Annual Report 2013
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l., Luxembourg
Fiscal Year ended September 30, 2013
Table of Contents
Key Figures ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Group Management Report ................................................................................................................... 5
General............................................................................................................................................... 5
Business and general environment ..................................................................................................... 5
Results of operations .......................................................................................................................... 6
Financial position ................................................................................................................................ 8
Liquidity .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Risks and opportunities..................................................................................................................... 10
Subsequent events ........................................................................................................................... 12
Outlook ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Consolidated Financial Statements...................................................................................................... 13
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income .......................................................................... 13
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position ................................................................................... 14
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity................................................................................... 15
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows............................................................................................. 16
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..................................................................................... 17
1. General Information ................................................................................................................. 17
2. Basis for presentation .............................................................................................................. 17
3. Accounting policies .................................................................................................................. 27
4. Revenue................................................................................................................................... 34
5. Cost of sales, research and development, selling and administrative expenses........................ 35
6. Other income ........................................................................................................................... 36
7. Other expenses ........................................................................................................................ 36
8. Finance income........................................................................................................................ 36
9. Finance costs ........................................................................................................................... 37
10. Income tax expense ................................................................................................................. 37
11. Property, plant and equipment.................................................................................................. 40
12. Goodwill ................................................................................................................................... 41
13. Other intangible assets............................................................................................................. 43
14. Other financial assets............................................................................................................... 44
15. Other assets............................................................................................................................. 45
16. Inventories ............................................................................................................................... 45
17. Trade accounts receivable ....................................................................................................... 45
18. Current tax assets .................................................................................................................... 46
19. Cash and cash equivalents....................................................................................................... 46
20. Equity....................................................................................................................................... 46
21. Financial liabilities .................................................................................................................... 47
22. Other financial liabilities ........................................................................................................... 51
23. Provisions ................................................................................................................................ 52
24. Pension plans and similar obligations ....................................................................................... 53
25. Trade accounts payable ........................................................................................................... 56
26. Current tax liabilities................................................................................................................. 56
27. Other liabilities ......................................................................................................................... 56
28. Leasing .................................................................................................................................... 56
29. Contingent liabilities and other financial commitments .............................................................. 57
30. Financial instruments ............................................................................................................... 58
31. Risk reporting........................................................................................................................... 60
32. Capital management ................................................................................................................ 63
33. Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows ................................................................... 64
34. Auditor’s fees ........................................................................................................................... 64
35. Related party relationships ....................................................................................................... 64
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36. Remuneration of key management personnel........................................................................... 65
37. Subsequent events................................................................................................................... 65
Independent Auditor’s Report .............................................................................................................. 66
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Key Figures
in € m illions
Revenue
EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Capital expenditure
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
cha nge
% cha nge
460.1 443.5 16.6
75.9
71.9
4.0
87.1
83.1
4.0
(34.4)
(32.5)
(1.9)
3.7%
5.6%
4.8%
5.8%
(2.4)%
40.4%
Adjusted operating cash flow before tax (AoCF)
43.9
45.0
(1.1)
Free cash flow (FCF)
20.5
14.6
5.9
EBITDA as % of revenue
Adjusted EBITDA as % of revenue
Capital expenditure as % of revenue
AoCF as % of adjusted EBITDA
FCF as % of adjusted EBITDA
Definitions of non-IFRS key figures
16.5%
18.9%
7.5%
50.4%
23.5%
16.2%
18.7%
7.3%
54.2%
17.6%
EBITDA, i. e. earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, represents our profit for
the period before net finance cost, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA, as adjusted by management primarily in relation to severance,
consulting, restructuring, one-time legal disputes and other non-recurring costs, as well as interest on
pension charges. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because we believe it is a relevant measure for
assessing performance as it is adjusted for certain one-time or non-recurring items that are not
expected to impact our group going forward, and thus aids in an understanding of EBITDA in a given
period.
Adjusted operating cash flow before tax (AoCF) represents operating cash flow before tax and
before extraordinary and exceptional items. Operating cash flow before tax, in turn, comprises IFRS
cash flow statement line items “cash flow from operating activities” and “cash flow from investing
activities” according to IAS 7, excluding “changes in restricted cash”, “income tax payments”, and
“payment for upstream shareholder loan”.
Free cash flow (FCF) comprises IFRS cash flow statement items “cash flow from operating activities”,
“cash flow from investing activities” and “payments for interest” (net interest payments), excluding
“payment for upstream shareholder loan”.
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Group Management Report
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013
General
The parent company of the Luxembourg based Stabilus Group is Servus HoldCo S.à r.l., Luxembourg
(“Servus HoldCo”). Stabilus Group’s operating entities typically use the brand name “Stabilus” in their
registered name. The Group has subsidiaries in Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, Japan,
Luxembourg, Mexico, New Zealand, Romania, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United States and
United Kingdom.
The Stabilus Group is a leading manufacturer of gas springs and dampers as well as electrical lifting
equipment. The products are used in a wide range of applications in the automotive and the industrial
sector, as well as in many furniture applications. Typically the products are used to aid the lifting and
lowering or dampening of movements. As a world market leader for gas springs, the Group ships to all
key vehicle producers. Various Tier 1 suppliers of the global car industry further diversify the Group’s
customer base. Overall sales to car manufacturers constitute approximately 65% of the fiscal 2013
Group’s revenue, about 30% originate from industrial applications and large commercial vehicle
applications and the remainder of about 5% is for swivel chair applications.
Business and general environment
Macroeconomic development
In calendar year 2012 the growth in global gross domestic product (GDP) slowed to only 3.2% (calendar
year 2011: 3.9%). In its latest October 2013 World Economic Outlook, the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) reduced its growth forecast for the global economy from 3.1% to 2.9% for the current calendar
year 2013. The forecast for 2014 was reduced by 0.2 percentage points to 3.6%.
The IMF still believes that there are considerable risks in the high debt levels of many so called
“advanced” economies. Structural reforms continue to be needed to effectively counter the risks.
Development of vehicle markets
A very important factor for our revenues in the automotive and industrial market segments is global
production volumes of newly manufactured light vehicles which comprise passenger cars, station
wagons and light commercial vehicles weighing less than six tons.
The global demand for vehicles developed positively in the last twelve months. Following the global
increase in demand for passenger cars, station wagons and light commercial vehicles, the number of
vehicles produced in calendar year 2012 increased to 81.5 million units, up by 4.6% from the 76.9
million units in calendar year 2011. Roughly 50% of this increase relates to NAFTA, but also the
development of production volumes in China continues to be strongly positive. The number of light
vehicles produced in Europe decreased by 4.4% in calendar year 2012.
According to the IHS October 2013 forecast for calendar year 2013, the total worldwide production of
light vehicles in 2013 will amount to 83.4 million units. The total increase by 2.4% compared to 2012 will
result from the positive developments in NAFTA (+5.1%) and Asia (+3.2%), while the production
volumes in Europe are expected to shrink by (1.1)%.
The following table sets out the development of light vehicle production volumes in the last five years:
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in m illions of units pe r ca le nda r ye a r
2013**
2012
2011
2010
Europe
NAFTA
Asia
Other markets
W orldw ide production of light ve hicle s*
Source: IHS
19.1
16.2
42.1
6.0
83.4
19.3
15.4
40.8
6.0
81.5
20.2
13.1
37.0
6.6
76.9
19.0
11.9
37.1
6.4
74.4
2009
16.5
8.6
28.9
5.5
59.5
* Pas senger c ars, station w agons and light commercial v ehic les (<6t)
**
IHS f orecast as of October 2013
Results of operations
The table below sets out Stabilus Group’s consolidated income statement for the fiscal year 2013 in
comparison to the fiscal year 2012:
in € m illions
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
Other income
Other expenses
Profit from ope ra ting a ctivitie s (EBIT)
Finance income
Finance costs
Profit / (loss) be fore incom e ta x
Income tax income/ (expense)
Profit for the pe riod
Revenue
Group’s total revenue developed as follows:
in € m illions
Automotive
Gas spring
Powerise
Industrial
Swivel chair
Re ve nue
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
460.1
(349.7)
110.4
(17.6)
(38.9)
(21.2)
6.1
(3.6)
35.2
5.4
(46.5)
(5.9)
(10.1)
(16.0)
2012
443.5
(336.4)
107.1
(14.0)
(37.3)
(28.0)
8.5
(4.4)
31.9
7.9
(21.9)
17.9
(9.5)
8.4
cha nge
% cha nge
16.6
(13.3)
3.3
(3.6)
(1.6)
6.8
(2.4)
0.8
3.3
(2.5)
(24.6)
(23.8)
(0.6)
3.7%
4.0%
3.1%
25.7%
4.3%
(24.3)%
(28.2)%
(18.2)%
10.3%
(31.6)%
>100.0%
<(100.0)%
6.3%
(24.4)
<(100.0)%
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
cha nge
% cha nge
298.0
242.7
55.3
136.9
25.2
460.1
282.8
254.1
28.7
132.7
28.0
443.5
15.2
(11.4)
26.6
4.2
(2.8)
16.6
5.4%
(4.5)%
92.7%
3.2%
(10.0)%
3.7%
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Total revenue in the fiscal year 2013 increased by 3.7% compared to the previous fiscal year. The
increase is mainly due to our growing Powerise segment. Its revenue almost doubled from €28.7 million
in the fiscal year 2012 to €55.3 million in the fiscal year 2013. While our revenue in the swivel chair and
automotive gas spring segments decreased year-on-year by (10.0)% and (4.5)% respectively, the
revenue in our automotive Powerise segment grew by 92.7% or €26.6 million. The increase in the
Powerise segment is mainly the result of new OEM platform wins and the following start of new
Powerise variants. The decrease in the automotive gas spring is mainly driven by the difficult economic
environment and stagnating vehicle sales in Europe as well as some distortion in Asia due to the China-
Japan dispute in the late calendar year 2012. Sales in the industrial segment increased by 3.2% from
€132.7 million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 to €136.9 million in the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2013.
Cost of sales and overhead expenses
Cost of sales in the fiscal year 2013 increased by 4.0%, compared to the previous fiscal year. The
increase is mainly due to increased total revenue. The cost of sales as a percentage of revenue
remained roughly stable at 76.0% (PY: 75.9%).
R&D expenses in the fiscal year 2013 increased by 25.7%, compared to the prior fiscal year 2012. Also
as percentage of revenue, R&D expenses increased from 3.2% in fiscal year 2012 to 3.8% in fiscal year
2013. The increase is mainly due to the higher personnel expenses included in the R&D function costs,
a consequence of the reclassification of costs for a number of application managers from the selling to
the R&D expenses.
Selling expenses increased by 4.3% from €(37.3) million in fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 to
€(38.9) million in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. As a percent of revenue, these expenses
remained essentially unchanged at roughly 8.5% (PY: 8.4%). The reduced personnel expenses due to
the reclassification of a number of application managers from selling to R&D expenses was partially
offset by the unrelated changes in cross charges between various functions.
Administrative expenses decreased significantly from €(28.0) million in fiscal year 2013 to €(21.2)
million in fiscal year 2012. As percentage of revenue, administrative expenses decreased as well, from
6.3% to 4.6%. The settlement of the ongoing mezzanine litigation in fiscal year 2013 essentially
explains the absolute as well as the relative improvement.
Other income and expense
Other income decreased from €8.5 million in fiscal year 2012 by €(2.4) million to €6.1 million in fiscal
year 2013. This decrease by (28.2)% is primarily the result of less beneficial foreign currency
fluctuations.
Other expense decreased from €(4.4) million in fiscal year 2012 to €(3.6) million in year under review.
This income statement line item comprises mainly the foreign currency translation losses.
Finance income and costs
Finance income decreased from €7.9 million in fiscal year 2012 to €5.4 million in fiscal year 2013
primarily due to the decreased net foreign exchange gains on financial assets and liabilities.
Finance costs increased significantly in fiscal year 2013 compared to the previous fiscal year,
essentially caused by the one-time interest expense on equity upside-sharing instruments (EUSIs) due
to their repayment as part of the Group refinancing in June 2013, and net foreign exchange loss of
€(7.2) million. See Note 9 below for further details, incl. a breakdown of finance costs. The main part of
this increase is non-cash expense. Net interest payments in the fiscal year 2013 amount to €(9.2)
million.
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Income tax expense
Income tax expense increased from €(9.5) million in fiscal year 2012 slightly to €(10.1) million in fiscal
year 2013, mainly driven by the development of taxable profit in the period, the deferred taxes amount
and the expense resulting from the German tax audit covering past four years. See Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements below, Note 10, for further details.
EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA
The table below sets out a reconciliation of EBIT to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal years
2013 and 2012:
in € m illions
Profit from ope ra ting a ctivitie s (EBIT)
Depreciation
Amortization
EBITDA
Litigation
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
35.2
2012
31.9
cha nge
% cha nge
3.3
21.7
22.2
(0.5)
19.0
17.8
1.2
75.9
71.9
4.0
4.7
9.9
(5.2)
(52.5)%
10.3%
(2.3)%
6.7%
5.6%
Consulting (strategy & tax audit consulting)
1.4
- 1.4
n/a
Restructuring / Ramp-up
Pension interest add back
Total adjustments
Adjuste d EBITDA
3.6
(0.1) 3.7
<(100.0)%
1.5
1.4
0.1
11.2
11.2
-
87.1
83.1
4.0
7.1%
(0.0)%
4.8%
Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA, as adjusted by management primarily in relation to severance,
consulting, restructuring, one-time legal disputes and other non-recurring costs, as well as interest on
pension charges. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because we believe it is a relevant measure for
assessing performance as it is adjusted for certain one-time or non-recurring items that are not
expected to impact our Group going forward, and thus aids in an understanding of EBITDA in a given
period.
Financial position
in € m illions
Asse ts
Total non-current assets
Total current assets
Tota l a sse ts
Equity a nd lia bilitie s
Total equity
Total non-current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Tota l e quity a nd lia bilitie s
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
cha nge
% cha nge
429.0
160.3
589.3
82.6
418.8
87.9
506.7
589.3
361.4
169.2
530.6
57.4
390.8
82.4
473.2
530.6
67.6
(8.9)
58.7
25.2
28.0
5.5
33.5
58.7
18.7%
(5.3)%
11.1%
43.9%
7.2%
6.7%
7.1%
11.1%
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The Group’s balance sheet total increased by 11.1% to €589.3 million (PY: €530.6 million). The
increase in total assets is primarily due to the 18.7% increased non-current assets and in particular to
the loan the Group provided to the shareholder in June 2013. On the other, i. e. equity and liability, side
of the balance sheet, the higher total is primarily due to the increase of the Group’s equity by 43.9%.
Current assets decreased by (5.3)% or €(8.9) million. This is essentially the consequence of lower
cash balance, compared to September 30, 2012. The Group used €30 million cash, together with
proceeds from the issuance of senior secured notes, to redeem the existing non-current financial
liabilities.
The Group’s equity as of September 30, 2013 increased, as compared to September 30, 2012, from
€57.4 million to €82.6 million mainly as a consequence of shareholder equity contributions in June
2013. The shareholder contributed €80 million to the equity of parent company, of which €36 million do
not constitute a contribution of assets from the consolidated perspective, i. e. the net increase of
additional paid-in capital amounts to only €44.0 million (see also Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements below, Note 20). Consistent with the equity increase, the equity ratio improved from 10.8%
as of September 30, 2012 to 14.0% as of September 30, 2013.
Total liabilities increased by €33.5 million or 7.1%, primarily as a result of increased non-current
financial liabilities. In connection with the Group’s refinancing in June 2013, the existing senior,
mezzanine and shareholder loans, as well as part of the profit participating loans, were redeemed using
the proceeds from the issuance of new senior secured notes an the cash on hand. The carrying amount
of non-current financial liabilities as of September 30, 2013 amounts to €315.1 million, up €29.6
million from the September 30, 2012 amount of €285.5 million.
Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating and financing activities. Going forward we
expect that our capital expenditure and debt service will be covered by operating cash flow.
in € m illions
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Ne t incre a se / (de cre a se ) in ca sh
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held
Cash as of beginning of the period
Ca sh a s of e nd of the pe riod
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
62.8
(113.1)
31.3
(19.0)
(0.9)
41.6
21.8
2012
56.3
(32.7)
(9.3)
14.3
0.8
26.5
41.6
cha nge
% cha nge
6.5
11.5%
(80.4)
>100.0%
40.6
<(100.0)%
(33.3)
<(100.0)%
(1.7)
<(100.0)%
15.1
(19.8)
57.0%
(47.6)%
Cash flow from operating activities increased by 11.5% from €56.3 million in fiscal year 2012 to
€62.8 million in fiscal year 2013 mainly due to working capital improvements, specifically stock
reductions, and (57.8)% lower income tax payments.
Cash flow from investing activities decreased by €(80.4) million from €(32.7) million in fiscal year
2012 to €(113.1) million in fiscal year 2013, mainly due to the €(80.0) million payment for upstream
shareholder loan. For further details in regards to the upstream shareholder loan please refer to the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 14, below.
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Cash flow from financing activities increased by €40.6 million in the fiscal year 2013, compared to
the prior fiscal year. This is mainly the result of the bond issuance related payments and receipts.
