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Job No: 43981

Customer: Ocean Wilsons

Proof Event: 8

Project Title: Annual Report 2020

Park Communications Ltd  Alpine Way  London E6 6LA

T: 0207 055 6500  F: 020 7055 6600

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cover: Dock jetty overlooking North Shore in Bermuda.

Contents

1 

2 

5 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited

Chairman’s Statement

Financial Review

10  Wilson Sons Limited

14 

Investment Portfolio

15 

Investment Manager’s Report

19  Directors and Advisers

21  Report of the Directors

43 

Independent Auditor’s Report

53  Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

54  Consolidated Balance Sheet

55  Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

56  Consolidated Cash Flow Statement

57  Notes to the Accounts

111  Statistical Statement 2016 – 2020

112  Notice of Annual General Meeting

113  Form of Proxy

Job No: 41677

Customer: Ocean Wilsons

Proof Event: 8

Project Title: Annual Report 2020

Black Line Level: 0

Park Communications Ltd  Alpine Way  London E6 6LA

T: 0207 055 6500  F: 020 7055 6600

Highlights

About Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited

• 

 Profit after tax for the year of US$48.0 million which is US$13.0 million 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited (“Ocean Wilsons” or the “Company”) is a 

lower than the prior year (2019: US$61.0 million) principally due to the 

Bermuda investment holding company which, through its subsidiaries, operates 

impact of foreign exchange losses and increased income tax.

a maritime services company in Brazil and holds a portfolio of international 

• 

 The investment portfolio (including cash under management) increased 

the Bermuda Stock Exchange. It has two principal subsidiaries: Wilson Sons 

US$25.0 million to US$310.3 million (2019: US$285.3 million).

Limited and Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited (together with the Company 

investments. The Company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and 

• 

 Operating profit decreased 2.9% to US$66.9 million (2019: 

and their subsidiaries, the “Group”).

US$68.9 million) mainly due to foreign exchange losses of US$7.6 million 

Wilson Sons Limited (“Wilson Sons”) is a Bermuda company listed on the 

(2019: US$0.1 million) driven by a weaker Brazilian Real (“BRL”) against 

São Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) and Luxembourg Stock Exchange. 

the US$ and there being no impairment charge in the current year (2019: 

At 31 December 2020 Ocean Wilsons holds a 57.77% interest in Wilson 

US$13.0 million). Overall expenses were lower year over year. Raw 

Sons which is fully consolidated in the Group accounts with a 42.23% non-

materials costs were 23.8% lower reflecting lower shipyard activity and 

controlling interest. Wilson Sons is one of the largest providers of maritime 

other operating expenses declined reflecting the reduction of operational 

services in Brazil with over three thousand employees and activities including 

activity as a result of COVID-19. 

towage, container terminals, offshore oil and gas support services, small vessel 

• 

 Group revenue for the year was 13.1% lower at US$352.8 million (2019: 

construction, logistics and ship agency. 

US$406.1 million) principally due to the impact of the weaker BRL and 

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited is a wholly owned Bermuda investment 

lower revenues at the offshore bases due to the impact of COVID-19 on 

company and holds a portfolio of international investments.

the oil industry.

Objective

• 

 Net cash inflow from operating activities for the year was US$105.7 

Ocean Wilsons focuses on long-term performance and value creation. This 

million (2019: US$106.3 million).

approach applies to both the investment portfolio and our investment in 

Wilson Sons. The long-term strategy, managed by the Board, enables Wilson 

• 

 Proposed dividend unchanged at US 70 cents per share (2019: US 70 

Sons’ investments to grow and develop sustainable results with less pressure to 

cents per share).

produce short-term performance at the expense of longer-term value creation. 

This same view allows our Investment Manager to make investment decisions 

• 

 Earnings per share for the year down US 23 cents per share to US 109.5 

to achieve long-term capital growth.

cents (2019: US 132.5 cents per share).

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Introduction

the investment portfolio increased 10.9%, returns on the investment portfolio 

While this year has presented the most challenging economic and operational 

were US$1.3 million lower than the prior year at US$33.4million (2019: 

environment for businesses globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is 

US$34.7 million).

important to remember that our business has been through other challenges 

in the past that have had a significant impact on our results in Wilson Sons 

Operating profit at US$66.9 million (2019: US$68.9 million) declined by 

and our investment portfolio, including the world financial crisis in 2008 and 

US$2.0 million, due to increased foreign exchange losses because of the 

2009 and the Brazilian market crash of 2015 and 2016. For most economies 

weaker BRL. Operating expenses generally declined with austerity measures 

and industries, the longer-term financial and social impacts from this pandemic 

taken to improve liquidity as part of managing through the COVID-19 

are likely to be far more significant than those two events combined. The 

pandemic and there being no impairment charge in the current year. 

economic uncertainty in the earlier days of the pandemic were demonstrated 

by the global financial market crash and significant terminal activity decline 

Earnings per share for the year were US 109.5 cents compared with US 

in the operations of Wilson Sons. As the year progressed, markets recovered 

132.5 cents in 2019.

beyond most forecasters expectations and Wilson Sons’ results proved to be 

more resilient than originally feared.

COVID-19 

The priority during the COVID-19 crisis is to protect our employees and 

Wilson Sons’ container terminal operations have been negatively impacted by 

balance the needs of our stakeholders. In response to the pandemic, the 

the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in lower import volumes. However, towage 

Group has implemented working practices and protocols to ensure the 

volumes improved in the fourth quarter, and Wilson Sons’ fourth quarter after 

health and safety of our teams and all stakeholders across our businesses 

tax profit increased and their liquidity remains strong as the Brazilian economy 

and is focused on business continuity and fiscal prudence. During the year 

works toward recovery and the new normal. 

multiple austerity measures were put in place and Wilson Sons was granted 

“stand-still agreements” with lenders that allowed for the postponement 

The investment portfolio performed well while markets recovered from the 

of loan repayment instalments to reinforce liquidity during this market 

initial COVID-19 market crash in March. Driven by rising equity markets, the 

uncertainty. A detailed overview of our COVID-19 response and business risk 

investment portfolio rose 10.9% on a time-weighted net return basis over 

assessments can be found in Note 37 to the Financial Statements.

the year to US$310.3 million (2019: US$285.3 million), outperforming its 

benchmark of 4.4%. 

Wilson Sons

In October 2020, Wilson Sons concluded a US$110 million expansion project 

Growth in the Brazilian economy has been a struggle since the 2015-2016 

at the Salvador container terminal which extended the terminal’s principal 

crash and is now exacerbated with the uncertainty of the economic impact of 

quay to 800 metres. This allows for the simultaneous berthing of two 

the COVID-19 pandemic. Real GDP growth in 2019 was 1.1%, compared to 

super-post-Panamax ships which will increase our capacity to handle more 

negative 4.0% real GDP in 2020. Additionally, the BRL fell 28.9% against the 

volumes of containers and improve operational efficiency. The completion of 

US$. Notwithstanding these economic headwinds, Wilson Sons reported better 

this extension solidifies the Group’s position as operating the only dedicated 

than expected trade linked volumes in its container terminal business and 

terminal in Bahia, the largest economy in the Northeast of Brazil, which 

increased days in operation of its offshore vessels. 

connects Brazil to all major worldwide markets. Additionally, this extra 

capacity supports initiatives to reinforce economic growth and job creation in 

These key operational indicators at our container terminals and towage 

this region. 

businesses declined only slightly by year end against the 2019 comparative, as 

trade volumes increased in the second half of the year both domestically and 

During the year, the Brazilian Government designated Wilson Sons as 

internationally.

Operating volumes

Container Terminals  

an essential service provider, removing any operation restrictions during 

COVID-19 restrictions. This allowed us to remain operational, albeit with lower 

2020

2019

% Change

overall demand and volumes due to the pandemic.

(container movements in TEU ‘000s) *

1,017.6

1,027.3

(1.0%)

Container volumes at the Salvador terminal grew 2.4% in 2020 to 342,400 

Towage  

(number of harbour manoeuvres performed)

52,873

53,088

Offshore Vessels (days in operation)

5,356

5,128

(0.4%)

4.4%

* 

TEUs stands for “twenty-foot equivalent units”.

Results

Profit for the year at US$48.0 million was US$13.0 million lower than the 

prior year (2019: US$61.0 million) primarily due to the significant impact 

of the BRL weakening against the US$ by 28.9% during the year and the 

impact of COVID-19 on offshore services to the oil and gas industry. While 

TEUs despite the impact of COVID-19 with increased transhipment volumes. 

Import, export and cabotage volumes were lower year over year at both the 

Salvador and Rio Grande terminals as global and domestic demand for goods 

were negatively impacted by the pandemic. Rio Grande volumes declined 

2.6% to 675,200 TEUs (2019: 693,100). In the fourth quarter of 2020, the Rio 

Grande terminal was certified with a deeper draft for the navigation channel 

that will allow for the berthing of the larger super-post Panamax vessels which 

is expected to increase volumes for transhipment containers. Transhipment 

volumes at the Rio Grande Terminal increased 5.7% in 2020.

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period appropriate due to the investment mandate’s long-term horizon and 

a fleet of 80 tugboats, we have the largest and most modern fleet in the 

an absolute return inflation-linked benchmark appropriately reflects the 

country. The number of harbour towage manoeuvres performed in the year 

Company’s investment objectives while having a linkage to economic factors.

was consistent at 52,873 (2019: 53,088). Towage revenue results continued to 

improve despite volume declines as pricing has improved. Six new 80-tonne 

In 2020, the investment management fee paid was US$2.8 million (2019: 

tugboats have been approved for construction to be completed during 2022-

US$2.8 million) and a US$0.3 million performance fee is payable to the 

2025 which will support the capacity of our expanded terminals and the 

Investment Manager (2019: US$0.7 million).

increased number of larger ships calling in Brazil. 

Net Asset Value

Our offshore support bases and our offshore support fleet, which service the 

At the close of markets on 31 December 2020, the Wilson Sons’ share price 

oil and gas industries continue to face demand weakness. The support base 

was R$45.30 (US$8.73), resulting in a market value for the Ocean Wilsons 

revenue declined US$11.3 million to US$8.0 million (2019: US$19.3 million). 

holding of 41,444,000 shares (57.77% of Wilson Sons) totalling approximately 

The number of operating days at our offshore vessel joint venture, Wilson Sons 

US$361.5 million which is the equivalent of US$10.22 (£7.48) per Ocean 

Ultratug Offshore, at 5,356 was 4.4% higher than the prior year (2019: 5,128) 

Wilsons share.

although our share of revenue was 7.8% lower at US$ 60.8 million (2019 

US$65.5 million) due to softer average daily rates on new contracts given 

Adding the market value per share of Wilsons Sons of US$10.22 and the 

current market conditions. Our joint venture continues to explore alternative 

investment portfolio at 31 December 2020 of US$8.77 results in a net asset 

revenue streams for our off-hire vessels. During the year, the platform support 

value per Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited share of US$19.00 (£13.89). The 

vessels (“PSV”) Cormoran, Sterna and Torda commenced new two-year 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited share price was £8.45 at 31 December 2020. 

contracts. At the year end, the joint venture had a fleet of 23 offshore support 

vessels (“OSVs”) of which 16 were under contract. Subsequent to year end, 

Dividend

18 vessels are under contract with the remainder available in the Brazilian spot 

Dividends are set in US Dollars and are normally paid annually. The Ocean 

market or laid up until market conditions improve.

Investment Portfolio Performance

Wilsons dividend policy is to pay a percentage of the average capital 

employed in the investment portfolio determined annually by the Board and 

the Company’s full dividend received from Wilson Sons in the period after 

The investment portfolio out-performed the 2020 benchmark of 4.4% 

deducting funding for the parent company costs. The Board may review and 

(2019: 5.3%) by 6.5% (2019: 6.8%) despite the COVID-19 market crash in 

amend the dividend policy from time to time in light of our future plans and 

March 2020. With a rebound in both equity and bond markets globally, the 

other factors.

portfolio’s holdings produced better than originally anticipated results. The 

portfolio increased US$25.0 million to US$310.3 million (2019: US$285.3 

The Board is recommending a dividend of US 70 cents per share to be paid on 

million) after paying dividends of US$5.0 million to Ocean Wilsons Holdings 

4 June 2021 to shareholders of the Company as of the close of business on 

Limited and deducting management and other fees of US$2.8 million. This 

14 May 2021. Shareholders will receive dividends in Sterling by reference to 

represents a net return in the year of 10.9%. Over the three-year period ended 

the exchange rate applicable to the USD on the dividend record date (14 May 

31 December 2020, the portfolio produced a time-weighted net return of 6.0% 

2021) except for those shareholders who elect to receive dividends in USD. 

per annum compared with the performance benchmark of 4.9% per annum. 

Based on the current share price and exchange rates a dividend of US 70 cents 

per share represents a dividend yield of approximately 6.1%.

At 31 December 2020 the top ten investments account for 46.7% of the 

investment portfolio valuation (US$144.9 million).

Brexit

Investment Manager and Management Fee

Shareholders will be aware that the United Kingdom (“UK”) left the European 

Union (“EU”) on 31 January 2020 (“Brexit”). The Company is domiciled in 

Ocean Wilson (Investments) Limited (“OWIL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the 

Bermuda and does not operate directly within the EU, however Ocean Wilsons 

Company registered in Bermuda, holds the Group’s investment portfolio. OWIL 

(Investments) Limited invests in investment vehicles domiciled both within and 

has appointed Hanseatic Asset Management LBG, a Guernsey registered and 

outside the EU, and a number of those investment vehicles have direct and / or 

regulated investment group, as its Investment Manager.

indirect exposure to the UK and/or the EU.

The Investment Manager receives an investment management fee of 1% of the 

We are not aware of any tangible direct or indirect impact on the investment 

valuation of funds under management and an annual performance fee of 10% 

portfolio’s performance arising from Brexit. The consequences of Brexit for 

of the net investment return which exceeds the benchmark, provided that the 

London financial markets, in which some of the investment vehicles participate 

high-water mark has been exceeded. The portfolio performance is measured 

and where the Company’s shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange, is 

against a benchmark calculated by reference to Urban Consumers NSA plus 

uncertain.

3% per annum over rolling three-year periods. Payment of performance 

fees are subject to a high-water mark and are capped at a maximum of 

2% of the portfolio NAV. The Board considers a three-year measurement 

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Environmental Social and Governance Practices (ESG)

remain in place for the foreseeable future. The roll out of the vaccines are a 

The Group is continuously improving and monitoring its ESG practices. In 

positive development although the new variant mutations make it unclear 

September 2020, Wilson Sons published its Greenhouse Gas Emissions 

how the pandemic will unfold. The Brazilian offshore oil and gas market is 

Inventory for 2019 emissions. Since 2013, emissions have been reduced by 

expected to remain soft in 2021. However, we are seeing some green shoots 

12%. As part of our plan to improve on emission reduction rates, we seek 

and expect some recovery from 2022 onwards as the offshore oil concessions 

increasingly advanced technologies to utilise that will contribute to these 

move towards production. The competitive Brazilian towage market we have 

reductions. For example, Wilson Sons has implemented diesel-electric systems 

experienced in the last few years remains unchanged. The coming year will 

on offshore vessels, moved to the use of electric yard cranes and when 

continue to present a number of challenges for the Group. However, the 

commissioning new vessels, ensures that they are compliant with EU emission 

resilient performance delivered by the Group in 2020 means we are confident 

standards.

in the strength of our Brazilian businesses and believe that the Group will 

continue to prosper as Brazil and the World recovers from the COVID-19 

Workplace safety at Wilson Sons, is ingrained in the day-to-day operations with 

pandemic.

a relentless commitment to ensuring the safety of our employees and reducing 

accident rates through a safety programme in partnership with DuPont. Our 

The financial markets closed 2020 with major equity indices increasing with 

target was to reduce and maintain a lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) 

the MSCI World up 16.2% and the S&P 500 up 18.4% notwithstanding one of 

below or equal to 0.5 per million hours worked. The Company has successfully 

the biggest post-war market crashes in March. Bond markets also performed 

met this target with a 91% reduction in LTIFR from 2011 to 2020. LTIFR was 

surprisingly well with the global bond index rising 9.5%. Investor confidence 

0.42 (2019: 0.48).

continues to be strong as vaccines are being administered globally, spurring 

anticipation of the world getting back to the normal that we once knew, and 

The Board has established corporate governance arrangements which it 

we continue to have a positive view on equity markets going into 2021. 

believes are appropriate for the operation of the Company. The Board has 

However, we continue to be alert and exercise caution for any events that 

considered the principles and recommendations of the 2018 UK Corporate 

could cause the markets to slide. We have particular focus on the impacts of 

Governance Code (“the Code”) issued by the Financial Reporting Council 

the Biden administration on US and global markets and the speed and success 

and decided to apply those aspects which are appropriate to the business. 

of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out which is anticipated to allow more social 

This reflects the fact that Ocean Wilsons is an investment holding company 

movement that will stimulate and drive economic recovery in those sectors hit 

incorporated in Bermuda with significant operations in Brazil. The Company 

hard by the pandemic.

complies with the Code where it is appropriate for both its wider stakeholders 

and its business to do so. The areas where the Company does not comply 

Management and Employees

with the Code, and an explanation of why, are contained in the section on 

On behalf of the Board and shareholders, I would like to thank our 

Corporate Governance in the Annual Report. The position is regularly reviewed 

management and employees for their efforts and hard work during this 

and monitored by the Board. 

incredibly difficult year. We understand that our workforce has been faced with 

Board Appointments and Retirements

day to day personal and professional struggles as we navigate through the 

new normal of living and working through this pandemic. We are extremely 

During the year we were pleased to announce the appointment of two new 

proud of how our teams have managed and responded to the challenges that 

independent non-executive directors, Ms. Fiona Beck and Ms. Caroline Foulger. 

COVID-19 has created.

J F Gouvêa Vieira

Chairman

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited

12 March 2021

Ms. Beck joined the Board effective 13 April 2020 and Ms. Foulger joined 

the Board effective 1 June 2020. Ms. Foulger will be subject to election as a 

director at the Company’s next Annual General Meeting. 

Mr. Colin Maltby retired from the Board effective 1 January 2021 and Mr. Keith 

Middleton will be retiring from the Board and the Company on March 26, 

2021. I would like to thank both Mr. Maltby and Mr. Middleton for their time 

and dedication to the Group.

Outlook

While there has been some worsening in numbers relating to the pandemic 

in Brazil recently, the forecasts for economic growth in 2021 remain positive 

with exports expecting to rise due to the depreciation of the BRL in 2020 

and a recovery in global economic activity. The impacts from the COVID-19 

pandemic in 2020 on our results were less than we initially anticipated 

when news of the pandemic broke. While it is unclear how the pandemic will 

playout in 2021, we expect our operations to continue to be affected and the 

safety protocols and other measures that were implemented during 2020 to 

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Operating Profit

US$19.4 million) mainly due to reduced or delayed activity as the oil and gas 

Operating profit of US$66.9 million was US$2.0 million lower than prior 

sector manage reduced oil demand and currency impacts.

year (2019: US$68.9 million) principally due to the negative impact of the 

BRL devaluation against the US, lower revenues being offset by reduced 

Revenue at our logistics business was 37% lower at US$28.6 million (2019: 

operating costs and no impairment charges in the current financial year (2019: 

US$45.7 million) primarily as a result of the ending of a large warehousing 

US$13.0 million). Operating margin for the year was 18.9% (2019: 20.2% – 

contract at one of our logistics centres, the impact of COVID-19 on import 

excluding the impairment charge) principally due to the increase in foreign 

volumes driving lower demand for logistics services and the lower average 

exchange losses on monetary items, negatively offsetting lower operating costs 

BRL exchange rate. Third-party shipyard revenue was US$2.3 million lower 

as the Company implemented cost savings strategies in the face of COVID-19 

at US$2.2 million (2019: US$4.5 million). The shipyard continues to provide 

and lower depreciation expense.

important vessel construction and maintenance services for our towage and 

joint venture offshore vessel fleets.

Raw materials and consumables used were US$6.0 million lower at 

US$19.3 million (2019: US$25.3 million) reflecting lower shipyard activity. 

All Group revenue is derived from Wilson Sons’ operations in Brazil.

Employee expenses were US$30.3 million lower at US$110.0 million (2019: 

US$140.3 million) principally due to the effect of the stronger average USD/

Share of Results of Joint Ventures

BRL exchange rate. Amortisation of right-of-use assets was $10.7 million (2019: 

The share of results of joint ventures is Wilson Sons’ 50% share of net profit for 

US$12.4 million).

the period from our offshore joint ventures. Our joint ventures had 16 offshore 

support vessels under contract out of a total fleet of 23 at year end. Operating 

The headcount at the year-end was 3,675 compared with 3,939 in 2019. 

profit for a 50% share in the joint ventures in the year decreased US$3.3 

Employee expenses as a percentage of revenue declined from 34.6% in 2019 

million to US$5.5 million compared to US$8.9 million in 2019. Revenue was 

to 31.2% in the current year. Other operating expenses were US$4.8 million 

7% lower at US$60.8 million (2019: US$65.5 million) while operating days at 

lower at US$87.8 million (2019: US$92.6 million) largely driven by a weaker 

5,356 days were 4.4% higher than the prior year (2019: 5,128). The reduction 

BRL exchange rate throughout 2020. Depreciation and amortisation expense 

in operating profit, driven by lower revenues and increased exchange losses on 

at US$50.6 million was US$3.1 million lower than the comparative period 

monetary items of US$9.1 million for the period resulted in a loss for the year 

(2019: US$53.7 million) due to the devaluation of the BRL during the year.

of US$4.2 million (2019: US$0.6 million profit). 

Revenue from Maritime Services

Returns on the Investment Portfolio at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss

Group revenue for the year in BRL terms increased by 13.3% while in USD 

Returns on the investment portfolio of US$33.4 million (2019: US$34.7 

terms revenue was 13% lower at US$352.8 million (2019: US$406.1 million). 

million) comprise realised profits on the disposal of financial assets at fair 

The decline in revenue is principally due to the negative impact of BRL 

value through profit or loss of US$1.0 million (2019: US$7.5 million), income 

devaluation against the USD, with volume declines in logistics revenues due to 

from underlying investment vehicles of US$3.3 million (2019: US$2.8 million) 

the end of a specific high value contract, lower offshore support base revenues 

and unrealised gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of 

against a backdrop of lower demand in the oil and gas sector and the overall 

US$29.1 million (2019: US$24.4 million).

impact of COVID-19 on operations and trading volumes.

Other Investment Income

Towage and agency services revenue at US$181.7 million was US$12.9 million 

Other investment income for the year declined US$4.5 million to US$1.6 

higher than the prior year (2019: US$168.8 million) with increased volumes 

million (2019: US$6.1 million). Lower interest on bank deposits of 

in ports that operate larger ships, a focus on improving the revenue mix and 

US$1.1million (2019: US$1.7 million) and lower other interest income of 

the full year impact of firming market prices from the end of the prior year. 

US$0.6 million (2019: US$4.3 million) were the contributing factors. Other 

Harbour towage manoeuvres performed in the year decreased 0.4% to 52,873 

interest in the prior year of US$4.3 million included a one-time income 

(2019: 53,088). Special operations revenues increased US$3.2 million to 

adjustment on the judicial deposits of US$2.8 million and US$0.6 million on 

US$14.5 million (2019: US$11.1 million). Special operations are project based, 

tax credits.

with current year revenue increases being driven by support to two vessels that 

suffered damage in accidents. Ship agency revenue at US$8.1 million was 12% 

Finance Costs

lower than the prior year (2019: US$9.2 million).

Finance costs for the year at US$23.2 million were US$4.5 million lower than 

the prior year (2019: US$27.7 million) as interest on lease liabilities decreased 

Port terminals revenue at US$140.2 million was US$47.0 million lower than the 

US$3.1 million to US$12.8 million (2019: US$15.9 million). Exchange losses 

prior year (2019: US$187.2 million) principally due to the lower average BRL 

on foreign currency borrowings were zero (2019: US$0.8 million) as the 

exchange rate and the reduction in economic activity caused by COVID-19 

Group repaid borrowings in currencies other than the functional currencies 

on both imports and exports and oil and gas support base activity. Container 

of the subsidiaries in the prior period. Interest on bank loans and overdrafts 

volumes handled fell 1.0% to 1,017,600 TEUs (2019: 1,027,600 TEUs) mainly 

decreased US$0.5 million to US$10.3 million (2019: US$10.8 million) due to 

due to lower volumes in imports and cabotage flows. Due to the decrease in 

lower variable interest rates.

container volumes handled, lower import warehouse revenue and the higher 

average USD/BRL exchange rate in the year container terminal revenue 

Exchange Rates

declined 21.2% to US$132.2 million (2019: US$167.8 million). Revenue at 

The Group reports in USD and has revenues, costs, assets and liabilities in 

our offshore support base decreased US$11.3 million to US$8.0 million (2019: 

both BRL and USD. Therefore, movements in the USD/BRL exchange rate 

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influence the Group’s results both positively and negatively from year to year. 

The principal impacts from these items on the tax charge in the income 

During 2020 the BRL depreciated 28.9% against the USD from R$4.03 at 1 

statement are set out in the table below:

January 2020 to R$5.20 at the year end. In 2019 the BRL depreciated 4.0% 

against the USD from R$3.87 at 1 January 2019 to R$4.03 at the year end. The 

principal effects from the movement of the BRL against the USD on the income 

statement are set out in the table below:

Exchange losses on monetary items(i)

Exchange losses on foreign currency borrowings

Deferred tax on retranslation of fixed assets(ii)

Deferred tax on exchange variance on loans(iii)

Total

2020  

2019 

US$ million

US$ million

(7.4)

–

(14.0)

15.1

(6.3)

(0.6)

(0.8)

0.6

(2.0)

(2.8)

(i) 

 This arises from the translation of BRL denominated monetary items in USD functional 

currency entities.

(ii) 

 The Group’s fixed assets are located in Brazil and therefore future tax deductions from 

depreciation used in the Group’s tax calculations are denominated in BRL. When the BRL 

depreciates against the US Dollar the future tax deduction in BRL terms remain unchanged but 

is reduced in US Dollar terms.

(iii) 

 Deferred tax credit arising from the exchange losses on USD denominated borrowings in 

Brazil.

The movement of the BRL against the USD in 2020 resulted in a negative 

impact of US$6.3 million on the income statement in the year compared with a 

US$2.8 million negative impact in 2019.

A currency translation adjustment loss of US$51.8 million (2019: US$11.1 

million) on the translation of operations with a functional currency other than 

USD is included in other comprehensive expense for the year and recognised 

in other comprehensive income.

The average USD/BRL exchange rate during 2020 was 30.6% higher than 

prior year at 5.16 (2019: 3.95). A higher average exchange rate negatively 

affects BRL denominated revenues and positively impacts BRL denominated 

costs when converted into our USD reporting currency.

Profit Before Tax

Profit before tax for the year decreased US$7.9 million to US$74.6 million 

compared to US$82.5 million in 2019. The decline in profit before tax is 

primarily due to the US$4.7 million negative movement of results from joint 

ventures, US$1.3 million in lower returns from the investment portfolio, US$7.4 

million negative movement in foreign exchange losses on monetary items 

and a US$4.4 million reduction in other investment income. Prior year other 

investment income included a one-time adjustment on US$2.8 million in 

judicial deposits. 

Taxation

Although taxable profit was US$7.9 million lower at US$74.6 million, (2019: 

US$82.5 million), the tax charge for the year at US$26.6 million was US$5.1 

million higher than prior year (2019: US$21.5 million). This represents an 

effective tax rate for the year of 36.0% (2019: 26.0%) compared with the 

corporate tax rate prevailing in Brazil of 34%. The higher effective tax rate is 

principally due to higher net expenses not included in determining taxable 

profit. Net expenses not included in determining taxable profit were higher due 

to higher foreign exchange losses and losses at our joint ventures.

6

2020  

% of  

2019  

% of 

US$  

taxable 

US$  

taxable 

million

profit

million

profit

Deferred tax items not included in 

determining taxable profit (i)

(2.2)

(3.0%)

(1.2)

(1.5%)

Net expenses not included in 

determining taxable profit(ii)

(7.9)

(10.6%)

(1.7)

(2.1%)

Net income/(expenses) incurred 

outside Brazil

Total

Charge/(credit) to the current period tax charge

8.9

(1.2)

12.0%

(1.6%)

9.7

6.6

11.6%

8.0%

(i) 

 The principal deferred tax items not included in determining taxable profit are a deferred 

tax credit arising on the retranslation of BRL denominated fixed assets in Brazil, the deferred 

tax charge on the exchange losses on USD denominated borrowings and tax losses at our 

Brazilian subsidiaries not recognised in deferred tax.

(ii) 

 The main items not included in determining taxable profit are the tax effect of foreign 

exchange gains/(losses) on monetary items, the tax effect of the share of results of joint 

ventures and non-deductible expenses.

A more detailed breakdown is provided in note 10.

Profit for the Year

Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company for the year is 

US$38.7 million (2019: US$46.9 million) after deducting profit attributable to 

non-controlling interests of US$9.3 million (2019: US$14.2 million). 

Earnings per Share

Earnings per share for the year was US 109.5 cents compared with US 132.5 

cents in 2019.

Cash Flow

Net cash inflow from operating activities for the period at US$105.7 million 

was US$0.6 million lower than prior year (2019: US$106.3 million) mainly due 

to the lower operating profit in the year offset by improvements in working 

capital balances. Capital expenditure in the year at US$58.4 million was 

US$27.3 million lower than the prior year (2019: US$85.7 million) as capital 

expenditure in 2019 on the expansion of Wilson Sons Salvador container 

terminal contributed to higher spend. This work has now been completed. 

The Group drew down new loans of US$51.5 million (2019: US$113.6 million) 

to finance capital expenditure, while making loan repayments of US$25.7 

million in the year (2019: US$85.9 million). Dividends of US$24.8 million were 

paid to shareholders (2019: US$24.8 million) with a further US$17.4 million 

paid to non-controlling interests in our subsidiary (2019: US$$17.4 million).

Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December 2020 decreased US$5.7 million 

from the prior year end to US$63.3 million, (2019: US$69.0 million) of which 

US$53.8 million was denominated in Brazilian Real (2019: US$35.7 million). 

Wilson Sons held a further US$39.6 million in USD denominated fixed rate 

certificates which are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit 

or loss (2019: US$14.1 million) which are not part of the Group’s investment 

portfolio managed by Hanseatic Asset Management LBG and are intended to 

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Balance Sheet

Equity attributable to shareholders of the parent company at the balance sheet 

date was US$14.0 million lower at US$555.8 million compared with US$569.8 

million at 31 December 2019. The main movements in equity in the year 

were profits for the period of US$38.7 million, less dividends paid of US$24.8 

million and a negative currency translation adjustment of US$29.8 million. 

The currency translation adjustment arises from exchange differences on the 

translation of operations with a functional currency other than USD. 

Net Debt and Financing

All debt at the year-end was held in the Wilson Sons group with no recourse to 

the parent company, Ocean Wilsons, or the investment portfolio held by Ocean 

Wilsons (Investments) Limited. The Group’s borrowings are used principally 

to finance vessel construction and the development of our container terminal 

business.

Borrowings are mainly long-term with defined repayment schedules payable 

over different periods of up to 18 years. At 31 December 2020 all the Group’s 

borrowings are denominated in BRL with 65% linked to the USD and the 

remaining 35% denominated in BRL. The Group’s borrowings denominated 

in BRL linked to the USD loans are fixed rate loans while BRL denominated 

debt is variable rate. A significant portion of the Group’s Brazilian pricing is 

denominated in USD which acts as a natural hedge to our long-term exchange 

rate exposure. In addition to borrowings, the Group has lease liabilities of 

US$157.9 million (2019: US$194.1 million).

Net debt including lease liabilities at 31 December 2020 was US$397.7 million 

(2019: US$446.0 million) as set out in the following table:

Debt

Short-term

Long-term

Total debt

Short term investments

Cash and cash equivalents

Net debt

2020 

2019 

US$ million

US$ million

76.9

423.7

500.6

(39.6)

(63.3)

397.7

58.6

470.5

529.1

(14.1)

(69.0)

446.0

The Group’s reported borrowings do not include US$211.9 million (2019: 

US$220.3 million) of debt from the Company’s 50% share of borrowings in 

our Offshore Vessel joint venture.

Leslie J. Rans, CPA

Chief Operating and Financial Officer

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited

12 March 2021

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The Wilson Sons 2020 Earnings Report released on 12 March 2021 is posted 

container terminals, logistics, oil and gas support terminals, towage, shipyard 

on www.wilsonsons.com.br.

and through our joint venture, offshore support vessels.

In the report, Mr. Cezãr Baião, Deputy Chairman of Wilson Sons, said:

Utilising capacity in our container terminals. To meet demand from 

“Wilson Sons reported that cash flows from operating activities of 

since the beginning of the concessions. By maximising installed capacity 

US$114.5 million increased 3.0% against 2019 (US$111.1 million) remaining 

utilisation, we can continue to increase productivity and the level of service 

very resilient notwithstanding the COVID-19 pandemic. In BRL terms, operating 

to our clients through economies of scale. Additionally, we will evaluate new 

cash flow grew 34.5%. A weaker average BRL exchange rate reduced revenues 

opportunities to invest in the development of new terminals, and the ability for 

and costs, with costs being further reduced, driven by austerity measures in 

these opportunities to provide a strong return on shareholders’ equity.

domestic and international trade, we have expanded both container terminals 

addressing the financial impacts of COVID-19 on our business.

Container terminal results were impacted by lower import volumes during the 

in Niterói and Rio de Janeiro have a total capacity of eight berths which 

year due to the pandemic with business confidence and Brazilian economic 

provide logistics support for offshore vessels. With excellent access to the 

indicators remaining soft through Q4. The Salvador terminal reported a 2.4% 

Campos and Santos petroleum basins, including to the pre-salt region, our 

increase in annual operating volumes and civil works to extend the terminal’s 

assets are strategically positioned as one of the largest operators of offshore 

principal quay were completed in October 2020. The Rio Grande terminal was 

support bases in Brazil. We continuously monitor the offshore exploration and 

certified with a 15-metre draft for the navigation channel in 4Q20 allowing 

production activities across the Brazilian coast to meet demand as activity in 

Maximising capacity utilization of our offshore support bases. Our bases 

the terminal to receive larger super-post-Panamax vessels, further increasing 

this sector improves.

the terminal’s competitiveness as a hub port and potentially attracting more 

transhipment volume. Although the Rio Grande terminal showed a 2.5% decrease 

Strengthening our position as the leading provider of towage services 

in annual operating volumes, transhipment volume was up 5.6% over the prior 

in Brazil. We will continue to modernise and expand our tugboat fleet to 

year.

consistently provide high-quality services to our customers and solidify our 

leading position in the Brazilian towage market. We also look to contribute to 

Towage results continued to be solid despite the competitive environment and 

the expansion of activities in the Brazilian ports, offering state-of-the-art vessels 

COVID-19 crisis. We recently approved the construction of six new 80-tonne 

that are suitable for the operation of new classes of ships, as well as for the 

tugboats to be delivered by our shipyard between 2022 and 2025. These new 

oil and gas industry. We regularly review our fleet deployment to optimise 

vessels will further expand the capacity of our towage fleet to service the larger 

efficiency and to seek out new market niches where we may be able to 

ships now calling in to Brazilian ports.

provide additional services or expand our geographical footprint to new ports 

Our oil services businesses, including offshore support vessels (“OSV”) and 

in Brazil.

support bases, still face weak demand, although we expect to see a recovery in 

Maximising the potential of our shipyard facilities. Through a mix of in-

the medium term. We continue to explore alternative revenue streams for the 

house and third-party vessel construction, repair, maintenance, conversion and 

base areas and our off-hire vessels, which are well positioned to profit from the 

dry-docking services we seek to maximise the potential of our shipyards to 

expected recovery in the industry.

meet the demands of local and international shipowners operating in Brazil.

The outlook heading into 2021 remains a challenging operational environment 

Solidifying our offshore support vessel services to oil and gas platforms. 

with the persisting effects of COVID-19 and exchange rate volatility remains an 

Using our knowledge and experience, we look to consolidate our activities 

item to be monitored. We expect trade flows to recover faster than oil and gas 

maintaining our position amongst the leading suppliers of services to the 

services. Debt standstill agreements have benefitted a number of businesses 

offshore oil and gas industry in Brazil. We are exploring alternative revenue 

through this unique period.

streams to increase utilisation of our offshore support vessel fleet.

In this context, we reaffirm our commitment to the safety and well-being of 

Exploring innovative opportunities and strategies to provide the best 

our employees, clients, suppliers and the communities in which we operate to 

and most complete set of services to our customers. We will continue to 

ensure the continuity of the essential services that we provide. All our operations 

foster a culture of innovation and digital transformation. We have formed 

and facilities are applying rigorous health and safety protocols established by 

relationships with technology start-ups, to strive for innovative digital solution 

Brazilian authorities and agencies, and we are closely monitoring the evolution 

to support strategic goals of creating efficiencies, improving margins and 

of the pandemic in the country.”

The Wilson Sons Strategy

driving improved customer service throughout our businesses. We are always 

looking to provide innovative services to our customers, as well as to anticipate 

their needs. Through a solid nationwide footprint, we will continue our strategy 

The Wilson Sons strategy is to grow and strengthen its businesses while 

of providing comprehensive logistics solutions to support domestic and 

looking for new opportunities in the maritime and transport sector, focusing 

international trade activities, as well as the oil and gas industry. 

on Brazil and Latin America. Wilson Sons looks to develop its businesses by 

maximising economies of scale and efficiency and improving the quality and 

range of services it provides to customers. Wilson Sons’ principal services are 

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Increasing economies of scale, productivity, synergies, and cost savings 

across our segments. We continuously seek to optimise our operations 

productivity and reduce costs through digital transformation and synergies 

among our businesses. We will continue to be focused on driving digital 

transformation of Wilson Sons to meet stakeholder needs in a rapidly changing 

market as well as integrating similar activities to achieve economies of scale 

and reduce costs wherever possible.

Economic Social and Governance (ESG) best practices are key to our 

overall strategy. We will ensure that ESG best practices are implemented 

throughout the organization to achieve and maintain excellence in these areas, 

in line with our strategy of a sustainable and ethical business.

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Investment Objective

Excessive size is often an impediment to continued outperformance and 

Ocean Wilsons is run with a long-term outlook. The objective of the investment 

the bias is therefore towards managers who are prepared to restrict their 

portfolio is to make investments that create long-term capital growth without 

assets under management to a level deemed appropriate for the underlying 

pressure to produce short-term results at the expense of long-term value 

opportunity set. Track records are important, but transparency is an equally 

creation.

Investment Policy

important consideration. Alignment of interests is essential, and the Investment 

Manager will always seek to invest on the best possible terms. Subjective 

factors are also important in the decision-making process – these qualitative 

The Investment Manager will seek to achieve the investment objective through 

considerations would include an assessment of the integrity, skill and 

investments in publicly quoted and private (unquoted) assets across three ‘silos’: 

motivation of a fund manager.

