
 • Environment (pages 50 and 51)
 • Communities (pages 52 and 53)
 • Managing our principal risks (pages 62 to 71)

Corporate Governance Report (continued)

Section 172 – compliance statement

The Board of Directors confirms that during the year under review, it has acted to promote the long-term success 

of the Company for the benefit of shareholders, whilst having due regard to the matters set out in Section 172(1)(a) 

to (f) of the Companies Act 2006, being:

(a)  the likely consequences of any decision in the long term 

(b)  the interests of the Company’s employees 

(c)  the need to foster the Company’s business relationships with suppliers, customers and others 

(d)  the impact of the Company’s operations on the community and the environment 

(e)  the desirability of the Company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct; and

(f) 

the need to act fairly between members of the Company

Issues, factors and stakeholders

Methods used by the Board to fulfil their 

The Board has direct engagement principally with our 

employees and shareholders but is also kept fully apprised 

of the material issues of other stakeholders through the 

Executive Directors, reports from senior management and 

s172 duties

duties include:

The main methods used by the Directors to perform their 

external advisors. On pages 23 to 27, we outline the ways 

 • An annual strategy review which assesses the long-term 

in which the Board and management have engaged with 

key stakeholders and the material issues that they have 

sustainable success of the Group and our impact on key 

stakeholders (see page 86);

raised with us.

Stakeholder engagement not only allows the Board to 

understand the impact of its decisions on key stakeholders, 

but also ensures it is kept aware of any significant changes in 

the market, including the identification of emerging trends and 

risks, which in turn can be factored into its strategy discussions.

 • The Board’s procedures have recently been updated to 

encourage further consideration and analysis underpinning 

all material decisions requiring Board approval on potential 

or actual impact on one or more of our stakeholder groups. 

Such analysis will assist the Directors in performing their 

duties under s172 and provide the Board with assurance 

that the potential impacts on our stakeholders are being 

carefully considered by management when developing 

plans for Board approval;

 • The Board’s risk management procedures identify the 

potential consequences of decisions in the short, medium 

and long term so that mitigation plans can be put in place 

to prevent, reduce or eliminate risks to our business and 

wider stakeholders (see pages 62 to 71);

 • The Board sets the Group’s purpose, values and strategy 

and ensures it is aligned with our culture (see page 7);

 • Direct and indirect stakeholder engagement, alongside 

details of the themes emerging from such engagement 

(see pages 23 to 27);

 • External assurance is received through audits, stakeholder 

surveys and reports from brokers and advisors; and 

 • Specific training for our Directors and senior managers, 

including tailored induction processes for new Directors 

and ongoing training on strategic, legal and regulatory 

developments (see pages 94).

The table on the following page sets out where relevant 

disclosure against each s172 factor can be found. 

Maintaining a reputation for high standards of business 
conduct

 • Business review (pages 34 to 37)
 • Engaging with our stakeholders (pages 23 to 27)

Acting fairly between members of the Company

 • Engaging with our stakeholders (pages 23 to 27)

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The Board factored the needs and concerns of our 
stakeholders into its decisions in accordance with s172 
of the Companies Act 2006.

The major decisions taken by the Board and its Committees 
during 2020 include:

 • The Company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, 
its impact upon our investors, our employees, our 
customers and suppliers, the communities we work in, 
and on governments and the regulatory environment 
in which we operate, and the potential impact of the 
pandemic on our purpose and long-term value generation. 
This is discussed throughout the Annual Report (see pages 
2, 3, 10 to 19, 22 to 27, 40, 41, 49, 54, 61, 73, 84 and 85);
 • Approval of our sustainability strategy (see pages 17, 80 

and 85);

 • Approval of the Company’s revised refinancing 

arrangements (see pages 25, 59 and 85); 

 • Acquisition of 1.5 GW contracted power plants in the 
US and Caribbean (see pages 2, 11, 16, and 33); and
 • Adoption of our share buyback program (see pages 

84, 86 and 141).

The impact on all stakeholders was an integral part of 
these decisions, and the way in which stakeholder impact 
was considered is set out above and in our stakeholder 
engagement section of the Annual Report (see pages 
23 to 27).

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DIVISION OF 
RESPONSIBILITIES

Board roles
There is clear division between executive and non-executive responsibilities which ensures accountability and oversight. The 
roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are separately held, and their responsibilities are well defined, set out in writing 
and regularly reviewed by the Board. The role and remits of each of the Board Committees, alongside details of how each 
Committee has fulfilled that role and remit over 2020, are set out in the Committee reports.

Board of Directors

Chairman: Craig A. Huff

Chief Executive Officer

Audit and Risk Committee

Nomination Committee

Remuneration Committee

 • Ronald Trächsel (Chairman)
 • Daniel Camus
 • Dr. Alan Gillespie

 • Craig A. Huff (Chairman)
 • Mariana Gheorghe
 • Dr. Alan Gillespie
 • Alejandro Santo Domingo
 • Daniel Camus

 • Daniel Camus (Chairman)
 • Mariana Gheorghe
 • Dr. Alan Gillespie

Key: 

Operational excellence

High Growth

Financial strength

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DIVISION OF 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Board roles

There is clear division between executive and non-executive responsibilities which ensures accountability and oversight. The 

roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are separately held, and their responsibilities are well defined, set out in writing 

and regularly reviewed by the Board. The role and remits of each of the Board Committees, alongside details of how each 

Committee has fulfilled that role and remit over 2020, are set out in the Committee reports.

Board of Directors

Chairman: Craig A. Huff

Chief Executive Officer

Audit and Risk Committee

Nomination Committee

Remuneration Committee

 • Ronald Trächsel (Chairman)

 • Craig A. Huff (Chairman)

 • Daniel Camus

 • Dr. Alan Gillespie

 • Mariana Gheorghe

 • Dr. Alan Gillespie

 • Alejandro Santo Domingo

 • Daniel Camus

 • Daniel Camus (Chairman)

 • Mariana Gheorghe

 • Dr. Alan Gillespie

Key: 

Operational excellence

High Growth

Financial strength

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Chairman
Mr Craig A. Huff currently serves as Chairman of the Board. 
The role of the Chairman includes:

 • Responsibility for the effective running of the Board and 

ensuring it is appropriately balanced to deliver the Group’s 
strategic objectives

 • Promoting a Boardroom culture that is rooted in the 

principles of good governance and enables transparency, 
debate and challenge

 • Ensuring that the Board as a whole plays a full and 

constructive part in the development of strategy and 
that there is sufficient time for Boardroom discussion

 • Effective engagement between the Board and its shareholders

Senior Independent Director
Dr Alan Gillespie currently serves as the Senior Independent 
Director (SID). The role of the SID includes:

 • Providing a ‘sounding board’ for the Chairman in matters 

of governance or the performance of the Board

 • Being available to shareholders if they have concerns 
which have not been resolved through the normal 
channels of communication with the Company

 • Leading a meeting of the Non-Executive Directors without 
the Chairman present to appraise the performance of the 
Chairman at least once a year

 • Acting as an intermediary for Non-Executive Directors 

when necessary

 • Acting as an independent point of contact in the 

Group’s whistleblowing procedures

Non-Executive Directors
 • Providing constructive challenge to our executives, 

helping to develop proposals on strategy and monitoring 
performance against our KPIs

 • Ensuring that no individual or group dominates the 

Board’s decision-making

 • Promotion of the highest standards of integrity and 

corporate governance throughout the Company and 
particularly at Board level

 • Determining appropriate levels of remuneration for 

the senior executives

 • Reviewing the integrity of financial reporting and ensuring 
that financial controls and systems of risk management 
are robust 

Board members and attendance

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
 • Executing the Group’s strategy and commercial objectives 
together with implementing the decisions of the Board and 
its Committees

 • Keeping the Chairman and Board apprised of important 

and strategic issues facing the Group

 • Ensuring that the Group’s business is conducted with the 
highest standards of integrity, in keeping with our culture

 • Managing the Group’s risk profile, including the 
maintenance of appropriate health, safety and 
environmental policies

Company Secretary
Link Company Matters Limited was appointed as the 
Company Secretary in November 2020. The responsibilities 
of the Company Secretary include:

 • Responsibility for compliance with Board procedures and 

supporting the Chairman

 • Ensuring the Board has high-quality information, adequate 

time and appropriate resources to function effectively
 • Advising and keeping the Board updated on corporate 

governance developments

 • Considering Board effectiveness in conjunction with the 

Chairman 

 • Facilitating induction programs and assisting with 

professional development

 • Providing advice, services and support to all Directors, 

as required

The appointment and removal of the Company Secretary 
are at the discretion of the Board, as set out in the Matters 
Reserved for the Board.

Executive Management Board
Delivering the Board’s strategy is the collective 
responsibility of the Executive Management Board (EMB) 
and it is composed of two Executive Directors and circa 
seven Executive Vice Presidents. To assist the EMB, a 
number of supporting committees have been established, 
to provide additional oversight of key business activities 
and risks. The EMB usually meets several times per quarter 
and can also meet on an ad hoc basis enabling the team 
to handle complex transactions and make quick decisions, 
with the overall aim of creating value and driving 
development and value growth.

Board

Audit and Risk Committee

Nomination Committee

Remuneration Committee

Craig A. Huff
Joseph C. Brandt
Stefan Schellinger
Alejandro Santo Domingo
Mariana Gheorghe
Dr. Alan Gillespie
Ronald Trächsel
Daniel Camus
Gregg M. Zeitlin

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There was one other meeting in addition to the five scheduled Remuneration Committee meetings 

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Board independence
Chairman
As a representative of the Company’s largest shareholder, 
our Chairman, Craig Huff, is not considered to be 
independent under the Code, as he was not considered 
independent on appointment to the Board upon the 
Company’s listing in 2017. The Board has determined 
that the Chairman’s tenure is regarded as having 
commenced following the Company’s IPO in 2017. 

Non-Executive Directors
Together with the Chairman, two other Non-Executive 
Directors (Alejandro Santo Domingo and Gregg Zeitlin) 
are not considered as independent under the Code. 
Notwithstanding this, the Board considers that the Non-
Executive Directors as a unit play an important role in 
ensuring that no individual or group dominates the Board’s 
decision-making. It is therefore of paramount importance 
that their independence of mind and operation is maintained. 
At each Board meeting, the Chairman meets with the 
Non-Executive Directors without executive management 
being present. These meetings are useful to safeguard the 
independence of our Non-Executive Directors by providing 
them with time to discuss their views in a private context.

Any Director who has concerns about the running of the 
Group or a proposed course of action is encouraged to 
express those concerns for further discussion and minuting 
if consensus is not reached. No such concerns were raised 
during 2020. All Directors have confirmed (as they are 
required to do annually) that they have been able to allocate 
sufficient time to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

The Board considers that, except as disclosed in respect of 
Craig Huff, Alejandro Santo Domingo and Gregg Zeitlin, our 
Non-Executive Directors remain independent from executive 
management and free from any business or other relationship 
which could materially interfere with the exercise of their 
judgment. Any Director is recused from any discussion 
involving any perceived or actual conflict of interest. 

Conflict of interests
Directors are required to notify the Company as soon as they 
become aware of a situation that could give rise to a conflict 
or potential conflict of interest. The register of potential 
conflicts of interest is regularly reviewed by the Nomination 
Committee on behalf of the Board to ensure it remains up 
to date. The Board is satisfied that potential conflicts have 
been effectively managed throughout the year.

As a Non-Executive Director’s independence could be 
impacted where a Director has a conflict of interest, the 
Board operates a policy that restricts a Director from voting 
on any matter in which they might have a personal interest 
unless the Board unanimously decides otherwise. At the 
start of every meeting and before all major Board decisions, 
the Chairman requires the Directors to confirm that they do 
not have a potential personal conflict with the matter being 
discussed. If a conflict does arise, the Director is recused 
from the relevant discussions.

Other external appointments
Our Directors are required to notify the Chairman of any 
alterations to their external commitments that arise during the 
year with an indication of the time commitment involved, and 
to notify our Chairman in advance of any additional external 
appointments. In 2020, the Nomination Committee, on behalf 
of the Board, reviewed the Directors’ current list of external 
appointments and confirmed that it does not believe any 
current directorships will affect our Non-Executive Directors’ 
commitment to, or involvement with, the ContourGlobal 
Board, nor will they give rise to a potential conflict of 
interest which cannot be effectively managed by recusal.

Executive Directors
Executive Directors may accept a non-executive role 
at another company with the approval of the Board. 
Currently, none of our Executive Directors is a director 
of another listed company.

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Board independence

Chairman

As a representative of the Company’s largest shareholder, 

our Chairman, Craig Huff, is not considered to be 

independent under the Code, as he was not considered 

independent on appointment to the Board upon the 

Company’s listing in 2017. The Board has determined 

that the Chairman’s tenure is regarded as having 

commenced following the Company’s IPO in 2017. 

Non-Executive Directors

Together with the Chairman, two other Non-Executive 

Directors (Alejandro Santo Domingo and Gregg Zeitlin) 

are not considered as independent under the Code. 

Notwithstanding this, the Board considers that the Non-

Executive Directors as a unit play an important role in 

ensuring that no individual or group dominates the Board’s 

decision-making. It is therefore of paramount importance 

that their independence of mind and operation is maintained. 

At each Board meeting, the Chairman meets with the 

Non-Executive Directors without executive management 

being present. These meetings are useful to safeguard the 

independence of our Non-Executive Directors by providing 

them with time to discuss their views in a private context.

Any Director who has concerns about the running of the 

Group or a proposed course of action is encouraged to 

express those concerns for further discussion and minuting 

if consensus is not reached. No such concerns were raised 

during 2020. All Directors have confirmed (as they are 

required to do annually) that they have been able to allocate 

sufficient time to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

Conflict of interests

Directors are required to notify the Company as soon as they 

become aware of a situation that could give rise to a conflict 

or potential conflict of interest. The register of potential 

conflicts of interest is regularly reviewed by the Nomination 

Committee on behalf of the Board to ensure it remains up 

to date. The Board is satisfied that potential conflicts have 

been effectively managed throughout the year.

As a Non-Executive Director’s independence could be 

impacted where a Director has a conflict of interest, the 

Board operates a policy that restricts a Director from voting 

on any matter in which they might have a personal interest 

unless the Board unanimously decides otherwise. At the 

start of every meeting and before all major Board decisions, 

the Chairman requires the Directors to confirm that they do 

not have a potential personal conflict with the matter being 

discussed. If a conflict does arise, the Director is recused 

from the relevant discussions.

Other external appointments

Our Directors are required to notify the Chairman of any 

alterations to their external commitments that arise during the 

year with an indication of the time commitment involved, and 

to notify our Chairman in advance of any additional external 

appointments. In 2020, the Nomination Committee, on behalf 

of the Board, reviewed the Directors’ current list of external 

appointments and confirmed that it does not believe any 

current directorships will affect our Non-Executive Directors’ 

commitment to, or involvement with, the ContourGlobal 

Board, nor will they give rise to a potential conflict of 

interest which cannot be effectively managed by recusal.

The Board considers that, except as disclosed in respect of 

Executive Directors

Craig Huff, Alejandro Santo Domingo and Gregg Zeitlin, our 

Executive Directors may accept a non-executive role 

Non-Executive Directors remain independent from executive 

at another company with the approval of the Board. 

management and free from any business or other relationship 

Currently, none of our Executive Directors is a director 

which could materially interfere with the exercise of their 

of another listed company.

judgment. Any Director is recused from any discussion 

involving any perceived or actual conflict of interest. 

COMPOSITION, SUCCESSION 
AND EVALUATION

Composition
The Nomination Committee facilitates, and the Board ensures 
that appointments to the Committee are made solely on merit 
with the overriding objective of ensuring that the Board 
maintains the correct balance of skills, experience, diversity, 
length of service and knowledge of the Group to successfully 
determine the Group’s strategy. The benefits of diversity are 
considered in the widest sense, including gender, social and 
ethnic backgrounds.

The Code recommends that at least half of the Board, 
excluding the Chairman, should be composed of 
independent Non-Executive Directors. Our Board is 
composed of 50% independent Non-Executive Directors 
(excluding the Chairman) as at 31st December 2020. 

Succession
We have used this year to focus upon the desired skills and 
diversity mix that we need on the Board to develop and our 
long-term strategic goals. The development and approval of 
our Board diversity policy (further details of which are below) 
is an important step in embedding diversity considerations in 
our succession planning activity.

In the 2019 Annual Report, we reported that we were in the 
process of recruiting another independent non-executive 
director following the resignation of Ruth Cairnie in late 
2019, with a view in particular to having further independent 
director representation on the Board. 

 It remains the Board’s intention to appoint a further 
independent non-executive director, and we expect 
to be able to report progress in this area in 2021.

The Board has also, primarily through its Nomination 
Committee, dedicated significant time to reviewing and 
developing the senior management pipeline. The Board is 
pleased with the range and efficacy of the various initiatives 
in place across the Company to develop internal talent, as 
mentioned in this Report. Further details on the Nomination 
Committee’s activities, and on the Board appointment 
process, are set out in the Nomination Committee report 
on pages 96 to 100.

Further information on the Board appointment process 
is set out in the Nomination Committee report.

Board Diversity Policy
The Board agreed that further work on promoting 
diversity and inclusion at all levels of the Company was 
one of the priority areas for the Board throughout the 
course of 2020. This work has been ongoing in 2020, 
and we were pleased to be able to approve a Board 
diversity policy in December 2020. The policy is 
available to view via: www.contourglobal.com

The Board recognizes the importance and value of 
diversity in all its forms, and the Board’s role in driving 
diversity and inclusion across the organization. We 
are committed to creating a culture which reflects the 
diverse communities we serve, and which provides 
equal opportunity and support for all to utilize their 
experiences and skills to contribute to the business. 

We are pleased that, as at 31st December 2020, we 
have 50% female representation on the Executive 
Management Board. In the Hampton Alexander review 
published in February 2021, the Company had the fifth 
highest female representation of its Combined Executive 
Committee and direct reports within the FTSE 250. 

We believe a key driver in delivering our organizational 
diversity commitments is through a Board which is diverse 
in gender, social and ethnic background, cognitive and 
personal strengths. The Board diversity policy sets out the 
importance of recent diversity reviews, most notably the 
Hampton-Alexander Review and the Parker Review, and 
sets out the Board’s aims in respect of achieving the 
diversity targets set out in both of those Reviews. 

We have not currently set timeframes in which we might 
achieve those targets. Nonetheless, we recognize that 
both Board diversity in respect of both gender and ethnic 
diversity, and senior management diversity in respect of 
ethnic diversity, are not yet at the stage we want them to 
be, and a priority area for the Board, supported by the 
Nomination Committee, in 2021 and beyond will be on 
driving initiatives that will allow us to continue to improve 
diversity at all levels of the Company.

We will continue to report in future Annual Reports on 
how our Board Diversity Policy has been implemented 
and to set out our achievements against the policy. Further 
details of our diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout 
the Company are set out on pages 47 and 99. Gender 
diversity across our business is set out on page 48.

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Induction
On appointment, each Director takes part in a tailored 
induction program, during which they meet members of senior 
management and receive information about the role of the 
Board and individual Directors, each Board Committee and the 
powers delegated to those Committees. They are also advised 
by the General Counsel and Company Secretary of the legal 
and regulatory obligations of a Director of a company listed on 
the London Stock Exchange. Induction sessions are designed 
to be interactive and are tailored to suit the needs of the 
individual’s previous experience and knowledge. 

Training and development
With the ever-changing environment in which the 
Group operates, it is important for our Executive and 
Non-Executive Directors to remain aware of recent, 
and upcoming, developments. We require all Directors 
to keep their knowledge and skills up to date and include 
training discussions with the Chairman in their annual 
performance reviews.

We invite professional advisors to provide in-depth updates 
and training on legislative developments and a range of 
issues including, but not limited to, market trends, the 
economic and political environment, environmental, and 
technological and social considerations. Our Company 
Secretary provides regular updates to the Board and its 
Committees on regulatory and corporate governance matters.

All Directors have access to the services of the Company 
Secretary and any Director may instigate an agreed 
procedure whereby independent professional advice 
may be sought at the Company’s expense.

Directors’ skills and experiences
An effective Board requires the right mix of skills and 
experience. Our Board possesses a diverse range of skills, 
competencies and experience, and works collectively as an 
effective team focused on promoting the long-term success 
of the Group. An overview of the skills and experience of 
our Directors as at 31st December 2020 is set out in the 
Nominations Committee report on page 98. As part of the 
Board’s annual effectiveness review, described on page 81, 
the Nominations Committee considers the composition of 
the Board and its Committees in terms of its balance of skills, 
experience, length of service, knowledge of the Group and 
wider diversity considerations. The Nomination Committee 
has confirmed that the membership of each of the 
Committees continues to be appropriate and in accordance 
with best practice and the Code.

Board performance review
On an annual basis, an evaluation process is undertaken 
which considers the performance of the Board, its 
Committees and individual Directors. This review identifies 
areas of strength and areas for improvement, informs training 
plans for our Directors and identifies areas of knowledge, 
expertise or diversity which should be considered in our 
succession plans.

2019 Board Evaluation
The recommendations arising from the 2019 internal Board evaluation conducted by the Chairman and Company Secretary 
together with the actions implemented in response were:

Recommendations

Action taken and outcome

People strategy and ensuring that the Group has the skills 
and characteristics needed to underpin its strategy

Ensuring the leadership team stays effective and maintaining 
a clear management succession and development plan

Tackling the IT security challenge and ensuring the Board asks 
the right questions on cyber risks

Crisis management and knowing that there is a response plan 
that will stand up to stress

The Nomination committee has considered the 
Group’s people and its strategy and will continue 
to focus on these in 2021.

The Nomination committee has considered 
succession planning and the succession plan 
has been further developed for 2021.

Systems were enhanced and new capabilities 
were introduced in 2021: findings from previous 
audits were addressed and training activity was 
increased to improve IT security and to adapt to 
the evolving cyber risks.

The crisis management plan was activated in 2020. 
Due to the management teams’ fast response and 
the efficiency of its implementation this ensured the 
Company’s performance was maintained. 

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Induction

On appointment, each Director takes part in a tailored 

induction program, during which they meet members of senior 

management and receive information about the role of the 

Board and individual Directors, each Board Committee and the 

powers delegated to those Committees. They are also advised 

by the General Counsel and Company Secretary of the legal 

and regulatory obligations of a Director of a company listed on 

the London Stock Exchange. Induction sessions are designed 

to be interactive and are tailored to suit the needs of the 

individual’s previous experience and knowledge. 

Training and development

With the ever-changing environment in which the 

Group operates, it is important for our Executive and 

Non-Executive Directors to remain aware of recent, 

and upcoming, developments. We require all Directors 

to keep their knowledge and skills up to date and include 

training discussions with the Chairman in their annual 

performance reviews.

All Directors have access to the services of the Company 

Secretary and any Director may instigate an agreed 

procedure whereby independent professional advice 

may be sought at the Company’s expense.

Directors’ skills and experiences

An effective Board requires the right mix of skills and 

experience. Our Board possesses a diverse range of skills, 

competencies and experience, and works collectively as an 

effective team focused on promoting the long-term success 

of the Group. An overview of the skills and experience of 

our Directors as at 31st December 2020 is set out in the 

Nominations Committee report on page 98. As part of the 

Board’s annual effectiveness review, described on page 81, 

the Nominations Committee considers the composition of 

the Board and its Committees in terms of its balance of skills, 

experience, length of service, knowledge of the Group and 

wider diversity considerations. The Nomination Committee 

has confirmed that the membership of each of the 

Committees continues to be appropriate and in accordance 

with best practice and the Code.

We invite professional advisors to provide in-depth updates 

and training on legislative developments and a range of 

Board performance review

issues including, but not limited to, market trends, the 

On an annual basis, an evaluation process is undertaken 

economic and political environment, environmental, and 

which considers the performance of the Board, its 

technological and social considerations. Our Company 

Committees and individual Directors. This review identifies 

Secretary provides regular updates to the Board and its 

areas of strength and areas for improvement, informs training 

Committees on regulatory and corporate governance matters.

plans for our Directors and identifies areas of knowledge, 

expertise or diversity which should be considered in our 

succession plans.

2019 Board Evaluation

The recommendations arising from the 2019 internal Board evaluation conducted by the Chairman and Company Secretary 

together with the actions implemented in response were:

Recommendations

Action taken and outcome

People strategy and ensuring that the Group has the skills 

and characteristics needed to underpin its strategy

The Nomination committee has considered the 

Group’s people and its strategy and will continue 

to focus on these in 2021.

Ensuring the leadership team stays effective and maintaining 

The Nomination committee has considered 

a clear management succession and development plan

succession planning and the succession plan 

has been further developed for 2021.

Tackling the IT security challenge and ensuring the Board asks 

Systems were enhanced and new capabilities 

the right questions on cyber risks

were introduced in 2021: findings from previous 

audits were addressed and training activity was 

increased to improve IT security and to adapt to 

the evolving cyber risks.

Crisis management and knowing that there is a response plan 

The crisis management plan was activated in 2020. 

that will stand up to stress

Due to the management teams’ fast response and 

the efficiency of its implementation this ensured the 

Company’s performance was maintained. 

2020 Board Evaluation
In line with previous years, the Board undertook a Board performance review in 2020, which was supported by Independent 
Audit Limited, a Board evaluation specialist. Independent Audit do not have any other connections with either the Company 
or individual Directors of the Board. 

The Board recognizes the provisions in the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 around FTSE 350 companies completing 
an externally facilitated review at least once every three years. Due to the extraordinary circumstances posed by the COVID-19 
pandemic, it was decided that it would be more appropriate to hold an externally facilitated review in 2021, which will allow for 
further reflection on the Board’s role, processes and practices as we emerge from the pandemic.

Process steps for the 2020 Board Evaluation

Step 1

Step 2 

Step 3

The Chairman agreed all the questions 
to be asked and the questionnaire 
was tailored to the Company’s 
specific circumstances.

Independent Audit subsequently 
finalized the online questionnaire 
as agreed with the Chairman to 
cover the review of Board, chair 
and individual performances. 

The anonymity of all respondents was 
ensured throughout the process to 
encourage open feedback.

Independent Audit agreed a report 
of the evaluation with the Chairman 
for discussion at the meeting.

Additionally, pertinent information 
was provided to the Chairman only.

Areas addressed for the evaluation
Outcomes from the 2020 Board Evaluation
The result of the Board evaluation was that the Board operated effectively and with the right balance between its contribution 
to development of strategy, as well as the risks and uncertainties that may impact the business. Board papers were well 
written and the agenda was used effectively. In addition, the Board also felt it had adapted and worked well together during 
the pandemic.

The result of this evaluation demonstrated that the Board undertakes effective assessment of the Company’s financial 
health, focuses on compliance, effectively uses meeting arrangements to facilitate discussions and benefits from effective 
management of the agenda.

Focus areas in 2021 
Through the evaluation, we have identified the below as being areas where the Board will look to dedicate continued focus 
in 2021: 

 • Continued focus on the Company’s people strategy and succession planning; and
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REPORT OF THE 
NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Dear Shareholders,
In 2020, the Committee 
maintained its focus on Board and 
senior management succession 
planning. We also approved our 
Board diversity policy, which will 
help to further embed diversity 
and inclusion in succession 
planning discussions. In 2021, 
we plan to recruit an additional 
female independent non-
executive director. As part 
of our workforce engagement 
arrangements, it has been 
agreed, since year-end, that 
Mariana Gheorghe be appointed 
as the designated director for 
workforce engagement, 
commencing in H2 2021. 

Roles and Responsibilities 
The role of the Nomination Committee is set out in its terms 
of reference which are available on the Company’s website 
at www.contourglobal.com/corporate-governance. 
The Committee plays an important role in making 
recommendations of appropriate candidates for 
appointment to the Board. It also keeps under review 
the composition of the Board and its Committees; the 
balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board; 
and the size, structure and composition of the Board. 

The Nomination Committee is also responsible for making 
recommendations to the Board concerning succession 
planning. Since the year end, the Committee has reviewed 
the talent pipeline and succession regarding the executive 
and senior management teams with the Chief Human 
Resources Officer.

Members of the Nomination 
Committee
• Craig Huff (Chairman of the Committee)
• Daniel Camus*
• Mariana Gheorghe*
• Dr. Alan Gillespie*
• Alejandro Santo Domingo

Meeting attendance shown on page 91

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REPORT OF THE 

NOMINATION COMMITTEE

Members of the Nomination 

Committee

• Craig Huff (Chairman of the Committee)

• Daniel Camus*

• Mariana Gheorghe*

• Dr. Alan Gillespie*

• Alejandro Santo Domingo

Meeting attendance shown on page 91

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Independent Director.

Dear Shareholders,

In 2020, the Committee 

maintained its focus on Board and 

senior management succession 

planning. We also approved our 

Board diversity policy, which will 

help to further embed diversity 

and inclusion in succession 

planning discussions. In 2021, 

we plan to recruit an additional 

female independent non-

executive director. As part 

of our workforce engagement 

arrangements, it has been 

agreed, since year-end, that 

Mariana Gheorghe be appointed 

as the designated director for 

workforce engagement, 

commencing in H2 2021. 

Roles and Responsibilities 

The role of the Nomination Committee is set out in its terms 

of reference which are available on the Company’s website 

at www.contourglobal.com/corporate-governance. 

The Committee plays an important role in making 

recommendations of appropriate candidates for 

appointment to the Board. It also keeps under review 

the composition of the Board and its Committees; the 

balance of skills, knowledge and experience on the Board; 

and the size, structure and composition of the Board. 

The Nomination Committee is also responsible for making 

recommendations to the Board concerning succession 

planning. Since the year end, the Committee has reviewed 

the talent pipeline and succession regarding the executive 

and senior management teams with the Chief Human 

Resources Officer.

Main responsibilities of the 
Nomination Committee include:
 • Regularly review the structure, size and 

composition (including the skills, knowledge, 
experience and diversity) of the Board and 
its Committees and making recommendations 
to the Board 

 • Lead the process for appropriate executive 
and non-executive Board appointments and 
make recommendations for Board approval, 
including recommendations to the Board on 
refreshing the membership of the Board’s 
principal Committees

 • Implement plans for the orderly succession 
of Board members and senior management

 • Review Directors’ conflicts of interest 

authorization and the time required from 
Non-Executive Directors

 • Consider requests from Directors for 
appointment to the boards of other 
companies (delegated to the Chairman, 
except in his own regard)

 • Annually review the terms of reference. 

The Board also takes into account the results of the annual 
Board evaluation process to determine any necessary 
changes to the Board membership or structure. Recent 
evaluation results have supported the view that the structure 
and composition of the Board and its Committees supports 
the overall effectiveness of the Board. This is an area that 
will remain under review at least annually.

Meetings
The Nomination Committee will normally meet at least twice 
per year and otherwise as required in order to discharge 
its duties. It met twice in 2020. 

Craig Huff is the Chair of the Committee. He is a 
representative of ContourGlobal LP, the Company’s major 
shareholder. The Committee’s composition meets the 
requirements of the Code with the majority of members 
being independent. The Company Secretary is Secretary 
to the Committee and attends all meetings.

Other attendees at meetings are at the invitation of the 
Committee and include the CEO or advisors. Neither the 
Chairman nor the CEO would participate in the recruitment 
of their own successor.

The Committee is authorized to seek outside legal 
or other independent professional advice as required.

Board and Committee composition
Over the course of 2020, the Committee continued to review 
the current structure and composition of the Board and its 
Committees. Our considerations around the composition 
of the Board are set out subsequently in this Report. 

During the year, the Committee considered the composition 
of the Committees of the Board, taking into account the roles 
and responsibilities of those Committees and the outcomes 
of the most recent Committee effectiveness reviews. On that 
basis, the Committee did not recommend any changes to 
the membership of the Board Committees in 2020. This 
will remain under review at least annually.

Board and Committee skills 
and competencies mix
The Committee frequently considers a skills matrix for 
the Board, which identifies the core competencies, skills, 
diversity and experience required for the Board to deliver 
its strategic goals. The Committee reviews the skills matrix 
when considering a potential new appointment to the Board, 
as well as reviewing the current and expected Board and 
Board Committee composition.

Any gaps in the Board’s needs, identified either as 
part of a current Director’s retirement, or in view of the 
changing strategic priorities, are used to inform the search 
for a new Director or Directors and the specific skills that 
are required will be identified, for example, an individual 
with international experience, or recent history serving 
on a particular board committee. 

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Board skills and competencies matrix

Industry knowledge/experience

Industry experience: engineering

Knowledge of power sector

Regulatory/public policy sector knowledge

Environmental knowledge

International experience

Central/South America

Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Africa

Technical skills

Financial literacy

Executive management/leadership

Strategic planning

Technology/digital

M&A/transactional

Compliance/ethics

UK FTSE experience

Risk management:

 Operational

 Governance

No of 
Directors 

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9

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includes partial knowledge.

Process for Board appointments
Board and Committee appointment process
The Board has formal, thorough and transparent 
procedures in place for Board recruitment and appointment. 
As mentioned above, the Company’s goal is to ensure that 
the Board is well balanced and appropriate for the needs of 
the business. The Nomination Committee has regard to the 
Board’s balance of skills, knowledge, experience and 
diversity, including gender and ethnic diversity.

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How do we identify candidates? 
In identifying suitable candidates, the Board will typically seek 
to use either open advertising or external search services to 
facilitate the recruitment. Egon Zehnder have recently been 
appointed as external search consultants to assist the Board 
with recent Board appointment exercises. We carefully 
assess each candidate against our objectives and the 
Diversity Policy, and take care that appointees have 
enough time available to devote to the position. 

The Committee is cognizant of Board diversity targets, 
including those recommended from the Parker Review 
and Hampton-Alexander Review. Our approach to diversity 
is set out in more detail below and in the Corporate 
Governance Statement on pages 80 and 81.

What is the appointment process employed? 
Shortlisted candidates are generally seen first by the 
Chairman of the Board, the Senior Independent Non-
Executive Director and the CEO. If the selection process 
progresses further, each potential candidate is invited to 
meet other members of the Nomination Committee as 
well as members of senior management. 

The Nomination Committee will agree whether to recommend 
that the candidate be appointed to the Board. The Board will 
ultimately resolve whether to make the suggested appointment.

Diversity and inclusion
Having a diverse, highly talented and skilled group of people 
at all levels at ContourGlobal is fundamental to our business 
success and a key part of the business model. Diversity and 
inclusion bring new ideas and fresh perspectives which fuel 
creativity and innovation. Therefore, the Company works to 
attract, retain and develop employees to improve the talent 
pipeline. As a multinational company with operations in more 
than 20 countries across the globe, diversity of thought and 
background is essential and will remain one of the key 
criteria by which candidates are selected for the Board 
and the pipeline for senior leadership positions.

The Company’s position is that no individual should be 
discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, 
religious belief, political affiliation, gender orientation, sexual 
orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, 
physical or mental disability, marital status, worker’s 
compensation status, veteran status, citizenship status, 
or any other legally protected status and this extends 
to Board appointments.

The Nomination Committee and the Board ensure that, 
together, the Directors possess the appropriate diversity of 
skills, experience, knowledge and perspectives to support 
the long-term success of the Company. 

The Committee was pleased that, upon their recommendation, 
a Board diversity policy was adopted by the Board in 2020. 
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No of 

Directors 

Board skills and competencies matrix

Industry knowledge/experience

Industry experience: engineering

Knowledge of power sector

Regulatory/public policy sector knowledge

Environmental knowledge

International experience

Central/South America

Executive management/leadership

Western Europe

Eastern Europe

Africa

Technical skills

Financial literacy

Strategic planning

Technology/digital

M&A/transactional

Compliance/ethics

Risk management:

 Operational

 Governance

UK FTSE experience

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7

5

5

5

7

6

5

9

9

8

2

9

6

6

7

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includes partial knowledge.

Process for Board appointments

Board and Committee appointment process

The Board has formal, thorough and transparent 

procedures in place for Board recruitment and appointment. 

As mentioned above, the Company’s goal is to ensure that 

the Board is well balanced and appropriate for the needs of 

the business. The Nomination Committee has regard to the 

Board’s balance of skills, knowledge, experience and 

diversity, including gender and ethnic diversity.

How do we identify candidates? 

In identifying suitable candidates, the Board will typically seek 

to use either open advertising or external search services to 

facilitate the recruitment. Egon Zehnder have recently been 

appointed as external search consultants to assist the Board 

with recent Board appointment exercises. We carefully 

assess each candidate against our objectives and the 

Diversity Policy, and take care that appointees have 

enough time available to devote to the position. 

The Committee is cognizant of Board diversity targets, 

including those recommended from the Parker Review 

and Hampton-Alexander Review. Our approach to diversity 

is set out in more detail below and in the Corporate 

Governance Statement on pages 80 and 81.

What is the appointment process employed? 

Shortlisted candidates are generally seen first by the 

Chairman of the Board, the Senior Independent Non-

Executive Director and the CEO. If the selection process 

progresses further, each potential candidate is invited to 

meet other members of the Nomination Committee as 

well as members of senior management. 

The Nomination Committee will agree whether to recommend 

that the candidate be appointed to the Board. The Board will 

ultimately resolve whether to make the suggested appointment.

Diversity and inclusion

Having a diverse, highly talented and skilled group of people 

at all levels at ContourGlobal is fundamental to our business 

success and a key part of the business model. Diversity and 

inclusion bring new ideas and fresh perspectives which fuel 

creativity and innovation. Therefore, the Company works to 

attract, retain and develop employees to improve the talent 

pipeline. As a multinational company with operations in more 

than 20 countries across the globe, diversity of thought and 

background is essential and will remain one of the key 

criteria by which candidates are selected for the Board 

and the pipeline for senior leadership positions.

The Company’s position is that no individual should be 

discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, ethnicity, 

religious belief, political affiliation, gender orientation, sexual 

orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, 

physical or mental disability, marital status, worker’s 

compensation status, veteran status, citizenship status, 

or any other legally protected status and this extends 

to Board appointments.

The Nomination Committee and the Board ensure that, 

together, the Directors possess the appropriate diversity of 

skills, experience, knowledge and perspectives to support 

the long-term success of the Company. 

The Committee was pleased that, upon their recommendation, 

a Board diversity policy was adopted by the Board in 2020. 

Further details of the policy are set out on page 93.

The Committee is of the view that this will help to further 
integrate diversity and inclusion considerations into the 
Company, including in Board and senior management 
recruitment and retention processes.

Review of progress against diversity policy

Objectives

Progress

Place emphasis on development of diversity within 
the Group and commit to further pursuing diversity, 
as appropriate and on merit, within the Group senior 
management roles.

Aspire to achieve a level of at least 33% female directors 
on the ContourGlobal plc Board.

Aspire to achieve the recommendations of the Parker 
Review by having at least one Director on the Board 
from an ethnic minority background.

We continue to strengthen the pipeline of senior female 
executives within the business. We were delighted to be 
recognized in the 2020 Hampton-Alexander Review report 
as one of the five highest performing FTSE 250 companies, 
in terms of female representation at senior management 
level (defined as those working at Executive Committee 
level and their direct reports). Our initiatives to support 
senior management diversity are outlined on pages 47, 
98 and 100.

The Board is committed to its target for female 
representation and is mindful of the target set out in the 
Hampton-Alexander Review of a minimum of 33 per cent 
female representation at Board level. The Committee will 
continue to make recommendations for new appointments 
to the Board based on merit, with candidates measured 
against objective criteria and with regard to the skills 
and experience they would bring to the Board. As at 
31st December 2020, the female representation on 
the Board represents 11 per cent of the membership.

The Committee has adopted this in its Policy and the 
Board continues to consider candidates from a wide range 
of backgrounds. As a multinational Group with operations 
in more than 20 countries, diversity of thought and 
background is essential and will remain one of the key 
criteria by which candidates are selected for the Board 
and the pipeline for senior leadership positions.

In its search for candidates, to engage with executive 
search firms which are signatories to the Voluntary Code 
of Conduct for Executive Search Firms.

The Board supports the provisions of the Voluntary Code
of Conduct for Executive Search Firms and will only engage 
those who have signed up to this Code. The Board’s current 
executive search firm is a signatory to the Code.

As required by the UK Corporate Governance Code, report 
annually against these objectives and other initiatives taking 
place within the Company to promote gender and other 
forms of diversity. 

The Board recognizes the importance of diversity and that 
it is a wider issue than gender. Our diversity initiatives are 
outlined on pages 47, 98 and 100.

Report annually on the outcome of the Board evaluation, 
the composition and structure of the Board.

The Board continues to commit to reporting annually on 
the outcome of the Board evaluation, and the composition 
and structure of the Board.

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Report of the Nomination Committee (continued)

Appointment of a Non-Executive 
Director update
The Committee reported in the 2019 Annual 
Report and Accounts that the Committee had, 
following a review of the current and desired 
future skills and competencies mix amongst 
Directors, and the structure, diversity and 
independence of the current Board, determined 
that an additional independent Non-Executive 
Director would add value. No appointments 
to the Board were made in 2020, due to the 
unprecedented events that took place over the 
course of the year arising from the COVID-19 
pandemic. The Committee continues its search 
and will take care to ensure that the provisions 
and aims set out within the Board Diversity Policy 
agreed in 2020 inform future appointments. The 
Committee and the Board fully understands and 
appreciates the benefits of diversity in all its forms 
in promoting balanced and considered decision-
making which aligns with ContourGlobal’s 
purpose, values and strategy.

The Committee’s current assessment of the 
current skills and competencies on the Board is 
set out in this Report on page 98.

Directors’ independence and re-appointment 
The Board keeps the independence of the Non-Executive 
Directors under continuous review. In July 2020, the 
Committee assessed the performance and independence of 
each of the Non-Executive Directors and concluded that each 
of them contributed effectively to the operation of the Board.

Each year Directors are subject to appointment or re-
appointment by shareholders at our AGM. Non-Executive 
Directors are appointed for a specified term of three years, 
subject to annual re-election at the AGM. Re-appointment 
for a second three-year term is not automatic, and any term 
for a Non-Executive Director beyond six years is subject to 
a particularly rigorous review.

Conflicts of interest and time requirements 
for Non-Executive Directors
The Company’s Articles of Association contain provisions 
which permit unconflicted Directors to authorize conflict 
situations. Each Director is required to notify the Chairman 
of any potential conflict or potential new appointment or 
directorship. This year, the Committee reviewed the list 
of Directors’ external appointments and decided that there 
were no apparent conflicts of interest that could not be 
adequately managed by recusal and, consequently, 
recommended the same for approval by the Board.

The Board does not specify the exact time commitment 
required from its Non-Executive Directors as they are 
expected to fulfil the role and manage their commitments 
accordingly. The Board is satisfied that none of its Directors 
is overcommitted and unable to fulfil their responsibilities 
as a Director of the Company. Should a Director be unable 
to attend meetings on a regular basis, not be preparing for or 
contributing appropriately to Board discussions, the Chairman 
would be responsible for discussing the matter with them and 
agreeing a course of action.

Committee evaluation
The Committee undertook an internal self-evaluation 
supported by Independent Audit Limited as part of the 2020 
Board evaluation. The results demonstrated that members 
of the Committee ensured that core skills were covered 
and there was good discussion and debate. However, the 
Committee is mindful that, while pleased with the progress 
made on the Company’s talent management and executive 
succession processes, this will need to remain an area of 
continued focus for 2021, as reflected below.

Priorities for 2021
For the coming financial year, the Committee will, among 
other matters, focus on the following: 

• the continued development of succession plans, the 

talent pipeline and diversity strategy.

• the continuous review of the composition of the Board 
and its Committees in respect of skills and diversity. 

Craig A. Huff
Chairman of the Nomination Committee

18th March 2021

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Report of the Nomination Committee (continued)

Report of the Audit & Risk Committee

Appointment of a Non-Executive 

Director update

The Committee reported in the 2019 Annual 

Report and Accounts that the Committee had, 

following a review of the current and desired 

future skills and competencies mix amongst 

Directors, and the structure, diversity and 

independence of the current Board, determined 

that an additional independent Non-Executive 

Director would add value. No appointments 

to the Board were made in 2020, due to the 

unprecedented events that took place over the 

course of the year arising from the COVID-19 

pandemic. The Committee continues its search 

and will take care to ensure that the provisions 

and aims set out within the Board Diversity Policy 

agreed in 2020 inform future appointments. The 

Committee and the Board fully understands and 

appreciates the benefits of diversity in all its forms 

in promoting balanced and considered decision-

making which aligns with ContourGlobal’s 

purpose, values and strategy.

The Committee’s current assessment of the 

current skills and competencies on the Board is 

set out in this Report on page 98.

Directors’ independence and re-appointment 

The Board keeps the independence of the Non-Executive 

Directors under continuous review. In July 2020, the 

Committee assessed the performance and independence of 

each of the Non-Executive Directors and concluded that each 

of them contributed effectively to the operation of the Board.

Each year Directors are subject to appointment or re-

appointment by shareholders at our AGM. Non-Executive 

Directors are appointed for a specified term of three years, 

subject to annual re-election at the AGM. Re-appointment 

for a second three-year term is not automatic, and any term 

for a Non-Executive Director beyond six years is subject to 

a particularly rigorous review.

Conflicts of interest and time requirements 

for Non-Executive Directors

The Company’s Articles of Association contain provisions 

which permit unconflicted Directors to authorize conflict 

situations. Each Director is required to notify the Chairman 

of any potential conflict or potential new appointment or 

directorship. This year, the Committee reviewed the list 

of Directors’ external appointments and decided that there 

were no apparent conflicts of interest that could not be 

adequately managed by recusal and, consequently, 

recommended the same for approval by the Board.

The Board does not specify the exact time commitment 

required from its Non-Executive Directors as they are 

expected to fulfil the role and manage their commitments 

accordingly. The Board is satisfied that none of its Directors 

is overcommitted and unable to fulfil their responsibilities 

as a Director of the Company. Should a Director be unable 

to attend meetings on a regular basis, not be preparing for or 

contributing appropriately to Board discussions, the Chairman 

would be responsible for discussing the matter with them and 

agreeing a course of action.

Committee evaluation

The Committee undertook an internal self-evaluation 

supported by Independent Audit Limited as part of the 2020 

Board evaluation. The results demonstrated that members 

of the Committee ensured that core skills were covered 

and there was good discussion and debate. However, the 

Committee is mindful that, while pleased with the progress 

made on the Company’s talent management and executive 

succession processes, this will need to remain an area of 

continued focus for 2021, as reflected below.

Priorities for 2021

For the coming financial year, the Committee will, among 

other matters, focus on the following: 

• the continued development of succession plans, the 

talent pipeline and diversity strategy.

• the continuous review of the composition of the Board 

and its Committees in respect of skills and diversity. 

Craig A. Huff

Chairman of the Nomination Committee

18th March 2021

REPORT OF THE AUDIT 
& RISK COMMITTEE

Members of the Audit and Risk 
Committee
• Ronald Trächsel (Chairman)
• Daniel Camus
• Dr. Alan Gillespie

Meeting attendance shown on page 91

Dear shareholders,

My report seeks to provide you 
with an understanding of the 
Committee’s work during the 
year and with assurance of the 
integrity of the 2020 Annual 
Report and Financial Statements.

During the year the Committee focused on the Company’s 
financial performance and integrity of the annual, half-yearly 
and interim financial statements. This included a thorough 
review of the Company’s going concern, viability statement 
and principal and emerging risks and uncertainties. The 
Committee had continually reviewed the impact of the 
outbreak of COVID-19 and management actions in mitigating 
risks to the Company’s employees and preventing disruption 
to contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers. 
A dedicated Task Force was created, and risks to the 
business associated with the pandemic were closely 
monitored. As part of the process an emerging risk was 
identified as a potential principal risk in respect of supply 
chain management. In addition, cyber security risk mitigation 
was enhanced and various initiatives were put into place to 
mitigate the risks posed, such as software, platform upgrades 
and increased training.

The Committee also reviewed the key accounting areas 
of judgment, the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s 
system of internal controls, including whistleblowing, and the 
effectiveness, performance and objectivity of the internal and 
external audit functions. The Committee also took steps to 
ensure that, when taken as a whole, the Annual Report is 
fair, balanced and understandable.

The Committee, along with management and the external 
auditor, considered the impact of reporting recommendations 
published by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), as well as 
the new accounting and reporting requirements introduced 
by International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

As part of the FRC’s regular oversight role on company 
reporting in November 2020 the Company received a letter 
from the FRC which raised a limited number of queries in 
connection with disclosures contained in the 2019 Annual 
Report. These queries related to the recoverability of the 
certain development costs, purchase price allocation in 
relation to acquisitions, clarification of the accounting for 
the change in borrowings, accounting for emissions quotas, 
non-controlling interest disclosures, and the Company’s 
approach to alternative performance measures. The 
Company’s response was overseen by the Audit and 
Risk Committee and discussed with the Company’s 
external auditors. We have taken the FRC’s feedback into 
consideration and enhanced disclosures in the 2020 Annual 
Report and Financial Statements to reflect this, most notably 
regarding purchase price allocation, non-controlling interests 
and alternative performance measures. At the time of writing 
we have recently responded to the FRC's feedback and are 
awaiting their response to the last two matters. In 2020, the 
FRC’s Audit Quality Review Team reviewed the audit work 
carried out by the Company’s external auditors on our 2019 
Annual Report and Financial Statements. The Audit and Risk 

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Report of the Audit & Risk Committee (continued)

Committee discussed the FRC review with the Company’s 
external auditors. There were no key findings arising from 
the review and, as a result, there were no significant actions 
identified, by either the external auditors or the Audit and 
Risk Committee, to be undertaken.

Committee evaluation
The Committee’s performance was evaluated by 
Independent Audit and the key priorities for 2020-21 are 
as referred to on page 95. Further details on the activities 

of the Committee during the year and how it has discharged 
its responsibilities are provided in the report below.

As Chair of the Committee, I ensure that the Committee’s 
agenda is kept under review and reflects relevant 
developments, and that this report provides clear and 
meaningful disclosure on the Committee’s activities.

Ronald Trächsel
Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee

18th March 2021

“THE COMMITTEE 
CONTINUES TO PROVIDE 
OVERSIGHT OF THE 
GROUP’S RISK 
ASSESSMENT AND 
MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL 
CONTROL, EXTERNAL 
AUDIT, INTERNAL AUDIT, 
COMPLIANCE, FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT, AND 
REPORTING FRAMEWORKS, 
PROCESSES AND 
ACTIVITIES.”

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Principal duties of the Committee
The principal duties of the Committee 
are to:
 • Monitor the financial reporting process to 

ensure the integrity of the Group’s financial 
statements and announcements relating 
to financial performance, and make any 
necessary recommendations for improvements.

 • Assess and challenge significant accounting 

estimates and judgments.

 • Monitor the statutory audit of the Annual Report 

and financial statements.

 • Manage the relationship with the external 

auditor and oversee the external audit process 
including assessment of the quality of the audit.

 • Review and monitor the external auditor’s 

independence and the provision of additional 
services.

 • Review the Group’s strategic risk register, 
principal risks and the going concern and 
viability statements.

 • Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls 

(including financial, operational and compliance 
controls) and the risk management framework 
used to identify and manage principal and 
emerging risks.

 • Oversee the internal audit function and process 
including the findings of internal audit reports.

 • Monitor the effectiveness of financial 

controls and the process for identifying 
and managing risk.

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Report of the Audit & Risk Committee (continued)

Committee discussed the FRC review with the Company’s 

of the Committee during the year and how it has discharged 

external auditors. There were no key findings arising from 

its responsibilities are provided in the report below.

the review and, as a result, there were no significant actions 

identified, by either the external auditors or the Audit and 

Risk Committee, to be undertaken.

Committee evaluation

The Committee’s performance was evaluated by 

Independent Audit and the key priorities for 2020-21 are 

as referred to on page 95. Further details on the activities 

As Chair of the Committee, I ensure that the Committee’s 

agenda is kept under review and reflects relevant 

developments, and that this report provides clear and 

meaningful disclosure on the Committee’s activities.

Ronald Trächsel

Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee

18th March 2021

“THE COMMITTEE 

CONTINUES TO PROVIDE 

OVERSIGHT OF THE 

GROUP’S RISK 

ASSESSMENT AND 

MANAGEMENT, INTERNAL 

CONTROL, EXTERNAL 

AUDIT, INTERNAL AUDIT, 

COMPLIANCE, FINANCIAL 

MANAGEMENT, AND 

REPORTING FRAMEWORKS, 

PROCESSES AND 

ACTIVITIES.”

Principal duties of the Committee

The principal duties of the Committee 

are to:

 • Monitor the financial reporting process to 

ensure the integrity of the Group’s financial 

statements and announcements relating 

to financial performance, and make any 

necessary recommendations for improvements.

 • Assess and challenge significant accounting 

estimates and judgments.

 • Monitor the statutory audit of the Annual Report 

and financial statements.

 • Manage the relationship with the external 

auditor and oversee the external audit process 

including assessment of the quality of the audit.

 • Review and monitor the external auditor’s 

independence and the provision of additional 

services.

 • Review the Group’s strategic risk register, 

principal risks and the going concern and 

viability statements.

 • Monitor the effectiveness of internal controls 

(including financial, operational and compliance 

controls) and the risk management framework 

used to identify and manage principal and 

emerging risks.

 • Oversee the internal audit function and process 

including the findings of internal audit reports.

 • Monitor the effectiveness of financial 

controls and the process for identifying 

and managing risk.

Ronald Trächsel has chaired the Audit & Risk Committee 
since the IPO in November 2017. He is currently the Chief 
Financial Officer of a Swiss publicly listed power generation 
Grid and Infrastructure company and is considered by the 
Board to have recent and relevant financial experience.

All members of the Committee are independent 
Non-Executive Directors and the Board is satisfied 
that the Committee as a unit has the competence 
relevant to the sector and its members have an 
appropriate level of experience of corporate financial 
matters. The Company Secretary is Secretary to the 
Committee and attends all meetings.

Regular attendees at Committee meetings by invitation include 
other Non-Executive Directors, the CEO, the CFO, the Head 
of Internal Audit, the Chief Compliance Officer, the General 
Counsel, the Group Controller, and representatives from 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), the external auditor. 
None of these attendees are members of the Committee.

The representatives from PwC and the Head of Internal Audit 
are each afforded time with the Committee and the Company 
Secretary to raise any concerns they may have without 
management being present.

The Committee is authorized to seek outside legal or 
other independent professional advice though this was 
not required during the year.

The Committee’s terms of reference can be found at:
www.contourglobal.com/investor-relations.

The Directors’ responsibilities statement in respect of the 
Annual Report and financial statements can be found on 
page 145.

The key role of the Committee is to ensure that the interests 
of shareholders are properly protected in relation to the 
Company’s financial reporting, internal control and risk 
management arrangements, and to provide challenge to 
management’s approach and decisions in relation to the 
content, significant accounting estimates, judgments and 
disclosures within the Company’s financial reports. The 
Committee’s role is also to ensure that management’s 
disclosures reflect the necessary supporting detail, to 
challenge management to explain and justify their judgments. 
The Committee reports on its findings to the Board and 
makes recommendations accordingly. This includes 
confirming to the Board whether, in accordance with the 
requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018 
(”the Code”), the Annual Report and financial statements, 
taken as a whole, are fair, balanced and understandable 
and provide the information necessary for shareholders 
to assess the Company’s position and performance, 
business model and strategy.

The Committee is supported in this role by the Company’s 
internal audit function and the external auditor, who in the 
course of the statutory audit, reviews the accounting records 

kept by the Company to test whether information is being 
recorded in line with agreed accounting practices. The 
external auditor’s report is set out on pages 146 to 156.

The Committee is responsible for ensuring that the three-way 
relationship between the Committee, the auditor and the 
Company’s management is appropriate, and that the external 
auditor remains independent of the Company. Independence 
is a key focus for the external auditor, whose staff must 
comply with their firm’s own ethics and independence criteria 
which must be consistent with the FRC’s Revised Ethical 
Standard 2019. Information on how the Committee assesses 
the independence of the external auditor is set out on page 
106. All members of the Committee continue to contribute to 
the work of the Committee and have the necessary skills and 
financial and accounting experience to do so effectively. The 
Committee members seek clarification and a full explanation 
from management or the external auditor on any matter we 
feel necessary.

Structure and operations
The Audit and Risk Committee’s structure and operations, 
including its delegated responsibilities and authority, are 
governed by its Terms of Reference which are reviewed 
annually and approved by the Board.

All members of the Committee are independent Non-
Executive Directors with a wide range of skills and 
experience that enable them to provide effective oversight 
of both financial and risk matters, and to advise the Board 
accordingly. In the Board’s view, the Committee has 
competence relevant to ContourGlobal’s sector; Ronald 
Trächsel and Daniel Camus have extensive experience 
of international energy companies and Dr. Alan Gillespie 
has significant experience in industrial development and 
development finance. Ronald Trächsel is determined by 
the Board as having recent and relevant financial experience 
for the purposes of the Code. Details of the experience of all 
members of the Committee can be found on pages 76 to 79.

To maintain effective communication between all relevant 
parties, and in support of the Committee’s activities, the CEO, 
CFO, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Head of 
Internal Audit, senior members of the finance team and 
representatives of the external auditor, attend all Committee 
meetings. Other members of the Board also attend as guests 
on an ad hoc basis. Additionally, the Committee has private 
sessions with the internal and external audit teams.

The Committee works to a structured program of activities 
and meetings to coincide with key events around our 
financial calendar. Following each meeting, the Committee 
chairman reports on the main discussion points and findings 
to the Board. The Committee will normally meet no fewer 
than three times a year. It met four times during 2020 and 
attendance at those meetings can be found on page 91. All 
meetings were held remotely and were effective.

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Report of the Audit & Risk Committee (continued)

An additional meeting was held to undertake a deep dive into 
the tax function and tax internal controls across the Group.

Outside of the formal meeting program, the Committee 
chairman maintains a dialogue with key individuals involved 
in the Company’s governance, including the Chairman, CEO, 

CFO, Company Secretary, the external audit lead partner 
and the Head of Internal Audit, together with KPMG LLC, 
our co-sourcing partner who provide additional support 
on internal audit matters.

Audit and Risk Committee activity
The main areas of Committee activities during 2020 were:

FINANC IA L 
REPORTING

Reviewing the draft full and interim results including key areas of judgment, the Group’s viability, and going 
concern for approval by the Board.

The quality, appropriateness and integrity of the interim and full-year financial statements.

The information, underlying assumptions and stress test analysis presented in support of going concern and 
the viability statements taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.

The consistency and appropriateness of the financial control and reporting environment.

The dividend policy.

Review of the alternative performance measures and the related disclosures.

Review of the draft Annual Report and financial statements as a whole, and approval of this Audit & Risk 
Committee report.

Review of the comments included in the letter from FRC on their review of the Annual report 2019, discuss 
the answers provided and how the key points have been addressed in the 2020 Annual report. At the time 
of the reporting, the majority of the points of the FRC review have been closed and the last remaining items 
are being discussed. 

The fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the Annual Report (and any other financial statements 
such as the half-yearly statement).

FINANC IA L 
ACCOUNTI NG 
MATTER S

Review of impairment tests and potential triggering events during 2020.

Kosovo: Recoverability of project costs incurred in association with the discontinued development project 
for a new power generation plant.

Update on Maritsa NOx Receivable recoverability assessment and Maritsa EC Directorate General Competition 
matter discussions.

KivuWatt arbitration with Energy Utility Corporation Limited.

Togo CEET Claim.

Other matters related to litigation and claims.

Finalization of Mexico CHP price allocation and fair market value.

The appropriateness of significant accounting judgments made in connection with the financial statements 
as set out on pages 106 and 107.

Monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and assessing the impact on the Group particularly in relation to the 
year-end financial position. There has been focus on developing and implementing mitigating actions and 
processes to ensure that the Group can continue to operate in an effective control environment, including 
an internal audit in the reporting year on the Group’s control environment.

Reviewing and monitoring the principal and emerging risk profile of the Group.

The scope of the internal control and risk management program and the internal control roadmap for 2020 
which included a mid-year review, an internal self-assessment and any recommendations arising from the 
PwC external audit.

SIGNIFI CANT 
ACCOUNTI NG 
JUDGMENTS

RISK 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
INTERNAL 
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Report of the Audit & Risk Committee (continued)

An additional meeting was held to undertake a deep dive into 

CFO, Company Secretary, the external audit lead partner 

the tax function and tax internal controls across the Group.

and the Head of Internal Audit, together with KPMG LLC, 

our co-sourcing partner who provide additional support 

on internal audit matters.

Outside of the formal meeting program, the Committee 

chairman maintains a dialogue with key individuals involved 

in the Company’s governance, including the Chairman, CEO, 

Audit and Risk Committee activity

The main areas of Committee activities during 2020 were:

FINANCIAL 

REPORTIN G

Reviewing the draft full and interim results including key areas of judgment, the Group’s viability, and going 

concern for approval by the Board.

The quality, appropriateness and integrity of the interim and full-year financial statements.

The information, underlying assumptions and stress test analysis presented in support of going concern and 

the viability statements taking into account the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy.

The consistency and appropriateness of the financial control and reporting environment.

The dividend policy.

Committee report.

Review of the alternative performance measures and the related disclosures.

Review of the draft Annual Report and financial statements as a whole, and approval of this Audit & Risk 

Review of the comments included in the letter from FRC on their review of the Annual report 2019, discuss 

the answers provided and how the key points have been addressed in the 2020 Annual report. At the time 

of the reporting, the majority of the points of the FRC review have been closed and the last remaining items 

are being discussed. 

such as the half-yearly statement).

The fair, balanced and understandable assessment of the Annual Report (and any other financial statements 

FINANCIAL 

ACCOUNTING 

MATTERS

Review of impairment tests and potential triggering events during 2020.

Kosovo: Recoverability of project costs incurred in association with the discontinued development project 

for a new power generation plant.

Update on Maritsa NOx Receivable recoverability assessment and Maritsa EC Directorate General Competition 

matter discussions.

Togo CEET Claim.

KivuWatt arbitration with Energy Utility Corporation Limited.

Other matters related to litigation and claims.

Finalization of Mexico CHP price allocation and fair market value.

The appropriateness of significant accounting judgments made in connection with the financial statements 

as set out on pages 106 and 107.

SIGNIFICA NT 

ACCOUNTING 

JUDGMENTS

RISK 

MANAGEMENT 

AND 

INTERNAL 

CONTROL

Monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 and assessing the impact on the Group particularly in relation to the 

year-end financial position. There has been focus on developing and implementing mitigating actions and 

processes to ensure that the Group can continue to operate in an effective control environment, including 

an internal audit in the reporting year on the Group’s control environment.

Reviewing and monitoring the principal and emerging risk profile of the Group.

The scope of the internal control and risk management program and the internal control roadmap for 2020 

which included a mid-year review, an internal self-assessment and any recommendations arising from the 

PwC external audit.

RISK 
MANAGEMENT 
AND 
INTERNA L 
CONTROL
(C ONTINUED)

The results of internal audit reviews and the progress made against agreed management action.

Quarterly reports on investigated internal control issues significant to the Group.

Quarterly reports on the Group’s risk register, including significant and emerging risks.

The implications and management of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), data governance 
and information security.

The adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s internal control and risk management processes.

The review of principal risks and uncertainties and the risk register the top risks.

Deep dive into the tax function and tax internal controls across the Group.

INTERNA L 
AUDI T

The internal audit methodology, processes and report template, KPIs and targets and tracking tools.

The scope of the internal audit plan and resourcing requirements, including the selection of KPMG LLP 
as a co-sourcing partner.

The independence, appropriateness, and effectiveness of internal audit, including the co-sourcing partner.

EXTERNAL 
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COMPL IA NCE 
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The change of co-sourcing partner.

Monitor the resolution of internal audit findings.

Risk-based internal audits of specific Group companies, business units and processes.

The external audit plan.

The independence and objectivity of PwC.

The level of fees paid to PwC in accordance with the policy for the provision of non-audit services.

PwC’s reappointment to office as external auditor.

Reviewing and approving the non-audit services and related fees provided by the external auditor.

Conducting an annual review of the effectiveness of the external audit process.

Consideration of the findings of the external regulator’s review of PwC’s 2019 audit.

Quarterly compliance reports from the compliance function including updates on investigations for the quarter 
as well as the status of the compliance objectives and KPIs.

The Committee’s Terms of Reference and performance effectiveness.

Compliance with the Code and the Group’s regulatory and legislative environment.

Monitoring and reviewing incidents of whistleblowing.

Reviewing and approving the Modern Slavery Statement.

FINANCIAL 
MANAGEMENT

Introduction of an updated Treasury policy and reporting to the Committee on exposure, counterparty and 
credit risks. 

Cash and debt balances, debt covenants and headroom, and the liquidity available to the Group.

TAXA TION

Review of the Tax Strategy and policy.

Comprehensive review of tax advisors.

Committee Performance
External auditor, tenure and audit plan
PwC is engaged to conduct a statutory audit and express 
an opinion on the Company and the Group’s financial 
statements. Their audit includes an assessment of the 
systems of internal controls that produce the information 
contained in the financial statements to the extent necessary 
to express an audit opinion.

PwC presented their proposed audit plan (reviewed by senior 
management) to the Committee for discussion. The objective 
was to ensure that the focus of their work remained aligned 
to the Group’s structure and strategy as well as the risk 
profile. The audit plan was again risk and materiality focused, 
challenge-based and designed to provide a high-quality audit 
and other valuable insights.

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Objectivity and independence
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing 
the objectivity and independence of the external auditor. 
In undertaking its annual assessment, the Committee 
has reviewed:

 • The confirmation from PwC that they maintain 
appropriate internal safeguards in line with 
applicable professional standards;

 • The mitigation actions taken to safeguard PwC’s 

independent status, including the operation of policies 
designed to regulate the non-audit services provided 
by PwC and the employment of former PwC employees;
 • The tenure of the audit partner and quality review partner 
(such tenure not being greater than five and seven years 
respectively); and

 • The internal performance and effectiveness review of 

PwC referred to above, notably considering the findings 
of the external regulator’s review of PwC’s 2019 audit

Taking the above review into account, the Committee 
concluded that PwC remained objective and independent 
in their role as external auditor.

Effectiveness of the external audit
It is the responsibility of the Audit and Risk Committee 
to assess the effectiveness of the external audit process. 
Following the issue of our Annual Report and Financial 
Statements, the Chairman of the Committee leads the 
conduct of a performance evaluation and effectiveness 
review of the external audit which covered aspects including: 

 • The quality of reports provided to the Committee 
and the Board and the quality of advice given;

 • The level of understanding demonstrated by the audit 
team of the Group’s businesses and the energy sector; 

 • The findings of the external regulator’s review of PwC’s 
2019 audit, and the fact that there were no significant 
matters arising; and

The objectivity of the external auditor’s views on the controls 
around the Group and the robustness of challenge and 
findings on areas which required management judgment. 
The Committee believe that PwC have performed their audit 
services effectively and to a high standard. Areas identified 
for development will be shared with them for inclusion in their 
audit and service delivery plans going forward.

Significant accounting judgments
The Committee reviewed the significant financial matters in connection with the financial statements, having regard to matters 
communicated to the Committee by the auditor. The significant matters considered are set out in the table below.

Significant financial matters considered

How the Committee addressed the matters

Accounting for business combinations and power purchase 
agreements in the year of acquisition (including renegotiation 
of existing agreements)
In November 2019, the Group acquired two Combined Heat and 
power assets in Mexico. Consideration was given to the allocation 
of the purchase price for the Mexico CHP assets.

The Committee considered the appropriateness 
of the items to which the purchase price has 
been allocated as well as main assumptions 
used in relation with discount rates and future 
cash flows.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and financial 
and contract assets
As at 31st December 2020, the Group had $3,517.1 million of property, 
plant and equipment, the majority of which related to power plant assets, 
and $408.3 million of financial and contract assets, the majority of which 
related to concession arrangements. Impairment assessments of these 
assets requires significant judgment including assumptions of future cash 
flows, discount rates and inflation which are by essence judgmental.

The Committee has reviewed the indicators of 
impairment and main assumptions retained and 
described in the financial statements. The Audit 
& Risk Committee concurred with the testing 
performed with regards to wind farms in Brazil 
and agreed with management’s judgment that 
no impairment charge was necessary.

Provisions for claims and contingent liabilities
As at 31st December 2020, the Group had $18.3 million of legal and 
other provisions. Legal and other provisions include amounts arising 
from claims, litigation and regulatory risks which will be utilized as the 
obligations are settled and includes sales tax and interest or penalties 
associated with taxes. Legal and other provisions have some uncertainty 
over the timing of cash outflows.

The Committee has reviewed the main legal or 
contractual claims. As part of its review, the 
Committee has considered the judgments from 
external or internal counsels made as to the 
potential likelihood of any claim succeeding 
when making a provision or disclosing a 
contingent liability

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How the Committee addressed the matters

Adjusted EBITDA and recognition of change in fair value of 
derivatives
A new adjustment within the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Profit 
Before Tax to include the cash gain on the Mexico CMA fixed margin 
swap within Adjusted EBITDA for $15.5 million. Management believe 
this is a better measure of financial performance as the purpose of the 
instrument is to eliminate volatility in CFE tariffs, gas price, and wheeling 
charge by fixing margins on power sales. As such the inclusion of the 
cash gain (or loss) on the instrument in Adjusted EBITDA results in the 
presentation of earnings to reflect the fixed margin.

The Committee has reviewed this adjustment 
and believes the commercial rationale for this 
adjustment is reasonable and consistent with 
similar items included in Adjusted EBITDA – for 
example adjustments made in respect of service 
concession arrangements. The Committee also 
reviewed the associated disclosures in relation 
to Adjusted EBITDA and are satisfied that the 
adjustment is appropriately disclosed in the 
financial statements to support the ‘fair, 
balanced and understandable’ requirement.

Report of the Audit & Risk Committee (continued)

Objectivity and independence

Effectiveness of the external audit

The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing 

It is the responsibility of the Audit and Risk Committee 

the objectivity and independence of the external auditor. 

to assess the effectiveness of the external audit process. 

In undertaking its annual assessment, the Committee 

Following the issue of our Annual Report and Financial 

has reviewed:

 • The confirmation from PwC that they maintain 

appropriate internal safeguards in line with 

applicable professional standards;

 • The mitigation actions taken to safeguard PwC’s 

Statements, the Chairman of the Committee leads the 

conduct of a performance evaluation and effectiveness 

review of the external audit which covered aspects including: 

 • The quality of reports provided to the Committee 

and the Board and the quality of advice given;

independent status, including the operation of policies 

 • The level of understanding demonstrated by the audit 

designed to regulate the non-audit services provided 

team of the Group’s businesses and the energy sector; 

by PwC and the employment of former PwC employees;

 • The tenure of the audit partner and quality review partner 

(such tenure not being greater than five and seven years 

respectively); and

 • The internal performance and effectiveness review of 

PwC referred to above, notably considering the findings 

of the external regulator’s review of PwC’s 2019 audit

Taking the above review into account, the Committee 

concluded that PwC remained objective and independent 

in their role as external auditor.

 • The findings of the external regulator’s review of PwC’s 

2019 audit, and the fact that there were no significant 

matters arising; and

The objectivity of the external auditor’s views on the controls 

around the Group and the robustness of challenge and 

findings on areas which required management judgment. 

The Committee believe that PwC have performed their audit 

services effectively and to a high standard. Areas identified 

for development will be shared with them for inclusion in their 

audit and service delivery plans going forward.

Significant accounting judgments

The Committee reviewed the significant financial matters in connection with the financial statements, having regard to matters 

communicated to the Committee by the auditor. The significant matters considered are set out in the table below.

Significant financial matters considered

How the Committee addressed the matters

Accounting for business combinations and power purchase 

agreements in the year of acquisition (including renegotiation 

of existing agreements)

In November 2019, the Group acquired two Combined Heat and 

power assets in Mexico. Consideration was given to the allocation 

of the purchase price for the Mexico CHP assets.

The Committee considered the appropriateness 

of the items to which the purchase price has 

been allocated as well as main assumptions 

used in relation with discount rates and future 

cash flows.

Impairment of property, plant and equipment, and financial 

and contract assets

As at 31st December 2020, the Group had $3,517.1 million of property, 

plant and equipment, the majority of which related to power plant assets, 

and $408.3 million of financial and contract assets, the majority of which 

related to concession arrangements. Impairment assessments of these 

assets requires significant judgment including assumptions of future cash 

flows, discount rates and inflation which are by essence judgmental.

The Committee has reviewed the indicators of 

impairment and main assumptions retained and 

described in the financial statements. The Audit 

& Risk Committee concurred with the testing 

performed with regards to wind farms in Brazil 

and agreed with management’s judgment that 

no impairment charge was necessary.

Provisions for claims and contingent liabilities

As at 31st December 2020, the Group had $18.3 million of legal and 

other provisions. Legal and other provisions include amounts arising 

from claims, litigation and regulatory risks which will be utilized as the 

obligations are settled and includes sales tax and interest or penalties 

associated with taxes. Legal and other provisions have some uncertainty 

over the timing of cash outflows.

The Committee has reviewed the main legal or 

contractual claims. As part of its review, the 

Committee has considered the judgments from 

external or internal counsels made as to the 

potential likelihood of any claim succeeding 

when making a provision or disclosing a 

contingent liability

Kosovo development costs
On 24 May 2020, CG Kosovo delivered a Notice of Termination to the 
Government of Kosovo (GoK) in relation of the power plant construction 
project and a request that GoK pays a total of €20.1m, including €19.7m 
for the development costs incurred up to the development cost cap. CG 
subsequently issued a notice of arbitration to GoK in November 2020. 
€19.7 million ($24.1 million) is recognized as a non-current asset on the 
balance sheet, the recovery of which is dependent on the ability of CG 
to enforce the reimbursement of costs under the terms of the project 
agreements with GoK in the arbitration process. 

