GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT Contents
Management Report 3 1.1 Management report from the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors on the consolidated and annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020 4
Consolidated financial statements 31 December 2020 11 2.1 Key figures for the Group 12 2.2 Consolidated financial statements 13 2.3 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 18 2.4 statutory auditors’ report on the consolidated financial statements 70
Annual financial statements 73 3.1 Financial statements at 31 December 2020 74 3.2 Appendix 78 3.3 Statutory auditors’ report on the annual financial statements 92
GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Société par Actions Simplifiée au capital de € 237 888 901,80 Siège social : 20-22 rue Le Peletier, 75009 Paris 494 321 276 RCS PARIS ______Assemblée Générale Ordinaire Annuelle du 5 mai 2021 GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. 2020 FINANCIAL REPORT
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1.1 MANAGEMENT REPORT FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE CONSOLIDATED AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 4
1.1.1ACTIVITY 4 1.1.3 FORESEEABLE TRENDS AND FUTURE 1.1.1.1Business activity and development 4 PROSPECTS 9 1.1.1.2Acquisitions and investments 5 1.1.4 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SINCE THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR 9 1.1.1.3The Company’s financial position 5 1.1.1.4Main risks and uncertainties 5 1.1.5CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 9 1.1.1.5The Group’s financial results 5 1.1.5.1 Members of the Supervisory Board 9 1.1.5.2 Internal Committees of the Supervisory 1.1.2 COMMENTS ON THE FINANCIAL Board 9 STATEMENTS AND RESULTS 6 1.1.5.3 Board of Directors and Chair 1.1.2.1Consolidated financial statements 6 of the Company 9 1.1.2.2Annual financial statements 6 1.1.5.4Capital and shareholding structure 9 1.1.2.3Subsidiaries and investments 6 1.1.6 PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS 1.1.2.4 Notification of major holdings SUBMITTED and takeovers 6 TO THE SHAREHOLDERS’ VOTE 10 1.1.2.5Research and development activities 7 1.1.6.1Proposed allocation of profit 10 1.1.2.6 Information on supplier and customer 1.1.6.2 Agreements covered by Article L. 227-10 payment settlement 8 of the French Commercial Code 10 1.1.2.7Information on secondary establishments 8 Appendix 10 1.1.2.8 Information on loans granted to other companies (Article L. 511-6 3 bis of the French Monetary and Financial Code) 8
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Ladies and Gentlemen, In accordance with legal, regulatory and statutory requirements, we Your statutory auditors will also read their reports to you. submit for your approval the consolidated and annual financial This report reviews the various items of information as required by statements for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 and applicable regulations and information on corporate governance. report to you on the activities of our Company and its subsidiaries during the year. 1.1 MANAGEMENT REPORT FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE CONSOLIDATED AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020
ACTIVITY
1.1.1.1 Business activity and development International As in France, the COVID-19 crisis had a severe impact on France international operations, notably on contracts exposed to The Group has renewed and won numerous contracts in urban revenue risk. The agreements negotiated with the public activities (Dreux, Tarbes-Lourdes, Blois, Châtellerault) and transport authorities and the implementation of action and interurban activities (Hérault, Bas-Rhin, Moselle, Oise, Gard, restructuring plans have nevertheless made it possible to Pas-de-Calais, etc.), representing a total annual revenue of significantly limit the adverse impacts. €170 million. Keolis managed to obtain contract extensions for a total of The year in 2020 was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 €700 million in annual revenue: Washington (Virginia Rail) and epidemic, which directly affected all mobility-related businesses Boston (KCS) rail contracts, a bus contract in Sweden, and DLR and required permanent responsiveness to adapt the transport automatic metro and LSER rail network franchise in the United offer, in terms of level and operating mode, working with the Kingdom. organising authorities. After winning several contracts, Keolis was able to strengthen its Income in France fell sharply across all activities, particularly for international position, in particular in Australia after winning the activities not conducted under an agreement with the public Adelaide contract (rail: €85 million in annual revenue), in transport authorities (tourism, occasional transport, airport Denmark (e.g.: winning bus contract for Greater Copenhagen) services, etc.). and in the United States (notably in Virginia and California). Significant contractual negotiations have been conducted and The Government of Wales decided to take over the operations of are continuing with the public transport authorities to mitigate the Transport for Wales network (initial contract signed in 2018 the impact of this unpredictable external event, notably on trafic for a period of 15 years, revenue of €362 million in 2020) from revenue. 7 February 2021. At the same time, a technical assistance partnership with KeolisAmey was signed to support Transport Very significant savings plans were also made. for Wales in the development of its mobility offers. Lastly, Keolis demonstrated its desire to strengthen its expertise EFFIA in low-carbon and electric mobility by deploying a fleet of 246 The health crisis is having a strong impact on EFFIA’s parking fully electric buses in the Netherlands and a fleet of 138 fully activity, with almost no hourly attendance during the spring carbon-free buses in Norway. Keolis now operates the largest lockdown, followed by a moderate recovery before a relapse fleet of electric buses in Europe. during the second lockdown. The decline in TGV use by business customers has had a significant impact on station parking revenue. New Mobilities In 2020, Keolis’ desire to innovate was also expressed in terms Mitigation measures were sought in savings plans and in of autonomous mobility. The Group has reached a new negotiations with the delegating authorities to reduce the fixed milestone with the launch of our first shuttle without an operator portion of traffic fees. on board, in Châteauroux, at the National Shooting Sports The acquisition of MyPark at the end of 2019 produced its Centre. full-year effect in 2020.
