MS MODE GROUP B.V. DRAFT _ Financial statements for the year 2015

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1 MS MODE GROUP B.V. DRAFT _ Financial statements for the year 2015

2 Report on the financial statements for the year 2015 Contents Financial report 3 Director s report 4 Financial statements 8 Consolidated report 9 Notes to the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December Notes to the consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December Company report 39 Other information 48 2

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5 Consolidated report Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2015 (before profit appropriation) EUR x Ref Fixed assets Intangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Financial fixed assets Total fixed assets Current assets Inventories Receivables, prepayments and accrued income Cash at bank and in hand Total current assets Total Assets Group equity Provisions Non-current liabilities Current liabilities, accruals and deferred income Total Equity and Liabilities

6 Consolidated profit and loss account for the year ended 31 December 2015 EUR x Ref Net turnover Changes in inventory of finished goods and work in progress Other operating income Total operating income Cost of raw materials and consumables Cost of subcontracted work and other external charges Salaries Costs of pension schemes Social securities Total salaries and wages Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and revaluations of fixed assets Other changes in fair value of current assets Other operating expenses Total operating expenses Net result on turnover Interest income and similar income Interest charges and similar expenses Financial result Result before tax Tax on result Net result

7 Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2015 Net result on turnover Adjusted for: Depreciation, amortisation, impairment and revaluations of fixed assets Changes in working capital Inventories Trade & other receivables Trade creditors & other payables Changes in provisions Cashflow from business operations Interest received Interest paid Income tax paid Cashflow from operating activities Investments in: Intangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Financial fixed assets Disposals in: Intangible and Tangible fixed assets 56 - Financial fixed assets Cashflow from investing activities Movement in current accounts banks Repayment / take up of long term debts Repayment / Take-up of intercompany loan Cashflow from financing activities Net cashflow Total cash balance at 31 December Total cash balance at 1 January Total cashflow The presented cash flow statement is reported following the indirect method. The investments in intangible fixed assets include software improvements as well as keymoney paid for opening new stores. The investments in tangible fixed assets include opening of new stores and regular refurbishments. In 2013 a short term bridging loan of EUR 11 million was received from related parties that was paid back in

8 Consolidated statement of recognised income and expenses for the year ended 31 December 2015 Consolidated net result after tax attributable to the Company Total result of the legal entity

9 Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year 2015 General Activities MS Mode Group B.V. (the Company), having its legal address in Diemen, is a private limited liability company under Dutch law. MS Mode Group B.V. is a 99,04% subsidiary of Retail Beheer B.V. The ultimate parent company of these companies is Excellent Retail Brands B.V. The Company and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in retail sales of women s fashion in 6 countries. Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Part 9, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code. The principles adopted for the valuation of assets and liabilities and determination of the result are based on the historical cost convention. The Company has the Euro as its functional and reporting currency. Consolidation principles The consolidated financial statements include the financial data of MS Mode Group B.V., its group companies and other companies over which predominant control can be exercised or over which the Company has control. Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operational policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Group companies are participating interests in which MS Mode Group B.V. has a direct or indirect controlling interest. In assessing whether controlling interest exists, potential voting rights that are currently exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Starting January 27, 2011 MS Mode is included in the consolidation of MS Mode Group B.V. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, intra-group debts, receivables and transactions are eliminated. The group companies are consolidated in full with minority interest presented within group equity separate from parent s equity. The consolidated accounts comprise the financial statements of: MS Mode Holding B.V., 100%, Amsterdam o MS Mode Nederland B.V., 100%, Amsterdam MS Mode GmbH, 100%, Essen o MS Mode France B.V., 100%, Amsterdam Sarl MS Mode France, 100%, Laon o MS Mode Spain B.V., 100%, Amsterdam MS Mode España S.L., 100%, Barcelona MS Mode Luxembourg Sarl, 100%, Luxemburg MS Mode Belgium N.V., 99,92% direct and 0,08% via MS Mode Holding B.V., Brussels MS Mode Distribution Sarl, 100%, Laon MS Mode Asia Ltd, 100%, Hong Kong. Application of Section 402, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code The financial information of the Company is included in the consolidated financial statements. For this reason, in accordance with Section 402, Book 2 of the Netherlands Civil Code, the separate profit and loss account of the Company exclusively states the share of the result of participating interests after tax and the general result after tax. 13