As a result of the aforementioned changes of cash flows from operating and investing activities and with
adjustments to EBITDA amounting to €11.2 million (PY: €11.2 million), adjusted operating cash flow
before tax (AoCF) decreased slightly from €45.0 million in fiscal year 2012 to €43.9 million in fiscal
year 2013. The following table sets out the composition and development of the non-IFRS key figure
adjusted operating cash flow before tax in the reporting period.
in € m illions
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Excl. payment for upstream shareholder loan
Excl. changes in restricted cash
Excl. income tax payments
Ope ra ting ca sh flow be fore ta x
Adjustments to EBITDA
Non-cash exceptional items
Adjuste d ope ra ting ca sh flow be fore ta x
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
62.8
(113.1)
80.0
(2.7)
5.7
32.7
11.2
-
43.9
2012
56.3
(32.7)
-
(1.6)
13.5
35.5
11.2
(1.7)
45.0
cha nge
% cha nge
6.5
(80.4)
80.0
(1.1)
(7.8)
(2.8)
-
1.7
(1.1)
11.5%
>100.0%
n/a
68.8%
(57.8)%
(7.9)%
(0.0)%
(100.0)%
(2.4)%
Adjusted operating cash flow before tax (AoCF) represents operating cash flow before tax and before
extraordinary and exceptional items. Operating cash flow before tax, in turn, comprises IFRS cash flow
statement line items “cash flow from operating activities” and “cash flow from investing activities”
according to IAS 7, excluding “changes in restricted cash”, “income tax payments”, and “payment for
upstream shareholder loan
Free cash flow (FCF) increased from €14.6 million in fiscal year 2012 to €20.5 million. The following
table sets out the composition of the non-IFRS figure free cash flow.
in € m illions
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for interest
Excl. payment for upstream shareholder loan
Fre e ca sh flow
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
62.8
(113.1)
(9.2)
80.0
20.5
2012
56.3
(32.7)
(9.0)
-
14.6
cha nge
6.5
(80.4)
(0.2)
80.0
5.9
% cha nge
11.5%
>100.0%
2.2%
n/a
40.4%
Free cash flow (FCF) comprises IFRS cash flow statement items “cash flow from operating activities”,
“cash flow from investing activities” and “payments for interest” (net interest payments), excluding
“payment for upstream shareholder loan”.
Risks and opportunities
Risk management in the Stabilus Group
The Stabilus Group employs within the budgeting process an integrated process to facilitate the early
identification and monitoring of risks specific to the Group. This process should identify changes in the
business environment and deviations from targets at an early stage and thus allows initiating
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countermeasures swiftly. This includes regular short and medium-term analysis of the order intake and
the sales invoicing patterns. Control impulses for the individual companies are derived from this as well.
Based on input from a globally recognized forecasting institute and customer input the forward demand
is analysed and compared to the internal budget plans.
In addition, selected KPIs (e.g. sales and EBITDA, staffing level, quality indicators) are reported
monthly by all Group companies and are assessed by Group management.
To address the risk of a potential double dip scenario, the company has developed a preventive
downturn plan which is updated regularly.
Hedging policies and risk management
The Stabilus Group is exposed to certain financial risks in conjunction with its business activities,
including foreign exchange fluctuations and bad debts. The risk management system in the Stabilus
Group takes into account the unpredictability of these factors and aims to minimise negative effects on
the Group's earnings situation.
The room for manoeuvre, the responsibilities, the financial reporting and the control mechanisms are
defined by internal Group guidelines. This includes the segregation of duties between the recording and
control of financial activities. The foreign currency, interest rate and liquidity risks of the Stabilus Group
are managed on a centralised basis.
Foreign currency risk
The Stabilus Group is reviewing continuously the need of forward exchange transactions. As of
September 30, 2013 no forward exchange transactions were made within the Group.
Credit risk
The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy counterparties and obtaining sufficient
collateral where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults.
Receivable exposure is controlled by counterparty limits that are reviewed in intervals and are approved
by the Group sales director.
Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers and are spread across diverse industries and
geographical areas. Ongoing credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts
receivable and, where appropriate and available, credit guarantee insurance cover is purchased.
Liquidity risk
The Board of Managers has set an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the
management of the Group’s short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management
requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities
and reserve borrowing facilities.
There is a risk that ratios (financial covenants) and other requirements included in the intenture and
revolving credit facility agreement will not be complied with. This risk is monitored on a centralised
basis by the parent company. All ratios and other conditions were complied with in the past financial
year. The Group planning shows that these ratios will also be complied with during the forecast period
of the next twelve months.
Interest rate risk
The Stabilus Group is reviewing continuously the need of forward interest swaps. As of September 30,
2013 no interest hedges were closed within the Group.
Risk of decreasing governmental creditworthiness
The downward revision of credit ratings for several European countries and for the USA by credit
agencies in the wake of the ongoing economic and financial crisis and soaring national debt at a global
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level pose a substantial risk for future economic performance of these economies and, indirectly, for
most of the Group’s customers.
Technical and litigation risks
The Group’s products are used in many different applications. A manufacturing quality management
system has been installed many years ago to ensure a high degree of functionality and process
reliability. Technical risks for new applications are analyzed during the offer phase in an opportunities
and risks summary and are reassessed regularly in the course of the project. The Group is subject to
some claims, proceedings and lawsuits related to products, patents and other matters incidental to
these businesses. The in-house legal department monitors these risks continuously and reports
regularly to Group management and shareholders.
At the end of the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 there was a risk that two former
mezzanine creditors, following a complaint filed at the Koblenz district court, would enforce claims
totalling to approximately €82 million and therefore burden the Stabilus Group. The mezzanine creditors
were challenging the lawfulness of the Stabilus Group’s restructuring which was implemented in April
2010. In November 2012 the High Court in London, chaired by judge Eder, a judge at the English
Commercial Court, validated the lawfulness of the restructuring in a lawsuit brought on by the current
Stabilus creditor Saltri III Limited against some mezzanine creditors. In the fiscal year 2013 the parties
have settled their differences; the claim was abandoned.
Opportunities of the further development of the company
At the end of the reporting period, macro conditions in the majority of the economic regions around the
globe as well as market performance measured on the basis of global automobile production were as
favourable as at the beginning of the fiscal year. Nevertheless NAFTA in particular saw their vehicle
markets develop more dynamically than previously anticipated.
Subsequent events
As of November 29, 2013, there were no further events or developments that could have materially
affected the measurement and presentation of Group’s assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013.
Outlook
IHS has increased its annual global light vehicle production forecast for calendar year 2013 from 82.8
million (as of January 2013) to 83.4 million vehicles (as of October 2013). The IHS’ expectations for the
following years did not change materially: It still expects a worldwide production of 86.7 million light
vehicles in 2014, 91.8 million in 2015 and 95.5 million light vehicles in 2016 (i. e. annual production
growth rate between 4% and 6%). Stabilus Group aims for total revenue of €505.3 million in the next
fiscal year 2014, up 9.8% from the fiscal year 2013’s total revenue of €460.1 million.
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013
in € thousa nds
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
Other income
Other expenses
Profit from ope ra ting a ctivitie s
Finance income
Finance costs
Profit/ (loss) be fore incom e ta x
Income tax income/ (expense)
Profit/ (loss) for the pe riod
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests
thereof attributable to shareholders of Servus HoldCo
Othe r com pre he nsive incom e / (e x pe nse )
Foreign curreny translation difference 1)
Othe r com pre he nsive incom e / (e x pe nse ), ne t of ta x e s
Tota l com pre he nsive incom e / (e x pe nse ) for the pe riod
thereof attributable to non-controlling interests
thereof attributable to shareholders of Servus HoldCo
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
Note
2013
2012
4
5
5
5
5
6
7
8
9
10
20
460,103
443,488
(349,705)
(336,419)
110,398
107,069
(17,573)
(38,933)
(21,214)
6,054
(3,536)
35,196
5,463
(13,951)
(37,282)
(28,041)
8,453
(4,380)
31,868
7,868
(46,525)
(21,865)
(5,866)
(10,145)
(16,011)
(73)
(15,938)
3,145
3,145
(12,866)
(73)
(12,793)
17,871
(9,483)
8,388
46
8,342
(1,782)
(1,782)
6,606
46
6,560
1) Could be reclassified ('recycled') to profit and loss at future point in time when specific conditions are met.
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as of September 30, 2013
in € thousa nds
Asse ts
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Other financial assets
Other assets
Deferred tax assets
Tota l non-curre nt a sse ts
Inventories
Trade accounts receivable
Current tax assets
Other financial assets
Other assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Tota l curre nt a sse ts
Tota l a sse ts
Equity a nd lia bilitie s
Issued capital
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Other reserves
Equity a ttributa ble to sha re holde rs of Se rvus HoldCo
Non-controlling interests
Tota l e quity
Financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Provisions
Pension plans and similar obligations
Deferred tax liabilities
Tota l non-curre nt lia bilitie s
Trade accounts payable
Financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Current tax liabilities
Provisions
Other liabilities
Tota l curre nt lia bilitie s
Tota l lia bilitie s
Tota l e quity a nd lia bilitie s
Note
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
11
12
13
14
15
10
16
17
18
14
15
19
20
20
20
20
20
21
22
23
24
10
25
21
22
26
23
27
116,276
120,115
51,458
51,458
175,763
180,907
77,134
1,024
7,353
2,679
1,170
5,061
429,008
361,390
46,063
67,776
397
10,845
13,380
21,819
160,280
589,288
5,013
74,403
(991)
4,044
82,469
169
82,638
49,974
58,950
3,567
-
15,046
41,638
169,175
530,565
5,013
30,550
20,588
899
57,050
319
57,369
315,097
285,466
1,472
7,037
35,827
59,323
2,342
10,406
35,731
56,803
418,756
390,748
44,977
42,898
7,663
8,886
1,587
13,908
10,873
87,894
506,650
589,288
-
7,396
560
17,565
14,029
82,448
473,196
530,565
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013
in € thousa nds
Note
Issue d
ca pita l
Additiona l
pa id-in
ca pita l
Re ta ine d
e a rnings
Othe r
re se rve s
Equity
a ttribu-
ta ble
to sha re -
holde rs
of Se rvus
HoldCo
Non-
control-
ling
inte re st
Tota l
Equity
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
Profit/ (los s) for the period
Other c omprehensive inc ome
Total comprehensive income for the period
Dividends
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Profit/ (los s) for the period
Other c omprehensive inc ome
Total comprehensive income for the period
Contributions by owners
Distribution of shareholder loan
Dividends
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
5,013
30,850
12,246
2,681
50,790
-
-
(300)
8,342
8,342
(1,782)
(1,782)
8,342
(1,782)
6,560
(300)
5,013
30,550
20,588
899
57,050
(15,938)
-
-
(15,938)
44,003
(150)
(5,641)
3,145
3,145
(15,938)
3,145
(12,793)
44,003
(5,641)
(150)
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
5,013
74,403
(991)
4,044
82,469
273
46
46
319
(73)
51,063
8,388
(1,782)
6,606
(300)
57,369
(16,011)
3,145
(73)
(12,866)
44,003
(5,641)
(227)
82,638
(77)
169
The acc ompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Acquisition of assets and liabilities within the business combination, net of cash acquired
-
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013
in € thousa nds
Profit/ (loss) for the period
Current income tax expense
Deferred income tax expense
Net finance result
Depreciation and amortization
Other non-cash income and expenses
Changes in inventories
Changes in trade accounts receivable
Changes in trade accounts payable
Changes in other assets and liabilities
Changes in restricted cash
Changes in provisions
Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities
Income tax payments
Ca sh flow s from ope ra ting a ctivitie s
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Cash flows from disposals and aquisitions of tangib le and intangib le assets
Note
10
10
8/ 9
5
14
33
13
11
Payments for upstream shareholder loan
Cash flows from changes in non-current financial assets
Ca sh flow s from inve sting a ctivitie s
Receipts from contributions of equity
Receipts from issuance of senior secured notes
Payments for redemption of financial liabilities
Payments for finance leases
Payments of transaction costs
Dividends paid
Dividends paid to non-controlling interests
Payments for interest
Ca sh flow s from fina ncing a ctivitie s
Ne t incre a se / (de cre a se ) in ca sh a nd ca sh e quiva le nts
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held
Cash and cash equivalents as of beginning of the period
Ca sh a nd ca sh e quiva le nts a s of e nd of the pe riod
14
20
21
21
28
21
20
20
33
The accompanying Notes form an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
(16,011)
10,373
2012
8,388
11,895
(228)
(2,412)
41,063
40,661
(5,544)
3,911
(8,826)
2,079
5,040
2,679
(6,930)
228
13,997
40,003
6,333
(4,590)
(3,795)
10,758
(8,547)
1,623
(1,403)
(2,412)
(5,663)
(13,491)
62,832
1,277
(14,179)
(20,211)
(33,113)
(80,014)
(80,014)
56,347
26
(13,300)
(19,201)
(32,475)
(191)
-
(191)
(113,127)
(32,666)
44,003
315,000
(303,806)
(1,792)
(12,658)
(150)
(77)
(9,177)
31,343
-
-
-
-
-
(300)
-
(9,039)
(9,339)
(18,952)
14,342
(867)
41,638
21,819
760
26,536
41,638
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
as of and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013
1. General Information
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l., Luxembourg (hereinafter also referred to as “Servus HoldCo” or “company”) is a
private limited company. The company is entered in the Commercial Register of Luxembourg under No.
B151589 and its registered office is located at 26-28, rue Edward Steichen, L-2540 Luxembourg. The
company is ultimately controlled by a fund managed by Triton (Triton Fund III).
Servus HoldCo was founded on February 26, 2010. The fiscal year is from October 1 to September 30
of the following year (twelve-month period). The consolidated financial statements of Servus HoldCo
include Servus HoldCo and its subsidiaries (hereafter also referred to as “Stabilus Group” or “Group”).
The Stabilus Group is a leading manufacturer of gas springs and dampers, as well as electric tailgate
lifting equipment. The products are used in a wide range of applications in automotive and industrial
applications, as well as in the furniture industry. Typically the products are used to aid the lifting and
lowering or dampening of movements. As a world market leader for gas springs, the Group ships to all
key vehicle manufacturers. Various Tier 1 suppliers of the global car industry as well large technical
focused distributors further diversify the Group’s customer base. Overall, sales to car manufacturers
account for approximately 65% of the Group’s revenue; about 30% of the Group’s revenue is derived
from sales to a large group of industrial customers. The remaining sales of ca. 5% are to the furniture
industry for swivel chair products.
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euros (€) rounded to the nearest thousands. Due
to rounding, numbers presented may not add up precisely to totals provided.
The consolidated financial statements of Servus HoldCo and its subsidiaries have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU.
The consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Management Board on
November 29, 2013.
2. Basis for presentation
Preparation
Applying IAS 1, the consolidated statement of financial position is classified in accordance with the
maturities principle. Items of the statement of financial position are therefore differentiated between
non-current and current assets and liabilities. Assets and liabilities are classified as current if they have
a remaining term of less than one year or are turned over within a normal operating cycle. Accordingly,
assets and liabilities are classified as non-current if they remain in the Group for more than one year.
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities, as well as assets and provisions from defined benefit
pension plans and similar obligations are reported as non-current items. The consolidated statement of
comprehensive income is presented using the cost of sales method.
Measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, with the
exception of certain items, such as derivative financial instruments or hedged transactions and
pensions and similar obligations. The measurement methods applied to these exceptions are described
below.
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Use of estimates and judgements
Certain of the accounting policies require critical accounting estimates that involve complex and
subjective judgements and the use of assumptions, some of which may be for matters that are
inherently uncertain and susceptible to change. Such critical accounting estimates could change from
period to period and have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations. Critical
accounting estimates could also involve estimates where management could reasonably have used a
different estimate in the current accounting period. Management wishes to point out that future events
often vary from forecasts and that estimates routinely require adjustment.
Impairment of non-financial assets: Stabilus assesses at every reporting date whether there are
indications that its non-financial assets may be impaired. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment.
Further tests are carried out if there are indications for impairment. Other non-financial assets are
tested for impairment if there are indications that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the fair
value less cost to sale is calculated, management must estimate the expected future cash flows from
the asset or the cash-generating unit and select an appropriate discount rate in order to determine the
present value of this cash flow.
Trade and other receivables: The allowance for doubtful accounts involves significant management
judgement and review of individual receivables based on individual customer creditworthiness, current
economic trends and analysis of historical allowances. We refer also to Note 17.
Other receivables: Other receivables are recognised when the probability of cash receipt exceeds
90%. We refer also to Note 14.
Deferred tax assets: The valuation of deferred tax assets is based on mid-term business plans of the
respective entities which recorded deferred tax assets. These mid-term business plans range from
three to five years and include several underlying assumptions and estimations in respect of the
business development, strategic changes, cost optimisation and business improvement and also
general market and economic development. Based on these business plans the Management is
convinced about the recoverability of deferred tax assets. We refer also to Note 10.
Provision: Significant estimates are involved in the determination of provisions related to contract
losses, warranty costs and legal proceedings. We refer also to Note 23.
Risks and uncertainties
The Group’s net assets, financial position and results of operations are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could affect the future net assets, financial position and results of operations
and therefore cause actual results to vary from the expectations include sales volume changes due to
changes in the overall economy, evolvement of price aggressive competitors, significant price changes
for raw materials and overall purchase costs. Quality issues (e.g. recalls) may result in significant costs
for the Group, in spite of a benchmarked insurance cover. The Group financing with its long term fixed
interest rates play a key role for the long term stability of the Group.
Going Concern
At the end of the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 there was a risk that two former
mezzanine creditors, following a complaint filed at the Koblenz district court, could get a court order
allowing them to enforce claims totalling to approximately €82 million and therefore burden the Stabilus
Group. The mezzanine creditors were challenging the lawfulness of the Stabilus Group’s restructuring
which was implemented in April 2010. In November 2012 the High Court in London, chaired by judge
Eder, a judge at the English Commercial Court, validated the lawfulness of the restructuring in a lawsuit
brought on by the current Stabilus creditor Saltri III Limited against some mezzanine creditors. In the
fiscal year 2013 the parties have settled their differences; the claim in Koblenz was abandoned.
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At the end of the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 there was a risk that certain ratios
(financial covenants) and other conditions included in the facility agreements would not be complied
with as the financial performance of the Group could change negatively. Following the refinancing of the
Group’s non-current financial liabilities in June 2013, this risk was essentially eliminated and does not
pose a material threat to the Group as going concern.
Accordingly, these consolidated financial statements are prepared based on the going concern
assumption.
Scope of consolidation
All entities where the possibility exists to influence the financial and operating policies so that the
companies of the Stabilus Group can obtain benefits from the activities of these entities (subsidiaries),
supported by a share of the voting rights in excess of 50%, are included in the consolidated financial
statements. Subsidiaries are included in consolidation from the date on which Servus HoldCo becomes
able to control them. If this possibility ceases, the companies concerned withdraw from the scope of
consolidation.