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1.1.1.2 Acquisitions and investments Continuity risks take the form of sudden and serious events The Group has not made any significant acquisitions or investments which affect business continuity and potentially harm the image since 1 January 2020. and credibility of the Group. This could be the case, for example, with a major passenger accident, a terrorist attack or a widespread data breach. 1.1.1.3 The Company’s financial position Performance risks are a threat to the Company’s results. They At 31 December 2020, the Group had net financial debt of arise from operational management issues, such as not winning €1,034 million, chiefly made up of a €900 million syndicated loan key contracts abroad, a lack of necessary expertise in the facility maturing in 2025 of which €600 million had been drawn, complexity of railway operations, difficulties in recruiting for jobs together with other external financing facilities arranged in France in production and non-compliance with regulatory requirements and other countries with maturity dates running until 2032. such as the prevention of bribery and corruption. To manage liquidity risk, the Group has available confirmed credit Transformational risks threaten the future of the Company and lines for an amount of €650 million as at 31 December 2020 as necessitate deep and rapid corrective action. This type of risk well as bank overdrafts, short-term financing lines and daily liquid can be illustrated by poor use of data, the arrival of new market investments. players with a disruptive model or delays in adopting an energy The Group manages its counterparty risk by only borrowing from transition. 1 banks falling within the “Authorised” bank category. This category is The year in 2020 was marked by multiple crisis, whether of a health, defined according the banks’ ratings and their level of participation economic or even climate-related nature. towards the financing of the Group. In particular, the COVID-19 pandemic had a sudden, and possibly As a result of its operational, financial and investment activities, the lasting, impact on the lives of almost all the inhabitants of our Group is exposed to the following financial market risks: planet. In addition, climate change and attacks by cyber-terrorists interest rate risk; are an increasingly significant part of our daily lives. foreign exchange risk; commodities risk. 1.1.1.5 The Group’s financial results The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the mobility To manage this exposure, the Group uses standard, liquid and business lines in the majority of countries where Keolis is present, market-available derivative financial instruments: as a result of lockdown or travel restriction measures, with sharp forward and futures sales and purchases; reductions in terms of passenger ridership and supply of travel services. swaps; call options; Revenues put options in combination with call options to provide symmetric Against this backdrop, the Group’s recurring revenue for 2020 or asymmetric collars or caps spreads. amounted to €6,087.8 million, down -€491.5 million, i.e. -7.5% The Group’s interest rate risk exposure results from its financial compared to 2019. debt, part of which is subject to variable interest rates. It is therefore The foreign exchange effect was -€35.0 million, in particular, on the exposed to rate rises. The objective of risk management is to Australian dollar, the US dollar and the pound sterling. protect the Group’s net financial income from an increase in interest rates, while taking advantage of any decrease in rates to the The technical effect was negative, amounting to -€3.5 million, and greatest possible extent. corresponded to the impacts of IFRIC 12. The Group also makes investments in foreign entities. To cover the The scope effect was positive, amounting to +€74.7 million, of foreign exchange risk engendered by these investments, the Group which +€65.3 million in France (full-year effect of the acquisition of uses derivative financial instruments to maintain a reference CarPostal) and +€9.4 million at EFFIA (full-year effect of My Park exchange rate defined for the year. acquisition). The Group is exposed to the risk of the fluctuation of the price of The portfolio effect of won/lost contracts amounted to diesel. This risk is partially hedged in the concession contracts -€102.2 million, of which mainly -€52.9 million in France (losses in signed with public transport authorities. For the remaining exposure, Angers of -€33.6 million and Brest of -€25.4 million) and the Group implements a hedging policy using derivative financial -€49.7 million internationally with, notably, the discontinuation of the instruments whose objective is to minimise the volatility of Group KTA taxi business in the United States (-€29.6 million) and the end income. of the LV Microtransit and Concord contracts, in Australia (-€15.9 million; loss of contracts in South Australia). 1.1.1.4 Main risks and uncertainties Existing contracts were down -€425.2 million, heavily impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis, of which -€295.8 million in France The Group conducts its business in a constantly-evolving economic, (mainly in the regions: -€130.2 million; Major City Networks: competitive and technical environment. Identifying and anticipating -€73.0 million; Île-de-France: -€50.3 million; City Networks: risks and finding ways of controlling them lie at the heart of its -€34.3 million) and -€58.6 million internationally (mainly in Belgium: concerns. -€41.1 million) and -€56.6 million at EFFIA. The Group’s geographical footprint, its status as a market leader Organic change in revenue including portfolio change amounted to and key player in different modes of transport, and the nature of the -€527.4 million, or -8.0%. passenger transportation business all entail both intrinsic and external risks for the Group.
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EBIT K Net income (Group share) The violent impact of the COVID-19 health crisis was partly offset Recurring operating profit amounted to -€23.5 million, down by coordinated and proactive action, in particular through general -113.5% compared to 2019. savings plans, the mobilisation of public aid mechanisms and Net income (Group share) amounted to -€464.4 million, against contractual renegotiations. Consolidated recurring EBIT K -€71.9 million in 2019. The transition between recurring operating amounted to -€43.0 million, down -€191.7 million, or -128.9% profit and net income (Group share) is due, on the one hand, to compared to 2019. non-recurring items representing -€362.9 million, mainly including The currency effect was slightly favourable, amounting to the provisions for onerous contracts in Germany for -€108.3 million +€0.8 million, mainly due to the Swedish krona. and the Netherlands for -€12.6 million, the exit costs of Wales & The technical effect was favourable, amounting to +€5.5 million, Borders for -€25.7 million, the impairment of intangible assets for and related to the IFRS 16 restatement mainly in Sweden -€134.5 million (mainly related to: the discontinuation of the Wales (+€3.1 million) and in Germany (+€2.2 million). & Borders contract; the revision of the trajectories of certain countries under the effect of COVID-19, which led to the The scope effect improved recurring EBIT K by +€1.3 million, and impairment of goodwill in Canada for -€16.9 million and the related to the full-year effect of the MyPark acquisition at EFFIA. impairment of intangible assets in Belgium for -€9.9 million), the The portfolio effect of won/lost contracts amounted to costs of restructuring the airport activity in Île-de-France for -€8.5 million, of which -€5.2 million internationally (including -€37.2 million and lastly the amortisation of contractual rights for -€1.6 million in Norway due to the costs of starting the Bergen Bus -€25.9 million. operations, and KTA in the United States, -€2.0 million) and On the other hand, net financial income also had an impact on -€3.2 million in France (including -€3.3 million for City Networks). income, in the amount of -€86.5 million, and the tax expense, in the Existing contracts were heavily impacted by the COVID-19, and amount of -€17.5 million. Associates contributed €11.2 million to were down -€190.8 million, of which -€74.5 million in France income for the year. (mainly -€37.6 million for Major City Networks, -€15.8 million for City Networks, -€10.6 million in the French Regions), -€37.3 million Net debt for EFFIA, and -€78.1 million internationally. There were contrasting Free Cash Flow in 2020 amounted to €96 million. Excluding results by region regarding international operations (significant acquisitions, it amounted to +€92.9 million, i.e. an improvement of impact of the COVID-19 on areas exposed to revenue risk including €82.6 million compared to 31/12/2019, mainly due to a Australia, -€27.1 million, notably with Yarra Trams, and the UK, +€230.5 million change in WCR, a €35 million saving on capex -€30.4 million, with Wales & Borders) and in terms of the which offset the fall in operating profit. importance of occasional and tourism activities (notably in Belgium for -€21.0 million), while there were operational difficulties in Net debt amounted to €1,034.4 million at the end of 2020 Germany, -€17.3 million, partially offset by the good performance of compared with €1,120.8 million at the end of 2019. The decrease Sweden (+€15.5 million, driven by volumes and productivity) and is explained by the change in Free Cash Flow. North America (+€9.2 million; favourable extension of the KCS contract).
1.1.2 COMMENTS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND RESULTS
1.1.2.1 Consolidated financial statements After posting exceptional income of -€130 thousand and a The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance corporate income tax profit of €17,263 thousand related to gains with IFRS as adopted by the European Union. arising from tax consolidation, the annual financial statements of GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. show a loss of €29,797 thousand. Revenues from ordinary activities amount to €6,110.8 million. After taking into account all operating costs, operating profit after 1.1.2.3 Subsidiaries and investments income from investments under the equity method amounts to The table attached to the balance sheet provides all the necessary -€375.2 million. information concerning the Company’s subsidiaries and Net income (Group share) amounts to a loss of €464.4 million for investments. the financial year ended 31 December 2020. 1.1.2.4 Notification of major holdings 1.1.2.2 Annual financial statements and takeovers The operating income amounts to -€6,969 thousand. Net financial During the financial year 2020, the Company GROUPE KEOLIS income amounts to -€40,221 thousand. S.A.S. did not acquire or take control of any companies.
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During the same period, Keolis S.A., a subsidiary of GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S., acquired or formed the following companies:
Acquisition of companies in France/Shareholding investments Name Date Percentage Cykleo 30/11/2020 100% (reclassification of shares held by EFFIA S.A.S)
Establishment of companies in France Name Date Percentage KLP 50 18/12/2020 100% KLP 51 18/12/2020 100% KLP 52 18/12/2020 100% 1 KLP 53 18/12/2020 100% KLP 54 18/12/2020 100% KLP 55 18/12/2020 100% KLP 56 18/12/2020 100% KLP 57 18/12/2020 100% KLP 58 18/12/2020 100% KLP 59 18/12/2020 100%
Establishment of companies internationally Name Date Percentage Keolis Downer South Australia Pty Ltd 15/09/20 51% Keolis Downer Adelaide Pty Ltd 15/09/20 51% KA Wales Consulting Limited 17/12/20 64% TfW Innovation Services Limited 17/12/20 31%
Over the same period, EFFIA S.A.S and Keomotion did not acquire, take control or formed any company.