(i) 

 Core regional funds which form the core of our holdings, enabling us to 

When the Investment Manager believes there is a potential fit, thorough due 

capture the natural beta within markets; 

diligence is performed to verify the manager’s background and identify the 

(ii) 

 Sector specific silo, represented by those sectors with long-term growth 

manager in their office (in whichever country it may be located), onsite visits 

attributes, such as technology and biotechnology; and

to prospective portfolio companies, taking multiple references and seeking a 

(iii)   Diversifying silo, which are those asset classes and sectors which will 

to COVID-19, the due diligence process has been amended to include virtual 

add portfolio protection as the business cycle matures. Cash levels will 

meetings and onsite visits will resume once travel restrictions have been 

legal opinion on all relevant documentation. With travel restrictions related 

principal risks. The due diligence process would typically include visiting the 

be managed to meet future commitments (e.g. to private assets) whilst 

removed.

maintaining an appropriate balance for opportunistic investments.

Commensurate with the long-term horizon, it is expected that the majority of 

compatibility with the portfolio, together with any ‘red flags’ such as signs of 

investments will be concentrated in equity, across both ‘public’ and ‘private’ 

‘style drift’, personnel changes or lack of focus. Whilst the Investment Manager 

markets. In most cases, investments will be made either through collective 

is looking to cultivate long-term partnerships, every potential repeat investment 

funds or limited partnership vehicles, working alongside expert managers in 

with an existing manager is assessed as if it were a new relationship.

All investments are reviewed on a regular basis to monitor the ongoing 

specialised sectors or markets to access the best opportunities.

Portfolio Characteristics

The Investment Manager maintains a global network to find the best 

The portfolio has several similarities to the ‘endowment model’. These 

opportunities across the three silos worldwide. The portfolio contains a high 

similarities include an emphasis on generating real returns, a perpetual time 

level of investments which would not normally be readily accessible to 

horizon and broad diversification, whilst avoiding asset classes with low 

investors without similar resources. Furthermore, a large number of holdings 

expected returns (such as government bonds in the current environment). This 

are closed to new investors. There is currently no gearing although the Board 

diversification is designed to make the portfolio less vulnerable to permanent 

would, under the appropriate circumstances, be open-minded to modest levels 

loss of capital through inflation, adverse interest rate fluctuations and 

of gearing. Likewise, the Board may, from time to time, permit the Investment 

currency devaluation and to take advantage of market and business cycles. 

Manager opportunistically to use derivative instruments (such as index hedges 

The Investment Manager believes that higher returns can be generated from 

investments in illiquid asset classes (such as private equity). In comparison to 

public markets, the pricing of assets in private markets is less efficient and the 

outperformance of superior managers is more pronounced.

using call and put options) to actively protect the portfolio.

Investment Process

Manager selection is central to the successful management of the investment 

portfolio. Potential individual investments are considered based on their 

risk-adjusted expected returns in the context of the portfolio as a whole. Initial 

meetings are usually a result of: (i) a ‘top-down’ led search for exposure to a 

certain geography or sector; (ii) referrals from the Investment Manager’s global 

network; or (iii) relationships from sell-side institutions and other introducers. 

The Investment Manager reviews numerous investment opportunities each 

year, favouring active specialist managers who can demonstrate an ability to 

add value over the longer-term, often combining a conviction-based approach, 

an unconstrained mandate and the willingness to take unconventional 

decisions (e.g. investing according to conviction and not fearing short-term 

underperformance versus an index).

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Market backdrop

MSCI World Value index was down by 1.2% with sub-sectors such as retail and 

Had you asked at the beginning of 2020 how stock markets would fair in the 

leisure falling sharply over the period.

face of a global pandemic, one of the deepest post-war economic declines and 

with companies in many sectors on the brink of bankruptcy, it would not have 

The bond markets were also robust at the headline level with the global bond 

been unreasonable to expect responses of 20%, 30% or even 50% declines. 

index rising by 9.5% for the year. Investment grade debt rose by 10.4% and 

The fact that this happened when we were in the eleventh year of one of 

high yield by 7.0%; but at the trough in March, they were down 10.4% and 

the longest market cycles in history, arguably made the market even more 

21.2% respectively when the prospect of widespread corporate default seemed 

vulnerable to bad news.

very real.

It seems surreal then that the year ended with major equity indices increasing 

The commodity markets were a case of contrasting fortunes. Gold’s defensive 

16.2%, 18.4% and 29.5% for the MSCI World, S&P 500 and MSCI China. 

attributes came to the fore as is often the case at points of extreme distress, 

German and French indices somewhat lagged, up by 13.5% and 3.5% 

rising by 25.1% over the year. In contrast, oil, which saw demand fall sharply 

respectively and the UK and EMs ex-Asia declined by 10.5% and 10.0%. The 

due to a collapse in travel, especially air travel, fell by 20.5% over the year.

MSCI Information Technology index was up 45.6% for the year while the 

Cumulative portfolio returns

OWIL

2020

12.2%

OWIL (Net)1

Performance benchmark2

OCEAN WILSONS (INVESTMENTS) LTD
Performance to end December 2020 ($)

16.2%

10.9%

4.4%

MSCI ACWI + FM NR

MSCI Emerging Markets NR

Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury TR Unhedged

Q4

2020

Barclays 3 Month US$ LIBOR

3 years p.a.

5 years p.a.

10 years p.a.

7.3%

6.0%

4.9%

10.0%

6.2%

7.8%

6.6%

4.9%

12.2%

12.8%

3 years 
p.a.

4.8%

1.8%

5 years 
p.a.

10 years 
4.7%
p.a.

1.5%

5.0%

3.9%

4.0%

9.1%

3.6%

2.2%

0.9%

OWIL
10.5%
 The OWIL net performance is after charging investment management and performance fees.
OWIL (Net)
10.2%
 The OWIL performance benchmark which came into effect on 1st January 2015 is US CPI Urban Consumers NSA +3% p.a. This has been combined with the old benchmark (USD 12 Month LIBOR +2%) 
Performance Benchmark*
0.8%
for periods prior to the adoption of the current benchmark.
MSCI ACWI + FM NR US$
14.7%
MSCI Emerging Markets NR US$
19.7%
Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury TR (Unhedged)
3.2%
Barclays 3 Month US$ LIBOR
0.1%

12.2%
10.9%
4.4%
16.2%
18.3%
9.5%
0.7%

7.8%
6.6%
4.9%
12.2%
12.8%
4.7%
1.5%

7.3%
6.0%
4.9%
10.0%
6.2%
4.8%
1.8%

5.0%
3.9%
4.0%
9.1%
3.6%
2.2%
0.9%

18.3%

2019

9.5%

0.3%
13.5%
12.1%
5.3%
26.6%
18.4%
5.6%
2.4%

10 Year Cumulative Indexed Returns

1. 

2. 

260

240

220

200

180

160

140

120

100

80

60
31-Dec-10

31-Dec-11

31-Dec-12

31-Dec-13

31-Dec-14

31-Dec-15

31-Dec-16

31-Dec-17

31-Dec-18

31-Dec-19

31-Dec-20

OWIL Gross TW Performance
Bloomberg Barclays Global Treasury TR (Unhedged)
MSCI ACWI FM NR US$

Benchmark
Barclays 3 month US$ LIBOR
MSCI Emerging Markets NR US$

* Notes:  

The OWIL Performance Benchmark which came in to effect on the 1st January 2015 is US CPI Urban Consumers NSA +3% p.a. This has been combined with the 
old benchmark (USD 12 Month LIBOR +2%) for periods prior to the adoption of the current benchmark. 

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Growth produced a strong annual return, up 62.8%. The fund benefited from 

The investment portfolio returned 10.9% on a net basis over the year, whilst 

a wide variety of holdings such as Walt Disney which was up 25% over the 

its benchmark returned 4.4%. Despite the COVID-19 induced crash in March, 

year following the successful launch of its streaming service, and Uber which 

markets tended to take a longer-term view into 2021 looking past the 

gained 71% on the back of a surge in demand for its food delivery service. 

pandemic with vaccine announcements and the eventual election of Joe Biden 

Impax Environmental Markets also performed well with an annual return of 

as US President seeing investors become increasingly bullish towards the end 

28.8%. Energy transition holdings saw a rally in their share prices following 

of the year. 

Biden’s US election victory with his campaign promising a US$2 trillion green 

energy plan. Ormat Technologies, a renewable energy developer, performed 

The portfolio’s public market investments in North America continued to be 

well following management changes including a new CEO. Other positions 

some of the larger contributors to performance. Pershing Square Holdings 

which positively contributed were PTC Inc, a software company, and Clean 

generated excellent returns with a yearly gain of 85.5%. The manager placed 

Harbors, a waste disposal and generator firm. The portfolio’s healthcare 

a lucrative credit hedge at the beginning of the year, before most investors 

holdings all enjoyed positive years with RA Capital International Healthcare, 

realized the impact COVID-19 would have on markets, which then significantly 

BB Biotech and Worldwide Healthcare Trust returning 34.2%, 27.4% and 

benefited from the market falls in March. The manager subsequently ploughed 

22.9%, respectively. 

these profits into equity markets, particularly consumer focused companies 

including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Starbucks, who have both been able to 

In the diversifying segment, Global Event Partners returned 15.6% over 

successfully adapt their operations to cater towards delivery and takeaway 

the year. Despite the pandemic the year was a busy one in terms of mergers 

services. Both have rebounded significantly following the market sell-off, with 

with an investment in the LVMH/Tiffany proving turbulent but ultimately 

Chipotle more than doubling its value from its trough in mid-March to the 

contributing positively as both companies settled litigation and moved forward 

end of 2020. Other contributors in North America were Vulcan Value Equity, 

with the acquisition at a modestly reduced price. CZ Absolute Alpha had a 

Select Equity and Findlay Park American which were up 9.5%, 16.0% and 

positive year with an annual return of 4.2%. The market neutral equity long/

15.8%, respectively, over the year. 

short fund struggled for much of the year with its strong value bias meaning 

Our emerging markets holdings NTAsian Discovery, a value-biased fund, 

third quarters. Large positions that did perform well were William Hill where the 

had a rollercoaster year ending with an annual return of 10.6%. There was a 

manager felt the stock was oversold in March, providing an entry opportunity, 

large drawdown in the first quarter caused by the COVID-19 driven market 

before bouncing back and then being boosted by takeover approaches by 

sell off with the performance then rebounding over the rest of the year, 

Caesars Entertainment and Apollo in the final quarter of the year. Hudson Bay 

particularly during a strong final quarter when the fund was up 25.3%. One 

International and BioPharma Credit were also positive contributors returning 

that its investments typically underperformed the market in the second and 

of the investments, BFI Finance, an Indonesian consumer finance firm, saw 

16.3% and 7.7%, respectively. 

a significant rally in its share price during the final quarter as it reported a 

significant drop in debt levels and continued to have a lower ratio of non-

On the private asset side of the portfolio, the delayed nature of private asset 

performing loans than its peers. Another of the fund’s investments, I.T, a 

valuations means that the impact of the strong market performance towards 

Hong Kong based fashion brand, was another strong contributor as the firm 

the end of the year will not yet have fully fed through. KKR Americas XII, LP 

announced that it was teaming up with a private equity fund to take itself 

has been busy deploying capital with over 50% of the fund now committed. 

private at a 54.6% premium over the closing share price. 

This 2017 vintage fund is carried at a 1.3x net multiple and a 15.9% net 

IRR with several investments looking like they will be strong performers. 

Schroder Asia Total Return, another fund in the Asian segment, was up 

AppLovin Corporation, a high-growth mobile gaming platform that publishes 

31.0% over the year. The fund’s 28% exposure to information technology 

its own games as well as enabling user acquisition and monetization for the 

benefited it this year with large holdings in TSMC and Samsung Electronics 

global mobile gaming market, increased significantly in value over the latter 

increasing significantly in value over the course of the year. The focus that 

part of 2020 with the gaming industry being a beneficiary of the COVID-19 

Prince Street Opportunities has on emerging and frontier market companies 

crisis. The company also acquired two complementary businesses in Machine 

that use data and technology to build market share led it to perform very 

Zone and Zenlife with their integration the current focus. Nature’s Bounty, 

strongly, gaining 35.7% over the last twelve months. Holdings such as Public 

a manufacturer of vitamins, supplements and nutrition products, is an older 

Power Corp in Greece and Sea Ltd in Singapore were among the fund’s biggest 

investment that is also performing well having significantly increased in value 

contributors.

during the last quarter of the year. Many of the investments in this fund are still 

held at around cost and so we would expect to see some of them moving up 

In Europe, Adelphi European Select Equity and BlackRock European Hedge 

in value over the next year as the manager starts to enact their growth plan for 

Fund continue to exhibit great performance, up 19.7% and 39.5% for 2020, 

each business.

respectively. The portfolio’s Japanese holdings have been more mixed with 

Indus Japan Long Only performing strongly returning 27.4% while Goodhart 

Baring Asia Private Equity Fund VII, LP is a more recent Asia-focused 

Partners: Hanjo returned only 4.9% as Japanese small cap stocks lagged their 

commitment that has started to accelerate this year with several investments 

large cap comparators over the course of the year. 

growing strongly. JD Health, one of the two largest e-commerce platforms for 

In the portfolio’s thematic holdings, the technology focused GAM Disruptive 

the number of active users this year. The fund invested more capital in a recent 

consumer health and pharma products in China, has seen a 35% increase in 

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services it can provide to customers through its online platform. The company 

has now gone through an IPO which was received well by the market. TS 

Group, a recruitment agency for care and construction workers in Japan, 

has also reported strong growth with revenue and EBITDA up 28% and 9% 

year-on-year respectively despite the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund has made 

two recent investments in Shinhan Financial Group, Korea’s largest financial 

group, and Hexaware, an Indian IT and business process outsourcing services 

provider, with the fund now looking to implement their business plans. This 

fund is currently held at a 1.5x net multiple and a 53.5% net IRR, albeit still at 

an early stage of its life.

More mature investments in the portfolio that have performed well include 

TA XII-B, LP (2.0x net multiple, 33.2% net IRR) and Great Point Partners II, 

LP (2.4x net multiple, 27.5% net IRR). Greenspring Global Partners IV, LP 

(2.8x net multiple, 17.7% net IRR) and Greenspring Global Partners VI, LP 

(2.7x net multiple, 23.3% net IRR) also continued to perform strongly returning 

significant capital to investors throughout the course of the year.

Summary

Whilst clearly not yet of out woods, especially as we sit here at home writing 

these comments in the midst of yet another lockdown, 2021 is looking more 

optimistic as the vaccine roll-out programme starts in earnest. The blend of 

better growth together with still abundant liquidity should serve to underpin 

risk assets and, as a result, we see little reason to deviate from our positive 

stance on equities and more cautious view on bonds. There are clearly risks 

to this scenario and, not least, the amount of good news already baked into 

markets as we enter the year will undoubtedly make them vulnerable to any 

disappointments.

Most worrying would be anything that derails the expected rebound in 

economic growth. Be it delays in the vaccine roll-out programme or, worse, 

that vaccines are found to be ineffective in treating new variants of the virus, 

these outcomes would be extremely damaging to sentiment given the already 

considerable growth expectations built into asset prices. We continue to be 

optimistic on most markets for 2021 but as ever remain alert for any events 

that could cause market disruption.

Hanseatic Asset Management LBG

March 2021

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Investment Portfolio at 31 December 2020

Findlay Park American Fund

Adelphi European Select Equity Fund

BlackRock European Hedge Fund

Egerton Long – Short Fund Limited

GAM Star Fund PLC – Disruptive Growth

Select Equity Offshore, Ltd.

Vulcan Value Equity Fund

Goodhart Partners: Hanjo Fund

Schroder ISF Asian Total Return Fund

Pangea II, LP

Top 10 Holdings

NG Capital Partners II, LP

Greenspring Global Partners, VI, LP

Pershing Square Holdings Ltd.

Hudson Bay International Fund Ltd.

NTAsian Discovery Fund 

Prince Street Opportunities Fund

Indus Japan Long Only Fund

Helios Investors II, LP

Impax Environmental Markets Fund

Silver Lake Partners IV, LP

Top 20 Holdings

Primary Capital IV, LP

Global Event Partners Ltd.

Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC

Dynamo Brazil VIII

Greenspring Global Partners IV, LP

Silver Lake Partners V, LP

Prosperity Quest Fund

EQT Mid-Market Europe, LP

KKR Americas XII, LP

BB Biotech AG

Top 30 Holdings

Remaining Holdings

Cash, money market funds and other working capital items

TOTAL

18

Fair market  

value

US$000

31,896

18,155

16,419

15,238

14,435

11,568

10,776

9,642

9,604

7,186

% of 

NAV

10.3

5.8

5.3

4.9

4.6

3.7

3.5

3.1

3.1

2.3

Primary Focus

US Equities – Long Only

Europe Equities – Long Only

Europe Equities – Hedge

Europe/US Equities – Hedge

Technology Equities – Long Only

US Equities – Long Only

US Equities – Long Only

Japan Equities – Long Only

Asia ex-Japan Equities – Long Only

Private Assets - GEM

144,919

46.7  

6,375

5,864

5,770

5,528

5,499

5,128

5,125

4,862

4,798

4,723

2.1

1.9

1.9

1.8

1.8

1.7

1.7

1.6

1.5

1.5

Private Assets – Latin America

Private Assets – US Venture Capital

US Equities – Long Only

Market Neutral – Multi Strategy

Asia ex-Japan Equities – Long Only

Emerging Markets Equities – Long Only

Japan Equities – Long Only

Private Assets – Africa

Environmental Equities – Long Only

Private Assets – Global Technology

198,591

64.0

Private Assets – Europe

Market Neutral – Event-Driven

Healthcare Equities – Long Only

Brazil Equities – Long Only

Private Assets – US Venture Capital

Private Assets – Global Technology

Russia Equities – Long Only

Private Assets – Europe

Private Assets – North America

Healthcare Equities – Long Only

4,521

4,494

4,217

3,922

3,845

3,724

3,702

3,390

3,360

3,273

237,039

67,635

5,633

310,307

1.5

1.4

1.4

1.3

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.1

1.1

1.1

76.3

21.8

1.8

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Directors

Mr. Jose Francisco Gouvêa Vieira* (Chairman)

Mr. William Salomon* (Deputy Chairman)

Mr. Andrey Berzins*

Mr. Christopher Townsend*

Ms. Fiona Beck*

Ms. Caroline Foulger*

Mr. Colin Maltby* (retired 1 January 2021)

Mr. Keith Middleton 

*Non-executive Director

Secretary

Mr. Malcolm Mitchell

Profiles of Current Non-Executive Directors

Mr. Gouvêa Vieira is Brazilian, aged 71 and joined the Group in 1991. He 

is a partner of the Brazilian law firm of Gouvêa Vieira Advogados. He is 

chairman of Wilson Sons. Mr. Gouvêa Vieira is also a member of the Corporate 

Governance Committee for the American Chamber of Commerce in São Paulo.

Mr. Salomon is German and British, aged 63 and joined the Group in 1995. 

He is senior partner of Hansa Capital Partners LLP. He is also a non-executive 

director of Hansa Investment Company Limited and Wilson Sons and a 

member of the Company’s Nomination Committee.

Mr. Berzins is aged 61 and joined the Group in 2014. He is British and resident 

in Singapore. He is a Chartered Accountant and sits on the Boards of several 

Luxemburg investment funds. Mr. Berzins is the Senior Independent Director, 

Chair of the Company’s Audit Committee and member of the Company’s 

Nomination and Remuneration Committees.

Mr. Townsend is German and British and resident in Switzerland. He is aged 

47 and joined the Group in 2011. He is a solicitor and has an MBA from the 

London Business School. He is an investment director of Hansa Capital GmbH 

and a non-executive director of Wilson Sons.

Ms. Beck is aged 55 and joined the Group in 2020. She is resident in Bermuda, 

a Chartered Accountant and an experienced independent director on several 

listed and unlisted companies. She was President and CEO of Southern 

Cross Cable Network. Ms. Beck is a non-executive Director on Oakley Capital 

Investments Limited, Atlas Arteria International Ltd. And IBEX Ltd. Ms. Beck is 

a member of the Company’s Audit Committee and Chair of the Remuneration 

Committee. 

Ms. Foulger is aged 60 and is resident in Bermuda. She is a Chartered 

Accountant with significant company director experience on boards of both 

listed and unlisted companies. She is a non-executive director on Hiscox 

Ltd, Atlas Arteria International Ltd, and Oakley Capital Investments Limited. 

Ms. Foulger retired as partner from PWC Bermuda in 2012. Ms. Foulger is a 

member of the Company’s Audit and Remuneration Committees and Chair of 

the Nominations Committee.

Bermuda Office

Mailing Address:  

Office Address:

PO Box HM 2250 

Richmond House – 5th Floor

Hamilton HM JX 

12 Par-la-Ville Road

Bermuda 

Hamilton HM 12

Bermuda

Registered Office

Mailing Address:  

Office Address:

PO Box HM 2250 

Clarendon House

Hamilton HM JX 

2 Church Street

Bermuda 

Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

Registrars

Conyers Corporate Services (Bermuda) Limited

Clarendon House

2 Church Street

Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

UK Transfer Agent

Link Asset Services

The Registry

34 Beckenham Road

Beckenham

Kent BR3 4TU 

UK

Ocean Wilsons Dividend Address

Ocean Wilsons Dividend Election

Link Asset Services

The Registry

34 Beckenham Road

Beckenham

Kent BR3 4TU 

UK

Auditor

Ernst & Young LLP

1 More London Place

London SE1 2AF 

UK

Bankers

HSBC Bank Bermuda Limited

37 Front Street 

Hamilton HM11

Bermuda

Investment Manager

Hanseatic Asset Management LBG

Le Truchot, 

Guernsey GY1 1WD

Channel Islands

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Directors and Advisers

Investment Portfolio Custodian

Bank Lombard Odier & Co Ltd

11, Rue de la Corraterie

CH – 1204 Geneva

Switzerland

Brokers

Peel Hunt

100 Liverpool Street

London

EC2M 2AT

UK 

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The Directors present herewith their Report and Accounts for the year ended 

The Directors who held office at 31 December 2020 had the following interest 

31 December 2020.

in the Company’s shares:

The Group accounts, presented under International Financial Reporting 

Interest

Standards (IFRS), comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive 

Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira Beneficial

Income, Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Changes in 

Mr. K Middleton

Beneficial

2020

179,100

30,000

2019

179,100

30,000

Equity, Consolidated Cash Flow Statement and the related notes 1-37.

Profits and Dividends

The Group’s profit after tax on ordinary activities attributable to equity 

shareholders amounted to US$38.7 million (2019: US$46.9 million).

The Directors are recommending the payment of a dividend for the year of US 

70c (2019: US 70c) per share. The dividend will be paid on 4 June 2021 to all 

shareholders who are on the register at close of business on 14 May 2021.

Principal Activities

The Group’s principal activities during the year were the holding of investments 

and the provision of maritime and logistics services in Brazil.

The investment strategy is to maximise total return by investing in a portfolio 

of diversified assets including global equities, fixed income and alternative 

assets. Investments are intended to add value over the medium to longer-term 

through a non-market correlated, conviction-based investment style.

Mr. W Salomon*

Beneficial

4,659,349

4,659,349

Mr. C Townsend*

Beneficial

4,040,000

4,000,000

Mr. C Maltby (resigned 

1 January 2021)

Beneficial

Mr. A Berzins

Ms. C Foulger

Ms. F Beck

Beneficial

Beneficial

Beneficial

13,000

5,000

10,000

3,000

9,000

5,000

–

–

* 

  Additional indirect interests of Mr. W Salomon and Mr. C Townsend in the Company are set 

out in substantial shareholdings below.

Mr. W Salomon is Chairman of Hanseatic Asset Management LBG. 

Mr. C Townsend is a director of Hansa Capital GmbH, a wholly owned 

subsidiary of Hanseatic Asset Management LBG. Fees paid to Hanseatic 

Asset Management LBG amounted to US$2.8 million (2019: US$2.8 million) 

for acting as Investment Manager of the Group’s investment portfolio. 

A performance fee of US$0.3 million is payable to the Investment Manager in 

2020 (2019: US$0.7 million).

Our subsidiary, Wilson Sons, has provided maritime services in Brazil for over 

180 years. Wilson Son’s strategy is to provide maritime and logistics services 

to the domestic economy, international trade and the oil and gas market.

Contracts and agreements with substantial shareholders

Mr. W Salomon and Mr. C Townsend are interested in the investment 

management agreement with Hanseatic Asset Management LBG. Both Mr. W 

Salomon and Mr. C Townsend receive remuneration from the Hanseatic Asset 

Details of our activities are set out in the Investment Manager’s report and 

Financial Review on pages 5 to 18.

Management LBG Group.

Service Contracts

Directors and Directors’ Interests

The present Members of the Board are as shown on page 19.

Regarding the Directors proposed for re-election at the Annual General Meeting 

there are no service contracts between any of them and the Company. 

In accordance with the Company’s bye-laws, Mr. J F Gouvea Vieira, 

Mr. W Salomon, Mr. A Berzins, Mr. C Townsend, Ms F Beck and Ms. C Foulger 

retire at the next Annual General Meeting and, being eligible offer themselves 

for re-election until the following Annual General Meeting. Mr. K Middleton 

is not being proposed for re-election due to his retirement as a director in 

March 2021.

Employees

The average number of persons, including Directors, employed by the Group 

was 3,807 (2019: 3,939).

Share option plan

On 13 November 2013, the board of Wilson Sons approved a share option 

plan, which allowed for the grant of options to eligible participants to be 

selected by the board. The shareholders at a special general meeting approved 

the plan and an increase in the authorised capital of Wilson Sons through the 

creation of up to 4,410,927 new shares. The options give participants the right 

to acquire shares via the Brazilian Depositary Receipts (“BDR”) in Wilson Sons 

at a predetermined fixed price not less than the three-day average mid-price 

for the days preceding the date of option issuance. 

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Auditor

• 

 The Code states that the chair should not remain in their post beyond nine 

Ernst & Young LLP were re-appointed auditor at the 2019 Annual General 

years from the date of their first appointment to the Board.

Meeting and have expressed their willingness to continue in office as auditor 

and a resolution to reappoint Ernst & Young LLP under the provisions of 

 The current Chairman Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira was first appointed to the 

Section 89 of the Bermuda Companies Act 1981 will be proposed at the 

Board in 1991 and made Chairman of the Board in 1999. Due to the 

forthcoming Annual General Meeting.

Substantial Shareholdings

Company’s significant investment in Wilson Sons the Board considers it 

important that Mr. Gouvêa Vieira remains as Chairman of Ocean Wilsons 

Holdings Limited. The insight and knowledge he brings to the Board in 

As at 26 February 2021 the Company was aware of the following holdings of 

relation to Wilson Sons and Brazil through his long association with the 

its shares, in excess of 3% of the issued ordinary share capital:

Group is a valuable resource in managing and understanding our Brazilian 

Name of holder

Number of shares

Hansa Investment Company Limited

Victualia Limited Partnership

Mr. C Townsend

Dynamo Administração de Recurso

9,352,770

4,435,064

4,040,000

2,275,079

Utilico Emerging Markets Utilities Limited

2,146,000

% held

26.45

12.54

11.42

6.43

6.07

business. Mr. Gouvêa Vieira also received broad shareholder support when 

he was re-elected at the 2020 Annual General Meeting where 89% of 

the proxy votes cast were in favour of his re-election. The Board, led by 

the nomination committee, is however reviewing succession plans for the 

Chairman.

• 

 The Code states that the Board should establish an Audit Committee of 

independent non-executive directors, with a minimum membership of 

The Company has been advised that Mr. W Salomon is interested in 4,435,064 

three.

shares registered in the name of Victualia Limited Partnership. The Company 

has also been advised that Mr. W Salomon has an interest in 27.2% and Mr. 

 The Audit Committee at 31 December consists of three directors, all of 

C Townsend an interest in 25.9% of the voting shares of Hansa Investment 

whom are independent non-executive directors. The Company was not 

Company Limited.

Corporate Governance

compliant throughout the year as Mr. C Townsend who the Board does not 

consider to be independent served on the committee until the 11 August 

2020. 

The Board has put in place corporate governance arrangements that it believes 

are appropriate for the operation of the Company. The Board has considered 

• 

 The Code states that the Board should establish a remuneration 

the principles and recommendations of the 2018 UK Corporate Governance 

committee of independent non-executive directors, with a minimum 

Code (“the Code”) issued by the Financial Reporting Council (available on 

membership of three.

the FRC website www.frc.org.uk) and decided to apply those aspects which 

they believe are appropriate to the business. This reflects the fact that Ocean 

 The Remuneration Committee at 31 December consists of three directors, 

Wilsons Holdings Limited is an investment holding company incorporated 

all of whom are independent non-executive directors The Company was 

by an act of parliament in Bermuda with significant operations in Brazil. The 

not compliant throughout the year as Mr. W Salomon who the Board 

Company complies with the Code where it is appropriate for its business to 

does not consider to be independent served on the committee until the 

do so and has done so throughout the year and up to the date of this report 

11 August 2020 when he was replaced by Ms. C Foulger who the Board 

except, as where noted within this report, where it does not fully comply with 

considers to be independent. 

the Code. These arrangements are regularly reviewed and monitored by the 

Board. Below are the areas where Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited does not 

comply with the 2018 UK Corporate Governance Code and the rationale for 

not complying:

• 

 The Code states that at least half the board, excluding the chair, should be 

non-executive directors whom the Board considers to be independent.

• 

 The Code states that to engage with the workforce, one or a combination 

of the following methods should be used: the Board should appoint a 

director from the workforce, have a formal advisory panel or a designated 

non-executive director to engage with the workforce.

 The Group does not appoint a director from the workforce, have a formal 

advisory panel or a designated non-executive director. The Board does 

 At 31 December 2020 the Company was in compliance with the Code as 

not consider this necessary as the Ocean Wilsons Board does not directly 

excluding the chair the Board consisted of seven directors of which four 

manage the Wilson Sons business which is managed by the Wilson Sons 

are non-executive directors whom the Board considers to be independent. 

Board and Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited only has one employee. 

The Company was not compliant throughout the year until a new 

non-executive director whom the Board considers to be independent, 

Ms F Beck was appointed to the Board on the 13 April 2020. A further 

independent non-executive, Ms. C Foulger was appointed to the Board on 

the 1 June 2020.

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Purpose

Values

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited (“Ocean Wilsons” or the “Company”) is a 

The Company’s values are to:

Bermuda based investment holding company which holds a portfolio of 

international investments, including a significant strategic investment in a 

• 

  Invest and develop our business for the long-term in a sustainable manner 

maritime services company with operations in Brazil, Wilson Sons Limited 

without pressure to produce short-term results at the expense of long-term 

(Wilson Sons”). The Company’s objective is, through its investments, to create 

value creation;

long-term capital growth without pressure to produce short-term results at the 

expense of long-term value creation. The focus is on growing the business 

• 

 Provide a safe operating environment for our staff;

through sustainable profit growth.

Strategy

• 

 Respect the environment and the communities in which we operate and 

the people who work for us;

The Company’s strategy is to achieve this purpose through holding a portfolio 

of international investments, including its strategic investment in Wilson Sons.

• 

 Have meaningful and long-term relationships with our stakeholders; and

The investment strategy is to generate real returns through long-term capital 

• 

 Act ethically.

growth, whilst emphasising preservation of capital without respect to short-

term movements in equity markets. The investment portfolio is invested in 

both publicly quoted and private (unquoted) assets in three components:

(i) 

 Core Regional & Thematic Component – this forms the core of the 

The Board assesses and monitors the corporate culture of the Group through 

receiving periodic reports from Wilson Sons Management on the Brazilian 

business including corporate governance, health, safety, ethics and legal 

updates and ensure results are consistent with the Group’s values. Further 

portfolio and provides global exposure mostly through single-country and 

details are provided in each section of this report. The Board has not 

regional equity funds. By managing the weights of these we can reflect 

undertaken a formal cultural assessment and is considering performing one in 

the Investment Manager’s current market outlook. Thematic funds are 

the near future.

included to provide exposure to growth sectors such as technology and 

biotechnology.

The Board

(ii) 

 Private Equity Component – In line with the portfolio’s long-term 

The Board at 31 December 2020 comprised the chairman, Mr. J F Gouvêa 

Vieira, deputy chairman Mr. W Salomon, a further five non-executive directors, 

investment horizon we invest in private equity funds. This provides access 

Mr. A Berzins, Mr. C Maltby, Mr. C Townsend, Ms. C Foulger and Ms F Beck 

to the improved potential investment returns available by being able to 

and one executive director, Mr. K Middleton. Mr. A Berzins, Mr. C Maltby, 

commit capital for multiple years and also to large areas of the economy 

Ms. C Foulger and Ms F Beck are considered by the Board to be independent 

that are not accessible through public markets.

under the Code. Both Ms. Beck and Ms. Foulger have links under the 2018 

UK Corporate Governance Code as they serve on two other boards together 

(iii)   Diversifying Component – as business cycles mature, we seek to shift 

as non-executive directors. Ms. C Foulger is Chair of one of these Boards. The 

dynamically to those asset classes that are likely to add portfolio 

Board still consider Ms. Foulger and Ms Beck as independent as the Group 

protection. This component includes a wide variety of investment 

has no business relationship with either of these companies and both Board 

strategies, with the common thread that they all display low correlations 

members exhibit independent thought. The Board has appointed Mr. A Berzins 

to broad equity markets.

as the senior independent director. The non-executive directors’ biographies 

appear on page 19. 

Commensurate with the long-term horizon, it is expected that the majority of 

investments will be concentrated in equity, across both ‘public’ and ‘private’ 

Currently all directors are subject to annual re-election by shareholders. 

markets. In most cases, investments will be made either through collective 

Newly appointed directors are subject to election at the first Annual General 

funds or limited partnership vehicles, working alongside expert managers in 

Meeting following their appointment to the Board. Mr. J F Gouvea Vieira, Mr. 

specialised sectors or markets to access what we believe represent the most 

W Salomon Mr. A Berzins, Mr. C Townsend, Ms. C Foulger and Ms F Beck are 

advantageous investment opportunities.

offering themselves for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting. A 

Director retiring upon the expiration of a term of office at an annual general 

The Wilson Sons strategy is to grow and strengthen their businesses while 

meeting shall be eligible for reappointment for a further term. The Board led 

looking for new opportunities in the maritime and transport sector, focusing 

by the nomination committee considers on a regular basis how to refresh itself.

on Brazil and Latin America. Wilson Sons looks to develop its businesses by 

maximising economies of scale and efficiency and improving the quality and 

Non-executive directors hold letters of appointment. The other commitments 

range of services it provides to customers. Wilson Sons’ principal services are 

of directors appear on page 19 as part of their biographies and the Board is 

container terminals, logistics, oil and gas support terminals, towage, shipyard 

satisfied that these commitments do not conflict with their ability to carry out 

and through our joint venture, offshore support vessels. 

effectively their duties as directors of the Company. The Board ensures that 

non-executive directors have sufficient time to undertake their duties through 

reviewing their other directorships, monitoring attendance and participation at 

Board meetings.

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The division of responsibilities between the chairman, the senior independent 

• 

 Appointment and removal of executives;

non-executive director and the executive director have been clearly 

established, set out in writing and agreed by the Board. These are available on 

• 

 To review any potential conflicts of interest and where considered 

the Company’s website. The Group does not have a chief executive.

appropriate to approve any conflict of interest;

The Board has appointed an executive director, Mr. K Middleton, to administer 

• 

 Approval of annual and interim reports;

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited. Mr. K Middleton is retiring in March 2021 

and is being replaced by Ms. L Rans who was appointed Chief Operating and 

• 

 Proposing any dividends and dividend policy;

Financial Officer on 1 January 2021.

Our subsidiary, Wilson Sons (an autonomous listed company) is supervised by 

the board of Wilson Sons who have appointed Mr. C Baião as chief executive 

• 

 Determining the Terms of Reference, membership and chairmanship 

to run the business in Brazil. Mr. C Baiao is retiring as chief executive in March 

of Board committees, including the Audit Committee, Remuneration 

2021 and being replaced by Mr. F Salek. Mr. Baião continues his office as 

Committee and Nomination Committee;

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 Appointment of external auditor, financial advisor or corporate broker;

Director Wilson Sons. In Brazil, he will hold the position of Chairman of the 

Board of Directors of Wilson Sons de Administração e Comércio Ltda, the 

Brazilian holding company. The chief executive in turn delegates authority to 

senior executives, in particular strategic business unit directors. Ocean Wilsons 

Holdings Limited manages its interest in Wilson Sons through the appointment 

of three non-executive directors of Wilson Sons, (presently Mr. J F Gouvêa 

Vieira, Mr. W Salomon and Mr. C Townsend), voting on matters requiring 

Wilson Sons shareholder approval and through the relationship agreement 

between Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited and Wilson Sons signed following 

the listing of Wilson Sons on the Sao Paulo and Luxembourg Stock Exchanges. 

The relationship agreement details areas of co-operation between Ocean 

Wilsons Holdings Limited and Wilson Sons in meeting accounting, reporting 

and compliance requirements for both companies. 

The Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited Board has a formal schedule of matters 

specifically reserved for its attention. As previously stated, autonomy is given 

to the Wilson Sons board to supervise the Wilson Sons business and decisions 

taken by the Wilson Sons board do not require ratification by the Board of 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited. The Board of Ocean Wilsons Holdings does 

have oversight and participate in Wilson Sons Board decisions through the 

appointment of three directors to the Wilson Sons Board. The schedule of 

matters reserved for the Board of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited includes:

• 

 Determining the Company’s purpose, values and strategy and satisfying 

itself that these and its culture are aligned.

• 

 Determining the responsibilities of the chairman and directors;

• 

 Recommending changes to the capital structure of the Company or other 

matters relevant to its status as a listed Company for shareholder approval;

• 

 To approve any agreements or amendments to agreements between 

Ocean Wilsons and Wilson Sons including the relationship agreement;

• 

 To vote the shares in Wilson Sons on matters presented to shareholders of 

Wilson Sons for shareholder approval;

• 

 Appointment of Ocean Wilsons directors or nominees to the Board of 

Wilson Sons;

• 

 To approve changes in Wilson Sons auditor or accounting policies;

• 

 Agree the strategy of Wilson Sons;

• 

 Undertaking a formal and rigorous annual evaluation of its own 

performance and that of its committees and individual directors; and

• 

 Review of the Company’s overall corporate governance arrangements.

