Annual Report
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2018
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Table of Contents
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Key Figures for the Group
Letter from the Management Board
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report
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The Intershop Group
The 2018 fiscal year
Remuneration report
Report on opportunities and risks
30 Disclosures in Accordance with Section 289a (1) HGB and Section 315a (1) HGB
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Corporate Governance Declaration in Accordance with Section 289f of the HGB
31 Dependent Company Report
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Report on Expected Developments
Consolidated Financial Statements
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders´ Equity
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
41 General Disclosures
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Accounting Policies
54 Notes to the Individual Balance Sheet Items
61 Notes to the Individual Items of the Statement of Comprehensive Income
66 Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
67 Other Disclosures
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Responsibility statement
Auditor’s Report, Group
Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications AG
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Balance Sheet INTERSHOP Communications AG
Statement of Operations of INTERSHOP Communications AG
90 Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications AG
100 Auditor’s Report, INTERSHOP Communications AG
108 Report of the Supervisory Board
113 Corporate Governance Report
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Intershop Shares
118 Shareholder structure
119 Financial Calender 2019
Key Figures for the Group
Employees
339
(as of 12/31/2018)
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
7.2
EUR million
(as of 12/31/2018)
Overview
Intershop-
Group
Balance Sheet total
22.7
EUR million
(as of 12/31/2018)
EQUITY RATIO
60%
(as of 12/31/2018)
EBIT
(5.9)
EUR million
(in 2018)
Revenue
31.2
EUR million
(in 2018)
Cloud
order entry
7.2
EUR million
(in 2018)
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Key Figures for the Group
2018
2017
Change
in EUR thousand
Revenues
Revenues
Software and Cloud Revenues
Services Revenues
Revenues Europe
Revenues USA
Revenues Asia/Pacific
Cloud order entry
Earnings
Cost of revenues
Gross profit
Gross margin
Operating expenses, operating income
Research and development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
EBIT
EBIT-Margin
EBITDA
EBITDA-Margin
Net result
Earnings per share (EUR)
Net Assets
Shareholders´equity
Equity ratio
Balance sheet total
Noncurrent assets
Current assets
Noncurrent liabilities
Current liabilities
Financial Position
Cash and cash equivalents
Net cash operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
31,199
15,967
15,232
22,883
3,822
4,494
7,227
19,278
11,921
38%
17,836
4,663
9,627
3,526
(205)
225
(5,915)
-19%
(3,704)
-12%
(6,742)
(0.20)
13,646
60%
22,657
10,350
12,307
1,693
7,318
7,224
(4,142)
2,211
(2,867)
5,351
35,807
17,795
18,012
26,841
3,709
5,257
2,136
18,237
17,570
49%
17,157
5,067
8,305
3,742
(220)
263
413
1%
2,833
8%
(664)
(0.02)
15,330
61%
25,049
10,221
14,828
2,010
7,709
8,949
1,692
2,420
(2,568)
(1,000)
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-13%
-10%
-15%
-15%
3%
-15%
238%
6%
-32%
4%
-8%
16%
-6%
-7%
-14%
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++
++
++
-11%
-10%
1%
-17%
-16%
-5%
-19%
++
-9%
12%
++
0%
Employees
339
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Letter from the Management Board
L e t t e r f r o m t h e M a n a g e m e n t B o a r d
Dear stockholders and business partners,
Looking back, 2018 was a year of ups and downs. Our transition from a license provider to a
provider of cloud-based omni-channel commerce solutions has clearly had an impact on the sales
and earnings development. However, the very positive response from the market to our new highly
scalable Commerce-as-a-Service offering in the ongoing implementation of the „cloud first“ strategy
is encouraging. For example, the transition process gained substantial momentum in sales towards
the end of the year. Overall, incoming orders increased in the final quarter compared to the third
quarter by EUR 3.0 million to EUR 4.0 million; these figures support the positive trend.
Important developments in 2018 also included further intensifying the partnership with Microsoft
by our integration into the Microsoft Solution Map, winning the Runner-up of the Year Award and
achieving ISV Gold Standard. Collaborating with the world‘s leading cloud provider is increasing
Intershop‘s impact and range, particularly in the international markets of Asia and the United States.
Sales were further boosted when Forrester Research ranked the B2B platform as the global leading
solution for the first time – outranking the platforms of our many well-known competitors. This
makes us proud and also ensures greater visibility of our omni-channel solution.
We also received very positive feedback in the course of the capital increase in February 2019 aiming
at accelerating the reorganization of our business model. A subscription rate of more than 70% is
a very strong indication that our existing shareholders support the strategic course taken by the
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Management. We would like to thank all those involved for their support. The takeover bid issued in
mid-February shows that our long-standing anchor investors have confidence in our strategy as well.
We also expanded our basis for potential new investors at the capital increase roadshow. Typically,
such raised awareness among investors has a positive effect on the liquidity of Intershop shares.
After the year of transition, we will be fully implementing our cloud approach in 2019. The objective
is to expand the cloud customer basis so that we create a solid foundation for achieving our 50/5
goal for 2020 according to our Lighthouse Strategy - EUR 50 million in sales at a 5% EBIT margin.
We are dedicated to working towards this goal with our highly motivated team.
Best regards,
DR. JOCHEN WIECHEN MARKUS KLAHN
Management Board
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
CEO
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Markus Klahn
COO
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The Intershop Group
The 2018 fiscal year
Remuneration report
Report on opportunities and risks
Disclosures in Accordance with
Section 289a (1) HGB and Section 315a (1) HGB
Corporate Governance Declaration in
Accordance with Section 289f of the HGB
Dependent Company Report
Report on Expected Developments
Management Report
Consolidated Management Report and
Group Management Report
The Intershop Group
Group structure and business activities
The Intershop Group1 is a globally oriented provider of integrated Enterprise solutions for om-
ni-channel commerce. At the center of its service range is the Intershop Commerce software, which
was brought to the market in 1996 as the world‘s first standard software for electronic commerce. In-
tershop‘s business model includes the orchestration of the entire omni-channel commerce process
chain from the design of the online channels to implementation of the software platform and co-
ordination of delivery of goods, i.e., fulfillment. As part of focusing more on the cloud segment, the
main business areas and their revenue groups were divided into „Service“ and „Software and Cloud“
at the beginning of the 2018 financial year. The license revenues and the associated maintenance
revenues, and the cloud and subscription revenues are included in „Software and Cloud“ revenues.
At an international level, Intershop is a leader among independent providers of omni-channel
commerce solutions. Over 300 customers worldwide from commerce and industry with B2B, B2C,
and B2X business models put their trust in Intershop. Based on its expertise of more than 25 years
in software development for the e-Commerce business, Intershop has an extraordinarily powerful
and scalable platform for online business activities. The Company is continuously improving the
software and is systematically expanding and supplementing its range of services. The customers
include both large corporations such as HP, BMW, Würth and Deutsche Telekom, but also medi-
um-size companies. Intershop operates in Europe, the United States and in the Asia Pacific region
(mainly Australia). In the 2018 fiscal year, revenue with European customers totaled around 73% of
the total revenues.
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INTERSHOP Communications AG, which is domiciled in Jena, is the parent company of the Intershop
Group. As of the reporting date of December 31, 2018, it directly holds 100% of the shares in Intershop
Communications Inc., San Francisco, USA, Intershop Communications Australia Pty Ltd., Melbourne,
Australia, Intershop Communications Asia Ltd., Hong Kong, China, Intershop Communications SARL,
Paris, France, Intershop Communications Ltd., Romsey, United Kingdom and two non-operating
companies. In Germany, INTERSHOP Communications AG has branches in Nuremberg, Hamburg,
Berlin, Frankfurt am Main, Boeblingen and Ilmenau. Moreover, the Company has sales representa-
tions in the Netherlands and Denmark.
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Management Report Strategic orientation and business objectives
With the „Lighthouse 2020“ program adopted in 2016, Intershop is pursuing the strategic priorities
of expanding the cloud business und focusing on the B2B market. The strategy was supple-
mented in March 2018 by the „cloud first“ policy, which goes hand in hand with the systematic tran-
sition from a license provider to a provider of Commerce-as-a-Service via the cloud. The objective
is to establish Intershop as the leading provider of a digital B2B commerce platform by 2020 and to
achieve revenues of EUR 50 million and an EBIT margin of 5%.
„Cloud first“: Expanding the cloud business in partnership with Microsoft
In March 2018, Intershop decided to focus even more on the cloud as part of the strategic „cloud
first“ policy and to make the cloud approach the center of its activities, both for investments in
research and development and in marketing and sales. The decision is based on the increasing
willingness of companies to use cloud-based systems and programs. This growing market accept-
ance is the result of strategic advantages such as availability, security due to automatic updates,
and resource efficiency. At the same time, the pressure on small and medium-sized companies
to establish or expand their own digital distribution channels is mounting. The advantage of the
Intershop Commerce Suite is that due to its high scalability it can be used in a wide range of solution
variants for all sales and company sizes, from a standard cloud to a highly customized on-prem-
ise installation. In the medium term, Intershop anticipates significantly stronger and more steady
growth in comparison with traditional business models.
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The expansion of the cloud business is closely linked to the strategic partnership with Microsoft
started in 2016. In early September 2018, both parties agreed to further expand this partnership. In
the future, Intershop will be supported by a team at the corporate headquarters in Redmond, and
the commerce solution will become an integral part of the Microsoft Azure Cloud solution portfolio.
The collaboration combines the high degree of flexibility of the Intershop Commerce platform with
the efficiency of Microsoft‘s Azure cloud platform. In addition, the Intershop Commerce Suite will
be embedded in Microsoft‘s all-in-one offering for business applications, Dynamics 365. Developed
based on the partnership with Microsoft, the CaaS offering enables Intershop to approach new
Steps in Cloud
Transformation
2020
year of
acceleration
2019
year of implementation
2018
year of
transformation
Beste B2B cloud solution
Stable cloud customer base
Profitable growth
Establish our cloud solution
Significant increase of cloud customer wins
Recurring revenue growth
Setting up the cloud offering
New Intershop Commerce Solution 7.10
Adjustment of sales and marketing organization
Further expansion of Microsoft partnership
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report customers and market segments and to advise companies on their digital transformation far more
comprehensively than before and assist them in digitizing or reforming their sales.
For 2019, the Company is planning to accelerate the transition to the cloud business and significantly
increase the number of cloud customers. The basis for this is enhanced global visibility and the
excellent technological market position.
Focusing on the B2B market
Over the past years, Intershop has established itself as one of the leading technological omni-chan-
nel solution providers. The Intershop strategy aims to address the lower visibility in the overall
market compared with the large competitors by verticalization in the customer contacts. The biggest
opportunities here are in B2B commerce due to the size of the target market and the number of
customers who can be contacted, as well as the high skills and performance of the Company in
this segment. This is because B2B wholesale is faced with the great challenge of digitizing its sales
channels quickly and professionally in order to assert itself against new competitors and business
models. Since Intershop has extensive experience and prominent B2B customers already, the
Company has a know-how advantage for building a strong market position in this sector. Even in
terms of technology, the Intershop platform is ideally suitable for use in the B2B market as regularly
confirmed in the assessments of renowned analysts. For example, Forrester Research ranked the
Intershop solution as the world‘s best B2B solution for the first time in fall of 2018.
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Sales priorities and partner network
Intershop‘s sales activities focus on the developed e-Commerce markets in Europe, North America and
Asia, where there is high revenue potential. Major focus in this respect will be given to the established
Intershop markets Germany, Benelux countries, Scandinavia, France, the UK, Australia, and the United
States. In these markets, Intershop either has its own local subsidiary or has flexible sales units and a
corresponding partner network. As part of the cloud focus, the development of new partners in this
area is the core of the partner strategy. The main benefit offered by the partner network consists of an
optimized customer approach and increased scalability in the area of distribution activities. The coop-
eration with partners combines Intershop‘s know-how and experience with the specific knowledge of
the companies in the partner network. In addition to providing the appropriate shop software solutions,
Intershop also supports its partners in the high-quality implementation of their shops.
Control System
The Company will continue to focus primarily on increasing revenues and thus gaining additional
market share in a very competitive and dynamic market. This is the reason why all management
levels are monitoring the development of revenues over time. Sales performance is also used as
an early indicator for liquidity developments, since cash and cash equivalents will rise or fall in line
with declining or increasing sales. In this way, liquidity developments can be managed early on by
cost adjustment measures, for example. The most important performance indicators in terms of
managing profitability are the gross result (total revenues less cost of revenues) and the associated
gross margin (gross profit compared to revenues), which the Company intends to increase in the
long term in order to generate a higher profit margin. In addition, other important performance in-
dicators include earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). The control system remains unchanged
from the prior year.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Research and Development
The research and development activities (R&D) of Intershop focus on the consistent further develop-
ment of the Intershop commerce platform. Within the existing product cycles, the Company consist-
ently provides technical updates as well as innovative functions and expansions. In addition, major
platform releases are developed on a regular basis that comprise significant function upgrades and
thus support companies comprehensively in the digital transformation of their business processes.
Intershop has an efficient and experienced development team.
In the course of the expansion of the Microsoft partnership, the focus of Research and Develop-
ment (R&D) activities in the past financial year was on the ongoing, close interconnection of the
cloud offering with the Microsoft solutions and related systems. The goal is to perfect the interrela-
tion of all components of the new offering to reduce the setup costs relating to new shops by way
of standard interfaces.
The newest version of the Intershop standard solution - Intershop Commerce Management 7.10 -
was introduced in September 2018. A new version of Intershop Order Management was also
launched. The current release is geared towards the cloud strategy and the partnership with
Microsoft. A highlight of the latest version is the integration of the Intershop Commerce Suite into the
applications for Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. This is achieved by means of
the Intershop standard connectors, which are the reason for seamless integration of the Intershop
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Commerce Suite in the ERP system of Microsoft Dynamics 365. The microservice architecture used
can be flexibly adapted to customer projects and ensures quick integration. This allows orders and
inventory data between the Intershop Commerce Suite and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to be swiftly
and easily synchronized, making, for example, double entries of data or inconsistent inventories a
thing of the past.
R&D expenditures (expenses and investments) in 2018 amounted to EUR 7.2 million, a decline of
around 2% compared to the previous year. Taking into account the capitalization of software de-
velopment costs, R&D expenses fell by 8% to EUR 4.7 million (2017: EUR 5.1 million), as a higher
number of staff were involved in software development projects. This accounts for 15% of the sales
(2017: 14%).
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report The 2018 fiscal year
Overall Economy and Industry
In 2018, the global economy grew overall by 3.7% despite a surprising downturn in the second
half of the year. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the emerging and developing
countries remained the growth drivers and increased their economic output in the previous year by
4.6%. At a rate of 2.3%, growth was also strong in the industrial countries. The U.S. economy grew
by 2.9% in 2018. In Europe, which includes many target markets of significance for Intershop, the
economy grew by 1.8%. According to IMF, the economic growth in Germany amounted to 1.5%.
The dynamic growth in online trade continued in the reporting period. According to estimations of
the market research company eMarketer, the global B2C e-Commerce sales grew in 2018 by 21.1%
to a market volume of USD 2.8 trillion. Due to the high level of market maturity, the B2C online
revenues in Western Europe increased by 9.8% to a market volume of around USD 370 billion.
According to the German e-Commerce and Distance Selling Trade Association (Bundesverband
E-Commerce und Versandhandel e.V. ;bevh), Germany once again experienced double-digit growth
to a volume of EUR 65.1 billion (11.4%). What is significantly larger than the B2B market is the B2B
e-Commerce market. Forrester estimates that in the United States alone, USD 1 trillion worth of
goods in B2B commerce were sold in 2018, which is double the sales in the U.S. online retail sector
(2018: USD 505 billion according to eMarketer).
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The increasing digitization of various business sectors and industries and the growing acceptance of
cloud-based corporate applications ensure the continuing high degree of dynamism in the IT sector.
The enterprise software business, and particularly the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) segment, experi-
enced the strongest growth. According to estimations by the IT analyst company Gartner, expenses
in the enterprise software market grew by 9.9% in 2018. According to Gartner, the growth in the
IT services segment of 5.9% is also mainly due to the cloud transition, as the Company is focusing
more on cloud services instead of its own IT structures in order to better address the fast and
ongoing digital shift. Germany also experienced growth in these areas during the past financial year.
The German software market grew by 6.3% in 2018 according to the industry association Bitkom.
According to Bitkom estimations, revenues in the IT services market increased by 2.3%.
Business performance during the 2018 fiscal year
The development of the Intershop Group during the reporting period was marked by the strategic
transition to the cloud business. As a result, the new sales structure under the „cloud first“ approach
led to declines in revenues and earnings in the short term, particularly in licenses segment. At
the same time, the shift stabilized revenues in the medium term in the following quarters due to
recurring cloud sales.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report „Cloud first“ strategy bears first fruit
In spring of 2018, Intershop announced that the cloud approach will be the focus of activities, both
for investments in research and development and in marketing and sales („cloud first“). This initiated
a fundamental transition process from a license provider to a provider of Commerce-as-a-Service
solutions (Caas) via the cloud. Intershop‘s new complete CaaS solution offers a comprehensive
and efficient cloud solution, which forms the perfect foundation for the success of this transition.
The focus on „cloud first“ brought about a variety of changes in all areas of the Company during
2018, particularly in marketing and sales. The transition process also gained substantial momentum
in sales at the end of the year. Overall, incoming cloud orders increased in the final quarter by
EUR 3.0 million to EUR 4.0 million compared to the third quarter. For 2018 as a whole, incoming
orders in the cloud business increased from EUR 2.1 million in the previous year to EUR 7.2 million,
a plus of 238%.
Strategic partnership with Microsoft is further expanded
A key component of the new cloud strategy is the partnership with Microsoft existing since 2016.
The collaboration combines the high performance of the Intershop Commerce solution with the
highest security standards of Microsoft‘s Azure platform. The partnership was reinforced in July
2018 when Intershop received the „Runner-up of the Year“ award at the Microsoft partner confer-
ence Inspire in Las Vegas. In early September, Microsoft and Intershop agreed on further strength-
ening their partnership by bringing in a Microsoft team to the corporate headquarters in Redmond
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(U.S.A.). The Intershop Commerce solution was also incorporated in the Microsoft Azure Cloud
(‘Microsoft Global Solution Maps‘) solution portfolio and integrated in the business applications of
the Microsoft Dynamics 365 product family. In January, Intershop achieved „ISV Competency“ Gold
status in Microsoft‘s global partner ecosystem as an independent software vendor (ISV). In order
to be awarded this status, partner companies must successfully demonstrate their technological
knowledge by passing tests in order to become a „Microsoft Certified Professional“. Furthermore,
companies must provide customer references with successful projects, comply with a performance
agreement, and provide technology and sales analyses. Gold-certified competency is a testimony to
Intershop‘s skill, quality, reliability, and dedication and will lead to greater reach and visibility of the
offering.
Forrester analysts name Intershop „Leader“ in the sector
For the first time in the history of the world-renowned Forrester Wave study, Intershop, with its B2B
platform, was ranked at the top of international competition in the „Leader“ category in fall of 2018.
„Intershop has a clearly defined vision of the future of B2B commerce, and the Company‘s skills to
implement this vision are even more impressive.“ This positive assessment is based on the high
customer satisfaction of Intershop users verified by the analysts, particularly due to the flexibility of
the B2B solution in complex organizational structures. The classification of the e-Commerce experts
further boosts Intershop‘s sales and marketing initiatives and strengthens the international reputa-
tion of the Intershop Omni-Commerce Suite in particular.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report New CaaS customers and increased partner involvement in cloud sales
In the 2018 financial year, Intershop acquired 15 new customers, particularly for its CaaS solution,
and was able to migrate many existing customers to the new version of the Intershop Commerce
Suite. For example, the long-established company Trumpf, known for high technology, from lasers
to digitally networked machine tools, relies on the Intershop software solution for its new customer
experience management system. VBH Holding GmbH, the world‘s largest wholesale group for
fittings and accessories for the production and assembly of windows, doors and facades, will also
drive the digital transition with Intershop as a strategic partner. A sales-based cloud-commerce
platform for all brands and company affiliates forms the basis of the five-year partnership. Intershop
also supports ShipSupport.com, a start-up company of Royal IHC, an international shipbuilder and
service provider with a cloud-based B2B trading platform, which delivers spare parts for dredging
and offshore vessels all over the world. Another new customer Intershop acquired was the Rockwool
Group, which employs approx. 11,000 employees in 39 countries and is the global market leader
of stone wool products and other customized products for industrial applications. The company
decided to replace its existing e-Commerce solution with the Intershop Commerce-as-a-Service.
Another large B2B new customer project is the service portal for ISS Germany, a world leading
facility services provider that allows for the booking of customized services of companies in the au-
tomotive industry. With the experiences gained in this project, the solution shall be rolled out to
other service areas around the world in the future. Other new customers in the reporting period
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included the leading Romanian retailer elefant.ro, elero GmbH, a B2B company in the field of drives
and controls for building technology, as well as Spinner GmbH, a technology company steeped in
tradition from Southern Germany. The online shop of Netto, the food discount store, was migrated
to Intershop 7, which was successfully implemented with the partner dotSource in a record time
of three months. In addition to Netto, other customers also went live with the latest version of
the Intershop Commerce Suite during the reporting period, including our long-standing customer
Häfele as well as Block Foods AG.
The focus of our collaboration with partners is also shifting towards cloud-based applications. For
example, Intershop and the platinum partner ModusLink launched a new joint offering, „eStarter
Storefront,“ which is based on the Intershop Commerce Suite and provides a secure, scalable, and
cost-effective cloud solution to companies that wish to expand their digital distribution channel in
just four weeks. Since August 2018, Intershop has also been applying its API approach to give digital
agencies the option of making its Commerce-as-a-Service offering available to their customers. In fall
of 2018, Intershop entered into an important new partnership with the international software and
business consulting company ORBIS AG to contact existing customers and new customers from the
Microsoft environment. Intershop also intends to enter into a new partnership with the consulting
company Capptoo to increase its visibility in the growing Swiss e-Commerce market.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Earnings, financial and asset position
Reclassification of revenues into software and cloud revenues and service revenues
Since Intershop is increasingly focusing all its business activities on the cloud and its standardization
starting in the 2018 financial year, revenues were reclassified into the main groups software and
cloud revenue and service revenue at the beginning of the 2018 financial year. The license revenues
and the associated maintenance revenues and the cloud and subscription revenues will be assigned
to software and cloud revenues. This change does not have any impact on the applied accounting
policies.
Actual development of key financial figures compared to the original forecast
Business development was not satisfactory as the Company did not meet its original sales and
earning targets set for the 2018 financial year. In early 2018, Intershop had expected a slight
increase in the Group‘s revenues for the entire year. With a slight increase in gross profit and gross
margin, a slightly positive operating result (EBIT) was also expected. In the first half of the year, there
was a significant decline in license revenues, while incoming cloud orders increased. As a result,
the Management Board and the Supervisory Board adjusted the full-year outlook at the end of July
2018 to focus more on the cloud. The Management expected slightly lower sales and a negative
EBIT in the low single-digit million EUR range. During the second half of the year, there were indica-
tions that the market development towards the cloud business was progressing more rapidly than
expected. Shifts in sales from one-time license revenues to recurring cloud revenues were stronger
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than expected and led to further adverse earnings effects. In November 2018, Intershop adjusted
the forecast again and expected a decline in sales between 10% and 15% as well as a negative result
(EBIT) in the mid single-digit EUR million range. The year ended with a decline in sales of 13% to EUR
31.2 million and an EBIT of EUR -5.9 million. The gross margin declined from 49% to 38%. The devel-
opment of the net worth, financial and earnings position is discussed in detail in the sections below.
Revenue Development
Intershop generated revenues of EUR 31.2 million in the 2018 financial year, a 13% decrease compared
to the previous year‘s revenue of EUR 35.8 million. The decline in sales is mainly due to the strategic
transition to the cloud business and the associated shift in sales from license revenues, which are
received immediately, to monthly recurring cloud revenues. With a cloud installation, revenues are
continuously generated as a result of long-term customer contracts, whereas with a license contract,
the entire revenues are generally recorded one time. Even though the new sales structure intro-
duced due to the „cloud first“ approach triggers declines in revenues and results in the short term, the
recurring cloud revenues will ensure more consistency overall. During the reporting period, cloud and
subscription revenues continued to rise from quarter to quarter by a total of 20% to EUR 5.4 million.
At the same time, the transition led to a significant decline in license revenues by 54% to EUR 2.4
million (previous year: EUR 5.2 million). The maintenance revenues remained at the same level as the
prior year at EUR 8.1 million (prior year: EUR 8.0 million). While license revenues dropped considerably,
incoming orders in the cloud business increased.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Incoming orders in the cloud business increased from EUR 2.1 million in the previous year to EUR 7.2
million, a plus of 238%. These newly acquired cloud orders will generate sales of EUR 1.7 million in
2019 (New Annual Recurring Revenue = New ARR). However, the increase in cloud sales could not com-
pensate for the decline in license revenues, which caused software and cloud sales to decline overall
by 10% to EUR 16.0 million. The service revenues decrease by 15% to EUR 15.2 million (previous year:
EUR 18.0 million) due to the end of a large project and the increasingly smaller-scale project structure
as a result of the cloud transition.
The share of software and cloud sales in total sales increased slightly compared to the previous year
by one percentage point to 51% (2017: 50%) while the share of cloud revenues in total sales increased
to 17% (2017: 13%).