1.1.2.5 Research and development activities The Company has no research and development activities.
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1.1.2.6 Information on supplier and customer payment settlement In accordance with articles L. 441-6-1 and D. 441-4 of the French Commercial Code, there follows an analysis by due date of the year-end balance of amounts owed to suppliers and by customers:
Invoices received and not paid at year end Total 0 days 1 -30 31 61 91 days (1 day (€ thousand) (indicative) days -60 days -90 days and more and more)
(A) Overdue payment brackets Number of invoices 1 _ Total value of invoices (incl.VAT) 47 _ _ _ _ _ Percentage of total value of purchases (excl. VAT) for the year 0.6% _ _ _ _ _ Percentage of total revenue (excl. VAT) for the year
(B) Invoices not included in (A) relating to disputed or non-accounted liabilities Number of invoices not included Value of invoices not included (excl. VAT)
(C) Reference payment due date used (contractual or legal) Due date used to calculate overdue payments þ Contractual due date Legal due date
Invoices issued but not paid at year end Total 0 days 1 -30 31 61 91 days (1 day (€ thousand) (indicative) days -60 days -90 days and more and more)
(A) Overdue payment brackets Number of invoices 4 22 Total value of invoices (excl. VAT) 403 326 29 12 432 799 Percentage of total value of purchases (excl. VAT) for the year Percentage of total revenue (excl. VAT) for the year 3.82% 3.09% 0.28% 0.11% 4.09% 7.58%
(B) Invoices not included in (A) relating to disputed or non-accounted receivables Number of invoices not included Value of invoices not included (excl. VAT)
(C) Reference payment due date used (contractual or legal) Due date used to calculate overdue payments þ Contractual due date Legal due date
1.1.2.7 Information on secondary 1.1.2.8 Information on loans granted to other establishments companies (Article L. 511-6 3 bis of the In accordance with the requirements of Article L. 232-1 II of the French Monetary and Financial Code) French Commercial Code, we can confirm that the Company does Article L. 511-6 of the French Monetary and Financial Code not have any secondary establishments. requires the disclosure of any loans granted to economically-related companies under the meaning of Article R. 511-2-1-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code. We specify that Company has not granted any loan entering within the scope of the provisions of Article L. 511-6 3 bis of the French Monetary and Financial Code.
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1.1.3 FORESEEABLE TRENDS 1.1.5 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS
The year in 2021 will be marked by considerable uncertainty related 1.1.5.1 Members of the Supervisory Board to the health situation for all of the Group’s activities. As of 31 December 2020, the Supervisory Board had nine In France, contractual negotiations will continue with the public members: transport authorities notably to seek to integrate the recurring Mr Joël Lebreton, member and Chairman of the Supervisory impacts on revenue related to the COVID-19 crisis. This year of Board; transition will be marked by the partial resumption of occasional Mr Patrick Bastien, member of the Supervisory Board; interurban services, and a partial upturn in passenger numbers on Major City Networks and City Networks, as well as in Île-de-France. Mr Patrick Coté, member of the Supervisory Board; Keolis Santé could benefit from a revaluation of the social security Mr Alain Krakovitch, member of the Supervisory Board; fees for medical transport. Lastly, 2021 will be more intense in terms of calls for tenders, particularly in Île-de-France in the context Mr Normand Provost, member of the Supervisory Board; of the opening up of Optile networks to competition. Ms Claudia Schlossberger, member of the Supervisory Board; For EFFIA, the Group expects a gradual recovery in traffic in car 1 Mr Jérôme Tolot, member of the Supervisory Board; parks, but in the still difficult context of the health crisis. The rate of return of TGV business customers will be a determining factor in Mr Laurent Trévisani, member of the Supervisory Board; the economic performance of the car parks. Ms Nathalie Wright, member of the Supervisory Board. Internationally, the impact of COVID-19, which should still be In accordance with the decision of the Supervisory Board of significant in 2021, will be the subject of ongoing negotiations with 15 January 2021, Mr Jérôme Tolot was appointed as Chairman of the public transport authorities. The year in 2021 will also be a year the Supervisory Board, replacing Mr Joël Lebreton, who made of transition in Wales, with the operation of the Transport for Wales available his offices as member and Chairman of the Supervisory network being taken over by the government (annual revenue of Board. €400 million) with the support of a technical assistance partnership with KeolisAmey. The Group also expects contracts to be mobilised 1.1.5.2 Internal Committees with the start of the rail operation-maintenance contract in Adelaide in February 2021, and bus operations in Denmark on Movia A18 of the Supervisory Board and Odensee in 2021. Lastly, the United States will benefit from the The Supervisory Board relies on five internal committees that bus contracts won at the end of 2020 (in Virginia and California) as prepare the work of the Board: well as the rail contract renewals in Boston (KCS) and Washington the Audit and Ethics Committee; (Virginia Rail). the Investment and Strategy Committee; The Group expects a return to reasonable growth in New Mobilities supported by a significant productivity plan. Investments focused on the Risks and Safety Committee; the passenger information platform are planned at Kisio Digital. the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee; Investments in data services will continue at Kisio Études & Conseil. the New Mobilities Committee.
1.1.4 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS SINCE 1.1.5.3 Board of Directors THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR and Chair of the Company At 31 December 2020, the Board of Directors is composed of a Nil. single member. Ms Marie-Ange Debon was appointed as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Chairwoman of the Company, as per the decision of the Supervisory Board of 28 July 2020.
1.1.5.4 Capital and shareholding structure As of 31 December 2020, the share capital amounted to €237,888,901.80. It breaks down as follows: SNCF Participations: 69.69%; CDP-IE: 30%; FCPE GROUPE KEOLIS ACTIONNARIAT: 0.20%; treasury stock: 0.11%. Employee shareholdings in the form of FCPE GROUPE KEOLIS ACTIONNARIAT therefore represent 0.20% of the capital.
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1.1.6 PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TO THE SHAREHOLDERS’ VOTE
1.1.6.1 Proposed allocation of profit You will be asked to allocate the loss for the financial year ended 31 December 2020 as follows:
Loss for the financial year €(29,796,733.19) Allocation to the legal reserve €0 Rest €(29,796,733.19) Retained earnings €88,966,198.05 Distributable profit €0 Dividends paid €0 Retained earnings €59,169,464.86
In accordance with legal requirements, you are requested to note that the amount of the dividend distributed and that of the corresponding dividend tax credit for the previous financial years were as follows:
Financial Distributed income eligible Amount of distributed income year Dividend for the allowance not eligible for the rebate €0 2019 I.e. €0 per share €0 €0 €30,602,671.21 2018 I.e. €0.17 per share €0 €30,602,671.21 €30,585,867.05 2017 I.e. €0.17 per share €0 €30,585,867.05
Non tax deductible expenses We advise you that there were no non tax deductible expenses within the meaning of articles 223 quater and 223 quinquies of the French General Tax Code during the past year.