The Board of Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited is currently constituted by 

the same directors as the Board of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited. Mr. C 

Maltby, an independent director, was the chair of the Board of Ocean Wilsons 

(Investments) Limited throughout 2020. Mr. C Maltby resigned as Chair on 

the 1 January 2021 and Ms. Caroline Foulger was appointed Chair. The Board 

delegates authority to run the investment portfolio held by Ocean Wilsons 

(Investments) Limited to the Investment Manager, Hanseatic Asset Management 

LBG within certain guidelines. The Board of Ocean Wilsons (Investments) 

Limited has a formal schedule of matters specifically reserved for its attention 

which include:

• 

 Appointment, removal and terms of the Investment Manager;

• 

 Approving significant matters relating to capital expenditure, acquisitions 

and disposals and consideration of significant financial matters outside the 

Wilson Sons group;

• 

 Determine investment guidelines and restrictions in conjunction with the 

Investment Manager;

• 

 Appointment of directors to Ocean Wilsons and Ocean Wilsons 

(Investments) Limited;

• 

 Approval of the investment objective and benchmark;

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 To approve and set borrowing limits;

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 Selection of the chairman of the Board;

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 Appointment and removal of the company secretary;

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 To approve and set limits on the use of derivative instruments;

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 Review the performance of the Investment Manager;

Conflicts of Interest

• 

 Approval of the annual accounts for Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited;

of conflicts or possible conflicts of interest with the Company’s interests 

The Board has in place a procedure for the consideration and authorisation 

• 

 Approving any dividends; and

annually including those resulting from significant shareholdings. If a director 

has a conflict of interest, he/she leaves the meeting prior to discussion 

unless requested to remain and leaves determination of such matters to the 

• 

 Appointment, removal and terms of the custodian of Ocean Wilsons 

other directors The Board ensures that the influence of third parties does not 

(Investments) Limited.

compromise or override independent judgement by requiring disclosure of 

outside interests, encouraging a culture of openness and debate amongst 

The Company has a procedure in place by which directors can seek 

Board members and promoting independent thought.

independent professional advice at the Company’s expense if the need arises. 

The Board has full and timely access to all relevant information to enable it to 

Board Evaluation

perform its duties. The Company has directors and officer’s insurance in place.

The Board undertakes an annual formal performance evaluation of the Board 

The executive director is responsible for advising the Board on all corporate 

matters. Each director has access to the advice and services of the company 

secretary Mr. M Mitchell and the executive director.

During 2020, six scheduled meetings of the Ocean Wilsons Board were held in 

Bermuda with those Directors unable to travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic 

joining by video conference. Directors appointed during the year, attended all 

Board meetings held from the date of their appointment. Details of attendance 

at Board meetings are set out below. 

Directors’ attendance at Board meetings:

Director

Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira

Mr. W Salomon

Mr. K Middleton

Mr. C Townsend

Mr. C Maltby (resigned 1 January 2021)

Mr. A Berzins 

Ms. F Beck (appointed 13 April 2020)

Ms. C Foulger (appointed 1 June 2020)

Board meetings 

attended

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The formal agenda for each scheduled Board meeting is set by the chair in 

consultation with the executive director. The Board of Ocean Wilsons is invited 

to attend Wilson Sons Board meetings where appropriate to receive operational 

updates.

All new directors participate in an induction program on joining the Company. 

This covers such matters as strategy, operation and activities of the Group 

and corporate governance matters. Site visits and meetings with senior 

management are also arranged when possible. Directors make periodic 

operational site visits. Directors are also provided with industry and regulatory 

updates as part of their ongoing training. No site visits were performed in 

2020 due to travel and operational restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 

pandemic.

and individual directors. The process involves completion of internally prepared 

questionnaires. The Chairman discusses their responses with each director 

and then reports verbally the results of the process to the Board. The Board 

discusses the results highlighting any areas for improvement. The conclusion of 

the 2020 performance evaluation was that the Board was operating effectively 

and noted the additional independent non-executive directors that had 

been appointed in 2020 which was a recommendation from the 2019 Board 

Evaluation. The evaluation identified additional site visits to Brazil by the new 

directors in 2021 when COVID-19 travel restrictions have eased to ensure that 

the new directors receive training on the various operations of Wilson Sons. 

In the place of in-person training, the new directors are engaging via video 

conference as appropriate. 

The Board considered having an externally facilitated board evaluation but did 

not consider it appropriate at this time due travel restrictions imposed by the 

COVID-19 pandemic and changes in Board membership during the year. The 

Board will review its Board performance evaluation procedures in 2021.

Board Diversity Policy

The Board considers diversity, including the balance of skills, experience, 

knowledge nationality and gender, amongst many other factors, when 

reviewing the appointment of new directors. The current seven members of the 

Board are from a variety of educational and professional backgrounds with four 

different nationalities represented (British, Brazilian, German and New Zealand) 

resident in five different countries. The Board has not set specific targets 

for gender diversity but considers this in making new Board appointments. 

During 2020 the Board appointed two new women non-executive directors to 

increase the diversity of the Board. The current composition of the Board is five 

men and two women. 

Remuneration

Non-executive Directors’ fees are set within limits set in the Company’s 

Articles of Association. The present limit is US$900,000 in aggregate per 

annum and the approval of shareholders in a General Meeting is required to 

change this amount. The remuneration of non-executive directors is reviewed 

every three years. Levels of remuneration for the chair and all non-executive 

directors reflect the time commitment and responsibilities of the role and 

are benchmarked against comparable companies and considering the Board 

evaluation.

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The board of Wilson Sons is responsible for all remuneration matters relating 

• 

 ensure that, prior to the appointment of a Director, the proposed 

to Wilson Sons and its subsidiaries. Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira, Mr. W Salomon and 

appointee should be required to disclose any business interests that may 

Mr. C Townsend are directors of Wilson Sons and as such the Company has 

result in a conflict of interest and be required to report any future business 

oversight of the remuneration matters related to Wilson Sons. These directors 

interests that could result in a conflict of interest; and

received directors’ fees from Wilson Sons in addition to their fees as directors 

of Ocean Wilsons in 2020.

Nomination Committee

• 

 arrange that on appointment to the Board, Directors receive a formal letter 

of appointment confirming clearly what is expected of them in terms of 

time commitment, committee service and involvement outside Board 

The Board has a nomination committee which has formal terms of reference 

meetings.

approved by the Board and which are reviewed on an ongoing basis by 

the Board. These are available on the Company’s website. Mr. C Maltby, an 

When appointing a new Director, the external search consultant will conduct a 

independent director, was the chair of the Nomination Committee throughout 

search for appropriate candidates with the right blend of skills and experience 

2020. In addition to Mr. Maltby, the Nomination Committee during 2020 

which are then submitted to the nomination committee for evaluation. The 

comprised Mr. A Berzins, an independent director, and Mr. W Salomon. A 

committee will review a list of candidates recommended by the search 

majority of the members of the committee during 2020 were independent 

consultant, together with any other candidates who may be recommended by 

directors of the Company. Following Mr. Maltby’s resignation on 1 January 

Directors and whom the committee believes meet the criteria for consideration. 

2021 Ms. C Foulger was appointed Chair of the Nomination Committee.

In consultation with the search consultant, a short list will be selected for 

interview by the nomination committee. Once the short-listed candidates have 

Committee members’ attendance at Nomination Committee meetings:

been interviewed, the committee will invite two or more preferred candidates 

to meet the Board prior to a final selection. The Board will decide whether to 

Committee 

make an appointment, either of a preferred candidate recommended by the 

Director

Mr. W Salomon

Mr. C Maltby

Mr. A Berzins

meetings 

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The principal responsibilities of the Nomination Committee are:

• 

 to lead the process for the appointment of Directors, ensure plans are in 

place for orderly succession to the Board, and oversee the development 

of a diverse pipeline for succession, taking into account the Company’s 

strategic priorities;

• 

 to be responsible for identifying and nominating, for the approval of the 

Board, candidates to fill Board vacancies as and when they arise, as well 

as putting in place succession plans for directors;

• 

 to lead the regular review of the Board structure, size and composition 

(including its skills, knowledge, diversity and experience);

• 

 before any appointment is made to the Board, prepare for consideration 

by the Board an updated evaluation of the balance of skills, knowledge 

and experience on the Board, and in the light of this evaluation prepare 

a description of the role and capabilities required for a particular 

appointment. In identifying suitable candidates, the Committee shall:

– 

 use the services of external advisers to facilitate the search;

– 

 consider candidates from a wide range of backgrounds;

– 

 consider candidates on merit and against objective criteria and 

with due regard for the benefits of diversity on the Board, including 

gender, taking care that appointees have enough time available to 

devote to the position;

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committee, or of a short-listed candidate interviewed by the Board itself.

During 2019 the nomination committee reviewed the Board structure, size and 

composition (including its skills, knowledge, diversity and experience) through 

discussions amongst committee members and with other Board members. 

The committee recommended to the Board the appointment of two new 

independent non-executive directors. In light of this evaluation the committee 

prepared a description of the role and capabilities required for the particular 

appointments. The Company retained Trust Associates Limited, an executive 

search firm who are not connected to the Company, to help identify the two 

new independent non-executive directors. As part of this search the committee 

considered board succession planning and the development of a diverse 

pipeline so that in the future independent directors with relevant experience 

will be available to chair the Board and Board committees. As a result of this 

search two new independent non-executive Directors were appointed to the 

Board during 2020. 

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee comprises Mr. A Berzins (Chairman), Ms F Beck and 

Ms. C Foulger. During 2020 Mr. C Maltby and Mr. C Townsend served on the 

Audit Committee and retired during the year. The Board is satisfied that during 

2020 four directors, Mr. C Maltby, Mr. A Berzins, Ms. F Beck and Ms. C Foulger 

have recent and relevant financial experience as all have served on the audit 

committees of other listed companies. and hold accounting qualifications. 

The Audit Committee met five times in 2020. At the request of the committee 

Chairman the chief executive of Wilson Sons, the finance director of Wilson 

Sons and the executive director of Ocean Wilsons attended each of these 

meetings. The external auditor attended two meetings. The committee 

meets with the external auditor without the executive director present. The 

Audit Committee has defined terms of reference which are available on the 

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Directors who joined the Board during the year and were appointed to the 

• 

 to review arrangements by which staff of the Company may, in 

Audit Committee, attended all meetings since their appointment. Committee 

confidence, raise concerns about possible improprieties in matters of 

members’ attendance at Audit Committee meetings:

financial reporting or other matters.

Director

Mr. A Berzins

Mr. C Townsend (resigned 11 August 2020)

Mr. C Maltby (resigned 17 December 2020)

Ms. F Beck (appointed 13 May 2020)

Ms. C Foulger (appointed 17 December 2020)

Committee 

Overview of the actions taken by the Audit Committee to discharge its 

meetings 

attended

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duties

Since the beginning of 2020, the Audit Committee has:

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 reviewed the December 2019 annual report and financial statements, the 

June 2020 half yearly financial report and the quarterly updates issued in 

May and November 2020. As part of the review of the December 2019 

Annual Report and Financial Statements, the committee received a report 

from the external auditor on their audit work performed on the Annual 

The principal responsibilities of the Audit Committee are:

Report and Financial Statements;

• 

 to review the integrity of the interim and full year financial statements 

of the Company, including reviewing significant financial reporting 

judgements contained in them;

• 

 providing advice to the Board as to whether the annual report and 

accounts taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable and 

provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the 

Company’s financial position and performance, business model and 

strategy;

• 

 to review the Company’s internal control and risk management systems;

• 

 to make recommendations to the Board, for it to put to the shareholders 

for their approval in general meeting, in relation to the appointment, 

reappointment and removal of the external auditor and to approve the 

remuneration and terms of engagement of the external auditor;

• 

 provided advice to the Board on whether the annual report and financial 

statements taken as a whole is fair, balanced and understandable 

and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess the 

Company’s position and performance, business model and strategy;

• 

 reviewed and challenged the assumptions used in the Wilson Sons 

impairment test on the Brasco offshore support base cash-generating unit 

“CGU” including long-term revenue; costs and expenses; investments; 

projection period; growth rate and discount rates based on the weighted 

average cost of capital (“WACC”). 

• 

 reviewed disclosures made in the interim and annual reports relating to 

impacts on the Group resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group 

assessed the principal impacts from COVID-19 on the Group’s operations, 

income statement and balance sheet and implemented protective 

measures and other actions in response to our assessment. 

• 

 to review and monitor the external auditor’s independence and objectivity 

• 

 reviewed and approved the scope of audit work to be undertaken by the 

and the effectiveness of the audit process, taking into consideration 

relevant professional and regulatory requirements. The independence of 

the external audit process has been assessed by reviewing reports from 

the external auditors describing their arrangements to identify, report and 

manage any conflicts of interest. The Board also reviews the provision of 

non-audit services provided by the external auditors (no non-audit services 

auditor;

• 

 agreed the fees to be paid to the external auditor for the audit of the 

December 2020 financial statements including consideration of the levels 

of non-audit fees. No non-audit fees were paid to the auditor in 2020;

were provided during 2020). Any non-audit services provided by the 

• 

 assessed the qualification, expertise and resources, and independence of 

auditor must be an arms-length transaction.

the external auditor;

• 

 to consult with the Group’s auditor and, where necessary the auditor of 

• 

 reviewed the need for an internal audit function and reviewed the work 

the subsidiary companies, regarding any matters arising in the course of 

the annual audit which should be brought to the attention of the Board;

performed by the Wilson Sons internal audit function;

• 

 to develop a policy on the engagement of the external auditors to supply 

non-audit services;

• 

 received a report on cybersecurity at Wilson Sons. The report highlighted 

the principal risks as ransomware, data loss, customer data breaches, 

mission critical systems failure, reputational damage, financial losses and 

operational accidents. The committee was satisfied with the actions being 

• 

 to monitor the Group’s risk exposure;

taken to mitigate cyber risks;

• 

 to consider the need for an Ocean Wilsons internal audit function and 

review the work performed by the Wilson Sons internal audit function; 

and

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 received a report on the Wilson Sons enterprise risk management process 

The Group does not currently employ any former external audit staff. However, 

which is based on the elements predicted in the Committee of Sponsoring 

a former Ernst & Young audit partner in the Rio de Janeiro office, Mr. Mauro 

Organisations “COSO” enterprise risk management framework. The report 

Moreira was appointed to the Wilson Sons Board in 2020. Prior to his 

detailed the most critical risks of Wilson Sons, identifying the respective 

appointment he had no involvement with the Ocean Wilsons or Wilsons Sons 

risk owners, and the mitigation plans in place or under development, see 

audit. 

principal and emerging risks on page 30;

• 

 received litigation reports from the Wilson Sons legal department outlining 

and the external auditor, the committee determined that the key risks of 

the legal provisions in the accounts and work performed to manage 

misstatement in the Group’s financial statements relate to:

After discussion with Wilson Sons management, the board of Wilson Sons 

possible claims;

• 

 Provisions – Legal claims against the Brazilian operations comprise civil 

• 

 received a briefing on the Wilson Sons whistle-blowing channel outlining 

and environmental cases, tax cases and labour claims. The reporting 

the structure of the whistle-blowing channel and procedures for following 

risk relates to the completeness of claims recorded and the estimation of 

up on complaints received; and

the provisions held against these exposures. There remain a significant 

number of contingent liabilities, particularly concerning labour and 

• 

 reviewed the 2020 annual report to assess if the annual report and 

taxation claims. Provisions are based on prior experience, Wilson Sons 

accounts, taken as a whole, is fair, balanced and understandable 

management’s best knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances 

and provides the information necessary for shareholders to assess 

and expert legal advice relative to each case. The committee questioned 

the performance, strategy and business model of the Company. The 

Wilson Sons management on their assumptions used in determining 

Committee is of the opinion that the annual report and accounts articulate 

provisions and the procedure for classification of legal liabilities as 

how the Company has performed during the year and provides full 

probable, possible or remote loss by the external lawyers. The committee 

disclosures at each of the segment levels. The messages in the Chairman’s 

reviewed quarterly legal reports from Wilson Sons management on 

Statement, Directors’ Report and Financial Reports are reflected in the 

contingencies and asked questions on the background and progress of 

annual accounts and there is consistency between the narrative sections 

material claims. The committee evaluated the current level of provisions 

and the financial statements. As part of the review of the December 2020 

in light of historical trends and claim history to ensure provisions were 

Annual Report and Financial Statements, the committee received a report 

adequate. The committee further ensured that adequate resources are 

from the external auditor on their audit work performed on the Annual 

allocated to recording, evaluating and monitoring legal claims to ensure 

Report and Financial Statements.

the completeness of claims recorded and provisions made. The committee 

also discusses potential risks surrounding legal claims with the external 

To fulfil its responsibility regarding the independence of the external auditor, 

auditor and reviewed their audit findings.

the Audit Committee reviewed:

• 

 the external auditor plan for the current year, noting the role of the 

– The Group has significant goodwill, Property Plant and Equipment and 

audit partner who signs the audit report and who, in accordance with 

intangibles balances. The reporting risk is that these balances may be 

professional rules, has not held office for more than five years and any 

overstated. Wilson Sons management perform impairment reviews for 

• 

 Impairment Risk to Goodwill, Intangibles and Property Plant and Equipment 

changes in key audit staff;

• 

 a report from the external auditor describing their arrangements to 

identify, report and manage any conflicts of interest;

• 

 the overall extent of non-audit services provided by the external auditor. 

No non-audit services were provided in 2020; and

• 

 The Committee has conducted its review of the performance of the 

external auditors and the effectiveness of the external audit process for 

the year ended 31 December 2019. The review was based on a survey of 

key stakeholders across the Group, the quality of the auditors’ reporting 

to and interaction with the Audit Committee. Based on the information 

currently available and this review, the Audit Committee was satisfied with 

the performance of the auditors and the effectiveness of the audit process.

The last audit tender process was performed in 2016 to select a new external 

auditor for 2017. The then Finance Committee selected Ernst & Young LLP who 

were appointed by members at the Annual General Meeting held in June 2017.

intangibles, Property Plant and Equipment and tests goodwill as required 

by IAS 36, Impairment of Assets. The impairment test is performed by 

comparing the carrying value of goodwill, Property Plant and Equipment 

to its value in use, calculated using the discounted cash flow forecasts 

under the principles of IAS 36. The committee examined and challenged 

Wilson Sons management’s key assumptions used in the impairment tests 

to understand their impact on the recoverable amounts. The committee 

was satisfied that the significant assumptions used were appropriate 

and sufficiently robust. The committee was further satisfied with the 

impairment disclosures in the financial statements. The committee also 

discusses potential risks surrounding impairment risk with the external 

auditor and reviewed their audit findings.

• 

 Revenue recognition – The revenue recognition risk could arise from 

inappropriate revenue recognition policies, incorrect application of 

policies or cut-off errors surrounding year end or management override/

manipulation of revenue. The committee considered the Group’s revenue 

recognition policies and the level of transactions compared to previous 

periods. The committee received quarterly Wilson Sons management 

reports on revenue and financial performance with comparisons to budget 

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• 

 to determine bonuses payable under the Company’s bonus scheme.

management explanations for variances and revenue performance. The 

committee also discussed potential risks surrounding revenue recognition 

Remuneration Policy

with the external auditor and reviewed their audit findings. The committee 

The Group’s remuneration policy aims to align the interests of the executive 

was satisfied with management’s explanations of variances and 

director with those of shareholders. The overriding objective is to ensure that 

application of the presented policies relating to revenue recognition.

the Company’s executive remuneration policy encourages, reinforces and 

rewards the delivery of sustainable shareholder value. The Remuneration 

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 Investment valuation – The investment valuation risk arises from the 

Committee believes that performance related pay and incentives should 

valuation of the Level 2 and 3 investments which requires significant 

account for a proportion of the overall remuneration package of the 

judgements and estimates by management and external inputs, principally 

executive director and management so that their remuneration is aligned 

investment valuations made by the managers of the funds we invest in. 

with shareholder interests and the Group’s performance. The Remuneration 

The committee received quarterly reports from the Investment Manager on 

Committee is responsible for setting non-executive directors’ fees. Fees are 

investment performance which included historical performance analysis 

structured as a basic fee for Board membership and an additional fee for any 

and management outlook for investment and market performance. 

committee chairmanship. Non-executive director fees are reviewed at least 

The committee reviewed and questioned the Investment Manager and 

every three years, the last review was in 2019. The committee believes that an 

obtained explanations for investment performance and variations from 

effective remuneration strategy plays an essential part in the future success of 

market performance, investment expectations and potential risks to 

the Group.

future performance. This information is considered in the valuation of 

Level 2 and 3 investments. The committee examined and challenged 

The Remuneration Committee does not determine the policy for remuneration 

management’s key assumptions used in the valuation of investments. 

or set remuneration for the chair, executive directors and senior management 

The committee was satisfied that the significant assumptions used were 

at Wilson Sons. It also does not review workforce remuneration and related 

appropriate. The committee was further satisfied with the disclosures in 

policies or set remuneration policy at Wilson Sons. The Board regularly reviews 

the financial statements. The committee also discusses potential risks 

oversight of Wilson Sons workforce remuneration and related policies to 

surrounding investment valuation with the external auditor and reviewed 

ensure that incentives and rewards are aligned with culture and are considered 

their audit findings.

when setting the policy for executive remuneration.

Remuneration Committee

Internal Controls

The current Remuneration Committee comprises Ms. F Beck (Chair), Mr. A 

The Board is responsible for the system of internal control and reviewing its 

Berzins and Ms. C Foulger. Mr. W Salomon was a committee member until 10 

effectiveness. The internal controls are designed to cover material risks to 

August 2020 when he was replaced by Ms. C Foulger. Mr. A Berzins was the 

achieving the Group’s objectives and include business, operational, financial 

Chairman of the Remuneration Committee throughout 2020. Mr. C Maltby 

and compliance risks. These controls have been in place throughout the year. 

resigned from the Committee on 1 January 2021 and was replaced by Ms F 

The internal controls are designed to identify, evaluate and manage rather 

Beck.

than eliminate risk of failure to meet business objectives. The internal control 

process distinguishes between the “Parent Group” (Ocean Wilsons Holdings 

Directors who joined the Board during the year and were appointed to the 

Limited and Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited) and the principal operating 

Remuneration Committee, attended all meetings since their appointment. 

subsidiary, Wilson Sons, which is managed by an autonomous board on which 

Committee members’ attendance at Remuneration Committee meetings:

we have representation.

Director

Mr. A Berzins

Mr. C Maltby 

Mr. W Salomon (resigned 11 August 2020)

Ms. C Foulger (appointed 11 August 2020)

Committee 

Wilson Sons is listed on both the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange “BOVESPA” and 

meetings 

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Luxembourg Stock Exchange, whose rules are different from the London Stock 

Exchange. Wilson Sons internal control procedures, whilst sufficient for its 

board to identify, manage and control the principal risks, Internal Control and 

Related Financial and Business Reporting. The board of the principal operating 

subsidiary is responsible for identifying key business risks and establishing and 

reviewing internal control procedures.

The principal responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee are:

• 

 to determine the policy for executive director remuneration and the 

remuneration for all executives, the chairman and non-executive directors;

• 

 to determine the level of awards made under the Company long-term 

incentive plan and performance conditions and vesting periods that apply; 

and

Wilson Sons has an integrated risk management strategy to maximise 

opportunities, reduce uncertainties and mitigate risks identified using a 

structured process, applicable to the entire organisation enabling identification, 

evaluation, monitoring, reporting and response to risks. This system supports 

strategic decision making. The integrated risk management process uses 

guidelines established by the Wilson Sons board of directors and the executive 

committee, defining objectives, targets and limits for risk management, in 

addition to enforcing the risk policy and compliance.

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The Wilson Sons integrated risk management system is structured according 

• 

Documentation management

to the concept of three lines of defence. The first line, business areas is 

responsible for ensuring the efficiency / effectiveness of processes and controls 

• 

Supplier management

against business risks, performing activities related to mitigation control 

and risk containment in accordance with the integrated risk management 

• 

PIS/Cofins taxes 

policy. The second line, support areas, is responsible for backing the first 

line with specific tools and methodologies, monitoring the performance 

of the first line and its own processes. Wilson Sons seeks to foster a risk 

management culture, providing a methodology and managing the integrated 

risk management process in order to promote, support and regularly align 

how the risk management process is conducted throughout the Wilson Sons 

group. These activities involve identifying, evaluating, categorising, responding 

to, monitoring and reporting risks. The third line of defence comprises the 

Wilson Sons Internal Audit department which is responsible for evaluating 

and reporting on the activities of the first two lines to senior management and 

• 

Analysis of Contracts, anti-corruption clauses and documentation

The audit process examines the integrity, adequacy and efficiency of internal 

controls related to the accounting, financial and operational risks and 

compliance with the Group’s obligations. No significant events were identified 

that could impact the operating processes and financial results of the Wilson 

Sons group. Reports for each process or unit evaluated are submitted to 

management and other relevant parties. Reports include recommendations 

for improvement which are followed up by internal audit to ensure correct 

contributing to their improvement.

implementation.

In 2017 an internal audit process was implemented to substantially reduce 

on-site testing and visits. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the internal audit 

process in 2020 was carried out completely remotely.

In addition to the above work performed, the internal audit department 

provided support to the Wilson Sons ethics committee in investigating 

complaints received through the Wilson Sons whistle-blower channel. The 

results of investigations undertaken are reported to the ethics committee for 

The 2020 internal audit plan covered the following processes and operational 

review and action. The Board is given a high level report on activity from 

units:

Wilson Sons’ management.

• 

 Invoicing at the towage business and Salvador terminal

• 

 Fixed asset management

The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Company are described 

below and additionally note 35 to the financial statements provides detailed 

explanations of the risks associated with the Company’s financial instruments. 

The Board carried out a robust assessment of the Group’s emerging and 

• 

 Contingent liabilities

principal risks.

• 

 A bonded warehouse located at Eadi Santo Andre

Description of risk

Summary of implication

Risk mitigation and management

There is the risk of increased competition across 

The industries in which we operate are highly 

We maintain levels of capital expenditure and 

all our businesses as we operate in markets with 

competitive. If competitors are able to supply 

investment in our assets and personnel to ensure 

significant competition.

services to our customers at a lower price, then we 

we provide a high-quality service that meets our 

may have to reduce our rates which would reduce 

customers’ requirements and continuously look 

our revenues as our industry is sensitive to price 

to improve operational efficiency. We continue 

discounting. Competitors may take steps aimed at 

to invest in new technologies to enable us to 

improving the efficiency and competitiveness of 

maintain our competitiveness.

their operations. Failure to invest in our businesses 

and the latest technology may result in lower 

demand, loss of market share and lower margins.

Our Brazilian businesses operate in a highly 

Our businesses and markets are subject to 

We dedicate a significant amount of time and 

regulated environment and are subject to complex 

complex laws and regulations which significantly 

resources to understanding laws and regulations 

laws and regulations.

impact how we operate. It is possible that 

and analyse the potential impacts of changes in 

regulations or laws may change in the future 

laws or regulations on our business operations. 

and may increase our costs or affect the way we 

This is so we can react in an efficient and timely 

operate which could have an adverse effect on us.

manner and ensure compliance with laws and 

The Brazilian Congress is discussing a number of 

regulations.

tax reforms which include proposals to create a 

Training of employees to ensure they understand 

15% ordinary withholding tax on dividends, and a 

relevant laws and regulations.

25% withholding tax when payments are made to 

low-tax jurisdictions.

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Summary of implication

Risk mitigation and management

Failure in the process of renovation and 

Training of employees to ensure they understand 

maintenance of the required environmental 

relevant laws and regulations. 

licenses would adversely impact our operations.

Continued investment in environmental response 

An environmental or accident with fatalities could 

actions, systems management and training of 

result in financial and reputational damage.

employees.

The Group’s fleet has Protection and Indemnity “P&I” 

insurance with an international P&I Group.

Demand for the majority of our services is 

The majority of our revenue is derived from 

We are a market leader in many of our business 

substantially dependent upon the overall volume 

services linked to Brazilian trade volumes. Most 

segments, container terminals, oil and gas, logistics, 

of Brazilian domestic and international trade.

of our Brazilian businesses are sensitive to the 

etc. providing diversification in the Brazilian market.

rate of growth in Brazilian GDP and trade flows. 

Decreases in Brazilian growth or trade volumes 

could adversely affect our financial condition or 

results of operations.

Our onshore support base and offshore joint 

Changes in the level of exploration and production 

The majority of our businesses are not exposed to 

venture are dependent on the Brazilian offshore 

expenditures and in oil and gas prices and industry 

the Brazilian offshore oil and gas industry and the 

oil and gas industry.

perceptions about future oil and gas prices could 

long-term prospects for the Brazilian economy are 

materially decrease demand for our services.

positive. We aim to operate our offshore vessels under 

If market conditions were to be less favourable, 

we may have to evaluate the recoverability of 

long-lived assets, which may result in write-offs 

long-term contracts to reduce volatility in revenue 

streams. The Brazilian offshore oil and gas industry is 

forecasted to grow significantly in the next 10 years, 

but there are risks in forecasting beyond that see 

or write-downs on assets (see note 13 regarding 

note 13.

Brasco impairment review).

Movements in the USD/BRL exchange rate.

We are exposed to foreign exchange risk by virtue 

The Group’s borrowings are principally linked to the 

of the fact that the Group reports in USD and has 

USD with 65% of borrowings denominated in BRL 

revenues, costs, assets and liabilities in both BRL 

linked to the USD. A significant portion of the Group’s 

and USD. Therefore, movements in the USD/BRL 

pricing is denominated in USD which acts as a natural 

exchange rate influence the Group’s results both 

hedge to our long-term exchange rate exposure see 

positively and negatively from year to year. A 

note 24.

higher average exchange rate negatively affects 

BRL denominated revenues and positively impacts 

BRL denominated costs when converted into our 

USD reporting currency.

Contingent liabilities.

We are defendants in lawsuits where we 

In the normal course of business in Brazil, the Group 

understand, based on counsels’ opinions, that 

remains exposed to numerous local legal claims. It is 

there is a possibility of loss, and for which we 

the Group’s policy to vigorously contest such claims, 

have not made provision. Losing lawsuits for 

many of which appear to have little substance or 

which we have not made provision may adversely 

merit, and to manage such claims through its legal 

affect our financial results.

counsel.

The Group’s investment portfolio is exposed to 

The Group’s activities expose it to losses arising 

The Board of Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited 

losses arising from equity price movements and 

from movements in equity prices and changes to 

determines investment guidelines and restrictions 

changes to foreign exchange and interest rates.

foreign exchange and interest rates.

in conjunction with the Investment Manager. These, 

together with the Investment Manager’s reports, are 

reviewed at the Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited 

board meetings. Investment guidelines are reviewed 

on a periodic basis by the Board. The investment 

portfolio is invested in a diversified range of asset 

classes and markets so the group is not exposed to 

one particular market or asset class.

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Description of risk

Summary of implication

Risk mitigation and management

Poor long-term investment performance

Investment returns may not meet the Group’s 

The Investment Manager performs due diligence 

investment objectives.

on all potential investments prior to investing. The 

investment portfolio is managed by professional 

investment managers with extensive industry 

experience under agreed guidelines. The Board 

monitors the investment portfolio performance 

through the review of quarterly reports from the 

Investment Manager containing a detailed analysis of 

performance and comparison with relevant indices.

A successful malicious cyber-attack could cause 

Our Brazilian business is spread across 37 sites 

Wilson Sons has performed a cyberattacks risk 

damage to our business and operations.

with more than 5,000 devices connected to the 

diagnosis, developed an incident response plan, 

network and relies on complex computer systems 

updated the information security policy and 

to support our business and provide services to 

developed a data protection and privacy policy.

customers. A successful cyber-attack could result 

in data loss, customer data breaches, mission 

critical system failures, reputational and financial 

loss.

We provide training to employees on computer 

behaviour to increase their awareness of cybersecurity 

dangers and reduce the risk of our systems being 

compromised.

We have installed protective software and Wilson 

Sons has partnered with an external firm which 

monitors our computer systems for vulnerabilities.

The longer-term impacts of the COVID-19 

The majority of our revenue is derived from 

We have a diversified portfolio of assets. Since 

pandemic on trade and economic growth is still 

services linked to Brazilian trade volumes and 

January 2020 the Group has implemented a number 

uncertain.

are sensitive to the rate of growth in Brazilian 

of measures and protocols to ensure:

GDP and trade flows. To date Brazilian GDP and 

(i) the health, safety and well-being of our employees, 

trade flows have not been significantly impacted 

clients and partners;

by the COVID-19 pandemic but as the pandemic 

(ii) the continuity of operations; and

continues Brazilian GDP and trade flows may be 

(iii) the financial strength and resilience of our 

adversely impacted.

business. We continue to monitor developments in 

Global equity markets may remain volatile on 

investor concerns about how the COVID-19 

pandemic is affecting consumer demand, 

manufacturing supply chains and major 

economies.

the COVID-19 pandemic and will take actions in 

managing our businesses where appropriate.

The Board reviews the need for an internal audit department annually and 

Sons presents the results of the Wilson Sons internal audit function to the 

considers no internal audit function is required in view of the internal audit 

Ocean Wilsons Audit Committee on an annual basis and reports any material 

function at Wilson Sons and the control environment of Hanseatic Asset 

findings on a quarterly basis. No material items were reported in 2020. In 

Management LBG, the Investment Manager of Ocean Wilsons (Investments) 

reviewing Wilson Sons, the Board receives reports from the Wilson Sons legal 

Limited and its portfolio custodian Lombard Odier. The Board also noted there 

department, and on cybersecurity from Wilson Sons’ IT department.

were segregation of duties between the investment advisor and the recording 

and preparing of accounts as this is done by an independent professional 

The Parent Group has an ongoing process for identifying, evaluating and 

accounting firm. In addition, the executive director and Chairman of the Audit 

managing key risks including financial, operational and compliance controls. A 

Committee review internal control reports from our major service suppliers. As 

risk register is maintained detailing business risks, together with controls and 

discussed previously Wilson Sons operates an internal audit function and the 

responsibilities. The risk register is regularly reviewed by the Audit Committee. 

Wilson Sons board monitors their internal financial control systems through 

The systems operated both by the Parent Group and principal operating 

reports received from the internal audit function. As mentioned, the focus 

subsidiary are reviewed annually. The Board is satisfied that these systems are 

of the Wilson Sons internal audit function in evaluating and reporting on 

operating effectively. 

the activities of risk management as well as testing internal controls. Wilson 

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Code of Ethics to raise them with the Wilson Sons ethics committee. The ethics 

employees of the Company to raise concerns internally and at a high level and 

committee will maintain their anonymity and report back to the employee on 

to disclose information which the individual believes may show malpractice 

actions taken. During the year, the Board of Ocean Wilsons received reports on 

or impropriety. The Wilson Sons group whistle-blowing policy and procedures 

the Ocean Wilsons and Wilson Sons corporate governance environment as well 

enable employees who have concerns about the application of the group’s 

as the work of the Wilson Sons ethics committee.

Emerging risks

Description of risk

Summary of implication

Risk mitigation and management

Populist political initiatives and economic 

Capital markets will direct capital less efficiently, 

Diversify portfolio assets to avoid excess exposure 

nationalism lead to increased constraints on the 

leading to reduced returns on investment on 

to specific political risks. Investment decisions 

effective deployment of investment capital in 

portfolio assets. Investments may become subject 

should take account of suitable risk premia in 

international markets.

to exchange controls.

economies and financial markets most susceptible 

to political intervention.

Climate change and extreme weather events 

The majority of our revenue is derived from 

We continue to monitor and evaluate the potential 

may impact our business or the businesses of our 

services linked to Brazilian trade volumes and are 

impacts resulting from climate change and 

customers.

sensitive to the rate of growth in Brazilian GDP 

extreme weather events including the regulation 

and trade flows. Brazilian GDP or trade flows may 

risk that may result in government taking action 

be adversely impacted by climate change or a 

prompted by climate change that could impact our 

change in the frequency or intensity of extreme 

operations.

We continue to monitor opportunities to invest in 

technology and implement operational efficiencies 

that could reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. 

In 2020 the Wilson Sons Board approved the 

construction of six new tugs which are compliant 

with current EU legislation on emissions.

weather events. Agricultural exports account for 

a significant portion of Brazilian trade and are 

particularly vulnerable to changes in weather 

patterns which may result from climate change. 

Decreases in Brazilian growth or trade volumes 

could adversely affect demand for our services 

and financial condition. Our operational efficiency 

may also be adversely impacted by climate 

change or extreme weather events.

There is a regulation risk that government 

may take action prompted by climate change 

that impacts our business or the businesses 

of our customers. The International Maritime 

Organisation initial GHG strategy envisages a 

reduction in carbon intensity of international 

shipping (to reduce CO2 emissions per transport 

work, as an average across international shipping, 

by at least 40% by 2030, pursuing efforts towards 

70% by 2050, compared to 2008) and that total 

annual GHG emissions from international shipping 

should be reduced by at least 50% by 2050 

compared to 2008. 

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Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited Stakeholder engagement

autonomous listed company supervised by the Board of Wilson Sons however 

The Ocean Wilsons Board considers stakeholders when making business 

the Board of Ocean Wilsons has representation on the Board of Wilson Sons 

decisions. As an investment holding company Ocean Wilsons has a limited 

and reviews the activities of Wilson Sons to ensure they reflect the Company’s 

number of stakeholders but through our investment in Wilson Sons, we 

values and culture.

have relationships with a wider range of stakeholders. Wilson Sons is an 

Why is it important to engage?

How we engage

Stakeholders key interests

Customers

Ocean Wilsons does not have any direct 

Maintaining long-term relationships with our 

Availability of services provided.

customers but through our investment in Wilson 

customers.

Sons we have customer relationships. The 

Investments made to support expansion of 

treatment of customers can have significant 

Regular client visits by Brazilian management to 

services and facilities and therefore support their 

impact on financial performance.

discuss service requirements and pricing. The chief 

businesses and reliability of service provided.

executive of Wilson Sons meets major clients to 

also understand their requirements.

Ensure continuity of service during the COVID-19 

pandemic while operating a safe working 

Participation in local and international industry 

environment.

conferences.

Fair pricing.

Reports to the Board of Wilson Sons and 

Ocean Wilsons on business performance and 

developments.

Employees

Ocean Wilsons has only one employee but 

Wilson Sons invests in the training and 

Career opportunities.

through our investment in Wilson Sons we have 

development of their employees to ensure 

over 3,600 employees. Employees are important 

employees have the appropriate skills to perform 

Equal opportunity employer.

stakeholders as they are the ones who create 

their jobs in a safe environment.

and deliver the products and services that our 

A safe working environment.

customers consume.

Wilson Sons management regularly interacts and 

negotiates with the labour unions that represent 

Training and development.

our workforce throughout Brazil.

Pay and conditions.

The Ocean Wilsons Board receives quarterly 

reports on employee accident rates and Wilson 

Sons publishes lost time injury frequency rates in 

its quarterly earnings release.

The Board receives reports on actions taken to 

safeguard employees in response to the COVID-19 

pandemic and periodic reports on COVID-19 test 

results performed on employees and third-party 

contractors.

Wilson Sons employees can raise concerns 

anonymously through the whistle-blower channel. 

Complaints received are dealt with by the ethics 

committee in line with the Wilson Sons ethics 

policy. Indicators, statistics and actions for events 

reported through the Wilson Sons whistle-blower 

channel are reported to the Board. A more 

detailed report on Wilson Sons engagement with 

employees is detailed on page 39 of the annual 

report.

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How we engage

Stakeholders key interests

Investors

As a publicly listed company we need to provide 

Annual and interim reports including operational 

Operating and financial performance information.

fair, balanced and understandable information to 

and Investment Manager reports.

allow investors and potential investors to make 

Appropriate dividends.

informed investment decisions.

RNS announcements on major business 

developments.

