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PROVIDING  
A PLATFORM 
FOR SUCCESS.

ANNUAL REPORT 2021

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WE ARE THE

LEADERS  
IN LEVELLING

At Somero we provide  
industry-leading concrete-leveling 
equipment, training, education  
and support to customers  
in over 90 countries.

Our innovative technology allows 
contractors to complete every  
concrete floor installation faster,  
flatter and with fewer people,  
providing a platform for customers 
to build successful businesses.

CONTENTS

Strategic report
1  Highlights 
2  At a glance
4  Product Innovation
6  Chairman’s statement
7 
Investment case
8  Chief Executive Officer’s review
12  Market overview
14  Business model
16  Our strategy
18  Financial review
22  Risk management
23  Principal risks and uncertainties
24  Responsible business
26  Stakeholder engagement

Corporate governance
28  Board of Directors
30  Corporate governance report
32  Directors’ remuneration 

report

34  Directors’ report

Financial statements
37  Report of the independent 

auditors

38  Consolidated balance sheets
39  Consolidated statement of  
comprehensive income
40  Consolidated statements of  
changes in stockholders’ 
equity

41  Consolidated statements of  

cash flows

42  Notes to the consolidated 
financial statements

STRATEGIC REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS

OUR PERFORMANCE

Financial

Revenue

Adjusted EBITDA(1,2)

US$ 133.3m

51%

US$ 47.8m

83%

2021

2020

133.3m

2021

2020

88.6m

26.1m

47.8m

Diluted adjusted net  
income per share(1,3)

US$ 0.61

85%

Cash flow from  
operating activities

US$ 36.9m

21%

2021

2020

0.33

0.61

2021

2020

36.9m

30.6m

Net cash(4)

US$ 42.1m

19%

Ordinary dividend per share

US$ 0.3102

85%

operational

•  Investing for long-term growth

 – Accelerated plans to expand the Houghton, 

Michigan Operations and Support Offices adding 
35% more operational capacity with targeted 
completion in mid-year 2022

 – The Australian direct sales and support team, 

established in late 2020, drove an annual sales 
increase to US$ 6.1m (2020: US$ 1.1m)
 – The Company added over 40 employees in 

2021 with focus on global sales, global customer 
support, and domestic operational roles

•  Executing the long-term product strategy to expand 

the addressable market 
 – The two newest products, the Somero 

Broom+CureTM and the SkyStripTM, combined to 
contribute US$ 2.3m in 2021 revenues, a US$ 
1.0m increase over 2020

 – Launched the SkyStripTM a plywood stripping 
solution that targets the high-rise market 
segment in June 2021

 – Completed development of the S-PS50, a large 
boomed-screed used to level concrete in tilt-up 
panel casting applications, ahead of an expected 
Q1 2022 launch 

 – Completed development of the S-28EZ, the next 
generation large boomed-screed to replace the 
S-22EZ, ahead of an expected Q1 2022 launch 

2021

2020

42.1m

35.4m

2021

2020

0.1681

0.3102

Post-period

% of revenue  
by product group

% of revenue 
by territory

Boomed  
screeds

Ride-on  
screeds

3-D Profiler 
System

Somero
Line Dragon

49%

Remanufactured 
machines

3%

16%

Sky Screed

1%

Other

20%

8%

3%

North 
America

Europe

Australia

80% China

9%

Rest of 
World

5%

2%

4%

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•  Declared a 22.02 US cents per share final 2021 

ordinary dividend and a 19.70 US cents per share 
supplemental dividend, totaling a combined US$ 
23.4m, payable on May 6, 2022 to shareholders on 
the register at April 8, 2022

•  Authorized a new share buyback program of an 

aggregate value of up to US$ 2m to offset dilution 
from on-going equity award programs, expected to 
be completed by the end of 2022

Notes:
1. The Company uses non-US GAAP financial measures to provide 
supplemental information regarding the Company’s operating 
performance. See further information regarding non-GAAP 
measures below.

2. Adjusted EBITDA as used herein is a calculation of the Company’s 
net income plus tax provision, interest expense, interest income, 
foreign exchange gain (loss) other income (expense), depreciation, 
amortization, stock-based compensation and non-cash lease 
expense.

3. Adjusted net income as used herein is a calculation of net income 
plus amortization of intangibles and excluding the tax impact of 
stock option and RSU settlements and other special items.

4. Net cash is defined as cash and cash equivalents less borrowings 

under bank obligations exclusive of deferred financing costs.

01

CGFSAT A GLANCE

WHO WE ARE

Global Headquarters & Training Center

VISION

Somero’s vision is for our innovative, 
cutting-edge technology and processes 
to be in use wherever a ready-mix truck 
is discharging concrete for a horizontal 
concrete slab.

OUR PURPOSE

We work hard to deliver 
world-class products 
and services because 
we’re passionate about 
HELPING our customers 
achieve their business 
and profitability goals.

CULTURE

At Somero, we are always striving to 
be great ... providing great equipment 
and service for our customers and 
creating a great place to work for 
our employees, and operating a 
sustainable and responsible business.

VALUES

We believe in a set of core values for 
how we do business, how we innovate, 
how we treat our customers and 
employees. Our values include:

•  A commitment to  

teaching and learning

•  An ability to solve  

problems in creative ways

•  Being accountable and  

taking ownership

•  Operating with a sense of urgency

•  Proactive honest communication

•  Embracing and driving change

•  Expressing our passion  
through amazing service

•  Having fun

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OUR LOCATIONS

North America, 
Fort Myers, Florida: 
Global headquarters and Somero 
Concrete Institute training facility 
Houghton, Michigan:
Production, operations and support
UK, Chesterfield:
Sales and service office
India, New Delhi:
Sales and service office
China, Shanghai:
Sales, service and Somero Concrete 
College training facility
Australia, Melbourne:
Sales and service office

OUR PRODUCTS

Somero products are technologically 
innovative machinery used in the 
process of horizontal concrete 
placement. By using Somero products, 
customers can expect flatter floors, 
increased productivity, and higher 
efficiency.

Somero pioneered the Laser Screed® 
machine market in 1986 and has 
led the market ever since through 
continued innovation, growing our 
product offering from a single model 
to a portfolio of nearly 20 products. 
Our proprietary designs are protected 
by over 90 patents and patent 
applications. 

OUR SERVICES

Every piece of Somero equipment 
is designed and built to provide 
maximum productivity and operation 
economy throughout its working life. 
Somero helps customers maintain 
that built-in value with a variety of 
services that include in-depth training, 
service contracts, extended warranty, 
equipment evaluation, and mechanical 
repairs. All of these offerings are in 
addition to our guaranteed 24 x 7 x 
365 troubleshooting over the phone 
with our expert Somero technicians.

STRATEGIC REPORT

OUR APPLICATIONS

Somero equipment is used to place 
and screed the concrete slab in all 
commercial building types, including 
all floors in multi-story buildings. 

Our equipment has been used in 
construction projects for a wide array 
of the world’s largest organizations 
including Amazon, Walmart, Costco, 
Home Depot, B&Q, Carrefour, IKEA, 
Mercedes-Benz, Coca-Cola, FedEx, 
Tesla and Prologis.

Warehousing

Assembly  
plants

Commercial 
construction

Exterior  
paving

Parking 
structures

Retail  
centers

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03

CGFSPRODUCT INNOVATION

S-PS50 LASER SCREED®

SCREED

REACHING FURTHER

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STRATEGIC REPORT

OUR LATEST INNOVATION

Somero® is proud to introduce the Somero® S-PS50 Laser 
Screed® Machine.

Somero’s latest innovation tackles the demands of tilt-up panel 
casting and applies the FASTER. FLATTER. FEWER™ benefits 
that come with our patented Laser Screed® Technologies. 

As with all our new products, development of the S-PS50 started 
on the jobsite with the customer. The end result is a ground 
breaking design that provides valuable, mechanical solution for 
customers completing tilt-up panel projects.

Somero® is proud to introduce our latest innovation -
the Somero® S-PS50 Laser Screed® Machine.

INNOVATION IS  
A KEY ELEMENT OF 
OUR LONG-TERM 
GROWTH STRATEGY, 
THE S-PS50 IS THE 
LATEST EXAMPLE  
OF THIS STRATEGY  
IN ACTION

A 50' Boom - We've Got Your Panels Covered

50%

Somero’s latest innovation 
tackles the demands of tilt-up 
panel casting and applies the 
Longer boom reach
than our S-28eZ
FASTER.FLATTER.FEWER™
benefits that come with our
patented Laser Screed®
Technologies. 

S-PS50 Laser Screed® in action

Remote Controlled Plow Wings - Reduces Overflow & Waste

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05

Float-mode – Precise Edges with Less Labor

SCAN HERE 

To save this S-PS50 brochure

www. Somero.com

CGFSCHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT

INVESTING IN GROWTH

Introduction 
The growth we experienced in 2021 was truly remarkable. Growing 
revenue by 51% and EBITDA by 83% compared to 2020 is a 
tremendous accomplishment by any measure, and these results 
were directly the result of extraordinary effort by Somero employees 
throughout the year. While non-residential construction activity in our 
key markets was strong throughout 2021, particularly in the US, it 
was the stellar execution by our employees across all functions that 
enabled the Company to capitalize on the strong demand to deliver 
extraordinary revenue growth in 2021. On behalf of our Board, I want 
to thank all our Somero employees for their impressive performance 
and tireless work to overcome the obstacles we faced so that we 
could reliably deliver needed equipment to our customers. This 
performance was even more impressive as this was all accomplished 
with the health and well-being of each other, our customers, and our 
suppliers remaining our top priority. 

Performance and Dividend
With strong trading in H2 2021, Somero finished the year with 
revenues of US$ 133.3m, adjusted EBITDA of US$ 47.8m, and 
year-end net cash of US$ 42.1m, all at the highest level in Company 
history. Driven by these remarkable results, we ended the year with 
the strongest financial position in our history. This financial strength 
provides us with the flexibility to make investments to develop new 
products, add resources domestically and internationally to sell 
and support our products, and to expand our operational capacity 
to support the future growth of the business. These investments 
underpin the long-term success of our business, and we are pleased 
to be in a position to make them while maintaining a disciplined 
return of cash to shareholders. 

In 2021, we paid US$ 22.4m in dividends and substantially 
completed the US$ 1.0m share repurchase program authorized by 
the Board in February 2021. I am pleased to report that based on 
our 2021 results and with confidence in the business outlook, the 
Board has approved a final 2021 ordinary dividend of 22.02 US 
cents per share and a supplemental dividend of 19.70 US cents 
per share, which on a combined basis represents a US$ 23.4m 
payment to shareholders. Both amounts are payable on May 6, 2022 
to shareholders of record on April 8, 2022. Together with the interim 
dividend paid in October 2021 of 9.00 US cents per share, the 2021 
full-year ordinary dividend is 31.02 US cents per share. 

The supplemental dividend declared is in accordance with the 
Company’s supplementary dividend policy adopted on March 10, 
2021, that stated the Company intends to distribute 50% of the 
excess of net cash over the year-end target of US$ 20.0m. The 
Board has reviewed the net cash target for year-end for 2022, that 
will be used to determine a 2022 supplemental dividend that would 
be paid in 2023. Commensurate with the significant growth and 
increased complexity of the business, the Board now considers it 
prudent to raise the net cash target to US$ 25.0m for year-end 2022, 
and intends to distribute 50% of the excess of net cash over this 
amount as a supplemental dividend.

Share Buyback
In February 2022, the Board approved a 2022 share buyback 
program, pursuant to which, the Board intends to carry out a 
buyback US$ 2.0m of common shares in order to mitigate future 
dilution resulting from share issuances under the Company’s equity 
award programs. The Company expects to complete this program by 
the end of 2022. 

Strategic Progress
Somero is committed to leading the industry forward by introducing 
innovative solutions that help our customers build better, safer, and 
more profitable businesses. Bringing new products to market not 
only brings more value to our customers, but it also expands our 
addressable market and long-term growth opportunity. 2021 was 
a productive year for our product development team. In addition 
to completing development of three new products, the team also 
progressed to develop the pipeline of future products encompassing 
both next generation enhancements of existing products and entirely 
new products geared toward new market segments. 

In June 2021, Somero introduced disruptive technology to the 
market, the SkyStripTM, a stripping machine for plywood sheets used 
to shore concrete slabs in structural high-rise buildings. Also in the 
year, we completed development of the S-28EZ, the next generation 
large boomed-screed replacing the S-22EZ, and completed design of 
the S-PS50, a large boomed-screed used to level concrete in tilt-up 
panel casting applications. The addition of these three new products, 
with the S-28EZ and the S-PS50 expected to be commercially 
available in Q1 2022, expands our offering portfolio to nearly 20 
products. New products also contributed to 2021 revenue growth, 
with the two most recent introductions, the Somero Broom+CureTM 
and SkyStripTM combining for US$ 2.3m in 2021 revenues, a 
US$ 1.0m increase over 2020. We were pleased that job-site 
demonstrations began to resume in H2 2021 for the SkyScreed® 
product line that translated to US$ 0.9m in H2 2021 SkyScreed® 
sales bringing total 2021 sales for this product to a comparable level 
with 2020. We remain confident in the long-term growth opportunity 
for this product line and the broader high-rise structural segment. 

Growth from outside North America was meaningful in 2021. 
International revenues grew US$ 8.8m, or 50%, in 2021 compared 
to 2020 to reach US$ 26.7m for the year as our efforts to educate 
markets on the benefits of quality, flat and level concrete slabs, 
to increase market awareness of the strength of Somero’s value 
proposition and to gain traction with new products were effective 
despite the overhang of COVID restrictions. Our international strategy 
is to focus on markets where our value proposition is strongest, such 
as Europe and Australia, and to add or reallocate resources to these 
markets. Consequently, Europe and Australia were the source of 
the vast majority of international growth, reporting a combined US$ 
18.2m in 2021 sales, increasing US$ 8.5m, or 88%, compared  
to 2020. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT

INVESTMENT CASE

OUR CORE 
STRENGTHS

Our performance in 2021 is a great 
illustration of the strength of our 
management team, the flexibility of our 
operating model, and our commitment 
to driving long-term growth.

customer driven, technologically 
advanced new products

01 Industry leader in introducing  
02 Dominant market position
03 Significant barriers to entry based 
04 Skilled management team with 
05 Attractive global  

on technology, education, and 
global technical support and 
industry expertise

extensive industry experience

•  Solid growth and market dynamics  

growth opportunity:

in developed markets

•  Strong potential for growth  

in emerging markets

06 Strong and consistent  

financial performance:

•  Superior margins

•  Strong conversion of revenue growth 

into free cash flow

•  Strong, unleveraged balance sheet

•  Disciplined return of cash to 

shareholders through dividends

07

Senior Management Changes and Board Appointments
I am pleased to report that at the end of 2021, the Board and Senior 
Management began the orderly transition of responsibilities from Jack 
Cooney, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 
1997, to other members of the Senior Management team.