The Committee assessed the judgments around 
the recovery of this asset which is likely to 
depend on the outcome of the arbitration 
proceedings and so is subject to some degree 
of judgement. The Group believes it will be able 
to demonstrate that the project failed to close 
for reasons attributable to the GoK and/or the 
relevant publicly owned companies, which is 
the key judgement that supports the recognition 
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These items were considered significant considering the 
level of materiality and the degree of judgment exercised 
by management. The Committee discussed these with 
management and PwC, to understand any areas where there 
had been or continued to be differences of opinion, and to 
satisfy itself that the conclusions drawn were reasonable and 
supportable based on the information available at the time, 
and that the corresponding disclosures were appropriate. 
As a result of this discussion, the Committee was satisfied 
that all issues had been fully and adequately addressed 
and that the judgments made were reasonable, appropriate, 
and disclosed accordingly in the financial statements, and 
had been reviewed and challenged by the external auditor, 
who concurred with the approach taken by management.

In addition, the Committee considered, acted and made 
onward recommendations to the Board, as appropriate, in 
respect of other key matters including the viability statement, 
the going concern basis on which the financial statements are 
prepared and other specific areas of audit focus.

Non-audit services
During the year, the Committee adopted a revised non-audit 
services policy to reflect independence rules within the FRC’s 
Revised Ethical Standard 2019. PwC UK continues to provide 
certain services to the Company in accordance with the 
independence rules set out in the revised policy. As a 
result, the volume of non-audit services performed by 
PwC in respect of the Company, its subsidiaries and related 
entities worldwide reduced significantly in 2020, both in 
absolute terms and in relation to the fees payable to PwC 
for the 2020 audit, as anticipated in 2019.

The non-audit fees paid to PwC for 2020 were $1 million 
($1.5 million in 2019), including $0.3 million for the half-yearly 
review ($0.2 million in 2019). 

Audit tendering
The French firm of PwC was first appointed as the external 
auditors of the Group in 2013. The UK firm was first appointed 
at the time of the IPO in 2017, and hence the UK firm was the 
first appointee to the audit of ContourGlobal plc. Matthew Hall 
is the current lead audit partner. Under current regulations, 
we will be required to retender the audit by no later than the 
2027 financial year. Matthew Hall is required to be rotated off 
as audit partner by 2022 and the Committee will liaise with 
PwC to address this requirement during the 2021 financial 
year. Having regard to the quality, stability and continuity of 
the relationship with PwC as the current auditor, the Board 
believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and 
shareholders to tender the audit contract by a date no later 
than that stipulated by the current regulations. On the 
recommendation of the Audit and Risk Committee, the 
Board is proposing a resolution at this year’s Annual General 
Meeting that PwC is reappointed as auditor for a further year.

The Company confirms that it has complied with the 
provisions of the Competition and Markets Authority’s 
Statutory Audit Services for Large Companies Market 
Investigation (Mandatory Use of Competitive Tender 
Processes and Audit & Risk Committee Responsibilities) 
Order 2014 for the 2020 financial year. 

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Audit fee
The fees payable to PwC for the 2020 audit are $2.3 million 
($2.7 million in 2019).

Risk management framework and 
internal control
The Board is responsible for determining the Group’s risk 
management framework and the nature and extent of the risk 
appetite that is acceptable in seeking to achieve its strategic 
objectives, for overseeing the Group’s risk management 
processes and internal controls, reviewing their effectiveness 
and reporting on the outcome of their review in the Annual 
Report and Financial Statements, assisted by the Committee.

An overview of the risk management process explaining 
the key elements of the approach to risk, any changes to 
the process over the course of the current year and the key 
risk management priorities for 2021 is described on pages 
62 to 71.

Primary responsibility for operation of the Company’s 
internal control and risk management systems, which include 
financial, operational and compliance controls (and accord 
with the FRC’s 2014 ‘Guidance on Risk Management, Internal 
Control and Related Financial and Business Reporting’), 
has been delegated to management. These systems, which 
have been in place for the whole of 2020 and continue to be 
operative as at the date of this Report, have been designed 
to manage, rather than eliminate, the risk of failure to achieve 
the Group’s business goals and can provide only reasonable, 
not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or 
loss. During the year, the internal control framework was 
reviewed and revised to incorporate a more risk-based 
and streamlined approach and allow for increasing the 
application of automation. Management also strengthened 
the internal controls documentation in certain areas.

The Committee, in consultation with management, agrees 
the annual work plan (including any assistance that may 
be required from external specialists) of the internal audit 
function to ensure alignment with the needs of the business 
and compliance with its governance charter. On a quarterly 
basis, the Committee receives and discusses the Group’s 
risk register, including significant and emerging risks, and 
how exposures have changed during the period; summary 
reports of findings and recommendations from completion 
of the internal audit plan; and progress against completion 
of agreed actions from internal audit on their review of the 
effectiveness of various elements of the internal control 
system maintained by the Group. The Board is satisfied that 
the system of risk and internal control management accords 
with the Code and satisfies the requirements for internal 
controls over financial reporting. The management team 
has continued to further enhance risk awareness across 
the Group during the year.

Effectiveness
In line with the provisions of the Code, the Board has 
responsibility for carrying out a robust analysis of the 
Group’s emerging and principal risks. The Board has 
undertaken a careful assessment of the principal and 
emerging risks faced by the Group, including those that could 
threaten the business model, and its future performance, 
solvency and liquidity, as well as monitoring compliance to 
ensure that any mitigating actions are properly managed 
and completed. Assisted by the Committee, the Board also 
reviewed the effectiveness of internal control systems and 
risk management processes in place throughout the year 
and up to the date of this report, which, in 2020, has also 
included consideration of the impact of COVID-19. 

The Board’s review also covers the work undertaken by 
the internal audit function, which includes a Head of Internal 
Audit as well as a co-sourcing partner (with direct access to 
the Committee chairman), and the relevant process, controls 
and testing work undertaken by PwC as part of their half-
yearly review and full-year audit. 

The Committee has not identified, nor been advised of, any 
failings or weaknesses that it has determined to be significant 
despite the present limitations and challenges imposed by 
the pandemic. As part of its review, the Committee noted 
that no significant internal control matters had been raised 
by PwC in the context of their annual external audit. Where 
areas for improvement were identified, new procedures 
have been introduced to strengthen the controls and will 
themselves be subject to regular review as part of the 
ongoing assurance process.

Fair, balanced and understandable
The Committee applied the same due diligence approach 
adopted in previous years in order to assess whether the 
Annual Report and Financial Statements taken as a whole is 
fair, balanced and understandable. The Committee received 
assurance from the verification process carried out on the 
content of the Annual Report and Financial Statements by 
the Executive Directors to ensure consistent reporting and 
the existence of appropriate links between key messages 
and relevant sections of the Annual Report and this was 
supported by a robust schedule of review and verification 
by senior management and external advisors to ensure 
disclosures are accurate. The Committee itself reviewed a 
full draft of the document and considered whether all key 
events reported to the Board and its Committees during the 
year, both positive and negative, were adequately reflected, 
as well as the consistency between the narrative sections 
and the financial statements. The Committee also considered 
the use of adjusted measures by the Group and confirmed 
that these were appropriate for aiding users of the Group’s 
financial statements to better understand its performance 
year on year.

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The fees payable to PwC for the 2020 audit are $2.3 million 

In line with the provisions of the Code, the Board has 

Audit fee

($2.7 million in 2019).

Risk management framework and 

internal control

The Board is responsible for determining the Group’s risk 

management framework and the nature and extent of the risk 

appetite that is acceptable in seeking to achieve its strategic 

objectives, for overseeing the Group’s risk management 

processes and internal controls, reviewing their effectiveness 

and reporting on the outcome of their review in the Annual 

Report and Financial Statements, assisted by the Committee.

An overview of the risk management process explaining 

the key elements of the approach to risk, any changes to 

the process over the course of the current year and the key 

risk management priorities for 2021 is described on pages 

62 to 71.

Primary responsibility for operation of the Company’s 

internal control and risk management systems, which include 

financial, operational and compliance controls (and accord 

with the FRC’s 2014 ‘Guidance on Risk Management, Internal 

Control and Related Financial and Business Reporting’), 

has been delegated to management. These systems, which 

have been in place for the whole of 2020 and continue to be 

operative as at the date of this Report, have been designed 

to manage, rather than eliminate, the risk of failure to achieve 

the Group’s business goals and can provide only reasonable, 

not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or 

loss. During the year, the internal control framework was 

reviewed and revised to incorporate a more risk-based 

and streamlined approach and allow for increasing the 

application of automation. Management also strengthened 

the internal controls documentation in certain areas.

The Committee, in consultation with management, agrees 

the annual work plan (including any assistance that may 

be required from external specialists) of the internal audit 

Effectiveness

responsibility for carrying out a robust analysis of the 

Group’s emerging and principal risks. The Board has 

undertaken a careful assessment of the principal and 

emerging risks faced by the Group, including those that could 

threaten the business model, and its future performance, 

solvency and liquidity, as well as monitoring compliance to 

ensure that any mitigating actions are properly managed 

and completed. Assisted by the Committee, the Board also 

reviewed the effectiveness of internal control systems and 

risk management processes in place throughout the year 

and up to the date of this report, which, in 2020, has also 

included consideration of the impact of COVID-19. 

The Board’s review also covers the work undertaken by 

the internal audit function, which includes a Head of Internal 

Audit as well as a co-sourcing partner (with direct access to 

the Committee chairman), and the relevant process, controls 

and testing work undertaken by PwC as part of their half-

yearly review and full-year audit. 

The Committee has not identified, nor been advised of, any 

failings or weaknesses that it has determined to be significant 

despite the present limitations and challenges imposed by 

the pandemic. As part of its review, the Committee noted 

that no significant internal control matters had been raised 

by PwC in the context of their annual external audit. Where 

areas for improvement were identified, new procedures 

have been introduced to strengthen the controls and will 

themselves be subject to regular review as part of the 

ongoing assurance process.

Fair, balanced and understandable

The Committee applied the same due diligence approach 

adopted in previous years in order to assess whether the 

Annual Report and Financial Statements taken as a whole is 

fair, balanced and understandable. The Committee received 

assurance from the verification process carried out on the 

content of the Annual Report and Financial Statements by 

function to ensure alignment with the needs of the business 

the Executive Directors to ensure consistent reporting and 

and compliance with its governance charter. On a quarterly 

the existence of appropriate links between key messages 

basis, the Committee receives and discusses the Group’s 

risk register, including significant and emerging risks, and 

and relevant sections of the Annual Report and this was 

supported by a robust schedule of review and verification 

how exposures have changed during the period; summary 

by senior management and external advisors to ensure 

reports of findings and recommendations from completion 

of the internal audit plan; and progress against completion 

of agreed actions from internal audit on their review of the 

effectiveness of various elements of the internal control 

disclosures are accurate. The Committee itself reviewed a 

full draft of the document and considered whether all key 

events reported to the Board and its Committees during the 

year, both positive and negative, were adequately reflected, 

system maintained by the Group. The Board is satisfied that 

as well as the consistency between the narrative sections 

the system of risk and internal control management accords 

and the financial statements. The Committee also considered 

with the Code and satisfies the requirements for internal 

controls over financial reporting. The management team 

has continued to further enhance risk awareness across 

the use of adjusted measures by the Group and confirmed 

that these were appropriate for aiding users of the Group’s 

financial statements to better understand its performance 

the Group during the year.

year on year.

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Taking the above into account, together with the views 
expressed by PwC, the Committee recommended, and in 
turn  the Board confirmed, that the 2020 Annual Report, 
taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable and 

provides the necessary information for shareholders to 
assess the Company’s position, performance, business 
model and strategy.

Internal control
The key elements of the Group’s internal control 
are as follows:

 • The Company has developed and implemented 
a detailed internal control management system 
and has a dedicated internal control function 
within the Group Finance function.

 • An established organization structure with 
clear lines of responsibility, approval levels 
and delegated authorities.

 • A disciplined management and Committee 

structure which facilitates regular performance 
review and decision-making.

 • A comprehensive strategic review and annual 

planning process.

 • A robust budgeting, forecasting and financial 

reporting process.

 • Various policies, procedures and guidelines 

underpinning the development, asset 
management, financing and main operations 
of the business, together with professional 
services support including legal, human 
resources, information services, tax, company 
secretarial and health, safety and security 
including cyber security.

 • A compliance certification process from 

management conducted in relation to the 
half-yearly and full-year results, and business 
activities generally.

 • A quarterly self-certification by management 

confirming that key internal controls within their 
respective areas of responsibility have been 
operating effectively.

 • An internal audit function whose work spans 

the whole Group with assurance support from 
KPMG LLP who provide the team with additional 
resource and skills.

 • A focused post-acquisition review and 

integration program to ensure the Group’s 
governance, procedures, standards and control 
environment are implemented effectively and 
on time.

 • A financial and property information 

management system.

Whistleblowing mechanism
On behalf of the Board, the Committee reviews the 
Group’s whistleblowing mechanism which allows employees 
and third parties to report concerns about suspected 
impropriety or wrongdoing (whether financial or otherwise) 
on a confidential basis, and anonymously if preferred. This 
includes an independent third-party reporting facility 
comprising a telephone hotline and an online process. Any 
matters reported are investigated in line with our internal 
procedures and escalated to the Board, via the Committee, 
as appropriate. The Committee and the Board has access 
through regular compliance reports to details on matters 
raised through the whistleblowing procedure, a description 
of the way issues have been addressed and recommended 
remediation. The Committee is also provided with quarterly 
and full year trend data on whistleblower complaints, and 
provides assurance to the Board through regular reporting 
that appropriate arrangements are in place for the 
proportionate and independent investigation of matters 
raised and for appropriate follow-up. 

The Company provides regular training to existing employees 
reminding them about the available reporting mechanisms 
within the Company, including EthicsLine, and the obligations 
to report violations of the Company’s policies. The 
arrangements also form part of the induction program 
for new employees.

Bribery and anti-corruption policy
The Board has a zero-tolerance policy for bribery and 
corruption of any sort. We give regular training to employees 
on the procedures, highlighting areas of vulnerability. Our 
third-party providers are required to comply with our policies 
or evidence that they have similar policies and practices in 
place within their own businesses on a risk-adjusted basis.

Annual Evaluation Progress on 2020 Actions
The Committee has continued to focus on and has enhanced 
its reporting in respect of its activities. The Committee agreed 
that the focus for 2021 should be on increasing the number 
of deep dives into the business to further build upon its 
knowledge of risks within the business. 

Shareholder engagement
As Chairman of the Committee, I am ready to engage with 
shareholders on significant audit and risk matters. No such 
requests were received during 2020.

Ronald Trächsel
Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee

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REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

At ContourGlobal, no employees were furloughed as a result 
of the COVID-19 pandemic. We implemented comprehensive 
and innovative measures across our global business with 
the intention of protecting our workforce. These included 
reviewing shift patterns to allow people to work in a less 
densely populated environment, hiring physicians on site 
to support our employees, introducing remote control 
technology, and encouraging our most vulnerable employees 
to stay at home (while receiving full pay). We also materially 
increased pay for front line workers – those in our power 
plants – by awarding a special one-time $2,020 equivalent 
payment to every one of them.

Performance in 2020
The resilience of ContourGlobal’s business model, with 
technology sophisticated and connected, reliable business 
continuity plans and the strength of our management team, 
meant we were able to continue to grow notwithstanding 
the challenges presented by the pandemic. We delivered an 
adjusted EBITDA performance of $722m, an increase of 3% 
on prior year. In terms of our growth strategy we completed 
on our acquisition of the US and Trinidad & Tobago Portfolio. 

 Corporate performance as well as strong individual 
performance from both Executive Directors, resulted 
in annual bonus out-turns of 85% of maximum for the 
President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer. The 
Committee considered these outcomes reflective 
of overall performance during 2020.

Vesting of 2018 LTIP
Following the completion of its three-year performance 
period to 31st December 2020, our first LTIP award 
granted following our IPO in 2018 will vest in 2021. This 
award was subject to EBITDA, Health and Safety and Growth 
performance. In terms of the Growth metric, this is measured 
by reference to IRR of key projects and completion of 
relevant milestones. Based on targets set, the vesting 
outcome is 54.4% of maximum. 

Members of the Remuneration 
Committee
• Daniel Camus (Chairman)
• Mariana Gheorghe
• Dr. Alan Gillespie

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Dear shareholder,

I am pleased to present the Directors’ Remuneration Report 
for 2020.

Undoubtedly, the global COVID-19 pandemic presented new 
challenges in 2020. Power generation is however deemed 
an essential activity in the countries in which we operate, and 
we therefore did not experience any meaningful disruption 
to our operations due to COVID-19 during the year. Due to 
ample liquidity, the financial impact of COVID-19 was also 
minimal and we continued to pay our dividend. Our priority 
throughout the pandemic was therefore on the health and 
safety of our employees, and providing continuity of service.

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REPORT OF THE 

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE

At ContourGlobal, no employees were furloughed as a result 

of the COVID-19 pandemic. We implemented comprehensive 

and innovative measures across our global business with 

the intention of protecting our workforce. These included 

reviewing shift patterns to allow people to work in a less 

densely populated environment, hiring physicians on site 

to support our employees, introducing remote control 

technology, and encouraging our most vulnerable employees 

to stay at home (while receiving full pay). We also materially 

increased pay for front line workers – those in our power 

plants – by awarding a special one-time $2,020 equivalent 

payment to every one of them.

Performance in 2020

The resilience of ContourGlobal’s business model, with 

technology sophisticated and connected, reliable business 

continuity plans and the strength of our management team, 

meant we were able to continue to grow notwithstanding 

the challenges presented by the pandemic. We delivered an 

adjusted EBITDA performance of $722m, an increase of 3% 

on prior year. In terms of our growth strategy we completed 

on our acquisition of the US and Trinidad & Tobago Portfolio. 

 Corporate performance as well as strong individual 

performance from both Executive Directors, resulted 

in annual bonus out-turns of 85% of maximum for the 

President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer. The 

Committee considered these outcomes reflective 

of overall performance during 2020.

Vesting of 2018 LTIP

period to 31st December 2020, our first LTIP award 

granted following our IPO in 2018 will vest in 2021. This 

award was subject to EBITDA, Health and Safety and Growth 

performance. In terms of the Growth metric, this is measured 

by reference to IRR of key projects and completion of 

relevant milestones. Based on targets set, the vesting 

outcome is 54.4% of maximum. 

Members of the Remuneration 

Committee

• Daniel Camus (Chairman)

• Mariana Gheorghe

• Dr. Alan Gillespie

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Dear shareholder,

for 2020.

Undoubtedly, the global COVID-19 pandemic presented new 

challenges in 2020. Power generation is however deemed 

an essential activity in the countries in which we operate, and 

we therefore did not experience any meaningful disruption 

to our operations due to COVID-19 during the year. Due to 

ample liquidity, the financial impact of COVID-19 was also 

minimal and we continued to pay our dividend. Our priority 

throughout the pandemic was therefore on the health and 

safety of our employees, and providing continuity of service.

I am pleased to present the Directors’ Remuneration Report 

Following the completion of its three-year performance 

Renewal of Remuneration Policy
In accordance with the normal three-year cycle under UK 
remuneration regulations, we are required to submit our 
Directors’ Remuneration Policy for shareholder approval at 
our 2021 AGM. Ahead of this, the Committee spent time 
considering our executive remuneration framework and 
determined that overall this framework had been effective 
in supporting and incentivizing the delivery of our strategy 
whilst aligning with the interests of our shareholders. The 
Committee also did not consider that this year was the 
appropriate time to be making material changes to our 
Directors’ Remuneration Policy. We are therefore proposing 
to submit, for shareholder approval, a Policy which continues 
with the current framework.

It is the Remuneration Committee’s current intention that 
next year a more comprehensive review of our remuneration 
arrangements is undertaken to ensure that these remain 
appropriate for our business and forward-looking strategy. 
Dependent on the outcome of that review we may revert 
to shareholders with a proposed new Policy in 2022.

Notwithstanding the above, as part of our Policy renewal this 
year, the Committee will be formalising a number of changes 
in its operation, which have been made since the approval 
of our current Policy in 2018. These include:

 • Alignment of Executive Director pensions with the 

workforce rate.

 • Increased share ownership guidelines for Executive 
Directors of 250% of salary and, introduced in 2020, 
a post-employment shareholding guideline.

 • Expanded recovery and withholding provisions under 

the annual bonus and LTIP.

Implementation of Policy for 2021
There will be no salary increases for Executive Directors in 
2021 and incentive opportunity levels will remain unchanged. 

For 2021, the overall annual bonus framework will remain 
consistent with prior years. The corporate scorecard, which 
comprises 70% of the total bonus, will be subject to financial 
(50% weighting), operational (30% weighting) and growth (20% 
weighting) performance over the year. Individual objectives will 
continue to comprise the remaining 30% of the total bonus.

In respect of the LTIP, the Committee is undertaking 
a more thorough review of performance measures to 
ensure these remain appropriate, including consideration 
of environmental, social and governance measures. The 
Committee will disclose the measures and targets on the 
Company website and via an RNS in advance of the 2021 
AGM, so that shareholders and other stakeholders have 
this information before voting at the General Meeting.

Key areas of focus in the year
Review of Directors’ Remuneration Policy
 • Reviewed our Directors’ Remuneration Policy 
ahead of submitting for shareholder approval 
at the 2021 AGM

Incentive arrangements
 • Reviewed and approved annual bonus payouts 

and targets

 • Approved the grant of performance share, 

restricted share, and deferred bonus awards 
under the long term incentive plan

 • Review of LTIP performance measures. 

Compliance and governance
 • Reviewed practices and changes to corporate 

governance environment with regards to 
remuneration arrangements and the 
Committee’s remit

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Legacy arrangements
In December 2020, part of the President & CEO’s legacy 
interest in the Private Incentive Plan (PIP) vested. The value 
of this interest is reported in our remuneration table for 
2020. As disclosed at the time of the IPO, this is a legacy 
arrangement established by Reservoir Capital Group (the 
major shareholder in the Company) in connection with its 
original investment in the business. The Company is not party 
to and has no financial obligation to pay cash or issue shares 
to settle the PIP. Value delivered under this arrangement has 
been funded by Reservoir Capital Group.

Conclusion
In line with the remuneration reporting regulations, at our 
forthcoming AGM, our renewed Directors’ Remuneration Policy 
will be subject to a binding shareholder vote and the reminder 
of this report, including the Annual Report on Remuneration, 
will be subject to an advisory shareholder vote. I hope you will 
continue to support our approach to executive remuneration.

Yours sincerely

Daniel Camus
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

18 March 2021

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Index to the Remuneration report 

Part 1: Remuneration at a glance
Summary of remuneration policy and 
implementation for 2021
Alignment of remuneration strategy 
with our core principles
Part 2: Remuneration Policy
Remuneration Policy for shareholder 
approval at the 2021 AGM
Part 3: Annual Report 
on Remuneration
Governance
Total remuneration
Annual bonus for 2020
Long-term incentive awards vesting in 
respect of 2020
Long-term incentive awards granted 
in 2020
Deferred bonus awards granted in 2020
Implementation of Non-Executive Director 
remuneration policy
Director shareholdings and share interests
Director service contracts
Payments for loss of office
Policy on external appointments
Percentage change in remuneration
Broader executive team and workforce 
remuneration
Comparison of overall performance 
and pay
Relative importance of spend on pay
External advisors to the Committee
Statement of voting on the Remuneration 
Report
Legacy equity arrangements
Statement of compliance and approval

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Legacy arrangements

In December 2020, part of the President & CEO’s legacy 

interest in the Private Incentive Plan (PIP) vested. The value 

of this interest is reported in our remuneration table for 

2020. As disclosed at the time of the IPO, this is a legacy 

arrangement established by Reservoir Capital Group (the 

major shareholder in the Company) in connection with its 

original investment in the business. The Company is not party 

to and has no financial obligation to pay cash or issue shares 

to settle the PIP. Value delivered under this arrangement has 

been funded by Reservoir Capital Group.

Conclusion

In line with the remuneration reporting regulations, at our 

forthcoming AGM, our renewed Directors’ Remuneration Policy 

will be subject to a binding shareholder vote and the reminder 

of this report, including the Annual Report on Remuneration, 

will be subject to an advisory shareholder vote. I hope you will 

continue to support our approach to executive remuneration.

Yours sincerely

Daniel Camus

Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

18 March 2021

Index to the Remuneration report 

Part 1: Remuneration at a glance

Summary of remuneration policy and 

implementation for 2021

Alignment of remuneration strategy 

with our core principles

Part 2: Remuneration Policy

Remuneration Policy for shareholder 

approval at the 2021 AGM

Part 3: Annual Report 

on Remuneration

Governance

Total remuneration

Annual bonus for 2020

Long-term incentive awards vesting in 

respect of 2020

Long-term incentive awards granted 

in 2020

Deferred bonus awards granted in 2020

Implementation of Non-Executive Director 

remuneration policy

Director shareholdings and share interests

Director service contracts

Payments for loss of office

Policy on external appointments

Percentage change in remuneration

Broader executive team and workforce 

remuneration

and pay

Comparison of overall performance 

Relative importance of spend on pay

External advisors to the Committee

Statement of voting on the Remuneration 

Report

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Statement of compliance and approval

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Remuneration at a glance

Consideration of wider workforce – COVID-19 pandemic
 • No employees were furloughed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
 • Management’s first priority remained, and continues to remain, the health and safety of our employees. 
 • Implementation of comprehensive and innovative measures across our global business with the intention 

of protecting our workforce. These include reviewing shift patterns to allow people to work in a less densely 
populated environment, hiring physicians on site to support our employees, introducing remote control 
technology, and encouraging our most vulnerable employees to stay at home (while receiving full pay).

 • Materially increased pay for our front line workers – for those in our power plants, a special one-time 

$2,020 equivalent payment to every one of them.

Summary of Remuneration Policy and implementation for 2021
Our Remuneration Policy for Executive and Non-Executive Directors will be presented for shareholder approval at our 
2021 AGM. The below summarizes the key elements of the Remuneration Policy and how it will be implemented for 2021, 
if approved. 

Remuneration 
component

Salary

Pension and 
benefits

Summary of Remuneration Policy

•  Normally reviewed annually, with any changes taking effect from 

1st January.

•  Set taking into account a number of factors including but not limited 
to individual and Company performance, an individual’s skills and 
experience, the responsibilities of the role.

•  In considering any increase, the Committee is guided by the 

general increase for the broader employee population.

•  The Company may make contributions, or payment in lieu of 
contributions, to a pension scheme. Pension is set in line with 
the wider workforce.

•  Benefits may include, but are not limited to, private medical 
insurance, dental insurance, company car or allowance, life 
assurance and income protection. Benefits in relation to 
relocation or expatriation may be provided.

Annual 
performance 
bonus

•  Maximum opportunity is:

•  100% of base salary for the current President & CEO
•  150% of base salary for any other Executive Director (including 

any future CEO)

•  Subject to stretching performance conditions, normally set by the 

Committee at the start of each financial year.

•  At least 70% of the bonus will be subject to corporate objectives 

with the balance based on individual objectives.

•  The Committee may adjust the bonus outcome taking into 
account any relevant factors, including the Company’s 
underlying performance.

•  Any bonus earned in excess of 50% of maximum is deferred 

into shares for a period of two years.
•  Malus and clawback provisions apply.

Remuneration for Executive Directors for 2021

Base salary 
effective 1 
January 2021

Increase from 
2020

President & CEO

$1,200,000

0%

Chief Financial Officer
•  No changes for 2021.
•  The current President & CEO does not receive 

£375,000

0%

any pension contributions or retirement benefits.

•  The Chief Financial Officer receives a pension 
allowance of 11% of salary, which is in line with 
other UK employees (excluding Northern Ireland).

•  Executive Directors receive benefits in line with 

the Remuneration Policy.

•  The overall annual bonus framework for 2021 is 

consistent with 2020.

•  The maximum opportunity will be 100% of salary 

for the President & CEO and 115% of salary for the 
Chief Financial Officer.

•  Bonus will be based on achievement of corporate 
objectives (70%) and individual objectives (30%). 
Performance measures for 2021 are: 

Performance Metrics

% of Opportunity

Adjusted EBITDA
FFO
Operational metrics
Growth metrics
Sub-Total
Individual objectives
•  Targets and performance against these will be 

17.5%
17.5%
21%
14%
70%
30%

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Remuneration 
component

Long-Term 
Incentive Plan 
(LTIP)

Summary of Remuneration Policy

•  Maximum opportunity is:

•  100% of base salary for the current President 

& CEO

•  200% of base salary for any other Executive 

Director (including any future CEO)
•  Performance measured over three years. 
•  The Committee has the flexibility to vary the 

performance measures and weightings for each 
award taking into account the business priorities 
at the time of grant.

•  The Committee may adjust the vesting outcome 
if it considers that it is not consistent with the 
Company’s overall performance.

•  An additional two-year holding period 

applies post-vesting.

•  Malus and clawback provisions apply.

Share 
ownership 
guidelines

•  Executive Directors are required to build and retain 
a shareholding in the Company equivalent to at 
least 250% of salary.

•  A post-employment shareholding guideline 
will apply for one year following cessation 
of employment. 

Legacy 
arrangements

•  The President & CEO has interests in a ‘Private 
Incentive Plan’ (PIP). These relate to legacy 
commitments prior to ContourGlobal’s listing, 
reflecting that the President & CEO co-founded 
the Company in 2005.

•  The Company is not a party to the PIP and 

has no financial obligation in connection with it.
•  The President & CEO also has a carried interest 

arrangement which was established in 2008 and 
which is funded by a minority co-owner of certain 
assets of the Company. The Company has no 
financial obligation in relation to these interests.

 Remuneration for Executive Directors for 2021

•  The maximum opportunity will be 100% of salary for the President 

& CEO and 200% of salary for the Chief Financial Officer.
•  The Committee is undertaking a more thorough review of 

performance measures to ensure these remain appropriate, 
including consideration of environmental, social and governance 
measures. The Committee will disclose the measures and targets 
on the Company website and via an RNS in advance of the 2021 
AGM, so that shareholders and other stakeholders have this 
information before voting at the General Meeting. 

•  No changes for 2021.
•  The President & CEO has met the guideline in full. 
•  The Chief Financial Officer has yet to meet the guideline. 
However, he will be required to retain at least half of any 
share awards vesting (net of tax) under the Company’s 
discretionary share-based employee incentive schemes 
until the guideline is met. 

•  Any new Executive Director, including the Chief Financial Officer, 
is expected to meet their share ownership guideline within five 
years of appointment.

•  These arrangements do not form part of ContourGlobal plc’s 

ongoing policy.

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Remuneration 

component

Long-Term 

Incentive Plan 

(LTIP)

Summary of Remuneration Policy

•  Maximum opportunity is:

•  The maximum opportunity will be 100% of salary for the President 

 Remuneration for Executive Directors for 2021

•  100% of base salary for the current President 

& CEO and 200% of salary for the Chief Financial Officer.

& CEO

•  The Committee is undertaking a more thorough review of 

•  200% of base salary for any other Executive 

performance measures to ensure these remain appropriate, 

including consideration of environmental, social and governance 

measures. The Committee will disclose the measures and targets 

on the Company website and via an RNS in advance of the 2021 

AGM, so that shareholders and other stakeholders have this 

information before voting at the General Meeting. 

Share 

ownership 

guidelines

•  Executive Directors are required to build and retain 

•  No changes for 2021.

a shareholding in the Company equivalent to at 

•  The President & CEO has met the guideline in full. 

•  The Chief Financial Officer has yet to meet the guideline. 

However, he will be required to retain at least half of any 

share awards vesting (net of tax) under the Company’s 

discretionary share-based employee incentive schemes 

until the guideline is met. 

•  Any new Executive Director, including the Chief Financial Officer, 

is expected to meet their share ownership guideline within five 

years of appointment.

Director (including any future CEO)

•  Performance measured over three years. 

•  The Committee has the flexibility to vary the 

performance measures and weightings for each 

award taking into account the business priorities 

at the time of grant.

•  The Committee may adjust the vesting outcome 

if it considers that it is not consistent with the 

Company’s overall performance.

•  An additional two-year holding period 

applies post-vesting.

•  Malus and clawback provisions apply.

least 250% of salary.

•  A post-employment shareholding guideline 

will apply for one year following cessation 

of employment. 

commitments prior to ContourGlobal’s listing, 

reflecting that the President & CEO co-founded 

the Company in 2005.

•  The Company is not a party to the PIP and 

has no financial obligation in connection with it.

•  The President & CEO also has a carried interest 

arrangement which was established in 2008 and 

which is funded by a minority co-owner of certain 

assets of the Company. The Company has no 

financial obligation in relation to these interests.

Remuneration strategy and alignment with our core principles
ContourGlobal’s core business principles guide our day-to-day operations and our sustainable business strategy, driving 
positive, long-term and measurable business impacts. 

The Committee is cognizant of these principles when designing and implementing the Remuneration Policy and considers that 
the current executive remuneration framework appropriately addresses the following factors, as set out in the UK Corporate 
Governance Code.

CLA RITY

The Committee is committed to providing open and transparent disclosures with regards 
to executive remuneration arrangements. 

The Committee provides additional information on legacy arrangements. The Company 
is not party to these arrangements and does not have any financial obligation in connection 
with them.

SIMPLIC ITY

Our ongoing executive remuneration arrangements are in line with typical practice for 
a UK-listed company and are well understood by both participants and shareholders.

RISK

The Committee has discretion to adjust annual bonus and LTIP outcomes if it considers these 
to be inconsistent with overall Company performance, taking into account any relevant factors.

Legacy 

•  The President & CEO has interests in a ‘Private 

•  These arrangements do not form part of ContourGlobal plc’s 

arrangements

Incentive Plan’ (PIP). These relate to legacy 

ongoing policy.

PR EDICTAB ILIT Y

PR OPOR TIONA LIT Y

Malus and clawback provisions apply for both the annual bonus and LTIP.

Post-employment shareholding requirements support a focus on long-term stewardship 
of the Company.

The Remuneration Policy contains details of maximum opportunity levels for each component 
of pay, with actual incentive outcomes varying depending on the level of performance 
achieved against specific measures.

As part of our transparent approach, we provide full details of legacy arrangements including 
illustrative potential values.

Our Remuneration Policy has been designed to provide an appropriate balance between 
short- and long-term performance targets linked to the delivery of the Company’s strategic 
plan and aligned with the Company’s risk appetite.

ContourGlobal operates across 18 countries. When determining remuneration arrangements 
for Executive Directors the Committee considers broader workforce remuneration and related 
policies across the global business. The Group only has 15 permanent employees in the UK 
and therefore falls below the threshold required to disclose pay ratios. 

The Committee considers that remuneration arrangements for Executive Directors are 
appropriate taking into account the principles, policy and practice for workforce remuneration 
and the locality of the relevant Executive Director.

ALIGNMENT  T O 
CULTUR E

The metrics used within our incentive arrangements for Executive Directors are aligned to 
ContourGlobal’s core principles, with the aim of driving behaviors consistent with the 
Company’s purpose, values and strategy.

One of our key values relates to our employee’s health and safety, and this is reflected 
in our incentive framework.

Fostering a culture of share ownership within the business is a key part of our
remuneration approach.

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Alignment of performance measures with core principles
pproach for Executive Directors, 
Our core principles are aligned with the metrics used under our remuneration approach for Executive Directors, 
as illustrated below. 

core business principles
ContourGlobal – our core business principles

Measures used in incentive schemes

Grow well
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Manage our 
Manage our 
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Adjusted EBITDA growth

Adjusted Funds From Operations (FFO)

Lost Time Incidents

Fleet Availability 

Refurbishment milestones

CO2 capture

Non-fuel operations and maintenance cost

M&A milestones
(project completion; incremental EBITDA)

Project Internal Rate of Return and milestones

Strategic personal objectives

Annual bonus metric

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Alignment of performance measures with core principles

Our core principles are aligned with the metrics used under our remuneration approach for Executive Directors, 

pproach for Executive Directors, 

as illustrated below. 

ContourGlobal – our core business principles

core business principles

Measures used in incentive schemes

Grow well

w well

Manage our 

Manage our 

Enhance our 

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business 

business 

responsibly

responsibly

operating 

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Operate 

safely and 

efficiently and 

minimize 

environmental 

impact

Adjusted EBITDA growth

Adjusted Funds From Operations (FFO)

Lost Time Incidents

Fleet Availability 

Refurbishment milestones

CO2 capture

Non-fuel operations and maintenance cost

M&A milestones

(project completion; incremental EBITDA)

Project Internal Rate of Return and milestones

Strategic personal objectives

Annual bonus metric

LTIP metric

Remuneration Policy
Directors’ Remuneration Policy
This part of the Remuneration Report sets out the Remuneration Policy for Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Policy 
will be put to a binding shareholder vote at the AGM on 12th May 2021 and, subject to shareholder approval, will take formal 
effect from that date. 

Renewal of Remuneration Policy
During 2020, the Committee undertook a review of the Remuneration Policy and its implementation. The Committee however 
did not consider that this year was the appropriate time to be making material changes to the Remuneration Policy, which 
continues to be effective in supporting and incentivizing the delivery of the Company’s strategy whilst aligning with the 
long-term interests of shareholders. The renewed Remuneration Policy does however formalize a number of changes made 
since the approval of our previous Remuneration Policy in 2018. This includes:

 • Alignment of executive director pensions with the workforce rate.
 • Increased share ownership guidelines for executive directors of 250% of salary and, introduced in 2020, a post-employment 

shareholding guideline. 

 • Expanded recovery and withholding provisions under the annual bonus and LTIP.

In addition, a number of other minor drafting changes have been made to clarify how the Remuneration Policy operates and 
provide additional transparency over the Company’s remuneration arrangements. In the development of this Remuneration 
Policy, the Committee followed a robust process and sought input from both management and its independent advisors, while 
ensuring that any conflicts of interest were appropriately managed. The Committee also wrote to key shareholders seeking 
their views on the proposed renewal as well as any other matters around executive remuneration at the Company and 
feedback was considered as part of the review.

In determining executive remuneration, the Committee continues to apply the following principles: 

 • Attract, retain and motivate high-quality executives in order to deliver the Company’s strategic goals and business objectives
 • Align the interests of executives with those of shareholders and other external stakeholders
 • Be simple and understandable, both internally and externally
 • Have a significant proportion of total remuneration tied to the achievement of stretching performance conditions to ensure 

individuals are rewarded fairly for success, while ensuring prevention of rewards for failure

 • Provide an appropriate balance between short- and long-term performance targets linked to the delivery of the Company’s 

strategic plan and aligned with the Company’s risk appetite

 • Take account of good governance and promote the long-term success of the Group
 • Consider the wider pay environment, both internally and externally.

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Remuneration Policy table
The table below sets out, for each element of pay, a summary of how remuneration is structured and how it supports the 
Company’s strategy.

Executive Directors

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

Executive Director performance 
is a factor considered when 
determining salaries.

In considering any increase 
in base salary, if any increase 
is to be made the Committee 
is guided by the general 
increase for the broader 
employee population.

However, more significant 
increases may be awarded 
from time to time in certain 
circumstances. For example, 
an increase in the individual’s 
role or responsibility, an 
increase in the scale or 
complexity of the Company, 
or when an individual has 
been appointed to a new 
role at a below-market salary 
while gaining experience.

There is no formal maximum 
limit as benefit costs can 
fluctuate depending on 
changes in provider cost 
and individual circumstances.

Not performance related.

Base salary

To help recruit and retain 
executives of suitable 
caliber to deliver the 
Company’s strategic goals 
and business outputs.

Reflects the individual’s 
experience, performance 
and responsibilities within 
the Company.

Benefits

To provide a market- 
competitive benefits package 
to assist with recruitment 
and retention of Executive 
Directors of suitable caliber.

Salaries are normally reviewed 
annually with any changes 
taking effect from 1st January 
each year.

Salaries are set taking into 
consideration a number of 
factors, including but not 
limited to:
•  Individual and Company 

performance

•  Skills and experience 
of each individual
•  Responsibilities and 

accountabilities of each role

•  Mix of package of the 

individual

•  Salary increases for the 

overall employee population
•  Changes in size or complexity 

of the Company

•  Market competitiveness
•  External indicators, such 

as inflation

•  Broad alignment with 

equivalent roles at relevant 
peers, taking into account the 
country in which the Director 
is based

Benefits may include, but are 
not limited to, private medical 
insurance, dental insurance, 
company car or allowance, 
life assurance and income 
protection.

Under certain circumstances, 
additional benefits in relation 
to relocation or expatriation 
may be provided.

Executive Directors are eligible 
for other benefits which are 
introduced for the wider 
workforce on broadly 
similar terms.

Any reasonable business- 
related expenses (including 
tax thereon) incurred in 
connection with the role 
may be reimbursed.

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Remuneration Policy table

Company’s strategy.

Executive Directors

Base salary

and business outputs.

Reflects the individual’s 

experience, performance 

and responsibilities within 

the Company.

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

To help recruit and retain 

executives of suitable 

caliber to deliver the 

Salaries are normally reviewed 

annually with any changes 

taking effect from 1st January 

In considering any increase 

in base salary, if any increase 

is to be made the Committee 

Executive Director performance 

is a factor considered when 

determining salaries.

Company’s strategic goals 

each year.

Salaries are set taking into 

consideration a number of 

factors, including but not 

limited to:

•  Individual and Company 

performance

•  Skills and experience 

of each individual

•  Responsibilities and 

is guided by the general 

increase for the broader 

employee population.

However, more significant 

increases may be awarded 

from time to time in certain 

circumstances. For example, 

an increase in the individual’s 

role or responsibility, an 

increase in the scale or 

accountabilities of each role

complexity of the Company, 

•  Mix of package of the 

individual

or when an individual has 

been appointed to a new 

•  Salary increases for the 

role at a below-market salary 

overall employee population

while gaining experience.

Benefits

To provide a market- 

competitive benefits package 

to assist with recruitment 

and retention of Executive 

Directors of suitable caliber.

There is no formal maximum 

Not performance related.

limit as benefit costs can 

fluctuate depending on 

changes in provider cost 

and individual circumstances.

•  Changes in size or complexity 

of the Company

•  Market competitiveness

•  External indicators, such 

as inflation

•  Broad alignment with 

equivalent roles at relevant 

peers, taking into account the 

country in which the Director 

is based

Benefits may include, but are 

not limited to, private medical 

insurance, dental insurance, 

company car or allowance, 

life assurance and income 

protection.

Under certain circumstances, 

additional benefits in relation 

to relocation or expatriation 

may be provided.

Executive Directors are eligible 

for other benefits which are 

introduced for the wider 

workforce on broadly 

similar terms.

Any reasonable business- 

related expenses (including 

tax thereon) incurred in 

connection with the role 

may be reimbursed.

The table below sets out, for each element of pay, a summary of how remuneration is structured and how it supports the 

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

Pensions

To provide a market 
competitive pension package 
to assist with recruitment 
and retention of Executive 
Directors of suitable caliber.

The Company may make 
contributions, or payment 
in lieu of contributions, to 
a pension scheme.

The current President & 
CEO does not receive 
any pension contributions.

Annual performance bonus

To incentivize and reward the 
achievement of annual 
strategic business priorities.

Delivery of a proportion of 
remuneration in shares 
reinforces retention and 
provides alignment with the 
interests of shareholders 
over the longer term.

Annual bonuses are subject 
to achievement of stretching 
performance conditions, 
which are normally set by 
the Committee at the start 
of each financial year. At the 
end of the year, the Committee 
determines the extent to which 
these were achieved.

Annual bonuses are payable 
in cash, with any bonus earned 
in excess of the target bonus 
deferred into shares which vest 
after at least two years subject 
to continued employment.

Participants may also be entitled 
to receive dividend equivalents 
on share awards that vest.

Bonus payments, including 
deferred bonus awards, 
are subject to recovery and 
withholding provisions in certain 
circumstances, including in the 
event of a material misstatement 
of accounts, an error in 
assessing the performance 
condition, serious misconduct, 
and, for awards from 2020, 
significant reputational damage 
and material corporate failure, 
or any other exceptional 
circumstances which the 
Committee considers justify 
the operation of the recovery 
and withholding provisions. 

Pension set in line with the 
wider workforce.

Taking into account the 
global nature of the 
Company, the Committee has 
the flexibility to determine the 
methodology and approach 
to determining the wider 
workforce rate, including but 
not limited to consideration 
of the country in which a 
Director is based.

The current Chief Financial 
Officer receives a pension 
allowance of 11% of salary, 
which was set to be in line 
with other UK employees 
(excluding Northern Ireland) 
at the time of his recruitment.

The maximum bonus 
opportunity is:
•  100% of base salary for the 
current President & CEO
•  150% of base salary for any 
other Executive Director 
(including any future CEO).

50% of maximum is payable 
for on-target performance 
and no more than 25% of 
maximum is payable for 
threshold performance.

Not performance related.

Performance is measured 
over the financial year.

Performance measures and 
weightings are determined 
by the Committee each year 
and may vary to take into 
account changes in the 
business strategy.

At least 70% of the bonus will be 
subject to corporate objectives 
(EBITDA, cash flow, growth 
targets, Health & Safety, other 
Environmental, Social & 
Governance (ESG) measures and 
other corporate measures) with 
the balance being subject to 
measurable individual objectives.

The Committee may adjust the 
bonus outcome if it considers 
that the payout is inconsistent 
with the Company’s overall 
performance, taking into 
account any relevant factors. 
The Committee will consult 
with major shareholders if 
appropriate before any 
exercise of its discretion to 
increase the bonus outcome. 

In addition, the Committee has 
absolute discretion as to the 
amount of any bonus outcome, 
notwithstanding achievement 
of the measures applicable to 
the bonus, which may take into 
account the Company’s 
underlying performance.

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Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

The maximum award level is:
•  100% of base salary per 
annum for the current 
President & CEO
•  200% of base salary 
per annum for any 
other Executive Director 
(including any future CEO).

No more than 25% 
of each performance 
element may vest for 
threshold performance.

Performance is normally 
measured over three years.

Measures are selected 
to support the Company’s 
long-term strategy and 
align with the long-term 
goal to create value for all 
stakeholders. The Committee 
has the flexibility to vary 
measures and weightings, 
including introduction of new 
measures, for each award 
taking into account business 
priorities at the time of grant.

Performance measures for 
the 2018 to 2020 LTIP grants 
included growth in Adj. EBITDA, 
H&S Lost Time Incident Rate, 
Growth (IRR and Milestones). 

The Committee may adjust the 
vesting outcome if it considers 
that the level of vesting is 
inconsistent with the 
Company’s overall 
performance, taking into 
account any relevant factors.

Executive Directors are 
required to build and retain a 
shareholding in the Company 
equivalent to at least 250% of 
their base salary.

Not performance related.

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

To reward delivery of 
sustained long-term 
performance and incentivize 
successful execution of 
business strategy over the 
longer term.

Facilitates share ownership 
to provide further alignment 
with shareholders.

Share ownership guidelines

To encourage Executive 
Directors to build a 
meaningful shareholding 
in the Company so as 
to further align interests 
with shareholders.

Awards will normally be granted 
annually to Executive Directors 
in the form of conditional free 
shares or nil (or nominal) cost 
options that normally vest 
after three years subject to 
performance conditions and 
continued service.

Following vesting, awards will 
normally be subject to a holding 
period whereby vested awards, 
net of tax, must be retained for 
at least a further two years.

Participants may also be entitled 
to receive dividend equivalents 
on awards that vest.

Awards are subject to recovery 
and withholding provisions in 
certain circumstances, including 
in the event of a material 
misstatement of accounts, 
an error in assessing the 
performance condition, 
serious misconduct, and, for 
awards from 2020, significant 
reputational damage and 
material corporate failure, 
or any other exceptional 
circumstances which the 
Committee considers justify 
the operation of the recovery 
and withholding provisions.

Executive Directors are required 
to retain at least half of any 
share awards vesting (net 
of tax) under the Company’s 
discretionary share-based 
employee incentive schemes 
until the guideline is met.

Shares owned outright on 
or following Admission will 
count towards the guideline.

A post-employment 
shareholding guideline will 
apply for one year following 
cessation of employment. 
Executive Directors will be 
required to retain 100% of their 
shareholding guideline, or 100% 
of their actual shareholding of 
relevant shares if lower, for a 
period of six months post-
cessation of employment, 
reducing to 50% for a further 
six months. The Committee 
retains discretion to waive 
this guideline if it is not 
considered appropriate in 
the specific circumstances.

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Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

To reward delivery of 

sustained long-term 

performance and incentivize 

successful execution of 

business strategy over the 

longer term.

Facilitates share ownership 

to provide further alignment 

with shareholders.

Awards will normally be granted 

The maximum award level is:

Performance is normally 

annually to Executive Directors 

•  100% of base salary per 

measured over three years.

in the form of conditional free 

shares or nil (or nominal) cost 

options that normally vest 

after three years subject to 

performance conditions and 

continued service.

annum for the current 

President & CEO

•  200% of base salary 

per annum for any 

other Executive Director 

(including any future CEO).

No more than 25% 

of each performance 

element may vest for 

threshold performance.

Measures are selected 

to support the Company’s 

long-term strategy and 

align with the long-term 

goal to create value for all 

stakeholders. The Committee 

has the flexibility to vary 

measures and weightings, 

including introduction of new 

measures, for each award 

taking into account business 

priorities at the time of grant.

Performance measures for 

the 2018 to 2020 LTIP grants 

included growth in Adj. EBITDA, 

H&S Lost Time Incident Rate, 

Growth (IRR and Milestones). 

The Committee may adjust the 

vesting outcome if it considers 

that the level of vesting is 

inconsistent with the 

Company’s overall 

performance, taking into 

account any relevant factors.

Share ownership guidelines

To encourage Executive 

Directors to build a 

meaningful shareholding 

in the Company so as 

to further align interests 

with shareholders.

Executive Directors are required 

Executive Directors are 

Not performance related.

required to build and retain a 

shareholding in the Company 

equivalent to at least 250% of 

their base salary.

Following vesting, awards will 

normally be subject to a holding 

period whereby vested awards, 

net of tax, must be retained for 

at least a further two years.

Participants may also be entitled 

to receive dividend equivalents 

on awards that vest.

Awards are subject to recovery 

and withholding provisions in 

certain circumstances, including 

in the event of a material 

misstatement of accounts, 

an error in assessing the 

performance condition, 

serious misconduct, and, for 

awards from 2020, significant 

reputational damage and 

material corporate failure, 

or any other exceptional 

circumstances which the 

Committee considers justify 

the operation of the recovery 

and withholding provisions.

to retain at least half of any 

share awards vesting (net 

of tax) under the Company’s 

discretionary share-based 

employee incentive schemes 

until the guideline is met.

Shares owned outright on 

or following Admission will 

count towards the guideline.

A post-employment 

shareholding guideline will 

apply for one year following 

cessation of employment. 

Executive Directors will be 

required to retain 100% of their 

shareholding guideline, or 100% 

of their actual shareholding of 

relevant shares if lower, for a 

period of six months post-

cessation of employment, 

reducing to 50% for a further 

six months. The Committee 

retains discretion to waive 

this guideline if it is not 

considered appropriate in 

the specific circumstances.

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

Chairman and Non-Executive Directors

Purpose and link to strategy

Operation

Maximum opportunity

Performance metrics

Fees

To attract and retain a 
high-caliber Chairman and 
Non-Executive Directors by 
offering market-competitive 
fee levels.

The Company Chairman is paid 
a single annual fee.

There is no maximum level 
of fees.

Not performance related.

When reviewing fee 
levels, account is taken 
of market movements in 
Non-Executive Director 
fees, Board Committee 
responsibilities, ongoing time 
commitments and the general 
economic environment.

Non-Executive Directors are 
paid an annual basic fee, plus 
additional fees for additional 
responsibilities such as a 
Committee Chairmanship and 
the role of Senior Independent 
Director, to reflect their 
extra responsibilities 
and time commitments.

Non-Executive Directors are 
encouraged to purchase shares 
in the Company annually to the 
value of 25% of their gross fees.

The Chairman’s fee is reviewed 
annually by the Committee and 
Chief Executive. Fee levels for 
Non-Executive Directors are 
determined by the Company 
Chairman and Executive 
Directors.

Fee levels are set taking into 
consideration market levels in 
comparably sized companies, 
the time commitment and 
responsibilities of the role, 
and the experience and 
expertise required.

The Chairman and Non-
Executives are not eligible 
to participate in incentive 
arrangements or to receive 
any pension. Reasonable travel, 
accommodation and other 
business-related expenses 
incurred in carrying out the 
role will be reimbursed by 
the Company, including 
any tax thereon.

Notes to the policy table
Prior commitments - PIP and carried interest in Brazilian assets
The Committee reserves the right to make any remuneration payments and/or payments for loss of office (including exercising 
any discretions available to it in connection with such payments) notwithstanding that they are not in line with the policy set
out above where the terms of the payment were agreed (i) before 25 May 2018 (the date the Company’s first shareholder-
approved directors’ remuneration policy came into effect); (ii) before the policy set out above came into effect, provided that 
the terms of the payment were consistent with the shareholder-approved directors’ remuneration policy in force at the time 
they were agreed; or (iii) at a time when the relevant individual was not a Director of the Company and, in the opinion of the 
Committee, the payment was not in consideration for the individual becoming a Director of the Company. For these purposes, 
“payments” includes the Committee satisfying awards of variable remuneration and, in relation to an award over shares, the 
terms of the payment are “agreed” at the time the award is granted.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

For the avoidance of doubt, all outstanding legacy awards that were granted in connection with, or prior to, listing including 
those made by ContourGlobal L.P. under the PIP and the current President & CEO’s carried interest in the Brazilian assets 
will continue in accordance with their original or modified terms. 

Performance measures and target-setting
The Committee determines performance conditions for incentives that are appropriately challenging and tied to the delivery 
of key business objectives and the Company’s overall strategy. The Committee retains flexibility in the Policy on the specific 
measures used for each award to ensure alignment with the strategic priorities prevailing at the time they are set.

Annual bonus measures are normally determined at the start of each financial year, based on the key business priorities for 
the year ahead. LTIP measures are normally determined at the time of grant of each award, and are selected to support the 
Company’s long-term strategy and align with the long-term goal to create value for all stakeholders.

Targets for the annual bonus and LTIP are reviewed annually to ensure they remain sufficiently challenging but achievable, 
taking into account a range of internal and external reference points, including internal budgets and analyst consensus forecasts.

Recovery and withholding provisions
Awards under the annual bonus, including deferred bonus awards, and the LTIP are subject to recovery and withholding 
provisions which permit the Committee, in its discretion, to reduce the size of any future bonus or share award granted to the 
employee, to reduce the size of any granted but unvested share award held by the employee, or to require the employee to 
make a cash payment to the Company. The circumstances in which the Company may apply the provisions include a material 
misstatement of accounts, an error in assessing the performance condition, serious misconduct on the part of a participant, 
or any other exceptional circumstances which the Committee considers justify the operation of the recovery and withholding 
provisions. For awards granted from 2020, the circumstances have been expanded to also include significant reputational 
damage and material corporate failure.

In respect of cash bonus payments, the recovery and withholding provisions apply for one year from the date of payment of 
the bonus (or, if later, the date of publication of the Company’s financial results for the year following the relevant year over 
which the bonus was earned).

In respect of deferred bonus awards, the provisions apply up until the third anniversary of the date on which the relevant 
award was granted, and in respect of any other awards under the LTIP, the provisions apply up until the third anniversary 
of the date on which the relevant award vests.

Committee discretion
The Committee operates under the powers it has been delegated by the Board. In addition, it complies with rules that are 
either subject to shareholder approval (Long-Term Incentive Plan) or by approval from the Board (annual performance bonus 
scheme). These rules provide the Committee with certain discretions which serve to ensure that the implementation of the 
remuneration policy is fair, both to the individual Director and to the shareholders. The Committee also has discretions to 
vary the level of the various components of remuneration. The extent of such discretions is set out in the relevant rules, and 
the maximum opportunity or performance metrics section of the policy table above. To ensure the efficient administration of 
the variable incentive plans outlined above, the Committee will apply certain operational discretions.

These include the following:

 • Selecting the participants in the plans on an annual basis
 • Determining the timing of grants of awards and/or payments
 • Determining the quantum of awards and/or payments (within the limits set out in the policy table above)
 • Determining the extent of vesting based on the assessment of performance
 • Determining whether malus or clawback shall be applied to any award in the relevant circumstances and, if so, the extent 

to which it shall be applied

 • Making the appropriate adjustments required in certain circumstances, for instance for changes in capital structure,

 special dividends, acquisitions or disposals, or changes in accounting standards

 • Determining “good leaver” status for incentive plan purposes and applying the appropriate treatment
 • Undertaking the annual review of weighting of performance measures and setting targets for the annual bonus plan 

and other incentive schemes, where applicable, from year to year

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For the avoidance of doubt, all outstanding legacy awards that were granted in connection with, or prior to, listing including 

those made by ContourGlobal L.P. under the PIP and the current President & CEO’s carried interest in the Brazilian assets 

will continue in accordance with their original or modified terms. 

Performance measures and target-setting

The Committee determines performance conditions for incentives that are appropriately challenging and tied to the delivery 

of key business objectives and the Company’s overall strategy. The Committee retains flexibility in the Policy on the specific 

measures used for each award to ensure alignment with the strategic priorities prevailing at the time they are set.

Annual bonus measures are normally determined at the start of each financial year, based on the key business priorities for 

the year ahead. LTIP measures are normally determined at the time of grant of each award, and are selected to support the 

Company’s long-term strategy and align with the long-term goal to create value for all stakeholders.

Targets for the annual bonus and LTIP are reviewed annually to ensure they remain sufficiently challenging but achievable, 

taking into account a range of internal and external reference points, including internal budgets and analyst consensus forecasts.

Recovery and withholding provisions

Awards under the annual bonus, including deferred bonus awards, and the LTIP are subject to recovery and withholding 

provisions which permit the Committee, in its discretion, to reduce the size of any future bonus or share award granted to the 

employee, to reduce the size of any granted but unvested share award held by the employee, or to require the employee to 

make a cash payment to the Company. The circumstances in which the Company may apply the provisions include a material 

misstatement of accounts, an error in assessing the performance condition, serious misconduct on the part of a participant, 

or any other exceptional circumstances which the Committee considers justify the operation of the recovery and withholding 

provisions. For awards granted from 2020, the circumstances have been expanded to also include significant reputational 

damage and material corporate failure.

In respect of cash bonus payments, the recovery and withholding provisions apply for one year from the date of payment of 

the bonus (or, if later, the date of publication of the Company’s financial results for the year following the relevant year over 

which the bonus was earned).

In respect of deferred bonus awards, the provisions apply up until the third anniversary of the date on which the relevant 

award was granted, and in respect of any other awards under the LTIP, the provisions apply up until the third anniversary 

of the date on which the relevant award vests.

Committee discretion

The Committee operates under the powers it has been delegated by the Board. In addition, it complies with rules that are 

either subject to shareholder approval (Long-Term Incentive Plan) or by approval from the Board (annual performance bonus 

scheme). These rules provide the Committee with certain discretions which serve to ensure that the implementation of the 

remuneration policy is fair, both to the individual Director and to the shareholders. The Committee also has discretions to 

vary the level of the various components of remuneration. The extent of such discretions is set out in the relevant rules, and 

the maximum opportunity or performance metrics section of the policy table above. To ensure the efficient administration of 

the variable incentive plans outlined above, the Committee will apply certain operational discretions.

These include the following:

 • Selecting the participants in the plans on an annual basis

 • Determining the timing of grants of awards and/or payments

 • Determining the quantum of awards and/or payments (within the limits set out in the policy table above)

 • Determining the extent of vesting based on the assessment of performance

 • Determining whether malus or clawback shall be applied to any award in the relevant circumstances and, if so, the extent 

to which it shall be applied

 • Making the appropriate adjustments required in certain circumstances, for instance for changes in capital structure,

 special dividends, acquisitions or disposals, or changes in accounting standards

 • Determining “good leaver” status for incentive plan purposes and applying the appropriate treatment

 • Undertaking the annual review of weighting of performance measures and setting targets for the annual bonus plan 

and other incentive schemes, where applicable, from year to year

If an event occurs which results in the annual bonus plan or LTIP performance conditions and/or targets being deemed no 
longer appropriate (e.g. material acquisition or divestment), the Committee will have the ability to amend the performance 
conditions and/or targets, provided that the revised conditions are not materially less challenging than the original conditions. 
Any use of the above discretion would, where relevant, be explained in the Annual Report on Remuneration and may, as 
appropriate, be the subject of consultation with the Company’s major shareholders.

The Committee reserves the right to make minor amendments to the Remuneration Policy to aid its operation or 
implementation without seeking shareholder approval. For example, for regulatory, exchange control, tax or administrative 
purposes or to take account of changes in legislation.

Remuneration scenarios for Executive Directors 
The charts below show an estimate of the 2021 remuneration package for the current President & CEO and Chief Financial 
Officer, under four assumed performance scenarios, (“minimum”, “target”, “maximum” and “maximum plus share price growth”), 
based on the Remuneration Policy set out above. 

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The scenarios above are based on the following assumptions, and exclude any share price growth or dividends except where 
stated:

Remuneration 
component

Minimum

Target

Maximum

Maximum plus share price 
growth

Base 
salary

Base salary as at 1st January 2021 ($1.2m for the President & CEO and £375k for 
the Chief Financial Officer)

Fixed pay

Pension

The President & CEO receives no pension contribution and the Chief Financial Officer receives a pension 
allowance of 11% of salary in line with other UK employees (excluding Northern Ireland)

Benefits

In line with benefits provided in 2020 

Annual 
bonus

No bonus payable

Target bonus
(50% of maximum)

LTIP

No LTIP vesting

Target vesting
(50% of maximum)

Maximum bonus (100% of 
salary for the President & CEO 
and 115% of salary for the Chief 
Financial Officer)

Maximum bonus

Maximum vesting (100% of 
salary for the President & CEO 
and 200% of salary for the 
Chief Financial Officer)

Maximum vesting 
plus share price 
growth of 50%

Approach to recruitment or promotion
The Committee’s approach when considering the remuneration arrangements in the recruitment of a new Executive Director 
is to take account of the caliber, expertise and responsibilities of the individual, his or her remuneration package in their prior 
role, and market rates, without paying more than is necessary to facilitate their recruitment. The remuneration package for a 
new Executive Director will be set in accordance with the terms of the Company’s approved remuneration policy in force at the 
time of appointment and the maximum limits set out therein subject to any variation in or additional elements as set out below: 

Salary

Benefits

Pension

Variable pay

Replacement awards

The Committee has the flexibility to set the salary of a new Executive Director at a discount to the market 
level initially, with a view to increasing it in phases over the following few years to bring the salary to the 
desired positioning, subject to individual performance. In exceptional circumstances, the Committee has 
the ability to set the salary of a new Executive Director at a rate higher than the market level to reflect the 
criticality of the role and the experience and performance of the individual.

The Company may award certain additional benefits and other allowances including, but not limited to, those 
to assist with relocation support, temporary living and transportation expenses, educational costs for children 
and tax equalization, to allow flexibility to secure the best candidate, including an overseas national.

Pension in accordance with policy table above. 

Maximum bonus and LTIP award opportunities for any new Executive Director shall be in line with the 
maximum opportunities specified in the policy table above. Depending on the timing and responsibilities 
of the appointment, it may be necessary to set different performance measures and targets, and different 
vesting and/or holding periods, as applicable to other Executive Directors in the year of appointment.

In addition to the above, the Committee may offer additional cash and/or share-based awards in order to 
“buyout” remuneration forfeited on leaving a former employer, where necessary to facilitate the recruitment 
of a new Executive Director. Any such payments would be limited to what is felt to be a fair estimate of the 
value of the remuneration foregone when leaving the former employer, taking into account all relevant 
factors including the form of awards, expected value and vesting timeframe of forfeited opportunities. 
When determining any such buy-out, the guiding principle would be that awards would generally be 
on a like-for-like basis unless this is considered by the Committee not to be practical or appropriate. 

Internal appointments

Remuneration will be set in line with the policy detailed above as amended by the additional provisions 
for external recruits. Where an individual has contractual commitments made prior to their appointment 
in respect of their prior role, the Company will continue to honor these arrangements.

The terms of appointment for a Non-Executive Director will be in accordance with the remuneration policy for Non-Executive 
Directors as set out in the policy table.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

The scenarios above are based on the following assumptions, and exclude any share price growth or dividends except where 

stated:

Remuneration 

component

Minimum

Target

Maximum

Maximum plus share price 

growth

Base 

salary

Base salary as at 1st January 2021 ($1.2m for the President & CEO and £375k for 

the Chief Financial Officer)

Fixed pay

Pension

The President & CEO receives no pension contribution and the Chief Financial Officer receives a pension 

allowance of 11% of salary in line with other UK employees (excluding Northern Ireland)

Benefits

In line with benefits provided in 2020 

Annual 

bonus

No bonus payable

Target bonus

(50% of maximum)

Maximum bonus (100% of 

salary for the President & CEO 

and 115% of salary for the Chief 

Financial Officer)

Maximum bonus

Maximum vesting (100% of 

salary for the President & CEO 

and 200% of salary for the 

Chief Financial Officer)

Maximum vesting 

plus share price 

growth of 50%

LTIP

No LTIP vesting

Target vesting

(50% of maximum)

Approach to recruitment or promotion

The Committee’s approach when considering the remuneration arrangements in the recruitment of a new Executive Director 

is to take account of the caliber, expertise and responsibilities of the individual, his or her remuneration package in their prior 

role, and market rates, without paying more than is necessary to facilitate their recruitment. The remuneration package for a 

new Executive Director will be set in accordance with the terms of the Company’s approved remuneration policy in force at the 

time of appointment and the maximum limits set out therein subject to any variation in or additional elements as set out below: 

Salary

Benefits

Pension

Variable pay

The Committee has the flexibility to set the salary of a new Executive Director at a discount to the market 

level initially, with a view to increasing it in phases over the following few years to bring the salary to the 

desired positioning, subject to individual performance. In exceptional circumstances, the Committee has 

the ability to set the salary of a new Executive Director at a rate higher than the market level to reflect the 

criticality of the role and the experience and performance of the individual.

The Company may award certain additional benefits and other allowances including, but not limited to, those 

to assist with relocation support, temporary living and transportation expenses, educational costs for children 

and tax equalization, to allow flexibility to secure the best candidate, including an overseas national.

Pension in accordance with policy table above. 

Maximum bonus and LTIP award opportunities for any new Executive Director shall be in line with the 

maximum opportunities specified in the policy table above. Depending on the timing and responsibilities 

of the appointment, it may be necessary to set different performance measures and targets, and different 

vesting and/or holding periods, as applicable to other Executive Directors in the year of appointment.

Replacement awards

In addition to the above, the Committee may offer additional cash and/or share-based awards in order to 

“buyout” remuneration forfeited on leaving a former employer, where necessary to facilitate the recruitment 

of a new Executive Director. Any such payments would be limited to what is felt to be a fair estimate of the 

value of the remuneration foregone when leaving the former employer, taking into account all relevant 

factors including the form of awards, expected value and vesting timeframe of forfeited opportunities. 

When determining any such buy-out, the guiding principle would be that awards would generally be 

on a like-for-like basis unless this is considered by the Committee not to be practical or appropriate. 

Internal appointments

Remuneration will be set in line with the policy detailed above as amended by the additional provisions 

for external recruits. Where an individual has contractual commitments made prior to their appointment 

in respect of their prior role, the Company will continue to honor these arrangements.

The terms of appointment for a Non-Executive Director will be in accordance with the remuneration policy for Non-Executive 

Directors as set out in the policy table.

Service contracts and termination policy
In accordance with long-established policy, Executive Directors have rolling service agreements which may be terminated 
in accordance with the terms of these agreements. The period of notice for Executive Directors will not normally exceed 
12 months. Executive Directors’ service agreements are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office during 
normal business hours.

Generally, in the event of termination, the Directors’ service contracts provide for payments of base salary, pension and 
benefits over the notice period. The Company may elect to make a payment in lieu of notice (PILON) equivalent in value 
to basic salary, benefits and pension for any unexpired portion of the notice period. PILON payments may be made in 
monthly instalments or as a lump sum. The individual is expected to take reasonable steps to seek alternative income 
to mitigate the payments. 

Any outstanding incentive awards will be treated in accordance with the plan rules as follows:

Plan

Treatment on cessation

Cash annual bonus

There is no contractual right to any bonus payment in the event of termination; however, the Committee 
may exercise its discretion to pay a bonus for the period of employment, based on performance assessed 
after the end of the financial year. Any bonus paid will normally be pro-rated for time.

Deferred bonus

Any outstanding deferred bonus award will ordinarily vest in full on the normal vest date (or, in the case of 
death or in any other circumstances at the discretion of the Committee, at the date of cessation). However, 
if a participant ceases to be employed due to their dismissal for serious misconduct, the awards shall lapse.

LTIP

The default treatment is for any outstanding LTIP award to lapse on cessation of employment.

However, if a participant is deemed to be a “good leaver” in certain prescribed circumstances such as 
injury, disability, retirement, their employing Company or the business for which they work being sold out 
of the Group or other circumstances at the Committee’s discretion, their awards will ordinarily vest on the 
original vesting date to the extent that the performance conditions have been satisfied, and will normally 
be subject to time pro-rating for the proportion of the vesting period served.

Alternatively, the Committee may determine that awards for good leavers will vest early on cessation, 
subject to performance conditions measured at that time and ordinarily pro-rating for the proportion 
of the vesting period served. Such treatment shall apply in the case of death.

In the event of a Change of Control, awards will vest early subject to the achievement of performance 
conditions, and will normally be time pro-rated for the proportion of the vesting period served. Alternatively, 
it may be determined, that awards be exchanged for equivalent awards in the acquiring company. 

Legacy awards 

PIP shares are fully vested. The current President & CEO’s carried interest in the Brazilian assets will vest in 
accordance with its terms.

Current Executive Directors

Name

Joseph C. Brandt
Stefan Schellinger

Date of service contract

14th November 2017
15th April 2019

Notice period

6 months either party
12 months either party

The President & CEO’s service contract states that, in certain circumstances, he is entitled to any cash annual bonus earned 
but unpaid in respect of the prior financial year, and he is also entitled to certain benefits for a period of up to six months 
following termination. His service contract also states that any PILON would be payable in a lump sum. 

The Company is unequivocally against rewards for failure; the circumstances of any departure, including the individual’s 
performance, would be taken into account in every case. Statutory redundancy payments may be made, as appropriate, 
as would payment for any accrued but untaken holiday. Service agreements may be terminated summarily without notice 
(or on shorter notice periods) and without payment in lieu of notice in certain circumstances, such as gross misconduct or 
any other material breach of the obligations under their employment contract. The Company may require the individual to 
work during their notice period or may place them on garden leave during which they would be entitled to salary, benefits 
and pension only.

Any statutory entitlements or sums to settle or compromise claims in connection with a termination (including, at the discretion 
of the Committee, reimbursement for legal advice and provision of outplacement services) would be paid as necessary.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Policy on external appointments
The Board believes that it may be beneficial to the Group for Executives to hold Non-Executive Directorships outside the 
Group. Any such appointments are subject to approval by the Board, and will be determined based on the impact on their 
role within the Company. The Board will determine on a case-by-case basis whether the Directors will be permitted to 
retain any fees arising from such appointments. Neither Executive Director currently holds any external directorships. 

Non-Executive Directors’ terms of engagement
All Non-Executive Directors have letters of appointment with the Company for a three-year term. In any event, each 
appointment is terminable by either party on one month’s written notice. All Non-Executive Directors are subject to 
annual re-election at each AGM. The Chairman and Non-Executive Directors are only entitled to fees accrued to the 
date of termination.

Directors’ letters of appointment are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office during normal business 
hours and will be available for inspection at the AGM. 

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Policy on external appointments

The Board believes that it may be beneficial to the Group for Executives to hold Non-Executive Directorships outside the 

Group. Any such appointments are subject to approval by the Board, and will be determined based on the impact on their 

role within the Company. The Board will determine on a case-by-case basis whether the Directors will be permitted to 

retain any fees arising from such appointments. Neither Executive Director currently holds any external directorships. 

Non-Executive Directors’ terms of engagement

All Non-Executive Directors have letters of appointment with the Company for a three-year term. In any event, each 

appointment is terminable by either party on one month’s written notice. All Non-Executive Directors are subject to 

annual re-election at each AGM. The Chairman and Non-Executive Directors are only entitled to fees accrued to the 

date of termination.

Directors’ letters of appointment are available for inspection at the Company’s registered office during normal business 

hours and will be available for inspection at the AGM. 

Consideration of employment conditions elsewhere in the Group
The Committee receives regular updates throughout the year on pay and conditions applying to employees across the 
Company, and takes these into account when setting remuneration for Executive Directors. The Committee seeks to ensure 
that the underlying principles which form the basis for decisions on Executive Directors’ pay are consistent with those on which 
pay decisions for the rest of the workforce are taken. In particular, the Committee takes into account the general base salary 
increase for the broader employee population when determining any annual salary increases and the remuneration packages 
for the Executive Directors.

Following the revised UK Corporate Governance Code the Committee has enhanced its process for reviewing workforce pay 
and conditions as part of the annual cycle, and continues to develop its approach. While the Committee does not currently 
consult directly with employees regarding its policy for Directors, the Committee considered workforce pay and conditions 
across the wider organization. 

The remuneration of senior managers below Board level is reviewed by the Committee on an annual basis. The remuneration 
packages of these executives are broadly consistent with the policy outlined above, with selected senior managers eligible 
to participate in the LTIP, save that different bonus and LTIP opportunities may be applicable and performance measures may 
vary to ensure relevance to individuals. Bonus deferral will apply to the significant majority of senior managers but the two-year 
holding period under the LTIP will not apply. Unlike Executive Directors, senior managers may receive awards of restricted 
shares without performance conditions. The remuneration of employees that are not senior managers generally include 
market-based salary, benefits, and discretionary bonuses. 