10 General accounting principles General Unless stated otherwise, assets and liabilities are shown at nominal value. An asset is disclosed in the balance sheet when it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the cost of the asset can be measured reliably. A liability is recognised in the balance sheet when it is expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits and the amount of the obligation can be measured with sufficient reliability. Income is recognised in the profit and loss account when an increase in future economic potential related to an increase in an asset or a decrease of a liability has arisen, the size of which can be measured reliably. Expenses are recognised when a decrease in the economic potential related to a decrease in an asset or an increase of a liability has arisen, the size of which can be measured with sufficient reliability. If a transaction results in a transfer of future economic benefits and/or when all risks relating to assets or liabilities transfer to a third party, the asset or liability is no longer included in the balance sheet. Assets and liabilities are not included in the balance sheet if economic benefits are not probable and/or cannot be measured with sufficient reliability. The revenue and expenses are allocated to the period to which they relate. Revenues are recognised when the Company has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods to the buyer. The financial statements are presented in Euros, the Company s functional currency. All financial information in Euros has been rounded to the nearest thousand. Going Concern Group equity amounts to EUR thousand at 31 December The Company is mainly funded by borrowings, including loans received from related parties and the bank. The Company s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent on the willingness of the bank to continue the loan. For the year 2014 MS Mode did not breach the covenants of the Rabobank. In 2015 the bank revised the loan agreement. The arrangements are adjusted to meet the Company s future needs and covenants are geared for the expected development. In addition, our expectations are that cash flow will increase for the financial year In view of this, the accounting policies used in these financial statements are based on the expectations that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. The use of estimates The preparation of the financial statements requires the management to form opinions and to make estimates and assumptions that influence the application of principles and the reported values of assets and liabilities and of income and expenditure. The actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and the underlying assumptions are constantly assessed. Revisions of estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised or in future periods for which the revision has consequences. The following accounting policies are in the opinion of management the most critical for the purpose of presenting the financial position and require estimates and assumptions: The impairment of financial assets; The valuation of inventories, especially the provision for obsolescence needed. 14

11 Change of comparative figures During 2015 a new consolidation and reporting package was implemented by MS Mode Group. As a result, the presentation of certain lines in the balance sheet and profit and loss account has been changed due to new insights. Principles of the translation of foreign currencies Transactions in foreign currencies Transactions denominated in foreign currency are translated into the relevant functional currency of the group companies at the exchange rate applying on the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are translated into the functional currency at the balance sheet date at the exchange rate applicable on that date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currency that are stated at historical cost are translated into Euro at the applicable exchange rates on the transaction date. Translation gains and losses are taken to the profit and loss account as expenditure. Foreign operations The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Euro at exchange rates applying on the reporting date. Foreign currency profit and loss account items of foreign operations are translated at the exchange rate applying on the transaction date. Financial instruments Financial instruments include investments in trade and other receivables, cash items, loans and other financing commitments, and trade and other payables. These financial statements contain the following financial instruments: financial instruments held for trading (financial assets and liabilities), purchased loans and receivables, other financial commitments, non-current and current liabilities and derivatives. Financial instruments also include derivative financial instruments (derivatives) embedded in contracts. Derivatives embedded in contracts shall be separated from the host contract and accounted for as a separate financial instrument if: the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract and the embedded derivative are not closely related; a separate instrument with the same terms and conditions as the embedded derivative would meet the definition of a derivative; and the combined instrument is not measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised through profit and loss. Financial instruments, including derivatives separated from their host contracts, are initially recognised at fair value. If instruments are not measured at fair value through profit and loss, then any directly attributable transaction costs are included in the initial measurement. Financial instruments embedded in contracts that are not accounted for separately from the host contract are recognised in accordance with the host contract. After initial recognition, financial instruments are valued in the manner described below. Financial instruments held for trading Financial instruments (assets and liabilities) held for trading are carried at fair value and changes in the fair value are recognised in the profit and loss account. In the first period of recognition, attributable transaction costs are charged to the profit and loss account. Purchased Loans Purchased loans are stated at amortised cost on the basis of the effective interest method, less impairment losses. 15