Non-controlling interests represent the portion of profit and loss and net assets not held by the Group
and are presented separately in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income and the
consolidated statement of financial position.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the period are included in the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of
disposal, as appropriate. Inclusion in the consolidated financial statements ends as soon as the
Company no longer has control.
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In addition to Servus HoldCo, altogether 29 subsidiaries (see following list), are included in the
consolidated financial statements as at September 30, 2013.
Re gis te re d office of
the e ntity
Inte re s t and contr ol he ld by
Holding in %
Cons olidation
m e thod
Nam e of the Com pany
Servus Sub S.à r.l.
Servus Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Servus II (Gibraltar) Limited
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Gibraltar
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l.
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l.
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l.
Servus Luxembourg Holding S.C.A .
Luxembourg
Servus Sub S.à r.l.
Servus Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Blitz F10-neun GmbH
Frankf urt, Germany
Servus HoldCo S.à r.l.
Blitz F10-acht-drei-drei GmbH & Co KG
Frankf urt, Germany
Servus II (Gibraltar) Limited
Stable II S.à r.l.
Luxembourg
Servus Luxembourg Holding S.C.A .
Blitz F10-acht-drei-drei GmbH & Co KG
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Koblenz, Germany
Stable II S.à r.l.
Stable HoldCo Inc.
Wilmington, USA
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stable Romania S.R.L.
Brasov, Romania
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus GmbH
Stable HoldCo A ustralia Pty. Ltd.
Dingley, A ustralia
Stable II S.à r.l.
LinRot Holding A G
Zürich, Sw itzerland
Stable II S.à r.l.
Stabilus US HoldCo Inc.
Wilmington, USA
Stable HoldCo Inc.
Stabilus UK HoldCo Ltd.
Banbury, United Kingdom Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus GmbH
Koblenz, Germany
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus Pow erise GmbH
Melle, Germany
LinRot Holding A G
Stabilus Pty. Ltd.
Stabilus Ltda.
Dingley, A ustralia
Stable HoldCo A ustralia Pty. Ltd.
Itajubá, Brazil
Stabilus GmbH
Stabilus Espana S.L.
Lezama, Spain
Stabilus GmbH
Stabilus Ltd.
Stabilus Co. Ltd.
Banbury, United Kingdom Stabilus UK HoldCo Ltd.
Busan, South Korea
Stabilus GmbH
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.9968%
0.0032%
100.00%
94.90%
94.90%
5.10%
100.00%
100.00%
0.17%
99.83%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
99.99%
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
Stabilus S.A . de C.V .
Ramos A rizpe, Mexico
Stabilus GmbH
99.9998%
Stabilus Ltd.
Stabilus Inc.
Stabilus Limited
Gastonia, USA
Stabilus US HoldCo Inc.
A uckland, New Zealand
Stabilus GmbH
Stabilus Japan Corp.
Y okohama, Japan
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus France S.à r.l.
Poissy , France
Stabilus GmbH
Stabilus Romania S.R.L.
Brasov, Romania
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus (Jiangsu) Ltd.
Wujin, China
Stabilus GmbH
Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L.
Brasov, Romania
Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
Stabilus GmbH
0.0002%
100.00%
80.00%
100.00%
100.00%
13.65%
86.35%
100.00%
98.00%
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
Full
As against the previous fiscal year, four newly formed companies have been added to the scope of
consolidated companies, prior to the Group’s refinancing in June 2013. One of this newly formed
companies, Servus Luxembourg Holding S. C. A., Luxembourg, being the issuer of the senior secured
notes. One inactive company is no longer included in the scope of consolidation: Stabilus S.R.L., Villar
Perosa, Italy.
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The first steps in the internal restructuring of Romanian and US companies, initiated in the past years,
have been finalised in the fiscal 2013. The shares in the Romanian operating company were sold by
Stable Romania S.R.L. to Stable Beteiligungs GmbH. In the fiscal year 2014, Stable Romania S.R.L will
be merged into the operating company, Stabilus Romania S.R.L., Romania. In addition, in the fiscal
year ended September 30, 2013 Stable II S.à r.l., Luxembourg, sold its shares in Stable HoldCo Inc.,
Wilmington, USA, to Stable Beteiligungs GmbH, Germany. In the upcoming fiscal year 2014, the
Group’s two US holding companies will be merged as well.
Principles of consolidation
The assets and liabilities of the domestic and foreign entities included in consolidation are recognised in
accordance with the uniform accounting policies of the Stabilus Group. Receivables and liabilities or
provisions between the consolidated companies are offset. Intragroup revenues and other intragroup
income and the corresponding expenses are eliminated. Intercompany gains and losses on intragroup
delivery and service transactions are eliminated through profit or loss, unless they are immaterial.
Deferred taxes, which reflect the average income tax charge on the recipient group entity, are
recognised on consolidation adjustments affecting profit or loss.
Business combination
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method as at the acquisition date, which
is the date on which control is transferred to the Group. Control is the power to govern the financial and
operating policies of an entity as to obtain benefits from its activities. Goodwill is measured at the
acquisition date as:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
the fair value of the consideration transferred, plus
the recognised amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquire, less
the net recognised amount (generally the fair value) of the identifiable assets acquired and
liabilities assumed.
The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of pre-existing
relationships. Such amounts are generally recognised in profit or loss. Costs related to the acquisition,
other than those associated with the issue of debt or equity securities that the Group incurs in
connection with the business combination are expensed as incurred.
Non-controlling interests in the net assets (excluding goodwill) of consolidated subsidiaries consist of
the amount of those interests at the date of the original business combination and the minority’s share
of changes in equity since the date of the combination.
Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, as the Group's functional and
presentation currency. Each entity in the Group determines its own functional currency, which is the
currency of its primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Items included in the
financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. Transactions in foreign
currencies are initially recorded at the functional currency rate ruling at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional
currency rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to profit or loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated
using the exchange rates as at the date of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair
value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is
determined. Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value
adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition are treated as
assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the historic rate.
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Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries where the functional currency is other than euro (€) are
translated using the financial period-end exchange rates, while their income and expenses are
translated using the average exchange rates during the period.
Translation adjustments arising from exchange rate differences are included in a separate component
of shareholder’s equity in amounts recognised directly in equity. On disposal of a foreign entity, the
deferred cumulative amount recognised in equity relating to that particular foreign operation is
recognised in profit or loss.
Foreign currency transaction gains and losses on operating activities are included in other operating
income and expenses. Foreign currency gains and losses on financial receivables and debts are
included in interest income and expenses.
The exchange rates of the significant currencies of non-euro countries used in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements were as follows:
Country
Australia
Brazil
China
South Korea
Mexico
Romania
USA
ISO
Code
AUD
BRL
CNY
Closing ra te Se pt 30,
Ave ra ge ra te ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
1.4498
3.0181
8.3055
2012
1.2394
2.6109
8.1453
2013
1.3229
2.7669
8.1884
2012
1.2631
2.4525
8.2360
KRW
1,454.2100
1,468.8300
1,451.4900
1,485.0900
MXP
ROL
USD
17.5791
16.6113
16.7285
17.3288
4.4604
1.3510
4.5331
1.2860
4.4422
1.3123
4.4146
1.2990
Changes in accounting policies on account of new standards
The new standards and their impact are presented below:
Sta nda rd/ Inte rpre ta tion
Effe ctive for
fisca l ye a rs
be ginning
on or a fte r
Endorse -
m e nt by EU
Comm ission
Amendment to IAS 1
Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income
July 1, 2012
Yes
Amendment to IAS 1: Presentation of Items of Other Comprehensive Income: The amendments to
IAS 1 change the grouping of items presented in other comprehensive income (OCI). Items that would
be reclassified (or recycled) to profit or loss at a future point in time would be presented separately from
items that will never be reclassified. The amendments do not change the nature of the items that are
currently recognised in OCI, nor do they impact the determination of whether items in OCI are
reclassified through profit or loss in future periods. The Stabilus Group applies the amendment to IAS 1
by adjusting the presentation of the OCI in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, i. e.
by adding an explanatory footnote to this item.
IFRSs issued but not yet adopted
Certain new standards, announcements of standards and interpretations were published by September
30, 2013, but their adoption is only obligatory after September 30, 2013. The Stabilus Group has
decided in the case of standards and interpretations that are only to be adopted in later reporting
periods not to apply the option to adopt them earlier.
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Sta nda rd/ Inte rpre ta tion
Effe ctive for
fisca l ye a rs
be ginning
on or a fte r
Endorse -
m e nt by EU
Com m ission
Amendment to IFRS 1
Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-
time Adopters
January 1, 2013
Amendment to IFRS 1
Government Loans
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 7
Disclosures - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities
January 1, 2013
IFRS 9
Financial Instruments
January 1, 2015
IFRS 10 and IAS 27
Consolidated Financial Statements, Separate Financial
Statements
January 1, 2014
Amendments to IFRS 10,
IFRS 12 and IAS 27
Amendments to IFRS 10,
IFRS 11 and IFRS 12
IFRS 11 and IAS 28
IFRS 12
IFRS 13
Investment Entities
Transition Guidance
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
Joint Arrangements, Investments in Associates and Joint
Ventures
January 1, 2014
Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities
January 1, 2014
Fair Value Measurement
January 1, 2013
Amendments to IFRS 7, 9 Mandatory Effective Date and Transition Disclosures
January 1, 2015
Amendment to IAS 12
Deferred Taxes: Recovery of Unterlying Assets
January 1, 2013
IAS 19
Employee Benefits (Revised 2011)
January 1, 2013
Amendment to IAS 32
Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
January 1, 2014
Amendments to IAS 36
Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial
Assets
Amendments to IAS 39
Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge
Accounting
Improvements to IFRSs
(2011)
Collection of Amendments to International Financial
Reporting Standards
IFRIC 20
IFRIC 21
Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface
Mine
Levies
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2014
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
Yes
Yes
Yes
No*
No*
Yes
Yes
No*
* The ef f ective dates presented above, f or the standards and interpretations that are not yet endorsed by the EU Commission, are the
implementation dates stipulated by IA SB.
Amendment to IFRS 1: Severe Hyperinflation and Removal of Fixed Dates for First-time
Adopters: Through this amendment to IFRS 1, previous references to a fixed transition date of January
1, 2004 are replaced with “the date of transition to IFRSs”. Furthermore, rules have now been taken up
in IFRS 1 for the event that an entity was unable for some time to comply with IFRSs because its
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functional currency was subject to hyperinflation. The amendments to IFRS 1 will not have any impact
on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group as the Group has no entities in hyperinflation
countries.
Amendment to IFRS 1: Government Loans: This amendment addresses how a first-time adopter
would account for a government loan with a below-market rate of interest when transitioning to IFRSs. It
also adds an exception to the retrospective application of IFRS, which provides the same relief to first-
time adopters granted to existing preparers of IFRS financial statements when the requirement was
incorporated into IAS 20 in 2008. Entities are required to apply these amendments for annual periods
beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Earlier application is permitted. The amendment to IFRS 1 does
not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group as the Group has no
government loans.
Amendments to IFRS 7: Disclosures – Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities: The
standard amends the disclosure requirements in IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosure to require
information about all recognised financial instruments that are set off in accordance with paragraph 42
of IAS 32. The new offsetting disclosure requirements are effective for annual periods beginning on or
after 1 January 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments need to be
provided retrospectively to all comparative periods. The amendment to IFRS 7 does not have any
impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
IFRS 9: Financial Instruments: IFRS 9 revises the existing principles on the classification and
measurement of financial assets. The aim is to reduce the complexity of the accounting and to provide
relevant decision-useful information for users of financial statements. The scope of IFRS 9 is initially
limited to financial assets. The former classifications in IAS 39 are reduced to two measurement
categories: amortized cost and fair value. The new classification shall be applied to existing financial
assets. The retrospective application of the new regulations in accordance with IAS 8 will result in the
adjustment of all information in the IFRS financial statements, as if the new accounting and
measurement methods had always applied. The Stabilus Group is currently investigating the impact on
the consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 10: Consolidated Financial Statements, Amendments to IAS 27 Separate Financial
Statements: IFRS 10 replaces the portion of IAS 27 that addresses the accounting for consolidated
financial statements and the issues raised in SIC 12 resulting in SIC 12 being withdrawn. It does not
change consolidation procedures, but creates a new and broader definition of control than under current
IAS 27. IFRS 10 will not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
Amendments to IFRS 10, 12 and IAS 27: Investment Entities: The amendments apply to investments
in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates held by a reporting entity that meets the definition of an
investment entity. The key amendments include:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
“Investment entity” is defined in IFRS 10;
An investment entity must meet three elements of the definition and consider four typical
characteristics, in order to qualify as an investment entity;
An entity must consider all facts and circumstances, including its purpose and design, in making
its assessment;
An investment entity must measure its investment in another controlled investment entity at fair
value;
A non-investment entity parent of an investment entity is not permitted to retain the fair value
accounting that the investment entity subsidiary applies to its controlled investees.
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
The Stabilus Group is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on consolidated financial
statements.
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IFRS 11: Joint Arrangements, Amendments to IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint
Ventures: IFRS 11 replaces IAS 31 and SIC 13 and changes the accounting for joint arrangements by
moving from three categories under IAS 31 to the two categories: joint operation and joint venture.
According to this new classification, the structure of the joint arrangement is not the only factor to be
considered when classifying a joint arrangement. Under the new standard, it is required also to
consider whether a separate vehicle exists and, if so, the legal form of the separate vehicle, the
contractual terms and conditions, other facts and circumstances. IAS 28 was amended to include the
application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures. IFRS 11 and the amendments to IAS
28 will not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
IFRS 12: Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: The new standard contains more extensive
qualitative and quantitative disclosure requirements, which include disclosure of e. g. (a) summarised
financial information for each subsidiary with a material non-controlling interest, for each individually
material joint venture and associate, (b) significant judgements used by management in determining
control, joint control, significant influence, and the type of joint arrangement, and (c) nature of the risks
associated with an entity’s interests in unconsolidated structured entities, and changes to those risks.
The Stabilus Group is currently investigating the impact of this new standard on its future consolidated
financial statements.
IFRS 13: Fair Value Measurement: The new standard does not affect when fair value is used, but
rather describes how to measure fair value where fair value is required or permitted by IFRS. It provides
a definition of fair value and clarification on a number of concepts, including e. g. a description on how
to measure fair value when a market becomes less active. The standard includes new disclosures
related to fair value measurements as well. The Stabilus Group is currently investigating the impact of
this new standard on its future consolidated financial statements.
Amendments to IFRS 7, 9: Mandatory Effective Date and Transition Disclosures: Stabilus Group is
currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on consolidated financial statements.
Amendment to IAS 12: Deferred Taxes: Recovery of Underlying Assets: Recovery of underlying
assets: In the case of investment property, it is often difficult to evaluate whether existing temporary tax
differences will reverse during the continued utilisation or in the course of a disposal. The amendment
to IAS 12 now clarifies that the reversal fundamentally takes place through a disposal. As a
consequence of the amendment, SIC 21 Income Taxes – Recovery of Revalued Non-depreciable
Assets no longer applies to investment property measured at fair value. The remaining guidelines have
been integrated in IAS 12, and SIC 21 has as a consequence been withdrawn. The amendments to IAS
12 will not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
IAS 19: Employee Benefits (Revised): The revised standard includes a number of amendments that
range from fundamental changes to simple clarifications. The significant changes are the following:
(cid:1)
For defined benefits plans, the possibility to defer recognition of actuarial gains and losses (the
corridor approach) has been removed. Actuarial gains and losses are to be recognised in other
comprehensive income when they occur. Amounts in profit or loss are limited to current and past
service costs, gains and losses on settlements, and net interest income/expense. All other
changes in the net defined benefit asset/ liability are recognised in other comprehensive income
with no subsequent recycling to profit or loss.
The distinction between short-term and other long-term employee benefits is to be based on
expected timing of settlement rather than the employee’s entitlement to the benefits.
Termination benefits are to be recognised at the earlier of when the offer of termination cannot be
withdrawn, or when the related restructuring costs are recognised under IAS 37.
The new disclosure requirements include quantitative information of the sensitivity of the defined
benefit obligation to a reasonably possible change in each significant actuarial assumption.
The amendments will have an impact on future consolidated financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
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Amendment to IAS 32: Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities: The amendments to
IAS 32 clarify that:
(cid:1)
an entity has a legally enforceable right to set-off if that right is:
o
o
not contingent on a future event; and
enforceable both in the normal course of business and in the event of default,
insolvency or bankruptcy of the entity and all counterparties; and
(cid:1)
gross settlement is equivalent to net settlement if and only if the gross settlement mechanism has
features that:
o
o
eliminate or result in insignificant credit and liquidity risk; and
process receivables and payables in a single settlement process or cycle.
The amendments are to be applied retrospectively. The amendments to IAS 32 will not have any impact
on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
Amendments to IAS 36: Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets: The
amendments clarify the disclosure requirements in respect of fair value less costs of disposal. IAS 36
Impairment of Assets required disclosure of information about recoverable amount of impaired assets if
that amount was based on fair value less costs to sell. Accordingly, an entity was required to disclose
the recoverable amount for each cash-generating unit for which the carrying amount of goodwill and
intangible assets with indefinite useful lives allocated to that unit was significant, compared to the
entity’s total carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives. This
requirement has been deleted by the amendment. In addition, two disclosure requirements were added:
(cid:1)
Additional information about the fair value measurement of impaired assets when the recoverable
amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal.
Information about the discount rates that have been used when the recoverable amount is based
on fair value less costs of disposal using a present value technique.
(cid:1)
The Group is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on its consolidated financial
statements.
Amendments to IAS 39: Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting: The
amendments provide exception to the requirement to discontinue hedge accounting in certain
circumstances in which there is a change in counterparty to a hedging instrument in order to achieve
clearing for that instrument. The amendment covers novations that arise as a consequence of laws or
regulations, or the introduction of laws or regulations where the parties to the hedging instrument agree
that one or more clearing counterparties replace the original counterparty to become the new
counterparty to each of the parties that did not result in changes to the terms of the original derivative
other than changes directly attributable to the change in counterparty to achieve clearing. All of the
above criteria must be met to continue hedge accounting under this exception. For novations that do
not meet the criteria for the exception, entities have to assess the changes to the hedging instrument
against the derecognition criteria for financial instruments and the general conditions for continuation of
hedge accounting. The amendments to IAS 39 will not have any impact on future financial statements of
Stabilus Group.