Cloud business development
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+20%
Cloud Revenue
4.5
1.2
1.3
1.4
5.4
1.5
Cloud Revenue in %
of total revenue
13%
15%
17%
17%
21%
17%
in EUR million
2017
Cloud order
entry
Number of new
cloud customers
New ARR
2.1
8
0.6
Q1
1.5
4
Q2
0.7
2
Q3
1.0
2
Q4
4.0
5
2018
Changes in %
7.2
13
1.7
+238%
+63%
+183%
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report The following overview shows the development of revenues:
in EUR thousand
2018
2017
Change
Software and Cloud Revenues
Licenses and Maintenance
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and Subscription
Service Revenue
Revenues total
15,967
17,795
10,548
13,268
2,434
8,114
5,419
5,247
8,021
4,527
15,232
18,012
31,199
35,807
-10%
-21%
-54%
1%
20%
-15%
-13%
The most important business region for Intershop is the European market with a share of 73% in
the total revenue (2017: 75%). Revenues decreased in the previous financial year by 15% to EUR
22.9 million (prior year: EUR 26.8 million), mainly due to the decline in license sales and service
revenues. By contrast, cloud revenues increased by 35% to EUR 2.5 million. Sales in the United
States increased slightly by 3% to EUR 3.8 million due to higher cloud revenues. The U.S. revenue
share rose to 12% (2017: 10%). In the Asia Pacific region, sales fell by 15% to EUR 4.5 million, particu-
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larly due to the decline in service revenues (-16% to EUR 2.0 million). The revenue share of the Asia
Pacific region was 15% as in the previous year.
Revenues of INTERSHOP Communications AG as a single entity reported under German commercial
law were almost the same as the previous year‘s level at EUR 27.1 million (2017: EUR 27.2 million).
While software and cloud revenues declined by 4% to EUR 12.2 million, service revenues increased
by 3% to EUR 14.9 million.
Earnings Development
The most important financial figures in the group profit are shown in the overview below:
in EUR thousand
Revenue
Costs
EBIT
EBIT-Margin
EBITDA
EBITDA-Margin
Earnings after tax
2018
2017
31,199
35,807
37,114
35,394
-5,915
-19%
413
1%
-3,704
2,833
-12%
-6,742
8%
-664
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report In the course of the transition process, the 2018 financial year was marked by adverse result effects.
In the 2018 reporting period, the Intershop Group reported overall gross profits of EUR 11.9 million,
a decline of 32% compared to the prior-year figure of EUR 17.6 million. The gross margin decreased
by 11 percentage points to 38%. The decline was due to the considerably lower license revenues,
while cloud revenues only increased gradually. The cloud margin increased from 32% to 37%.
Since the new CaaS complete solution is a highly standardized complete cloud solution, this value
will continue to increase over the next few years with growing cloud business volumes. Operating
expenses increased by 4% to EUR 17.8 million. Marketing and selling costs increased by 16% to
EUR 9.6 million. This includes one-time expenses of EUR 0.6 million for the restructuring of sales
associated with the „cloud first“ strategy. Research and development costs decreased by 8% to EUR
4.7 million. Administrative expenses fell by 6% to EUR 3.5 million. The total costs (cost of sales and
operating expenses/income) increased by 5% to EUR 37.1 million.
Overall, the operating result (EBIT) for the past fiscal year amounted to EUR -5.9 million (prior year:
EUR 0.4 million). The operating result before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to
EUR -3.7 million (prior year: EUR 2.8 million). Depreciation fell by 9% to EUR 2.2 million. The financial
result was EUR -0.1 million (prior year: EUR -0.3 million). Income tax amounted to EUR 0.7 million as
in the previous year. The result for the period after tax was EUR -6.7 million (previous year: EUR -0.7
million), which corresponds to earnings per share of EUR -0.20 (previous year: EUR -0.02).
INTERSHOP Communications AG as a single entity increased the net loss for the year under com-
mercial law from EUR 0.6 million in the prior year to EUR 4.3 million. The main reasons were the
decline in overall performance (revenues and inventory changes) as well as higher expenses. By
completing fixed-price projects, the inventory of unfinished services was reduced by EUR 1.3 million,
in the previous year, inventory increased by EUR 0.4 million. Material expenses increased from
EUR 2.5 million in the previous year to EUR 3.3 million, mainly due to the increase in expenses for
purchased services. Personnel costs increased slightly by EUR 0.3 million to EUR 18.4 million. Amor-
tization increased from EUR 1.0 million to EUR 1.6 million, particularly due to higher amortization on
internally generated software. The other capitalized own work, which includes the capitalization of
the software development costs, rose by 4% to EUR 2.1 million. Other operating expenses increased
by 4% to EUR 9.5 million due to various one-time circumstances. Other operating income decreased
from EUR 0.8 million to EUR 0.4 million due to a lower reversal of provisions. Other interest income
of EUR 0.2 million resulted mainly from affiliated companies. Overall, the balance sheet loss resulting
from the net loss for the year increased to EUR 25.5 million compared to EUR 21.2 million in the
previous year.
Presentation of the Net Assets and Financial Position
As at December 31, 2018, the balance sheet total of the Intershop Group amounted to EUR 22.7
million. This represents a decrease of 10% compared to the prior year‘s reporting date. On the assets
side, noncurrent assets increased by 1% to EUR 10.4 million. Intangible assets increased by 7% to EUR
9.6 million and deferred tax assets decreased from EUR 0.6 million to EUR 0.1 million. Current assets
decreased by 17% to EUR 12.3 million, mainly due to the decline in cash and cash equivalents of EUR
1.7 million to EUR 7.2 million. Trade receivables also declined by 23% to EUR 4.0 million.
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Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report On the liabilities side, shareholders‘ equity declined at the end of 2018 by 11% to EUR 13.6 million
due to the negative result after tax. Noncurrent liabilities fell from EUR 2.0 million to EUR 1.7 million.
Current liabilities fell by 5% to EUR 7.3 million. For liabilities to banks, the scheduled annual repayment
of an existing bank loan of EUR 1.0 million was offset by a new loan of EUR 1.5 million. EUR 0.75 million
of this amount was recorded in noncurrent liabilities and EUR 0.75 million, less the monthly repay-
ments of EUR 0.25 million already made, in current liabilities at the balance sheet date. Thus, current
liabilities to banks increased by EUR 0.5 million to EUR 1.5 million. Other current liabilities fell by EUR
0.7 million to EUR 2.3 million. The equity ratio decreased from 61% to 60% as at December 31, 2018.
Overall, Intershop continues to have a solid net assets and financial position.
Cash flow from operating activities deteriorated to EUR -4.1 million in the reporting period after EUR
1.7 million in the same period of the prior year, which is mainly due to the negative earnings before tax
of EUR -6.1 million. Cash outflows from investing activities amounted to EUR 2.9 million, slightly above
the prior-year amount of EUR 2.6 million. The payments for investments in intangible assets included
in this figure increased from EUR 2.2 million to EUR 2.5 million. The cash inflow from financing activi-
ties totaled EUR 5.4 million in 2018 (prior year: cash spent in the amount of EUR 1.0 million). This cash
inflow is mainly due to a cash capital increase from authorized capital by almost 10% of the existing
share capital in May 2018. The total issue proceeds of capital before the deduction of expenses were
approx. EUR 5.1 million. Cash inflow from the addition of another loan of EUR 1.5 million is included,
which offsets cash outflow from repayments of this loan (EUR 0.25 million) as well as a previous loan
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(EUR 1.0 million) of a total of EUR 1.25 million. Overall, cash and cash equivalents declined in 2018 to
EUR 7.2 million after EUR 8.9 million at the end of 2017.
Group Balance key figures
Dec. 31, 2018
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management ReportLiabilities13.66.19.67.25.9Equity ratio: 60%Assets22.722.7IntangibleassetsShareholders‘ equityLiabilities to banksOther LiabilitiesCash and cash equivalentsOther Assetsin EUR million3.0 The total assets of the single entity in the financial statements under German commercial law
decreased by 8% from EUR 28.6 million to EUR 26.2 million. On the assets side, non-current
assets increased from EUR 13.5 million to EUR 14.8 million, mainly due to the addition of internal-
ly generated software (2018: EUR 5.0 million, 2017: EUR 3.7 million). Current assets dropped by
EUR 4.0 million to EUR 10.7 million. The reduced current assets is the result of the decline in unfin-
ished services by EUR 1.3 million, the reduction of receivables from affiliated companies (EUR -0.4
million) and trade receivables (EUR -0.8 million), as well as the decline in cash and cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents declined from EUR 6.6 million to EUR 4.9 million. The cash outflow resulted
primarily from operating activities. Shareholders‘ equity increased by 5% to EUR 17.9 million. Sub-
scribed capital and capital reserve increased by a total of EUR 5.1 million due to the cash capital
increase in May 2018. By contrast, there was a higher balance sheet loss due to the net loss for the
year. Provisions decreased by 5% to EUR 2.1 million. Liabilities decreased by EUR 3.2 million to EUR
5.0 million. The advanced payments received declined by EUR 2.6 million to zero and other liabilities
by EUR 0.6 million. Liabilities to banks increased from EUR 2.8 million to EUR 3.0 million. The change
is due to the scheduled repayment of an existing bank loan of EUR 1.0 million and a new loan of EUR
1.5 million less the monthly repayments already made.
Employees
At balance sheet date, December 31, 2018, Intershop had a total of 339 employees worldwide (previous
year: EUR 338 employees). There is a particular need for additional consultants and developers. Intershop
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is facing fierce competition for IT specialists, which is an increasing obstacle to growth throughout the
entire industry. Intershop is dealing with the shortage of specialists by strengthening the existing partner-
ships with universities and participating in recruiting events. The share of university graduates in the total
workforce at 76% is above average.
The following overview shows the development of employee figures during the fiscal year:
Employees by department*
12/31/2018
12/31/2017
Technical Departments
(Service Functions and Research Development)
Sales and marketing
General administration
* based on full time staff, including students and trainees
251
51
37
339
251
49
38
338
At the balance sheet date, the number of employees in the European branch offices was the same
as in the previous year (291 employees) and the share in the total work force remained at 86%.
The U.S. subsidiary with 18 employees accounted for around 5% of the workforce, the same as the
previous year‘s reporting date. The number of employees in the Asia Pacific region increased from
29 to 30; the number of employees thus increased to 9% (prior year: 8%).
AG as a single entity had 288 employees at the balance sheet date (December 31, 2017: 286
employees).
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Management Board and Supervisory Board
On April 9, 2018, Markus Klahn was appointed as an additional member of the Management Board
(Chief Operating Officer) of INTERSHOP Communications AG. Markus Klahn is an experienced sales
expert and market observer, particularly with regard to the market positioning of software solutions.
Before joining Intershop Communications AG, he was in the top management at the ERP provider
Proalpha and most recently at Jaggaer, an exclusive SaaS provider in the procurement sector.
Effective August 16, 2018, Axel Köhler resigned from his position as a member of the Management
Board and Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Axel Köhler was also responsible for sales and marketing. His
tasks are now being performed by Markus Klahn (COO), who is one of two members of the Manage-
ment Board, together with CEO Jochen Wiechen.
Remuneration report
Remuneration of the Management Board
The compensation of the Management Board comprises fixed and variable components. The fixed
components comprise the fixed salary and additional benefits such as the non-cash benefit resulting
from the use of a company car and are paid monthly. The variable, annually recurring remuneration
is based on various annual and multi-annual quantitative targets, the assessment of which is based
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on the degree of achievement of the target. Approximately 1/3 of the total remuneration is variable.
Of the variable remuneration, 55% of the remuneration depends on the achievement of long-term
objectives and 45% on the achievement of short-term objectives. The Group EBIT, revenue and the
share price form the assessment basis for the quantitative objectives.
Total remuneration paid to the Management Board for its activities in the 2018 fiscal year amounted
to EUR 598 thousand (2017: EUR 736 thousand), of which EUR 561 thousand (2017: EUR 496
thousand) relate to fixed compensation and EUR 37 thousand (2017: EUR 240 thousand) to variable
components. The fixed remuneration components include EUR 525 thousand for the fixed salary
component and EUR 36 thousand for additional benefits (2017: EUR 460 thousand for fixed salary
and EUR 36 thousand for additional benefits).
The remuneration of the Management Board members is as follows:
in EUR thousand
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
Axel Köhler (until 08/16/2018)
Markus Klahn (since 04/09/2018)
Fixed
Remuneration
Variable
Remuneration
Total
Remuneration
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
266
135
160
561
266
230
-
496
0
0
37
37
132
108
-
240
266
135
197
598
398
338
-
736
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The variable compensation for 2018 for the member of the Management Board Markus Klahn
includes a special bonus of EUR 37 thousand for his commitment to the sales and marketing
portfolio as well as the strategic restructuring of the Company.
Stock options were not granted to the members of the Management Board. Membership on
the Management Board ends in the event of the Company‘s reorganization (merger, split-up, or
change in legal form). By way of compensation, the Management Board member then receives a
severance payment amounting to twelve months‘ salary; if the remaining term of the Management
Board member‘s contract is less than one year, the severance payment is reduced accordingly. The
members of the Management Board agreed to a non-compete agreement, which stipulates that the
Company is to pay compensation for one year. The compensation includes 75% of the last remuner-
ation received, excluding additional benefits. The compensation is not paid if Intershop foregoes the
non-compete agreement within a specified period. In the event of illness, the Management Board
agreements include an entitlement to continued payment of the fixed basic salary for a period of six
months up to a maximum period until the end of the contract duration. In the event of the death
of a member of the Management Board, the surviving dependents are entitled to the monthly fixed
basic salary for the month in which the death occurs, as well as for the following six months. No
member of the Management Board has been promised further benefits in the event of the termi-
nation of his employment with the Company. No loans or similar benefits were granted to members
of the Management Board. No member of the Management Board received any benefits from third
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parties during the fiscal year that were promised or granted because of his position as a member of
the Management Board.
Effective the end of August 16, 2018, by mutual agreement with the Supervisory Board, Axel Köhler
resigned from his position as a member of the Management Board. No agreement could be reached
with the Supervisory Board about extending the Management Board contract until August 31, 2019. An
agreement was reached with Axel Köhler to release him off his duties with continued payment of a fixed
amount and additional benefits for the remainder of his employment contract until August 31, 2019
and a non-recurring payment for an outstanding variable remuneration entitlement for the 2017
financial year. In total, the amount payable by Intershop from this agreement is EUR 324 thousand,
of which EUR 135 thousand was paid in the 2018 financial year. The post-contractual non-competi-
tion clause was rescinded without compensation by mutual agreement.
Remuneration of the Supervisory Board
The remuneration of the Supervisory Board comprises fixed and variable components. The fixed
remuneration is comprised of an annual fixed remuneration of EUR 12,500, as well as an attend-
ance allowance of EUR 2,500 per meeting or EUR 500 if a telephone conference is held in place of a
meeting. In addition, the members of the Supervisory Board receive a performance-related remu-
neration, as long as the result of the operating activities (EBIT) reported in the approved consolidat-
ed financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year concerned was positive and the estab-
lished quantitative goals were reached: EUR 5,000 are granted, respectively if a) the EBIT of the prior
year is achieved, b) the EBIT increased by more than 10% compared to the prior year, c) the EBIT
increased by more than 20% compared to the prior year, and d) there was an increase in revenue
of more than 20% compared to the prior year. The chairman of the Supervisory Board receives
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report twice the amount of the fixed and variable remuneration. Supervisory Board members who belong
to the Supervisory Board for only part of the fiscal year receive remuneration proportionate to the
duration of their position. Expenses incurred by the members of Supervisory Board in the perfor-
mance of their duties are reimbursed by the Company.
For the 2018 financial year, members of the Supervisory Board were entitled to a total remunera-
tion of EUR 152 thousand (2017: EUR 200 thousand), which consists entirely of fixed compensation.
There was no entitlement to variable compensation for 2018. In the prior year, EUR 60 thousand
related to the performance-based variable portion. The fixed remuneration consists of EUR 50
thousand (2017: EUR 50 thousand) in fixed remuneration and EUR 102 thousand (2017: EUR 90
thousand) for meetings.
The remuneration of the Supervisory Board members is as follows:
in EUR thousand
Christian Oecking
Ulrich Prädel
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis
Fixed
Remuneration
Variable
Remuneration
Total
Remuneration
2018
2017
2018
2017
2018
2017
77
39
36
70
35
35
152
140
0
0
0
0
30
15
15
60
77
39
36
100
50
50
152
200
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Report on opportunities and risks
Risk management system
Intershop operates in a dynamic market characterized by continuous changes and a wide range
of associated business environment risks, which makes it harder to plan and results in deviations
from the forecasts. At the same time, the Company faces risks arising from operating policies, the
Company’s structure, and the organization of internal processes that could endanger the Company’s
goals. Intershop is committed to the goal of protecting the property of its stockholders and safe-
guarding its continued existence as the basis of its business activity. The Management Board has
formally adopted a risk policy designed to promptly identify unknown risks (early warning function)
and to manage risks. This policy describes and defines the methods and processes used in risk
management throughout the Company. Intershop is supported by specialized external advisors in
the further development of the risk management system. A risk manual describing the risk man-
agement system was created, which is reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Risks are defined
as possible deviations from planned targets and include both positive deviations (opportunities)
and negative deviations (threats). The risk management system focuses on potentially particular-
ly serious negative deviations that could impact the Company’s development and sharply reduce
equity and cash position. The Management Board has appointed a Risk Manager who provides
quarterly information about the Company‘s risk situation. Above and beyond this, risk management
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organization is decentralized. The divisional managers in the individual business areas are respon-
sible for identifying and mitigating the risks in their divisions. In the case of significant risks and
risks that pose a particular threat to the Company’s continued existence, the divisional managers
are required to provide the Management Board with immediate and detailed information. Flat hi-
erarchies, short communication channels, and a culture of open communication also ensure that
important risk information reaches the Management Board without delay. The Management Board
informs the Supervisory Board at least once a quarter, but usually more often, about important de-
velopments at the Company.
The operational risk management process encompasses risk identification, risk assessment, risk
aggregation, and risk mitigation. Strategic, operating and financial risks are assessed. To identify
risks, the environment and the defined risk fields and risks within it are continuously monitored
by risk owners (usually the Intershop divisional managers), to which clearly defined business areas
and all possible risks arising from those areas are assigned at an operational level. In addition, a
risk inventory is completed once a year (with quarterly updates), in which the relevance score and
risk owners are determined, previously identified risks are reviewed and new risks are identified.
In financial control, a deviation analysis is performed so as to identify deviations from targets. This
involves the use of the financial accounting and controlling software from SAP and the consolidation
and controlling software from LucaNet.
As part of risk identification, the effect of operational and financial risks on the current financial year
are quantified as best as possible (extent of damage and probability of occurrence) and assigned
a relevance class. The effect of strategic risks over three years is taken into account and the risk is
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assigned a relevance class.
The identified risks are categorized as follows:
Categorization of the extent of damage:
Economic shareholders‘ equity
< 2.5%
< 7.5%
not material
minor
< 25%
high
< 100%
> 100%
critical
existential
Relevance class 1
Relevance class 2
Relevance class 3
Relevance class 4
Relevance class 5
Categorization of the probability of occurrence:
≤ 5%
≤ 25%
highly unlikely
unlikely
≤ 50%
possible
≤ 95%
likely
> 95%
very likely
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report The consolidated management report focuses on significant risks and rewards. The economic share-
holders‘ equity comprised shareholders‘ equity less intangible assets. Intershop’s total risk exposure
is determined by aggregating the risks (Monte-Carlo-Simulation). In order to do this, the software
Strategie Navigator is used. Intershop applies risk mitigation measures that, depending on the point
in time involved, reduce the probability of occurrence or lessen the impact.
As part of its risk inventories in all departments of the Company, Intershop has identified all risks
that could influence the Company’s development. All Intershop products are offered in all segment
regions and are therefore subject to the same kinds of risks. In addition to specific individual risks
and opportunities, Intershop‘s risk management also takes general risks (such as sales and cost fluc-
tuations) into account that may have adverse (risks) or positive (rewards) effects on the earnings and
financial position.
Strategic risks
Intershop is one of the leading providers of innovative and comprehensive solutions for omni-chan-
nel commerce in a highly dynamic market. Intershop‘s primary strategic objective is to turn the
Company from an exclusive technology provider into an integrated provider of omni-channel
commerce solutions. The ongoing transition from a license provider to a provider of Commerce-as-
a-Service via the cloud goes hand in hand with the „cloud first“ strategy.
Intershop‘s target market is undergoing constant change due to factors such as technological
progress, changes in the companies’ IT landscape, consolidation of provider landscape associat-
ed with new competitors or new strategies and behavior patterns of the players in e-Commerce. In
principle, there is a risk that Intershop offers products and services that do not reflect the needs of
customers or market expectations. If the Company is not successful in monitoring the target markets
adequately, sizing up the competition and providing new innovative product and solution-oriented
strategies, this could lead to a negative sales trend because customers will turn to the competition,
making it more difficult to acquire new customers. Intershop counters this risk through continuous
market monitoring and analysis of customer requirements together with customers, partners, and
market analysts. Therefore, customer and partner feedback is regularly incorporated in the new
product versions. In addition, discussions are held with industry analysts such as Forrester. In fall of
2018, the Forrester Wave study ranked Intershop, with its B2B platform, in the „Leader“ category for
the first time. Intershop estimates that these risks could have a strong impact; however no or only
weak indicators of occurrence can currently be identified.
There is a general risk that the Intershop software is partially or entirely displaced by new tech-
nologies. Depending on the degree and pace of the change, this can lead to Intershop no longer
being able to sell its current products and having to replace all or some of them with new products.
Intershop regards this risk as high. However, there is currently no identifiable development that
challenges e-Commerce or today‘s products. The risk is also mitigated by the Synaptic Commerce®
approach including the transfer of technologies identified as relevant to the product portfolio, short
product release cycles, rapid software development, as well as regular market and competition ob-
servations.
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Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report With regard to the Intershop software, there is the risk of product defects, which is typical of
software. Due to development flaws, a product might be defective and, especially in terms of product
safety, might not meet the requirements of the customer or market. Product defects could lead to
potential or actual impairment of operations for customers and, with serious defects, acceptance
of Intershop‘s products could be considerably diminished. For Intershop, this could result in claims
for damages, costs for possible legal disputes, and additional costs in order to rectify defects. In
addition, a decline in revenue might occur. Intershop considers this risk to be minor. However, an
extensive quality assurance process with a designated security code officer and a documented es-
calation process minimize the risk of occurrence.
The risk generally exists that technical concepts of Intershop products are accessed by unauthorized
third parties or competitors. The outflow of information may enable competitors to offer competing
products or to alienate customers. Furthermore, new competitors can appear on the market and
poach existing or potential new customers. Intershop estimates that these risks could have a minor
impact that is minimized by technical and organizational measures, as well as market and compet-
itor monitoring.
The performance and expertise of the employees and management personnel are key to the
Company‘s success. There is also the risk, especially with employees in key positions, that if employees
switch to a competitor, the specific knowledge of the employee will be used there. Furthermore, it is
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generally more difficult to replace these employees. The loss of key personnel could have a negative
impact on Intershop‘s competitiveness and economic development and result in additional replace-
ment costs. Intershop considers the key position risk to be minor. These risks are counteracted
using a state-of-the-art personnel management system with individual measures for personnel de-
velopment together with an open company culture and flat hierarchies. Intershop has also set up a
professional development program that includes the promotion of key persons.
Operational risks
Business processes at Intershop are based on information technologies. This means that there is a
typical inherent risk of data loss. The loss of sensitive data could lead to competitive disadvantages
or a weaker market position. Intershop regards this risk as high. The risk is mitigated with information
security measures, data backup processes as well as security policies and security processes that
are continuously further developed, which is why its occurrence is considered to be very unlikely.
Specialized and standardized contracts and GTC are used for the sale of Intershop products. It is
possible for deviations from these contracts to occur, for example, at the customer‘s request. In
these cases, there is a risk that the modified provision has adverse effects for Intershop. The risk is
considered a possible high risk. It is minimized by having legal advisors review agreements deviating
from the standard template or the standard GTC.
The complexity of the e-Commerce processes leads to various mutual dependencies. There is the
risk of the process chain or parts thereof failing which leads to a loss of revenue for customers.
For Intershop, this can lead to a loss in sales, claims for damages, high legal fees, and additional
expenses to eliminate the process error. The risk is regarded as minor. It is monitored by detailed
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report process documentation and specifications, insurance policies as well as limitation of liability, which
is why its occurrence is considered unlikely.
When filling open positions, there is a recruitment cost risk, particularly if headhunters are required
to find a short-term replacement. Intershop regards this risk as insignificant to minor. The risk is
mitigated by way of personnel recruitment management as well as flexible and needs-based recruit-
ment.
Financial risks
Third parties could accuse Intershop of infringement of intellectual property rights, such as patents
or copyrights, and claim compensation for damages or also attempt to restrict the sale of Intershop
software. This especially applies to the countries, in which software process patents exist. The risk
is regarded as a potentially high risk. In order to minimize the risk, Intershop verifies compliance of
the licensing terms of third parties in the development process.
A large portion of revenues is generated from consulting services, which are primarily provided
in the context of projects. In this regard, customer loyalty is a very important factor. To be able to
ensure customer loyalty, it is important to provide the quality the customer demands for projects,
while at the same time keeping an eye on the costs and time. If this is not successful, this affects the
Company’s reputation and results in higher project costs. Future contracts may be lost, projects may
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be canceled prematurely, or the profit margin on projects permanently reduced. Intershop regards
this risk as minor. In order to respond to this risk, personnel planning software and project analysis
tools are used, and regular project meetings document the current status of projects. Furthermore,
projects and customer satisfaction are monitored on an ongoing basis. Therefore, the occurrence
of the risk is regarded as unlikely.