12 Other receivables Other receivables are carried at amortised cost on the basis of the effective interest method, less impairment losses. Non-current and current liabilities and other financial commitments Financial commitments that are not held for trading are carried at amortised cost on the basis of the effective interest rate method. Derivatives Derivatives are carried at the lower of cost and market value, except if the cost model for hedge accounting is applied. As per September 2012 Retail Beheer B.V. has formulated a hedge policy for the total group in a general hedge document. As of that moment the cost model for hedge accounting for the newly acquired forward exchange contracts is applied. If forward exchange contracts are concluded to hedge monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, cost hedge accounting is applied. Hedge accounting is applied to ensure that the gains or losses arising from the translation of the monetary items recognised in the profit are offset by the changes in the value of forward exchange contracts arising from the difference between their forward and spot rates as at reporting date. The difference between the spot rate agreed at the inception of the forward exchange contract and the forward rate is amortised over the term of the contract. If cost hedge accounting is applied, derivatives are measured at fair value upon initial recognition. As long as a derivative hedges a specific risk in connection with an expected future transaction, it is not remeasured. As soon as an expected future transaction leads to the recognition in the profit and loss account of a financial asset or financial liability, the gains or losses associated with the derivative are recognised in the profit or loss account in the same period in which the asset or liability affects profit or loss. If a hedged position in respect of an expected future transaction leads to the recognition in the balance sheet of a non-financial asset, the Company adjusts the cost price of this asset in line with the hedging results that have not yet been recognised in the profit and loss account. Any loss incurred in respect of the percentage by which the amount of the derivate exceeds the hedged position is recognised directly in the profit and loss account at the lower of cost and market value. Hedging relationships are terminated upon the expiry or sale of the respective derivatives. The cumulative gain or loss that has not yet been included in the profit and loss account is recognised as a deferred item in the balance sheet until the hedged transactions have taken place. If the transactions are no longer expected to take place, the cumulative gain or loss is accounted for in the profit or loss account. Financial instruments also include derivatives, being an interest rate swap and forward exchange contracts. The Company documents its hedging relationships by means of generic hedging documentation and regularly assesses the effectiveness of its hedging relationships by determining whether there are any overhedges. The effectiveness consists of comparison of the critical features of the hedging instrument against the hedged position. In case of over-hedging, the related value is directly recognised in the profit and loss account on the basis of cost or lower market value. Conditions for hedge accounting The Company documents its hedging relationships in generic hedging documentation and regularly checks the effectiveness of the hedging relationships by establishing whether the hedge is effective or that there is no over-hedging. At each balance sheet date, the Company assesses the degree of ineffectiveness of the combination of the hedge instrument and the hedged position (the hedging relationship). The degree of ineffectiveness 16

13 of the hedging relationship is determined by comparing the critical features of the hedging instrument against the hedged position. For this comparison, the Company uses the following critical features: amount; term; hedged risk; method of settlement of the hedging instrument and the hedged position. If the critical features, assessed in the context of the hedging relationship, are matching each other, there is no ineffectiveness. If the critical features, assessed in the context of the hedging relationship, are not matching each other, there is ineffectiveness. In that case, the degree of ineffectiveness is determined by comparing the fair value change of the hedging instrument with the fair value change of the hedged position. If there is a cumulative loss on the hedging relationship over the period between initial recognition of the hedging instrument and the balance sheet date, the ineffectiveness (loss) is directly recognised in the profit and loss account. Impairment of financial assets A financial asset not classified as at fair value through profit or loss, including an interest in an equityaccounted investee, is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is impaired if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset, and that loss event(s) had an impact on the estimated future cash flows of that asset that can be estimated reliably. Objective evidence that financial assets are impaired includes default or delinquency by a debtor, indications that a debtor or issuer will enter bankruptcy, adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers or issuers, economic conditions that correlate with defaults or the disappearance of an active market for a security. The entity considers evidence of impairment for financial assets measured at amortised cost (loan and receivables and held-to-maturity financial assets) at both a specific asset and collective level. All individually significant assets are assessed for specific impairment. Those found not to be specifically impaired are then collectively assessed for any impairment that has been incurred but not yet identified. Assets that are not individually significant are collectively assessed for impairment by grouping together assets with similar risk characteristics. In assessing collective impairment, the Group uses historical trends of the probability of default, the timing of recoveries and the amount of loss incurred, adjusted for management s judgement as to whether current economic and credit conditions are such that the actual losses are likely to be greater or lesser than suggested by historical trends. An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the asset s original effective interest rate. Losses are recognised in profit or loss and reflected in an allowance account against loans and receivables or held-to-maturity investment securities. Interest on the impaired asset continues to be recognised. When an event occurring after the impairment was recognised causes the amount of impairment loss to decrease, the decrease in impairment loss is reversed through profit or loss. Intangible fixed assets Software and licences are stated at cost price less accumulated amortisation and, if applicable, less impairment. The amortisation terms amount to: Software: Licences: 3 years the duration of the licences 17