John Yuncza, who held the position of Chief Financial Officer, was 
appointed President in January 2022, assuming responsibility of 
the execution of the strategy and daily operations of the business 
from Mr. Cooney. At the same time, Vincenzo (“Enzo”) LiCausi, 
who held the position of Vice President of Finance, was appointed 
Chief Financial Officer and to the Board. Mr. Cooney will continue 
to serve as Chief Executive Officer and as an executive director on 
the Company’s Board, guiding the long-term vision and strategy 
of the business with particular focus on new product development 
initiatives and assuring an effective and seamless transition of 
leadership to Mr. Yuncza. 

I am also pleased to report that our extensive search in 2021 to add 
a fourth non-executive director to the Board culminated with Anne 
Ellis, an accomplished, experienced senior business executive with 
tremendous construction engineering experience, being appointed to 
the Board at the beginning of 2022. 

Outlook 
The Board is confident in the outlook for 2022 based on the positive 
momentum of an active US non-residential construction market 
that is carrying forward from a strong finish to 2021, the positive 
momentum and market conditions in our targeted international 
markets, and on the opportunities for growth from new products.  
The Board’s view is supported by direct feedback from US 
customers that report healthy, extended project backlogs. 

With the Board’s confidence in the long-term growth opportunity 
from new products and new market segments, it has committed to 
increase investment in product development, sales and support staff 
that are engaged with new products and new market segments both 
in the US and abroad. With these planned investments, primarily 
in the form of staffing additions, we expect an increase in 2022 
operating costs that will exceed our traditionally targeted US$ 2.0m. 
We are pleased to be able to make these investments now to capture 
future growth thanks to our strong financial position and the positive 
outlook for the business. 

Momentum has continued into the current fiscal year and the Board 
expects 2022 will be a profitable year with healthy cash generation. 
Following an extraordinary year in 2021, with remarkable growth and 
record revenues and profits, 2022 revenues are expected to grow 
at a modest rate, and with the investments for future growth being 
made, 2022 EBITDA is expected to be comparable to 2021. This 
outlook also reflects the annualized impact in 2022 of 2021 hires 
that were required to keep pace with significantly increased demand, 
and of the aforementioned decision to add product development, 
sales and support staff in 2022 to benefit future growth. 

Larry Horsch
Non-Executive Chairman
March 9, 2022

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CGFSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW

PROVIDING SOLUTIONS 
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

Overview
2021 was an outstanding year, with record breaking revenue, profits 
and cash flow. The strong trading was consistent throughout the 
year, due to steady demand particularly in the US, and due to the 
remarkable performance of our operational team to convert this 
demand into sales. Reliable delivery of equipment to customers was a 
tremendous accomplishment that set Somero apart from many other 
companies. Our team overcame many challenges during the year, not 
the least of which were supply chain delays and the loss of manpower 
due to COVID quarantines, to meet our customers’ equipment 
requirements so they could continue work on their projects. 

Total revenues grew an outstanding 51% from 2020 to reach US$ 
133.3m, the highest in Somero’s history, with North America the 
most significant contributor to growth. The record trading in 2021 
converted into record profits. 2021 EBITDA increased 83% from 
2020 to reach US$ 47.8m for the year with the highly efficient 
conversion of growth to profit due to lean operation in 2021 as 
actual staffing levels lagged levels required to sustainably support 
the higher volume of trading. Much of the understaffing gap was 
resolved by year-end 2021. Record profits in turn led to record 
operating cash flow that grew 21% compared to 2020 to reach US$ 
36.9m in 2021. That led to net cash at year-end of US$ 42.1m, a 
record level for the Company. The final 2021 results fell in line with 
guidance provided on 26 January 2022. 

Somero’s journey
Somero started as a single product company in 1986 
and has grown its portfolio to nearly 20 products over 
30 years; significantly expanding our addressable 
market. We are always looking for ways to improve the 
construction industry and what we can provide.

During 2021 the Company was able to pay dividends of US$ 22.4m, 
repurchased US$ 1.0m in common shares, and spent US$ 6.2m 
on capital expenditures, the vast majority of which relates to the 
Houghton, Michigan expansion project, and still end 2021 with 
a record level of net cash. The strong cash position to start 2022 
enables the company to return a US$ 23.4m to shareholders 
through a dividend payment in May 2022 and provides the Company 
with the capability and flexibility to make investments in support of 
executing its long-term growth strategy. 

Region Reviews
In 2021, four of the Company’s five regions grew compared to 2020. 
North America reported 2021 sales increased US$ 35.9m, or a 
remarkable 51%, from 2020 to reach US$ 106.6m in sales for the 
year in our largest market. The remaining three regions comprised 
of Europe, Australia and the Rest of World group, combined to 
contribute US$ 24.0m to 2021 sales, an increase of US$ 10.0m, or 
71%, compared to 2020. This strong global revenue contribution 
highlights positive momentum and solid non-residential construction 
activity across a large portion of our geographic footprint.

The tremendous growth in North America in 2021 was driven by 
strong non-residential construction activity in the US encompassing 
a wide range of projects but with particularly strong demand for new 
warehousing due to rapid acceleration of e-commerce transaction 
volume. We also saw strong take rates across our product portfolio 
indicating a broad range of project activity in the market. Increased 
volume of large footprint commercial and industrial projects, such 
as new warehousing, led to customers demanding highly-productive 
equipment such as the S-22EZ to complete these projects and 
drove sales of boomed screed equipment to reach US$ 50.4m in 
2021, more than doubling the US$ 24.3m reported in 2020. The 
vast majority of these boomed-screed sales were in North America. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT

The outlook for North America is positive supported by expected 
continuation of an active US non-residential construction market and 
supported by customer feedback indicating project backlogs extend 
well into 2022. 

Europe reported a significant increase in 2021 revenues, reaching 
US$ 12.1m in annual revenues, an increase of US$ 3.5m, or 41%, 
from 2020. Non-residential construction activity in Europe was 
also positive and corroborated by input from European customers 
solicited during our frequent direct contact. Our customer feedback 
in Europe indicates project workloads are strong entering 2022. 
We are also pleased with the broad-based contribution to sales 
from across the region, with equipment sales in 2021 to thirteen 
countries, with the most significant contributors being UK, Poland, 
Spain, and Italy. We are continuing to focus intently on markets 
within the European region where our value proposition is strongest.

In Australia, our decision to change our go-to-market approach in 
Q4 2020 and establish a direct sales and support team resulted in 
meaningful improvement in 2021. Australia reported 2021 sales 
of US$ 6.1m, an increase of US$ 5.0m, or 455%, compared to 
2020. The tremendous improvement in 2021 was attributable 
to positive levels of non-residential construction activity, to more 
intense coverage of the market that represented a broader portion 
of our product offering, and to the positive impact of favorable local 
currency exchange rates. 

In China, 2021 revenues declined to US$ 2.7m compared to US$ 
3.9m in 2020. The primary obstacle to growth in China is delayed 
acceptance and demand for quality standards of concrete slabs 
by domestic commercial building developers which consequently 
limits our near to medium term opportunity within this targeted 
quality market segment. As a result of the market climate and 
recent performance, at the end of 2021 we finalized plans to 

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PRODUCTS

09

CGFSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW  
CONTINUED

reduce our operational cost structure in China to align to anticipated 
trading volume. These cost reduction actions will begin in 2022 
and include reducing the size of our in-country team and limiting 
market development, direct field sales and marketing activities. 
Consequently, we anticipate the revenue contribution from this 
market will lessen in 2022 and going forward until domestic demand 
for quality concrete slabs increases. We will continue to evaluate 
our longer-term strategy in this market and adjust appropriately as 
conditions change. 

Our Rest of World group, is comprised of Latin America, India, 
Southeast Asia, Middle East, Korea and Russia, with Russia 
contributing immaterially to annual trading at less than US$ 0.2m in 
2021 revenues. In 2021, combined revenues from the Rest of World 
group increased US$ 1.5m, or 35%, compared to 2020 to reach 
US$ 5.8m for the year. Market conditions seen throughout these 
territories in 2021 were generally positive. The largest contributors 
to the Rest of World performance were Latin America reporting 
2021 revenues of US$ 2.2m compared to US$ 1.1m in 2020, and 
India reporting 2021 revenues of US$ 1.9m compared to US$ 
1.2m in 2020. The improved performance in Latin America was 
due to incremental contribution from Brazil, despite unfavorable 
local currency exchange rates. In India, we are pleased with the 
contribution to revenue, despite more severe COVID impacts than 
in other parts of the world, and we expect to see opportunities for 
continued growth in the future. 

Cash flow and Balance Sheet
Somero delivered strong operating cash flow in 2021, totaling US$ 
36.9m, as a result of record profits and effective working capital 
management. Working capital was closely and effectively managed 
in 2021, but as expected the one-time working capital benefit of 
US$ 6.7m realized in 2020 partly reversed in 2021 as accounts 
receivable and inventory reverted to more typical levels to end 2021, 
with the higher level of inventory in 2021 due in part to new product 
launches. The combined impact led to an increase in working capital 
investment of US$ 4.6m in 2021, although even with the increased 
net working capital investment, 2021 operating cash flow grew 21% 
compared to 2020 and year-end net cash reached US$ 42.1m, an 
all-time high for the Company. 

In 2021, the Company invested US$ 6.2m in capital expenditures, 
funding the investment with operating cash flow, with the vast 
majority of this spend relating to progress payments on the US$ 
9.5m Houghton, Michigan expansion project that began in H2 2021. 

combined basis represents a US$ 23.4m payment to shareholders 
that is payable on May 6, 2022. This significant return of cash to 
shareholders in May 2022 follows the payment of US$ 22.4m in 
dividends in 2021, reflective of the disciplined return of cash to 
shareholders in accordance with the Company’s dividend policy.

Product Development
New products are central to the Company’s long-term growth 
strategy and in 2021 the Company continued to execute this strategy 
by adding to the product portfolio and expanding the Company’s 
addressable market. 

In 2021, Somero introduced one new product and completed design 
of two additional products. In June 2021, the Company introduced 
the SkyStripTM, a disruptive mechanical solution to strip plywood 
sheets used to shore concrete slabs in structural high-rise buildings. 
Similar to the SkyScreed®, the SkyStripTM represents a change to 
long-established manual processes and therefore at this early stage 
requires job site demonstration to gain acceptance. In 2021, the 
product development team completed the design of S-28EZ, the 
next generation boomed-screed to replace the S-22EZ, a product 
we expect will be commercially available in Q1 2022. The S-28EZ 
provides a meaningful increase in productivity to customers due to 
its extended boom reach enabling faster concrete placement that 
saves valuable time for the contractor. The product development 
team also completed the design of the S-PS50 in 2021. The S-PS50 
is our largest boomed-screed with 50-foot extension and is targeted 
for leveling concrete in tilt-up panel casting applications historically a 
manual, labor intensive process. With the addition of these three new 
products, our portfolio expands to nearly 20 products.

The Company’s two most recent product introductions, the Somero 
Broom+CureTM and SkyStripTM combined to contribute US$ 2.3m in 
2021 revenues, a US$ 1.0m increase over 2020. As expected and 
consistent with most entirely new products introduced to the market, 
market acceptance grows at a measured pace building toward more 
wide-spread adoption that drives meaningful sales growth. 

We were also pleased that job-site demonstrations began to resume 
in H2 2021 in the structural high-rise market segment that translated 
to US$ 0.9m in SkyScreed® sales during H2 2021 to bring total sales 
for 2021 to a comparable level with 2020, and to enable building early 
market awareness of the newly introduced SkyStripTM. We remain 
confident that this product line and the broader high-rise structural 
segment represents a meaningful long-term growth opportunity. 

Based on the Company’s secure financial position and the Board’s 
confident outlook for the business, the Board has approved a 
final 2021 ordinary dividend of 22.02 US cents per share and a 
supplemental dividend of 19.70 US cents per share, which on a 

Beyond these new 2021 products, our product development team 
made progress to develop the pipeline of future products that 
consists of enhancing existing products and developing entirely 
new concepts that target new market segments and applications. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT

PREPARING FOR 
OUR NEXT PHASE 
OF GROWTH

Somero is positioned well to capture 
growth from new products and deepened 
penetration of our targeted international 
markets. In 2021, the Company made  
a significant investment to expand our 
operational capacity and support  
future growth.

Houghton, Michigan Facility Expansion
In 2021, the Board approved acceleration of plans to 
expand its Global Operations and Support Facility in 
Houghton, Michigan by adding approximately 35% more 
operational capacity to the facility, sufficient to support 
a business with approximately US$ 175m in annual 
revenue. Total projected cost for the project is US$ 9.5m 
with anticipated completion in early H2 2022.

Our development process begins on the job site where our team 
identifies opportunities to deliver value to our customers by 
eliminating pain points, replacing inefficient manual processes 
with mechanical solutions, increasing the quality of concrete slab, 
and improving the safety of the construction process. The Board is 
committed to adding necessary resources to support this effort, as 
well as to selling and providing customer support for the expanding 
line-up of new products in targeted markets across the globe. We 
expect this incremental investment will increase operating expenses 
at a faster pace than seen in previous years but will provide the 
benefit of capturing growth from new products in the US and abroad 
in the years to come. 

Expansion Update
The Company has made substantial progress toward completion 
of the planned US$ 9.5m expansion of our Global Operations and 
Support Offices in Houghton, Michigan. The project will increase 
the operational capacity of the facility by 35%, enough to support 
a business with US$ 175.0m in annual revenues. The expansion 
is required to accommodate higher volumes as well as significantly 
larger new products such as S-PS50 and S-28EZ. Approximately 
US$ 4.5m of the project cost was expended in H2 2021, with the 
majority of the remaining cost expected to be expended in H1 2022. 
Anticipated completion of the project is H2 2022. 

Conclusion
The talent, dedication and resolve of our management team and 
employees drove these tremendous results by overcoming many 
challenges we faced this year. In addition to delivering record results 
and returning US$ 23.4m in cash to shareholders in 2021 through 
dividends, we continued to progress on our product development 
initiatives and in investing in driving future growth in targeted 
international markets. As we enter 2022, we have the positive 
momentum of healthy North American market, opportunities for 
growth in our targeted international markets, and meaningful growth 
prospects from new products in our domestic and international 
markets in front of us. With all of this in place, we are extremely well 
positioned for our next phase of growth and look forward to delivering 
another year of substantial progress for our shareholders.

Jack cooney
Chief Executive Officer
March 9, 2022

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CGFSMARKET OVERVIEW

OPPORTUNITY  
FOR GROWTH

OUR LOCATIONS

NORTH 
AMERICA

WE SEE SIGNIFICANT  
LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITIES 
FOR GROWTH IN TARGETED 
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS  
AND FROM NEW PRODUCTS 
THAT EXPAND OUR 
ADDRESSABLE MARKET.