Consideration of shareholders’ views
The Committee is committed to open dialogue with shareholders and will seek to engage directly with them and their 
representative bodies when considering any material changes to remuneration arrangements. In addition, shareholder 
feedback received in relation to the AGM, as well as any additional feedback and guidance received during the year, 
will be considered by the Committee as it develops the Company’s remuneration framework and practices going forward.

As part of the review of the Remuneration Policy, the Committee wrote to key shareholders seeking their views on the 
proposed renewal as well as any other matters around executive remuneration at the Company. No significant feedback 
was received. 

Assisted by its independent advisor, the Committee actively monitors developments in the expectations of institutional 
investors and their representative bodies.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Annual Report on Remuneration
Governance
Membership of the Remuneration Committee during the year is shown below. The Board considers each of the Committee 
members to be independent in accordance with the Code.

Members:

Daniel Camus (Chairman)

Dr. Alan Gillespie

Mariana Gheorghe

Company Secretary: 

Lola Emetulu (interim Company Secretary until 12th February 2020), Penny Thomas 
(until October 9th 2020) and Link Company Matters Limited (from 12th November 2020)

External advisors:

Deloitte, appointed by the Committee following a competitive tender, has been advisors to the 
Committee from November 2018. 

Other attendees:

Joseph C. Brandt (President & CEO), Stefan Schellinger (CFO), Sarah Flanigan (Executive Vice 
President), Barbara Greutter (Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer until 
31st March 2020), Robert Head (external advisor until May 2020) and, from his appointment on 
10th November 2020, Sean McGrath (Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer) 
were consulted and invited to attend meetings as necessary. 

Care was taken to ensure there were no conflicts of interest when consulting with senior 
management and no Director or member of management was present when matters relating 
to their own remuneration were discussed.

Meetings held

The Committee held five meetings during 2020. See page 89 for attendance at 
Committee meetings.

Role:

The Board has delegated responsibility to the Committee for:

 • Setting, approving and implementing the remuneration policy, including pension arrangements 

and any compensation payments, for the Executive Directors, the Company Chairman, 
Executive Managers and Company Secretary;

 • Within the terms of the agreed remuneration policy and in consultation with the Chairman of the 
Board and/or President & CEO, as appropriate, determining the total individual remuneration 
package of each Executive Director, the Company Chairman, Executive Managers and 
Company Secretary including base salary, bonuses, incentive payments, share options 
or other share awards, pension arrangements and other benefits;

 • Approving the design of, and determining targets for, any performance-related pay schemes 

operated by the Company;

 • Monitoring the operation of performance-related pay schemes and approving the total annual 

payments made under such schemes; and

 • Ensuring that contractual terms on termination, and any payments made, are fair for the 

individual and the Company, that failure is not rewarded and that the duty to mitigate loss 
is fully recognized.

The Committee’s terms of reference are available on our website at www.contourglobal.com.

Introduction
This section sets out details of the remuneration of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors (including 
the Chairman) earned between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2020 and also describes the operation of the 
Remuneration Committee.

This Annual Report on Remuneration will, together with the Annual Statement of the Remuneration Committee Chairman 
on pages 110 and 112, be proposed for an advisory vote by shareholders at the 2021 AGM. Where required, data has been 
audited by the external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and this is indicated where appropriate.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Membership of the Remuneration Committee during the year is shown below. The Board considers each of the Committee 

Annual Report on Remuneration

Governance

members to be independent in accordance with the Code.

Members:

Daniel Camus (Chairman)

Dr. Alan Gillespie

Mariana Gheorghe

Company Secretary: 

Lola Emetulu (interim Company Secretary until 12th February 2020), Penny Thomas 

(until October 9th 2020) and Link Company Matters Limited (from 12th November 2020)

External advisors:

Deloitte, appointed by the Committee following a competitive tender, has been advisors to the 

Committee from November 2018. 

Other attendees:

Joseph C. Brandt (President & CEO), Stefan Schellinger (CFO), Sarah Flanigan (Executive Vice 

President), Barbara Greutter (Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer until 

31st March 2020), Robert Head (external advisor until May 2020) and, from his appointment on 

10th November 2020, Sean McGrath (Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer) 

were consulted and invited to attend meetings as necessary. 

Care was taken to ensure there were no conflicts of interest when consulting with senior 

management and no Director or member of management was present when matters relating 

to their own remuneration were discussed.

Meetings held

The Committee held five meetings during 2020. See page 89 for attendance at 

Committee meetings.

Role:

The Board has delegated responsibility to the Committee for:

 • Setting, approving and implementing the remuneration policy, including pension arrangements 

and any compensation payments, for the Executive Directors, the Company Chairman, 

Executive Managers and Company Secretary;

 • Within the terms of the agreed remuneration policy and in consultation with the Chairman of the 

Board and/or President & CEO, as appropriate, determining the total individual remuneration 

package of each Executive Director, the Company Chairman, Executive Managers and 

Company Secretary including base salary, bonuses, incentive payments, share options 

or other share awards, pension arrangements and other benefits;

 • Approving the design of, and determining targets for, any performance-related pay schemes 

operated by the Company;

 • Monitoring the operation of performance-related pay schemes and approving the total annual 

payments made under such schemes; and

 • Ensuring that contractual terms on termination, and any payments made, are fair for the 

individual and the Company, that failure is not rewarded and that the duty to mitigate loss 

is fully recognized.

The Committee’s terms of reference are available on our website at www.contourglobal.com.

Introduction

Remuneration Committee.

This section sets out details of the remuneration of the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors (including 

the Chairman) earned between 1st January 2020 and 31st December 2020 and also describes the operation of the 

This Annual Report on Remuneration will, together with the Annual Statement of the Remuneration Committee Chairman 

on pages 110 and 112, be proposed for an advisory vote by shareholders at the 2021 AGM. Where required, data has been 

audited by the external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, and this is indicated where appropriate.

Total remuneration (audited information)
The table below sets out remuneration received by the Executive Directors and Non-Executive Directors for the year 1st 
January to 31st December 2020.

Base salary 
and fees1
$000

Taxable 
Benefits2,3
$000

Annual bonus
$000

Long-term 
incentives4
$000

Pension Plan
$000

Total fixed pay
$000

Total variable 
pay 
$000

Total 
(excluding 
legacy awards)
$000

Legacy 
agreement 
with Reservoir 
Capital – PIP5
$000

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

2020

2019

1,200

1,200

479

332

1,679

1,532

319

86

0

70

96

86

70

70

319

86

53

35

96

86

70

70

797

815

2,475 2,347

30

11

41

–

1

–

–

10

9

–

10

30

71

30

9

1,024

471

39

1,495

714

225

939

635

0

635

1

1

1

0

2

1

0

0

6

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

0

0

–

0

0

0

0

0

0

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

45

1,495

939

635

0

0

0

0

0

–

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

52

52

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

0

37

37

0

0

–

0

0

0

0

0

0

1,230

1,230

1,659

714 2,889

1,944

19,866

542

378

471

225

1,013

603

–

1,772

1,608

2,130

939 3,902 2,547

19,866

319

320

87

0

70

106

95

70

80

87

54

35

98

87

70

70

827

821

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

0

319

320

87

0

70

106

95

70

80

87

54

35

98

87

70

70

827

821

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

52

37 2,599 2,429

2,130

939 4,729 3,367

19,866

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Executive Directors

Joseph C Brandt 

Stefan Schellinger6

Total

Non-Executive Directors

Craig A. Huff

Daniel Camus

Ruth Carnie7

Mariana Gheorghe8

Dr Alan Gillespie

Ronald Trächsel

Alejandro Santo Domingo

Gregg M. Zeitlin

Total

Grand Total

1.  The Chief Financial Officer and Non-Executive Directors are paid in GBP. The numbers in the table have been converted to USD using the average exchange 

rate for 2020 of $1.276733:£1. The average exchange rate used for 2019 was $1.2775:£1.

2.  Benefits for Executive Directors include medical insurance, dental insurance, income protection, life assurance, and disability cover.
3.  Benefits for Non-Executive Directors comprise travel and other expenses incurred in the discharge of their duties including attendance at Board meetings which 
are deemed taxable by the relevant authority. The 2019 figures comprise expenses paid during 2020 including expenses for 2019 which were deemed taxable 
during 2020. In accordance with the Remuneration Policy, the Company will reimburse Non-Executive Directors for any tax thereon.

4.  The 2018 LTIP award will vest in 2021 based on performance to 31st December 2020. The award will vest at 54.4% of maximum as described on page 132. 

The award value for the President & CEO included in the table above is based on a share price of 198.69p, being the three-month average share price to 31st 
December 2020. The President and CEO will also receive additional shares in relation to dividends accrued on the shares vesting during the vesting period, 
the value of which is included in the figure above. Given the fall in share price since grant, none of the above value is attributable to share price growth. The 
2018 LTIP was the first LTIP award to be granted.

5.  This relates to the vesting of an award made by Reservoir Capital Group under the Private Incentive Plan (PIP). The PIP is a legacy arrangement established 

by Reservoir Capital Group in connection with its original investment in the business. The Company is not party to the PIP and has no financial obligation to pay 
cash or issue shares to settle the PIP. The amount relates to the value of the ordinary shares (GLO) now held in Contour Management Holdings LLC following 
the conversion of Mr Brandt’s Class S units into ordinary shares of the Company following the testing of the financial condition on 27 December 2020. The total 
PIP amount shown of $19,866k is based on 7,403,453 shares using the share price of 207p on 24th December 2020, and a dividend of $300k paid into 
Contour Management Holdings LLC in Dec. 2020. Further information on the PIP is provided on page 138.

6.  Stefan Schellinger was appointed as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 15th April 2019. The 2019 figures are therefore part-year figures relating to the 

period during which he served as a Director of the Company. His annualized salary for 2019 was £375,000.

7.  Resigned from the Board on 30th September 2019.
8.  Appointed to the Board on 30th June 2019.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Annual bonus for 2020 (audited information)
In 2020, the bonus opportunity is dependent on achievement of corporate objectives (70%) and individual objectives (30%). 
All of the information pertaining to the bonus is auditable. Maximum opportunity for the President & CEO was 100% of salary 
and for the Chief Financial Officer 115% of salary. Full disclosure of the specific Group performance metrics, targets and 
achievement against these is provided.

Targets for Total Fleet Availability Factor and NFOM/MW (Non Fuel O&M Cost per MW installed capacity) were set individually 
for each of the relevant sectors rather than on an aggregate Group basis. The Committee considers this to be a more robust 
approach to measurement as maximum vesting requires strong performance against all relevant sectors within the Group. 
It also better reflects how performance is measured and reported within the business. Although, under this more granular 
approach, we do not provide the specific target for each sector, we provide the indicative weighted average Group target.

Group scorecard (70% of bonus opportunity)

Performance target

Weighting

0% of
element

25% of
element

50% of 
element

75% of
element

100% of
element

Performance 
achieved1

Bonus
award

Less than 
$710m
Less than 
$350m

$710m

$735m

$350m

$365m

–

–

$760m

$757.6m

23.8% 

$380m

$397.1m

25% 

Financial metrics (50%)
Adjusted EBITDA

Funds From Operations

Operations metrics (30%)
Health and safety – 
Lost Time Incident Rate
Total Fleet Availability Factor

Vorotan refurbishment 
schedule
Vorotan refurbishment 
budget
Mexico CO2 capture

NFOM/MW

Growth metrics (20%)
M&A related milestones

25%

25%

10%

5%

2.5%

2.5%

5%

5%

0.09

0.06

n/a

0.03

0.00

0.07

Less than 
target 

Milestone 
not met
Milestone 
not met
Milestone 
not met
Less than 
target 

Based on the weighted average achievement against 
individual EAF targets for each of the sectors. The 
weighted average target is 95%.
100% awarded if Unit 1 and 2 of the Shamb are 
completed to schedule
100% awarded if Unit 1 and 2 of Shamb 
are on budget
100% awarded if MOU and JV agreement are signed

See below

0%

2.5%

2.5%

Based on the weighted average achievement against 
individual NFOM/MW targets for each of the sectors. 
The weighted average target is 71.4.

See below

15%

Milestone 
not met

100% awarded if relevant milestones met:
Close off Brazil; Close Costa Rica and Dominican 
Republic; Additional M&A transactions or commercial 
close of Greenfield Projects

1.7% 

4.3% 

0% 

2.5% 

2.5% 

4.3% 

10% 

5% 

79% of 
Group 
element

Brazilian 
divesture 
process; 
Acquisition 
of US and 
Trinidad & 
Tobago 
Portfolio 
signed.
5%

Financing activities

5%

Milestone 
not met

100% awarded if relevant milestones met:
Refinance bonds 

Total 

100% 

1.  Performance achieved against the financial metrics is stated at 2020 budget exchange rates to align with the performance targets set and to negate the impact 

of exchange rate movements in determining the outcome of the annual bonus for the year.

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100% of element
100% of element
100% of element

Overall outcome

86.0% of element

Overall outcome

86.0% of element

Turbines
Engines
Solutions (includes CHP Mexico) 0% of element
Wind
Hydro
Solar PV
Solar CSP

Turbines
Engines
Solutions
Wind
Hydro
Solar PV
Solar CSP

100% of element
100% of element
100% of element
0% of element
100% of element
100% of element
100% of element

Sector performance – Total Fleet Availability Factor and NFOM/MW
Based on the achievement (100% of element) or not (0% of element) of individual EAF and NFOM/MW targets for each sector.

Total Fleet Availability

Achievement by sector

NFOM/MW

Achievement by sector

Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Annual bonus for 2020 (audited information)

In 2020, the bonus opportunity is dependent on achievement of corporate objectives (70%) and individual objectives (30%). 

All of the information pertaining to the bonus is auditable. Maximum opportunity for the President & CEO was 100% of salary 

and for the Chief Financial Officer 115% of salary. Full disclosure of the specific Group performance metrics, targets and 

achievement against these is provided.

Targets for Total Fleet Availability Factor and NFOM/MW (Non Fuel O&M Cost per MW installed capacity) were set individually 

for each of the relevant sectors rather than on an aggregate Group basis. The Committee considers this to be a more robust 

approach to measurement as maximum vesting requires strong performance against all relevant sectors within the Group. 

It also better reflects how performance is measured and reported within the business. Although, under this more granular 

approach, we do not provide the specific target for each sector, we provide the indicative weighted average Group target.

Group scorecard (70% of bonus opportunity)

Performance target

Weighting

0% of

element

25% of

element

50% of 

element

75% of

element

100% of

element

Performance 

achieved1

Bonus

award

Funds From Operations

25%

$350m

$365m

$380m

$397.1m

25% 

25%

Less than 

$710m

$735m

$760m

$757.6m

23.8% 

$710m

Less than 

$350m

–

–

Total Fleet Availability Factor

5%

Less than 

Based on the weighted average achievement against 

See below

10%

0.09

0.06

n/a

0.03

0.00

0.07

NFOM/MW

5%

Less than 

Based on the weighted average achievement against 

See below

target 

individual EAF targets for each of the sectors. The 

weighted average target is 95%.

100% awarded if Unit 1 and 2 of the Shamb are 

completed to schedule

100% awarded if Unit 1 and 2 of Shamb 

are on budget

5%

Milestone 

100% awarded if MOU and JV agreement are signed

2.5%

2.5%

Milestone 

not met

Milestone 

not met

not met

target 

individual NFOM/MW targets for each of the sectors. 

The weighted average target is 71.4.

15%

Milestone 

not met

100% awarded if relevant milestones met:

Close off Brazil; Close Costa Rica and Dominican 

Republic; Additional M&A transactions or commercial 

close of Greenfield Projects

Acquisition 

Financial metrics (50%)

Adjusted EBITDA

Operations metrics (30%)

Health and safety – 

Lost Time Incident Rate

Vorotan refurbishment 

schedule

Vorotan refurbishment 

budget

Mexico CO2 capture

Growth metrics (20%)

M&A related milestones

0%

2.5%

2.5%

Brazilian 

divesture 

process; 

of US and 

Trinidad & 

Tobago 

Portfolio 

signed.

1.7% 

4.3% 

0% 

2.5% 

2.5% 

4.3% 

10% 

79% of 

Group 

element

Financing activities

100% awarded if relevant milestones met:

5%

5% 

5%

Milestone 

not met

Total 

100% 

1.  Performance achieved against the financial metrics is stated at 2020 budget exchange rates to align with the performance targets set and to negate the impact 

of exchange rate movements in determining the outcome of the annual bonus for the year.

Personal performance (30% of bonus opportunity)
The remaining 30% of the bonus is based on the delivery of key individual objectives. In reviewing achievements 
and objectives, the Committee took into account management’s exceptional performance in meeting the challenges 
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Key achievements

•  Successful recruitment of senior positions and deepening of the succession pool. 
•  Progress on key organizational initiatives, including the adoption of a new regional organization.
•  Redeployment of senior management across the organisation to lead and reinvigorate, both in the 

context of the pandemic and the strategic development of the business.

Strategic and operational 
excellence

•  Rapid and successful implementation of significant changes to operational and health and safety procedures:

•  Under new procedures senior management held calls with every single shift in every single plant
•  Sourcing COVID-19 tests and Personal Protective Equipment and shipping to employees, contractors, 

and communities.

•  Board measures in the context of pandemic - Production of an increased reporting framework on Company 

performance, including on reliability of supply and safety of employees, ensuring the Board was fully informed 
throughout the pandemic. 

•  Strategic review of acquisition pipeline in light of the pandemic and new sustainability strategy and, where 

necessary, renegotiation of agreements. 

Long-term value creation •   Acquisition of the US and Trinidad & Tobago Portfolio, enhancing and diversifying cash generation and 
dividend coverage. Expected EBITDA contribution in first year of $92m and expected cash distributions 
of $40m. Builds on established track record of acquiring contracted, low carbon assets and provides 
flexible generation supporting the transition to renewables in highly developed, constrained markets. 
•  Due diligence on the US and Trinidad & Tobago acquisition successfully conducted notwithstanding the 

limitations on travel during the year.

•  Addition of two new Vestas powered sites for construction at Austria repowering development and 
identification of development capabilities in Italy having obtained exclusivity for two new Italian solar 
acquisitions.

Shareholder relations

•  Dedicated engagement process with key shareholders in the first half of the year in response to the impact 

of the pandemic – reaffirming operational and financial resilience. 

•  Successful expansion of shareholder base, new shareholders attracted by quarterly dividend policy and 

Refinance bonds 

share buy back programme.

ESG

•  Adoption of new sustainability strategy accompanying publication of sustainability report containing 

explicit CO2 reduction targets. Announcement that ContourGlobal would not pursue new coal projects.
•  First filing with the Carbon Disclosure Project and increased engagement with other ESG monitoring and 

rating bodies.

•  Renewal of membership and upgraded rating in the FTSE4Good Index, the responsible investment index 

of FTSE companies.

Taking into account the above the Committee determined that 100% of this element of the annual bonus was achieved for the 
President & CEO.

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Performance areas

Key achievements

Finance function

Strategy, 
operational 
excellence and 
long-term value

Shareholder 
Relations 

•  Implementation of process changes resulting in improvements to the speed and quality of reporting. 
•  Comprehensive review of the entire corporate SGA cost base.
•  Led and managed deep dive reviews into a broad range of business areas within the Finance and IT function.
•  Material increase within the Finance function in the completed number of “5 Whys”, the continuous improvement 

tool to tackle problems and learn and improve (90 in 2020 compared to 68 in 2019). 

•  Successful re-financing of corporate bond, which was upsized and priced at historical record low interest, 

and refinancing of the RCF facility. 

•  Launch of Brazilian assets divestiture and commencement of a competitive broad auction process with 

significant interest generated. 

•  Investor engagement leading to significant number of new top 20 shareholders entering the register.
•  Average daily trading volume measured as a percentage of free float increasing in 2020 (from 0.074% 

in 2019 to 0.211% in 2020) 

•  Successful implementation of strategy to connect with private client fund managers, smaller institutions and 

regional pension funds leading to significantly more investor engagement and additions to the shareholder register. 

•  Successful execution of £30m share buy back programme. 

Taking into account the above performance the Committee determined that 100% of this element of the annual bonus was 
achieved for the Chief Financial Officer.

Overall bonus award 

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt
President & CEO
Stefan Schellinger
Chief Financial Officer

Group scorecard element
(70% of maximum)

Personal objectives element
(30% of maximum)

Total bonus earned
(% of maximum)

79%

79%

100%

100%

85%

85%

Total bonus earned

$1,023,600

£367,856

The Committee considered the Company’s underlying performance prior to finalization of the annual bonus and was satisfied 
that it reflected the overall performance of the Company.

The Remuneration Policy requires any bonus in excess of 50% of maximum to be deferred into shares for a period of two years. 

For 2020, this means that the $423,600 of the total bonus earned will be deferred for the President & CEO and £152,231 of the 
total bonus earned will be deferred for the Chief Financial Officer. Deferred Bonus Awards, which will be subject to continued 
employment, will be made under the Long-Term Incentive plan and set out in the Annual Report on the Remuneration for 2021.

Long-term incentive awards with performance periods ending in 2020 (audited information)
The 2018 LTIP award was the first LTIP award to be granted following the Company’s listing in 2017. The President & CEO 
was granted an LTIP award equal to 100% of base salary on 28th June 2018. This award will vest in 2021 following completion 
of its three-year performance period to 31st December 2020. Achievement against performance targets is as set out below. 

Performance target

Weighting

0% of
element

50%

Below 10% 
p.a.
25% Above 0.09

25% of
element

10% p.a.

50% of
element

–

75% of
element

–

0.09

0.06

0.03

100% of
element

Performance 
achieved

25% p.a. 
and above
Zero

12% p.a. 
Growth
0.04

Compound annual growth rate in 
adjusted EBITDA / share
Health and safety performance – 
Lost Time Incident Rate
Growth – IRR1

12.5%

IRR for 
qualifying 
projects 
below 90% 

IRR for 
qualifying 
projects at 
90%

Growth – Milestones1

12.5%

Less than 
90% of 
milestones 
for qualifying 
projects met

90% of 
milestones 
for qualifying 
projects met

Overall vesting

–

–

Actual IRR of 
27.6% 
against 
target IRR of 
17.4%2
67% vesting3 

–

–

IRR for 
qualifying 
projects met

All 
milestones 
for qualifying 
projects met

LTIP award

17.6 %

16.0%

12.5%

8.3%

54.4% of 
maximum

1.  Qualifying projects means such projects approved by the Board during the performance period and in respect of which the Board has specified (a) a target IRR 

for the performance period and/or (b) milestones for the performance period. 

2.  Weighted average IRR across relevant qualifying projects.
3.  Average vesting across relevant qualifying projects with specified milestones.

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Chief Financial Officer

Performance areas

Key achievements

Finance function

•  Implementation of process changes resulting in improvements to the speed and quality of reporting. 

Strategy, 

operational 

excellence and 

long-term value

Shareholder 

Relations 

•  Comprehensive review of the entire corporate SGA cost base.

•  Led and managed deep dive reviews into a broad range of business areas within the Finance and IT function.

•  Material increase within the Finance function in the completed number of “5 Whys”, the continuous improvement 

tool to tackle problems and learn and improve (90 in 2020 compared to 68 in 2019). 

•  Successful re-financing of corporate bond, which was upsized and priced at historical record low interest, 

•  Launch of Brazilian assets divestiture and commencement of a competitive broad auction process with 

and refinancing of the RCF facility. 

significant interest generated. 

•  Investor engagement leading to significant number of new top 20 shareholders entering the register.

•  Average daily trading volume measured as a percentage of free float increasing in 2020 (from 0.074% 

in 2019 to 0.211% in 2020) 

•  Successful implementation of strategy to connect with private client fund managers, smaller institutions and 

regional pension funds leading to significantly more investor engagement and additions to the shareholder register. 

•  Successful execution of £30m share buy back programme. 

Taking into account the above performance the Committee determined that 100% of this element of the annual bonus was 

achieved for the Chief Financial Officer.

Overall bonus award 

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt

President & CEO

Stefan Schellinger

Chief Financial Officer

Group scorecard element

Personal objectives element

(70% of maximum)

(30% of maximum)

Total bonus earned

(% of maximum)

79%

79%

100%

100%

85%

85%

Total bonus earned

$1,023,600

£367,856

The Committee considered the Company’s underlying performance prior to finalization of the annual bonus and was satisfied 

that it reflected the overall performance of the Company.

The Remuneration Policy requires any bonus in excess of 50% of maximum to be deferred into shares for a period of two years. 

For 2020, this means that the $423,600 of the total bonus earned will be deferred for the President & CEO and £152,231 of the 

total bonus earned will be deferred for the Chief Financial Officer. Deferred Bonus Awards, which will be subject to continued 

employment, will be made under the Long-Term Incentive plan and set out in the Annual Report on the Remuneration for 2021.

Long-term incentive awards with performance periods ending in 2020 (audited information)

The 2018 LTIP award was the first LTIP award to be granted following the Company’s listing in 2017. The President & CEO 

was granted an LTIP award equal to 100% of base salary on 28th June 2018. This award will vest in 2021 following completion 

of its three-year performance period to 31st December 2020. Achievement against performance targets is as set out below. 

Performance target

Weighting

0% of

element

25% of

element

50% of

element

75% of

element

100% of

element

Performance 

achieved

LTIP award

Compound annual growth rate in 

50%

Below 10% 

10% p.a.

adjusted EBITDA / share

p.a.

25% p.a. 

and above

12% p.a. 

Growth

17.6 %

Health and safety performance – 

25% Above 0.09

0.09

0.06

0.03

Zero

0.04

16.0%

Lost Time Incident Rate

Growth – IRR1

Overall vesting

12.5%

IRR for 

qualifying 

projects 

below 90% 

IRR for 

qualifying 

projects at 

90%

90% of 

milestones 

milestones 

for qualifying 

for qualifying 

projects met

projects met

for the performance period and/or (b) milestones for the performance period. 

2.  Weighted average IRR across relevant qualifying projects.

3.  Average vesting across relevant qualifying projects with specified milestones.

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–

–

–

–

IRR for 

Actual IRR of 

12.5%

qualifying 

projects met

27.6% 

against 

target IRR of 

17.4%2

milestones 

for qualifying 

projects met

54.4% of 

maximum

Growth – Milestones1

12.5%

Less than 

90% of 

All 

67% vesting3 

8.3%

1.  Qualifying projects means such projects approved by the Board during the performance period and in respect of which the Board has specified (a) a target IRR 

The 2018 LTIP will vest on 28th June 2021. In line with the Remuneration Policy, a two year additional holding period will apply. 

The Committee also considered the Company’s underlying performance over the performance period and was satisfied that 
the vesting outcome reflected the overall performance of the Company.

Long-term incentive awards granted in 2020 (audited information)

In line with our Remuneration Policy, the President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer were granted performance share awards 
under our LTIP of 100% and 200% of base salary respectively in 2020.

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt
President & CEO
Stefan Schellinger
Chief Financial Officer

Date of award

Form of award

Number of LTIP 
shares awarded 

Value of awards at 
date of grant1

11th August 2020 Conditional award

459,564

£919,128

Value %
of salary1

100%

11th August 2020

Nil-cost option

375,000

£750,000

200%

Performance
period

1st Jan 2020 –
31st Dec 2022
1st Jan 2020 –
31st Dec 2022

1.  The award value and number of shares was calculated by reference to the closing price of ContourGlobal shares of 200.0p on 10th August 2020, the dealing 

day immediately prior to the date of grant, and base salary converted where appropriate to GBP using the exchange rate on that date of $1.3056:£1.

LTIP awards granted during 2020 were subject to the following performance conditions.

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Health and safety
Lost time incident rate

Growth Internal
Rate of Return (IRR)1

Growth
milestones1

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Zero 

0.09

12.5%
IRR for qualifying projects 
met
IRR for qualifying
projects at 90%
IRR for qualifying
projects below 90%

12.5%
All milestones for
qualifying projects met
90% of milestones for 
qualifying projects met
Less than 90% of 
milestones for
 qualifying projects met

Below 10%

Above 0.09

1.  Qualifying projects means such projects approved by the Board during the performance period and in respect of which the Board has specified (a) a target IRR 

for the performance period and/or (b) milestones for the performance period.

Awards vest on a straight-line basis between 25% and 100% achievement.

In line with the Remuneration Policy, a two-year additional holding period will apply to any shares vesting for Executive Directors.

Deferred bonus awards granted in 2020 (audited information)
During the year, the Company also granted deferred bonus awards to the Executive Directors in respect of a deferral of 20% 
of the bonus amount for the 2019 bonus year, as voluntarily agreed by the Executive Directors.

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt
President & CEO

Stefan L. Schellinger

Date of award

Form of award

11th August 2020 Deferred bonus awards/ 
Conditional Award
Deferred bonus awards/ 
Nil-cost option

11th August 2020

Number of shares 
awarded1

Value of awards 
at date of grant1

Vesting date

54,666

$142,744

9th March 2022

17,579

£35,159

9th March 2022

1.  The award value and number of shares was calculated by reference to the mid-market price of ContourGlobal shares of 200.0p on 10th August 2020, the 
dealing day immediately prior to the date of grant, and the amount deferred converted where appropriate to GBP using the exchange rate on that date of 
$1.3056:£1.

Pension and benefits (audited information)
The President & CEO does not currently receive any pension contributions or retirement benefits. The Chief Financial Officer 
receives a pension allowance of 11% of salary, which is in line with other UK employees (excluding Northern Ireland).

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Implementation of Non-Executive Director Remuneration Policy in 2021
The annual fees for serving as the Chairman or a Non-Executive Director were last reviewed by the Board on 4th April 2019 
They remain unchanged for 2021.

Chairman
Non-Executive Director

Additional fees
Senior Independent Director
Audit & Risk Committee Chairman
Remuneration Committee Chairman

Fees effective from 
1st January 2020

Fees effective from 
1st January 2021

£250,000
£55,000

£250,000
£55,000

£20,000
£12,000
£12,000

£20,000
£12,000
£12,000

Each Non-Executive Director will also be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable business-related expenses, including any 
tax thereon.

Statement of Directors’ shareholdings and share interests (audited information)
Executive Directors are required to accumulate and maintain a holding in ordinary shares in the Company equivalent to no less 
than 250% of salary. At least 50% of any vested share awards (net of tax) must be retained until the guideline is achieved. 

In 2020, the Committee introduced a post-employment shareholding guideline for Executive Directors, which applies for one 
year following cessation of employment. The Executives are required to retain 100% of their shareholding guideline, or 100% of 
their actual shareholding of relevant shares if lower, for a period of six months post-cessation of employment, reducing to 50% 
for a further six months. The guidelines will apply to shares delivered via deferred bonus and performance share awards from 
2020 onwards. The Committee will be considering the mechanism by which it will enforce the post-employment shareholding 
guideline during 2021.

The share interests of the Executive Directors and their connected persons as at 31st December 2020 are as follows: 

Total number of 
beneficially owned 
shares at 31st 
December 2020

Shares held in 
Contour Management 
Holdings LLC1

Unvested interests in 
share schemes 
awarded without 
performance 
conditions at 31st 
December 2020

Unvested interests in 
share incentive 
schemes awarded 
subject to 
performance 
conditions as at 31st 
December 20202

1,798,774

7,403,453

104,694

1,333,393

–

–

17,579

757,262

Shareholding 
requirement (% of 
base salary)

Current shareholding 
(% of base salary)3

250%

250%

2,259%

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Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt
President & CEO
Stefan Schellinger
Chief Financial Officer

1.  The Private Incentive Plan comprised an interest in Class S units, Class C units and Class B units. The number of shares shown represents the total number 
of ordinary shares (GLO) now held in Contour Management Holdings LLC following the conversion of Mr Brandt’s Class S units into ordinary shares of the 
Company. The number of shares delivered through the Class B and Class C units is uncapped and could be substantial depending upon levels of return 
to Reservoir Capital Group.

2.  Unvested interests in share incentive schemes awarded subject to performance conditions comprise performance share awards under the ContourGlobal 

Long-Term Incentive Plan and are structured as Conditional Awards (President and CEO) or Nil-Cost Options (Chief Financial Officer). 

3.  The value of the Executive Directors’ shareholdings was calculated by reference to the closing price of ContourGlobal shares of 215p on 31st December 2020 
and base salary converted where appropriate to GBP using the exchange rate on that date of $1.37: £1. This includes the value of those shares in Contour 
Management Holdings LLC.

4.  Stefan Schellinger has five years from the date of his appointment as an Executive Director to reach the shareholding guideline. In accordance with the policy 
for Executive Directors, he is required to retain at least half of any share awards vesting (net of tax) under the Company’s discretionary share-based employee 
incentive schemes until the guideline is met.

The President & CEO participates in the Private Incentive Plan (PIP), a legacy arrangement under which he holds an interest in 
shares. Further details on the PIP and the allocation of shares under award for the President & CEO are provided on page 138.

There were no changes to the Executive Directors’ interests in the Company’s shares during the period between 31st 
December 2020 and 18th March 2021.

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They remain unchanged for 2021.

Chairman

Non-Executive Director

Additional fees

Senior Independent Director

Audit & Risk Committee Chairman

Remuneration Committee Chairman

tax thereon.

Implementation of Non-Executive Director Remuneration Policy in 2021

The annual fees for serving as the Chairman or a Non-Executive Director were last reviewed by the Board on 4th April 2019 

Non-Executive Directors’ shareholdings (audited information) 
The share interests of the Non-Executive Directors and their connected persons as at 31st December 2020 are as follows: 

Fees effective from 

Fees effective from 

1st January 2020

1st January 2021

£250,000

£55,000

£250,000

£55,000

£20,000

£12,000

£12,000

£20,000

£12,000

£12,000

Non-Executive Director
Craig A. Huff1
Daniel Camus
Mariana Gheorghe
Dr. Alan Gillespie
Alejandro Santo Domingo2
Ronald Trächsel
Gregg M. Zeitlin1

Shareholding as at 31st December 2020

–
 35,000
–
200,0003
–
24,0003
–

Each Non-Executive Director will also be entitled to reimbursement of reasonable business-related expenses, including any 

Statement of Directors’ shareholdings and share interests (audited information)

Executive Directors are required to accumulate and maintain a holding in ordinary shares in the Company equivalent to no less 

than 250% of salary. At least 50% of any vested share awards (net of tax) must be retained until the guideline is achieved. 

In 2020, the Committee introduced a post-employment shareholding guideline for Executive Directors, which applies for one 

year following cessation of employment. The Executives are required to retain 100% of their shareholding guideline, or 100% of 

their actual shareholding of relevant shares if lower, for a period of six months post-cessation of employment, reducing to 50% 

for a further six months. The guidelines will apply to shares delivered via deferred bonus and performance share awards from 

2020 onwards. The Committee will be considering the mechanism by which it will enforce the post-employment shareholding 

guideline during 2021.

The share interests of the Executive Directors and their connected persons as at 31st December 2020 are as follows: 

Total number of 

beneficially owned 

Shares held in 

Unvested interests in 

share schemes 

awarded without 

performance 

Unvested interests in 

share incentive 

schemes awarded 

subject to 

performance 

Shareholding 

shares at 31st 

Contour Management 

conditions at 31st 

conditions as at 31st 

requirement (% of 

Current shareholding 

December 2020

Holdings LLC1

December 2020

December 20202

base salary)

(% of base salary)3

1,798,774

7,403,453

104,694

1,333,393

250%

250%

2,259%

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17,579

757,262

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt

President & CEO

Stefan Schellinger

Chief Financial Officer

1.  The Private Incentive Plan comprised an interest in Class S units, Class C units and Class B units. The number of shares shown represents the total number 

of ordinary shares (GLO) now held in Contour Management Holdings LLC following the conversion of Mr Brandt’s Class S units into ordinary shares of the 

Company. The number of shares delivered through the Class B and Class C units is uncapped and could be substantial depending upon levels of return 

to Reservoir Capital Group.

2.  Unvested interests in share incentive schemes awarded subject to performance conditions comprise performance share awards under the ContourGlobal 

Long-Term Incentive Plan and are structured as Conditional Awards (President and CEO) or Nil-Cost Options (Chief Financial Officer). 

3.  The value of the Executive Directors’ shareholdings was calculated by reference to the closing price of ContourGlobal shares of 215p on 31st December 2020 

and base salary converted where appropriate to GBP using the exchange rate on that date of $1.37: £1. This includes the value of those shares in Contour 

4.  Stefan Schellinger has five years from the date of his appointment as an Executive Director to reach the shareholding guideline. In accordance with the policy 

for Executive Directors, he is required to retain at least half of any share awards vesting (net of tax) under the Company’s discretionary share-based employee 

Management Holdings LLC.

incentive schemes until the guideline is met.

The President & CEO participates in the Private Incentive Plan (PIP), a legacy arrangement under which he holds an interest in 

shares. Further details on the PIP and the allocation of shares under award for the President & CEO are provided on page 138.

There were no changes to the Executive Directors’ interests in the Company’s shares during the period between 31st 

December 2020 and 18th March 2021.

1.  Craig A. Huff and Gregg M. Zeitlin each have an indirect interest in ordinary shares as a result of their interests in entities controlled by Reservoir Capital that 

in turn have indirect interests in the Company.

2.  Alejandro Santo Domingo has an indirect interest in ordinary shares as a result of having a discretionary share interest in certain entities which have indirect 

interests in the Company. Alejandro Santo Domingo disclaims all beneficial interests and control in respect to such ordinary shares.

3.  As disclosed in the Prospectus, at Admission Dr. Alan Gillespie and Ronald Trächsel were issued ordinary shares in the Company at the offer price, by way 

of private subscription.

Service contracts
Executive Directors have a service contract as follows:

Executive Director

Joseph C. Brandt, President & CEO
Stefan Schellinger, Chief Financial Officer

Date of service contract

14th November 2017
15th April 2019

Notice period

6 months either party
12 months either party

All Non-Executive Directors have letters of appointment with the Company for a three-year term. The letters of appointment 
were renewed in October 2020. Each appointment is terminable by either party on one month’s written notice. All Non-Executive 
Directors are subject to annual re-election at each AGM.

The dates of appointment of each of the Non-Executive Directors serving at 31st December 2020 are summarized in the 
table below.

Non-Executive Director

Craig A. Huff (Chairman)
Daniel Camus
Mariana Gheorghe
Dr. Alan Gillespie
Ronald Trächsel
Alejandro Santo Domingo
Gregg M. Zeitlin

Term of Appointment

Date of Appointment

 Date of Expiry

3 years 
3 years
3 years 
3 years
3 years
3 years
3 years

23rd October 2017
23rd October 2017
30th June 2019
23rd October 2017
23rd October 2017
23rd October 2017
23rd October 2017

23rd October 2023
3rd October 2023
30th June 2022
23rd October 2023
23rd October 2023
23rd October 2023
23rd October 2023

Executive Director service contracts and the Non-Executive Directors’ letters of appointment are available for inspection 
at the Company’s registered office during normal business hours and will be available for inspection at the AGM.

Payments to past Directors and payments for loss of office (audited information)
During the year, the Company has not made any payments to past Directors; neither has it made any payments to Directors 
for loss of office.

Policy on external appointments
The Board believes that it may be beneficial to the Group for Executives to hold Non-Executive Directorships outside the 
Group. Any such appointments are subject to approval by the Board, and will be determined based on the impact on their 
role within the Company. The Board will determine on a case-by-case basis whether the Directors will be permitted to retain 
any fees arising from such appointments. Neither Executive Director currently holds any external directorships.

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Percentage change in remuneration 
The following table shows the movement in the salary/fees, benefits and annual bonus of each Director of the Company from 
2019 to 2020, compared with that of the average employee. 

While the Committee reviews base salary for the President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer relative to the broader 
employee population and all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus, benefits are driven by local practices 
and eligibility for annual bonus and benefits is determined by level and individual circumstances which do not lend themselves 
to comparison. 

Executive Directors

Joseph C. Brandt, President & CEO
Stefan Schellinger, Chief Financial Officer 

Non-Executive Directors
Craig A. Huff (Chairman)
Daniel Camus
Mariana Gheorghe
Alan Gillespie
Ronald Trächsel
Alejandro Santo Domingo
Gregg M. Zeitlin

Average parent company employee 

Percentage change in remuneration from 2019 to 2020

Percentage change
in salary/fees

Percentage changes
in benefits

Percentage change
in annual bonus

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0% 
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0% 
0% 
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0% 
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22% 

-100% 
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400% 
800% 
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100% 
0% 

43% 
40% 

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– 
– 
– 
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1.  The figures shown for average parent company employee are the average percentage increase/decrease for employees employed for the whole of 2019 

and 2020 calculated by reference to base salary, benefits and annual bonus received in respect of those years. The sample size is small and bonus payouts 
across the wider organization are considered to be reflected of overall business performance. 

2.  Where figures in the remuneration table are part-year figures, these have been annualized to enable year-on-year comparison.

Broader executive team and workforce remuneration
In line with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Committee has responsibility for determining remuneration arrangements 
for the broader executive team. In order to ensure all members of the global executive team are focused on the delivery of 
ContourGlobal’s strategic priorities, all participate in the annual bonus scheme and long-term incentive on a similar basis to 
the Executive Directors. 

The Committee has taken steps to strengthen the information provided to the Committee regarding broader workforce 
remuneration and related policies to ensure that these are fully considered when determining the remuneration arrangements 
for Executive Directors and that the principles, policy and practice for executive and workforce remuneration are aligned. 

The Committee continues to develop its approach to engagement with the workforce in the area of executive remuneration, 
recognizing the global reach of the Company and its employee population.

As ContourGlobal only has 15 permanent employees in the UK, the number of employees in the UK falls below the threshold 
for the requirement to disclose the CEO pay ratio. 

Comparison of overall performance and pay 
The chart opposite shows the Company’s total shareholder return performance compared with that of the FTSE 250 over the 
period from the date of the Company’s admission onto the London Stock Exchange to 31st December 2020. The FTSE 250 
Index has been chosen as an appropriate comparator as it is the index of which the Company is a constituent. TSR is defined 
as the return on investment obtained from holding a company’s shares over a period. It includes dividends paid, the change 
in capital value of the shares and any other payments made to or by shareholders within the period.

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Percentage change in remuneration 

The following table shows the movement in the salary/fees, benefits and annual bonus of each Director of the Company from 

2019 to 2020, compared with that of the average employee. 

While the Committee reviews base salary for the President & CEO and Chief Financial Officer relative to the broader 

employee population and all employees are eligible for an annual performance bonus, benefits are driven by local practices 

and eligibility for annual bonus and benefits is determined by level and individual circumstances which do not lend themselves 

to comparison. 

Executive Directors

Joseph C. Brandt, President & CEO

Stefan Schellinger, Chief Financial Officer 

Non-Executive Directors

Craig A. Huff (Chairman)

Daniel Camus

Mariana Gheorghe

Alan Gillespie

Ronald Trächsel

Alejandro Santo Domingo

Gregg M. Zeitlin

Average parent company employee 

Percentage change in remuneration from 2019 to 2020

Percentage change

in salary/fees

Percentage changes

in benefits

Percentage change

in annual bonus

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1.  The figures shown for average parent company employee are the average percentage increase/decrease for employees employed for the whole of 2019 

and 2020 calculated by reference to base salary, benefits and annual bonus received in respect of those years. The sample size is small and bonus payouts 

across the wider organization are considered to be reflected of overall business performance. 

2.  Where figures in the remuneration table are part-year figures, these have been annualized to enable year-on-year comparison.

Broader executive team and workforce remuneration

In line with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Committee has responsibility for determining remuneration arrangements 

for the broader executive team. In order to ensure all members of the global executive team are focused on the delivery of 

ContourGlobal’s strategic priorities, all participate in the annual bonus scheme and long-term incentive on a similar basis to 

the Executive Directors. 

The Committee has taken steps to strengthen the information provided to the Committee regarding broader workforce 

remuneration and related policies to ensure that these are fully considered when determining the remuneration arrangements 

for Executive Directors and that the principles, policy and practice for executive and workforce remuneration are aligned. 

The Committee continues to develop its approach to engagement with the workforce in the area of executive remuneration, 

recognizing the global reach of the Company and its employee population.

As ContourGlobal only has 15 permanent employees in the UK, the number of employees in the UK falls below the threshold 

for the requirement to disclose the CEO pay ratio. 

Comparison of overall performance and pay 

The chart opposite shows the Company’s total shareholder return performance compared with that of the FTSE 250 over the 

period from the date of the Company’s admission onto the London Stock Exchange to 31st December 2020. The FTSE 250 

Index has been chosen as an appropriate comparator as it is the index of which the Company is a constituent. TSR is defined 

as the return on investment obtained from holding a company’s shares over a period. It includes dividends paid, the change 

in capital value of the shares and any other payments made to or by shareholders within the period.

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The total remuneration of the President & CEO along with the value of bonuses paid and LTIP vesting, as a percentage of the 
maximum opportunity, is provided for the same period.

Source: Datastream (Thomson Reuters)

CountourGlobal plc
FTSE 250

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Joseph C. Brandt, President & CEO 

Total remuneration (000)
Actual bonus (% of maximum)
LTIP vesting (% of maximum)

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1.  The figure for 2017 represents the remuneration earned in the period from 14th November 2017, being the date of listing, to 31st December 2017. 
2.  The President & CEO voluntarily agreed to a cap of 100% on his annual bonus for 2017.
3.  There were no LTIP awards vesting based on a performance period ending in 2017, 2018 or 2019.
4.  This total amount shown excludes legacy payments. 

Relative importance of the spend on pay

The following table shows the Company’s total spend on pay for all employees compared to Group performance and 
dividend distribution in 2019 and 2020.

Employee costs ($m)
Average number of employees
Adjusted EBITDA ($m)1
Share buyback ($m)
Dividend distributions ($m)

2019

83.8
1,431
702.7
0.0
137.6

2020

88.7
1,435
722
30.4
105.7

% change

5.8%
0.3%
2.7%
100%
-23.2%

1.  Adjusted EBITDA is the principal profit measure used by the Group.

External advisors to the Committee
Deloitte LLP were appointed as advisors to the Remuneration Committee in November 2018 following a competitive tender 
process. Details of the advice and services provided by Deloitte LLP are set out in the table below.

Advisor

Deloitte LLP

Area of advice/services provided 

Provided guidance and advice in respect of corporate governance developments, best practice in remuneration 
arrangements, external benchmarking data relating to senior hires, increased transparency relating to legacy 
arrangements, remuneration disclosures and shareholder communications. Deloitte LLP received fees of £113,850 
in respect of this advice, charged on a time and material basis. Deloitte LLP also provided tax advisory services 
and internal audit co-sourcing support to ContourGlobal in 2020. The lead remuneration committee engagement 
partner has no other connection with ContourGlobal or its Directors. Deloitte LLP is a member of the Remuneration 
Consultants Group and is a signatory to its voluntary Code of Conduct, which requires their advice to be objective 
and independent. The Committee is satisfied that this is the case and that the provision of other services in no way 
compromised their independence.

Statement of voting on the Remuneration Report at the AGM
The table below provides details on the 2020 AGM voting result for our Annual Report on Remuneration. The voting result for 
our Remuneration Policy, as approved at our 2018 AGM, is also provided.

Remuneration Policy (2018 AGM)
Annual Report on Remuneration (2020 AGM)

% of votes
cast in favour 

% of votes
cast against 

Number of votes 
withheld

99.82%
99.78%

0.18%
0.22%

3,884,676
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Legacy equity arrangements – the Private Incentive Plan (PIP)
The President & CEO, along with certain members of the ContourGlobal plc management team, have interests in a 
‘Private Incentive Plan’ (PIP). As disclosed at the time of IPO and in subsequent Directors’ Remuneration Reports, the 
PIP is a legacy equity arrangement established by Reservoir Capital Group (the major shareholder in the Company) in 
connection with its original investment in the business.

The Company is not a party to the PIP and has no financial obligation to pay cash or issue shares to settle the PIP. All 
shares delivered to the President & CEO under the award are funded by Reservoir Capital Group. Consequently, the 
Remuneration Committee has no authority over the plan, or the allocation and release of awards.

The PIP is not an ongoing element of the executive remuneration policy at ContourGlobal plc, and no new allocations 
will be made under the plan.

History
Joseph C. Brandt, the current President & CEO, founded the Company together with Reservoir Capital Group in 2005. 
Around that time, incentive arrangements were established which enabled the President & CEO, along with other senior 
management, to participate in the return on invested capital above a required return hurdle.

The PIP therefore relates to legacy commitments connected with the founding of ContourGlobal and the growth of 
the Company in the years prior to its listing on the London Stock Exchange, and modified in anticipation of the listing.

As disclosed in the 2017 DRR, the allocation and terms of the award remained subject to finalization. The allocations 
and terms of the President & CEO’s award were substantially agreed prior to listing. Reservoir Capital finalized the 
implementation of his allocation on 27th December 2018.

Overview of the PIP
The award is in the form of partnership units in Contour Management Holdings LLC which is a partner in ContourGlobal 
L.P. (the limited partnership through which Reservoir Capital Group owns shares in the Company). The award comprised 
Class S units, Class C units and Class B units.

Under the terms of the PIP, these units entitle the award-holder to receive from Contour Management Holdings LLC cash 
or shares in the Company if certain financial performance conditions are achieved.

Class S Units

Class C Units
Class B Units

Basis of awards

These units are similar in nature to a restricted stock award of 6,943,864 ContourGlobal plc shares, subject to 
an underpin share price.
These units represent a value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group.

PIP interests awarded (audited information)
While the allocations and terms of the President & CEO’s award were substantially agreed prior to listing, Reservoir 
Capital finalized the implementation of his allocation on 27th December 2018. Details of the award are as follows:

Joseph C. Brandt 27th December 2018 Class S units

Date of award

Value of award 
at date of grant

£12,228,145

Form of award

Up to 6,943,864
ContourGlobal plc 
shares

Class C units

Value share between management and 
Reservoir Capital Group (see below)

Class B units

Vesting date

Units vest in equal tranches over 
the three-year period from IPO. 
The date of full vesting was 27th 
December 2020
Units vest in equal tranches over 
the three-year period from IPO. 
The date of full vesting was 27th 
December 2020
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Additional information on Class S Unit Vesting
The Company was notified that the financial performance condition in respect of the Class S Units was tested on 
27 December 2020 (based on closing share price of 207p on the 24th December) and consequently shares were 
transferred from Reservoir Capital Group’s holding of shares in ContourGlobal plc (through ContourGlobal L.P.) to 
Contour Management Holdings LLC. 

The Class S unit financial performance condition was a share price underpin of $2.23 (threshold) to $2.28 (maximum), 
assuming no dividends. The number of shares transferred relevant to Mr Brandt’s Class S Unit award (including the 
impact of accrued dividends) was determined to be 7,403,453. ContourGlobal L.P also transferred cash to Contour 
Management Holdings LLC relating to the dividend payable on 29 December 2020 for these shares. The value of 
these shares and cash is included in the remuneration table on page 129. These shares are subject to a sale restriction 
until the one year anniversary of the date on which Reservoir Capital (through ContourGlobal L.P.) disposes of its 
interests in ContourGlobal plc, unless waived by ContourGlobal LP.

Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Legacy equity arrangements – the Private Incentive Plan (PIP)

The President & CEO, along with certain members of the ContourGlobal plc management team, have interests in a 

‘Private Incentive Plan’ (PIP). As disclosed at the time of IPO and in subsequent Directors’ Remuneration Reports, the 

PIP is a legacy equity arrangement established by Reservoir Capital Group (the major shareholder in the Company) in 

connection with its original investment in the business.

The Company is not a party to the PIP and has no financial obligation to pay cash or issue shares to settle the PIP. All 

shares delivered to the President & CEO under the award are funded by Reservoir Capital Group. Consequently, the 

Remuneration Committee has no authority over the plan, or the allocation and release of awards.

The PIP is not an ongoing element of the executive remuneration policy at ContourGlobal plc, and no new allocations 

will be made under the plan.

History

Joseph C. Brandt, the current President & CEO, founded the Company together with Reservoir Capital Group in 2005. 

Around that time, incentive arrangements were established which enabled the President & CEO, along with other senior 

management, to participate in the return on invested capital above a required return hurdle.

The PIP therefore relates to legacy commitments connected with the founding of ContourGlobal and the growth of 

the Company in the years prior to its listing on the London Stock Exchange, and modified in anticipation of the listing.

As disclosed in the 2017 DRR, the allocation and terms of the award remained subject to finalization. The allocations 

and terms of the President & CEO’s award were substantially agreed prior to listing. Reservoir Capital finalized the 

implementation of his allocation on 27th December 2018.

Overview of the PIP

The award is in the form of partnership units in Contour Management Holdings LLC which is a partner in ContourGlobal 

L.P. (the limited partnership through which Reservoir Capital Group owns shares in the Company). The award comprised 

Class S units, Class C units and Class B units.

Under the terms of the PIP, these units entitle the award-holder to receive from Contour Management Holdings LLC cash 

or shares in the Company if certain financial performance conditions are achieved.

Class S Units

These units are similar in nature to a restricted stock award of 6,943,864 ContourGlobal plc shares, subject to 

Basis of awards

an underpin share price.

Class C Units

Class B Units

These units represent a value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group.

PIP interests awarded (audited information)

While the allocations and terms of the President & CEO’s award were substantially agreed prior to listing, Reservoir 

Capital finalized the implementation of his allocation on 27th December 2018. Details of the award are as follows:

Date of award

Form of award

Value of award 

at date of grant

Joseph C. Brandt 27th December 2018 Class S units

Up to 6,943,864

£12,228,145

ContourGlobal plc 

shares

Class C units

Value share between management and 

Units vest in equal tranches over 

Reservoir Capital Group (see below)

Class B units

Vesting date

Units vest in equal tranches over 

the three-year period from IPO. 

The date of full vesting was 27th 

December 2020

the three-year period from IPO. 

The date of full vesting was 27th 

December 2020

Fully vested

Additional information on Class C and B Unit Vesting
Class C units and Class B units are structured as a value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group, 
and deliver an award of ContourGlobal plc shares subject to certain thresholds after deducting the value arising from 
the Class S units. Distributions from Class C units and Class B units are subject to Reservoir Capital Group realizing value 
from its investment in ContourGlobal plc, and the scheme stays in effect until Reservoir Capital Group has disposed of 
all its ordinary shares in ContourGlobal plc. Class C and Class B units are fully vested and are not forfeitable.

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Illustration of value receivable under the PIP for Joseph C Brandt
Following the testing of the financial performance condition on 27 December 2020 the Class S Units have now vested. 
The value of Class C and Class B Units will be dependent on the timing of the disposal of Reservoir Capital Group’s 
holding in ContourGlobal plc, the share price at that time as well as any dividends received in the interim. The table 
below illustrates the value to Joseph C Brandt under various sale price scenarios, assuming Reservoir Capital Group 
will have disposed of its shareholdings within three years following Admission.

Average sale price

Shares related to Class C units and Class B units (m)1

Total value (£m)2

£3.00
£3.50
£4.00
£5.00
£5.50

Nil
0.4
3.2
6.0
12.77

Nil
1.4
12.8
30.0
70.2

1.  Assumes USD/GBP rate of $1.275, no dividends on ContourGlobal plc shares and that ContourGlobal’s shares sold or valued on 1st November 2020.
2.  Total value has been calculated using the average sale price in each scenario.
3.  The number of shares delivered under the Class C units and Class B units increases above 12.8m in higher sale price scenarios.

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Carried interest in Brazilian assets (unaudited)
On 30th June 2008, Joseph C. Brandt was awarded a carried interest, funded by Aguila Ltd, a minority shareholder in 
Kani LP, which is an entity formed to develop and acquire hydroelectric and associated cogeneration assets in Brazil. 
The Company is not party to the carried interest and has no financial obligation in relation to the interest. Under the 
arrangement, funded by Aguila Ltd, management receive in aggregate 18% of the value created above an IRR hurdle 
of 9%. Payments would be made on the occurrence of a final liquidity event in respect of the assets. 

The President & CEO’s carried interest amounts to 46% of the 18% total carried interest. No service conditions apply. 

These interests are not considered to relate to director ‘qualifying services’ in the period prior to IPO.

Payments from the carried interest are uncapped. The value to the President & CEO will depend on a number of factors, 
including the timing of any sale, the sale price achieved and the extent to which the IRR 9% hurdle has been met. The 
table below illustrates possible value to the President & CEO under this arrangement assuming various sale price 
scenarios of the Brazilian assets.

Illustrative sale price achieved in relation to the sale
of the assets (shown as a multiple of 2020 EBITDA of the assets)

Illustrative value realised
by Joseph C. Brandt ($m)

8.0x
9.0x
10.0x
11.0x
12.0x
13.0x

0.30
0.80
1.30
1.90
2.40
2.90

Statement of compliance
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and The Large and Medium-
sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (as amended). It also meets the requirements 
of the UK Listing Authority’s Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and has been prepared considering the 
recommendations of the UK Corporate Governance Code and the voting guidelines of major UK institutional investor bodies.

Approval
This report was approved by the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee, on 18th March 
2021, and signed on its behalf by:

Daniel Camus
Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

18th March 2021

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Report of the Remuneration Committee (continued)

Carried interest in Brazilian assets (unaudited)

On 30th June 2008, Joseph C. Brandt was awarded a carried interest, funded by Aguila Ltd, a minority shareholder in 

Kani LP, which is an entity formed to develop and acquire hydroelectric and associated cogeneration assets in Brazil. 

The Company is not party to the carried interest and has no financial obligation in relation to the interest. Under the 

arrangement, funded by Aguila Ltd, management receive in aggregate 18% of the value created above an IRR hurdle 

of 9%. Payments would be made on the occurrence of a final liquidity event in respect of the assets. 

The President & CEO’s carried interest amounts to 46% of the 18% total carried interest. No service conditions apply. 

These interests are not considered to relate to director ‘qualifying services’ in the period prior to IPO.

Payments from the carried interest are uncapped. The value to the President & CEO will depend on a number of factors, 

including the timing of any sale, the sale price achieved and the extent to which the IRR 9% hurdle has been met. The 

table below illustrates possible value to the President & CEO under this arrangement assuming various sale price 

scenarios of the Brazilian assets.

Illustrative sale price achieved in relation to the sale

of the assets (shown as a multiple of 2020 EBITDA of the assets)

Illustrative value realised

by Joseph C. Brandt ($m)

0.30

0.80

1.30

1.90

2.40

2.90

8.0x

9.0x

10.0x

11.0x

12.0x

13.0x

Statement of compliance

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 and The Large and Medium-

sized Companies and Groups (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (as amended). It also meets the requirements 

of the UK Listing Authority’s Rules and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and has been prepared considering the 

recommendations of the UK Corporate Governance Code and the voting guidelines of major UK institutional investor bodies.

Approval

2021, and signed on its behalf by:

This report was approved by the Board of Directors, on the recommendation of the Remuneration Committee, on 18th March 

Daniel Camus

Chairman of the Remuneration Committee

18th March 2021

Directors’ Report

Directors’ Report

In accordance with section 415 of the Companies Act 2006, 
the Directors of ContourGlobal plc present their report to 
shareholders on the audited consolidated financial 
statements for the year ended 31st December 2020.

Strategic report
As permitted by section 414C of the Companies Act 2006, 
certain information required to be included in the Directors’ 
report has been included in the Strategic report, or as set 
out below.

Dividends
The Company announced in March 2020 that it expected 
to maintain its annual dividend increase by 10% per year, 
in line with the Company’s operational scale. The total 
dividend paid for the year ended 2019 was $99 million. 

With the 10% annual increase, the total dividend for the year 
ended 31st December 2020 was $107.4 million equating 
to four quarterly payments of $4.0591 cents per share, 
equivalent to $24.75 million per quarter. Quarterly dividends 
for 2020 were paid/shall be paid (as applicable) on 26th June 
2020, 25th September 2020, 29th December 2020 and 19th 
April 2021.

The declaration and payment by the Company of any future 
dividends and the amounts of any such dividends depend 
on the Company’s ability to maintain its credit rating, its 
investments, results, financial condition, future prospects, 
profits being available for distribution, consideration of certain 
covenants under the terms of outstanding indebtedness, and 
any other factors deemed by the Directors to be relevant at 
the time, subject always to the requirements of applicable laws.

Relations with other capital providers
The Board recognizes the contribution made by other 
providers of capital to the Group and welcomes the views 
of such providers in relation to the Group’s approach to 
corporate governance.

Share capital and voting rights
Details of the Company’s share capital are set out in Note 
4.22 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, including 
details on the movements in the Company’s issued share 
capital during the year.

As at 31st December 2020, the Company’s issued share 
capital consisted of 670,712,920 ordinary shares of £0.01 
each of which 12,374,731 shares are held in treasury. 
Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company 
is 658,338,189. The Company’s issued ordinary share capital 
ranks equally in all respects and carries the right to receive 
all dividends and distributions declared, made or paid on or 
in respect of the ordinary shares.

Ordinary shareholders are entitled to receive notice of, and 
to attend and speak at, any general meeting of the Company. 
On a show of hands every shareholder present in person 
or by proxy (or being a corporation represented by a duly 
authorized representative) shall have one vote, and on a poll 
every shareholder who is present in person or by proxy shall 
have one vote for every share of which he is the holder. The 
Notice of Annual General Meeting specifies deadlines for 
exercising voting rights and appointing a proxy or proxies.

Other than the general provisions of the Articles of 
Association (and prevailing legislation), there are no 
specific restrictions on the size of a holding or on the 
transfer of the ordinary shares.

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holders of the Company’s shares that may result in the 
restriction of the transfer of securities or on voting rights. 
No shareholder holds securities carrying any special rights 
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Authority to purchase own shares
Subject to authorization by shareholder resolution, the 
Company may purchase its own shares in accordance 
with the Companies Act 2006. Any shares which have 
been bought back may be held as treasury shares or 
canceled immediately upon completion of the purchase.

Authority was given at a General Meeting of the Company 
on 1st April 2020 for the Company to make market purchases 
(as defined in section 693(4) of the Companies Act 2006) 
of up to 20,000,000 shares. This authority will expire at the 
conclusion of the Company’s AGM in 2021 (scheduled for 
12th May 2021) or, if earlier, the close of business on 26th 
August 2021.

As part of its investment policy, in April 2020, the Board 
approved and announced the commencement of a share 
buyback program of up to £30 million in accordance with 
the terms of the general authority granted by shareholders 
at the 2019 General Meeting. The Board has subsequently 
approved two extensions to the share buyback program, in 
accordance with the terms of the general authority granted 
by shareholders at the 2020 General Meeting, with the first 
such extension being on 30th June 2020 and the second 
being on 22nd September 2020, with this extending the 
program to 31st December 2020.

Following the end of the reporting period, the Board 
announced on 11th January 2021 a further extension of 
the share buyback program until 31st March 2021.

As at 31st December 2020, the Company has repurchased 
12,374,731 Shares under the share buyback program, at an 
average price of 188.44 pence and total cost of £23.4 million, 
with all such shares being held in treasury 658,338,189 
Shares remained in issue.

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Following year-end, as at 18th March 2021, the Company has 
repurchased a further 2,624,774 shares, at an average price 
of 208.39 pence and total cost of £5.47 million, with all such 
shares being held in treasury pending cancellation or 
re-issue. 655,713,415 shares remained in issue. 

Research and development
ContourGlobal plc is constantly engaged in process and 
product innovation. For examples of the Company’s R&D 
activities, please refer to the Business Review.

A renewal of the authority to make market purchases will 
be sought from shareholders at each AGM of the Company. 
Purchases of Ordinary Shares will be made within guidelines 
established from time to time by the Board. Any purchase 
of Ordinary Shares would be made only out of the available 
cash resources of the Company. Ordinary Shares purchased 
by the Company may be held in treasury or canceled. 

Articles of Association
The Company’s Articles of Association were adopted 
pursuant to a resolution passed at a general meeting of 
the Company held on 8th November 2017. The Articles of 
Association may only be amended by special resolution 
at a general meeting of the shareholders. The Company’s 
current articles are available on our website at 
www.contourglobal.com.

Stakeholder engagement
We set out further details of our stakeholder engagement 
activity over 2020, and the outcomes of such activity, on 
pages 23 to 27.

Sustainable development
The business review section of this report, on pages 34 to 53, 
focuses on the Company’s health and safety, environmental 
compliance and employment performance and outlines the 
Company’s core values and commitment to the principles of 
sustainable development and the development of community 
relations programs.

Financial instruments
Details of the Group’s use of financial instruments can be 
found in Notes 4.13, 4.14 and 4.16 to the financial statements.

Directors’ re-appointment and appointment
The Board has the power at any time to elect any person 
to be a Director.

Political donations
It is the Company’s policy not to make political donations. 
No political contributions were made in 2020 (2019: £nil).

Charitable donations
Please refer to pages 52 and 53.

Overseas branches
ContourGlobal plc does not have any branches. A full list of 
the Group’s controlled subsidiaries is disclosed in Note 4.30. 
of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Major shareholding
The table below shows the interests in ordinary shares 
notified to the Company in accordance with the Disclosure 
Guidance and Transparency Rules as at 31st December 2020 
and 18th March 2021.

Shareholder 
RCGM LLC1
FIL Limited

Date of notification

No. of Ordinary 
Shares 

% of voting 
Ordinary Share 
capital

13th December 2017
3rd July 2019

478,932,408
36,594,082

71
5.45

Note 1 - The Reservoir Funds own approximately 99.6% of 
ContourGlobal LP and are themselves ultimately managed 
and controlled by Reservoir Capital. The managing member 
of Reservoir Capital is RCGM, LLC.

Under the Relationship Agreement, ContourGlobal LP is 
entitled to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the Board 
while it continues to control 25% or more of the Company’s 
shares. Further details of the Relationship Agreement can 
be found on page 143. The appointees by Reservoir Capital 
are Craig A. Huff and Gregg M. Zeitlin.

In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association, 
the Directors are subject to annual re-appointment 
by shareholders and all the Directors will stand for 
re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting to 
be held on 12th May 2021.

Powers of Directors
Subject to the Company’s Articles of Association, the 
Companies Act 2006 and to any authorities provided 
by special resolution, the business of the Company is 
managed by the Board, which may exercise all the 
powers of the Company.

Directors’ interests
Information on share ownership by Directors can be found 
in the Remuneration Report on pages 134 and 135.

Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance
Directors and Officers of the Company and its subsidiaries 
have been and continue to be covered by director and 
officer liability insurance.

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Following year-end, as at 18th March 2021, the Company has 

repurchased a further 2,624,774 shares, at an average price 

of 208.39 pence and total cost of £5.47 million, with all such 

shares being held in treasury pending cancellation or 

re-issue. 655,713,415 shares remained in issue. 

Research and development

ContourGlobal plc is constantly engaged in process and 

product innovation. For examples of the Company’s R&D 

activities, please refer to the Business Review.

A renewal of the authority to make market purchases will 

be sought from shareholders at each AGM of the Company. 

Purchases of Ordinary Shares will be made within guidelines 

established from time to time by the Board. Any purchase 

of Ordinary Shares would be made only out of the available 

cash resources of the Company. Ordinary Shares purchased 

by the Company may be held in treasury or canceled. 

Articles of Association

The Company’s Articles of Association were adopted 

pursuant to a resolution passed at a general meeting of 

the Company held on 8th November 2017. The Articles of 

Association may only be amended by special resolution 

at a general meeting of the shareholders. The Company’s 

current articles are available on our website at 

www.contourglobal.com.

Stakeholder engagement

We set out further details of our stakeholder engagement 

activity over 2020, and the outcomes of such activity, on 

pages 23 to 27.

Sustainable development

The business review section of this report, on pages 34 to 53, 

focuses on the Company’s health and safety, environmental 

compliance and employment performance and outlines the 

Company’s core values and commitment to the principles of 

sustainable development and the development of community 

relations programs.

Financial instruments

Details of the Group’s use of financial instruments can be 

found in Notes 4.13, 4.14 and 4.16 to the financial statements.

Directors’ re-appointment and appointment

Political donations

The Board has the power at any time to elect any person 

to be a Director.

It is the Company’s policy not to make political donations. 

No political contributions were made in 2020 (2019: £nil).

Under the Relationship Agreement, ContourGlobal LP is 

entitled to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to the Board 

while it continues to control 25% or more of the Company’s 

shares. Further details of the Relationship Agreement can 

be found on page 143. The appointees by Reservoir Capital 

are Craig A. Huff and Gregg M. Zeitlin.

Charitable donations

Please refer to pages 52 and 53.

Overseas branches

In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association, 

of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

the Directors are subject to annual re-appointment 

by shareholders and all the Directors will stand for 

re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting to 

be held on 12th May 2021.

Powers of Directors

Subject to the Company’s Articles of Association, the 

Companies Act 2006 and to any authorities provided 

by special resolution, the business of the Company is 

managed by the Board, which may exercise all the 

powers of the Company.

Directors’ interests

Information on share ownership by Directors can be found 

in the Remuneration Report on pages 134 and 135.

Directors’ and officers’ liability insurance

Directors and Officers of the Company and its subsidiaries 

have been and continue to be covered by director and 

officer liability insurance.

ContourGlobal plc does not have any branches. A full list of 

the Group’s controlled subsidiaries is disclosed in Note 4.30. 

Major shareholding

The table below shows the interests in ordinary shares 

notified to the Company in accordance with the Disclosure 

Guidance and Transparency Rules as at 31st December 2020 

and 18th March 2021.

Shareholder 

Date of notification

Shares 

RCGM LLC1

FIL Limited

13th December 2017

478,932,408

3rd July 2019

36,594,082

capital

71

5.45

No. of Ordinary 

Ordinary Share 

% of voting 

Note 1 - The Reservoir Funds own approximately 99.6% of 

ContourGlobal LP and are themselves ultimately managed 

and controlled by Reservoir Capital. The managing member 

of Reservoir Capital is RCGM, LLC.

On 17th December, 2020, a new EuroBond composed of 
two tranches was issued for €410 million aggregate principal 
amount of 2.75% Senior Secured Notes due in 2026 and 
€300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% Senior 
Secured Notes due in 2028. On 6th January, 2021 the 
Group redeemed the €450 million ($549.7 million) 
aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% Senior 
Secured Notes due 2023.

As a result of the add-on offering, the Euro Bonds have an 
aggregate principal amount of €1,010 million split between 
three tranches: €400 million of 4.125% Senior Secured Notes 
due 2025, €410 million of 2.75% Senior Secured Notes due 
2026 and €300 million of 3.125% Senior Secured Notes due 
in 2028. 

The Euro Bond Indentures provide redemption conditions 
depending of the date of the redemption. 

If ContourGlobal sells certain of its assets or experiences 
specific kinds of changes in control (as defined in the Euro 
Bond Indenture), ContourGlobal must offer to purchase the 
Euro Bonds at a purchase price equal to 100% and 101% 
respectively of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued 
and unpaid interest thereon to, but excluding, the date 
of purchase.

On 12th December, 2020, the Group also entered into a 
€120 million revolving credit facility available for general 
corporate purposes, maturing in November 2023, and 
which remains undrawn as of 31st December, 2020.

Annual General Meeting (AGM)
The 2021 AGM will be held on 12th May 2021. At the AGM, 
shareholders will have the opportunity to ask questions of the 
Board, including the Chairmen of the Board Committees. Full 
details of the AGM, including explanatory notes, are contained 
in the Notice of the AGM. The Notice sets out the resolutions to 
be proposed at the AGM and an explanation of each resolution. 
All documents relating to the AGM are available on the 
Company’s website at www.contourglobal.com. 

Significant contractual arrangements 
Relationship Agreement
In November 2017, the Company, ContourGlobal LP, the 
Reservoir Funds, Reservoir Capital and the Company 
President and Chief Executive Officer, Joseph C. Brandt 
entered into a Relationship Agreement. The principal 
purpose of the Relationship Agreement is to ensure that 
the Company can carry on an independent business as its 
main activity. The Relationship Agreement contains, among 
others, undertakings from ContourGlobal LP (the ‘Major 
Shareholder’), the Reservoir Funds and Reservoir Capital 
that: (i) transactions and agreements with it (and/or any of 
its controlled affiliates) will be conducted at arm’s length 
and on normal commercial terms; (ii) neither it nor any of its 
controlled affiliates will take any action that would have the 
effect of preventing the Company from complying with its 
obligations under the Listing Rules; and (iii) neither it nor 
any of its controlled affiliates will propose or procure the 
proposal of a shareholder resolution which is intended or 
appears to be intended to circumvent the proper application 
of the Listing Rules (the ‘Independence Provisions’). 
Furthermore, Reservoir Capital has agreed to procure the 
compliance of its associates with the Independence 
Provisions. The Company’s President and Chief Executive 
Officer, Joseph C. Brandt, has given similar undertakings.

The Relationship Agreement will continue for so long as: (i) 
the shares are listed on the premium listing segment of the 
Official List and traded on the London Stock Exchange’s Main 
Market for listed securities; and (ii) the Reservoir Funds and 
the Major Shareholder and their controlled affiliates hold an 
interest in 10% or more of the issued ordinary share capital of 
the Company (or which carries 10% or more of the aggregate 
voting rights in the Company from time to time). The Directors 
believe that the terms of the Relationship Agreement will 
enable the Group to carry on its business independently 
of Reservoir Capital, the Reservoir Funds and the Major 
Shareholder. The Company has complied with the 
undertakings of the Relationship Agreement throughout 
the period under review and, so far as it is aware, the major 
shareholder and its associates have also complied with the 
provisions including any procurement obligation.

Revolving Credit Facility and Euro Bonds 
On 26th July 2018, CG Power Holdings issued the Euro 
Bonds in a private offering exempt from the registration 
requirements of the Securities Act 1933, as amended. 
The Euro Bonds had an aggregate principal amount of 
€750 million split between two tranches: €450 million of 
3.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2023 and €300 million 
of 4.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025. On 30th July 
2019, CG Power Holdings completed an add-on offering 
of €100 million of 4.125% Senior Secured Notes due 2025. 