14 Rental rights, key money in France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands are classified as intangible fixed asset and are amortised on a straight-line basis during the contractual rental period. The amount that is amortised is the historical cost minus the residual value. For France the residual value is set at historical cost or lower market value. Every 3 years the value is determined by an independent valuation expert and if needed impairment is recognised. In Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands the value is amortised over the length of the rental period. Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost of acquisition, less accumulated depreciation and, if applicable, less impairment. Depreciation is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each item of the tangible fixed assets taking into account residual value. Land and prepayments on tangible fixed assets are not depreciated. The following terms of depreciation are applied: - Buildings: term of the rent contract - Hardware: 5 years - Other: Technical installations 8-10 years Fixtures & Furniture 3-8 years Maintenance expenditure is only capitalised when the maintenance extends the useful life of the asset. Financial fixed assets Participating interests where significant influence is exercised over the business and financial policy are valued according to the equity method on the basis of net asset value. The net asset value is calculated on the basis of the accounting principles of the Company. Participating interests with a negative net asset value are valued at nil. If the Company guarantees for the debts of the relevant participating interest, a provision is recognised. This provision is recognised primarily to the debit of the receivables on the respective participating interest and for the remainder presented under provisions for the part of the share of the losses incurred by the participating interest, or for the estimated payments by the Company on behalf of these participating interests. On deposits, a provision deemed necessary, is taken for the risk of bad debt. The deposits paid on rented buildings are valued at nominal value. The accounting policies for the other financial fixed assets are included under the heading Financial instruments and under the heading Taxation. Impairment or disposal of fixed assets For tangible, intangible and financial fixed assets an assessment is made as of each balance sheet date as to whether there are indications that these assets are subject to impairment. If there are such indications, then the recoverable value of the asset is estimated. The recoverable value is the higher of the value in use and the net realisable value. If it is not possible to estimate the recoverable value of an individual asset, then the recoverable value of the cash flow generating unit to which the asset belongs is estimated. If the carrying value of an asset or cash flow generating unit is higher than the recoverable value, an impairment loss is recorded for the difference between the carrying value and the recoverable value. In case of an impairment loss of a cash flow generating unit, the loss is first allocated to goodwill that has 18

15 been allocated to the cash flow generating unit. Any remaining loss is allocated to the other assets of the unit in proportion to their carrying values. In addition an assessment is made on each balance sheet date whether there is any indication that an impairment loss that was recorded in previous years has decreased. If there is such indication, then the recoverable value of the related asset or cash flow generating unit is estimated. Reversal of an impairment loss that was recorded in the past only takes place in case of a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable value since the recording of the last impairment loss. In such case, the carrying value of the asset (or cash flow generating unit) is increased up to the amount of the estimated recoverable value, but not higher than the carrying value that would have applied (after depreciation) if no impairment loss had been recorded in prior years for the asset (or cash generating unit). An impairment loss for goodwill is not reversed in a subsequent period, unless the previous impairment loss was caused by an extraordinary specific external event that is not expected to recur and if there are successive external events that undo the effect of the earlier event. Fixed assets available for sale are stated at the lower of their carrying amount and net realisable value. Inventories Stock is stated at cost on the basis of historical cost plus paid import duties, freight costs and commissions. Where appropriate a provision for obsolescence is deducted. The measurement of inventories includes possible impairments that arise on the balance sheet date. Receivables Upon initial recognition the receivables are valued at fair value and then valued at amortised cost. The fair value and amortised cost equal the face value. Provisions deemed necessary for possible bad debt losses are deducted. These provisions are determined by individual assessment of the receivables. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in hand is stated at face value and is freely disposable, unless stated otherwise. Provisions A provision is recognised if the following applies: the Company has a legal or constructive obligation, arising from a past event; and the amount can be estimated reliably; and it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. If all or part of the payments that are necessary to settle a provision are likely to be fully or partially compensated by a third party upon settlement of the provision, then the compensation amount is presented separately as an asset. Provisions are stated at the nominal value of the expenditures that are expected to be required to settle the liabilities and losses. Post employment Dutch pension plans The main principle is that the pension charge to be recognised for the period under review is equal to the pension contributions payable to the pension fund for the period. Insofar as the payable 19