There is a risk that statements about competitors are made in Intershop publications that are
relevant under competition law and that result in the affected competitors taking action. This can
result in unforeseen costs relating to claims for damages and legal fees. The risk is regarded as
minor. Intershop minimizes this risk by carefully researching and coordinating texts, which is why
the occurrence is regarded as highly unlikely.
At the balance sheet date, Intershop has a good liquidity position, with liquidity of EUR 7.2 million.
Two bank loans totaling EUR 3.0 million did not result in an interest risk at the balance sheet date
since the interest rates for the loans are fixed over the term of the loan. The liquidity risk as a result
of the repayment of the financial liabilities is regarded as minor since repayments have been fixed at
annual or monthly installments over a fixed term. In addition, the Company has the option to make
annual additional payments on one of the loans without incurring a early repayment penalty. The
loan agreement includes provisions which enable the banks to modify the terms and conditions or
demand repayment of the loan under certain circumstances. Its activities abroad are exposed to
the currency risk since revenues are generated in U.S. and Australian dollars. Measures to hedge
currency risks are taken on a case-by-case basis. There is also a default risk. In order to at least
minimize the risk of default, Intershop regularly performs credit checks of customers. In case of
larger contracts, this risk is also minimized by agreements on advance payments or partial payments
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dated financial statements, section „Information on financial instruments“. These risks are regarded
as insignificant but their occurrence is likely.
Intershop is a defendant in various legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business.
The Management Board does not currently expect that the Company will incur any major financial
obligations resulting from current litigation beyond the litigation stated in the consolidated financial
statements. These risks are also secured by way of insurance policies and provisions as a preventa-
tive measure. Reference is made to the consolidated financial statements, section „Litigation/con-
tingent liabilities“.
Opportunities
Intershop operates in a very dynamic and rapidly growing market environment for e-Commerce
platforms with increasing company density. On this market, new opportunities can present them-
selves at any time. A major driver of the sustained growth of the Company is to identify those oppor-
tunities and take advantage of them without incurring unnecessary risks. Hence, at Intershop the
opportunity and risk management are closely interlinked. The rewards management is part of the
strategic planning process at Intershop; here, internal and external potentials that might positive-
ly affect the further development and value added for Intershop are evaluated on a regular basis.
The following opportunities shall be highlighted: Intershop sees an important strategic opportuni-
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ty in the existing and developing partnership with Microsoft since higher revenues are expected in
the medium and long term due to better visibility on the market. Furthermore, Intershop sees the
strong strategic opportunity to achieve additional growth potential from strategic M&A options in
the course of market consolidation. There is also the strong potential to gain additional revenues
from expanding the partner network by focusing on the cloud. There is also the strong but unlikely
possibility that unforeseen, extraordinary income is generated from audits conducted by Intershop
if customers violate license terms or use Intershop products without authorization.
Overall risk position
The overall risk position refers to the sum total of all the individual risks to which Intershop is
exposed. There are no apparent risks endangering the Company’s continuation. The overall risk
position has declined slightly compared to the previous year.
Description of the key characteristics of the internal control and risk management
system with regard to the consolidated financial reporting process
Intershop’s internal control system includes the policies, procedures, and measures introduced by
the Management Board to enable the organizational implementation of its decisions so as to ensure
the effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and propriety of financial reporting as well as adherence to the
applicable legal provisions.
The Intershop Group is divided according to Management Board areas, whose various departments
report to the Management Board member responsible in each case. The departments are divided
into a number of cost and profit centers, each with its own department head. The department heads
are accountable either for revenue and costs or just for costs.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report The business ordering and approval processes, including authorizations and threshold values, are
set out in the authorization directive („Global Authorization Policy“) introduced by the Management
Board, which is reviewed and, when necessary, updated on a regular basis. The authorization directive
includes three fields of regulation: the procurement of goods and services, offers to and agreements
with customers, as well as personnel matters. Defined processes must be adhered to before actions
are carried out. If, for example, goods are ordered or services are requested, or if existing contracts
are amended or canceled, authorizations in the form of signatures must be obtained. The extent of the
authorizations required depends on the type of contract involved and the volume of the order. Infor-
mation on finances and the impact on the balance sheet, as well as on the budget must be provided,
and alternatives (e.g., offers from other suppliers or service providers) must be explained. No orders or
commissions may be placed until the relevant departments, department heads, and/or Management
Board members have given their approval as required by the policy. In addition to the authorization
directive, Intershop has additional guidelines for various areas, such as travel cost guidelines, cell phone
guidelines and company car guidelines. These are also reviewed and adjusted accordingly on a regular
basis. Management Board meetings, which take place at least once a week, discuss and monitor topics
such as third-party commissions, among other things.
Accounting processes are entered in the respective individual financial statements for the subsid-
iaries in the Group‘s central SAP system. The consolidation and preparation of Intershop‘s con-
solidated financial statements is done centrally using the LucaNet consolidation software, on the
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basis of the individual financial statements entered in SAP. The Group’s accounting policies take into
account the requirements of the IFRSs, HGB (German Commercial Code), AktG (German Stock Cor-
poration Act), and the German principles of proper accounting. When preparing the consolidated
financial statements, internal controls are carried out in compliance with the dual control system to
ensure the reliability of the single-entity financial statements used as a basis and of the consolidated
financial statements. The Group‘s controlling will prepare a detailed analysis every month to show
the development of the Group, the single entities, as well as the cost and profit centers. Impairment
testing of cash generating units is performed centrally at Group level to ensure the use of uniform
evaluation criteria. The preparation and compilation of the data used to prepare the notes to the
financial statements and the management report is also performed by the Group‘s controlling at
Group level, and these are checked by the Finance department.
Disclosures in Accordance with Section 289a (1) HGB and Section 315a (1) HGB
Plus Explanatory Report as per sec. 176 para. 1 s. 1 AktG
On the balance sheet date, the Company‘s subscribed capital amounted to EUR 34,851,831,
composed of 34,851,831 no-par value bearer shares. Each share has a notional value of EUR 1.
There are no restrictions affecting the voting rights or transferability of the shares.
According to the voting rights notifications dated May 23, 2018, Shareholder Value Beteiligungen
AG holds 16.07% and Shareholder Value Management AG 11.73% in the Company’s capital stock. In
total, both companies together hold 27.80% of the voting rights (balanced voting rights behavior) in
accordance with Sec. 33 et seqq. WpHG.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report INTERSHOP Communications AG has not been informed of any other direct or indirect share capital
holdings that exceed 10% of the voting rights as of the balance sheet date. There are no shares
with special rights conveying powers of control, especially rights of appointment to the Superviso-
ry Board. Also, there are no employee stock option plans, meaning that employees do not have an
interest in the capital without being able to exercise their control rights directly at the same time.
The appointment and dismissal of the Management Board is governed by sections 84 and 85 of the
German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) and Article 6 of the Articles of Association of the Company.
According to the Articles of Association, the Management Board consists of one or more persons.
The number of members of the Management Board is determined by the Supervisory Board.
Amendments to the Articles of Association are made in accordance with section 179 and following
of the AktG and Article 28 of the Articles of Association. Under the terms of the latter, the Super-
visory Board has the power to resolve changes to the Articles of Association that affect only their
wording and also, in particular, changes to the provisions governing the share capital corresponding
to the respective amounts of capital increases from conditional capital and authorized capital, and
of capital reductions resulting from the retirement of shares.
For information on the powers of the Management Board relating to the issuance of shares, please
refer to the section entitled „Equity“ in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, and to the
notes to the financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications AG. The Company has not entered
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into any significant binding agreements that are conditional on a change in control as a result of a
takeover bid. In addition, the Company has not entered into any binding compensation agreements
with the members of the Management Board or with employees in the event of a takeover bid.
Corporate Governance Declaration in Accordance with Section 289f of the HGB
or, respectively, sec. 315d HGB
On February 1, 2019, the Management Board and Supervisory Board issued a Corporate Govern-
ance Declaration in accordance with section 289f and 315d of the HGB and, together with the
Corporate Governance Report, have made it publicly accessible on the Company‘s website at
http://www.intershop.com/corporate-governance-declaration.
Dependent Company Report
As a purely precautionary measure, pursuant to section 312 of the German Stock Corporation
Act (AktG), the Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft prepared a
report for fiscal year 2018 on the relationships with affiliated companies. This report also describes
the relationships with Shareholder Value Management AG and Shareholder Value Beteiligungen
AG. Shareholder Value Management AG and Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG held 79,46 % of
the votes present at the Annual Stockholders‘ Meeting on May 9, 2018 and thus held a majority of
the meeting. As a precautionary measure, the Management Board therefore assumes that there
is currently a dependency relationship with these companies. However, the Management Board
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report is aware that this assessment depends on uncertainties, in particular the prognosis for future ma-
jorities at stockholders‘ meetings, which cannot be reliably predicted. The dependency report was
issued as a precautionary measure. It contains the following final statement:
„With respect to the legal transactions outlined in the report on relationships with affiliated
companies, INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft received commensurate consideration
for each legal transaction based on the circumstances that were known to us at the time the legal
transactions or measures were undertaken, and has not been disadvantaged by the taking or
omission of measures.“
Report on Expected Developments
Environment
According to the most recent forecast of the IMF in January 2019, the global economy is expected to
experience weak growth of 3.5% in 2019. In the emerging and developing countries, the increase in
economic output will therefore amount to 4.5%. For the group of industrialized countries, growth is
expected to be 2.0%. An increase of 1.6% is expected throughout the Eurozone and growth of 1.3%
is forecast for the German economy.
The global e-Commerce market will continue to grow significantly in the years to come. According
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to estimates by eMarketer, the global B2C market volume will double to around USD 4.88 trillion by
2021 and online sales in Western Europe will increase by 24% to a market volume of USD 457 billion.
For 2019, the German e-Commerce and Distance Selling Trade Association (Bundesverband E-Com-
merce und Versandhandel) expects further increase in online sales by 9.6% for Germany.
The digital transformation of the economy continues to pose major challenges for B2B commerce,
which requires substantial investment. Forrester Research estimates investments of approximate-
ly USD 2.4 billion in B2B commerce platforms by 2021. Just over USD 1 billion will be allocated
to mid-sized wholesalers and B2B brand manufacturers who are upgrading and redesigning their
commerce infrastructures to assert themselves in a dynamic market, and meet rising customer
demands.
In the global IT markets, the U.S. analyst company Gartner expects an additional considerable
increase in investments by 8.3% in the enterprise software market in 2019. There is an obvious
trend towards SaaS applications. The market for IT services will also benefit from high investment
growth (+4.7%), driven by growing cloud service sales. The cloud is also enjoying increasing recog-
nition in Germany. According to a Bitkom survey in October 2018, one out of two large German
companies (≥ 500 employees) uses a cloud solution stored on an external data center. The current
Bitkom forecast for the German market expects growth of 6.3% for 2019 in the software segment
and 2.3% in the IT services market.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Company outlook
The underlying conditions in the B2C and B2B e-Commerce market continue to be favorable. The
current market data and surveys also prove that more and more companies of all sizes are using
cloud solutions instead of their own IT infrastructures and resources. The major transition process
from a license provider to a provider of Commerce-as-a-Service solutions via the cloud, which was
initiated in 2018, seems to be inevitable. The CaaS solution offering introduced in March which
was further improved with version 7.10 presented in fall is already experiencing a good market
response. Thus, Intershop recorded a steady increase in incoming cloud orders throughout 2018.
In the 2019 financial year, the new business model shall be implemented in full and the number of
cloud customers increased significantly, thereby boosting recurring sales.
The partnership with Microsoft that was further intensified in the last months is of great importance.
Integration into the solution portfolio of Microsoft Azure Cloud („Microsoft Global Solution Maps“)
and the partner certification as an independent software vendor with gold status further increases
the global visibility of the Intershop offering and considerably boosts the company‘s international
sales activities.
In order to exploit the opportunities in the cloud segment and to accelerate the growth in the number
of new customers, we will also invest in sales and marketing in the next few months. While this tem-
porarily affects profitability, it is essential to successfully complete the strategic transition from the
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license to the cloud business. In the medium term, the current transition will lead to considerably
more consistency both in budgeting and in actual business performance due to the recurring cloud
revenues. In order to accelerate the process, the Company increased its capital at the beginning of
the financial year. The funds from increasing capital shall be used to intensify sales and marketing
measures for the cloud solution. The measures include joint lead generation activities with Microsoft
and other partners, intensifying marketing in the U.S. and APAC regions and restructuring internal
processes. Sales shall also be strengthened regionally. Furthermore, a dedicated team shall be es-
tablished for realizing projects identified in collaboration with Microsoft.
The main objective is to establish Intershop as the leading provider of a digital B2B commerce
platform in 2020 and to achieve revenues of EUR 50 million and an EBIT margin of 5%. Intershop
aims at 75 new customers with incoming cloud orders of EUR 31 million and resulting annually
recurring revenues (New ARR) of EUR 10 million.
For the 2019 financial year, the Company plans to acquire 50 new customers with incoming cloud
orders of EUR 22 million and a New ARR of EUR 6 million. Based on the considerable growth of
incoming cloud orders, the Intershop Management Board expects cloud and subscription revenues
to increase. Maintenance and license revenues will slightly increase compared to the previous year.
In the service business, a slight increase in sales is expected despite small-scale projects as part of
expanding the cloud customer base. For all three target regions of the Intershop Group (Europe,
United States, and Asia/Pacific), new projects and customers are expected, and therefore increasing
revenues of more than 10%.
Consolidated Management Report and Group Management Report Statement on business developments for 2019
Based on the assumptions regarding the respective business segments, Intershop expects an
increase in Group sales for the 2019 financial year of more than 10%. With a slight increase in the
gross profit and gross margin, a slightly negative operating result (EBIT) is also projected.
Jena, February 27, 2019
The Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG
DR. JOCHEN WIECHEN MARKUS KLAHN
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37
38
39
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statement of
Shareholders´ Equity
ConsolidatedFinaStatements ncial
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet
in EUR thousand
ASSETS
Noncurrent assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other noncurrent assets
Deferred tax assets
Current assets
Trade receivables
Other receivables and other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
TOTAL ASSETS
SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders´ equity
Subscribed capital
Capital reserve
Other reserves
Noncurrent liabilities
Liabilities to banks
Deferred revenue
Current liabilities
Other current provisions
Liabilities to banks
Trade accounts payable
Income tax liabilities
Other current liabilities
Deferred revenue
Note No. December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
(1)
(2)
(4)
(20)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(6.1)
(6.2)
(8)
(10)
(11)
(8)
(7)
(20)
(9)
(10)
9,599
658
26
67
10,350
3,977
1,106
7,224
12,307
22,657
34,852
9,738
(30,944)
13,646
1,547
146
1,693
261
1,500
1,525
27
2,268
1,737
7,318
36
8,933
637
14
637
10,221
5,181
698
8,949
14,828
25,049
31,683
7,806
(24,159)
15,330
1,787
223
2,010
289
1,000
1,527
230
2,993
1,670
7,709
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS´ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
22,657
25,049
ConsolidatedFinaStatements ncial Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
in EUR thousand
Revenues
Software and Cloud Revenues
Service Revenues
Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues - Software and Cloud
Cost of revenues - Services
Note
No.
(12)
(13)
January 1 to December 31,
2018
2017
15,967
15,232
31,199
(6,874)
(12,404)
(19,278)
17,795
18,012
35,807
(6,910)
(11,327)
(18,237)
Gross profit
11,921
17,570
Operating expenses, operating income
Research and development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Other operating income
Other operating expenses
Result from operating activities
Interest income
Interest expense
Financial result
Earnings before tax
Income taxes
Earnings after tax
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(19)
37
(4,663)
(9,627)
(3,526)
205
(225)
(5,067)
(8,305)
(3,742)
220
(263)
(17,836)
(17,157)
(5,915)
12
(158)
(146)
413
6
(338)
(332)
(6,061)
81
(20)
(681)
(745)
(6,742)
(664)
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations
Other comprehensive income from exchange differences
(42)
(42)
(61)
(61)
Total comprehensive income
(6,784)
(725)
Earnings per share (EUR, basic, diluted)
(21)
(0.20)
(0.02)
Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
in EUR thousand
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Earnings before tax
Adjustments to reconcile net profit/loss
to cash used in operating activities
Financial result
Depreciation and amortization
Other noncash expenses and income
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable
Other assets
Liabilities and provisions
Deferred revenue
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
before income tax and interest“
Interest received
Interest paid
Income taxes received
Income taxes paid
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Payments for investments in intangible assets
Proceeds on disposal of equipment
Purchases of property and equipment
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash recceived from loan
Repayments of loans
Cash received for unregistered stock
Expenses of cash received for unregistered stock
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of change in exchange rates on cash
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
(5)
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Note
No.
January 1 to December 31,
2018
2017
(6,061)
81
38
146
2,211
0
1,220
(417)
(649)
(4)
(3,554)
12
(286)
3
(317)
(4,142)
(2,520)
3
(350)
(2,867)
1,500
(1,250)
5,133
(32)
5,351
(67)
(1,725)
8,949
7,224
332
2,420
-59
(129)
(92)
(242)
(294)
2,017
6
(179)
4
(156)
1,692
(2,244)
28
(352)
(2,568)
0
(1,000)
0
0
(1,000)
(73)
(1,949)
10,898
8,949
Consolidated Financial Statements C o n s o l i d a t e d F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t s
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders´ Equity
in EUR thousand
Common shares
(Number shares)
Subscribed
capital
Capital
reserve
Conversion
reserve
Cumulative
profit/loss
Cumulative
currency differences
Total share -
holders´equity
Other Reserves
Balance January 1, 2018
31,683,484
31,683
7,806
(93)
(26,085)
Total comprehensive income
(6,742)
2,019
(42)
Issue of new shares
3,168,347
3,168
1,932
Balance December 31, 2018
34,851,831
34,851
9,738
(93)
(32,827)
1,977
Balance January 1, 2017
31,683,484
31,683
7,806
(93)
(25,421)
Total comprehensive income
(664)
Balance December 31, 2017
31,683,484
31,683
7,806
(93)
(26,085)
2,080
(61)
2,019
39
15,330
(6,784)
5,100
13,646
16,055
(725)
15,330
41
46
54
61
66
67
78
General Disclosures
Accounting Policies
Notes to the Individual
Balance Sheet Items
Notes to the Individual Items of the
Statement of Comprehensive Income
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
Other Disclosures
Responsibility statement
Notes to theConsolidatedFinaStatementsncial
Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements
General Disclosures
The Company
INTERSHOP Communications AG (“Intershop”, the “Company”, the “Intershop Group” or the “Group”)
is an Aktiengesellschaft (German stock corporation) under German law. The Company’s registered
office is at Intershop Tower, Leutragraben 1 in 07743 Jena, Germany. The Company is listed on the
German stock exchange in Frankfurt and is included in the Prime Standard. INTERSHOP Communi-
cations AG is entered in the commercial register of the Jena Local Court under number HRB 209419.
Intershop is a leading independent provider of omni-channel commerce solutions. Intershop offers
high-performance packaged software for internet sales, complemented by all necessary services.
Intershop also acts as a business process outsourcing provider, covering all aspects of online
retailing up to fulfillment.
The Company has prepared its consolidated financial statements assuming the Company’s
continued operations. As of December 31, 2018, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
EUR 7.2 million (December 31, 2017: EUR 8.9 million). The equity ratio as of the balance sheet date
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was 60% (previous year: 61%). The Company’s financial liabilities to banks totaled EUR 3.0 million on
the balance sheet date (prior year: EUR 2.8 million). We refer to the statements in the Group Man-
agement Report.
Accounting Policies (Compliance Statement)
In fiscal year 2018, INTERSHOP Communications AG prepared its consolidated financial statements
in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB), and in accordance with the provisions required to be applied
under section 315a(1) of the Handelsgesetzbuch (HGB – German Commercial Code).
The consolidated financial statements of the Company for 2018 (January 1, 2018 to December 31,
2018) were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
valid at the balance sheet date, which include standards (IFRS, IAS) adopted by IASB, and the Inter-
pretations (IFRIC, SIC) issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee
(IFRIC IC), as adopted by the EU.
The 2018 fiscal year was the first year in which the adoption of the following financial reporting
standards and interpretations became mandatory:
• IFRS 9 “Financial instruments”
• IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” and clarifications relating to IFRS 15
• Amendments of IFRS 2 “Classification and measurement of share-based payment”
• Improvements to IFRSs 2014-2016: Amendments of IFRS 1 and IAS 28
• IFRIC 22 “Foreign currency transactions and advance consideration”
IFRS 15 “Revenue from contracts with customers” replaced the previous IFRS guidelines on revenue
recognition, including IAS 18 “Revenue” and IAS 11 “Construction contracts”. The basic principle of
the standard is that revenues shall be recorded in the amount in which considerations are expected
for the services of the accounting entity. Revenues are realized when the customer obtains the
power to dispose of the goods or services. The Company applied the standard for the first time
for the 2018 financial year, in some cases retrospectively. There were no transition effects and no
changes to the amount or recognition date of revenue recorded for customer contracts. The appli-
cation of IFRS 15 has no impact on the EBIT and the balance sheet. IFRS 15 may provide additional
quantitative and qualitative supplementary information for the consolidated notes.
IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” includes revised requirements for the classification and measure-
ment of financial assets, fundamental changes in the rules for the impairment of financial assets,
and revised rules for hedge accounting. Currently, the impact of this standard on the Company’s
financial statements is insignificant, as no complex financial instruments are deployed. The amend-
ments of IFRS 2 have no impact, as the company has no share-based payment. The amendments of
IFRSs 2014-2016 have no major impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has also issued the following Standards, Inter-
pretations, and amendments to existing Standards whose application is not yet mandatory, or which
the European Union has not fully adopted in European law. The Company has decided not to adopt
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these Standards prior to their effective date and this is also not planned for the future:
IFRS
IFRS 16
Change
Leases
Improvements
Annual Improvements to IFRS Standards 2015-2017
Cycle: Amendments IFRS 3, IFRS 11, IAS 12, IAS 23
IFRIC 23
IFRS 9
Uncertainty over Income Tax Treatments
Amendments to IFRS 9: Prepayment Features with
Negative Compensation
Amendment for
fiscal year as of
01/01/2019
01/01/2019
01/01/2019
01/01/2019
IFRS 16 replaces the current differentiation between operating and finance leases by a uniform
lessee accounting model under which the lessee must recognize assets (for the right of use) and the
corresponding lease obligation in lease agreements with a term exceeding 12 months. Assets and
liabilities arising from leases are initially measured at present value. Lease payments are discounted
at the rate implicit in the lease if that can be readily determined. Otherwise, the lessee shall use their
incremental borrowing rate. This results in leases that are currently not recognized being accounted
for in the future, more or less comparable to today’s recognition of finance leases. Intershop is
obliged to apply the standard as of January 1, 2019. Up to now, the Company only had operating
leases, mainly for leased office space, office equipment, and leased vehicles. The Company intends
to use the exemption rule, which means the Company is not required to reassess leases within the
meaning of IFRS 16 that already existed before January 1, 2019 (modified retrospective method).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
This means that these contracts can continued to be carried based on the classification under IAS
17/IFRIC 4. For the 2019 financial year, Intershop does not expect any significant effects on the result
and the consolidated balance sheet as a result of the leases in effect as of the reporting date. It is
expected that as of 2020 Intershop will also account for the right of use of the leased office space
and the corresponding liability as a result of the planned move into new business premises into
the Group’s headquarters and thus a balance sheet increase in the high single-digit million EUR
range. The equity ratio will decrease accordingly. The EBIT and EBITDA will increase as a result of the
current rental expenses being reclassified and accounted for as depreciation and interest expenses
in the future.
The other amended standards mentioned will have no material impact on the consolidated financial
statements of the Company.
Financial reporting for fiscal year 2018 has been prepared in accordance with the Standards and
Interpretations required to be applied and gives a true and fair view of the net assets, financial
position, and results of operations of the Intershop Group.
Assets and liabilities are generally measured at historical cost.
The consolidated financial statements were prepared based on the historical acquisition or pro-
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duction costs. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in euros. Unless stated
otherwise, all amounts are given as thousands of euros (EUR thousand). Figures are rounded to the
nearest thousand and totals may not sum due to rounding.
The fiscal year of INTERSHOP Communications AG and its consolidated subsidiaries is the calendar
year. The income statement has been prepared using the cost of sales method. The balance sheet
is organized in accordance with the maturity of the assets and debt. Assets and debt are considered
current if they are due, or are supposed to be sold, within one year.
On February 27, 2019, the Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG authorized the
submission of these IFRS consolidated financial statements to the Supervisory Board.
Estimates and assumptions
Preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the
accompanying notes. Estimates are based on past experience and other knowledge of transac-
tions to be accounted for. Actual results may differ from these estimates. As a result, estimates and
the assumptions on which they are based are regularly reviewed and assessed for their potential
effects on the Company’s financial reporting. Provisions are recognized and measured on the basis
of financial estimates and data, as well as on the basis of historical data and circumstances known
at the balance sheet date. It must be probable that the obligation to a third party will have to be
settled. The actual obligation may differ from the amounts of the provisions. A corresponding ad-
justment in the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities would occur within the next fiscal year. In
particular, estimates are required to recognize and measure provisions for legal costs and litigation
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements risks, guarantee provisions, and provisions for income taxes, as well as to assess the need for and
measurement of impairment losses and valuation allowances. An estimate for the degree of com-
pletion of contracts for fixed-price projects is required when determining revenues for services. In
fiscal year 2018, other provisions amounted to a total of EUR 261 thousand (previous year: EUR 289
thousand). The corresponding expense entries were recognized in the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income under general administration costs and cost of revenues. Goodwill is tested
for impairment using the test described in the section entitled “Impairment of assets.” No impair-
ments were necessary in fiscal years 2017 and 2018. Please refer to the “Revenues” section in the
chapter entitled “Accounting Policies” for information on estimating revenues.