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Additional information incorporated by reference into 
this Directors’ report, including information required in 
accordance with the Companies Act 2006, can be found 
as follows:

Directors
The Directors of the Company who held office during the 
year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise 
stated, are:

Disclosure

Financial risk management 
objectives and policies 
(including hedging policy and 
use of financial instruments)
Future business developments 

Going concern
Greenhouse gas emissions
Corporate Governance Code 
Compliance Statement
Directors’ responsibilities
Events since the reporting date

Streamlined Energy and Carbon 
Reporting (SECR) 
Diversity policy

Location

Notes 4.13, 4.14 and 4.16 to the 
consolidated financial statements

Strategic report pages 16, 21, 29, 
32, 33, and 39 
Strategic report page 72 
Strategic report page 50 
Corporate Governance Report 
page 81
page 145 
No event disclosed in the 
consolidated financial statements 
page 50 

Nomination Committee report

For the purposes of LR 9.8.4CR, the information required to be 
disclosed by LR 9.8.4R can be found in the following locations:

Disclosure 

Interests capitalized

Detail of long-term incentive 
schemes

Contracts of significance with 
a controlling shareholder
Agreements with controlling 
shareholder
Need to foster business 
relationships and impact on 
principal decisions

Location

Note 4.10 to the consolidated 
financial statements
Directors’ Remuneration report 
on pages 120 and 132 and Note 
4.27 to the consolidated financial 
statements
Relationship Agreement
on page 143
Relationship Agreement
on page 143
Strategic report pages 23 to 27

Craig A. Huff 
Joseph C. Brandt 
Daniel Camus 
Mariana Gheorghe
Dr. Alan Gillespie 
Alejandro Santo Domingo
Stefan Schellinger
Ronald Trächsel 
Gregg M. Zeitlin 

Service in the year ended 31st December 2020

Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year
Served throughout the year

Biographies of the Directors are provided in the Governance 
section on pages 76 to 79.

The strategic report, comprising the inside front cover and 
pages 1 to 75, and the Directors’ Report, comprising pages 
76 to 144, which together form the management report as 
required under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency 
Rules 4.1.8R, have been approved and are signed on its 
behalf by

Joseph C. Brandt

President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director 
ContourGlobal plc

18th March 2021

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Additional information incorporated by reference into 

this Directors’ report, including information required in 

accordance with the Companies Act 2006, can be found 

as follows:

Disclosure

Financial risk management 

objectives and policies 

(including hedging policy and 

use of financial instruments)

Going concern

Greenhouse gas emissions

Compliance Statement

Directors’ responsibilities

Location

Notes 4.13, 4.14 and 4.16 to the 

consolidated financial statements

32, 33, and 39 

Strategic report page 72 

Strategic report page 50 

page 81

page 145 

Corporate Governance Code 

Corporate Governance Report 

Future business developments 

Strategic report pages 16, 21, 29, 

Directors

stated, are:

The Directors of the Company who held office during the 

year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise 

Craig A. Huff 

Joseph C. Brandt 

Daniel Camus 

Mariana Gheorghe

Dr. Alan Gillespie 

Stefan Schellinger

Ronald Trächsel 

Gregg M. Zeitlin 

Alejandro Santo Domingo

Service in the year ended 31st December 2020

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Served throughout the year

Events since the reporting date

No event disclosed in the 

consolidated financial statements 

Biographies of the Directors are provided in the Governance 

Streamlined Energy and Carbon 

Reporting (SECR) 

Diversity policy

Nomination Committee report

page 50 

section on pages 76 to 79.

The strategic report, comprising the inside front cover and 

pages 1 to 75, and the Directors’ Report, comprising pages 

76 to 144, which together form the management report as 

required under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency 

Rules 4.1.8R, have been approved and are signed on its 

For the purposes of LR 9.8.4CR, the information required to be 

disclosed by LR 9.8.4R can be found in the following locations:

Disclosure 

Interests capitalized

Detail of long-term incentive 

schemes

Contracts of significance with 

a controlling shareholder

Agreements with controlling 

shareholder

Need to foster business 

relationships and impact on 

principal decisions

Location

behalf by

Note 4.10 to the consolidated 

financial statements

Directors’ Remuneration report 

on pages 120 and 132 and Note 

4.27 to the consolidated financial 

Relationship Agreement

on page 143

Relationship Agreement

on page 143

Strategic report pages 23 to 27

statements

Joseph C. Brandt

ContourGlobal plc

18th March 2021

President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director 

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the 
financial statements

The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report 
and the financial statements in accordance with applicable 
law and regulation.

Company law requires the directors to prepare financial 
statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors 
have prepared the group financial statements in accordance 
with international accounting standards in conformity with the 
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and international 
financial reporting standards adopted pursuant to Regulation 
(EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union and 
company financial statements in accordance with United 
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United 
Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 
“The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK 
and Republic of Ireland”, and applicable law).

Under company law, directors must not approve the financial 
statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and 
fair view of the state of affairs of the group and company and 
of the profit or loss of the group for that period. In preparing 
the financial statements, the directors are required to:

• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them 

consistently;

• state whether applicable international accounting standards 
in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 
2006 and international financial reporting standards 
adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 
as it applies in the European Union have been followed 
for the group financial statements and United Kingdom 
Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 have been 
followed for the company financial statements, subject 
to any material departures disclosed and explained in 
the financial statements;

• make judgements and accounting estimates that are 

reasonable and prudent; and

• prepare the financial statements on the going concern 

basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group 
and company will continue in business.

The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the 
assets of the group and company and hence for taking 
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of 
fraud and other irregularities.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate 
accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain 
the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with 
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of 
the group and company and enable them to ensure that 
the financial statements and the Directors’ Remuneration 
Report comply with the Companies Act 2006.

The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity 
of the company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom 
governing the preparation and dissemination of financial 
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Directors’ confirmations
The directors consider that the annual report and accounts, 
taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable 
and provides the information necessary for shareholders 
to assess the group’s and company’s position and 
performance, business model and strategy.

Each of the directors, whose names and functions are 
listed in the Directors' Report confirm that, to the best 
of their knowledge:

• the group financial statements, which have been prepared 
in accordance with international accounting standards in 
conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 
2006 and international financial reporting standards 
adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it 
applies in the European Union, give a true and fair view 
of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of 
the group;

• the company financial statements, which have been 

prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Accounting 
Standards, comprising FRS 102, give a true and fair view 
of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the 
company; and

• the Strategic Report includes a fair review of the 

development and performance of the business and 
the position of the group and company, together with 
a description of the principal risks and uncertainties 
that it faces.

In the case of each director in office at the date the directors’ 
report is approved:

• so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit 
information of which the group’s and company’s auditors 
are unaware; and

• they have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken 
as a director in order to make themselves aware of any 
relevant audit information and to establish that the group’s 
and company’s auditors are aware of that information.

This responsibility statement has been approved and is 
signed on behalf of the Board by:

Joseph C. Brandt
President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director 
ContourGlobal plc

18th March 2021

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Consolidated statement of financial position 
Year ended December 31, 2020  

Independent auditors’ report to the members of ContourGlobal plc ................................................................................................................................. 147 
Consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income ............................................................................................................................ 157 
Consolidated statement of financial position ................................................................................................................................................................................ 158 
Consolidated statement of changes in equity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 159 
Consolidated statement of cash flows ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 160 
General information .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 161 
1. 
Summary of significant accounting policies................................................................................................................................................................... 162 
2. 
2.1. 
Application of new and revised international financial reporting standards (IFRS) ....................................................................... 162 
2.2.  New standards and interpretations not yet mandatorily applicable .................................................................................................. 162 
2.3. 
Summary of significant accounting policies ............................................................................................................................................... 162 
2.4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgments ............................................................................................................................................173 
Significant changes in the reporting period .................................................................................................................................................................. 177 
3. 
2020 transactions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 177 
3.1. 
2019 transactions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 177 
3.2. 
Notes to the consolidated financial statements ........................................................................................................................................................... 179 
4. 
Segment reporting ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 179 
4.1. 
Revenue ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182 
4.2. 
Expenses by nature ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 182 
4.3. 
Employee costs and numbers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 183 
4.4. 
Acquisition related items .................................................................................................................................................................................. 183 
4.5. 
4.6.  Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives ........................................... 184 
Income tax expense and deferred income tax ......................................................................................................................................... 184 
4.7. 
Earnings per share ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 187 
4.8. 
4.9. 
Intangible assets and goodwill ...................................................................................................................................................................... 187 
4.10.  Property, plant and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 188 
Financial and contract assets ......................................................................................................................................................................... 190 
4.11. 
4.12. 
Investments in associates ................................................................................................................................................................................. 191 
4.13.  Management of financial risk ........................................................................................................................................................................... 191 
4.14.  Derivative financial instruments ..................................................................................................................................................................... 196 
4.15.  Fair value measurements ................................................................................................................................................................................ 197 
4.16.  Financial instruments by category ................................................................................................................................................................ 198 
4.17.  Other non-current assets ................................................................................................................................................................................. 199 
4.18. 
Inventories ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 199 
4.19.  Trade and other receivables .......................................................................................................................................................................... 199 
4.20.  Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 199 
4.21.  Cash and cash equivalents ........................................................................................................................................................................... 200 
4.22. 
Issued capital ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 200 
4.23.  Non-controlling interests .................................................................................................................................................................................. 201 
4.24.  Borrowings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 203 
4.25.  Other non-current liabilities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 207 
4.26.  Provisions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 207 
4.27.  Share-based compensation plans ............................................................................................................................................................... 208 
4.28.  Trade and other payables ............................................................................................................................................................................... 210 
4.29.  Other current liabilities ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 210 
4.30.  Group undertakings ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 211 
4.31.  Related party disclosure .................................................................................................................................................................................. 217 
4.32.  Financial commitments and contingent liabilities ..................................................................................................................................... 217 
4.33.  Guarantees and letters of credit ................................................................................................................................................................... 220 
4.34.  Statutory auditors’ fees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 221 
4.35.  Subsequent events ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 221 

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3. 

3.1. 

3.2. 

4. 

4.1. 

4.2. 

4.3. 

4.4. 

4.5. 

4.7. 

4.8. 

4.9. 

4.11. 

4.12. 

Independent auditors’ report to the members of ContourGlobal plc ................................................................................................................................. 147 

Consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income ............................................................................................................................ 157 

Consolidated statement of financial position ................................................................................................................................................................................ 158 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity ............................................................................................................................................................................. 159 

Consolidated statement of cash flows ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 160 

1. 

2. 

General information .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 161 

Summary of significant accounting policies................................................................................................................................................................... 162 

2.1. 

Application of new and revised international financial reporting standards (IFRS) ....................................................................... 162 

2.2.  New standards and interpretations not yet mandatorily applicable .................................................................................................. 162 

2.3. 

Summary of significant accounting policies ............................................................................................................................................... 162 

2.4.  Critical accounting estimates and judgments ............................................................................................................................................173 

Significant changes in the reporting period .................................................................................................................................................................. 177 

2020 transactions ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 177 

2019 transactions ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 177 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements ........................................................................................................................................................... 179 

Segment reporting ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 179 

Revenue ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 182 

Expenses by nature ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 182 

Employee costs and numbers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 183 

Acquisition related items .................................................................................................................................................................................. 183 

4.6.  Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives ........................................... 184 

Income tax expense and deferred income tax ......................................................................................................................................... 184 

Earnings per share ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 187 

Intangible assets and goodwill ...................................................................................................................................................................... 187 

4.10.  Property, plant and equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................... 188 

Financial and contract assets ......................................................................................................................................................................... 190 

Investments in associates ................................................................................................................................................................................. 191 

4.13.  Management of financial risk ........................................................................................................................................................................... 191 

4.14.  Derivative financial instruments ..................................................................................................................................................................... 196 

4.15.  Fair value measurements ................................................................................................................................................................................ 197 

4.16.  Financial instruments by category ................................................................................................................................................................ 198 

4.17.  Other non-current assets ................................................................................................................................................................................. 199 

4.18. 

Inventories ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 199 

4.19.  Trade and other receivables .......................................................................................................................................................................... 199 

4.20.  Other current assets .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 199 

4.21.  Cash and cash equivalents ........................................................................................................................................................................... 200 

4.22. 

Issued capital ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 200 

4.23.  Non-controlling interests .................................................................................................................................................................................. 201 

4.24.  Borrowings .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 203 

4.25.  Other non-current liabilities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 207 

4.26.  Provisions ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 207 

4.27.  Share-based compensation plans ............................................................................................................................................................... 208 

4.28.  Trade and other payables ............................................................................................................................................................................... 210 

4.29.  Other current liabilities ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 210 

4.30.  Group undertakings ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 211 

4.31.  Related party disclosure .................................................................................................................................................................................. 217 

4.32.  Financial commitments and contingent liabilities ..................................................................................................................................... 217 

4.33.  Guarantees and letters of credit ................................................................................................................................................................... 220 

4.34.  Statutory auditors’ fees ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 221 

4.35.  Subsequent events ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 221 

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REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Opinion
In our opinion:

 • ContourGlobal plc’s group financial statements and company financial statements (the “financial statements”) give a true 
and fair view of the state of the group’s and of the company’s affairs as at 31 December 2020 and of the group’s profit 
and the group’s cash flows for the year then ended;

 • the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with international accounting standards 

in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006;

 • the company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted 

Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards, comprising FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard 
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland”, and applicable law); and

 • the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

We have audited the financial statements, included within the Annual Report, which comprise: the consolidated statement of 
financial position and the company balance sheet as at 31 December 2020; the consolidated statement of income and other 
comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of cash flows, and the consolidated statement of changes in equity and 
the company statement of changes in equity for the year then ended; and the notes to the financial statements, which include 
a description of the significant accounting policies.

Our opinion is consistent with our reporting to the Audit and Risk Committee.

Separate opinion in relation to international financial reporting standards adopted pursuant to 
Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union
As explained in note 1 to the group financial statements, the group, in addition to applying international accounting standards 
in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, has also applied international financial reporting standards 
adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union.

In our opinion, the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with international financial reporting 
standards adopted pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union.

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (“ISAs (UK)”) and applicable law. Our 
responsibilities under ISAs (UK) are further described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 
section of our report. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion.

Independence
We remained independent of the group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the 
financial statements in the UK, which includes the FRC’s Ethical Standard, as applicable to listed public interest entities, 
and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

To the best of our knowledge and belief, we declare that non-audit services prohibited by the FRC’s Ethical Standard were 
not provided to the group.

Other than those disclosed in note 4.34 to the financial statements, we have provided no non-audit services to the group 
in the period under audit.

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Our audit approach
Overview
Audit Scope
 • We conducted our audit work over 11 components in 10 countries.
 • 7 components were subject to an audit of their complete financial information due to their size.
 • 4 components were subject to audit of specified financial statement line items reflecting either the financial significance 

of the balances or audit risk.

 • Specific audit procedures were performed on certain material balances within cash and cash equivalents, and borrowings 

in out of scope components.

 • In addition, centrally managed functions, including the group consolidation, were audited at the head office by the group 

engagement team.

Key audit matters
 • Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and financial and contract assets (group)
 • Assessment of significant judgements relating to litigation and claims (group)
 • Impact of Covid-19 (group)
 • Impairment of investment in subsidiary company (parent)
Materiality
 • Overall group materiality: US$18,000,000 (2019: US$16,250,000) based on approximately 2.5% of Adjusted EBITDA 

less cash gain on sale of minority interest in assets (where applicable).

 • Overall company materiality: US$16,500,000 (2019: US$16,600,000) based on approximately 1% of total assets.
 • Performance materiality: US$13,500,000 (group) and US$12,400,000 (company).

The scope of our audit
As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements.

Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with 
our responsibilities, outlined in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section, to detect material 
misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting 
irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Based on our understanding of the group and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws 
and regulations related to breaches of health and safety regulations, environmental regulations and unethical and prohibited 
business practises, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial 
statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial 
statements such as the Companies Act 2006. We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent 
manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks 
were related to inappropriate journal entries and/or management exercising bias in accounting estimates that would result 
in the overstatement of Adjusted EBITDA. The group engagement team shared this risk assessment with the component 
auditors so that they could include appropriate audit procedures in response to such risks in their work. Audit procedures 
performed by the group engagement team and/or component auditors included:

 • Assessment of compliance with local laws and regulations by each component audit team.
 • Review of board minutes, internal audit reports, compliance review reports and attendance at Audit and Risk Committee 
meetings where the heads of the compliance and internal audit functions present findings from their activities, which 
include any known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.

 • Meeting with internal legal counsel and internal audit to confirm any known instances of non-compliance with laws 

and regulations.

 • Identifying and testing journal entries that increased Adjusted EBITDA, in particular journal entries posted with 

unusual account combinations, or posted by members of senior management with a financial reporting oversight role.

 • Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in significant accounting estimates, including the 

disclosure of such matters in the financial statements.

 • Incorporating elements of unpredictability into the audit procedures performed.
 • Reviewing the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in the Annual Report, including the disclosure of the reconciliation of 
Adjusted EBITDA to statutory profit, and ensuring that sufficient prominence was given to statutory profit measures in 
the Annual Report.

 • Reviewing the disclosures in the Annual Report and financial statements against the specific legal requirements, and 
involving technical experts to help us assess compliance of the disclosures against relevant legislation, for example 
within the Directors’ Remuneration Report and the Corporate Governance Report.

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Our audit approach

Overview

Audit Scope

of the balances or audit risk.

in out of scope components.

engagement team.

Key audit matters

 • We conducted our audit work over 11 components in 10 countries.

 • 7 components were subject to an audit of their complete financial information due to their size.

 • 4 components were subject to audit of specified financial statement line items reflecting either the financial significance 

 • Specific audit procedures were performed on certain material balances within cash and cash equivalents, and borrowings 

 • In addition, centrally managed functions, including the group consolidation, were audited at the head office by the group 

 • Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and financial and contract assets (group)

 • Assessment of significant judgements relating to litigation and claims (group)

 • Impact of Covid-19 (group)

 • Impairment of investment in subsidiary company (parent)

Materiality

 • Overall group materiality: US$18,000,000 (2019: US$16,250,000) based on approximately 2.5% of Adjusted EBITDA 

less cash gain on sale of minority interest in assets (where applicable).

 • Overall company materiality: US$16,500,000 (2019: US$16,600,000) based on approximately 1% of total assets.

 • Performance materiality: US$13,500,000 (group) and US$12,400,000 (company).

The scope of our audit

As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements.

Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with 

our responsibilities, outlined in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section, to detect material 

misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting 

irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.

Based on our understanding of the group and industry, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws 

and regulations related to breaches of health and safety regulations, environmental regulations and unethical and prohibited 

business practises, and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial 

statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial 

statements such as the Companies Act 2006. We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent 

manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls), and determined that the principal risks 

were related to inappropriate journal entries and/or management exercising bias in accounting estimates that would result 

in the overstatement of Adjusted EBITDA. The group engagement team shared this risk assessment with the component 

auditors so that they could include appropriate audit procedures in response to such risks in their work. Audit procedures 

performed by the group engagement team and/or component auditors included:

 • Assessment of compliance with local laws and regulations by each component audit team.

 • Review of board minutes, internal audit reports, compliance review reports and attendance at Audit and Risk Committee 

meetings where the heads of the compliance and internal audit functions present findings from their activities, which 

include any known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.

 • Meeting with internal legal counsel and internal audit to confirm any known instances of non-compliance with laws 

and regulations.

 • Identifying and testing journal entries that increased Adjusted EBITDA, in particular journal entries posted with 

unusual account combinations, or posted by members of senior management with a financial reporting oversight role.

 • Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in significant accounting estimates, including the 

disclosure of such matters in the financial statements.

 • Incorporating elements of unpredictability into the audit procedures performed.

 • Reviewing the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA in the Annual Report, including the disclosure of the reconciliation of 

Adjusted EBITDA to statutory profit, and ensuring that sufficient prominence was given to statutory profit measures in 

the Annual Report.

 • Reviewing the disclosures in the Annual Report and financial statements against the specific legal requirements, and 

involving technical experts to help us assess compliance of the disclosures against relevant legislation, for example 

within the Directors’ Remuneration Report and the Corporate Governance Report.

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There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances 
of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial 
statements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one 
resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, 
or through collusion.

Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in the auditors’ professional judgement, were of most significance in the audit of the 
financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether 
or not due to fraud) identified by the auditors, including those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy; the 
allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters, and any comments we 
make on the results of our procedures thereon, 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.

This is not a complete list of all risks identified by our audit.

The impact of Covid-19 on the group and the impairment of investment in subsidiary company within the company financial 
statements are new key audit matters this year. Accounting for business combinations and power purchase agreements (PPA) 
in the year of acquisition including valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, which was a key audit matter last year, 
is no longer included as there were no business combination transactions closed during the period. Otherwise, the key audit 
matters below are consistent with last year.

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Impairment of property, plant and equipment, 
intangible assets and financial and contract 
assets (group)
The group has $3.5 billion of property, plant 
and equipment, the majority of which relates 
to power plant assets, $0.3 billion of intangible 
assets, the majority of which relates to legado 
rights in Mexico and $0.4 billion of financial and 
contract assets, the majority of which relate to 
service concession arrangements.

We evaluated the impairment triggers identified by management 
in their assessment by reviewing performance data by power plant, 
considering significant variances in performance against forecasts, 
and from meetings we held with divisional finance directors to 
discuss individual plant performance. We have also considered other 
information gathered during the course of our audits of components 
and assessed whether there are any other indicators of impairment, 
as well as considering other factors that could indicate increased 
impairment risk such as regulatory changes and potential impacts 
of climate change. 

The group is required to assess whether or 
not there are any indicators of impairment over 
these assets. In the event that an impairment 
trigger is identified, the recoverable value of 
property, plant and equipment and intangible 
assets are assessed by a calculation of the 
higher of value in use (which is based on future 
discounted cash flow forecasts) and fair value 
less costs to sell, and financial and contract 
assets by assessing the expected credit losses.

Impairment assessments of this nature require 
significant judgement and there is the risk that 
potential impairment triggers are not identified 
by management and, in the event that there 
is an impairment trigger, there is a risk that the 
calculation of the recoverable amount of the asset 
is incorrect and therefore the value of the assets 
may be misstated. Forecasts and assumptions 
used in both value in use calculations and the 
estimation of fair value less costs to sell are 
inherently judgemental and therefore may 
give rise to increased risk of misstatement.

In concluding on the audit risk that there could be further unidentified 
impairment triggers, we specifically evaluated the Mexico plants 
where the government in Mexico announced certain changes to the 
legado regime which would result in significant increases to wheeling 
charges. Management have filed a lawsuit and received an injunction 
suspending the application of these higher fees, and obtained legal 
advice from external legal counsel which supports their view that the 
changes are unconstitutional and therefore unlikely to be sustained. 
In evaluating this matter:

 • We reviewed the external legal opinion obtained by management 
which confirms management’s view that the proposed changes 
are considered unconstitutional under Mexican laws;

 • We evaluated a recent ruling on the application of these increased 
wheeling charges in a case brought by another power generation 
company in Mexico which found in favour of the company, 
therefore further corroborating management’s view that the 
proposed changes are unlikely to be sustained; and

 • We consulted with our own local energy sector specialists 
regarding their opinion on whether or not these changes 
in wheeling charges are likely to be sustained.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Impairment indicators were identified in the 
current year for the Brazilian wind power 
plant, following lower than expected wind 
conditions. A calculation was therefore 
performed to estimate the recoverable 
amount of this asset which was based 
on a value in use calculation.

In addition, whilst the expiry of relevant 
PPAs in 2021 and 2023 are not considered 
impairment triggers, management also 
performed an assessment of the future 
discounted cash flows for the Spain Arrubal 
and Bulgaria Maritsa plants given that the 
existing power purchase agreements 
for these plants are due to expire in 
mid-2021 and early-2024 respectively. 
These assessments took account of 
most likely scenarios at the end of 
the existing PPA arrangements.

For each of the value in use calculations 
performed over the Brazilian wind power 
plants, Spain Arrubal and Bulgaria Maritsa, 
management performed sensitivity analysis 
on certain key variables in the calculations 
to understand the impact of changes in 
certain assumptions.

No impairments in value were identified in 
the assets subject to impairment reviews.

In relation to financial and contract assets, 
the majority of which relate to service 
concession arrangements, the group 
assesses the expected credit losses on a 
forward-looking basis and the impairment 
methodology applied depends on whether 
there has been a significant increase in 
credit risk

We therefore consider that management’s conclusion that there is no 
impairment trigger to be reasonable. We also read the disclosures included 
in the financial statements in relation to this judgement and found these 
to be appropriate

No impairment triggers other than the Brazilian wind power plants 
already noted by management were identified from our procedures. 

In relation to Brazilian wind power plants, we performed audit procedures 
over the value in use calculations prepared by management. We used 
PwC valuation specialists to assess the methodology applied in the 
valuation and the discount rate used. We benchmarked the discount rate 
to comparable assets and considered the underlying assumptions based 
on our knowledge of the group and its industry. We assessed the accuracy 
of management’s forecasting by reference to the accuracy of historical 
forecasts compared to actual cash flows and tested the mathematical 
accuracy of the impairment model.

A wind study which reflects more recent wind performance in the data, was 
performed by an external expert engaged by management. This forecasts 
the future expected wind performance which is a key assumption in the 
estimation of future cash flows from the operation of the plants in the value in 
use calculation. We evaluated the objectivity, independence and competence 
of the expert engaged by management. We validated the key assumptions 
related to future capacity by reference to resource forecast, board approved 
forecasts specific to wind assets, and comparability of expected wind 
conditions per the forecasts to actual conditions during the year.

In respect of the Spain Arrubal plant and Bulgaria Maritsa plant, we 
used industry specialists to evaluate the market studies prepared by 
management’s experts, which were used to determine likely future 
scenarios beyond the expiry of these PPAs and therefore the associated 
future cash inflows of these plants.

We tested management’s sensitivity analysis to ensure appropriate 
judgement has been applied.

Based on our audit procedures performed we found the methodology 
and assumptions used in the calculation of value in use for the Brazilian 
wind, Spain Arrubal and Bulgaria Maritsa power plants and the conclusion 
that no impairment charges were required, were reasonable.

We also assessed the disclosures in relation to the impairment assessments 
completed, the critical accounting judgements and estimates associated 
with impairment of property, plant equipment and intangible assets, and 
the associated sensitivity analyses and have found these to be appropriate.

In concluding on the expected credit losses associated with service 
concession arrangements, mainly in Togo, Senegal and Rwanda, we 
performed an assessment of the financial results of these subsidiaries 
which did not indicate any specific impairment risk. We also reviewed 
the expected credit loss calculation which takes into account the risk 
of non-payment considering ageing, previous experience of collections, 
economic conditions, existing insurance policies and forward looking data. 
We found that management’s conclusion that there is no material impairment 
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Impairment indicators were identified in the 

We therefore consider that management’s conclusion that there is no 

current year for the Brazilian wind power 

impairment trigger to be reasonable. We also read the disclosures included 

plant, following lower than expected wind 

in the financial statements in relation to this judgement and found these 

conditions. A calculation was therefore 

to be appropriate

performed to estimate the recoverable 

amount of this asset which was based 

on a value in use calculation.

In addition, whilst the expiry of relevant 

PPAs in 2021 and 2023 are not considered 

impairment triggers, management also 

performed an assessment of the future 

discounted cash flows for the Spain Arrubal 

and Bulgaria Maritsa plants given that the 

existing power purchase agreements 

for these plants are due to expire in 

mid-2021 and early-2024 respectively. 

These assessments took account of 

most likely scenarios at the end of 

the existing PPA arrangements.

For each of the value in use calculations 

performed over the Brazilian wind power 

plants, Spain Arrubal and Bulgaria Maritsa, 

management performed sensitivity analysis 

on certain key variables in the calculations 

to understand the impact of changes in 

certain assumptions.

No impairment triggers other than the Brazilian wind power plants 

already noted by management were identified from our procedures. 

In relation to Brazilian wind power plants, we performed audit procedures 

over the value in use calculations prepared by management. We used 

PwC valuation specialists to assess the methodology applied in the 

valuation and the discount rate used. We benchmarked the discount rate 

to comparable assets and considered the underlying assumptions based 

on our knowledge of the group and its industry. We assessed the accuracy 

of management’s forecasting by reference to the accuracy of historical 

forecasts compared to actual cash flows and tested the mathematical 

accuracy of the impairment model.

A wind study which reflects more recent wind performance in the data, was 

performed by an external expert engaged by management. This forecasts 

the future expected wind performance which is a key assumption in the 

estimation of future cash flows from the operation of the plants in the value in 

use calculation. We evaluated the objectivity, independence and competence 

of the expert engaged by management. We validated the key assumptions 

related to future capacity by reference to resource forecast, board approved 

forecasts specific to wind assets, and comparability of expected wind 

conditions per the forecasts to actual conditions during the year.

No impairments in value were identified in 

In respect of the Spain Arrubal plant and Bulgaria Maritsa plant, we 

the assets subject to impairment reviews.

used industry specialists to evaluate the market studies prepared by 

management’s experts, which were used to determine likely future 

scenarios beyond the expiry of these PPAs and therefore the associated 

future cash inflows of these plants.

assesses the expected credit losses on a 

We tested management’s sensitivity analysis to ensure appropriate 

forward-looking basis and the impairment 

judgement has been applied.

In relation to financial and contract assets, 

the majority of which relate to service 

concession arrangements, the group 

methodology applied depends on whether 

there has been a significant increase in 

credit risk

Based on our audit procedures performed we found the methodology 

and assumptions used in the calculation of value in use for the Brazilian 

wind, Spain Arrubal and Bulgaria Maritsa power plants and the conclusion 

that no impairment charges were required, were reasonable.

We also assessed the disclosures in relation to the impairment assessments 

completed, the critical accounting judgements and estimates associated 

with impairment of property, plant equipment and intangible assets, and 

the associated sensitivity analyses and have found these to be appropriate.

In concluding on the expected credit losses associated with service 

concession arrangements, mainly in Togo, Senegal and Rwanda, we 

performed an assessment of the financial results of these subsidiaries 

which did not indicate any specific impairment risk. We also reviewed 

the expected credit loss calculation which takes into account the risk 

of non-payment considering ageing, previous experience of collections, 

economic conditions, existing insurance policies and forward looking data. 

We found that management’s conclusion that there is no material impairment 

loss to be reasonable.

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Assessment of significant judgements 
relating to litigation and claims (group)
In the ordinary course of business, the 
group is subject to actual or potential 
liabilities arising from litigations and claims, 
including contractual disputes brought by 
government bodies (including regulators 
and tax authorities), off-takers and suppliers. 
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are 
held with state owned, regulated bodies 
and other off-takers. Where disputes arise 
in connection with such agreements, there 
is usually a process of dialogue between 
the counterparties which can take place 
over an extended period of time. 

Management review such litigation 
and claims on a case-by-case basis 
to determine the likely outcome and 
to estimate the possible magnitude 
and timing of any resultant payments 
from adverse outcomes. Matters of this 
nature are inherently uncertain and as 
such management apply significant 
judgement in determining the likely 
outcome of such matters as well as 
the potential effect on future operations 
and the financial statements.

Impact of Covid-19 (group)
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant 
global disruption and economic uncertainty.

Management has assessed the impact 
of Covid-19 on the group, including any 
potential financial reporting implications. 
The group has proved highly resilient 
throughout the pandemic with no significant 
adverse impact on its financial performance. 
Management implemented a series of 
temporary measures to respond to the fast 
evolving situation, including personnel working 
remotely where possible, measures to 
change shift patterns and protect the wellbeing 
of staff, and reducing international travel.

The group has continued to deliver in line 
with its obligations to supply power, both 
under power purchase agreements and 
regulated arrangements, with all power 
plant assets remaining operational 
throughout the pandemic. The nature 
of the group’s power purchase agreements 
have protected the group from any material 
adverse financial effect of any changes in 
demand for power.

We met with Executive Vice President - General Counsel and other 
members of senior management to discuss ongoing and potential litigation 
and claims. We evaluated the significant judgements associated with each of 
these matters on a case-by-case basis including the likelihood of economic 
outflow to settle the obligation and whether a reliable estimate can be 
determined based on the facts of the case. Audit procedures performed to 
support our conclusions have included review and assessment of contracts, 
review of correspondence with counterparties and internal and external 
legal counsel, assessment of the local political climate (where relevant to the 
specific matter), and obtaining representation from management’s external 
legal counsel on matters of significant judgement to evaluate management’s 
views against those of external legal counsel. In certain cases, we have also 
discussed matters directly with external legal counsel and involved our own 
internal litigation specialists in evaluating the likely outcome of the cases.

We have considered the completeness of litigation and claims identified to 
us by management by reference to other audit information obtained during 
the course of work, and specific procedures performed to identify matters, 
including review of board minutes. We did not identify any further litigation 
or claims that had not already been disclosed to us. 

Based on the evidence obtained we have evaluated the accounting for 
litigation and claims, including the determination of whether a provision 
should be recorded, or a contingent liability should be disclosed. We 
found that all items had been accounted for appropriately.

We also assessed the disclosure for litigation and claims against the 
requirements of the relevant accounting standards and concluded that 
the disclosures were appropriate. Where significant judgements have 
been applied by management, we also found that these judgements 
are appropriately disclosed with the financial statements. 

We have independently assessed the impact of Covid-19 on the group 
through discussion with both group and local management, review of 
board minutes, discussion with our component audit teams, consideration 
of financial performance and evaluation of the overall findings of audits 
across the group. We have specifically focussed on the impact on financial 
performance of the group, financial reporting risk and the effective operation 
of controls and processes.

We have evaluated the ongoing effective operation of controls and 
processes to address the risk that a failure in key controls could result in 
material misstatement, either due to fraud or error, both through our own 
assessment of the control environment, and through our review of the work 
of internal audit. We have not identified any material weakness in financial 
controls as a result of actions management has taken to respond to the 
Covid-19 pandemic.

We have assessed the financial performance of the group as a whole and 
the performance of significant power plants within the group to respond to 
any heightened risk surrounding going concern of the group or impairment 
of assets as a result of the impact of Covid-19. Our procedures have 
included an assessment of both the performance during 2020, as well 
as management’s forecasts of future performance in light of the financial 
performance of the group during 2020. We have found that management’s 
forecasts appear reasonable and support management’s conclusion that the 
going concern basis is appropriate, and that there is no indication of any 
material impairment in assets as a result of Covid-19.

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Prior to the pandemic the group had existing systems and 
processes in place to enable employees to work from 
multi-locations across the world. As a consequence 
management have not identified any material weakness 
in controls and processes as a consequence of the 
different working practices enforced by remote working.

Management has assessed the ongoing impact of the 
pandemic on the future performance of the group, the 
continued effective operation of controls and processes, 
and any further potential financial reporting risk, and have 
not identified any material risks.

Impairment of investment in subsidiary company 
(parent)
The company has an investment of $1,642.1 million in 
subsidiaries. Annually, the Directors consider whether 
any events or circumstances have occurred that could 
indicate that the carrying amount of the investment in 
subsidiaries may not be recoverable. If such circumstances 
are identified an impairment review is undertaken to 
establish whether the carrying amount of the investment 
exceeds its recoverable amount, being the higher of net 
realisable value or value in use. 

Impairment assessments of this nature requires significant 
judgement and there is the risk that a potential impairment 
trigger may not be identified by management and, in the 
event that there is an impairment trigger, there is a risk that 
the calculation of the recoverable amount of the investment 
is incorrect and therefore the value of the investment may 
be misstated.

No such indicators of impairment have been identified.

We have read the disclosures made in the Annual Report 
in respect of Covid-19 and we are satisfied that they are 
consistent with our understanding of the impact of the 
global pandemic on the group based on the evidence 
obtained through our audit.

We have evaluated management’s consideration 
of impairment triggers through performing our own 
independent assessment, which has included:

 • Assessing the overall financial performance of the group, 
as well as larger and financially more significant assets 
within the group, to identify any indicators of impairment 
as a result of poor financial performance;

Considering other information gathered during the course of 
our audits of components and assessing whether there are 
any other indicators of impairment, as well as considering 
other factors that could indicate increased impairment risk 
such as regulatory changes and potential impacts of climate 
change on the group; 

Comparing the market capitalisation of the group at year 
end, adjusted for the other net assets of the company, and 
comparing this to the carrying value of investments; and 

Comparing the carrying value of investments to an estimate 
of fair value by reference to earnings of the group multiplied 
by relevant market multiples for acquisition transactions of 
similar companies or groups.

We found that management’s conclusion that there are 
no impairment triggers in the investment carrying value 
was reasonable. 

How we tailored the audit scope
We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial 
statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the group and the company, the accounting processes and 
controls, and the industry in which they operate.

The group financial statements are a consolidation of multiple reporting components, comprising the group’s operating 
locations (including operating entities and their related financing entities) and other centralised functions.

The group’s reporting components vary significantly in size and we identified seven components that, in our view, required an 
audit of their complete financial information due to specific risk criteria and/or their size and contribution to the group. A further 
three further reporting components were identified that required audit procedures over specified financial statement line items 
based on specific risks and/or the contribution of each to those financial statement line items. Specific audit procedures were 
also performed on certain material balances in out of scope components to ensure we have obtained sufficient coverage over 
all material financial statement line items. 

Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level of involvement we needed to have in their 
audit work at those entities to conclude whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained as a basis for our 

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Key audit matter

How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Prior to the pandemic the group had existing systems and 

We have read the disclosures made in the Annual Report 

processes in place to enable employees to work from 

in respect of Covid-19 and we are satisfied that they are 

multi-locations across the world. As a consequence 

consistent with our understanding of the impact of the 

management have not identified any material weakness 

global pandemic on the group based on the evidence 

in controls and processes as a consequence of the 

obtained through our audit.

different working practices enforced by remote working.

Management has assessed the ongoing impact of the 

pandemic on the future performance of the group, the 

continued effective operation of controls and processes, 

and any further potential financial reporting risk, and have 

not identified any material risks.

Impairment of investment in subsidiary company 

(parent)

The company has an investment of $1,642.1 million in 

subsidiaries. Annually, the Directors consider whether 

any events or circumstances have occurred that could 

indicate that the carrying amount of the investment in 

subsidiaries may not be recoverable. If such circumstances 

are identified an impairment review is undertaken to 

establish whether the carrying amount of the investment 

exceeds its recoverable amount, being the higher of net 

realisable value or value in use. 

Impairment assessments of this nature requires significant 

judgement and there is the risk that a potential impairment 

trigger may not be identified by management and, in the 

event that there is an impairment trigger, there is a risk that 

the calculation of the recoverable amount of the investment 

is incorrect and therefore the value of the investment may 

be misstated.

No such indicators of impairment have been identified.

We have evaluated management’s consideration 

of impairment triggers through performing our own 

independent assessment, which has included:

 • Assessing the overall financial performance of the group, 

as well as larger and financially more significant assets 

within the group, to identify any indicators of impairment 

as a result of poor financial performance;

Considering other information gathered during the course of 

our audits of components and assessing whether there are 

any other indicators of impairment, as well as considering 

other factors that could indicate increased impairment risk 

such as regulatory changes and potential impacts of climate 

change on the group; 

Comparing the market capitalisation of the group at year 

end, adjusted for the other net assets of the company, and 

comparing this to the carrying value of investments; and 

Comparing the carrying value of investments to an estimate 

of fair value by reference to earnings of the group multiplied 

by relevant market multiples for acquisition transactions of 

similar companies or groups.

We found that management’s conclusion that there are 

no impairment triggers in the investment carrying value 

was reasonable. 

How we tailored the audit scope

We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed enough work to be able to give an opinion on the financial 

statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the group and the company, the accounting processes and 

controls, and the industry in which they operate.

The group financial statements are a consolidation of multiple reporting components, comprising the group’s operating 

locations (including operating entities and their related financing entities) and other centralised functions.

The group’s reporting components vary significantly in size and we identified seven components that, in our view, required an 

audit of their complete financial information due to specific risk criteria and/or their size and contribution to the group. A further 

three further reporting components were identified that required audit procedures over specified financial statement line items 

based on specific risks and/or the contribution of each to those financial statement line items. Specific audit procedures were 

also performed on certain material balances in out of scope components to ensure we have obtained sufficient coverage over 

all material financial statement line items. 

Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level of involvement we needed to have in their 

audit work at those entities to conclude whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained as a basis for our 

opinion on the group financial statements as a whole. The group engagement team performed virtual “site visits” for the 
seven full scope components. These virtual “site visits” involved conducting a series of video conference calls to discuss the 
audit approach and any issues arising from our work, as well as meeting local management. For all components, we received 
detailed reports on the findings of their audit work and held a number of calls with the component teams before, during and 
after the completion of their work. We also remotely reviewed certain working papers of all full scope component teams at 
the year end.

The group consolidation, including the consolidated financial statement disclosures and certain centrally managed functions 
and balances were audited at the head office by the group audit engagement team.

The company is principally a holding company and there are no branches or other locations to be considered when scoping 
the audit. There are no financial statement line items in scope for the group audit. The company is audited on a stand-alone 
basis, and hence, testing has been performed on all material financial statement line items.

Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. We set certain quantitative thresholds for materiality. 
These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and 
extent of our audit procedures on the individual financial statement line items and disclosures and in evaluating the effect 
of misstatements, both individually and in aggregate on the financial statements as a whole.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined materiality for the financial statements as a whole as follows:

Financial statements - group

Financial statements - company

Overall materiality

US$18,000,000 (2019: US$16,250,000).

US$16,500,000 (2019: 
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Rationale for 
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Approximately 2.5% of Adjusted EBITDA less cash gain 
on sale of minority interest in assets (where applicable)

Approximately 1% of total assets

We believe that total assets is 
an appropriate benchmark for the 
company as the entity is principally 
a holding company.

We applied Adjusted EBITDA as the benchmark for 
materiality and we consider that this is the key profit-based 
measure used by management in both assessing the 
performance of the business, and in reporting performance 
of the business to stakeholders. Management use this 
measure as it allows the underlying profitability of the 
group’s core business activities, including the contribution 
from associates, to be assessed year on year. It eliminates 
transactions related to the initial acquisition of assets 
(which are not directly related to ongoing performance 
of the assets) and certain other items which give rise to 
fluctuations in results which are not directly linked to the 
performance of the asset. Where applicable, as was the 
case in 2019, we have removed the cash gain on minority 
sale from our benchmark which we believe is appropriate 
as it eliminates volatility and maintains the link between 
audit materiality and underlying business performance. 

For each component in the scope of our group audit, we allocated a materiality that is less than our overall group materiality. 
The range of materiality allocated across components was between $1 million and $14 million. Certain components were 
audited to a local statutory audit materiality that was also less than our overall group materiality.

We use performance materiality to reduce to an appropriately low level the probability that the aggregate of uncorrected and 
undetected misstatements exceeds overall materiality. Specifically, we use performance materiality in determining the scope 
of our audit and the nature and extent of our testing of account balances, classes of transactions and disclosures, for example 
in determining sample sizes. Our performance materiality was approximately 75% of overall materiality, amounting to 
US$13,500,000 for the group financial statements and US$12,400,000 for the company financial statements.

In determining the performance materiality, we considered a number of factors - the history of misstatements, risk assessment 
and aggregation risk and the effectiveness of controls - and concluded that an amount at the upper end of our normal range 
was appropriate.

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We agreed with the Audit and Risk Committee that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above 
$1 million (group audit) (2019: $1 million) and $0.8 million (company audit) (2019: $1 million) as well as misstatements below 
those amounts that, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.

Conclusions relating to going concern 
Our evaluation of the directors’ assessment of the group’s and the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern 
basis of accounting included:

 • Obtaining management’s cash flow forecast performed at the group level, which sets out the expected distributions from 
subsidiaries to the holding companies, net of repayments of corporate debt and other cash outflows at the group level. 
 • Performing audit procedures over the group cash flow forecast, including inquiries with management over the preparation 
of the distribution forecast, agreeing cash flow distributions from subsidiaries to the underlying trading company cash flow 
forecasts for full scope components, agreeing existing cash balances in the holding companies to underlying financial 
records, assessing reasonableness of forecast cash outflows, testing the mathematical accuracy of the forecast model, 
assessing the adequacy of sensitivities applied based on expected significant outflows (e.g for acquisitions) and assessing 
whether the stress testing performed by management appropriately considers other risks such as covenant breaches and 
refinancing due within the next 12 months. 

 • Performing audit procedures at all full scope components to assess the ability of trading subsidiaries to make future 

distributions to the group in line with the group cash flow forecast.

 • Evaluating the debt covenants including the assessment of any breaches or potential breaches and the impact this may 

have on management’s cash flow forecast. 

 • Where debt finance is held at the component level, we have corroborated management’s assessment of debt held as 

being “non recourse” to the parent entity to third party evidence, where applicable. 

 • Local component audit teams performing full scope audits have evaluated the going concern basis at the component level 
and where any risks have been identified these have been considered through sensitivities performed over the group cash 
flow forecast.

 • We reviewed the board meeting minutes confirming that the going concern assumption was evaluated and confirmed as 

appropriate by the Board. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, 
individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group’s and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern 
for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting 
in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this conclusion is not a guarantee as to the group’s 
and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

In relation to the company’s reporting on how they have applied the UK Corporate Governance Code, we have nothing 
material to add or draw attention to in relation to the directors’ statement in the financial statements about whether the 
directors considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant 
sections of this report.

Reporting on other information
The other information comprises all of the information in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our 
auditors’ report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements 
does not cover the other information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or, except to the extent otherwise 
explicitly stated in this report, any form of assurance 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 we identify an apparent material inconsistency or material 
misstatement, we are required to perform procedures to conclude whether there is a material misstatement of the financial 
statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 based 
on these responsibilities.

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those amounts that, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.

Conclusions relating to going concern 

basis of accounting included:

Our evaluation of the directors’ assessment of the group’s and the company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern 

 • Obtaining management’s cash flow forecast performed at the group level, which sets out the expected distributions from 

subsidiaries to the holding companies, net of repayments of corporate debt and other cash outflows at the group level. 

 • Performing audit procedures over the group cash flow forecast, including inquiries with management over the preparation 

of the distribution forecast, agreeing cash flow distributions from subsidiaries to the underlying trading company cash flow 

forecasts for full scope components, agreeing existing cash balances in the holding companies to underlying financial 

records, assessing reasonableness of forecast cash outflows, testing the mathematical accuracy of the forecast model, 

assessing the adequacy of sensitivities applied based on expected significant outflows (e.g for acquisitions) and assessing 

whether the stress testing performed by management appropriately considers other risks such as covenant breaches and 

refinancing due within the next 12 months. 

 • Performing audit procedures at all full scope components to assess the ability of trading subsidiaries to make future 

distributions to the group in line with the group cash flow forecast.

 • Evaluating the debt covenants including the assessment of any breaches or potential breaches and the impact this may 

have on management’s cash flow forecast. 

 • Where debt finance is held at the component level, we have corroborated management’s assessment of debt held as 

being “non recourse” to the parent entity to third party evidence, where applicable. 

 • Local component audit teams performing full scope audits have evaluated the going concern basis at the component level 

and where any risks have been identified these have been considered through sensitivities performed over the group cash 

 • We reviewed the board meeting minutes confirming that the going concern assumption was evaluated and confirmed as 

flow forecast.

appropriate by the Board. 

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, 

individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group’s and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern 

for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting 

in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

and the company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

In relation to the company’s reporting on how they have applied the UK Corporate Governance Code, we have nothing 

material to add or draw attention to in relation to the directors’ statement in the financial statements about whether the 

directors considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant 

sections of this report.

Reporting on other information

The other information comprises all of the information in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our 

auditors’ report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the financial statements 

does not cover the other information and, accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion or, except to the extent otherwise 

explicitly stated in this report, any form of assurance 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 we identify an apparent material inconsistency or material 

misstatement, we are required to perform procedures to conclude whether there is a material misstatement of the financial 

statements or a material misstatement of the other information. 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 based 

on these responsibilities.

We agreed with the Audit and Risk Committee that we would report to them misstatements identified during our audit above 

$1 million (group audit) (2019: $1 million) and $0.8 million (company audit) (2019: $1 million) as well as misstatements below 

With respect to the Strategic report and Directors’ Report, we also considered whether the disclosures required by the 
UK Companies Act 2006 have been included.

Based on our work undertaken in the course of the audit, the Companies Act 2006 requires us also to report certain 
opinions and matters as described below.

Strategic report and Directors’ Report
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit, the information given in the Strategic report and 
Directors’ Report for the year ended 31 December 2020 is consistent with the financial statements and has been prepared 
in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

In light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and company and their environment obtained in the course 
of the audit, we did not identify any material misstatements in the Strategic report and Directors’ Report.

Directors’ Remuneration
In our opinion, the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited has been properly prepared in accordance 
with the Companies Act 2006.

Corporate governance statement
The Listing Rules require us to review the directors’ statements in relation to going concern, longer-term viability and that 
part of the corporate governance statement relating to the company’s compliance with the provisions of the UK Corporate 
Governance Code specified for our review. Our additional responsibilities with respect to the corporate governance statement 
as other information are described in the Reporting on other information section of this report.

Based on the work undertaken as part of our audit, we have concluded that each of the following elements of the corporate 
governance statement, included within the Corporate Governance Report is materially consistent with the financial statements 
and our knowledge obtained during the audit, and we have nothing material to add or draw attention to in relation to:

 • The directors’ confirmation that they have carried out a robust assessment of the emerging and principal risks;
 • The disclosures in the Annual Report that describe those principal risks, what procedures are in place to identify 

emerging risks and an explanation of how these are being managed or mitigated;

 • The directors’ statement in the financial statements about whether they considered it appropriate to adopt the going 

concern basis of accounting in preparing them, and their identification of any material uncertainties to the group’s and 
company’s ability to continue to do so over a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the 
financial statements;

 • The directors’ explanation as to their assessment of the group’s and company’s prospects, the period this assessment 

However, because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this conclusion is not a guarantee as to the group’s 

covers and why the period is appropriate; and

 • The directors’ statement as to whether they have a reasonable expectation that the company will be able to continue 
in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period of its assessment, including any related disclosures 
drawing attention to any necessary qualifications or assumptions.

Our review of the directors’ statement regarding the longer-term viability of the group was substantially less in scope than an 
audit and only consisted of making inquiries and considering the directors’ process supporting their statement; checking that 
the statement is in alignment with the relevant provisions of the UK Corporate Governance Code; and considering whether the 
statement is consistent with the financial statements and our knowledge and understanding of the group and company and 
their environment obtained in the course of the audit.

In addition, based on the work undertaken as part of our audit, we have concluded that each of the following elements 
of the corporate governance statement is materially consistent with the financial statements and our knowledge obtained 
during the audit:

 • The directors’ statement that they consider the Annual Report, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable, 
and provides the information necessary for the members to assess the group’s and company’s position, performance, 
business model and strategy;

 • The section of the Annual Report that describes the review of effectiveness of risk management and internal control 

systems; and

 • The section of the Annual Report describing the work of the Audit and Risk Committee.

We have nothing to report in respect of our responsibility to report when the directors’ statement relating to the company’s 
compliance with the Code does not properly disclose a departure from a relevant provision of the Code specified under the 
Listing Rules for review by the auditors.

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Responsibilities for the financial statements and the audit
Responsibilities of the directors for the financial statements
As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the financial 
statements, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable 
framework and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. The directors are also responsible for such internal 
control as they determine 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 directors are responsible for assessing the group’s and 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 directors either intend to liquidate the group or the company or to cease operations, or have no 
realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditors’ 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 auditors’ 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 ISAs (UK) 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.

Our audit testing might include testing complete populations of certain transactions and balances, possibly using data 
auditing techniques. However, it typically involves selecting a limited number of items for testing, rather than testing complete 
populations. We will often seek to target particular items for testing based on their size or risk characteristics. In other cases, 
we will use audit sampling to enable us to draw a conclusion about the population from which the sample is selected.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at: 
www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors’ report.

Use of this report
This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the company’s members as a body in accordance 
with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept 
or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it 
may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.

OTHER REQUIRED REPORTING
Companies Act 2006 exception reporting
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

 • we have not obtained all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
 • adequate accounting records have not been kept by the company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been 

received from branches not visited by us; or

 • certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or
 • the company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited are not in agreement 

with the accounting records and returns.

We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.

Appointment
Following the recommendation of the Audit and Risk Committee, we were appointed by the directors on 13 December 2017 
to audit the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 and subsequent financial periods. The period of total 
uninterrupted engagement is four years, covering the years ended 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2020.

Matthew Hall (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors
London

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Consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Responsibilities for the financial statements and the audit

Responsibilities of the directors for the financial statements

As explained more fully in the Statement of Directors’ responsibilities in respect of the Annual Report and the financial 

statements, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the applicable 

framework and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. The directors are also responsible for such internal 

control as they determine 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 directors are responsible for assessing the group’s and 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 directors either intend to liquidate the group or the company or to cease operations, or have no 

realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditors’ 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 auditors’ 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 ISAs (UK) 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.

Our audit testing might include testing complete populations of certain transactions and balances, possibly using data 

auditing techniques. However, it typically involves selecting a limited number of items for testing, rather than testing complete 

populations. We will often seek to target particular items for testing based on their size or risk characteristics. In other cases, 

we will use audit sampling to enable us to draw a conclusion about the population from which the sample is selected.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the FRC’s website at: 

www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditors’ report.

Use of this report

This report, including the opinions, has been prepared for and only for the company’s members as a body in accordance 

with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving these opinions, accept 

or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whom this report is shown or into whose hands it 

may come save where expressly agreed by our prior consent in writing.

OTHER REQUIRED REPORTING

Companies Act 2006 exception reporting

Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:

 • we have not obtained all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or

 • adequate accounting records have not been kept by the company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been 

received from branches not visited by us; or

 • certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or

 • the company financial statements and the part of the Directors’ Remuneration Report to be audited are not in agreement 

with the accounting records and returns.

We have no exceptions to report arising from this responsibility.

Appointment

Following the recommendation of the Audit and Risk Committee, we were appointed by the directors on 13 December 2017 

to audit the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 and subsequent financial periods. The period of total 

uninterrupted engagement is four years, covering the years ended 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2020.

Matthew Hall (Senior Statutory Auditor)

for and on behalf of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditors

London

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Consolidated statement of income and other comprehensive income 

In $ millions 
Revenue 
Cost of sales 
Gross profit 
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
Other operating income 
Other operating expenses 
Acquisition related items 
Income from Operations 
Share of profit in associates 
Finance income 
Finance costs 
Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and (losses) and change in fair value of 
derivatives 
Profit before income tax 
Income tax expenses 
Net profit 
Profit / (Loss) attributable to  
– Equity shareholders of the Company 
– Non-controlling interests 

Earnings per share (in $) 
– Basic 
– Diluted 

In $ millions 
Net profit for the year 

Changes in actuarial gains and losses on retirement benefit, before tax 
Deferred taxes on changes in actuarial gains and losses on retirement benefit 
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to income statement 
Loss on hedging transactions 
Cost of hedging reserve 
Deferred taxes on loss on hedging transactions 
Share of other comprehensive income of investments accounted for using the equity method 
Currency translation differences 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income statement 
Other comprehensive loss for the year net of tax 
Total comprehensive loss for the year 
Attributable to 
– Equity shareholders of the Company 
– Non-controlling interests 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

Note 

4.2 
4.3 

4.3 

4.3 
4.5 

4.12 
4.6 
4.6 

4.6 

4.7 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
1,410.7 
(1,033.5) 
377.2 
(36.8) 
7.4 
(19.7) 
(20.2) 
307.9 
12.3 
4.4 
(262.9) 

10.7 
72.3 
(43.7) 
28.6 

16.0 
12.6 

0.02 
0.02 

2019 

1,330.2 
(973.4) 
356.8 
(34.6) 
7.3 
(14.2) 
(23.2) 
292.1 
11.1 
11.2 
(244.9) 

(10.1) 
59.4 
(36.3) 
23.1 

27.7 
(4.6) 

0.04 
0.04 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
28.6 

0.2 
– 
0.2 
(40.0) 
(1.5) 
27.9 
– 
(97.1) 
(110.7) 
(110.5) 
(81.9) 

(74.8) 
(7.1) 

2019 

23.1 

(0.5) 
– 
(0.5) 
(45.6) 

(2.7) 
– 
(9.3) 
(57.6) 
(58.1) 
(35.0) 

(29.2) 
(5.8) 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated statement of financial position

In $ millions
Non-current assets
Intangible assets and goodwill
Property, plant and equipment
Financial and contract assets
Investments in associates
Derivative financial instruments
Other non-current assets
Deferred tax assets
Current assets
Inventories
Financial and contract assets
Trade and other receivables
Current income tax assets
Derivative financial instruments
Other current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets

In $ millions
Total equity and non-controlling interests
Issued capital
Share premium
Treasury shares
Retained earnings and other reserves
Non-controlling interests
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions
Other non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Current income tax liabilities
Provisions
Other current liabilities
Total liabilities
Total equity and non-controlling interests and liabilities

Note

4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.14
4.17
4.7

4.18
4.11
4.19

4.14
4.20
4.21

4.22
4.22
4.22

4.23

4.24
4.14
4.7
4.26
4.25

4.28
4.24
4.14
4.7
4.26
4.29

December 31, 
2020
4,375.7
319.7
3,517.1
408.3
29.5
1.1
42.5
57.5
1,995.1
247.4
30.0
264.0
21.3
0.4
35.1
1,396.9
6,370.8

December 31, 
2020
337.7
8.9
380.8
(30.4)
(176.9)
155.3
4,492.2
3,895.5
151.0
269.0
51.8
124.9
1,540.9
333.7
934.8
41.0
24.3
12.3
194.8
6,033.1
6,370.8

December 31, 
2019

4,636.0
352.6
3,772.3
417.5
26.6
–
22.1
44.9
1,203.4
229.6
33.4
343.6
14.1 
0.3
23.9
558.5
5,839.4

December 31, 
2019

550.1
8.9
380.8
–
(4.9)
165.3
4,414.0
3,787.6
84.7
263.4
48.4
229.9
875.3
336.1
302.9
25.2
20.5
12.6
178.0
5,289.3
5,839.4

The financial statements on pages 157 to 221 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on 
18th March 2021 and signed on its behalf by

Joseph C. Brandt
President & CEO

December 31, 2019 figures were amended (see note 2.3)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

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Consolidated statement of financial position

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated statement of financial position

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

December 31, 

December 31, 

In $ millions

Non-current assets

Intangible assets and goodwill

Property, plant and equipment

Financial and contract assets

Investments in associates

Derivative financial instruments

Other non-current assets

Deferred tax assets

Current assets

Inventories

Financial and contract assets

Trade and other receivables

Current income tax assets

Derivative financial instruments

Other current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Total equity and non-controlling interests

In $ millions

Issued capital

Share premium

Treasury shares

Retained earnings and other reserves

Non-controlling interests

Non-current liabilities

Borrowings

Derivative financial instruments

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions

Other non-current liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Borrowings

Derivative financial instruments

Current income tax liabilities

Provisions

Other current liabilities

Total liabilities

Note

4.9

4.10

4.11

4.12

4.14

4.17

4.7

4.18

4.11

4.19

4.14

4.20

4.21

4.22

4.22

4.22

4.23

4.24

4.14

4.7

4.26

4.25

4.28

4.24

4.14

4.7

4.26

4.29

December 31, 

December 31, 

1,995.1

1,203.4

2020

4,375.7

319.7

3,517.1

408.3

29.5

1.1

42.5

57.5

247.4

30.0

264.0

21.3

0.4

35.1

1,396.9

6,370.8

2020

337.7

8.9

380.8

(30.4)

(176.9)

155.3

4,492.2

3,895.5

151.0

269.0

51.8

124.9

1,540.9

333.7

934.8

41.0

24.3

12.3

194.8

2019

4,636.0

352.6

3,772.3

417.5

26.6

–

22.1

44.9

229.6

33.4

343.6

14.1 

0.3

23.9

558.5

5,839.4

2019

550.1

8.9

380.8

–

(4.9)

165.3

4,414.0

3,787.6

84.7

263.4

48.4

229.9

875.3

336.1

302.9

25.2

20.5

12.6

178.0

In $ millions 
Balance as of January 1, 2019  
Profit / (loss) for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive loss for the 
period 
Transaction with non-controlling 
interests 
Sale of non-controlling interest not 
resulting in a change of control  
Employee share schemes 
Dividends 
Acquisition of and contribution 
received from non-controlling interest 
Other 
Balance as of December 31, 2019 

Balance as of January 1, 2020 
Profit for the year 
Other comprehensive loss 
Total comprehensive income / (loss) 
for the period 
Purchase of treasury shares 
Employee share schemes 
Contribution received from non-
controlling interest 
Transaction with non-controlling 
interests 
Dividends 
Balance as of December 31, 2020 

Total equity and non-controlling interests and liabilities

6,033.1

6,370.8

5,289.3

5,839.4

The financial statements on pages 157 to 221 were approved by the Board of Directors and authorized for issue on 

18th March 2021 and signed on its behalf by

Joseph C. Brandt

President & CEO

December 31, 2019 figures were amended (see note 2.3)

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– 
– 

Treasury 
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– 
– 
– 

Currency 
Translation 
reserve 
(92.3) 
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Cost of 
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495.3 
27.7 
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Non-
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Total  
equity 
185.2  680.5 
23.1 
(58.1) 

(4.6) 
(1.2) 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
8.9  380.8 

8.9  380.8 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

(8.9) 

(47.5) 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(101.2) 

– 
– 
(81.5) 

(101.2) 
– 
(78.0) 

(81.5) 
– 
(11.5) 

– 
(30.4) 
– 

(78.0) 
– 
– 

(11.5) 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(1.5) 

(1.5) 
– 
– 

(0.5) 

27.7 

(29.2) 

(5.8) 

(35.0) 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

(7.8) 

(7.8) 

46.1 
10.4 
(137.6) 

46.1 
10.4 
(137.6) 

5.2 
– 
(24.5) 

51.3 
10.4 
(162.1) 

– 
– 
(2.3) 

– 
(0.2) 
180.1 

– 
(0.2) 
384.8 

12.9 
0.1 

12.9 
(0.1) 
165.3  550.1 

(2.3) 
– 
0.2 

180.1 
16.0 
– 

384.8 
16.0 
(90.8) 

165.3  550.1 
28.6 
(110.5) 

12.6 
(19.7) 

0.2 
– 
– 

16.0 
– 
8.5 

(74.8) 
(30.4) 
8.5 

(7.1) 
– 
– 

(81.9) 
(30.4) 
8.5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3.4 

3.4 

– 
– 

– 
– 
8.9  380.8 

– 
– 
(30.4) 

– 
– 
(179.2) 

– 
– 
(93.0) 

– 
– 
(1.5) 

– 
– 
(2.1) 

– 
(105.7) 
98.9 

– 
(105.7) 
182.4 

(1.0) 
(5.4) 

(1.0) 
(111.1) 
155.3  337.7 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

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Consolidated statement of cash flows 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated statement of cash flows  

In $ millions 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Net profit  
Adjustment for: 

Amortization, depreciation and impairment expense 
Change in provisions 
Share of profit in associates 
Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses and change in fair value  
of derivatives 
Interest expenses – net 
Other financial items 
Income tax expense 
Mexico CHP fixed margin swap 
Change in finance lease and financial concession assets 
Acquisition related items 
Other items 

Change in working capital 
Income tax paid 
Contribution received from associates 
Net cash generated from operating activities 
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 
Purchase of intangibles 
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash received 
Other investing activities 
Net cash used in investing activities 
CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Dividends paid 
Purchase of treasury shares 
Proceeds from borrowings 
Repayment of borrowings 
Debt issuance costs - net 
Interest paid 
Cash distribution to non-controlling interests 
Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders 
Transactions with non-controlling interest holders, cash received 
Transactions with non-controlling interest holders, cash paid 
Other financing activities 
Net cash generated from financing activities 
Exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of the year 
Cash & cash equivalents at end of the year 

Years ended December 31 

Note 

2020 

2019 

28.6 

23.1 

4.3 

4.12 

4.6 
4.6 
4.6 
4.7 
4.1 
4.1 
4.5 

4.12 

4.22 
4.24 
4.24 

4.23 
4.23 
4.23 
4.23 

311.6 
(2.7) 
(12.3) 

(10.7) 
190.6 
68.0 
43.7 
15.6 
31.7 
20.2 
12.2 
52.8 
(37.5) 
7.8 
719.6 

(77.0) 
(3.8) 
– 
(24.5) 
(105.3) 

(105.7) 
(30.4) 
938.9 
(323.4) 
(13.1) 
(175.8) 
(18.5) 
(5.4) 
3.4 
(57.5) 
(9.6) 
202.9 
21.2 
838.4 
558.5 
1,396.9 

282.3 
0.2 
(11.1) 

10.1 
177.6 
56.2 
36.3 
– 
26.4 
23.2 
10.5 
5.0 
(34.8) 
11.3 
616.3 

(102.1) 
(1.4) 
(820.5) 
(0.9) 
(924.9) 

(137.6) 
– 
947.5 
(428.2) 
(29.3) 
(189.2) 
(15.0) 
(23.4) 
174.4 
(91.5) 
(52.2) 
155.5 
14.7 
(138.4) 
696.9 
558.5 

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Consolidated statement of cash flows  

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 

In $ millions 

Net profit  

Adjustment for: 

Amortization, depreciation and impairment expense 

Change in provisions 

Share of profit in associates 

of derivatives 

Interest expenses – net 

Other financial items 

Income tax expense 

Mexico CHP fixed margin swap 

Change in finance lease and financial concession assets 

Acquisition related items 

Other items 

Change in working capital 

Income tax paid 

Contribution received from associates 

Net cash generated from operating activities 

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment 

Purchase of intangibles 

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash received 

Other investing activities 

Net cash used in investing activities 

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 

Dividends paid 

Purchase of treasury shares 

Proceeds from borrowings 

Repayment of borrowings 

Debt issuance costs - net 

Interest paid 

Cash distribution to non-controlling interests 

Dividends paid to non-controlling interest holders 

Transactions with non-controlling interest holders, cash received 

Transactions with non-controlling interest holders, cash paid 

Other financing activities 

Net cash generated from financing activities 

Exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash & cash equivalents at beginning of the year 

Cash & cash equivalents at end of the year 

4.3 

4.12 

4.6 

4.6 

4.6 

4.7 

4.1 

4.1 

4.5 

4.12 

4.22 

4.24 

4.24 

4.23 

4.23 

4.23 

4.23 

311.6 

(2.7) 

(12.3) 

(10.7) 

190.6 

68.0 

43.7 

15.6 

31.7 

20.2 

12.2 

52.8 

(37.5) 

7.8 

719.6 

(77.0) 

(3.8) 

– 

(24.5) 

(105.3) 

(105.7) 

(30.4) 

938.9 

(323.4) 

(13.1) 

(175.8) 

(18.5) 

(5.4) 

3.4 

(57.5) 

(9.6) 

202.9 

21.2 

838.4 

558.5 

1,396.9 

282.3 

0.2 

(11.1) 

10.1 

177.6 

56.2 

36.3 

– 

26.4 

23.2 

10.5 

5.0 

(34.8) 

11.3 

616.3 

(102.1) 

(1.4) 

(820.5) 

(0.9) 

(924.9) 

(137.6) 

– 

947.5 

(428.2) 

(29.3) 

(189.2) 

(15.0) 

(23.4) 

174.4 

(91.5) 

(52.2) 

155.5 

14.7 

(138.4) 

696.9 

558.5 

Consolidated statement of cash flows 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

General information 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Years ended December 31 

Note 

2020 

2019 

28.6 

23.1 

General information 

1. 
ContourGlobal plc (the ‘Company’) is a public listed company, limited by shares, domiciled in the United Kingdom and incorporated  
in the United Kingdom. It is the holding company for the group whose principal activities during the period were the operation of 
wholesale power generation businesses with thermal and renewables assets in Europe, Latin America and Africa, and its registered 
office is: 

7th Floor 
Park House 
116 Park Street  
London 
W1K 6SS 

United Kingdom 

Registered number: 10982736 

ContourGlobal plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange. 

Basis of preparation 
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with international accounting standards in conformity with 
the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) adopted pursuant to Regulation 
(EC) No 1606/2002 as it applies in the European Union. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going 
concern basis under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of financial assets and financial liabilities (including 
derivative instruments) at fair value through profit or loss. 

The financial information is presented in millions of U.S. dollars, with one decimal. Thus numbers may not sum precisely due  
to rounding. 

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements are set out in note 2.3. These 
policies have been consistently applied to the periods presented, unless otherwise stated.  

The financial information presented is at and for the financial years ended 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019. Financial year 
ends have been referred to as 31 December throughout the consolidated financial statements as this is the accounting reference 
date of ContourGlobal plc. Financial years are referred to as 2020 and 2019 in these consolidated financial statements. 

The preparation of the IFRS financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of 
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during 
the year. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of the amount, event or actions, actual results may 
differ from those estimates, as noted in the critical accounting estimates and judgements in note 2.4. 

Impact of Covid-19 
The Company has considered the impact of the new coronavirus (‘COVID-19’ or ‘the virus’) on the financial statements for the year 
ended 31 December 2020. This analysis included the potential accounting impacts under IFRS on non-financial assets, financial 
instruments, leases, revenue recognition, non-financial obligations, going concern and events after the reporting period. 

During the year ended 31 December 2020, the Company experienced no material operational or financial impact as a result  
of COVID-19. Action was taken around the health of employees, critical spares and inventory to ensure continued reliability  
of operations. To date, the disruption in spares and supply chain has been insignificant. 

The Company is not involved in the distribution of power and has limited exposure to merchant markets and energy pricing. The 
Company has received force majeure notices from some suppliers and commercial customers, but these have not been material and 
are not expected to impact future operations. In addition, the Company has not faced any significant delays in payments from off-
takers as a result of the COVID-19. 

The Company has also reviewed its forecasts and projections, taking into account possible changes in operating performance 
due to COVID-19 and possible impact on liquidity and concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the Group and the 
Company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of at least 12 months. For this reason, the 
Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Group financial statements. 

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Summary of significant accounting policies 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Summary of significant accounting policies 

2. 
2.1   Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 
The following standards and interpretations apply for the first time to financial reporting periods commencing on or after  
1 January 2020: 

Definition of a Business – Amendments to IFRS 3 
The amended definition of a business requires an acquisition to include an input and a substantive process that together 
significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The definition of the term ‘outputs’ is amended to focus on goods and 
services provided to customers, generating investment income and other income, and it excludes returns in the form of lower 
costs and other economic benefits. 

There were no acquisitions during the year and therefore the amendment has no impact on these financial statements. Going 
forwards, it is expected that the amendment could likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions.

2.2  New standards and interpretations not yet mandatorily applicable 
A number of additional new standards and amendments and revisions to existing standards have been published which will 
apply to the Group’s future accounting periods. None of these are expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated 
results, financial position or cash flows of the Group when they are adopted. 

The replacement of benchmark interest rates such as LIBOR and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) is a priority for global 
regulators and is expected to be largely completed in 2021. To prepare for this, the Group early adopted the Phase 1 
amendments to IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ and IFRS 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ in 2019. These amendments 
provide relief from applying specific hedge accounting requirements to hedge relationships directly affected by IBOR reform 
and have the effect that the reform should generally not cause hedge accounting to terminate. There was no financial impact 
from the early adoption of these amendments. Further amendments (Phase 2) were issued on 27 August 2020 and the Group 
will apply these in 2021. 

The Group has IFRS 9 designated hedge relationships that is impacted by IBOR reform including interest rate swap  
contracts and cross currency swap that qualifies as cash-flow hedge with a nominal value amounted to $1,213.4 million  
as of 31 December 2020, used to hedge a proportion of our external borrowings. These swaps reference six-month EURIBOR, 
three-month USD LIBOR and six-month USD LIBOR and uncertainty arising from the Group’s exposure to IBOR reform will 
cease when these swaps matures by 2030, 2031 and 2034 respectively. The uncertainty arising from the Group’s exposure  
to IBOR reform on the wider business will be assessed during 2021. 

2.3   Summary of significant accounting policies 
Principles of consolidation 
The consolidated financial statements include both the assets and liabilities, and the results and cash flows, of the Group and 
its subsidiaries and the Group’s share of the results and the Group’s investments in associates. 

Inter-company transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated. 

(a) Subsidiaries 

Entities over which the Group has the power to direct the relevant activities so as to affect the returns to the Group, generally 
through control over the financial and operating policies, are accounted for as subsidiaries. Interests acquired in subsidiaries 
are consolidated from the date the Group acquires control. 

(b) Associates 

Where the Group has the ability to exercise significant influence over entities, generally from a shareholding of between 20% 
and 50% of the voting rights, they are accounted for as associates. The results and assets and liabilities of associates are 
incorporated into the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. The Group’s investment in 
associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition.  

The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate is 
impaired. If there is evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable 
amount of the investment in the associate and its carrying value and recognizes this amount as a reduction to the amount  
of ‘Share of profit of associates’ in the consolidated statement of income. 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

2. 

Summary of significant accounting policies 

2.1   Application of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 

The following standards and interpretations apply for the first time to financial reporting periods commencing on or after  

1 January 2020: 

Definition of a Business – Amendments to IFRS 3 

The amended definition of a business requires an acquisition to include an input and a substantive process that together 

significantly contribute to the ability to create outputs. The definition of the term ‘outputs’ is amended to focus on goods and 

services provided to customers, generating investment income and other income, and it excludes returns in the form of lower 

costs and other economic benefits. 

There were no acquisitions during the year and therefore the amendment has no impact on these financial statements. Going 

forwards, it is expected that the amendment could likely result in more acquisitions being accounted for as asset acquisitions.

2.2  New standards and interpretations not yet mandatorily applicable 

A number of additional new standards and amendments and revisions to existing standards have been published which will 

apply to the Group’s future accounting periods. None of these are expected to have a significant impact on the consolidated 

results, financial position or cash flows of the Group when they are adopted. 