Jack cooney
Chief Executive Officer

Somero Broom + Cure™

Percentage of total 
2021 revenues

80%

EUROPE

Percentage of total 
2021 revenues

9%

AUSTRALIA

Percentage of total 
2021 revenues

5%

REST OF  
WORLD

Percentage of total 
2021 revenues

6%

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STRATEGIC REPORT

Drivers of growth
•  New product introductions

Market dynamics
•  Largest market and installed base  

Ongoing Priorities
•  Introducing product innovations to the 

•  New technology to upgrade fleet of  

of equipment

market

installed equipment

•  Fleet additions

•  Shortage of skilled labor in concrete 

construction industry

•  Accelerated shift toward e-commerce 

driving demand for warehousing

•  Non-residential construction market 

•  Increasing the efficiency and depth of 

fundamentals remain positive in the US

sales and support coverage

•  Healthy economy supported by 

extended customer project backlogs 

•  Increasing the reach of our training 
capabilities and industry expertise

Drivers of growth
•  New product introductions

•  New technology to upgrade  
installed base of equipment

•  Fleet additions

•  Shortage of skilled labor in concrete 

construction industry

•  Accelerated shift toward e-commerce 

driving demand for warehousing

Market dynamics
•  Second largest installed base  

of equipment

•  Positive non-residential  

construction market conditions  
in the European region 

Ongoing Priorities
•  Introducing product innovations that 

resonate with the local market

•  Increasing market penetration of new 

products

•  Increasing efficiency and depth of sales 

and support coverage in targeted portions 
of the region

•  Increasing the reach of our training 
capabilities and industry expertise

Drivers of growth
•  New product introductions

•  New technology to upgrade  
installed base of equipment

•  Fleet additions

•  Shortage of skilled labor in concrete 

construction industry

•  Accelerated shift toward e-commerce 
driving demand for warehousing 

Market dynamics
•  Meaningful installed base of  

equipment

Ongoing Priorities
•  Introducing product innovations that 

resonate with the local market

•  Positive non-residential market 

•  Increasing market penetration of new 

conditions

products

•  Stable economic environment

•  Increasing efficiency and depth of sales 

and support coverage

•  Increasing the reach of our training 
capabilities and industry expertise

Drivers of growth
•  New product introductions

Market dynamics
•  Current market penetration very low

Ongoing Priorities
•  Increasing market penetration of new and 

•  Growing demand for quality  

•  Meaningful opportunities in the Middle 

concrete flooring

East, Latin America and India 

•  Move toward e-commerce driving 

demand for warehousing

•  Increasing shortage of skilled labor in 

concrete construction industry

legacy products

•  Increasing efficiency of sales and support 
coverage in targeted portions of the region

•  Supporting promotion of wide-placement 
theory and quality standards for concrete 
floors

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CGFSOUR BUSINESS MODEL

A PROVEN 
VALUE PROPOSITION

SOMERO IS MUCH MORE  
THAN SIMPLY A SELLER  
OF EQUIPMENT. WE ARE 
COMMITTED TO MAKING OUR 
CUSTOMERS SUCCESSFUL  
IN THEIR BUSINESSES BY 
PROVIDING THEM ACCESS TO 
UNPARALLELED INDUSTRY 
EXPERTISE, SERVICE, TRAINING 
AND SUPPORT.

Jack cooney
Chief Executive Officer

WHAT WE DO

Somero’s laser-guided technology and 
wide-placement methods have been 
specified for use in a wide range of 
construction projects.

Warehousing

Assembly  
plants

Parking 
structures

Commercial 
construction

Exterior  
paving

Retail  
centers

WHO WE WORK WITH

Somero operates in markets  
across the globe, selling products  
in 90+ countries.

We work with small, medium and 
large concrete contractors and self-
performing general contractors.  
Our equipment has been used in 
construction projects for a wide array of 
the world’s largest organizations.

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STRATEGIC REPORT

Key benefits to  
our employees
•  Challenging and rewarding work 
environment full of opportunity

•  Investment in training to help 
each employee reach their full 
potential

Key benefits to  
our customers
•  Quality

•  Productivity 

•  Profit

•  Direct access to Somero 

expertise, training and support

Key outcomes for building 
owners and end-users
•  Operational efficiency

•  Improved physical appearance

•  Lower floor maintenance cost

•  Lower forklift repair cost

Key benefits to our 
investors
•  Strong, consistent  

financial performance

•  Significant growth opportunity 
in new and existing markets

•  Strong, unleveraged financial 

position

•  Disciplined return of cash to 

shareholders

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

OUR BENEFICIARIES

Innovative product leadership
•  Pioneered Laser Screed® machine  

market in 1986

•  Product portfolio grown to nearly 20 

products

•  Designs protected by over 90 patents/

applications

•  Product development fueled by 

customer engagement

Industry expertise, training and support
•  Proven commitment to exceptional 

classroom/job-site training

•  24/7 direct global support (in 10 minutes, 

all major languages)

•  Overnight spare parts delivery, next-day 

world travel

•  Somero Concrete College & Institute

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CGFSOUR STRATEGY

LONG TERM 
GROWTH 

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE

PROGRESS DURING THE YEAR

PRODUCT 
INNOVATION

•  Launched SkyStripTM June 2021
•  Completed S-28EZ design, successor to S-22EZ 

•  Completed S-PS50 design for tilt-panel applications, 

expanding addressable market

Pushing the industry forward with 
proprietary, innovative designs that help 
customers reduce manpower, increase 
speed & safety and deliver the highest 
quality concrete slabs for building owners.

2021 New Product  
Revenues*

US$ 2.3m

Current Patents & 
Applications

90+

* Sales of SkyStripTM & Broom+CureTM

INTERNATIONAL 
EXPANSION

•  Increased size of in-country team directly serving Australia 

•  Introduced SRS-4 in Australia, planning 2022 SkyScreed 

introduction in Europe & Australia

Deepening our presence in targeted markets 
by promoting wide-placement theory & 
quality concrete flooring standards, and 
increasing market penetration across the  
full range of our product portfolio.

Non-Operational Staff 
Based Outside US

25%

2021 International 
Revenue Growth % 

50%

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STRATEGIC REPORT

OUR VISION 
For our innovative technology to be deployed whenever 
horizontal concrete slabs are placed. We remain 
focused on developing customer solutions that expand 
the market segments and applications we address. 

OUR STRATEGY 
To bring innovative solutions and training, support and 
industry expertise to concrete flooring contractors to 
support them in producing the highest quality results 
in the most efficient, cost-effective and safe manner 
possible. Faster, Flatter, Fewer® and safer.

Somero SRS-4

ONGOING PRIORITIES

STRATEGY IN ACTION

To expand Somero’s product offering, and 
consequently increase the Company’s addressable 
market opportunity, by developing proprietary, 
innovative and often disruptive solutions for 
customers that improve the efficiency, productivity, 
quality and safety of their work

S-28eZ Laser Screed® machine 

Somero completed the design of the S-28EZ in 2021 with 
commercial availability expected in early 2022. The S-28EZ 
will replace the S-22EZ in the product line-up. 

To allocate resources to targeted international 
markets where the value proposition of the 
Company’s products is strongest in order to promote 
the benefits wide-placement and quality concrete 
flooring standards and increase market penetration 
with new and existing products

Somero S-28EZ

Australia

In 2021,  Somero added sales & support resources to the 
team in Australia and is focused on gaining further traction 
across the full product portfolio, particularly from products 
new to the Australian market, such as the SRS-4 and soon the 
SkyScreed® and SkyStripTM.

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CGFSFINANCIAL REVIEW

Summary of financial results

revenue
cost of sales

Gross profit

operating expenses
Selling, marketing and customer support
Engineering and product development
General and administrative 

Total operating expenses

operating income 
other income (expense)
Interest expense
Interest income
Foreign exchange impact
Other 

income before income taxes

provision for income taxes

net income

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Basic adjusted net income per share(1), (3), (4)
Diluted adjusted net income per share(1), (3), (4)

other data
Adjusted EBITDA(1), (2), (4)
Adjusted net income(1), (3), (4)
Depreciation expense
Amortization of intangibles
Capital expenditures

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000
Except per  
share data

133,334
56,454

76,880

12,644
2,106
16,989

31,739

 45,141

(45)
171
(239)
(408)

2020
US$ 000
Except per 
share data

88,572
39,758

48,814

10,312
1,826
12,821

24,959

23,855

(45)
244
47
511

44,620

24,612

9,788

34,832

5,839

18,773

per Share
US$

per Share
US$

0.62
0.61
0.62
0.61

47,780
34,835
1,173
153
6,245

0.33
0.33
0.34
0.33

26,106
18,873
965
153
3,734

Notes:
1. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are not measurements of the Company’s financial performance under US GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to 

net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with US GAAP or as an alternative to US GAAP cash flow from operating activities as a 
measure of profitability or liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted net income are presented herein because management believes they are useful analytical tools for measuring 
the profitability and cash generation of the business. Adjusted EBITDA is also used to determine pricing and covenant compliance under the Company’s credit facility and as a 
measurement for calculation of management incentive compensation. The Company understands that although Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, lenders, 
and others in their evaluation of companies, its calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
2. Adjusted EBITDA as used herein is a calculation of net income plus tax provision, interest expense, interest income, foreign exchange gain(loss), other income (expense), 

depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and non-cash lease expense.

3. Adjusted net income as used herein is a calculation of net income plus amortization of intangibles and excluding the tax impact of stock option and RSU settlements and other 

special items. 

4. The Company uses non-US GAAP financial measures to provide supplemental information regarding the Company’s operating performance. The non-US GAAP financial measures 
presented herein should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute to, financial measures calculated in accordance with US GAAP. Investors are cautioned that there 
are inherent limitations associated with the use of each non-US GAAP financial measure. In particular, non-US GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set 
of accounting rules or principles, and many of the adjustments to the US GAAP financial measures reflect the exclusion of items that may have a material effect on the Company’s 
financial results calculated in accordance with US GAAP.

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STRATEGIC REPORT

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

34,832
9,788
45
(171)
239
408
1,173
153
1,052
261

47,780

34,832
153
(150)

34,835

18,773
5,839
45
(244)
(47)
(511)
965
153
911
222

26,106

18,773
153
(53)

18,873

net income to adjusted eBitDA reconciliation and Adjusted net income reconciliation

Adjusted eBitDA reconciliation 
Net income
Tax provision
Interest expense
Interest income
Foreign exchange impact
Other 
Depreciation
Amortization
Stock-based compensation
Non-cash lease expense

Adjusted eBitDA

Adjusted net income 
Net income
Amortization
Tax impact of stock option & RSU settlements

Adjusted net income

Revenues

The Company’s consolidated revenues increased by 51% to US$ 133.3m (2020: US$ 88.6m). Company revenues consist primarily of 
sales from Boomed screed products, which include the S-22E, S-22EZ, S-15R, S-10A and SRS-4 Laser Screed® machines, sales from 
Ride-on screed products, which are drive through concrete machines that include the S-485, S-940 and S-158C Laser Screed® machines, 
Remanufactured machine sales, 3-D Profiler System®, Somero Line Dragon® (formerly SP-16 Concrete Hose Line-Pulling and Placing 
Systems), SkyScreed® and Other revenues which consist primarily of revenue from sales of parts and accessories, sales of other equipment, 
including the Broom + CureTM, SkyStripTM, service, training and shipping charges. 

Boomed screed sales increased to US$ 65.4m (2020: US$ 31.7m) due to strong demand for machines used for large slab on grade 
placements, particularly the S-22EZ. Ride-on screed sales also increased to US$ 21.3m (2020: US$ 17.6m), while Remanufactured sales 
decreased to US$ 4.8m (2020: US$ 5.8m). Further contributions came from an increase in the 3D Profiler System to US$ 10.0m (2020: 
US$ 7.5m) due to higher volume. Sales of the SkyScreed® remained consistent contributing slightly under US$ 1.0m, and Other revenues 
increased to US$ 26.7m (2020: US$ 20.3m) primarily due to sales of the Somero Broom + CureTM and parts revenue.

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CGFSFINANCIAL REVIEW  
CONTINUED

revenues continued 

revenue breakdown by geography

Boomed screeds(3)
Ride-on screeds(4)
Remanufactured machines
3-D Profiler System
Somero Line Dragon(5)
SkyScreed
Other(6)

Total

north America
US$ in 
millions

emeA(1)
US$ in 
millions

roW(2)
US$ in 
millions

total
US$ in millions
 2021                              2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

2021

2020

50.4
16.8
4.4
9.6
4.1
.9
20.4

106.6

24.3
13.8
5.1
6.9
4.3
1.0
15.3

70.7

8.9
1.3
–
.1
.1
–
2.2

12.6

5.2
2.0
0.2
0.1
0.3
–
2.1

9.9

6.1
3.2
.4
.3
–
–
4.1

14.1

2.2
1.8
0.5
0.5
0.1
–
2.9

8.0

net  
sales

65.4
21.3
4.8
10.0
4.2
.9
26.7

% of  
net  
sales

49.1%
16.0%
3.6%
7.5%
3.1%
.7%
20.0%

net  
sales

31.7
17.6
5.8
7.5
4.7
1.0
20.3

% of  
net  
sales

35.8%
19.7%
6.5%
8.5%
5.3%
1.1%
23.1%

133.3 100.0%

88.6 100.0%

Notes:
1. EMEA includes Europe, Middle East, Scandinavia and Russia. 
2. ROW includes China, Australia, Latin America, India, Southeast Asia and Korea.
3. Boomed Screeds include the S-22E, S-22EZ, S-15R, S-10A and SRS-4.
4. Ride-on Screeds include the S-940, S-485, and S-158C.
5. Includes sales of the Somero Line Dragon and its predecessor the SP-16 Concrete Hose Line-Pulling and Placing Systems.
6. Other includes parts, accessories, services and freight, as well as other equipment such as the SkyStripTM, Somero Broom + CureTM, STS-11M Topping Spreader, Copperhead, and 

Mini Screed C. 

Units by product line

Boomed screeds 
Ride-on screeds
Remanufactured machines
3D Profiler System
Somero Line Dragon®(1)
SkyScreed® 
Other(2)

Total

2021

2020

218
181
26
84
110
3
50

672

125
157
37
67
132
3
46

567

Notes:
1.  Includes sales of the Somero Line Dragon and its predecessor the SP-16 Concrete Hose Line-Pulling and Placing Systems.
2.  Other includes equipment such as the SkyStripTM, Somero Broom + CureTM, STS-11M Topping Spreader, Copperhead, and Mini Screed C. 

Sales to customers located in North America contributed 80% of total revenue (2020: 80%), sales to customers in EMEA (Europe, Middle 
East, Scandinavia, and Russia) contributed 9% (2020: 11%) and sales to customers in ROW (Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America, India 
and China) contributed 11% (2020: 9%).

Sales in North America were US$ 106.6m (2020: US$ 70.7m) up 51% driven mostly by sales volume growth of legacy Boomed Screeds, 
followed by Ride-on Screeds and new products, including the SRS-4, the Somero Broom + CureTM and the SkyStripTM, partially offset by a 
decrease in Remanufactured machines and price increases across most of the product lines. Sales in EMEA were US$ 12.6m (2020: US$ 
9.9m), which is an increase of 27% primarily due to an increase in Boom screeds, led by growth in sales of the SRS-4, partly offset by a 
decrease in Ride-on Screeds. Sales in ROW were US$ 14.1m (2020: US$ 8.0), representing a 76% increase driven primarily by higher sales 
across most of the product lines, particularly in Australia.