Improvements to IFRSs (2011): Collection of amendments to International Financial Reporting
Standards: In May 2012 the IASB published the Annual Improvements 2009–2011 Cycle, a collection
of amendments to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), in response to five issues
addressed during the 2009–2011 cycle. The IASB uses the Annual Improvements process to make
necessary, but non-urgent, amendments to IFRSs that will not be included as part of any other project.
The amendments impact the following standards: IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial
Reporting Standards; IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements; IAS 16 Property, Plant and
Equipment; IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation; IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The
Improvements to IFRSs will not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
IFRIC 20: Stripping Costs in the Production Phase of a Surface Mine: In surface mining operations,
entities may find it necessary to remove mine waste materials ('overburden') to gain access to mineral
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ore deposits. This waste removal activity is known as 'stripping'. There can be two benefits accruing to
the entity from the stripping activity: usable ore that can be used to produce inventory and improved
access to further quantities of material that will be mined in future periods. IFRIC 20 considers when
and how to account separately for these two benefits arising from the stripping activity, as well as how
to measure these benefits both initially and subsequently. IFRIC 20 only deals with waste removal costs
that are incurred in surface mining activity during the production phase of the mine ('production
stripping costs'). IFRIC 20 will not have any impact on future financial statements of the Stabilus Group.
IFRIC 21: Levies: Levies are defined as outflows of resources embodying economic benefits by
government on entities in accordance with legislation. The interpretation clarifies that an entity
recognizes a liability for a levy when the activity that triggers payment occurs. The levy liability is
accrued progressively only if the activity that triggers payment occurs over a period of time. For a levy
that is triggered upon reaching a minimum threshold, no liability is recognized before the specified
minimum threshold is reached. IFRIC 21 will not have any impact on future financial statement of the
Group.
3. Accounting policies
Revenue
Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group
and the revenue can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration
received, excluding discounts, rebates, and other sales taxes or duty. Revenue from the sale of goods
is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of goods have passed to the
customer, a price is agreed upon or can be determined and when the payment is probable. Revenue
from a contract to provide services is recognised according to the stage of completion, if the amount of
the revenues can be measured reliably and it is probable that the economic benefits from the business
will flow to the Group.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales comprises the cost of the conversion of products sold as well as the purchase costs of
sold merchandise. In addition to the directly attributable material and production costs, it also includes
indirect production-related overheads like production and purchase management, including depreciation
on production plants and amortization of intangible assets. Cost of sales also includes write-downs on
inventories to the lower net realizable value. Provisions for estimated costs related to product
warranties are accrued at the time the related sale is recorded.
Research expenses and non-capitalized development expenses
Research expenses and non-capitalized development expenses are recognised in profit or loss when
incurred.
Selling expenses
Selling expenses include sales personnel costs and operating sales costs such as for marketing.
Shipping and handling costs are expensed within selling expenses when incurred. Fees charged to
customers are shown as sales. Advertising costs (expenses for advertising, sales promotion and other
sales-related activities) are expensed within selling expenses when incurred.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs are expensed as incurred, unless they are directly attributable to the acquisition,
construction or production of a qualifying asset and therefore form part of the cost of that asset.
Interest income and expenses
The interest income and expenses include the interest expense from liabilities, interest income from the
investment of cash and interest. Furthermore, the interest components from defined benefit pension
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plans and similar obligations and expenses from the winding back of the discounting of provisions for
other risks are also reported under the personnel expenses.
Other financial income and expense
The other financial result includes all remaining expenses and income from financial transactions that
are not included in the interest result.
Income taxes
Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount
expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. Income tax expenses represent the
sum of taxes currently payable and deferred taxes. The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit
for the period. Taxable profit differs from profit as reported in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible
in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Group’s liability for
current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted by the balance sheet date.
In accordance with IAS 12 deferred taxes are recognised on temporary differences between the
carrying amounts and the corresponding tax base of assets and liabilities used in the computation of
taxable income. Deferred tax assets are generally recognised for all deductible temporary differences to
the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible
temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are not recognised
if the temporary difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition (other than in a business
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the taxable profit nor the
accounting profit. Deferred tax assets on tax loss carry-forwards are only recognised if there is
sufficient probability that the tax reductions resulting from them will actually occur. The carrying amount
of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be
recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in
the period in which the liability is settled or the asset realised, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that
have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The measurement of deferred
tax liabilities and assets reflects the tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which the
Group expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the carrying amount of its assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to set off current
tax assets against current tax liabilities and when they relate to income taxes levied by the same
taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis.
Goodwill
Goodwill is determined to have an indefinite useful life. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at
cost less any accumulated impairment losses. In accordance with IAS 36 the Group is testing the
goodwill for impairment by comparing its recoverable amount with its carrying amount annually, and
whenever there is an indication that goodwill may be impaired. For the purpose of impairment testing,
goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to cash generating
units (CGU) that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether
other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those units. An impairment of goodwill is
recognised if the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is below its carrying amount.
Impairment losses for goodwill are reported in the other expenses section. According to IAS 36
impairment losses recognised for goodwill are not reversed.
Goodwill impairment is tested at the level of Stabilus Group at the lowest level within the Group at which
goodwill is being managed. As such decisions on resource allocation and production management are
not being based separately on customer markets (Automotive, Industrial and Swivel Chair), but
homogenously for all manufacturing lines, nearly all products can be produced by all machines to be
marketed in all customer markets. Decentralised decision making and controlling structures do not yet
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exist in a detail that is required to base segment reporting upon – neither in respect to customer
markets nor in respect to specific product lines. Also the Group only has one central worldwide
purchasing structure that is not diversified in segments. Financial information for market segments is
only available in terms of revenue and the gross margin, but not for EBITDA and further financial data.
Other intangible assets
Purchased or internally generated intangible assets are capitalised according to IAS 38, if a future
economic benefit can be expected from the use of the asset and the costs of the asset can be
determined reliably. Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost.
The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is fair value as at the date of
acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated
amortization and any accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangible assets, excluding
capitalised development costs, are not capitalised and expenditure is reflected in profit or loss in the
year in which the expenditure is incurred.
Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful economic
life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be
impaired. The estimated useful life and amortization method are reviewed at the end of each annual
reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate being accounted for on a prospective basis.
Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference
between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in profit or
loss when the asset is derecognised.
An internally-generated intangible asset arising from development (or from the development phase of
an internal project) is recognised if all of the following have been demonstrated: (1) the technical
feasibility of completing the intangible asset so that it will be available for use or sale; (2) the intention to
complete the intangible asset and use or sell it; (3) the ability to use or sell the intangible asset; (4) how
the intangible asset will generate probable future economic benefits; (5) the availability of adequate
technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the intangible
asset; and (6) the ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the intangible asset during
its development. The amount initially recognised for internally-generated intangible assets is the sum of
the expenditures incurred from the date when the intangible asset first meets the recognition criteria
listed above. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognised, development cost is
charged to profit or loss in the period in which it is incurred. Subsequent to initial recognition, internally-
generated intangible assets are reported at cost less accumulated amortization and accumulated
impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets acquired separately.
The following useful lives are used in the calculation of amortization: Software (3 to 5 years) and
patented technology (16 years), customer relationships (24 years), unpatented technology (6 to 10
years) and trade name (18 years).
Research and development expenses
Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
Development costs are capitalised at cost if the relevant recognition criteria according to IAS 38 are
met. Capitalised development costs comprise all costs directly attributable to the development process.
Capitalised development costs are amortized systematically from the start of production over the
expected product cycle of three to fifteen years depending on the lifetime of the product.
Property, plant and equipment
Substantially, the entire property, plant and equipment is used for business purposes and is measured
at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Such cost includes the cost
of replacing part of the plant and equipment when that cost is incurred, if the recognition criteria are
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met. The Group develops and assembles various production equipments internally; the related costs
are also capitalised. Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is recorded straight-line in
accordance with its utilization and based on the useful lives of the assets. The residual values,
depreciation methods and useful lives are reviewed annually and adjusted, if necessary. Property in the
course of construction for production, rental or administrative purposes, or for purposes not yet
determined, is carried at cost, less any recognised impairment loss. Depreciation of these assets, on
the same basis as other property assets, commences when the assets are ready for their intended use.
Fixtures and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated
impairment losses. Assets held under finance leases are depreciated over their expected useful lives
on the same basis as owned assets. The gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of
property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the
carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.
Systematic depreciation is primarily based on the following useful lives: Buildings (40 years), machinery
and equipment (10 years) and other equipment (5 to 8 years).
Leasing
Leases comprise all arrangements that transfer the right to use a specified asset for a stated period of
time in return for a payment, even if the right to use that asset is not explicitly described in an
arrangement. Leases are classified as either finance or operating. In accordance with the regulations
under IAS 17 on accounting for leases, economic ownership is attributed to the lessee if it bears
substantially all of the risks and rewards associated with ownership (finance lease). If the criteria for a
finance lease are fulfilled, assets and liabilities are recognised at the commencement of a lease term at
fair value or the lower present value of the minimum lease payments. Assets are depreciated on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset or shorter term of the lease. The
discounted payment obligations resulting from the future leasing instalments are recognised under other
long-term liabilities.
Lease payments resulting from finance leases are divided into principal payments and interest
payments. Lease and rent payments resulting from operating leases are recognised as an expense in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Future burdens under operating lease
relationships are disclosed under other financial obligations. Operating lease payments are recognised
as an expense in profit or loss on a straight line basis over the lease term. Operating leases are
concluded for the leasing of office equipment.
Impairment of non-financial assets
Stabilus assesses at each reporting date whether there are indications that an asset may be impaired. If
such indications exist or if annual impairment testing is required (for instance for goodwill), Stabilus
estimates the recoverable amount of the asset. The recoverable amount is determined for each
individual asset, unless an asset generates cash inflows that are not largely independent of those from
other assets or groups of assets (cash-generating units). The recoverable amount is the higher of its
fair value less cost to sell and its value in use. Stabilus determines the recoverable amount as fair value
less cost to sell and compares this with the carrying amounts (including goodwill). The fair value is
measured by discounting future cash flows using a risk-adjusted interest rate. The future cash flows are
estimated on the basis of the operative planning (five-year-window). Periods not included in the
business plans are taken into account by applying a residual value which considers a growth rate of
1.0%. If the fair value less cost to sell cannot be determined or is lower than the carrying amount, the
value in use is calculated. If the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount, an impairment loss
is recognised in the amount of the difference.
The calculation of the fair value less cost to sell and the value in use is most sensitive to the following
assumptions: (1) Gross margins are based on average values achieved in the last two years adopted
over the budget period for anticipated efficiency improvements. (2) Discount rates reflect the current
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market assessments of the risks of the cash generating unit. The rate was estimated based on the
average percentage of a weighted average cost of capital for the industry. (3) Estimates regarding the
raw materials price developments are obtained by published indices from countries in which the
resources are mainly bought. Partly forecast figures (mainly in Europe and the US) and partly past price
developments have been used as an indicator for future developments. (4) Management notices that
the Group’s position continues to strengthen, as customers shift their purchases to larger and more
stable companies. Therefore there is no need for any doubt regarding the assumption of market share.
(5) Revenue growth rates are estimated based on published industry research.
An assessment for assets other than goodwill is made at each reporting date to determine whether
there is any indication that impairment losses recognised in earlier periods no longer exist or may have
decreased. In this case, Stabilus would record a partial or entire reversal of the impairment loss.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value using the average cost method.
Production costs include all direct cost of material and labour and an appropriate portion of fixed and
variable overhead expenses. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price for inventories less all
estimated costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale. Borrowing costs for the
production period are not included. Provisions are set up on the basis of the analysis of stock moving
and/or obsolete stock.
Financial instruments
A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and a financial
liability or an equity instrument of another entity. Financial instruments recorded as financial assets or
financial liabilities are generally reported separately. Financial instruments are recognised as soon as
the Stabilus Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the financial instrument. Financial
instruments comprise financial receivables or liabilities, trade accounts receivable or liabilities, cash and
cash equivalents and other financial assets or liabilities.
Financial instruments are initially measured at fair value. For the purpose of subsequent measurement,
financial instruments are allocated to one of the categories defined in IAS 39 “Financial Instruments:
Recognition and Measurement”. The measurement categories within the meaning of IAS 39 relevant for
Stabilus Group are loans and receivables and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.
Loans and receivables. Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or
determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Examples include trade accounts
receivable and loans originated by the company. After initial recognition, loans and receivables are
subsequently carried at amortized cost using the effective interest method less impairment losses.
Gains and losses are recognised in the consolidated earnings when the loans and receivables are
derecognised or impaired. Interest effects from using the effective interest method are similarly
recognised in profit or loss. For the accounting of purchase or sale of financial assets, Stabilus uses the
settlement date. Loans and receivables bearing no or lower interest rates compared to market rates
with a maturity of more than one year are discounted.
Financial assets
In addition to financial instruments assigned to a measurement category, financial assets also include
cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash on hand, cheques and
deposits at banks. The Group considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity
of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents correspond with the
classification in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Interest received on these financial assets is
generally recognised in profit or loss applying the effective interest method. Dividends are recognised in
profit or loss when legal entitlement to the payment arises.
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Impairment of financial assets
At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of the financial assets, other than those to be measured at
fair value through profit or loss, are investigated to determine whether there is objective evidence of
impairment (such as serious financial problems on the part of the debtor or significant changes in the
technological, economic, legal and the market environment of the debtor). For equity instruments, a
significant or prolonged decline in fair value is objective evidence for possible impairment. Stabilus has
defined criteria for the significance and duration of a decline in fair value.
Loans and receivables. If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss on assets carried at
amortized cost has been incurred, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the
asset's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future
expected credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset's original effective
interest rate (i.e. the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition). The carrying amount of the
asset is reduced through use of an allowance account. The amount of the loss is recognised in profit or
loss. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be
related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised
impairment loss is reversed, to the extent that the carrying value of the asset does not exceed its
amortized cost at the reversal date. Any subsequent reversal of an impairment loss is recognised in
profit or loss. In relation to trade accounts receivable, a provision for impairment is made when there is
objective evidence (such as the probability of insolvency or significant financial difficulties of the debtor)
that the Group will be unable to collect all of the amounts due under the original terms of the invoice.
The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through use of an allowance account. Impaired debts
are derecognised when they are assessed as uncollectible.
Derivative financial instruments
The Group does not have any derivative financial instruments apart from the derivatives embedded in
the indenture which was concluded on June 7, 2013. Embedded derivatives are separated from the host
contract, which is not measured at fair value through profit and loss, if the economic characteristics and
risks of the embedded derivative are not closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the
host contract. Separable embedded derivatives are measured at fair value at initial recognition and at
each subsequent reporting date. The fair value of embedded derivatives is calculated using a standard
option pricing model. For the valuation, the credit spread used is calibrated such that the model
reproduces the current market prise quoted on the Luxembourg stock exchange (Bourse de
Luxembourg) at the respective valuation date. Derivatives are presented as assets if their fair value is
positive and as liabilities if the fair value is negative. Following initial recognition, changes in the fair
value of derivative financial instruments are recognized in profit and loss.
Financial liabilities and equity instruments
Debt and equity instruments are classified as either financial liabilities or as equity in accordance with
the substance of the contractual arrangement.
Equity instruments
An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity after
deducting all of its liabilities. Equity instruments are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct
issue costs.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities primarily include notes (PY: bank, mezzanine and shareholder loans), equity upside-
sharing instruments (EUSIs), trade accounts payable and other financial liabilities.
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost. Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost
include notes (PY: bank, mezzanine and shareholder loans) as well as equity upside-sharing
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instruments (EUSIs) which comprise profit participating loans (PPLs) including a mezzanine warrant
instrument. The naming is due to their highly subordinated nature. Nonetheless, they constitute
“financial liabilities” and not “equity instruments” in the sense of IAS 39. After initial recognition, the
financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost applying the effective interest method.
Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are derecognised as well as
through the amortization process.
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. As of September 30, 2013 the Group does
not measure any financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss. In the prior year equity upside-
sharing instruments (EUSIs) were designated into this category. A financial liability is classified at fair
value through profit or loss if it is classified as held for trading or is designated as such upon initial
recognition. Attributable transaction costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Financial
liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value and changes therein are
recognised in profit or loss. Because an active market for the EUSIs did not exist, EUSIs’ fair value in
prior years was established using a valuation technique. The valuation technique was based on Monte-
Carlo simulations using for example the enterprise value, growth rate and volatility as parameters. For
this type of instruments IFRS requires a measurement at amortized cost. However, the carrying
amounts of EUSIs recognised in the previous years were not materially different from the measurement
at amortized cost.
Pensions and similar obligations
Contributions to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognised as an expense when
employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. For defined benefit pension plans,
the cost of providing benefits is determined using the projected unit credit method, with actuarial
valuations being carried out at each balance sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised as
income or expense when the net cumulative unrecognised actuarial gains and losses for each individual
plan at the end of the previous reporting period exceeded 10% of the higher of the defined benefit
obligation and the fair value of plan assets at that date. These gains or losses are recognised over the
expected average remaining working lives of the employees participating in the plans.
Past service cost is recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits have already vested, and
otherwise is amortized on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become
vested.
The defined benefit liability recognised in the statement of financial position comprises the present
value of the defined benefit obligation less unrecognised actuarial gains and losses and unrecognised
past service cost less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly.
Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to unrecognised actuarial losses and past service
cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the plan.
Other provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of
a past event, it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. All cost elements that are relevant flow into the
measurement of other provisions - in particular those for warranties and potential losses on pending
transactions. Non-current provisions with a residual term of more than a year are recognised at balance
sheet date with their discounted settlement amount. The amount recognised as a provision is the best
estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date, taking
into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation. Where a provision is measured
using the cash flows estimated to settle the obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those
cash flows. When some or all of the economic benefits required to settle a provision are expected to be
recovered from a third party, the receivable is recognised as an asset if it is virtually certain that
reimbursement will be received and the amount of the receivable can be measured reliably.