1.1.6.2 Agreements covered by Article L. 227-10 Appendix of the French Commercial Code You will be read the Statutory Auditor’s report on agreements made List of secondary establishments during the financial year and authorised by the Supervisory Board Nil. pursuant to Article L. 227-10 of the French Commercial Code. We hope that you will approve the above proposals and consequently vote in favour of the resolutions to be submitted to you. The Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
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2.1KEY FIGURES FOR THE GROUP 12 2.3.4 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 31 2.2 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 2.3.5 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 13 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 35
2.2.1INCOME STATEMENT 13 2.3.6 OFF-STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION COMMITMENTS AND 2.2.2 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS 59 INCOME 14 2.3.7 LITIGATION AND CONTINGENT 2.2.3STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 15 LIABILITIES 59 2.2.4STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 16 2.3.8RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS 59 2.2.5STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 17 2.3.9POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS 59
2.3 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED 2.3.10SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION 60 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 18 2.4 STATUTORY AUDITORS’ 2.3.1GENERAL INFORMATION 19 REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL 2.3.2MAIN ACCOUNTING METHODS 19 STATEMENTS 70 2.3.3 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2020 FINANCIAL YEAR 30
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2.1 KEY FIGURES FOR THE GROUP
(€ million) Note 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Revenue 6,087.8 6,579.3 Revenue France 2,936.5 3,280.8 Revenue International 3,151.4 3,298.5 Revenue net of sub-contracting 5,918.8 6,386.7 Recurring EBITDA 2.3.4.3 531.9 703.1 EBITDA 2.3.4.3 480.2 672.9 Recurring operating profit 2.3.4.2 (23.5) 173.1 Operating profit before investments under equity method 2.3.4.2 (386.4) 54.5 Operating income after investments under equity method (375.2) 77.8 Profit after tax from continuing operations (479.1) (63.9) Net income (Group share) (464.4) (71.9) Total equity 465.3 942.8 of which attributable to equity shareholders 396.9 864.6 Net cash from operating activities 652.0 606.5 Capital expenditure (242.2) (297.5) Net financial debt (cash surplus)(1) 1,034.1 1,120.8
(1) In the case of an excess cash position, figures are shown in brackets.
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2.2 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.2.1 INCOME STATEMENT
(€ million) Note 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Revenue 6,087.8 6,579.3 Other income from operations 23.0 35.4 Revenue from ordinary activities 6,110.8 6,614.7 Sub-contracting (169.1) (192.6) Purchases consumed and external expenses (1,886.8) (2,028.4) Taxes (34.5) (35.6) Staff costs, incentive schemes, profit-sharing 2.3.4.1 (3,477.0) (3,646.1) Other operating income 3.6 5.6 Other operating expenses (10.4) (14.3) Net provisions on current assets (4.7) (0.1) Net depreciation and other provisions charged (557.3) (535.8) Income on recurring fixed asset disposals (4.1) 0.9 Share of reversal of grant 6.0 4.8 Recurring operating profit (23.5) 173.1 Other non-recurring income 2.3.4.2 120.3 23.0 Other non-recurring expense 2.3.4.2 (354.9) (95.3) Depreciation and provisions on contractual rights 2.3.4.2 (132.2) (44.7) Of which impairment of other intangible assets and badwill (107.8) (10.3) Income on non-recurring fixed asset disposals 3.9 (1.6) 2 Operating profit before investments under equity method 2.3.4.2 (386.4) 54.5 Income from associates 2.3.4.4 11.2 23.3 Operating income after investments under equity method (375.2) 77.8 Net cost of financial debt 2.3.4.5 (19.8) (16.1) Other financial income 2.3.4.5 36.0 1.1 Other financial charges 2.3.4.5 (102.7) (77.1) Financial income (86.5) (92.2) Net income before tax (461.7) (14.4) Taxation 2.3.4.6 (17.4) (49.5) Profit after tax from continuing operations (479.1) (63.9) Income for the year from discontinued operations, net of tax - - Net income for the year (479.1) (63.9) Income attributable to non-controlling interests 14.8 (8.0) Net income (Group share) (464.4) (71.9)
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2.2.2 STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(€ million) 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Net income for the year (479.1) (63.9) Actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit pension schemes 3.5 59.1 Unrealised gains (losses) relating to the revaluation at fair value of non-consolidated investments (3.1) (0.6) Tax on actuarial gains (losses) on defined benefit pension schemes 4.3 (13.8) Share of other comprehensive income of companies accounted for by the equity method that cannot be recycled 3.9 (0.0) Items which will not be recycled in income 8.6 44.6 Foreign exchange translation differences and other (6.9) 16.5 Unrealised gains (losses) (2.6) 1.4 Financial hedging instruments (2.6) 1.4 Change in fair value of assets 0.0 0.0 Tax on items that may be reclassified to profit or loss 0.4 0.9 Share of other comprehensive income of companies accounted for by the equity method that can be recycled (2.2) 1.3 Items which will be recycled in income (11.4) 20.0 Expenses and income recognised directly in equity (3.0) 64.6 Comprehensive income (482.1) 0.7 Of which attributable to equity shareholders (467.7) (8.7) Of which share of non-controlling interests (14.4) 9.3
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2.2.3 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets
(€ million) Note 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Goodwill 2.3.5.1 1,107.0 1,324.7 Other intangible assets 2.3.5.2 651.4 590.9 Right-of-use assets 2.3.5.4 1,471.7 1,561.9 Property, plant and equipment 2.3.5.3 889.5 953.7 Investments under the equity method 2.3.5.5 76.6 72.4 Non-current financial assets 2.3.5.6 316.0 143.2 Deferred tax asset 2.3.4.6 92.3 46.0
Non-current assets 4,604.5 4,692.7 Inventories and work in progress 2.3.5.7 148.8 142.6 Trade receivables 2.3.5.8 565.5 731.5 Other receivables 2.3.5.8 515.2 552.2 Current financial assets 2.3.5.6 12.5 17.2 Cash and cash equivalents 2.3.5.9 515.5 382.1
Current assets 1,757.4 1,825.6
TOTAL ASSETS 6,361.9 6,518.3
Liabilities
(€ million) Note 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Share capital 2.3.5.10 237.9 237.9 2 Reserves and premiums 2.3.5.10 623.4 698.6 Net income (Group share) 2.3.5.10 (464.4) (71.9)
Equity attributable to Group 396.9 864.6 Reserves attributable to non-controlling interests 83.1 70.2 Profit for the year attributable to non-controlling interests (14.8) 8.0
Equity 465.3 942.8 Non-current provisions 2.3.5.14 271.0 167.6 Lease commitments non-current 2.3.5.4 1,266.8 1,325.0 Non-current financial debt 2.3.5.11 1,431.3 1,198.2 Deferred tax liability 2.3.4.6 159.4 101.6
Non-current liabilities 3,128.5 2,792.4 Current provisions 2.3.5.14 91.2 58.9 Lease commitments current 2.3.5.4 243.7 265.9 Current financial debt 2.3.5.11 163.1 136.9 Bank borrowings 2.3.5.9 140.9 206.7 Trade payables and other liabilities 2.3.5.15 2,129.2 2,114.7
Current liabilities 2,768.1 2,783.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,361.9 6,518.3
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2.2.4 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Capital Reserves and other
Items which will be reclassifiable to profit or loss Other unrealised Foreign Other gains/losses, exchange unrecognised net, not Share translation gains/losses, reclassifiable capital Reserves difference net to profit or loss Subtotal Equity At 31 December 2018 237.9 837.0 (71.0) (10.8) (26.4) 729.0 966.8 Attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S shareholders 237.9 773.3 (71.4) (8.6) (26.4) 666.9 904.8 Attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - 63.7 0.4 (2.2) 0.1 62.0 62.0 Dividends paid to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S shareholders - (30.6) - - - (30.6) (30.6) Correction of error on deficit 16.0 - - - 16.0 16.0 Reversal of historical entry Australia (2.8) - - - (2.8) (2.8) Reversal of unused provision Transpole (1.5) - - - (1.5) (1.5) Other changes (1.3) - - - (1.3) (1.3) Cancellation of treasury shares GK SAS (PEG) (0.5) - - - (0.5) (0.5) Change in shareholdings in subsidiaries without gain/loss of control of subsidiaries (9.8) - - - (9.8) (9.8) Other changes 0.2 (0.0) (0.4) (0.9) (1.1) (1.1)