Access to Board members and management.

Corporate website including principal investor 

The Company strategy and values.

information.

Viability.

One-to-one investor meetings with principal 

shareholders and prospective investors either in 

Risk management.

person or by video link. The Board receives reports 

on investor and potential investor meetings to 

Internal control.

understand points discussed and any issues or 

concerns raised by investors.

Analyst coverage of the Company.

Where a major shareholder has abstained or voted 

against an Annual General Meeting resolution the 

Board contacts shareholders to understand the 

reasons behind their vote.

Suppliers

Engaging with our suppliers means that we can 

Maintaining long-term relationships with our 

Long-term relationships with major suppliers.

ensure security and quality of service from our 

suppliers with regular interaction to ensure 

suppliers.

suppliers meet our service requirements.

Ethical trading.

Working with reputable suppliers who can provide 

Fair pricing.

high quality goods or services.

Viability of our businesses.

Ensured the Group’s key service providers 

executed their business continuity plans in 

response to the COVID-19 pandemic to maintain 

continuity of operations.

The Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited Board 

periodically reviews the terms and conditions of 

our investment management agreement to ensure 

they are in line with market rates.

Board members periodically meet with the 

Investment Manager and other major suppliers.

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Why is it important to engage?

How we engage

Stakeholders key interests

Communities

We are committed to making positive 

Wilson Sons management routinely provides 

Impact of the Group on the wider community and 

contributions to the communities and environment 

opportunities to interact with their community 

environment.

where we operate.

stakeholders on a regular basis throughout the 

year: a volunteer action programme, donations, 

Viability and sustainability of employment.

sponsorships and participation in social 

responsibility groups and/or issues related to 

Growth and future employment opportunities.

corporate sustainability.

Contributions to local charities and causes.

Wilson Sons’ social practices are aligned with 

the principles established in the Universal 

Safe working environment.

Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations 

Global Compact, its Code of Ethical Conduct and 

its Corporate Health Safety and environment 

policy. The objective is to promote private 

social investment in projects, actions and social 

programmes related to respecting and valuing 

life and establishing an ethical and transparent 

dialogue with its stakeholders.

A more detailed report on Wilson Sons corporate 

responsibility and engagement with the community 

is detailed on page 38 of the annual report.

We invest for the long-term providing stable 

funding for investments to provide long-term 

economic growth and development.

Government and Industry regulators

Our Brazilian businesses operate in highly 

Wilson Sons management regularly meet with 

Maritime industry policy and regulation.

regulated environments. It is important to 

industry regulators and government to understand 

understand the requirements and concerns of 

industry developments and issues at a local and 

The role of the Group in the Brazilian economy 

government and industry regulators.

national level.

and to facilitate trade with the rest of the world.

The Chairman of Ocean Wilsons who is based in 

Tax collection.

Brazil is actively involved with management on 

industry and government matters.

Maintaining confidence in the financial system.

The Board gains understanding of the views of the Group’s other key 

consider investor interests as well as the impact on the cash flow requirements 

stakeholders through Board reports on stakeholder meetings, visiting the 

and viability of our businesses with the associated implications for our 

Wilson Sons operations, discussions with management and the Board 

employees, suppliers, lenders and customers. In 2020 we deferred payment of 

participating in the Board meetings of Wilson Sons including detailed 

the full dividend until November 2020 until we had a greater understanding 

management presentations from department heads and discussions of issues 

of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Group’s results and financial 

and decisions taken at Board meetings. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic no 

performance. The Board considered the views and impact on a range of 

site visits to the Wilson Sons operations were made in 2020 however there 

stakeholders when deliberating on the expansion of the Salvador container 

was extensive remote virtual engagement with senior management. The Board 

terminal including investors, employees, the local community, customers as 

considered the views and impact on a range of stakeholders when deliberating 

well as government and industry regulators. Issues or concerns raised by both 

on the measures and protocols implemented by the Group in response to the 

Ocean Wilsons and Wilson Sons at investor meetings are reported to the Board 

COVID-19 pandemic. This included the health, safety and well-being of our 

which discusses the points raised and make decisions relating to these points. 

employees, customers, partners and local community as well as our obligations 

Ocean Wilsons also has a relationship agreement with Wilson Sons to ensure 

to government and industry regulators. We considered employees, customers, 

that both companies shall use their reasonable endeavours to ensure we can 

government and investors in ensuring the continuity of operations and the 

comply with our obligations with government and industry regulators. 

financial strength and resilience of our business. When paying dividends, we 

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Employees

Communications with shareholders are important to the Board. Ocean 

The Wilson Sons’ goal is to be the first choice for employees. The Group 

Wilsons sends both its annual report and accounts and half year accounts to 

defines and implements workforce strategies aligned with the organisational 

all shareholders. To ensure Board members develop an understanding of the 

culture, purpose and strategy. Candidates applying for job vacancies are 

views of major shareholders there is regular dialogue with major institutional 

evaluated according to the degree of alignment with the company’s culture, 

shareholders. The Deputy Chairman and executive director usually attend a 

mission and vision along with the relevant experience required for a position. 

number of these meetings. Independent non-executives also have dialogue 

with major institutional investors to understand their concerns. A report of 

We consider employee turnover is an important measure of employee 

meetings with shareholders is distributed to all directors with the principal 

satisfaction as well as length of service. The Board considers the employee 

issues raised, discussed at Board meetings. All broker reports are distributed 

turnover and length of service results to be satisfactory. There is sufficient 

to all Board members. The Annual General Meeting of the Company is held in 

employee turnover to refresh the workforce while also retaining a stable 

Bermuda. When a significant proportion of the votes have been cast against 

workforce with knowledge of the Group’s culture and values. This stability is 

a resolution at an Annual General Meeting the Board will contact significant 

also reflected in the employee length of service with the Group and workforce 

shareholders to understand the reasons behind their vote. The Company’s 

average age. The average age profile of our workforce is appropriate.

website www.oceanwilsons.bm contains copies of the annual and interim 

reports and stock exchange announcements.

Employee turnover and voluntary redundancy

Employee turnover*

Voluntary redundancy

* Employee turnover represents the average rate during the year.

2020

17.0%

3.1%

2019

20.2%

4.0%

Employee length of service with the Group

Less than 1 year

1 to 5 years

16%

25%

5 –10 years

31%

10 – 20 years

20 – 30 years

Greater than 30 years

22%

5%

1%

Workforce average age

18 to 25 years

8%

25 to 45 years

61%

45 - 60 years

25%

Greater than 60 years

6%

Attracting Talent 

Employee retention and remuneration policy 

The Group attracts talent by putting our employees first, guaranteeing a 

Wilson Sons holds regular individual conversations between the leadership and 

healthy and safe work environment to deliver high performance and efficiency. 

its managers in order to understand the motivations to remain in the company 

We invest in the professional development of each employee with education 

and develop employee retention initiatives.

and training for employees in an open work environment. Promotion and 

development are based on merit with employees recognised according to 

The Wilson Sons group manages positions and salaries using the Hays 

their performance and achievements. To align the strategy of selecting and 

methodology. The objective is to maintain an internal balance regarding 

recruiting people who share the same values, Wilson Sons has evaluated 

remuneration across positions and an external balance with market averages. 

the ideal type of professionals required to contribute to the achievement of 

In the case of variable remuneration, the Wilson Sons group offers managers, 

the Company’s goals. Candidates applying for job openings are evaluated 

administrative and operational professionals’ access to a profit-sharing plan 

according to the degree of alignment between personal values and corporate 

which uses profit, budget targets and individual results in determining rewards. 

culture together with the skills and experience required for the position.

Wilson Sons also encourages employee engagement through a stock option 

plan for senior managers and is designed to reward long term rather than short 

Education and training

term performance. 

Wilson Sons has a defined and well-structured policy to encourage further 

education and training. Any employee who wants to improve their education 

Workforce engagement

can apply for a postgraduate scholarship (diploma, MBA or master’s degree) or 

The Group does not appoint a director from the workforce, have a formal 

language courses which will be granted according to the employee’s position 

advisory panel or a designated non-executive director. The Board does not 

and the Company’s requirements. In addition, Wilson Sons businesses have 

consider this necessary as the Ocean Wilsons Board does not directly manage 

their own training plans that provide technical training and knowledge required 

the Wilson Sons business which is managed by the Wilson Sons Board. The 

to perform their roles.

Succession 

Board engages with the workforce by holding a two-day Board meeting 

once a year at our main offices in Brazil where the Board meets Wilson Sons 

senior management with Directors also performing site visits. In addition to 

All key positions of senior leadership in Wilson Sons have been identified for 

this the Chairman is based in Brazil and has regular interaction with Wilson 

succession planning. As such, company managers are encouraged to develop 

Sons management and the Deputy Chairman and executive director visit 

their teams and prepare their own successors. 

Brazil periodically throughout the year meeting management and making site 

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visits. These visits and interactions provide important insights to the Board 

Participation in commissions and workgroups 

on the culture and concerns at different levels of our Brazilian businesses. 

Wilson Sons values the importance of participating in commissions, 

Due to the travel restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic these 

conferences, and workgroups. Wilson Sons takes an active part in relevant 

visits did not occur in 2020. The Board also receives reports on labour claims 

entities or in areas of interest to articulate, obtain information, and participate 

received by the Group and the management of these labour claims. Wilson 

in important decisions for the market and society as a whole. Some of the 

Sons management directly engages with 22 labour unions on a regular basis 

institutions in which Wilson Sons participates are: 

throughout the year that represent the Wilson Sons workforce. 

Gender balance

The Wilson Sons workforce is 82% male and 18% female which the Board 

• 

IBP Social Responsibility Commission; and

considers satisfactory considering the historical nature of our businesses while 

the gender balance of senior management is 76% male and 24% female 

• 

Ethos Human Rights Workgroup.

which the Board considers good. The Board of Ocean Wilsons is 71% male and 

• 

Brazilian Corporate Volunteer Council;

29% female.

Corporate Social Responsibility 

Corporate Volunteering 

We also engage with stakeholders through our corporate volunteering efforts. 

The programme called Criando Laços (Creating ties), allows Wilson Sons’ 

Wilson Sons routinely provides several opportunities to interact with the 

employees to do voluntary work in the communities located close to our 

wider community throughout the year through volunteer actions, donations, 

operations. 

sponsorships and participation in social responsibility boards and/or issues 

related to the corporate sustainability of important industry institutions.

Health Safety and Environment 

Included in the corporate core values of Ocean Wilsons is the need to provide 

Wilson Sons’ social practices are aligned with the principles established in the 

a safe operating environment for our staff and to respect the environment and 

Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Global Compact, 

the communities in which we operate and the people who work for us. These 

its Code of Ethical Conduct and its Corporate HSE Policy. The Global Compact 

values are reflected in how Wilson Sons manages the areas of Occupational 

is a United Nations initiative for the adoption of social responsibility policies 

Health, Safety, and Environment (“HSE”) in a strategic manner as it is of 

and establishes ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour rights, 

fundamental importance for the development of sustainable business.

environmental protection and the fight against corruption. Wilson Sons’ 

objective is to promote private social investment in projects, actions and 

Since January 2020 Wilson Sons has been implementing several measures 

social programmes related to respecting and valuing life, as well as preserving 

and protocols to ensure (i) the health, safety and well-being of its employees, 

the history of business and industry, establishing an ethical and transparent 

clients and partners, (ii) the continuity of all its operations, and (iii) the financial 

dialogue with its stakeholders. Wilson Sons is committed to fighting child and 

strength and resilience of its business. Actions undertaken were:

forced or slave-like labour. All Wilson Sons businesses must abide by the anti-

corruption guide and code of ethical conduct. The Wilson Sons independent 

whistle-blower channel is available to all employees and the public.

Sponsorship

Private social investments are the basis for the participation of Wilson Sons’ 

corporate volunteering through collaboration between sponsored projects, tax 

incentive opportunities and institutions supported by financial donations. The 

total amount contributed in 2020 through incentive laws was US$301,000 

(2019: US$557,000).

Donations 

In line with its value of maintaining long-term relationships, Wilson Sons 

continues to support several local charities and causes in Brazil. The Group 

donations for the year totalled US$34,000 (2019: US$24,000).

• 

Remote-work routine for all administrative staff;

• 

 Physical isolation of operational employees over 60 years old, with 

controlled exceptions;

• 

 Extensive travel restrictions prohibiting international travel and limiting 

domestic travel to business-critical movements;

• 

Non-essential internal events were cancelled or postponed;

• 

Employee participation in external events were cancelled or postponed;

• 

In-person meetings are prohibited and most meetings are held remotely;

• 

 Non-business third-party visits to the Company’s operations and facilities 

are prohibited, with controlled exceptions;

• 

Reinforced hygiene measures and the use of masks mandated;

• 

 Mandatory quarantine period until completely recovered in the event of 

employee contamination or direct contact with infected people;

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 Stricter measures for offshore support vessel crews (pre-boarding COVID 

Lost-time injury frequency rates are reported to the Wilson Sons and Ocean 

testing) and tugboat crews (medical check-ups); and

Wilsons Boards at each quarterly Board meeting. The commitment to safety in 

all our operations continues to be our top priority, while ensuring the quality of 

• 

 Other containment measures in accordance with the protocol established 

the services we provide to our clients.

by the Brazilian Ministry of Health.

Lost Time Injuries

HSE has a formal agenda within the Wilson Sons executive committee, with 

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) per million-man hours worked.

monthly meetings to deal exclusively with issues related to the topic which is 

supported by dedicated committees and subcommittees for each business unit. 

World-class Safety

The commitment to safety in all our operations continues to be our top priority, while ensuring the quality of the services we provide to our clients.

LTIFR

4.68

Reduction of 91% in Lost-time injuries

International Benchmark: 0.50

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2018

2017

2018

2019

2020

LTIFR (1) refers to the absolute number of lost-time injuries occurring in a workplace per one million man-hours worked. 
(2)  Considers the total results from the Offshore Support Vessels (joint venture 50%).

WS+ Programme 

Occupational Health

The Group has run the WS+ safety programme in partnership with DuPont 

Wilson Sons has developed a drug and alcohol prevention programme with a 

since 2011 to promote improved safety throughout the Wilson Sons group and 

focus on improving operational safety and employee health. 

transform the safety culture of our businesses. The programme is based on 

the establishment and revision of policies and procedures, engaging with the 

Environment

workforce, operational discipline, risk management, training and responsibility. 

Excellence in environmental management is a key objective of Wilson Sons 

The success of this programme is shown by the continued improvement in our 

and the Company. In this context, excellence means using resources rationally 

LTIFR which decreased significantly since the programme was implemented 

and efficiently, managing environmental risks and liabilities, understanding 

to 0.42 accidents per million man-hours worked from 7.41. The Wilson Sons 

and engaging with environmental interests of stakeholders with integrity, as 

goal is to maintain their LTIFR below or equal to 0.5 lost-time injuries per one 

well as planning and achieving financial performance targets aligned with 

million man-hours worked and achieve an interdependent safety management 

environmental commitments.

culture in which everyone is aware of the safety agenda and concerned not 

only with their own safety but also with those around them.

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To improve the understanding of the environmental aspects and impacts 

World Petroleum Council (“WPC”) to exhibit social responsibility projects from 

of its activities, the Wilson Sons group has developed its Environmental 

a range of countries. The objective of this initiative is to foster the exchange of 

Management Index (“EMI”) based on current best practices. The EMI’s key 

successful experiences that can be replicated around the world.

themes (solid waste, water resources, environmental damage, licensing, 

stakeholders and atmospheric emissions) use established criteria to promote 

Artificial reefs mimic the characteristics of natural reefs, facilitating the 

continuous improvement in environmental management and achieve 

development of marine biodiversity in previously uninhabited environments. 

excellence. 

Artificial reefs help promote activities related to the ocean, such as sport fishing 

and underwater ecotourism. Authorised by the Brazilian Navy, the Brazilian 

At this stage, the Group has decided to measure and understand our 

Federal Environment Agency (“IBAMA”) and the Pernambuco State Environment 

environmental impacts and has not yet established any formal targets 

Agency (“CPRH”), the project is supported by guidance from the Federal 

although some actions have been implemented to reduce our environmental 

Rural University of Pernambuco (“UFRPE”) and the Pernambuco Scuba Diving 

impacts as detailed below. Nominal emissions vary considerably with activity 

Company Association (“AEMPE”).

which makes it difficult to understand if the Group is being more efficient or 

not. The Group will continue to monitor nominal emissions but is looking to 

Responsible Investing

create meaningful ratios to monitor our performance. To date environmental 

The Board has agreed a responsible investing policy with our Investment 

emissions control was managed in a more decentralised manner with 

Manager, Hanseatic Asset Management LBG. 

sustainability overseen by the HSE manager. Wilson Sons is creating a more 

robust structure in 2021 by creating a multi-disciplinary ESG committee to 

As long-term investors, we have a natural desire to be responsible investors 

oversee our environmental programme.

and good corporate citizens. This is reflected in the belief that such businesses 

and investors are likely to generate superior long-term returns and, 

Atmospheric Emissions and Climate Change

furthermore, consideration of such issues is an important element to potential 

Wilson Sons continue to improve their carbon emissions management by 

risks. The Responsible Investment Policy agreed with our Investment Manager 

identifying opportunities to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Wilson 

seeks to incorporate Environmental, Social and Governance (”ESG”) factors 

Sons is committed to proactively publish their corporate greenhouse gas 

into their fund management business. When assessing the attractiveness of a 

emissions inventory “CGH inventory” in the public emissions registry, a 

fund or company they will seek to consider their environmental impact, social 

platform managed by the Brazilian Greenhouse Gas Protocol Programme. Our 

factors and for them to demonstrate good governance.

CGH inventory is certified with a silver seal in recognition of the completeness 

of the data. 

We do expect the investments in our portfolio to take ESG issues seriously, to 

clearly report on them and to aspire to do the right thing. Where a portfolio 

The Group factors in environmental impacts when making decisions looks to 

manager or company is not living up to these standards our Investment 

use advanced technology to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. During 

Manager will seek to engage with them to encourage improvement with the 

2020 the Board of Wilson Sons approved the construction of six new tugboats 

ultimate sanction being exiting, or not investing in, a fund or company if their 

that although more expensive than alternative designs will be compliant 

concerns are not sufficiently addressed.

with European Union emission legislation. Further examples of measures 

undertaken by the Group include: updating conventional diesel-powered 

As part of the investment managers fund selection process the Investment 

maritime support ships to more efficient diesel-electric systems, using RTG 

Manager has introduced an ESG section within their due diligence process. 

(Rubber-tyre gantry) electric cranes with a lower environmental impact in 

They use this section to help them determine whether further action is 

container terminals and expanding the towage operations centre, making it 

required. It will look at the following factors: 

possible to reduce fuel consumption by optimising the movement of vessels.

• 

 Does the manager take their ESG responsibilities seriously?

Energy

The Group understand that effective energy management comprises the use 

• 

 Do they have a formal ESG policy?

of clean energy and efficient consumption in our operations. The Wilson Sons 

energy management model plans and establishes energy acquisition and 

• 

 How does the manager engage with those companies that are failing in 

consumption strategies and seeks to identify, promote and replicate projects 

their responsibilities?

that allow operational efficiency gains from reduced energy consumption. 

• 

 What is their voting policy?

Aquatic Environmental Impacts

Since 2002 the Group has donated some deactivated tugboats to the 

Pernambuco artificial reefs project to create artificial reefs and help in 

the recovery of marine ecosystems. These artificial reefs also serve as a 

living laboratory for studies in marine biology. As well as receiving local 

environmental awards in 2017 the project was included in the World Social 

Responsibility Project Initiative (“WSRPI”), an online platform launched by the 

• 

 How do they consider their carbon footprint?

When the Investment manager is selecting funds, they do not seek to exclude 

specific sectors and countries but instead for those companies that make 

significant use of energy, resources and materials they want to understand 

how they manage these issues and their responsibilities.

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Additional market analysis is performed to corroborate other key assumptions 

Hanseatic Group website www.hansagrp.com.

underpinning the forecasts. In preparing the forecasts consideration has been 

Going Concern

given to the commitments Wilson Sons has to its joint ventures in respect of 

their loan agreements as set out in note 19 and possible cash outflows these 

The Group has considerable financial resources including US$63.3 million in 

may give rise to, should the joint ventures breach their loan covenants. 

cash and cash equivalents and the Group’s borrowings have a long maturity 

profile. The Group’s business activities together with the factors likely to 

Cash flow and loan covenant compliance forecasts were then reverse stress 

affect its future development and performance are set out in the Chairman’s 

tested to understand the headroom available before a covenant breach 

Statement, Financial Report and Investment Manager’s Report. The financial 

occurs or liquidity is exhausted. Consideration was then given as to whether 

position, cash flows and borrowings of the Group are set out in the Financial 

the principal risks attributable to Wilsons Sons would give rise to severe 

Review on pages 5 to 8. In addition, note 35 to the financial statements 

downside scenarios that could cause loan covenant breaches or exhausting 

includes details of its financial instruments and hedging activities and its 

of liquidity, such as significant reductions in revenues. The possibility of these 

exposure to credit risk and liquidity risk. Details of the Group’s borrowings are 

scenarios happening are considered remote when contemplating Wilson Sons’ 

set out in note 24. 

financial performance during Brazil’s economic crisis in 2015 and 2016 and 

in the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and given the outlook for the global and 

The Group closely monitors and manages its liquidity risk and does so in a 

Brazilian economies in 2021 and beyond. The potential impact of COVID-19 

manner that reflects it structure, of two distinct businesses, being the parent 

has been considered as part of the going concern assessment. Whilst the going 

company along with Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited, and Wilson Sons 

concern assessment does not indicate it will be necessary, should it required, 

Limited. In performing its going concern assessment, the Board considered the 

Wilson Sons has the ability to delay or cancel forecast capital expenditure in 

15 month period to 31 March 2022.

order to manage liquidity and or loan covenant compliance. 

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited and Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited

This assessment confirmed that Wilson Sons has adequate cash, other liquid 

The parent company and Ocean Wilson (Investments) Limited have combined 

resources and undrawn credit facilities to enable it to meet its obligations 

cash and cash equivalents of US$4.6 million and further highly liquid 

as they fall due in order to continue its operations during the going concern 

investments in excess of US$90.0 million as at 31 December 2020. They have 

forecast period.

no debts but have made commitments in respect of investment subscriptions 

amounting to US$45.3 million, details are provided in note 32. The timing of 

Based on the Board’s review of Wilson Sons’ going concern assessment and 

the investment commitments may be accelerated or delayed in comparison 

the liquidity and cash flow reviews of the Company and its subsidiary Ocean 

with those indicated in note 32. However, the highly liquid investments held 

Wilsons Investments, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the 

are significantly in excess of the commitments. Neither Ocean Wilsons, nor 

Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational 

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited have made any commitments or have 

existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Directors continue to 

obligations towards Wilsons Sons and its subsidiaries and their creditors or 

adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Annual report and accounts.

lenders. Therefore, in the unlikely circumstance that Wilsons Sons was to 

encounter financial difficulty, the parent company and its subsidiary have 

Viability Statement

no obligations to provide support and have sufficient cash and other liquid 

In accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code, the Directors have 

resources to continue as a going concern on a standalone basis. 

assessed the viability of the Group over a three-year period to 31 December 

Wilson Sons Limited

2023, taking into account the Group’s current position and potential impact of 

the principal risks and uncertainties. Based on this assessment, the Directors 

Wilson Sons has cash and cash equivalents of US$58.6 million and further 

confirm that they have a reasonable expectation that the Company will be able 

highly liquid investments of US$39.0 million. All of the debt, as set out in 

to continue in operation and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the period 

note 24, and all of the lease liabilities, as set out in note 15, relate to Wilson 

to 31 December 2023.

Sons, and have a long maturity profile. The debt held by Wilson Sons is 

subject to covenant compliance tests as summarised in note 24, which were in 

Whilst the Directors have no reason to believe the Company will not be 

compliance with at 31 December 2020 and are forecast to be complied with 

viable over a longer period, given the uncertainties involved in longer term 

throughout the forecast period. 

forecasting the Directors have determined that a three-year period to 31 

December 2023 is an appropriate period over which to provide its viability 

The covenants are most sensitive to changes in EBITDA, debt service costs 

statement. The three-year period also aligns with the rolling three-year 

and asset values. The Board reviewed Wilson Sons’ 15-month forecasts for 

investment portfolio performance benchmark.

the financial year 2021 and the first quarter of 2022 which included analysis 

of cash flows and loan covenant compliance for the forecasting period. 

In making the assessment, the Directors have considered a number of factors 

Budgets are compared with prior period actual results and previous forecasts 

that affect the Group, including the principal risks and mitigating factors. 

so as to identify variances and understand the drivers of the changes and 

The Directors also took account that the Group has two distinctly separate 

their future impact so as to allow management to take action as appropriate. 

investments: Wilson Sons, a maritime services company in Brazil and Ocean 

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Wilsons (Investments) Limited which holds a portfolio of international 

• 

 make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

investments. There is no recourse between the two investments. In addition, 

the Company holds no external debt.

• 

 state that applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to 

any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts;

Wilson Sons Limited

The assessment considered that the Wilson Sons business model has proven 

• 

 provide additional disclosure when compliance with the specific 

to be strong in the long term with a range of businesses that have consistently 

requirements of IFRS is insufficient to enable users to understand the 

demonstrated their ability to trade, even in challenging market conditions, 

impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on the 

as evidenced in the current year performance with the COVID-19 pandemic 

Company and Group financial position and financial performance; and

and in 2015 when the Group produced a solid performance despite the 

Brazilian Real depreciating 47% against the US Dollar in the year. Operational 

• 

 present information, including accounting policies in a manner that 

activities are funded by cash generated from operations while the Wilson 

provides relevant, reliable, comparable and understandable information.

Sons borrowings are used to finance capital expenditure. The Wilson Sons 

borrowings are generally long-term with defined repayment schedules 

repayable over different periods up to 18 years. There is no recourse from 

Wilson Sons to the Company or Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited in 

The Board consider the annual report and accounts, taken as a whole, is 

fair, balanced and understandable and provides the information necessary 

for shareholders to assess the Company’s performance, business model and 

respect of Wilson Sons borrowings. Wilson Sons is not reliant on one particular 

strategy.

customer: its largest customer constituted approximately 9% of the Group’s 

revenue in 2020 (and including joint venture revenue, 12.8%). In addition, 

By Order of the Board

Malcolm Mitchell

Company Secretary

12 March 2021

Wilson Sons has opportunities to mitigate any adverse impacts given the 

flexible cost base of some of their businesses.

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited

In making the assessment for the investment portfolio, the Board has 

considered matters such as significant stock market volatility, changes in 

exchange rate and a significant reduction in the liquidity of the portfolio. The 

investment portfolio and cash under management at 31 December 2020 was 

US$310.3 million with outstanding capital commitments of US$45.3 million 

and no external debt. At 31 December the investment portfolio had; US$5.3 

million in cash and cash equivalents and daily liquidity of $96.6 million. This 

available liquidity covers 200% of the capital commitment in a reasonable 

time frame, on the remote chance that there was a need to fund all of 

commitments at one time.

The Directors’ assessment is that if severe but plausible downside scenarios 

were to crystallise, many of the individual risks disclosed would be likely to be 

confined to either Wilson Sons or Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited. The 

risk is to the valuation of the Group’s balance sheet rather than to the viability 

of the Group.

Directors’ Responsibilities

The Directors are responsible for preparing the annual report in accordance 

with applicable laws and regulations.

The Directors are required by Bermuda company law to lay financial 

statements before the Company in a general meeting. In doing this the 

Directors prepare accounts on a going concern basis for each financial year 

which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the 

Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period. In preparing those 

accounts, the Directors are required to:

• 

 ensure suitable accounting policies have been adopted and applied 

consistently;

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Independent Auditor’s Report
to the Members of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited

Opinion

In our opinion:

• 

 Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited group financial statements (the “financial 

statements”) give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s affairs as 

at 31 December 2020 and of the group’s profit for the year then ended; 

and

• 

 the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance 

with International Accounting Standards in conformity with the 

requirements of the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as 

issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

We have audited the financial statements of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited 

(the “Group”) for the year ended 31 December 2020 which comprise:

•  We assessed management’s historical forecasting accuracy;

• 

 We considered whether the Group’s forecasts used in the going concern 

assessment were consistent with other information obtained during our 

audit;

• 

 We considered whether the headroom indicated by reverse stress 

testing scenarios could reasonably be eliminated and whether there 

were scenarios that were severe and plausible that could give rise to 

the forecast headroom being eliminated. Our assessment included 

consideration of: the impact and likelihood of investment commitments 

being accelerated, economic analysis for the global economy and the 

Brazilian economy and whether EBITDA and revenues could be significant 

reduced, whether additional unexpected cash outflows could arise 

in connection with the Group’s joint ventures, and the principal risks 

disclosed in the Annual Report; and

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year then ended

• 

 We considered whether through our audit procedures we had identified 

Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2020

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended

Consolidated cash flow statement for the year then ended

Related notes 1 to 37 to the financial statements, including a summary of 

significant accounting policies

any commitments between the Company and its subsidiary Ocean Wilsons 

Investments Limited and Wilson Sons Limited.

Based on the above we observed:

• 

 The company and Ocean Wilsons Investments Limited have access to 

cash and liquid investments in excess of US$95m to fund their operations 

The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is 

and commitments and we did not identify any obligations / commitments 

applicable law and IFRS as issued by IASB.

between these companies and Wilson Sons Limited; and

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on 

Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those 

standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit 

of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the 

Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our 

audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard 

as applied to listed public interest entities, and we have fulfilled our other 

ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. 

• 

 There would need to be a US$30m reduction in EBITDA in the review 

period to cause a breach in covenants or a US$91m reduction in cashflows 

from operating activities to exhaust liquidity for Wilson Sons Limited, 

absent consideration of mitigations actions that management could take. 

Based on trading performance during the pandemic during 2020 and 

the Brazilian recession of 2015 and 2016, management consider these 

possibilities to be remote.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material 

uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, 

may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and 

concern for the 15 month period to 31 March 2022. 

appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In relation to the group reporting on how they have applied the UK Corporate 

Governance Code, we have nothing material to add or draw attention to in 

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors’ use 

relation to the directors’ statement in the financial statements about whether 

of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial 

the directors considered it appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of 

statements of the Group is appropriate. Our evaluation of the directors’ 

accounting.

assessment of the Group’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis 

of accounting included the following:

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to 

going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. However, 

• 

 We understood the process undertaken by management to perform the 

because not all future events or conditions can be predicted, this statement is 

going concern assessment, including the evaluation of any operational 

not a guarantee as to the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern.

and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Group;

• 

 We tested the arithmetical accuracy of the forecast models used to 

prepare the Group’s going concern assessment, including the reverse 

stress testing carried out, and considered the underlying terms of debt 

agreements including covenant requirements;

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Overview of our audit approach

revenue, expenses, investments, cash and cash equivalents and loans where 

Audit scope

• 

 We performed an audit of the complete 

these were individually material to the financial statements. These specified 

financial information of 6 components and 

audit procedures on specific balances for a 

procedures components contributed with -16% (2019: -2%) of Group’s Profit 

before tax, 8% (2019: 2%) of the Group’s Revenue and 11% (2019: 8%) of the 

further 4 components; and

Group’s Total assets.

• 

 The components where we performed full or 

specific audit procedures accounted for 114% 

of Profit before tax, 92% of Revenue and 83% 

Key audit matters

• 

• 

of Total assets.

 Revenue recognition;

 Risk of impairment of Brasco cash generating 

unit (“CGU”) assets;

Of the remaining 12 components that together represent 2% (2019: 8%) of the 

Group’s Profit before tax, none are individually greater than 8% of the Group’s 

Profit before tax. For these components, we performed other procedures, 

including risk focused analytical review, testing of consolidation journals and 

intercompany eliminations and foreign currency translation recalculations 

to respond to any potential risks of material misstatement to the financial 

• 

 Determination of fair value estimates – Level 2 

statements.

Materiality

• 

• 

and 3 investments; and

 Provisions and contingencies.

 Overall group materiality of US$3.7m which 

represents 5% of profit before tax.

Overview of the scope of the group audit 

Tailoring the scope

Our assessment of audit risk, our evaluation of materiality and our allocation 

of performance materiality determine our audit scope for each entity within the 

Group. Taken together, this enables us to form an opinion on the consolidated 

financial statements. We take into account: size, risk profile, the organisation 

of the Group and effectiveness of group-wide controls, changes in the business 

environment and other factors such as recent internal audit results when 

assessing the level of work to be performed at each entity.

In assessing the risk of material misstatement to the financial statements, and 

to ensure we had adequate quantitative coverage of significant accounts in the 

financial statements, of the 25 reporting components of the Group, we selected 

ten components covering entities in Bermuda, Brazil and Panama, which 

represent the principal business units within the Group.

The table below illustrates the coverage obtained from the work performed:

Full scope

Specific scope

Full and specific scope

Specified procedures

Remaining components

Total Reporting components

Full scope

Specific scope

Full and specific scope

Specified procedures

Remaining components

2020

% Group 

% Group 

% Group 

Number

PBT

Revenues

Assets

6

4

10

3

12

25

134%

84%

-20%

8%

114%

92%

-16%

2%

8%

0%

72%

11%

83%

11%

6%

100%

100%

100%

2019

% Group 

% Group 

% Group 

Number

PBT

Revenues

Assets

6

4

118%

-24%

10

94%

5

9

-2%

8%

77%

12%

89%

2%

9%

75%

15%

90%

8%

2%

Total Reporting components

24

100%

100%

100%

Of the ten components selected, we performed an audit of the complete 

financial information of six components (“full scope components”) which were 

Changes from the prior year 

selected based on their size or risk characteristics. For the remaining four 

components (“specific scope components”), we performed audit procedures on 

specific accounts within that component that we considered had the potential 

In the current year, the components remained of similar relevance within 

the Group. However, to incorporate an element of unpredictability into our 

scoping we have included Wilport Operadores Portuários as a specific scope 

for the greatest impact on the significant accounts in the financial statements 

component for the 2020 audit.

either because of the size of these accounts or their risk profile. 

The reporting components where we performed audit procedures accounted 

for 114% (2019: 94%) of the Group’s Profit before tax, 92% (2019: 89%) of 

the Group’s Revenue and 83% (2019: 90%) of the Group’s Total assets. For 

the current year, the full scope components contributed 134% (2019: 118%) 

of the Group’s Profit before tax, 84% (2019: 77%) of the Group’s Revenue and 

72% (2019: 75%) of the Group’s Total assets. The specific scope components 

contributed -20% (2019: -24%) of the Group’s Profit before tax, 8% (2019: 

12%) of the Group’s Revenue and 11% (2019: 15%) of the Group’s Total 

assets. The audit scope of these components may not have included testing 

of all significant accounts of the component but will have contributed to the 

coverage of significant tested for the Group. We also performed specified 

procedures on three locations over certain aspects of their accounts, such as 

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic – audit logistics 

We worked proactively with management to agree a revised timetable to 

provide sufficient time for the potential impacts and judgements arising 

from COVID-19 to be considered fully, disclosures adequately assessed, 

and to reflect the extended time taken for management to complete the 

financial statement close process and to reflect the incremental time impact 

on completing our year end external audit fully remotely. The Group audit 

team performed the year end audit fully remotely, starting from 21 July 

2020. We engaged with management throughout the audit, using video calls, 

share-screen functionality, secure encrypted document exchanges and data 

downloads to avoid any limitation on the audit evidence required. We were 

alert to instances requiring physical verification of original documents. We note 

that our component team in Brazil has had no restrictions in access to physical 

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Key audit matters

work was performed remotely. All key meetings, such as the closing meetings 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were 

and Audit Committees, were performed via video conference calls. We have 

of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current 

refined our methods of interaction to ensure direction by the Partner in Charge 

period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement 

throughout the audit, ensuring involvement in meetings and video conference 

(whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those 

calls throughout the audit both internally and with management. We held 

which had the greatest effect on the overall audit strategy, the allocation of 

weekly calls with the Group CFO and Partner in Charge to ensure progress was 

resources in the audit and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These 

assessed robustly and audit matters arising were discussed at each meeting. 

matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements 

Additional calls were held with the Chair of the Audit Committee to consider 

as a whole and in our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate 

audit progress, timetable and matters arising.

opinion on these matters.

Involvement with component teams 

In establishing our overall approach to the Group audit, we determined the 

type of work that needed to be undertaken at each of the components by us, 

as the primary audit engagement team, or by component auditors from other 

EY global network firms operating under our instruction. Of the six full scope 

components, audit procedures were performed on one of these directly by 

the primary audit team. For the five full scope components and four specific 

scope components, where the work was performed by component auditors, we 

determined the appropriate level of involvement to enable us to determine that 

sufficient audit evidence had been obtained as a basis for our opinion on the 

Group as a whole.

This year we were unable to visit our component team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 

due to the travel restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result 

we adapted our approach and replaced physical direction and oversight with 

virtual direction and oversight. The primary audit team replaced our usual face 

to face meetings and interactions with virtual video conference meetings. In 

addition, our reviews of audit work papers, which previously would have been 

carried out on location in Brazil, were performed virtually this year. In doing so 

we maintained our involvement in planning and agreeing the audit approach 

with the component team, directing their audit work and understanding 

any issues arising from their work. We also continued to meet with local 

management when appropriate, including attending closing meetings. The 

primary team interacted regularly with the component team during the various 

stages of the audit, reviewed key working papers and were responsible for 

the scope and direction of the audit process. This, together with the additional 

procedures performed at Group level, gave us appropriate evidence for our 

opinion on the Group financial statements.

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Risk

Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

Revenue recognition risk  

• 

 We walked through and understood the controls 

Based on the procedures performed we did not 

(2020: US$ 352.8m; 2019: US$406.1m)

designed and implemented by the group related 

identify any evidence of material misstatement 

to revenue recognition, but we did not test the 

in the revenues recognised in the year. We have 

operating effectiveness of the controls;

also assessed adequacy of the disclosures in 

• 

 We performed procedures using data analysis 

the financial statements and found them to be 

appropriate.

techniques. We analysed the relationship 

between revenue, accounts receivable and cash 

receipts using the entire population of journal 

entries. We investigated and tested journal entries 

which did not follow the expected correlation. On 

a sample basis we tested cash journals to bank 

statements and evidence that the postings related 

to revenue transactions;

• 

 We inspected significant new or renewed 

contracts and/or changes to significant existing 

contracts. We understood clauses that may give 

rise to revenue recognition complexity or may 

involve management judgements or estimates 

and where applicable considered and challenge 

whether these are appropriately accounted for 

including any estimation relevant to recognition 

decisions;

• 

 On a sample basis we have obtained direct 

confirmation of balances outstanding at the year 

end from customers;

• 

 We have performed targeted testing of manual 

postings to revenues to address the fraud risk we 

identified for the Saveiros, Tecon Salvador and 

Tecon Rio Grande components;

• 

 We tested on a sample basis unbilled revenue for 

the Brasco component to address the identified 

fraud risk by obtaining supporting documentation 

to evidence: the provision of the service, the 

value of the transaction and where applicable 

the subsequent invoicing and recovery of the 

unbilled income;

• 

 We have performed cut off testing near to the 

year end on a sample basis with regard to cargo 

movements and service provision to ascertain 

whether revenues are recorded in the appropriate 

period;

• 

 We performed analytical procedures to identify 

and investigate unusual trading patterns which 

could indicate inappropriate revenue recognition; 

and

• 

 We reviewed the adequacy of the disclosures 

in the financial statements with regard the 

requirements of IFRS 15.