16 contributions have not yet been paid as at balance sheet date, a liability is recognised. If the contributions already paid exceed the payable contributions as at balance sheet date, a receivable is recognised to account for any repayment by the fund or settlement with contributions payable in future. In addition, a provision is included as at balance sheet date for existing additional commitments to the fund and the employees, provided that it is likely that there will be an outflow of funds for the settlement of the commitments and that it is possible to reliably estimate the size of the commitments. The existence or non-existence of additional commitments is assessed on the basis of the administration agreement concluded with the fund, the pension agreement with the staff and other (explicit or implicit) commitments to staff. The provision is stated at the best estimate of the present value of the anticipated costs of settling the commitments as at balance sheet date. Foreign pension plans Pension plans that are comparable in design and functioning to the Dutch pension system, having a strict segregation of the responsibilities of the parties involved and risk sharing between the said parties (Company, fund and participants) are recognised and measured in accordance with Dutch pension plans (see previous section). For foreign pension plans that are not comparable in design and functioning to the Dutch pension system, a best estimate is made of the commitment as at balance sheet date. This commitment should then be stated on the basis of an actuarial valuation principle generally accepted in the Netherlands. Other long term employment provision Other long term employment provisions relate to the jubilee provision. The provision is recognised for the present value of the future jubilee payments, which is calculated on the basis of the commitments made, the likelihood of the staff concerned remaining with the Company, and their age. Termination benefits provision The termination benefits provision is established if a detailed restructuring plan has been formalised at the balance sheet date and, no later than on the balance sheet date of the financial statements, a valid expectation of implementation has been raised for those persons that will be affected by the restructuring. A valid expectation applies when implementation of the restructuring has started, or when the main elements of the plan have been announced to persons that will be affected by the restructuring. Provision for decommissioning liabilities The provision for decommissioning liabilities is recognised for the nominal value of the future decommissioning costs on the basis of the commitments made and the average costs of decommissioning in the past. Non-current liabilities Long-term liabilities include outstanding liabilities with a maturity date beyond one year. The valuation is explained under the heading Financial instruments. Current liabilities The valuation of current liabilities is explained under the heading Financial instruments. Revenue recognition Sale of goods Revenue is recognised when MS Mode Group B.V. has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods or services to the buyer. 20

17 Revenue from the sale of goods is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances and trade discounts. Revenue is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer, recovery of consideration is probable, the associated costs and possible return of goods can be estimated reliably, and there is no continuing management involvement with the goods. Normally, these criteria are satisfied at the moment the product or the service is delivered and acceptance has been obtained, if required. The right to return goods within 14 days is provided for based on a chance that goods are returned. Sales of goods in consignment are included in net sales for the amount of the consignment fee realised. Cost of subcontracted work and other external charges This concerns cost directly attributable to net turnover. Other operating expenses This concerns costs made to operate the business like personnel costs, rent and other housing expenses, sales promotion costs and selling and distribution costs. Financial result Financial income and expenses relate to interest received or due from and paid or due to third parties. Leasing The company may enter into financial and operating leases. A lease contract where the risks and rewards associated with ownership of the leased property are transferred substantially all to the lessee, is referred to as a financial lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases. In classifying leases, the economic reality of the transaction is decisive rather than its legal form. Operating leases If the Company acts as lessee in an operating lease, then the leased property is not capitalised. Lease payments regarding operating leases are charged to the profit and loss account on a straight-line basis over the lease period. Corporate income tax MS Mode Group B.V. and its Dutch subsidiaries constitute a tax entity together with parent company Retail Beheer B.V. and its Dutch subsidiaries. The corporate tax is stated for each company is based on the commercial result of the Company, not taking into account temporary valuation differences. Any deferred taxes with respect to such temporary valuation differences are transferred via the current account to Retail Beheer B.V. Corporate income tax expense comprises current and deferred corporate income tax payable and deductible for the reporting period. Corporate income tax is recognised in the profit and loss account except to the extent that it relates to items recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity. Current tax is the expected tax payable or the receivable on the taxable profit or loss for the financial year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Deferred tax is provided for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. To the extent temporary differences arise in respect of the Dutch group companies that form part of the Dutch fiscal entity with Retail Beheer B.V. as parent company, the deferred tax assets and/or deferred tax liabilities are 21