Transactions attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders (A) - (30.3) (0.0) (0.4) (0.9) (31.6) (31.6) Dividends paid to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - (5.2) - - - (5.2) (5.2) Capital increase KCS 4.3 - - - 4.3 4.3 Change in shareholdings in subsidiaries without gain/loss of control of subsidiaries - 8.8 - - - 8.8 8.8 Other changes (0.6) - (0.2) (0.1) (0.9) (0.9)
Operations attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries (B) - 7.3 - (0.2) (0.1) 7.0 7.0 Net income for the year - (63.9) - - - (63.9) (63.9) Expenses and income recognised directly in equity - - 17.7 2.2 44.6 64.6 64.6
Comprehensive income (C) - (63.9) 17.7 2.2 44.6 0.7 0.7
CHANGE IN THE YEAR (A+B+C) - (86.8) 17.7 1.7 43.6 (23.9) (23.9) Attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S shareholders - (102.2) 16.3 0.9 44.9 (40.1) (40.1) Attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - 15.3 1.4 0.8 (1.3) 16.2 16.2 At 31 December 2019 237.9 750.2 (53.2) (9.1) 17.1 704.9 942.8 Attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders 237.9 671.1 (55.1) (7.7) 18.4 626.7 864.6 Attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - 79.0 1.9 (1.4) (1.3) 78.2 78.2 Dividends paid to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders - (0.1) - - - (0.1) (0.1) Adjustment of tax loss carryforwards Belgium (1.0) - - - (1.0) (1.0) Reversal of historical entry Australia 1.8 - - - 1.8 1.8 Adjustment of One Park shares 3.9 - - - 3.9 3.9 Other changes (0.2) - (0.2) (0.2) (0.6) (0.6)
Transactions attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders (A) - 4.3 - (0.2) (0.2) 3.9 3.9 Dividends paid to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - (0.3) - - - (0.3) (0.3) Capital increase subscribed by minority shareholders 5.9 - - - 5.9 5.9 Change in shareholdings in subsidiaries without gain/loss of control of subsidiaries - 0.1 - - - 0.1 0.1 Reversal of historical entry Australia (0.9) - - - (0.9) (0.9) Other changes (0.0) - 1.4 (1.7) (0.3) (0.3)
Operations attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries (B) - 4.8 - 1.4 (1.7) 4.6 4.6 Net income for the year - (479.1) - - - (479.1) (479.1) Expenses and income recognised directly in equity - - (9.1) (2.3) 4.5 (6.9) (6.9)
Comprehensive income (C) - (479.1) (9.1) (2.3) 4.5 (486.0) (486.0)
CHANGE IN THE YEAR (A+B+C) - (470.0) (9.1) 1.5 0.2 (477.4) (477.4) Attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders - (460.0) (7.3) (0.1) (0.1) (467.6) (467.6) Attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - (9.9) (1.8) 1.6 0.3 (9.8) (9.8) At 31 December 2020 237.9 280.3 (62.4) (7.6) 17.3 227.6 465.3 Attributable to GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. Shareholders 237.9 211.1 (62.4) (7.8) 18.3 159.2 396.9 Attributable to minority shareholders in subsidiaries - 69.1 0.1 0.2 (0.9) 68.4 68.3
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2.2.5 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(€ million) Note 31/12/2020 31/12/2019 Operating profit before investments under equity method (386.4) 54.5 Non-cash items 866.6 618.5 EBITDA 2.3.4.3 480.2 672.9 Elimination of provisions on current assets (0.8) 3.7 Changes in working capital 203.5 (28.5) Tax paid (30.9) (41.6)
A) Net cash from operating activities 652.0 606.6 Capital expenditure (242.2) (297.5) Sale of intangible assets and property, plant and equipment (sale price) 10.0 38.2 Investment grants received 45.9 34.2 Change in financial assets for concessions (IFRIC 12) (22.6) (23.8) Financial investments (28.5) (195.5) Proceeds from disposal of financial assets 11.6 (0.2) Cash flows on changes in reporting scope 0.8 (21.4)
B) Net cash from investing activities (225.2) (466.0) Free cash flow 426.8 140.6 Dividends paid (0.2) (36.1) Net dividends received 7.9 23.8 Change in equity (other transactions with shareholders) 6.0 4.4 New borrowings 2.3.5.11 518.9 314.3 Borrowings repaid 2.3.5.11 (388.9) (56.5) Interest received 1.8 1.6 2 Interest paid (21.9) (17.7) Change in other financial debts 2.3.5.11 (0.4) 0.1 Repayment of lease commitments 2.3.5.4 (293.0) (297.0) Net interest paid on lease commitments 2.3.5.4 (48.5) (45.3) Other (7.0) (9.3)
C) Net cash from financing activities (225.4) (117.7)
D) Foreign exchange translation differences (2.3) 2.3
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D) 199.2 25.2 and cash equivalents at beginning of period 2.3.5.9 175.4 150.2 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 2.3.5.9 374.6 175.4
Change in cash and cash equivalents 199.2 25.2
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2.3 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2.3.1GENERAL INFORMATION 19 2.3.5.7Inventories 41 2.3.2MAIN ACCOUNTING METHODS 19 2.3.5.8Trade and other receivables 42 2.3.2.1Accounting standards 19 2.3.5.9Cash and cash equivalents 42 2.3.2.2Changes in accounting principles 19 2.3.5.10Equity 42 2.3.2.3 Use of management estimates in the application 2.3.5.11Financial debt and long-term borrowings 43 of the Group’s accounting standards 19 2.3.5.12Assets and liabilities by category 45 2.3.2.4Accounting principles 20 2.3.5.13Risk management and financial derivatives 47 2.3.5.14Provisions 54 2.3.3HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2020 FINANCIAL YEAR 30 2.3.5.15Trade and other liabilities 58 2.3.4 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 31 2.3.6 OFF-STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 2.3.4.1Staff expenses 31 COMMITMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL 2.3.4.2Operating profit 32 OBLIGATIONS 59 2.3.4.3EBITDA calculation 32 2.3.7LITIGATION AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 59 2.3.4.4Share of net income of equity-accounted investments 33 2.3.8RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS 59 2.3.4.5Financial income 33 2.3.8.1Transactions with SNCF 59 2.3.4.6Tax 33 2.3.8.2Transactions with joint ventures and associates 59 2.3.5 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT 2.3.8.3Remuneration of the Group’s key managers 59 OF FINANCIAL POSITION 35 2.3.9POST-BALANCE SHEET EVENTS 59 2.3.5.1Goodwill 35 2.3.5.2Other intangible assets 37 2.3.10SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION 60 2.3.5.3Property, plant and equipment 38 2.3.10.1Subsidiaries 60 2.3.5.4Rights of use 39 2.3.10.2Joint ventures and associates 69 2.3.5.5Investments under the equity method 40 2.3.5.6Current and non-current financial assets 41
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2.3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. and its subsidiaries (“the Group”) develop The consolidated financial statements of GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. transport service solutions tailored to local conditions: automatic as at 31 December 2020 were approved by the Board of Directors metros, trams, trains, buses, coaches, river and sea ferries, self-hire on 15 February 2021 and presented to the Supervisory Board on bikes. The Keolis Group exports its multi-modal expertise to 25 February 2021. 15 countries around the world. It is also the second largest parking The Group’s financial statements are fully consolidated in those of provider in France through its subsidiary EFFIA and offers mobility the SNCF Group. solutions and services through its subsidiary Kisio. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in euros (€), the GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S., the Group’s holding company, is a Group’s functional currency, and, unless otherwise stated, are simplified joint stock company (société par actions simplifiée) presented in millions of euros (€M). The Group has chosen not to registered and domiciled in France, with its registered office located manage rounding discrepancies; consequently, some small at 20-22, rue Le Peletier, 75320 Paris Cedex 09. differences may appear.