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A restructuring provision is recognised when the Group has developed a detailed formal plan for the
restructuring and has raised a valid expectation in those affected that it will carry out the restructuring
by starting to implement the plan or announcing its main features to those affected by it. The
measurement of a restructuring provision includes only the direct expenditures arising from the
restructuring, which are those amounts that are both necessarily entailed by the restructuring and not
associated with the ongoing activities of the entity.
Termination benefits are granted if an employee is terminated before the normal retirement age or if an
employee leaves the company voluntarily in return for the payment of a termination benefit. The Group
records termination benefits if it is demonstrably committed, without realistic possibility of withdrawal, to
a formal detailed plan to terminate the employment of current employees or if it is demonstrably
committed to pay termination benefits if employees leave the company voluntarily.
Provisions for warranties are recognised at the date of sale of the relevant products, at the
management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the Group’s obligation.
4. Revenue
The Group’s revenue developed as follows:
in € thousa nds
Automotive
Gas spring
Powerise
Industrial
Swivel chair
Re ve nue
in € thousa nds
Europe
NAFTA
Asia/Pacific and rest of world
Re ve nue
Group revenue results from sales of goods.
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
298,068
242,728
55,340
282,831
254,172
28,659
136,856
132,666
25,179
27,991
460,103
443,488
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
230,221
150,035
79,847
237,868
134,619
71,001
460,103
443,488
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5. Cost of sales, research and development, selling and administrative expenses
in € thousa nds
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30, 2013
Cost of
sa le s
Re se a rch &
de ve lopm e nt
e x pe nse s
Se lling
e x pe nse s
Adm inis-
tra tive
e x pe nse s
Tota l
Capitalized development cost
-
13,814
-
-
13,814
(11,603)
(11,797)
(17,033)
(141,045)
Personnel expenses
Material expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Tota l
in € thousa nds
Capitalized development cost
Personnel expenses
Material expenses
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Tota l
(100,612)
(201,412)
(26,182)
(21,499)
(3,326)
(8,780)
(7,678)
(349,705)
(17,573)
(7,203)
(3,841)
(16,092)
(38,933)
(2,294)
(1,859)
(28)
(214,235)
(40,662)
(45,297)
(21,214)
(427,425)
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30, 2012
Cost of
sa le s
Re se a rch &
de ve lopm e nt
e x pe nse s
Se lling
e x pe nse s
Adm inis-
tra tive
e x pe nse s
Tota l
-
(98,118)
(197,515)
(26,662)
(14,124)
12,834
(8,523)
(3,477)
(7,692)
(7,093)
(336,419)
(13,951)
-
-
12,834
(14,089)
(19,524)
(140,254)
(5,779)
(4,008)
(13,406)
(37,282)
(2,169)
(1,641)
(4,707)
(208,940)
(40,003)
(39,330)
(28,041)
(415,693)
Selling expenses include shipping and handling cost amounting to €18,202 thousand (PY: €16,067
thousand). Other expenses exclude recharges to other functions. Administrative personnel expenses
include all Koblenz second level managers, as well as globally all functional heads. The development of
personnel expenses in the R&D and selling functions are impacted by reclassification of costs for a
number of application managers from the selling to the R&D expenses.
The expense items in the statement of comprehensive income include following personnel expenses.
in € thousands
W ages and salaries
Compulsory social security contributions
Pension cost
Other social benefits
Pe rsonne l e x pe nse s
Yea r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
(99,323)
(31,325)
(8,372)
(2,025)
2012
(98,013)
(30,440)
(8,008)
(3,793)
(141,045)
(140,254)
Compulsory contributions to social pension insurance are included in the line item pension cost.
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The following table shows the Group’s average number of employees.
W age earners
Salaried staff
Trainees and apprentices
Ave ra ge numbe r of e m ploye e s
6. Other income
in € thousa nds
Foreign currency translation gains
Gains on sale / disposal of assets
Income from the release of other accruals
Miscellaneous other income
Othe r incom e
7. Other expenses
in € thousa nds
Foreign currency translation losses
Losses on sale / disposal of tangible assets
Addition to other provisions
Other expenses
Othe r e x pe nse s
8. Finance income
in € thousands
Interest income on loans and financial receivables
Net foreign exchange gain
Gains from changes in carrying amount of financial assets
Gains from changes in fair value of derivative instruments
Gains from changes in carrying amount of financial liabilities
Other interest income
Fina nce incom e
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Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2,845
789
78
2012
2,694
748
77
3,712
3,519
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2,746
617
336
2,355
6,054
2012
4,851
64
979
2,559
8,453
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
(3,365)
(60)
(7)
(104)
2012
(4,103)
(72)
-
(205)
(3,536)
(4,380)
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
210
-
2,761
1,396
-
1,096
5,463
2012
365
4,824
-
-
1,967
712
7,868
9. Finance costs
in € thousa nds
Interest expense on financial liabilities
Net foreign exchange loss
Interest expenses finance lease
Other interest expenses
Fina nce costs
10. Income tax expense
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
(38,394)
(21,244)
(7,154)
(233)
(744)
-
(257)
(364)
(46,525)
(21,865)
Income taxes comprise current taxes on income (paid or owed) in the individual countries and deferred
taxes. The tax rates which are applicable on the reporting date are used for the calculation of current
taxes. Tax rates for the expected period of reversal, which are enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date, are used for the deferred taxes. Deferred taxes are recognised as tax expenses or
income in the statements of comprehensive income, unless they relate to items directly recognized in
equity. In these cases the deferred taxes are also recognised directly in equity.
in € thousa nds
Current income taxes
Deferred taxes
Incom e ta x e x pe nse
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
(10,373)
(11,895)
228
(10,145)
2,412
(9,483)
The respective local rates have been used to calculate the deferred taxes. A tax rate of 30 % has been
used for group purposes. The current income taxes comprise prior year taxes amounting to €(2,849)
thousand (PY: €(2,824) thousand).
The actual tax expense of €(10,145) thousand deviates in the amount of €11,905 thousand from the
expected tax gain of €1,760 thousand that results from applying the group income tax rate 30 % to the
annual earnings of the Group before income taxes.
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in € thousa nds
Incom e / (loss) be fore incom e ta x
Expected tax income/ (loss): 30%
Prior year taxes
Tax effect of non-deductible expenses
Valuation allowance interest carry-forward
Tax free income
Tax audit reserve
Non-capitalized deferred taxes on domestic losses
Additions/ deductions due to trade tax
Effect of divergent tax rates
Utilization of non-capitalized losses/ interest carried forward
Reversal of valuation allowance DTA on net operating loss
Other tax effects
Actua l incom e ta x e x pe nse
Ta x cha rge in %
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
(5,866)
1,760
(2,849)
(55)
(6,711)
1,469
(460)
28
(502)
(3,547)
184
480
57
(10,145)
(172.9)%
2012
17,871
(5,361)
(2,824)
(854)
(3,051)
3,714
-
(2,903)
(783)
(284)
2,482
-
380
(9,483)
53.1%
The tax effect of non-deductible expenses mostly includes the effect of German non-deductible
expenses. The tax effect due to non-recognition of deferred tax assets includes the valuation allowance
for the current tax loss carry-forwards. The tax effect of non-capitalised deferred taxes on domestic
losses is calculated with the local tax rates on the basis of the negative earnings before taxes (EBTs) of
the respective companies.
The deferred tax assets (DTA) and deferred tax liabilities (DTL) in respect of each type of the temporary
difference and each type of unused tax losses before offset are as follows:
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
in € thousa nds
Intangible assets
DTA
190
DTL
Tota l
(50,776)
(50,586)
DTA
36
DTL
Tota l
(52,849)
(52,813)
Property, plant & equipment
3,281
(8,232)
(4,951)
2,958
(9,710)
(6,752)
Inventories
Receivables
Other assets
Provisions and liabilities
Tax losses
Subtota l
Netting
Tota l
220
222
333
6,361
1,886
12,493
(5,140)
(975)
(956)
(3)
(3,521)
-
(755)
(734)
330
2,840
1,886
(64,463)
(51,970)
5,140
-
642
218
199
8,279
816
13,148
(8,088)
(54)
588
(2,098)
(1,880)
(93)
(88)
-
106
8,191
816
(64,892)
(51,744)
8,088
-
7,353
(59,323)
(51,970)
5,060
(56,804)
(51,744)
Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities have been offset if they relate to income taxes levied by
the same tax authorities and if there is a right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities.
As of September 30, 2013 the Group has unused tax loss carry-forwards of €22,839 thousand (PY:
€16,639 thousand). The following table provides a detailed overview of the tax loss carry-forwards and
the expiration dates.
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in € thousa nds
Germany
Spain
Romania
Tota l
in € thousa nds
Germany
Spain
Romania
Tota l
Ta x loss
ca rry-
forw a rd
1,959
9,092
11,788
22,839
Ta x loss
ca rry-
forw a rd
1,881
9,493
5,265
16,639
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30, 2013
Ta x ra te
De fe rre d ta x
a sse t (gross)
Va lua tion
a llow a nce
De fe rre d ta x
a sse t (ne t)
Ex pira tion
da te
30.2%
28.0%
16.0%
592
2,546
1,886
5,023
(592)
(2,546)
-
-
-
Indefinite
Indefinite
1,886
W ithin 5 years
(3,137)
1,886
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30, 2012
Ta x ra te
De fe rre d ta x
a sse t (gross)
Va lua tion
a llow a nce
De fe rre d ta x
a sse t (ne t)
Ex pira tion
da te
30.2%
28.0%
16.0%
564
2,658
842
4,064
(564)
(2,658)
(26)
(3,248)
-
-
Indefinite
Indefinite
816
W ithin 5 years
816
The overview above excludes the tax loss carry-forward and interest carry-forward of Stable
Beteiligungs GmbH, Stabilus GmbH and Stabilus Powerise GmbH for the time prior April 8, 2010. Under
current tax law interpretations in Germany, the Group has lost the historical tax loss carry forward with
the change of control on April 8, 2010.
A change of control/ conversion of debt clause is also included in the US tax law. As such the overview
excludes the tax loss carry-forward of the subsidiaries in the USA.
Interest carry-forwards in Romania, USA and Germany are not considered, as it is not likely that these
carry-forwards will be utilized.
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11. Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are presented in the following table.
in € thousa nds
Gross va lue
La nd,
e quiva le nt
rights to
re a l
prope rty
Building
a nd la nd
improve -
m e nts
Te chnica l
e quipm e nt
a nd
m a chine ry
Othe r
ta ngible
e quipm e nt
Construc-
tion in
progre ss
Tota l
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
10,366
26,093
81,924
18,232
15,400
152,015
Foreign currency difference
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
125
424
-
(31)
763
650
-
626
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
10,884
28,132
Foreign currency difference
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
(46)
52
(22)
-
(757)
2,079
(71)
290
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
10,868
29,673
3,121
8,537
(2,225)
4,227
95,584
(3,251)
3,100
(2,362)
3,688
96,759
865
4,337
(875)
1,099
23,658
(926)
2,147
(999)
1,835
25,715
312
4,951
-
(7,443)
5,186
18,899
(3,100)
(1,522)
13,220
171,478
(208)
(5,188)
13,058
20,436
-
(5,841)
(3,454)
(28)
20,229
183,244
Accum ula te d de pre cia tion
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
Foreign currency difference
Depreciation expense
Disposals
Reclassifications
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Foreign currency difference
Depreciation expense
Disposals
Reclassifications
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
Ca rrying a m ount
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,097)
(20,249)
(5,764)
(819)
(28,929)
(245)
(2,392)
(704)
(1,651)
(15,228)
(5,290)
-
-
2,223
41
853
(41)
-
-
-
-
(3,341)
(22,169)
3,076
-
(3,993)
(35,605)
(10,946)
(819)
(51,363)
354
2,281
756
(1,763)
(14,888)
(5,094)
30
14
1,957
(184)
747
185
-
-
-
-
3,391
(21,745)
2,734
15
(5,358)
(46,439)
(14,352)
(819)
(66,968)
10,884
10,868
24,139
24,315
59,979
50,320
12,712
11,363
12,401
19,410
120,115
116,276
Property, plant and equipment includes assets resulting from two finance lease contracts with a carrying
amount of €3,747 thousand as of September 30, 2013 (PY: €6,327 thousand), of which €2,543
thousand (PY: €3,028 thousand) relate to a sale and leaseback agreement concluded in 2008, and
€1,204 thousand (PY: €1,257 thousand) relate to a real estate finance lease agreement signed in
December 2010 by Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L., Bucharest, prior to Stabilus Group taking the majority
of the company. The third finance lease agreement, which was concluded in 2006, expired in the fiscal
2013: carrying amount as of September 30, 2013 € - (PY: 2,042 thousand).
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Contractual commitments for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment amount to €2,441
thousand (PY: €1,733 thousand). Typically these have been secured by a bank guarantee or an in-
depth check of the relevant supplier.
The total depreciation expense for tangible assets is included in the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income in the following line items:
in € thousands
Cost of sales
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
De pre cia tion e x pe nse
Yea r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
(19,759)
(20,367)
(713)
(285)
(988)
(569)
(369)
(864)
(21,745)
(22,169)
Prepayments by Stabilus Group for property, plant and equipment and intangible assets of €144
thousand (PY: €369 thousand) are included in other non-current assets.
12. Goodwill
The first-time consolidation of the Stable II S.à r. l., Luxembourg, resulted in goodwill of €51 million. The
first-time consolidation of Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L, Bucharest, Romania, in the financial year ended
September 30, 2011 resulted in goodwill of €205.1 thousand. The acquisition of additional 49% voting
shares in Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L., Bucharest, in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012 led to
additional goodwill of €191.3 thousand.
The fair value less costs to sell of the unit is measured by discounting the future cash flows generated
from the continuing use of the unit and was based on the following key assumptions: The underlying
cash flow forecasts are based on the five-year medium term plan (“MTP”) approved by the Management
Board. The cash flow planning takes into account price agreements based on experience and
anticipated efficiency enhancements as well as sales growth of about 7.2% (PY: 8.1%) on average
based on the strategic outlook. While the overall economic outlook is very volatile the Group believes
that its market-orientated approach and leading edge products and services allow for some revenue
growth. Cash flows after the five-year period were extrapolated by applying a 1% (PY: 1%) growth rate.
The discount rate applied to cash flow projections is 8.9% (PY: 9.6%). The pre-tax discount rate is
13.1% (PY: 12.9%).
Group management believes that the overall economic situation and the position of the Group have
improved since the acquisition on April 8, 2010. The Group planning is based on the following economic
assumptions:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
The business plan used to determine the purchase price and the valuations in April 2010 is
viewed as achievable in the current economic environment.
Since April 2010 the overall economic climate for automotive is seen more positively, which
should support the Group’s revenue plan.
The significant debt on balance sheet reduction as a result of the refinancing and acquisition by
Servus HoldCo in 2009/2010 has substantially improved key customer confidence in Stabilus’
long term partnership concept. This has resulted in additional orders, also for products with a
longer life cycle horizon like Powerise (electric tail gate opening system). Supplier confidence and
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credit insurer confidence will also improve over time, which will potentially have a positive effect
on the Group’s cash needs in the medium term.
(cid:1)
With the support of the new shareholder, business projects that are capital intensive upfront, but
in the long term very profitable, allow management to improve the Group’s longer term prospects.
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13. Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets are presented in the following table.
in € thousa nds
Gross va lue
De ve lop-
m ent cost
De ve lop-
m e nt cost
unde r
construc-
tion
Softw a re
Pa te nts
Custom e r
Re la tion-
ship
Tech-
nology
Tra de -
na m e
Tota l
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
38,202
11,864
1,876
1,255
83,683
58,132
13,246
208,258
Foreign currency difference
Additions
Disposals
(463)
4,363
(10)
121
8,471
-
Reclassifications
5,373
(5,345)
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
47,465
15,111
Foreign currency difference
(280)
(211)
Additions
Disposals
Reclassifications
3,100
10,714
-
-
2,641
(2,758)
(173)
460
(50)
1,493
3,606
(67)
362
(109)
130
9
6
1
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(506)
13,300
(60)
1,522
1,271
83,683
58,132
13,246
222,514
(6)
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(564)
14,179
(109)
13
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
52,926
22,856
3,922
1,268
83,683
58,132
13,246
236,033
Accum ula te d a m ortiza tion
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
Foreign currency difference
Amortization expense
Impairment loss
Disposals
(8,032)
648
(5,978)
(1,259)
1
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
(14,620)
Foreign currency difference
Amortization expense
Impairment loss
Disposals
103
(6,876)
(1,227)
-
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
(22,620)
Ca rrying a m ount
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,191)
(870)
(5,230)
(8,217)
(1,104)
(24,644)
183
(837)
-
49
(10)
(59)
-
-
-
-
-
821
(3,487)
(5,478)
(736)
(16,575)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,259)
50
(1,796)
(939)
(8,717)
(13,695)
(1,840)
(41,607)
35
(1,051)
-
109
6
(61)
-
-
-
-
-
144
(3,487)
(5,478)
(736)
(17,689)
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,227)
109
(2,703)
(994)
(12,204)
(19,173)
(2,576)
(60,270)
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
32,845
30,306
15,111
22,856
1,810
1,219
332
274
74,966
71,479
44,437
38,959
11,406
180,907
10,670
175,763
The trade name, patented and unpatented technology and customer relationship are recognised at the
acquisition date.
The borrowing costs capitalised during the period amount to €1,065 thousand (PY: €674 thousand). A
capitalisation rate of 7.75 % (PY: 7.25%) was used to determine the amount of borrowing costs.
The total amortization expense and impairment loss for intangible assets is included in the consolidated
statements of comprehensive income in the following line items:
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in € thousa nds
Cost of sales
Research and development expenses
Selling expenses
Administrative expenses
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
(6,422)
(8,067)
(3,555)
(872)
2012
(6,295)
(7,123)
(3,639)
(777)
Am ortiza tion e x pe nse (incl. im pa irm e nt loss)
(18,916)
(17,834)
Contractual commitments for the acquisition of intangible assets amount to €562 thousand (PY: €753
thousand).