18 transferred to Retail Beheer B.V. and are settled via the current account with Retail Beheer B.V. A deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised. Minority interest Minority interest in results represents the pro rata share of outside shareholders in the result of certain group companies. Discontinued operations In order to recognise a business segment as a discontinued operation upon disposal of the segment in question, the Company defines a business segment as part of a unit in which the activities and cash flow are largely dependent on other activities. Gains and losses from the disposal of a business segment, with the results from these activities, are stated separately as result on terminated activities until the date of disposal. The financial data of a disposed business segment are not included in the individual items in the financial statements and the corresponding notes. Cash flow statement The cash flow statement is prepared using the indirect method. The cash and cash equivalents in the cash flow statement consist of the cash at bank and in hand and the current account overdraft with the bank. Cash flows in foreign currencies have been translated at the average weighted exchange rates at the dates of the transactions. Exchange differences, receipts and payments by virtue of interest and taxation on profits are included in the cash flow from operating activities. Cash flows from financial derivatives that are stated as fair value hedges or cash flow hedges are attributed to the same category as the cash flows from the hedged balance sheet items. Cash flows from financial derivatives to which hedge accounting is no longer applied are categorised in accordance with the nature of the instrument as from the date on which the hedge accounting is ended. Determination of fair value A number of accounting policies and disclosures in the Group s financial statements require the determination of the fair value for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. For measurement and disclosure purposes, fair value is determined on the basis of the following methods. Where applicable, detailed information concerning the principles for determining fair value, is included in the section that specifically relates to the relevant asset or liability. Derivatives The fair value of forward exchange contracts is based on the quoted market price, if available. If no quoted market price is available, the fair value is determined on the basis of the expected cash flows discounted at the current interest rates, including a margin for discounting the relevant risks. Non-derivative financial commitments The fair value of non-derivative financial commitments is calculated on the basis of the net present value of future repayments and interest payments, discounted at the market interest rate with which a markup is included for the relevant risks as at the reporting date. For financial leases, the market interest rate is determined using comparable leasing agreements. 22

19 Notes to the consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December Intangible fixed assets The movement is presented as follows: EUR x Rental rights Software & Licences Other intangible fixed assets In progress & prepayments Balance as per 1 January 2015: Purchase price Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment Carrying amount Total Changes in carrying amount: Investments Disposals Amortisation Amortisation on disposals Impairment Impairment on disposals Other movements Balance Balance as at 31 December 2015: Purchase price Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment Carrying amount Impairment loss Rental rights are key money in France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands. The amount that is amortised is the historical cost minus the residual value. For France the residual value is set at historical cost or lower market value. Every year the value of 1/3 of the total rental rights, is determined by an independent valuation expert and if needed impairment is recognised. Based on the assessment in 2015, the recoverable amount of the rental rights of some stores was valued to be EUR 0,1 million (2014: EUR 0,3 million) lower than its carrying amount and an impairment loss was recognised. Also the recoverable amount of the rental rights of some other stores was reassessed to be higher and EUR 0,6 million (2014: EUR 0,4 million) of an initially recognised impairment was reversed. 23

20 2 Tangible fixed assets The movement is presented as follows: EUR x Land & Buildings Hardware Other tangible fixed assets In progress & prepayments Balance as per 1 January 2015: Purchase price Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment Carrying amount Total Changes in carrying amount: Investments Disposals Depreciation Depreciation on disposals Impairment Impairment on disposals Other movements Balance Balance as at 31 December 2015: Purchase price Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment Carrying amount Due to this year s turnover performance the yearly impairment test on the level of cash generating units (stores) resulted in an impairment of fixed assets of several stores in all countries. Turnover was harmed by the specific store location as well as the lower buying power as a result of the economic crisis of the consumers. The assets of the stores have been impaired. The estimate of the recoverable amount was based on value in use determined using a discount rate of 12% (2014: 9,7%). 24