2.3.2 MAIN ACCOUNTING METHODS
2.3.2.1 Accounting standards This amendment provides a more precise definition of the term The Group’s consolidated financial statements as at 31 December “significant” as used in IAS 1 and IAS 8. 2020 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS (standards and No significant impact has been identified as at 31 December 2020. interpretations) published by IASB as adopted by the European Amendment to IFRS 16 “Leases” relating to rent Union and rendered mandatory from 1 January 2020. They are reductions linked to the COVID-19 health crisis available at this site: This amendment gives tenants the option of not assessing whether http://ec.europa.eu/commission/index_en a rent reduction granted in the context of the health crisis is a In the absence of borrowing or equity instruments traded on a contract amendment. This practical exemption allows the tenant to regulated market, the Group has chosen not to publish information recognise rent reductions related to COVID-19 as if they were not on earnings per share (IAS 33), or information about operating contract amendments, and to recognise the impact of the rent segments (IFRS 8). reduction in income for the period. The impact of the application of the amendment at 31 December 2.3.2.2 Changes in accounting principles 2020 was not material. 2 Amendment to IFRS 3 “Definition of a company” Standards, amendments to standards and The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the definition of interpretations not subject to early application “business” and to simplify the analysis of whether an acquisition The Group has not applied in advance any mandatory standards and constitutes a business combination or an acquisition of individual interpretations from a financial year after 31 December 2020, assets. whether or not adopted by the European Commission. No significant impact has been identified as at 31 December 2020. Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39 and IFRS 7 “Recognition 2.3.2.3 Use of management estimates and measurement as part of the reform of benchmark in the application of the Group’s interest rates” accounting standards These amendments, designed to enable entities to provide useful In order to draw up the Group’s accounts in accordance with IAS 8 financial information during the period of uncertainty related to the “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”, IBOR reform, modify certain hedge accounting requirements. Their management must make estimates and assumptions, notably based purpose is to maintain existing hedging relationships despite the on ongoing action plans for certain operations, affecting the uncertainties raised by the current reform. In addition, these amounts stated in the financial statements. Management has to amendments require the entities to provide investors with additional revise such estimates in the light of changes in the circumstances information on their hedging relationships that are directly affected on which they were based or further to new information. by these uncertainties. Management also has to exercise judgement in how accounting No significant impact has been identified as at 31 December 2020. methods are applied. As a result, future estimates may be different from those adopted as of 31 December 2020. Amendment to IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements” and IAS 8 “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors”
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The estimates and assumptions primarily concern the lengths of FULLY-CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES contractual relations, asset impairment tests, deferred tax assets All the Group’s subsidiaries are companies it controls directly or and financial instruments, as well as provisions, in particular indirectly. The Group’s consolidated financial statements include the provisions for pensions, litigation and losses on contracts and assets, liabilities, income and expenses of these companies. recognition of amounts to be received and penalties to be paid arising from contractual relationships. Control exists when GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. has power over the entity, is exposed or has rights to variable returns, and has the ability As part of the preparation of the 2020 financial statements, to affect those returns. In ascertaining whether there is control, management has made its estimates and formulated its account is taken of the established rules of governance and the assumptions by integrating the effects of the health crisis on the rights held by the other shareholders in order to ensure that they transport business, in particular the adjustments to the offer and the are merely protective in nature. Potential voting rights, whether taking into account of the compensation mechanisms proposed immediately exercisable or convertible, including those held by locally by the State or the Public Transport Authorities. Likewise, the another entity, are also analysed to determine those conferring assumptions take into account the action plans established to adapt substantive rights in the assessment of power, in accordance with to the new conditions observed in the public transport market. IFRS 10 “Consolidated Financial Statements”. The Group was particularly attentive to the effects of the COVID-19 health crisis on significant estimates, and more specifically on the ASSOCIATES AND JOINT VENTURES CONSOLIDATED UNDER following subjects: THE EQUITY METHOD the valuation of goodwill (note 2.3.5.1) and intangible assets Entities in which the Group exerts significant influence without (note 2.3.5.2). The Group has taken into account the exercising control are associates. Significant influence is presumed uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 health crisis in the when the Group holds upwards of 20% of the voting rights. assessment of the recoverable values of these assets; Under the equity method, investments in associates or joint analysis of contract profitability; ventures are capitalised in the consolidated balance sheet at their the valuation of capitalised tax losses carried forward cost of acquisition. The Group’s share of income of associates or (note 2.3.4.6), taking into account the possible impact of the joint ventures is recognised in profit or loss, whereas its share of COVID-19 health crisis on taxable income forecasts. post-acquisition movements in reserves is recognised in reserves. Post-acquisition movements are posted in adjustment to the value Finally, in the absence of standards or interpretations applicable to a of the investment. The Group’s share of an associate’s or a joint specific transaction, Group management must use its best venture’s losses is recognised up to the limit of the carrying amount judgement to define and implement accounting methods that of the investment as well as any possible long-term share. provide the most relevant and reliable information, to ensure that Additional losses are not booked as provisions, unless the Group is the financial statements: legally or implicitly required to support the said associate or joint present a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position and venture. cash flows; reflect the economic reality of the transactions. NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS A non-controlling investment is the share of interest in a subsidiary 2.3.2.4 Accounting principles which is not directly or indirectly attributable to the parent company. Non-controlling investments are recognised at fair value on the 2.3.2.4.1 General measurement method takeover date. The assets and liabilities in the Group’s consolidated financial statements are measured and recognised according to various YEAR-END CLOSING TIMING DIFFERENCES measurement bases authorised by IFRS, primarily the historical cost For companies whose financial year does not end on 31 December, basis of accounting, with the exception of derivative financial interim financial statements as at 31 December are established. instruments and financial assets held for trading purposes or classified as AFS (available for sale), which are measured at fair value. TRANSACTIONS ELIMINATED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2.3.2.4.2 Methods of consolidation Transactions between consolidated companies which have an impact on their balance sheet or income statement are eliminated. Subsidiaries are recognised in the consolidated statements from Losses on transactions between consolidated companies that are the date on which control thereof reverted to the Group. They are indicative of value impairment are not eliminated. IAS 12 “Income derecognised from the date on which the Group ceased to control Taxes” applies to temporary differences resulting from the them. The income and expenses of the companies are included in elimination of profits and losses on intra-group transactions. the Group’s income from the date that control was taken, up to the date on which the Group lost control.