Basis of consolidation
As of December 31, 2018, the companies included in consolidation consisted of, apart from the
parent company, the subsidiaries Intershop Communications, Inc., Intershop Communications
Australia Pty Ltd., Intershop Communications Asia Limited, The Bakery GmbH, Intershop Commu-
nications Ventures GmbH, Intershop Communications SARL and Intershop Communications LTD.
The following list shows the subsidiaries of INTERSHOP Communications AG and the Company’s
respective interest as of December 31, 2018:
Interest
in %
Equity*
in EUR thousand
Annual result**
in EUR thousand
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Intershop Communications, Inc.,
San Francisco, USA
Intershop Communications Australia Pty Ltd,
Melbourne, Australia
Intershop Communications Asia
Limited, Hong Kong, China
Intershop Communications SARL,
Paris, France
Intershop Communications LTD,
Romsey, United Kingdom
The Bakery GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Intershop Communications Ventures GmbH,
Jena, Germany
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
(916)
1,038
62
322
(187)
(3,988)
(1,363)
* Equity as of December 31, 2018 is translated at the exchange rate as of the reporting date
** Net income/loss for fiscal year 2018 is translated at the average annual rate
120
153
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7
(18)
(46)
(18)
The subsidiary Intershop Communications LTD in the UK utilized the provision for an exemption
from the audit of the annual financial statements pursuant to 479A of the Companies Act 2006.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidation methods
The consolidated financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications AG include the consolidat-
ed results of the Company and all its German and foreign subsidiaries over whose financial and
operating policies INTERSHOP Communications AG exercises direct or indirect control. INTERSHOP
Communications AG controls an entity if it holds the majority of voting rights. A company is included
in the consolidated financial statements from the date on which control passes to the Intershop
Group. Deconsolidation usually occurs on the date control passes to a third party or on the date the
subsidiary is liquidated.
Subsidiaries:
Acquisition accounting for companies acquired from third parties is performed as of the date of
acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. Under this method, the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed are measured at their acquisition-date fair value. Any remaining positive differ-
ence between acquisition price and fair value is capitalized as goodwill. Any negative difference is
immediately recognized as an expense. Transaction costs are recognized as expense. In subse-
quent periods, hidden reserves and liabilities realized at the time of initial consolidation are carried,
written down or reversed in accordance to the treatment of the corresponding assets and liabilities.
Goodwill will be reviewed for impairment at least once a year during subsequent reporting periods
and, in case of impairment, an unscheduled write-down to the lower fair value is made. Expense
and revenues as well as receivables and liabilities between consolidated companies are eliminated.
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Foreign currency translation
Monetary items denominated in foreign currency in the local-currency single-entity financial state-
ments of the consolidated companies are measured at the closing rate. Translation differences are
recognized in income.
The functional currency for it’s the subsidiaries is the local currency of the country in which the sub-
sidiary is based. The Company’s functional currency is the euro. The financial statements of subsid-
iaries outside the euro zone are translated using the modified closing rate method. Since from a
financial, economic, and organizational perspective, the subsidiaries conduct their business inde-
pendently, the functional currency is always the same as the Company’s local currency. Assets and
liabilities are translated using the closing rate at the balance sheet date; income and expenses are
translated at the average exchange rate for the year. The difference resulting from currency trans-
lation is taken directly to equity and reported separately in equity under other reserves (cumulative
currency translation differences). Currency translation differences are reversed to income when a
subsidiary is deconsolidated.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of
each transaction. Nonmonetary items denominated in foreign currency are measured at histori-
cal exchange rates. Differences in exchange rates between the date of a transaction denominated
in a foreign currency and the date at which it is either settled or translated are recognized in the
statement of comprehensive income and are shown in “other operating income” or “other operating
expenses.” Currency gains and losses were EUR -79 thousands (2017: EUR -173 thousands).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
The following table shows the significant exchange rates used for foreign currency translation:
Country
Currency
Closing rate
Average rate for the year
1 EUR =
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
United States
Australia
Hong Kong
United Kingdom
USD
AUD
HKD
GBP
1.15
1.62
8.97
0.89
1.20
1.53
9.37
0.89
2018
1.18
1.58
9.26
0.89
2017
1.13
1.47
8.82
0.87
Accounting Policies
The accounting policies are applied uniformly throughout the Intershop Group and to all periods
reported in the consolidated financial statements.
Intangible assets
Purchased intangible assets, such as software and patentsare capitalized at cost. Intangible assets
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with finite useful lives are measured at cost less accumulated amortization, taking into account ac-
cumulated impairment losses and reversals of impairment losses, and are written down using the
straight-line method. Their useful lives are generally between 2 and 3 years.
Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life, such as goodwill, are measured at cost less accumu-
lated impairment losses and tested for impairment both annually and when there are indications of
impairment. Please refer to the section entitled “Impairment of assets”.
Goodwill
In accordance with IFRS 3, goodwill resulting from consolidation is the excess of the cost of a
business combination over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabil-
ities and contingent liabilities of a subsidiary, associate, or joint venture at the date of acquisition.
Goodwill is recognized as an asset and tested for impairment at least once a year in accordance
with IAS 36. Goodwill is tested for impairment on the basis of cash-generating units. Goodwill is
allocated to cash-generating units. An impairment loss is recognized if the recoverable amount of
the cash-generating unit, which is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use, is lower
than its carrying amount (for further details, see the section entitled “Impairment of assets”). Impair-
ment losses are immediately recognized in the income statement and not reversed in subsequent
periods.
Software development costs
Development costs for newly developed (software) products are capitalized at cost in accordance
with IAS 38 if the following criteria are met: the technical feasibility, the intention for own use or
for sale, a guarantee of the marketability of the newly developed products, the future benefits, the
availability of sufficient technology, finances and other resources, as well as a clear allocation of
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements expenses. Capitalization of software development costs generally begins when the technological
feasibility of the product is established; which the Company defines with the compilation of the
software functionalities considered as marketable to so-called PSIs (Potential Shippable Increment)
and the definition of the EPICs (Features). Capitalized software development costs include direct
staff costs for employees, ancillary staff costs, directly attributable payments for third-party services,
and an appropriate percentage of reasonably identifiable overhead costs. The relevant amount is
amortized using the unit of production method over the planned useful life of three years beginning
from the time when the software release concerned is made available to customers. The capitalized
costs are subject to the impairment test.
Research costs may not be capitalized in accordance with IAS 38 and are therefore recognized
directly as an expense in the income statement.
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment is measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation, taking
into account accumulated impairment losses and reversals of impairment losses. Depreciation is
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Depreciation
is based primarily on the following useful lives:
Computer equipment
Office furniture / Presentation equipment
3 years
4–5 years
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Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease terms
or their estimated useful lives. When items of property, plant, and equipment are decommissioned,
sold, or abandoned, the gain or loss from the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying
amount is reported in “other operating income” or “other operating expenses”.
Impairment of assets
For property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets with finite lives an estimate is made at
each balance sheet date to establish whether there are any indications that the assets in question
may be impaired in accordance with IAS 36, Impairment of Assets.
If such indications exist, the recoverable amount of the asset is determined so that the impairment
loss can be calculated. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value
in use. The fair value less costs to sell is defined as the amount that could be generated by the sale
of an asset in an arm’s length transaction between willing parties. The value in use is determined
on the basis of discounted future cash flows using a market rate of interest that reflects the risks
of the asset that are not yet included in the estimated future cash flows. If the recoverable amount
of an asset is lower than its carrying amount, the asset must be written down to its recoverable
amount. Impairment losses are recognized immediately in profit or loss. No extraordinary write-
downs were applied in years 2017 and 2018. In the case of reversals of impairment losses in a sub-
sequent period, the carrying amount of the asset is adjusted to reflect the identified recoverable
amount; however, the value of the asset may only be increased to the carrying amount that would
have arisen if no impairment loss had previously been charged. Reversals of impairment losses must
be recognized immediately in profit or loss. No such reversals were performed in 2017 and 2018.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements An annual impairment test is performed for goodwill and not yet amortized software development
costs.
The goodwill impairment test is to be performed on cash generating units. The goodwill impair-
ment test is to be performed on the cash generating unit to which goodwill is allocated. Goodwill
comprises the intellectual property incorporated in the software obtained from previous acquisi-
tions (net carrying amount at December 31, 2018: EUR 4,473 thousand). For the goodwill the relevant
cash-generating unit is the Europe segment. First, the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit
is compared with the value in use and with the market value of the entity at the balance sheet
date. Secondly, the impairment write-down required is determined, but only if the value in use or
market value is less than the carrying amount. To determine the value in use of the cash-generat-
ing unit, the net cash flows for the period from 2019 to 2022 and a “perpetual annuity” (without
growth rate) for the period after and including 2023 were identified. The calculations are based
on the corporate planning for the period from 2019 to 2022 approved by Intershop’s manage-
ment; This plan reflects the transition to the cloud business in that the license revenues will reduce
over time and the cloud revenues will experience strong growth due to a significant increase in the
number of cloud customers, and the share of cloud sales of the total revenue will increase each
year. An annual growth of the total revenue between 15% and 30% over the planning period is
expected. For the 2019 financial year, the Company expects a slightly negative operating EBIT with
increasing revenues. Thus, a cash outflow is expected for the CGU in 2019. In the following years,
the Company expects increasing gross margins and positive EBIT margins that will grow over time.
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For 2020, Intershop expects revenues of EUR 50 million at an EBIT margin of 5%. The increase in
revenues and the improved margin will result in the increased inflow of cash of the CGU during the
planning period. When determining the value in use, present values were calculated on the basis
of a discount rate after tax of 9.09% (WACC) (WACC before tax: 13.27%). No impairment losses on
goodwill were reported in 2017 and 2018; impairment losses on goodwill are not reversed (no ap-
preciation). A change in the discount rate by one percentage point or a reduction in cash flows by up
to 50% compared to the budget would not have any effect on the result of the test.
Leases
IAS 17 requires leases to be classified into financing leases and operating leases. Leases are clas-
sified as financing leases if the terms and conditions of the lease transfer substantially all risks and
rewards incidental to ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Under a finance lease, the leased assets are capitalized at fair value on initial recognition and depre-
ciated over their useful lives. Lease payments under an operating lease are expensed over the term
of the lease using the straight-line method. Intershop only has operating leasing arrangements.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities, which include trade receivables and liabilities, cash and cash
equivalents and restricted cash, are recognized in the balance sheet at the date when the Group
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Purchases or sales are
usually accounted for at the trade date.
Financial assets are classified and measured based on the business model operated and the
structure of the cash flows. A financial asset is initially measured as “at amortized cost,” “at fair value
through other comprehensive income,” or “at fair value through profit or loss.” The classification
and measurement of financial liabilities according to IFRS 9 remain largely the same as the account-
ing provisions of IAS 39. As at December 31, 2017, there were no financial assets recognized in the
balance sheet that were measured according to IAS 39 at amortized cost and are now measured
according to IFRS 9 at fair value.
Intershop’s current financial assets measured at amortized cost (2017: loans and receivables) include
trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents and other assets. Financial liabilities at amortized cost
comprise liabilities to banks in the form of interest-bearing bank loans, trade payables, and other
current liabilities. At the balance sheet date, Intershop had no financial instruments measured “at
fair value through other comprehensive income” or “at fair value through profit or loss” according to
IFRS 9. Intershop derecognizes financial assets if the payment has been received or if the receivable
cannot be collected. Financial liabilities are derecognized if the contractual obligations have been
met, rescinded or expired.
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Trade receivables, other receivables and other assets
Trade receivables are reported at fair value, which usually corresponds to cost, at the date of rec-
ognition. They are subsequently measured at amortized cost net of any valuation allowances. Re-
ceivables from the sale of software licenses are recognized only when a contract has been signed
with the customer, any right of return granted to the customer has expired, the software has been
made available according to the contract, and it is more probable than not that the receivable will
be collected.
Trade receivables are recognized at their principal amount, which equals fair value at the time of
collection. Receivables with longer maturities (> 1 year) are discounted using market interest rates.
Other receivables and other assets are recognized at amortized cost. All identifiable risks of default
are taken into account by deducting appropriate allowances.
The Company makes judgments as to its ability to collect outstanding receivables and recognizes
allowances for the portion of receivables where collection becomes doubtful. Allowances are recog-
nized based on a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices. For those invoices not specif-
ically reviewed, allowances are recognized at differing rates, based on the age of the receivable. In
determining these percentages, Intershop analyzes its historical collection experience and current
economic trends. If the historical data the Company uses to calculate the allowances recognized for
doubtful accounts does not reflect the future ability to collect outstanding receivables, additional
allowances for doubtful accounts may be needed and the future results of operations could be ma-
terially affected.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, checks, and unrestricted deposits with banks that
have an original maturity of up to 90 days and are recognized at nominal value.
Other provisions and contingent liabilities
According to IAS 37, provisions are recognized for obligations to third parties if they have arisen
from a past event, an outflow of resources is probable, and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Provisions that do not lead to an outflow of resources in the subsequent year are recognized at the
settlement value, discounted to the balance sheet date using market interest rates. The settlement
value includes expected cost increases. Rights of recourse are not deducted from provisions.
Contingent liabilities are firstly possible obligations whose existence will be confirmed only by the
occurrence or nonoccurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control
of the entity. Secondly, they are existing obligations where it is not probable that they will lead to an
outflow of resources, or the outflow cannot be reliably quantified. According to IAS 37, contingent
liabilities are not recognized in the balance sheet.
Trade accounts payable
Trade accounts payable are accounted at their amortized cost. Trade accounts payable are classi-
fied into current and noncurrent trade accounts payable. Trade accounts payable within one year
are current liabilities, and trade accounts payable after one year are noncurrent liabilities.
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Financial liabilities
When they are first recognized, financial liabilities are entered at the fair value less transaction costs.
They are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.
Revenues
Revenues are broken down into the main groups software and cloud revenues and service revenues
beginning in the 2018 financial year. License revenues and the associated maintenance revenues,
as well as the cloud and subscription revenues are included in software and cloud revenues. In the
past, revenues from providing SaaS products were reported in the license revenues. In the new
revenue classification, these are now reported under “Cloud and Subscription”. In the past, the
full service sales generated recurring and non-recurring revenues, as well as sales from the cloud
offering. The regularly recurring revenues as well as the sales from the cloud offering are reclassi-
fied and reported under “Cloud and Subscription”. Service revenues include revenues from consult-
ing and training, as well as non-recurring revenue from the full service area. The prior-year figures
have been adjusted accordingly. The recognition and measurement of balance sheet items remain
unchanged.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements The following table shows the reclassification of the prior-year figures:
Previous revenue
structure
Previous
2017
Reclassification
of licenses
Reclassification
Full Service
New
2017
New revenue
structure
Product Revenue
14,129
0
3,666
17,795
Licenses
Maintenance
6,108
8,021
Service Revenue
21,678
Consulting/Training
15,403
Full Service
6,275
(861)
861
0
Software and
Cloud Revenue
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and
Subscription
5,247
8,021
3,666
4,527
(3,666)
18,012
Service Revenue
15,403
(3,666)
2,609
Revenue total
35,807
0
0
35,807
Revenue total
Licenses and Maintenance Revenues
Intershop generates revenues from selling software licenses and the maintenance of such licenses.
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Intershop assesses whether fees are fixed or determinable at the time of sale and recognizes revenue
if all other revenue recognition requirements are met. For software license arrangements that do
not require significant modification or customization of the underlying software, the Company rec-
ognizes the resulting revenue when: (1) it enters into a legally binding arrangement with a customer
for the license of software; (2) it delivers the products and, (3) the amount of income can be reliably
determined. Substantially, all of the Company’s license revenues are recognized in this manner.
Intershop’s license arrangements generally do not include acceptance provisions. However, if ac-
ceptance provisions exist within previously executed terms and conditions that are referenced in
the current agreement, the Company then applies judgment in assessing the significance of the
provision. If the Company determines that the likelihood of non-acceptance of these arrangements
is remote, it then recognizes revenue once all of the criteria described above have been met. If
such a determination cannot be made, revenue is recognized upon the earlier of receipt of written
customer acceptance or expiration of the acceptance period.
When selling software licenses, maintenance contracts are usually entered into for a period of at
least one year. In general, invoices are issued on an annual basis. Revenues from maintenance are
recognized ratably over the period in which the services are provided.
Cloud and Subscription Revenues
Intershop offers its customers Commerce-as-a-Service solutions (CaaS solution) as a comprehen-
sive and efficient standard cloud solution or the commerce solution for operating the Intershop
software in a cloud environment. These revenues include the following services: (1) contractually
agreed-upon use of the CaaS solution limited in time with hosting in a dedicated Azure Cloud envi-
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
ronment that is operated, maintained and secured by Intershop or (2) contractually agreed-upon
use of the Intershop license limited in time with or without hosting in a dedicated cloud environment.
Intershop agrees on a regular, fixed fee for these services with its customers for a certain period of
time, which is usually invoiced each month. Revenues are recognized on a prorated basis over the
period of use and result in regularly recurring revenue. Transaction-based and revenue-based fees
are also generally agreed upon; the revenues are recognized when they are recorded.
Service Revenues
Intershop offers its customers various services. Some of the Company’s software arrangements addition-
ally include implementation services sold separately under consulting engagement contracts. Revenues
from these arrangements are generally accounted for separately from the license revenue. The more
significant factors considered in determining whether the revenue should be accounted for separately
include the nature of services (i.e., consideration of whether the services are essential to the functionality
of the licensed product), degree of risk, availability of services from other vendors, timing of payments,
and impact of milestones or acceptance criteria on the collectibility of the software license fee.
Revenue for services is generally recognized as the services are performed. The determination of the
amount of revenues to be recognized is partly based upon the use of estimates. The Company estimates,
for example, the percentage of completion on contracts with fixed or “not to exceed” fees on a monthly
basis, utilizing hours incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated hours to complete the project.
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This is used for fixed-price projects in the service area. If Intershop does not have a sufficient basis to
measure progress towards completion, revenue is recognized when the Company receives final accept-
ance from the customer. When total cost estimates exceed the contractually agreed upon revenues,
Intershop sets aside valuation allowances or reserves for the estimated losses, using cost estimates that
are based upon an average burdened daily rate and all expenses applicable to the organization deliver-
ing the services. The complexity of the estimation process and issues related to the assumptions, risks,
and uncertainties inherent in the application of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting
affect the amounts of revenues and related expenses reported in the Company’s consolidated financial
statements. A number of internal and external factors can affect Intershop’s estimates, including costs
for employees, utilization and efficiency variances, and specification and testing requirement changes.
Cost of revenues
The cost of revenues includes the costs incurred in generating revenues. They include in particular all
costs for maintenance, cloud and services. The cost of revenues for licenses also includes the amorti-
zation of capitalized software development costs.
Cost of debt
Interest expenses are recognized in the period in which they arise.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Income taxes
In accordance with IAS 12, deferred taxes are recognized for all temporary differences between the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities in the IFRS balance sheet and their tax base at the balance sheet date using
the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax assets are recognized for all deductible temporary differ-
ences, unused tax loss carryforwards, and unused tax credits to the extent that it is probable that taxable
income will be available against which the deductible temporary differences and the unused tax loss
carryforwards and tax credits can be utilized. Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rates that have been
enacted or substantively enacted for the period in which an asset is realized or a liability settled. The effect
of changes in the tax rate on deferred taxes is recognized as of the effective date of the legal changes.
Operating segments
The segments have been presented in accordance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments. The structure
and content of segment reporting reflects the internal reports provided to management. An
operating segment is a component of an entity that engages in business activities from which it may
earn revenues and incur expenses, whose results are regularly reviewed by management, and for
which financial information is available. An operating segment becomes a reportable segment if it
can be identified and exceeds certain quantitative thresholds. Expenses are generally allocated on
the basis of the percentage revenue breakdown.
Earnings per share
The basic net loss per share is determined in accordance with IAS 33, Earnings per Share for all
periods presented. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of out-
standing shares of common shares.
The diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding and, in the case of dilution, the ordinary shares outstanding and the potential number
of ordinary shares from options and warrants to purchase such shares using the treasury stock
method. All potential ordinary shares have been excluded from the computation of the diluted net
loss per share because the effect would be antidilutive.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Individual Balance Sheet Items
(1) Intangible assets
in EUR thousand
Costs of purchase
Software /
other intangible
assets
Internally
developed
software
Goodwill
Total
Balance at January 1, 2017
1,869
22,219
24,097
48,185
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
18
(2)
0
2,278
0
0
0
0
0
2,296
(2)
0
Balance at December 31, 2017
1,885
24,497
24,097
50,479
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
31
(11)
0
2,522
(6,039)
0
0
0
0
2,553
(6,050)
0
Balance at December 31, 2018
1,905
20,980
24,097
46,982
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Amortization, write-downs,
and impairment losses
Balance at January 1, 2017
1,863
17,892
19,624
39,379
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
9
(2)
0
2,160
0
0
0
0
0
2,169
(2)
0
Balance at December 31, 2017
1,870
20,052
19,624
41,546
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
17
(12)
0
1,870
(6,038)
0
0
0
0
1,887
(6,050)
0
Balance at December 31, 2018
1,875
15,884
19,624
37,383
Net carrying amount at
December 31, 2017
Net carrying amount at
December 31, 2018
15
30
4,445
4,473
8,933
5,096
4,473
9,599
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
“Internally developed software” includes capitalized software development costs for continued de-
velopment of Intershop’s software. The disposals in internally generated software relate to software
versions that were written off in previous year and are no longer used. Of the amortization, write-
downs and impairment losses on intangible assets recognized in the Statement of Comprehensive
Income, EUR 1,876 thousand (2017: EUR 2,161 thousand) are included in the cost of revenues,
EUR 8 thousand (2017: EUR 7 thousand) in research and development expenses as well as EUR 3
thousand (2017: EUR 1 thousand) in general and administrative costs. With the exception of goodwill
there are no intangible assets with indefinite useful lives.
(2) Property, plant, and equipment
in EUR thousand
Costs of purchase
Balance at January 1, 2017
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
Balance at December 31, 2017
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
Balance at December 31, 2018
Depreciation, write-downs,
and impairment losses
Balance at January 1, 2017
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
Balance at December 31, 2017
Additions
Disposals
Currency translation differences
Balance at December 31, 2018
Net carrying amount at December 31, 2017
Net carrying amount at December 31, 2018
Computer
equipment
Office and
operating
equipment
Leasehold
improve-
ments
Total
2,774
279
(312)
(17)
2,724
236
(104)
(2)
2,854
2,314
181
(309)
(15)
2,171
229
(101)
(1)
2,298
553
556
55
1,397
74
(371)
(6)
1,094
114
(152)
(2)
1,054
1,291
70
(346)
(5)
1,010
95
(151)
(2)
952
84
102
282
4,453
0
0
(1)
281
0
0
(1)
280
353
(683)
(24)
4,099
350
(256)
(5)
4,188
281
3,886
0
0
0
251
(655)
(20)
281
3,462
0
0
(1)
280
0
0
324
(252)
(4)
3,530
637
658
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Of depreciation, write-downs and impairment losses on property, plant and equipment recog-
nized in the Statement of Comprehensive Income, EUR 103 thousand (2017: EUR 87 thousand) are
included in the cost of revenues, EUR 89 thousand (2017: EUR 73 thousand) in research and devel-
opment expenses, EUR 58 thousand (2017: EUR 39 thousand) in marketing and sales expenses as
well as EUR 74 thousand (2017: EUR 52 thousand) in general and administrative expenses.
(3) Trade receivables
The trade receivables at the balance sheet date include receivables from rendering services
and cloud services as well as the sale of software licenses amounting to EUR 3,977 thousand
(2017: EUR 5,181 thousand) which fall due within one year (current assets). Thereof, total receiva-
bles of EUR 3,318 thousand (2017: EUR 4,293 thousand) are not yet due. The following table shows
the maturity structure of the trade receivables that are not yet due:
in EUR thousand
Due within 30 days
Due within 31 and 60 days
Due within 61 days and 1 year
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
1,148
1,743
427
3,318
2,481
750
1,062
4,293
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As of December 31, 2018, trade receivables of EUR 331 thousand were past due but were not
impaired (December 31, 2017: EUR 486 thousand). The following table shows the maturity structure
of receivables that are past due but not impaired:
in EUR thousand
Up to 30 days past due
31 to 60 days past due
61 to 90 days past due
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
153
32
146
331
412
23
51
486
Specific allowances are recognized after 90 days. As regards the trade receivables due or not yet
due at the balance sheet date, it is not expected that the customers will fail to fulfill their payment
obligations. Overdue, non-impaired receivables as at December 31, 2018 were collected primarily
in January 2019.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements As of December 31, 2018, impairment losses amounting to EUR 15 thousand (2017: EUR 5 thousand)
have been recognized. Impairments changed as follows:
in EUR thousand
Balance at beginning of year
Impairment of receivables
Amounts derecognized
due to uncollectibility
Amounts received during the fiscal
year on receivables written off
Reversals of impairments
Balance at end of year
(4) Other receivables and other assets
2018
5
15
0
(5)
0
15
2017
61
5
0
(61)
0
5
Other noncurrent assets in the amount of EUR 26 thousand (2017: EUR 14 thousand) comprise
rental security deposits.