The replacement of benchmark interest rates such as LIBOR and other interbank offered rates (IBORs) is a priority for global 

regulators and is expected to be largely completed in 2021. To prepare for this, the Group early adopted the Phase 1 

amendments to IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ and IFRS 7 ‘Financial Instruments: Disclosures’ in 2019. These amendments 

provide relief from applying specific hedge accounting requirements to hedge relationships directly affected by IBOR reform 

and have the effect that the reform should generally not cause hedge accounting to terminate. There was no financial impact 

from the early adoption of these amendments. Further amendments (Phase 2) were issued on 27 August 2020 and the Group 

will apply these in 2021. 

The Group has IFRS 9 designated hedge relationships that is impacted by IBOR reform including interest rate swap  

contracts and cross currency swap that qualifies as cash-flow hedge with a nominal value amounted to $1,213.4 million  

as of 31 December 2020, used to hedge a proportion of our external borrowings. These swaps reference six-month EURIBOR, 

three-month USD LIBOR and six-month USD LIBOR and uncertainty arising from the Group’s exposure to IBOR reform will 

cease when these swaps matures by 2030, 2031 and 2034 respectively. The uncertainty arising from the Group’s exposure  

to IBOR reform on the wider business will be assessed during 2021. 

2.3   Summary of significant accounting policies 

Principles of consolidation 

The consolidated financial statements include both the assets and liabilities, and the results and cash flows, of the Group and 

its subsidiaries and the Group’s share of the results and the Group’s investments in associates. 

Inter-company transactions and balances between Group companies are eliminated. 

(a) Subsidiaries 

(b) Associates 

Entities over which the Group has the power to direct the relevant activities so as to affect the returns to the Group, generally 

through control over the financial and operating policies, are accounted for as subsidiaries. Interests acquired in subsidiaries 

are consolidated from the date the Group acquires control. 

Where the Group has the ability to exercise significant influence over entities, generally from a shareholding of between 20% 

and 50% of the voting rights, they are accounted for as associates. The results and assets and liabilities of associates are 

incorporated into the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting. The Group’s investment in 

associates includes goodwill identified on acquisition.  

The Group determines at each reporting date whether there is objective evidence that the investment in the associate is 

impaired. If there is evidence, the Group calculates the amount of impairment as the difference between the recoverable 

amount of the investment in the associate and its carrying value and recognizes this amount as a reduction to the amount  

of ‘Share of profit of associates’ in the consolidated statement of income. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

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Business combinations 
The acquisition consideration is measured at fair value which is the aggregate of the fair values of the assets transferred, the 
liabilities incurred or assumed and the equity interests issued in exchange for control. The consideration transferred includes 
the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Any contingent consideration to 
be transferred by the Group is recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the 
contingent consideration are recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Where the consideration transferred, 
together with the non-controlling interest, exceeds the fair value of the net assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired, 
the excess is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition related costs are expensed as incurred and classified as “Acquisition related 
items” in the consolidated statement of income. 

Goodwill is capitalized as a separate item in the case of subsidiaries and as part of the cost of investment in the case  
of associates. Goodwill is denominated in the functional currency of the operation acquired. 

Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries without change of control 
In line with IFRS 10 “Consolidated financial statements”, transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in a gain or 
loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions – that is, as transactions with the owners in their capacity as owners.  

In the case of an acquisition of non-controlling interest that does not result in a gain of control, the difference between  
fair value of any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary  
is recorded in equity. 

In the case of a sale of non-controlling interests that do not result in a loss of control (“sell-down”), the net cash gain  
on sale of these assets are recorded as an increase in the equity attributable to owners of the parent and corresponds  
to the difference between the consideration received for the sale of shares and of the carrying amount of non-controlling 
interest sold. Consistent with this approach, subsequent true-ups to earn-outs in the context of sell-down transactions  
are also recorded in equity. The net cash gain or loss on sell-down is presented in Adjusted EBITDA, as disclosed in the  
note 4.1. 

Functional and presentation currency and currency translation  
The assets and liabilities of foreign undertakings are translated into US dollars, the Group’s presentation currency, at the  
year-end exchange rates. The results of foreign undertakings are translated into US dollars at the relevant average rates  
of exchange for the year. Foreign exchange differences arising on retranslation of opening net assets, and the difference 
between average exchange rates and year end exchange rates on the result for the year are recognized directly in the 
currency translation reserve. 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates  
of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation  
of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized at period end exchange rates in the 
consolidated statement of income line which most appropriately reflects the nature of the item or transaction.  

The following table summarizes the main exchange rates used for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements of 
ContourGlobal: 

Currency 
EUR / USD 
BRL / USD 
BGN / USD 
MXN / USD 

CLOSING RATES 

AVERAGE RATES 

Year ended 31st December 

Year ended 31st December 

2020 
1.2216 
0.1925 
0.6246 
0.0501 

2019 

1.1213 
0.2481 
0.5733 
0.0531 

2020 
1.1413 
0.1960 
0.5835 
0.0469 

2019 

1.1195 
0.2540 
0.5725 
0.0520 

Operating and reportable segments 
The Group’s reporting segments reflect the operating segments which are based on the organizational structure  
and financial information provided to the Chief Executive Officer, who represents the chief operating decision-maker 
(“CODM”). The Group’s organizational structure reflects the different electricity generation methods, being Thermal  
and Renewables. A third category, Corporate & Other, primarily reflects costs for certain centralized functions including 
executive oversight, corporate treasury and accounting, legal, compliance, human resources, IT and facilities management  
and certain technical support costs that are not allocated to the segments for internal management reporting purposes.  

The principal profit measure used by the CODM is “Adjusted EBITDA” as defined in note 4.1. A segmented analysis of 
“Adjusted EBITDA” is accordingly provided in the notes to the consolidated financial statements (see note 4.1).  

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Revenue recognition 
The Group revenue is mainly generated from the following: 

revenue from power sales; 
revenue from operating leases; 
revenue from financial assets (concession and finance lease assets); and 

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv) other revenue such as environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers.  

Revenue from operating leases is recognized under IFRS 16, Revenue from financial assets is recognized under IFRS 16 and 
IFRIC 12, and Revenue from power sales and other revenue are recognized under IFRS 15. 

IFRS 15, Revenues from contracts with customers, revenue recognition is based on the transfer of control, i.e. notion of control 
is used to determine when a good or service is transferred to the customer. In accordance with this, the Group has adopted  
a single comprehensive model for the accounting for revenues from contracts with customers, using a five-step approach for 
revenue recognition: (1) identifying the contract; (2) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determining the 
transaction price; (4) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognizing 
revenue when the Group satisfies a performance obligation. 

Based on this recognition model, sales are recognized when goods are delivered to the customer and have been accepted  
by the customer, even if they have not been invoiced, or when services are rendered, and it is probable that the economic 
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity. Revenue for the year includes the estimate of the energy 
supplied that has not yet been invoiced. 

When determining the transaction price, the Group consider the effects of the variable consideration, the constraining 
estimates of variable consideration, the existence of a significant financing component in the contract, the non-cash 
consideration and consideration payable to a customer. 

If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, the Group estimates the amount of consideration to 
which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to a customer. An amount of consideration 
can vary because of discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, penalties or 
other similar items. 

Certain of the Group power plants sell their output under Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and other long-term 
arrangements. Under such arrangements it is usual for the Group to receive payment for the provision of electrical capacity  
or availability whether or not the offtaker requests the electrical output (capacity payments) and for the variable costs of 
production (energy payments). In such situations, revenue is recognized in respect of capacity payments as: 

(a) Service income in accordance with the contractual terms, to the extent that the capacity has been made available to the 
contracted offtaker during the period and / or energy produced and delivered in the period. This income is recognized  
as part of revenue from power sales;  

(b) Financial return on the operating financial asset where the PPA is considered to be or to contain a finance lease or where 
the contract is considered to be a financial asset under interpretation IFRIC 12: “Service Concession Arrangements”.  

(c) Service income related to environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers are presented  

as part of Other revenue. 

Under finance lease arrangements, those payments which are not included within minimum lease payments are accounted  
for as service income (outlined in (a) above).  

Energy payments under PPAs are recognized in revenue in all cases as the contracted output is delivered. 

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate 
applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial 
asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition. 

Concession arrangements 
The interpretation IFRIC 12 governs accounting for concession arrangements. An arrangement within the scope of IFRIC 12 is 
one which involves a private sector entity (known as “an operator”) constructing infrastructure used to provide a public service, 
or upgrading it (for example, by increasing its capacity) and operating and maintaining that infrastructure for a specified period 
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Revenue recognition 

The Group revenue is mainly generated from the following: 

revenue from power sales; 

revenue from operating leases; 

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

revenue from financial assets (concession and finance lease assets); and 

(iv) other revenue such as environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers.  

Revenue from operating leases is recognized under IFRS 16, Revenue from financial assets is recognized under IFRS 16 and 

IFRIC 12, and Revenue from power sales and other revenue are recognized under IFRS 15. 

IFRS 15, Revenues from contracts with customers, revenue recognition is based on the transfer of control, i.e. notion of control 

is used to determine when a good or service is transferred to the customer. In accordance with this, the Group has adopted  

a single comprehensive model for the accounting for revenues from contracts with customers, using a five-step approach for 

revenue recognition: (1) identifying the contract; (2) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determining the 

transaction price; (4) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognizing 

revenue when the Group satisfies a performance obligation. 

Based on this recognition model, sales are recognized when goods are delivered to the customer and have been accepted  

by the customer, even if they have not been invoiced, or when services are rendered, and it is probable that the economic 

benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity. Revenue for the year includes the estimate of the energy 

supplied that has not yet been invoiced. 

When determining the transaction price, the Group consider the effects of the variable consideration, the constraining 

estimates of variable consideration, the existence of a significant financing component in the contract, the non-cash 

consideration and consideration payable to a customer. 

If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, the Group estimates the amount of consideration to 

which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to a customer. An amount of consideration 

can vary because of discounts, rebates, refunds, credits, price concessions, incentives, performance bonuses, penalties or 

other similar items. 

Certain of the Group power plants sell their output under Power Purchase Agreements (“PPAs”) and other long-term 

arrangements. Under such arrangements it is usual for the Group to receive payment for the provision of electrical capacity  

or availability whether or not the offtaker requests the electrical output (capacity payments) and for the variable costs of 

production (energy payments). In such situations, revenue is recognized in respect of capacity payments as: 

(a) Service income in accordance with the contractual terms, to the extent that the capacity has been made available to the 

contracted offtaker during the period and / or energy produced and delivered in the period. This income is recognized  

as part of revenue from power sales;  

(b) Financial return on the operating financial asset where the PPA is considered to be or to contain a finance lease or where 

the contract is considered to be a financial asset under interpretation IFRIC 12: “Service Concession Arrangements”.  

(c) Service income related to environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers are presented  

as part of Other revenue. 

Under finance lease arrangements, those payments which are not included within minimum lease payments are accounted  

for as service income (outlined in (a) above).  

Energy payments under PPAs are recognized in revenue in all cases as the contracted output is delivered. 

Interest income is accrued on a time basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate 

applicable, which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial 

asset to that asset’s net carrying amount on initial recognition. 

Concession arrangements 

The interpretation IFRIC 12 governs accounting for concession arrangements. An arrangement within the scope of IFRIC 12 is 

one which involves a private sector entity (known as “an operator”) constructing infrastructure used to provide a public service, 

or upgrading it (for example, by increasing its capacity) and operating and maintaining that infrastructure for a specified period 

of time.  

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IFRIC 12 applies to public-to-private service concession arrangements if: 

(a) The “grantor” (i.e. the public sector entity – the offtaker) controls or regulates what services the operator must provide  

with the infrastructure, to whom it must provide them, and at what price, and 

(b) The grantor controls through ownership, beneficial entitlement or otherwise any significant residual interest in the 

infrastructure at the end of the term of the arrangement. Infrastructure used in a public-to-private service concession 
arrangement for its entire useful life (a whole of life asset) is within the scope of IFRIC 12 if the conditions in a) are met. 

Under concession arrangements within the scope of IFRIC 12, which comply with the “financial asset” model requirements,  
the operator recognizes a contract asset, attracting revenue in consideration for the services it provides (design, construction, 
etc.), to the extent that it has an unconditional contractual right to receive cash or another financial asset from or at the 
direction of the grantor for the construction services; the grantor has little, if any, discretion to avoid payment, usually  
because the agreement is enforceable by law. The Group has an unconditional right to receive cash if the grantor 
contractually guarantees to pay the Group (a) specified or determinable amounts or (b) the shortfall, if any, between  
amounts received from users of the public service and specified or determinable amounts, even if payment is contingent  
on the Group ensuring that the infrastructure meets specified quality or efficiency requirements. This model is based on  
input assumptions such as budgets and cash flow forecasts. Any change in these assumptions may have a material impact  
on the measurement of the recoverable amount and could result in reducing the value of the asset. Such contract assets  
are recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position in an amount corresponding to the fair value of the 
infrastructure on first recognition and subsequently at amortized cost less impairment losses. The receivable is settled by 
means of the grantor’s payments being received. The financial income calculated on the basis of the effective interest rate, 
equivalent to the project’s internal rate of return, is reflected within the “Revenue from concession and finance lease assets” 
line in the note 4.2 “Revenue” to the consolidated financial statements. Cash outflows relating to the acquisition of contract 
assets under concession agreements are presented as part of cash flow from investing activities. Net cash inflows generated 
by the contract assets' operations are presented as part of cash flow from operating activities. 

Under arrangements within the scope of IFRIC 12 which complies with the “intangible asset” model requirements, the operator 
recognizes an intangible asset in accordance with IAS 38 to the extent that it has a right to charge users of the public service. 
Such intangible asset is recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position at cost on first recognition and 
subsequently measured over its useful economic life at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Net  
cash inflows generated by the intangible asset’s operations are presented as part of Cash Flow from operating activities. 

For purchase power arrangements, revenue for service income is generally recognized as billed after excluding the portion  
of the payment that is allocated to cover the return on financial assets arising from service concession arrangements as 
described above. We have therefore not disclosed the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied contracts based as permitted 
by paragraph 121 of IFRS 15. 

Share-based compensation plans 
The share-based payment charge arises from the Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) and the Private Incentive Plan (PIP). The PIP 
scheme is applicable to senior executives whilst the LTIP scheme is applicable to senior executives and senior and middle 
management. Shares issued under the schemes vest subject to continued employment within the Group and satisfaction  
of the non-market performance conditions. Employees leaving prior to the vesting date will normally forfeit their rights to 
unvested share awards. The fair value of the awards is measured using the market value at the date of grant. The fair value 
determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis together with a corresponding increase in equity over the 
vesting period, based on the Group’s estimate of the number of awards that will vest, and adjusted for the effect of non-
market-based vesting conditions. 

Acquisition related items 
Acquisition related items include pre-acquisition costs such as various professional fees and due diligence costs, earn-outs 
and other related incremental costs incurred as part of completed or contemplated acquisitions. 

Finance income and finance costs 
Finance income primarily consists of interest income on funds invested. Finance costs primarily comprise interest expense  
on borrowings, unwinding of the discount/step up on financial and contract assets and provisions, interests and penalties  
that arise from late payments of suppliers or taxes, swap margin calls, bank charges, changes in fair value of the debt payable 
to non-controlling interests in our Bulgarian power plant, changes in the fair value of derivatives not qualifying for hedge 
accounting and unrealized & realized foreign exchange gains and losses. 

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Intangible assets and goodwill 
Goodwill 
For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash generating 
units (“CGUs”), or groups of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units 
represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. A CGU is 
determined as a group of assets at a country level using shared technology which is typically the case for Solar and Wind assets. 

The reporting units (which generally correspond to power plants) or group of reporting units have been identified as its cash-
generating units. 

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken at least annually. 

Intangible assets 
Intangible assets include licenses, permits and project development rights when specific rights and contracts are acquired. 
Intangible assets separately acquired in the normal course of business are recorded at historical cost, and intangible assets 
acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. When the power plant achieves its 
commercial operations date, the related intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method generally over the  
life of the PPA or over the duration of the permits and licenses granted, generally over 15 to 20 years (excluding software). 
Software is amortized over 1 to 3 years. 

Property, plant and equipment 
Initial recognition and subsequent measurement 
Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost, less depreciation and impairment, or at fair value if acquired  
in the context of a business combination. Historical cost includes an initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing 
the item and restoring the site on which it is located, when the entity has a present legal or constructive obligation to do so.  
In the context of a business combination the fair value valuation is usually based on an income-approach based method. 

Property, plant and equipment recognized as right-of-use assets under IFRS 16 are measured at cost less depreciation, 
impairment and adjustments to certain remeasurements of the lease liability.  

Costs relating to major inspections and overhauls are capitalized and any remaining carrying amount of the cost of the 
previous overhaul is derecognized when new expenditure is capitalized. Minor replacements, repairs and maintenance, 
including planned outages to our power plants that do not improve the efficiency or extend the life of the respective asset,  
are expensed as incurred.  

The Group capitalizes certain direct pre-construction costs associated with its power plant project development activities  
when it has been determined that it is more likely than not that the opportunity will result in an operating asset. Factors 
considered in this determination include (i) the availability of adequate funding, (ii) the likelihood that the Group will be  
awarded with the project or the barriers are not likely to prohibit closing the project, and (iii) there is an available market  
and the regulatory, environmental and infrastructure requirements are likely to be met. Capitalized pre-construction costs 
include initial engineering, environmental and technical feasibility studies, legal costs, permitting and licensing and direct 
internal staff salary and travel costs, among others. Pre-construction costs are charged to expense if a project is abandoned  
or if the conditions stated above are not met. Construction work in progress (“CWIP”) assets are transferred out of CWIP when 
construction is substantially completed and the power plant achieves its commercial operations date (“COD”), at which point 
depreciation commences.  

Borrowing costs directly attributable to construction of a qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that  
is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use. 

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Intangible assets and goodwill 

Goodwill 

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash generating 

units (“CGUs”), or groups of CGUs that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units 

represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. A CGU is 

determined as a group of assets at a country level using shared technology which is typically the case for Solar and Wind assets. 

The reporting units (which generally correspond to power plants) or group of reporting units have been identified as its cash-

generating units. 

Intangible assets 

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken at least annually. 

Intangible assets include licenses, permits and project development rights when specific rights and contracts are acquired. 

Intangible assets separately acquired in the normal course of business are recorded at historical cost, and intangible assets 

acquired in a business combination are recognized at fair value at the acquisition date. When the power plant achieves its 

commercial operations date, the related intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method generally over the  

life of the PPA or over the duration of the permits and licenses granted, generally over 15 to 20 years (excluding software). 

Software is amortized over 1 to 3 years. 

Property, plant and equipment 

Initial recognition and subsequent measurement 

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost, less depreciation and impairment, or at fair value if acquired  

in the context of a business combination. Historical cost includes an initial estimate of the costs of dismantling and removing 

the item and restoring the site on which it is located, when the entity has a present legal or constructive obligation to do so.  

In the context of a business combination the fair value valuation is usually based on an income-approach based method. 

Property, plant and equipment recognized as right-of-use assets under IFRS 16 are measured at cost less depreciation, 

impairment and adjustments to certain remeasurements of the lease liability.  

Costs relating to major inspections and overhauls are capitalized and any remaining carrying amount of the cost of the 

previous overhaul is derecognized when new expenditure is capitalized. Minor replacements, repairs and maintenance, 

including planned outages to our power plants that do not improve the efficiency or extend the life of the respective asset,  

are expensed as incurred.  

The Group capitalizes certain direct pre-construction costs associated with its power plant project development activities  

when it has been determined that it is more likely than not that the opportunity will result in an operating asset. Factors 

considered in this determination include (i) the availability of adequate funding, (ii) the likelihood that the Group will be  

awarded with the project or the barriers are not likely to prohibit closing the project, and (iii) there is an available market  

and the regulatory, environmental and infrastructure requirements are likely to be met. Capitalized pre-construction costs 

include initial engineering, environmental and technical feasibility studies, legal costs, permitting and licensing and direct 

internal staff salary and travel costs, among others. Pre-construction costs are charged to expense if a project is abandoned  

or if the conditions stated above are not met. Construction work in progress (“CWIP”) assets are transferred out of CWIP when 

construction is substantially completed and the power plant achieves its commercial operations date (“COD”), at which point 

depreciation commences.  

Borrowing costs directly attributable to construction of a qualifying assets are capitalized during the period of time that  

is required to complete and prepare the asset for its intended use. 

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Depreciation 
Property, plant and equipment are depreciated down to their estimated residual using the straight-line method over the 
following estimated useful lives: 

Generating plants and equipment 
  Lignite, coal, gas, oil, biomass power plants 
  Hydro plants and equipment 
  Wind farms 
  Tri and quad-generation combined heat power plants 
  Solar plants 
Other property, plant and equipment 

Useful lives as of December 31, 2019 and 2020 

12 to 30 years 
25 to 40 years 
16 to 25 years 
15 to 20 years 
14 to 20 years 
3 to 10 years 

Useful economic lives have been updated to reflect the lives of plants from the date of acquisition by the Group. 

‘Generation plants and equipment’ and ‘Other property, plant and equipment’ categories are presented respectively  
under ‘Power plant assets’ and ‘Other’ in note 4.10 Property, plant and equipment. 

See below for depreciation policy on right-of-use assets. 

The range of useful lives is due to the diversity of the assets in each category, which is partly due to acquired assets and from 
assets groupings.  

The residual values and useful lives are reviewed at least annually taking into account a number of factors such as operational 
and technical risks, and risks linked to climate change (for example from emerging government policies) and if expectations 
differ from previous estimates, the remaining useful lives are reassessed and adjustments are made. The remaining useful 
lives are assessed when acquisitions are made by performing technical due diligence procedures. The remaining useful 
economic life of the Group’s largest asset, the Maritsa East 3 power plant in Bulgaria, is approximately 9 years.  

Leases 
The Group applies IFRS 16 “Leases” and leases are recognized as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date 
at which the leased asset is available for use by the Group.  

Accounting for a lease as a lessee – Assets and liabilities arising from a lease are initially measured on a present value basis. 
Lease liabilities include the net present value of the following lease payments: 

(cid:120) fixed payments (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives receivable  
(cid:120) variable lease payments that are based on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the 

commencement date  

(cid:120) amounts expected to be payable by the Group under residual value guarantees  
(cid:120) the exercise price of a purchase option if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and  
(cid:120) payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the Group exercising that option 

Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included in the measurement of the liability. 
The lease payments are discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease. If that rate cannot be readily determined, which 
is generally the case for leases in the Group, the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate is used, being the rate that the individual 
lessee would have to pay to borrow the funds necessary to obtain an asset of similar value to the right-of-use asset in a similar 
economic environment with similar terms, security and conditions. 

To determine the incremental borrowing rate, the Group applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably 
similar characteristics.  

The Group is exposed to potential future increases in variable lease payments which are linked to gross revenues or based  
on an index or rate. No right of use assets or corresponding lease liability is recognized in respect of variable consideration 
leases which are linked to gross revenues. Variable lease payments that depend on gross revenues are recognized in the 
statement of income in the period in which the related revenue is generated. 

Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease 
period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period.  

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Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:  

(cid:120) the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability  
(cid:120) any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received  
(cid:120) any initial direct costs, and  
(cid:120) restoration costs. 

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line 
basis. If the group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the 
underlying asset’s useful life.  

Payments associated with short-term leases of equipment and vehicles and all leases of low-value assets are recognized on  
a straight-line basis as an expense in the statement of income.  

Accounting for arrangements that contain a lease as lessor – Power purchase arrangements (“PPA”) and other long-term 
contracts may contain, or may be considered to contain, leases where the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the 
use of a specific asset such as a power plant and the arrangement conveys to the customer the right to use that asset. Such 
contracts may be identified as either operating leases or finance leases. 

(i) Accounting for finance leases as lessor 

Where the Group determines that the contractual provisions of a long-term PPA contain, or are, a lease and result in the 
offtaker assuming the principal risks and rewards of ownership of the power plant, the arrangement is a finance lease. 
Accordingly the assets are not reflected as PP&E and the net investment in the lease, represented by the present value  
of the amounts due from the lessee is recorded within financial assets as a finance lease receivable.  

The capacity payments as part of the leasing arrangement are apportioned between minimum lease payments (comprising 
capital repayments relating to the plant and finance income) and service income. The finance income element is recognized  
as revenue, using a rate of return specific to the plant to give a constant rate of return on the net investment in each period. 
Finance income and service income are recognized in each accounting period at the fair value of the Group’s performance 
under the contract. 

(ii) Accounting for operating leases as lessor 

Where the Group determines that the contractual provisions of the long-term PPA contain, or are, a lease, and result in the Group 
retaining the principal risks and rewards of ownership of the power plant, the arrangement is an operating lease. For operating 
leases, the power plant is, or continues to be, capitalized as property, plant and equipment and depreciated over its useful 
economic life. Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the arrangement. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 
Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 
circumstances indicate that carrying values may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by  
which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair 
value less costs of disposal (market value) and value in use determined using estimates of discounted future net cash flows  
of the asset or group of assets to which it belongs. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the 
lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units).  

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Right-of-use assets are measured at cost comprising the following:  

(cid:120) the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability  

(cid:120) any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received  

(cid:120) any initial direct costs, and  

(cid:120) restoration costs. 

underlying asset’s useful life.  

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line 

basis. If the group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the 

Financial assets 
Classification of financial assets 
The Group classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through statement of income and at  
amortized costs. 

(a) Financial assets at fair value through statement of income 

Financial assets have been acquired principally for the purpose of selling, or being settled, in the short term. Financial assets  
at fair value through statement of income are “Cash and cash equivalents” which includes restricted cash and derivatives held 
for trading unless they are designated as hedges.  

Payments associated with short-term leases of equipment and vehicles and all leases of low-value assets are recognized on  

(b) Financial assets at amortized costs 

a straight-line basis as an expense in the statement of income.  

Accounting for arrangements that contain a lease as lessor – Power purchase arrangements (“PPA”) and other long-term 

contracts may contain, or may be considered to contain, leases where the fulfilment of the arrangement is dependent on the 

use of a specific asset such as a power plant and the arrangement conveys to the customer the right to use that asset. Such 

contracts may be identified as either operating leases or finance leases. 

(i) Accounting for finance leases as lessor 

Where the Group determines that the contractual provisions of a long-term PPA contain, or are, a lease and result in the 

offtaker assuming the principal risks and rewards of ownership of the power plant, the arrangement is a finance lease. 

Accordingly the assets are not reflected as PP&E and the net investment in the lease, represented by the present value  

of the amounts due from the lessee is recorded within financial assets as a finance lease receivable.  

The capacity payments as part of the leasing arrangement are apportioned between minimum lease payments (comprising 

capital repayments relating to the plant and finance income) and service income. The finance income element is recognized  

as revenue, using a rate of return specific to the plant to give a constant rate of return on the net investment in each period. 

Finance income and service income are recognized in each accounting period at the fair value of the Group’s performance 

under the contract. 

(ii) Accounting for operating leases as lessor 

Where the Group determines that the contractual provisions of the long-term PPA contain, or are, a lease, and result in the Group 

retaining the principal risks and rewards of ownership of the power plant, the arrangement is an operating lease. For operating 

leases, the power plant is, or continues to be, capitalized as property, plant and equipment and depreciated over its useful 

economic life. Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the arrangement. 

Impairment of non-financial assets 

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in 

circumstances indicate that carrying values may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized for the amount by  

which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair 

value less costs of disposal (market value) and value in use determined using estimates of discounted future net cash flows  

of the asset or group of assets to which it belongs. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the 

lowest levels for which there are largely independent cash inflows (cash-generating units).  

Financial assets at amortized costs are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted 
in an active market. They are included in current assets, except those that mature greater than 12 months after the end of the 
reporting period, which are classified in non-current assets. The Group’s Financial assets and amortized costs comprise “Trade 
and other receivables” and “Financial and contract assets” in the consolidated statement of financial position. 

The classification depends on the entity’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual terms of the 
cash flows.  

Recognition and measurement 
Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on trade date (that is, the date on which the Group commits to 
purchase or sell the asset).  

At initial recognition, the Group measures a financial asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not at fair value 
through income, transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset. Transaction costs of 
financial assets carried at fair value through income are expensed in the consolidated statement of income and other 
comprehensive income. Financial assets are derecognized when the rights to receive cash flows from the financial assets 
have expired or have been transferred and the Group has transferred substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership. 

(a) Financial assets at fair value through statement of income 

Gains or losses on financial assets at fair value through statement of income are recognized in the consolidated statement 
income and other comprehensive income. These are presented within finance income and finance costs respectively. 

(b) Loans and receivable 

These financial assets are held for collection of contractual cash flows, where those cash flows represent solely payments of 
principal and interest, and are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in finance 
income using the effective interest rate method. Any gain or loss arising on derecognized is recognized directly in profit or  
loss and presented in finance income or finance costs. 

Impairment 
The Group assesses, on a forward-looking basis, the expected credit losses associated with its financial assets carried at 
amortized cost. The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk. 

Allowances for expected credit losses are made based on the risk of non-payment taking into account ageing, previous 
experience, economic conditions, existing insurance policies and forward looking data. Political risk insurance (PRI) policies  
are factored into this assessment due to being closely related insurance policies for which cash flows have been factored  
into the expected credit loss calculations (including risk of default on insurance provider) and presented on a net basis.  
Such allowances are measured as either 12-months expected credit losses or lifetime expected credit losses depending  
on changes in the credit quality of the counterparty. 

While the financial assets of the Company are subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9, the identified impairment loss 
was immaterial. 

The group has three types of financial assets that are subject to the expected credit loss model: 

(1) Trade and other receivables  

(2) Financial and contract assets 

(3) Loans 

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While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9, no impairment loss has  
been identified. 

Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities 
Derivative instruments are measured at fair value upon initial recognition in the consolidated statement of financial position 
and subsequently are re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent 
changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the 
item being hedged. 

Derivative instruments are presented according to their maturity date, regardless of whether they qualify for hedge accounting 
under IFRS 9 (hedging instruments versus trading instruments). Derivatives are classified as a separate line item in the 
consolidated statement of financial position. 

As part of its overall foreign exchange and interest rate risk management policy, the Group enters into various hedging 
transactions involving derivative instruments.  

The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the 
hedged item is more than 12 months; it is classified as a current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged 
item is less than 12 months. 

In connection with the Group’s hedging policy, the Group uses forward exchange contracts for currency risk management as 
well as foreign exchange options. 

The Group also hedges particular risks associated with the cash flows of recognized assets and liabilities and highly  
probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). Notably, the Group uses interest rate swap contracts for interest rate  
risk management in order to hedge certain forecasted transactions and to manage its anticipated cash payments under its 
variable rate financing by converting a portion of its variable rate financing to a fixed rate basis through the use of interest  
rate swap agreements, and a cross currency swap contract for both currency and interest rate risk management. 

The Group can also hedge specific risks identified such as exposure to energy spot price for example in the case of the  
CHP Mexico fixed margin swap which protects certain power purchase agreements against variations in the CFE tariffs. 

Items qualifying as hedges 
The Group formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk 
management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions and the method used to assess hedge 
effectiveness. Hedging transactions are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows  
and are regularly assessed to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting 
periods for which they are implemented. 

When derivative instruments qualify as hedges for accounting purposes, as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, they  
are accounted for as follows: 

(a) Cash flow hedges that qualify for hedge accounting 

(cid:120) The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is 

recognized in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity and through the consolidated statement of other comprehensive 
income (“OCI”). The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately within the consolidated 
statement of income. Amounts recognized directly in OCI are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income  
when the hedged transaction affects the consolidated statement of income. 

(cid:120) If a forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, amounts previously recognized in OCI are 

reclassified to the consolidated statement of income as finance income or finance costs. 

If a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation  
as a hedge is revoked, amounts previously recognized in OCI remain in accumulated OCI until the forecast transaction  
or firm commitment occurs, at which point they are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income. 

(b) Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 

Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that 
does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in profit or loss and are included in realized and unrealized 
foreign exchange (losses) and gains and change in fair value of derivatives.  

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While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9, no impairment loss has  

been identified. 

Derivative financial instruments and hedging activities 

Derivative instruments are measured at fair value upon initial recognition in the consolidated statement of financial position 

and subsequently are re-measured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. The accounting for subsequent 

changes in fair value depends on whether the derivative is designated as a hedging instrument and, if so, the nature of the 

item being hedged. 

Derivative instruments are presented according to their maturity date, regardless of whether they qualify for hedge accounting 

under IFRS 9 (hedging instruments versus trading instruments). Derivatives are classified as a separate line item in the 

consolidated statement of financial position. 

As part of its overall foreign exchange and interest rate risk management policy, the Group enters into various hedging 

transactions involving derivative instruments.  

The full fair value of a hedging derivative is classified as a non-current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the 

hedged item is more than 12 months; it is classified as a current asset or liability when the remaining maturity of the hedged 

item is less than 12 months. 

well as foreign exchange options. 

In connection with the Group’s hedging policy, the Group uses forward exchange contracts for currency risk management as 

The Group also hedges particular risks associated with the cash flows of recognized assets and liabilities and highly  

probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges). Notably, the Group uses interest rate swap contracts for interest rate  

risk management in order to hedge certain forecasted transactions and to manage its anticipated cash payments under its 

variable rate financing by converting a portion of its variable rate financing to a fixed rate basis through the use of interest  

rate swap agreements, and a cross currency swap contract for both currency and interest rate risk management. 

The Group can also hedge specific risks identified such as exposure to energy spot price for example in the case of the  

CHP Mexico fixed margin swap which protects certain power purchase agreements against variations in the CFE tariffs. 

Items qualifying as hedges 

The Group formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk 

management objectives and strategies for undertaking hedge transactions and the method used to assess hedge 

effectiveness. Hedging transactions are expected to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows  

and are regularly assessed to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting 

periods for which they are implemented. 

When derivative instruments qualify as hedges for accounting purposes, as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”, they  

are accounted for as follows: 

(a) Cash flow hedges that qualify for hedge accounting 

(cid:120) The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is 

recognized in the cash flow hedge reserve within equity and through the consolidated statement of other comprehensive 

income (“OCI”). The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately within the consolidated 

statement of income. Amounts recognized directly in OCI are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income  

when the hedged transaction affects the consolidated statement of income. 

(cid:120) If a forecast transaction or firm commitment is no longer expected to occur, amounts previously recognized in OCI are 

reclassified to the consolidated statement of income as finance income or finance costs. 

If a hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised without replacement or rollover, or if its designation  

as a hedge is revoked, amounts previously recognized in OCI remain in accumulated OCI until the forecast transaction  

or firm commitment occurs, at which point they are reclassified to the consolidated statement of income. 

(b) Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting 

Certain derivative instruments do not qualify for hedge accounting. Changes in the fair value of any derivative instrument that 

does not qualify for hedge accounting are recognized immediately in profit or loss and are included in realized and unrealized 

foreign exchange (losses) and gains and change in fair value of derivatives.  

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In connection with the Group’s hedging policy, the Group uses forward exchange contracts for currency risk management  
as well as foreign exchange options, interest rate swap contracts for interest rate risk management in order to hedge certain 
forecasted transactions and to manage its anticipated cash payments under its variable rate financing by converting a portion 
of its variable rate financing to a fixed rate basis through the use of interest rate swap agreements, and a cross currency swap 
contract for both currency and interest rate risk management. 

Inventories  
Inventories consist primarily of power generating plant fuel, non-critical spare parts that are held by the Group for its own use 
and Emission quotas (see below). Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, using a first-in, first-out method, and net realizable 
value, which is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less applicable selling expenses. 

Emission quotas 
Some companies of the Group emit CO2 and have as a result obligations to buy emission quotas on the basis of local legislation. 
The emissions made by the companies emitting CO2 which are in excess of any allocated quotas are purchased at free market 
price and shown as inventories before their effective use. If emissions are higher than allocated quotas, the companies 
recognizes an expense and respective liability for those emissions at prevailing market value. At the end of each reporting  
period, CO2 quotas that remain available to the companies are revalued at the lower of costs or prevailing market value. 

The Group presents the quotas in Inventory which reflects the fact that the cost to purchase the quotas is part of the 
production cost and linked to the production output rather than the plant itself. The quotas directly contribute to revenue  
as the cost of quotas is billed on to the customer as a pass-through cost. The Group expects to realize the asset within  
twelve months after the year end. 

Trade receivables 
Trade receivables are recognized initially at fair value, which is usually the invoiced amount, and subsequently carried  
at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. Details about the Group’s impairment 
policies on financial assets and the calculation of the provision for impairment are provided on note 4.10. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and current balances with banks and similar institutions and short-term 
investments, all of which are readily convertible to cash and are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value and have an 
original maturity of three months or less. Bank overdrafts are included within current borrowings. Cash and cash equivalents 
also includes cash deposited on accounts to cover for short-term debt service of certain project financings and which can be 
drawn for short term related needs. Money market funds comprise investment in funds that are subject to an insignificant risk 
of changes in fair value. 

Maintenance reserves held for the purpose of covering long-term major maintenance and long-term deposits kept as collateral 
to cover decommissioning obligations are excluded from cash and cash equivalents and included in non-current assets. 

Share capital and share premium 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are shown 
in equity as a deduction from the proceeds. 

The premium received on the issue of shares in excess of the nominal value of shares is credited to the share premium 
account and included within shareholders’ equity. 

Treasury shares  
At year end, the Group’s treasury shares are included under “Treasury shares” in the consolidated statement of financial 
position and are measured at acquisition cost.  

The gains and losses obtained on disposal of treasury shares are recognized in “Other reserves” in the consolidated 
statement of financial position. There has been no disposal of treasury shares during the years ended 31 December 2020  
and 2019.  

The Group buys and sells treasury shares in accordance with the prevailing law and the resolutions of the General 
Shareholders’ Meeting. Such transactions include sale and purchase of company shares.  

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Financial liabilities 
(a) Borrowings 

Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value of amounts received, net of transaction costs. Borrowings are subsequently 
measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction 
costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the consolidated statement of income over the period of the borrowings 
using the effective interest method. 

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. 

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for 
at least 12 months after the reporting period. 

(b) Trade and other payables  

Financial liabilities within trade and other payables are initially recognized at fair value, which is usually the invoiced amount, 
and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 

Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. 

Unless otherwise stated, carrying value approximates to fair value for all financial liabilities. 

Provisions 
Provisions principally relate to decommissioning, maintenance, environmental, tax and legal obligations and which are 
recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will  
be required to settle the obligation; and the amount can be reliably estimated. 

Provisions are re-measured at each statement of financial position date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Any 
change in present value of the estimated expenditure attributable to changes in the estimates of the cash flow or the current 
estimate of the discount rate used are reflected as an adjustment to the provision. The increase in the provisions due to 
passage of time are recognized as finance costs in the consolidated statement of income. 

Current and deferred income tax 
The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the consolidated statement of 
income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income. In this case, the tax is  
also recognized in other comprehensive income. 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the statement  
of financial position date in the countries where the Group and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. 
Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation  
is subject to interpretation and considers whether it is probable that a taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment. 
The group measures its tax balances either based on the most likely amount or the expected value, depending on which 
method provides a better prediction of the resolution of the uncertainty. 

Deferred income tax is recognized on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their 
carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise 
from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is not recognized if it arises from initial recognition of an asset  
or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor 
taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively 
enacted by the statement of financial position date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is 
realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available 
against which the temporary differences can be utilized. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets  
against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the 
same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the 
balances on a net basis. 

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Financial liabilities 

(a) Borrowings 

Borrowings are recognized initially at fair value of amounts received, net of transaction costs. Borrowings are subsequently 

measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction 

costs) and the redemption value is recognized in the consolidated statement of income over the period of the borrowings 

using the effective interest method. 

Borrowings are removed from the balance sheet when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expired. 

Borrowings are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for 

at least 12 months after the reporting period. 

(b) Trade and other payables  

Financial liabilities within trade and other payables are initially recognized at fair value, which is usually the invoiced amount, 

and subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 

Trade and other payables are presented as current liabilities unless payment is not due within 12 months after the reporting period. 

Unless otherwise stated, carrying value approximates to fair value for all financial liabilities. 

Provisions 

Provisions principally relate to decommissioning, maintenance, environmental, tax and legal obligations and which are 

recognized when there is a present obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will  

be required to settle the obligation; and the amount can be reliably estimated. 

Provisions are re-measured at each statement of financial position date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate. Any 

change in present value of the estimated expenditure attributable to changes in the estimates of the cash flow or the current 

estimate of the discount rate used are reflected as an adjustment to the provision. The increase in the provisions due to 

passage of time are recognized as finance costs in the consolidated statement of income. 

Current and deferred income tax 

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the consolidated statement of 

income, except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in other comprehensive income. In this case, the tax is  

also recognized in other comprehensive income. 

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the statement  

of financial position date in the countries where the Group and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. 

Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation  

is subject to interpretation and considers whether it is probable that a taxation authority will accept an uncertain tax treatment. 

The group measures its tax balances either based on the most likely amount or the expected value, depending on which 

method provides a better prediction of the resolution of the uncertainty. 

Deferred income tax is recognized on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their 

carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognized if they arise 

from the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred income tax is not recognized if it arises from initial recognition of an asset  

or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor 

taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively 

enacted by the statement of financial position date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is 

realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 

Deferred income tax assets are recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available 

against which the temporary differences can be utilized. 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets  

against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the 

same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the 

balances on a net basis. 

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Restatements 
The prior year comparatives have been restated in the consolidated statement of financial position and the relevant notes  
as follows:  

(a) Trade and other receivables have been further disaggregated into trade and other receivables and current income  

tax assets. The total current assets remain unchanged.  

(b) Financial and contract assets have been disaggregated into financial and contract assets non-current and financial  
and contract assets current. The financial and contract assets current was $22.0 million as at 1 January 2019.  

(c)

In accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations, the measurement period adjustments identified prior to November 25, 
2020 and resulting in changes to the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired in Mexico, have also been reflected in the 
prior year balance sheet. Total equity and non-controlling interests has not changed as a result of this restatement. See 
note 3.2 for further details. 

(d) The fair value of the CHP Mexico fixed margin swap was presented in Other non-current liabilities as of December 31, 

2019 for a total amount of $82.8 million. In 2020, the Group has re-reviewed the terms of the instruments and determined 
that they should be classified as derivatives and not as other liabilities. The fair value of the CHP Mexico fixed margin 
swap was reclassified in December 31, 2019 from “other financial liabilities at amortized cost” to “liabilities at fair value 
through profit and loss”. 

(e) Debt to Maritsa non-controlling interests presented in other non-current liabilities was reclassified in December 31, 2019 
from “liabilities at fair value through profit and loss” to “other financial liabilities at amortized cost” reflecting the correct  
and applied accounting treatment for the instrument. 

2.4   Critical accounting estimates and judgments 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in line with the Group’s accounting policies set out in note 2.3 
involves the use of judgment and/or estimation. These judgments and estimates are based on management's best knowledge 
of the relevant facts and circumstances, giving consideration to previous experience, and are regularly reviewed and revised 
as necessary. Actual results may differ from the amounts included in the consolidated financial statements. The estimates and 
judgments that have the most significant effect on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are presented below.  

Critical accounting judgments  
Accounting for long-term power purchase agreements and related revenue recognition  
When power plants sell their output under long-term power purchase agreements (“PPA”), it is usual for the operator of the 
power plant to receive payment (known as a capacity payment) for the provision of electrical capacity whether or not the 
offtaker requests electrical output. In assessing the accounting for the PPA, there may be a degree of judgement as to whether 
a long-term contract to sell electrical capacity constitutes a service concession arrangement, a form of lease, or a service 
contract. This determination is made at the inception of the PPA, and is not required to be revisited in subsequent periods 
under IFRS, unless the agreement is renegotiated.  

Given that the fulfilment of the PPAs is dependent on the use of a specified asset, the key judgement in determining if the PPA 
contains a lease is the assessment of whether the PPA conveys a right for the offtaker to obtain substantially all the power 
output from the asset and whether the offtaker has the right to direct the use of the asset throughout the period of use. 

In assessing whether the PPA contains a service concession, the Group considers whether the arrangement (i) bears a public 
service obligation; (ii) has prices that are regulated by the offtaker; and (iii) the residual interest is transferred to the offtaker at 
an agreed value.  

All other PPAs are determined to be service contracts.  

Concession arrangements – For those agreements which are determined to be a concession arrangement, there are 
judgements as to whether the infrastructure should be accounted for as an intangible asset or a financial asset depending on 
the nature of the payment entitlements established in the agreement.  

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Concession arrangements determined to be a financial asset – The Group recognizes a financial asset when demand risk is 
assumed by the grantor, to the extent that the contracted concession holder has an unconditional right to receive payments 
for the asset. The asset is recognized at the fair value of the construction services provided. The fair value is based on input 
assumptions such as budgets and cash flow forecasts, future costs include maintenance costs which impact the overall 
calculation of the estimated margin of the project. The inputs include in particular the budget for fixed and variable costs.  
Any change in these assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement of the recoverable amount and could 
result in reducing the value of the asset. The financial asset is subsequently recorded at amortized cost calculated according 
to the effective interest rate method. Revenue for operating and managing the asset is recorded as revenue in each period.  

Leases – For those arrangements determined to be or to contain leases, further judgement is required to determine whether 
the arrangement is finance or operating lease. This assessment requires an evaluation of where the substantial risks and 
rewards of ownership reside, for example due to the existence of a bargain purchase option that would allow the offtaker  
to buy the asset at the end of the arrangement for a minimal price. Judgement has been applied based on the significance  
of the life of the asset remaining and the remaining net book value of the asset at the end of the lease term.  

Assessing property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for impairment triggers 
The Group’s property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are reviewed for indications of impairment (an impairment 
“trigger”). Judgement is applied in determining whether an impairment trigger has occurred, based on both internal and 
external sources. External sources may include: market value declines, negative changes in technology, markets, economy, 
impact of climate changes or laws. Internal sources may include: obsolescence or physical damage, or worse economic 
performance than expected, including from adverse weather conditions for renewable plants.  

The Group considers the end date of the power purchase agreements as part of the analysis and assesses if the market 
conditions are significantly adverse such that the expiry of the power purchase agreement indicates an impairment trigger. 
The Group has notably considered the ending date of the PPAs in Arrubal and Maritsa ending in July 2021 and February 2024 
respectively and concluded that they do not constitute an impairment indicator considering the current economic conditions in 
their respective market. 

In the current year, impairment triggers were noted for Brazilian wind power plants (see note 4.10). 

Provisions for claims 
The Group receives legal or contractual claims against it from time to time, in the normal course of business. The Group 
considers external and internal legal counsel opinions in order to assess the likelihood of loss and to define the defense 
strategy. Judgements are made as to the potential likelihood of any claim succeeding when making a provision or disclosing  
a contingent liability. The timeframe for resolving legal or contractual claims may be judgmental, as is the amount of possible 
outflow of economic benefits. 

The main judgments are related to the litigations disclosed in the Note 4.32 Contingent liability, such as the Kivuwatt 
arbitration, and those disclosed below related to Mexico and Kosovo. 

Functional currency of the assets  
The Group operates in different countries and performs an analysis of the functional currency of each operating asset 
considering the IAS21 standard requirements. In some countries, the functional currency of the operating asset may differ  
from the local currency when the primary indicators (such as sales and cash inflows and expenses and cash outflows) are 
influenced by a currency which is not the local currency. For example, this is the case of the Peru, Rwanda and the CHP 
Mexico assets that have a USD functional currency despite being located in such countries due to USD being the currency 
that influences prices in the local market. 

Cash generating units (“CGUs”)  
A cash generating unit (“CGU”) is defined as the asset or smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are 
largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. In the case of Solar and Wind assets, typically a group 
of assets at a country level using shared technology is identified as a CGU. 

Judgments are made in allocating each reporting unit (which generally correspond to power plants) or group of reporting units 
to CGUs. The Group notably consider that the assessment of the independence of cash flows involves consideration of the 
business transactions or financing relationship between the reporting units, or how management makes decisions about 
continuing or disposing of the entity’s assets and operations.  

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Concession arrangements determined to be a financial asset – The Group recognizes a financial asset when demand risk is 

assumed by the grantor, to the extent that the contracted concession holder has an unconditional right to receive payments 

for the asset. The asset is recognized at the fair value of the construction services provided. The fair value is based on input 

assumptions such as budgets and cash flow forecasts, future costs include maintenance costs which impact the overall 

calculation of the estimated margin of the project. The inputs include in particular the budget for fixed and variable costs.  

Any change in these assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement of the recoverable amount and could 

result in reducing the value of the asset. The financial asset is subsequently recorded at amortized cost calculated according 

to the effective interest rate method. Revenue for operating and managing the asset is recorded as revenue in each period.  

Leases – For those arrangements determined to be or to contain leases, further judgement is required to determine whether 

the arrangement is finance or operating lease. This assessment requires an evaluation of where the substantial risks and 

rewards of ownership reside, for example due to the existence of a bargain purchase option that would allow the offtaker  

to buy the asset at the end of the arrangement for a minimal price. Judgement has been applied based on the significance  

of the life of the asset remaining and the remaining net book value of the asset at the end of the lease term.  

Assessing property, plant and equipment and intangible assets for impairment triggers 

The Group’s property, plant and equipment and intangible assets are reviewed for indications of impairment (an impairment 

“trigger”). Judgement is applied in determining whether an impairment trigger has occurred, based on both internal and 

external sources. External sources may include: market value declines, negative changes in technology, markets, economy, 

impact of climate changes or laws. Internal sources may include: obsolescence or physical damage, or worse economic 

performance than expected, including from adverse weather conditions for renewable plants.  

The Group considers the end date of the power purchase agreements as part of the analysis and assesses if the market 

conditions are significantly adverse such that the expiry of the power purchase agreement indicates an impairment trigger. 

The Group has notably considered the ending date of the PPAs in Arrubal and Maritsa ending in July 2021 and February 2024 

respectively and concluded that they do not constitute an impairment indicator considering the current economic conditions in 

In the current year, impairment triggers were noted for Brazilian wind power plants (see note 4.10). 

their respective market. 

Provisions for claims 

The Group receives legal or contractual claims against it from time to time, in the normal course of business. The Group 

considers external and internal legal counsel opinions in order to assess the likelihood of loss and to define the defense 

strategy. Judgements are made as to the potential likelihood of any claim succeeding when making a provision or disclosing  

a contingent liability. The timeframe for resolving legal or contractual claims may be judgmental, as is the amount of possible 

outflow of economic benefits. 

The main judgments are related to the litigations disclosed in the Note 4.32 Contingent liability, such as the Kivuwatt 

arbitration, and those disclosed below related to Mexico and Kosovo. 

Functional currency of the assets  

The Group operates in different countries and performs an analysis of the functional currency of each operating asset 

considering the IAS21 standard requirements. In some countries, the functional currency of the operating asset may differ  

from the local currency when the primary indicators (such as sales and cash inflows and expenses and cash outflows) are 

influenced by a currency which is not the local currency. For example, this is the case of the Peru, Rwanda and the CHP 

Mexico assets that have a USD functional currency despite being located in such countries due to USD being the currency 

that influences prices in the local market. 

Cash generating units (“CGUs”)  

A cash generating unit (“CGU”) is defined as the asset or smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are 

largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. In the case of Solar and Wind assets, typically a group 

of assets at a country level using shared technology is identified as a CGU. 

Judgments are made in allocating each reporting unit (which generally correspond to power plants) or group of reporting units 

to CGUs. The Group notably consider that the assessment of the independence of cash flows involves consideration of the 

business transactions or financing relationship between the reporting units, or how management makes decisions about 

continuing or disposing of the entity’s assets and operations.  

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Regulatory changes in Mexico  
Change in wheeling charges  
During June 2020 the government in Mexico announced certain changes to the legado regime which would result in 
significant increases to wheeling fees. The Company filed an Amparo lawsuit against these changes, claiming the increases to 
be unconstitutional, and received an injunction suspending the application of these higher wheeling fees until final judgement 
(expected in 2021). Under the majority of the current PPAs in place, these increased charges would be passed through to 
offtakers, however, if the final judgement approves these changes to legado rights, such increases in charges would impact 
the cash flows generated in Mexico at the time these PPAs are renewed. The Company analyzed these potential changes to 
the legado rights, and, based on an external legal opinion that confirmed the changes as unconstitutional and therefore 
unlikely to be sustained, concluded that those changes do not constitute an indication of impairment (impairment “trigger”)  
as per IAS 36 as of December 31, 2020. The Group will continue to monitor future changes in regulation in Mexico and the 
potential impact on its operations. 

Amendment to permit modification  
On October 2020, CRE (Energy Regulatory Commission) issued a new resolution amending the general administrative rules  
to modify and transfer the "Legado" Permits. This amendment included additional restrictions on including new Offtakers in  
the "Legado" Permits. The Resolution 1094 is expected to be used by CRE to reject the permit modifications required for 
expanding the Off-takers and the load points in the "Legado Permits". The Company filed an Amparo against these changes, 
claiming them to be unconstitutional. This new resolution could generate a delay in the interconnections expected in 2021 
which would adversely impact revenue and profits. Management's judgement is that these interconnections will be completed 
by mid-2021. 

Kosovo e Re project arbitration 
On 24 May 2020, ContourGlobal Kosovo LLC (“CG Kosovo”), a wholly-owned subsidiary within the ContourGlobal Group,  
sent a notice of termination to the government of Kosovo (represented by the Ministry of Economy and Environment of  
the government of Kosovo) (the “GoK”) and other publicly owned entities, namely Kosovo Energy Corporation, J.S.C., New 
Kosovo Electric Company J.S.C., HPE Ibër-Lepenc, J.S.C. and Operator Sistemi, Transmission Dhe Tregu – KOSTT, SH.A., 
under various project documents entered into with each of those entities in respect of a project whereby CG was to build  
a coal-fired power plant in Kosovo. The notice of termination was sent as a result of the failure of the above-mentioned  
entities to meet certain obligations and conditions precedent under such project documents, which prevented the project  
from meeting certain required milestones by its scheduled closing date and therefore meant the project could not go forward. 

On 25 September 2020, CG Kosovo sent a formal written notice of dispute under the project documents seeking recovery  
of recovery of costs incurred to date, as anticipated and set out in the project contract document and capped a €19.7 million 
($22.1 million) plus interest for late payment, to which CG Kosovo is entitled where the termination of the project is attributable 
to failures by GoK and/or the relevant publicly owned entities. On 19 November 2020, CG Kosovo filed a request for arbitration 
with ICSID. The arbitration proceedings are not expected to conclude before the end of 2021.  

As of 31 December 2019, the €19.7 million ($24.0 million) in recoverable development costs were presented as Property,  
plant and equipment. No additional costs have been capitalized during the year ended 31 December 2020. During 2020, 
given the termination of the project agreements, the €19.7 million ($24 million) recoverable development costs have been  
derecognized from Property, plant and equipment and recognized as a contract asset arising from a revenue arrangement  
in line with IFRS 15, which is presented in Other non-current assets. The derecognition of PPE and subsequent recognition  
of revenue from the contract asset is disclosed net within the consolidated statement of income. 

The recovery of this asset is likely to depend on the outcome of the arbitration proceedings and so is subject to some degree of 
judgement. The Group believes it will be able to demonstrate that the project failed to close for reasons attributable to the GoK 
and/or the relevant publicly owned companies, which is the key judgement that supports the recognition of the asset. 

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Critical accounting estimates 
Estimation of useful lives of property, plant and equipment  
Property, plant and equipment represents a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group, primarily due to power plants 
owned, being 55.3% (2019: 64.3%) of the Group’s total assets. Estimates and assumptions made to determine their carrying 
value and related depreciation are significant to the Group’s financial position and performance. The annual depreciation 
charge is determined after estimating an asset’s expected useful life and its residual value at the end of its life. The useful  
lives and residual values of the Group’s assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed 
annually for appropriateness. The Group derives useful economic lives based on experience of similar assets, including use  
of third party experts at the time of acquisition of assets, and these lives may exceed the period covered by contracted power 
purchase agreements. Emerging governmental policies relating to climate change are also considered when reviewing the 
appropriateness of useful economic lives. A decrease in the average useful life by one year in power plant assets would  
result in a decrease in the net book value by $13.8 million (2019: $10.8 million). 

Recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  
Where an impairment trigger has been identified (see critical accounting judgements section), the Group makes significant 
estimates in its impairment evaluations of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The determination of the 
recoverable amount is typically the most judgmental part of an impairment evaluation. The recoverable amount is the higher  
of (i) an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal (market value), and (ii) value in use determined using estimates of discounted 
future net cash flows (“DCF”) of the asset or group of assets to which it belongs.  

Management applies considerable judgment in selecting several input assumptions in its DCF models, including discount rates 
and capacity / availability factors. These assumptions are consistent with the Group’s internal budgets and forecasts for such 
valuations. Examples of the input assumptions that budgets and cash-flow forecasts are sensitive to include macroeconomic 
factors such as growth rates, inflation, exchange rates, and, in the case of renewables plants, environmental factors such as 
wind, solar and water resource forecast. Any changes in these assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement 
of the recoverable amount and could result in impairing the tested assets. See note 4.10 for further information on the 
impairment tests performed, and relevant sensitivity analysis.  

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination 
Business combinations are recorded in accordance with IFRS 3 using the acquisition method. The Group estimates the excess 
purchase price in accordance with IFRS3 as the difference of the consideration paid for the acquisition (including potential 
contingent consideration) and the net asset of the target company at the acquisition date. 

Under this method, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the 
acquisition date. 

Therefore, through a number of different approaches and with the assistance of external independent valuation experts for 
acquisitions as considered appropriate by management, the Group identifies what it believes is the fair value of the assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. These valuations involve the use of judgement and include a number 
of estimates. Judgement is exercised in identifying the most appropriate valuation approach which is then used to determine 
the allocation of fair value. The group typically uses one of the cost approach, the income approach and the market approach. 

Judgement is as well exercised in identifying intangible assets, separately from the power purchase agreements and property 
plant and equipment. 

Each of these valuation approaches involve the use of estimates in a number of areas, including the determination of cash flow 
projections and related discount rates, industry indices, market prices regarding replacement cost and comparable market 
transactions. While the Group believes that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are 
reasonable, different assumptions could result in different fair values. 

Fixed margin swap  
Certain estimates are made in relation to the valuation of the fixed margin swap agreements held by CHP Mexico which 
protect certain power purchase agreements against variations in the CFE tariffs. The valuation of this derivative is based  
on a number of datapoints, which includes both factual inputs and estimates. Refer to note 4.15 for sensitivity analysis of  
this instrument.

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

Critical accounting estimates 

Estimation of useful lives of property, plant and equipment  

Property, plant and equipment represents a significant proportion of the asset base of the Group, primarily due to power plants 

owned, being 55.3% (2019: 64.3%) of the Group’s total assets. Estimates and assumptions made to determine their carrying 

value and related depreciation are significant to the Group’s financial position and performance. The annual depreciation 

charge is determined after estimating an asset’s expected useful life and its residual value at the end of its life. The useful  

lives and residual values of the Group’s assets are determined by management at the time the asset is acquired and reviewed 

annually for appropriateness. The Group derives useful economic lives based on experience of similar assets, including use  

of third party experts at the time of acquisition of assets, and these lives may exceed the period covered by contracted power 

purchase agreements. Emerging governmental policies relating to climate change are also considered when reviewing the 

appropriateness of useful economic lives. A decrease in the average useful life by one year in power plant assets would  

result in a decrease in the net book value by $13.8 million (2019: $10.8 million). 

Recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  

Where an impairment trigger has been identified (see critical accounting judgements section), the Group makes significant 

estimates in its impairment evaluations of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. The determination of the 

recoverable amount is typically the most judgmental part of an impairment evaluation. The recoverable amount is the higher  

of (i) an asset’s fair value less costs of disposal (market value), and (ii) value in use determined using estimates of discounted 

future net cash flows (“DCF”) of the asset or group of assets to which it belongs.  

Management applies considerable judgment in selecting several input assumptions in its DCF models, including discount rates 

and capacity / availability factors. These assumptions are consistent with the Group’s internal budgets and forecasts for such 

valuations. Examples of the input assumptions that budgets and cash-flow forecasts are sensitive to include macroeconomic 

factors such as growth rates, inflation, exchange rates, and, in the case of renewables plants, environmental factors such as 

wind, solar and water resource forecast. Any changes in these assumptions may have a material impact on the measurement 

of the recoverable amount and could result in impairing the tested assets. See note 4.10 for further information on the 

impairment tests performed, and relevant sensitivity analysis.  

Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination 

Business combinations are recorded in accordance with IFRS 3 using the acquisition method. The Group estimates the excess 

purchase price in accordance with IFRS3 as the difference of the consideration paid for the acquisition (including potential 

contingent consideration) and the net asset of the target company at the acquisition date. 

Under this method, the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized at their fair value at the 

acquisition date. 

Therefore, through a number of different approaches and with the assistance of external independent valuation experts for 

acquisitions as considered appropriate by management, the Group identifies what it believes is the fair value of the assets 

acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. These valuations involve the use of judgement and include a number 

of estimates. Judgement is exercised in identifying the most appropriate valuation approach which is then used to determine 

the allocation of fair value. The group typically uses one of the cost approach, the income approach and the market approach. 

Judgement is as well exercised in identifying intangible assets, separately from the power purchase agreements and property 

plant and equipment. 

Each of these valuation approaches involve the use of estimates in a number of areas, including the determination of cash flow 

projections and related discount rates, industry indices, market prices regarding replacement cost and comparable market 

transactions. While the Group believes that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodologies are 

reasonable, different assumptions could result in different fair values. 

Fixed margin swap  

this instrument.

Certain estimates are made in relation to the valuation of the fixed margin swap agreements held by CHP Mexico which 

protect certain power purchase agreements against variations in the CFE tariffs. The valuation of this derivative is based  

on a number of datapoints, which includes both factual inputs and estimates. Refer to note 4.15 for sensitivity analysis of  

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3.1   2020 transactions 

Corporate bond 
See note 4.24 Borrowings for a description of the two new Corporate bond issued on December 17, 2020. 

Acquisition in the United States of America and Trinidad and Tobago  
On December 7th, 2020, the Group entered into an agreement to acquire a 1,502 MW portfolio of six contracted operating 
power plants located in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago from Western Generation Partners, LLC. The consideration 
for the Acquired Assets is $837.0 million on a debt free, cash free basis. The Group will assume approximately $207.3 million 
of existing project net debt with the Acquired Assets. The closing of the transaction was on February 18, 2021. Preliminary 
determination of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at acquisition date is underway and will be disclosed  
in the first half of 2021 as disclosure is impracticable at this time due to the limited amount of time between closing the 
acquisition and the financial statements being finalized.  

3.2  

2019 transactions 

Sale of non-controlling interest which did not result in a change of control 
Spanish CSP portfolio 
In December 2018, the Group signed an agreement to sell 49% minority interest of the Spanish CSP portfolio with Credit 
Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners for an amount of €134.2 million ($150.5 million). The sale closed on 20 May 2019 and the 
cash received amounted to €128.4 million or $144.0 million (net of €5.8 million or $6.5 million pre-closing distribution), €51.0 
million ($57.1 million) was for the sale of shares and €77.4 million ($86.9 million) was for the sale of existing shareholder loans. 

In line with IFRS 10 “Consolidated financial statements”, this transaction is considered as an equity transaction as it does not result 
in a loss of control. Therefore, the net cash gain on sale of these assets, which represented an amount of €46.3 million or $51.9 
million, was recorded as an increase in the equity attributable to owners of the parent, and reflected in Adjusted EBITDA as a  
gain in the year ended December 31, 2019. It corresponds to the difference between the consideration received for the sale of 
shares (€51.0 million or $57.1 million) and of the carrying amount of non-controlling interest sold (€4.7 million or $5.2 million).  

Solar portfolio acquisition – Italy 
In February 2019, the Group entered into an agreement for the acquisition of Interporto, a 12.4 MW Solar Photovoltaic portfolio 
in northern Italy.  

This transaction closed on June 11, 2019. The total consideration amounted to €28.3 million ($32.0 million) including  
€21.1 million ($23.9 million) for the acquisition of 100% of the shares and €7.2 million (or $8.1 million) for the repayment  
of shareholders loans.  

The Group and Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners have a 51% and a 49% interest in the shares of the acquired entity 
respectively, and have paid their share of the consideration.  

On a consolidated basis, had these acquisitions taken place as of 1st January 2019, the Group would have recognized 2019 
consolidated revenue of $1,331.1 million and consolidated net profit of $25.5 million. 

Determination of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at acquisition date is as follows. This was finalized in 
the prior year and has not been subject to any adjustment. 

In $ millions 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Other assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Total assets 
Borrowings 
Other liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total net identifiable assets 
Net purchase consideration 
Goodwill 

Solar portfolio 
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4.6 
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22.1 
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From the acquisition date to 31st December 2019, this acquisition contributed to consolidated revenue and net result  
of $3.5 million and $0.2 million respectively. 

Acquisition of two CHP plants in Mexico 
On 6th January 2019, the Group signed an agreement to acquire two natural gas-fired combined heat and power (‘CHP’) 
plants, together with development rights and permits for a third plant, in Mexico from Alpek. The CHP plants have a gross 
installed capacity of 518 MW. The transaction closed on 25 November 2019. 

The total consideration amounted to $814.5 million, including $232.0 million for the shares and $582.5 million for the plants net assets.  

Since December 31, 2019 the final working capital adjustment has been reduced by $1.5 million impacting the total 
consideration by the same amount and the preliminary determination of the fair value of assets has been updated accordingly. 

On a consolidated basis, had these acquisitions taken place as of 1st January 2019, the Group would have recognized 2019 
consolidated revenue of $1,568.9 million and consolidated net profit of $52.4 million. 

Updated determination of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition date are: 

In $ millions 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Other assets 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Total assets 
Deferred tax liabilities 
Accounts payables 
Other liabilities 
Total liabilities 
Total net identifiable assets 
Net purchase consideration 
Goodwill 

Preliminary 
247.2 
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16.5 
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136.4 
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107.5 
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233.4 
233.4 
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Mexican CHP 

Update 
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(37.5) 
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(36.0) 
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(1.5) 
(1.5) 
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Final 
247.2 
623.9 
134.7 
16.5 
1,022.3 
100.4 
582.5 
107.5 
790.4 
231.9 
231.9 
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Since December 31, 2019, the Group has completed the purchase price allocation and updated the fair value of the assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed leading to the following adjustments:  

(cid:120) Deferred tax liabilities have been reduced by $24.8 million due to the recognition of future tax benefits in respect of the 
$82.8 million fixed margin liabilities following the conclusion of work undertaken by the group’s tax advisors that has 
confirmed that this liability is deductible under Mexican tax rules.  

(cid:120) The book value of the PP&E was reduced by $37.5 million and the corresponding deferred tax liability by $11.2 million, 

following a final external valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. The resulting impact on depreciation 
was immaterial. 

Due to these measurement period adjustments, in line with IFRS 3 Business Combinations it has been necessary to present  
a restated 2019 balance sheet and related notes to the accounts for those balances affected. 

After consideration of those measurement period adjustments, the updated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities 
assumed at acquisition date as of December 31, 2020 notably includes the following adjustments that have been recognized 
following an external independent valuation: 

(cid:120) An intangible asset of $232.5 million representing the fair value of the Legado rights based on an income approach based method.  
(cid:120) An increase to the book value of the PP&E of $157.2 million to reflect the fair value of these assets at acquisition based on 

an income approach method. 

In finalizing the purchase price allocation, management applied certain estimates in calculating the fair value of net assets acquired, 
including the rate used to discount future cash flows in calculating the value of intangible assets and PP&E. A 1% increase in the 
discount rate used in the valuation of the Legado rights would result in a $22.6 million decrease in the fair value of the intangible 
asset and a 1% increase in the discount rate used in the valuation of the property, plant and equipment would result in a $41.1 million 
decrease in property, plant and equipment. 

From the acquisition date to 31 December 2019, this acquisition contributed to consolidated revenue and net loss of  
$23.4 million and $11.3 million respectively. 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

From the acquisition date to 31st December 2019, this acquisition contributed to consolidated revenue and net result  

of $3.5 million and $0.2 million respectively. 

Acquisition of two CHP plants in Mexico 

On 6th January 2019, the Group signed an agreement to acquire two natural gas-fired combined heat and power (‘CHP’) 

plants, together with development rights and permits for a third plant, in Mexico from Alpek. The CHP plants have a gross 

installed capacity of 518 MW. The transaction closed on 25 November 2019. 

The total consideration amounted to $814.5 million, including $232.0 million for the shares and $582.5 million for the plants net assets.  

Since December 31, 2019 the final working capital adjustment has been reduced by $1.5 million impacting the total 

consideration by the same amount and the preliminary determination of the fair value of assets has been updated accordingly. 

On a consolidated basis, had these acquisitions taken place as of 1st January 2019, the Group would have recognized 2019 

consolidated revenue of $1,568.9 million and consolidated net profit of $52.4 million. 

Updated determination of fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at acquisition date are: 

In $ millions 

Intangible assets 

Property, plant and equipment 

Other assets 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Total assets 

Deferred tax liabilities 

Accounts payables 

Other liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Total net identifiable assets 

Net purchase consideration 

Goodwill 

Mexican CHP 

Preliminary 

Update 

1,059.8 

247.2 

661.4 

134.7 

16.5 

136.4 

582.5 

107.5 

826.4 

233.4 

233.4 

– 

(37.5) 

(37.5) 

(36.0) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(36.0) 

(1.5) 

(1.5) 

– 

1,022.3 

Final 

247.2 

623.9 

134.7 

16.5 

100.4 

582.5 

107.5 

790.4 

231.9 

231.9 

– 

Since December 31, 2019, the Group has completed the purchase price allocation and updated the fair value of the assets 

acquired and liabilities assumed leading to the following adjustments:  

(cid:120) Deferred tax liabilities have been reduced by $24.8 million due to the recognition of future tax benefits in respect of the 

$82.8 million fixed margin liabilities following the conclusion of work undertaken by the group’s tax advisors that has 

confirmed that this liability is deductible under Mexican tax rules.  

(cid:120) The book value of the PP&E was reduced by $37.5 million and the corresponding deferred tax liability by $11.2 million, 

following a final external valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities acquired. The resulting impact on depreciation 

was immaterial. 

Due to these measurement period adjustments, in line with IFRS 3 Business Combinations it has been necessary to present  

a restated 2019 balance sheet and related notes to the accounts for those balances affected. 

After consideration of those measurement period adjustments, the updated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities 

assumed at acquisition date as of December 31, 2020 notably includes the following adjustments that have been recognized 

following an external independent valuation: 

(cid:120) An intangible asset of $232.5 million representing the fair value of the Legado rights based on an income approach based method.  

(cid:120) An increase to the book value of the PP&E of $157.2 million to reflect the fair value of these assets at acquisition based on 

an income approach method. 

In finalizing the purchase price allocation, management applied certain estimates in calculating the fair value of net assets acquired, 

including the rate used to discount future cash flows in calculating the value of intangible assets and PP&E. A 1% increase in the 

discount rate used in the valuation of the Legado rights would result in a $22.6 million decrease in the fair value of the intangible 

asset and a 1% increase in the discount rate used in the valuation of the property, plant and equipment would result in a $41.1 million 

decrease in property, plant and equipment. 

From the acquisition date to 31 December 2019, this acquisition contributed to consolidated revenue and net loss of  

$23.4 million and $11.3 million respectively. 

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4.  Notes to the consolidated financial statements 
4.1   Segment reporting 
The Group’s reportable segments are the operating segments overseen by distinct segment managers responsible for their 
performance with no aggregation of operating segments.  

Thermal Energy for power generating plants operating from coal, lignite, natural gas, fuel oil and diesel. Thermal plants include 
Maritsa, Arrubal, Togo, Cap des Biches, KivuWatt, Energies Antilles, Energies Saint-Martin, Bonaire, Mexican CHP and our 
equity investees (primarily Termoemcali and Sochagota). Our thermal segment also includes plants which provide electricity 
and certain other services to beverage bottling companies and other industries. 

Renewable Energy for power generating plants operating from renewable resources such as wind, solar and hydro in Europe 
and Latin America. Renewables plants include Asa Branca, Chapada I, II, III, Inka, Vorotan, Austria Portfolio 1 & 2, Spanish 
Concentrated Solar Power and our other European and Brazilian plants. 

The Corporate & Other category primarily reflects costs for certain centralized functions including executive oversight, 
corporate treasury and accounting, legal, compliance, human resources, IT and facilities management and certain technical 
support costs that are not allocated to the segments for internal management reporting purposes. 

The Group’s reporting segments reflect the operating segments which are based on the organizational structure and financial 
information provided to the Chief Executive Officer, who represents the chief operating decision-maker (“CODM”).  

The CODM assesses the performance of the operating segments based on Adjusted EBITDA which is defined as profit  
for the year from continuing operations before income taxes, net finance costs, depreciation and amortization, acquisition 
related expenses, plus net cash gain or loss on sell down transactions (in addition to the entire full year profit from continuing 
operations for the business the sell down transaction relates to) and specific items which have been identified and material 
items where the accounting diverges from the cash flow and therefore does not reflect the ability of the assets to generate 
stable and predictable cash flows in a given period, less the Group’s share of profit from non-consolidated entities accounted 
for on the equity method, plus the Group’s prorata portion of Adjusted EBITDA for such entities. In determining whether an 
event or transaction is adjusted, management considers quantitative as well as qualitative factors such as the frequency or 
predictability of occurrence. 

The Group as well presents the Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA which is the Adjusted EBITDA calculated on a proportionally 
consolidated basis based on applicable ownership percentage. The Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA as well includes the net 
cash gain or loss on sell down transactions as well as the underlying profit from continuing operations for the business in 
which the minority interest sale relates to reflecting applicable ownership percentage going forward from the date of 
completion of the sale of a minority interest. 