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2.3.2.4.3 Translation of transactions if the adjustment is the result of new information collected and financial statements of foreign enabling fine-tuning of the valuation on the takeover date: companies counterpart in goodwill. A subsequent change of debt corresponding to additional TRANSLATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS consideration beyond the twelve-month period is booked in income OF FOREIGN COMPANIES for the year. The financial statements of consolidated foreign subsidiaries, After the acquisition of control, purchases/disposals without loss of whose functional currency is different from the euro, are translated control are treated as transactions between shareholders and on the following bases: therefore directly through equity. assets and liabilities are translated at the official exchange rates prevailing at the year-end date; 2.3.2.4.5 Goodwill income and expenses are translated at the average rate for the Goodwill on acquisition represents the excess of the cost of an period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly; acquisition over the share acquired by the Group of the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities of the acquired entity on the date goodwill and fair value adjustments recognised on the of acquisition. acquisition of companies whose functional currency is not the euro are considered to be the assets and liabilities of such The goodwill recognised for an associate is included in the value of companies: they are therefore expressed in the companies’ own the capital holding in it under “Investments under the equity functional currency and translated at the closing rate for each method”, in the statement of financial position. period; Corrections or adjustments may be made to the fair value of assets, the resulting foreign exchange translation differences are liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired in the twelve months recognised in consolidated equity under the item “foreign following the acquisition, when new information arises affecting exchange translation reserves”. facts and circumstances which were in evidence at this date of acquisition. Goodwill is then corrected with retroactive effect. Beyond that date, any change in assets acquired and liabilities TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS assumed is recognised in the income statement. The functional currency of Group companies is their local currency. If the information is a result of events occurring after the date of Transactions denominated in foreign currency are translated by the acquisition, the changes are recognised in income for the year. subsidiaries into their functional currency at the rate of exchange prevailing at the transaction date. As goodwill cannot be amortised, it undergoes impairment tests every year or at more frequent intervals when events or changes in Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency are circumstances indicate possible loss in value (see 2.3.2.4.10). translated into euros at the last official year-end exchange rate. The corresponding exchange differences are recorded in net financial Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are likely to benefit from the synergies of 2 income. business combinations carried out in accordance with the procedures set out in note 2.3.2.4.10. 2.3.2.4.4 Business combinations The Group has applied IFRS 3 (revised) since 1 January 2010. Badwill (negative goodwill) is recognised in the income statement. A business combination is understood to involve the obtaining of control. Upon acquisition of control, the acquirer recognises the fair 2.3.2.4.6 Concession assets value of the acquired assets and liabilities of the acquired entity and also assesses the goodwill or profit from them. PRESENTATION OF THE IFRIC 12 INTERPRETATION Non-controlling interests are recognised according to the following An arrangement is included in the scope of interpretation of IC 12, options for each combination: where the assets used to carry out the public service are controlled by the grantor. Control is presumed when the two conditions below either based on their share in the fair value of the assets and are met: liabilities acquired (the so-called partial goodwill method); or the grantor controls or regulates the public service, i.e. it controls at fair value of the shareholding (the so-called complete goodwill or regulates the services that must be rendered, through the method). infrastructure covered by the concession and determines to Acquisition costs are expensed in the financial year. whom and at what price the service shall be rendered; and For a takeover in several stages, the investment held prior to the the grantor controls the infrastructure on termination of the establishment of control is revalued at its fair value on the date of contract, i.e. the right to regain possession of the infrastructure takeover and any profit or loss arising therefrom is recognised at the end of the contract. under operational profit after gains or losses from disposals. In its public transport activities, the Group is notably the holder of Commitments linked to earn-out clauses are measured at their fair outsourced public service contracts. value on the acquisition date. In France, the Group operates outsourced public service contracts, Adjustments to the cash consideration during the twelve months mainly in the form of operate and maintain (O&M) contracts after the date of acquisition must be analysed in order to determine: whereby the operator is responsible for operating and maintaining facilities owned and funded by local and regional authorities – if the adjustment is linked to new factors occurring since the public transport authorities (PTAs). acquisition of control: counterpart in the income statement;
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Pursuant to the interpretation of IFRIC 12, in this case, the operator Within the framework of the intangible asset model, revenues from cannot include the infrastructure controlled by the grantor in its ordinary activities include: balance sheet as tangible assets, but either as an intangible asset revenue as and when assets or infrastructures under (“intangible asset model”) and/or as a financial asset (“financial construction are completed; asset model”): remuneration relating to the provision of services. the “financial asset model” applies where the operator obtains an unconditional right to receive cash or other financial asset, either directly or indirectly through guarantees given by the grantor on MIXED OR BIFURCATION MODEL the amount of cash payments from the public service. The Application of the financial asset model or the intangible asset remuneration is independent of the extent to which the public model is based on the existence of guarantees of payment given by uses the infrastructure; the grantor. the “intangible asset model” applies where the operator receives However, certain contracts may include a payment commitment a right to charge users for the public service and thus bears a from the grantor which partially covers the investment, with the financial risk. balance covered through fees charged to users. Where the service is provided using infrastructure rented from a In this case, the amount guaranteed by the grantor is recognised as third party and controlled by the grantor, the Group has recognised a financial asset and the balance as an intangible asset. payments of fixed and variable fees and rents in the IFRIC 12 “Asset valuation”. 2.3.2.4.7 Intangible assets excluding goodwill Intangible assets are shown in the statement of financial position at FINANCIAL ASSET MODEL their acquisition cost less the accumulated amortisation and In service concessions, the operator receives an unconditional right impairments. if the grantor gives it a contractual guarantee to pay: Intangible assets mainly consist of patents, licences, trademarks, amounts specified or determined in the contract; or rights under contracts, authorisations, pension plan assets, software the shortfall, if any – between the amount received from users of and service concession intangible assets as defined by IFRIC 12. the public service and specified or determinable amounts in the In the event of a successful bid, the Group capitalises mobilisation contract. costs, which meet capitalisation criteria, from the point at which it is Financial assets resulting from the application of IFRIC 12 are almost certain that the contract will be awarded. The corresponding recorded in the consolidated statement of financial position under contract asset is amortised over the life of the contract. the headings “Non-current financial assets” described in When the Group completes an acquisition, the contractual note 2.3.5.6. They are recognised at amortised cost and repaid. relationship between the acquired company and its client (the public When the service is provided through the use of infrastructure transport authority) is assessed at fair value and recognised leased to third parties and controlled by the grantor, the counterpart separately from the goodwill as a contractual right satisfying the of the financial asset is a concession financial liability. qualifying criteria of IAS 38 and IFRS 3 revised. The financial income, calculated on the basis of the effective rate of Where their useful life is defined, intangible assets are amortised on interest, the equivalent of the project’s internal rate of return, is a straight-line basis over periods corresponding to their expected recognised as revenue. useful life. The amortisation method and useful lives are revised at least each financial year or when necessary. The estimated useful Under the financial asset model, income from ordinary activities is lives are as follows: only recognised in revenue when the Group can be considered as a main player. trademarks: between five and fifteen years; contractual rights: two to twenty years, corresponding to their INTANGIBLE ASSET MODEL estimated useful life, allowing for a contract renewal rate when the Group has a high renewal rate in the Cash Generating Unit The intangible asset model applies where the operator is paid by (CGU) concerned; users or does not receive any contractual guarantee from the grantor on the amount to be collected. The intangible asset software: one to five years; corresponds to the right granted by the grantor to the operator to concession assets amortised over the term of the contract (see charge users for the public service. 2.3.2.4.6); Intangible assets resulting from the application of the IFRIC 12 contract assets, amortised over the life of the contract. interpretation are booked in the statement of financial position When their useful life is indefinite, intangible assets are not under the heading “Other intangible fixed assets” detailed in amortised; they are subject to an impairment test (see 2.3.2.4.10). In note 2.3.5.2. These assets are amortised straight-line over the term particular, authorisations held for an unlimited period cannot be of the contract. amortised. When the service is provided through the use of infrastructure leased to third parties and controlled by the grantor, the counterpart of the intangible asset is an operating liability.