Other current receivables and current assets include the following items:
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in EUR thousand
Prepayments
Other tax receivables from sales tax
Other
(5) Cash and cash equivalents
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
827
183
96
1,106
557
26
115
698
Cash and cash equivalents comprise current cash and cash equivalents which include balances at
various banks that are available at any time, as well as cash and checks.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (6) Equity
The development of INTERSHOP Communications AG’s equity is shown in the statement of equity.
Subscribed capital
As at December 31, 2018, the subscribed capital amounts to EUR 34,851,831 and is divided into
34,851,831 no-par value bearer shares, all of which have been paid in full. There are no restrictions
on the voting rights. As at December 31, 2017, the subscribed capital amounted to EUR 31,683,484.
The change of a total of EUR 3,168,347 is attributable to the issuance of new shares from the
Authorized Capital I, as described below:
in EUR
Balance at January 1
Capital increases from authorized capital
Balance at December 31
Authorized capital
2018
31,683,484
3,168,347
34,851,831
2017
31,683,484
0
31,683,484
As at December 31, 2018, the Company had a total of EUR 12,667,635 in authorized capital
(December 31, 2017: EUR 6,336,000). According to the INTERSHOP Communications AG’s Articles of
Association, the Management Board is authorized, subject to approval by the Supervisory Board, to
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increase the capital stock by issuing new common shares as follows:
• Up to a total of EUR 3,167,653 by issuing up to 3,167,653 new bearer shares against cash con-
tributions and/or contributions in kind (Authorized Capital I/2016). The Management Board’s
authorization is valid until June 23, 2021. The Management Board is authorized, subject to
approval of the Supervisory Board, to suspend the stockholders’ subscription rights in certain
cases. Due to a cash capital increase, the Authorized Capital I decreased by EUR 3,168,347.
• Up to a total of EUR 9,500,000 by issuing up to 9,500,000 new bearer shares against cash con-
tributions and/or contributions in kind (Authorized Capital II/2018). The Management Board’s
authorization is valid until June 8, 2023. The Management Board is authorized, subject to approval
of the Supervisory Board, to suspend the stockholders’ subscription rights in certain cases.
Conditional capital
As of the balance sheet date, the Company did not have any conditional capital.
Capital increase in the 2018 financial year
During the 2018 financial year, the Company implemented a capital increase by utilizing the Author-
ized Capital I. Against cash contributions and exclusive of the subscription rights of shareholders,
3,168,347 new no-par value bearer shares were issued at a price of EUR 1.62 per new share. The
new shares were subscribed by three institutional investors, AXXION S.A. on behalf of several fund
clients, Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG, and Shareholder Value Management AG. This event
was recorded in the Register of Companies (Handelsregister) on May 15, 2018. The issued shares
include the same rights as the other issued shares. Intershop received cash and cash equivalents of
EUR 5,133 thousand as a result of the capital increase. The transaction costs amounted to EUR 32
thousand. No capital increases were implemented in the previous year.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (6.1) Capital reserve
The capital reserve includes expenses from stock options from previous years as well as amounts
in excess of the par value generated from the issue of shares, less the transaction costs for capital
increases. Please see Statement of Change in Equity for details.
(6.2) Other reserves
Other reserves include a conversion reserve, reserves from cumulative gains/losses, and cumulative
currency translation differences. The conversion reserve includes the expense from stock options
that related to the first-time adoption of IFRSs. The reserve from cumulative currency translation
differences shows the differences that result from the translation of the financial statements of sub-
sidiaries into euros.
(7) Trade accounts payable
Trade accounts payable comprise unsettled liabilities relating to the delivery of goods and services
and amounted to EUR 1,525 thousand (2017: EUR 1,527 thousand).
(8) Liabilities to banks
Liabilities to banks are broken down as follows:
in EUR thousand
Liabilities to banks - noncurrent
Liabilities to banks - current
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
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1,547
1,500
3,047
1,787
1,000
2,787
In the 2018 financial year, Intershop entered into an unsecured loan agreement with Commerzbank
AG in the amount of EUR 1,500 thousand over a period of three years with a fixed interest rate of
2.85% p.a. and a constant monthly repayment rate.
In the 2015 financial year, the Company entered into a loan agreement in the amount of EUR 6,000
thousand with Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland. The term of the loan is six years, with a fixed interest
rate of 4.5% p.a. over the entire term. The contractually agreed repayment amount is EUR 1,000
thousand annually. It was also agreed that annual unscheduled payments would not incur a prepay-
ment penalty. In the 2016 fiscal year, a special repayment in the amount of EUR 1,200 thousand was
made from the pledged portion of the loan. The loan is secured with an indemnity bond covering
80% of the loan amount from the state of Thuringia, a blanket assignment of customer receivables
from deliveries and services, and the approval of a distribution license for the Intershop software.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(9) Other liabilities
Other liabilities consist only of current liabilities and comprise:
in EUR thousand
Liabilities to employees
Liabilities from outstanding vacation entitlement
Other VAT and wage tax liabilities
Liabilities to the Occupational Health and Safety Agency
Other liabilities relating to social security benefits
Liabilities from advance payments received
Liabilities from advance payments received for
fixed-price projects
Miscellaneous other liabilities
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
906
620
325
106
65
10
0
236
2,268
828
552
793
97
71
17
212
423
2,993
Liabilities to employees mainly include liabilities from commissions, performance-based remunera-
tion and severance payments.
(10) Deferred revenue
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Deferred revenue relates to prepayments by customers, primarily in the form of revenue from main-
tenance agreements. Deferred revenue is reversed and revenue is recognized in the period in which
the service was provided by Intershop. In the case of current deferred revenue, reversal and recog-
nition take place within a year.
(11) Other provisions
Other current provisions amounted to EUR 261 thousand (2017: EUR 289 thousand).
The following table shows the development of other current provisions:
in EUR thousand
Guarantee
Balance at January 1, 2018
Additions
Utilization
Reversal
Currency adjustments
Balance at December 31, 2018
162
179
(161)
0
(1)
179
Other
127
82
(120)
(7)
0
82
Total
289
261
(281)
(7)
(1)
261
Miscellaneous other provisions mainly relate to provisions for the Stockholders’ Meeting.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Individual Items of the Statement of Comprehensive Income
(12) Revenues
The Company generated revenues from software licenses and the corresponding maintenance
services, as well as from providing cloud services and consulting services. Revenues of EUR 31,199
thousand (2017: EUR 35,807 thousand) are divided into software and cloud revenues and service
revenues as follows:
in EUR thousand
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and Subscription
Software and Cloud Revenues
Service Revenues
Total Revenues
2018
2,434
8,114
5,419
15,967
15,232
31,199
2017
5,247
8,021
4,527
17,795
18,012
35,807
The breakdown of the recognized revenue into categories corresponds to the representation
in segment reporting. We refer to Chapter “Segment reporting” in Section “Other disclosures”.
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Revenues are recognized for licenses at a specific point in time, and for all other revenues over a
specific period of time.
(13) Cost of revenues
Cost of revenues is divided into cost of product revenues and cost of service revenues analogous to
revenues; these costs are broken down as follows:
in EUR thousand
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and Subscription
Cost of revenues - Software and Cloud
Cost of revenues - Services
Total cost of revenues
2018
2,010
1,473
3,391
6,874
12,404
19,278
2017
2,249
1,596
3,065
6,910
11,327
18,237
The cost of revenues for licenses in the amount of EUR 2,010 thousand (2017: EUR 2,249 thousand),
primarily include the amortization of software development costs.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (14) Research and development expenses
Research and development expenses comprise all expenses attributable to R&D activities, with
personnel expenses accounting for the majority of this item. Research and development costs
decreased from EUR 5,067 thousand to EUR 4,663 thousand due to a higher number of employees
involved in software development projects. Please see section “Research and Development” in the
Group Management Report.
(15) Sales and marketing expenses
Sales and marketing expenses consist mainly of personnel costs for sales and marketing employees,
sales commissions, expenditures for sales partners, and costs associated with advertising and ex-
hibitions for various trade shows. Sales and marketing expenses increased by 16% from EUR 8,305
thousand to EUR 9,627 thousand, primarily due to increased personnel expenses. This includes
one-time expenses of EUR 0.6 million for the restructuring of the sales division associated with the
“cloud first” strategy. The share of sales and marketing expenses to total revenue was 31% (2017: 23%).
(16) General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses mainly comprise personnel and non-personnel expenses as
well as depreciation and amortization that relates to administration. They include the cost of investor
relations activities and expenses relating to the Stockholders’ Meeting, as well as all legal expenses.
General administrative costs fell by 6% from EUR 3,742 thousand to EUR 3,526 thousand. As in the
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prior year, the share of general administrative costs in total revenues was 11%.
(17) Other operating income
Other operating income is composed of the following items:
in EUR thousand
Income from currency translation gains
Gains from the disposal of fixed assets
Miscellaneous
2018
73
3
129
205
Income from currency gains of EUR 73 thousand is attributable to financial instruments.
(18) Other operating expenses
Other operating expenses relate to the following items:
in EUR thousand
Currency translation losses
Other taxes
Miscellaneous
2018
151
1
73
225
2017
63
5
152
220
2017
236
0
27
263
Expenses from currency translation losses of EUR 151 thousand were attributable to financial
instruments.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (19) Interest income and Interest expenses
Interest income of EUR 12 thousand (2017: EUR 6 thousand) consists primarily of interest on bank
balances. Interest expenses amounted to EUR 158 thousand (2017: EUR 338 thousand) and result
mainly from interest expenses for liabilities to banks for the 2018 fiscal year.
(20) Income taxes
Income tax liabilities on the balance sheet date amounted to EUR 27 thousand (2017: EUR 230
thousand) and foreign income taxes for the year 2018.
The Company recognizes and measures income taxes using the balance sheet liability method in ac-
cordance with IAS 12. Deferred taxes are calculated at the respective national income tax rates. The
calculation of deferred taxes for the domestic companies for December 31, 2018 was based on a
corporate income tax rate of 15% (2017: 15%) plus the solidarity surcharge of 5.5% (2017: 5.5%) and
an effective expected trade tax rate of 15.691% (2017: 15.691%).
The Group’s income taxes are broken down as follows:
in EUR thousand
Current taxes
Abroad
Germany
Deferred taxes
Abroad
Germany
2018
2017
107
8
(10)
576
681
63
70
247
28
400
745
The Group tax rate of 31.517% applicable in fiscal year 2018 (2017: 31.517%) was multiplied by IFRS
earnings before taxes to calculate the expected tax expense. Tax rates in a bandwidth from 16% to
30% were taken into account for the foreign subsidiaries.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
The tax rate reconciliation contains the following details:
in EUR thousand
IFRS pretax income
Corporate tax rate
Expected tax expense/tax income
Effects of changes in tax rates and different
rates of foreign taxation
Effects of non-recognition of deferred taxes or
utilization of tax losses
Permanent effects, tax refunds
Taxes of prior years
Income taxes
The components of the deferred tax assets were as follows:
in EUR thousand
Taxes on eligible loss carryforwards
Inventories
Provisions/Liabilities
Deferred tax assets
Offset
Deferred tax assets after offset
Intangible assets
Receivables
Liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Offset
Deferred tax liabilities after offset
Net deferred tax assets
2018
(6,061)
31.517%
(1,910)
23
2,513
70
(15)
681
2018
1,583
0
91
1,674
(1,607)
67
1,606
0
1
1,607
(1,607)
0
67
2017
81
31.517%
26
22
362
105
230
745
2017
2,445
398
100
2,942
(2,306)
637
1,401
143
762
2,306
(2,306)
0
637
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Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary differences and for tax loss carryforwards in the
amount of the expected reduction in tax expense in subsequent fiscal years to the extent that it is
probable that they will be used. As at December 31, 2018, deferred tax assets were only recognized
in accordance with IAS 12.35 in the amount of taxable profit from temporary differences that will be
available in the future. Deferred taxes on balance sheet differences, with the exception of deferred
tax liabilities on intangible assets, are short-term deferred taxes that reverse in the following year.
Deferred tax liabilities on intangible assets are realized over a depreciation period of three years.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Deferred taxes on loss carryforwards are basically to be regarded as long-term. Deferred tax liabili-
ties for withholding taxes on capital for subsidiaries were not recognized.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company had net loss carryforwards for tax reporting
purposes in various tax jurisdictions as follows:
in EUR thousand
U.S. Federal
U.S. State
German corporate income tax
German municipal trade tax
Other
2018
103,185
36,759
301,393
286,199
116
2017
107,798
38,527
179,325
176,731
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U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire in various fiscal periods through 2037.
The change in loss carryforwards in the United States is mainly the result of currency translation
and ongoing use. Deferred taxes on foreign loss carryforwards were not recognized. The loss car-
ryforwards for German income taxes relate to corporate income taxes and trade taxes, and can be
carried forward indefinitely. The increase in German corporate income tax loss carryforwards in the
amount of EUR 113,817 thousand and trade tax loss carryforwards in the amount of EUR 110,339
thousand are due to the revision of Sec. 8c German Corporate Income Tax Code (Körperschafts-
teuergesetz; KStG), which led to the reactivation of carryforwards already forfeited due to changes
in the group of INTERSHOP Communications AG’s stockholders in 2010 and 2011. With regard to
the remaining German loss carryforwards, no deferred tax assets were recorded for income tax
purposes in the amount of EUR 296,261 thousand (2017: EUR 171,865 thousand) and for trade
taxes in the amount of EUR 281,284 thousand (2017: EUR 168,671 thousand).
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(21) Earnings per share
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
in EUR thousand
Basis for calculating basic and diluted earnings per share
(earnings after tax)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
(in thousand)
Earnings per share (basic/diluted) (in EUR)
2018
(6,742)
33,673
(0.20)
2017
(664)
31,683
(0.02)
If the diluted earnings reduce the loss per share or increase earnings per share, an adjustment is
made to the amount of basic earnings per share (antidilutive effect) in accordance with IAS 33.43.
If a basic result and diluted result are the same, this may be disclosed in one row as per IAS 33.67.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Notes to the Cash Flow Statement
Cash comprises exclusively the cash and cash equivalents reported in the balance sheet. In the
cash flow statement, cash flows are classified into net cash provided by/used in operating, investing,
and financing activities. Cash flows from operating activities are calculated on the basis of earnings
before tax, adjusted for noncash income and expenses, and of the changes in operating assets and
liabilities compared with last year’s balance sheet.
The cash inflow from operating activities was EUR 4,142 thousand in 2018 after a cash outflow of
EUR 1,692 thousand in 2017, which is mainly due to the negative earnings before taxes. Non-cash
impairment losses decreased to EUR 2,211 thousand compared to EUR 2,420 thousand in 2017.
The cash outflow from investing activities increased slightly from EUR 2,568 thousand in the previous
year to EUR 2,867 thousand. The cash spent on investments in intangible assets included in this
figure increased by EUR 276 thousand to EUR 2,520 thousand. The cash inflow from financing activi-
ties totaled EUR 5,351 thousand in the 2018 financial year (2017: cash outflow of EUR 1.0 thousand).
This cash inflow is mainly due to a cash capital increase from authorized capital by almost 10% of
the existing share capital in May 2018. The cash inflow from capital measures after the deduction
of expenses was EUR 5,101 thousand. Furthermore, the addition of another loan of EUR 1,500
thousand was offset by repayments of this loan (EUR 250 thousand) as well as a previous loan (EUR
1,000 thousand) in the total amount of EUR 1,250 thousand. In total, there was a net outflow of EUR
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1,725 thousand in the 2018 financial year compared to a cash outflow of EUR 1,949 thousand in the
previous year. Intershop had freely available cash and cash equivalents of EUR 7,224 thousand at
the balance sheet date (December 31, 2017: EUR 8,949 thousand).
The changes in the balance sheet items used to determine the cash flow statement are not imme-
diately evident from the balance sheet because effects from currency translation and from changes
in the basis of consolidation do not impact cash and are eliminated.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Other Disclosures
Segment reporting
Segment reporting as of December 31, 2018
in EUR thousand
Europe
USA
Revenues from external customers
Asia/
Pacific
Consoli-
dation
Software and Cloud Revenues
11,498
1,999
2,470
Licenses and Maintenance
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and Subscription
Service Revenue
Total revenues from external
customers
Intersegment revenues
Total revenues
Cost of revenues
Gross profit
Operating expenses, operating
income
9,016
2,204
6,812
2,482
11,385
854
224
630
1,145
1,823
22,883
3,822
49
22,932
14,131
8,752
13,074
0
3,822
2,371
1,451
2,194
(743)
678
6
672
1,792
2,024
4,494
139
4,633
2,776
1,718
2,568
(850)
Result from operating activities
(4,322)
Financial result
Earnings before tax
Income taxes
Earnings after tax
Assets
Depreciation and amortization
16,607
1,621
2,787
272
3,263
318
67
Group
15,967
10,548
2,434
8,114
5,419
15,232
31,199
0
31,199
19,278
11,921
17,836
(5,915)
(146)
(6,061)
(681)
(6,742)
22,657
2,211
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(188)
(188)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Group
17,795
13,268
5,247
8,021
4,527
18,012
35,807
0
35,807
18,237
17,570
17,157
413
(332)
81
(745)
(664)
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Segment reporting as of December 31, 2017
in EUR thousand
Europe
USA
Asia/
Pacific
Consoli-
dation
Revenues from external customers
Software and Cloud Revenues
Licenses and Maintenance
Licenses
Maintenance
Cloud and Subscription
13,156
11,318
4,741
6,577
1,838
1,784
1,158
443
715
626
Service Revenue
13,685
1,925
Total revenues from external
customers
Intersegment revenues
Total revenues
Cost of revenues
Gross profit
26,841
3,709
191
27,032
13,671
13,170
0
3,709
1,889
1,820
2,855
792
63
729
2,063
2,402
5,257
183
5,440
2,677
2,580
Operating expenses, operating
income
12,861
1,777
2,519
Result from operating activities
309
43
61
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(374)
(374)
0
0
0
0
Financial result
Earnings before tax
Income taxes
Earnings after tax
Assets
Depreciation and amortization
18,777
1,814
2,595
251
3,677
355
0
0
25,049
2,420
The segment reporting is prepared in accordance with IFRS 8, Operating Segments. Segmentation
reflects the internal management and reporting by the Company’s management. The operating
segments were determined mainly by the different geographical regions in which business activi-
ties take place. In this context, Intershop distinguishes between the Europe, USA, and Asia-Pacific
segments. The business segments that must be reported generated their revenues on the one hand
from software and cloud revenues, which also include the sale of software licenses and associated
maintenance and cloud and subscription revenues. They also generated service revenues from the
provision of various services. The classification of revenues for the business segments that must be
reported was adjusted in accordance with the presentation of revenues for the Group. We refer to the
section “Accounting policies”.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
The operating segments are broken down as follows:
The segment “Europe” includes the sales activities of INTERSHOP Communications AG, Intershop
Communications LTD and Intershop Communications SARL. The segment “USA” includes the sales
activities of Intershop Communications Inc. mainly in North America as well as the sales activities of
INTERSHOP Communications AG in this region. The segment “Asia/Pacific” includes the sales activities
of the Group in that region, including the sales activities of INTERSHOP Communications Australia Pty
Ltd. and Intershop Communications Asia Limited. The segment “Consolidation” includes all transac-
tions in the individual segments.
Notes to the content of the individual line items:
• Revenues from external customers represent revenues from the segments with third parties
outside the Group.
• Intersegment revenues include revenues from intersegment relationships. These revenues
are recognized in the same way as those from external third parties.
• The cost of revenues comprises the costs attributed to each operating segment for generating
its revenues.
• Gross profit, which is calculated as the difference between segment revenues and the cost of
revenues, is the first assessment level for management decisions.
• Operating expenses and income comprise research and development expenses, sales and
marketing costs, general and administrative expenses, and other operating expenses and
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income that are attributable to the relevant segments. Other operating expenses and income
also include the effects of one-time expenses and currency losses and gains.
• The result from operating activities (EBIT), which is the gross profit or loss less operating
expenses and income, forms the basis for assessing the performance of the segments.
• Interest income and income taxes are not allocated to the segments as the relevant transac-
tions are managed by the Group.
• Segment assets comprise the Intershop Group’s noncurrent and current assets that are
allocated to the respective segment on the basis of the percentage revenue breakdown. No
other measurement of segment assets is used.
• Depreciation and amortization relates to the depreciation and amortization of the segment
assets allocated to the individual regions.
• In 2017 and 2018, there were no significant non-cash income and expenses.
All amounts reported in the “Group” column in the segment reporting reflect the Group figures from
the statement of comprehensive income or the balance sheet. Adding together the amounts for the
operating segments produces the Group figures.
The Company is domiciled in Germany. Revenues from external customers that were generated
in Germany amounted to EUR 12,190 thousand (2017: EUR 16,839 thousand). Revenues of EUR
19,009 thousand (2017: EUR 18,968 thousand) were recorded from external customers in other
countries. The amount of EUR 5,305 thousand of the revenues relates to customers in the Neth-
erlands (2017: EUR 5,997 thousand). In the 2018 fiscal year, a single customer generated sales
of EUR 3,594 thousand in the Europe segment (2017: EUR 5,371 thousand). Total noncurrent
assets excluding deferred taxes amounted to EUR 10,215 thousand (2017: EUR 9,537 thousand)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Germany and EUR 68 thousand (2017: EUR 47 thousand) in other countries. The Company does
not have any assets relating to financial instruments associated with pensions or rights arising from
insurance contracts.
Operating leases
Office space and furniture and fixtures are leased within the scope of “operating leases.” The
minimum long-term lease payments relate mainly to rental obligations for the Company’s head-
quarters in Jena, whose lease agreement has an indefinite term and may be terminated by Intershop
at any time, giving notice of 18 months as per the end of the respective quarter. The cumulated
minimum lease payments to be paid from non-cancellable operating lease arrangements are as
follows:
in EUR thousand
Due within 1 year
Due in 1 to 5 years
Due after more than 5 years
Total
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
2,561
1,949
0
4,510
2,470
2,176
0
4,646
The sum of future minimum payments arising from subleases amounted to EUR 284 thousand
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(2017: EUR 293 thousand) as of the balance sheet date. Rental expense of EUR 2,013 thousand
(2017: EUR 2,178 thousand) was recognized in the income statement. Rental income amounted to
EUR 760 thousand (2017: EUR 808 thousand), which was offset in full against rental expenses in
both years.
Litigations/contingent liabilities
The Company is a defendant in various legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business.
A negative ruling in any such legal dispute, or in several or all such disputes, could have an adverse
effect on the Company’s results of operations. The Company recognizes all legal costs associated
with loss contingency as an expense as they are incurred.
The Company is asserting claims for payment from a contractual agreement from the year 2013.
The contractual partner has filed a counter claim. The Company is defending itself against this and
is of the opinion that the claims asserted by the contractual partner have no foundation based on
the merits of the case and that the amount is also without justification. At this time, the proceedings
have been suspended pursuant to section 240 ZPO due to the insolvency of the contractual partner.
The receivables were fully removed from the books in previous years.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements In addition to the litigations described in detail, the Company is a defendant in various other actions
arising from the normal course of business. Although the outcome of these actions cannot be
forecast with certainty, the Company believes that the outcome of the actions will not have any
material effects on its net assets and results of operations.
At the end of 2020, the Company plans to move into new business premises in an office building
yet to be built. The new lease agreement was concluded in August 2017 and an addendum to the
lease agreement was entered into in August 2018. It has a term of ten years from the move-in date.
The contractually agreed lease payments excluding utilities total EUR 9.7 million over the lease term.
Financial instrument disclosures
Intershop is exposed to certain risks with regard to its assets, liabilities, and transactions, in particu-
lar liquidity and default risk. The Company’s risk management system is explained in detail in the
management report.
The Company manages its capital structure with the aim of achieving its corporate goals through
financial flexibility. The Group’s overall strategy is unchanged compared to the prior year. The
decrease in shareholders’ equity has reduced the equity ratio by one percentage point over the
previous year. In total, the capital structure has changed as follows:
in EUR thousand
Equity
Liabilities to banks
Trade accounts payable
Other liabilities
Equity ratio
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
13,646
15,330
3,047
1,525
4,439
60%
2,787
1,527
5,405
61%
as a % of
previous year
71
-11%
9%
0%
-18%
The equity ratio is the ratio of equity to total assets.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Categories of financial instrument
The following table shows the classification of financial instruments required by IFRS 7 as well as the
fair values of the financial instruments that are recognized in the balance sheet at amortized cost
and their carrying amounts:
in EUR thousand
Measurement
Measured at amortized cost
Financial assets
Other noncurrent assets
Trade receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Financial liabilities
Trade payables
Liabilities to banks
current liabilities
Carrying amount aggregated by measurement category
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Net gain/loss per measurement category
Financial assets measured at amortized cost
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
Dec. 31, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Carrying amount
Carrying amount
26
3,977
7,224
1,525
3,047
1,058
2018
11,227
5,630
2018
(3)
(159)
14
5,181
8,949
1,527
2,787
1,028
2017
14,144
5,342
2017
43
(194)
72
During the reporting year, there was no regrouping between the categories. With regard to the
existing financial instruments, with the exception of liabilities to banks, the contractual maturities of
most of the existing financial instruments are within one year of the balance sheet date. Therefore
their book values on the balance sheet date correspond to the fair values. With regard to the liabil-
ities to banks, the fair values are calculated as the present values of the payments associated with
the liabilities, using market interest rates (on December 31, 2018: EUR 3,124 thousand). The calcu-
lation of the fair value of the financial liability for the purpose of providing information in the Notes
was performed on the basis of Level 2 of the Fair Value Hierarchy (recognized DCF measurement
method, using observable market parameters, in particular market interest rates).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Non-payment risks
The Company is exposed to a potential default risk mainly from its trade receivables. The Company
applies the simplified approach according to IFRS 9 to measure the expected credit losses; as a
result, the credit losses expected over the term for all trade receivables will be used. The expected
credit losses were measured by summarizing the trade receivables based on common credit risk
criteria and days in arrears. Since the default on receivables was 0.3% in 2016 and 0.1% in 2017,
the Company expects a loss rate of almost 0%. The Company performs ongoing creditworthiness
checks on its customers. The default risk with regard to trade receivables is also mitigated by the fact
that the Company has a broad customer base. In addition, the Company does not demand collater-
al for its receivables. In the case of larger contracts, this risk is reduced by agreements on advance
payments or partial payments based on the stage of completion of the contract. Appropriate allow-
ances are also recognized. The value adjustments are particularly due to late payments or problems
with the customer’s creditworthiness as well as legal disputes with the customer. The value adjust-
ment is measured based on the assessment and evaluation of the chances of success.