Regional sales

North America
Europe 
Australia
China 
Rest of World(1)

Total

US$ in millions

2021

106.6
12.1
6.1
2.7
5.8

133.3

2020

70.7
8.6
1.1
3.9
4.3

88.6

Notes:
1. Includes Latin America, India, Southeast Asia, Middle East, Korea and Russia. 

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STRATEGIC REPORT

Gross profit
Gross profit increased to US$ 76.9m (2020: US$ 48.8m), with gross margins increasing to 58% (2020: 55%) primarily due to favorable 
product mix mostly driven by the increase in sales of Boomed screeds.

Operating expenses
Operating expenses increased by US$ 6.7m to US$ 31.7m (2020: US$ 25.0m). This increase is due to higher general and administrative, 
selling, marketing and customer support expense. 

Debt
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no outstanding debt. The Company renewed its US$ 10.0m secured revolving line of credit 
extending the term to mature in September 2024 with no other material changes. 

Other income (expense)
Other income (expense) was US$ 0.5m of other expense, compared to US$ 0.8m of other income in 2020, primarily due to a higher realized 
and unrealized foreign currency exchange loss. 

Provision for income taxes
The provision for income taxes was US$ 9.8m in 2021 compared to US$ 5.8m in 2020. Overall, Somero’s effective tax rate changed to 
21.9% in 2021 from 23.7% in 2020. 

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares 
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive 
potential common shares had been issued, as well as any adjustments to income that would result from the assumed issuance. Potential 
common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to outstanding restricted stock units. 

Earnings per common share has been computed based on the following:

Income available to stockholders

Basic weighted shares outstanding
Net dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
Basic adjusted net income per share
Diluted adjusted net income per share

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

34,832

2020
US$ 000

18,773

56,133,366
692,173

56,336,687
636,909

56,825,539

56,973,596

per Share
US$

per Share
US$

0.62
0.61
0.62
0.61

0.33
0.33
0.34
0.33

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CGFSRISK MANAGEMENT

Active risk management is essential for Somero to drive 
successful operations. The Company is impacted by 
various types of risks including strategic and external 
risks as well as business risks such as operational and 
financial risks. Somero monitors and minimizes these 
risks in a structured and proactive manner.

Risk management framework
Somero faces different types of risks that can be divided into 
strategic risks and manageable business risks.

StrAteGic riSKS

mAnAGeABLe riSKS

External  
risks

Strategy  
risks

Operational  
risks

Financial  
risks

Our strategic priorities in combination with the 
external environment impact how we assess and 
manage business risks and opportunities 

Policies 
Corporate governance

Our strategic priorities are related to the Company’s strategy and 
are impacted by the external environment, while the business 
risks are related to operational and financial risks.

Senior management identifies and evaluates major business risks, 
then designs and implements internal control systems to mitigate 
these risks. On an annual basis, an evaluation of the effectiveness 
of the Company’s internal control systems is reported and 
discussed with the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee.

The evaluation includes consideration of how internal control 
systems can be improved. In 2021, we continued to enhance 
our data security measures that included additional front-end 
protection to reduce the risk of unauthorized access to Company 
data and more robust data storage and recovery capabilities.

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PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

The key risks and uncertainties facing the Company 
are considered as part of the Company’s established 
process for identifying, evaluating and managing risk. 
Impacts of significant risks and their mitigation are 
monitored at Board meetings throughout the year and 
are subject to annual review by the Audit Committee. 

STRATEGIC REPORT

ER external risks

SR Strategy risks

OR operational risks

FR Financial risks

Flexible cost structure OR
A large portion of Somero’s cost structure is variable and comprised 
mainly of costs related to raw materials and components as we all 
personnel and personnel-related costs. Somero aims to maintain 
a flexible cost structure that enables the Company to be agile and 
adopt quickly to fluctuations in market demand.

Data security  FR
All business sectors are targeted by increasingly sophisticated cyber 
security attacks, a risk that is elevated with an increased number of 
employees working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
The risk of unauthorized access to or loss of data in respect to our 
company, employees or suppliers could result in financial exposure 
or business interruption.

Bank obligations  FR
In November 2020, the Company entered into an amended credit 
facility that included a US$ 10.0m secured revolving line of credit 
that will mature in September 2024. The Company’s credit facility is 
secured by substantially all its business assets.

Employee retention OR
The Company has a number of programs in place to retain key employees 
including a savings and retirement match for employees, restricted stock 
units (RSUs) for employees, stock options for key employees and a 
compensation program to attract and retain key employees.

Economic and industry conditions  ER
Somero’s financial performance is affected by a number of factors, 
including the cyclical nature of the non-residential concrete construction 
industry, as well as the varying economic conditions of its geographic 
markets. Somero’s primary geographic markets are North America, 
Europe and Australia, however, the Company has a meaningful 
presence in India, China, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin 
America. Demand in these markets continues to fluctuate in response 
to overall economic conditions and to the amount of private sector 
spending on commercial construction projects.

Product development  SR
Somero invests significantly in product development and introduces 
new products each year. Somero’s product development effort is 
a customer-driven process focused on customer needs and value 
requirements. New products are meaningful contributors to the 
Company’s growth. In 2021, sales of the SkyStripTM, and the Somero 
Broom + CureTM combined to contribute US$ 2.3m in incremental 
2021 sales.

Product replacement demand  SR
The Company’s financial performance is also dependent on the 
replacement and refurbishment of older products as they reach the end 
of their expected life cycles. Somero equipment is in a period of demand 
for replacement as older machines reach the end of their life cycles. 
Somero’s level of replacement demand is also dependent on its ability to 
continue developing enhanced models with advanced technology that 
encourage customers to replace older machines.

Global market penetration  SR
Somero’s financial performance is impacted by its ability to successfully 
enter and penetrate international markets. Europe and Australia represent 
Somero’s primary markets outside the US, and Somero has primarily 
focused on developing these markets with a secondary focus on Latin 
America, Middle East, Southeast Asia, India and China. Somero’s primary 
market development activities are to promote the benefits of the Company’s 
technology, wide-placement theory, and the demand for quality flat and level 
floors through education and marketing efforts in emerging markets.

Interest rates  FR
Somero’s financial performance is also linked to prevailing interest rates; 
see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below. 

Liquidity  FR
The Company’s principal liquidity needs are for payroll, lease obligations, 
purchases of component parts and other inventory items, payments for 
professional services from third-party providers, and interest and principal 
payments on its long-term debt. The Company’s primary sources of liquidity 
are cash balances, cash provided by operations and its available revolving 
line of credit. Operations are primarily funded through existing cash.

Capital resources  FR
Currently, the Company’s capital expenditure plans include the expansion of its 
operations facility in Houghton, Michigan, investment in tools and equipment 
to increase the efficiency of the assembly and remanufacturing processes and 
regular replacement of information technology equipment. One element of 
Somero’s strategy is to identify and acquire businesses that have complementary 
products and services. Somero may finance such future acquisitions from 
internally generated funds, bank borrowings, public or private securities offerings 
or some combination of these methods. In addition, the Company may issue 
debt or equity securities as some or all of the consideration for such acquisitions. 
Somero cannot predict the level of financing that may be required in connection 
with future acquisitions. The amended credit facility allows management access 
to funding if needed to implement its strategic plan, successfully introduce 
new products into the market and maximize opportunities from investments in 
emerging markets. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had not drawn any 
amounts under the revolving portion of its Citizens Bank Financing Agreement. 

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CGFSRESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

OUR ESG  
FRAMEWORK

Our goal is to strike the right balance between shareholder 
expectations and the needs and concerns of our employees and 
customers, the communities we live in, and the environment.  
In 2021, we made meaningful progress in the early stages of 
our long-term ESG journey.
SOCIAL

 Somero is dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive 
working environment for our employees, ensuring their 
safety and wellbeing at all times, supporting a training 
program for our customers and giving back to the 
community in which we operate.

SOCIAL

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
—
HEALTH AND SAFETY
—
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE
—
CUSTOMER TRAINING 
PROGRAM

CLIMATE CHANGE
—
ENVIRONMENTAL 
IMPACT

E

N

V

I

R

O

N

M

E

N

T

A

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ESG GOVERNANCE 
—
BOARD  
INDEPENDENCE  
& DIVERSITY

E
C
N

GOVERNA

ENVIRONMENTAL

Somero is committed to making a lasting 
positive impact on the environment in which 
we operate and doing our bit to reduce our 
environmental footprint.

GOVERNANCE

maintaining strong, diverse leadership and 
accountability on eSG issues is critical and 
Somero takes this responsibility seriously in 
how we manage eSG across our business.

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STRATEGIC REPORT

ENVIRONMENTAL
CLIMATE CHANGE

climate change is a critical issue 
facing humanity today and Somero 
is committed to ensuring our own 
operations maintain a low carbon 
footprint and optimal energy 
efficiency in support of this effort.

Our products generally help the 
broader environment by minimizing 
concrete waste in construction 
projects avoiding excess emission 
of CO2.
Commitment: To reduce our carbon 
footprint and improve energy 
efficiency across our operations. 

SOCIAL
SUPPORTING 
OUR COMMUNITY

Somero cares deeply about our 
community and supporting local 
charities is an important part of 
that. 

Commitment: To financially support 
local charities and communities in 
the areas where we operate and 
support our employees with 
volunteering and fundraising efforts 
wherever possible.

Metrics we monitor: % funds 
donated to charitable causes, 
hours donated to volunteering.

Current Action: Providing financial 
support to local charities. 

Current Action: Providing “days of 
service” where the Company /
employees give time in support of 
the charities.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

Somero understands that natural 
resources are finite and our 
business has a responsibility to 
protect the environment by 
minimizing waste and water use. 

Commitment: To reduce the 
amount of waste across our 
operations and minimize our  
water consumption. 

Metrics we are beginning to 
monitor: % waste to landfill, % 
recycled, total water consumption.

Action for FY22/23: Establish 
baseline of current waste levels 
and water consumption from 
operations and evaluate 
opportunities to increase efficiency.

Metrics we monitor: Total energy 
consumption, CO2 production.
Action for FY22: Commission a 
study to evaluate impact of Somero 
equipment on the environment.

Action for FY22/23: Establish 
baseline current energy 
consumption from operations and 
evaluate opportunities to increase 
efficiency.

Action for FY22/23: Develop an 
environmental policy. 

HEALTH AND SAFETY 

EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE 

CUSTOMER 
TRAINING PROGRAM

the health and safety of our team, 
both in the workplace and on site, 
is of the highest priority at Somero 
and we work meticulously to ensure 
the highest safety standards 
possible to protect the welfare  
of our people. 

Commitment: We monitor and 
constantly improve all aspects of 
health and safety in the workplace 
and onsite; providing employees 
with the appropriate training, 
equipment and support to do their 
jobs safety.

Metrics we monitor: Recordable 
incidents, maintain ISO 9001 
accreditation, safety training 
delivered 

Current Action: Workplace training 
at Somero facilities to educate 
employees on safety with a goal to 
limit/reduce workplace injuries. 

Current Action: Developing new 
products/solutions for customers 
that improve job-site safety.

Fostering a positive company 
culture and environment where our 
employees have ample opportunity 
to learn and develop is key for 
retaining our team and growing our 
workforce.

Somero are proud to support our 
customers by providing unique 
training opportunities that develop 
a strong pipeline of skilled 
workers, benefiting the industry 
as a whole. 

Commitment: We grow and 
maintain a strong and supportive 
company culture and provide 
training and development 
opportunities to our colleagues to 
support their growth and 
progression. 

Metrics we monitor: Employee 
feedback, number of internal 
training hours delivered to 
employees.

Current Action: Regular, open 
engagement with employees 
through Company-wide meetings, 
bi-annual performance reviews, 
and through a variety of social 
events. 

Commitment: We deliver a training 
program to our customer base that 
supports a pipeline of skilled talent 
within the concrete construction 
industry. 

Metrics we monitor: Number of 
external training hours delivered.

Current Action: Providing training 
opportunities that leverage the 
Somero Concrete Institute to 
increase the pool of skilled labor 
for the concrete construction 
industry.

GOVERNANCE
BOARD INDEPENDENCE & DIVERSITY

ensuring our board is independent, 
operates honestly and is 
representative of the diverse 
voices in our company is key to our 
success. 

Commitment: To ensure equal and 
fair opportunities among our Board 
members with appropriate levels of 
independence.

Metrics we monitor: % of Board by 
gender, % of Board by ethnicity, 
number of independent Board 
members. 

Action for FY22: Appointment of a 
4th independent Board member.

ESG GOVERNANCE

eSG topics are now a critical part 
of business as usual and ensuring 
strong leadership and 
accountability on these matters is 
of great importance to Somero.

Commitment: To have transparent 
accountability on ESG issues and 
report on performance each year 
for the benefit of our stakeholders. 

Metrics to monitor: Executive 
sponsor assigned to each material 
issue ongoing ESG agenda item in 
Board meetings.

Ongoing Action: Enhance ESG 
reporting to increase awareness of 
ongoing Company efforts to 
balance shareholder/stakeholder 
interests.

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CGFSSTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

HOW WE 
ENGAGE

OUR APPROACH
Developing a comprehensive 
ESG strategy that includes 
regular engagement with 
stakeholders on material 
topics.

OUR STAKEHOLDERS

MATERIAL TOPICS

CUSTOMERS

Somero’s customer relationships are built on 
years of providing solutions and world class 
training and support.

•  New product development

•  High-quality products and 

services

•  Training and education

•  Job-site safety

•  Broader environmental goals

•  Local charities

COMMUNITIES & 
ENVIRONMENT

Somero strives to make a lasting, positive 
impact in the community and on the 
environment. The net carbon impact of our 
operations is modest and use of our equipment 
reduces CO2 emissions.

EMPLOYEES

Our dedicated and talented employees 
deliver great results for our customers and 
shareholders. We strive to create a work 
environment where employees thrive and grow.

•  Working environment, culture 

and values

•  Opportunities for learning and 

career development

INVESTORS

Somero prioritizes an open, transparent dialogue 
with shareholders regarding our business 
performance and strategy. 

•  Financial performance

•  Business strategy

•  Market conditions

•  Risk management

•  Return of capital

•  Governance

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ENGAGEMENT

CASE STUDY

•  Direct sales/support

•  Customer led product development

•  Trade shows

•  Virtual information sessions

In 2021 Somero commissioned a research study by experts from Middle 
Tennessee State University, that concluded the use of Somero laser screed 
equipment to replace a manual process to place concrete slabs reduces CO2 
emissions by eliminating concrete waste and reducing remediation work after 
placement.