Refer to the Audit Committee Report (pages 28 and 

29); Accounting policies (Page 64); and Note 3 of 

the Financial Statements (pages 68 to 70)

There is a risk of fictitious revenue recognition 

or inappropriate revenue recognition for towage, 

containers handling and port services. We have 

focused on unbilled revenue for the Brasco 

component for services rendered and not yet 

invoiced, due to its significance and the manual 

nature of the process. For the Saveiros, Tecon 

Salvador and Tecon Rio Grande components, due 

to the level of automation and lack of manual 

intervention in the recognition of services 

provided and not yet invoiced, our focus was on 

the risk that the posting of manual entries could 

give rise to the recording of fictitious revenues. 

Revenue recognition is presumed by auditing 

standards to be a fraud risk area, therefore we 

determined that this is a key audit matter. This 

risk has remained consistent with the prior year 

due to no significant changes in the business 

operations.

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Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

Risk of Impairment of Brasco CGU’s assets

• 

 We walked through and understood the controls 

Based on our assessment of the risk inherent 

(2020: US$39.2m tangible assets, US$7.4m 

intangible assets and US$5.8m lease rights; 

2019: US$52.7m tangible assets, US$9.6m 

intangible assets and US$8.2m lease rights 

respectively)

Refer to the Audit Committee Report (page 28); 

Accounting policies (pages 61, 62 and 66); and Note 

13 of the Financial Statements (pages 76 and 77)

gave rise to goodwill and intangibles on 

acquisition. The recoverable amount of Group’s 

goodwill, intangibles and tangible assets is 

tested at CGU level annually or when there is an 

indication of impairment. 

designed and implemented by the group over 

within the forecast cashflow analysis and the 

the impairment review, but we did not test the 

sensitivity analysis we performed, we conclude 

operating effectiveness of the controls;

that there is headroom when we compare our 

• 

 We analysed past cash flow projections and 

actual results subsequently achieved to assess 

managements forecasting track record to ascertain 

if there may be indicators of management bias or 

excessive optimism in forecasting cash flows;

• 

 We obtained managements impairment model 

• 

 We challenged management’s determination of 

the projection period used;

independent assessment of the value in use with 

the carrying value of the assets. The discount 

rate used in management’s projections (11.3%) 

is within our independently determined range 

of discount rates of 10.7-13.2%. We concluded 

that the midpoint (12.0%) in the range we 

independently determined is the most appropriate 

discount rate to use based on our assessment 

of risks inherent within the cashflow forecasts. 

However, we note that plausible changes in the 

• 

 We tested the computation of the carrying value of 

key assumptions may give arise to an impairment, 

the CGU’s assets and in doing so assessed whether 

as if the discount rate was to increase to 12.5% it 

liabilities were appropriately deducted;

would erode the headroom. We have assessed the 

The group’s investment in Brasco (Caju location) 

and tested its mathematical accuracy;

An impairment of the goodwill related to this CGU 

was recorded in the prior year. 

• 

 We assessed whether the forecast cashflows were 

consistent with management’s most recently 

approved budget; 

Due to subdued activity and losses incurred by 

• 

 We have performed independent research on 

the CGU, a contraction in the oil and gas sector 

forecasts for the oil and gas sector, globally and 

throughout 2020 due to the effects of COVID-19, 

also for Brazil. We examined multiple sources 

the possible impact of future actions that may 

of information including those published by oil 

be taken by governments in response to climate 

and gas companies, industry organisations, and 

change and the inherent uncertainty involved 

industry analysts. We challenged and evaluated 

in forecasting and discounting future cash flows 

management’s forecasts in the context of this 

there is a risk that an impairment has not been 

information;

adequacy of the disclosures made in the financial 

statements, particularly the disclosures related 

to the key assumptions used in the impairment 

assessment and sensitivity analysis with regard 

changes in key assumptions and the scenarios 

that could give rise to a future impairment, and 

found them to be appropriate.

recognised. 

• 

 With regard near team forecast cashflows which 

were based on specifically identified projects, 

tenders submitted and expected outcomes from 

such tenders, we inspected tender submissions, 

examined correspondence with potential 

customers, reviewed management’s internal 

reporting with regard tender and sales pipeline 

reporting and reviewed press releases and other 

media published by prospective customers with 

regard their specific projects. We challenged and 

evaluated management’s forecasts in the context 

of this information; 

• 

 We involved business valuation specialists to 

assist us in our impairment testing, including 

assessing the valuation methodology used by 

management, and challenging specific inputs 

into the determination of the discount rate with 

referenced to independently sourced external data 

and benchmarks and in developing independently 

a reasonable range of discount rates. We assessed 

management’s choice of discount rate, in the 

context our independently determined range and 

also our assessment of the risk inherent within the 

cashflow forecasts; 

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Risk

Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

• 

 We identified those assumptions which are most 

sensitive to change and performed sensitivity 

analysis to ascertain what changes in assumptions 

could produce significantly different outcomes. In 

doing so we noted the future forecast revenues, 

and the discount rate are the most sensitive 

assumptions. In doing so, we ascertained 

the extent of changes that individually, or in 

combination, would be required for Brasco’s assets 

to be impaired; and

• 

 We reviewed and assessed the fairness, accuracy 

and completeness of required disclosures required 

by IAS36.

Provisions and contingencies

• 

 We walked through and understood the 

Based on the results of our audit procedures, 

(2020: US$9.6m, 2019: US$14.6m) 

The unprovided amounts for possible losses 

are US$77.4m (2019: US$103.6m).

Refer to the Audit Committee Report (page 28); 

Accounting policies (page 64); and Note 27 of the 

Financial Statements (page 94).

controls designed and implemented by the 

we consider that the judgements made and 

group over claims and litigation. However, we 

estimates prepared by the group and the related 

did not test the operating effectiveness of the 

disclosures are materially correct and appropriate. 

controls;

• 

 We obtained a listing of all current open claims 

and litigation, including details of quantum, 

appointed advisors, provided and disclosed 

We consider the claims provided for and disclosed 

are supported by evidence and capable of reliable 

estimation.

In the normal course of business, the Group 

amounts;

receives legal claims arising from: general 

civil proceedings, labour claims, changing tax 

legislation and environmental issues. Such claims 

are particularly prevalent in Brazil. The amounts 

involved are material and potentially material 

for provided and un-provided but disclosed 

amounts. The application of accounting standards 

to determine the amount, if any, to be provided 

or disclosed as a liability or a potential liability is 

inherently subjective and requires management to 

make judgements and estimates. 

• 

 We obtained an understanding from 

management and in-house legal counsel of the 

basis for their judgements and best estimates 

of financial amounts. We challenged the 

basis of those judgements and estimates with 

reference to the latest available corroborative 

information such as correspondence with the 

group’s external counsel on all significant legal 

cases and held discussions with them when 

further clarity was deemed necessary;

• 

 We reviewed legal expenses and Board 

minutes to identify possible litigation and 

claims that had not been identified by 

management and disclosed to us;

• 

 We obtained direct confirmations from the 

Group’s external counsel for all litigation cases 

and evaluated managements judgements and 

estimates in the context of these confirmations;

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Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

• 

 We engaged tax specialists to assist with 

assessing the reasonableness of the Group’s 

material tax litigations and claims including 

reading all correspondence with the relevant 

tax authorities and in determination of 

quantum;

• 

 We considered cases settled or litigation 

concluded in the year and also changes 

in assessments for ongoing cases year on 

year. We considered whether management’s 

previous judgements and estimates were 

proven to be reasonable and materially correct 

or if there is evidenced of excessive optimism 

or management bias; and

• 

 We tested and reviewed the fairness, accuracy 

and completeness of disclosures in the 

financial statements in the required by IAS37.

Fair value estimates – Level 2 and 3 investments

• 

 We walked through and understood the 

Based on the results of our audit procedures, we 

(2020: US$288.2, 2019: US$266.3m)

controls designed and implemented by 

consider that the judgements made and estimates 

the group over valuation of Level 2 and 3 

prepared by the group in valuing Level 2 and 

Refer to the Audit Committee Report (page 29); 

investments. However, we did not test the 

Level 3 investments are acceptable.

Management provided appropriate disclosures in 

the financial statements related to Level 2 and 3 

investments.

Accounting policies (page 62 and 67); and Notes 20 

operating effectiveness of the controls;

and 35 of the Financial Statements (pages 88, 100, 

105 to 108).

• 

 We read the accounting policy for investment 

valuation and assessed its compliance with 

Valuation of the Level 2 and 3 investments 

accounting standards. We also performed 

requires significant judgements and estimates 

testing on a sample basis to check that the 

by management and external inputs. Any input 

investment valuations were consistent with 

inaccuracies or unreasonable basis used in 

the stated accounting policy and had been 

determining these fair values could result in 

consistently applied;

a misstatement of the income statement and 

balance sheet. 

• 

 We have tested the appropriateness of the 

valuation methodologies and techniques 

We considered the risk to be elevated this year 

applied to all the unquoted Level 2 and 3 

due to the significant adverse impact of COVID-19 

investments including comparing them with the 

on specific sectors that the group may be invested 

International Private Equity and Venture Capital 

in. 

Valuation Guidelines (‘IPEV’); 

• 

 We obtained independent support to 

corroborate the stated values for all the 

unquoted Level 2 and 3. We also considered 

whether any changes had been made in 

valuation;

• 

 We have tested valuation inputs to supporting 

documentation and tested the arithmetical 

accuracy of the Group’s valuation calculations 

for its unquoted investments;

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Risk

Our response to the risk

Key observations communicated  
to the Audit Committee

• 

 We considered the date of valuations where 

these were not as of 31 December 2020. 

We performed procedures to ascertain if any 

significant changes in value might be expected 

where investments were valued at an interim 

date. We also considered valuations received 

after the year end until the date of our opinion 

for such investments; 

• 

 We performed procedures to ascertain if 

valuations for investments in specific sectors 

significantly adversely impacted by COVID-19 

were consistent with our expectations;

• 

 We tested the mathematical accuracy of any 

valuation models used and obtained direct 

confirmations from counterparties; and

• 

 We tested and reviewed the fairness, accuracy 

and completeness of disclosures in the 

financial statements required by IFRS7 and 

IFRS9.

In the prior year, our auditor’s report included a key audit matter in relation 

On the basis of our risk assessments, together with our assessment of the 

to IFRS 16 adoption and disclosures. In the current year, our assessment does 

Group’s overall control environment, our judgement was that performance 

not indicate there is a higher risk of material misstatement in respect of the 

materiality was 75% (2019: 75%) of our planning materiality, namely 

ongoing accounting and disclosures related to leased assets and related lease 

US$2.8m (2019: US$3.1m). We have set performance materiality at this 

liabilities and we have therefore not considered this area a key audit matter 

percentage based on our understanding of the business, professional 

this year. 

scepticism and prior year experience as we have reasonable assurance level 

of the low probability of material misstatement being present in the financial 

Our application of materiality

statements.

We apply the concept of materiality in planning and performing the audit, in 

evaluating the effect of identified misstatements on the audit and in forming 

Audit work at component locations for the purpose of obtaining audit coverage 

our audit opinion.  

Materiality

over significant financial statement accounts is undertaken based on a 

percentage of total performance materiality. The performance materiality set 

for each component is based on the relative scale and risk of the component 

The magnitude of an omission or misstatement that, individually or in the 

to the Group as a whole and our assessment of the risk of misstatement at that 

aggregate, could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of 

component. In the current year, the range of performance materiality allocated 

the users of the financial statements. Materiality provides a basis for determining 

to components was US$0.5m to US$2.7m (2019: US$0.5m to US$3.1m).

the nature and extent of our audit procedures.

Reporting threshold

We determined materiality for the Group to be US$3.7m (2019: US$4.1m) 

An amount below which identified misstatements are considered as being clearly 

which is 5% (2019: 5%) of Profit before tax. We believe that Profit before 

trivial.

tax provides us with an appropriate reflection of the Group’s activity and 

operational result.

We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them all 

uncorrected audit differences in excess of US$0.19m (2019: US$0.20m), which 

During the course of our audit, we reassessed initial materiality and 

is set at 5% of planning materiality, as well as differences below that threshold 

determined no change was required to be made to the materiality we initially 

that, in our view, warranted reporting on qualitative grounds.

determined.

Performance materiality

We evaluate any uncorrected misstatements against both the quantitative 

measures of materiality discussed above and in light of other relevant 

The application of materiality at the individual account or balance level. It is set 

qualitative considerations in forming our opinion.

at an amount to reduce to an appropriately low level the probability that the 

aggregate of uncorrected and undetected misstatements exceeds materiality.

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Responsibilities of directors

The other information comprises the information included in the annual report 

As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement set out 

set out on pages 1 to 42, including: Highlights, Chairman’s statement, Financial 

on page 42, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial 

Review, Wilson Sons Limited, Investment portfolio, Investment Manager’s 

statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view and for 

Report and Report of Directors, other than the financial statements and our 

such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the 

auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information 

preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, 

contained within the annual report. 

whether due to fraud or error. 

Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information 

In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing 

and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in this report, we do not 

the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, 

express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of 

accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or to cease 

Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider 

operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 

statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 

appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 

or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether 

statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to 

there is a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, 

fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.

based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material 

misstatement of the other information, we are required to report that fact.

Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that 

an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material 

We have nothing to report in this regard.

misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error 

Corporate Governance Statement

reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on 

and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could 

The Listing Rules require us to review the directors’ statement in relation to 

the basis of these financial statements. 

going concern, longer-term viability and that part of the Corporate Governance 

Statement relating to the Group and company’s compliance with the provisions 

Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of 

of the UK Corporate Governance Statement specified for our review.

detecting irregularities, including fraud

Based on the work undertaken as part of our audit, we have concluded that 

regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined 

each of the following elements of the Corporate Governance Statement is 

above, to detect irregularities, including fraud. The risk of not detecting a 

materially consistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained 

material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting 

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and 

during the audit:

one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for 

example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. The 

• 

 Directors’ statement with regards to the appropriateness of adopting 

extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including 

the going concern basis of accounting and any material uncertainties 

fraud is detailed below.

identified set out on page 41;

• 

 Directors’ explanation as to their assessment of the company’s prospects, 

fraud rests with both those charged with governance of the company and 

However, the primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of 

the period this assessment covers and why the period is appropriate set 

management. 

out on pages 42 to 43;

• 

 Directors’ statement on fair, balanced and understandable set out on 

applicable to the Group and determined that the most significant are:

We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are 

page 42;

• 

 Board’s confirmation that it has carried out a robust assessment of the 

such as the Group’s accounting policies, International Financial Reporting 

• 

 those that relate to the form and content of the financial statements, 

emerging and principal risks set out on page 30;

Standards (IFRS), Brazilian and Bermuda Company Law, the UK Listing 

Authority and the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018; and

• 

 The section of the annual report that describes the review of effectiveness 

of risk management and internal control systems set out on page 29 to 

• 

 those that relate to the taxation, labour, civil and environmental matters in 

33; and

Brazil where the Group has the majority of its operations.

• 

 The section describing the work of the Audit Committee set out on page 

27 to 29.

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We understood how Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited is complying with 

Other matters we are required to address 

those frameworks by reviewing the policies and procedures the Group has 

Following the recommendation from the Audit Committee (formerly the 

in place to manage compliance, making inquiries of management and those 

Finance Committee at the time of our appointment), we were appointed by 

responsible for compliance. In addition, we enquired of the subsidiary internal 

the company on 31 August 2017 to audit the financial statements for the year 

audit function and reviewed their reporting. We also reviewed Board and 

ending 31 December 2017 and subsequent financial periods.

sub-committee minutes and made inquiries of the members of the Audit 

Committee.

The period of total uninterrupted engagement including previous renewals and 

reappointments is 4 years, covering the years ending 31 December 2017 to 

We assessed the susceptibility of the financial statements to material 

31 December 2020.

misstatement, including how fraud might occur by meeting with management 

from various parts of the Group to understand where they considered 

The non-audit services prohibited by the FRC’s Ethical Standard were not 

there was susceptibility to fraud and assessing whistleblowing incidences 

provided to the Group and we remain independent of the Group in conducting 

for those with a potential financial reporting impact. We also considered 

the audit. 

performance targets and their influence on efforts that may have been made 

by management to manage earnings or influence the perceptions of analysts. 

The audit opinion is consistent with the additional report provided to the Audit 

We assessed whether there is culture of honesty and ethical behaviour 

Committee.

and whether a strong emphasis is placed on fraud prevention, which may 

reduce opportunities for fraud to take place, and fraud deterrence, which 

Use of our report

could persuade individuals not to commit fraud because of the likelihood of 

This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in 

detection and punishment. We considered the programmes and controls that 

accordance with Section 90 and 98B of the Bermuda Companies Act 1981. 

the Group has established to address risks identified, or that otherwise prevent, 

Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s 

deter and detect fraud, and how senior management monitors those programs 

members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report 

and controls. 

and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not 

accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the 

Based on this understanding we designed our audit procedures to respond 

company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the 

to the specific fraud risks and fraud risk factors we identified including those 

opinions we have formed.

related to the key audit matters above, making changes to component 

scoping, increasing sampling, challenging areas of judgement and estimation, 

performing targeted journal entry testing and using data analysis techniques. 

Based on this understanding we designed our audit procedures to identify 

non-compliance with such laws and regulations identified above. Our 

procedures included testing journals and were designed to provide reasonable 

Steven Lunn (Senior statutory auditor)

assurance that the financial statements were free of fraud or error. We inquired 

for and on behalf of Ernst & Young LLP, Statutory Auditor

of management, including those responsible for tax compliance matters, in 

London

house legal counsel, and the Audit Committee members. We involved tax 

12 March 2021

specialists in our audit procedures in Brazil who assisted with auditing material 

tax balances and in assessing uncertain tax positions and tax related litigation 

Notes

and claims. We evaluated the design effectiveness of controls put in place to 

1. 

 The maintenance and integrity of the Ocean Wilsons Holding Limited 

address the risks we identified, or that otherwise prevent, deter and detect 

website is the responsibility of the directors; the work carried out by the 

fraud.  As noted above we challenged and assesses management judgements 

auditors does not involve consideration of these matters and, accordingly, 

and estimates in those areas identified as key audit matters. These procedures 

the auditors accept no responsibility for any changes that may have 

were carried out at both group and component levels. 

occurred to the financial statements since they were initially presented on 

the website.

No instances of non-compliance or alleged non-compliance with laws were 

identified other than those disclosed in note 27 to the financial statements, 

2. 

 Legislation in Bermuda and the United Kingdom governing the 

in responding to those matters the details of our audit work are set out above 

preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from 

under key audit matters.

legislation in other jurisdictions.

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial 

statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at https://

www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our 

auditor’s report.

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for the year ended 31 December 2020

Revenue

Raw materials and consumables used

Employee charges and benefits expense

Depreciation & amortisation expense (owned assets)

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Reversal/(impairment charge)

Other operating expenses

Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Foreign exchange losses on monetary items

Operating profit

Share of results of joint ventures

Returns on investment portfolio at fair value through profit or loss

Other investment income

Finance costs

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the year

Other comprehensive income:

Items that will never be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Post-employment benefits

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss

Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations

Effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives

Other comprehensive expense for the year

Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

Profit for the period attributable to:

Equity holders of parent

Non-controlling interests

Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the period attributable to:

Equity holders of parent

Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share

Basic and diluted

Notes

3

6

5

5, 15.3

13

18

7

3,8

9

5

10

5

Year ended  

Year ended

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

352,792

(19,266)

(110,016)

(50,617)

(10,706)

382

(87,796)

(317)

(7,551)

66,905

(4,142)

33,383

1,644

(23,210)

74,580

(26,577)

48,003

2019

US$’000

406,128

(25,290)

(140,348)

(53,733)

(12,389)

(13,025)

(92,624)

294

(79)

68,934

564

34,716

6,052

(27,736)

82,530

(21,481)

61,049

351

(1,168)

(51,824)

(35)

(51,508)

(3,505)

38,712

9,291

48,003

9,064

(12,569)

(3,505)

(11,137)

689

(11,616)

49,433

46,852

14,197

61,049

40,030

9,403

49,433

12

109.5c

132.5c

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as at 31 December 2020

Non-current assets

Goodwill

Right-of-use assets

Other intangible assets

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred tax assets

Investment in joint ventures

Related party loans

Recoverable taxes

Other non-current assets

Other trade receivables

Current assets

Inventories

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

Trade and other receivables

Recoverable taxes

Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Tax liabilities

Lease liabilities

Bank overdrafts and loans

Net current assets

Non-current liabilities

Bank loans

Post-employment benefits

Deferred tax liabilities

Provisions for tax, labour and civil cases

Lease liabilities

Total liabilities

Net assets

Capital and reserves

Share capital

Retained earnings

Capital reserves

Translation and hedging reserve

Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent

Non-controlling interests

Total equity

Notes

13,14

15

16

17

25

19

34

23

27

22

21

20

22

23

26

15.2

24

24

36

25

27

15

28

As at 

As at 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

13,429

149,278

16,967

579,138

29,716

26,185

30,460

11,006

4,905

9

2019

US$’000

14,090

189,011

22,313

627,049

31,820

30,334

30,132

26,501

9,407

354

861,093

981,011

11,764

347,464

47,807

22,479

63,255

10,507

298,840

56,743

25,547

68,979

492,769

460,616

1,353,862

1,441,627

(47,298)

(114)

(18,192)

(58,672)

(124,276)

368,493

(56,608)

(496)

(21,938)

(36,636)

(115,678)

344,938

(283,989)

(298,342)

(1,641)

(50,987)

(9,560)

(139,702)

(485,879)

(610,155)

743,707

11,390

603,996

31,991

(91,595)

555,782

187,925

743,707

(2,369)

(52,525)

(14,643)

(172,210)

(540,089)

(655,767)

785,860

11,390

588,160

31,991

(61,748)

569,793

216,067

785,860

The accounts were approved by the Board 12 March 2021. The accompanying notes are part of this Consolidated Balance Sheet.

F. Beck 

Director 

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for the year ended 31 December 2020

For the year ended 31 December 2019

Balance at 1 January 2019

Currency translation adjustment

Post-employment benefits (note 36)

Effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

Dividends

Tax incentives

Share options exercised in subsidiary (note 28)

Share based payment expense (note 6)

Balance at 31 December 2019

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Balance at 1 January 2020

Currency translation adjustment

Post-employment benefits (note 36)

Effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives

Profit for the year

Total comprehensive income/(expense) for the year

Dividends

Tax incentives

Share options exercised in subsidiary (note 28)

Share based payment expense (note 6)

Balance at 31 December 2020

Hedging

Attributable

and

to equity

Non--

Share

capital

US$’000

Retained

earnings

US$’000

Capital

Translation

holders of

controlling

reserves

US$’000

reserve

the parent

US$’000

US$’000

interests

US$’000

Total

equity

US$’000

11,390

566,678

31,760

(55,603)

554,225

223,484

777,709

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(677)

–

46,852

46,175

(24,754)

–

61

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

231

–

–

(6,546)

(6,546)

(4,591)

(11,137)

–

401

–

(6,145)

(677)

401

46,852

40,030

(491)

288

14,197

9,403

(1,168)

689

61,049

49,433

–

–

–

–

(24,754)

(17,428)

(42,182)

231

61

–

166

72

370

397

133

370

11,390

588,160

31,991

(61,748)

569,753

216,067

785,860

11,390

588,160

31,991

(61,748)

569,753

216,067

785,860

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

199

–

38,712

38,911

(24,754)

–

1,679

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(29,827)

(29,827)

(21,997)

(51,824)

–

(20)

–

199

(20)

152

(15)

351

(35)

38,712

9,291

48,003

(29,847)

9,064

(12,569)

(3,505)

–

–

–

–

(24,754)

 (17,455)

(42,209)

–

1,679

–

19

1,657

206

19

3,336

206

11,390

603,996

31,991

(91,595)

555,782

187,925

743,707

Share capital

The Group has one class of ordinary share which carries no right to fixed income.

Capital reserves

The capital reserves arise principally from transfers from profit and loss reserve to capital reserves made in the Brazilian subsidiaries arising in the following 

circumstances:

(a) 

 profits of the Brazilian subsidiaries and Brazilian holding company which in prior periods were required by law to be transferred to capital reserves and other 

profits not available for distribution; and

(b) 

 Wilson Sons bye-laws require the company to credit an amount equal to 5% of the company’s net profit to a retained earnings account to be called legal 

reserve until such amount equals 20% of the Wilson Sons share capital.

Hedging and translation reserve

The hedging and translation reserve arises from exchange differences on the translation of operations with a functional currency other than US Dollars and 

effective movements on designated hedging relationships.

Amounts in the statement of changes of equity are stated net of tax where applicable.

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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
for the year ended 31 December 2020

Net cash inflow from operating activities

Investing activities

Interest received

Dividends received from trading investments

Proceeds on disposal of trading investments

Purchase of trading investments

Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

Purchase of intangible assets

Capital increase – Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A

Net cash used in investing activities

Financing activities

Dividends paid

Dividends paid to non-controlling interests in subsidiary

Repayments of borrowings

Payments of lease liabilities

New bank loans drawn down

Derivative payments

Notes

29

7

20

20

16

17

11

Net cash inflow arising from issue of new shares in subsidiary under employee stock option scheme

29, 31

Net cash used in financing activities

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

Year ended

Year ended

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

105,700

106,309

1,749

3,327

45,154

(63,723)

1,259

(58,360)

(1,085)

(23)

(71,702)

(24,754)

(17,455)

(25,725)

(6,345)

51,455

–

3,336

(19,488)

3,379

2,781

55,882

(35,489)

871

(85,686)

(1,545)

(3,527)

(63,334)

(24,754)

(17,428)

(85,856)

(6,424)

113,629

(339)

133

(21,039)

14,510

21,936

68,979

43,801

(20,234)

3,242

63,255

68,979

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for the year ended 31 December 2020

1  General Information

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in Bermuda under the Companies Act 1981 and the Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited Act, 1991. The 

address of the registered office is given on page 19. The nature of the Group’s operations and its principal activities are set out in the operating and financial 

review on pages 5 to 8.

These financial statements are presented in US Dollars. This is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates. Entities with a 

functional currency other than US Dollars are included in accordance with the policies set out in note 2.

2 

Significant accounting policies and critical accounting judgements

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”) adopted for use by the International 

Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”).

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for the revaluation of financial instruments and share-based payments liabilities 

that are measured at fair value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Going concern

The Group has considerable financial resources including US$63.3 million in cash and cash equivalents and the Group’s borrowings have a long maturity profile. 

The Group’s business activities together with the factors likely to affect its future development and performance are set out in the Chairman’s Statement, Financial 

Report and Investment Manager’s Report. The financial position, cash flows and borrowings of the Group are set out in the Financial Review on pages 5 to 8. In 

addition, note 35 to the financial statements includes details of its financial instruments and hedging activities and its exposure to credit risk and liquidity risk. 

Details of the Group’s borrowings are set out in note 24. 

The Group closely monitors and manages its liquidity risk and does so in a manner that reflects it structure, of two distinct businesses, being the parent company 

along with Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited, and Wilson Sons Limited. In performing its going concern assessment, the Board considered the 15 month period 

to 31 March 2022.

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited and Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited

The parent company and Ocean Wilson (Investments) Limited have combined cash and cash equivalents of US$4.6 million and further highly liquid investments 

in excess of US$90.0 million as at 31 December 2020. They have no debts but have made commitments in respect of investment subscriptions amounting to 

US$45.3 million, details are provided in note 32. The timing of the investment commitments may be accelerated or delayed in comparison with those indicated 

in note 32. However, the highly liquid investments held are significantly in excess of the commitments. Neither Ocean Wilsons, nor Ocean Wilsons (Investments) 

Limited have made any commitments or have obligations towards Wilsons Sons and its subsidiaries and their creditors or lenders. Therefore, in the unlikely 

circumstance that Wilsons Sons was to encounter financial difficulty, the parent company and its subsidiary have no obligations to provide support and have 

sufficient cash and other liquid resources to continue as a going concern on a standalone basis.

Wilson Sons Limited

Wilson Sons has cash and cash equivalents of US$58.6 million and further highly liquid investments of US$39.0 million. All of the debt, as set out in note 24, 

and all of the lease liabilities, as set out in note 15, relate to Wilson Sons, and have a long maturity profile. The debt held by Wilson Sons is subject to covenant 

compliance tests as summarised in note 24, which were in compliance with at 31 December 2020 and are forecast to be complied with throughout the forecast 

period. 

The covenants are most sensitive to changes in EBITDA, debt service costs and asset values. The Board reviewed Wilson Sons’ 15-month forecasts for the financial 

year 2021 and the first quarter of 2022 which included analysis of cash flows and loan covenant compliance for the forecasting period. Budgets are compared 

with prior period actual results and previous forecasts so as to identify variances and understand the drivers of the changes and their future impact so as to allow 

management to take action as appropriate. Additional market analysis is performed to corroborate other key assumptions underpinning the forecasts. In preparing 

the forecasts consideration has been given to the commitments Wilson Sons has to its joint ventures in respect of their loan agreements as set out in note 19 and 

possible cash outflows these may give rise to, should the joint ventures breach their loan covenants. 

Cash flow and loan covenant compliance forecasts were then reverse stress tested to understand the headroom available before a covenant breach occurs or 

liquidity is exhausted. Consideration was then given as to whether the principal risks attributable to Wilsons Sons would give rise to severe downside scenarios 

that could cause loan covenant breaches or exhausting of liquidity, such as significant reductions in revenues. The possibility of these scenarios happening are 

considered remote when contemplating Wilson Sons’ financial performance during Brazil’s economic crisis in 2015 and 2016 and in the COVID-19 pandemic in 

2020 and given the outlook for the global and Brazilian economies in 2021 and beyond. The potential impact of COVID-19 has been considered as part of the 

going concern assessment. Whilst the going concern assessment does not indicate it will be necessary, should it required, Wilson Sons has the ability to delay or 

cancel forecast capital expenditure in order to manage liquidity and or loan covenant compliance. 

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Significant accounting policies and critical accounting judgements (continued)

This assessment confirmed that Wilson Sons has adequate cash, other liquid resources and undrawn credit facilities to enable it to meet its obligations as they fall 

due in order to continue its operations during the going concern forecast period.

Based on the Board’s review of Wilson Sons’ going concern assessment and the liquidity and cash flow reviews of the Company and its subsidiary Ocean Wilsons 

Investments, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Company and the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the 

foreseeable future. Accordingly, the Directors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the Annual report and accounts.

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and entities controlled by the Company (its subsidiaries) up to 31 

December each year (collectively the “Group”). The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to, or has the rights to, variable returns from its involvement with 

the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity.

The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date 

of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal as appropriate. Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring 

their accounting policies in line with those used by other members of the Group. All intra-group transactions, balances, income and expenses are eliminated on 

consolidation.

Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of 

the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling interest’s share of changes in equity since the date of the 

combination.

Where a change in percentage of interests in a controlled entity does not result in a change of control, the difference between the consideration paid for the 

additional interest and the book value of the net assets in the subsidiary at the time of the transaction is taken directly to equity.

Foreign currency

The functional currency for each Group entity is determined as the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates (its functional currency). 

Transactions other than those in the functional currency of the entity are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets 

and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at year end exchange rates. Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items 

and on the retranslation of monetary items are included in the statement of comprehensive income for the period. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms 

of historical cost in a foreign currency are not retranslated.

On consolidation, the statement of comprehensive income of entities with a functional currency other than US Dollars are translated into US Dollars, the Group’s 

presentational currency, at average rates of exchange for the year. Balance sheet items are translated into US Dollars at year end exchange rates. Exchange 

differences arising on consolidation of entities with functional currencies other than US Dollars are classified as equity and are recognised in the Group’s translation 

reserve.

Investments in joint ventures

Interests in joint ventures

A joint venture is a contractual agreement where the Group has rights to the net assets of the contractual arrangement and is not entitled to specific assets 

and liabilities arising from the agreement. Investments in joint venture entities are accounted for using the equity method. After initial recognition, the financial 

statements include the Group’s share in the profit or loss for the year and other comprehensive income of the joint venture until the date that significant influence 

or joint control ceases.

Interests in joint operations

A joint operation is a contractual arrangement whereby the Group and other parties undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control which is when 

the strategic financial and operating policy decisions relating to the activities require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control. The joint operation’s 

assets and any liabilities incurred jointly with other ventures are recognised in the financial statements of the relevant entity and classified according to their 

nature. The Group’s share of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of joint operation entities are combined with the equivalent items in the consolidated 

financial statements on a line-by-line basis.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of joint ventures and joint operations which are listed in Note 19.

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Significant accounting policies and critical accounting judgements (continued)

Employee Benefits

Short-term employee benefits

Obligations of short-term employee benefits are recognised as personnel expenses as the corresponding service is provided. The liability is recognised for the 

amount expected to be paid if the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the employee and 

the obligation can be estimated reliably.

Stock option plan

For equity settled share-based payment transactions, the Group measures the options granted, and the corresponding increase in equity, directly at the fair value 

of the option grant. Subsequent to initial recognition and measurement, the estimate of the number of equity instruments for which the service and non-market 

performance conditions are expected to be satisfied is revised during the vesting period. The cumulative amount recognised is based on the number of equity 

instruments for which the service and non-market related vesting conditions are expected to be satisfied. No adjustments are made in respect of market related 

vesting conditions.

Share-based payment transactions

The fair value of the amount payable to an employee regarding the rights on the valuation of the shares, which is settled in cash, is recognised as an expense 

with a corresponding increase in liabilities during the period that the employee is unconditionally entitled to payment. The liability is remeasured at each balance 

sheet date and at settlement date based on the fair value of the rights on valuation. Any changes in the fair value of the liability are recognised in the statement of 

comprehensive income as personnel expenses.

Defined health benefit plans

The Group’s net obligation regarding defined health benefit plans is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees 

receive in return for their service in the current period and prior periods. That health benefit is discounted to determine its present value.

The calculation of the liability of the defined health benefit plan is performed annually by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. 

Remeasurements of the net defined health benefit obligation, which include actuarial gains and losses, are immediately recognised in other comprehensive 

income. The Group determines the net interest on the net amount of defined benefit liabilities for the period by multiplying them by the discount rate used to 

measure the defined health benefit obligation. Defined benefit liabilities for the period take into account the balance at the beginning of the period covered by the 

financial statements and any changes in the defined health benefit net liability during the period due to the payment of contributions and benefits. Net interest and 

other expenses related to defined health benefit plans are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

When the benefits of a plan are increased, the portion of the increased benefit relating to past services rendered by employees is recognised immediately in the 

statement of comprehensive income. The Group recognises gains and losses on the settlement of a defined health benefit plan when settlement occurs.

Other long-term employee benefits

The Group’s net obligation in respect of other long-term employee benefits is the amount of future benefit that employees receive in return for the service rendered 

in the current year and previous years. That benefit is discounted to determine its present value. Any revision to the calculations is recognised in the statement of 

comprehensive income.

Benefits of termination of employment relationship

The benefits of termination of an employment relationship are recognised as an expense when the Group can no longer withdraw the offer of such benefits and 

when the Group recognises the costs of restructuring. If payments are settled after 12 months from the balance sheet date, then they are discounted to their 

present values.

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2 

Significant accounting policies and critical accounting judgements (continued)

Taxation

Tax expense for the period comprises current tax and deferred tax.

The current tax is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income 

because it excludes or includes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or 

deductible. The Group’s current tax expense is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period.

Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on temporary differences and tax losses (i.e., differences between the carrying amounts of assets and 

liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax basis used in the computation of taxable profit). Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for 

all taxable temporary differences except where the Group is able to control the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the temporary difference 

will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets arising from deductible temporary differences associated with such investments and interests are 

only recognised to the extent that it is probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the benefits of the temporary differences and 

they are expected to reverse in the foreseeable future. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at the end of each reporting period and reduced to 

the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Such deferred tax assets and 

liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business combination) of other assets 

and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period in which the liability is settled or the asset is realised, 

based on tax rates and tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period. The measurement of deferred tax liabilities 

and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the Group expects, at the end of the reporting period, to recover or settle the 

carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.

The Company offsets current tax assets against current tax liabilities when these items are in the same entity and relate to income taxes levied by the same 

taxation authority and the taxation authority permits the Company to make or receive a single net payment. In the consolidated financial statements, a deferred 

tax asset of one entity in the Group cannot be offset against a deferred tax liability of another entity in the Group as there is no legally enforceable right to offset 

tax assets and liabilities between Group companies.

Current and deferred tax are recognised as an expense or income in profit or loss, except when they relate to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which 

case the tax is also taken directly to equity. Current tax is based on assessable profit for the year.

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation is charged so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets, other than freehold land or assets under construction over their estimated useful lives, 

using the straight-line method as follows:

Freehold Buildings: 

25 to 60 years

Leasehold Improvements: 

Lower of the rental period or useful life considering residual values

Floating Craft: 

Vehicles:  

25 years

5 years

Plant and Equipment: 

5 to 30 years

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period with the effect of any changes in estimate 

accounted for on a prospective basis.

Assets in the course of construction are carried at cost less any recognised impairment loss. Costs include professional fees and borrowing costs for qualifying 

assets. Depreciation of these assets, on the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for intended use.

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Assets held under leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives on the same basis as owned assets except when there is no reasonable certainty that the 

Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term in which the asset shall be fully depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and its useful life.

Dry docking costs are capitalised and depreciated over the period in which the economic benefits are received which is the period of the next scheduled dry 

docking or the end of the vessel’s useful life. Docking costs are included in the floating craft category.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the 

asset. The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an asset is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the 

asset and is recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable that the future economic benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group.

Borrowing costs

Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of 

time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or 

sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing 

costs eligible for capitalisation. All other borrowing costs are recognised in the profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred.

Goodwill

Goodwill arising on an acquisition of a business is carried at cost as established at the date of acquisition of the business less accumulated impairment losses.

Sale of non-controlling interest

Non-controlling interests in the net assets of consolidated subsidiaries are identified separately from the Group’s equity therein. Non-controlling interests consist of 

the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the non-controlling interest’s share of changes in profit, other comprehensive 

income and equity since the date of the combination.

Intangible assets

Intangible assets with finite useful lives that are acquired separately are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. 

Amortisation is recognised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows. The estimated useful life and amortisation method are reviewed at 

the end of each annual reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis. There is no indefinite life intangible 

asset.

Concession rights: 

10 to 33 years

Computer software: 

3 to 5 years

An intangible asset is derecognised on disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from use or disposal. Gains or losses arising from derecognition 

are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the income statement when the 

asset is derecognised.

Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group’s non-financial assets other than inventories and deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether 

there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit (CGU) exceeds its 

recoverable amount.