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are largely invested with German, U.S. American banks
and Australian banks in secure investments. There is no significant default risk here. The Company
regularly monitors current and future returns. The maximum default risk relating to financial assets
is their carrying amounts in the balance sheet.
Liquidity risk
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The Company monitors the liquidity risk with regularly updated short- and medium-term financial
planning activities. In the 2018 financial year, Intershop took out a bank loan of EUR 1,500 thousand,
mainly to compensate for fluctuations in revenue shifts related to the transition to the cloud
business. Since the loan is repaid each month, EUR 250 thousand were repaid as scheduled in the
2018 financial year. Of the bank loan taken out in the 2015 fiscal year in the amount of EUR 6,000
thousand, a total of EUR 4,200 thousand has been repaid so far, of which EUR 3,000 thousand
was scheduled repayment and EUR 1,200 thousand unscheduled repayment. The cash in banking
accounts totaled EUR 7,224 thousand at the balance sheet date.
The change in financial liabilities in connection with financing activities is as follows:
Cash-effec-
tive change
Non-cash
effective change
(re-classifications)
Dec. 31, 2017
Non-cash
effective
change
(interest effects)
Dec. 31, 2018
Liabilities to banks -
non-current
Liabilities to banks -
current
Total
1,787
1,000
2,787
750
(649)
101
(1,000)
1,000
0
10
149
159
1,547
1,500
3,047
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements The following table shows the future undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities that will affect the
Company’s future liquidity situation:
Carrying
amount at
Dec. 31, 2017
Cash flow
in 2018
Carrying
amount at
Dec. 31, 2018
Cash flow
in 2019
Cash flow
after 2019
1,787
1,000
1,527
1,028
0
1,126
1,527
1,028
1,547
1,500
1,525
1,058
0
1,591
1,602
1,525
1,058
0
0
0
Financial liabilities
(in EUR thousand)
Non-current liabilities
to banks
Current liabilities
to banks
Trade accounts payable
Other current liabilities
Interest rate risk
An interest rate risk could arise from a change in market interest rates for medium- or long-term li-
abilities. Intershop does not incur an interest risk since the Company has two bank loans each with
a fixed interest rate over the term of the loan.
Currency risk
Certain transactions in the Intershop Group are denominated in foreign currencies. This leads to
risks from exchange rate fluctuations. If required, Intershop hedges invoices in foreign currencies
with currency options. As of the balance sheet date, there were no currency options. Intershop is
primarily exposed to exchange rate risk relating to the U.S. dollar, British pound and the Australian
dollar. The carrying amount of the Group’s monetary assets and liabilities denominated in these cur-
rencies was as follows at the balance sheet date:
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in EUR thousand
in USD
in GBP
Assets
Liabilities
2018
2017
2018
2017
478
0
307
102
406
165
6
5
The carrying amount of the monetary assets and debt of the Group denominated in Australian
dollars total AUD 0 at the balance sheet date (2017: AUD 0).
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements The following table shows the sensitivity of a 10% rise or fall in the euro against the two currencies
from the Group’s perspective. The sensitivity analysis merely comprises outstanding monetary items
denominated in foreign currency and adjusts their translation at the end of the period to reflect a
10% change in the exchange rates.
In EUR thousand
2018
2017
2018
2017
Earnings after tax
USD
Earnings after tax
GBP
Change due to 10% appreciation
of the euro
Change due to 10% depreciation
of the euro
Related party disclosures
(5)
7
(5)
6
15
(18)
(9)
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Intershop maintained business relationships with the consolidated subsidiaries. Shareholder Value
Management AG together with Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG held a total of 27.80% of the
shares in the Company according to the voting rights notifications dated May 23, 2018. We refer to
the management report, section “Disclosures pursuant to sec. 289a (1) HGB and sec. 315a (1) HGB
together with the explanatory report pursuant to sec. 176 (1) sentence 1 of the Stock Corporations
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Act”. As in the prior year, there were no business relationships with these companies in the 2018
fiscal year.
With respect to the remuneration for Management Board and Supervisory Board members, please
refer also to the remuneration report in the management report.
Disclosure requirements under German law
Members of the executive bodies
The Management Board comprised in 2018 the following members:
Name
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
Function
CEO
Markus Klahn
Axel Köhler
Member of the
Management Board
Member of the
Management Board
Term of office
since 08/01/2013
(CEO since 09/01/2015)
since 04/09/2018
09/01/2015 – 08/16/2018
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
The Supervisory Board comprised the following members in 2018:
Name
Christian Oecking
Ulrich Prädel
Function
Chairman of the
Supervisory Board
Term of Office
since 06/02/2016
Vice Chairman of the
Supervisory Board
since 12/01/2016 (Vice
Chairman since 12/16/2016
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis
Member of the
Supervisory Board
since 06/02/2016
Total remuneration paid to the Management Board for its activities in the 2018 financial year
amounted to EUR 598 thousand (2017: EUR 736 thousand), of which EUR 561 thousand (2017: EUR
496 thousand) relate to fixed remuneration and EUR 37 thousand (2017: EUR 240 thousand) to
variable components. For the 2018 financial year, members of the Supervisory Board were entitled
to a total remuneration of EUR 152 thousand (2017: EUR 200 thousand), which consists entirely of
fixed remuneration (2017: EUR 140 thousand fixed remuneration and EUR 60 thousand variable
compensation). The payments of the Management Board and Supervisory Board consist exclusively
of benefits due in the short term. The particulars regarding the remuneration of the Management
Boards and Supervisory Boards are outlined in the remuneration reports as part of the combined
Group management report and management report of INTERSHOP Communications AG.
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Directors‘ holdings and Securities transactions subject to reporting requirements
As of December 31, 2018, the following members of the Company’s executive bodies held Intershop
ordinary bearer shares:
Name
Christian Oecking
Ulrich Prädel
Function
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis
Member of the Supervisory Board
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
CEO of the Management Board
Markus Klahn
Member of the Management Board
Shares
20,000
8,000
10,000
90,000
30,311
In the fiscal year 2018, the members of the company’s executive bodies made the following purchases
of Intershop ordinary bearer shares.
Name
Date
transaction
Amount
Total value (EUR)
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
05/08/2018
Purchase
30,000
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis
08/06/2018
Purchase
5,000
51,900
8,342
Type of
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Employees
During the fiscal year 2018, Intershop Group had an average of 337 full-time employees, of whom
335 were salaried employees and 2 members of the executive bodies (2017: 331 full-time employees,
of whom 329 were salaried employees and 2 members of the executive bodies).
Personnel expenses and cost of materials
Personnel expenses totaled EUR 23,644 thousand (2017: EUR 23,325 thousand); of which EUR
20,512 thousand relate to wages and salaries (2017: EUR 20,289 thousand) and EUR 3,132
thousand to social security contributions (2017: EUR 3,036 thousand). Material expenses totaled
EUR 4,769 thousand (2017: EUR 3,280 thousand); of which EUR 4,632 thousand relate to expenses
for purchased services (2017: EUR 3,187 thousand).
Auditor´s fees
The fees incurred for the services rendered by the auditor for the 2018 fiscal year were comprised
of EUR 151 thousand for audit services (2017: EUR 96 thousand), EUR 9 thousand for tax advisory
services (2017: EUR 21 thousand) and EUR 1 thousand for other services (2017: EUR 1 thousand).
Support services for a DPR audit are included in the audit services.
Events subsequent to the balance sheet date
The Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG, with the consent of the Super-
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visory Board, resolved on January 9, 2019 to increase the capital, making partial use of the Author-
ized Capital II with subscription rights for shareholders at a ratio of 8:1 at a subscription price of
EUR 1.14. The capital increase with subscription rights was successful and a total of 4,356,478 new
shares were allocated. Around 3.1 million of these shares resulted from existing shareholders exer-
cising their subscription rights. This equates to a subscription rate of 72%. Existing stockholders also
acquired the remaining shares as part of excess subscription. The capital increase became effective
upon registration in the Register of Companies (Handelsregister) at the Jena Local Court (Amtsgericht)
on February 14, 2019. Thus, the Company’s share capital was increased from EUR 34,851,831 to
EUR 39,208,309 by issuing 4,356,478 new shares against cash contribution. Intershop generated
gross issue proceeds of EUR 4.97 million.
On February 15, 2019 Shareholder Value Management AG and Shareholder Value Beteiligungen
AG publicly disclosed their decision to make a joint voluntary takeover bid for their shares to the
remaining INTERSHOP Communications AG shareholders. The Management Board has taken note
of the bid decision and welcomes the confidence expressed by the bidders in the strategic course
of the cloud transformation and their commitment to remain loyal to Intershop. In accordance with
the provisions of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (Wertpapierübernahmegesetz;
WpÜG), the Management Board and Supervisory Board will thoroughly review the bidding document
and comment on its contents after it has been publicly disclosed as permitted by the German Federal
Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht; BaFin).
There have been no other significant reportable events after the balance sheet date.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements Declaration of Conformity
The Company has issued a declaration of conformity as required by section 161 of the Aktiengesetz
by the annual deadline on December 13, 2018, and made this declaration permanently available to
its stockholders at https://www.intershop.com/investors-corporate-governance.
Responsibility statement
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consoli-
dated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit
or loss of the group, and the group management report includes a fair review of the development and
performance of the business and the position of the group, together with a description of the principal
opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the group for the remaining
months of the financial year.
Jena, February 27, 2019
The Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG
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DR. JOCHEN WIECHEN MARKUS KLAHN
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
To INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft, Jena
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OF THE
GROUP MANAGEMENT REPORT
Audit Opinions
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications Aktieng-
esellschaft, Jena, and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprise the consolidated statement of
financial position as at December 31, 2018, and the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income, consolidated statement of profit or loss, consolidated statement of changes in equity and
consolidated statement of cash flows for the financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018,
and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant account-
ing policies. In addition, we have audited the group management report of INTERSHOP Commu-
nications Aktiengesellschaft, which is combined with the Company’s management report, for the
financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018. We have not audited the content of those parts
of the group management report listed in the „Other Information“ section of our auditor‘s report in
accordance with the German legal requirements.
In our opinion, on the basis of the knowledge obtained in the audit,
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the accompanying consolidated financial statements comply, in all material respects, with
the IFRSs as adopted by the EU, and the additional requirements of German commercial law
pursuant to [§ [Article] 315e Abs. [paragraph] 1 HGB [Handelsgesetzbuch: German Commercial
Code] ] § 315e Abs. 1 HGB, and, in compliance with these requirements, give a true and fair view
of the assets, liabilities, and financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2018, and of its
financial performance for the financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018, and
•
the accompanying group management report as a whole provides an appropriate view of the
Group’s position. In all material respects, this group management report is consistent with the
consolidated financial statements, complies with German legal requirements and appropriate-
ly presents the opportunities and risks of future development. Our audit opinion on the group
management report does not cover the content of those parts of the group management
report listed in the „Other Information“ section of our auditor’s report.
Pursuant to § 322 Abs. 3 Satz [sentence] 1 HGB, we declare that our audit has not led to any reser-
vations relating to the legal compliance of the consolidated financial statements and of the group
management report.
Basis for the Audit Opinions
We conducted our audit of the consolidated financial statements and of the group management
report in accordance with § 317 HGB and the EU Audit Regulation (No. 537/2014, referred to sub-
sequently as “EU Audit Regulation”) and in compliance with German Generally Accepted Standards
for Financial Statement Audits promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer [Institute of Public
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
Auditors in Germany] (IDW). Our responsibilities under those requirements and principles are
further described in the “Auditor‘s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Annual Financial Statements
and of the Management Report” section of our auditor’s report. We are independent of the group
entities in accordance with the requirements of European law and German commercial and profes-
sional law, and we have fulfilled our other German professional responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements. In addition, in accordance with Article 10 (2) point (f) of the EU Audit Regulation,
we declare that we have not provided non-audit services prohibited under Article 5 (1) of the EU
Audit Regulation. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate
to provide a basis for our audit opinions on the consolidated financial statements and on the group
management report.
Key Audit Matters in the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in
our audit of the consolidated financial statements for the financial year from January 1 to December
31, 2018. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial
statements as a whole, and in forming our audit opinion thereon; we do not provide a separate audit
opinion on these matters.
In our view, the matters of most significance in our audit were as follows:
❶ Recoverability of goodwill
❷ Recognition and measurement of internally generated intangible assets
❸ Revenue recognition and allocation of revenue to correct periods
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Our presentation of these key audit matters has been structured in each case as follows:
① Matter and issue
② Audit approach and findings
③ Reference to further information
Hereinafter we present the key audit matters:
❶ Recoverability of goodwill
① Goodwill amounting in total to EUR 4,473 thousand (representing 20% of total assets and
33% of equity) is reported under the „Intangible assets“ balance sheet item in INTERSHOP
Communications Aktiengesellschaft‘s consolidated financial statements. Goodwill is tested
for impairment by the Company once a year or when there are indications of impairment
to determine any possible need for write-downs. Impairment testing is carried out at the
level of the cash-generating unit to which the relevant goodwill has been allocated. The
carrying amount of the cash-generating unit, including goodwill, is compared with the cor-
responding recoverable amount in the context of the impairment test. The calculation of
the recoverable amount generally employs the value in use. The present value of the future
cash flows from the cash-generating unit normally serves as the basis of valuation. The
present values are calculated using discounted cash flow models. For this purpose, the
medium-term business plan adopted by the Group forms the starting point for future
projections. Expectations relating to future market developments and assumptions about
the development of macroeconomic factors are also taken into account. The discount
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
rate used is the weighted average cost of capital for the cash-generating unit. The impair-
ment test determined that no write-downs were necessary. The outcome of this valuation
exercise is dependent to a large extent on the estimates made by the executive directors
with respect to the future cash inflows from the cash-generating unit, the discount rate
used, and other assumptions, and is therefore subject to considerable uncertainty. Against
this background and due to the complex nature of the valuation, this matter was of particu-
lar significance in the context of our audit.
② As part of our audit, we reviewed the methodology employed for the purposes of performing
the impairment test, among other things. After matching the future cash inflows used for the
calculation against the medium-term business plan adopted by the Group, we assessed the ap-
propriateness of the calculation, in particular by reconciling it with general and sector-specific
market expectations. In the knowledge that even relatively small changes in the discount rate
applied can have a material impact on the value of the entity calculated using this method, we
focused our testing in particular on the parameters used to determine the discount rate applied,
and verified the calculation procedure. We reproduced the sensitivity analyses performed by
the Company, in order to reflect the uncertainty inherent in the projections. Taking into account
the information available, we determined that the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit,
including the allocated goodwill, were adequately covered by the discounted future net cash
inflows. Overall, the measurement inputs and assumptions used by the executive directors are
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in line with our expectations and are also within the ranges considered by us to be reasonable.
③ The Company’s disclosures about impairment testing and the balance sheet item „Intangible
assets“ are contained in the section “Accounting and measurement methods” and section (1)
„Intangible assets“ of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
❷ Recognition and measurement of internally generated intangible assets
①
Internally generated intangible assets (software) amounting in total to EUR 5,096 thousand(rep-
resenting 22% of total assets and 37% of equity) is reported under the „Intangible assets“
balance sheet item in INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft‘s consolidated financial
statements. These internally generated intangible assets are internally developed Intershop
software solutions which are recognized in accordance with the provisions of IAS 38. The eligi-
bility of internally generated product development expenses for capitalization depends on the
criteria set out in IAS 38.57, i.e., the the technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset so
that it will be available for use or sale, its intention to complete the intangible asset, its ability to
use or sell the intangible asset, how the intangible asset will generate probable future economic
benefits, the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the
development and the company‘s its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to
the intangible asset during its development. Internally generated intangible assets are initially
recognized at cost. They are subsequently measured using the cost model. In our view, this
matter was of particular importance for our audit because the capitalization and amortization
of development costs are based to a large extent on estimates and assumptions made by the
executive directors and are therefore subject to corresponding uncertainties.
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
② As part of our audit, we reviewed, among other things, the internal processes and controls for
recording tax matters as well as the methodology adopted for the determination, accounting
treatment and measurement of deferred taxes. Moreover, we evaluated the capitalization re-
quirements for individual projects on a sample basis, using the criteria set out in IAS 38.57. We
assessed the amount of the intangible assets capitalized and the recoverability of the develop-
ment expenditure on the basis of supporting evidence made available to us. In so doing, we
also inspected project records in order to verify the respective percentage of completion. In
this connection, we also assessed the recoverability of the intangible assets based on internal
projections as to future usability and evaluated the appropriateness of the underlying estimates
and assumptions. Based on our audit procedures, we satisfied ourselves that the measurement
parameters and assumptions used by the by the executive directors were justified and ade-
quately documented.
③ The Company‘s disclosures on the „Intangible assets“ balance sheet item are contained in the
sections entitled „Accounting policies“ and „(1) Intangible assets“ in the notes to the consolidat-
ed financial statements.
❸ Revenue recognition and allocation of revenue to correct periods
① Revenue amounting to EUR 31,199 thousand is reported in the consolidated statement of com-
prehensive income in the consolidated financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications
Aktiengesellschaft. The company recognizes revenue from the sale and temporary granting of
licenses, the provision and running of systems for online-commerce as standardized service
(CaaS), the provision of installation services and advice, maintenance and operation of online
shops on behalf of customers in return for a sales- or transaction-based fee.
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The recognition of revenue from the sale of licenses depends on the existence of a binding con-
tractual arrangement, the transfer of material rights to the customer. Proceeds from services
are realized as at the date the services are rendered, while maintenance revenue, revenue
from the provision and running of systems for online-commerce as standardized service
(CaaS) and proceeds from the temporary granting of licenses is realized over the performance
period. These various services rendered by the company can be the object of agreements with
customers, either individually or in various constellations.
In light of the complexity of the customer agreements underpinning revenue recognition, these
significant items are subject to particular risk. Against this background, the correct revenue rec-
ognition in connection with the group-wide application of the new accounting standard IFRS
15 is considered to be complex and is based in some respects on estimates, assumptions and
discretion used by the executive directors, with the result that this matter was of particular im-
portance for our audit.
② As part of our audit, we assessed, among other things, the correct presentation of revenue in the
consolidated financial statements on the basis of the accounting policies applied by INTERSHOP
Communications Aktiengesellschaft in relation to the recognition of software revenue in ac-
cordance with the relevant IFRSs, in particular the IFRS 15.
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
To do so, we first identified the material controls implemented by the Group to ensure the
correct identification of contracts, individual service obligations and the recognition of revenue,
assessed their appropriateness and tested their effectiveness with respect to avoiding and/or
identifying errors. Moreover, we assessed during our audit the consequences from the initial
application of IFRS 15. We have assessed the design of the processes set up to account for
transactions compliant to IFRS 15. In addition we have tested in detail material transactions, as
well as further transactions on a test basis, in light of contracts, identification of service obliga-
tions and have assessed whether those services have been rendered over a period or at a point
of time and which fees have been collected.
In this connection, we also assessed the appropriateness and mathematical accuracy of indi-
vidual assumptions made by the executive directors when determining the fee to be allocated
to the respective individual service obligations under multiple-component contracts, as well as
the accounting treatment applied. Based on our audit procedures, we satisfied ourselves that
the estimates and assumptions relating to revenue recognition made by the executive directors
were adequately documented and justified.
③ The Company‘s disclosures on revenue recognition are contained in sections „(10) Accrued
revenue“ and „(12) Revenue“ of the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
Other Information
The executive directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises
the following non-audited parts of the group management report:
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•
the statement on corporate governance pursuant to § 289f HGB and § 315d HGB included in a
separate section of the group management report
the corporate governance report pursuant to No. 3.10 of the German Corporate Governance Code
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The other information comprises further the remaining parts of the annual report – excluding
cross-references to external information – with the exception of the audited consolidated financial
statements, the audited group management report and our auditor‘s report.
Our audit opinions on the consolidated financial statements and on the group management report
do not cover the other information, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion or any
other form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in so doing, to
consider whether the other information
•
•
is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements, with the group manage-
ment report or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
Responsibilities of the Executive Directors and the Supervisory Board for the Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Group Management Report
The executive directors are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements
that comply, in all material respects, with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and the additional require-
ments of German commercial law pursuant to § 315e Abs. 1 HGB and that the consolidated financial
statements, in compliance with these requirements, give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities,
financial position, and financial performance of the Group. In addition the executive directors are
responsible for such internal control as they have determined necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the executive directors are responsible for
assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. They also have the responsibility for
disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern. In addition, they are responsible for
financial reporting based on the going concern basis of accounting unless there is an intention to
liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or there is no realistic alternative but to do so.
Furthermore, the executive directors are responsible for the preparation of the group management
report that, as a whole, provides an appropriate view of the Group’s position and is, in all material
respects, consistent with the consolidated financial statements, complies with German legal require-
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ments, and appropriately presents the opportunities and risks of future development. In addition,
the executive directors are responsible for such arrangements and measures (systems) as they have
considered necessary to enable the preparation of a group management report that is in accord-
ance with the applicable German legal requirements, and to be able to provide sufficient appropri-
ate evidence for the assertions in the group management report.
The supervisory board is responsible for overseeing the Group’s financial reporting process for the
preparation of the consolidated financial statements and of the group management report.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Consolidated Financial Statements and of the
Group Management Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial state-
ments as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and whether
the group management report as a whole provides an appropriate view of the Group’s position and,
in all material respects, is consistent with the consolidated financial statements and the knowledge
obtained in the audit, complies with the German legal requirements and appropriately presents the
opportunities and risks of future development, as well as to issue an auditor’s report that includes
our audit opinions on the consolidated financial statements and on the group management report.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with § 317 HGB and the EU Audit Regulation and in compliance with German Generally
Accepted Standards for Financial Statement Audits promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer
(IDW) will always detect a material misstatement.
I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken
on the basis of these consolidated financial statements and this group management report.
We exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism during the audit. We also:
•
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements
and of the group management report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit
procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropri-
ate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement
resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion,
forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit of the consolidated financial
statements and of arrangements and measures (systems) relevant to the audit of the group
management report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circum-
stances, but not for the purpose of expressing an audit opinion on the effectiveness of these
systems.
•
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used by the executive directors and the
reasonableness of estimates made by the executive directors and related disclosures.
•
Conclude on the appropriateness of the executive directors’ use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue
as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw
attention in the auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial state-
ments and in the group management report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify
our respective audit opinions. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to
the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to
cease to be able to continue as a going concern.
•
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial state-
ments, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements present
the underlying transactions and events in a manner that the consolidated financial statements
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and financial performance of
the Group in compliance with IFRSs as adopted by the EU and the additional requirements of
German commercial law pursuant to § 315e Abs. 1 HGB.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities
or business activities within the Group to express audit opinions on the consolidated financial
statements and on the group management report. We are responsible for the direction, super-
vision and performance of the group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinions
.
•
Evaluate the consistency of the group management report with the consolidated financial state-
ments, its conformity with German law, and the view of the Group’s position it provides.
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I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
•
Perform audit procedures on the prospective information presented by the executive directors
in the group management report. On the basis of sufficient appropriate audit evidence we
evaluate, in particular, the significant assumptions used by the executive directors as a basis for
the prospective information, and evaluate the proper derivation of the prospective information
from these assumptions. We do not express a separate audit opinion on the prospective in-
formation and on the assumptions used as a basis. There is a substantial unavoidable risk that
future events will differ materially from the prospective information.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with the relevant
independence requirements, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may
reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, the related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters
that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current
period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report
unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter.
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OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Further Information pursuant to Article 10 of the EU Audit Regulation
We were elected as group auditor by the annual general meeting on May 09, 2018. We were engaged
by the supervisory board on November 19, 2018. We have been the group auditor of INTERSHOP
Communications Aktiengesellschaft, Jena, without interruption since financial year 2007.
We declare that the audit opinions expressed in this auditor’s report are consistent with the additional
report to the audit committee pursuant to Article 11 of the EU Audit Regulation (long-form audit report).
GERMAN PUBLIC AUDITOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT
The German Public Auditor responsible for the engagement is Andreas Kremser.