The Group considers that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Proportionate Adjusted EBITDA enhances the 
understanding of ContourGlobal’s financial performance, in regards to understanding its ability to generate stable and 
predictable cash flows from operations. The cash gain on sell down is also included to demonstrate the ability of the Group  
to sell down assets at a significant premium, which is a distinct activity from operational performance of the power plants. The 
Group also believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors because it is frequently used by security analysts, investors, ratings 
agencies and other interested parties to evaluate other companies in our industry and to measure the ability of companies to 
service their debt.  

The Chief Operating Decision-Maker does not review nor is presented a segment measure of total assets and total liabilities. 

All revenue is derived from external customers.  

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

Geographical information 
The Group also presents revenue in each of the geographical areas in which it operates as follows:  

(cid:120) Europe (including our operations in Austria, Armenia, Northern Ireland, Italy, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Spain  

and Ukraine) 

(cid:120) Latin America which includes South America (including Brazil, Peru, Colombia), Mexico and Caribbean Islands (including 

Dutch Antilles and French Territory) 

(cid:120) Africa (including Nigeria, Togo, Senegal and Rwanda) 

In $ millions 
Revenue 
Thermal Energy 
Renewable Energy 
Total revenue 

Adjusted EBITDA 
Thermal Energy 
Renewable Energy 
Corporate & Other (1) 
Total adjusted EBITDA 

Proportionate adjusted EBITDA 
Non-controlling interests (note 4.23) 
Total adjusted EBITDA 

Reconciliation to profit before income tax 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment (note 4.3) 
Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives (note 4.6) 
Share of adjusted EBITDA in associates (2) 
Share of profit in associates (note 4.12) 
Acquisition related items (note 4.5) 
Cash gain on sale of minority interest in assets (3) 
Restructuring costs (note 4.27) (4) 
Private incentive plan (5) 
Mexico CHP fixed margin swap (6) 
Change in finance lease and financial concession assets (7) 
Other  
Profit before income tax 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

963.3 
447.4 
1,410.7 

859.7 
470.6 
1,330.2 

420.9 
332.0 
(30.9) 
722.0 

568.7 
153.3 
722.0 

(311.6) 
(247.8) 
(19.9) 
12.3 
(20.2) 
– 
(5.2) 
(6.6) 
(15.6) 
(31.7) 
(3.4) 
72.3 

335.9 
397.0 
(30.2) 
702.7 

561.6 
141.1 
702.7 

(282.3) 
(243.8) 
(21.7) 
11.1 
(23.2) 
(46.1) 
– 
(9.1) 
– 
(26.4) 
(1.7) 
59.4 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

Corporate costs correspond to selling, general and administrative expenses before depreciation and amortization of $5.3 million (December 31, 2019: $4.6 
million).  

Corresponds to our share of Adjusted EBITDA of plants accounted for under the equity method (Sochagota and Termoemcali) which are reviewed by our 
CODM as part of our Thermal Energy segment. 

Represents in 2019 the cash gain on the divestment of 49% stake of our CSP Portfolio in Spain and the adjustment to the earnout calculation on the 
divestment of 49% stake of our Italian and Slovakian solar portfolio. 

Represents redundancy and staff-related restructuring costs. 

Represents the private incentive plan as described in note 4.27 share-based compensation plan of the annual accounts. 

Reflects an adjustment to align the recognized earnings with the cash flows generated under the CHP Mexico fixed margin swap during the year  
($15.6 million) as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flow as “Change in CHP Mexico fixed margin swap”. 

Reflects an adjustment to align the recognized earnings with the cash flows generated under finance lease and financial concession arrangements  
($31.7 million in December 31, 2020 and $26.4 million in December 31, 2019) which is presented in the consolidated statement of cash flow as “Change  
in finance lease and financial concession assets”. This was previously presented within Other. 

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Geographical information 

The Group also presents revenue in each of the geographical areas in which it operates as follows:  

(cid:120) Europe (including our operations in Austria, Armenia, Northern Ireland, Italy, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Spain  

(cid:120) Latin America which includes South America (including Brazil, Peru, Colombia), Mexico and Caribbean Islands (including 

and Ukraine) 

Dutch Antilles and French Territory) 

(cid:120) Africa (including Nigeria, Togo, Senegal and Rwanda) 

Cash outflows on capital expenditure 

In $ millions 
Thermal Energy 
Renewable Energy 
Corporate & Other 
Total capital expenditure 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
27.2 
47.4 
2.4 
77.0 

2019 

48.9 
49.6 
3.6 
102.1 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

963.3 

447.4 

859.7 

470.6 

1,410.7 

1,330.2 

420.9 

332.0 

(30.9) 

722.0 

568.7 

153.3 

722.0 

(311.6) 

(247.8) 

(19.9) 

12.3 

(20.2) 

– 

(5.2) 

(6.6) 

(15.6) 

(31.7) 

(3.4) 

72.3 

335.9 

397.0 

(30.2) 

702.7 

561.6 

141.1 

702.7 

(282.3) 

(243.8) 

(21.7) 

11.1 

(23.2) 

(46.1) 

(9.1) 

– 

– 

(26.4) 

(1.7) 

59.4 

Geographical information 
The geographical analysis of revenue, based on the country of origin in which the Group’s operations are located, and 
Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:  

In $ millions 
Europe (1) 
Latin America (2) 
Africa 
Total revenue 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
840.9 
444.5 
125.3 
1,410.7 

2019 

899.6 
290.1 
140.5 
1,330.2 

(1)

(2)

Revenue generated in 2020 in Bulgaria and Spain amounted to $406.3 million and $296.9 million respectively (December 31, 2019: $403.0 million  
and $351.5 million respectively). 

Revenue generated in 2020 in Brazil and Mexico amounted to $142.0 million and $211.5 million respectively (December 31, 2019: $164.3 million  
and $23.4 million respectively). 

In $ millions 
Europe (1) 
Latin America (2) 
Africa 
Corporate & Other 
Total adjusted EBITDA 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
402.5 
273.2 
77.2 
(30.9) 
722.0 

2019 

454.6 
199.4 
78.9 
(30.2) 
702.7 

(1)

(2)

Adjusted EBITDA generated in 2020 in Bulgaria and Spain amounted to $121.6 million and $189.0 million respectively (December 31, 2019: $120.4 million and 
$193.9 million respectively). Adjusted EBITDA generated from Spain CSP sell down transaction in 2019 of $51.9 million is recorded within an intermediate 
holding company in Luxembourg.  

Adjusted EBITDA generated in 2020 in Brazil and Mexico amounted to $94.7 million and $104.9 million respectively (December 31, 2019: $118.4 million and 
$10.2 million respectively). 

The geographic analysis of non-current assets, excluding derivative financial instruments and deferred tax assets, based on 
the location of the assets, which are not presented to the CODM, is as follows: 

In $ millions 
Europe 
Latin America 
Africa 
Total non-current assets 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
2,151.1 
1,761.6 
405.4 
4,318.1 

2019 

2,148.9 
2,028.0 
414.1 
4,591.0 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

In $ millions 

Revenue 

Thermal Energy 

Renewable Energy 

Total revenue 

Adjusted EBITDA 

Thermal Energy 

Renewable Energy 

Corporate & Other (1) 

Total adjusted EBITDA 

Proportionate adjusted EBITDA 

Non-controlling interests (note 4.23) 

Total adjusted EBITDA 

Reconciliation to profit before income tax 

Depreciation, amortization and impairment (note 4.3) 

Share of adjusted EBITDA in associates (2) 

Share of profit in associates (note 4.12) 

Acquisition related items (note 4.5) 

Cash gain on sale of minority interest in assets (3) 

Restructuring costs (note 4.27) (4) 

Private incentive plan (5) 

Mexico CHP fixed margin swap (6) 

Change in finance lease and financial concession assets (7) 

Other  

Profit before income tax 

million).  

Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives (note 4.6) 

(1)

Corporate costs correspond to selling, general and administrative expenses before depreciation and amortization of $5.3 million (December 31, 2019: $4.6 

(2)

Corresponds to our share of Adjusted EBITDA of plants accounted for under the equity method (Sochagota and Termoemcali) which are reviewed by our 

CODM as part of our Thermal Energy segment. 

(3)

Represents in 2019 the cash gain on the divestment of 49% stake of our CSP Portfolio in Spain and the adjustment to the earnout calculation on the 

divestment of 49% stake of our Italian and Slovakian solar portfolio. 

Represents redundancy and staff-related restructuring costs. 

(4)

(5)

(6)

Represents the private incentive plan as described in note 4.27 share-based compensation plan of the annual accounts. 

Reflects an adjustment to align the recognized earnings with the cash flows generated under the CHP Mexico fixed margin swap during the year  

($15.6 million) as presented in the consolidated statement of cash flow as “Change in CHP Mexico fixed margin swap”. 

(7)

Reflects an adjustment to align the recognized earnings with the cash flows generated under finance lease and financial concession arrangements  

($31.7 million in December 31, 2020 and $26.4 million in December 31, 2019) which is presented in the consolidated statement of cash flow as “Change  

in finance lease and financial concession assets”. This was previously presented within Other. 

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4.2  Revenue 

In $ millions 
Revenue from power sales  
Revenue from operating leases (1) 
Revenue from concession and finance lease assets (2) 
Other revenue (3) 
Total revenue 

Years ended 31st December 

2020 
1,191.4 
85.6 
34.6 
99.1 
1,410.7 

2019 

1,078.8 
108.5 
38.0 
104.9 
1,330.2 

Revenue from power sales and other revenue are recognized under IFRS 15 and total $1,290.5 million in December 31, 2020 
(December 31, 2019: $1,183.7 million). Revenue from operating leases and revenue from concession and finance lease assets 
are recognized under IFRS 16 and IFRIC 12 respectively.  

(1) Revenue from operating leases mainly includes $43.2 million relating to our Solutions plants, $25.9 million relating  

to our Bonaire plant and $16.6 million relating to our Energie Antilles plant in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 
$50.9 million, $26.1 million and $31.5 million respectively) 

(2) Some of our main plants are operating under specific arrangements for which certain other accounting principles  

are applied as follows: 

(cid:120) Our Togo, Rwanda (Kivuwatt) and Senegal (Cap des Biches) plants are operating pursuant to concession agreements 

that are under the scope of IFRIC 12. 

(cid:120) Our Energies Saint Martin plant is operating pursuant to power purchase agreements that are considered to contain 

a finance lease 

(3) Other revenue primarily relates to environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers in our 

Bulgaria, Togo, Rwanda and Senegal power plants and CO2 quota recharges to customers.  

The Group has two customers contributing more than 10% of Group’s revenue (2019: two customers). 

Customer A 
Customer B 

4.3   Expenses by nature 

In $ millions 
Fuel costs 
Depreciation, amortization and impairment 
Operation and maintenance costs 
Employee costs 
Emission allowance utilized (1) 
Professional fees 
Purchased power 
Transmission charges 
Operating consumables and supplies 
Insurance costs 
Other expenses (2) 
Total cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
28.8% 
9.8% 

2019 

30.3% 
10.7% 

Years ended 31st December 

2020 
270.2 
311.6 
77.7 
88.7 
153.7 
19.1 
29.6 
33.2 
24.4 
23.7 
38.4 
1,070.3 

2019 

227.0 
282.3 
74.7 
83.8 
151.2 
19.7 
52.5 
27.5 
22.4 
20.3 
46.6 
1,008.0 

(1)

Emission allowances utilized corresponds mainly to the costs of CO2 quotas in Maritsa which are passed through to its offtaker, and includes any write-
downs to net realizable value. 

(2) Other expenses include facility costs of $12.7 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $13.2 million). In the current year, other expenses have  

been further disaggregated into transmission charges and operating consumables and supplies.  

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4.2  Revenue 

In $ millions 

Revenue from power sales  

Revenue from operating leases (1) 

Other revenue (3) 

Total revenue 

Revenue from concession and finance lease assets (2) 

Revenue from power sales and other revenue are recognized under IFRS 15 and total $1,290.5 million in December 31, 2020 

(December 31, 2019: $1,183.7 million). Revenue from operating leases and revenue from concession and finance lease assets 

are recognized under IFRS 16 and IFRIC 12 respectively.  

(1) Revenue from operating leases mainly includes $43.2 million relating to our Solutions plants, $25.9 million relating  

to our Bonaire plant and $16.6 million relating to our Energie Antilles plant in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 

$50.9 million, $26.1 million and $31.5 million respectively) 

(2) Some of our main plants are operating under specific arrangements for which certain other accounting principles  

are applied as follows: 

that are under the scope of IFRIC 12. 

a finance lease 

(cid:120) Our Togo, Rwanda (Kivuwatt) and Senegal (Cap des Biches) plants are operating pursuant to concession agreements 

(cid:120) Our Energies Saint Martin plant is operating pursuant to power purchase agreements that are considered to contain 

(3) Other revenue primarily relates to environmental, operational and maintenance services rendered to offtakers in our 

Bulgaria, Togo, Rwanda and Senegal power plants and CO2 quota recharges to customers.  

The Group has two customers contributing more than 10% of Group’s revenue (2019: two customers). 

Years ended 31st December 

2020 

1,191.4 

85.6 

34.6 

99.1 

2019 

1,078.8 

108.5 

38.0 

104.9 

1,410.7 

1,330.2 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

28.8% 

9.8% 

2019 

30.3% 

10.7% 

Years ended 31st December 

2020 

270.2 

311.6 

77.7 

88.7 

153.7 

19.1 

29.6 

33.2 

24.4 

23.7 

38.4 

2019 

227.0 

282.3 

74.7 

83.8 

151.2 

19.7 

52.5 

27.5 

22.4 

20.3 

46.6 

Customer A 

Customer B 

In $ millions 

Fuel costs 

4.3   Expenses by nature 

Depreciation, amortization and impairment 

Operation and maintenance costs 

Employee costs 

Emission allowance utilized (1) 

Professional fees 

Purchased power 

Transmission charges 

Insurance costs 

Other expenses (2) 

Operating consumables and supplies 

Total cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses 

1,070.3 

1,008.0 

(1)

Emission allowances utilized corresponds mainly to the costs of CO2 quotas in Maritsa which are passed through to its offtaker, and includes any write-

downs to net realizable value. 

(2) Other expenses include facility costs of $12.7 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $13.2 million). In the current year, other expenses have  

been further disaggregated into transmission charges and operating consumables and supplies.  

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Variable lease payments amounts to $0.8 million in December 31, 2020 ($0.2 million in December 31, 2019). The future cash outflows 
due to variable lease payments to which the group is potentially exposed are estimated at $12 million over the next fifteen years, and 
are mainly related to our Brazilian wind farms. 

In $ millions 
Private Incentive Plan (1) 
Restructuring costs (2) 
Other 
Total other operating expenses 

(1)

(2)

Represents the private incentive plan as described in note 4.27 share-based compensation plan of the annual accounts. 

Represents redundancy and staff-related restructuring costs. 

4.4   Employee costs and numbers 

In $ millions 
Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Share-based payments (1) 
Pension and other post-retirement benefit costs 
Other 
Total employee costs before private incentive plan 
Private incentive plan (1) 
Total employee costs 
Monthly average number of full-time equivalent employees  
– Thermal 
– Renewable 
– Corporate 

(1)

See note 4.27 Share-based compensation plans for a description of the private incentive plan and long term incentive plan. 

4.5   Acquisition related items 

In $ millions 
Acquisition costs (1) 
Earn-out (2) 
Acquisition related items 

Years ended 31st December 

2020 
6.6 
5.2 
7.9 
19.7 

2019 

9.1 
0.1 
5.1 
14.3 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
(67.8) 
(14.1) 
(1.9) 
(0.9) 
(4.0) 
(88.7) 
(6.6) 
(95.3) 
1,435 
822 
425 
188 

2019 

(63.0) 
(13.5) 
(1.3) 
(0.7) 
(5.2) 
(83.8) 
(9.1) 
(92.9) 
1,431 
824 
411 
196 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 
(20.2) 
– 
(20.2) 

2019 

(20.9) 
(2.3) 
(23.2) 

(1)

Acquisition costs include notably pre-acquisition costs such as due diligence costs and professional fees and other related incremental costs incurred  
as part of completed acquisitions or contemplated acquisitions. In 2020, costs incurred primarily related to a contemplated acquisition in the United States 
(subsequently completed on February 18). In 2019, costs incurred primarily related to completed acquisition of CHP assets in Mexico. 

(2)

Earn-out related to adjustments to previously estimated earn-outs. 

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4.6   Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of 

derivatives 

In $ millions 
Finance income 
Net change in fair value of fixed margin derivative (1) 
Net change in fair value of other derivatives (2) 
Net realized foreign exchange differences (3) 
Net unrealized foreign exchange differences (3) 
Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and (losses) and change in fair value of derivatives 
Interest expenses on borrowings 
Amortization of deferred financing costs 
Unwinding of discounting (4) 
Other (5) 
Finance costs 
Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 
4.4 
56.1 
14.4 
(33.3) 
(26.5) 
10.7 
(195.0) 
(13.2) 
(15.9) 
(38.8) 
(262.9) 
(247.8) 

2019 

11.2 
– 
(13.4) 
7.0 
(3.6) 
(10.1) 
(188.8) 
(12.5) 
(15.9) 
(27.8) 
(244.9) 
(243.8) 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

Net change in fair value of derivative related to the CHP Mexico fixed margin liability. 

The Group recognized a profit of $5.6 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 in relation to its interest rate, cross currency, financial swaps, 
options, foreign exchange options and forward contracts (December 31, 2019: loss of $0.4 million) and a profit of $8.8 million in the twelve months ended 
December 31, 2020 in relation with settled positions (December 31, 2019: loss of $13.0 million). Change in fair value of derivatives relates primarily to interest 
rate swaps, options and forward contracts. 

Net realized foreign exchange differences include realized foreign exchange gains and losses related to conversion of foreign currency denominated cash 
balances recorded as fair value through profit or loss. Unrealized foreign exchange differences primarily relate to subsidiaries and loans in subsidiaries that 
have a functional currency different to the currency in which the loans are denominated.  

Unwinding of discounting mainly effects related to Maritsa debt to non-controlling interests and other long-term liabilities in the twelve months ended 
December 31, 2020 and 2019. 

(5) Other mainly includes costs associated with other financing, finance costs of leases, as well as income and expenses related to interests and penalties  

for late payments. 

Income tax expense and deferred income tax 

4.7  
Income tax expense 

In $ millions 
Current tax 
– current tax expense of the year 
– prior year adjustment 
Total current tax expense 
Deferred tax 
– deferred tax expense of the year 
– prior year adjustment 
Total Deferred tax expense 
Income tax expense 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 

2019 

(33.7) 
0.9 
(32.8) 

(17.9) 
7.0 
(10.9) 
(43.7) 

(32.2) 
(1.7) 
(33.9) 

(8.0) 
5.6 
(2.4) 
(36.3) 

The main jurisdictions contributing to the income tax expense for the year ending December 31, 2020 are i) Mexico, ii) Brazil 
and iii) Bulgaria.  

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derivatives 

In $ millions 

Finance income 

Net change in fair value of fixed margin derivative (1) 

Net change in fair value of other derivatives (2) 

Net realized foreign exchange differences (3) 

Net unrealized foreign exchange differences (3) 

Interest expenses on borrowings 

Amortization of deferred financing costs 

Unwinding of discounting (4) 

Other (5) 

Finance costs 

(1)

(2)

Realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and (losses) and change in fair value of derivatives 

Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of derivatives 

Net change in fair value of derivative related to the CHP Mexico fixed margin liability. 

The Group recognized a profit of $5.6 million in the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 in relation to its interest rate, cross currency, financial swaps, 

options, foreign exchange options and forward contracts (December 31, 2019: loss of $0.4 million) and a profit of $8.8 million in the twelve months ended 

December 31, 2020 in relation with settled positions (December 31, 2019: loss of $13.0 million). Change in fair value of derivatives relates primarily to interest 

rate swaps, options and forward contracts. 

(3)

Net realized foreign exchange differences include realized foreign exchange gains and losses related to conversion of foreign currency denominated cash 

balances recorded as fair value through profit or loss. Unrealized foreign exchange differences primarily relate to subsidiaries and loans in subsidiaries that 

have a functional currency different to the currency in which the loans are denominated.  

(4)

Unwinding of discounting mainly effects related to Maritsa debt to non-controlling interests and other long-term liabilities in the twelve months ended 

(5) Other mainly includes costs associated with other financing, finance costs of leases, as well as income and expenses related to interests and penalties  

4.7  

Income tax expense and deferred income tax 

2020 

4.4 

56.1 

14.4 

(33.3) 

(26.5) 

10.7 

(195.0) 

(13.2) 

(15.9) 

(38.8) 

(262.9) 

(247.8) 

2019 

11.2 

– 

(13.4) 

7.0 

(3.6) 

(10.1) 

(188.8) 

(12.5) 

(15.9) 

(27.8) 

(244.9) 

(243.8) 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 

2019 

(33.7) 

0.9 

(32.8) 

(17.9) 

7.0 

(10.9) 

(43.7) 

(32.2) 

(1.7) 

(33.9) 

(8.0) 

5.6 

(2.4) 

(36.3) 

December 31, 2020 and 2019. 

for late payments. 

Income tax expense 

In $ millions 

Current tax 

– current tax expense of the year 

– prior year adjustment 

Total current tax expense 

Deferred tax 

– deferred tax expense of the year 

– prior year adjustment 

Total Deferred tax expense 

Income tax expense 

and iii) Bulgaria.  

The main jurisdictions contributing to the income tax expense for the year ending December 31, 2020 are i) Mexico, ii) Brazil 

4.6   Net finance costs, foreign exchange gains and losses, and changes in fair value of 

The tax on the Group’s profit before income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would arise from applying the statutory 
tax rate of the parent company (2020: 19%, 2019: 19%) to the results of the consolidated entities as follows: 

Years ended December 31, 

Effective tax rate reconciliation 

In $ millions 
Profit before income tax 
Profit before income tax at statutory tax rate  
Tax effects of: 

Differences between statutory tax rate and foreign statutory 
 tax rates (1) 
Changes in unrecognized deferred tax assets (2) 
Reduced rate and specific taxation regime (3) 
Foreign exchange movement(4) 
Prior year adjustment - current tax 
Prior year adjustment - deferred tax 
Permanent differences and other items (5) 

Income tax expense 
Effective rate of income tax 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 
72.3 
(13.7) 

(0.4) 
(19.5) 
6.2 
(3.7) 
0.9 
7.0 
(20.4) 
(43.7) 
60.4% 

2019 

59.4 
(11.3) 

9.6 
(23.2) 
6.9 
1.6 
(1.7) 
5.6 
(23.8) 
(36.3) 
61.1% 

(1)

Includes the effect of recognizing net income of investments in associates in the profit before income tax. 

(2) Mainly relates to tax losses in Luxembourg and Brazil where deferred tax assets are not recognized. 

(3)

Relates to specific tax regimes and some of the Brazilian entities being taxed by reference to revenue rather than accounting profits. 

(4) Mainly driven by difference between functional currency of statutory entities and currency used for local tax reporting and non-deductibility of foreign 

exchange movements in certain jurisdictions. 

(5)

This category includes a number of individually immaterial items such as non-deductible group costs, withholding taxes or inflation adjustments. 

Net deferred tax movement 
The gross movements of net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) were as follows: 

In $ millions 
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of January, 1 
Statement of income 
Deferred tax recognized directly in other comprehensive income 
Acquisitions 
Currency translation differences and other 
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of December, 31 
Restatement for finalization of fair values on acquisition  
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) as of December, 31 (restated) 
Including net deferred tax assets balance of: 
Deferred tax liabilities balance of: 

December 31, 

2020 
(218.5) 
(10.9) 
27.9 
– 
(9.9) 
(211.4) 

(211.4) 
57.5 
(268.9) 

2019 

(112.2) 
(2.4) 
(2.7) 
(139.7) 
2.5 
(254.5) 
36.0 
(218.5) 
44.9 
(263.4) 

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Analysis of the net deferred tax position recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position 
The net deferred tax positions and their movement can be broken down as follows: 

In $ millions 
As of January 1, 2019 
Statement of income 
Other comprehensive income 
Acquisitions 
Currency translations and other 
As of December 31, 2019 

Restatement for finalization of fair values on 
acquisition  
As of January 1, 2020 (restated) 
Statement of income 
Other comprehensive income 
Acquisitions 
Currency translations and other 
As of December 31, 2020 

Tax losses  Tangible assets (1) 
(149.6) 
(19.3) 
– 
(52.2) 
3.4 
(217.7) 

16.6 
(2.3) 
– 
14.0 
(0.2) 
28.1 

Intangible assets 
(2) 
5.2 
3.5 
– 
(108.0) 
– 
(99.4) 

Derivative 
financial 
instruments (3) 
12.3 
(2.1) 
(2.7) 
0.5 
(0.3) 
7.7 

– 
28.1 
88.7 
– 
– 
0.8 
117.6 

(23.1) 
(240.8) 
(95.1) 
– 
– 
(13.5) 
(349.4) 

39.5 
(59.9) 
9.6 
(0.1) 
– 
0.8 
(49.5) 

– 
7.7 
(1.4) 
28.0 
– 
0.8 
35.1 

Other (4) 
3.3 
17.8 
– 
6.0 
(0.4) 
26.7 

19.6 
46.3 
(12.6) 
– 
– 
1.1 
34.7 

Total 
(112.2) 
(2.4) 
(2.7) 
(139.7) 
2.5 
(254.5) 

36.0 
(218.5) 
(10.9) 
27.9 
– 
(10.0) 
(211.4) 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

2019 figures are represented to show property, plant and equipment separately. 

2019 figures are represented to show acquired intangible assets separately. 

$25.8 million of the current year movement through other comprehensive income represents the recognition of deferred tax assets on hedging expenses  
in Mexico incurred in both 2020 and 2019, following the conclusion that such derivative costs should be deductible under Mexican tax rules. 

This category is made up of various items, the main material items are in respect of deferred financing costs of $28.1 million (2019: $19.5 million), finance 
lease capitalization of -$16.0 million (2019: -$16.8 million) and Mexico fixed margin swap provision of $13.0 million (2019 restated: $24.8 million). 

Analysis of the deferred tax position unrecognized in the consolidated statement of financial position 
Unrecognized deferred tax assets amount to $268.2 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $242.3 million) and 
can be broken down as follows:  

In $ millions 
Unrecognized deferred tax assets on tax losses (1) 
Unrecognized deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences 
Total unrecognized deferred tax assets 

December 31, 

2020 
245.9 
22.3 
268.2 

2019 

231.8 
10.5 
242.3 

The total amount of deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognized 
amounts to $1,067.0 million (2019: $946.9 million) and is broken down as follows: 

Tax losses – no deferred tax asset recognized  
Deductible temporary differences – no deferred tax asset recognized 
Total 

December 31, 

2020 
969.7 
97.3 
1,067.0 

2019 
896.4 
50.5 
946.9 

Deferred tax assets that have not been recognized mainly relate to amounts in Luxembourg and Brazil where it is not probable 
that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. The amounts unrecognized 
for deferred tax purposes generally do not expire with the exception of in Luxembourg.  

With respect to Luxembourg, tax losses of $331.6m arising prior to 31 December 2016 can be carried forward without time  
limit. As from January 1, 2017, new tax losses expire after 17 years and therefore tax losses of $55.2 million, $103.5 million, 
$159.2 million and $87.9 million expire on December 31, 2034, 2035, 2036 and 2037, respectively. 

The group accrues deferred tax liabilities for the withholding tax that will arise on the future repatriation of undistributed 
earnings. There are no undistributed earnings with material unrecognized temporary differences. 

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In $ millions 

As of January 1, 2019 

Statement of income 

Other comprehensive income 

Acquisitions 

Currency translations and other 

As of December 31, 2019 

Restatement for finalization of fair values on 

acquisition  

As of January 1, 2020 (restated) 

Statement of income 

Other comprehensive income 

Acquisitions 

Currency translations and other 

As of December 31, 2020 

Tax losses  Tangible assets (1) 

(2) 

instruments (3) 

Other (4) 

Intangible assets 

Derivative 

financial 

16.6 

(2.3) 

– 

14.0 

(0.2) 

28.1 

– 

28.1 

88.7 

– 

– 

0.8 

117.6 

(149.6) 

(19.3) 

– 

(52.2) 

3.4 

(217.7) 

(23.1) 

(240.8) 

(95.1) 

– 

– 

(13.5) 

(349.4) 

5.2 

3.5 

– 

(108.0) 

– 

(99.4) 

39.5 

(59.9) 

9.6 

(0.1) 

– 

0.8 

(49.5) 

12.3 

(2.1) 

(2.7) 

0.5 

(0.3) 

7.7 

– 

7.7 

(1.4) 

28.0 

– 

0.8 

35.1 

26.7 

(254.5) 

3.3 

17.8 

– 

6.0 

(0.4) 

19.6 

46.3 

(12.6) 

– 

– 

1.1 

34.7 

Total 

(112.2) 

(2.4) 

(2.7) 

(139.7) 

2.5 

36.0 

(218.5) 

(10.9) 

27.9 

– 

(10.0) 

(211.4) 

2019 figures are represented to show property, plant and equipment separately. 

2019 figures are represented to show acquired intangible assets separately. 

(1)

(2)

(3)

$25.8 million of the current year movement through other comprehensive income represents the recognition of deferred tax assets on hedging expenses  

in Mexico incurred in both 2020 and 2019, following the conclusion that such derivative costs should be deductible under Mexican tax rules. 

(4)

This category is made up of various items, the main material items are in respect of deferred financing costs of $28.1 million (2019: $19.5 million), finance 

lease capitalization of -$16.0 million (2019: -$16.8 million) and Mexico fixed margin swap provision of $13.0 million (2019 restated: $24.8 million). 

Analysis of the deferred tax position unrecognized in the consolidated statement of financial position 

Unrecognized deferred tax assets amount to $268.2 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $242.3 million) and 

can be broken down as follows:  

In $ millions 

Unrecognized deferred tax assets on tax losses (1) 

Unrecognized deferred tax assets on deductible temporary differences 

Total unrecognized deferred tax assets 

The total amount of deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses for which no deferred tax asset is recognized 

amounts to $1,067.0 million (2019: $946.9 million) and is broken down as follows: 

Tax losses – no deferred tax asset recognized  

Deductible temporary differences – no deferred tax asset recognized 

Total 

Deferred tax assets that have not been recognized mainly relate to amounts in Luxembourg and Brazil where it is not probable 

that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. The amounts unrecognized 

for deferred tax purposes generally do not expire with the exception of in Luxembourg.  

With respect to Luxembourg, tax losses of $331.6m arising prior to 31 December 2016 can be carried forward without time  

limit. As from January 1, 2017, new tax losses expire after 17 years and therefore tax losses of $55.2 million, $103.5 million, 

$159.2 million and $87.9 million expire on December 31, 2034, 2035, 2036 and 2037, respectively. 

The group accrues deferred tax liabilities for the withholding tax that will arise on the future repatriation of undistributed 

earnings. There are no undistributed earnings with material unrecognized temporary differences. 

December 31, 

2020 

245.9 

22.3 

268.2 

2019 

231.8 

10.5 

242.3 

December 31, 

2020 

969.7 

97.3 

1,067.0 

2019 

896.4 

50.5 

946.9 

Analysis of the net deferred tax position recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position 

4.8   Earnings per share 

The net deferred tax positions and their movement can be broken down as follows: 

Profit attributable to CG plc shareholders (in $ millions) 
Number of shares (in millions) 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 
Potential dilutive effects related to share-based compensation 
Adjusted weighted average number of shares 
Profit attributable to CG plc shareholders per share (in $) 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 

Basic 
16.0 

666.6 

0.02 

Diluted 
16.0 

666.6 
2.3 
668.9 
0.02 

2019 

Basic 

27.7 

670.7 

0.04 

Diluted 

27.7 

670.7 
1.7 
672.4 
0.04 

There is no dilutive impact from the Private Incentive Plan (PIP) on the earnings per share as the shares are settled in full by 
existing shares held by Reservoir Capital Group. 

4.9  

Intangible assets and goodwill 

In $ millions 
Cost 
Accumulated amortization and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2018 
Additions 
Disposals 
Acquired through business combination 
Currency translation differences 
Reclassification 
Amortization charge 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated amortization and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2019 
Additions 
Disposals 
Currency translation differences 
Reclassification 
Amortization charge 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated amortization and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2020 

Goodwill 
0.5 
– 
0.5 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.5 
0.5 
– 
0.5 
– 
– 
0.1 
– 
– 
0.6 
0.6 
– 
0.6 

Work in  
progress 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1.5 
– 
1.5 
1.5 
– 
1.5 

Permits, licenses 
and other project 
development 
rights 
149.0 
(37.8) 
111.2 
2.0 
– 
– 
(3.3) 
(0.2) 
(8.2) 
101.5 
145.8 
(44.3) 
101.5 
2.2 
– 
(16.6) 
(1.1) 
(6.4) 
79.4 
122.8 
(43.4) 
79.4 

Legado  
rights 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
233.3 
– 
– 
(1.1) 
232.2 
233.3 
(1.1) 
232.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(13.7) 
218.4 
233.3 
(14.9) 
218.4 

Software  
and Other 
18.7 
(13.0) 
5.7 
0.5 
(0.2) 
13.9 
– 
0.1 
(1.6) 
18.4 
34.6 
(16.1) 
18.4 
3.5 
– 
– 
3.8 
(6.0) 
19.7 
40.9 
(21.1) 
19.7 

Total 
168.2 
(50.8) 
117.4 
2.5 
(0.2) 
247.2 
(3.3) 
(0.1) 
(10.9) 
352.6 
414.2 
(61.6) 
352.6 
5.7 
– 
(16.5) 
4.2 
(26.2) 
319.7 
399.1 
(79.4) 
319.7 

Legado rights relates to Mexico CHP fair value of the Legado rights. 

Permits, licenses and other project development rights relate to the fair value of licenses acquired from the initial developers 
for our wind parks in Peru and Brazil.  

Assets acquired through business combination in 2019 relate to the Mexican CHP acquisition, detailed in note 3.2. 

Amortization included in ‘cost of sales’ in the consolidated statement of income amounted to $24.2 million in the period ended 
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $9.9 million) and amortization included in ‘selling, general and administrative expenses’ 
amount to $2.o million in the period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $1.0 million). 

For the years ended December 31, 2019, and 2020, certain impairment triggering events were identified in the Brazilian wind 
power plants, and the related intangible assets (principally project development rights) were tested for impairment. These 
impairment tests did not result in any impairment (refer to note 4.10). 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

4.10  Property, plant and equipment 
The power plant assets predominantly relate to wind farms, natural gas plants, fuel oil or diesel plants, coal plants, hydro 
plants, solar plants and other buildings. 

Other assets mainly include IT equipment, furniture and fixtures, facility equipment, asset retirement obligations and vehicles, 
and project development costs. 

Assets acquired through business combinations are explained in Note 3 Significant changes in the reporting period. 

Assets held for use in operating leases as a lessor are included in note 4.32 Financial commitments and contingent liabilities. 

In $ millions 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2020 
Restatement for finalization of fair values on acquisition (1)  
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2020 (restated) 
Additions  
Disposals 
Reclassification (2) (3) 
Currency translation differences 
Depreciation charge 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2020 

Power plant 
assets 
5,187.1 
(1,736.7) 
3,450.5 
(37.5) 
3,413.0 
17.4 
(5.8) 
42.7 
(20.1) 
(263.1) 
3,184.1 
5,172.5 
(1,988.5) 
3,184.0 

Construction 
work in 
progress 
61.5 
– 
61.5 
– 
61.5 
59.3 
(4.6) 
(36.9) 
(2.4) 
– 
76.8 
76.8 
– 
76.8 

Right of use of 
assets 
43.7 
(8.3) 
35.4 
– 
35.4 
4.2 
(1.1) 
– 
2.0 
(6.0) 
34.5 
47.6 
(13.1) 
34.5 

Land 
68.6 
(0.5) 
68.1 
– 
68.1 
– 
– 
– 
3.6 
(0.1) 
71.6 
72.2 
(0.6) 
71.6 

Other 
325.8 
(131.4) 
194.4 
– 
194.4 
9.8 
– 
(30.7) 
(7.2) 
(16.1) 
150.2 
285.2 
(135.0) 
150.2 

Total 
5,686.7 
(1,876.9) 
3,809.8 
(37.5) 
3,772.3 
90.6 
(11.5) 
(24.9) 
(24.1) 
(285.3) 
3,517.1 
5,654.4 
(2,137.3) 
3,517.1 

(1)

IFRS 3 remeasurement adjustment on assets acquired through business combination relate to our Mexican CHP portfolio, detailed in note 3.2. 

(2) Mainly relates to project development costs in Kosovo of €19.7 million ($22.5 million). Given the termination of the Kosovo project agreements in May 2020, 
the recoverable costs have been derecognized from Property, plant and equipment and recognized as a contract asset arising from a revenue arrangement 
presented in line with IFRS 15 in Other non-current assets. 

(3)

Reclassification includes previous year’s non-material reallocations between assets categories to reflect current positions.  

Construction work in progress as of December 31, 2020 predominantly related to our Vorotan refurbishment project,  
our Austria Wind project repowering, our Mexico CHP and our Maritsa plants.  

As of December 31, 2020, the Other category mainly related to $62.1 million of instruments and tools, $48.7 million of facility 
equipment, $29.7 million of assets retirement obligations. 

Depreciation included in ‘cost of sales’ in the consolidated statement of income amounted to $282.0 million in the period 
ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $255.1 million) and depreciation included in ‘selling, general and 
administrative expenses’ amount to $3.3 million in the period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $3.6 million). 

In the period ended December 31, 2020, the Group capitalized $1.1 million of borrowing costs in relation to project financing. 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

4.10  Property, plant and equipment 

plants, solar plants and other buildings. 

The power plant assets predominantly relate to wind farms, natural gas plants, fuel oil or diesel plants, coal plants, hydro 

Other assets mainly include IT equipment, furniture and fixtures, facility equipment, asset retirement obligations and vehicles, 

and project development costs. 

Assets acquired through business combinations are explained in Note 3 Significant changes in the reporting period. 

Assets held for use in operating leases as a lessor are included in note 4.32 Financial commitments and contingent liabilities. 

Carrying amount as of January 1, 2020 (restated) 

68.1 

3,413.0 

In $ millions 

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 

Carrying amount as of January 1, 2020 

Restatement for finalization of fair values on acquisition (1)  

Additions  

Disposals 

Reclassification (2) (3) 

Currency translation differences 

Depreciation charge 

Closing net book amount 

Cost 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 

Carrying amount as of December 31, 2020 

Construction 

Power plant 

work in 

Right of use of 

assets 

progress 

Land 

68.6 

5,187.1 

(0.5) 

(1,736.7) 

68.1 

3,450.5 

– 

– 

– 

– 

3.6 

(0.1) 

71.6 

72.2 

(37.5) 

17.4 

(5.8) 

42.7 

(20.1) 

(263.1) 

3,184.1 

5,172.5 

(0.6) 

(1,988.5) 

71.6 

3,184.0 

61.5 

61.5 

– 

– 

61.5 

59.3 

(4.6) 

(36.9) 

(2.4) 

– 

76.8 

76.8 

– 

76.8 

assets 

43.7 

(8.3) 

35.4 

– 

35.4 

4.2 

(1.1) 

– 

2.0 

(6.0) 

34.5 

47.6 

(13.1) 

34.5 

Other 

325.8 

Total 

5,686.7 

(131.4) 

(1,876.9) 

194.4 

3,809.8 

– 

(37.5) 

194.4 

3,772.3 

9.8 

– 

(30.7) 

(7.2) 

(16.1) 

150.2 

285.2 

90.6 

(11.5) 

(24.9) 

(24.1) 

(285.3) 

3,517.1 

5,654.4 

(135.0) 

(2,137.3) 

150.2 

3,517.1 

(1)

IFRS 3 remeasurement adjustment on assets acquired through business combination relate to our Mexican CHP portfolio, detailed in note 3.2. 

(2) Mainly relates to project development costs in Kosovo of €19.7 million ($22.5 million). Given the termination of the Kosovo project agreements in May 2020, 

the recoverable costs have been derecognized from Property, plant and equipment and recognized as a contract asset arising from a revenue arrangement 

presented in line with IFRS 15 in Other non-current assets. 

(3)

Reclassification includes previous year’s non-material reallocations between assets categories to reflect current positions.  

Construction work in progress as of December 31, 2020 predominantly related to our Vorotan refurbishment project,  

our Austria Wind project repowering, our Mexico CHP and our Maritsa plants.  

As of December 31, 2020, the Other category mainly related to $62.1 million of instruments and tools, $48.7 million of facility 

equipment, $29.7 million of assets retirement obligations. 

Depreciation included in ‘cost of sales’ in the consolidated statement of income amounted to $282.0 million in the period 

ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $255.1 million) and depreciation included in ‘selling, general and 

administrative expenses’ amount to $3.3 million in the period ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $3.6 million). 

In the period ended December 31, 2020, the Group capitalized $1.1 million of borrowing costs in relation to project financing. 

Audited 
In $ millions 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2019 
Effect of change in accounting standard (1) 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2019 (restated) 
Additions  
Disposals 
Reclassification 
Acquired through business combination (2) 
Effect of change in classification of contract (3) 
Currency translation differences 
Depreciation charge 
Impairment charge (4) 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2019 

Land 
68.2 
(0.5) 
67.7 
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67.7 
0.1 
– 
– 
2.0 
– 
(1.7) 
– 
– 
68.1 
68.6 
(0.5) 
68.1 

Power plant 
assets 
4,440.8 
(1,532.5) 
2,908.3 
– 
2,908.3 
58.5 
(7.9) 
38.5 
711.2 
42.1 
(69.7) 
(230.4) 
– 
3,450.5 
5,187.1 
(1,736.7) 
3,450.5 

Construction 
work in 
progress 
60.6 
– 
60.6 
– 
60.6 
45.0 
(4.3) 
(40.9) 
1.9 
– 
(0.9) 
– 
– 
61.5 
61.5 
– 
61.5 

Right of use of 
assets 
– 
– 
– 
31.0 
31.0 
13.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.5) 
(8.3) 

35.4 
43.7 
(8.3) 
35.4 

Other 
333.5 
(116.9) 
216.6 
– 
216.6 
14.6 
(2.0) 
2.4 
0.1 
– 
(4.9) 
(20.0) 
(12.4) 
194.4 
325.8 
(131.4) 
194.4 

Total 
4,903.1 
(1,649.9) 
3,253.1 
31.0 
3,284.1 
131.4 
(14.2) 
– 
715.2 
42.1 
(77.7) 
(258.7) 
(12.4) 
3,809.8 
5,686.7 
(1,876.9) 
3,809.8 

(1) With the implementation of IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019, right of use assets amounting to $31.0 million were recognized. The right of use assets mainly relates 

to office space and land.  

(2)

(3)

(4)

Assets acquired through business combination relate to an additional solar portfolio and the Mexican CHP acquisitions, detailed in note 3.2. 

The effect of change in classification of contract corresponds to the change in the Bonaire power purchase agreement, which resulted in the recognition of 
property, plant and equipment and the derecognition of a financial asset of the same value under IFRS 16. 

Given the uncertainty regarding the future of this project created by the local political climate in Kosovo, an impairment trigger was identified and a charge  
of $12.1m was recorded as of 31 December 2019. The terms of the agreement with the Government of Kosovo (“GoK”) requires, among other things, the  
GoK to reimburse development costs up to the value of €19.7 million ($22.1 million) in the event of certain defaults by the GoK. In 2020, this amount was 
subsequently derecognized from Property, plant and equipment and instead recognized as a contract asset as described in note 4.17. Development costs  
in excess of the reimbursement cap were impaired; other property plant and equipment were also impaired resulting in a charge of $0.3 million.  

Construction work in progress as of December 31, 2019 predominantly related to our Vorotan refurbishment project,  
our Austria Wind project repowering, Bonaire and Maritsa plants.  

Other as of December 31, 2019 mainly relate to $61.4 of facility equipment, $60.9 million of instruments and tools, $33.6 million 
of project development costs, $18.0 million of assets retirement obligations. Project development costs mainly relate to the 
Kosovo project and are not depreciated. 

Depreciation included in ‘cost of sales’ in the consolidated statement of income amounted to $255.1 million in the  
period ended December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018: $229.4 million) and depreciation included in ‘selling, general and 
administrative expenses’ amount to $3.6 million in the period ended December 31, 2019 (December 31, 2018: $0.2 million). 

In period ended December 31, 2019, the Group capitalized $0.5 million borrowing costs in relation to project financing. 

Impairment tests on tangible and intangible assets 
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 certain triggering events were identified related to the Brazilian wind power 
plants primarily driven by lower performance of the assets and environmental factors impacting resource level, requiring an 
impairment test of the relevant assets. 

The recoverable amount is determined as the higher of the value in use determined by the discounted value of future cash flows 
(discounted cash flow method or “DCF”, determined by using cash flow projections consistent with the following year budget and 
the most recent forecasts prepared by management and approved by the Board) and the fair value (less costs to sell), determined 
on the basis of market data (comparison with the value attributed to similar assets or companies in recent transactions). 

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Impairment tests were performed for the year ended December 31, 2020 using the following assumptions and related 
sensitivity analysis: 

In $ million 
Brazilian wind power 
plants 

Net book value 
458.2 

Valuation 
approach 
DCF 

Discount rate 
11.46% 

Generation 
2,178 Gwh average  Discount rate increased by 1% 

Sensitivity analysis 

4% decrease in generation 

The sensitivity calculations show that an increase by 1% of the discount rate and a 4% decrease in generation for Brazilian  
wind power plants assets would not have a material impact on the results of impairment tests or, therefore, on the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020. 

There are no reasonably possible changes to the key impairment test assumptions that would result in an impairment charge. 

Impairment tests were performed for the year ended December 31, 2019 over the same assets using the following 
assumptions and related sensitivity analysis. 

In $ million 
Brazilian wind power 
plants 

Net book value 
607.2 

Valuation 
approach 
DCF 

Discount rate 
10% 

Generation 
2,186 Gwh average  Discount rate increased by 1% 

Sensitivity analysis 

5% decrease in generation 

The sensitivity calculations show that an increase by 1% of the discount rate and a 5% decrease in generation for Brazilian  
wind power plants assets would not have a material impact on the results of impairment tests or, therefore, on the Group’s 
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019. 

There are no reasonably possible changes to the key impairment test assumptions that would result in an impairment charge. 

4.11 Financial and contract assets 

In $ millions 
Contract assets – Concession arrangements (1) 
Finance lease receivables (2) 
Other 
Total financial and contract assets 
Total financial and contract assets non-current portion 
Total financial and contract assets current portion 

December 31 

2020 
416.5 
15.2 
6.6 
438.3 
408.3 
30.0 

2019 

425.6 
18.9 
6.4 
450.9 
417.5 
33.4 

(1)

The Group operates plants in Togo, Rwanda and Senegal which are in the scope of the financial model of IFRIC 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’. 

Our Togo power plant was commissioned in 2010 and is operated under a power purchase agreement with a unique offtaker, Compagnie Energie Electrique 
du Togo (“CEET”) which has an average remaining contract life of approximately 14.8 years as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 15.8 years). At 
expiration, the Togo plant, along with all equipment necessary for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Togo. This arrangement  
is accounted for as a concession arrangement and the value of the asset is recorded as a financial asset. The all-in base capacity tariff under the Togo  
power purchase agreement is adjusted annually for a combination of US$, Euro and local consumer price index related to the cost structure.  

Our Rwanda power plant consists of the development, construction and operation of Gas Extraction Facilities (“GEF”) and an associated power plant. The 
GEF is used to extract methane and biogas from the depths of Lake Kivu in Rwanda and deliver the gas via submerged gas transport pipelines to shore-
based power production facilities totaling 26 MW of gross capacity. The PPA runs for 25 years starting on the commercial operation date and ending in 
2040, date when the GEF along with all equipment necessary for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Rwanda. 

Our Cap des Biches power plant in Senegal consists of the development, construction and operation of five engines with a flexi-cycle system technology 
based on waste heat recovery totaling about 86MW. A PPA integrating all the Cap des Biches requirements and agreements on price was signed for  
20 years starting on the commercial operation date of the project and ending in 2036, the date when the power plant along with all equipment necessary  
for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Senegal. 

(2)

Relates to finance leases where the Group acts as a lessor, and includes our Saint Martin plant in the French Territory. Saint Martin has an average remaining 
contract life of approximately 2.3 years as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 3.3 years). 

No losses from impairment of contracted concessional assets and finance lease receivables in the above projects were 
recorded during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. 

Net cash inflows generated by the financial assets under concession agreements amounted to $70.6 million as of December 
31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $74.7 million). 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

Impairment tests were performed for the year ended December 31, 2020 using the following assumptions and related 

sensitivity analysis: 

In $ million 

Net book value 

Discount rate 

Generation 

Sensitivity analysis 

Brazilian wind power 

458.2 

11.46% 

2,178 Gwh average  Discount rate increased by 1% 

Valuation 

approach 

DCF 

plants 

4% decrease in generation 

The sensitivity calculations show that an increase by 1% of the discount rate and a 4% decrease in generation for Brazilian  

wind power plants assets would not have a material impact on the results of impairment tests or, therefore, on the Group’s 

consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2020. 

There are no reasonably possible changes to the key impairment test assumptions that would result in an impairment charge. 

Impairment tests were performed for the year ended December 31, 2019 over the same assets using the following 

assumptions and related sensitivity analysis. 

In $ million 

Net book value 

Discount rate 

Generation 

Sensitivity analysis 

Brazilian wind power 

607.2 

10% 

2,186 Gwh average  Discount rate increased by 1% 

Valuation 

approach 

DCF 

plants 

5% decrease in generation 

The sensitivity calculations show that an increase by 1% of the discount rate and a 5% decrease in generation for Brazilian  

wind power plants assets would not have a material impact on the results of impairment tests or, therefore, on the Group’s 

consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019. 

There are no reasonably possible changes to the key impairment test assumptions that would result in an impairment charge. 

4.11 Financial and contract assets 

Contract assets – Concession arrangements (1) 

Finance lease receivables (2) 

In $ millions 

Other 

Total financial and contract assets 

Total financial and contract assets non-current portion 

Total financial and contract assets current portion 

(1)

The Group operates plants in Togo, Rwanda and Senegal which are in the scope of the financial model of IFRIC 12 ‘Service Concession Arrangements’. 

Our Togo power plant was commissioned in 2010 and is operated under a power purchase agreement with a unique offtaker, Compagnie Energie Electrique 

du Togo (“CEET”) which has an average remaining contract life of approximately 14.8 years as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 15.8 years). At 

expiration, the Togo plant, along with all equipment necessary for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Togo. This arrangement  

is accounted for as a concession arrangement and the value of the asset is recorded as a financial asset. The all-in base capacity tariff under the Togo  

power purchase agreement is adjusted annually for a combination of US$, Euro and local consumer price index related to the cost structure.  

Our Rwanda power plant consists of the development, construction and operation of Gas Extraction Facilities (“GEF”) and an associated power plant. The 

GEF is used to extract methane and biogas from the depths of Lake Kivu in Rwanda and deliver the gas via submerged gas transport pipelines to shore-

based power production facilities totaling 26 MW of gross capacity. The PPA runs for 25 years starting on the commercial operation date and ending in 

2040, date when the GEF along with all equipment necessary for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Rwanda. 

Our Cap des Biches power plant in Senegal consists of the development, construction and operation of five engines with a flexi-cycle system technology 

based on waste heat recovery totaling about 86MW. A PPA integrating all the Cap des Biches requirements and agreements on price was signed for  

20 years starting on the commercial operation date of the project and ending in 2036, the date when the power plant along with all equipment necessary  

for the operation of the plant, will be transferred to the Republic of Senegal. 

(2)

Relates to finance leases where the Group acts as a lessor, and includes our Saint Martin plant in the French Territory. Saint Martin has an average remaining 

contract life of approximately 2.3 years as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 3.3 years). 

No losses from impairment of contracted concessional assets and finance lease receivables in the above projects were 

recorded during the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. 

Net cash inflows generated by the financial assets under concession agreements amounted to $70.6 million as of December 

31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $74.7 million). 

4.12  Investments in associates 
Set out below are the associates of the Group as of December 31, 2020:  

Operational plant 
Sochagota 
Termoemcali 
Productora de Energia de Boyaca 
Evacuacion Villanueva del Rey, S.L. 

Associate 
Associate 
Associate 
Associate 

Country of incorporation 
Colombia 
Colombia 
Colombia 
Spain 

Ownership interests 

2020 
49.0% 
37.4% 
– 
39.9% 

2019 

49.0% 
37.4% 
50.0% 
39.9% 

Date of acquisition 
2006 and 2010 
2010 
2016 
2018 

Set out below is the summarized financial information for the investments which are accounted for using the equity method 
(presented at 100%): 

In $ millions 
Year ended December 31, 2019 
Sochagota 
Termoemcali 
Productora de Energia de Boyaca 
Evacuacion Villanueva del Rey, S.L. 
Year ended December 31, 2020 
Sochagota 
Termoemcali 
Productora de Energia de Boyaca 
Evacuacion Villanueva del Rey, S.L. 

Current assets 

assets  Current liabilities 

Non-current 

Non-current 
liabilities 

Revenue 

Net income 

51.8 
20.5 
0.2 
0.1 

79.1 
24.4 
– 
0.1 

13.5 
49.1 
– 
2.9 

33.8 
48.4 
– 
3.0 

9.1 
12.6 
0.1 
0.2 

22.9 
17.0 
– 
0.2 

0.8 
46.6 
– 
2.8 

35.8 
35.9 
– 
2.9 

99.4 
28.2 
– 
– 

93.7 
27.8 
– 
0.3 

18.7 
6.5 
(1.1) 
– 

16.4 
11.5 
– 
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408.3 

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In $ millions 

Balance as of January 1, 
Share of profit 
Dividends 
Other  
Balance as of December 31, 

Years ended 31st December 

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4.13  Management of financial risk 
The Group’s overall risk management program focuses on the unpredictability of financial markets and seeks to minimize 
potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial performance. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge 
certain risk exposures. 

Interest Rate Risk 
Interest rate risk arises primarily from our long-term borrowings. Interest cash flow risk arises from borrowings issued at 
variable rates, partially offset by cash held at variable rates. Typically for any new investments, the Group hedges variable 
interest risk on newly issued debt in a range of 75% to 100% of the nominal debt value. Interest rate risk is managed on an 
asset by asset basis through entering into interest rate swap agreements, entered into with commercial banks and other 
institutions. The interest rate swaps qualify as cash flow hedges. Their duration usually matches the duration of the debt 
instruments. Approximately 11.5% of the Group’s existing external debt obligations carry variable interest rates in 2020  
(2019: 19.8%) (taking into account the effect of interest rate swaps). 

Hedge effectiveness is determined at the inception of the hedge relationship, and through periodic prospective effectiveness 
assessments to ensure that an economic relationship exists between the hedged item and hedging instrument. To hedge 
interest rate exposures, the group enters into interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps that have similar critical terms  
to the hedged items, such as the notional amounts, payment dates, reference rate and maturities. The group does not hedge 
100% of its loans, therefore the hedged item is identified as a proportion of outstanding loans up to the notional amount of  
the swaps. As all critical terms matched, there is an economic relationship and the hedge ratio is established as 1:1. The group 
therefore performs a qualitative assessment of effectiveness. If changes in circumstances affect the terms of the hedged item 
such that the critical terms no longer match exactly with the critical terms of the hedging instrument, the group uses the 
hypothetical derivative method to assess effectiveness. 

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The main sources of hedge ineffectiveness in these hedging relationships is the effect of the counterparty and the Group’s 
own credit risk on the fair value of the interest rate swap and cross currency swap contracts, which are not reflected in the  
fair value of the hedged item attributable to changes in underlying rates, and the risk of over-hedging where the hedge 
relationship requires re-balancing. No other material sources of ineffectiveness emerged from these hedging relationships. 
Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in the income statement in the period that it occurs. 

The following table presents a reconciliation by risk category of the cash-flow hedge reserve and analysis of other 
comprehensive income in relation to hedge accounting: 

In $ millions 
Brought forward cash-flow hedge reserve 
Interest rate and cross currency swap contracts: 
Net fair value gain/(loss) on effective hedges 
Amounts reclassified to Net finance cost 
Carried forward cash-flow hedge reserve (1) 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
(86.0) 

(40.8) 
(0.7) 
(127.5) 

2019 

(41.3) 

(52.9) 
8.2 
(86.0) 

(1)

Above table show pre-tax cash flow hedge positions, including non-controlling interest. The amounts on balance sheet include $31.4 million deferred tax 
(2019: $3.5 million). 

The debit value adjustment on the interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps in the interest rate hedge amounts to $3.7m 
(2019: $4.7 million). These amounts are recognized on the financial statements against the fair value of derivative (note 4.16). 
Aside from the IFRS 13 credit/debit risk adjustment, cash-flow hedges generated immaterial ineffectiveness in FY2020 which 
was recognized in the income statement through finance costs. 

The following tables set out information regarding the change in value of the hedged item used in calculating hedge 
ineffectiveness as well as the impacts on the cash-flow hedge reserve: 

In $ millions 

Hedged item 
As of December 31, 2019 
Cash flows payable on a proportion of 
borrowings 
Cash flows payable on a proportion of 
borrowings 
As of December 31, 2020 
Cash flows payable on a proportion of 
borrowings 
Cash flows payable on a proportion of 
borrowings 

Hedged exposure 

Hedging instrument 

Interest rate risk 

Interest rate swaps 

Interest rate risk and 
foreign currency risk 

Cross currency swaps 

Interest rate risk 

Interest rate swaps 

Interest rate risk and 
foreign currency risk 

Cross currency swaps 

Change in value of hedged 
item for calculating 
ineffectiveness 

Change in value of hedging 
instrument for calculating 
ineffectiveness 

(182.4) 

(7.5) 

(185.8) 

(7.6) 

182.6 

7.5 

185.9 

7.6 

Hedged cash flows are contractual such that the maturity dates on the IRS are aligned to the hedged item, except for hedged 
cash flows on $509m principal, with swap maturing in 2031, in relation to CHP assets in Mexico that are subject to refinancing 
after 2026. Refinancing for an additional five years to match the term of the swap is considered highly probable since the 
Group will continue to maintain significant levels of US$ debt in relation to the CHP assets in Mexico through to 2031. 

These agreements involve the receipt of variable payments in exchange for fixed payments over the term of the agreements 
without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. The main interest rate exposure for the Group relates to the floating 
rates with the TJLP, EURIBOR and LIBOR (refer to note 4.24). A change of 0.5% of those floating rates would result in an 
increase in interest expenses by $2.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2020 (2019: $3.7 million). 

Foreign Currency Risk 
Foreign exchange risk arises from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the Euro, Brazilian Real and Bulgarian 
Lev. Currency risk comprises (i) transaction risk arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain financial debt 
denominated in a currency other than the currency of the operations; (ii) transaction risk linked to investments or mergers  
and acquisition; and (iii) translation risk arising on the consolidation in US dollars of the consolidated financial statements of 
subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the US dollar.  

To mitigate foreign exchange risk, (i) most revenues and operating costs incurred in the countries where the Group operates 
are denominated in the functional currency of the project company, (ii) the external financial debt is mostly denominated in the 
currency that matches the currency of the revenue expected to be generated from the benefiting project, thereby reducing 
currency risk, and (iii) the Group enters into various foreign currency sale / forward and / or option transactions at a corporate 
level to hedge against the risk of lower distribution. Typically, the Group hedges its future distributions in Brazil through a 

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The main sources of hedge ineffectiveness in these hedging relationships is the effect of the counterparty and the Group’s 

own credit risk on the fair value of the interest rate swap and cross currency swap contracts, which are not reflected in the  

fair value of the hedged item attributable to changes in underlying rates, and the risk of over-hedging where the hedge 

relationship requires re-balancing. No other material sources of ineffectiveness emerged from these hedging relationships. 

Any hedge ineffectiveness is recognized immediately in the income statement in the period that it occurs. 

The following table presents a reconciliation by risk category of the cash-flow hedge reserve and analysis of other 

comprehensive income in relation to hedge accounting: 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

(86.0) 

(40.8) 

(0.7) 

(127.5) 

2019 

(41.3) 

(52.9) 

8.2 

(86.0) 

In $ millions 

Brought forward cash-flow hedge reserve 

Interest rate and cross currency swap contracts: 

Net fair value gain/(loss) on effective hedges 

Amounts reclassified to Net finance cost 

Carried forward cash-flow hedge reserve (1) 

(2019: $3.5 million). 

(1)

Above table show pre-tax cash flow hedge positions, including non-controlling interest. The amounts on balance sheet include $31.4 million deferred tax 

The debit value adjustment on the interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps in the interest rate hedge amounts to $3.7m 

(2019: $4.7 million). These amounts are recognized on the financial statements against the fair value of derivative (note 4.16). 

Aside from the IFRS 13 credit/debit risk adjustment, cash-flow hedges generated immaterial ineffectiveness in FY2020 which 

was recognized in the income statement through finance costs. 

The following tables set out information regarding the change in value of the hedged item used in calculating hedge 

ineffectiveness as well as the impacts on the cash-flow hedge reserve: 

In $ millions 

Hedged item 

borrowings 

borrowings 

borrowings 

borrowings 

As of December 31, 2019 

Cash flows payable on a proportion of 

Interest rate risk 

Interest rate swaps 

Hedged exposure 

Hedging instrument 

Cash flows payable on a proportion of 

Cross currency swaps 

Interest rate risk and 

foreign currency risk 

As of December 31, 2020 

Cash flows payable on a proportion of 

Interest rate risk 

Interest rate swaps 

Cash flows payable on a proportion of 

Cross currency swaps 

Interest rate risk and 

foreign currency risk 

Change in value of hedged 

Change in value of hedging 

item for calculating 

instrument for calculating 

ineffectiveness 

ineffectiveness 

(182.4) 

(7.5) 

(185.8) 

(7.6) 

182.6 

7.5 

185.9 

7.6 

Hedged cash flows are contractual such that the maturity dates on the IRS are aligned to the hedged item, except for hedged 

cash flows on $509m principal, with swap maturing in 2031, in relation to CHP assets in Mexico that are subject to refinancing 

after 2026. Refinancing for an additional five years to match the term of the swap is considered highly probable since the 

Group will continue to maintain significant levels of US$ debt in relation to the CHP assets in Mexico through to 2031. 

These agreements involve the receipt of variable payments in exchange for fixed payments over the term of the agreements 

without the exchange of the underlying principal amounts. The main interest rate exposure for the Group relates to the floating 

rates with the TJLP, EURIBOR and LIBOR (refer to note 4.24). A change of 0.5% of those floating rates would result in an 

increase in interest expenses by $2.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2020 (2019: $3.7 million). 

Foreign Currency Risk 

Foreign exchange risk arises from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the Euro, Brazilian Real and Bulgarian 

Lev. Currency risk comprises (i) transaction risk arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain financial debt 

denominated in a currency other than the currency of the operations; (ii) transaction risk linked to investments or mergers  

and acquisition; and (iii) translation risk arising on the consolidation in US dollars of the consolidated financial statements of 

subsidiaries with a functional currency other than the US dollar.  

To mitigate foreign exchange risk, (i) most revenues and operating costs incurred in the countries where the Group operates 

are denominated in the functional currency of the project company, (ii) the external financial debt is mostly denominated in the 

currency that matches the currency of the revenue expected to be generated from the benefiting project, thereby reducing 

currency risk, and (iii) the Group enters into various foreign currency sale / forward and / or option transactions at a corporate 

level to hedge against the risk of lower distribution. Typically, the Group hedges its future distributions in Brazil through a 

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combination of forwards and options for any new investment in the country. The analysis of financial debt by currency is 
presented in note 4.24.  

Potential sensitivity on the post-tax profit result for the year linked to financial instruments is as follows: 

(cid:120) if the US dollar had weakened/strengthened by 10% against the Euro, post-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2020 

would have been $4.7 million higher/lower (2019: $4.2 million higher/lower). 

(cid:120) if the US dollar had weakened/strengthened by 10% against the Brazilian Real, post-tax profit for the year ended December 

31, 2020 would have been $0.5 million higher/lower (2019: $0.8 million higher/lower).  

The exposure to the Bulgarian Lev is considered remote due to the pegging mechanism of the Lev on the Euro. The exposure 
to the Mexican peso is limited to the Fixed margin swap derivative sensitivity as disclosed in Note 4.15. The Group hedge 
policy states that the exposure between US dollar and Euros will not be hedged, both currencies being considered as more 
stable currencies. 

Commodity and electricity pricing risk 
The Group’s current and future cash flows are generally not impacted by changes in the prices of electricity, gas, oil and  
other fuel prices as most of the Group’s non-renewable plants operate under long-term power purchase agreements and  
fuel purchase agreements and other commercial agreements such as the fixed margin swap arrangement. These agreements 
generally mitigate against significant fluctuations in cash flows as a result in changes in commodity prices by passing through 
changes in fuel prices to the offtaker.  

In the particular case of the Brazilian hydro power plants, the Group hedges most of its exposure against the change in local 
electricity price in case of low generation. In such a case, Brazilian hydro power plants may be required to buy electricity on 
the market. 

Credit risk 
Credit risk relates to risk arising from customers, suppliers, partners, intermediaries and banks on its operating and financing 
activities, when such parties are unable to honor their contractual obligations. Credit risk results from a combination of 
payment risk, delivery risk (failure to deliver services or products) and the risk of replacing contracts in default (known as mark 
to market exposure – i.e. the cost of replacing the contract in conditions other than those initially agreed). The Group analyzes 
the credit risk for each new client prior to entering into an agreement. In addition, in order to minimize risk, the Group contracts 
Political Risk Insurance policies from multilateral organizations or commercial insurers which usually provide insurance against 
government defaults. Such policies cover project companies in Armenia, Bulgaria, Colombia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo, Senegal 
and Kosovo. 

Where possible, the Group restricts exposure to any one counterparty by setting credit limits based on the credit quality as 
defined by Moody’s and S&P and by defining the types of financial instruments which may be entered into. The minimum credit 
ratings the Group generally accepts from banks or financial institutions are BBB- (S&P) and Baa3 (Moody’s). For offtakers, where 
credit ratings are CCC+ or below, the Group generally hedges its counterparty risk by contracting Political Risk Insurance.  

If there is no independent rating, the Group assesses the credit quality of the customer, taking into account its financial 
position, past experience and other factors.  

For trade receivables, financial and contract assets, the group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected 
credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables and contract assets.  

To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables and contract assets have been grouped based on shared credit risk 
characteristics and the days past due. The contract assets have substantially the same risk characteristics as the trade 
receivables for the same types of contracts.  

The group has therefore concluded that the expected loss rates for trade receivables are a reasonable approximation of  
the loss rates for the contract assets. The expected loss rates are based on the payment profiles of sales over a period of 36 
months before 31 December 2020 or 1 January 2020 respectively and the corresponding historical credit losses experienced 
within this period. In this context, the Group has taken into account available information on past events (such as customer 
payment behavior), current conditions and forward-looking factors that might impact the credit risk of the Group’s debtors.  

Trade receivables can be due from a single customer or a few customers who will purchase all or a significant portion of a 
power plant’s output under long-term power purchase agreements. This customer concentration may impact the Group’s 
overall exposure to credit risk, either positively or negatively, in that the customers may be affected by changes in economic, 
industry or other conditions.  

Ageing of trade receivables – net are analyzed below: 

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In $ millions 
Trade receivables not overdue 
Past due up to 90 days 
Past due between 90 – 180 days 
Past due over 180 days 
Total trade receivables  

December 31 

2020 
68.9 
17.3 
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19.7 
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2019 

89.5 
11.4 
1.3 
16.4 
118.6 

As of December 31, 2020, $31.1 million (December 31, 2019: $47.4 million) of trade receivables were outstanding in connection 
with our Bulgarian power plant, Maritsa East 3. The trade receivables include around €14.6 million ($17.8 million) as of 
December 31, 2020 that are subject to an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the United Nation Commission on 
International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) between Maritsa and its off-taker NEK in relation to environmental capex reimbursement 
that the Group considers recoverable under the terms of the PPA and signed contract amendments.  

The trade receivables include an expected credit loss of $3.1 million (December 31, 2019: $2.7 million) on the Past due over  
180 days category with an increase in allowance recognized in profit and loss of $0.4 million in 2020, $0.0 million in 2019. 

There were immaterial credit losses and no overdue balances identified on financial and contract assets. The Group deems 
the associated credit risk of the trade receivables not overdue to be suitably low.  

Liquidity risk 
Liquidity risk arises from the Group not being able to meet its obligations. The Group mainly relies on long-term debt 
obligations to fund its acquisitions and construction activities with Corporate bond issued in the corporate Luxembourg 
holdcos and project financing arrangement at the assets level. All significant long-term financing arrangements are supported 
locally and covered by the cash flows expected from the power plants when operational. The Group has, to the extent 
available at acceptable terms, utilized non-recourse debt to fund a significant portion of the capital expenditures and 
investments required to construct and acquire its electric power plants and related assets.  

On December 12, 2020, the Group also entered into a €120 million revolving credit facility available for general corporate 
purposes, maturing in November 2023, and which remains undrawn as of December 31, 2020.  

A rolling cash flow forecast of the Group’s liquidity requirements is prepared to confirm sufficient cash is available to meet 
operational needs and to comply with borrowing limits or covenants. Such forecasting takes into consideration the future debt 
financing strategy, covenant compliance, compliance with internal statement of financial position ratio targets and, if applicable 
external regulatory or legal requirements – for example, cash restrictions. 

The subsidiaries are separate and distinct legal entities and, unless they have expressly guaranteed any of the holding 
company indebtedness, have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay any amounts due pursuant to such debt or  
to make any funds available whether by dividends, fees, loans or other payments. 

Some of the Group’s subsidiaries have given guarantees on the credit facilities and outstanding debt securities of certain 
holding companies in the Group. 

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In $ millions 

Trade receivables not overdue 

Past due up to 90 days 

Past due between 90 – 180 days 

Past due over 180 days 

Total trade receivables  

December 31 

2020 

68.9 

17.3 

2.1 

19.7 

108.0 

2019 

89.5 

11.4 

1.3 

16.4 

118.6 

As of December 31, 2020, $31.1 million (December 31, 2019: $47.4 million) of trade receivables were outstanding in connection 

with our Bulgarian power plant, Maritsa East 3. The trade receivables include around €14.6 million ($17.8 million) as of 

December 31, 2020 that are subject to an ad hoc arbitration under the arbitration rules of the United Nation Commission on 

International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) between Maritsa and its off-taker NEK in relation to environmental capex reimbursement 

that the Group considers recoverable under the terms of the PPA and signed contract amendments.  

The trade receivables include an expected credit loss of $3.1 million (December 31, 2019: $2.7 million) on the Past due over  

180 days category with an increase in allowance recognized in profit and loss of $0.4 million in 2020, $0.0 million in 2019. 

There were immaterial credit losses and no overdue balances identified on financial and contract assets. The Group deems 

the associated credit risk of the trade receivables not overdue to be suitably low.  

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity risk arises from the Group not being able to meet its obligations. The Group mainly relies on long-term debt 

obligations to fund its acquisitions and construction activities with Corporate bond issued in the corporate Luxembourg 

holdcos and project financing arrangement at the assets level. All significant long-term financing arrangements are supported 

locally and covered by the cash flows expected from the power plants when operational. The Group has, to the extent 

available at acceptable terms, utilized non-recourse debt to fund a significant portion of the capital expenditures and 

investments required to construct and acquire its electric power plants and related assets.  

On December 12, 2020, the Group also entered into a €120 million revolving credit facility available for general corporate 

purposes, maturing in November 2023, and which remains undrawn as of December 31, 2020.  

A rolling cash flow forecast of the Group’s liquidity requirements is prepared to confirm sufficient cash is available to meet 

operational needs and to comply with borrowing limits or covenants. Such forecasting takes into consideration the future debt 

financing strategy, covenant compliance, compliance with internal statement of financial position ratio targets and, if applicable 

external regulatory or legal requirements – for example, cash restrictions. 

The subsidiaries are separate and distinct legal entities and, unless they have expressly guaranteed any of the holding 

company indebtedness, have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay any amounts due pursuant to such debt or  

to make any funds available whether by dividends, fees, loans or other payments. 

Some of the Group’s subsidiaries have given guarantees on the credit facilities and outstanding debt securities of certain 

holding companies in the Group. 

The table below analyses the Group’s financial liabilities into relevant maturity groupings based on the remaining period to the 
contractual maturity date:  

In $ millions 
Year ended December 31, 2019 
Borrowings (1) 
Trade and other payables  
Derivative financial instruments 
IFRS 16 lease liabilities 
Other current liabilities 
Other non-current liabilities 
Year ended December 31, 2020 
Borrowings (1) 
Trade and other payables  
Derivative financial instruments 
IFRS 16 lease liabilities 
Other current liabilities (2) 
Other non-current liabilities (2) 

Less than 1 year 
810.2 
269.4 
336.1 
25.2 
5.3 
174.2 
– 
1,469.2 
899.7 
333.7 
41.0 
4.3 
190.5 
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Between 1 and 5 years 
1,755.6 
1,521.3 
– 
54.0 
21.2 
– 
159.1 
1,580.0 
1,379.6 
– 
106.2 
17.2 
– 
77.0 

Over 5 years 
2,425.3 
2,345.0 
– 
30.7 
6.8 
– 
42.8 
2,668.0 
2,592.5 
– 
44.8 
11.4 
– 
19.3 

Total  
4,991.1 
4,135.7 
336.1 
109.9 
33.3 
174.2 
201.9 
5,717.2 
4,871.8 
333.7 
192.0 
32.9 
190.5 
96.3 

(1)

Borrowings represent the outstanding nominal amount (note 4.24). Short-term debt of $899.7 million as of December 31, 2020 relates to the short-term 
portion of long-term financing that matures within the next twelve months, that we expect to repay using cash on hand and cash received from operations. 