The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future 

cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks 

specific to the asset or CGU. For impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that generate cash inflows from continuing use 

that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or CGUs. Subject to an operating segment ceiling test, CGUs to which goodwill has been allocated 

are aggregated so that the level at which impairment testing is performed reflects the lowest level at which goodwill is monitored for internal reporting purposes. 

Goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

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Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of CGUs are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any 

goodwill allocated to the CGU and then to reduce the carrying amounts of the other assets in the CGU on a pro rata basis.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, an impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does 

not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. Assets that are 

subject to amortisation or depreciation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be 

recoverable.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises direct materials, spare parts and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those 

overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price 

less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised in the Group’s balance sheet when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

a.  Financial assets 

 Financial assets are classified at initial recognition as subsequently measured at amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) and fair value through 

other comprehensive income (OCI). The classification of financial assets at initial recognition depends on the financial asset’s contractual cash flow and the 

Group’s business model for managing them. 

 In order for a financial asset to be classified and measured at amortised cost or fair value through OCI, it needs to give rise to cash flows that are solely 

payments of principal and interest (SPPI) on the principal amount outstanding. This assessment is referred to as the SPPI test and is performed at an 

instrument level. 

 The Group’s business model for managing financial assets refers to how it manages its financial assets in order to generate cash flows. The business model 

determines whether cash flows will result from collecting contractual cash flows, selling the financial assets, or both. 

Financial assets at amortised cost 

The following instruments have been classified and measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment loss: 

• 

 Cash and Cash Equivalents/Investments: Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and other short-term highly liquid cash equivalents 

with maturities of less than 90 days which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and Investments comprise cash in hand and other 

investments with more than 90 days of maturity.

• 

 Trade Insurance and Other Receivables: Trade receivables, insurance receivables and other receivables are stated at the present value of the amounts, 

reduced by any impairment loss.

 The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. 

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts (including all fees paid or received that form an integral part of the 

effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or where appropriate, a shorter 

period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss include financial assets held for trading, financial assets designated upon initial recognition at fair value 

through profit or loss or financial assets mandatorily required to be measured at fair value. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are carried in the 

balance sheet at fair value with net changes in fair value recognised in the statement of profit or loss. Changes in fair value are recognised in the profit or loss 

under “financial income” or “financial expenses”, depending on the results obtained.

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Impairment of financial assets

 Financial assets that are measured at amortised cost are assessed for indicators of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Financial assets are 

considered to be impaired when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the financial 

asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been affected.

Objective evidence of impairment could include:

• 

Significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty;

• 

Default or delinquency in interest or principal payments;

• 

It becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organisation; or

• 

The disappearance of an active market for that financial asset due to financial difficulties.

For trade receivables, the Group applies a simplified approach in calculation an allowance for expected credit losses. Details are disclosed in Note 22.

 For financial assets carried at amortised cost, the amount of the impairment loss recognised is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the 

present value of estimated future cash flows, reflecting the impact of collateral and guarantees, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest 

rate.

 The carrying amount of the financial asset is reduced by the impairment loss directly for all financial assets with the exception of trade receivables where the 

carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account.

 When a trade receivable is considered uncollectible it is written off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are 

credited against the allowance account. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognised in profit or loss.

 Derecognition of financial assets

 The Group derecognises a financial asset only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire or when it transfers the financial asset 

and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the asset to another entity. If the Group neither transfers nor retains substantially all the risks and 

rewards of ownership and continues to control the transferred asset, the Group recognises its retained interest in the asset and an associated liability for 

amounts it may have to pay. If the Group retains substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of a transferred financial asset, the Group continues to 

recognise the financial asset and also recognises a collateral borrowing for the proceeds received.

b.  Financial liabilities 

 Financial liabilities are classified as either “FVTPL” or “other financial liabilities”. Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is either 

held for trading or it is designated as at FVTPL. Other financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs and then subsequently 

measured at amortisation cost using the effective interest method with interest expense recognised on an effective yield basis. 

 The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. 

The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where 

appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition. 

There are no financial liabilities classified at FVTPL.

Other financial liabilities 

• 

 Bank loans: Interest-bearing bank loans are recorded at the proceeds received net of direct issue costs. Finance charges including premiums payable on 

settlement or redemption and direct issue costs are accounted for on the accruals basis to the income statement using the effective interest method and 

are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the period in which they arise.

• 

Trade Payables: Trade payables and other amounts payable are measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. 

Derecognition of financial liabilities

 The Group derecognises financial liabilities only when the Group’s obligations are discharged, cancelled or they expire.

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Provisions

Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required 

to settle that obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognised as a provision is the best estimate of the 

expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period taking into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. 

When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be recovered from a third party, a receivable is recognised as an asset if it 

is virtually certain that reimbursement will be received, and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.

Revenue

Revenue is measured at fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business net of trade 

discounts and other sales related taxes.

Shipyard revenue

 Revenue related to services and construction contracts is recognised throughout the period of the project when the work in proportion to the stage of 

completion of the transaction contracted has been performed.

Port terminals revenue

Revenue from providing container movement and associated services is recognised on the date that the services have been performed.

Oil & Gas support base revenue

Revenue from providing vessel turnarounds is recognised on the date that the services have been performed.

Towage revenue

Revenue from towage services is recognised on the date that the services have been performed.

Ship agency and logistics revenues

Revenue from providing agency and logistics services is recognised when the agreed services have been performed.

Interest income

 Interest income is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the amount of revenue can be measured reliably. 

Interest income is accrued on a time basis by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable.

Dividend income

Dividend income from investments is recognised when the shareholders right to receive payment has been established.

Construction contracts

Construction contracts in progress represent the gross amount expected to be collected from customers for contract work performed to date. When the outcome 

of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, revenue and costs are recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity at the end of 

the reporting period, measured based on the proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date relative to the estimated total contract costs, except 

where this would not be representative of the stage of completion. Variations in contract work, claims and incentive payments are included to the extent that the 

amount can be measured reliably, has been agreed with the customer and consequently is considered probable.

When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent it is probable contract costs incurred will be 

recoverable. Contract costs are recognised as expenses in the period in which they are incurred.

When it is probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised as an expense immediately.

Construction contracts in progress are presented as part of trade and other payables and trade and other receivables in the statement of financial position for all 

contracts in which costs incurred plus recognised profits exceed progress billings and recognised losses.

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Leased assets

The Group as a lessee

For any new contracts, the Group considers whether a contract is, or contains a lease. A lease is defined as ‘a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right 

to use an asset (the underlying asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration’. To apply this definition the Group assesses whether the contract meets 

three key criteria:

• 

 The contract contains an identified asset, which is either explicitly identified in the contract or implicitly specified by being identified at the time the asset is 

made available to the Group;

• 

 The Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the identified asset throughout the period of use, considering its rights 

within the defined scope of the contract; and

• 

 The Group has the right to direct the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. The Group assesses whether it has the right to direct ‘how and 

for what purpose’ the asset is used throughout the period of use.

Measurement and recognition of leases as a lessee

At lease commencement date, the Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet. The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which 

is made up of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any initial direct costs incurred by the Group, an estimate of any costs to dismantle and remove the 

asset at the end of the lease, and any lease payments made in advance of the lease commencement date (net of any incentives received).

The Group measures the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments unpaid at that date using the interest rate implicit in the lease, if that rate can 

be readily determined. If that rate cannot be readily determined, the lessee shall use the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Group applies the 

incremental borrowing rate. For a portfolio of leases with similar characteristics, lease liabilities are discounted using single discount rate.

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are made up of fixed payments, variable payments based on an index or rate, amounts 

expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee and payments arising from options reasonably certain to be exercised. Variable lease payments not 

related to an index or rate are expensed as incurred.

In accessing certain commitments related to the rent of buildings, the Group cannot readily determine the lease term as these can be terminated with no penalty 

every year. For these cases, the Group defines a standard lease term of 5 years. For machinery which the Group cannot readily determine the lease term, the Group 

defines the lease term as the useful life of the machinery.

Subsequent to the initial measurement, the carrying amount of the liability is reduced to reflect the lease payments made and increased to reflect the interest 

payable. If there is a change in the expected cash flows arising from and index or rate, the lease liability is recalculated. If the modification is related to a change 

in the amounts to be paid, the discount rate is not revised. Otherwise, if a modification is made to a lease the Group revises the discount rate as if a new lease 

arrangement had been made. 

When the lease liability is revised, the corresponding adjustment is reflected in the right-of-use asset. When the right-of-use asset is reduced to zero, the amount is 

recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

The Group amortises the right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis from the lease commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use 

asset or the end of the lease term.

The Group has elected to account for short-term leases and leases of low-value assets using the practical expedients method. Instead of recognising a right-of-use 

asset and lease liability, the payments in relation to these are recognised as an expense in the statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the 

lease term.

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Finance income and finance costs

Finance income comprises interest income on funds invested, fair value gains on financial assets recognised through profit or loss and gains on hedging 

instruments that are recognised in profit or loss. Interest income is recognised as it accrues in the profit or loss using the effective interest method.

Finance costs comprise interest expense on borrowings, unwinding of the discount on provisions and deferred consideration, fair value losses on financial assets at 

fair value through profit or loss and contingent consideration losses on hedging instruments that are recognised in profit or loss.

Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect 

the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are 

revised and in any future periods affected.

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, which are described above, management has made the following judgements that have the most 

significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements as mentioned below.

a.  Provisions for tax, labour and civil risks – Judgement

 In the normal course of business in Brazil the Group is exposed to local legal cases. Provisions for legal cases are made when the Group’s management, 

together with their legal advisors, consider the probable outcome is a financial settlement against the Group. Provisions are measured at managements’ best 

estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation based upon legal advice received. For labour claims, the provision is based on prior experience 

and management’s best knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances. 

 The amount of provisions for tax, labour and civil risks at the end of the reporting period was US$9.6 million (2019: US$14.6 million). Details are disclosed in 

Note 27.

b. 

Impairment loss on non-financial assets – Judgement and estimation

 Impairment losses occur when book value of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable value, which is the highest of fair value less selling 

costs and value in use. Calculation of fair value less selling costs is based on information available on similar assets’ selling transactions or market prices less 

additional costs to dispose of the asset. The value-in-use calculation is based on the discounted cash flow model. The recoverable value of the cash-generating 

unit is defined as the higher of the fair value less sales costs and value in use.

The main non-financial assets for which this assessment was made are goodwill and the tangible assets of offshore support bases.

Goodwill 

Goodwill is associated with two cash-generating units “CGU” (Tecon Salvador and Tecon Rio Grande) in Wilson Sons. 

 The carrying amount of goodwill at the end of the reporting period was US$13.4 million (2019: US$14.1 million). In the prior year, an impairment was 

identified on the Brasco CGU and a charge of $12.7 million was recognized, reducing the goodwill of the Brasco CGU to zero. There was no impairment to the 

carrying value of goodwill in 2020. After completing annual impairment tests, the level of headroom for Tecon Grand Rio Grande and Tecon Salvadoris was 

significant. There is no plausible change in forecast assumptions to give rise to any impairment. Details are disclosed in Note 13.

Tangible assets 

 Due to the impairment loss recognised in 2019 attributed to offshore support bases and the level of headroom for the Brasco CGU, the Company expanded 

the impairment procedures for the tangible assets of this CGU. Details are disclosed in Note 13. 

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c.  Valuation of unquoted investments – Judgement and estimation

 The fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are not traded in an active market is determined using valuation techniques. The Group uses a variety 

of methods and makes assumptions that are based on market conditions existing at each reporting date. Valuation techniques used include the use of 

comparable recent arm’s length transactions, reference to other instruments that are substantially the same, discounted cash flow analysis, option pricing 

models and other valuation techniques commonly used by market participants making the maximum use of market inputs and relying as little as possible on 

entity-specific inputs. 

 Through the Investment Manager, the Directors have considered the valuation of investments in particular Level 2 and 3 assets and they consider that the 

position taken represents the best estimate at the balance sheet date. 

 The amount of Level 3 assets at the end of the reporting period was US$99.1 million (2019: US$101.3 million). The amount of Level 2 assets at the end of the 

reporting period was US$189.1 million (2019: US$165.0 million). Details are disclosed in note 35. 

Changes in accounting policies and disclosures

Several amendments and interpretations apply for the first time in 2020, but do not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. The 

Group adopted the following amendment early for the current year.

Amendments to IFRS 16 COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions

On 28 May 2020, the IASB issued COVID-19-Related Rent Concessions - amendment to IFRS 16 Leases. The amendments provide relief to lessees from applying 

IFRS 16 guidance on lease modification accounting for rent concessions arising as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a practical expedient, a 

lessee may elect not to assess whether a COVID-19 related rent concession from a lessor is a lease modification. A lessee that makes this election accounts for any 

change in lease payments resulting from the COVID-19 related rent concession the same way it would account for the change under IFRS 16, if the change were 

not a lease modification. 

The amendment applies to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 June 2020. Earlier application is permitted and the Group adopted the amendment in 

2020. This amendment impacted US$0.02 million in discounts obtained and US$0.2 million in payment deferrals from 2020 to 2021.

Other amendments

The following new or amended standards did not have a significant impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements:

Amendments to IFRS 3

 The amendments to IFRS3 clarify that, to be considered a business, an integrated set of activities and assets must include, at least, an inflow of funds and 

a substantive process that together contribute significantly to the capacity to generate the outflow of funds. Moreover, it clarified that a business can exist 

without including all the inflows of funds and processes necessary to create outflows of funds. These amendments had no impact on the Company’s individual 

and consolidated financial statements but may impact future periods if the Group enters into any business combination.

Amendments to IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IAS 39 Interest Rate Benchmark Reform

 The amendments to IFRS 9 and IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement provide a number of reliefs, which apply to all hedging 

relationships that are directly affected by interest rate benchmark reform. A hedging relationship is affected if the reform gives rise to uncertainty about the 

timing and/or amount of benchmark-based cash flows of the hedged item or the hedging instrument. These amendments have no impact on the consolidated 

financial statements of the Group as it does not have any interest rate hedge relationships.

Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8 Definition of Material

 The amendments provide a new definition of material that states, “information is material if omitting, misstating or obscuring it could reasonably be expected 

to influence decisions that the primary users of general purpose financial statements make on the basis of those financial statements, which provide 

financial information about a specific reporting entity.” The amendments clarify that materiality will depend on the nature or magnitude of information, 

either individually or in combination with other information, in the context of the financial statements. A misstatement of information is material if it could 

reasonably be expected to influence decisions made by the primary users. These amendments had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of, nor 

is there expected to be any future impact to the Group.

Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting issued on 29 March 2018.

 The revised standard outlines some new concepts, provides updated definitions and recognition criteria for assets and liabilities and clarifies some important 

concepts. These changes did not affect the financial statements of the Company.

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Standards issued but not yet effective 

The Group has listed all new standards and interpretations issued, but not yet effective. The Group will not early adopt any new or amended standards but will 

adopt when required to do so. The Group is assessing the impact that these new standards and interpretations may have at this time.

• 

Insurance Contracts (IFRS 17), effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023;

• 

Reference to Conceptual Framework - Amendments to IFRS 3, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022;

• 

Amendments to IAS 1: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023;

• 

Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use – Amendments to IAS 16, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022;

•  Onerous Contracts – Costs of Fulfilling a Contract – Amendments to IAS 37, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022;

• 

 IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards – Subsidiary as a first-time adopter, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 

January 2022;

• 

 IFRS 9 Financial Instruments – Fees in the ’10 percent’ test for derecognition of financial liabilities, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022; 

and

• 

IAS 41 Agriculture – Taxation in fair value measurements, effective for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022. 

3  Revenue

An analysis of the Group’s revenue is as follows:

Sales of services

Revenue from construction contracts

Income from underlying investment vehicles (note 7)

Other investment income (note 8)

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

352,792

406,128

–

–

352,792

406,128

3,327

1,644

2,781

6,039

357,763

414,948

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The following is an analysis of the Group’s revenue from continuing operations for the period:

3.1  Disaggregated revenue information

Set out below is the disaggregation of the Group’s revenue from contracts with customers.

Towage and ship agency services

Harbour manoeuvres

Special operations

Ship agency

Total

Port terminals

Container handling

Warehousing

Ancillary services

Oil & Gas support bases

Other services

Total

Logistics

Logistics

Total

Shipyard

Shipyard construction contracts

Repairs/dry-docking

Total

Other services

Other services

Total

Timing of revenue recognition

At a point of time

Over time

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

159,134

14,462

8,122

181,718

71,401

28,727

18,534

8,045

13,514

2019

US$’000

148,330

11,194

9,241

168,765

92,341

33,545

21,607

19,357

20,317

140,221

187,167

28,616

28,616

45,691

45,691

2,237

2,237

–

4,505

4,505

–

352,792

406,128

350,555

2,237

352,792

401,623

4,505

406,128

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3  Revenue (continued)

3.2  Contract balance

Trade receivables are generally received within 30 days. The carrying amount of operational trade receivables at the end of the reporting period was 

US$40.6 million (2019: US$47.2 million). These amounts include US$10.4 million (2019: US$12.4 million) of contract assets (unbilled accounts receivables).

There were no contract liabilities as at 31 December 2020.

3.3  Performance obligations

Information about the Group’s performance obligations are summarised below:

Performance obligation

Towage and agency services

Harbour Manoeuvres

Special Operations

Ship Agency

Port Terminals

Container handling

Warehousing

Ancillary services

Oil & Gas support bases

Other services

Logistics

Logistics

Shipyard

Ship construction contracts

Technical assistance/dry-docking

When performance obligation 

is typically satisfied

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

At a point in time

Over time

Over time

The majority of the Group’s performance obligations are satisfied at a point in time, upon delivery of the service and payment is generally due within 30 days from 

completion of the service.

The performance obligation of ship construction contracts, technical assistance and drydocking is satisfied over time and the revenue related to these contracts 

is recognised when the work in proportion to the stage of completion of the transaction contracted has been performed. On 31 December 2020, there were no 

warranties or refund obligations associated with ship construction contracts.

There are no significant judgements in the determination of when performance obligations are typically satisfied.

All revenue is derived from continuing operations.

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Business segments

Ocean Wilsons has two reportable segments: maritime services and investments. These segments report their financial and operational data separately to the 

Board. The Board considers these segments separately when making business and investment decisions. The maritime services segment provides towage and 

ship agency, port terminals, offshore, logistics and shipyard services in Brazil. The investment segment holds a portfolio of international investments. Segment 

information relating to these businesses is presented below.

Maritime

Services

Year ended

Investment

Year ended

Unallocated

Consolidated

Year ended

Year ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

For the year ended 31 December 2020

Revenue

Result

Segment result

Share of results of joint ventures

2020

US$’000

352,792

80,279

(4,142)

2020

US$’000

–

2020

US$’000

2020 

US$’000

–

352,792

(3,315)

(2,508)

–

Return on investment portfolio at fair value through P&L

–

33,383

Other investment income

Finance costs

Foreign exchange (losses)/profit on monetary items

Profit/(loss) before tax

Tax

Profit/(loss) after tax

Other information

Total current assets

Capital additions

Right-of-use asset additions

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Total comprehensive income (loss)

Balance Sheet

Segment assets

Segment liabilities

1,644

(23,210)

(7,444)

47,127

(26,577)

20,550

178,281

62,486

5,200

(50,617)

(10,706)

(30,956)

–

–

(12)

30,056

–

30,056

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

(95)

(2,603)

–

(2,603)

–

–

–

–

–

–

74,456

(4,142)

33,383

1,644

(23,210)

(7,551)

74,580

(26,577)

48,003

178,281

62,486

–

(50,617)

(10,706)

(30,956)

1,039,374

310,882

(609,104)

(621)

3,606

(430)

1,353,862

(610,155)

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4  Business and geographical segments (continued)

For the year ended 31 December 2019

Revenue

Result

Segment result

Share of results of joint ventures

Return on investment portfolio at fair value through P&L

Other investment income

Finance costs

Foreign exchange (losses)/profit on monetary items

Profit/(loss) before tax

Tax

Profit/(loss) after tax

Other information

Total current assets

Capital additions

Right-of-use asset additions

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Total comprehensive income (loss)

Balance Sheet

Segment assets

Segment liabilities

Maritime

Services

Year ended

Investment

Year ended

Unallocated

Year ended

Consolidated

Year ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

2019

US$’000

406,128

75,200

564

–

6,045

(27,736)

(634)

53,439

(21,481)

31,958

170,009

89,482

14,434

(66,758)

(12,389)

20,294

2019

US$’000

–

(3,648)

–

34,716

7

–

(14)

31,061

–

31,061

–

–

–

–

–

–

2019

US$’000

2019

US$’000

–

406,128

(2,539)

–

–

–

–

569

(1,970)

–

(1,970)

–

–

–

–

–

–

69,013

564

34,716

6,052

(27,736)

(79)

82,530

(21,481)

61,049

170,009

89,482

14,434

(66,758)

(12,389)

20,294

1,151,527

(654,018)

286,009

(923)

4,091

(826)

1,441,627

(655,767)

Finance costs and associated liabilities have been allocated to reporting segments where interest costs arise from loans used to finance the construction of fixed 

assets in that segment.

Geographical Segments

The Group’s operations are located in Bermuda and Brazil. The Group, through its participation in an offshore vessel joint venture in Panama, earns income in that 

country and in Uruguay. All the Group’s sales are derived in Brazil.

The following is an analysis of the carrying amount of segment assets, and additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, analysed by the 

geographical area in which the assets are located.

Carrying amount of 

segment assets

Additions to

property, plant and equipment

and intangible assets

Year ended

Year ended

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

994,826

359,036

2019

US$’000

1,109,485

332,142

2020

US$’000

67,686

–

2019

US$’000

104,416

–

1,353,862

1,441,627

67,686

104,416

Brazil

Bermuda

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Profit for the year has been arrived at after charging:

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Impairment charge

Amortisation of intangible assets

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Auditor’s remuneration (see below)

Non-executive directors’ emoluments

A more detailed analysis of auditor’s remuneration is provided below:

Auditor’s remuneration for audit services

Other services

6 

Employee charges and benefits expense

Aggregate remuneration comprised:

Wages, salaries and benefits

Share based payments

Social security costs

Other pension costs

7  Returns on investment portfolio at fair value through profit or loss

Unrealised gains on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Income from underlying investment vehicles

Profit on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

8  Other investment income

Interest on bank deposits

Other interest

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

47,793

–

2,824

10,706

672

898

672

–

672

2019

US$’000

50,353

13,025

3,380

12,389

795

521

732

63

795

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

87,852

206

21,271

687

110,016

2019

US$’000

111,066

370

28,157

755

140,348

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

29,055

3,327

1,001

33,383

2019

US$’000

24,438

2,781

7,497

34,716

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

1,078

566

1,644

2019

US$’000

1,740

4,312

6,052

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Notes to the Accounts

9 

Finance costs

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest on bank overdrafts and loans

Exchange loss on foreign currency borrowings

Other interest

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

12,836

10,262

–

112

2019

US$’000

15,912

10,823

778

223

23,210

27,736

Borrowing costs incurred on qualifying assets of US$3.0 million (2019: US$2.3 million) were capitalised in the year at an average interest rate of 2.76% 

(2019: 2.85%).

10  Taxation

Current

Brazilian taxation

  Corporation tax

  Social contribution

Total current tax

Deferred tax – origination and reversal of timing differences

(Credit)/Charge for the year in respect of deferred tax liabilities

  Credit for the year in respect of deferred tax assets

Total deferred tax

Total taxation charge

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

20,912

8,276

29,188

17,601

(20,212)

(2,611)

26,577

16,202

6,155

22,357

(5)

(871)

(876)

21,481

Brazilian corporation tax is calculated at 25% (2019: 25%) of the assessable profit for the year. Brazilian social contribution tax is calculated at 9% (2019: 9%) of 

the assessable profit for the year.

At the present time, no income, profit, capital or capital gains taxes are levied in Bermuda and accordingly, no provision for such taxes has been recorded by the 

Company. In the event that such taxes are levied, the Company has received an undertaking from the Bermuda Government exempting it from all such taxes until 

31 March 2035.

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The charge for the year can be reconciled to the profit per the statement of comprehensive income as follows:

Profit before tax

Tax at the aggregate Brazilian tax rate of ••% (2019: 34%)

Utilisation of net operating losses

Net operating losses in the period

Exchange variance on loans

Tax effect of share of results of joint ventures

Tax effect of foreign exchange gains or losses on monetary items

Retranslation of non-current assets

Share option scheme

Non-deductible expenses

Leasing

Resolution of tax litigation

Impairment charge

Other

Effect of different tax rates of subsidiaries operating in other jurisdictions

Tax expense for the year

Effective rate for the year

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

74,580

25,357

–

2,869

(14,631)

1,408

4,248

13,972

43

2,018

(108)

(209)

–

519

(8,909)

26,577

36%

2019

US$’000

82,530

28,060

(506)

1,712

(804)

(192)

494

(592)

126

1,701

(133)

(126)

(1,438)

–

(6,821)

21,481

26%

The Group earns its profits primarily in Brazil. Therefore, the tax rate used for tax on profit on ordinary activities is the standard rate in Brazil of 34% (2019: 34%), 

consisting of corporation tax (25%) and social contribution (9%).

11  Dividends

Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders in the period:

Dividends paid for the year ended 31 December 2019 of 70c (2018: 70c) per share

Proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2020 of 70c (2019: 70c) per share

12  Earnings per share

The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

24,754

24,754

2019

US$’000

24,754

24,754

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

Earnings:

Earnings for the purposes of basic earnings per share being net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent

38,712

46,852

Number of shares:

Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic and diluted earnings per share

35,363,040

35,363,040

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13.  Impairment Test of Cash Generating Units (CGUs)

13.1  Tecon Rio Grande and Tecon Salvador

The cash flows of these CGUs are derived from operating budgets, historical and prospective data, and include the following forecast assumptions: (i) revenue; (ii) 

costs and expenses; (iii) investments; (v) discount rate. 

The key assumptions used in determining value in use relate to growth rate, discount rate and inflation rate. Further assumptions include sales and operating 

margins which are based on past experience taking into account the effect of known, or likely, changes in market or operating conditions. Projected volumes for 

Tecon Rio Grande and Tecon Salvador were based on the expected performance of the Brazilian economy until reaching operating capacity for each.

The discount rate was based on weighted average cost of captal (“WACC”) , whereas the growth rate for projection, is based on the inflation rate only after reaching 

operating capacity.

The estimated average growth rate used does not exceed the historical average for Tecon Rio Grande and Tecon Salvador and the discount rate used in 2020 was 

8.4% (9.3% on 31 December 2019). 

Review tests were performed on these CGUs and concluded that there are not factors that indicate impairment, since the recoverable amount significantly 

exceeded the book value.

13.2  Offshore support bases

In 2019 the Company recognised an impairment loss of US$13.3 million (R$ 53.5 million), of which US$12.8 million (R$ 51.6 million) related to Goodwill and the 

remaining against other intangible assets. Goodwill for this CGU was then fully written-off.

Due to the impairment loss recognised in 2019 attributed to offshore support bases, the Company expanded the impairment procedures for the tangible assets of 

this CGU.

The Company determines its cash flow bases on the budgets and historical and prospective data, including the following main assumptions: (i) revenue; (ii) costs 

and expenses; (iii) investments; (iv) projection period; and (v) discount rates based on weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”).

(i) Revenue

Occupancy rate

The projected quantity of vessel turnarounds considers the estimated pace of growth in oil & gas offshore exploration and production, based on data from Brazilian 

Petroleum National Agency (ANP), Energy Research Agency (EPE, subordinated to Ministry of Energy), Oil Companies’ releases and specialised industry reports. In 

the market reports reviewed there is a consensus that in the next 10 years there will be significant increases in oil exploration and production activities in Brazil.

Based on the specialised industry reports, management estimates that the oil companies will undertake an estimated 6,729 berthing operations per year until 

2024 for the exploration blocks and oil fields located in the Company’s area of influence (southern region of Campos Basin and Santos Basin), thus representing an 

increase of 1,840 annual berths compared to 2019 (4,888 berths/year).

The Company predicts it will sucessfully capture part of the above metioned increase in demand for berthing space considering the competitive landscape in the 

service Guanabara Bay area and expects to reach from 2026 onwards operating levels attained prior to the economic and oil and gas market crises. In forecasting 

expected growth over the period to 2024, the Company has taken account of current tender activity and expected tender activity to come, and has identified 

those projects it expects to secure based on an assessment of competitive advantage. The average growth rate is 23% each year until 2024. 

Longer term growth rates after 2024 are aligned with the expected growth in the Brazilian oil and gas sector, and the region in which the Company operates 

which gives raise to an average growth rate after 2024 of 15% per annum. 

Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant oil price shock during 2020 a number of Oil Companies have sought postponement of their 

start date for exploration and development of oil fields in Brazil and the ANP has granted concessions in this regard. The Company has made adjustments to 

their previous forecasts to take account of new information available, principally by amending the cashflow by delaying them by one year to take account of the 

impacts of the economic crises and the above mentioned postponements. 

Sales prices 

In the short term (2021-2023), the Company’s financial projections do not consider an increase with regard to the pricing currently in place. For the long term 

(2024-2030), the projections consider the unit price of 2023 adjusted for inflation over time.

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Stress testing

The Company prepared a stress testing considering the following scenarios taking account of the different growth rates forecast to 2024 and longer term:

• 

Revenue aggregate: the revenue would have to decrease by 5.3% each year (not compounded) in the model to achieve break even. 

• 

Revenue short term (2021-2023): the revenue would have to decrease 12.0% (not compounded) from 2021 to 2023 in the model to achieve break even. 

The short term revenue is a sensitive assumption to be extremely dependent from the results of tenders submitted and tenders expected to be submitted that the 

Company expects to have a high change of securing. Revenue growth rates below those outlined in the above sensitivity would lead to impairment. 

(ii) Costs and expenses 

For all years forecast, variable costs are forecast to increase in line with forecast increases in activity. For the period to 2023, the Company’s forecasts its fixed costs 

will not increase above current levels. For the long term (2024-2030), the projections are adjusted for inflation over time. 

(iii) Investments 

As per IAS 36, the company is required to include in the estimated cash outflows only the investment required to maintain the level of economic rewards expected 

from the assets in their current conditions. The Company did not include any expansion investment in the model. 

(iv) Projection period 

The Company has prepared the cash flow projection considering a period over a 10 year period plus a perpetuity. The oil and gas industry life cycle is at least 10 

years, due to the life cycle of investment in an oil field from exploration to sustainable production. The company assumes a growth in the perpetuity calculation 

limited to inflation which is predicted to be 4% per annum.

(v) Discount rates

The discount rate represents the current market assessment of the risks specific to the CGU, taking into consideration the time value of money and individual risks 

of the underlying assets that have not been incorporated in the cash flow estimates. The discount rate calculation is based on the specific circumstances of the 

CGU and its operating segments and is a weighted average cost of capital (WACC). The WACC takes into account both cost of debt and equity. The cost of equity 

is derived from the expected return on investment by potential investors. The cost of debt is based on an assessment of the interest-bearing borrowings the CGU 

is able to borrow in the market. Segment-specific risk is incorporated by applying beta factors. The beta factors are evaluated annually based on publicly available 

market data. 

The Company has determined the discount rate using reputable sources to capture macroeconomic assumptions and information from comparator companies in 

the oilfield and maritime services sector, in which Brasco operates. The discount rate used was 11.3% (14.5% as at 31 December 2019). The reduction in discount 

rate from 2019 to 2020 was principally driven by a reduction of cost of equity, due to the macroeconomic assumptions update over the last twelve months (i.e. 

decrease in risk free rate, unleveraged beta, Country Risk Premium, reduction in Equity Risk Premium and amendments to the debt/equity ratio). For 2019, the 

Company included a risk premium in the WACC recognising the risks inherent in the forecast cashflows. The company has not done so this year, as it considers its 

forecast cashflows are not as inhrently risky compared to the prior years forecasts.

Stress testing

The discount rate would have to increase by 0.9% (i.e. to 12.2%) for the impairment model to achieve break even. 

The Company, having carried out the impairment tests above, concluded that no impairment needed to be recorded, since the recoverable amount exceeded the 

book value. The carrying value of Brasco’s assets of US$46.3 million (R$240.0 million) was lower than the the value in use of US$57.2 million (R$296.8 million).

In addition, the Company reversed the impairment of US$0.4 million (R$2.0 million) related to intangible assets other than goodwill recognised in 2019.

However, according to the stress testing scenarios above, the Company would need to record an impairment losses if at least one of this following scenarios was to 

occur in isolation:

• 

Revenue aggregate would have to decrease by more than 5.3% each year; 

• 

Revenue short term (2021 – 2023) would have to decrease by more than 12.0% each year; or

• 

Discount rate would have to increase by more than 0.9%.

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14  Goodwill

Carrying Value:

At 1 January 2019

Impairment

  Exchange differences

At 1 January 2020 

Impairment

  Exchange differences 

At 31 December 2020

Carrying amount

31 December 2020

31 December 2019

Tecon Rio Grande

Tecon Salvador

US$’000

US$’000

11,728

2,480

–

(118)

11,610

–

(661)

10,949

10,949

11,609

–

–

2,480

–

–

2,480

2,480

2,480

Brasco

US$’000

13,307

(12,536)

(770)

–

–

–

–

–

–

Total

US$’000

27,515

(12,536)

(889)

14,090

–

(661)

13,429

13,429

14,090

The goodwill associated with each cash-generating unit “CGU” (Tecon Salvador and Tecon Rio Grande) is attributed to the Port Terminals segment. The movement 

in goodwill balances in the year is due to the depreciation of the Brazilian Real against the US Dollar.

Each CGU is assessed for impairment annually and whenever there is an indication of impairment. The carrying value of goodwill has been assessed with reference 

to its value in use reflecting the projected discounted cash flows of each CGU to which goodwill has been allocated.

In 2019, as a result of impairment test it was concluded that carrying value of Brasco’s assets of US$83.6 million (R$337.2 million) exceeded the value in use of 

US$70.4 million (R$283.7 million). As a result of this analysis, an impairment charge of US$13.3 million (R$53.5 million) was recognised in 2019, of which US$12.5 

million (R$51.6 million) against goodwill and the remaining against other intangible assets. 

Details of the impairment test are disclosed in note 13.

15   Lease arrangements

15.1  Right-of-use assets

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2020

  Transfers from property, plant and equipment

  Contractual amendments

  Additions

  Exchange differences

  Terminated contracts

At 31 December 2020

Accumulated amortisation

At 1 January 2020

  Transfers from property, plant and equipment

  Charge for the year

  Exchange differences

  Terminated contracts

At 31 December 2020

Carrying Amount

At 31 December 2020

78

Operational

facilities

US$’000

Floating craft

US$’000

Buildings

US$’000

Vehicles, plant

and equipment

US$’000

Total 

US$’000

186,026

4,481

6,449

12,703

209,659

–

9,376

1,553

(42,245)

–

154,710

8,269

–

7,280

(1,810)

–

13,739

–

52

3,504

(759)

–

7,278

2,276

–

2,995

(521)

–

4,750

–

201

19

(772)

(200)

5,697

1,469

–

1,099

(77)

(70)

2,421

495

83

124

(1,745)

(1,911)

9,749

8,634

471

1,062

(1,060)

(1,861)

7,246

495

9,712

5,200

(45,521)

(2,111)

177,434

20,648

471

12,436

(3,468)

(1,931)

28,156

140,971

2,528

3,276

2,503

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15  Lease arrangements (continued)

15.1  Right-of-use assets (continued)

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2019

Transfers from property, plant and equipment

Contractual amendments 

Additions

Exchange differences 

Terminated contracts 

At 31 December 2019

Accumulated amortisation

At 1 January 2019

Transfers from property, plant and equipment 

Charge for the year 

Exchange differences 

Terminated contracts 

At 31 December 2019

Carrying Amount

At 31 December 2019

Operational facilities

Operational

facilities

US$’000

Floating craft

US$’000

Buildings

US$’000

Vehicles, plant

and equipment

US$’000

178,841

4,525

6,714

–

14,748

–

(7,563)

–

–

173

–

(217)

–

–

(218)

65

(112)

–

4,053

9,798

(269)

161

(578)

(462)

Total 

US$’000

194,133

9,798

14,434

226

(8,470)

(462)

186,026

4,481

6,449

12,703

209,659

–

8,422

(153)

–

8,269

–

2,321

(45)

–

–

1,473

(4)

–

2,276

1,469

7,969

1,326

(330)

(331)

8,634

7,969

13,542

(532)

(331)

20,648

177,757

2,205

4,980

4,069

189,011

The main lease commitments included as operational facilities are described below:

Tecon Rio Grande

The Tecon Rio Grande lease was signed on 3 February 1997 for a period of 25 years renewable for a further 25 years. Tecon Rio Grande was granted the right 

to renew the lease as set out in the contract amendment signed on 7 March 2006 due to compliance with the contractual requirements to make additional 

investments in expanding the terminal by constructing a third berth and achieving the minimum annual container volume handled.

Among the commitments set forth in the lease agreement and its addendum are the following:

• 

A monthly payment for facilities and leased areas;

• 

 A contractual payment per container moved based on minimum forecast volumes. If container volumes moved through the terminal exceed forecast volumes 

in any given year, additional payments are required;

• 

A payment per tonne in respect of general cargo handling and unloading.

Tecon Salvador

Tecon Salvador S.A. has the right to lease and operate the container terminal and heavy cargo terminal in the Port of Salvador for 25 years renewed in 2016 for 

a further 25 years. The total lease term of 50 years, until March 2050, is provided in the second addendum to the rental agreement. This addendum requires the 

Group to make a minimum specified investment in expanding the leased terminal area.

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15  Lease arrangements (continued)

15.1  Right-of-use assets (continued)

Among the commitments set forth in the lease agreement and its addendum are the following:

• 

A monthly payment for facilities and leased areas;

• 

Lease payments for the existing area and the additional area added under the terms of the second contractual addendum;

• 

 A contractual payment per container moved based on minimum forecast volumes and a fee per ton of non-containerised cargo moved based on minimum 

forecast volumes.

Wilson Sons shipyard

Lease commitments mainly refer to a 60-year right to lease from June 2008 and operate an area located adjacent to our shipyard in Guarujá, São Paulo state. The 

initial lease of 30 years is renewable for a further period of 30 years at the option of the Group. The area has been used to expand and develop the Wilson Sons 

shipyard. Management’s intention is to exercise the renewal option.

Brasco

The Brasco lease commitments mainly refers to a 30-year lease expiring in 2043 to operate a port area in Caju, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with convenient access to 

service the Campos and Santos oil producing basins.

Logistics

Lease commitments mainly refer to the bonded terminals and distribution centres located in Santo André, São Paulo state and Suape, Pernambuco state with terms 

ranging between 18 and 24 years.

Floating craft 

Variable chartering of vessels for maritime transport between port terminals. Payments made relating to the number of vessel trips were not included in the 

measurement of lease liabilities because they relate to variable payments.

Buildings

The Group has lease commitments for its Brazilian business headquarters, branches and commercial offices in several Brazilian cities.