Erfurt, February 27, 2019
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
(sgd. Andreas Kremser)
Wirtschaftsprüfer
(sgd. Carl Erik Daum)
Wirtschaftsprüfer
(German Public Auditor)
(German Public Auditor)
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Balance Sheet INTERSHOP Communications AG
Statement of Operations of
INTERSHOP Communications AG
Notes to the Financial Statements
INTERSHOP Communications AG
FinancialStatementsncial
Financial Statements
Balance Sheet INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft
in EUR
ASSETS
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets
Internally developed software
Purchased software licenses
Property and equipment
December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017
4,998,398
29,263
3,725,640
14,754
Other facilities, furniture, and equipment
616,509
603,795
Financial Assets
Investments in affiliated companies
Current Assets
Inventories
Work in process
Payments on account
Receivables and other assets
Accounts receivable
Receivables from affiliated companies
Other assets
Cash-in-hand, bank balances
Prepaid expenses
TOTAL ASSETS
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock
Capital reserves
Accumulated deficit
Accrued Liabilities
Provisions for taxes
Other accrued liabilities
Liabilities
Bank loans
Advance payments received
Accounts payable
Liabilities to affiliated companies
Other liabilities
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9,173,962
14,818,132
9,173,962
13,518,151
0
13,485
13,485
2,733,664
2,778,804
260,927
5,773,395
4,914,655
10,701,535
692,198
26,211,865
34,851,831
8,559,657
(25,494,788)
17,916,700
0
2,114,580
2,114,580
3,049,998
0
511,064
1,030,600
365,076
1,262,267
0
1,262,267
3,556,220
3,158,296
126,981
6,841,497
6,555,667
14,659,431
428,076
28,605,658
31,683,484
6,595,281
(21,235,233)
17,043,532
227,373
2,009,518
2,236,891
2,800,000
2,616,746
685,598
1,141,712
947,110
thereof from taxes: EUR 230,963 (prior year: EUR 630,340)
thereof from social security benefits: EUR 35,479
(prior year EUR 27,614)
Deferred income
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
4,956,738
1,223,847
26,211,865
8,191,166
1,134,069
28,605,658
FinancialStatementsncial F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t s
Statement of Operations of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft
in EUR
Revenues
January 1 to December 31,
2018
2017
27,142,256
27,236,764
Decrease or increase in inventories of work in progress
(1,262,267)
427,154
Other own work capitalized
Other operating income
Cost of Materials
Cost of purchased merchandise
Cost of purchased services
Personnel Costs
Salaries
Social security contribution
Depreciation and amortization
2,116,668
2,044,489
407,762
802,194
(137,361)
(88,115)
(3,133,562)
(2,436,489)
(15,793,191)
(15,530,480)
(2,589,753)
(2,569,968)
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of intangible fixed assets and property and equipment
(1,566,343)
(992,879)
Other operating expenses
Other interest and similar income
thereof from affiliated companies EUR 160,853
(prior year: EUR 158,815)
Interest and similar expenses
Taxes on income
Net loss after tax/Net loss for the year
Accumulated deficit carried forward
Accumulated Deficit
(9,476,176)
(9,102,949)
167,083
160,054
(126,730)
(288,872)
(7,941)
(247,475)
(4,259,555)
(586,572)
(21,235,233)
(20,648,661)
(25,494,788)
(21,235,233)
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications AG
Notes to the Financial Statements
INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft
INTERSHOP Communications AG (“Intershop”) is an Aktiengesellschaft (German stock corporation)
under German law. The Company’s registered office is at Intershop Tower, Leutragraben 1 in 07743
Jena, Germany. INTERSHOP Communications AG is entered in the commercial register of the Jena
Local Court under number HRB 209419.
The annual financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft for fiscal year
2018 are prepared in accordance with the provisions of the HGB (German Commercial Code) and
the AktG (German Stock Corporation Act). The Company is a large listed corporation as defined
by sec. 267 (3) HGB. The fiscal year corresponds with the calendar year. The income statement is
prepared using total expenditure format.
Accounting Policies
The accounting policies presented below remained the same as in the prior year.
For internally generated intangible fixed assets, the capitalization option was exercised in accordance
with sec. 248 (2) HGB.
Internally generated intangible assets classified as development costs of newly developed software
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products were measured at cost of production less depreciation. The cost of production includes
the compulsory parts according to sec. 255 (2) HGB. Capitalization of software development costs
generally begins when the technological feasibility of the product is established, which the Company
defines with the compilation of the software functionalities considered as marketable to so-called
PSIs (Potential Shippable Increment) and the definition of the EPICs (Features). The items were
written off over the intended estimated useful life of three years from the time when the software
was made available; the straight-line method was used. If required, impairment losses are recorded.
Acquired intangible fixed assets and property, plant and equipment are carried at cost, less
scheduled, straight-line depreciation and any required non-scheduled write-downs. The scheduled
depreciation is made over the average useful life of the fixed assets.
Low-value assets are written off in full in the year in which they are acquired as long as the cost does
not exceed EUR 800 (until December 31, 2017: EUR 410).
Financial assets are entered at acquisition cost, reduced by the required value adjustments for im-
pairments that are expected to be of a permanent duration.
Inventories (work in process) are measured at cost. In addition to direct materials and labor costs,
they include an appropriate share of the necessary indirect materials and labor costs. Payments
already received for these services are identified as payments received.
N o t e s t o t h e F i n a n c i a l S t a t e m e n t s I N T E R S H O P C o m m u n i c a t i o n s A k t i e n g e s e l l s c h a f t
Prepayments, receivables and other assets are carried at their principal amounts, less any necessary
valuation allowances.
Cash is measured at its nominal value.
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges are measured using the portion of expenses or income
before the balance sheet date that represent expenses or income for a particular period after the
balance sheet date.
Common stock are stated at par value.
Accrued liabilities cover all recognizable risks and are measured in the amount dictated by prudent
business practice. They are measured at the settlement value deemed necessary by prudent
business practice.
Liabilities are stated at their settlement value. Payments received are reported at face value.
Cash, current receivables and liabilities in a foreign currency were translated at the mean spot rate
at the balance sheet date.
Differences between trade balance and tax balance as well as accumulated deficits carried forward
result in deferred tax assets. Deferred taxes from temporary differences as specified in sec. 274 HGB
resulted from the application of the tax rate of 31.517% on the intangible assets and the other
accrued liabilities. The Company did not make use of the option to account for the deferred tax
assets pursuant to section 274(1) sentence 2 of the HGB (German Commercial Code).
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Notes to the items in the annual financial statements
Balance Sheet
Fixed assets changed as follows:
Intangible Assets
Tangible
Assets
Financial
Assets
Total
Internally
developed
Software
Purchased
Software
licenses
Other
equipment,
operating
and office
equipment
Shares in
affiliated
companies
In EUR thousand
Costs of purchase
Balance at January 1, 2018
Additions
Disposals
4,612
2,522
0
Balance at December 31, 2018
7,134
Depreciation, write-downs,
and impairment losses
Balance at January 1, 2018
Additions
Disposals
886
1,250
0
Balance at December 31, 2018
2,136
Net carrying amount at
December 31, 2017
Net carrying amount at
December 31, 2018
3,726
4,998
1,885
31
(12)
1,904
1,870
17
(12)
1,875
15
29
3,884
315
(229)
3,970
3,281
300
(228)
3,353
603
617
41,504
51,885
0
0
2,868
(241)
41,504
54,512
32,330
38,367
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0
0
1,567
(240)
32,330
39,694
9,174
13,518
9,174
14,818
The addition to internally generated software results from the first-time capitalization of software
development costs. Overall, development costs of EUR 7,185 thousand were incurred in the 2018
fiscal year. The capitalization of the software development costs led to a restricted amount of EUR
4,998 thousand as set forth in sec. 268 (8) HGB. Out of the financial assets, EUR 8,863 thousand are
allocated to Intershop Communications Inc. There were non-scheduled impairment losses at the
lower fair value on the shares in Intershop Communications Inc. in the prior years. Due to the results
that followed as well as after the current corporate planning, there are currently no indications for
further write-downs with Intershop Communications Inc.
Receivables from affiliated companies amount to EUR 1,800 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,900
thousand) from Group financing; including receivables of EUR 600 thousand due within more than
one year. The other receivables from affiliated companies relate to current business service rela-
tionships. All other receivables and other assets have a remaining maturity of up to one year, as in
the prior year.
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft The share capital in the amount of EUR 34,851,831 consists of 34,851,831 no-par value bearer
shares.
During the 2018 fiscal year, the capital reserve changed as follows (in EUR thousand):
Balance at December 31, 2017
Premium from the cash capital increase
Balance at December 31, 2018
6,595
1,965
8,560
The accumulated deficit contains a loss carryforward from previous years in the amount of
EUR 21,235 thousand.
Other provisions mainly relate to variable remuneration components (EUR 358 thousand, previous
year: EUR 654 thousand), severance payments (EUR 408 thousand, previous year: EUR 0 thousand),
outstanding invoices (EUR 494 thousand, previous year: EUR 483 thousand) and provisions for
holiday entitlements (EUR 292 thousand, previous year: EUR 262 thousand). Other provisions relate
to the costs of the annual financial statements and the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, remunera-
tion for the Supervisory Board, as well as imminent losses from continuing obligations and pending
transactions.
Liabilities comprise the following:
in EUR thousand
Bank loans
Advance payments received
Accounts payable
Liabilities to affiliated companies
Other liabilities
Remaining
term of up
to one year
Remaining
term of more
than one year
Total
Dec. 31,
2018
Total
Dec. 31,
2017
1,500
-
511
1,031
365
3,407
1,550
3,050
-
-
-
-
1,550
0
511
1,031
365
4,957
2,800
2,617
685
1,142
947
8,191
In the prior year, the bank loans amounted to EUR 1,800 thousand with a remaining term of more
than one year.
Of the Liabilities to banks, EUR 1,800 thousand, are secured with an indemnity bond covering 80%
of the loan amount from the state of Thuringia, a blanket assignment of customer receivables
from deliveries and services and the approval of a distribution license for the Intershop software.
Other liabilities mainly include liabilities from current payroll accounting. Receivables from affiliated
companies relate to deliveries of goods and services, as in the prior year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft Statement of Operations
The following table shows a breakdown of revenues by region:
in EUR thousand
Germany
Rest of Europe
Rest of the world excluding Europe
2018
15,790
10,692
660
27,142
2017
16,049
10,002
1,186
27,237
Revenues from software and cloud sales and from service sales are EUR 12,202 thousand (previous
year: EUR 11,733 thousand) and EUR 14,940 thousand (previous year: EUR 15,504 thousand) re-
spectively.
Other operating income includes income from currency translation of EUR 11 thousand (prior year:
EUR 24 thousand). Of the other operating income, EUR 153 thousand is related to previous periods.
They are mainly the result of the reversal of provisions.
Other operating expenses include depreciation and amortization of receivables from affiliated
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companies of EUR 63 thousand, as in the previous year, as well as expenses from currency transla-
tion of EUR 16 thousand (previous year: EUR 88 thousand).
Other Disclosures
Authorized capital
As at December 31, 2018, the Company had a total of EUR 12,667,635 in authorized capital
(December 31, 2017: EUR 6,336,000). According to the INTERSHOP Communications AG’s Articles of
Association, the Management Board is authorized, subject to approval by the Supervisory Board, to
increase the capital stock by issuing new common shares as follows:
• Up to a total of EUR 3,167,653 by issuing up to 3,167,653 new bearer shares against cash con-
tributions and/or contributions in kind (Authorized Capital I/2016). The Management Board’s
authorization is valid until June 23, 2021. The Management Board is authorized, subject to
approval of the Supervisory Board, to suspend the stockholders’ subscription rights in certain
cases. Due to a cash capital increase, the Authorized Capital I decreased by EUR 3,168,347.
• Up to a total of EUR 9,500,000 by issuing up to 9,500,000 new bearer shares against cash con-
tributions and/or contributions in kind (Authorized Capital II/2018). The Management Board’s
authorization is valid until June 8, 2023. The Management Board is authorized, subject to
approval of the Supervisory Board, to suspend the stockholders’ subscription rights in certain
cases.
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft
Conditional capital
As of the balance sheet date, the Company did not have any conditional capital.
Voting rights notifications
In the 2018 financial year, the Company was given the following information about the shares in ac-
cordance with Sec. 33 (1) German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz; WpHG), which it
announced according to Sec. 40 (1) WpHG: On May 15, 2018 Shareholder Value Management AG
and Shareholder Value Beteiligungen AG held 27.80% of the voting rights in the Company, as shown
in the voting rights notifications publicly disclosed on May 23, 2018. The voting rights notification
publicly disclosed on October 9, 2017 stated that AXXION S.A. held 9.20% of the voting rights in the
Company on October 1, 2017.
Disclosures pursuant to section 285 No. 3 of the HGB, contingent liabilities and other
financial liabilities
Other financial obligations of EUR 16,729 thousand (prior year: EUR 15,669 thousand) exist from
rental agreements and from leasing agreements for vehicles and office equipment. The term of
the agreement or the earliest possible termination dates were used as a basis for the calculation.
The financial obligations under lease agreements essentially relate to the leases for the company’s
business premises at the company headquarters. The lease for the current business premises runs
indefinitely and can be terminated by Intershop at any time subject to a notice period of 18 months
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to the end of the quarter. End of 2020, the company plans to move into new business premises in
an office building yet to be built. The new lease agreement was concluded in August 2017 and has
a term of ten years from the move-in date. The rental and leasing agreements contain the typical
benefits and risks. The maturities of the other financial liabilities are broken down as follows:
in EUR thousand
due 2019
due 2020
to 2023
due after
2023
Total
Total
Dec. 31,2018
Dec. 31,2017
Rental agreements*
Leases
Total
2,208
142
2,350
5,721
90
5,811
8,569
0
16,498
232
8,569
16,730
15,380
289
15,669
*including ancillary rental expenses
The company has provided a guarantee for the subsidiary Intershop Communications LTD from the
UK according to sec. 479C of the Companies Act 2006 - exempting a subsidiary from an audit. Utili-
zation thereof is not expected.
Employees
The Company had an average of 285 employees (salaried employees only) during fiscal year 2018
(prior year: 282 employees).
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft Executive bodies of the Company
The Supervisory Board comprised the following members in fiscal year 2018:
Christian Oecking
Chairman of the Supervisory Board since 06/02/2016
Senior Advisor
Other supervisory board mandates:
Sepicon AG, Düsseldorf (Vice Chairman until 12/18/2018)
Hexaware Technologies, India
Ulrich Prädel
Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board since 12/16/2016
Member since 12/01/2016
Executive Advisor
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis
Member since 06/02/2016
Professor to the Chair for controlling at the Faculty of Law, Management and Economics
at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz
Further Supervisory Board mandate:
SMT Scharf AG (Chairman, interim)
The Management Board included the following persons:
Dr. Jochen Wiechen
Dipl.-Physiker
CEO
Responsibilities: technical departments, administrative departments, including Finance and
Communication
CEO of the Management Board since 09/01/2015
Member of the Management Board since 08/01/2013
Markus Klahn
(since 04/09/2018)
COO
Responsibilities: Professional Services, since 08/16/2018 additionally Sales and Marketing
Member of the Management Board since 04/09/2018
Axel Köhler
(until 08/16/2018)
Dipl.- Ingenieur
Chief Sales Officer, COO until 04/09/2018
Responsibilities: Sales and Marketing, as well as professional services until 04/09/2018.
Member of the Management Board from 09/01/2015 to 08/16/2018
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Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft Compensation of the members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board
Total remuneration paid to the Management Board for its activities in the 2018 financial year amounted
to EUR 598 thousand (2017: EUR 736 thousand), of which EUR 561 thousand (2017: EUR 496 thousand)
relate to fixed remuneration and EUR 37 thousand (2017: EUR 240 thousand) to variable components.
For the 2018 financial year, members of the Supervisory Board were entitled to a total remuneration
of EUR 152 thousand (2017: EUR 200 thousand), which consists entirely of fixed remuneration (2017:
EUR 140 thousand fixed remuneration and EUR 60 thousand variable compensation). The payments
of the Management Board and Supervisory Board consist exclusively of benefits due in the short term.
The particulars regarding the remuneration of the Management Boards and Supervisory Boards are
outlined in the remuneration reports as part of the combined Group management report and man-
agement report of INTERSHOP Communications AG.
Intershop Group
As a listed company, INTERSHOP Communications AG prepares consolidated financial statements in
accordance with IFRS and according to the provisions of section 315a of the HGB (German Commer-
cial Code). The consolidated financial statements will be submitted to the Bundesanzeiger (German
Federal Gazette). As of December 31, 2018, in addition to the ultimate parent company, the con-
solidated companies included the subsidiaries Intershop Communications, Inc., Intershop Commu-
nications Australia Pty Ltd., Intershop Communications Asia Limited, The Bakery GmbH, Intershop
Communications Ventures GmbH, Intershop Communications SARL and Intershop Communications LTD.
The following list shows the subsidiaries of INTERSHOP Communications AG and the Company’s
respective interest as of December 31, 2018:
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Interest
in %
Equity*
in EUR thousand
Annual result**
in EUR thousand
Intershop Communications, Inc., San
Francisco, USA
Intershop Communications Australia Pty Ltd,
Melbourne, Australia
Intershop Communications Asia Limited,
Hong Kong, China
Intershop Communications SARL,
Paris, France
Intershop Communications LTD,
Romsey, United Kingdom
The Bakery GmbH, Berlin, Germany
Intershop Communications Ventures GmbH,
Jena, Germany
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
* Equity as of December 31, 2018 is translated at the exchange rate as of the reporting date
** Net income/loss for fiscal year 2018 is translated at the average annual rate
(916)
1,038
62
322
(187)
(3,988)
(1,363)
120
153
28
7
(18)
(46)
(18)
The expenses for auditors’ fees are stated in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and
mainly include audit services with support services for a DPR audit.
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft Declaration of Conformity in accordance with section 161 of the
German Stock Corporation Act
The Company issued a declaration of conformity as required by section 161 of the Aktien-
gesetz on December 13, 2018 and made this declaration publicly available on the Company’s
website at http://www.intershop.com/investors-corporate-governance.
Events subsequent to the balance sheet date
The Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG, with the consent of the Supervisory
Board, resolved on January 9, 2019 to increase the capital, making partial use of the Authorized
Capital II with subscription rights for shareholders at a ratio of 8:1 at a subscription price of EUR 1.14.
The capital increase with subscription rights was successful and a total of 4,356,478 new shares
were allocated. Around 3.1 million of these shares resulted from existing shareholders exercis-
ing their subscription rights. This equates to a subscription rate of 72%. Existing stockholders also
acquired the remaining shares as part of excess subscription. The capital increase became effective
upon registration in the Register of Companies (Handelsregister) at the Jena Local Court (Amtsgericht)
on February 14, 2019. Thus, the Company’s share capital was increased from EUR 34,851,831 to
EUR 39,208,309 by issuing 4,356,478 new shares against cash contribution. Intershop generated
gross issue proceeds of EUR 4.97 million.
On February 15, 2019 Shareholder Value Management AG and Shareholder Value Beteiligungen
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AG publicly disclosed their decision to make a joint voluntary takeover bid for their shares to the
remaining INTERSHOP Communications AG shareholders. The Management Board has taken note
of the bid decision and welcomes the confidence expressed by the bidders in the strategic course
of the cloud transformation and their commitment to remain loyal to Intershop. In accordance with
the provisions of the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (Wertpapierübernahmegesetz;
WpÜG), the Management Board and Supervisory Board will thoroughly review the bidding document
and comment on its contents after it has been publicly disclosed as permitted by the German Federal
Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht; BaFin).
There have been no other significant reportable events after the balance sheet date.
Appropriation of net income/loss
The Management Board of Intershop Communications AG proposes to carry forward the accumu-
lated deficit of EUR 25,494,788 to new account.
Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft Responsibility statement
To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the
financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or
loss of INTERSHOP Communications AG, and the management report includes a fair review of the
development and performance of the business and the position of the Company, together with a
description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of
the Company for the remaining months of the financial year.
Jena, February 27, 2019
The Management Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG
DR. JOCHEN WIECHEN MARKUS KLAHN
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Notes to the Financial Statements INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft I n d e p e n d e n t A u d i t o r ’ s R e p o r t
Independent Auditor’s Report
To INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft, Jena
REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
OF THE MANAGEMENT REPORT
Audit Opinions
We have audited the annual financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft,
Jena, which comprise the balance sheet as at December 31, 2018, and the statement of profit and
loss for the financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018, and notes to the financial statements,
including the recognition and measurement policies presented therein. In addition, we have audited
the management report of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft, which is combined
with the group management report, for the financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018.
We have not audited the content of those parts of the management report listed in the “Other infor-
mation” section of our auditor’s report in accordance with the German legal requirements.
In our opinion, on the basis of the knowledge obtained in the audit,
•
the accompanying annual financial statements comply, in all material respects, with the re-
quirements of German commercial law and give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and
financial position of the Company as at December 31, 2018 and of its financial performance
for the financial year from January 1 to December 31, 2018 in compliance with German Legally
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Required Accounting Principles, and
•
the accompanying management report as a whole provides an appropriate view of the Company’s
position. In all material respects, this management report is consistent with the annual financial
statements, complies with German legal requirements and appropriately presents the oppor-
tunities and risks of future development. Our audit opinion on the management report does
not cover the content of those parts of the management report listed in the “Other information”
section of our auditor’s report.
Pursuant to [§ [Article] 322 Abs. [paragraph] 3 Satz [sentence] 1 HGB [Handelsgesetzbuch: German
Commercial Code]], we declare that our audit has not led to any reservations relating to the legal
compliance of the annual financial statements and of the management report.
Basis for the Audit Opinions
We conducted our audit of the annual financial statements and of the management report in ac-
cordance with § 317 HGB and the EU Audit Regulation (No. 537/2014, referred to subsequently as
“EU Audit Regulation”) and in compliance with German Generally Accepted Standards for Financial
Statement Audits promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer [Institute of Public Auditors in
Germany] (IDW). Our responsibilities under those requirements and principles are further described
in the “Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Annual Financial Statements and of the Manage-
ment Report” section of our auditor’s report. We are independent of the Company in accordance
with the requirements of European law and German commercial and professional law, and we have
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fulfilled our other German professional responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. In
addition, in accordance with Article 10 (2) point (f) of the EU Audit Regulation, we declare that we
have not provided non-audit services prohibited under Article 5 (1) of the EU Audit Regulation. We
believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinions on the annual financial statements and the management report.
Key Audit Matters in the Audit of the Annual Financial Statements
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in
our audit of the annual financial statements for the financial year from January 1 to December 31,
2018. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the annual financial statements
as a whole, and in forming our audit opinion thereon; we do not provide a separate audit opinion
on these matters.
In our view, the matters of most significance in our audit were as follows:
❶ Recognition and measurement of internally generated intangible fixed assets
❷ Revenue recognition and allocation of revenue to correct periods
Our presentation of these key audit matters has been structured in each case as follows:
① Matter and issue
② Audit approach and findings
③ Reference to further information
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Hereinafter we present the key audit matters:
❶ Recognition and measurement of internally generated intangible fixed assets
①
Internally generated intangible fixed assets amounting in total to EUR 4,998 thousand (repre-
senting 19% of total assets and 28% of equity) is reported under the “intangible fixed assets”
balance sheet item in INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft’s annual financial state-
ments. These internally generated intangible fixed assets are internally developed Intershop
software solutions. The recognition of an internally generated intangible fixed asset depends
significantly on the nature of the asset being such that it is highly probably that the intangible
fixed asset to be recognized will be created and it will be possible to reliably allocate the de-
velopment costs to the intangible fixed asset to be recognized. Internally generated intangi-
ble fixed assets are measured at cost less amortization and impairment charges. In our view,
this matter was of particular importance for our audit since the capitalization of development
costs is based to a large extent on the executive directors’ estimates and assumptions, and is
therefore subject to corresponding uncertainties.
② As part of our audit, we reviewed, among other things, the internal processes and controls for
recording intangible fixed assets as well as the methodology adopted for the determination, ac-
counting treatment and measurement of incurred development costs. Moreover, we evaluated
the capitalization requirements for individual projects on a sample basis. We assessed the
amount of the capitalized development costs and the recoverability of the intangible fixed
assets based on internal projections as to future usability and evaluated the appropriateness
of the underlying estimates and assumptions. Based on our audit procedures, we satisfied
ourselves that the estimates and assumptions made by the executive directors were justified
and adequately documented.
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③ The Company’s disclosures on internally generated intangible fixed assets are contained in the
balance sheet disclosures in the notes to the financial statements.
❷ Revenue recognition and allocation of revenue to correct periods
① Revenue amounting to EUR 27,142 thousand is reported in the income statement in the annual
financial statements of INTERSHOP Communications Aktiengesellschaft. The company recog-
nizes revenue from the sale and temporary granting of licenses, the provision and running
of systems for online-commerce as standardized service (CaaS), the provision of installation
services and advice, maintenance and operation of online shops on behalf of customers in
return for a sales- or transaction-based fee. The recognition of revenue from the sale of licenses
depends in particular on the transfer of beneficial ownership to the purchaser. Proceeds from
services are recognized as at the date the services are rendered, while maintenance revenue
and revenue from the provision and running of systems for online-commerce as standard-
ized service and proceeds from the temporary granting of licenses is recognized over the per-
formance period. These various services of the company can be the object of agreements
with customers, either individually or in various constellations. In light of the complexity of the
customer agreements underpinning revenue recognition, these significant items are subject to
particular risk. Against this background, the correct application of the accounting standards is
considered to be complex and is based in some respects on estimates and assumptions made
by management, with the result that this matter was of particular importance for our audit.
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②
In the context of our audit with regard to the correct presentation of revenue in the annual financial
statements, we have assessed the accounting policies applied by NTERSHOP Communications Ak-
tiengesellschaft in relation to the recognition of software revenue against the backdrop of German
with commercial law.
To do so, we first identified the material controls implemented to ensure the correct identification
of contracts and individual services and the recognition of revenue, assessed their appropriate-
ness and tested their effectiveness with respect to avoiding and/or identifying errors. Moreover,
we assessed in detail the recognition of individual material transactions, as well as further transac-
tions on a test basis, in light of contracts, proof of performance and payments, as well as assessing
in particular the proper allocation of such transactions to the correct periods. In addition, we
verified the consistency of the methods used by the Company to recognize revenue.