21 3 Financial fixed assets The movement is presented as follows: EUR x Deferred tax asset Other financial fixed assets Related parties longterm receivables Derivatives Total Balance as at 1 January 2015: Movements: Investments Disposals Other movements Balance as at 31 December 2015: Deferred tax asset The deferred tax asset concerns the recognised available tax losses carry forward in the Netherlands as well as the long term part of the timing differences between book and tax values of assets and liabilities in France and for smaller amounts in Spain and Germany. Under the purchase price allocation several deferred tax assets came up as the result of valuations changes. Management expects that the deferred tax asset will be offset and will be received in 5 years. In 2013 the valuation of the tax losses carry forward in the Netherlands was reviewed and a loss of EUR 1,7 million was recognised. The (deferred) tax position, related to the tax entity in the Netherlands, was transferred to the head of the tax entity per 31 st December 2014, Retail Beheer B.V. and was reported as a related parties longterm receivable. As of January 1 st 2015, the tax losses carry forward related to the compensable tax losses since 2012 are transferred to the Deferred tax assets. Other financial fixed assets The other financial fixed assets mainly consist of deposits paid on rented buildings. Related parties long-term receivables The related parties long-term receivables consist of losses carried forward which has been transferred to the head of the tax entity, Retail Beheer B.V. Derivatives The derivative is the market value on the German bank account needed for future pre-pension payments. 25

22 Current assets 4 Inventories Goods in store and warehouse Goods in transit Raw materials, packaging materials, technical supplies and other Provision for obsolete goods Provision for obsolete raw materials, packaging materials, technical supplies and other Inventories The valuation of inventories on the basis of fair value does not materially differ from the valuation above. The movements in the provisions for obsolescence are as follows: Balance as at 1 January 2015: Movements: Addition, charged to the profit and loss account Write-offs charged against the provision Release, credited to the profit and loss acount Additional release caused by change of estimate Balance as at 31 December 2015: Receivables, prepayments and accrued income Trade receivables Accounts receivable from affiliated companies Corporate income tax Prepayments and accrued income Trade receivables Trade receivables are reported at net value. The bad debt provision for trade debtors amounts to EUR 427 thousand (2014: EUR 377 thousand). All trade receivables are due within one year (idem 2014). Accounts receivable from affiliated companies For all accounts receivable from affiliated companies due within one year the interest rate receivable is set on 3 month Euribor + 1,5% (2014: 3 month Euribor + 1,5%). For the outstanding amounts from affiliated companies an interest of 4% is agreed. 26

23 Prepayments and accrued income Prepayments Accrued income Non-operating receivables All prepayments and accrued income are due within one year (idem 2014). 6 Cash at bank and in hand Banks include the positive account balances of all non-rabobank bank accounts, used for local payment and cash deliveries of stores. Cash at bank and in hand is freely disposable, except for bank guarantees which are mentioned in the note of the off-balance sheet assets and commitments. Banks Cash in hand Cash in transfer Group equity Group equity Shareholders equity See the notes to the Company balance sheet for the movements during the year in the shareholders equity. Provisions 8 Provisions The movement is presented as follows: EUR x Post employment Other long term employment Termination benefits Other provisions Operating provisions Deferred income tax Total provisions Balance as at 1 January 2015: Movements in: Withdrawals Additions Releases (to P&L) Interest addition Balance as at 31 December 2015: The post-employment provision includes the pre-pension provision in Germany and pension provisions in France, Germany and Belgium. The other long term employment provision relates to the jubilee provision. The termination benefit provision relates to expected termination cost of people leaving the 27

24 Company in 2016 who were working in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France. Other provisions consist of the decommissioning liability in Germany. The deferred income tax liability is a result of temporary tax differences related to income from selling key money in Belgian tax and differences in depreciation terms in France. LESS THAN 1 YEAR Post employment Other long term employment Termination benefits Other provisions 9 10 Operating provisions Deferred income tax 70 - Total provisions MORE THAN 1 YEAR Post employment Other long term employment Other provisions Operating provisions Deferred income tax Total provisions Total provisions Liabilities 9 Non-current liabilities Loans from credit institutions Long term intercompany debt Other long term debt