(2) Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities as presented in notes 4.29 and 4.25 respectively, excluding IFRS16 lease liabilities.  

The table below analyses the Group’s forecasted interest to be paid into relevant maturity groupings based on the interest’s 
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Over 5 years 
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The Group’s forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonably possible changes in operating performance, indicate 
that the Group has sufficient financial resources, together with assets that are expected to generate free cash flow to the 
Group. As a consequence, the Group has reasonable expectation to be well placed to manage its business risks and to 
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future (at least for the twelve month period from the approval date of 
these financial statements). Accordingly, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the consolidated 
financial statements. 

Capital risk management  
The Company considers its capital and reserves attributable to equity shareholders to be the Company’s capital. 

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern while 
providing adequate returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain a capital structure to optimize 
the cost of capital.  

In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return 
capital to shareholders, issue new shares, sell assets to reduce debt or implement a share buyback programme (note 4.22).  
It may also increase debt provided that the funded venture provides adequate returns so that the overall capital structure 
remains supportable. 

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4.14  Derivative financial instruments 
The Group uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on borrowings, foreign exchange 
forward contracts and option contracts to mitigate currency risk, a financial swap in our Mexican CHP business to protect 
power purchase agreements and cross currency swap contracts in Cap des Biches project in Senegal to manage both 
currency and interest rate risks. The fair value of derivative financial instruments are as follows: 

In $ millions 
Interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge (1) 
Cross currency swaps – Cash flow hedge (2) 
Foreign exchange forward contracts – Trading (3) 
Option contracts – not in hedge relationships (4) 
Financial swap on commodity (5) 
Fixed margin swap(6) 
Total 
Less non-current portion: 
Interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge 
Cross currency swaps – Cash flow hedge 
Foreign exchange forward contracts – Trading 
Option contracts – not in hedge relationships 
Financial swap on commodity 
Fixed margin swap 
Total non-current portion 
Current portion 

December 31, 

2020 

Assets 
– 
– 
– 
1.5 
– 
– 
1.5 

– 
– 
– 
1.1 
– 
– 
1.1 
0.4 

Liabilities 
120.9 
26.2 
0.6 
1.6 
0.1 
42.6 
192.0 

92.7 
24.2 
0.1 
– 
0.1 
33.9 
151.0 
41.0 

December 31, 

2019 

Assets 

Liabilities 

– 
0.3 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.3 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
0.3 

86.0 
14.1 
4.3 
5.3 
0.2 
– 
109.9 

65.9 
14.1 
1.8 
2.9 
– 
– 
84.7 
25.2 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Interest Rate swaps are used to hedge floating rate borrowings such that in effect the Group will be paying interest at a fixed rate. The decrease in LIBOR 
floating rates over the period to December 31, 2020 has contributed to an increase in the fair value liability of these instruments. The fair value of the interest 
rate swaps mostly relate to contracts in Mexico for $83.4 million (December 31, 2019: $50.7 million) maturing in November 2031, Armenia for $16.8 million 
(December 31, 2019: $10.2 million) maturing in November 2034 and Spain for $14.5 million (December 31, 2019: $18.7 million) maturing in June 2023. Hedge 
accounting is applied related to the interest rate hedged therefore recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 

In 2015, the Group entered into cross currency swaps in our Cap des Biches project in Senegal. The fair value of the instruments as of December 31, 2020 
amounts to $27.4 million (December 31, 2019: $14.8 million) maturing in July 2033. Credit value adjustment amounts to $1.2 million as of December 31, 2020 
and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2019. Hedge accounting is applied related to the interest rate hedged and currency swap therefore recognized in the 
consolidated statement of income. 

The Group has executed a series of offsets to protect the value, in USD terms, of the BRL-denominated expected distributions from the Brazilian portfolio, the 
MXN-denominated expected distributions from the Mexican portfolio, and of the COP-denominated distributions from the Colombian portfolio. The BRL-
denominated 2022 distributions have been hedged using a forward exchange contract with a fair value of liability $0.1 million and maturity in December 
2022 (2019: $1.8 million). The MXN-denominated distributions had been economically hedged using forward contracts that have been closed during the 
period ended December 31, 2020 (2019: $2.5 million). The COP-denominated distributions have been economically hedged using a forward with a fair value 
of liability $0.5 million maturing in January 2021. Hedge accounting is not applied to BRL/USD, MXN/USD and COP/USD foreign exchange forward contracts, 
change in fair value is therefore recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 

The Group has executed a series of offsets to protect the value, in USD terms, of the BRL-denominated expected distributions from the Brazilian portfolio and 
the MXN-denominated expected distributions from the Mexican portfolio. The distributions expected in 2020 were protected against material depreciation of 
the BRL using option contracts which have been closed in the period ended December 31, 2020, distributions expected in 2021 have been protected against 
material depreciation of the BRL using option contracts with fair values of liability $1.6 million maturing in December 2021 (2019: $2.4 million and $2.9 million 
maturing in December 2020 and 2021 respectively). The MXN-denominated distributions were protected against material depreciation of the MXN using a 
new option contract in place with a fair value of asset $0.4 million maturing in November 2021. The Group entered into an option allowing the possibility to 
enter into an underlying swap with the objective to protect the Group against changes on the interest rates over our financing projects with a fair value of 
asset $1.1 million and available until May 2031. 

The Group entered into a financial swap related to our Mexican CHP business to protect one purchase power agreement against the variations of the natural 
gas price maturing in April 2024. 

CHP Mexico entered into fixed margin swap agreements with the Seller’s affiliates in order to protect certain power purchase agreements against variations 
in the CFE tariffs (electricity prices). The cash flows hedged amount to around $45 million of annual revenue over the next 9 years. The fair value of the 
liability from those instruments was presented in Other non-current liabilities as of December 31, 2019 for a total amount of $82.8 million. During 2020, the 
Group has re-reviewed the terms of the instruments and determined that they should be classified as derivatives and not as other liabilities. However, the 
comparative as of December 31, 2019 has not been restated as the Group considers the change in classification to be immaterial to the users of the financial 
statements, in the context of the size of total non-current liabilities. 

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4.14  Derivative financial instruments 

The Group uses interest rate swaps to manage its exposure to interest rate movements on borrowings, foreign exchange 

forward contracts and option contracts to mitigate currency risk, a financial swap in our Mexican CHP business to protect 

power purchase agreements and cross currency swap contracts in Cap des Biches project in Senegal to manage both 

currency and interest rate risks. The fair value of derivative financial instruments are as follows: 

In $ millions 

Interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge (1) 

Cross currency swaps – Cash flow hedge (2) 

Foreign exchange forward contracts – Trading (3) 

Option contracts – not in hedge relationships (4) 

Financial swap on commodity (5) 

Fixed margin swap(6) 

Total 

Less non-current portion: 

Interest rate swaps – Cash flow hedge 

Cross currency swaps – Cash flow hedge 

Foreign exchange forward contracts – Trading 

Option contracts – not in hedge relationships 

Financial swap on commodity 

Fixed margin swap 

Total non-current portion 

Current portion 

December 31, 

2020 

December 31, 

2019 

Assets 

Liabilities 

Assets 

Liabilities 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

1.5 

1.5 

– 

– 

– 

1.1 

– 

– 

1.1 

0.4 

120.9 

26.2 

0.6 

1.6 

0.1 

42.6 

192.0 

92.7 

24.2 

0.1 

– 

0.1 

33.9 

151.0 

41.0 

0.3 

109.9 

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0.3 

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– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

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0.3 

86.0 

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4.3 

5.3 

0.2 

– 

65.9 

14.1 

1.8 

2.9 

– 

– 

84.7 

25.2 

(1)

Interest Rate swaps are used to hedge floating rate borrowings such that in effect the Group will be paying interest at a fixed rate. The decrease in LIBOR 

floating rates over the period to December 31, 2020 has contributed to an increase in the fair value liability of these instruments. The fair value of the interest 

rate swaps mostly relate to contracts in Mexico for $83.4 million (December 31, 2019: $50.7 million) maturing in November 2031, Armenia for $16.8 million 

(December 31, 2019: $10.2 million) maturing in November 2034 and Spain for $14.5 million (December 31, 2019: $18.7 million) maturing in June 2023. Hedge 

accounting is applied related to the interest rate hedged therefore recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 

(2)

In 2015, the Group entered into cross currency swaps in our Cap des Biches project in Senegal. The fair value of the instruments as of December 31, 2020 

amounts to $27.4 million (December 31, 2019: $14.8 million) maturing in July 2033. Credit value adjustment amounts to $1.2 million as of December 31, 2020 

and $1.0 million as of December 31, 2019. Hedge accounting is applied related to the interest rate hedged and currency swap therefore recognized in the 

consolidated statement of income. 

(3)

The Group has executed a series of offsets to protect the value, in USD terms, of the BRL-denominated expected distributions from the Brazilian portfolio, the 

MXN-denominated expected distributions from the Mexican portfolio, and of the COP-denominated distributions from the Colombian portfolio. The BRL-

denominated 2022 distributions have been hedged using a forward exchange contract with a fair value of liability $0.1 million and maturity in December 

2022 (2019: $1.8 million). The MXN-denominated distributions had been economically hedged using forward contracts that have been closed during the 

period ended December 31, 2020 (2019: $2.5 million). The COP-denominated distributions have been economically hedged using a forward with a fair value 

of liability $0.5 million maturing in January 2021. Hedge accounting is not applied to BRL/USD, MXN/USD and COP/USD foreign exchange forward contracts, 

change in fair value is therefore recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 

(4)

The Group has executed a series of offsets to protect the value, in USD terms, of the BRL-denominated expected distributions from the Brazilian portfolio and 

the MXN-denominated expected distributions from the Mexican portfolio. The distributions expected in 2020 were protected against material depreciation of 

the BRL using option contracts which have been closed in the period ended December 31, 2020, distributions expected in 2021 have been protected against 

material depreciation of the BRL using option contracts with fair values of liability $1.6 million maturing in December 2021 (2019: $2.4 million and $2.9 million 

maturing in December 2020 and 2021 respectively). The MXN-denominated distributions were protected against material depreciation of the MXN using a 

new option contract in place with a fair value of asset $0.4 million maturing in November 2021. The Group entered into an option allowing the possibility to 

enter into an underlying swap with the objective to protect the Group against changes on the interest rates over our financing projects with a fair value of 

(5)

The Group entered into a financial swap related to our Mexican CHP business to protect one purchase power agreement against the variations of the natural 

asset $1.1 million and available until May 2031. 

gas price maturing in April 2024. 

(6)

CHP Mexico entered into fixed margin swap agreements with the Seller’s affiliates in order to protect certain power purchase agreements against variations 

in the CFE tariffs (electricity prices). The cash flows hedged amount to around $45 million of annual revenue over the next 9 years. The fair value of the 

liability from those instruments was presented in Other non-current liabilities as of December 31, 2019 for a total amount of $82.8 million. During 2020, the 

Group has re-reviewed the terms of the instruments and determined that they should be classified as derivatives and not as other liabilities. However, the 

comparative as of December 31, 2019 has not been restated as the Group considers the change in classification to be immaterial to the users of the financial 

statements, in the context of the size of total non-current liabilities. 

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(cid:120) the outstanding interest rate swap contracts and cross currency swap qualified as cash-flow hedge amounted to $1,213.4 

million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $1,231.1 million).  

(cid:120) the outstanding foreign exchange forward and option contracts amounted to $161.8 million as of December 31, 2020 

(December 31, 2019: $251.4 million). The new outstanding option giving the Group the possibility to enter into an underlying 
swap on our financing projects amounted to $200.0 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: nil). 

(cid:120) the swap on commodity related to our Mexican CHP amounted to $3.0 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: 

$4.0 million). 

The Group recognized in Finance costs net a profit in respect of changes in fair value of derivatives listed above of $61.7 million  
in the twelve months ended December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: loss $0.4 million) and a profit of $8.8 million in the twelve 
months period ended December 31, 2020 in relation to settled positions (December 31, 2019: loss of $13.0 million). 

4.15  Fair value measurements 
Fair value measurements of financial instruments are presented through the use of a three-level fair value hierarchy that 
prioritizes the valuation techniques used in fair value calculations. The Group’s policy is to recognize transfers into and  
out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period. 

The levels in the fair value hierarchy are as follows: 

(cid:120) Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Group has the ability 

to access at the measurement date. 

(cid:120) Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either 

directly or indirectly. 

(cid:120) Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. 

There were no transfers between fair value measurement levels between December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2020. 

When measuring our interest rate, cross currency swaps and foreign exchange forward and option contracts at fair value  
on a recurring basis at both December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we have measured these at level 2 in the fair value 
hierarchy with the exception of the fixed margin swap which are level 3. The fair value of those financial instruments is 
determined by using valuation techniques. These valuations techniques maximize the use of observable data where it is 
available and rely as little as possible on entity specific estimates. 

The Group uses a market approach as part of their available valuation techniques to determine the fair value of derivatives. 
The market approach uses prices and other relevant information generated from market transactions. 

The Group’s finance department performs valuation of financial assets and liabilities required for financial reporting purposes 
as categorized at levels 2 and 3. The Group’s only derivatives are interest rate swaps, foreign exchange forward contracts, 
option contracts, commodity swap contract, fixed margin swap in our Mexican CHP business and cross currency swap 
contracts in our Cap des Biches project in Senegal. 

The change in the fair value of the fixed margin swap since December 31, 2020 of $56.1 million is driven by the movement  
of market inputs, in particular the USD/MXN spot exchange rate, accounting for $48.4 million of the total. 

The sensitivity calculations on the CHP Mexico fixed margin swap liability show that (i) for an increase/decrease of 5% in the 
USD/MXN exchange rate, the fixed margin swap liability will increase/decrease by $10.9 million, (ii) for an increase/decrease  
of 5% in the Natural Gas cost, the fixed margin swap liability will decrease/increase by $5.7 million (iii) and for an 
increase/decrease of 25% in discount rates, the fixed margin swap liability will decrease/increase by $1.3 million, (iv)  
for an increase/decrease of 5% in the CFE tariff, the fixed margin swap liability will increase/decrease by $13.7 million. 

Money market funds comprise investment in funds that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in fair value. The  
fair value of money market funds is calculated by multiplying the net asset value per share by the investment held at the 
balance sheet date, we have measured these at level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. 

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4.16  Financial instruments by category 
In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2019 

Derivative financial instruments 
Financial and contract assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Other non-current assets (1) 
Cash and cash equivalents (2) 
Total 

In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2020 
Derivative financial instruments 
Financial and contract assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Other non-current assets (1) 
Cash and cash equivalents (2) 
Total 

Financial asset category 

Financial assets at 
amortized costs 

Assets at fair value 
through profit and 
loss 

Derivative used for 
hedging 

Total net book value 
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– 
450.9 
226.3 
18.6 
– 
695.8 

– 
– 
– 
– 
558.5 
558.5 

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– 
– 
– 
– 
0.3 

0.3 
450.9 
226.3 
18.6 
558.5 
1,254.6 

Financial asset category 

Financial assets at 
amortized costs 
– 
438.3 
228.0 
41.1 
– 
707.4 

Assets at fair value 
through profit and 
loss 
1.5 
– 
– 
– 
1,396.9 
1,398.4 

Derivative used for 
hedging 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Total net book value 
per balance sheet 
1.5 
438.3 
228.0 
41.1 
1,396.9 
2,105.8 

In $ millions 

Financial liability category 

As at December 31, 2019 

Borrowings 
Derivative financial instruments 
Trade and other payables 
Other current liabilities (1) 
Other non-current liabilities (3) 
Total 

In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2020 
Borrowings 
Derivative financial instruments 
Trade and other payables 
Other current liabilities (1) 
Other non-current liabilities 
Total 

Liabilities at fair value 
through profit and 
loss 

Other financial 
liabilities at amortized 
cost 

Derivative used for 
hedging 

Total net book value 
per balance sheet 

– 
9.8 
– 
– 
82.8 
92.6 

4,090.5 
– 
336.1 
144.5 
147.1 
4,718.2 

– 
100.1 
– 
– 
– 
100.1 

4,090.5 
109.9 
336.1 
144.5 
229.9 
4,910.9 

Liabilities at fair value 
through profit and 
loss 
– 
44.8 
– 
– 
– 
44.8 

Financial liability category 

Other financial 
liabilities at 
amortized cost 
4,830.3 
– 
333.7 
154.6 
124.9 
5,443.5 

Derivative used for 
hedging 
– 
147.2 
– 
– 
– 
147.2 

Total net book value 
per balance sheet 
4,830.3 
192.0 
333.7 
154.6 
124.9 
5,635.5 

(1)

These balances exclude receivables and payables balances in relation to taxes and deferred revenue balance of $5.6 million. Other current liabilities were 
amended by $1.5 million in December 31, 2019 following a restatement for finalization of fair values on acquisition, refer to note 3.2 2019 transactions. 

(2)

These balances include money market funds, which comprise investment in funds that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in fair value. 

(3) Mexico CHP fixed margin liability, presented in other non-current liabilities, for $82.8 million was reclassified in December 31, 2019 from “other financial 

liabilities at amortized costs” to “liabilities at fair value through profit and loss” after the terms of the instrument were re-reviewed during the measurement 
period. Debt to Maritsa non-controlling interest was reclassified in December 31, 2019 from “liabilities to fair value through profit and loss” to “other financial 
liabilities at amortized cost” reflecting the correct and applied accounting treatment for the instrument. 

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4.16  Financial instruments by category 

In $ millions 

Financial asset category 

Assets at fair value 

Financial assets at 

through profit and 

Derivative used for 

Total net book value 

amortized costs 

loss 

hedging 

per balance sheet 

As at December 31, 2019 

Derivative financial instruments 

Financial and contract assets 

Trade and other receivables 

Other non-current assets (1) 

Cash and cash equivalents (2) 

Total 

In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2020 

Derivative financial instruments 

Financial and contract assets 

Trade and other receivables 

Other non-current assets (1) 

Cash and cash equivalents (2) 

Total 

In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2019 

Borrowings 

Derivative financial instruments 

Trade and other payables 

Other current liabilities (1) 

Other non-current liabilities (3) 

Total 

In $ millions 

As at December 31, 2020 

Borrowings 

Derivative financial instruments 

Trade and other payables 

Other current liabilities (1) 

Other non-current liabilities 

Total 

0.3 

1,254.6 

Financial asset category 

Assets at fair value 

through profit and 

Financial assets at 

amortized costs 

Derivative used for 

Total net book value 

hedging 

per balance sheet 

– 

450.9 

226.3 

18.6 

– 

695.8 

– 

438.3 

228.0 

41.1 

– 

707.4 

loss 

– 

9.8 

– 

– 

82.8 

92.6 

loss 

– 

44.8 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

558.5 

558.5 

loss 

1.5 

– 

– 

– 

1,396.9 

1,398.4 

cost 

4,090.5 

– 

336.1 

144.5 

147.1 

4,830.3 

– 

333.7 

154.6 

124.9 

0.3 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

100.1 

147.2 

0.3 

450.9 

226.3 

18.6 

558.5 

1.5 

438.3 

228.0 

41.1 

1,396.9 

2,105.8 

4,090.5 

109.9 

336.1 

144.5 

229.9 

4,830.3 

192.0 

333.7 

154.6 

124.9 

Financial liability category 

Liabilities at fair value 

Other financial 

through profit and 

liabilities at amortized 

Derivative used for 

Total net book value 

hedging 

per balance sheet 

4,718.2 

100.1 

4,910.9 

Liabilities at fair value 

through profit and 

Financial liability category 

Other financial 

liabilities at 

Derivative used for 

Total net book value 

amortized cost 

hedging 

per balance sheet 

4.17  Other non-current assets 

In $ millions 
Kosovo receivables (1) 
Advance to supplier (2) 
Other 
Total other non-current assets 

December 31 

2020 
24.1 
1.4 
17.0 
42.5 

2019 

– 
3.5 
18.6 
22.1 

(1)

Mainly relates to project development costs in Kosovo, which were presented in Property, Plant and Equipment in December 31, 2019. Given the termination 
of the project agreements in May 2020, the recoverable development costs have been derecognized from Property, plant and equipment and recognized  
as a contract asset arising from a revenue arrangement in line with IFRS 15, which is presented in Other non-current assets. The recoverability of the contract 
asset has been assessed under IFRS 9 and in the context of the arbitration disclosed in Note 2.4. 

(2)

Advance payment to supplier relates to Vorotan EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract as part of the refurbishment program. 

4.18  Inventories 

In $ millions 
Emission allowance 
Spare parts 
Fuel  
Other  
Total 
Provision 
Total inventories 

4.19  Trade and other receivables 

In $ millions 
Trade receivables – gross 
Accrued revenue (unbilled) 
Provision for impairment of trade receivables 
Trade receivables – Net 
Other taxes receivables 
Other receivables 
Trade and other receivables 

December 31 

2020 
165.8 
54.6 
14.8 
17.0 
252.2 
(4.8) 
247.4 

December 31 

2020 
111.0 
113.1 
(3.1) 
221.0 
36.0 
7.0 
264.0 

2019 

161.1 
46.9 
12.9 
13.1 
234.0 
(4.4) 
229.6 

2019 

121.3 
91.9 
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These balances exclude receivables and payables balances in relation to taxes and deferred revenue balance of $5.6 million. Other current liabilities were 

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(2)

These balances include money market funds, which comprise investment in funds that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in fair value. 

(3) Mexico CHP fixed margin liability, presented in other non-current liabilities, for $82.8 million was reclassified in December 31, 2019 from “other financial 

liabilities at amortized costs” to “liabilities at fair value through profit and loss” after the terms of the instrument were re-reviewed during the measurement 

period. Debt to Maritsa non-controlling interest was reclassified in December 31, 2019 from “liabilities to fair value through profit and loss” to “other financial 

liabilities at amortized cost” reflecting the correct and applied accounting treatment for the instrument. 

All trade and other receivables are short term and the net carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable 
approximation of the fair value. The ageing of trade receivables – net is presented in note 4.13.  

All trade and other receivables are pledged as security in relation with the Group’s project financings. 

44.8 

5,443.5 

147.2 

5,635.5 

The increase in accrued revenue (unbilled) is primarily related to CO2 quotas in connection with our Maritsa plant which are 
passed through to the offtaker and a decrease in our Arrubal plant. 

The decrease in other taxes receivable is primarily related to the Mexican VAT receivable which was refunded in 2020. Other 
taxes receivable correspond to indirect tax receivables, mainly in our power plants in Senegal, Brazil, Italy and our Luxemburg 
holdcos. 

4.20 Other current assets 

In $ millions 
Prepaid expenses 
Advances to suppliers 
Other 
Other current assets 

December 31 

2020 
17.4 
7.9 
9.8 
35.1 

2019 
11.7 
6.3 
5.9 
23.9 

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4.21  Cash and cash equivalents 
Certain restrictions on our cash and cash equivalents have been primarily imposed by financing agreements or long term 
obligations. They mainly include short-term security deposits kept as collateral and debt service reserves that cover short-term 
repayments and which meet the definition of cash and cash equivalents. Money market funds comprise investments in funds 
that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in fair value. 22.0% of our cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 
2020 is pledged as security in relation with the Group’s project financings (December 31, 2019: 67.4%); cash and cash 
equivalents includes $117.3 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $154.6 million) of cash balances relating  
to debt service reserves required by project finance agreements and $1,011.9 million in money market funds (December 31, 
2019: $80.3 million). Additional cash held as a result of the refinancing detailed in note 4.24 Borrowings was used on January 
6, 2021 to redeem the €450 million ($549.7 million) aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% senior secured notes due 2023. 

4.22  Issued capital 
Issued capital 
Issued capital of the Company amounted to $8.9 million as at 31 December 2020, with no changes in the years ended  
31 December 2019. 

Allotted, authorized, called up and fully paid 
As at 31 December 2019 
As at 31 December 2020 

Number 
670,712,920 
670,712,920 

Nominal value 
0.01 
0.01 

£ million 
6.7 
6.7 

$ million 
8.9 
8.9 

During the year the Company paid dividends of $105.7 million (2019: $137.6 million). 

In $ millions 
Declared during the financial year: 
Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018: 9.4000 US cents per share 
Three interim dividends for the year ended 31 December 2019: 11.0703 US cents per share in total 
Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019: 3.6901 US cents per share 
Interim dividends for the year ended 31 December 2020: 12.1773 US cents per share 
Total dividends provided for or paid 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

63.3 
74.3 

137.6 

24.8 
80.9 
105.7 

Share repurchases 
On 1 April 2020 ContourGlobal announced a buyback programme of up to £30 million of ContourGlobal plc ordinary shares  
of £0.01 each ("Shares"), to initially run from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, subsequently extended to 30 September 2020  
and then further extended to December 31, 2020. 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 12,374,731 treasury shares at an average price of  
188.4 pence per share for an aggregate amount of GBP23.4 million ($30.4 million), representing 1.85% of its share capital.  

On January 11, 2021 the Company announced the continuation of the buyback programme from 11 January 2021 to 31 March 
2021 for a maximum number of shares of 2,700,000, based on closing share price of 215 pence on 8 January 2021, but in  
any event not to exceed a cumulative amount of £30 million including the share buy backs competed in 2020. 

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4.21  Cash and cash equivalents 

Certain restrictions on our cash and cash equivalents have been primarily imposed by financing agreements or long term 

obligations. They mainly include short-term security deposits kept as collateral and debt service reserves that cover short-term 

repayments and which meet the definition of cash and cash equivalents. Money market funds comprise investments in funds 

that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in fair value. 22.0% of our cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 

2020 is pledged as security in relation with the Group’s project financings (December 31, 2019: 67.4%); cash and cash 

equivalents includes $117.3 million as of December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $154.6 million) of cash balances relating  

to debt service reserves required by project finance agreements and $1,011.9 million in money market funds (December 31, 

2019: $80.3 million). Additional cash held as a result of the refinancing detailed in note 4.24 Borrowings was used on January 

6, 2021 to redeem the €450 million ($549.7 million) aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% senior secured notes due 2023. 

4.22  Issued capital 

Issued capital 

31 December 2019. 

Allotted, authorized, called up and fully paid 

As at 31 December 2019 

As at 31 December 2020 

Issued capital of the Company amounted to $8.9 million as at 31 December 2020, with no changes in the years ended  

Number 

Nominal value 

£ million 

$ million 

670,712,920 

670,712,920 

0.01 

0.01 

6.7 

6.7 

8.9 

8.9 

During the year the Company paid dividends of $105.7 million (2019: $137.6 million). 

In $ millions 

Declared during the financial year: 

Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2018: 9.4000 US cents per share 

Three interim dividends for the year ended 31 December 2019: 11.0703 US cents per share in total 

Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019: 3.6901 US cents per share 

Interim dividends for the year ended 31 December 2020: 12.1773 US cents per share 

Total dividends provided for or paid 

Share repurchases 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

63.3 

74.3 

137.6 

24.8 

80.9 

105.7 

On 1 April 2020 ContourGlobal announced a buyback programme of up to £30 million of ContourGlobal plc ordinary shares  

of £0.01 each ("Shares"), to initially run from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, subsequently extended to 30 September 2020  

and then further extended to December 31, 2020. 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 12,374,731 treasury shares at an average price of  

188.4 pence per share for an aggregate amount of GBP23.4 million ($30.4 million), representing 1.85% of its share capital.  

On January 11, 2021 the Company announced the continuation of the buyback programme from 11 January 2021 to 31 March 

2021 for a maximum number of shares of 2,700,000, based on closing share price of 215 pence on 8 January 2021, but in  

any event not to exceed a cumulative amount of £30 million including the share buy backs competed in 2020. 

4.23  Non-controlling interests 
The tables below provide summarized financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are 
material to the group. These new disclosures were added following FRC review.  

The amounts disclosed for each subsidiary are before inter-company eliminations. 

In $ millions 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Non-controlling interest 
Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 
CG Aguila Holdings (20%)  Brazil Hydro and Brazil 

CG assets 
Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

Solution  
Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 
Wind)  

Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Energie Burgenland and  
DH Energie (38%) 
Other 
Total 

(Loss)/Profit 
allocated to NCI 

Dividends paid to 
NCI 

Distribution paid 
to NCI 

Contribution 
received from 
NCI 

Proportionate 
adjusted EBITDA  
NCI(1) 

(4.9) 
(1.9) 
– 

4.1 

(7.1) 

1.1 

0.2 
3.9 
(4.6) 

– 
– 
– 

3.6 

– 

– 

– 
19.8 
23.4 

– 
– 
15.0(2) 

– 

31.9 

48.0 

– 
11.6 
106.5 

6.7 
6.2 
– 

– 

16.0 

144.0 

– 
1.5 
174.4 

9.9 
11.5 
32.5 

13.4 

14.0 

44.7 

1.7 
13.3 
141.1 

Acc. NCI 
26.7 
49.5 
53.0 

17.4 

(1.5) 

7.5 

6.8 
5.9 
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Represents the non-controlling interest portion included in the Adjusted EBITDA, ie, the difference between the Adjusted EBITDA and Proportionate  
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(2) Only reflects the payments of the Debt to NCI in our Maritsa asset disclosed in the Note 4.25 Other non-current liabilities. 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 
Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 

CG Aguila Holdings (20%) 

Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
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Energie (38%) 
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CG assets 
Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 
Brazil Hydro and Brazil 
Solution  
Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 
Wind)  

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Acc. NCI 
21.5 
37.3 
53.3 

(Loss)/Profit 
allocated to NCI 
(2.7) 
(1.1) 
– 

Dividends paid to 
NCI 
– 
– 
– 

Distribution paid 
to NCI 
– 
– 
18.5(2) 

Contribution 
received from 
NCI 
3.4 
– 
– 

Proportionate 
adjusted EBITDA 
NCI(1) 
6.6 
8.7 
32.8 

13.7 

(4.5) 

20.0 

6.8 

7.2 
155.3 

4.5 

2.6 

4.1 

0.1 

5.1 
12.6 

– 

– 

– 

0.2 

5.2 
5.4 

2.6 

8.4 

46.2 

0.3 

– 
76.0 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
3.4 

11.5 

17.0 

61.9 

1.5 

13.1 
153.3 

(1)

Represents the non-controlling interest portion included in the Adjusted EBITDA, ie, the difference between the Adjusted EBITDA and Proportionate  
adjusted EBITDA.  

(2) Only reflects the payments of the Debt to NCI in our Maritsa asset disclosed in the Note 4.25 Other non-current liabilities. 

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Set out below is summarized financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material to the 
group. The amounts disclosed for each subsidiary are before inter-company eliminations. 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 

CG assets 

Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 
CG Aguila Holdings (20%)  Brazil Hydro and Brazil 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

Solution  
Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Energie Burgenland and  
DH Energie (38%) 

Non-current 
assets 

198.9 
219.9 
341.7 

274.5 

226.3 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Non-current 

Current assets 

liabilities  Current liabilities 

Revenue 

Profit or (Loss) 

27.6 
29.1 
336.1 

39.1 

43.3 

127.5 
110.6 
125.2 

171.0 

238.7 

45.9 
37.1 
268.2 

70.4 

29.0 

66.0 

3.3 

26.7 
29.2 
403.0 

76.4 

34.6 

167.3 

5.1 

(10.1) 
(3.8) 
59.6 

15.6 

(12.4) 

6.2 

0.7 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 
Wind)  

1,085.7 

72.7 

1,072.8 

25.0 

3.5 

21.8 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 
Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 
CG Aguila Holdings (20%)  Brazil Hydro and Brazil 

CG assets 
Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

Non-current 
assets 
151.6 
165.1 
333.1 

Current assets 
25.8 
22.3 
330.8 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Non-current 

liabilities  Current liabilities 
37.5 
30.4 
264.4 

97.4 
80.5 
99.6 

Revenue 
20.1 
27.0 
406.3 

Profit or (Loss) 
(5.6) 
(2.3) 
58.5 

Solution  
Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy 
Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Energie Burgenland and  
DH Energie (38%) 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 
Wind)  

212.9 

225.6 

1,120.5 

24.8 

27.7 

39.4 

77.6 

3.2 

126.7 

237.8 

1,087.1 

21.1 

55.1 

30.5 

65.9 

3.5 

64.2 

40.7 

161.8 

4.6 

18.1 

5.5 

8.4 

0.3 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 

CG assets 

Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 
CG Aguila Holdings (20%) 
Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Energie Burgenland and DH Energie (38%) 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 
Brazil Hydro and Brazil Solution  
Italy Solar 
Spain CSP 
Deutsch Haslau (Austria Wind)  

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 
Electrobras (49%) 
Electrobras (49%) 
NEK (27%) 
CG Aguila Holdings (20%) 
Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  
Energie Burgenland and DH Energie (38%) 

CG assets 
Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 
Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 
Maritsa (Bulgaria) 
Brazil Hydro and Brazil Solution  
Italy Solar 
Spain CSP 
Deutsch Haslau (Austria Wind)  

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Net cash 
generated by 
operating 
activities 

Net cash 
generated by 
investing  
activities 

Net cash 
generated by 
financing  
activities 

21.1 
24.2 
103.4 
38.9 
25.5 
128.0 
4.3 

(1.4) 
(1.1) 
(12.7) 
(6.6) 
3.7 
(6.1) 
– 

(8.6) 
(9.7) 
(75.1) 
(40.4) 
(26.8) 
(180.2) 
(5.4) 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Net cash 
generated by 
operating 
activities 
16.5 
17.6 
80.2 
43.6 
30.2 
115.4 
3.9 

Net cash 
generated by 
investing 
activities 
(3.6) 
(1.9) 
(11.3) 
(4.5) 
(0.4) 
(6.9) 
– 

Net cash 
generated by 
financing 
activities 
(9.5) 
(16.1) 
(79.4) 
(38.3) 
(39.7) 
(113.6) 
(4.2) 

Considering the different natures of cash transactions with Non controlling interests (“NCI”), different categories  
are presented in the Consolidated statement of cash flows:  

(cid:120) Cash distribution to non-controlling interests: only reflects the payments done as payment of the Debt to NCI in  

our Maritsa asset disclosed in the Note 4.25 Other non-current liabilities.  

(cid:120) Dividends paid to NCI: reflects the payments to NCI in the form of dividends payments.  

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In $ millions 

Non-current 

Non-current 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Non-controlling interest 

CG assets 

assets 

Current assets 

liabilities  Current liabilities 

Revenue 

Profit or (Loss) 

In $ millions 

Non-current 

Non-current 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Non-controlling interest 

CG assets 

assets 

Current assets 

liabilities  Current liabilities 

Revenue 

Profit or (Loss) 

Electrobras (49%) 

Electrobras (49%) 

NEK (27%) 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 

Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 

Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

CG Aguila Holdings (20%)  Brazil Hydro and Brazil 

Solution  

Italy Solar 

Credit Suisse Energy 

Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Credit Suisse Energy 

Spain CSP 

Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Energie Burgenland and  

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 

DH Energie (38%) 

Wind)  

Electrobras (49%) 

Electrobras (49%) 

NEK (27%) 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 

Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 

Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

CG Aguila Holdings (20%)  Brazil Hydro and Brazil 

Solution  

Italy Solar 

Credit Suisse Energy 

Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Credit Suisse Energy 

Spain CSP 

Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Energie Burgenland and  

Deutsch Haslau (Austria 

DH Energie (38%) 

Wind)  

198.9 

219.9 

341.7 

274.5 

226.3 

151.6 

165.1 

333.1 

212.9 

225.6 

1,120.5 

24.8 

27.6 

29.1 

336.1 

39.1 

43.3 

25.8 

22.3 

330.8 

27.7 

39.4 

77.6 

3.2 

127.5 

110.6 

125.2 

171.0 

238.7 

97.4 

80.5 

99.6 

126.7 

237.8 

1,087.1 

21.1 

1,085.7 

72.7 

1,072.8 

25.0 

3.5 

21.8 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 

Electrobras (49%) 

Electrobras (49%) 

NEK (27%) 

In $ millions 

Non-controlling interest 

Electrobras (49%) 

Electrobras (49%) 

NEK (27%) 

CG Aguila Holdings (20%) 

Brazil Hydro and Brazil Solution  

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Energie Burgenland and DH Energie (38%) 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria Wind)  

CG assets 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 

Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 

Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

CG assets 

Chapadas I (Wind Brazil) 

Chapadas II (Wind Brazil) 

Maritsa (Bulgaria) 

26.7 

29.2 

403.0 

76.4 

34.6 

167.3 

5.1 

20.1 

27.0 

406.3 

64.2 

40.7 

161.8 

4.6 

(1.4) 

(1.1) 

(12.7) 

(6.6) 

3.7 

(6.1) 

– 

(3.6) 

(1.9) 

(11.3) 

(4.5) 

(0.4) 

(6.9) 

– 

(10.1) 

(3.8) 

59.6 

15.6 

(12.4) 

6.2 

0.7 

(5.6) 

(2.3) 

58.5 

18.1 

5.5 

8.4 

0.3 

(8.6) 

(9.7) 

(75.1) 

(40.4) 

(26.8) 

(180.2) 

(5.4) 

(9.5) 

(16.1) 

(79.4) 

(38.3) 

(39.7) 

(113.6) 

(4.2) 

Year ended December 31, 2019 

Net cash 

Net cash 

Net cash 

generated by 

generated by 

generated by 

operating 

activities 

investing  

activities 

financing  

activities 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Net cash 

Net cash 

Net cash 

generated by 

generated by 

generated by 

operating 

activities 

investing 

activities 

financing 

activities 

45.9 

37.1 

268.2 

70.4 

29.0 

66.0 

3.3 

37.5 

30.4 

264.4 

55.1 

30.5 

65.9 

3.5 

21.1 

24.2 

103.4 

38.9 

25.5 

128.0 

4.3 

16.5 

17.6 

80.2 

43.6 

30.2 

115.4 

3.9 

CG Aguila Holdings (20%) 

Brazil Hydro and Brazil Solution  

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners (49%)  

Italy Solar 

Spain CSP 

Energie Burgenland and DH Energie (38%) 

Deutsch Haslau (Austria Wind)  

Considering the different natures of cash transactions with Non controlling interests (“NCI”), different categories  

are presented in the Consolidated statement of cash flows:  

(cid:120) Cash distribution to non-controlling interests: only reflects the payments done as payment of the Debt to NCI in  

our Maritsa asset disclosed in the Note 4.25 Other non-current liabilities.  

(cid:120) Dividends paid to NCI: reflects the payments to NCI in the form of dividends payments.  

Set out below is summarized financial information for each subsidiary that has non-controlling interests that are material to the 

(cid:120) Transactions with NCI (cash received): reflects the cash received from NCI usually in the form of capital contributions and 

group. The amounts disclosed for each subsidiary are before inter-company eliminations. 

proceeds from sell down transactions. 

(cid:120) Transactions with NCI (cash paid): reflects the payments/distributions to NCI in a form other than dividends (principally as 

capital reduction or shareholders’ loans principal and interests repayments).  

(cid:120) Transactions with NCI are presented as financing activities in accordance with IAS 7. 

4.24  Borrowings 
Certain power plants have financed their electric power generating projects by entering into external financing arrangements 
which require the pledging of collateral and may include financial covenants as described below. The financing arrangements  
are generally non-recourse (subject to certain guarantees) and the legal obligation for repayment is limited to the borrowing entity.  

The Group’s principal borrowings with a nominal outstanding amount of $4,871.8 million in total as of December 31, 2020 
(December 31, 2019: $4,135.7 million) primarily relate to the following: 

Type of borrowing 
Corporate bond (1) 

Corporate bond (1) 

Loan Agreement (2) 

Loan Agreement  

Loan Agreement  

Loan agreement (3) 

Project bond 

Loan Agreement 

Loan Agreement 

Loan Agreement / 
Debentures (6) 
Loan Agreement  

Loan Agreement (5) 

Loan Agreement 

Loan Agreement  

Loan Agreement (4) 

Loan Agreement 

Loan Agreement (4) 

Loan Agreement 

Debentures  

Loan Agreement (6) 

Currency  Project Financing 
EUR 

Issue  
2018 

Maturity 
2023 2025 

2020 

2026 2028 

Corporate 
Indenture 
Corporate 
Indenture 
Mexican CHP 

Spanish CSP 

Spanish CSP 

Solar Italy 

Inka 

2019 

2018 

2018 

2019 

2014 

Spanish CSP 

2009 

Vorotan 

Chapada I 

2016 

2015 

2026 

2026 2038 

2036 

2030 

2034 

2029 

2034 

2032 2029 

Maritsa 

2006 

2023 

Austria Wind 

2013 2020  2027 2033 

Arrubal 

2011 

Cap des Biches  2015 

Chapada II 

Togo 

Asa Branca 

KivuWatt 

Hydro Brazil 
Portfolio II 
Solar Slovakia 

2016 

2008 

2011 

2011 

2018 

2021 

2033 

2032 

2028 

2030 

2026 

2026 

2019 
2012–2013 2021–2034 

2025 

EUR 

USD 

EUR 

EUR 

EUR 

USD 

EUR 

USD 

BRL 

EUR 

EUR 

EUR 

USD 

BRL 

USD 

BRL 

USD 

BRL 

EUR 

Other Credit facilities 
(individually < $50 million) 

Various  Various 

Total 

Outstanding 
nominal amount 
December 31, 
2020 
($ million) 

Outstanding 
nominal amount 
December 31, 
2019 

($ million)    Rate 

1,038.4 

953.1 

3.375%, 4.125% 

867.3 

508.5 

392.5 

348.4 

215.5 

173.2 

152.2 

121.5 

115.5 

109.1 

105.2 

98.9 

96.3 

84.8 

80.8 

58.5 

57.2 

49.9 

44.4 

153.7 

– 

2.75%, 3.125% 

535.0    LIBOR + 2.5% 
387.7    Fixed 5.8% and 6.7% 
339.3    3.438% 
214.8    EURIBOR 6M + 1.7% 
179.5    6.0% 
153.1    EURIBOR 6M + Variable 
128.4    LIBOR + 4.625% 
155.2 

TJLP + 2.18% / IPCA + 8% 

130.6    EURIBOR + 0.125% 

71.7 

EURIBOR 6M + 2.45% and 4.305% / 
EURIBOR 3M+1.95% and 4.0% / EURIBOR 
6M +1.55% 

128.6    4.9% 
101.1    USD-LIBOR BBA (ICE)+3.20% 
118.8    TJLP + 2.18% 
88.7    7.16% (Weighted average) 
83.6    TJLP+ 1.92% 
66.0    LIBOR plus 5.50% and mix of fixed rates 
69.8 

CDI +3%, 4.2% 

49.4    Mix of fix and variable rates 
Mix of fix and variable rates 
181.3 

4,871.8 

4,135.7 

(1)

Corporate bond issued by ContourGlobal Power Holdings S.A. in July 2018 for €750 million dual-tranche, it includes €450 million bearing a fixed interest rate 
of 3.375% maturing in 2023 and €300 million bearing a fixed interest rate of 4.125% maturing in 2025. In July 2019, a new €100 million corporate bond tab 
was added to the €300 million tranche bearing the same fixed interest rate of 4.125% maturing also in 2025. On December 17, 2020 two new Corporate 
bond were issued by ContourGlobal Power Holdings S.A. for €410 million aggregate principal amount of 2.75% senior secured notes due in 2026 and €300 
million aggregate principal amount of 3.125% senior secured notes due in 2028. On January 6, 2021 the Group redeemed the €450 million ($549.7 million) 
aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% senior secured notes due 2023. 

(2) On 25th November 2019, the Group acquired a Thermal portfolio in Mexico representing a total of 518 MW, new debt was issued at acquisition due in 2026 

with an outstanding nominal of $508.5 million at 31st December 2020. The loan bears an interest rate of LIBOR +2.5% maturing in 2026. 

(3) On June 20, 2019, ContourGlobal Mediterraneo S.r.l. entered into a €196.0 million facilities agreement with Banco BPM S.p.A., Bayerische Landesbank 

Anstalt des öffentlichen Rechts, BNP Paribas, Italian Branch, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Société Générale, Milan Branch and UBI Banca 
S.p.A. (the “Mediterraneo Facility”), refinancing all the existing Italian Solar Plants facilities. The Facility bears interest at EURIBOR 6-month plus 1.70% per year 
and matures on December 31, 2030. 

(4)

Taxa de Juros de Longo Prazo (“TJLP”) represents the Brazil Long Term Interest Rate, which was approximately 4.55% at December 31, 2020 (December 31, 
2019: 5.57%).  

(5) On February 18, 2020, the group signed a loan agreement to refinance our Austria Wind portfolio. The new loan agreement was issued for €35.9 million 

bearing a rate of 6M EURIBOR + 1.55% maturing in 2033. 

(6) On January 26, 2019, the group signed a loan agreement to refinance our Solar Slovak portfolio. The new loan agreement was issued for €51.1 million 

bearing a mix of fix rate of 0.161% + 1.4% with a variable part bearing a rate of EURIBOR 6M +1.4% maturing in 2025. 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

With the exception of our corporate bond and revolving credit facility, all external borrowings relate to project financing. Such 
project financing are generally non-recourse (subject to certain guarantees).  

The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies: 

In $ millions 
US Dollars 
Euros (1) 
Brazilian Reals 
Total 
Non-current borrowings 
Current borrowings 
Total 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
1,056.1 
3,382.2 
392.0 
4,830.3 
3,895.5 
934.8 
4,830.3 

2019 

1,099.5 
2,442.5 
548.5 
4,090.5 
3,787.6 
302.9 
4,090.5 

(1)

€450 million corporate bond maturing in 2023 ($549.7 million) shown as current as a result of the refinancing in December 2020 which resulted in a 
commitment to repay these bonds in January 2021. 

The carrying amounts and fair value of the current and non-current borrowings are as follows: 

In $ millions 
Credit facilities 
Bonds 
Total 

Net debt as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows: 

In $ millions 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Borrowings - repayable within one year 
Borrowings - repayable after one year 
Interests payable, deferred financing costs and other 
IFRS 16 liabilities 
Net debt 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Borrowings - fixed interest rates (1) 
Borrowings - variable interest rates 
Interests payable, deferred financing costs and other 
IFRS 16 liabilities 
Net debt 

Carrying amount 

Fair Value 

Years ended December 31, 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 
2,720.2 
2,110.1 
4,830.3 

2019 

2,909.1 
1,181.4 
4,090.5 

2020 
2,817.9 
2,191.3 
5,009.2 

2019 

3,005.3 
1,274.4 
4,279.7 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
1,396.9 
(899.7) 
(3,972.1) 
41.5 
(32.9) 
(3,466.3) 

1,396.9 
(4,306.6) 
(565.2) 
41.5 
(32.9) 
(3,466.3) 

2019 

558.5 
(269.4) 
(3,866.3) 
45.2 
(33.3) 
(3,565.3) 

558.5 
(3,386.3) 
(749.4) 
45.2 
(33.3) 
(3,565.3) 

(1)

Borrowings with fixed interest rates taking into account the effect of interest rate swaps. 

IFRS 16 lease liabilities were previously not included within the above reconciliation and has been restated accordingly. 

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With the exception of our corporate bond and revolving credit facility, all external borrowings relate to project financing. Such 

project financing are generally non-recourse (subject to certain guarantees).  

The carrying amounts of the Group’s borrowings are denominated in the following currencies: 

In $ millions 

US Dollars 

Euros (1) 

Brazilian Reals 

Total 

Non-current borrowings 

Current borrowings 

Total 

In $ millions 

Credit facilities 

Bonds 

Total 

(1)

€450 million corporate bond maturing in 2023 ($549.7 million) shown as current as a result of the refinancing in December 2020 which resulted in a 

commitment to repay these bonds in January 2021. 

The carrying amounts and fair value of the current and non-current borrowings are as follows: 

Carrying amount 

Fair Value 

Years ended December 31, 

Years ended December 31, 

2020 

2,720.2 

2,110.1 

4,830.3 

2019 

2,909.1 

1,181.4 

2020 

2,817.9 

2,191.3 

4,090.5 

5,009.2 

2019 

3,005.3 

1,274.4 

4,279.7 

Net debt as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows: 

In $ millions 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Borrowings - repayable within one year 

Borrowings - repayable after one year 

Interests payable, deferred financing costs and other 

IFRS 16 liabilities 

Net debt 

Cash and cash equivalents 

Borrowings - fixed interest rates (1) 

Borrowings - variable interest rates 

Interests payable, deferred financing costs and other 

IFRS 16 liabilities 

Net debt 

(1)

Borrowings with fixed interest rates taking into account the effect of interest rate swaps. 

IFRS 16 lease liabilities were previously not included within the above reconciliation and has been restated accordingly. 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

1,056.1 

3,382.2 

392.0 

4,830.3 

3,895.5 

934.8 

2019 

1,099.5 

2,442.5 

548.5 

4,090.5 

3,787.6 

302.9 

4,830.3 

4,090.5 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

1,396.9 

(899.7) 

(3,972.1) 

41.5 

(32.9) 

1,396.9 

(4,306.6) 

(565.2) 

41.5 

(32.9) 

2019 

558.5 

(269.4) 

(3,866.3) 

45.2 

(33.3) 

558.5 

(3,386.3) 

(749.4) 

45.2 

(33.3) 

(3,466.3) 

(3,565.3) 

In $ millions 
As of January 1, 2019 
Cash-flows 
Acquisitions / disposals 
Proceeds of borrowings 
Repayments of borrowings 
Currency translations differences and other (1) 
IFRS 16 liabilities net movement (3) 
As of December 31, 2019 
Cash-flows 
Acquisitions / disposals 
Proceeds of borrowings 
Repayments of borrowings 
Repayments of borrowings and interests to NCI(2) 
Currency translations differences and other 
IFRS 16 liabilities net movement (3) 
As of December 31, 2020 

Cash and cash 
equivalents 

Borrowings 

IFRS 16 liabilities 

Total net debt 

697.0 
(174.6) 
21.4 
– 
– 
14.7 
– 
558.5 
810.6 
– 
– 
– 
- 
27.8 
– 
1,396.9 

(3,560.1) 
– 
(22.0) 
(947.5) 
428.2 
10.9 
– 
(4,090.5) 
– 
– 
(938.9) 
323.4 
49.5 
(173.8) 
– 
(4,830.3) 

(27.5) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(5.8) 
(33.3) 
– 
– 
– 
– 
- 
– 
0.4 
(32.9) 

(2,890.6) 
(174.6) 
(0.6) 
(947.5) 
428.2 
25.6 
(5.8) 
(3,565.3) 
810.6 
– 
(938.9) 
323.4 
49.5 
(146.0) 
0.4 
(3,466.3) 

(1)

(2)

(3)

Includes $48 million repayment of shareholders loans principal and interests with NCI presented in the consolidated statement of cash flows on the line 
“Transactions with non-controlling interest holders, cash paid” related to CSP Spain (note 4.23). 

Refers to repayment of shareholders loans principal and interests with NCI included in the consolidated statement of cash flows on the line “Transactions 
with non-controlling interest holders, cash paid” related to CSP Spain (note 4.23). 

IFRS 16 liabilities net movement includes -$3.6 million lease additions (2019: -$13.1 million), $6.8 million lease payments (2019: $7.8 million) and -$2.8 million 
currency translation adjustment (2019: -$0.5 million). IFRS 16 lease liabilities were previously not included within the above reconciliation and has been 
restated accordingly. 

Debt Covenants and restrictions 
The group’s borrowing facilities are subject to a variety of financial and non financial covenants. The most significant financial 
covenants include Debt service coverage ratio; Leverage ratio; Debt to equity ratio; Equity to assets ratio; Loan life coverage 
ratio and decreasing senior debt to total debt ratio. 

Non-financial covenants include the requirement to maintain proper insurance coverage, enter into hedging agreements, 
maintain certain cash reserves, restrictions on dispositions, scope of the business, and mergers and acquisitions.  

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These covenants are monitored appropriately to ensure that the contractual conditions are met.  

A technical breach in a minor condition regarding the number of authorized offshore bank accounts has been identified in 
relation to the financing of our Cap des Biches asset. The Company has performed a technical analysis and concluded that it 
has an unconditional right to defer payment for at least 12 months and hence $96.3 million of debt is presented as non current 
in line with the contracted repayment schedule.  

Securities given 
Corporate bond and Revolving Credit Facility at CG Power Holdings level are secured by pledges of shares of certain 
subsidiaries (ContourGlobal LLC, ContourGlobal Spain Holding Sàrl, ContourGlobal Bulgaria Holding Sàrl, ContourGlobal 
Latam Holding Sàrl, ContourGlobal Hummingbird UK Holdco I Limited, ContourGlobal Hummingbird US Holdco Inc., 
ContourGlobal Terra Holdings Sàrl and ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings Sàrl), and guarantees from ContourGlobal plc,  
and the above subsidiaries. 

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Project financing 
CSP Spain  
(excluding Alvarado) 
CSP Spain Alvarado  Long Term Facility 

Facility 
Long Term Facility 

Maturity 
2036 

2029 

Inka 

Inka  

Chapada I 

Senior secured notes 2034 

Letter of Credit 
Agreement 
Long Term Facility 

2021 

2032 

Arrubal 

Arrubal Term Loan 

2021 

Maritsa 

Credit Facility 

2023 

Vorotan 

Long Term Facility 

2034 

Chapada II 

Long Term Facility 

2032 

Cap des Biches 

Credit Facility 

2033 

Togo 

Loan agreement 

2028 

Asa Branca 

Credit facility 

2030 

Security / Guarantee given 
First ranking security interest in the shares of all the entities in the borrower group  
plus pledge of receivables and project accounts. Assignment of insurances. 
First ranking security interest in the shares of the borrower group plus pledge of  
project accounts. Assignment of rights under project contracts. 
Pledge of shares of Energia Eolica SA, EESA assets, accounts, assignment of 
receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 
$8.5m ContourGlobal Plc guarantee to Credit Suisse. 

Pledge of shares of Chapada I SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment  
of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 
Pledge of (i) the shares of CG La Rioja, (ii) project accounts, (iii) insurance policies,  
(iv) receivables on project documents (PPA, Operations & Maintenance, Gas Supply 
Agreement…), (v) mortgage over the power station and industrial items. 
Pledge of the shares, any dividends on the pledged shares and the entire commercial 
enterprise of ME-3, including the receivables from the ME-3 PPA. 
Pledge of shares of ContourGlobal HydroCascade CSJC assets and project accounts, 
assignment of receivables arising from the project contracts and insurances. 
Pledge of shares of Chapada II SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment 
of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 
Pledge over CG Senegal and CG Cap des Biches Sénégal shares, pledge over  
the project accounts, charge over the assets of CG Cap des Biches Sénégal, 
assignment of receivables of CG Cap des Biches Sénégal and the insurance  
policies, direct agreement on the project contracts.  
ContourGlobal Plc guarantee on cash shortfall for Debt service, and (i) a pledge  
of CG Togo LLC and CG Togo SA capital stock, (ii) a charge on equipment, material and 
assets of CG Togo SA, (iii) the assignment of receivables of CG Togo SA, (iv)  
the assignment of insurance policies, and (v) a pledge on the project accounts.  
Pledge of shares of Asa Branca Holding SA, pledge of the receivables under the  
Asa Branca PPA, pledge on certain project accounts, mortgage of assets of the  
Asa Branca Windfarm Complex, assignment of credit rights under project contracts 
(EPC, land leases, O&M...). 

Energie Europe  
Wind & Solar 
Kivuwatt 

Credit Facilities 

2025-30  Pledge of the shares, assets, cash accounts and receivables. 

Financing 
Arrangement 

2026 

– Secured by, among others, (i) KivuWatt Holdings’ pledge of all of the shares  

of KivuWatt held by KivuWatt Holdings, (ii) certain of KivuWatt’s bank accounts  
and (iii) KivuWatt’s movable and immovable assets. 

– ContourGlobal Plc $1.2 million guarantee for the benefit of KivuWatt under the  

Hydro Brazil  
Portfolio II and 
Solutions Brazil 

Sunburn 

Debentures 

2026 

Letter of Credit 
Agreement 

2021 

Chapada III 

Long Term Facility 

2032 

Mexican CHP 

Long Term Facility 

2026 

PPA and Gas 

– Concession to the Government of Rwanda and to Electrogaz (outside of the  

loan guarantee). 

– $8.5million UK Plc guarantee to cover DSRA as of December 31,2019. 
First ranking security interest in the shares of all the entities in the borrower  
group (ex-minorities) plus pledge of receivables. 
ContourGlobal plc BRL 60 million guarantee to cover Brasil hydro injunctions  
risk on ContourGlobal do Brasil Participaçoes SA 
On December 22, 2010, a €1.2 million letter of credit facility was entered into to  
fund obligations under the debt service reserve account (in accordance with the Saint 
Martin loan agreement). This letter of credit expires in June 2021. No amounts have 
been recognized in relation to letter of credit in either period. 
Pledge of shares of Chapada III SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment 
of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 
Corporate guarantee from ContourGlobal do Brazil Holding Ltda until  
Financial Completion. 
Pledge of the CGA I and CELCSA shares, assets and accounts, assignment  
of receivables and insurance policies. 

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Project financing 

Facility 

Maturity 

Security / Guarantee given 

CSP Spain  

Long Term Facility 

2036 

First ranking security interest in the shares of all the entities in the borrower group  

(excluding Alvarado) 

plus pledge of receivables and project accounts. Assignment of insurances. 

CSP Spain Alvarado  Long Term Facility 

2029 

First ranking security interest in the shares of the borrower group plus pledge of  

Senior secured notes 2034 

Pledge of shares of Energia Eolica SA, EESA assets, accounts, assignment of 

project accounts. Assignment of rights under project contracts. 

Inka 

Inka  

Letter of Credit 

Agreement 

receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 

2021 

$8.5m ContourGlobal Plc guarantee to Credit Suisse. 

Chapada I 

Long Term Facility 

2032 

Pledge of shares of Chapada I SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment  

of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 

Arrubal 

Arrubal Term Loan 

2021 

Pledge of (i) the shares of CG La Rioja, (ii) project accounts, (iii) insurance policies,  

(iv) receivables on project documents (PPA, Operations & Maintenance, Gas Supply 

Agreement…), (v) mortgage over the power station and industrial items. 

Maritsa 

Credit Facility 

2023 

Pledge of the shares, any dividends on the pledged shares and the entire commercial 

enterprise of ME-3, including the receivables from the ME-3 PPA. 

Vorotan 

Long Term Facility 

2034 

Pledge of shares of ContourGlobal HydroCascade CSJC assets and project accounts, 

assignment of receivables arising from the project contracts and insurances. 

Chapada II 

Long Term Facility 

2032 

Pledge of shares of Chapada II SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment 

of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 

Cap des Biches 

Credit Facility 

2033 

Pledge over CG Senegal and CG Cap des Biches Sénégal shares, pledge over  

Togo 

Loan agreement 

2028 

ContourGlobal Plc guarantee on cash shortfall for Debt service, and (i) a pledge  

Asa Branca 

Credit facility 

2030 

Pledge of shares of Asa Branca Holding SA, pledge of the receivables under the  

the project accounts, charge over the assets of CG Cap des Biches Sénégal, 

assignment of receivables of CG Cap des Biches Sénégal and the insurance  

policies, direct agreement on the project contracts.  

of CG Togo LLC and CG Togo SA capital stock, (ii) a charge on equipment, material and 

assets of CG Togo SA, (iii) the assignment of receivables of CG Togo SA, (iv)  

the assignment of insurance policies, and (v) a pledge on the project accounts.  

Asa Branca PPA, pledge on certain project accounts, mortgage of assets of the  

Asa Branca Windfarm Complex, assignment of credit rights under project contracts 

(EPC, land leases, O&M...). 

Energie Europe  

Credit Facilities 

2025-30  Pledge of the shares, assets, cash accounts and receivables. 

Wind & Solar 

Kivuwatt 

Hydro Brazil  

Portfolio II and 

Solutions Brazil 

Sunburn 

Financing 

Arrangement 

2026 

– Secured by, among others, (i) KivuWatt Holdings’ pledge of all of the shares  

of KivuWatt held by KivuWatt Holdings, (ii) certain of KivuWatt’s bank accounts  

and (iii) KivuWatt’s movable and immovable assets. 

– ContourGlobal Plc $1.2 million guarantee for the benefit of KivuWatt under the  

– Concession to the Government of Rwanda and to Electrogaz (outside of the  

PPA and Gas 

loan guarantee). 

Debentures 

2026 

First ranking security interest in the shares of all the entities in the borrower  

– $8.5million UK Plc guarantee to cover DSRA as of December 31,2019. 

group (ex-minorities) plus pledge of receivables. 

ContourGlobal plc BRL 60 million guarantee to cover Brasil hydro injunctions  

risk on ContourGlobal do Brasil Participaçoes SA 

Letter of Credit 

Agreement 

2021 

On December 22, 2010, a €1.2 million letter of credit facility was entered into to  

fund obligations under the debt service reserve account (in accordance with the Saint 

Martin loan agreement). This letter of credit expires in June 2021. No amounts have 

been recognized in relation to letter of credit in either period. 

Chapada III 

Long Term Facility 

2032 

Pledge of shares of Chapada III SPVs and Holding, SPVs assets, accounts, assignment 

of receivables of the project contracts and insurances. 

Corporate guarantee from ContourGlobal do Brazil Holding Ltda until  

Financial Completion. 

Mexican CHP 

Long Term Facility 

2026 

Pledge of the CGA I and CELCSA shares, assets and accounts, assignment  

of receivables and insurance policies. 

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4.25 Other non-current liabilities 

In $ millions 
Debt to non-controlling interest (1) 
Deferred payments on acquisitions (2) 
Fixed margin liability (3) 
IFRS 16 lease liabilities  
Other (4) 
Total other non-current liabilities 

December 31 

2020 
28.6 
33.5 
– 
28.6 
34.2 
124.9 

2019 

58.1 
38.0 
82.8 
28.0 
23.0 
229.9 

(1)

Debt to non-controlling interests: in 2011, the Group purchased a 73% interest in the Maritsa power plant. NEK owns the remaining 27% of the Maritsa power  
plant. The shareholders’ agreement states that all distributable results available should be distributed to their shareholders, with no unconditional right to avoid 
dividends. Consequently and in accordance with IAS 32 ‘Financial Instruments: presentation’, shares held by NEK do not qualify as equity instruments and are 
recorded as a liability to non-controlling interests in the Group’s consolidated statement of financial position. The debt to non-controlling interests was recorded  
at fair value at the date of acquisition (in accordance with IFRS 3) using a discounted cash flow method based on management’s best estimate at that date of the 
future distributable profits to the minority shareholder NEK over the period of the PPA. This debt is discounted using a European risk free rate adjusted for the 
credit default swap (CDS) spread for Bulgaria. The debt is subsequently held at amortized cost.  

The change in the debt to Maritsa non-controlling interest is presented below: 

In $ millions 
Beginning of the year 
Dividends  
Unwinding of discount 
Reclassification in current liabilities 
Currency translation adjustments 
End of the year 

December 31 

2020 
58.1 
(18.9) 
3.1 
(17.7) 
4.0 
28.6 

2019 

69.2 
(15.0) 
5.4 
– 
(1.5) 
58.1 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(2) As of December 31, 2020, deferred payments and earn-outs on acquired entities relate to deferred payments to be made to initial developers of certain 
Wind Brazil assets ($15.2 millions) and Spain CSP previous owner ($18.3 million). For the Brazil wind assets, the liability is reviewed at each reporting date and 
is based on a percentage of the projected revenue generated under the current power purchase agreements and for CSP Spain the liability is based on a 
pre-defined amount. 

(3) As of December 31, 2019 a liability was recognized by CHP Mexico representing the estimated net present value of the amounts due to Seller’s affiliates  
in relation to the CFE fixed margin mechanism on certain power purchase agreements. As of December 31, 2020 this liability is recorded in derivative 
financial instruments.  

(4) Mainly relates to contractual obligations in Brazil, including shortfall and penalties when wind asset generation falls below contracted PPA for  
$15.4 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $10.1 million). 

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4.26 Provisions 

In $ millions 
As of January 1, 2019  
Acquired through business combination 
Additions 
Unused amounts reversed 
Amounts used during the period 
Currency translation differences and other 
As of December 31, 2019 
Additions 
Unused amounts reversed 
Amounts used during the period 
Currency translation differences and other 
As of December 31, 2020 

Provisions have been analyzed between current and non-current as follows: 

In $ millions 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
As of December 31, 2019 
Current liabilities 
Non-current liabilities 
As of December 31, 2020 

Decommissioning / 
Environmental / 

Maintenance provision  Legal and other 
15.9 
42.7 
– 
0.2 
5.5 
3.0 
(2.8) 
(3.3) 
(0.3) 
(0.1) 
(1.2) 
1.4 
17.1 
43.9 
3.7 
2.1 
(1.4) 
(3.1) 
(1.3) 
– 
0.2 
2.9 
18.3 
45.8 

Decommissioning / 
Environmental / 
Maintenance provision 

Legal and other 

4.6 
39.3 
43.9 
1.9 
43.9 
45.8 

8.0 
9.1 
17.1 
10.4 
7.9 
18.3 

Total 
58.6 
0.2 
8.5 
(6.1) 
(0.4) 
0.2 
61.0 
5.8 
(4.5) 
(1.3) 
3.1 
64.1 

Total 

12.6 
48.4 
61.0 
12.3 
51.8 
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Site decommissioning provisions are recognized based on assessment of future decommissioning costs which would need  
to be incurred in accordance with existing legislation to restore the sites and expected to occur between 1 and 20 years.  

Legal and other provisions include amounts arising from claims, litigation and regulatory risks which will be utilized as the 
obligations are settled and includes sales tax and interest or penalties associated with taxes. 

Legal and other provisions have some uncertainty over the timing of cash outflows. 

4.27 Share-based compensation plans 
ContourGlobal long-term incentive plan 
On 11 August 2020, a third grant of performance shares was made under the long term incentive plan (“LTIP”) with awards over 
a total of 2,137,665 ordinary shares of 1 pence in ContourGlobal plc granted to eligible employees (the “participants”). These 
shares will vest on 11 August 2023 subject to the participant’s continued service and to the extent to which further performance 
conditions set out below for the awards are satisfied over the period of three years commencing on 1 January 2020 and, 
ordinarily, ending on 31 December 2022 (the “Performance Period”):  

(i)

EBITDA condition: 50.0 % of award to the compounded annual growth rate of the Company’s EBITDA over the 
Performance Period. 
IRR condition: 12.5 % of award to the internal rate of return on qualifying Company projects over the Performance Period. 

(ii)
(iii) LTIR condition: 25.0 % of award to the lost time incident rate of the Company over the Performance Period. 
(iv) Project milestones condition: 12.5 % of award to the number of corporate milestones completed on qualifying projects 

conditions over the Performance Period. 

The long term incentive plans are considered as equity-settled share-based incentives, with the related share based payment 
expense presented within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. 

These LTIP awards have been valued using the Monte Carlo model and the resulting share-based payments charge is being 
spread evenly over the period between the grant date and the vesting date (36 months). The fair value of the award at the 
grant date was estimated to be $0.94 per share. 

Key assumptions valuing these awards were: 

Vesting period 
Expecting vesting 
Expected volatility 
Risk-free interest rate 

3 years 
75% 
2020: 23.1% 
2020: (0.05)% 

Dividend yield of 0% has been assumed since grantees are compensated for dividends under clause 6.3 of the Long-Term 
Incentive Plan. 

Expected volatility is a measure of the amount by which the Group’s shares are expected to fluctuate during the life of an option.  

Including in this grant, restricted shares were granted under the long term incentive plan (“LTIP”) with awards over a total of 
41,496 ordinary shares of 1 pence in ContourGlobal plc granted to eligible employees (the “participants”). These shares will 
vest on 11 August 2023 subject to the participant’s continued service. 

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obligations are settled and includes sales tax and interest or penalties associated with taxes. 

Legal and other provisions have some uncertainty over the timing of cash outflows. 

4.27 Share-based compensation plans 

ContourGlobal long-term incentive plan 

On 11 August 2020, a third grant of performance shares was made under the long term incentive plan (“LTIP”) with awards over 

a total of 2,137,665 ordinary shares of 1 pence in ContourGlobal plc granted to eligible employees (the “participants”). These 

shares will vest on 11 August 2023 subject to the participant’s continued service and to the extent to which further performance 

conditions set out below for the awards are satisfied over the period of three years commencing on 1 January 2020 and, 

ordinarily, ending on 31 December 2022 (the “Performance Period”):  

(i)

EBITDA condition: 50.0 % of award to the compounded annual growth rate of the Company’s EBITDA over the 

Performance Period. 

(ii)

IRR condition: 12.5 % of award to the internal rate of return on qualifying Company projects over the Performance Period. 

(iii) LTIR condition: 25.0 % of award to the lost time incident rate of the Company over the Performance Period. 

(iv) Project milestones condition: 12.5 % of award to the number of corporate milestones completed on qualifying projects 

conditions over the Performance Period. 

The long term incentive plans are considered as equity-settled share-based incentives, with the related share based payment 

expense presented within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. 

These LTIP awards have been valued using the Monte Carlo model and the resulting share-based payments charge is being 

spread evenly over the period between the grant date and the vesting date (36 months). The fair value of the award at the 

grant date was estimated to be $0.94 per share. 

Key assumptions valuing these awards were: 

Vesting period 

Expecting vesting 

Expected volatility 

Risk-free interest rate 

Incentive Plan. 

3 years 

75% 

2020: 23.1% 

2020: (0.05)% 

Dividend yield of 0% has been assumed since grantees are compensated for dividends under clause 6.3 of the Long-Term 

Expected volatility is a measure of the amount by which the Group’s shares are expected to fluctuate during the life of an option.  

Including in this grant, restricted shares were granted under the long term incentive plan (“LTIP”) with awards over a total of 

41,496 ordinary shares of 1 pence in ContourGlobal plc granted to eligible employees (the “participants”). These shares will 

vest on 11 August 2023 subject to the participant’s continued service. 

Site decommissioning provisions are recognized based on assessment of future decommissioning costs which would need  

to be incurred in accordance with existing legislation to restore the sites and expected to occur between 1 and 20 years.  

The Group’s total charge for equity-settled share-based incentives for the year of $1.9 million (2019: $1.3 million) has been 
included within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income. 

Legal and other provisions include amounts arising from claims, litigation and regulatory risks which will be utilized as the 

The movements on awards made under the LTIP are as follows: 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2019 
Granted during the year 
Forfeited 
Vested 
Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 

Number of 
shares  
1,553,753 
2,486,318 
(415,619) 
– 
3,624,452 
2,137,665 
(334,551) 
– 
5,427,566 

Deferred bonus 
Certain employees of the group are eligible to receipt of deferred bonus awards as determined by the Remuneration Committee 
representing 20% of the individual's total bonus based on performance in the previous year. These awards have a normal vesting 
period of two to three years with the recipient required to remain with the company over the vesting period otherwise leading to 
forfeiture of the award in the event of termination of employment. On 11 August 2020, a total of 120,628 deferred bonus shares  
were awarded to employees with a vesting date of 9 March 2022. 

Private Incentive Plan  
The President & CEO (“CEO”), along with certain members of the ContourGlobal management team, have interests in a  
‘Private Incentive Plan’ (PIP). This is a legacy equity arrangement established by Reservoir Capital (the major shareholder in  
the Company) and no new allocations will be made under this plan. The Company is not a party to the PIP and has no financial 
obligation, or obligation to issue shares, in connection with it, although it is required to recognize the plan as an expense in 
accordance with IFRS 2. All shares that might be delivered under the award will be funded by Reservoir Capital. 

While the allocations and terms of the President & CEO’s award were substantially agreed prior to IPO, Reservoir Capital 
finalized the implementation of the CEO award on 27 December 2018 and of other managers awards in January 2019.  
The charge is recognized in the consolidated statement of income within the line item “Other operating income/expense – 
net” and is excluded from the Adjusted EBITDA calculation as it does not constitute a present or future liability nor a cash out 
for the Company and will be fully funded or settled through existing Reservoir Capital shareholdings in the Company. 

The award is in the form of partnership units in Contour Management Holdings LLC which is a partner in ContourGlobal L.P. 
(the limited partnership through which Reservoir Capital owns shares in the Company). The award comprises Class S units, 
Class C units and Class B units. All units deliver an award of shares in ContourGlobal plc. 

Under the terms of the PIP, those units entitle the award-holders to have shares in the Company delivered to them if certain 
financial performance conditions are achieved. 

The CEO’s and other beneficiaries’ holding of units in ContourGlobal L.P. is as follows: 

Basis of awards 
Class S Units 
Class C Units 
Class B Units 

Up to 10,475,657 ContourGlobal plc shares (excluding the impact of any accrued dividends) 

Value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

The terms of the value share between management and Reservoir Capital are based on a “waterfall” which operates broadly 
as follows: 

(i) Class S Units are similar in nature to a restricted stock award, subject to an underpin share price. At final allocation, 

Reservoir Capital Group set the underpin share price for the Class S units at $2.23 (£1.74), rather than the £2.57 threshold 
referred to in the Prospectus, to reflect the share price at the time of final allocation. 

(ii) Class C Units are based on sharing 12% of value above a 6% p.a. threshold on $2.0 billion of total value to ContourGlobal 

L.P., but after deducting value arising from Class S Units. 

(iii) Class B Units are based on sharing 18% of value above a 9% p.a. threshold on $2.4 billion of total value to ContourGlobal 

L.P., but after deducting value arising from Class C Units and Class S Units. The Class B Units  
also have a catch-up feature that, at valuations significantly above the threshold value, allow management to  
receive additional value. 

The Company was notified that the financial performance condition in respect of the Class S Units was tested on  
27 December 2020 (based on closing share price of 207p on the 24th December) and consequently shares were transferred 
from Reservoir Capital Group’s holding of shares in ContourGlobal plc (through ContourGlobal L.P.) to  
Contour Management Holdings LLC. 