During the financial year, costs of €13,814 thousand (PY: €12,834 thousand) were capitalised for
development projects that were incurred in the product and material development areas. Systematic
amortization of capitalised internal development projects amounted to €6,876 thousand (PY: €5,978
thousand). Amortization expenses on development costs include impairment losses of €1,227 thousand
(PY: €1,259 thousand) due to the withdrawal of customers from the respective projects. The impairment
loss is included in the research and development expenses.
14. Other financial assets
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
in € thousa nds
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Loan to shareholder
-
77,134
Derivative instruments
Restricted cash
10,845
-
-
-
77,134
10,845
-
Othe r fina ncia l a sse ts
10,845
77,134
87,979
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,679
2,679
-
-
2,679
2,679
Loan to shareholder
Using the proceeds from issuance of the senior secured notes in June 2013, Stabilus Group provided a
€80,014 thousand loan to its shareholder. According to the upstream loan agreement dated June 7,
2013 and an amendment agreement dated June 28, 2013, the upstream shareholder loan matures on
June 7, 2018. No interest accrues or is payable on or in respect of this loan. On the maturity date a
premium of 61.051% is due and payable on outstanding principal amount of €80,014 thousand. All or
part of the outstanding principal amount, including an early prepayment premium specified in the
agreement, can be repaid prior to the maturity date. The loan to shareholder is measured at amortized
cost according to the effective interest method. The effective interest is 11.52%.
Derivative instruments
Derivative financial instruments comprise solely fair values of early redemption options embedded in the
indenture which was concluded on June 7, 2013. See also Note 21.
Restricted cash
As of September 30, 2012 restricted cash of €2,679 thousand essentially comprised cash deposits
amounting to €1,350 thousand from a letter of guarantee for the insolvency protection of the German
early retirement scheme (‘Altersteilzeit’), cash deposits amounting to €811 thousand resulting from a
letter of guarantee for the Environment Protection Agency, USA, and cash deposits amounting to €300
thousand for a letter of guarantee for the rent of the production facility in Brasov, Romania. Following
the Group’s refinancing in June 2013, the letters of credit and of guarantee are now covered by the
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ancillary facilities of the revolving credit facility agreement signed on June 7, 2013. See also Note 21.
Accordingly, as of September 30, 2013, the Group does not have any restricted cash.
15. Other assets
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
in € thousa nds
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Curre nt Non-curre nt
VAT
Prepayments
Deferred charges
Other miscellaneous
6,514
892
1,449
4,525
-
144
-
880
6,514
1,036
1,449
5,405
5,030
645
1,524
7,847
-
369
-
801
Tota l
5,030
1,014
1,524
8,648
Othe r a sse ts
13,380
1,024
14,404
15,046
1,170
16,216
Non-current prepayments comprise prepayments on property, plant and equipment.
Other miscellaneous current assets as of September 30, 2012 include a €5.0 million cost order
receivable resulting from the judgement of the High Court in London in regards to the pre April 2010
mezzanine lenders claim. In the fiscal year 2013 this cost order receivable was fully settled by cash
receipt of €1.8 million and by netting of the remaining €3.2 million with related outstanding liabilities.
16. Inventories
in € thousa nds
Raw materials and supplies
Finished products
W ork in progress
Merchandising
Inve ntorie s
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
23,809
10,053
7,511
4,690
26,223
12,973
6,986
3,792
46,063
49,974
Inventories that are expected to be turned over within twelve months amount to €46,063 thousand (PY:
€49,974 thousand). Write-downs on inventories to net realisable value amount to €3,421 thousand (PY:
€1,659 thousand). In the reporting period raw materials, consumables and changes in finished goods
and work in progress recognised as cost of sales amounted to €201,412 thousand (PY: €197,515
thousand).
Stabilus Group’s prepayments for inventories amounting to €675 thousand (PY: €430 thousand) are
included in prepayments in other current assets.
17. Trade accounts receivable
Trade accounts receivable include following items:
in € thousa nds
Trade accounts receivable
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Tra de a ccounts re ce iva ble
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
69,362
(1,586)
67,776
60,813
(1,863)
58,950
The Group provides credit in the normal course of business and performs ongoing credit evaluations on
certain customers' financial condition, but generally does not require collateral to support such
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receivables. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors such as
the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other information.
The allowances for doubtful accounts developed as follows:
in € thousa nds
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
Allow a nce for doubtful a ccounts a s of be ginning of fisca l ye a r
(1,863)
(2,532)
Foreign currency differences
Increase in the allowance
Decrease in the allowance
73
(83)
287
52
(1)
618
Allow a nce for doubtful a ccounts a s of fisca l ye a r-e nd
(1,586)
(1,863)
18. Current tax assets
The current tax assets relate to the income taxes.
19. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes cash on hand and in banks, i. e. liquid funds and demand deposits. It amounts to
€21,819 thousand (PY: €41,638 thousand). Cash in banks earned interest at floating rates based on
daily bank deposit rates.
20. Equity
The development of the equity is presented in the statement of changes in equity.
Issued capital amounts to €5,012,500.01 as of September 30, 2013 (501,250,001 shares).
Additional paid-in capital comprises funds provided by the shareholder Servus Group HoldCo II S.à
r.l., Luxembourg.
In fiscal year 2013 Servus HoldCo S.à r.l., Luxembourg, paid a dividend out of additional paid-in capital
to its shareholder Servus Goup HoldCo II S.à r. l., Luxembourg, amounting to €(150) thousand (PY:
€(300) thousand).
In June 2013, as part of the Group’s refinancing, the additional paid-in capital was increased by an
aggregate amount of €80,017 thousand in the annual financial statements of the parent company,
comprising two equity contributions from the shareholder of €44,000 thousand and €36,017 thousand.
However, there was no increase in equity from the contribution of €36,014 thousand receivables in
EUSIs (main part of the second equity contribution) in the group accounts of Servus HoldCo because
the transfer does not constitute a contribution of assets from the consolidated perspective. The second
equity contribution of €36,017 thousand relates to the contribution of shares in a new group company
Servus II (Gibraltar) Limited, Gibraltar, comprising the nominal value of shares of €3 thousand and the
value of receivables in EUSIs of €36,014 thousand.
Retained earnings as of September 30, 2013 comprise the loss of the Stabilus Group for the fiscal
year 2013 and the profit for prior years and is affected by a distribution of shareholder loan of €(5,641)
thousand.
Other reserves comprise all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial
statements of foreign operations. The following table shows the changes in other reserves recognized
directly in equity as well as the income tax recognised directly in equity:
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in € thousands
Before ta x
Ta x
(e xpense )
be nefit
Net of tax
Non-
controlling
inte re st
Unrealized gains/ (losses) from foreign
currency translation
Other compre hensive income for the
period
(3,145)
(3,145)
-
-
(3,145)
(3,145)
-
-
in € thousands
Before ta x
Ta x
(e xpense )
be nefit
Net of tax
Non-
controlling
inte re st
Unrealized gains/ (losses) from foreign
currency translation
Other compre hensive income for the
period
(1,782)
(1,782)
-
-
(1,782)
(1,782)
-
-
Sept 30, 2013
Total
(3,145)
(3,145)
Sept 30, 2012
Total
(1,782)
(1,782)
In the fiscal year 2013, Stabilus Group paid a dividend to non-controlling interests amounting to €(77)
thousand (PY: - ).
21. Financial liabilities
The financial liabilities comprise following items:
in € thousa nds
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
Revolving credit facility
-
-
-
Notes*
Senior loans
Mezzanine loans
Shareholder loans
EUSIs
7,663
311,797
319,460
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,300
3,300
Fina ncia l lia bilitie s
7,663
315,097
322,760
* measured at amortized cost under consideration of transaction costs and embedded derivatives.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
126,324
113,725
41,987
3,430
-
-
126,324
113,725
41,987
3,430
285,466
285,466
With the issuance of senior secured notes in June 2013 Stabilus Group refinanced its existing non-
current financial liabilities. Using the proceeds from the issuance of the notes and the additional cash
on hand of €30.0 million, the Group, inter alia, fully redeemed its senior, mezzanine and shareholder
loans, paid €12.0 million on EUSIs and provided a loan to the shareholder.
Super senior revolving credit facility
On June 7, 2013 Servus HoldCo entered into a super senior revolving credit facility agreement with,
among others, J.P. Morgan Limited and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft as mandated lead arrangers,
J.P. Morgan Europe Limited as facility agent and security agent; JP Morgan Chase Bank, and/ or its
affiliates and Commerzbank Aktiengesellschaft as lenders, providing for a committed multi-currency
facility of €25.0 million and with an option for one or more uncommitted up to €15.0 million additional
facilities. The revolving facility matures on March 7, 2018, i. e. four years and nine months after the
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date of issuance of senior secured notes and the conclusion of the super senior revolving credit facility
agreement. The initial margin interest on the loans utilized under the revolving credit facility is 3.75%
per annum and from June 2014 on will be a percentage rate determined in accordance with a net
leverage ratio related margin grid (ratchet) with a range from 2.75% to 3.75% per annum.
An ancillary facility can be made available under this revolving credit facility, containing e. g. overdraft
facilities, guarantees, bonding, documentary or standby letter of credit facilities, short-term loan
facilities, derivatives or foreign exchange facilities subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions
precedent. A fronting fee of 0.125% p.a. is payable on the amount of any letter of credit or bank
guarantee issued under the revolving credit facility.
During the availability period on the available but unused commitments under this credit facility, a
commitment fee of 30% of the applicable margin is payable in arrears on the last day of each
successive three-month period.
The revolving credit facility is guaranteed by Servus HoldCo and other subsidiary guarantors defined in
the agreement. It is secured by the same collateral that secures the senior secured notes issued on
June 7, 2013. The agreement contains certain financial covenants, including a requirement of a
minimum EBITDA.
Senior secured notes
On June 7, 2013 a Group entity, Servus Luxembourg Holding S.C.A., Luxembourg, issued €315 million
in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due on June 15, 2018. The notes were issued
under an indenture among, inter alios, the issuer, Servus HoldCo S.à r.l., Servus Sub, Servus
Luxembourg S.à r.l., the issuer’s subsidiaries that guarantee the notes, Servus HoldCo II S.à r.l., Blitz
F10-acht-drei-drei GmbH & Co. KG, Citibank, N. A., London Branch, as trustee, and J.P. Morgan
Europe Limited, as security agent. Interest on the notes accrues at the rate of 7.75% per annum and
will be payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15, commencing on December 15,
2013. The redemption price at maturity will equal 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed.
At any time prior to June 15, 2015, the Group may on any one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of
the aggregate principal amount of the notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice to
holders, at a redemption price equal to 107.750% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus
accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts (if any) to (but not including) the date of
redemption. In addition, at any time prior to June 15, 2015, the Group may on any one or more
occasions redeem all or part of the notes, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at a
redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed, plus the applicable
premium as of the date of redemption, and accrued and unpaid interest and additional amounts (if any)
to the date of redemption. On or after June 15, 2015, the Group may on any one or more occasions
redeem all or part of the notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ notice, at the redemption
price of 103.875% in 2015, 101.938% in 2016 and 100.000% in 2017 and thereafter, plus accrued and
unpaid interest and additional amounts (if any) on the notes redeemed, to the applicable date of
redemption. Early redemption options were reported as embedded derivatives in accordance with IAS
39. See also Notes 14 and 30.
The notes are secured by first-ranking liens over the collateral. The collateral package includes
pledging of shares in the guaranteeing subsidiaries, certain bank account balances, inventory and
receivables pledges, as well as liens on real estate and intellectual property. As of September 30, 2013,
a total of €806,038 thousand (PY: €805,965 thousand) of financial assets had been pledged as
collateral.
The notes are listed on the Official List of the Luxemburg Stock Exchange and admitted for trading on
the Euro MTF Market.
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Senior loans
A senior facilities agreement dated April 8, 2010 was concluded between the company and J.P. Morgan
PLC as the mandated lead arranger, various financial institutions, and J.P. Morgan Europe Limited as
the agent and the security trustee. The facilities subject to this agreement were the super super senior
revolving facility (which was repaid in 2011), the super senior facility 1, the super senior facility 2, the
senior facility and the uncommitted capex facility.
The senior facilities were to mature on October 8, 2016. The interest rate was 4.25% until April 8, 2013
and EURIBOR plus 2.5% thereafter. As of September 30, 2012, the principal amounts of the senior
euro facility and of the senior dollar facility amounted to €97,360 thousand and US$32,251 thousand
respectively. The carrying amounts of these two facilities as of the end of the prior fiscal year were
€99,816 thousand and €26,508 thousand respectively.
The 14.1 million super super senior revolving facility was not drawn as of September 30, 2012. All
possible amounts outstanding under the revolving facility were not be repaid at the latest on the
respective termination date, which is six years after April 8, 2010. The 15.0 million uncommitted capex
facility applied to all amounts borrowed under the senior facility agreement towards financing capital
expenditure. This facility was not drawn as of September 30, 2012. All possible amounts outstanding
under the uncommitted capex facility were to be repaid at the latest on the respective termination date,
which was six years and six months after April 8, 2010.
The credit agreement allowed the Group to select the interest period within certain boundaries for the
senior loan facilities. A six-month interest period had been chosen.
The facility agreements contained certain financial covenants, including the requirement of a minimum
interest cover (ratio of consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization
(“EBITDA”) to consolidated net finance charges), a minimum cash cover (ratio of consolidated cash flow
to net debt service), a maximum leverage (ratio of consolidated total net debt to consolidated EBITDA),
a minimum consolidated EBITDA, a minimum of cash on balance sheet and restrictions on capital
expenditures.
The agreements also contained limitations typical for syndicated loans about undertakings, prepayment
undertakings and general undertakings including business restrictions whereof the main undertakings
relate to restrictions concerning merger, substantial business changes, acquisitions, disposals,
additional indebtedness and loans, guarantees or indemnities, dividends and share redemption.
As of September 30, 2013, senior loans were fully redeemed.
Mezzanine loans
A mezzanine facility agreement dated April 8, 2010 was concluded between Stable Beteiligungs GmbH,
Koblenz, Wilmington Trust (London) Limited, as agent, and J.P. Morgan Europe Limited, as security
trustee. The subject of this agreement was a term loan facility drawn down in two amounts, one in euro
and one in US dollars.
The mezzanine facilities were to mature on October 8, 2017. The interest rate was 10.75%. As of
September 30, 2012, the principal amounts of the mezzanine euro facility and of the mezzanine dollar
facility amounted to €66,301 thousand and US$30,150 thousand respectively. The carrying amounts of
these two facilities as of the end of the prior fiscal year were €84,016 thousand and €29,709 thousand
respectively.
According to the agreement the interest payment periods could be selected by the Company within
certain boundaries. The selected interest payment period was chosen to be six months.
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The mezzanine facility agreement contained basically the same clauses comprising financial covenants,
information undertakings, prepayment undertakings and general covenants as agreed within the senior
facilities agreement described above.
As of September 30, 2013, mezzanine loans were fully redeemed.
Shareholder loans
A shareholder loan agreement dated April 6, 2010 was concluded between the company and Servus
Group HoldCo II S. à r. l., Luxembourg, the shareholder of the company. Subject to this agreement was
the unsecured loan as from the date of the agreement in a principal amount of €33,000 thousand, which
had to be repaid in full on the final maturity date, which is the date falling 10 years from the closing
date.
Interest was accruing on the loan with an interest rate of 10 % per annum as from the date of the
payment of the loan. The interest accrued from day to day and was calculated on the basis of the actual
number of days elapsed and a year of 360 days. The interest was not required to be paid in cash but
accrued on each anniversary of this agreement.
As of September 30, 2013, shareholders loans were fully redeemed.
Equity upside-sharing instruments (EUSIs)
Equity upside-sharing instruments (EUSIs) comprise profit participating loans (PPLs) and a mezzanine
warrant instrument. In conjunction with the financial restructuring of the Stabilus business (closing April
8, 2010), all non-performing debt instruments, consisting of parts of the senior debt, the mezzanine
debt, equity tainted loan (ETL) and preferred equity certificates (PEC) were transferred to Servus
HoldCo. The purchase of these debt instruments was reimbursed to the lenders, represented by the
PPL agent (JP Morgan Limited), by issuing of profit participating loan instruments by Servus HoldCo,
each with a nominal value of €1. In June 2013, the maturity of EUSIs was extended to the year 2043.
The exit can be triggered by the management of Servus HoldCo. The uniform conditions of these PPL
instruments are as follows:
Principal amount
Maturity
Redemption amount
Fixed interest rate
Variable interest
Pre-mature call option
€1
June 7, 2043
Outstanding principal amount plus accumulated interest
1% fixed interest rate on the outstanding principal
amount, payable at maturity
The loan entitles to receive all cash flows which flow to
Servus HoldCo as a result of the underlying
instruments, less a margin of 0.12% of each payment.
Only on exit, which means
(1) a change of control or
(2) the sale or disposal of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Group whether in a single transaction or a
series of related transactions or
(3) a flotation or
(4) a refinancing or
(5) a distribution.
Senior EUR PPL: As underlying instrument, Stable II as lender and Stable Beteiligungs GmbH
loan) with a notional value of €118,374,107.19 and
conclude a new
US$14,950,327.44 (maturity: April 8, 2020). Furthermore, Stable II grants a claim, via other group
(Senior EUR
loan
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entities, to Servus HoldCo in form of a profit-participating loan (senior EUR PPL) with a notional value
of €1. Finally, the creditors, represented by the PPL agent, receive a claim to Servus HoldCo in form of
a profit-participating loan (Senior EUR PPL) with a notional value of €1.