•  Investing to increase energy efficiency of operations
•  Study on CO2 environmental impact of Somero 

equipment

•  Supporting and donating to local charities, and 
industry education programs that include total 
donations of over $370,00 in 2021, of which $250,000 
was directed towards the American Society of Concrete 
Contractors (ASCC) educational programs

•  Training programs

•  Investing in remote working tools

•  Performance management

•  Virtual roadshows

•  Recorded presentations

•  Trading updates

•  Enhancing Board independence and diversity

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CGFSBOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXPANDING OUR TEAM

LAWRENCE L. HORSCH
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

JOHN T. (JACK) COONEY
Chief Executive Officer and Director

Mr. Horsch, age 87, came to Somero in October 2009 with 
extensive experience having served on 26 company boards, 
invested in 30 venture projects and conducted four corporate 
turnarounds. He co-founded SciMed Life Systems prior to 
its merger with Boston Scientific Corporation, after which he 
served on the Boston Scientific Corporation board. Mr. Horsch 
currently serves as the Chairman of Leuthold Funds Inc. 
and Pioneer Sales Group. Mr. Horsch has been a business 
consultant since 1990. He is a graduate of the University of 
St. Thomas, received an MBA in Finance from Northwestern 
University, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Mr. Cooney, age 74, joined Somero in December 1997 and 
has served as its Chief Executive since that time. He has 
been a Director of the Company since August 2005.  
Mr. Cooney has 33 years of experience in various senior 
management and sales and marketing positions. From 1995 
to 1997, Mr. Cooney served as the Chief Executive Officer 
of Advance Machine Company, a US $145m industrial 
equipment manufacturer located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 
USA. From 1990 to 1995, he was the Vice President of 
Sales and Marketing, as well as the Vice President of 
Manufacturing, at Ganton Technologies, an aluminum  
die caster and precision machine business located in 
Wisconsin, USA. Mr. Cooney has an Associate’s degree in 
Industrial Engineering from Central New England College  
and a Master of Business Administration degree from  
College of St. Thomas.

JOHN YUNCZA
President and Director

Mr. Yuncza, age 51, joined Somero in May 2015 to serve as 
Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Yuncza has nearly 30 years of 
experience in various finance and senior management roles. 
Most recently, Mr. Yuncza served as Chief Financial Officer of 
Datamax-O’Neil, a subsidiary of Dover Corporation. Prior to 
his role at Datamax-O’Neil, Mr. Yuncza held a variety of senior 
financial roles at Pegasus Communications, Legg Mason Wood 
Walker, and Fifth Third Bancorp, in addition to serving as an 
Audit Manager at KPMG LLP. Mr. Yuncza earned a Bachelor of 
Science degree from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and 
an MBA from the Yale School of Management.

HOWARD E. HOHMANN
Executive Vice President of Sales Worldwide, Director

Mr. Hohmann, age 59, joined Somero in 1997 and currently 
serves as Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and 
Customer Service Worldwide. Mr. Hohmann also developed 
and managed Somero’s Field Support Team and was part of its 
Product Development Team. Mr. Hohmann brings nearly three 
decades of career expertise in the concrete industry, previously 
working as Founder, Owner and President of one of the 
eastern United States’ largest and most successful concrete 
contractors, placing all aspects of concrete floors from coast to 
coast. Mr. Hohmann was also a concrete flooring consultant, 
teaching procedures, practices and designs, alongside the 
inventors of the Somero Laser Screed. Additionally, he has 
developed and managed sales in emerging markets, and 
managed both marketing and inside sales departments.  
Mr. Hohmann also served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

ENZO LICAUSI
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Director

ANNE ELLIS
Non-Executive Director

Mr. LiCausi, age 48, joined Somero in September 2018 as 
Vice President of Finance & Controller. Mr. LiCausi has over 20 
years of experience in various finance and senior management 
roles. Most recently, Mr. LiCausi served as Vice President of 
Finance of Conformis Inc., a global NADAQ listed orthopedics 
manufacture and marketer. Prior to his role at Conformis,  
Mr. LiCAusi held a variety of senior financial roles at Cambridge 
Heart, C.R. Bard, Gillette, and Tropicana (PepsiCo) in addition 
to serving as an Audit Senior at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. 
LiCausi earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy 
from Bentley University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ms. Ellis, age 63, is a professional engineer with four 
decades of experience in the architecture, engineering, and 
construction industry. Ms. Ellis served as the 90th president 
(2013-2014) of the American Concrete Institute. She is 
coauthor of the “Concrete Design and Construction” section 
of the Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers, Fifth Edition. 
Currently, Ms. Ellis is the executive director of the Charles 
Pankow Foundation, and she serves as non-executive director 
on the board of GEI Consultants and Alpha Corporation. She 
also chairs the Board of Directors of the National Institute of 
Building Sciences and serves by invitation on the Industry 
Leaders Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers. 
From 2008-2016, she served in a series of growth-enabling 
corporate roles including director of innovation at AECOM, 
a $20 billion publicly traded, professional services and 
construction company with 100,000 employees operating 
in 154 countries. From 2004-2018, Ms. Ellis served by 
appointment of five U.S. cabinet secretaries to their federal 
advisory committee addressing matters of energy and trade 
policy. Ms. Ellis was inducted into the National Academy of 
Construction in 2019. 

THOMAS M. ANDERSON
Non-Executive Director

ROBERT SCHEUER
Non-Executive Director

Mr. Anderson, age 70, retired after 30 years of service as 
President and Chief Executive Officer of Schwing America, Inc.  
to become the President and Managing Partner of Schwing 
Bioset, Inc. He also served as the Managing Partner of Concrete 
Pump Repair from 1989 to 2013. Mr. Anderson participated 
in compensation decisions for all three companies. He is also 
a partner in Engineered Chassis Systems, a specialty truck 
manufacturer. He spent 22 years on the Board of Directors of the 
American Concrete Pumping Association and five years as the 
President of the Concrete Pump Manufacturers Association.  
Mr. Anderson previously served on the Board of Directors of 
Somero Enterprises, Inc. from 1997 to 1999 prior to the sale  
of the Company to Dover Corporation. Along with his affiliation 
with Somero, Mr. Anderson stays active in the concrete industry  
with an investment in Southwest Concrete Pumping based  
in Colorado.

Mr. Scheuer, age 62, has served in a series of senior 
executive roles at Dover Corporation, a US$ 8bn Fortune 500 
company. Most recently, from 2011 to 2014, Mr. Scheuer 
was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Finance of 
Dover Engineered Systems, a US$ 3.8bn business segment 
of Dover Corporation. In this role, Mr. Scheuer provided 
strategic guidance to the 14 operating company CEOs/CFOs 
in the segment and directed over 140 global employees in 
FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, acquisitions, compliance, 
accounting and reporting. Prior to this role, from 2007 to 
2011 Mr. Scheuer served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice 
President of Finance of Dover Industrial Products, a US$ 2.4bn 
business segment of Dover Corporation and from 1998 to 
2007 as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance 
of Dover Industries, a US$ 1.2bn business segment of Dover 
Corporation. Prior to his tenure at Dover Corporation, from 
1986 to 1998, Mr. Scheuer served in a variety of leadership 
roles at Kraft Foods, Inc., most recently as Controller of the 
Grocery Products Division, a US$ 1.7bn multi-brand portfolio 
with six major product lines. Mr. Scheuer received a Bachelor 
of Science degree from DePaul University and an MBA from 
Northwestern University J.L. Kellogg School of Management.

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FSSRCORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 

The Board recognizes the value and importance of, and is committed 
to, high standards of corporate governance, and all Directors are 
fully aware of their duties and responsibilities. In accordance with 
Rule 26 of the AIM Rules for Companies, the Company confirms that 
it has adopted and observes the QCA Corporate Governance Code 
(the “Code”). The Board considers that the Company complies with 
the requirements of the Code and continues to implement a robust 
governance structure to ensure continued compliance with the Code. 
The information below (in conjunction with our corporate governance 
disclosures that can be found on our website at www.somero.com) sets 
out those disclosures that the Company is required to include in its 
annual report as well as information relating to how the Company may 
deviate from the Code. 

In accordance with Principle 1 of the Code, the Company’s business 
model and strategy, including key challenges in their execution and 
how these are addressed, are set out on pages 14-15 and 16-17 of  
this annual report.

Principle 2 requires that Somero seeks to understand and meet 
shareholder needs and expectations. The Directors are committed 
to maintaining good communications with the shareholders and 
quickly responding to all queries received. All shareholders will have 
at least 20 working days’ notice of the AGM at which the majority 
of Directors are introduced and available for questions. Institutional 
investors and analysts are invited to briefings by Somero immediately 
after the announcement of Somero’s interim and full-year results and 
all shareholders are encouraged to participate in Somero’s AGM. In 
addition, retail investors are invited to a briefing immediately following 
announcement of Somero’s interim and full-year results and this 
presentation is recorded and posted to Somero’s Investor Relations 
website. The Chairman is contactable at Somero’s registered office, and 
all of the Directors are expected to attend the AGM.

Principle 3 requires that Somero take into account wider stakeholder 
and social responsibilities and their implications for long-term success. 
Investors and shareholders are invited to learn more about Somero’s 
business and relationship strategies on pages 24-27 of this annual report. 
Somero strives to develop long-standing relationships with customers and 
shareholders alike; maintaining open lines of communication, availability to 
conduct site tours and a robust library of online content that demonstrates 
the unique value proposition of our products. For further information, 
please contact Somero at www.somero.com.

In accordance with Principle 4 of the Code, the Board reviews 
the Company’s strategic plans each year. On a regular basis, the 
Company’s significant risks are updated and appropriate control 
strategies and accountabilities are agreed. The Board has set clear 
terms of reference for each of its committees and the Company has 
an organizational structure with clearly defined and documented 
delegation of authority to executive management and reporting systems 
for financial results, risk exposure and control assessment. The 
Company has a comprehensive system for reporting financial results 
to the Board. The Company is committed to competence and integrity 
of management and staff at all levels, through its values statement, 
comprehensive recruitment, training and appraisal programs. The 
Company has established controls and procedures over the security of 
data held on computer systems and has put in place suitable disaster 
recovery arrangements. A number of the Company’s key functions, 
including treasury and taxation, are dealt with centrally. The Chief 
Financial Officer reports on an as-needed basis to keep the Board 
updated. There is no dedicated resource for internal audit functions, 

which is considered sufficient for the Company due to its size. Day-
to-day management of the Company’s activities is delegated to senior 
management and is considered sufficient for the Company. The Board 
has overall responsibility for identifying, evaluating and managing major 
business risks facing the Company. It annually reviews all operating 
unit assessments of business risk exposure and control, including 
compliance assessments, and determines appropriate action, taking 
into account the recommendations of senior management.

An ongoing review of the effectiveness of the system of internal control 
for the year ended December 31, 2021 has been maintained and has 
taken account of any material developments since the year end.

In accordance with Principle 5 of the Code, the Board comprises eight 
Directors, four of whom are Executive Directors and four of whom are 
Non-Executive Directors. 

The Board regards the Non-Executive Chairman, Lawrence Horsch, 
and each of Thomas Anderson, Robert Scheuer and Anne Ellis as 
independent Non-Executive Directors. The Board recognizes that 
Mr. Horsch and Mr. Anderson each has served as an independent 
Non-Executive Director for more than ten years. Notwithstanding, 
having carefully considered the individual circumstances, the Board 
has determined that both Mr. Horsch and Mr. Anderson continue to 
be independent. This determination is reviewed on an ongoing basis 
and is based on a range of factors including the Board’s determination 
that (i) neither Mr. Horsch nor Mr. Anderson are dependent on his 
compensation as a Director of the Company and (ii) both Mr. Horsch 
and Mr. Anderson have the strength of character and integrity to 
remain unaffected by circumstances that, in theory, may compromise 
their independence.

All independent Non-Executive Directors are selected from outside 
the Company with due regard being given to their ability to contribute 
to the Board in light of knowledge, skills and experience required. 
The Board believes that the current composition is sufficient for the 
Company’s current size (the Company is a small company) and the 
Board has been structured to ensure that an appropriate mix of skills 
and experience are in place to allow it to operate effectively and to 
support the development of the Company’s strategy and long-term 
objectives. The composition of the Board will be regularly reviewed by 
the Nomination Committee to ensure this balance of skills, experience 
and knowledge is maintained.

The time commitment required from each Director is set out in his/her 
letter of appointment. The Nomination Committee is responsible for 
considering annually whether each Director is able to devote sufficient 
time to his/her duties. During the year, there were 12 regularly 
scheduled monthly Board meetings, two Audit Committee meetings, 
one Remuneration Committee meeting and one Nomination Committee 
meeting.

In accordance with Principle 6 of the Code, the Board’s membership 
consists of the individuals whose credentials are outlined on page  
28-29 of this report.

On joining the Board, new Directors will receive a comprehensive 
induction. It is expected that Directors will receive regular updates on 
legal, regulatory and governance issues.

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In accordance with Principle 7 of the Code, the Board periodically 
conducts a formal performance evaluation and considers the balance 
of skills, experience, independence and knowledge of the Company on 
the Board and its diversity, including gender, how the Board works as 
a unit, and other factors relevant to its effectiveness. The composition 
and functioning of the Board were reviewed and evaluated by the 
Nomination Committee in 2021 and it was determined the Board as 
constructed serves the Company’s needs for proper governance.

In respect of compliance with Principle 8 of the Code, a critical aspect 
of the Company’s strategy is to be perceived as a trusted partner of our 
customers. In order to achieve this objective, a culture of teamwork, 
openness, integrity and professionalism forms a key element of our 
Company principles and values which sets out the standards of 
behavior we expect from all our employees. The Board supports and 
promotes the principles of equal opportunities in employment and 
promotes a culture where every employee is treated fairly, as discussed 
on page 26 of this report. The Board and management conduct 
themselves ethically at all times and promote a culture in line with 
the standards set out in the employee hand book. Principal risks and 
uncertainties facing the business, as outlined on pages 22-23 of this 
report, are regularly monitored by the Board along with the processes 
in place to mitigate those risks. 

Principle 9 requires Somero to maintain governance structures and 
processes that are fit for purpose and support good decision-making by 
the Board. Somero has a number of committees: the Audit Committee, 
the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. For 
further information on the individual roles of Board members or for 
information in respect of the roles of each committee, please refer to 
the additional information regarding Somero’s Board of Directors on 
page 28 of this annual report, and the additional discussion regarding 
the committees to follow in this report. The Board is responsible for 
formulating, reviewing and approving the Group’s strategy, budgets 
and corporate actions, and is collectively responsible for the long-
term success of Somero. Certain matters are specifically reserved for 
decision by the Board and documented in a written schedule which will 
also be reviewed annually.

In accordance with Principle 10 of the Code, the Company has a 
number of committees: the Audit Committee, the Remuneration 
Committee and the Nomination Committee.