Vehicles, plant and equipment 

Rental contracts mainly for forklifts, vehicles for operational, commercial and administrative activities and other operating equipment. 

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15.2  Lease liabilities

Lease liabilities by class of asset

Operational facilities

Buildings

Vehicles, plant and equipment

Floating craft

Total

Total current 

Total non-current

Maturity analysis – contractual undiscounted cash flows

Within one year

In the second year

In the third to fifth years inclusive

After five years

Total cash flows

Adjustment to present value

Total lease liabilities

Discount rate

8.75%

8.75%

8.88% – 12.90%

9.25%

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

150,513

183,895

2,932

1,690

2,759

5,072

2,887

2,294

157,894

194,148

18,192

21,938

139,702

172,210

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

19,153

17,365

49,353

292,766

378,637

(220,743)

157,894

22,918

20,456

60,954

371,236

475,564

(281,416)

194,148

Inflation adjustment of the lease liabilities

The table below presents the lease liabilities balance considering the projected future inflation rate in the discounted payment flows. For the purposes of this 

calculation, all other assumptions were maintained.

Actual flow

Lease liabilities

Embedded interest 

15.3  Amounts recognised in profit and loss

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Amortisation of PIS and COFINS

Net Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Interest on lease liabilities

Interest of PIS and COFINS

Variable lease payments not included in the measurement of lease liabilities 1, 2

Expenses relating to short-term leases

Expenses relating to low-value assets

1. 

2. 

The amounts refer to payments which exceeded the minimum forecast volumes of Tecon Rio Grande and Tecon Salvador.

The payments related to the number of vessel trips which were not included in the measurement of lease liabilities.

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

378,637

(220,743)

157,894

2019

US$’000

475,564

(281,416)

194,148

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

(12,436)

1,730

(10,706)

(14,096)

1,260

(2,037)

(23,392)

(1,093)

2019

US$’000

(13,542)

1,153

(12,389)

(16,799)

887

(2,222)

(15,852)

(908)

The Group is unable to estimate the future cash outflows relating to variable lease payments due to operational, economic and foreign exchange uncertainties.

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15  Lease arrangements (continued)

15.4  Amounts recognised in the cash flow statement

Payment of lease liability

Interest paid – lease liability

Short-term leases paid

Variable lease payments

Low-value leases paid

Total

16  Other intangible fixed assets

Cost

At 1 January 2019

  Additions

  Disposals

  Exchange differences

At 1 January 2020

  Additions

  Transfers to property, plant and equipment

  Disposals

  Exchange differences

At 31 December 2020

Amortisation

At 1 January 2019

  Charge for the year 

Impairment Charge

  Disposals 

  Exchange differences 

At 1 January 2020

  Charge for the year

  Reversal of Impairment

  Disposals 

  Exchange differences 

At 31 December 2020

Carrying amount

31 December 2020

31 December 2019

82

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

(6,345)

(14,111)

(23,392)

(2,037)

(1,093)

(46,978)

Computer Software 

Concession-rights 

US$’000

US$’000

Other 

US$’000

42,349

1,473

(927)

(475)

42,420

1,085

99

(43)

(2,454)

41,107

31,708

2,822

–

(926)

(278)

33,326

2,394

–

(42)

(1,330)

34,348

6,759

9,094

21,724

–

(422)

(841)

20,461

–

–

–

(4,448)

16,013

6,961

558

488

(422)

(281)

7,304

430

(382)

–

(1,500)

5,852

10,161

13,158

64

–

(1)

(2)

61

–

–

–

(14)

47

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

47

61

2019

US$’000

(6,424)

(16,806)

(15,852)

(2,727)

(908)

(42,717)

Total 

US$’000

64,137

1,473

(1,350)

(1,318)

62,942

1,085

99

(43)

(6,916)

57,167

38,669

3,380

488

(1,348)

(559)

40,630

2,824

(382)

(42)

(2,830)

40,200

16,967

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17  Property, plant and equipment

Cost or valuation

At 1 January 2019

  Transfers to right-of-use-assets

  Additions

  Transfers

  Transfers from intangible assets

  Exchange differences

  Disposals

At 1 January 2020

  Transfers to right-of-use assets

  Additions

  Transfers

  Transfers from intangible assets

  Exchange differences

  Disposals

At 31 December 2020

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

At 1 January 2019

  Charge for the year

  Transfers to right-of-use assets

  Elimination on construction contracts

  Exchange differences

  Disposals

At 1 January 2020

  Transfers to right-of-use assets

  Charge for the year

  Elimination on construction contracts

  Exchange differences

  Disposals

At 31 December 2020

Carrying Amount

At 31 December 2020

At 31 December 2019

Land and

buildings

US$’000

Vehicles, plant

Floating Craft

and equipment

US$’000

US$’000

Assets under

construction

US$’000

Total

US$’000

282,506

488,722

230,564

10,133

1,011,925

–

40,320

212

(11)

(9,301)

(294)

313,432

–

25,901

148

–

(56,443)

(3,725)

279,313

87,135

8,018

–

–

(2,974)

(234)

91,945

–

6,774

–

(16,691)

(2,400)

79,628

199,685

221,487

–

14,450

15,712

(22)

–

(2,501)

516,361

–

10,216

(124)

–

–

(969)

(9,798)

27,235

(241)

105

(7,662)

(9,067)

231,226

(495)

25,284

(24)

(99)

(42,819)

(4,039)

–

5,842

(15,683)

–

–

–

(9,798)

87,937

–

72

(16,963)

(11,862)

292

1,061,311

–

–

–

–

–

–

(495)

61,401

–

(99)

(99,262)

(8,733)

525,484

209,034

292

1,014,123

192,820

26,741

–

128

–

(2,320)

217,369

–

29,030

13

–

(829)

245,583

279,901

298,992

129,519

15,594

(7,969)

–

(4,001)

(8,195)

124,948

(471)

11,989

–

(22,764)

(3,928)

109,774

99,260

106,278

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

292

292

409,474

50,353

(7,969)

128

(6,975)

(10,749)

434,262

(471)

47,793

13

(39,455)

(7,157)

434,985

579,138

627,049

Land and buildings with a net book value of US$0.2 million (2019: US$0.2 million) and plant and machinery with a net book value of US$0.1 million (2019: 

US$0.2 million) have been given in guarantee of various legal processes.

The Group has pledged assets having a carrying amount of US$253.6 million (2019: US$269.3 million) to secure loans granted to the Group.

The amount of borrowing costs capitalised in 2020 is US$3.0 million (2019: US$2.3 million) at an average interest rate of 2.76%.

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Notes to the Accounts

18  Principal subsidiaries

OCEAN WILSONS (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED 

Investment holding and dealing company

WILSON SONS LIMITED 

Holding company

WS PARTICIPACIONES S.A. 

Holding company

WILSON, SONS ADMINISTRAÇÃO DE BENS LTDA 

Holding company

Place of

incorporation

and operation

Bermuda

Effective

interest*

Method used

to account

for investment

100%**

Consolidation

Bermuda

57.77%**

Consolidation

Uruguay

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

SAVEIROS CAMUYRANO SERVIÇOS MARÍTIMOS LTDA 

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Tug operators

WILSON, SONS S.A., COMÉRCIO, INDÚSTRIA, E AGÉNCIA DENAVEGAÇÃO LTDA 

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Shipbuilders

WILSON, SONS ESTALEIRO LTDA 

Shipbuilders

WILSON SONS AGENCIA MARÍTIMA LTDA 

Ship Agency

DOCK MARKET SOLUCOES LTEDA 

Shipping Agency

WILSON, SONS LOGÍSTICA LTDA 

Logistics

WILPORT OPERADORES PORTUÁRIOS LTDA 

Port operator

EADI SANTO ANDRÉ TERMINAL DE CARGA LTDA 

Bonded warehousing

TECON RIO GRANDE S.A. 

Port operator

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

BRASCO LOGÍSTICA OFFSHORE LTDA 

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

Port operator

TECON SALVADOR S.A. 

Port operator

Brazil

57.77%

Consolidation

* 

** 

Effective interest is the net interest of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited after non-controlling interests.

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited holds direct interests in Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited and Wilsons Sons Limited. 

All of the above entities with material non-controlling interest are included in the maritime services segment in note 4 where summarised financial information is 

included in the aggregate.

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The Group holds the following significant interests in joint operations and joint ventures at the end of the reporting period:

Towage

  Consórcio de Rebocadores Barra de Coqueiros1

  Consórcio de Rebocadores Baia de São Marcos2

Logistics

  Porto Campinas, Logística e Intermodal Ltda

Offshore

  Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A.3

  Atlantic Offshore S.A.4

1 

2 

In November 2020 the joint operation was dissolved.

Joint Operation.

Place of

Proportion of ownership

incorporation

31 December

31 December

and operation

2020

2019

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Brazil

Panamá

–

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

50%

3  Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. controls Wilson, Sons Offshore S.A. and Magallanes Navegação Brasileira S.A. These latter two companies are indirect joint ventures of the Company.

4 

Atlantic Offshore S.A. controls South Patagonia S.A. This company is an indirect joint venture of the Company.

Joint operations-continuing activities

The following amounts are included in the Group’s financial information as a result of proportional consolidation of joint operations listed above:

Income

Expenses

Profit for the year

Property, plant and equipment

Right-of-use assets

Intangible assets

Inventories

Trade and other receivables

Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liabilities

Lease liabilities

Total liabilities

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

4,067

(2,449)

1,618

2019

US$’000

 13,310 

 (7,397)

5,913

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

1,842

–

2

186

990

1,408

4,428

(4,237)

(191)

–

2019

US$’000

2,619

3

13

482

2,365

874

6,356

(6,235)

(118)

(3)

(4,428)

(6,356)

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Joint ventures-continuing activities

The aggregated Group’s interests in joint ventures are equity accounted.

Revenue

Raw materials and consumables used

Employee benefits expense

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Depreciation and amortisation expenses

Other operating expenses

Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment

Results from operating activities

Finance income

Finance costs

Foreign exchange losses on monetary items

Loss before tax

Income tax credit

Profit/(loss) for the year

Participation

Equity result

Right-of-use assets

Property, plant and equipment

Long-term investment

Other assets

Trade and other receivables

Derivatives

Cash and cash equivalents

Total assets

Bank overdrafts and loans

Lease liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Trade and other payables

Equity

Total liabilities and equity

Year ended

Year ended 

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

121,616

(7,080)

(36,031)

(10,446)

(40,753)

(16,233)

–

11,073

65

(17,415)

(16,998)

(23,275)

14,991

(8,284)

50%

(4,142)

2019

US$’000

130,911

(7,590)

(40,594)

(10,205)

(39,636)

(15,037)

(2)

17,847

747

(18,236)

(2,073)

(1,715)

2,843

1,128

50%

564

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

9,784

568,444

2,133

10,373

37,942

–

15,219

643,895

423,762

10,081

31,646

98,145

80,261

2019*

US$’000

20,280

596,213

2,185

11,753

35,182

3

21,183

686,799

440,561

20,685

39,884

93,305

92,364

643,895

686,799

* 

 The prior year numbers have been restated. Right of use assets was amended by US$19.1m to US$20.3m. Trade and other receivables was amended by US$0.7m to US$35.2m. Lease liabilities was 

amended by US$20.3m to US$20.7m. Trade and other payables was amended by US$0.7m to US$93.3m. Equity was amended by US$1.2m to US$92.7m.

The movement in Equity shown above is not reflective of the share of loss of the joint ventures, as in determining the share of the (loss)/profit for the year, the 

result is impacted by the elimination of profit margin on construction/dry-docking contracts amounting to US$3.7 million (2019: US$3.7 million). Without this 

impact, the joint venture result of the period would have been a loss of US$12.0 million (2019: US$2.6 million profit). 

The Group has not given separate disclosure of each of our material joint ventures because they belong to the same economic group. Wilson Sons holds a non-

controlling interest in Wilson Sons Ultratug Particpações S.A. and Atlantic Offshore S.A.

Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. is a controlling shareholder of Wilson Sons Offshore S.A. and Magallanes Navegação Brasileira S.A., while Atlantic Offshore 

S.A. is a controlling shareholder of South Patagonia S.A.

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Guarantees

Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. loans with the BNDES are guaranteed by a lien on the financed supply vessel and in the majority of the contracts a 

corporate guarantee from both Wilson Sons de Administração e Comércio Ltda and Remolcadores Ultratug Ltda, each guaranteeing 50% of its subsidiary’s debt 

balance with BNDES. A 50% share of the loan agreements amount to US$170.7 million (2019: US$176.5 million).

Wilson Sons Ultratug Particpações S.A. subsidiary’s loan with Banco do Brasil is guaranteed by a pledge over the financed supply vessels. The security package also 

includes a standby letter of credit issued by Banco de Crédito e Inversiones – Chile for part of the debt balance, assignment of Petrobras’ long-term contracts and 

a corporate guarantee issued by Inversiones Magallanes Ltda – Chile. A cash reserve account, accounted for under long-term investments and funded with US$2.1 

million, is to be maintained until full repayment of the loan agreement. A 50% share of the loan agreements amount to US$25.7 million (2019: US$28.2 million).

The loan that Atlantic Offshore S.A. has with Deutsche Verkehrs-Bank and Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale Trade for the financing of the offshore support 

vessel “Pardela” is guaranteed by a pledge over the vessel, the shares of Atlantic Offshore S.A. and a corporate guarantee for half of the credit from Wilson Sons 

de Administração e Comércio Ltda. Remolcadores Ultratug Ltda, the 50% partner in the business, guarantees the other half of the loan. A 50% share of the loan 

agreements amount to US$10.7 million (2019: US$11.7 million).

Covenants

On 31 December 2020, Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A.’s subsidiary was not in compliance with one of the covenants ratios. On the assumption of a 

non-attainment, the joint venture’s subsidiary has to increase its capital, within a year, to reach US$5.8 million. As the capital will be increased, management’s 

understanding is that there is no breach of a clause or event that prompts negotiation or a waiver letter from Banco do Brasil. 

Atlantic Offshore S.A. has to comply with specific financial covenants on its two loan agreements with Deutsche Verkehrs-Bank and Norddeutsche Landesbank 

Girozentrale Trade. At 31 December 2020 the subsidiary was in compliance with all loan agreement clauses.

There are no other capital commitments for any of the joint ventures or joint operations.

Provisions for tax, labour and civil risks

In the normal course of business in Brazil, the joint ventures remain exposed to numerous local legal claims. It is the joint ventures’ policy to vigorously contest 

such claims, many of which appear to have little merit, and to manage such claims through their legal counsel.

Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. booked provisions related to labour claims amounting to US$0.1 million, whose probability of loss was estimated as 

probable.

In addition to the cases for which the joint ventures have made a provision, there are other tax, civil and labour disputes amounting to US$6.1 million (2019: 

US$15.5 million) whose probability of loss was estimated by legal counsel as possible.

The breakdown of aggregated possible losses is as follows:

Tax cases

Labour claims

Civil cases

Total

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

5,611

505

4

6,120

2019

US$’000

8,304

7,192

6

15,502

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19  Joint ventures (continued)

Guarantees (continued)

Below is the reconciliation of the investment in joint ventures recognised in the balance sheet including the impact of profit recognised by joint ventures:

At 1 January 2019

Share of result of joint ventures

Capital increase

Elimination on construction contracts

Post-employment benefits

Derivatives

Exchange movements

At 1 January 2020

Share of result of joint ventures

Capital increase

Elimination on construction contracts

Post-employment benefits

Derivatives

Exchange movements

At 31 December 2020

20  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

At 1 January

Additions, at cost

Disposals, at market value

Increase in fair value of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Profit on disposal of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

At 31 December

Ocean Wilsons (Investment) Limited Portfolio

Wilson Sons Limited

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss held at 31 December

Wilson Sons Limited

US$’000

26,528

564

3,527

156

(51)

(380)

(10)

30,334

(4,142)

23

45

24

(36)

(63)

26,185

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

298,839

63,723

(45,154)

29,055

1,001

347,464

307,874

39,590

347,464

287,298

35,489

(55,882)

24,438

7,497

298,840

284,763

14,077

298,840

The Wilson Sons investments are held and managed separately from the Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited portfolio and consist of US Dollar denominated 

depository notes.

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited portfolio

The Group has not designated any financial assets that are not classified as trading investments as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss above represent investments in listed equity securities, funds and unquoted equities that present the Group with 

opportunity for return through dividend income and capital appreciation.

Included in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are open ended funds whose shares may not be listed on a recognised stock exchange but are 

redeemable for cash at the current net asset value at the option of the Group. They have no fixed maturity or coupon rate. The fair values of these securities are 

based on quoted market prices where available. Where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are determined by third parties using various valuation 

techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

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Inventories

Operating materials

Raw materials for third party vessel construction

Total

Inventories are expected to be recovered in less than one year and there were no obsolete items (2019: none).

22  Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables

Other trade receivables

Total other non-current trade receivables

Amount receivable for the sale of services

Allowance for bad debts

Total current trade receivables

Prepayments

Insurance claim receivable

Other receivables

Total other current trade receivables

Total current trade and other receivables

Ageing of trade receivables

Current

From 0 – 30 days

From 31 – 90 days

From 91 – 180 days

More than 180 days

Total

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

9,404

2,360

11,764

2019

US$’000

9,228

1,279

10,507

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

9

9

41,152

(554)

40,598

4,252

995

1,953

7,200

2019

US$’000

354

354

47,991

(837)

47,154

6,452

1,972

1,165

9,589

47,807

56,743

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

34,561

4,800

852

197

742

2019

US$’000

37,146

7,641

1,434

694

1,076

41,152

47,991

Generally, interest of 1% per month plus a 2% penalty is charged on overdue balances. Allowances for bad debts are recognised as a reduction of receivables 

and are recognised whenever a loss is identified. The Group recognizes an allowance for bad debts taking into account an expected credit loss model that 

involves historical evaluation of effective losses over billing cycles. The period of review is 3.5 years, reassessed every 180 days. The measurement of the default 

rate considers the recoverability of receivables and will apply according to the payment profile of debtors. Debts are written off when a customer has gone into 

liquidation or there is an adjustment in a receivable balance as a result of a judicial proceeding. The Group will calibrate, when appropriate, the matrix to adjust 

the historical credit loss experience with forward-looking information. The provision matrix is disclosed in note 35. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company 

has reviewed the variables that make up the methodology of measurement of estimated losses. There has been no increase in customer default rate due to the 

outbreak. Additionally, the Company created a credit committee to monitor and, if necessary, propose payment terms to those customers with credit risk.

Movement in the allowance for bad debts

Balance at 1 January 2020

Amounts written off as uncollectable

Decrease in allowance recognised in profit or loss

Exchange differences

Balance at 31 December 2020

2020

US$’000

837

–

(99)

(184)

554

2019

US$’000

1,490

(28)

(534)

(91)

837

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables approximates their fair value and that no additional provision is required in the 

allowance for bad debts.

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23  Recoverable taxes

PIS and COFINS recoverable1

FUNDAF recoverable2

Judicial bond recoverable

Other recoverable taxes

Total recoverable taxes non-current

PIS and COFINS recoverable1

Income tax and social contribution recoverable

FUNDAF recoverable2

Judicial bond recoverable

ISS recoverable3

INSS recoverable4

Other recoverable taxes

Total recoverable taxes current

Total

2020

US$’000

8,226

–

2,192

588

11,006

12,700

6,987

237

1,333

934

203

85

22,479

33,485

2019

US$’000

18,467

4,578

2,698

758

26,501

11,764

8,377

1,954

1,911

1,264

238

39

25,547

52,048

1 

2 

3 

4 

The PIS (Program of Social Integration) and COFINS (Contribution for the Financing of Social Security) are Brazilian federal taxes based on the turnover of companies.

FUNDAF (Fundo Especial de Desenvolvimento e Aperfeiçoamento das Atividades de Fiscalização) is a Brazilian sales tax charged on the gross sales revenue in ports and bonded airports.

The Brazilian Municipal Service Tax, ISS (Imposto Sobre Serviços) is a tax levied on the provision of services.

INSS (Instituto Nacional do Seguro Social) is a Brazilian payroll tax.

The Group reviews taxes and levies impacting its business to ensure that payments are accurately made. In the event that tax credits arise, the Group intends 

to use them in future years within their legal term. If the Group does not utilise the tax credit within their legal term, a reimbursement of such amounts will be 

requested from the Brazilian Internal Revenue Service (“Receita Federal do Brasil”).

24  Bank loans and overdrafts

Secured borrowings

BNDES – FMM linked to US Dollar¹

BNDES – Real

BNDES – FMM Real¹

BNDES – Finame Real²

Total BNDES

Banco do Brasil – FMM linked to US Dollar1

Bradesco – NCE – Real3

Itaú – NCE – Real3

Santander – Real

China Construction Bank – Real

Total others

Total

Annual

31 December 

31 December 

interest rate

%

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

2.07% to 5%

5.95% to 8.54%

9.28%

4.50% to 5.50%

2.00% – 4.00%

2.83% – 3.20% 

3.38%

6.44%

5.65%

146,446

55,177

805

–

148,564

39,807

1,064

35

202,428

189,470

75,795

38,660

4,056

8,056

13,666

140,233

342,661

79,535

50,043

15,930

–

–

145,508

334,978

1. 

 As an agent of Fundo da Marinha Mercante’s (“FMM”), Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (“BNDES”) and Banco do Brasil (“BB”) finances the construction of tugboats and shipyard 

facilities.

Finame is the financing for the acquisition of machinery and equipment.

NCE is an export credit note.

2. 

3. 

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The breakdown of bank overdrafts and loans by maturity is as follows:

Within one year

In the second year

In the third to fifth years (inclusive)

After five years

Total

Amounts due for settlement within 12 months

Amounts due for settlement after 12 months

The analysis of borrowings by currency is as follows:

31 December 2020

Bank loans

Total

31 December 2019

Bank loans

Total

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

58,672

44,707

96,250

143,032

342,661

58,672

283,989

2019

US$’000

36,636

41,492

106,523

150,327

334,978

36,636

298,342

BRL

linked to

US Dollars

US$’000

222,241

222,241

BRL

US$’000

120,420

120,420

106,879

106,879

228,099

228,099

US Dollars

US$’000

Total

US$’000

–

–

–

–

342,661

342,661

334,978

334,978

Loan agreement for civil works

In December 2018, the subsidiary Tecon Salvador S.A. signed a US$67.9 million financing agreement with the BNDES, to be used for civil works during the 

terminal’s expansion. The civil works for this expansion were completed in October 2020.

Guarantees

Loans with the BNDES and Banco do Brasil rely on corporate guarantees from Wilson Sons de Administração e Comércio Ltda. For some contracts, the corporate 

guarantee is in addition to a pledge of the respective financed tugboat or a lien over the logistics and port operations equipment financed.

The loan agreement for Tecon Rio Grande from Banco Santander for the purchase of equipment relies on a corporate guarantee from Wilson, Sons de 

Administração e Comércio Ltda.

The loan agreement for Tecon Rio Grande from Banco Itaú for the purchase of equipment relies on a corporate guarantee from Wilport Operadores Portuários Ltda.

The loan agreement for Tecon Salvador from Banco Bradesco for purchase of equipment relies on a corporate guarantee from Wilport Operadores Portuários Ltda.

Undrawn credit facilities

At 31 December 2020, the Group had available US$19.1 million (R$99.3 million) (2019: US$104.3 million (R$420.6 million)) of undrawn borrowing facilities 

available in relation to (i) the Salvador Terminal expansion and (ii) the dry-docking, maintenance and repair of tugs. Additionally, the Group has US$9.4 million 

(R$48.8 million) in contracted financing for the future construction of tugboats which is pending amendment to the contract related to vessel specification changes.

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24  Bank loans and overdrafts (continued)

Covenants

Wilson, Sons de Administração e Comércio Ltda. as corporate guarantor must comply with annual loan covenants for both Wilson Sons Estaleiros, Brasco Logística 

Offshore and Saveiros Camuryano Serviços Maritimos S.A. in respect of loan agreements signed with BNDES.

Wilport Operadores Portuários Ltda as corporate guarantor for loan agreements signed between BNDES and Tecon Salvador S.A. must comply with annual loan 

covenants including ratios of debt service coverage, net debt ratio over EBITDA and equity over total assets. For the BNDES agreements Tecon Salvador has to 

comply with a debt service coverage ratio covenant. The ratios are calculated excluding the impact of IFRS16.

Tecon Rio Grande S.A. must comply with loan covenants from Santander including a minimum liquidity ratio and capital structure.

At 31 December 2020, the Group was in compliance with all covenants in the above mentioned loan contracts.

Fair value

The Directors estimate the fair value of the Group’s borrowings as follows:

Bank loans

  BNDES

  Banco do Brasil

  Bradesco – NCE – Real

Itaú

  Santander

  China Construction Bank

  Total

25  Deferred tax

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

202,428

189,470

75,795

40,577

4,060

8,045

13,657

344,562

79,535

50,043

15,930

–

–

334,978

The following are the major deferred tax assets and liabilities recognised by the Group and movements thereon during the current and prior reporting period.

At 1 January 2019

(Charge)/credit to income

Exchange differences

At 1 January 2020

(Charge)/credit to income

Exchange differences

At 31 December 2020

Unrealised foreign 

exchange

variance on

Retranslation of

Other

non-current asset

loans

US$’000

32,174

(1,978)

(817)

29,379

15,135

(8,057)

36,457

differences

US$’000

36,386

3,381

(720)

39,047

2,086

(4,721)

36,412

valuation

US$’000

(52,032)

592

126

(51,314)

(13,972)

629

(64,657)

Accelerated tax

depreciation

US$’000

(38,328)

(587)

1,641

(37,274)

(638)

8,429

(29,483)

Total 

US$’000

(21,800)

876

219

(20,162)

2,611

(3,720)

(21,271)

Certain tax assets and liabilities have been offset on an entity-by-entity basis. The following is the analysis of the deferred tax balances (after offset) for financial 

reporting purposes.

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Deferred tax liabilities

Deferred tax assets

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

(50,987)

29,716

(21,271)

2019

US$’000

(52,036)

31,874

(20,162)

At the balance sheet date, the Group had unused tax losses of US$64.4 million (2019: US$64.1 million) available for offset against future profits in the company in 

which they arose. No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of US$6.9 million (2019: US$6.3 million) due to the unpredictability of future profit streams. 

In Brazil, a tax asset of one entity in a group cannot be offset against a tax liability of another entity in the group as there is no legally enforceable right to offset 

tax assets and liabilities between group companies.

Retranslation of non-current asset valuation deferred tax arises on Brazilian property, plant and equipment held in US dollar functional currency businesses. 

Deferred tax is calculated on the difference between the historical US Dollar balances recorded in the Group’s accounts and the Brazilian Real balances used in the 

Group’s Brazilian tax calculations.

Deferred tax on exchange variance on loans arises from exchange gains or losses on the Group’s US Dollar and Brazilian Real denominated loans linked to the US 

Dollar that are not deductible or payable for tax in the period they arise. Exchange gains on these loans are taxable when settled and not in the period in which 

gains arise.

26  Trade and other payables

Trade creditors

Other taxes

Salaries, provisions and social contribution

Accruals and deferred income

Share based payment liability

Total

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

17,451

6,232

16,516

6,913

186

47,298

2019

US$’000

20,400

9,848

18,544

7,630

186

56,608

Trade creditors and accruals principally comprise amounts outstanding for trade purposes and ongoing costs.

The average credit period for trade purchases is 29 days (2019: 29 days). For most suppliers, interest is charged on outstanding trade payable balances at various 

interest rates. The Group has financial risk management policies in place to ensure that payables are paid within the credit timeframe agreed with each vendor.

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of trade payables approximates their fair value.

26.1  Taxes Payable

INSS payable

PIS and COFINS payable

ISS payable

Income tax payable

FGTS¹ payable

Other payable taxes

Total current taxes payable

1. 

 FGTS is Fundo de Garantia do Tempo de Serviço and is a fund for dismissed employees.

2020

US$’000

1,885

541

1,676

1,121

483

526

6,232

2019

US$’000

4,041

1,853

1,686

1,365

668

235

9,848

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27  Provisions for tax, labour and civil cases

Cost

At 1 January 2019

Increase in provision in the year

Unused amounts reversed

Utilisation of provisions

Exchange difference

At 1 January 2020

Increase in provisions in the year

Unused amounts reversed

Utilisation of provisions

Exchange difference

At 31 December 2020

Labour claims

US$’000

Tax cases

US$’000

Civil cases

US$’000

13,813

1,326

(2,957)

(921)

(557)

10,704

904

(663)

(572)

(2,388)

7,985

2,838

399

(61)

(993)

(731)

2,110

82

(488)

(21)

(481)

1,202

684

1,455

(307)

(11)

8

1,829

11

(1,012)

(51)

(404)

373

Total

US$’000

17,335

3,180

(3,325)

(1,925)

(622)

14,643

997

(2,163)

(644)

(3,273)

9,560

In the normal course of business in Brazil, the Group is exposed to numerous local legal claims. It is the Group’s policy to vigorously contest such claims, many of 

which appear to have little substance or merit, and to manage such claims through its legal counsel. Both provisions and contingent liabilities can take a significant 

amount of time to resolve.

Other non-current assets of US$4.9 million (2019: US$9.4 million) represent legal deposits required by the Brazilian legal authorities as security to contest legal 

actions.

In addition to the cases where the Group has recorded a provision, there are other tax, civil and labour disputes amounting to US$77.4 million (2019: US$103.6 

million) where the probability of loss was estimated by the legal counsels as possible.

The analysis of possible claims by type is as follows:

Tax cases

Labour claims

Civil and environmental cases

Total

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

58,809

13,318

5,264

77,391

2019

US$’000

78,258

14,223

11,108

103,589

The main probable and possible claims against the Group are described below:

Tax cases – The Group defends against government tax assessments when the Group considers it has a chance of successfully defending its position. 

Labour claims – Most claims involve payment of health risks, additional overtime and other allowances.

Civil and environmental cases – Indemnification claims involving material damage, environmental and shipping claims and other contractual disputes.

The procedure for classification of legal liabilities identifies claims as probable, possible or remote, as assessed by external lawyers is:

• 

 upon receipt of notices of new lawsuits, external lawyers generally classify the claim as possible recorded at the total amount at risk. The Group uses the 

estimated value at risk and not the total claim value involved in each process;

• 

 if there is sufficient knowledge from the beginning that there is a very high or very low risk of loss, the lawyer may classify the claim as a probable loss or 

remote loss;

• 

 during the course of the lawsuit the lawyer may re-classify the claim as a probable loss or remote loss based on information available including judicial 

decisions, legal precedents, claimant arguments, applicable laws, defence documentation and other variables; and

• 

 when classifying the claim as a probable or possible loss, the lawyer estimates the amount at risk for the claim.

Management is not able to give an indication of when the provisions are likely to be utilised as the majority of the litigation involves a high degree of uncertainty 

as to when the cases will be resolved and can take many years to come to a conclusion.

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Authorised

50,060,000 ordinary shares of 20p each

Issued and fully paid

35,363,040 ordinary shares of 20p each

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

16,119

16,119

11,390

11,390

The Company has one class of ordinary share which carries no right to fixed income.

Share capital is converted at the exchange rate prevailing at 31 December 2002, the date at which the Group’s presentational currency changed from Sterling to 

US Dollars, being US$1.61 to £1.

29  Exercise of stock options in subsidiary

During 2020 participants of the Wilson Sons stock option scheme exercised 475,050 options. As a result, the non-controlling interest in Wilson Sons increased 

from 41.84% at 31 December 2019 to 42.23% at 31 December 2020. The Group received US$3,336,000 (2019: US$133,000) from the exercise of stock options 

in the period.

The following amounts have been recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income

Movement attributable to equity holders of parent

Movement attributable to non-controlling interest

30  Notes to the cash flow statement

Reconciliation from profit before tax to net cash from operating activities

Profit before tax

Share of results of joint venture

Returns on investment portfolio at FVTPL

Other investment income

Finance costs

Operating profit

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

Impairment charge

Amortisation of intangible assets

Share based payment credit

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Post-employment benefits

Decrease in provisions

Operating cash flows before movements in working capital

(Increase)/decrease in inventories

Decrease in receivables

Decrease in payables

(Increase)/decrease in other non-current assets

Foreign exchange losses on monetary items

Cash generated by operations

Income taxes paid

Interest paid

Net cash from operating activities

2020

US$’000

1,679

1,657

2019

US$’000

61

72

Year ended 

Year ended 

31 December 

31 December 

2020

US$’000

74,580

4,142

(33,383)

(1,644)

23,210

66,905

10,706

47,793

(382)

2,824

127

317

134

1,030

129,454

(1,257)

8,141

(8,914)

22,565

7,551

157,540

(29,137)

(22,703)

105,700

2019

US$’000

82,530

(564)

(34,716)

(6,052)

27,736

68,934

12,389

50,353

13,025

3,380

370

(294)

–

421

148,578

368

16,213

(1,525)

(5,123)

79

158,590

(23,324)

(28,957)

106,309

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30  Notes to the cash flow statement (continued)

Non-cash movements in financing

In addition to the cash flow movements in financing arrangements the group was subject to the following cash and non-cash movements:

At 1 January 2019

Cash flows

Foreign exchange gains/(losses)

New loans/leases

Contractual amendments

Interest paid

Interest accrued

Other

At 1 January 2020

Cash flows

Foreign exchange gains/(losses)

New loans/leases

Contractual amendments

Interest paid

Interest accrued

Other

At 31 December 2020

Loans and  

Borrowings 

US$’000

307,306

(85,856)

(1,947)

113,629

–

(11,840)

13,062

624

334,978

(25,725)

(23,818)

51,455

–

(8,569)

13,840

–

Total Liabilities  

Lease  

from  

Liabilities 

financing activities

US$’000

194,133

(6,424)

(8,470)

226

14,434

(16,806)

16,799

256

194,198

(6,345)

(45,521)

5,695

9,712

(14,111)

14,096

220

US$’000

501,439

(92,820)

(10,417)

113,855

14,434

(28,646)

29,861

880

529,126

(32,070)

(68,839)

57,150

9,712

(22,680)

27,936

220

342,661

157,894

500,555

The Group classifies interest paid as cash flows from operating activities.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash held by the Group and short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount 

of these assets approximates their fair value.

Exclusive investment fund

The Group has investments in an exclusive investment fund managed by Itaú BBA S.A. that is consolidated in these financial statements. The fund portfolio 

is marked to fair value on a daily basis. This fund’s financial obligations are limited to service fees to the asset management company employed to execute 

investment transactions, audit fees and other similar expenses. The fund’s investments are highly liquid, readily convertible to known amounts of cash and subject 

to insignificant risk of changes in value.

Additionally, the Group has investments in an exchange fund managed by Itaú Cambial FICFI to reduce the currency volatility of US Dollar linked commitments.

Cash and cash equivalents held in Brazil amount to US$53.8 million (2019: US$35.7 million).

Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments and not for investment purposes.

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Stock option scheme

On 13 November 2013, the board of Wilson Sons approved a Stock Option Plan which allowed for the grant of options to eligible participants to be selected by 

the board. The shareholders of Wilson Sons in a special general meeting approved the plan on 8 January 2014 including an increase in the authorised capital 

of Wilson Sons through the creation of up to 4,410,927 new shares. The options provide participants with the right to acquire shares via BDRs in Wilson Sons at 

a predetermined fixed price not less than the three-day average mid-price for the days preceding the date of option issuance. The Stock Option Plan is detailed 

below:

Options series

Grant

date

Original

vesting

date

Expiry

date

07 ESO – 3 Year

10/01/2014 10/01/2017 10/10/2024

07 ESO – 4 Year

10/01/2014 10/01/2018 10/01/2024

07 ESO – 5 Year

10/01/2014 10/01/2019 10/01/2024

07 ESO – 3 Year

13/11/2014 13/11/2017 13/11/2024

07 ESO – 4 Year

13/11/2014 13/11/2018 13/11/2024

07 ESO – 5 Year

13/11/2014 13/11/2019 13/11/2024

07 ESO – 3 Year

11/08/2016 11/08/2019 11/08/2026

07 ESO – 4 Year

11/08/2016 11/08/2020 11/08/2026

07 ESO – 5 Year

11/08/2016 11/08/2021 11/08/2026

07 ESO – 3 Year

16/05/2017 16/05/2020 15/05/2027

07 ESO – 4 Year

16/05/2017 16/05/2021 15/05/2027

07 ESO – 5 Year

16/05/2017 16/05/2022 15/05/2027

07 ESO – 3 Year

09/11/2017 09/11/2020 09/11/2027

07 ESO – 4 Year

09/11/2017 09/11/2021 09/11/2027

07 ESO – 5 Year

09/11/2017 09/11/2022 09/11/2027

Exercise

price

(R$)

31.23

31.23

31.23

33.98

33.98

33.98

34.03

34.03

34.03

38.00

38.00

38.00

40.33

40.33

40.33

Number

Expired

Exercised

Vested

not Vested

Subsisting

Outstanding

Total

961,653

(178,695)

(192,505)

590,453

961,653

(178,695)

(192,506)

590,452

990,794

(184,110)

(186,099)

620,585

45,870

45,870

47,260

82,500

82,500

85,000

20,130

20,130

20,740

23,760

23,760

(17,490)

(17,490)

(18,020)

–

–

–

–

–

–

(11,880)

(11,880)

24,480

(12,240)

(3,630)

(3,630)

(3,740)

(5,000)

(5,000)

24,750

24,750

25,500

77,500

77,500

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

85,000

20,130

–

–

11,880

–

–

–

20,130

20,740

–

11,880

12,240

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

590,453

590,452

620,585

24,750

24,750

25,500

77,500

77,500

85,000

20,130

20,130

20,740

11,880

11,880

12,240

Total

3,436,100

(630,500)

(592,110) 2,063,500

149,990

2,213,490

The following table illustrates the number and weighted average exercise prices (WAEP) of and movements in share options over the last two years.

Subsisting at 1 January 2019

Exercised during the year¹

Expired during the year

Subsisting at 31 December 2019

Exercised during the year²

Expired during the year

Subsisting at 31 December 2020

Number 

WAEP (R$)

2,755,940

(17,400)

(36,000)

2,702,540

(475,050)

(14,000)

2,213,490

31.96

31.23

40.33

31.85

31.23

33.98

31.96

1. 

2. 

 The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of these options was R$40.87.

 The weighted average share price at the date of exercise of these options was R$45.76.

The options terminate on the expiry date or immediately on the resignation of the director or senior employee, whichever is earlier. Options lapse if not exercised 

within 6 months of the date that the participant ceases to be employed or hold office within the Group by reason of, amongst others, injury, disability, retirement 

or dismissal without just cause.