Senior USD PPL: As underlying instrument, Stable II as lender and Stable HoldCo Inc. conclude a new
loan (Senior USD loan) with a notional value of €9,957,758.21 and US$25,079,622.73 (maturity: April 8,
2043). Furthermore, Stable II grants a claim, via other group entities, to Servus HoldCo in form of a
profit-participating loan (Senior USD PPL) with a notional value of €1. Finally, the creditors, represented
by the PPL agent receive a claim to Servus HoldCo in form of a profit-participating loan (Senior USD
PPL) with a notional value of €1.
Mezzanine PPL: As underlying instrument, Stable II as lender and Stable Beteiligungs GmbH conclude
a new loan (Mezz Loan) with a principal value of €92,184,426.09 (maturity: April 8, 2043).
Furthermore, Stable II grants a claim, via other group entities, to Servus HoldCo in form of a profit-
participating loan (Mezzanine PPL) with a notional value of €1. Finally, the creditors, represented by the
PPL agent, receive a claim to Servus HoldCo in form of a profit-participating loan (Mezzanine PPL) with
a notional value of €1.
Equity tainted loan (ETL) PPL: As underlying instrument, the equity tainted loan (ETL) with a notional
value of €72,433,267.00 was sold by the lenders, represented by the security trustee, to Servus HoldCo
in return for the payment of €1. The original ETL was then amended by an agreement between the
issuer, Stable II, and Servus HoldCo. In return for the purchase of the original ETL, the lenders,
represented by the PPL agent, grant Servus HoldCo a profit participating loan (ETL PPL) with a notional
value of €1. In June 2013, as part of the group’s refinancing, the ETL PPL receivable was contributed
by the shareholder to Servus II (Gibraltar) Limited.
Preferred equity certificates (PEC) PPL: As underlying instrument, the interest-free preferred equity
certificates (IFPECs) with an aggregated notional value of €98,067,780.00 were sold by the lenders,
represented by the security trustee, to Servus HoldCo in return for the payment of €1. The IFPECs were
then converted by a contract amendment agreement between the issuers of the IFPECs, Stable II and
Servus HoldCo, to PECs. In return for the purchase of the IFPECS by Servus HoldCo, the lenders,
represented by the PPL agent, receive a claim from Servus HoldCo in form of a profit-participating loan
(PEC PPL) with a notional value of €1. In June 2013, as part of the group’s refinancing, the PEC PPL
receivable was contributed by the shareholder to Servus II (Gibraltar) Limited.
Mezzanine warrant instrument: The mezzanine warrants do not have a nominal value, do not accrue
interest and do not have a maturity date. Payments on the mezzanine warrants will become due upon
the occurrence of an exit, otherwise than a result of distressed disposal, and are expressed as a
percentage of the applicable exit proceeds. The mezzanine warrants are unsecured and under certain
circumstances, there may be a turnover between the mezzanine warrant and the other outstanding
PPLs described above.
22. Other financial liabilities
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
in € thousa nds
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Tota l
Liabilities to employees
Social security contribution
Finance lease obligation
Liabilities to related parties
Othe r fina ncia l lia bilitie s
4,519
1,539
1,167
1,661
8,886
-
-
1,472
-
4,519
1,539
2,639
1,661
1,472
10,358
3,689
1,661
1,734
312
7,396
-
-
2,342
-
2,342
3,689
1,661
4,076
312
9,738
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Finance lease obligation, measured as present value of future minimum lease payments, relates to a
lease contract for a production line in Germany and a real estate lease contract for a production facility
in Romania.
23. Provisions
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
in € thousa nds
Curre nt Non-curre nt
Anniversary benefits
Early retirement contracts
-
-
551
5,913
Employee related costs
4,160
Environmental protection
Other risks
Legal and litigation costs
W arranties
Other miscellaneous
Provisions
915
565
138
6,057
2,073
13,908
-
-
-
-
-
573
7,037
Tota l
551
5,913
4,160
915
565
138
6,057
2,646
Curre nt Non-curre nt
-
-
4,989
1,189
891
160
7,591
2,745
767
9,037
-
-
-
-
-
602
Tota l
767
9,037
4,989
1,189
891
160
7,591
3,347
20,945
17,565
10,406
27,971
The non-current provisions developed as follows:
in € thousa nds
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
Foreign currency differences
Costs paid
Release to income
Additions
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Reclassifications
Foreign currency differences
Costs paid
Release to income
Additions
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
Annive rsa ry
be ne fits
Ea rly
re tire m e nt
Othe r
Tota l
1,049
-
9,475
8
(282)
(1,832)
-
-
767
-
-
-
1,386
9,037
-
(13)
(241)
(3,111)
-
25
551
-
-
102
13
(102)
-
589
602
-
(29)
-
-
-
10,626
21
(2,216)
-
1,975
10,406
-
(42)
(3,352)
-
25
5,913
573
7,037
Discount rate applied ranges from 1.10% to 1.66% (PY: 1.32% to 1.98%).
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The development of current provisions is set out in the table below:
in € thousa nds
Em ploye e
re la te d
costs
Environ-
m e nta l
prote ction
m e a sure s
Othe r risks
Le ga l a nd
litiga tion
costs
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2011
4,580
1,132
1,199
Foreign currency differences
Reclassifications
Costs paid
Release to income
Additions
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2012
Foreign currency differences
Reclassifications
Costs paid
Release to income
Additions
Ba la nce a s of Se pt 30, 2013
123
-
(3,726)
(356)
4,368
4,989
26
-
(4,183)
-
3,328
4,160
57
-
-
-
-
1,189
(51)
-
(223)
-
-
915
(2)
-
(520)
(377)
591
891
2
-
(47)
(367)
87
565
W a rra n-
tie s
Misce lla -
ne ous
Tota l
8,049
3,915
19,048
(39)
267
1,012
(1,012)
399
-
(6)
(2,015)
(3,915)
(10,182)
(400)
984
7,591
(23)
-
(1,328)
(1,061)
878
6,057
(290)
(1,423)
3,780
2,745
12
-
(2,745)
(12)
2,073
2,073
9,723
17,565
(56)
-
(8,526)
(1,440)
6,366
13,908
173
(7)
-
-
-
160
(22)
-
-
-
-
138
The provision for employee related expenses comprises employee termination benefits and bonuses.
The provision for environmental protection measures represents a claim for an environmental
rectification regarding Stabilus Inc.’s former site in Colmar, USA. The provision for other risks from
purchase and sales commitments represents expected sales discounts, expected losses from pending
deliveries of goods and other sales related liabilities. The provision for legal and litigation costs
represents costs of legal advice and notary charges as well as the costs of litigation. The provision for
warranties represents the accrued liability for pending risks from warranties offered by the Group for
their products. The Group issues various types of contractual warranties under which it generally
guarantees the performance of products delivered and services rendered. The Group accrues for costs
associated with product warranties at the date products are sold. Warranty accruals comprise accruals
that are calculated for each individual case.
24. Pension plans and similar obligations
Liabilities for the Group’s pension benefit plans and other post-employment plans comprise the
following:
in € thousa nds
Principal pension plan
Deferred compensation
Pe nsion pla ns a nd sim ila r obliga tions
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
35,379
35,240
448
491
35,827
35,731
In case of adoption of IAS 19 (revised) and the recognition of actuarial gains and losses in other
comprehensive income, the pension liability would increase by €3,296 thousand to an amount of
€39,123 thousand.
Defined benefit plans and deferred compensation
Defined benefit plan. The Group granted post-employment pension benefits to all employees in
Germany who joined the company prior to January 1, 2006. The level of post-employment benefits is
generally based on eligible compensation levels and / or ranking within the Group hierarchy and years
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of service. Liabilities for principal pension plans amounting to €35,379 thousand (PY: €35,240
thousand) result from unfunded accumulated benefit obligations.
As of December 21, 2010, in order to free the Group of future liquidity risks, the Group’s pension
policies for Germany have been amended, in which the title earned in the former defined benefit plan is
frozen. Going forward no additional defined benefit titles can be earned. At the same time the company
has introduced a defined contribution plan in which direct payments to an external insurer are made
which disburdens the group of further cash disbursements in the future.
Deferred compensation. Deferred compensation included in accrued pension liabilities relates to
employees of the former Atecs Mannesmann companies. Deferred compensation is a form of
retirement pay which is financed by the employees, where, based on an agreement between the Group
and the employees, part of their income is retained by the Group and paid to the respective employees
after retirement. The total deferred compensation as of September 30, 2013 amounts to €448 thousand
(PY: €491 thousand).
The unfunded status is as follows:
in € thousa nds
Present value of unfunded defined benefit obligations
Less: Fair value of plan assets
Unfunde d sta tus
The present value of the defined benefit obligation developed as follows:
in € thousa nds
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
39,123
38,066
-
-
39,123
38,066
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
Pre se nt va lue of de fine d be ne fit obliga tions a s of be ginning of fisca l ye a r
38,066
33,081
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gains) / losses
Pension benefits paid
Pre se nt va lue of de fine d be ne fit obliga tions a s of fisca l ye a r-e nd
54
1,459
924
(1,381)
39,123
54
1,541
4,686
(1,296)
38,066
The following table provides a reconciliation of the funded status to the net amounts reported in the
statement of financial position:
in € thousa nds
Unfunde d sta tus
Unrecognised actuarial net gains / (losses)
Pe nsion pla ns a nd sim ila r obliga tions
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
39,123
(3,260)
35,863
38,066
(2,336)
35,731
Actuarial gains and losses are recognised as income or expense if the net cumulative unrecognised
actuarial gains and losses at the end of the previous reporting period exceed 10% of the present value
of the defined benefit obligation at that date.
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The pension cost in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income includes the following
expenses for defined benefit plans:
in € thousa nds
Service cost
Interest cost
Pe nsion cost for de fine d be ne fit pla ns
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
54
1,459
1,513
2012
54
1,541
1,596
The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the experience adjustments arising on the plan
liabilities are as follows:
in € thousa nds
Sept 30, 2010
Sept 30, 2011
Sept 30, 2012
Sept 30, 2013
De fine d
be ne fit
obliga tion
Ex pe rie nce
a djustm e nts
38,700
33,081
38,066
39,123
(533)
(357)
(308)
(213)
Generally, the measurement date for Group’s pension obligations is September 30. The measurement
date for Group’s net periodic pension cost generally is the beginning of the period. Assumed discount
rates, salary increases and long-term return on plan assets vary according to the economic conditions
in the country in which the pension plan is situated.
Following assumptions (measurement factors) were used to determine the pension obligations:
in % p. a .
Discount rate
Salary increases
Pension increases
Turnover rate
Inflation
Se pt 30, 2013 Se pt 30, 2012
3.60%
0.00%
1.50%
4.00%
1.50%
3.80%
0.00%
1.50%
4.00%
1.50%
The discount rates for the pension plans are determined annually as of September 30 on the basis of
first-rate, fixed interest industrial bonds with maturities and values matching those of the pension
payments.
Expected pension benefit payments for the fiscal year 2014 will amount to €1,620 thousand (PY:
€1,396 thousand).
Defined contribution plans
At Stabilus, the expenses incurred under defined contribution plans are primarily related to government-
run pension plans. Expenses for these plans in the reporting period amounted to €6,859 thousand (PY:
€6,413 thousand).
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25. Trade accounts payable
Trade accounts payable amount to €44,977 thousand (PY: €42,898 thousand) as of the end of fiscal
year. The full amount is due within one year. The liabilities are measured at amortized cost. For
information on liquidity and exchange rate risks for trade accounts payable, please see Note 31.
26. Current tax liabilities
The current tax liabilities relate to income and trade taxes.
27. Other liabilities
The Group’s other liabilities mature within a year. Accordingly, they are disclosed as current liabilities.
The following table sets out the breakdown of Group’s other liabilities:
in € thousands
Advanced payments received
Vacation expenses
Other personnel related expenses
Outstanding costs
Miscellaneous
Other curre nt lia bilitie s
28. Leasing
Operating Lease
Se pt 30, 2013 Sept 30, 2012
339
2,100
4,727
3,523
184
412
1,871
5,318
6,375
53
10,873
14,029
The Group enters into non-cancellable operating lease for IT hardware, cars and other machinery and
equipment with lease terms of 2 to 6 years. The future minimum lease payments relating to leasing
agreements during the basic rental period when they cannot be terminated are as follows:
Minim um le a se pa ym e nts in ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
in € thousa nds
within one year
after one year but not more then five years
more than five years
Tota l
2013
3,849
7,164
189
2012
3,636
7,861
463
11,202
11,960
Current period expense for operating leases amounts to €4,870 thousand (PY: €4,246 thousand).
Finance lease
One lease contract regarding a production line in Germany and one real estate lease contract regarding
a production facility in Romania are recorded as finance lease.
Production line: The Group concluded a sale and leaseback agreement dated September 25, 2008,
which results in a finance lease with a term of 6 years. The agreement contains a purchase option at
the end of the contractual period for a value of €100 thousand. The lease commenced on January 1,
2009. The sales price of the underlying asset, manufacturing equipment, amounts to €5,000 thousand.
At balance sheet date the carrying amount of the underlying asset amounts to €4,123 thousand (PY:
€3,028 thousand). The present value is calculated using the Group’s incremental borrowing rate of
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7.8% as per contract date. The future minimum lease payments and their present value relating to the
leasing agreement during the basic rental period when they cannot be terminated are as follows:
in € thousa nds
within one year
after one year but not later than five years
more than five years
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
Minim um
le a se
pa ym e nts
(MLP)
Pre se nt
va lue
of MLP
Minim um
lea se
pa ym ents
(MLP)
999
350
-
958
319
-
1,349
1,277
999
1,349
-
2,348
Pre se nt
va lue
of MLP
958
1,182
-
2,140
Production facility: Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L, Brasov, entered into a non-cancellable real estate
finance lease agreement on December 31, 2010 (prior to Stabilus Group taking over a controlling
interest in this company) with a term of 144 months prior to Stabilus becoming a controlling shareholder
of Orion Rent Imobiliare S.R.L. The agreement contains a purchase option at the end of the 3 years of
contract, for a purchase price amounting to the capital that remains to be paid up to the expiry of the
contract less early payment fee (between 2.75% and 4.75% of the remaining capital to be paid). The net
carrying amount at the balance sheet date is €1,204 thousand (PY: €1,257 thousand). The lease term
started on January 1, 2011. The leasing fees are settled in euro, but payable in New Romanian Lei.
They include a variable component of the total funding cost with 3 month EURIBOR as the reference
basis.
in € thousa nds
within one year
after one year but not later than five years
more than five years
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
Minim um
le a se
pa ym e nts
(MLP)
Pre se nt
va lue
of MLP
Minim um
lea se
pa ym ents
(MLP)
192
761
812
186
614
505
1,765
1,305
176
764
1,001
1,941
Pre se nt
va lue
of MLP
163
588
572
1,323
The current period payments for finance leases amount to €1,792 thousand (PY: €2,038 thousand). No
contingent rents have been recognised as an expense during the period.
29. Contingent liabilities and other financial commitments
Contingent liabilities
Contingent liabilities are uncertainties for which the outcome has not been determined. If the outcome is
probable and estimable, the liability is shown in the statement of financial position.
Guarantees
On October 11, 2005 Stabilus Romania S.R.L., Brasov, (“STRO”) entered into a rental agreement with
ICCO SRL (ICCO) for a production facility with an area of 8.400 square meters for STRO in Brasov,
Romania. The rental agreement has a contract period of seven years. STAB Dritte Holding GmbH,
Koblenz, merged into Stable Beteiligungs GmbH, Koblenz, a wholly owned subsidiary of the company,
issued a bank guarantee for €600 thousand (PY: €600 thousand), in the event that STRO will be unable
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to pay. Stabilus GmbH, Koblenz, issued a letter of support for the event that STRO will be unable to
pay.
On September 22, 2005 Stabilus S. A. de C. V. (“STMX”) entered into a lease agreement with Deutsche
Bank Mexico, S. A., and Kimex Industrial BEN, LLC, for a production facility with an area of 28,952
square meters of land and 5,881 square meters of constructions in Ramos Arizpe, State of Coahuila,
Mexico. The lease agreement has a contract period of 10 years. Stabilus GmbH, Koblenz, issued a
letter of support for the event that STMX will be unable to pay.
The Group entered into a revolving credit facility, an indenture, and profit participating loan agreements.
The credit guarantees provided in these agreements are full down-stream, up-stream and cross-stream
given by the guarantors as defined in these agreements - comprising certain material subsidiaries of the
Group - in favour of the finance parties. The guarantees are subject to limitations, including being
limited to the extent that otherwise the guarantee would amount to unlawful financial assistance and
other jurisdiction specific tests (e.g. net assets).
Given a normal course of the economic development as well as a normal course of business,
management believes these guaranties should not result in a material adverse effect for the Group.
Other financial commitments
The nominal value of the other financial commitments as of September 30, 2013 amounts to €14,205
thousand (PY: €14,446 thousand).
Nominal values of other financial commitments are as follows:
in € thousa nds
Capital commitments for fixed and other intangible assets
Obligations under rental and leasing agreements
Tota l
in € thousa nds
Capital commitments for fixed and other intangible assets
Obligations under rental and leasing agreements
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2013
le ss tha n 1
ye a r
1 to 5
ye a rs
m ore tha n
5 ye a rs
3,003
3,849
6,852
-
7,164
7,164
-
189
189
Tota l
3,003
11,202
14,205
Se pt 30, 2012
le ss tha n 1
ye a r
1 to 5
ye a rs
m ore tha n
5 ye a rs
2,486
3,636
6,122
-
7,861
7,861
-
463
463
Tota l
2,486
11,960
14,446
The obligations under rental and leasing agreements relate exclusively to leases under which entities of
the Stabilus Group are not the economic owners of the leased assets. The obligations reported under
this item are based on operating leases.
30. Financial instruments
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of the Group’s financial instruments.