The Class S unit financial performance condition was a share price underpin of $2.23 (threshold) to $2.28 (maximum), 
assuming no dividends. The number of shares transferred relevant to Mr Brandt’s Class S Unit award (including the impact 
of accrued dividends) was determined to be 7,403,453. ContourGlobal L.P also transferred cash to Contour Management 
Holdings LLC relating to the dividend payable on 29 December 2020 for these shares. Transfers from Contour 
Management Holdings LLC are conditional on Reservoir Capital disposing of all its ordinary shares in ContourGlobal plc. 
Other transfers of shares in the Company totaling 3,339,531 shares were also made by ContourGlobal L.P. to Contour 
Management Holdings LLC in connection with the vesting of Class S units held by other current and former members  
of management of the Company. 

Class C units and Class B units are structured as a value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group, and deliver 
an award of ContourGlobal plc shares subject to certain thresholds after deducting the value arising from the Class S units. 
Distributions from Class C units and Class B units are subject to Reservoir Capital Group realizing value from its investment  
in ContourGlobal plc, and the scheme stays in effect until Reservoir Capital Group has disposed of all its ordinary shares in 
ContourGlobal plc. Class C and Class B units are fully vested and are not forfeitable  

Further details of the PIP and of the award can be found in the Company's 2020 Directors' Remuneration Report. 

As of 31 December 2020, in accordance with IFRS 2, the Company recognized an expense of $6.6 million in relation with  
the PIP ($9.1 million in 2019) recognized within other operating expense in the income statement. 

4.28 Trade and other payables 

In $ millions 
Trade payables 
Accrued expenses 
Trade and other payables 

4.29 Other current liabilities 

In $ millions 
Deferred revenue 
Deferred payment on acquisition (1) 
Other taxes payable 
IFRS 16 lease liabilities 
Other (2) 
Other current liabilities 

December 31 

2020 
67.6 
266.1 
333.7 

December 31 

2020 
5.6 
1.2 
34.6 
4.3 
149.1 
194.8 

2019 

77.3 
258.8 
336.1 

2019 

6.1 
21.6 
33.5 
5.3 
111.5 
178.0 

(1)

Relates to the deferred payment of the renewable portfolio in Brazil as of December 31, 2020 and to deferred payment of the renewable portfolio in Europe, 
Brazil and Mexico as of December 31, 2019. 

(2) Mainly relates to contractual obligations in Brazil, including shortfall and penalties when wind asset generation falls below contracted PPA for $47.1 million  

in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $44.2 million), other regulatory obligations for hydro assets related to the Generation scaling factor (GSF) for  
$18.2 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $18.9 million), Maritsa current portion of the non-controlling interest debt for $17.7 million in 
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: nil) and Maritsa CO2 quota for $28.0 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $20.3 million). 

(3)

In the case of the shortfall and penalties for the Brazilian wind assets, there is limited estimation uncertainty as the shortfall and penalties are calculated 
based on factual information on actual power generated.  

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

The terms of the value share between management and Reservoir Capital are based on a “waterfall” which operates broadly 

as follows: 

(i) Class S Units are similar in nature to a restricted stock award, subject to an underpin share price. At final allocation, 

Reservoir Capital Group set the underpin share price for the Class S units at $2.23 (£1.74), rather than the £2.57 threshold 

referred to in the Prospectus, to reflect the share price at the time of final allocation. 

(ii) Class C Units are based on sharing 12% of value above a 6% p.a. threshold on $2.0 billion of total value to ContourGlobal 

L.P., but after deducting value arising from Class S Units. 

(iii) Class B Units are based on sharing 18% of value above a 9% p.a. threshold on $2.4 billion of total value to ContourGlobal 

L.P., but after deducting value arising from Class C Units and Class S Units. The Class B Units  

also have a catch-up feature that, at valuations significantly above the threshold value, allow management to  

receive additional value. 

The Company was notified that the financial performance condition in respect of the Class S Units was tested on  

27 December 2020 (based on closing share price of 207p on the 24th December) and consequently shares were transferred 

from Reservoir Capital Group’s holding of shares in ContourGlobal plc (through ContourGlobal L.P.) to  

Contour Management Holdings LLC. 

The Class S unit financial performance condition was a share price underpin of $2.23 (threshold) to $2.28 (maximum), 

assuming no dividends. The number of shares transferred relevant to Mr Brandt’s Class S Unit award (including the impact 

of accrued dividends) was determined to be 7,403,453. ContourGlobal L.P also transferred cash to Contour Management 

Holdings LLC relating to the dividend payable on 29 December 2020 for these shares. Transfers from Contour 

Management Holdings LLC are conditional on Reservoir Capital disposing of all its ordinary shares in ContourGlobal plc. 

Other transfers of shares in the Company totaling 3,339,531 shares were also made by ContourGlobal L.P. to Contour 

Management Holdings LLC in connection with the vesting of Class S units held by other current and former members  

of management of the Company. 

Class C units and Class B units are structured as a value share between management and Reservoir Capital Group, and deliver 

an award of ContourGlobal plc shares subject to certain thresholds after deducting the value arising from the Class S units. 

Distributions from Class C units and Class B units are subject to Reservoir Capital Group realizing value from its investment  

in ContourGlobal plc, and the scheme stays in effect until Reservoir Capital Group has disposed of all its ordinary shares in 

ContourGlobal plc. Class C and Class B units are fully vested and are not forfeitable  

Further details of the PIP and of the award can be found in the Company's 2020 Directors' Remuneration Report. 

As of 31 December 2020, in accordance with IFRS 2, the Company recognized an expense of $6.6 million in relation with  

the PIP ($9.1 million in 2019) recognized within other operating expense in the income statement. 

4.28 Trade and other payables 

In $ millions 

Trade payables 

Accrued expenses 

Trade and other payables 

4.29 Other current liabilities 

In $ millions 

Deferred revenue 

Deferred payment on acquisition (1) 

Other taxes payable 

IFRS 16 lease liabilities 

Other (2) 

Other current liabilities 

(1)

Relates to the deferred payment of the renewable portfolio in Brazil as of December 31, 2020 and to deferred payment of the renewable portfolio in Europe, 

Brazil and Mexico as of December 31, 2019. 

(2) Mainly relates to contractual obligations in Brazil, including shortfall and penalties when wind asset generation falls below contracted PPA for $47.1 million  

in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $44.2 million), other regulatory obligations for hydro assets related to the Generation scaling factor (GSF) for  

$18.2 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $18.9 million), Maritsa current portion of the non-controlling interest debt for $17.7 million in 

December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: nil) and Maritsa CO2 quota for $28.0 million in December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $20.3 million). 

(3)

In the case of the shortfall and penalties for the Brazilian wind assets, there is limited estimation uncertainty as the shortfall and penalties are calculated 

based on factual information on actual power generated.  

4.30  Group undertakings 
ContourGlobal PLC owns (directly or indirectly) only ordinary shares of its subsidiaries. There are no preferred shares scheme 
in place in the Group. 

ContourGlobal plc 

United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom,  

W1K 6SS 

Ownership 
100% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Armenia 

100% 

Austria 

Registered address 
AGBU building; 2/2 Meliq-Adamyan str.,0010 Yerevan, 
Armenia 
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  

Consolidated subsidiaries 
ContourGlobal Hydro Cascade CJSC 

ContourGlobal erneuerbare Energie  
Europa GmbH 
Windpark HAGN GmbH  
Windpark HAGN GmbH & Co KG 
Windpark Deutsch Haslau GmbH 
ContourGlobal Windpark Zistersdorf Ost GmbH 
ContourGlobal Windpark Berg GmbH 
ContourGlobal Windpark Scharndorf GmbH 
ContourGlobal Windpark Trautmannsdorf GmbH 
ContourGlobal Windpark Velm GmbH 
ContourGlobal Management Europa GmbH 
ContourGlobal Wind Holding GmbH 
ContourGlobal Development GmbH 
ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3 AD 
ContourGlobal Operations Bulgaria AD 

ContourGlobal Management Sofia EOOD  
Galheiros Geração de Energia Elétrica S.A. 

95% 
95% 
62% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
73% 
73% 

100% 
77% 

Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Austria 
Bulgaria 
Bulgaria 

Bulgaria 
Brazil 

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Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
Fleischmarkt 1, Top 01, Vienna 1010, Austria  
48 Sitnyakovo Blvd; 9-th fl., Sofia 1505, Bulgaria  
TPP ContourGlobal Maritsa East 3, Mednikarovo village 
6294, Galabovo District, Stara Zagora Region, Bulgaria 
48 Sitnyakovo Blvd; 9-th fl., Sofia 1505, Bulgaria  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Junior, 758, 3º andar, São 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Junior, 758, 3º andar, Itaim 
Bibi , São Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Junior, 758, 3º andar, São 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Junior, 758, 3º andar, São 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000 ,Brazil 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000 ,Brazil 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000 ,Brazil 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000 ,Brazil 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São 
Paulo 04542-000 ,Brazil 

Santa Cruz Power Corporation Usinas 
Hidroelétricas S.A. 
Contour Global Do Brasil Holding Ltda 

72% 

Brazil 

100% 

Brazil 

Contour Global Do Brasil Participações Ltda 

80% 

Brazil 

Abas Geração de Energia Ltda. 

100% 

Brazil 

Ventos de Santa Joana IX Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Calcedônia Geração de Energia Ltda. 

51% 

Brazil 

100% 

Brazil 

Ventos de Santa Joana X Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana XI Energias Renováveis 
S.A 
Ventos de Santa Joana XII Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana XIII Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana XV Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana XVI Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

December 31 

2020 

67.6 

266.1 

333.7 

2019 

77.3 

258.8 

336.1 

December 31 

2020 

5.6 

1.2 

34.6 

4.3 

149.1 

2019 

6.1 

21.6 

33.5 

5.3 

111.5 

194.8 

178.0 

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Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated subsidiaries 
Asa Branca Holding S.A. 

Ownership 
100% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Brazil 

Tespias Geração de Energia Ltda. 

100% 

Brazil 

Asa Branca IV Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Asa Branca V Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Asa Branca VI Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Asa Branca VII Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Asa Branca VIII Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Ventos de Santa Joana I Energias Renováveis S.A. 51% 

Brazil 

Ventos de Santa Joana III Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana IV Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana V Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santa Joana VII Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santo Augusto IV Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Chapada do Piauí I Holdings S.A. 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Ventos de Santo Augusto III Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
Ventos de Santo Augusto V Energias Renováveis 
S.A. 
ContourGlobal Desenvolvimento S.A. 

100% 

Brazil 

100% 

Brazil 

100% 

Brazil 

Chapada do Piauí II Holding S.A. 

51% 

Brazil 

Chapada do Piauí III Holding S.A. 

100% 

Brazil 

Capuava Energy Ltda 
Afluente Geração de Energia Eletrica S.A. 
Goias Sul Geração De Energia S.A. 
RIO PCH I S.A. 
Bahia PCH I S.A. 
ContourGlobal LATAM S.A. 
ContourGlobal Solutions Holdings Ltd 

80% 
80% 
80% 
56% 
80% 
100% 
100% 

Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Brazil 
Colombia 
Cyprus 

ContourGlobal Solutions Ltd 

100% 

Cyprus 

Selenium Holdings Ltd 

100% 

Cyprus 

ContourGlobal La Rioja, S.L 

100% 

Spain 

Registered address 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 
Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km 08 ,Sala 182 , 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000  
Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 
Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000 ,Brazil 
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31 São Paulo 
04542-000, Brazil  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000  
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 
04542-000  
Av. Presidente Costa e Silva, 1178, parte, Santo André/ 
Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 1º andar Rio de Janeiro – RJ 
Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 2º andar, parte. Rio de Janeiro – RJ 
Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 4º andar Rio de Janeiro – RJ 
Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 6º andar, parte. Rio de Janeiro – RJ 
Carrera 7 No. 74-09, Bogota, Colombia  
Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 
Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  
Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 
Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  
Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 
Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  
Arrúbal Power Plant, Polígono Industrial El Sequero, 
 26150 Arrúbal, La Rioja, Spain. 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated subsidiaries 

Asa Branca Holding S.A. 

Ownership 

incorporation 

Registered address 

Country of 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Tespias Geração de Energia Ltda. 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Asa Branca IV Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Asa Branca V Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Asa Branca VI Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 

Asa Branca VII Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 

04542-000, Brazil  

04542-000, Brazil  

04542-000, Brazil  

04542-000, Brazil  

Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  

Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  

Paulo 04542-000, Brazil  

S.A. 

S.A. 

S.A. 

S.A. 

S.A. 

S.A. 

S.A. 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

04542-000  

Distrito Industrial – Maracanaú – CE 

04542-000 ,Brazil 

04542-000, Brazil  

04542-000  

04542-000  

Ventos de Santa Joana III Energias Renováveis 

51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

Ventos de Santa Joana IV Energias Renováveis 

51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km 08 ,Sala 182 , 

Ventos de Santa Joana V Energias Renováveis 

51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

Ventos de Santa Joana VII Energias Renováveis 

51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

Ventos de Santo Augusto IV Energias Renováveis 

51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

Chapada do Piauí I Holdings S.A. 

51% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Ventos de Santo Augusto III Energias Renováveis 

100% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

Ventos de Santo Augusto V Energias Renováveis 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

ContourGlobal Desenvolvimento S.A. 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31 São Paulo 

Chapada do Piauí II Holding S.A. 

51% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Chapada do Piauí III Holding S.A. 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Jr., 758 – cj. 31, São Paulo 

Capuava Energy Ltda 

Afluente Geração de Energia Eletrica S.A. 

Goias Sul Geração De Energia S.A. 

RIO PCH I S.A. 

Bahia PCH I S.A. 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Brazil 

Av. Presidente Costa e Silva, 1178, parte, Santo André/ 

Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 1º andar Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 2º andar, parte. Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 4º andar Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

Praia do Flamengo, 70 – 6º andar, parte. Rio de Janeiro – RJ 

ContourGlobal LATAM S.A. 

Colombia 

Carrera 7 No. 74-09, Bogota, Colombia  

ContourGlobal Solutions Holdings Ltd 

Cyprus 

Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 

80% 

80% 

80% 

56% 

80% 

100% 

100% 

ContourGlobal Solutions Ltd 

100% 

Cyprus 

Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 

Selenium Holdings Ltd 

100% 

Cyprus 

Capital Center, 2-4 Arch, Makarios III Avenue, 9th Floor, 

ContourGlobal La Rioja, S.L 

100% 

Spain 

Arrúbal Power Plant, Polígono Industrial El Sequero, 

Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  

Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  

Nicosia 1065, Cyprus  

 26150 Arrúbal, La Rioja, Spain. 

Asa Branca VIII Energias Renováveis SA 

100% 

Brazil 

Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Júnior, 758, 3º andar, Sao 

ContourGlobal Management France SAS 

100% 

France 

Ventos de Santa Joana I Energias Renováveis S.A. 51% 

Brazil 

Rodovia Dr. Mendel Steinbruch, S/N – Km, 08 Sala 182 – 

ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings Limited 

100% 

Gibraltar 

Consolidated subsidiaries 
Contourglobal Termosolar Operator S.L.  
ContourGlobal Termosolar, S.L.  
Rústicas Vegas Altas, S.L.  
Termosolar Majadas, S.L.  
Termosolar Palma Saetilla, S.L.  
Termosolar Alvarado, S.L.  
Crasodel Spain SL  
Energies Antilles 
Energies Saint-Martin 
ContourGlobal Saint-Martin SAS 

Ownership 
100% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Spain 
Spain 
Spain 
Spain 
Spain 
Spain 
Spain 
France 
France 
France 

ContourGlobal Helios S.r.l.  
ContourGlobal Solar Holdings (Italy) S.r.l. 
ContourGlobal Oricola S.r.l. 
ContourGlobal Solutions (Italy) S.R.L. 
Portoenergy S.r.l. 
Officine Solari Barone S.r.l. 
Officine Solari Camporeale S.r.l. 
Contourglobal Mediterraneo S.r.l 
PVP 2 S.R.L. 
ContourGlobal Sarda S.r.l 
Officine Solari Kaggio S.r.l. 
Officine Solari Aquila S.r.l. 

ContourGlobal Energetica S.R.L. 
ContourGlobal Eight Srl 
ContourGlobal Green Srl 
ContourGlobal Industrial Srl 
ContourGlobal Light Srl 
ContourGlobal One Srl 
ContourGlobal Sole Srl 
ContourGlobal Tracker Srl 
ContourGlobal Sungea S.R.L. 
Rinnovabili Bari Max S.R.L.  
Solar 6 S.R.L.  
Solar Realty S.R.L.  
Solar 5 S.R.L.  
BS Energia New S.R.L.  
Campoverde Societa' Agricola S.R.L.  
Ecoenergia S.R.L. - Societa' Agricola  
ContourGlobal Management Italy S.R.L.  
Interporto Solare S.R.L. 
ContourGlobal Kosovo L.L.C.  

51% 
51% 
100% 
100% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 

51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
51% 
100% 

Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 

Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
Italy 
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Registered address 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
Calle Orense, número 34, 7° piso – 28020 Madrid, Spain 
8, Avenue Hoche 75008 Paris  
8, Avenue Hoche 75008 Paris  
5 Rue du Gal de Gaulle, 8 Immeuble le Colibri Marigot,97150 
Saint-Martin 
Immeuble Imagine 
20-26 boulevard du Parc 92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine 
Hassans, Line Holdings Limited, 57/63 Line Wall Road, 
Gibraltar  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Contrada Piana del Signore s.n.c. 
93012 Gela (CL) 
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Via Cusani 5, Milan 20121, Italy  
Anton çeta 5a 1000 Pristina Republic of Kosovo 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Consolidated subsidiaries 
ContourGlobal Luxembourg S.àr.l.  

Ownership 
100% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Luxembourg 

Kani Lux Holdings S.à r.l. 

80% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Africa Holdings S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Bulgaria Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Spain Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Latam Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

Vorotan Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Terra 2 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Terra 3 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Development Holdings S.à r.l 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Terra 5 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Terra 6 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Solutions Holdings S.a.r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Senegal Holdings S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Terra Holdings S.à r.l  

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Power Holdings S.A. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Mirror 1 S.à.r.l 

ContourGlobal Mirror 2 S.à.r.l 

ContourGlobal Mirror 3 S.à.r.l 

51% 

51% 

51% 

Luxembourg 

Luxembourg 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Spain O&M HoldCo S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Intermediate O&M S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Ursaria 3 S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

ContourGlobal Mirror 7 S.à.r.l 

100% 

Luxembourg 

Registered address 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 
35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 
of Luxembourg 

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Consolidated subsidiaries 

Ownership 

incorporation 

Registered address 

Country of 

ContourGlobal Luxembourg S.àr.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

Consolidated subsidiaries 
ContourGlobal Mirror 4 S.à.r.l 

Ownership 
100% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Luxembourg 

Kani Lux Holdings S.à r.l. 

80% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

Aero Flash Wind, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.  

75% 

Mexico 

ContourGlobal holding de generación de energía de 
México  
ContourGlobal Servicios Administrativos de 
generación  
ContourGlobal Servicios Operacionales de México  

Cogeneración de Altamira, S.A. DE C.V.  
Cogeneración de Energía Limpia De Cosoleacaque S.A 
De C.V.  
KivuWatt Holdings 

100% 

100% 

100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 

Mexico 

Mexico 

Mexico 
Mexico 
Mexico 

Mauritius  

ContourGlobal Solutions (Nigeria) Ltd 

100% 

Nigeria 

ContourGlobal Solutions Nigeria Holdings B.V. 
Contourglobal Bonaire B.V. 
Energía Eólica S.A. 
ContourGlobal Peru SAC 
Energía Renovable Peruana S.A. 
Energía Renovable del Norte S.A.  
ContourGlobal Solutions (Poland) Sp. Z o.o.  
ContourGlobal Paraguay Holdings SA 
ContourGlobal Solutions (Ploiesti) S.R.L. 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

Netherlands 
Netherlands 
Peru 
Peru 
Peru 
Peru 
Poland 
Paraguay 
Romania 

Petosolar S.R.L.  

100% 

Romania 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

ContourGlobal Africa Holdings S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Bulgaria Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Spain Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Latam Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

Vorotan Holding S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Terra 2 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Terra 3 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Development Holdings S.à r.l 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Terra 5 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Terra 6 S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Solutions Holdings S.a.r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Senegal Holdings S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Terra Holdings S.à r.l  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Power Holdings S.A. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings S.à r.l. 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Mirror 1 S.à.r.l 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Mirror 2 S.à.r.l 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Mirror 3 S.à.r.l 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

51% 

51% 

51% 

ContourGlobal Spain O&M HoldCo S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Intermediate O&M S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Ursaria 3 S.à r.l.  

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

ContourGlobal Mirror 7 S.à.r.l 

100% 

Luxembourg 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

of Luxembourg 

Kivu Watt Ltd 
100% 
RENERGIE Solarny Park Holding SK I a.s. 
51% 
51% 
PV Lucenec S.R.O. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Rimavské Jánovce s.r.o.  51% 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Dulovo s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Gemer s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Hodejov s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Jesenské s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Nižná Pokoradz s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Riečka s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Rohov s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Starňa s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Včelince 2 s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Hurbanovo s.r.o. 
51% 
AlfaPark s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Druhá slnečná s.r.o. 
51% 
SL03 s.r.o. 
51% 
RENERGIE Solárny park Bánovce nad Ondavou 
s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Bory s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Budulov s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Kalinovo s.r.o. 
ZetaPark Lefantovce s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny Lefantovce s.r.o. 

51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 

Registered address 

35-37 Avenue de la Liberté L-1931 Luxembourg, Grand 
Duchy of Luxembourg 
Mexico City, Mexico / Tax Address : Ciudad de Tecate, Baja 
California 
Monterrey, Estado de Nuevo Leon, Mexico  

Monterrey, Estado de Nuevo Leon, Mexico  

Monterrey, Estado de Nuevo Leon, Mexico  
San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 

San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon, Mexico 

4th Floor, Tower A, 1CyberCity, c/o Citco (Mauritius) Limited, 
Ebene, Mauritius  
St. Nicholas House, 10th Floor, Catholic Mission Street, 
Lagos, Nigeria  
Keplerstraat 34, Badhoevedorp 1171CD, Netherlands  
Kaya Carlos A. Nicolaas 3 , Bonaire, Netherlands  
Av. Ricardo Palma 341, Office 306, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru  
Av. Ricardo Palma 341, Office 306, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru  
Av. Ricardo Palma 341, Office 306, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru  
Av. Ricardo Palma 341, Office 306, Miraflores, Lima 18, Peru  
ul. Przemyslowa 2A, Radzymin 05-250 - Poland 

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Ploeisti, 285 Gheorge Grigore, Cantacuzino street, Prahova 
County, Ploeisti, Romania  
7 Ghiocei street, ap. 1, Panciu locality, Panciu city, Vrancea county, 
Romania  
Plot 9714, Nyarutarama, P. O. Box 6679, Kigali, Rwanda  

Rwanda 
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  Pribinova 25, 811 09 Bratislava,Slovakia 
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

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Consolidated subsidiaries 
RENERGIE Solárny park Michalovce s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Nižný Skálnik s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Otročok s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Paňovce s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Gomboš s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Rimavská Sobota s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Horné Turovce s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Uzovská Panica s.r.o. 
RENERGIE Solárny park Zemplínsky Branč s.r.o. 
ZetaPark s.r.o. 
ContourGlobal Cap des Biches Senegal S.à r.l. 
ContourGlobal Togo S.A. 
ContourGlobal Services Africa S. à r.l. 

Ownership 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
51% 
100% 
80% 
100% 

75% 
AMC Energy LLC 
ContourGlobal Solutions Ukraine LLC 
100.0 
ContourGlobal Solutions (Northern Ireland) Limited 100% 

ContourGlobal Europe Limited 
Contour Global Hummingbird UK Holdco I Ltd 
Contour Global Hummingbird UK Holdco II Ltd 
Contour Global LLC 

Contour Global Management Inc 

ContourGlobal Services Brazil LLC 
ContourGlobal Togo LLC 

ContourGlobal A Funding LLC 

ContourGlobal Senegal Holdings LLC 

ContourGlobal Senegal LLC 

100% 
100% 
100% 
100% 

100% 

100% 
100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

CG Solutions Global Holding Company LLC 

100% 

Contour Global Hummingbird US Holdco Inc 

100% 

Registered address 

Country of 
incorporation 
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  
Senegal  
Togo 
Togo 

2, Place de L'Indépendance, Dakar, BP 23607, Senegal  
Route D'Aného, Baguida, BP 3662 , Lomé - Togo  

Immeuble SCI – Direction de l’administration pénitentiaire & 
de la réinsertion – Angle Rue Agbata, Boulevard du 13 
Janvier – 01 BP 3662, Lomé -TOGO 
02125 ,1 Prospect Vyzvolyteliv, Kiev, Ukraine  

Ukraine 
Ukraine 
United Kingdom  6th Floor Lesley Tower, 42-26 Fountain Street, Belfast BT1 

32, Konstantiniska street, 04071 Kiev, Ukraine 

5EF, Ireland  

United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 
United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 
United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 
US 

1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 
Delaware 19801  
1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 
Delaware 19801  
650 Fifth Ave - 17th Fl., New York, New York 10019  

2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 
19808  
1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 
Delaware 19801  
2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 
19808  
1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 
Delaware 19801  
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Corporation 
Trust Center, Wilmington, Delaware 19801  
12 Timber Creek Lane, Universal Registered Agents, County 
of New Castle, Newark, Delaware 19711  

US 

US 
US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

Investments in associates accounted 

 under the equity method:  
TermoemCali I S.A. E.S.P. 
Compañía Eléctrica de Sochagota S.A. E.S.P. 
Evacuacion Villanueva des Rey, S.L. 

Ownership 
37% 
49% 
18% 

Country of 
incorporation 
Colombia 
Colombia 
Spain 

Registered address 
Carrera 5A Nº 71-45, Bogotá, Colombia 
Carrera 14 No. 20-21 Local 205A, Plaza Real, Tunja, Colombia 
Calle Orense 34, 7ª planta, 28020 Madrid, Spain 

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51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

51% 

100% 

80% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

100% 

Consolidated subsidiaries 

Ownership 

incorporation 

Registered address 

Country of 

RENERGIE Solárny park Michalovce s.r.o. 

RENERGIE Solárny park Nižný Skálnik s.r.o. 

RENERGIE Solárny park Otročok s.r.o. 

RENERGIE Solárny park Paňovce s.r.o. 

RENERGIE Solárny park Gomboš s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

RENERGIE Solárny park Rimavská Sobota s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

RENERGIE Solárny park Horné Turovce s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

RENERGIE Solárny park Uzovská Panica s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

RENERGIE Solárny park Zemplínsky Branč s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

ZetaPark s.r.o. 

Slovak Republic  25 Pribinova Str., Bratislava 811 09, Slovakia  

ContourGlobal Cap des Biches Senegal S.à r.l. 

Senegal  

2, Place de L'Indépendance, Dakar, BP 23607, Senegal  

ContourGlobal Togo S.A. 

ContourGlobal Services Africa S. à r.l. 

Togo 

Togo 

Route D'Aného, Baguida, BP 3662 , Lomé - Togo  

Immeuble SCI – Direction de l’administration pénitentiaire & 

de la réinsertion – Angle Rue Agbata, Boulevard du 13 

Janvier – 01 BP 3662, Lomé -TOGO 

02125 ,1 Prospect Vyzvolyteliv, Kiev, Ukraine  

32, Konstantiniska street, 04071 Kiev, Ukraine 

AMC Energy LLC 

ContourGlobal Solutions Ukraine LLC 

75% 

100.0 

Ukraine 

Ukraine 

ContourGlobal Solutions (Northern Ireland) Limited 100% 

United Kingdom  6th Floor Lesley Tower, 42-26 Fountain Street, Belfast BT1 

ContourGlobal Europe Limited 

United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 

Contour Global Hummingbird UK Holdco I Ltd 

United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 

Contour Global Hummingbird UK Holdco II Ltd 

United Kingdom  116 Park Street 7th Floor, London, United Kingdom, W1K 6SS 

Contour Global LLC 

1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 

Contour Global Management Inc 

1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 

ContourGlobal Services Brazil LLC 

ContourGlobal Togo LLC 

650 Fifth Ave - 17th Fl., New York, New York 10019  

2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 

ContourGlobal A Funding LLC 

1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 

ContourGlobal Senegal Holdings LLC 

2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 

ContourGlobal Senegal LLC 

1209 Orange Street, Corporation Trust Center, Wilmington, 

5EF, Ireland  

Delaware 19801  

Delaware 19801  

Delaware 19801  

19808  

19808  

Delaware 19801  

CG Solutions Global Holding Company LLC 

100% 

Contour Global Hummingbird US Holdco Inc 

100% 

12 Timber Creek Lane, Universal Registered Agents, County 

Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Corporation 

Trust Center, Wilmington, Delaware 19801  

of New Castle, Newark, Delaware 19711  

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

US 

Investments in associates accounted 

 under the equity method:  

TermoemCali I S.A. E.S.P. 

Compañía Eléctrica de Sochagota S.A. E.S.P. 

Evacuacion Villanueva des Rey, S.L. 

Country of 

Colombia 

Colombia 

Spain 

37% 

49% 

18% 

Ownership 

incorporation 

Registered address 

Carrera 5A Nº 71-45, Bogotá, Colombia 

Carrera 14 No. 20-21 Local 205A, Plaza Real, Tunja, Colombia 

Calle Orense 34, 7ª planta, 28020 Madrid, Spain 

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Related party disclosure 
ContourGlobal L.P. and Reservoir Capital Group 
As of December 31, 2020 ContourGlobal plc and its subsidiaries have no significant trading relationship with the Group’s main 
shareholder, ContourGlobal L.P., and Reservoir Capital Group which ultimately controls ContourGlobal L.P. 

Key management personnel  
Compensation paid to key management (executive and non-executive committee members) amounted to $15.2 million in 
December 31, 2020 (December 31, 2019: $16.1 million). 

In $ millions 
Salaries and short term employee benefits 
Termination benefits 
Post employment benefits 
Profit-sharing and bonus schemes 
Private incentive plan (1) 
Non-executive Directors' emoluments 
Other share based payments 
Total 

(1)

Refer to note 4.27 Share-based compensation plans 

Years ended December 31 

2020 
4.6 

0.1 
2.0 
6.6 
0.8 
1.1 
15.2 

2019 

4.8 
- 
- 
1.2 
9.1 
0.8 
0.2 
16.1 

4.32  Financial commitments and contingent liabilities 
a) Commitments 
The Group has contractual commitments with, among others, equipment suppliers, professional service organizations and EPC 
contractors in connection with its power projects under construction that require payment upon reaching certain milestones. 

As of December 31, 2020, the Group has completed its Maritsa construction projects and had $1.2 million of firm purchase 
commitments of property plant and equipment outstanding in connection with its facilities. The Group has also contractual 
arrangements with Operating and Maintenance (O&M) providers and transmission operators as it relates to certain of its 
operating assets. Maritsa has a long-term Lignite Supply Agreement (LSA) with Maritsa Iztok Mines (MMI) for the purchase  
of lignite. According to the agreement, Maritsa has to purchase minimum monthly quantities, amounting to 6,187 thousand 
standard tons per calendar year. The total commitment through the remaining term of the LSA (February 2024) is 19,077 
thousand standard tons, equal to $196.6 million at December 2020 prices ($10.31 per standard ton), as compared to 25,264 
thousand standard tons equal to $239.0 million at the end of 2019 ($9.46 per standard ton). In the event of a failure on the  
part of CG Maritsa East 3 AD (ME-3) to take a minimum monthly quantity in any month, ME-3 shall, except in cases caused  
by Force Majeure and certain actions of Bulgarian authorities as described in the contract, pay to MMI an amount equal to  
the difference between (i) the aggregate amount paid or payable in respect of lignite delivered during such month and (ii)  
the aggregate amount that would have been payable had the minimum monthly quantity been taken during such month. 

Pursuant to Vorotan acquisition, the Group has agreed to refurbish the hydro power plants and intends to invest approximately 
€71.8 million ($87.7 million) over four years in a refurbishment program started in 2017 to modernize Vorotan and improve its 
operational performance, safety, reliability and efficiency. As of December 31, 2020 Vorotan disbursed €37.7 million ($46.1 million) 
out of the €51.0 million ($62.3 million) of loan of which €0.9 million ($1.1 million) was an advance payment to the EPC contractors. 

The Group has also agreements related to our Austria Wind project repowering started in 2017. As of December 31, 2020  
we are committed to purchase €45.7 million ($55.8 million) worth of equipment and installation in the years 2021 and 2022. 

b) Contingent liabilities  
The Group has contingent liabilities in respect of legal and tax claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Group 
reviews these matters in consultation with internal and external legal counsel to make a determination on a case-by-case  
basis whether a loss from each of these matters is probable, possible or remote. These claims involve different parties and 
 are subject to substantial uncertainties.  

Operation & Maintenance contractor litigation (Energies Antilles)  
In 2015, a €5 million legal claim was brought against EA by the O&M contractor in relation to cost overruns following changes 
in French labor laws (“IEG status”—Industries Electriques et Gazières). On 21st September 2018, judgment was rendered by  
the Commercial Court of Paris in favor of the O&M contractor. The Commercial Court appointed an expert to determine the 
amount of costs for which EA should be liable, as opposed to those costs that were attributable to the O&M contractor's 
management decisions. Several meetings with the expert have already taken place. In parallel with the expert proceeding, EA 
appealed before the Paris Court of Appeal against the Commercial Court’s decision on legal grounds. To date, the expert has 

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not yet issued his report as to the costs for which EA should be liable and the decision of the Appeal is expected in the first 
half of 2021. No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claim as the Group considers 
it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of amounts that may be due to the O&M contractor and there is also a possibility 
of no liability occurring. 

Kivuwatt arbitration (KivuWatt Ltd) 
REG, which replaced its subsidiary Energy Utility Corporation (EUCL) as the claimant in an ad hoc arbitration under the 
arbitration rules of the United Nation Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), claims damages provisionally 
quantified at approximately $80 million allegedly arising from KivuWatt’s alleged delay in entering into commercial service. 

KivuWatt contests REG’s right to any damages over and above the $1.2 million cap in liquidated damages provided for in the 
Power Purchase Agreement and already paid by KivuWatt. 

No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claims as the Group considers that it is 
less than probable that liabilities will arise from these claims. 

Solar Italy insurance claim  
A fire occurred in September 2018 on a portion of a photovoltaic plant owned by the Group in Italy located on the rooftop of 
an industrial building owned by a third-party and caused damage to the facility below. In 2019, the third-party’s insurers have 
claimed €6.9 million ($8.3 million).  

No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claim as the Group considers that it is less 
than probable that the Group could be held liable and there are reasonable grounds to believe that any such liability will be 
covered by the insurance policy.  

Mexico CHP wheeling charges 
The injunction granted in the context of the Amparo lawsuit in Mexico described in note 2.4 was conditional upon submission 
of monthly guarantees (bonds) to the court to cover the difference between the former wheeling fees and the new ones. 
These guarantees amount to $15.9 million as of December 31, 2020.  

As an unfavorable outcome is considered unlikely, a contingent liability has been disclosed in relation to the guarantees 
opposed to a provision. Further, in the unlikely event that the wheeling fees increase is confirmed in the final judgement,  
the Company will recharge most of the increased fees to the related offtakers and will incur additional wheeling fees below  
$2 million in relation to the year ended 31 December 2020. 

Togo new claim 
ContourGlobal Togo received in late December 2020 a notification from CEET (offtaker of the power purchase agreement) and the 
Republic of Togo regarding certain alleged breaches of the power purchase agreement and concession agreement, respectively, 
questioning the performance of the Togo Plant and alleging overpayment of $34 million under “take or pay” provisions. The risk of  
a liability to CEET is assessed as possible and no provision has been recognized as of 31 December 2020.  

Taxes  
Judgement is sometimes required in determining how to account for indirect or direct tax positions where the ultimate  
tax determination is uncertain. These positions include areas such as the tax deductibility or treatment of certain costs (in 
particular, of one-off items that might arise on an acquisition, disposal or internal restructuring), the pricing of goods or services 
provided between group companies and the application of local tax law within each territory in which the group operates. 
Liabilities are recognized in accordance with relevant accounting standards based on management's best estimate of the 
outcome, having taken advice where it is considered appropriate to do so. However, if the Group is challenged by local tax 
authorities, it is possible that the final outcome of these matters may be different from the amounts recorded and additional 
expenses may be recognized in later periods. The Group is not currently subject to any tax audit where it is considered there 
is a more than remote probability of a material tax adjustment where we have not provisioned and the risk of a material 
adjustment to tax provisions within the next 12 months is not considered to be significant. 

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not yet issued his report as to the costs for which EA should be liable and the decision of the Appeal is expected in the first 

half of 2021. No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claim as the Group considers 

it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of amounts that may be due to the O&M contractor and there is also a possibility 

of no liability occurring. 

Kivuwatt arbitration (KivuWatt Ltd) 

REG, which replaced its subsidiary Energy Utility Corporation (EUCL) as the claimant in an ad hoc arbitration under the 

arbitration rules of the United Nation Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL), claims damages provisionally 

quantified at approximately $80 million allegedly arising from KivuWatt’s alleged delay in entering into commercial service. 

KivuWatt contests REG’s right to any damages over and above the $1.2 million cap in liquidated damages provided for in the 

Power Purchase Agreement and already paid by KivuWatt. 

No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claims as the Group considers that it is 

less than probable that liabilities will arise from these claims. 

A fire occurred in September 2018 on a portion of a photovoltaic plant owned by the Group in Italy located on the rooftop of 

an industrial building owned by a third-party and caused damage to the facility below. In 2019, the third-party’s insurers have 

No provision has been recorded as of 31st December 2020 in relation to the above claim as the Group considers that it is less 

than probable that the Group could be held liable and there are reasonable grounds to believe that any such liability will be 

Solar Italy insurance claim  

claimed €6.9 million ($8.3 million).  

covered by the insurance policy.  

Mexico CHP wheeling charges 

The injunction granted in the context of the Amparo lawsuit in Mexico described in note 2.4 was conditional upon submission 

of monthly guarantees (bonds) to the court to cover the difference between the former wheeling fees and the new ones. 

These guarantees amount to $15.9 million as of December 31, 2020.  

As an unfavorable outcome is considered unlikely, a contingent liability has been disclosed in relation to the guarantees 

opposed to a provision. Further, in the unlikely event that the wheeling fees increase is confirmed in the final judgement,  

the Company will recharge most of the increased fees to the related offtakers and will incur additional wheeling fees below  

$2 million in relation to the year ended 31 December 2020. 

ContourGlobal Togo received in late December 2020 a notification from CEET (offtaker of the power purchase agreement) and the 

Republic of Togo regarding certain alleged breaches of the power purchase agreement and concession agreement, respectively, 

questioning the performance of the Togo Plant and alleging overpayment of $34 million under “take or pay” provisions. The risk of  

a liability to CEET is assessed as possible and no provision has been recognized as of 31 December 2020.  

Togo new claim 

Taxes  

Judgement is sometimes required in determining how to account for indirect or direct tax positions where the ultimate  

tax determination is uncertain. These positions include areas such as the tax deductibility or treatment of certain costs (in 

particular, of one-off items that might arise on an acquisition, disposal or internal restructuring), the pricing of goods or services 

provided between group companies and the application of local tax law within each territory in which the group operates. 

Liabilities are recognized in accordance with relevant accounting standards based on management's best estimate of the 

outcome, having taken advice where it is considered appropriate to do so. However, if the Group is challenged by local tax 

authorities, it is possible that the final outcome of these matters may be different from the amounts recorded and additional 

expenses may be recognized in later periods. The Group is not currently subject to any tax audit where it is considered there 

is a more than remote probability of a material tax adjustment where we have not provisioned and the risk of a material 

adjustment to tax provisions within the next 12 months is not considered to be significant. 

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c) Leasing activities 
Operating lease as a lessor 
The Group is lessor under non-cancellable operating leases. The future aggregate minimum lease payments receivable under 
non-cancellable operating leases are as follows: 

In $ millions 
Minimum lease payments receivable 
No later than 1 year 
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years 
Later than 5 years 
Total 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

21.9 
61.6 
13.4 
96.9 

32.7 
79.3 
23.2 
135.2 

The property, plant and equipment related to the assets as the operating lease as a lessor relates to Solutions plants and 
Energie Antilles on the year ended December 31, 2020 as follows. 

In $ millions 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2020 
Additions  
Disposals 
Reclassification 
Currency translation differences 
Depreciation charge 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2020 

Land 
6.2 
– 
6.2 
– 
– 
– 
(1.4) 
– 
4.8 
4.8 
– 
4.8 

Power plant 
assets 
228.6 
(121.9) 
106.7 
0.8 
(0.9) 
0.9 
(18.6) 
(5.6) 
83.3 
208.9 
(125.6) 
83.3 

Construction 
work in progress 
0.2 
– 
0.2 
1.1 
– 
(0.6) 
– 
– 
0.7 
0.7 
– 
0.7 

Right of use of 
assets 
0.2 
(0.1) 
0.1 
0.1 
– 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
0.1 
0.1 
– 
0.1 

Other 
60.4 
(21.1) 
39.3 
0.9 
– 
0.5 
(8.3) 
(3.4) 
29.0 
50.0 
(21.0) 
29.0 

Total 
295.6 
(143.1) 
152.5 
2.9 
(0.9) 
0.8 
(28.3) 
(9.1) 
117.9 
264.5 
(146.6) 
117.9 

The property, plant and equipment related to the assets as the operating lease as a lessor relates to Solutions plants and 
Energie Antilles on the year ended December 31, 2019 as follows. 

In $ millions 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2019 
Effect of change in accounting standard (1) 
Carrying amount as of January 1, 2019 (restated) 
Additions  
Disposals 
Reclassification 
Currency translation differences 
Depreciation charge 
Closing net book amount 
Cost 
Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
Carrying amount as of December 31, 2019 

Land 
6.5 
– 
6.5 
– 
6.5 
– 
– 
– 
(0.3) 
– 
6.2 
6.2 
– 
6.2 

Power plant 
assets 
232.0 
(116.9) 
115.1 
– 
115.1 
1.4 
(0.5) 
0.8 
(3.6) 
(6.5) 
106.7 
228.6 
(121.9) 
106.7 

Construction 
work in progress 
0.6 
– 
0.6 
– 
0.6 
0.3 
(0.1) 
(0.6) 
– 
– 
0.2 
0.2 
– 
0.2 

Right of use of 
assets 
– 
– 
– 
0.2 
0.2 
– 
– 
– 
– 
(0.1) 
0.1 
0.2 
(0.1) 
0.1 

Other 
57.6 
(17.4) 
40.2 
– 
40.2 
4.7 
(0.5) 
0.8 
(1.5) 
(4.4) 
39.3 
60.4 
(21.1) 
39.3 

Total 
296.7 
(134.3) 
162.4 
0.2 
162.6 
6.4 
(1.1) 
1.0 
(5.4) 
(11.0) 
152.5 
295.6 
(143.1) 
152.5 

(1) With the implementation of IFRS 16 on 1 January 2019, right of use assets amounting to $0.2 million were recognized. The right of use assets mainly relates to 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Finance lease as a lessor 
The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable finance leases (relating to our operation of Energies 
Saint Martin) are as follows: 

In $ millions 
Minimum lease payments receivable 
No later than 1 year 
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years 
Later than 5 years 
Gross investment in the lease 
Less: unearned finance income 
Total 

In $ millions 
Analyzed as: 
Present value of minimum lease payments receivable: 
No later than 1 year 
Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years 
Later than 5 years 
Total 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

6.0 
12.1 
– 
18.1 
(2.9) 
15.2 

5.5 
16.6 
– 
22.1 
(4.4) 
17.7 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

5.6 
9.6 
– 
15.2 

5.1 
12.6 
– 
17.7 

4.33  Guarantees and letters of credit 
The Group and its subsidiaries enter into various contracts that include indemnification and guarantee provisions as a routine 
part of the Group’s business activities. Such contracts generally indemnify the counterparty for tax, environmental liability, 
litigation, and other matters, as well as breaches of representations, warranties, and covenants set forth in the agreements.  
In many cases, the Group’s maximum potential liability cannot be estimated, since some of the underlying agreements contain 
no limits on potential liability. The Group considers outflow relating to these guarantees to be remote and therefore no fair 
value liability has been recognized. 

The Group also acts as guarantor to certain of its subsidiaries and obligor with respect to some long-term arrangements 
contracted at project level. 

For the financial guarantees and letters of credit, refer to note 4.24 Borrowings. 

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The future aggregate minimum lease payments under non-cancellable finance leases (relating to our operation of Energies 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

Finance lease as a lessor 

Saint Martin) are as follows: 

In $ millions 

Minimum lease payments receivable 

No later than 1 year 

Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years 

Later than 5 years 

Gross investment in the lease 

Less: unearned finance income 

Total 

Present value of minimum lease payments receivable: 

Later than 1 year and no later than 5 years 

In $ millions 

Analyzed as: 

No later than 1 year 

Later than 5 years 

Total 

4.33  Guarantees and letters of credit 

The Group and its subsidiaries enter into various contracts that include indemnification and guarantee provisions as a routine 

part of the Group’s business activities. Such contracts generally indemnify the counterparty for tax, environmental liability, 

litigation, and other matters, as well as breaches of representations, warranties, and covenants set forth in the agreements.  

In many cases, the Group’s maximum potential liability cannot be estimated, since some of the underlying agreements contain 

no limits on potential liability. The Group considers outflow relating to these guarantees to be remote and therefore no fair 

value liability has been recognized. 

contracted at project level. 

The Group also acts as guarantor to certain of its subsidiaries and obligor with respect to some long-term arrangements 

For the financial guarantees and letters of credit, refer to note 4.24 Borrowings. 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

6.0 

12.1 

– 

18.1 

(2.9) 

15.2 

5.6 

9.6 

– 

15.2 

5.5 

16.6 

– 

22.1 

(4.4) 

17.7 

5.1 

12.6 

– 

17.7 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

4.34  Statutory Auditors’ fees 

In $ millions 
Fees payable to the Group's auditors for the audit of the Group's annual accounts  
and consolidated financial statements 
Fees payable to the Group's auditors and its associates for other services: 
– The audit of the Group's subsidiaries 
– Audit- related assurance services 
– Other assurance services 
– Tax compliance services 
– Tax advisory services 
– Other non-audit services 
Total (net of out of pocket expenses) 

Years ended December 31 

2020 

2019 

1.3 

1.0 
0.4 
0.6 
– 
– 
– 
3.3 

1.3 

1.4 
1.1 
0.4 
– 
– 
– 
4.2 

4.35  Subsequent events 
On January 6, 2021 the Group redeemed the €450 million ($549.7 million) aggregate principal amount of its 3.375% senior 
secured notes due 2023, refer to note 4.24 Borrowings. 

On February 18, 2021 the group announced the closing of the acquisition of the 1,502 MW portfolio of six contracted operating 
power plants located in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago from Western Generation Partners, LLC. The consideration 
for the Acquired Assets is $837 million on a debt free, cash free basis and the Group will assume approximately $207.3 million 
of existing project net debt with the Acquired Assets.  

On 29 January 2021, the president of the United Mexican States submitted before the Mexican Chamber of Representatives 
(Cámara de Diputados) a preferential initiative intended to modify several provisions of the Power Industry Law (Ley de la 
Industria Eléctrica) (“LIE”). One of the proposed changes is to modify the order in which electricity is dispatched to the system, 
which would favor the State-owned power plants and may have an adverse impact on future revenues and profits in our 
Mexican assets, and the LIE would also allow for CRE to revoke self supply permits benefitting legado generators in cases 
where they were fraudulently procured. After an express parliamentary process, the reform has been enacted on 10 March 
2021. The Group has engaged external advisors who have indicated that the proposed changes are unconstitutional and are 
preparing amparo claims to challenge the reform. The Group is currently assessing the potential financial impacts for our CHP 
Mexico assets.  

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Notes to the Company financial statements
Year ended December 31, 2020

Company balance sheet
At 31st December 2020
In $ millions
Fixed assets
Investments
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
Net assets
Capital and reserves
Called-up share capital
Share premium account
Treasury shares
Retained earnings and other reserves
Total shareholders' funds

Note

2020

2019

6

7

8

9

1,642.1

1,642.1 

3.9
5.0
8.9
(3.7)
5.2
1,647.3

8.9
380.8
(30.4)
1,288.0
1,647.3

6.1 
12.9 
19.0 
(3.8)
15.2
1,657.3 

8.9 
380.8 
–
1,267.7 
1,657.3 

The Company’s profit for the year ended 31 December 2020 was $124.2 million (2019: $147.3 million).

The financial statements on pages 222 to 227 were approved and authorized for issue by the board and were signed on its 
behalf by:

Joseph C. Brandt
Director

18 March 2021

Registered Number: 10982736

Company statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December 2020

in $ millions
At 31st December 2018
Share based payments (1)
Dividends distribution (2)
Profit for the year
At 31st December 2019
Share based payments (1)
Dividends distribution (2)
Treasury shares (3)
Profit for the year
At 31st December 2020

Called-up 
share capital
8.9 
–
–
–
8.9 
–
–
–
–
8.9 

Share premium 
account
380.8 
–
–
–
380.8 
–
–
–
–
380.8 

Treasury 
shares
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
(30.4)
–
(30.4)

Retained 
earnings and 
other reserves
1,256.6 
1.3 
(137.6)
147.3
1,267.6 
1.9
(105.7)
–
124.2
1,288.0

Total

1,646.3 
1.3
(137.6)
147.3
1,657.3 
1.9
(105.7)
(30.4)
124.2
1,647.3

(1)

Includes CEO deferred bonus award and Long Term Investing Plan impact on equity.

(2) During the year ended 31 December 2020 the Group paid dividends of $24.8 million on April 9, 2020, $27.1 million on June 26, 2020, $27.0 million on 

September 25, 2020 and $26.8 million on December 29, 2020. During the year ended 31st December 2019 the Group paid dividends of $63.3 million on 
24th May 2019, $24.75 million on each of the following dates 18th June 2019, 3rd September 2019 and 24th December 2019. For further details on dividends 
paid, refer to page 200 of the Group’s financial statements.

(3)

See note 10.

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Year ended December 31, 2020

Company balance sheet

At 31st December 2020

In $ millions

Fixed assets

Investments

Current assets

Debtors

Cash at bank and in hand

Net current assets

Net assets

Capital and reserves

Called-up share capital

Share premium account

Treasury shares

Retained earnings and other reserves

Total shareholders' funds

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Note

2020

2019

6

7

8

9

1,642.1

1,642.1 

3.9

5.0

8.9

(3.7)

5.2

6.1 

12.9 

19.0 

(3.8)

15.2

1,647.3

1,657.3 

8.9

380.8

(30.4)

1,288.0

1,647.3

8.9 

380.8 

–

1,267.7 

1,657.3 

The Company’s profit for the year ended 31 December 2020 was $124.2 million (2019: $147.3 million).

The financial statements on pages 222 to 227 were approved and authorized for issue by the board and were signed on its 

behalf by:

Joseph C. Brandt

Director

18 March 2021

Registered Number: 10982736

Company statement of changes in equity

For the year ended 31 December 2020

in $ millions

At 31st December 2018

Share based payments (1)

Dividends distribution (2)

Profit for the year

At 31st December 2019

Share based payments (1)

Dividends distribution (2)

Treasury shares (3)

Profit for the year

At 31st December 2020

Called-up 

share capital

8.9 

Share premium 

account

380.8 

Treasury 

shares

Retained 

earnings and 

other reserves

1,256.6 

8.9 

380.8 

1,267.6 

1,657.3 

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(30.4)

1.3 

(137.6)

147.3

(105.7)

1.9

–

124.2

1,288.0

Total

1,646.3 

1.3

(137.6)

147.3

1.9

(105.7)

(30.4)

124.2

(1)

Includes CEO deferred bonus award and Long Term Investing Plan impact on equity.

(2) During the year ended 31 December 2020 the Group paid dividends of $24.8 million on April 9, 2020, $27.1 million on June 26, 2020, $27.0 million on 

September 25, 2020 and $26.8 million on December 29, 2020. During the year ended 31st December 2019 the Group paid dividends of $63.3 million on 

24th May 2019, $24.75 million on each of the following dates 18th June 2019, 3rd September 2019 and 24th December 2019. For further details on dividends 

8.9 

380.8 

(30.4)

1,647.3

paid, refer to page 200 of the Group’s financial statements.

(3)

See note 10.

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Notes to the Company financial statements 

General information 

1. 
ContourGlobal plc is a public limited company which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is domiciled in the  
United Kingdom and incorporated in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006. The Company was incorporated  
on 26 September 2017 and adopted FRS 102 from that date. 

Statement of compliance  

2. 
The financial statements of ContourGlobal plc have been prepared in compliance with United Kingdom Accounting Standards, 
including Financial Reporting Standard 102, ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and the 
Republic of Ireland’ (‘FRS 102’) and the Companies Act 2006.  

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

3. 
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. The policies have 
been consistently applied throughout the period presented.  

3.1.   Basis of preparation 
The Company financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The current year financial 
information presented is for the year ended 31 December 2020, and the comparative for the year ended 31 December 2019.  

The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. 
It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The areas 
involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial 
statements are set out below. The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis under the historical 
cost convention. 

As permitted by Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006, an entity profit and loss account is not included as it is part of the 
published consolidated financial statements of ContourGlobal plc. 

3.2   Exemptions for qualifying entities under FRS 102 
The Company has taken advantage of the following FRS 102 disclosure exemptions available to qualifying entities: 

(cid:120) The requirements of Section 4 Statement of Financial Position 4.12 (a) (iv); 
(cid:120) The requirements of Section 7 Statements of Cash Flows; 
(cid:120) The requirements of Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17 (d); and 
(cid:120) The requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.41(b), 11.41(c), 11.41(e), 11.41 (f), 11.42, 11.44, 11.47, 11.48(a)(iii), 

11.48(a)(iii), 11.48(a)(iv), 11.48(b) and 11.48(c). 

3.3   Foreign currency 
(i)

Functional and presentation currency 

The Company’s functional and presentation currency is the US Dollar. 

(ii) Transactions and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rate at the dates  
of the transactions. 

At each period end foreign currency non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange  
rate on the date of the transaction. 

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation of monetary assets 
and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at period end exchange rates are recognized in profit or loss. 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

Investments in subsidiaries 

3.4  
Investments in subsidiaries are held at cost, less any provision for impairment. Annually, the Directors consider whether any 
events or circumstances have occurred that could indicate that the carrying amount of fixed asset investments may not be 
recoverable. If such circumstances do exist, a full impairment review is undertaken to establish whether the carrying amount 
exceeds the higher of net realizable value or value in use. If this is the case, an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the 
carrying value of the related investment. Distributions from subsidiaries are treated as dividend income through the profit or loss 
account where they relate to returns from underlying trading entities. Alternatively, distributions are treated as a reduction of the 
cost of the investment where it relates to a return of the original capital contribution. 

3.5   Share capital 
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity 
as a deduction from the proceeds. 

Treasury shares  
At year end, the Group’s treasury shares are included under “Treasury shares” in the consolidated statement of financial 
position and are measured at acquisition cost.  

The gains and losses obtained on disposal of treasury shares are recognized in “Other reserves” in the consolidated statement  
of financial position. There has been no disposal of treasury shares during the years ended 31 December 2020 and 2019.  

The Group buys and sells treasury shares in accordance with the prevailing law and the resolutions of the General 
Shareholders’ Meeting. Such transactions include the sale and purchase of company shares. 

3.6   Taxation 
UK corporation tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid or recovered using the tax rates and laws that have been 
enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Unrecognized deferred tax assets as at 31 December 2020  
were $3.6 million ($2.1 million in 2019). 

3.7   Financial instruments 
The Company has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments. 

a) Financial assets 
Financial assets including amounts owed by group undertakings and other receivables and cash at bank and in hand are 
initially recognized at transaction price and are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortized cost are assessed for objective evidence of 
impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value 
of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognized in  
profit or loss. 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the 
impairment is reversed. 

The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the 
impairment not previously been recognized. The impairment reversal is recognized in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are derecognized when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled; or (b) 
substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party; or (c) despite having retained 
some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical 
ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. 

b) Financial liabilities 
Financial liabilities include trade and other payables (including from intercompany Group companies). 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business  
from suppliers. 

Trade payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-
current liabilities. Trade payables are recognized initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortized cost 
using the effective interest method. 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

3.4  

Investments in subsidiaries 

Investments in subsidiaries are held at cost, less any provision for impairment. Annually, the Directors consider whether any 

events or circumstances have occurred that could indicate that the carrying amount of fixed asset investments may not be 

recoverable. If such circumstances do exist, a full impairment review is undertaken to establish whether the carrying amount 

exceeds the higher of net realizable value or value in use. If this is the case, an impairment charge is recorded to reduce the 

carrying value of the related investment. Distributions from subsidiaries are treated as dividend income through the profit or loss 

account where they relate to returns from underlying trading entities. Alternatively, distributions are treated as a reduction of the 

cost of the investment where it relates to a return of the original capital contribution. 

3.5   Share capital 

as a deduction from the proceeds. 

Treasury shares  

3.6   Taxation 

were $3.6 million ($2.1 million in 2019). 

3.7   Financial instruments 

a) Financial assets 

At year end, the Group’s treasury shares are included under “Treasury shares” in the consolidated statement of financial 

position and are measured at acquisition cost.  

The gains and losses obtained on disposal of treasury shares are recognized in “Other reserves” in the consolidated statement  

of financial position. There has been no disposal of treasury shares during the years ended 31 December 2020 and 2019.  

The Group buys and sells treasury shares in accordance with the prevailing law and the resolutions of the General 

Shareholders’ Meeting. Such transactions include the sale and purchase of company shares. 

UK corporation tax is provided at amounts expected to be paid or recovered using the tax rates and laws that have been 

enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. Unrecognized deferred tax assets as at 31 December 2020  

The Company has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of financial instruments. 

profit or loss. 

impairment is reversed. 

If there is a decrease in the impairment loss arising from an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the 

The reversal is such that the current carrying amount does not exceed what the carrying amount would have been had the 

impairment not previously been recognized. The impairment reversal is recognized in profit or loss. 

Financial assets are derecognized when (a) the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or are settled; or (b) 

substantially all the risks and rewards of the ownership of the asset are transferred to another party; or (c) despite having retained 

some significant risks and rewards of ownership, control of the asset has been transferred to another party who has the practical 

ability to unilaterally sell the asset to an unrelated third party without imposing additional restrictions. 

b) Financial liabilities 

from suppliers. 

Financial liabilities include trade and other payables (including from intercompany Group companies). 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business  

Trade payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-

current liabilities. Trade payables are recognized initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortized cost 

using the effective interest method. 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares are shown in equity 

(cid:120) Carrying value of investments. 

3.8   Dividend distribution 
Dividends to the Company’s shareholders are recognized as a liability in the Company’s financial statements in the period in 
which the dividends are approved by the Company’s shareholders in the case of final dividends. In respect of interim 
dividends, these are recognized in the period in which they are paid. 

3.9   Critical accounting judgements and estimation uncertainty 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It 
also requires management to exercise their judgement in the process of applying the Company’s accounting policies. The 
area involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the 
financial statements is: 

The Company considers annually whether there is any indication of impairment in the carrying value of investments in 
accordance with the accounting policy stated. 

In the event that there is an indicator of impairment, the Company performs an impairment assessment to determine if the 
carrying value of the investment is supported by its recoverable amount. The determination of the recoverable amount 
requires estimation to be applied. The recoverable amount is the higher of (i) an investment’s fair value less costs of disposal 
(market value), and (ii) value in use determined using estimates of discounted future net cash flows (“DCF”) of the investment. 

The Company uses a fair value less costs of disposal model, being the higher of the previously mentioned metrics, in 
estimating the recoverable value, with the key assumption being the EBITDA multiple applied to the actual cash flows for the 
year. These EBITDA multiples are highly variable by nature and are determined based on external market transactions in 
comparable entities. 

4.  Directors’ Emoluments and employees 
The Company had nine Directors and an average of 4 employees in the year to 31 December 2020 (The Company  
had nine Directors and an average of five employees in the year to 31 December 2019). Of the nine Directors, one was 
remunerated by the Company. The other eight Directors were remunerated by another company in the Group. The amount  
of employees charges, including Directors, recognized in the Company’s profit and loss statement in 2020 amounted to  
$3.7 million (2019: $3.2 million). 

Financial assets including amounts owed by group undertakings and other receivables and cash at bank and in hand are 

initially recognized at transaction price and are subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 

At the end of each reporting period financial assets measured at amortized cost are assessed for objective evidence of 

impairment. If an asset is impaired the impairment loss is the difference between the carrying amount and the present value 

of the estimated cash flows discounted at the asset’s original effective interest rate. The impairment loss is recognized in  

in $ millions 
Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Other pension costs 
Share-based payments 
Total employee costs 

2020 
(1.4) 
(0.3) 
(0.1) 
(1.9) 
(3.7) 

2019 
(1.6) 
(0.2) 
(0.1) 
(1.3) 
(3.2) 

Full details of the Directors’ remuneration and interests are set out in the Directors’ remuneration report on page 110 to 140. 

5.  Auditors’ fees 
The amounts payable to the Company’s auditors in respect of the statutory audit were $24,000 (2019: $24,000). 

Investments in Subsidiaries 

6. 
in $ millions 
At 1st January 
Net variation 
At 31 December 

2020 
1,642.1 
– 
1,642.1 

2019 
1,642.1  
–  
1,642.1  

In 2020 the Company received $137.9 million of dividends from ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings SARL (2019: $154.7). 

The Company’s directly wholly owned subsidiary is ContourGlobal Worldwide Holdings SARL. A full list of indirect subsidiaries 
and other undertakings as required by Section 409 of the Companies’ Act 2006 is shown on pages 211 to 216 of the Group’s 
financial statements. 

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Notes to the Company financial statements continued 
Year ended December 31, 2020 

7.  Debtors 
In $ millions 
Amounts owed by Group undertakings 
VAT recoverable 
Prepayments and accrued income 

2020
2.9 
0.5 
0.5 
3.9 

2019
5.1  
0.6  
0.4  
6.1  

Amounts owed by Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable on demand. 

8.  Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 
In $ millions 
Trade payables  
Accrued expenses  
Amounts owed to Group undertakings 
Other  

2020 
0.7  
2.4  
0.4 
0.2  
3.7  

2019 
0.3  
3.2  
0.3 
–  
3.8  

Amounts owed to Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable  
on demand. 

9.  Called-up share capital 
Issued capital of the Company amounted to $8.9 million as at 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019. 

As of 31 December 2020 and 2019, the Company has issued 670,712,920 shares of £0.01 each, corresponding to  
an allotted, called up and fully paid capital of £6.7 million, or $8.9 million. There has been no change in the called-up share 
capital in both years. 

10.  Treasury shares 
On 1 April 2020 ContourGlobal announced a buyback programme of up to £30 million of ContourGlobal plc ordinary shares  
of £0.01 each ("Shares"), to initially run from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, subsequently extended to 30 September 2020  
and then further extended to December 31, 2020. 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 12,374,731 treasury shares at an average price of  
188.4 pence per share for an aggregate amount of GBP23.4 million ($30.4 million), representing 1.85% of its share capital.  

On January 11, 2021 the Company announced the continuation of the buyback programme from 11 January 2021 to 31 March 
2021 for a maximum number of shares of 2,700,000, based on closing share price of 215 pence on 8 January 2021, but in  
any event not to exceed a cumulative amount of £30 million including the share buy backs competed in 2020. 

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2.9 

0.5 

0.5 

3.9 

2020 

0.7  

2.4  

0.4 

0.2  

3.7  

2019

5.1  

0.6  

0.4  

6.1  

2019 

0.3  

3.2  

0.3 

–  

3.8  

Notes to the Company financial statements continued 

Year ended December 31, 2020 

7.  Debtors 

In $ millions 

Amounts owed by Group undertakings 

VAT recoverable 

Prepayments and accrued income 

In $ millions 

Trade payables  

Accrued expenses  

Amounts owed to Group undertakings 

Other  

on demand. 

9.  Called-up share capital 

capital in both years. 

10.  Treasury shares 

Amounts owed by Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable on demand. 

8.  Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 

Amounts owed to Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free, have no fixed date of repayment and are repayable  

Issued capital of the Company amounted to $8.9 million as at 31 December 2020 and 31 December 2019. 

On 1 April 2020 ContourGlobal announced a buyback programme of up to £30 million of ContourGlobal plc ordinary shares  

of £0.01 each ("Shares"), to initially run from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020, subsequently extended to 30 September 2020  

and then further extended to December 31, 2020. 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company repurchased 12,374,731 treasury shares at an average price of  

188.4 pence per share for an aggregate amount of GBP23.4 million ($30.4 million), representing 1.85% of its share capital.  

On January 11, 2021 the Company announced the continuation of the buyback programme from 11 January 2021 to 31 March 

2021 for a maximum number of shares of 2,700,000, based on closing share price of 215 pence on 8 January 2021, but in  

any event not to exceed a cumulative amount of £30 million including the share buy backs competed in 2020. 

11.  Contingent Liabilities 
The Company acts as a guarantor to certain of its subsidiaries with respect to various financial obligations and project 
financing agreements entered into by its subsidiaries. The Company considers outflow relating to these guarantees to  
be remote and therefore no fair value liability has been recognized. The main financial obligations are listed below: 

(cid:120) $8.5 million guarantee to Credit Suisse for Inka letter of credit;  
(cid:120) $8.5 million guarantee to cover Kivuwatt debt service reserve account;  
(cid:120) Guarantee on cash shortfall for debt service in ContourGlobal Togo; the loan balance as at 31 December 2020 is  

$80.8 million;  

(cid:120) Guarantee to Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse International, Citibank Europe plc, HSBC Bank USA National Association, JP 

Morgan Securities plc, and Mizuho Capital Markets LLC in relation with the hedging instruments existing at ContourGlobal 
Power Holdings S.A. As at 31 December 2020 this related to instruments with a nominal value of $231.8 million and a fair 
value as at year-end of $1.1 million. 

(cid:120) Parent guarantor (as defined in the indenture) under the €850 million bond indenture dated 19 July 2018 (out of which  

€400 million are outstanding) and under the €710 million bond indenture dated 17 December 2020;  

(cid:120) Guarantor under the $175 million Western Generation Portfolio Acquisition in North America bridge facility dated  

10 December 2020. This acquisition was closed on February 18th and nothing was drawn at year end;  

(cid:120) Guarantor under the corporate level revolving credit facility of €120 million dated 10 December 2020 (nothing was drawn 

against this credit facility as of 31 December 2020); 

(cid:120) Guarantor under the corporate level letter of credit facility of €75.75 million dated 29 March 2019;  
(cid:120) Guarantor under the corporate level letter of credit facility of €50 million dated 10 March 2020;  
(cid:120) BRL 60 million guarantee to debenture holders to cover Brasil hydro injunctions risk on ContourGlobal do Brasil 

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an allotted, called up and fully paid capital of £6.7 million, or $8.9 million. There has been no change in the called-up share 

(cid:120) BRL 64,5 million guarantee to Chapada I letters of credit providers;  
(cid:120) Completion guarantee to Mexican CHP lenders to cover expenses required for the project completion. 

12.  Related Parties 
In 2019 and 2020 none of the Company or its subsidiaries have contracted with related parties. As of 31 December 2020, the 
Company has no balance due or to be received from related parties other than amounts due to and from subsidiary undertakings. 

The directors’ emoluments are disclosed on page 110 to 140 within the Annual Report on Remuneration for the years ended 
31 December 2020 and 2019. 

13.  Controlling party 
The Company is majority owned by ContourGlobal L.P. The ultimate controlling party of ContourGlobal L.P. is Reservoir  
Capital funds.

The Relation Agreement is disclosed on page 141 to 145 within the Annual Report on Directors’ report for the years ended 
31 December 2020 and 2019.

14.  Subsequent events 
On February 18, 2021 the group announced the closing of the acquisition of the 1,502 MW portfolio of six contracted operating 
power plants located in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago from Western Generation Partners, LLC. The consideration 
for the Acquired Assets is $837 million on a debt free, cash free basis and the Group will assume approximately $207 million 
of existing project net debt with the Acquired Assets. 

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SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Warning about unsolicited 
approaches to shareholders 
and ‘Boiler Room’ scams
In recent years, many companies have 
become aware that their shareholders 
have received unsolicited phone 
calls or correspondence concerning 
investment matters. These are typically 
from overseas based ‘brokers’ who 
target UK shareholders, offering to 
sell them what often turn out to be 
worthless or high risk shares in UK 
investments. These operations are 
commonly known as ‘boiler rooms’.

These ‘brokers’ can be very persistent 
and persuasive. ContourGlobal plc 
shareholders are advised to be 
extremely wary of such approaches 
and advised to only deal with firms 
authorized by the FCA. You can 
check whether an enquirer is properly 
authorized and report scam approaches 
by contacting the FCA on www.fca.org.
uk/scams (where you may also review 
the latest scams) or by calling the FCA 
Consumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768.

If you have already paid money 
to share fraudsters then contact 
Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
Registrar
The Company’s register of shareholders 
is maintained by our Registrar, Equiniti 
Limited. All enquiries regarding 
shareholder administration including lost 
share certificates or changes of address 
should be communicated to the Registrar 
in writing or by calling 0371 384 2030 for 
callers from the UK1 or +44 (0)121 415 7047 
for callers from outside the UK.

Shareholders can also view and 
manage their shareholdings online 
by registering at www.shareview.co.uk/
myportfolio.

Forward Looking Statements
This Annual Report has been prepared 
for, and only for, the members of 
ContourGlobal plc (‘the Company’) as 
a body, and for no other persons. The 
Company, its Directors, employees, 
agents or advisors do not accept or 
assume responsibility to any other 
person who receives or sees this 
document and any such responsibility 
or liability is expressly disclaimed. By 
their nature, the statements concerning 
the risks and uncertainties facing the 
Group in this Annual Report involve 
uncertainty because future events and 
circumstances can cause results and 
developments to differ materially from 
those anticipated. Forward-looking 
statements in this annual report reflect 
knowledge and information available 
at the date of preparation of this Annual 
Report and the Company undertakes 
no obligation to update these forward-
looking statements after publication. 
Nothing in this Annual Report should 
be construed as a profit forecast.

Directors
Craig A. Huff
Joseph C. Brandt
Stefan Schellinger
Daniel Camus
Mariana Gheorghe
Dr. Alan Gillespie
Alejandro Santo Domingo
Ronald Trächsel
Gregg M. Zeitlin

Company Secretary
Link Company Matters Limited
cm-contourglobal@linkgroup.co.uk

Investor relations contact
Alice Heathcote
alice.heathcote@contourglobal.com

Registered Office
7th Floor
Park House
116 Park Street
London
W1K 6SS
United Kingdom

Company Number
10982736

Auditor 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1 Embankment Place 
London
WC2N 6RH
United Kingdom

Registrar
Equiniti Limited
Aspect House
Spencer Road
Lancing
West Sussex
BN99 6DA
United Kingdom

1.  Calls to this number are charged at 10 pence 

per minute plus network extras. Lines are open 
8.30am to 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays,excluding 
Bank Holidays in England and Wales.

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Shareholder information

Warning about unsolicited 

approaches to shareholders 

and ‘Boiler Room’ scams

In recent years, many companies have 

become aware that their shareholders 

have received unsolicited phone 

calls or correspondence concerning 

investment matters. These are typically 

from overseas based ‘brokers’ who 

target UK shareholders, offering to 

sell them what often turn out to be 

worthless or high risk shares in UK 

investments. These operations are 

commonly known as ‘boiler rooms’.

These ‘brokers’ can be very persistent 

and persuasive. ContourGlobal plc 

shareholders are advised to be 

extremely wary of such approaches 

and advised to only deal with firms 

authorized by the FCA. You can 

check whether an enquirer is properly 

authorized and report scam approaches 

by contacting the FCA on www.fca.org.

uk/scams (where you may also review 

the latest scams) or by calling the FCA 

Consumer Helpline: 0800 111 6768.

If you have already paid money 

to share fraudsters then contact 

Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

Registrar

The Company’s register of shareholders 

is maintained by our Registrar, Equiniti 

Limited. All enquiries regarding 

shareholder administration including lost 

share certificates or changes of address 

should be communicated to the Registrar 

in writing or by calling 0371 384 2030 for 

callers from the UK1 or +44 (0)121 415 7047 

for callers from outside the UK.

Shareholders can also view and 

manage their shareholdings online 

by registering at www.shareview.co.uk/

myportfolio.

Forward Looking Statements

Directors

This Annual Report has been prepared 

for, and only for, the members of 

ContourGlobal plc (‘the Company’) as 

a body, and for no other persons. The 

Company, its Directors, employees, 

agents or advisors do not accept or 

assume responsibility to any other 

person who receives or sees this 

document and any such responsibility 

or liability is expressly disclaimed. By 

their nature, the statements concerning 

the risks and uncertainties facing the 

Group in this Annual Report involve 

uncertainty because future events and 

circumstances can cause results and 

Craig A. Huff

Joseph C. Brandt

Stefan Schellinger

Daniel Camus

Mariana Gheorghe

Dr. Alan Gillespie

Alejandro Santo Domingo

Ronald Trächsel

Gregg M. Zeitlin

Company Secretary

Link Company Matters Limited

cm-contourglobal@linkgroup.co.uk

Investor relations contact

developments to differ materially from 

Alice Heathcote

those anticipated. Forward-looking 

statements in this annual report reflect 

knowledge and information available 

alice.heathcote@contourglobal.com

Registered Office

at the date of preparation of this Annual 

7th Floor

Report and the Company undertakes 

no obligation to update these forward-

looking statements after publication. 

Nothing in this Annual Report should 

Park House

116 Park Street

London

W1K 6SS

be construed as a profit forecast.

United Kingdom

Company Number

10982736

Auditor 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

1 Embankment Place 

London

WC2N 6RH

United Kingdom

Registrar

Equiniti Limited

Aspect House

Spencer Road

Lancing

West Sussex

BN99 6DA

United Kingdom

1.  Calls to this number are charged at 10 pence 

per minute plus network extras. Lines are open 

8.30am to 5.30pm Mondays to Fridays,excluding 

Bank Holidays in England and Wales.

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