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31  Share options (continued)

Stock option scheme (continued)

The following Fair Value expense of the grant to be recorded as a liability in the respective accounting periods was determined using the Binomial model based on 

the assumptions detailed below:

Period

10 January 2014

10 January 2015

10 January 2016

10 January 2017

10 January 2018

10 January 2019

10 January 2020

10 January 2021

10 January 2022

Total

Closing share price (in Real)

Expected volatility

Expected life

Risk free rate

Expected dividend yield

Projected IFRS2

Fair Value expense

US$’000

2,826

3,296

3,409

2,331

1,303

370

206

99

27

13,867

9 November

2017

R$38.01

31.82%

10 years

10.17%

4.8%

10 January

13 November

2014

R$30.05

28.00%

10 years

10.8%

1.7%

2014

R$33.50

29.75%

10 years

12.74%

4.8%

11 August

2016

R$32.15

31.56%

10 years

12.03%

4.8%

16 May

2017

R$38.00

31.82%

10 years

10.17%

4.8%

Expected volatility was determined by calculating the historical volatility of the Wilson Son’s share price. The expected life used in the model has been adjusted 

based on management’s best estimate for exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.

32  Commitments

At 31 December 2020 the Group had entered into commitment agreements with respect to the investment portfolio. These commitments relate to capital 

subscription agreements entered into by Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited. The expiry dates of the outstanding commitments in question may be analysed as 

follows:

Within one year

In the second to fifth year inclusive

After five years

2020

US$’000

4,670

5,153

35,495

45,318

2019

US$’000

2,978

4,453

32,222

39,653

The expiry date is not indicative of when commitment calls may be made and could be accelerated. There may be situations when commitments may be extended 

by the manager of the underlying structure beyond the initial expiry date dependent upon the terms and conditions of each individual structure.

At 31 December 2020, the Group had entered into contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment amounting to US$1.6 million 

(2019: US$3.0 million). The amount mainly relates to capital expenditure for the Salvador container terminal.

33  Retirement benefit schemes

Defined contribution schemes

The Group operates defined contribution retirement benefit schemes for all qualifying employees of its Brazilian business. The assets of the scheme are held 

separately from those of the Group in funds under the control of independent managers.

The total cost charged to the income statement of US$0.6 million (2019: US$0.7 million) represents contributions payable to the scheme by the Group at rates 

specified in the rules of the plan.

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Transactions between the Company and its subsidiaries which are related parties have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. 

Transactions between the Group and its associates, joint ventures and other investments are disclosed below:

Revenue from services

Amounts paid/ 

Cost of services

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

2020

US$’000

Joint ventures

  1.  Allink Transportes Internacionais Limitada1

  2.  Consórcio de Rebocadores Barra de Coqueiros

  3.  Consórcio de Rebocadores Baía de São Marcos

  4.  Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. and subsidiaries7

  5.  Atlantic offshore S.A.8

Others

  6.  Hanseatic Asset Management LBG2

  7.  Gouvêa Vieira Advogados3

  8.  CMMR Intermediacão Comercial Limitada4

  9. 

Jofran Services5

10.  Hansa Capital GMBH6

Joint ventures

  1.  Allink Transportes Internacionais Limitada1

  2.  Consórcio de Rebocadores Barra de Coqueiros

  3.  Consórcio de Rebocadores Baía de São Marcos

  4.  Wilson Sons Ultratug and subsidiaries7

  5.  Atlantic offshore S.A.8

Others

  6.  Hanseatic Asset Management LBG2

  7.  Gouvêa Vieira Advogados3

  8.  CMMR Intermediacão Comercial Limitada4

  9. 

Jofran Services5

10.  Hansa Capital GMBH6

–

–

150

506

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

470

584

–

–

–

–

–

–

2020

US$’000

–

–

1,535

10,346

20,617

–

–

–

–

–

2019

US$’000

–

62

2,383

10,088

20,167

–

–

–

–

–

2019

US$’000

(339)

–

–

–

–

(223)

–

(154)

–

–

(3,130)

(3,417)

(51)

(6)

(156)

(93)

(66)

(81)

(178)

(98)

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

–

–

–

–

–

(28)

–

–

–

–

(599)

(902)

–

–

–

–

Amounts owed

by related parties

Amounts owed

to related parties

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

1. 

 Mr. A C Baião, a director of Wilson Sons Limited is a shareholder and Director of Allink Transportes Internacionais Limitada. Allink Transportes Internacionais Limitada is 50% owned by the Group. 

2.  Mr. W H Salomon is chairman of Hanseatic Asset Management LBG. Fees were paid to Hanseatic Asset Management LBG for acting as Investment Manager of the Group’s investment portfolio. 

3.  Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira is a partner in the law firm Gouvêa Vieira Advogados. Fees were paid to Gouvêa Vieira Advogados for legal services. 

4. 

 Mr. C M Marote, a Director of Wilson Sons Limited is a shareholder and Director of CMMR. Intermediacão Comercial Limitada. Fees were paid to CMMR. Intermediacão Comercial Limitada for 

consultancy services. 

5.  Mr. J F Gouvêa Vieira is a Director of Jofran Services. Directors’ fees were paid to Jofran Services. 

6.  Mr. C Townsend is a Director of Hansa Capital GmbH. Directors’ fees were paid to Hansa Capital GmbH. 

7. 

 Related party loans with Wilson, Sons Ultratug Participações S.A. (interest – 0.3% per month with no maturity date) and other trade payables and receivables from Wilson, Sons Offshore S.A. and 

Magallanes Navegação Brasileira S.A. 

8. 

Related party loans with Atlantic Offshore S.A. (with no interest and with no maturity date).

–

–

–

–

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34  Related party transactions (contnued)

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of the executive directors and other key management of the Group is set out below in aggregate for the categories specified in IAS 24 Related 

Party Disclosures.

Short-term employee benefits

Other long-term employee benefits

Defined contribution pension payments

Share based payment expense

35  Financial instruments

Capital risk management

Year ended

Year ended

2020

US$’000

9,297

468

647

206

2019

US$’000

7,958

344

725

370

10,618

9,397

The Group manages its capital to ensure that entities in the Group are viable and will be able to continue as a going concern. The capital structure of the Group 

consists of debt, which is long term in nature, which includes the borrowings disclosed in note 24 and also the lease liabilities included in note 15, cash and 

cash equivalents, investments, and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings disclosed in the 

consolidated statement of changes in equity.

The Group borrows to fund capital projects and looks to cash flow from these projects to meet repayments. Working capital is funded through cash generated by 

operating revenues. There were so significant changes in capital during the year relative to the Group policy.

Externally imposed capital requirement

The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.

Significant accounting policies

Details of significant accounting policies and methods adopted, including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement and the basis on which income and 

expense are recognised, in respect of each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in note 2 to the financial statements.

Categories of financial instruments

Financial assets

Designated as fair value through profit or loss

Receivables (including cash and cash equivalents)

Financial liabilities

Financial instruments classified as amortised cost

Financial instruments classified as cash flow hedge (Derivatives)

Financial risk management objectives

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

307,874

186,017

2019

US$’000

284,763

141,943

(500,555)

(575,866)

–

–

The Wilson Sons corporate treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to domestic and international financial markets and manages 

the financial risks relating to the operations of the company. A financial risk committee meets regularly to assess financial risks and decide mitigation based on 

guidelines stated in the Wilson Sons financial risk policy. The primary objective is to minimise exposure to those risks by assessing and controlling the credit and 

liquidity risks. These risks include market risk (including currency risk, interest rate risk and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk.

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited does not have a policy of borrowing to invest and so is not exposed to interest rate risk directly. The fund has significant 

liquid assets, the Company is therefore no exposed to liquidity risks. The principal risk faced by the fund is market price risk. 

The Group may use derivative financial instruments to hedge these risk exposures. The Group does not enter into trading financial instruments, including derivative 

financial instruments for speculative purposes.

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Credit risk

The Group’s principal financial assets are cash, trade and other receivables, related party loans and financial assets designated as fair value through profit or loss. 

The Group’s credit risk is primarily attributable to its bank balances, trade receivables, related party loans and investments. The amounts presented as receivables 

in the balance sheet are shown net of allowances for bad debts.

The Wilson Sons group invests temporary cash surpluses in government and private bonds, according to regulations approved by management, which follow 

the Wilson Sons group policy on credit risk concentration. Credit risk on investments in non-government backed bonds is mitigated by investing only in assets 

issued by leading financial institutions. The Group stipulates a cash allocation limit per bank, in addition to investment rules according to rating classification. 

The Company invests in banks with rating classification BBB (limited to a maximum of 15%), from A to AA (limited to a maximum of 40%) or AAA (limited to a 

minimum of 40% and maximum of 100%).

The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the counterparties are banks with high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The credit 

risk on investments held for trading is limited because the counterparties with whom the Group transacts are regulated institutions or banks with high credit 

ratings. The Company’s appointed Investment Manager, Hanseatic Asset Management LBG, evaluates the credit risk on trading investments prior to and during the 

investment period.

The Group has no significant concentration of credit risk. Regular credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable.

Operational trade receivables

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit losses. The provision matrix is initially based 

on the Group’s historical observed default rates. The Group evaluates the concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables and contract assets as low, as 

historically trade receivables are generally received in 30 days.

31 December 2020

Expected credit loss rate

Receivables for services

Accumulated credit loss

31 December 2019

Expected credit loss rate

Receivables for services

Accumulated credit loss

Market risk

Current

US$’000

0.09%

34,561

(35)

Current

US$’000

0.19%

37,146

(63)

1-30

days

US$’000

0.09%

4,800

(4)

1-30

days

US$’000

0.19%

7,641

(15)

31-90

days

US$’000

3.30%

852

(28)

31-90

days

US$’000

1.78%

1,434

(26)

91-180

days

US$’000

12.77%

197

(25)

91-180

days

US$’000

12.11%

694

(84)

More than

180 days

US$’000

62.48%

742

(462)

More than

180 days

US$’000

60.38%

1,076

(649)

Total

US$’000

41,152

(554)

Total

US$’000

47,991

(837)

The Group’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and market prices.

Foreign currency risk management

The Group undertakes certain transactions denominated or linked to foreign currencies and therefore exposures to exchange rate fluctuations arise. The Group 

operates principally in Brazil with a substantial proportion of the Group’s revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities denominated in the Real. Due to the high cost of 

hedging the Real, the Group does not normally hedge its net exposure to the Real, as the Board does not consider it economically viable.

Payments from investments in fixed assets are denominated in Real and US Dollars. These investments are subject to currency fluctuations between the time 

that the price of goods or services are settled and the actual payment date. The resources and their application are monitored with the objective of matching the 

currency cash flows and due dates. The Group has contracted US Dollar-denominated and Real-denominated debt and the cash and cash equivalents balances are 

also US Dollar-denominated and Real-denominated.

In general terms, for operating cash flows, the Group seeks to neutralise the currency risk by matching assets (receivables) and liabilities (payments). Furthermore, 

the Group seeks to generate an operating cash surplus in the same currency in which the debt service of each business is denominated.

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35  Financial instruments (continued)

The carrying amount of the Group’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and monetary liabilities at the reporting date are as follows:

Real

Sterling

Euro

Yen

Liabilities

Assets

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

2020

US$’000

2019

US$’000

354,244

381,839

156,099

173,593

22

–

–

21

–

–

11,492

31,147

5,125

11,094

27,033

4,022

354,266

382,306

203,863

217,049

Foreign currency sensitivity analysis

The Group is primarily exposed to unfavourable movements in the Real on its Brazilian liabilities held by US Dollar functional currency entities.

The sensitivity analysis below refers to the position at 31 December 2020 and estimates the impacts of a Real devaluation against the US Dollar. Three exchange 

rate scenarios are shown: a likely scenario (probable) and two possible scenarios of a 25% devaluation (possible) and a 50% devaluation (remote) in the exchange 

rate. The Group uses the Brazilian Central Bank’s “Focus” report to determine the probable scenario.

Operation

Exchange rate

Total assets

Total liabilities

Operation

Exchange rate

Total assets

Total liabilities

Risk

BRL

BRL

Risk

BRL

BRL

Amount

US Dollars

Result

156,099

Exchange effects

354,244

Exchange effects

Net effect

Amount

US Dollars

Result

174,900

Exchange effects

382,285

Exchange effects

Net effect

31 December 2020

Exchange rates

Possible

scenario

(25%)

6.50

US$’000

(31,299)

71,029

39,730

31 December 2019

Exchange rates

Possible

scenario

(25%)

5.06

US$’000

 (34,844)

 77,914 

 43,070 

Probable

scenario

5.20

US$’000

(99)

225

126

Probable

scenario

4.05

US$’000

 (815)

 1,822 

 1,007 

Remote

scenario

(50%)

7.80

US$’000

(52,099)

118,231

66,132

Remote

scenario

(50%)

6.08

US$’000

 (57,530)

 128,643 

 71,113 

The Real foreign currency impact is mainly attributable to the exposure of outstanding Real receivables and payables of the Group at the year end. In 

management’s opinion, the sensitivity analysis is unrepresentative of the inherent foreign exchange risk as the year end exposure does not reflect the exposure 

during the year.

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Interest rate risk management

The Group is exposed to interest rate risk as entities in the Group borrow funds at both fixed and floating interest rates. The Group holds most of its debts linked to 

fixed rates. Most of the Group’s fixed rate loans are with the FMM (Fundo da Marinha Mercante).

Other loans exposed to floating rates are as follows:

• 

TJLP (Brazilian Long-Term Interest Rate) for Brazilian Real denominated funding through a FINAME credit line for port and logistics operations; 

• 

DI (Brazilian Interbank Interest Rate) for Brazilian Real denominated funding in logistics operations; and

• 

IPCA (Brazilian National Consumer Prices) for Brazilian Real denominated funding in port operations and offshore support bases.

The Group’s Brazilian Real-denominated investments yield interest rates corresponding to the DI daily fluctuation for privately issued securities and/or “Selic-Over” 

government-issued bonds. The US Dollar-denominated investments are partly in time deposits, with short-term maturities.

The Group has floating rate financial assets consisting of bank balances principally denominated in US Dollars and Real that bear interest at rates based on the 

banks’ floating interest rate.

Interest rate sensitivity analysis

The following analysis concerns a possible fluctuation of income or expenses linked to the transactions and scenarios shown, without considering their fair value. 

For floating rate liabilities and investments, the analysis is prepared assuming the amount of the liability outstanding or cash invested at balance sheet date was 

outstanding or invested for the whole year.

Transaction

Loans – CDI¹

Loans – TJLP²

Loans – IPCA³

Investments – LIBOR4

Investments – CDI

Transaction

Loans – CDI

Loans – TJLP

Loans – IPCA

Loans – Fixed

Total loans

Investments – LIBOR

Investments – CDI

Total investments

Risk

CDI

TJLP

IPCA

N/A

LIBOR

CDI

Amount 

US Dollars

64,439

841

55,141

222,240

342,661

39,997

52,995

92,922

Result

Interest

Interest

Interest

None

Income

Income

Net Income

Probable

scenario

2.95%

4.39%

4.31%

1.36%

2.95%

Probable

scenario

US$’000

–

(440)

–

–

(440)

–

218

218

(222)

31 December 2020

Possible

scenario

(25%)

3.69%

5.49%

5.39%

1.44%

3.69%

Possible

scenario

(25%)

US$’000

–

(746)

(6)

(415)

(1,167)

15

619

634

(533)

Remote

scenario

(50%)

4.43%

6.59%

6.47%

1.53%

4.43%

Remote

scenario

(50%)

US$’000

–

(1,050)

(12)

(825)

(1,887)

31

1,020

1,051

(836)

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

CDI – Information source: B3 (Brasil Bolsa Balcão), report dated 8 January 2021. 

TJLP – Information source: BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social), report dated 8 January 2021. 

IPCA – Information source: Bloomberg, report dated 8 January 2021. 

LIBOR – Information source: BM&F (Bolsa de Mercadorias e Futuros), report dated 6 January 2021. 

The net effect was obtained by assuming a 12-month period starting at 31 December 2020 in which interest rates vary and all other variables are held constant. 

The scenarios represent the difference between the weighted scenario rate and actual rate.

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35  Financial instruments (continued)

31 December 2019

Transaction

Loans – CDI²

Loans – TJLP³

Loans – IPCA

Investments – LIBOR¹

Investments – CDI

Transaction

Loans – CDI

Loans – TJLP

Loans – IPCA 

Loans – Fixed

Total loans

Investments – LIBOR

Investments – CDI

Total investments

Risk

CDI

TJLP

IPCA

N/A

LIBOR

CDI

Amount 

US Dollars

65,974

1,190

39,680

228,134

24,153

34,739

58,892

Result

Interest

Interest

Interest

None

Income

Income

Net Income

Probable

scenario

4.50%

5.09%

4.31%

3.17%

4.50%

Probable

scenario

US$’000

(47)

–

–

–

(47)

–

85

85

38

Possible

scenario

(25%)

5.63%

6.36%

5.39%

3.67%

5.63%

Possible

scenario

(25%)

US$’000

(574)

(10)

(317)

–

(901)

56

1,105

1,161

260

Remote

scenario

(50%)

6.75%

7.64%

6.47%

4.16%

6.75%

Remote

scenario

(50%)

US$’000

(1,095)

(20)

(632)

–

(1,747)

111

2,125

2,236

489

1. 

2. 

3. 

LIBOR – Information source: Bloomberg, report dated 14 January 2020.

CDI – Information source: BM&F (Bolsa de Mercadorias e Futuros), report dated 17 January 2020. 

TJLP – Information source: BNDES (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Economico e Social), report 14 January 2020.

The net effect was obtained by assuming a 12-month period starting 31 December 2019 in which interest rates vary and all other variables are held constant. The 

scenarios represent the difference between the weighted scenario rate and actual rate.

Investment portfolio

Interest rate changes will always impact equity prices. The level and direction of change in equity prices is subject to prevailing local and world economics as well 

as market sentiment all of which are difficult to predict with any certainty.

Derivative financial instruments

The Group may enter into derivatives contracts to manage risks arising from interest rate fluctuations. All such transactions are carried out within the guidelines set 

by the Wilson Sons risk management committee. Generally, the Group seeks to apply hedge accounting in order to manage volatility.

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Market price sensitivity

By the nature of its activities, the Group’s investments are exposed to market price fluctuations. However, the portfolio as a whole does not correlate exactly to any 

Stock Exchange Index as it is invested in a diversified range of markets. The Investment Manager and the Board monitor the portfolio valuation on a regular basis 

and consideration is given to hedging the portfolio against large market movements.

The sensitivity analysis below has been determined based on the exposure to market price risks at the year end and shows what the impact would be if market 

prices had been 5, 10 or 20 percent higher or lower at the end of the financial year. The amounts below indicate an increase in profit or loss and total equity 

where market prices increase by 5, 10 or 20 percent, assuming all other variables are kept constant. A fall in market prices of 5, 10 or 20 percent would give rise 

to an equal fall in profit or loss and total equity.

Profit or loss

Total equity

Profit or loss

Total equity

Credit risk management

31 December 2020

5% scenario

10% scenario

20% scenario

US$’000

15,394

15,394

US$’000

30,787

30,787

US$’000

61,574

61,574

31 December 2019

5% scenario

10% scenario

20% scenario

US$’000

14,238

14,238

US$’000

28,476

28,476

US$’000

56,953

56,953

Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in a financial loss to the Group. The Group has adopted a policy 

of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.

The Group’s sales policy is subordinated to the credit sales rules set by Wilson Sons management which seek to mitigate any loss from customers’ delinquency.

Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers. Regular credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable. Trade and other 

receivables disclosed in the balance sheet are shown net of the allowance for bad debts. The allowance is booked whenever a loss is identified based on past 

experience or there is an indication of impaired cash flows.

Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited primarily transacts with regulated institutions on normal market terms which are trade date plus one to three days. The levels 

of amounts outstanding from brokers are regularly reviewed by the Investment Manager. The duration of credit risk associated with the investment transaction is 

the period between the date the transaction took place, the trade date and the date the stock and cash are transferred, and the settlement date. The level of risk 

during the period is the difference between the value of the original transaction and its replacement with a new transaction.

Based on historical experience, the Company considers a financial asset in default when contractual payments are 180 days past due. So that, it is possible to 

consider that a default rate should be the average of the default after 180 days, net of the recoverability percentage of these receivables.

In addition, Ocean Wilsons (Investments) Limited invests in limited partnerships and other similar investment vehicles. The level of credit risk associated with 

such investments is dependent upon the terms and conditions and the management of the investment vehicles. The Board reviews all investments at its regular 

meetings from reports prepared by the Company’s Investment Manager.

Liquidity risk management

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in fulfilling obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled with cash payments 

or other financial assets. The Group’s approach in managing liquidity is to ensure that the Group always has sufficient liquidity to fulfil its obligations that expire, 

under normal and stressed conditions, to avoid damage to the reputation of the Group. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, 

banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows and matching the maturity profiles of financial assets 

and liabilities.

The Group ensures it has sufficient cash reserves to meet the expected operational expenses, including financial obligations. This practice excludes the potential 

impact of extreme circumstances that cannot be reasonably foreseen except for those taken this year in response to COVID-19 liquidity management.

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35  Financial instruments (continued)

The following tables detail the Group’s remaining contractual maturity for its non-derivative financial liabilities. The tables have been drawn up based on the 

undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities based on the earliest date on which the Group can be required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal 

cash flows.

31 December 2020

Non-interest bearing

Variable interest rate instruments

Fixed interest rate instruments

Lease liability

31 December 2019

Non-interest bearing

Variable interest rate instruments

Fixed interest rate instruments

Lease liability (under IAS 17)

Lease liability 

Weighted

average

effective

interest rate

%

–

2.78%

2.75%

8.77%

–

3.07%

2.75%

3.17%

8.80%

Less than

12 months

US$’000

–

35,923

31,136

19,153

86,212

57,104

12,654

30,869

49

22,918

123,594

1-5 years

US$’000

5+ years

US$’000

Total

US$’000

–

61,088

100,087

66,718

227,893

–

67,648

101,423

11

81,410

250,492

–

49,272

131,858

292,766

467,596

–

26,542

138,093

–

371,236

535,871

–

139,983

263,081

378,637

781,701

57,104

106,844

270,385

60

475,564

909,957

The Group expects to meet its other obligations from operating cash flows and proceeds of maturing financial assets.

Fair value of financial instruments

The fair value of financial assets and liabilities traded in active markets are based on quoted market prices at the close of trading on 31 December 2020. The 

quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Company utilise the last traded market prices.

Fair value measurements recognised in the statement of financial position

IFRS 13 requires the disclosure of fair value measurements by level of the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Level 2 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 Valuation techniques for which the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement is unobservable.

Assessing the significance of a particular input requires judgement, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The following table provides an analysis of financial instruments recognised in the statement of financial position by the level of hierarchy:

31 December 2020

Financial assets at FVTPL

Non-derivative financial assets for trading

Short-term investments

31 December 2019

Financial assets at FVTPL

Non-derivative financial assets for trading

Short-term investments

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Level 1

US$’000

Level 2

US$’000

Level 3

US$’000

Total

US$’000

19,634

39,590

Level 1

US$’000

189,103

–

Level 2

US$’000

99,137

–

Level 3

US$’000

307,874

39,590

Total

US$’000

18,490

14,077

165,010

101,263

–

–

284,763

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Valuation Process

Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are classified within Level 1 include active listed equities. The Group does not 

adjust the quoted price for these investments.

Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered active but are valued based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or alternative pricing 

sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2. These include certain private investments that are traded over the counter.

Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs as they trade infrequently and are not quoted in an active market. The Group 

investments include holdings in limited partnerships and other private equity funds which may be subject to restrictions on redemptions such as lock up periods, 

redemption gates and side pockets.

Valuations are the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Group’s Investment Manager considers the valuation techniques and inputs used 

in valuing these funds as part of its due diligence prior to investing to ensure they are reasonable and appropriate. Therefore, the net asset value (“NAV”) of these 

funds may be used as an input into measuring their fair value. In measuring this fair value, the NAV of the funds is adjusted, if necessary, for other relevant factors 

known of the fund. No such adjustments were identified in the year. In measuring fair value, consideration is also paid to any clearly identifiable transactions in the 

shares of the fund.

Depending on the nature and level of adjustments needed to the NAV and the level of trading in the fund, the Group classifies these funds as either Level 2 

or Level 3. As observable prices are not available for these securities, the Company values these based on an estimate of their fair value, which is determined 

as follows. The Group obtains the fair value of their holdings from valuation statements provided by the managers of the invested funds. Where the valuation 

statement is not stated as at the reporting date, the Group adjusts the most recently available valuation for any capital transactions made up to the reporting date. 

When considering whether the NAV of the underlying managed funds represent fair value, the Investment Manager considers the valuation techniques and inputs 

used by the managed funds in determining their NAV.

The underlying funds use a blend of methods to determine the value of their own NAV by valuing underlying investments using methodology consistent with the 

International Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines (‘IPEV’). IPEV guidelines generally provides five ways to determine the fair market value of an 

investment:

(i)  binding offer on the company 

(ii) 

transaction multiples 

(iii)  market multiples 

(iv)  net assets 

(v)  discounted cash flows. 

Such valuations are necessarily dependent upon the reasonableness of the valuations by the fund managers of the underlying investments. In the absence of 

contrary information, these values are relied upon. 

Periodically the Investment Manager considers historical alignment to actual market transactions for a sample of realised investments.

Investment in private equity funds require a long-term commitment with no certainty of return and the Group’s intention is to hold Level 3 investments to maturity. 

In the unlikely event that the Group is required to liquidate these investments then the proceeds received may be less than the carrying value due to their illiquid 

nature. The following table summarises the sensitivity of the Company’s Level 3 investments to changes in fair value due to illiquidity at 31 December 2020. The 

analysis is based on the assumptions that the proceeds realised will be decreased by 5%, 10% or 20%, with all other variables held constant. This represents the 

Directors’ best estimate of a reasonable possible impact that could arise from a disposal due to illiquidity.

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35  Financial instruments (continued)

Profit or loss

Total equity

Profit or loss

Total equity

31 December 2020

5% scenario

10% scenario

20% scenario

US$’000

4,957

4,957

US$’000

9,914

9,914

US$’000

19,827

19,827

31 December 2019

5% scenario

10% scenario

20% scenario

US$’000

5,063

5,063

US$’000

10,126

10,126

US$’000

20,253

20,253

Sensitivity analysis in relation to Level 3 investments has been included in the market price risk management analysis where the Group has shown impacts to the 

value of investments if market prices had been 5%, 10% or 20% higher or lower at the end of the financial year.

Reconciliation of Level 3 fair value measurements of financial assets:

Balance at 1 January

Transfers out of Level 3 to Level 2

Total losses in the Statement of Comprehensive Income

Purchases and drawdowns of financial commitments

Repayments of capital

Balance at 31 December

During 2020, none of the investments moved between classification levels.

36  Post-employment benefits

2020

US$’000

101,263

–

(1,952)

9,486

(9,660)

99,137

2019

US$’000

111,309

(10,732)

(1,546)

10,462

(8,230)

101,263

The Group operates a private medical insurance scheme for its employees which requires the eligible employees to pay fixed monthly contributions. In 

accordance with Brazilian law, eligible employees with greater than ten years’ service acquire the right to remain in the plan following retirement or termination 

of employment, generating a post-employment commitment for the Group. Ex-employees remaining in the plan will be liable for paying the full cost of their 

continued scheme membership. The present value of actuarial liabilities at 31 December 2020 is approximately US$1.6 million (2019: US$2.4 million). The future 

actuarial liability for the Group relates to the potential increase in plan costs resulting from additional claims as a result of the expanded membership of the 

scheme.

Present value of actuarial liabilities

Actuarial assumptions

31 December

31 December

2020

US$’000

1,641

2019

US$’000

2,369

The calculation of the liability generated by the post-employment commitment involves actuarial assumptions. The following are the principal actuarial 

assumptions used:

Economic and Financial Assumptions

Annual interest rate

Estimated inflation rate in the long-term

Ageing Factor

Medical cost trend rate

31 December

31 December

2020

7.90%

3.50%

2019

6.76%

3.50%

Based on the experience of Wilson Sons1

6.09% p.a.

6.09% p.a

1. 

 The amount of current contributions of retirees and medical costs used in the actuarial valuation, both in monthly amounts per health care provider, may vary between R$117.06 and R$12,036.51 

(absolute value). 

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Biometric and Demographic Assumptions

Employee turnover

Mortality table

Disability table

Retirement Age

Employees who opt to keep the health plan after retirement and termination

Probability of marriage

Age difference for active participants

Family composition after retirement

37.  Coronavirus (“COVID-19”)

37.1  General Context

Liquidity

31 December 

2020

21.27%

AT-2000

Álvaro Vindas 

100% at 62

23%

31 December 

2019

21.27%

AT-2000

Álvaro Vindas

100% at 62

23%

80% of the participants

80% of the participants

Men 3 years older than the woman Men 3 years older than the woman

Composition of the family group

Composition of the family group

At 31 December 2020 the Group’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments amounted to US$63.3 million. In the first quarter of 2020 the Company 

signed financing agreements totalling US$24.6 million denominated in Brazilian Real to reinforce short-term liquidity given the volatility caused by the COVID-19 

crisis on global markets.

In the second quarter of 2020 the Brazilian National Economic and Social Development Bank (BNDES) granted Wilson Sons eligibility for the COVID-19 “Standstill 

Agreement”. This allows for the postponement of principal and interest payments that occurred between May and October 2020, a payment deferment of 

approximately US$10.3 million for the Company’s consolidated companies and US$9.9 million regarding the Company’s 50% share in the offshore support vessel 

joint venture. Loan repayments are to be made according to the remaining terms of the contracts included in the scheme. In the first quarter of 2021 the Company 

has signed for a second five-month standstill to defer approximately US$7.5 million for the Company’s consolidated entities and US$8.9 million regarding the 

Company’s 50% share in the offshore support vessel joint venture between January 2021 and May 2021.

Additionally, in the last quarter of 2020, the Company signed a COVID-19 related “Standstill Agreement” with the Banco do Brazil delaying repayment of 

approximately US$3.7 million for the Company’s consolidated companies and US$1.9 million regarding the Company’s 50% share in the offshore support vessel 

joint venture.

As both BNDES and Banco do Brazil as state controlled entities the deferrals and standstill agreements noted above are government assistance that has been 

received in the year. 

The Company has also implemented other austerity measures such as a temporary dividend reduction which was later reinstated and paid during the year and has 

also taken advantage of tax payment deferrals in line with government incentives, which therefore represent government assistance received during the year.

Covenants

On 31 December 2020 the Group was in compliance with all loan covenants.

Estimated Credit Losses

In view of the current scenario of economic uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Group has reviewed the assumptions that make up the 

methodology to measure expected credit losses and has not observed an increase in customer default due to the outbreak. It is worth mentioning that 

Management of Wilson Sons continues to monitor collections and assess potential impacts that could affect the Company’s performance and consequently, the 

measurement of expected credit losses. 

Impairment

At the time of writing, COVID-19 impacts have not caused any changes in the circumstances that could require an impairment charge to be made against the 

Group’s assets.

Management will continue to review key assumptions used in determining value and carefully monitor short-term fluctuations and macroeconomic assumptions 

related to the impact of COVID-19.

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37.  Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) (continued)

37.1  General Context (continued)

Lease Arrangements

At this time, there have been no long-term changes in the scope of the Company’s leases and right-of-use assets, including adding or terminating the right to 

use one or more underlying assets, or extending or reducing the term of the contractual leases. The Company has obtained some short-term reductions and 

postponements of lease payments, which according to the amendment to IFRS 16 that the company adopted during the year were not considered modifications to 

existing leases.

Investment Portfolio and Liquidity

In the Investment Manager Report, the Investment Manager, details the impact of market volatility and market rebound during the year after the initial market 

decline in March 2020 as it related to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Cash requirements for the portfolio are closely monitored. If sufficient resources are not available to meet short-term cash flow requirements, the Investment 

Manager could meet that requirement through a combination of a sale of liquid assets or the use of a loan facility that if drawn is secured against the investment 

portfolio. A significant percentage of the portfolio has daily or weekly liquidity. The loan facility was used during the period to manage short term cash flow 

requirements. There was no outstanding balance for this facility at 31 December 2020.

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2016 – 2020 (in US$’000)

Closing rates of exchange – R$ to US$

Income Statement

Group revenue

Raw materials and consumables used

Employee charges and benefits expense

Depreciation & amortisation expense

Amortisation of right-of-use assets

Impairment charge

Other operating expenses

Reversal/Impairment Charge

Foreign exchange (losses)/gains on monetary items**

Gain/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

Group operating profit**

Share of results of joint ventures

Returns on investment portfolio at fair value through profit or loss

Other investment income

Finance costs

Profit before tax

Income tax expense

Profit for the year

Profit for the period attributable to:

Equity holders of parent

Non-controlling interests

Balance Sheet

Net assets

Brazilian interests

Investments held for trading

Other net assets

Attributable net assets – per share (US$)

Brazilian interests – book amount

Other assets – book and market amount

Key Statistics

Earnings per share (US)

Cash dividends per share paid (US)

Mid-market quotation at end of period

Mid-market quotation at end of period in US Dollars

Year to

Year to

Year to

Year to

Year to

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

31 December

2019

US$’000

4.03

2018

US$’000

3.86

2017*

US$’000

3.31

406,128

(25,290)

460,194

(38,128)

496,340

(37,679)

(140,348)

(146,327)

(166,395)

2016*

US$’000

3.26

457,161

(37,741)

(144,274)

(52,585)

–

–

(53,733)

(12,389)

(13,025)

(92,624)

(13,025)

(79)

294

68,934

564

34,716

6,052

(27,736)

82,530

(21,481)

61,049

46,852

14,197

61,049

US$’000

444,599

284,763

56,498

785,860

12.57

9.65

22.22

132.5c

70c

£9.90

$13.13

(56,178)

(57,481)

–

–

–

–

(119,767)

(122,310)

(126,470)

–

(8,456)

(296)

91,044

(4,062)

(7,942)

4,152

(22,951)

60,238

(26,433)

33,805

13,308

20,497

33,805

US$’000

463,211

258,188

56,310

777,709

13.10

8.89

21.99

37.6c

70c

£11.70

$14.92

–

2,750

(2,930)

112,295

3,366

42,064

9,715

(21,976)

145,464

(36,056)

109,408

78,315

31,093

109,408

US$’000

494,745

273,434

55,881

824,060

13.99

9.31

23.30

221.5c

63c

£10.95

$14.79

–

2,286

745

99,122

8,073

677

10,254

(599)

117,527

(36,836)

80,691

45,060

35,631

80,691

US$’000

464,988

238,781

53,223

756,992

13.15

8.26

21.41

127.4c

63c

£10.22

$12.50

2020

US$’000

5.20

352,792

(19,266)

(110,016)

(50,617)

(10,706)

–

(87,796)

382

(7,551)

–

66,905

(4,142)

33,383

1,644

(23,210)

74,580

(26,577)

48,003

38,712

9,291

48,003

US$’000

385,392

307,874

50,441

743,707

10.90

10.13

109.5c

70.0c

£8.45

$11.55

* 

 The 2016 to 2017 comparative for “Income from underlying investment vehicles” and “Other gains and losses” have been shown under “Returns on investments held at fair value through profit and loss”. 

The change was made in order to improve presentation of items of similar nature.

** 

 Foreign exchange differences on monetary items, were previously presented below operating profit. The presentation has been amended in the current year to include these items above operating profit. 

The prior years presented above have been amended with consistent presentation.

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Notice is hereby given that the 28th Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held at the offices of Conyers Dill & Pearman Limited, Clarendon House, 

2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda on 27 May 2021 at 8:30am (Bermuda time) for the following purposes.

1 

To appoint a chairperson of the meeting. 

2 

To confirm notice.  

3 

To receive and, if approved, adopt the Directors’ Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020. 

4 

To declare a dividend of 70 cents per share. 

5 

 To determine the maximum number of Directors for the ensuing year as nine and to authorise the Board of Directors to fill any vacancy in their number left 

unfilled for any reason to serve until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting.  

6 

To re-elect Mr. Jose Francisco Gouvêa Vieira as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting. 

7 

To re-elect Mr. William Salomon as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting. 

8 

To re-elect Mr. Andrey Berzins as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting. 

9 

To re-elect Mr. Christopher Townsend as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting. 

10  To re-elect Ms. Fiona Beck as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting. 

11  To elect Ms. Caroline Foulger as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

12  To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditor and to authorise the Directors to determine the remuneration of the Auditor. 

13 

 Ratification and confirmation of all and any actions taken by the Board of Directors and the persons entrusted with Company’s management in the year ended 

31 December 2020. 

By Order of the Board 

Malcolm Mitchell

Company Secretary

Clarendon House, Church Street, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda

12 March 2021

Any member of the Company entitled to attend and vote at the meeting may appoint one or more proxies to attend and vote instead of him. A proxy need not be 

a member of the Company.

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*I/We

*of

being a Member of Ocean Wilsons Holdings Limited, hereby appoint Mr. J. F. Gouvêa Vieira, or failing him any Director of the Company as my/our proxy to vote 

for me/us and on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the company to be held on 27 May 2021 at 8:30am (Bermuda time) and at any adjournment 

thereof. The proxy will vote on the Resolutions as indicated opposite.

Or

as my/our proxy to vote for me/us and on my/our behalf at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 27 May 2021 and at any adjournment 

thereof. The proxy will vote on the Resolutions as indicated opposite.

For

Against

Withheld

1 

 To receive and, if approved, adopt the Directors’ Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 

December 2020.

2  To declare a dividend of 70 cents per share.

3 

 To determine the maximum number of Directors for the ensuing year as nine and authorise 

the Board of Directors to elect or appoint on the Members’ behalf a person or persons to act as 

additional Directors up to such maximum number to serve until the conclusion of the next Annual 

General Meeting.

4  To re-elect Mr. J. F. Gouvêa Vieira as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

5  To re-elect Mr. W. Salomon as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

6  To re-elect Mr. A. Berzins as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

7 

 To re-elect Mr. C. Townsend as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

8  To re-elect Ms. F. Beck as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

9  To elect Ms. C. Foulger as a Director until the next Annual General Meeting.

10   To re-appoint Ernst & Young LLP as the Auditor and authorise the Directors to fix the remuneration 

of the Auditor.

11   Ratification and confirmation of all and any actions taken by the Board of Directors and the 

persons entrusted with Company’s management in the year ended 31 December 2020.

Signature 

Notes

Dated 

2021

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

✂

If any other proxy is preferred, delete the names inserted above and add the name of the proxy whom you wish to appoint, and initial the alteration. 

Please indicate by a cross in the appropriate box how you wish your proxy to vote. If no indication is given your proxy will abstain or vote as he/she thinks fit. 

 To be valid, the proxy should be deposited at the Transfer Agents of the Company, Link Group, PXS 1, Central Square, 29 Wellington Street, LEEDS, LS1 4DL, no less than 48 hours before the time for 

the Meeting. 

In the case of a corporation, this proxy must be under its Common Seal or under that of an Officer or Attorney duly authorised in writing. 

 In the case of joint holders the vote of the senior who tenders a vote, whether in person or by proxy, shall be accepted to the exclusion of the votes of the other joint holders, and for this purpose 

seniority shall be determined by the order in which the names stand in the Register of Members, in respect of the joint holding.

* 

Please insert your full name and address in BLOCK CAPITALS.

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Job No: 43981

Customer: Ocean Wilsons

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Project Title: Annual Report 2020

Park Communications Ltd  Alpine Way  London E6 6LA

T: 0207 055 6500  F: 020 7055 6600