The fair value of a financial instrument is the price at which a party would accept the rights and/or
obligations of this financial instrument from another independent party. Given the varying influencing
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factors, the reported fair values can only be regarded as indications of the prices that may actually be
achieved on the market.
in € thousa nds
Trade accounts receivables
Cash
Loan to shareholder
Derivative instruments
Restricted cash
Tota l fina ncia l a sse ts
Me a sure m e nt
ca te gory
a cc. to IAS 39
LaR
LaR
LaR
Se pt 30, 2013
Se pt 30, 2012
Ca rrying
a m ount
Fa ir
va lue
Ca rrying
a m ount
Fa ir
va lue
67,776
67,776
58,950
58,950
21,819
21,819
41,638
41,638
77,134
81,018
FAFV
10,845
10,845
-
-
-
-
LaR
-
-
2,679
2,679
177,574
181,458
103,267
103,267
Financial liabilities excl. EUSIs
FLAC 319,460
321,624
282,036
270,147
EUSIs
Financial liabilities
Finance lease liabilities
Trade accounts payable
Other financial liabilities
FLAC***
3,300
4,568
3,430
3,430
FLAC 322,760
326,192
285,466
273,577
-
2,639
2,582
2,421
4,076
FLAC
44,977
44,977
42,898
42,898
FLAC
1,662
1,662
312
312
Tota l fina ncia l lia bilitie s
372,038
375,413
331,097
320,863
Aggre ga te d a ccording to ca te gorie s in IAS 39:
Loans and receivables (LaR)
166,729
170,613
103,267
103,267
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (FAFV)
10,845
10,845
-
-
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost (FLAC)
369,399
372,831
325,246
313,357
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FLFV)
-
-
3,430
3,430
*** A s of Sept 30, 2012, EUSIs w ere designated into the f air value through prof it and loss category.
The fair values of financial instruments are calculated on the basis of the market information available
as of the end of the reporting period. Trade accounts receivable, cash, trade accounts payable, other
financial assets and liabilities generally have short remaining maturities. As a result, their fair values
correspond to the carrying amounts. The fair values of financial liabilities and the financial shareholder
loan receivable are calculated as the present values of the expected future cash flows. Normal interest
rates for the appropriate maturities are used for discounting purposes.
The profit participating loans (PPLs) including a mezzanine warrant instrument are also referred to
collectively as equity upside-sharing instruments (EUSIs) due to their highly subordinated nature.
Because an active market for these instruments does not exist, the fair value was established using a
valuation technique. The valuation technique was based on Monte-Carlo simulations which use, among
other parameters, assumptions and estimations for size, growth rate and volatility of the enterprise
value. This measurement method corresponds to the Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy according to
IAS 39, being a measurement method for which the major input factors are not based on observable
market data. As of September 30, 2013, the equity-upside sharing instruments (EUSIs) are measured
at amortized cost.
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The financial instruments measured at fair value are shown in the table below in accordance with their
measurement method. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are defined as follows:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
Level 1: measurement based on quoted prices in the active markets for identical instruments;
Level 2: measurement based on inputs for the financial instrument that are observable on active
markets either directly (i. e. as prices) or indirectly (i. e. derived from prices);
Level 3: measurement based on inputs for the financial instrument that are not observable market
data.
(cid:1)
in € thousa nds
Derivative instruments
Fina ncia l a sse ts va lue d a t fa ir va lue
in € thousa nds
EUSIs
Fina ncia l lia bilitie s va lue d a t fa ir va lue
Se pt 30, 2013
Tota l
Le vel 1
Le ve l 2
Le ve l 3
10,845
10,845
-
-
10,845
10,845
-
Se pt 30, 2012
Tota l
Le vel 1
Le ve l 2
Le ve l 3
3,430
3,430
-
-
-
-
3,430
3,430
The net gains and losses on financial instruments result in the fiscal year 2013 from the currency
translation and changes in the estimate of future cash flows of loans and receivables and financial
liabilities measured at amortized cost, as well as gains from changes in fair value of derivative
instruments. They are set out in the Notes 8 and 9. The net foreign exchange loss (PY: gain) amounts
to €(7,154) thousand (PY: €4,824 thousand). The gains from changes in fair value of derivative
instruments amounts to €1,396 thousand (PY: -). The gains from changes in carrying amount of
financial assets amounts to €2,761 thousand (PY: -).
Total interest income and expense from financial instruments is reported in the Notes 8 and 9.
The value of the embedded derivatives is effected by the interest of the comparing market instrument
on each potential exercise date and will rise if the relevant interest rate declines and vice versa.
31. Risk reporting
Internal risk management
The Group employs within the budgeting process an integrated system for the early identification and
monitoring of risks specific to the Group, in order to identify changes in the business environment and
deviations from targets at an early stage and to initiate countermeasures in advance. This includes
monthly short and medium-term analysis of the order intake and the sales invoicing behaviour. Control
impulses for the individual companies are derived from this. Customer behaviour is ascertained and
analysed continuously and the information obtained from this serves as an early warning indicator for
possible changes in demand patterns.
In addition, significant KPIs (order intake, sales and EBITDA, staffing level, quality indicators) are
reported monthly by all Group companies and are assessed by Group management.
Financial risks
The Group’s Corporate Treasury function provides services to the business, co-ordinates access to
domestic and international financial markets, and monitors and manages the financial risks relating to
the operations of the Group. These risks include credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including
currency risk and fair value interest rate risk).
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The Group seeks to minimize the effects of financial risks by using derivative financial instruments to
hedge these exposures wherever useful. The use of financial derivatives is governed by the Group’s
policies approved by the Management Board, which provide principles on foreign currency risk, interest
rate risk, credit risk, the use of financial derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments, and the
investment of excess liquidity. The Group does not enter into or trade financial instruments, including
derivative financial instruments, for speculative purposes. The Group does not hold any derivatives as
of September 30, 2013.
Credit risks
Credit risk refers to the risk that counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in
financial loss to the Group. The Group has adopted a policy of only dealing with creditworthy
counterparties and obtaining sufficient collateral where appropriate, as a means of mitigating the risk of
financial loss from defaults. The Group’s exposure and the credit ratings of its counterparties are
monitored and
is spread amongst approved
counterparties.
the aggregate value of
transactions concluded
Trade accounts receivable consist of a large number of customers, spread across diverse industries
and geographical areas. Credit evaluation is performed on the financial condition of accounts receivable
and, where viewed appropriate, credit guarantee insurance cover is purchased. Besides this,
commercial considerations impact the credit lines per customer.
The maximum exposure to credit risk of financial assets is the carrying amount as follows:
in € thousa nds
Fina ncia l a sse ts
Trade accounts receivable
Loan to shareholder
Derivative instruments
Ne ithe r
pa st due
nor
im pa ire d
59,506
77,134
10,845
< 30 da ys
30 - 60
da ys
60 - 90
da ys
90 - 360
da ys
> 360 da ys
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2013
5,545
618
331
789
987
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
67,776
77,134
10,845
Tota l
147,485
5,545
618
331
789
987
155,755
in € thousa nds
Fina ncia l a sse ts
Trade accounts receivable
Tota l
Ne ithe r
pa st due
nor
im pa ire d
< 30 da ys
30 - 60
da ys
60 - 90
da ys
90 - 360
da ys
> 360 da ys
Tota l
Se pt 30, 2012
50,716
50,716
5,501
5,501
473
473
159
159
631
631
1,470
1,470
58,950
58,950
Credit risk of other financial assets of the Group, which comprise cash and cash equivalents, and
miscellaneous financial assets, arises from default of the counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal
to the carrying amount of these instruments.
The Group does not have any critical credit risk exposure to any single counterparty or any group of
counterparties having similar characteristics. The credit risk on liquid funds is limited because the
counterparties are banks with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies and
also typically are lenders to the Group. Therefore, credit quality of financial assets which are neither
past due nor impaired is assessed to be good.
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Liquidity risks
The Management Board has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for the
management of the Group’s short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management
requirements. The Group manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities
and reserve borrowing facilities by monitoring forecasted cash flows at regular intervals.
The following maturities summary shows how cash flows from the Group’s receivables and liabilities as
of September 30, 2013 will influence its liquidity situation. The summary describes the course of the
undiscounted principal and interest outflows of the financing liabilities and the undiscounted cash
outflows of the trade accounts payable. The undiscounted cash outflows are subject to the following
conditions: If the counterparty can request payment at different dates, the liability is included on the
basis of the earliest payment date. The underlying terms and conditions are described in the Note 22.
in € thousa nds
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
after 2018
Tota l
Se nior
se cure d
note s
(7,866)
(24,413)
(24,413)
(24,413)
(331,721)
Fina nce
le a se
Tra de
a ccounts
pa ya ble
(1,206)
(44,977)
(557)
(190)
(189)
(189)
(623)
Tota l
(54,049)
(24,970)
(24,603)
(24,602)
(331,910)
(623)
(412,826)
(2,954)
(44,977)
(460,757)
The long term senior secured notes give planning stability over the next years. At the balance sheet
date the Group has undrawn committed facilities of €25.0 million (PY: €29.1 million) to reduce liquidity
risks.
The table above does not include the equity upside-sharing instruments (EUSIs), which mature in 2043
(except for the mezzanine warrant instrument, which does not have a maturity date). The maximum
undiscounted distribution of these instruments amounts to €951 million at maturity. The EUSIs may
become due prior to 2043 in connection with certain exit events. Following disbursement scenarios are
conceivable:
(cid:1)
(cid:1)
Disbursement scenarios before the final maturity date: in the event of a sale of the Stabilus Group
by the current owners or a distressed disposal, the sales proceeds will be distributed in the
amount of the existing receivables by the PPL Agent. The PPL Agent will take over the allocation
of the sales proceeds in accordance with the agreed waterfall structure.
Disbursement scenarios on arriving at the final maturity date (June 7, 2043): Servus HoldCo has
obligations to the PPL agent under three profit participating loans each in the amount of €1
(principal amount). In addition, obligations exist to make variable disbursements on final maturity,
the amount of which will depend on whether Servus HoldCo for its part will receive incoming
payments from the underlying investments.
As of the reporting date of September 30, 2013, disbursement scenarios before the final maturity date
are overwhelmingly probable. This can be justified economically by the fact that a sale within ten years
is customary business practice in the private equity business. As of September 30, 2013, the fair value
of the expected disbursements amounts to €4.6 million (PY: €3.4 million).
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Finance market risks
The Group’s activities expose it primarily to the financial risks of changes in foreign currency exchange
rates (see below) and interest rates (see below). As of September 30, 2013 the Group has not entered
into any derivative financial instruments. The Group monitors closely its exposure to interest rate risk
and foreign currency risk and regularly checks the requirement to enter into a variety of derivative
financial instruments.
Exchange rate risk. Due to its subsidiaries, the Group has significant assets and liabilities outside the
Eurozone. These assets and liabilities are denominated in local currencies. When the net asset values
are converted into euro, currency fluctuations result in period-to period changes in those net asset
values. The Group’s equity position reflects these changes in net asset values. The Group does not
hedge against these structural currency risks.
The Group also has transactional currency exposures which arise from sales or purchases in currencies
other than the functional currency and loans in foreign currencies. In order to mitigate the impact of
currency exchange rate fluctuations for the operating business, the Group continually assesses its
exposure and attempts to balance sales revenue and costs in a currency to thus reduce the currency
risk.
Besides the balance sheet the Group’s revenue and costs are also impacted by currency fluctuations.
Interest rate risk. The Group is exposed to interest rate risks, which mainly relates to debt obligations,
as the Group borrows funds at both fixed and floating interest rates.
The interest rate risk is monitored by using the cash flow sensitivity of the Group’s cash flows due to
floating interest loans. The nominal interest rates of the Stabilus Group’s financial liabilities as of
September 30, 2013 are fixed.
32. Capital management
The Stabilus Group’s capital management covers both equity and liabilities. A further objective is to
maintain a balanced mix of debt and equity.
Due to the broad product range and the activities on global markets, the Stabilus Group generates
under normal economic conditions predictable and sustainable cash flows.
The equity ratio as of September 30, 2013 is calculated as follows:
in € thousa nds
Equity
Total assets
Equity ratio
Economic equity ratio (including shareholder loans)
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
2012
82,638
57,369
589,288
530,565
14.0%
14.0%
10.8%
18.7%
The Stabilus Group is not subject to externally imposed capital requirements.
The ratio of net debt to EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), which
is also used and defined in the revolving credit facility agreement, is an important financial ratio (debt
ratio) used in the Stabilus Group. The objective is to reduce the debt ratio in the future. Stabilus Group
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therefore aims to increase its earnings and to generate cash flows in order to reduce its financial
liabilities.
33. Notes to the consolidated statement of cash flows
The statement of cash flows is prepared in compliance with IAS 7. The statement of cash flows of the
Stabilus Group shows the development of the cash flows from operating, investing and financial
activities. Inflows and outflows from operating activities are presented in accordance with the indirect
method and those from investing and financing activities by the direct method.
The cash funds reported in the statement of cash flows comprise all liquid funds, cash balances and
cash at banks reported in the statement of financial position.
Interest payments of €9,177 thousand (PY: €9,039 thousand) are taken into account in the cash
outflows from financing activities. Income tax payments of €5,663 thousand (PY: €13,491 thousand) are
allocated in full to the operating activities area, since allocation to individual business areas is
impracticable.
34. Auditor’s fees
in € thousa nds (e x cluding VAT)
Audit fees
Audit related fees
Tax fees
Other fees
Ye a r e nde d Se pt 30,
2013
530
839
-
-
2012
496
-
-
-
For fiscal year 2013, a global fee (excl. VAT) of €530 thousand (PY: 496 thousand) was agreed for the
audit of the consolidated and separate financial statements of the Stabilus subsidiaries. These fees are
included in the Group’s administrative expenses.
In addition, KPMG Luxembourg S.à r.l., Luxembourg, and other member firms of the KPMG network,
billed the Group audit related fees amounting to, excl. VAT, €839 thousand (PY: - ), which relate to
Group’s refinancing, specifically issuance of senior secured notes, in June 2013.
35. Related party relationships
In accordance with IAS 24, persons or entities that control or are controlled by the Stabilus Group shall
be disclosed, unless they are included in consolidation as a consolidated entity. Control exists if a
shareholder holds more than half of the voting rights in Servus HoldCo and has the possibility as a
result of a provision in the articles of incorporation or a contractual arrangement to control the financial
and business policies of the Stabilus Group.
The disclosure obligation under IAS 24 furthermore extends to transactions with persons who exercise
a significant influence on the financial and business policies of the Stabilus Group, including close
family members or interposed entrepreneurs. A significant influence on the financial and business
policies of the Stabilus Group can hereby be based on a shareholding of 20 % or more in Servus
HoldCo, a seat on the management board of Servus HoldCo or another key position.
Related parties of the Stabilus Group in accordance with IAS 24 primarily comprise the shareholders,
Servus Group HoldCo II and Stabilus Group management, which also holds an investment in the
company.
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The shareholders of the Stabilus Group are Servus Group HoldCo II S.à r. l., Luxembourg (direct) and
Triton Fund III (indirect). To fund working capital requirements of Servus HoldCo S. à r. l. and Stable II
S. à r. l., the shareholder provided an amount of €1,662 thousand (PY: €312 thousand). In January
2013 Servus HoldCo S. à r. l., Luxembourg, paid a dividend of €150 thousand (PY: €300 thousand)
from additional paid-in capital to its shareholder Servus Group HoldCo II S. à r. l., Luxembourg. In June
2013 Stabilus Group provided a loan to its shareholder amounting to €80,014 thousand; in turn, Servus
HoldCo received an equity contribution of €80,017 thousand, of which €36,014 thousand contribution of
EUSIs does not constitute a contribution of assets from the consolidated perspective. See also Note 20.
36. Remuneration of key management personnel
The directors of Servus HoldCo are not actively engaged in the day-to-day management of the
Company.
The total remuneration paid to key management personnel of the Group is calculated as the amount of
remuneration paid in cash and benefits in kind. The latter primarily comprise the provision of company
cars and pension.
The total remuneration of key management personnel at the various key Stabilus Group affiliates during
the reporting period amounted to €2.4 million (PY: €2.9 million) and less than €0.2 million (PY: €0.1
million) for benefits in kind, primarily company cars. The remuneration is classified as short-term
employee benefits.
General Managers hold indirect interests in Servus HoldCo via partnerships under the German Civil
Code (“GbRs”) and profit participating loans, in each case of less than 2 %, or participate in
economically similar programmes. Certain Supervisory Board members are also participating in these
programmes, also in each case below 5 %.
The management participation programme is designed to carry out an exit either through an IPO or a
sale / disposal of all of the interests. For the intended exit scenario, the proceeds on disposal
correspond to fair value. Since, in the exit scenario, both the acquisition and the later disposal of the
interests are at fair value, the compensation component has no value at the time that it is granted, so
that no personnel expenses are therefore recorded in the consolidated financial statements of Servus
HoldCo.
37. Subsequent events
As of November 29, 2013, there were no further events or developments that could have materially
affected the measurement and presentation of Group’s assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2013.
Luxembourg, November 29, 2013
The Management Board of Servus HoldCo
Lars Frankfelt
Michiel Kramer
Heiko Dimmerling
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REPORT OF THE RÉVISEUR D’ENTREPRISES AGRÉÉ
Report on the consolidated financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Servus HoldCo S.à r.l. and its
subsidiaries (the “Group”), which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at
September 30, 2013 and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other
explanatory information.
Board of Managers’ responsibility for the consolidated financial statements
The Board of Managers is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated
financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the
European Union, and for such internal control as the Board of Managers determines is necessary to
enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Responsibility of the Réviseur d’Entreprises agréé
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our
audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted for
Luxembourg by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier. Those standards require that we
comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the judgement of the
Réviseur d’Entreprises agréé, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
Réviseur d’Entreprises agréé considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair
presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness
of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonables of accounting estimates made by the Board of Managers, as well
evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the consolidated
financial position of Servus HoldCo S.à r.l. as of September 30, 2013, and of its consolidated financial
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performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
The consolidated management report, which is the responsibility of the Board of Managers, is
consistent with the consolidated financial statements.
Luxembourg, November 29, 2013
KPMG Luxembourg S.à r.l.
Cabinet de révision agréé
Philippe Meyer
KPMG Luxembourg S.à r.l., a Luxembourg private limited
company and a member of the KPMG network of independent
member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative
(“KPMG International“), a Swiss entity.
T.V.A. LU 24892177
Capital 12.502 €
R.C.S. Luxembourg B 149133
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