In this connection, we also reviewed the appropriateness of individual assumptions relating to
the allocation of portions of revenue to individual services in the case of contracts with several
primary services offered, and assessed their mathematical accuracy and the accounting treatment
used. Based on our audit procedures, we satisfied ourselves that the estimates and assumptions
relating to revenue recognition made by the executive directors were adequately documented and
justified.
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③ The Company’s disclosures on revenue recognition are contained in the income statement dis-
closures in the notes to the financial statements.
Other Information
The executive directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises
the following non-audited parts of the management report:
•
the statement on corporate governance pursuant to § 289f HGB and § 315d HGB included in a
separate section of the management report
•
the corporate governance report pursuant to No. 3.10 of the German Corporate Governance
Code
The other information comprises further the remaining parts of the annual report – excluding
cross-references to external information – with the exception of the audited annual financial state-
ments, the audited management report and our auditor’s report.
Our audit opinions on the annual financial statements and on the management report do not cover
the other information, and consequently we do not express an audit opinion or any other form of
assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in so doing, to
consider whether the other information
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is materially inconsistent with the annual financial statements, with the management report or
our knowledge obtained in the audit, or
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otherwise appears to be materially misstated.
Responsibilities of the Executive Directors and the Supervisory Board for the Annual
Financial Statements and the Management Report
The executive directors are responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements that
comply, in all material respects, with the requirements of German commercial law, and that the annual
financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and financial
performance of the Company in compliance with German Legally Required Accounting Principles.
In addition, the executive directors are responsible for such internal control as they, in accordance with
German Legally Required Accounting Principles, have determined necessary to enable the preparation
of annual financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the annual financial statements, the executive directors are responsible for assessing the
Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. They also have the responsibility for disclosing, as
applicable, matters related to going concern. In addition, they are responsible for financial reporting
based on the going concern basis of accounting, provided no actual or legal circumstances conflict
therewith.
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Furthermore, the executive directors are responsible for the preparation of the management report
that as a whole provides an appropriate view of the Company’s position and is, in all material respects,
consistent with the annual financial statements, complies with German legal requirements, and ap-
propriately presents the opportunities and risks of future development. In addition, the executive
directors are responsible for such arrangements and measures (systems) as they have considered
necessary to enable the preparation of a management report that is in accordance with the applicable
German legal requirements, and to be able to provide sufficient appropriate evidence for the asser-
tions in the management report.
The supervisory board is responsible for overseeing the Company’s financial reporting process for the
preparation of the annual financial statements and of the management report.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Annual Financial Statements and of the
Management Report
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual financial statements
as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and whether the
management report as a whole provides an appropriate view of the Company’s position and, in all
material respects, is consistent with the annual financial statements and the knowledge obtained in
the audit, complies with the German legal requirements and appropriately presents the opportuni-
ties and risks of future development, as well as to issue an auditor’s report that includes our audit
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opinions on the annual financial statements and on the management report.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with Section 317 HGB and the EU Audit Regulation as well as German generally accepted
standards for the audit of financial statements promulgated by the Institut der Wirtschaftsprüfer
(Institute of Public Auditors in Germany) (IDW) will always detect a material misstatement. Misstate-
ments 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 annual financial statements and this management report.
We exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism during the audit. We also:
•
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the annual financial statements and of
the management report, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures
responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a basis for our audit opinions. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from
fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, inten-
tional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit of the annual financial state-
ments and of arrangements and measures (systems) relevant to the audit of the management
report in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not
for the purpose of expressing an audit opinion on the effectiveness of these systems of the
Company.
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•
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used by the executive directors and the
reasonableness of estimates made by the executive directors and related disclosures.
•
Conclude on the appropriateness of the executive directors’ use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists
related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required
to draw attention in the auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the annual financial state-
ments and in the management report or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our re-
spective audit opinions. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the
date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to
cease to be able to continue as a going concern.
•
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the annual financial statements,
including the disclosures, and whether the annual financial statements present the underlying
transactions and events in a manner that the annual financial statements give a true and fair
view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and financial performance of the Company in
compliance with German Legally Required Accounting Principles.
•
Evaluate the consistency of the management report with the annual financial statements, its
conformity with German law, and the view of the Company’s position it provides.
•
Perform audit procedures on the prospective information presented by the executive directors
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in the management report. On the basis of sufficient appropriate audit evidence we evaluate,
in particular, the significant assumptions used by the executive directors as a basis for the pro-
spective information, and evaluate the proper derivation of the prospective information from
these assumptions. We do not express a separate audit opinion on the prospective informa-
tion and on the assumptions used as a basis. There is a substantial unavoidable risk that future
events will differ materially from the prospective information.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned
scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with the
relevant independence requirements, and communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, the
related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters
that were of most significance in the audit of the annual financial statements of the current period
and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless
law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter.
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OTHER LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
Further Information pursuant to Article 10 of the EU Audit Regulation
We were elected as auditor by the annual general meeting on May 9, 2018. We were engaged by the
supervisory board on November 19, 2018. We have been the auditor of INTERSHOP Communica-
tions Aktiengesellschaft, Jena, without interruption since financial year 2007.
We declare that the audit opinions expressed in this auditor’s report are consistent with the addi-
tional report to the audit committee pursuant to Article 11 of the EU Audit Regulation (long-form
audit report).
GERMAN PUBLIC AUDITOR RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENGAGEMENT
The German Public Auditor responsible for the engagement is Andreas Kremser.
Erfurt, February 27, 2019
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft
(sgd. Andreas Kremser)
(sgd. Carl Erik Daum)
Wirtschaftsprüfer
Wirtschaftsprüfer
(German Public Auditor)
(German Public Auditor)
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Report of the Supervisory Board
Dear stockholders,
For Intershop, 2018 was a year of transition towards the cloud business, which initially led to lower
sales and negative earning effects as a result of the associated shift in revenue. The considerable
increase in incoming cloud orders and the growth of cloud sales at the end of the year allow us to
start the 2019 financial year with optimism.
In the 2018 fiscal year, the Supervisory Board properly performed its assigned tasks as per the
applicable laws, the Articles of Association, as well as the by-laws. We consistently monitored and
supported the management of the business by the Management Board and were involved in all
corporate decisions of fundamental significance. The Management Board provided the Supervisory
Board with information regarding business development, significant business transactions, as well
as the most recent sales and earnings of the Company on a regular basis and in a timely and com-
prehensive manner, both verbally and in writing.
Supervisory Board meetings and content
In 2018, the Supervisory Board met in ten meetings and five telephone conferences. All Super visory
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Board members participated in all of the meetings, only Univ. Prof. Dr. Louis Velthuis was unable
to attend one meeting. The Management Board attended the meetings on a regular basis. Further-
more, the Supervisory Board attended a strategy workshop on the cloud topic. The Supervisory
Board discussed all topics relevant to Intershop, with the focus of the meetings being on the current
sales and earnings position, the financial situation of the Company, and the strategic development
towards the cloud business.
In the meeting on March 19/20, 2018, the Supervisory Board discussed and approved the 2017
annual and consolidated financial statements in the presence of the auditors. The Management
Board presented the planned sales goals and distribution and marketing activities for the 2018
financial year as well as the product and service portfolio with regard to the cloud business. The
Management Board also presented the Supervisory Board with the sales and results forecast for
the first quarter of 2018 and the cash development for the first half of the year. The agenda for the
2018 annual general meeting was also resolved in the meeting. During the telephone conference
on February 12, 2018, the Management Board informed the Supervisory Board of the preliminary
results for the 2017 financial year and the preview for the first quarter of 2018. The Supervisory
Board also approved the report on corporate governance.
In the meeting on April 30, 2018, the Management Board presented the current sales pipeline and
lead generation process and provided information on the expected earnings performance for the
second quarter. The Management Board and the Supervisory Board also discussed in-depth the
transition to the cloud business. Another focus of the meeting was the preparation for the Annual
General Meeting by showing the presentation for the Annual General Meeting of the Management
Board.
Report of theSupervisoryFinancialStatementsBoard
The focus of the Supervisory Board meeting on June 13, 2018 was the sales pipeline and the service
areas. The Management Board gave the Supervisory Board an overview of potential license and
cloud orders and explained possible measures for better customer orientation, particularly for the
CaaS offering. The Management Board also presented the planned reorganization of the service
areas adjusted based on the cloud transition process. The Management Board and the Supervisory
Board also discussed the forecast for the second quarter and the expected economic development
for the 2018 financial year. Other topics of this meeting included the risk report for the first quarter
and the status of the relocation project to the new corporate headquarters.
The main topics of the meetings on August 16 and September 19, 2018 were the economic develop-
ment in the second half of the year as well as the sales pipeline. The Management Board presented the
sales, result and cash forecast for the Intershop Group for the second half of the year, risks and rewards
relating to the sales pipeline, as well as measures for the distribution organization with regard to the
“cloud first” strategy. In the August meeting, the Supervisory Board resolved to approve the early resig-
nation of Management Board member Axel Köhler as well as the associated settlement agreement.
The focus of the meetings on October 19 and November 19, 2018 were the 2019 budget with me-
dium-term planning as well as the forecast for the fourth quarter of 2018 and the 2018 financial
year. The Management Board presented the objectives for 2019, detailed planning for 2019, and
medium-term planning. These were discussed in depth with the Supervisory Board. The Supervi-
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sory Board then approved the budget for 2019. The Management Board reported in detail on the
forecast for the fourth quarter with risks and rewards relating to the sales pipeline as well as the
sales and profit forecast for 2018. Other topics included the status of the partnership with Microsoft
and an upcoming analyst conference.
In the meeting on December 13, 2018, the Management Board reported on the forecast for the
fourth quarter as well as the status of the marketing and sales activities, and presented the sales
pipeline for the first quarter of 2019. Furthermore, the status of the Microsoft partnership was
presented and the objectives for the variable remuneration for the Management Board in 2019/2020
was discussed. The Supervisory Board also approved the 2018 letter of compliance.
At the other meetings or telephone conferences (May 7, May 8, July 18, July 26, July 31, and
December 31 2018), resolutions on increasing the capital and amending the Articles of Association
were passed and topics relating to the result and cash development as well as Management Board
personnel matters were discussed.
The Management Board submitted all transactions requiring Supervisory Board approval under its
Rules of Procedure to the Supervisory Board for approval. The Supervisory Board examined the
relevant draft resolutions in detail and took the appropriate decisions. Business transactions of
importance to the Company were discussed in detail and carefully monitored by the Supervisory
Board on the basis of Management Board reports. In addition to the Supervisory Board meetings,
the Supervisory Board was in regular contact with the Management Board and was informed of
the current developments at the Company, the risk situation and risk management, as well as the
related measures required.
No committees were established because the Supervisory Board only comprises three members.
Report of the Supervisory Board Corporate Governance
Conflicts of interest by Supervisory Members in terms of para. 5.5 of the German Corporate Govern-
ance Code, which must be immediately disclosed to the Supervisory Board and of which the Annual
Stockholders’ Meeting must be informed, did not occur during the 2018 fiscal year.
The new Declaration of Conformity with the German Corporate Governance Code was issued by the
Management Board and Supervisory Board in December 13, 2018. The remuneration of the respec-
tive Supervisory Board members, individualized and broken down by component, is shown in the con-
solidated Group management report and management report of INTERSHOP Communications AG.
Annual financial statements and consolidated financial statements, dependent
company report, annual audit
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, the auditor for the 2018 fiscal
year elected at the Annual Stockholder’s Meeting held on May 9, 2018 and engaged by the Super-
visory Board, thoroughly reviewed the annual financial statements, the consolidated financial state-
ments, the combined management report of INTERSHOP Communications AG and issued unqual-
ified audit opinions in each case.
In addition, the auditors reviewed the dependent company report prepared by the Company
pursuant to section 312 of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG), reported on it pursuant to
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section 313 (3) of the AktG, and issued the following unqualified audit opinion:
“Based on our audit and assessment in accordance with professional standards, we confirm that (1)
the actual disclosures contained in the report are correct, (2) the payments made by the Company
in connection with transactions detailed in the report were not unreasonably high.”
Following its own thorough examination, in particular after inspecting the auditor’s reports, as well
as discussing the key points of the audit in detail with the auditor and the material findings of the
audit, the Supervisory Board did not raise any objections with respect to the financial statements
or the dependent company report. The Supervisory Board concurs with the result of the audit and
the audit of the dependent company report. The Supervisory Board does not raise any objections
against the declaration given by the Management Board at the end of the dependent company
report and approved the separate financial statements and consolidated financial statements
prepared by the Management Board at its meeting on March 15, 2019. The annual financial state-
ments of INTERSHOP Communications AG were thus adopted. Since the Company did not generate
retained earnings during the 2018 fiscal year due to the remaining loss carryforwards under German
commercial law, there was no need to examine a recommendation for the appropriation of profits.
Personnel changes in the Supervisory Board and the Management Board
Two changes were made to the Company’s Management Board during the reporting period. On
April 9, 2018, Markus Klahn was appointed as an additional member of the Management Board. This
addition to the Management Board with responsibility for the service business reflects the growing
significance of the cloud business and is expected to further accelerate the Company’s transition
process. Markus Klahn is an experienced sales expert and market observer, particularly with regard
to the market positioning of software solutions.
Report of the Supervisory Board Effective August 16, 2018, Axel Köhler resigned as a member of the Management Board and Chief
Sales Officer (CSO) with the approval of the Supervisory Board. Axel Köhler was also responsible for
sales and marketing. The Supervisory Board would like to thank Mr. Köhler for his services and con-
tribution to the Company’s transition to the cloud business. His tasks are now assumed by Markus
Klahn. There were no personnel changes in the Supervisory Board during the 2018 financial year.
The Supervisory Board would like to thank the Management Board and all the employees of the
Intershop Group for their commitment and exceptional performance during the 2018 financial year,
and would also like to thank the stockholders for their confidence.
Jena, March 2019
On behalf of the Supervisory Board
CHRISTIAN OECKING
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
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Corporate Governance Declaration
CorporateGovernanceReport
Corporate Governance Report with Corporate Governance Declaration
Corporate Governance Report with
Corporate Governance Declaration
The activities of the Management Board and Supervisory Board are determined by the principles of
responsible corporate governance. This report comprises the Corporate Governance Report as per
section 3.10 of the German Corporate Governance Code as well as the joint Corporate Governance
Declaration as set out in section 289f and section 315d HGB (German Commercial Code).
1. Declaration of the Management Board and Supervisory Board pursuant to
section 161 of the Aktiengesetz (AktG – German Stock Corporation Act)
The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of INTERSHOP Communications AG (“Intershop”)
welcomes the German Corporate Governance Code presented by the Government Commission
and most recently updated in February 2017. The recommendations of the German Corporate Gov-
ernance Code were largely complied with in fiscal year 2018; any departures were explained in the
Declaration of Conformity. The Supervisory Board and the Management Board issued the following
joint Declaration of Conformity in accordance with section 161 of the Aktiengesetz (AktG – German
Stock Corporation Act) on December 13, 2018:
Since the declaration of conformity dated December 18, 2017 to the time of this declaration
INTERSHOP Communications AG has complied with the recommendations of the Government Com-
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mission on the German Corporate Governance Code in the version dated February 7, 2017 (“Code”),
with the following exceptions and will comply with them in the future with the following exceptions:
a) The existing D&O insurance does not include a deductible for the members of the Supervi-
sory Board (section 3.8 of the Code) since the Company has not been offered a policy with
comparatively more favorable terms. Furthermore, the Management Board and Supervisory
Board hold the view that the members of the Supervisory Board also exercise their obliga-
tions responsibly without a deductible.
b) The Management Board ensures that measures suitable for the risk profile of the company
are put into place; however, it does not have a stand-alone compliance system (Code
paragraph 4.1.3, sentence 2) as the company believes that the measures implemented
within the framework of the internal control and risk management system are sufficient
based on the size of the company. For this reason, a whistleblower system in accordance
with Code paragraph 4.1.3, sentence 3 will also not be set up by the company.
c)
In the remuneration reports, remuneration of the Management Board was continued and
will continue to be individualized and shown based on fixed and variable components in ac-
cordance with the applicable accounting standards under the German Commercial Code.
In the opinion of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board there is no require-
ment for an additional breakdown of remuneration components and costs or reporting of
the overall achievable variable remuneration pursuant to section 4.2.5 of the Code, since
the statutory individualized data already offers sufficient information about the remunera-
tion structure and amount, and the noting of merely a maximum and minimum amount of
variable remuneration in the required form - without the context of the underlying remu-
neration provisions - is misleading and can thus lead to incorrect conclusions.
CorporateGovernanceReport d) The Supervisory Board has not determined a time limit for Supervisory Board membership,
a competency profile, or a required number of independent Supervisory Board members
in accordance with Code paragraph 5.4.1. The Supervisory Board believes that a time limit
for Supervisory Board membership would not be appropriate since, in general, there is no
necessary correlation between term of office, independence of the members of the Su-
pervisory Board, and the occurrence of potential conflicts of interest. Furthermore, due
to the small number of Supervisory Board members, the Supervisory Board believes that
a precise definition of objectives and a competency profile would limit the selection of
suitable Supervisory Board members. The Supervisory Board would like to be able to freely
and flexibly decide on proposals for the composition of the Board in each specific situation
and, when making nominations, will take the length of service of the Board members and
their independence into account on a case-by-case basis. Currently, all three Supervisory
Board members are independent.
This declaration of conformity and all previous declarations have been made permanently available
on the Company’s website at http://www.intershop.com/investors-corporate-governance.
2. Corporate Governance Practices
The Company has not implemented any business practices exceeding the recommendations of the
German Corporate Governance Code, e.g. a company Code of Conduct. The Company takes into
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consideration the suggestions of the Corporate Governance Code to the greatest possible extent.
3. Information on the Management Board’s and Supervisory Board’s principles of
work, as well as their composition
In accordance with the fundamental principle of German company law, Intershop is subject to the
dual management system, which requires the separation of the management body (Management
Board) and the supervisory body (Supervisory Board). Both bodies cooperate in the management
and supervision of the Company.
The Management Board is responsible for managing the Company with the goal of creating sus-
tainable value. The Management Board jointly develops the Company’s strategy and ensures that it
is implemented in consultation with the Supervisory Board. The Management Board must manage
the Company’s business in accordance with the law, the Articles of Association, and the by-laws. The
principle of joint responsibility applies; this means that the members of the Management Board are
jointly responsible for the management of the entire Company. The principles of the Management
Board’s work are summarized in the By-laws of the Management Board. In particular, these by-laws
govern the adoption of resolutions and the allocation of responsibilities. The By-laws of the Manage-
ment Board also include a list of transactions for which the Management Board requires the Super-
visory Board’s approval.
The Management Board currently comprises two members. There is a Chief Executive Officer for
the Management Board. The number of members of the Management Board is determined by the
Supervisory Board, which can also appoint a Chairman or a Spokesperson and Deputy Chairman of
the Management Board.
Corporate Governance Report with Corporate Governance Declaration The Management Board provides the Supervisory Board with regular, timely, and comprehensive
information about all aspects of business development that are material for the Company, signifi-
cant transactions, and the current earnings situation, including the risk situation and risk manage-
ment. Where business developments deviate from earlier forecasts and targets, these deviations
are discussed and the reasons given in detail. The Management Board also reports regularly on
compliance, i.e., the measures taken to meet legal requirements and internal guidelines, which is
also the responsibility of the Management Board.
The Supervisory Board advises the Management Board on the management of the Company and
monitors the Management Board’s activities. It appoints and dismisses the members of the Man-
agement Board, resolves the compensation system for the Management Board members, and sets
their total compensation. It is involved in all decisions that are of fundamental importance for the
Company.
The Articles of Association stipulate that the Supervisory Board must comprise three members.
Its regular term of office is five years and ends at the Annual Stockholders’ Meeting that resolves
the approval of the Supervisory Board’s activities for the fourth fiscal year after the beginning of its
term of office. The Supervisory Board regularly monitors and advises the Management Board in
its management of the Company. It must perform its duties in accordance with the provisions of
the law, the German Corporate Governance Code, the Articles of Association, and its By-laws. The
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Supervisory Board must be consulted on all decisions of fundamental importance for the Company.
The By-laws of the Management Board therefore stipulate certain transactions – such as major in-
vestment projects, acquisitions, and employment contracts above a certain amount – that require
the Supervisory Board’s approval. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board represents the Supervi-
sory Board externally and in dealings with the Management Board. He chairs the Supervisory Board
meetings. No committees were established because the Supervisory Board only comprises three
members. In addition to its reports at the Supervisory Board meetings, the Management Board
regularly informs the Supervisory Board about current key developments at the Company and the
related measures required, as well as about the forecast for future quarters.
D&O insurance has been taken out for all members of the Management Board and the Supervisory
Board; a deductible of 10% was agreed upon for Management Board members in accordance with
section 93(2) sentence 3 of the AktG.
4. Information on setting the women’s quota
Pursuant to section 111 (5) of the AktG, the resolution of the Supervisory Board dated June 21, 2017
set the target figure of women on the Management Board and the Supervisory Board at 0% by
June 30, 2021, which was achieved for the 2018 reporting year. However, the Supervisory Board is
endeavoring to give priority to women with the same qualifications in order to increase the percent-
age of women on the Supervisory Board and the Management Board.
Corporate Governance Report with Corporate Governance Declaration The target figure for women on the two executive tiers below the Management Board set by the
Management Board in accordance with section 76 (4) of the AktG was limited until June 30, 2021
at 26.92% by the resolution of June 21, 2017. The target figure of 26.92% was defined according to
the existing percentage of women as of June 2017. Since it would be inappropriate to consider and
set target figures separately for each executive tier below the Management Board, the Management
Board decided to specify just one target figure for this executive tier. The actual rate at the end of
2018 of 18.52% for INTERSHOP Communications AG and 18.75% in the Intershop Group was below
the defined target figure. The reason for this was that positions occupied by female executives were
filled by male executives after they left the company. Despite the company management’s best
efforts, the positions could not be filled by women.
5. Further information – Corporate Governance Report
Since the Management Board and Supervisory Board have stated in their Declaration of Conformity
that they will not follow the Code’s recommendations on appointing members in terms of the limit to
be set for the length of membership, competency profile nor on appointing independent members,
information on implementing this objective in terms of section 5.4.1 of the Code is also unnecessary
in this report. However, it should be pointed out that the three Supervisory Board members have
been independent since the Annual Stockholder’s Meeting in 2013.
Details on the security holdings of the Company’s executive bodies will be shown in the notes to the
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consolidated financial statements.
There are no stock option plans; the only security-based incentive program is that one of the many
aims agreed with the members of the Management Board for their variable remuneration takes into
account price development of the Intershop shares.
The particulars regarding the remuneration of the Management Boards and Supervisory Boards
are outlined in the remuneration reports as part of the combined Group management report and
management report of INTERSHOP Communications AG.
Jena, February 1, 2019
INTERSHOP Communications AG
For the Management Board
For the Supervisory Board
DR. JOCHEN WIECHEN
MARKUS KLAHN
CHRISTIAN OECKING
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Corporate Governance Report with Corporate Governance Declaration
Intershop Shares
Stock Market Data
ISIN
WKN
Stock market symbol
Admission segment
Sector
DE000A0EPUH1
A0EPUH
ISH2
Prime Standard/Geregelter Markt
Software
Membership of Deutsche Börse indices
CDAX, Prime All Share, Technology All Share
Intershop Shares
Key figures for Intershop shares
Closing price*
in EUR
Number of shares outstanding
(end of period)
in million shares
Market capitalization
in EUR million
Earnings per share
Cashflow per share
Carrying amount per share
in EUR
in EUR
in EUR
Average trading volume per day**
Number
Free float
in %
* Basis: Xetra
** Basis: all stock exchanges
2018
1.35
34.85
47.05
(0.20)
(0.12)
0.39
34,442
62
2017
1.78
31.68
56.40
(0.02)
0.05
0.48
53,028
66
Shareholder Structure
Shareholder
Structure
and
Share Price
Shareh
old
e
r
V
a
l
u
e
27.80%
62.40%
t
a
o
F
l
e
e
r
F
Shares
34.85
million
9.80%
A
x
x
i
o
n
S.A.
as of December 2018
2,40
2,20
2,00
1,80
1,60
1,40
1,20
1,00
0,80
in EUR,
XETRA
Closing price
January 2017
January 2018
December 2018
Financial Calender 2019
Financial Calender 2019
Date
Event
February 20, 2019
Release of (preliminary) Q4 and FY financials 2018
April 30, 2019
Mai 29, 2019
Juli 25, 2019
Release of Q1 financials 2019
Ordinary Annual Stockholders´ Meeting 2019
Release of Q2 and 6-month financials 2019
Oktober 30, 2019
Release of Q3 and 9-month financials 2019
The current financial calendar can be found at www.intershop.com/financial-calendar.
This annual report contains forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial and operational performance of Intershop.
Actual events or results may differ materially from the results presented in these forward-looking statements or from the results expected according
to these statements. Risks and uncertainties that could lead to such differences include Intershop‘s limited operating history, the limited predicta-
bility of revenues and expenses, and potential fluctuations in revenues and operating results, significant dependence on large individual customer
orders, customer trends, the level of competition, seasonal fluctuations, risks relating to electronic security, possible state regulation, and the general
economic situation.
Investor Relations Contact
INTERSHOP Communications AG
Investor Relations
Intershop Tower
D-07740 Jena
Phone: +49 3641 50 -1000
Telefax: +49 3641 50 -1309
Email: ir@ intershop.com
www.intershop.com/investors
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