The Audit Committee comprises Messrs. Scheuer, Anderson, Horsch 
and Mrs. Ellis, and is chaired by Mr. Scheuer. The Audit Committee 
determines and examines any matters relating to the financial 
affairs of the Company, including the terms of engagement of the 
Company’s auditors and, in consultation with the auditors, the scope 
of the audit. It receives and reviews reports from management and 
the Company’s auditors relating to the interim and annual accounts 
and the accounting and internal control systems in use throughout 
the Company. In addition, it ensures that the financial performance, 
position and prospects of the Company are properly monitored and 
reported on. The Audit Committee has unrestricted access to the 
Company’s auditors.

The following table summarizes audit, tax and other fees paid by the 
Company to its auditor and tax service provider in 2021 and 2020.

Audit
Tax
Other

Year ended 
December 31,
2021
US$ 000

Year ended 
December 31,
2020
US$ 000

154
265
–

169
129
–

The Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee comprises Messrs. Anderson, Scheuer, 
Horsch and Mrs. Ellis, and is chaired by Mr. Anderson.

The Remuneration Committee measures the performance of the 
Executive Directors and key members of senior management as a 
prelude to recommending their annual remuneration, bonus awards 
and awards of share options to the Board for final determination. 

The Remuneration Committee also makes recommendations to the 
Board concerning the allocation of share options to employees. 

The Nomination Committee 
The Nomination Committee comprises Messrs. Horsch, Anderson, 
Scheuer and Mrs. Ellis, and is chaired by Mr. Horsch. 

The Nomination Committee regularly reviews the structure, size 
and composition (including the skills, knowledge and experience) 
required of the Board compared to its current position. It also makes 
recommendations to the Board with regard to any changes, and gives 
full consideration to succession planning for Directors and other senior 
executives in the course of its work, taking into account the challenges 
and opportunities facing the Company, and what skills and expertise 
are therefore needed on the Board in the future. It is responsible for 
identifying and nominating for the approval of the Board, candidates to 
fill Board vacancies as and when they arise. 

The Nomination Committee supports equal opportunities in 
employment and advancement and opposes all forms of unlawful 
or unfair discrimination on the grounds of color, race, religion, age, 
nationality, gender or marital status. Full and fair consideration is given 
to applications for employment from disabled people. All our benefits 
are accessible to every staff member and we encourage and support 
personal and professional development. In addition to the three 
permanent committees discussed above, in accordance with applicable 
law and best practice the Board establishes ad hoc committees from 
time to time to deal with discrete matters within the Board’s remit in an 
efficient and effective manner.

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FSSRDIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION REPORT

The members of the Remuneration Committee at year-end were Thomas Anderson (Chairman), Robert Scheuer and Larry Horsch. The 
Remuneration Committee makes recommendations to the Board, within existing terms of reference, on remuneration policy and determines, on 
behalf of the Board, specific remuneration packages for each of the Executive Directors.

L Horsch
J Cooney
J Yuncza
H Hohmann
T Anderson
R Scheuer

Cash
salary
2021

$137,035
$502,214
$323,615
$338,390
$97,862
$97,862

Bonus
2021 (1)

–
$426,497
$274,842
$287,372
–
–

Bonus paid 
in common
shares 
2021 (2)

–
–
$68,710
–
–
–

Salary
2022

$150,739
$552,436
$403,635
$372,229
$107,648
$107,648

Bonus 
opportunity 
2021

–
0%-100%(3),(4)
0%-100%(3),(4)
0%-100%(3),(4)
–
–

Options held

Restricted stock 
units held

–
–
–
–
–
–

6,843
144,853
93,352
97,609
4,887
3,133

Notes: 
1.  Bonus earned for 2021 determined based on Company performance with variable payouts along a sliding scale ranging from 0%-100%. At year-end actual Company results were 

measured against established targets approved by the Remuneration Committee.

2.  The amount included in the 2021 bonus that was paid in common shares in lieu of cash under the Company’s Equity Bonus Plan, as described in Note 16 to the consolidated  

financial statements.

3.  On-target bonus is 50% of base salary. Bonus determined solely by Company performance with variable payouts along a sliding scale ranging from 0%-100%. At year-end actual 

Company results are to be measured against established targets approved by the Remuneration Committee.

4.  At the discretion of the Remuneration Committee, and based upon employee election, up to 100% of annual bonus and commission amounts can be paid in the form of common 

shares.  

Remuneration policy
The Company’s policy is to provide executive remuneration packages which are designed to attract, motivate and retain Directors of the high 
caliber required and to reward them for enhancing value to stockholders. The performance measurement of the Executive Directors and 
the determination of their annual remuneration package are undertaken by the Remuneration Committee consisting solely of Non-Executive 
Directors. The Non-Executive Directors receive annual increases as determined by the full Board. At the end of 2019, the Company engaged an 
independent third-party consultant to benchmark the compensation structure and level for Executive and Non-Executive Directors.  
The results of this study were reviewed by the Remuneration Committee to assess the fairness and competitiveness of the Company’s 
compensation for Executive and Non-Executive Directors in comparison to peer companies and with regard to the U.S. labor market.

In framing remuneration policy, the Remuneration Committee has given consideration to the requirements of the Code.

Components of remuneration
The components of remuneration are: 
•  basic salary and benefits determined by the Remuneration Committee and reviewed annually; 

•  bonuses that are based solely on the performance and profitability of the Company; and 

•  stock option and restricted stock unit incentives.

Basic salary
An Executive Director’s basic salary is determined by the Remuneration Committee at the beginning of each year and when an individual 
changes position or responsibility. Base salaries and Non-Executive Director fees are set out in the table above.

Cash compensation
In the year ended December 31, 2021, the Executive Directors earned bonuses as shown in the table above. Bonuses paid to the Company’s 
CEO and CFO are determined entirely based on Company performance. Each year, Company performance targets are established and approved 
by the Remuneration Committee. At year end, actual results are compared to established targets and the bonus earned is determined along 
a sliding scale that could result in no payout up to a maximum capped at two times the target bonus. Historically, under this bonus program, 
annual Company performance was determined based on actual EBITDA compared to the annual established target in 2021, and in support of 
the Company strategic initiatives, the annual established targets approved by the Remuneration Committee included revenue and cost targets. In 
2022, the annual established targets approved by the Remuneration Committee include revenue and EBITDA targets.

Directors’ contracts
The Company has entered into employment agreements with Executive Directors and certain members of senior management. The terms of 
these agreements range from 6 to 18 months and include non-compete and non-disclosure provisions as well as providing for defined severance 
payments in the event of termination or change in control. If any existing contract of employment is breached by the Company in the event of 
termination, the Company would be liable to pay, as damages, an amount approximating the net loss of salary and contractual benefits for the 
unexpired notice period. The Remuneration Committee will seek to ensure that the Director fulfills obligations to mitigate losses and will also give 
consideration to phased payments where appropriate.

With the approval of the Remuneration Committee, Executive Directors are entitled, under their service agreements, to perform duties outside the 
Company and to receive fees for those duties.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

equity incentives
The Remuneration Committee approves the grant of equity awards to Executive Directors under the Company’s discretionary equity incentive 
schemes. All equity awards issued by the Company in 2021 are governed by Somero’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) that was 
adopted by the Remuneration Committee in 2019. The 2020 Plan is a ten-year Plan making up to 5.6 million of equity awards (stock options, 
restricted stock units or common shares) available to be granted over a ten-year period until 2030, which is 10% of the 56 million shares 
currently issued and outstanding.

The equity awards issued to Executive Directors do not have any performance criteria attached to them. The Remuneration Committee has 
determined that aside from service period requirements, performance criteria were not appropriate for equity awards issued under the 2010 
Plan. The Remuneration Committee has determined that equity awards are critical incentives necessary to attract, retain and reward key 
organizational talent including Executive Directors. The Remuneration Committee made this assessment in recognition that the Company’s key 
employees, including its Executive Directors, are US-based and do not participate in defined benefit pension schemes more prevalent in other 
regions of the world.

For more information, see Note 15 within the Notes to the Financial Statements.

restricted stock units
The Board approves restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards to Executive and Non-Executive Directors under the terms of its 2020 Equity  
Incentive Plan. In 2021, certain Executive Directors are awarded RSUs as part of their annual incentive compensation plans. Awarded RSUs  
vest three years from the date of the grant and require continued employment for the period. In 2021, 164,104 RSUs were exercised or forfeited, 
184,890 units issued, leaving a balance of 686,856 units as of December 31, 2021. For more information, see Note 14 within the Notes to the 
Financial Statements.

Directors and officers insurance
The Company maintains customary D&O insurance.

performance graph
The market price of the shares at December 31, 2021 was 545p. The range during the 2021 period of trading was 308.0p to 560.0p.

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600.00

550.00

500.00

450.00

400.00

350.00

300.00

250.00

Feb 21

Mar 21

Apr 21

May 21

Jun 21

Jul 21

Aug 21

Sept 21

Oct 21

Nov 21

Dec 21

Mar 22

The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors is determined by the Board within the limits set out in the Articles of Association, and  
is based upon independent surveys of fees paid to Non-Executive Directors of similar companies. The remuneration paid to each  
Non-Executive Director in the year to December 31, 2021 was subject to Board approval. The letters of appointment and terms are  
listed in the following chart. 

Director

J Yuncza
R Scheuer
L Horsch
T Anderson
J Cooney
H Hohmann
A Ellis
V LiCausi

Approved by the Board of Directors and signed on behalf of the Board.

SOMERO ENTERPRISES, INC  AnnuAl RepoRt AnD Accounts 2021

Class

Date of appointment

Termination date

I
I
II
II
III
III
III
III

June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019
June 9, 2020
June 9, 2020
June 15, 2021
June 15, 2021
January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022

2022 AGM
2022 AGM
2023 AGM
2023 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
 2024 AGM

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FSSR 
 
DIRECTORS’ REPORT

The Directors present their Annual Report and the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.

Activities
The principal activity of the Company is to design, assemble and sell equipment that automates the process of spreading and leveling large 
volumes of concrete for flooring and other horizontal surfaces, as well as to provide education, training and support services for its customers 
throughout the world. Somero’s Operations and Support Offices are located in Michigan, USA with Global Headquarters and Training Facilities 
in Florida, USA. In addition, Somero maintains sales and service offices located in Chesterfield, UK, New Delhi, India, Melbourne, Australia and 
Shanghai, China.

Review of business
A fair review of the Company’s progress for the period reported, its future prospects and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties 
facing the Company are set out in the Chairman’s Statement, the Chief Executive’s Statement, the Financial Review, the Directors’ Report and the 
Corporate Governance Report.

The Directors’ Report is prepared for the members of the Company and should not be relied upon by any other party for any other purpose.  
The Directors’ Report (including the Chairman’s Statement, the Chief Executive’s Statement, the Financial Review and the Corporate Governance 
Report) contain certain forward-looking information and statements in relation to the Company’s operations, economic performance and financial 
conditions. These statements are made by the Directors in good faith based on the information available to them at the time of the approval of 
this report and, although they believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, they should be treated 
with caution due to their inherent uncertainties, including both economic and business risk factors underlying such forward-looking statements  
or information.

Results and dividends
The audited results for the year are set out in detail below. Dividends equal to US$ 22.4m were paid in 2021. A 41.7 US cents per share dividend 
was declared for the period ending December 31, 2021, with a record date of April 8, 2022, payable on May 6, 2022.

Share capital

L Horsch
J Cooney
J Yuncza
H Hohmann
T Anderson
R Scheuer

Ordinary Shares

January 1,
2021

46,000
614,634
116,051
73,662
–
25,000

December 31,
2021

46,000
614,634
130,867
73,662
–
25,000

Somero stock is traded on the LSE AIM exchange and is therefore quoted in Pounds Sterling. The market price of the shares at December 31, 
2021 was 545.0p. The range during the 2021 period of trading was 308.0p to 560.0p.

Apart from the stockholdings listed below the Company has not been notified of any stockholdings which are 3% or more of the total issued 
ordinary shares of the Company.

Stockholders who hold more than 3% as of December 31, 2021

Unicorn Asset Management
Close Brothers Asset Management
River and Mercantile Asset Management
Schroder Investment Management
abrdn
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management (Inst)
Artemis Investment Management
Chelverton Asset Management
Lazard Freres Banque (PB)

Amount

% holding

4,858,980
4,372,654
2,957,959
2,718,831
2,567,252
2,575,875
2,846,172
2,262,274
2,004,868

8.67
7.80
5.28
4.85
4.58
4.60
5.08
4.04
3.58

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Director restricted stock units

Director

January 1, 2021

L Horsch
L Horsch
H Hohmann
H Hohmann
H Hohmann
H Hohmann
J Cooney
J Cooney
J Cooney
J Cooney
T Anderson
T Anderson
J Yuncza
J Yuncza
J Yuncza
J Yuncza
B Scheuer
B Scheuer

5,469 
6,843 
 11,284 
 24,525 
46,512 
-
26,377 
36,397 
69,030 
-
13,373 
4,887 
25,018 
23,455 
44,484 
- 
2,223 
3,133 

Award/ 
(Exercise)

 (5,469)
 - 
 (11,284)
 - 
 - 
26,572 
 (26,377)
-
-
39,426 
(13,373)
-
(25,018)
 - 
 - 
 25,413 
 (2,223)
 - 

Cancelled

December 31, 
2021

Weighted average 
grant date fair market 
value (USD)

Vesting date

Fully vested date

 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
-
 - 
-
-
 - 
-
-
- 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 
 - 

 - 
 6,843 
 - 
 24,525 
 46,512 
26,572 
 - 
36,397
69,030 
39,426 
 - 
4,887
- 
 23,455 
 44,484 
 25,413 
 - 
 3,133 

 5.28 
 5.10 
 5.28 
 5.10 
 2.83 
5.09 
 5.28 
5.10 
2.83 
5.09 
 5.28 
5.10 
 5.28 
 5.10 
 2.83 
 5.09 
 5.28 
 5.10 

3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022

3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/16/2021
3/14/2022
3/13/2023
3/12/2024
3/16/2021
3/14/2022

Other financial arrangements

Quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates because it may elect to fund  
its operations through long- and short-term borrowings and it receives revenues and incurs expenses in a variety of foreign currencies.  
The Company does not currently hedge against the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. A summary of the Company’s primary market risk 
exposures follows.

Foreign currency risk
The Company’s foreign sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations because it receives revenues and 
incurs expenses in a variety of foreign currencies.

However, the vast majority of products and services are priced in US dollars to significantly reduce the exposure to foreign currency risk.

Payments to creditors
The Company’s policy is to set payment terms when agreeing the terms of each transaction. It is the Company’s general policy to pay suppliers 
according to the set terms, to ensure suppliers are informed of the terms of payment and to abide by these terms whenever possible.

Corporate social responsibility
Somero Enterprises believes, as a good corporate citizen, it must care about the communities it is involved in, keep the environment healthy, 
provide a safe and rewarding place to work and behave ethically in all its business dealings. For more information regarding Somero’s approach 
to social responsibility, please refer to the Stakeholder Engagement section on pages 24-27 of this Annual Report.