25 Loans from credit institutions EUR x Principal Amount: Repaid until 31 December Outstanding principal amount as at 1 January 2015: Repayments Outstanding principal amount as at 31 December 2015: Current as at 31 December Non-Current as at 31 December Outstanding principal amount as at 31 December 2015: The outstanding loans from credit institutions relate to a loan issued by Rabobank. The conditions of this loan are: 2015 Loan ending on 31 st of Jan Interest based on 3 month Euribor + premium (paid monthly) 2,3% - 3,85% Repayment per quarter 0,5mln Repayment per year 2,2mln Long term intercompany debt The long term intercompany debt is related to a loan of EUR 4,5 million as at 31 December 2013 received from related party Maracaibo Investments Ltd. This loan has, at the end of year 2014, been transferred to related party Cool Cat Beheer B.V. against the same conditions. The interest on the loan amounts to 5% plus a risk premium dependent on debt/ebitda ratio. The interest is calculated on a quarterly basis and is accrued on the principal sum. During 2015 a total amount of EUR 260 thousand has been accrued to the principal sum. As per 1 February 2018 the loan has to be repaid in full at once. This loan is subordinated to the facility agreements with Rabobank and party has signed an agreement of subordination to this effect. Other long term debt The other long term debt is related to received contributions for investments (capex-contributions) which are released during the term of the applicable rent contract. 10 Current liabilities, accruals and deferred income Debts to credit institutions Trade and cost creditors Accounts payable to affiliated companies Taxes and social security premiums Other current liabilities and accrued expenses Debts to credit institutions Debt to credit institutions is the balance on current bank accounts and includes the working capital facility as agreed with Rabobank. 29

26 Accounts payable to affiliated companies Cool Cat Real Estate B.V Cool Cat Asia Ltd Cool Cat Nederland B.V Retail Beheer B.V Sapph Distribution B.V Coolvast III B.V Taxes and social security premiums Corporate income tax Value added tax Payroll taxes and social security premiums Pension premiums Other taxes The Corporate income tax relates to tax payable in the foreign group companies. Other current liabilities and accrued expenses Accrued interest 3rd parties Gift cards Other accrued expenses Other liabilities Financial Instruments General During the normal course of business, the Company uses various financial instruments that expose the Company to market and/or credit risks. These relate to currency forward contracts for hedging future transactions and cash flows. The Company does not trade in financial derivatives and follows procedures and a code of conduct to limit the size of the credit risk with each counterparty and market. If a counterparty fails to meet its payment obligations to the Company, the resulting losses are limited to the fair value of the instruments in question. The contract value or principal amounts of the financial instruments serve only as an indication of the extent to which such financial instruments are used, and not of the value of the credit or fair risks. Credit risk Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the entity if a customer or counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations, and arises principally from the Group s receivables from 30

27 affiliated companies, customers and investment securities. Loans, receivables, cash and derivatives contain credit risks. The credit risk on trade and other receivables is limited. Approximately 6,1% (2014: 17%) of the trade and other receivables is an amount receivable from an affiliated company. Approximately 3,5% (2014: 4%) of the trade and other receivables is prepaid rent. Of the trade and other receivables is approx. 28% related to the e-commerce activities (2014: 18%) which are sold to a factoring company. Interest rate risk and cash flow risk It was the Group s policy to attract at least 50% fixed interest rate loans to finance its operations. Because the loan is reduced considerably and therefore the interest rate risk on the loans, it has been decided not to extend the interest rate swap. The Company runs an interest rate risk on interest bearing assets and liabilities. For assets and liabilities with variable interest rate agreements, the Group runs a risk of future cash flows relating and for fixed interest rate loans a fair value risk. The Company decided not to use interest rate derivatives to reduce the interest risk of variable interest rate loans. Currency risk The Group is exposed to currency risk on purchases that are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, the Euro. The currency in which these transactions primarily are denominated is the USD. At any point in time the Group hedges 90% to 100% of its estimated foreign currency exposure in respect of forecast purchases over the following six months. The net currency position in Euro, as of December 31, 2015, is a USD bank account of EUR 0,2 million (2014: EUR 0,3 million) and a dollar t rade creditor position of EUR 2,5 million (2014: EUR 3,1 million). The purchase USD order position is EUR 20,6 million (2014: EUR 20,5 million) of which EUR 19,9 million (2014: EUR 18,4 million) is covered by a forward exchange contract. Liquidity risk The Group monitors its cash position by using successive liquidity budgets. The management ensures that the cash position is sufficient to meet the Company s financial obligations towards creditors and to stay within the limits of its loan covenants. The undiscounted contractual financial obligations, as of December 31, 2015 are: 31