Donations
During the year, the Company made no political donations. Charitable donations were made in the amount of US$ 373,625 for 2021. For more 
information regarding Somero’s community support, please refer to the Stakeholder Engagement section on pages 24-27 of this Annual Report.

Employment policies
The Company supports equal opportunities in employment and advancement and opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on 
the grounds of color, race, religion, age, nationality, gender or marital status. Full and fair consideration is given to applications for employment 
from disabled people. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, all our benefits are accessible to every staff member, and we encourage and support 
personal and professional development.

The Company has well established structures to communicate with employees at every level and to encourage their involvement regarding 
the Company’s performance and future activities. As an organization, Somero Enterprises, Inc. prides itself on its honesty, integrity and high 
professional standards to deliver its services to its customers and in dealing with its staff and the public. It also demands the maintenance of 
these high standards in everything that it does. To this end, the Company has devised this policy and procedure in order to give encouragement 
and support to employees in coming forward and reporting certain types of conduct or activities that fall short of these high standards.

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FSSRUnder the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, employees who report wrongdoing of certain kinds have specific protection. The Company aims to 
ensure that by adherence to this policy and through proper use of the procedure, as far as possible, any such report shall be made internally in 
the first instance by making it possible for all employees to approach an appropriate person within the Company in order to draw their concerns 
to the attention of someone who has authority to act. This policy and procedure is aimed at ensuring that any employee who wishes to voice a 
concern regarding potential or actual wrongdoing on the part of the Company or anyone with whom the Company is associated feels sufficiently 
comfortable to do so. 

Director training
The Directors have continued to receive formal AIM compliance training from the initial listing on the AIM to the present date.

Health and safety
The Board considers health and safety a key priority and believes it essential to conduct business to ensure the health, safety and welfare 
of all our employees and all other persons who may be affected by our activities. This includes members of the public, customers and trade 
contractors we may employ. We maintain ISO 9001 certification for quality.

Environment
It is our intention to take all reasonable measures to conduct our business activities so that damage to the environment and pollution is 
minimized. While, as an assembly operation our energy consumption is comparably low and net carbon footprint minimal, Somero continues to 
evaluate and invest in ways to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste in our operations. For more information regarding Somero’s approach 
to business sustainability, please refer to the Stakeholder Engagement section on pages 24-27 of this Annual Report.

Vincenzo Licausi
Company Secretary
March 9, 2022

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

to the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Somero enterprises, inc.

opinion 
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Somero Enterprises, Inc. a Delaware corporation, which comprise the consolidated 
balance sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in 
stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Somero 
Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in 
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Basis for opinion
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAS”). 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 required to be independent of Somero Enterprises, Inc. and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the 
relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a 
basis for our audit opinion.

responsibilities of management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and 
for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial 
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the 
aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Somero Enterprises, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the 
consolidated financial statements are issued. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material 
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of 
assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect 
a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting 
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements 
are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a 
reasonable user based on the consolidated financial statements. 

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

•  Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. 

•  Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and 
perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and 
disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

•  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, 

but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Somero Enterprises, Inc.’s internal control. Accordingly, no such 
opinion is expressed.

•  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, 

as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

•  Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Somero 

Enterprises, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the 
audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control–related matters that we identified during the audit. 

Dallas, Texas
March 9, 2022

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37

SRCGCONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

Assets
current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable – net
Inventories – net
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Income tax receivable

Total current assets
Accounts receivable, non-current – net
Property, plant, and equipment – net
Financing lease right-of-use assets-net
Operating lease right-of-use assets-net
Intangible assets – net
Goodwill
Deferred tax asset
Other assets

total assets

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

current liabilities:

Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Financing lease liability – current
Operating lease liability – current
Income tax payable

Total current liabilities

Financing lease liability – long-term
Operating lease liability – long-term
Other liabilities

total liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, US$.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,  
no shares issued and outstanding 

Common stock, US$.001 par value, 80,000,000 shares authorized,  
56,246,964 and 56,425,598 shares issued and 56,039,924 and  
56,124,409 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively

Less: treasury stock, shares 207,040 as of December 31, 2021 and  
301,189 shares as of December 31, 2020 at cost

Additional paid in capital

Retained earnings

Other comprehensive loss

total stockholders' equity

total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

See Notes to consolidated financial statements.

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

42,146
7,691
14,293
1,590
2,376

68,096
461
21,589
383
1,578
1,392
3,294
172
394

97,359

7,111
10,291
183
360
–

17,945
127
1,255
2,367

21,694

–

26

35,388
6,411
11,127
1,676
–

54,602
736
16,509
485
1,295
1,545
3,294
80
303

78,849

4,380
6,702
162
204
888

12,336
228
1,133
1,622

15,319 

–

26

(848)

(1,040)

16,769

62,187

17,598

49,771

(2,469)

(2,825)

75,665

97,359

63,530

78,849

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

revenue
cost of sales

Gross profit

operating expenses

Sales, marketing and customer support
Engineering and product development
General and administrative

Total current assets

operating income
other income (expense)
Interest expense
Interest income
Foreign exchange impact
Other 

income before income taxes

provision for income taxes

net income

other comprehensive income

Cumulative translation adjustment

comprehensive income

earnings per common share
Earnings per share – basic 
Earnings per share – diluted 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

Basic
Diluted

See Notes to consolidated financial statements.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000
except per  
share data

133,334
56,454

76,880

12,644
2,106
16,989

31,739

2020
US$ 000
except per  
share data

88,572
39,758

48,814

10,312
1,826
12,821

24,959

45,141

23,855

(45)
171
(239)
(408)

(45)
244
47
511

44,620

24,612

9,788

5,839

34,832

18,773

356

(105)

35,188

18,668

0.62
0.61

0.33
0.33

56,133,366
56,825,539

56,336,687
56,973,596

SOMERO ENTERPRISES, INC  AnnuAl RepoRt AnD Accounts 2021

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SRCGCONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

common stock

treasury stock 

Shares

Amount
US$ 000

Additional 
paid-in 
capital
US$ 000

Balance – January 1, 2020

56,425,598

26 

17,001

Cumulative translation adjustment
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Dividend
Treasury stock
RSUs settled for cash
Share buy-back
Investment in Subsidiary

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
911
–
849
(223)
(951)
11

Shares

77,530

–
–
–
–
(44,354)
–
268,013
–

Amount
US$ 000

(191)

–
–
–
–
(849)
–
–
–

retained 
earnings
US$ 000

other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)
US$ 000

total 
Stockholders’ 
equity 
US$ 000

44,923

(2,720)

59,039 

–
18,773
–
(13,925)
–
–
–
–

(105)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

(105)
18,773
911
(13,925)
0
(223)
(951)
11

Balance – December 31, 2020

56,425,598

26

17,598

301,189

(1,040)

49,771

(2,825)

63,530

Cumulative translation adjustment
Net income
Stock-based compensation
Dividend
Treasury stock
RSUs settled for cash
Share buy-back

–
–
–
–
(178,634)
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
1,052
–
(192)
(685)
(1,004)

–
–
–
–
(94,149)
–
–

–
–
–
–
192
–
–

–
34,832
–
(22,416)
–
–
–

356
–
–
–
–
–
–

356
34,832
1,052
(22,416)
–
(685)
(1,004)

Balance – December 31, 2021

56,246,964

26

16,769

207,040

(848)

62,187

(2,469)

75,665

See Notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020

cash flows from operating activities:

Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Deferred taxes
Depreciation and amortization
Non-cash lease expense
Bad debt
Stock-based compensation
Gain/Loss on disposal of property and equipment

Working capital changes:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Other assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
Income taxes payable

net cash provided by operating activities

cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Property and equipment purchases

net cash used in investing activities

cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of dividend
RSUs settled for cash
Stock buy-back
Investment in subsidiary
Payments under financing leases

net cash used in financing activities

Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

net increase in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of year

End of year

See Notes to consolidated financial statements. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

34,832

18,773

(91)
1,326
261
468
1,052
(49)

(1,473)
(3,166)
86
(91)
7,025
(3,264)

484
1,118
222
215
911
(98)

5,521
1,162
(385)
(42)
2,945
(190)

36,916

30,636

41
(6,245)

(6,204)

(22,416)
(685)
(1,004)
–
(205)

80
(3,734)

(3,654)

(13,925)
(223)
(951)
11
(158)

(24,310)

(15,246)

356

(105)

6,758

11,631

35,388

42,146

23,757

35,388

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

1. organization and description of business

nature of business
Somero Enterprises, Inc. (the “Company” or “Somero”) designs, assembles, remanufactures, sells and distributes concrete leveling, contouring 
and placing equipment, related parts and accessories, and training services worldwide. Somero’s Operations and Support Offices are located in 
Michigan, USA with Global Headquarters and Training Facilities in Florida, USA. Sales and service offices are located in Chesterfield, England; 
Shanghai, China; New Delhi, India; and Melbourne, Australia.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Basis of presentation 
The consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the 
United States of America using the accrual basis of accounting.

principles of consolidation 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Somero Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany 
transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Use of estimates 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) 
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. 
Actual results could differ from those estimates.

cash and cash equivalents 
Cash includes cash on hand, cash in banks, and temporary investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased. The Company 
maintains deposits primarily in one financial institution, which may at times exceed amounts covered by insurance provided by the U.S. Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The Company has not experienced any losses related to amounts in excess of FDIC limits.

Accounts receivable and allowances for doubtful accounts 
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of accounts receivable. The 
Company’s accounts receivable are derived from revenue earned from a diverse group of customers. The Company performs credit evaluations 
of its commercial customers and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts receivable based upon the expected ability to collect accounts 
receivable. Allowances, if necessary, are established for amounts determined to be uncollectible based on specific identification and historical 
experience. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately US$ 1,637,000 and US$ 1,187,000, 
respectively. Bad debt expense was US$ 468,000 and US$ 215,000 in 2021 and 2020, respectively.

inventories 
Inventories are stated using the first in, first out (“FIFO”) method at the lower of cost or net realizable value (“NRV”). Provision for potentially 
obsolete or slow-moving inventory is made based on management’s analysis of inventory levels and future sales forecasts. As of December 31, 
2021 and 2020, the provision for obsolete and slow-moving inventory was US$ 1,212,000 and US$ 361,000, respectively. 

intangible assets and goodwill 
Intangible assets consist primarily of customer relationships, trademarks and patents, and are carried at their fair value when acquired, less 
accumulated amortization. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over a period of three to seventeen years, which is their 
estimated period of economic benefit. 

Goodwill is not amortized but is subject to impairment tests on an annual basis, and the Company has chosen December 31 as its periodic 
assessment date. Goodwill represents the excess cost of the business combination over the Company’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable 
assets and liabilities. Goodwill arose from the Company’s prior sale from Dover Corporation to The Gores Group in 2005 and the purchase of the 
Line Dragon, LLC business assets in January 2019. The Company did not incur a goodwill impairment loss for the periods ended December 31, 
2021 nor December 31, 2020.

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revenue recognition 
The Company generates revenue by selling equipment, parts, accessories, service agreements and training. The Company recognizes revenue 
for equipment, parts and accessories when it satisfies the performance obligation of transferring the control to the customer. For product sales 
where shipping terms are FOB shipping point, revenue is recognized at a point in time upon shipment. For arrangements which include FOB 
destination shipping terms, revenue is recognized at a point in time upon delivery to the customer. The Company recognizes the revenue for 
service agreements and training once the service or training has occurred.

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020 there are US$ 507,000 and US$ 371,000, respectively, of extended service agreement liabilities. During the 
years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, US$ 321,000 and US$ 358,000, respectively, of revenue was recognized related to the amounts 
recorded as liabilities on the balance sheets in the prior year (deferred contract revenue). 

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there are US$ 4,009,000 and US$ 3,009,000, respectively, in customer deposit liabilities for advance 
payments received during the period for contracts expected the following period. As of the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, there are 
no significant contract costs such as sales commissions or costs deferred. Interest income on financing arrangements is recognized as interest 
accrues, using the effective interest method.

Warranty liability 
The Company provides warranties on all equipment sales ranging from 60 days to three years, depending on the product. 

Warranty liabilities are estimated net of the warranty passed through to the Company from vendors, based on specific identification of issues and 
historical experience and is recorded in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Balance, January 1, 2020
Warranty charges
Accruals

Balance, December 31, 2020

Balance, January 1, 2021
Warranty charges
Accruals

Balance, December 31, 2021

US$ 000

(931)
248
(491)

(1,174)

(1,174)
362
(1,174)

(1,986)

property, plant, and equipment 
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Land is not depreciated. Depreciation is 
computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is 31.5 to 40 years for buildings (depending on the 
nature of the building), 15 years for improvements, and three to ten years for machinery and equipment.

income taxes 
The Company determines income taxes using the asset and liability approach. Tax laws require items to be included in tax filings at different 
times than the items reflected in the financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences 
attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax 
basis and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply 
to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets 
and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Deferred tax assets are reduced 
by a valuation allowance, if necessary, to the extent that it appears more likely than not that such assets will be unrecoverable. The Company 
evaluates tax positions that have been taken or are expected to be taken in its tax returns and records a liability for uncertain tax positions. This 
involves a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. First, tax positions are recognized if the weight of available 
evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of related appeals or 
litigation processes, if any. Second, the tax position is measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of 
being realized upon settlement. 

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

2. Summary of significant accounting policies continued
Stock-based compensation 
The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments in the financial statements 
over the period the employee is required to perform the services in exchange for the award (presumptively the vesting period). The Company 
measures the cost of employee services in exchange for an award based on the grant-date fair value of the award. Compensation expense related 
to stock-based payments was US$ 1,052,000 and US$ 911,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In addition,  
the Company settled US$ 685,000 and US$ 223,000 in restricted stock units for cash during the years ended December 31, 2021 and  
2020, respectively.

transactions in and translation of foreign currency 
The functional currency for the Company’s subsidiaries outside the United States is the applicable local currency. The preparation of the 
consolidated financial statements requires the translation of these financial statements to USD. Balance sheet amounts are translated at 
period-end exchange rates and the statement of comprehensive income accounts are translated at average rates. The resulting gains or losses 
are charged directly to accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company is also exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in 
foreign exchange rates because some sales transactions, and some assets and liabilities of its foreign subsidiaries, are denominated in foreign 
currencies other than the designated functional currency. Gains and losses from transactions are included as foreign exchange gain (loss) in the 
accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

comprehensive income 
Comprehensive income is the combination of reported net income and other comprehensive income (“OCI”). OCI is changes in equity of a 
business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources not included in net income. 

earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share represents income available to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common shares 
outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share reflect additional common shares that would have been outstanding if dilutive potential 
common shares had been issued using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares that may be issued by the Company relate to 
outstanding stock options and restricted stock units.

Earnings per common share have been computed based on the following:

Income available to stockholders
Basic weighted shares outstanding
Net dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

34,832
56,133,366
692,173

18,773
56,336,687
636,909

56,825,539

56,973,596

Fair value
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other current assets and liabilities approximate 
fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of our long-term debt approximates fair value due to the 
variable nature of the interest rates under our Credit Facility.

US GAAP has issued accounting guidance on fair value measurements. This guidance provides a common definition of fair value and a 
framework for measuring assets and liabilities at fair values when a particular standard prescribes it. 

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This guidance also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. These valuation 
techniques may be based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, 
while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy.

•  Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

•  Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets 
that are not active; and model-derived other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the 
full term of the assets and liabilities.

•  Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability which are supported by little or no market activity and reflect the Company’s 

assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Year ended December 31, 2020

Asset: Goodwill

Year ended December 31, 2021

Asset: Goodwill

3. inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:

Raw material
Finished goods and work in process
Remanufactured

Total

Quoted prices
in active markets
identical assets
Level 1
US$ 000

–

–

US$ 000

3,294

3,294

Significant other
observable inputs
Level 2
US$ 000

Significant other
unobservable inputs
Level 3
US$ 000

–

–

3,294

3,294

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

8,679
3,462
2,152

14,293

2020
US$ 000

 5,543 
2,933
2,651

11,127

4. Goodwill and intangible assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The Company is required to 
test goodwill for impairment, at the reporting unit level, annually and when events or circumstances indicate the fair value of a unit may be below 
its carrying value. The results of the qualitative assessment indicated that goodwill was not impaired as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and 
that the value of patents was not impaired as of December 31, 2021. The following table reflects other intangible assets:

Capitalized cost

Accumulated amortization

Net carrying costs

Weighted average
Amortization
period

12 years

12 years

12 years

Patents
Intangible Assets

Patents
Intangible Assets

Patents
Intangible Assets

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

19,247
7,434

26,681

18,673
6,616

25,289

574
818

1,392

2020
US$ 000

19,247
7,434

26,681 

18,626
6,510

25,136

621
924

1,545

Amortization expense associated with the intangible assets in each of the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately US$ 
153,000 and US$ 153,000, respectively. The amortization expense for each of the next five years will be US$ 135,000 and the remaining 
amortization thereafter will be US$ 717,000.

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

5. property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment consist of the following:

Land
Building and improvements
Machinery and equipment

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

864
20,191
8,185

29,240
(7,651)

21,589

2020
US$ 000

864
15,278
6,906

23,048
(6,539)

16,509

Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately US$ 1,173,000 and US$ 965,000, respectively.

6. Line of credit and note payable 
In November 2020, the Company renewed its amended credit facility, which consists of a US$ 10.0m secured revolving line of credit, extending 
the maturity to September 2024. The interest rate on the revolving line of credit is based on the one-month LIBOR rate plus 1.25%. The 
Company’s credit facility is secured by substantially all its business assets. No amounts were drawn under the secured revolving line of credit in 
the years ended December 31, 2021 or 2020.

Interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was approximately US$ 45,000 and US$ 45,000, respectively, and relates 
primarily to interest costs on leased vehicles.

7. retirement program
The Company has a savings and retirement plan for its employees, which is intended to qualify under Section 401(k) of the US Internal Revenue 
Code (“IRC”). This savings and retirement plan provides for voluntary contributions by participating employees, not to exceed maximum limits set 
forth by the IRC. The Company’s matching contributions vest immediately. The Company contributed approximately US$ 925,000 to the savings 
and retirement plan during 2021 and contributed US$ 767,000 during 2020.

8. Leases
The Company leases property, vehicles, and equipment under leases accounted for as operating and finance leases. The leases have remaining 
lease terms of less than 1 year to 11 years, some of which include options for renewal. The exercise of these renewal options is at the sole 
discretion of the Company. The right-of-use assets and related liabilities presented on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, reflect management’s 
current expectations regarding the exercise of renewal options. The components for lease expense were as follows as of December 31, 2021:

Operating lease cost
Finance lease cost: 

Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities

Total finance lease cost

US$ 000

374

243
18

261

As of December 31, 2021, the weighted average discount rate for finance and operating leases was 4.7% and 3.4%, respectively, and the 
weighted average remaining lease term for finance and operating leases was 1.8 years and 7.2 years, respectively.  

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Maturities of lease liabilities are as follows for the years ended:

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter

Total 
Less imputed interest

Total

9. Supplemental cash flow and non-cash financing disclosures

Cash paid for interest
Cash paid for taxes
Finance lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

operating Leases
US$ 000

Finance Leases
US$ 000

411
406
233
103
103
614

1870
(255)

1,615

198
102
25
–
–
–

325
(15)

310

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

45
12,547
(80)
278

2020
US$ 000

45
5,491
(20)
108

10. Business and credit concentration
The Company’s line of business could be significantly impacted by, among other things, the state of the general economy, the Company’s 
ability to continue to protect its intellectual property rights, and the potential future growth of competitors. Any of the foregoing may significantly 
affect management’s estimates and the Company’s performance. At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had two customers which 
represented 21% and five customers which represented 32% of total accounts receivable, respectively. 

11. commitments and contingencies
The Company has entered into employment agreements with certain members of senior management. The terms of these are for renewable 
one-year periods and include non-compete and non-disclosure provisions as well as provide for defined severance payments in the event 
of termination or change in control. The Company is also subject to various unresolved legal actions which arise in the normal course of its 
business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible losses, the 
Company believes these unresolved legal actions will not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

12. income taxes

Current Income Tax

Federal
State
Foreign

Total current income tax expense

Deferred tax expense (benefit)

Federal
State

Total deferred tax expense

Total tax provision

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

8,344
1,195
341

9,880

(91)
(1)

(92)

4,320
824
216

5,360

407
72

479

9,788

5,839

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax assets are as follows:

Deferred tax assets

Bad debt allowance
Inventory
Accrued expenses
UK intangibles
Stock compensation
Italy – NOL
Australia– NOL
Lease liability
Other

Total deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities
Prepaid insurance
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
Right of use asset

Total deferred tax liabilities

Valuation allowance

Total net deferred tax asset

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

2020
US$ 000

378
284
458
105
394
268
–
47
250

277
128
303
105
382
196
36
41
182

2,184

1,650

(264)
(838)
(597)
(45)

(130)
(571)
(590)
(47)

(1,744)

(1,338)

(268)

172

(232)

80

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

A reconciliation of the income tax provision with the amount of tax computed by applying the federal statutory rate to pretax income follows:

Consolidated income before tax
Statutory rate

Statutory tax expense

State taxes
Foreign taxes
Permanent differences due to stock options and RSUs
Permanent differences due to other items
Foreign derived intangible income
Change in valuation allowance
Change in reserve
Other 

Tax expense

Year ended December 31

2021
US$ 000

44,620
21%

9,370

943
342
6
21
(1,207)
36
67
210

9,788

2020
US$ 000

24,612
21%

5,169

723
(33)
34
25
(323)
42
76
126

5,839

As of December 31, 2021, the Company has US$ 1.12m of foreign loss carryforwards with an indefinite carryforward life. Management assesses 
the recoverability of our deferred tax assets as of the end of each quarter, weighing all positive and negative evidence, and is required to establish 
and maintain a valuation allowance for these assets if we determine that it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will 
not be realized. The weight given to the evidence is commensurate with the extent to which the evidence can be objectively verified. If negative 
evidence exists, positive evidence is necessary to support a conclusion that a valuation allowance is not needed. As of December 31, 2021 
management has determined that a valuation allowance is currently needed against the Company’s net operating loss carryforward deferred 
tax assets.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. The Company has open years for the tax year 
2013 and forward. The Company has open years related to United Kingdom filings for the tax year 2018, and open years related to Italian filings 
for tax years 2014 forward. 

The Company adopted the accounting standard for uncertain tax positions, ASC 740-10, in accordance with US GAAP, and as required by the 
standard, the Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would 
more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the more likely than not threshold, the amount recognized 
in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the 
relevant tax authority. 

Increases or decreases to the unrecognized tax benefits could result from management’s belief that a position can or cannot be sustained upon 
examination based on subsequent information or potential lapse of the applicable statute of limitation for certain tax positions.

Unrecognized tax benefits – January 1, 2020

Increases from positions taken during prior periods
Increases from positions taken during current period
Settled positions
Lapse of statute of limitations

Unrecognized tax benefits – December 31, 2020

Unrecognized tax benefits – January 1, 2021

Increases from positions taken during prior periods
Increases from positions taken during current period
Settled positions
Lapse of statute of limitations

Unrecognized tax benefits – December 31, 2021

958
–
–
–
–

958

958
492
–
–
–

1,450

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate. 
These unrecognized tax benefits are classified as “Other long-term liabilities” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as the Company 
does not intend to make significant payments in the next twelve months. The interest and penalties related to the unrecognized tax benefits are 
US$ 73,000 and US$ 76,000 as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are 
included in the provision for income tax expense.

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

13. revenues by geographic region
The Company sells its products to customers throughout the world. The breakdown by location is as follows:

United States and U.S. possessions
Rest of World

Total

2021
US$ 000

106,627
26,707

133,334

2020
US$ 000

70,683
17,889

88,572

14. Stock-based compensation
The Company has stock-based compensation plans which are described below. The compensation cost that has been charged against income 
for the plans was approximately US$ 1,052,000 and US$ 911,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The income 
tax effect recognized for stock-based compensation was US$ 0.2m and US$ 0.05m, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2021  
and 2020.

restricted stock units
The Company also regularly issues restricted stock units to employees and Non-Executive Directors, subject to Board approval. 

A summary of restricted stock unit activity in 2021 and 2020 is presented below:

Outstanding at January 1, 2020
Granted
Vested or settled for cash
Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2020

Outstanding at January 1, 2021
Granted
Vested or settled for cash
Forfeited

Outstanding at December 31, 2021

Shares

486,090
326,960
(115,759)
(31,221)

666,070

666,070
184,890
(156,644)
(7,460)

686,856

Grant date fair market 
value US$

2,312,584
924,737
(411,661)
(138,633)

2,687,027

2,687,027
941,711
(826,618)
(30,000)

2,772,120

RSUs settled for cash were US$ 0.7m in 2021 and US$ 0.2m in 2020.

As of December 31, 2021, there was US$ 1,109,000 total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted stock units. 
Restricted stock unit expense is being recognized over the three-year vesting period. The weighted average remaining vesting period is 1.2 years.  

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15. employee compensation
The Board approved management bonuses and profit-sharing payments totaling US$ 2.6m, partly paid in December 2021 and the remainder 
to be paid in early 2022, based upon the Company meeting certain financial targets. Amounts not paid during 2021, are included in accrued 
expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

equity bonus plan
The Company has an Equity Bonus Plan, under which eligible senior managers may choose to receive a percentage of their annual performance 
bonus in shares of common stock. In March 2021, the Company issued 37,014 shares of common stock, valued at US$ 189,000 at the time of 
grant. In March 2020, the Company issued 35,247 shares of common stock, valued at US$ 100,000 at the time of grant.

16. Share buyback
In February 2021 and August 2020, the Board authorized on-market share buyback programs each for such number of its listed shares of 
common stock as are equal to US$ 1,000,000. The maximum price paid per Ordinary Share was no more than the higher of 105 percent of the 
average middle market closing price of an Ordinary Share for the five business days preceding the date of the share buyback, the price of the last 
independent trade and the highest current independent purchase bid. As of December 31, 2021, the Company purchased 141,266 shares of 
common stock for an aggregate value of US$ 962,000 pursuant to the share buyback program authorized in 2021, and 6,521 shares of common 
stock for an aggregate value of US$ 42,000, which completed the share buyback program authorized in 2020. The Company estimates the share 
buyback program authorized in 2021 will be completed by the end of H1 2022. In connection with the Company’s share buyback programs 
authorized in 2021 and 2020, 178,634 shares held in treasury were canceled in 2021. 

17. Subsequent events

Dividend
In recognition of Somero’s strong performance and the Board of Directors’ confidence in the continued growth of the Company, the Board 
approved a dividend payout ratio of 50% of adjusted net income and is pleased to announce a final 2021 dividend of 22.02 US cents per share 
that will be payable on May 6, 2022 to shareholders on the register at April 8, 2022. Together with the interim dividend paid in October 2021 of 
9.00 US cents per share, this represents a full year regular dividend to shareholders of 31.02 US cents per share. In addition, due to the strength 
of the Company’s cash position at the end of 2021, and upon the review of anticipated future cash requirements for the business, the Board of 
Directors’ has approved a supplemental dividend of 19.7 US cents per share that will be paid together with the final 2021 dividend on May 6, 
2022 to shareholders on the register at April 8, 2022. The combined dividend payment on April 30, 2022 will total 41.72 US cents per share, 
representing a total dividend payment of US$ 23.4m. 

Distribution amount:

Ex-dividend date:

Dividend record date:

Final day for currency election:

Payment date:

$0.4172 cents per share

7 April 2022

8 April 2022

22 April 2022

6 May 2022

Further, any participant holding the Security on behalf of beneficial owners resident in a treaty country with the United States of America can 
facilitate claims for tax relief at source for its underlying beneficial owners. In order to ensure that the appropriate rate of US Withholding Tax is 
applied correctly, completed documentation must be provided to the Depositary, Computershare Investor Services PLC. 

All dividends, including both ordinary and supplemental, have the option of being paid in either GBP or USD subject to the underlying 
agreements between shareholders and their brokers which Somero cannot override. Payments in USD can be paid by Check or through Crest. 
Payments in GBP can be paid via Check, Crest and BACS. The default option if no election is made will be for a USD payment via check. Should 
shareholders wish to change their current currency or payment methods, forms are available through Computershare Investor Services PLC 
at https://www-uk.computershare.com/Investor/Content/c057a8a7-f4f8-4fcb-a497-836ce2f708d5 . If shares are held as Depositary Interests 
through a broker or nominee, the holding company must be contacted and advised of the payment preferences. Such requests are subject to the 
terms and conditions of the broker or nominee.

Additional information on currency election and tax withholding can be found at: https://investors.somero.com/aim-rule-26. Shareholders can 
also contact Computershare Investor Services PLC by telephone at +44 (0370) 702 0000 or email via webcorres@computershare.co.uk.

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SRCGNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020

17. Subsequent events continued

equity bonus plan
In February 2022, the Board approved the 2021 Equity Bonus Plan, under which eligible senior managers can elect to receive up to 100% of 
their 2021 annual performance bonus in shares of common stock. The Company expects to issue shares for awards under the 2021 Equity 
Bonus Plan in 2022.

Share buyback
In February 2022, the Board approved a share buyback program, pursuant to which, the Board intends to carry out an on-market buyback 
of such number of its listed shares of common stock as are equal to US$ 2,000,000. The purpose of the program is to mitigate future dilution 
resulting from share issuances under the Company’s equity award programs. The Company estimates that the program will be fulfilled by the end 
of 2022.

Annual General meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (the “AGM”) of the Company will be held at 14530 Global Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33913 USA on 
June 14, 2022 at 9:00 am local time. The notice of the AGM shall be released with the Annual Report and shall include instructions for remote 
participation. Stockholders of record at the close of business on April 18, 2022 will be entitled to receive notice of, and vote at, the AGM.

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