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2.3.2.4.8 Property, plant and equipment SUBSEQUENT EXPENDITURE Expenditure on property, plant and equipment by the Group is Subsequent expenditure incurred in replacing property, plant or recognised as an asset at its acquisition cost where it satisfies the equipment is recognised under PPE only if it satisfies the foregoing following criteria: general criteria and can be qualified as components. it is likely that the future economic benefits relating to the asset Otherwise, this expenditure is recognised in the income statement will fall to the Group; as incurred. the cost of the asset can be reliably measured. Through its public passenger transport activity, the Group incurs multiyear expenditure on major maintenance and servicing Property, plant and equipment are shown in the statement of operations on its light rail (underground railway, tramway) and financial position at their acquisition cost less the accumulated passenger rail rolling stock. These are recognised as assets in the depreciation and impairments. The cost includes the asset’s form of a maintenance component, which is subsequently purchase or production cost and all the costs directly incurred in depreciated. Furthermore, expenditure which relates to making it usable. refurbishments or leads to an increase in productive capacity and Items of property, plant and equipment cease to be recognised as modifications bringing new functionality or that extend lifespans are assets when they are derecognised (through disposal or contributions that can be qualified as operator assets. retirement), or when no future economic benefit is expected from their use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising from the derecognition DEPRECIATION of an asset from the statement of financial position (the difference between the net income from disposal and the asset’s carrying The residual values and useful lives of the assets are reviewed and, amount) is recognised in the income statement in the period of its where applicable, adjusted, annually or whenever lasting changes retirement. arise in operating conditions. Given the nature of the Group’s business, the activities of the To date, the residual values at the end of the useful life are different subsidiaries do not include holding investment property regarded as immaterial. assets. Land is not depreciated. Other property, plant and equipment items are depreciated using the straight line method. The estimated useful lives are as follows:
Buildings 15 to 20 years Equipment and tooling 5 to 10 years Furniture and office equipment 5 to 10 years Vehicle equipment: Cars 5 years 2 Coaches and buses 10 to 15 years Rolling stock 15 to 30 years
GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT GRANTS VALUATION OF THE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS Government grants wholly or partly covering the cost of investing in At the effective date of a lease, the right-of-use asset is measured an asset are recognised as “Trade payables and other liabilities” and at cost and includes: systematically written down in the income statement over the useful the initial amount of the lease commitment plus, if applicable, lives of the assets concerned. any prepayments made to the lessor, net of any lease inducements received from the lessor; 2.3.2.4.9 Rights of use the initial direct costs incurred by the lessee for the conclusion The existence of a lease in a contract is based primarily on the of the contract; control exercised by the lessee over the right to use an identified asset for a specified period of time. Eligible contracts are then the estimated costs of maintaining and dismantling the leased presented in the balance sheet by the recognition of: asset in accordance with the terms of the contract. an asset corresponding to the right to use the leased asset The right-of-use asset is depreciated over the lease term or over during the term of the contract; the useful life of the underlying asset when the contract provides for a purchase option that the lessee is reasonably certain to a liability corresponding to the present value of the remaining exercise. payments due to the lessor.
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VALUATION OF THE LEASE COMMITMENT For testing purposes, the assets are aggregated within CGUs in At the inception of the contract, the lease commitment is accordance with IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets”. recognised in an amount equal to the present value of the rental These tests compare the net carrying amount of assets with their payments over the term of the contract. The amounts taken into recoverable amount, which is the higher of the fair value less the account in the valuation of lease commitments are: potential sales costs or the value in use of the asset. In the absence fixed rentals (including rentals that are fixed in substance, i.e. of any fair value observable on an organised market, the even if they contain variability in form, they are in substance recoverable value of the CGUs is determined on the basis of their unavoidable); value in use. variable rentals based on a rate or index using the rate or index The carrying amount of each asset group tested is compared with at the effective date of the contract; its value in use defined as the sum of the net cash flows arising from the latest forecasts for each of the CGUs, drawn up according payments to be made by the lessee under a residual value to the main assumptions and procedures set out below: guarantee; medium-term plan and budgets over a 5-year timeframe, drawn the penalties to be paid in the event of the exercise of an option up by Management on the basis of growth and profitability to terminate or not renew the contract, if the duration of the assumptions taking account of past performance, foreseeable contract was determined on the assumption that the lessee developments in the economic environment and the expected would exercise it. development of markets. The best estimate of the consequences Certain events may lead to a revaluation of the values recorded in of the health crisis was also taken into account; the balance sheet. These include the following situations in extrapolation of the net cash flow of the last year or the average particular: of cash flows over the five previous years by applying the growth revision of the rental period, the rent or the scope of the leased assumptions stated in note 2.3.5.1; assets; discounted future value of the cash flows arising from these revaluation relating to residual value guarantees; plans at a rate determined using the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of the Group. revision of the rates or indices on which rents are based. Value impairment is recognised in the income statement, under The discount rate used to measure the lease commitment is the other non-recurring expense, if the carrying amount of a rate implicit in the contract when it is readily determinable or, failing cash-generating unit or group of such units is greater than its that, the lessee’s marginal borrowing rate at the inception of the recoverable amount. The value impairment is allocated first to the contract. This rate corresponds to the interest rate that the lessee goodwill apportioned to the CGU or CGU group tested, then to the would obtain at the inception of the lease agreement, in order to other assets of the CGU or CGU group in proportion to their borrow over a similar term, with a similar guarantee and economic carrying amount. environment, the funds necessary to acquire an asset with a value equivalent to the right-of-use asset. This allocation must not result in the carrying amount of an individual asset being lower than its fair value, value in use or zero. The lease term corresponds to the negotiated contractual term. Renewal or termination assumptions are only taken into account if a Potential impairment losses allocated to acquisition goodwill cannot particular context allows the Group to be reasonably certain: be reversed, unlike the impairment losses of other property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. to exercise a renewal option, for example, when the leased asset is considered “strategic” or when it has been the subject of In the event of an impairment loss being reversed, the asset’s “significant” investments while the remaining lease term is carrying amount is capped at the carrying amount, net of any significantly short; depreciation or amortisation without taking into account any value impairment recognised in prior periods. When an impairment loss or not to exercise the termination option provided for contractually, a reversal of an impairment loss has been recognised, the for example in the event of early termination of the Public depreciation charge is adjusted for future periods so that the Service Delegation contract. adjusted carrying amount of the asset, less its residual value, if any, is spread systematically over the remaining useful life. 2.3.2.4.10 Impairment of capitalised assets and non-financial assets 2.3.2.4.11 Financial assets The Group performs systematic impairment tests annually (or more Purchases and sales of financial assets are recognised at their frequently where value impairment is indicated) of goodwill and transaction date, the date on which the Group is committed to the other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives, and purchase or sale of the asset. On initial recognition, financial assets therefore cannot be depreciated. are recognised in the statement of financial position at fair value For property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets with finite plus the transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition or useful lives, which are therefore depreciated or amortised, an issue of the asset (except for the category of financial assets impairment test is only conducted where impairment is indicated. measured at fair value, for which transaction costs are recognised directly in the income statement). Cash Generating Units (CGUs) are the smallest group of assets generating cash flows largely independently of other asset groups. Financial assets are derecognised from the statement of financial Such units or groups of units correspond to activities in France and, position to the extent that entitlements to future cash flows have internationally, mainly by country. expired or have been transferred to a third party, and the Group has transferred virtually all the risks and benefits or the control of such assets. Financial assets, the maturity (or intended holding period) of which exceeds one year, are recognised under “Non-current financial assets”.
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In applying the standard IFRS 9, the Group determines the In the case of instruments with a debt component and an equity classification of financial assets, on the date of initial recognition, component, IFRS 9 does not authorise their separation: an analysis into one of the accounting categories provided for, according to the of the instrument will lead to its being classified in one of the two management model applied for these assets and the characteristics categories. For example, loans convertible into shares are classified of the contractual cash flows (“basic loan” criteria). in the category of debt instruments whose variations in fair value pass in the income statement. EQUITY INSTRUMENTS An equity instrument under the terms of IAS 32 offers its holder a IMPAIRMENT OF FINANCIAL ASSETS residual right to the assets of an entity after deduction of the When financial assets are first recognised, the Group considers the liabilities, without the issuer of the instrument being obliged: potential expected credit losses not only on the basis of an to give them cash or any other financial asset; or objective indication but also with regard to statistics arising from its past experience. to exchange financial instruments under terms which would be potentially unfavourable to them. Accordingly, the initial value of a financial asset depends on the level of credit risk at its initial recognition. Equity instruments within the Keolis Group relate to non-consolidated investments. The Keolis Group has irrevocably Subsequently, a loss of value is recognised on an asset or a group of financial assets not measured at fair value, in the case of a selected the classification of its equity assets, either in the category of securities whose fair value varies in equity in “Items which will not significant increase of credit risk or where there is an objective be recycled in profit/loss” with no option to recycle in profit/loss indication of impairment arising from one or more events that have occurred since the initial recognition of the asset, and where such (this is the case for strategic investments in entities created under an impairing event has an impact on the estimated future cash public/ private partnerships, and historic investments on the date of the first application), or in the category of securities whose flows from the financial asset or group of financial assets, and if its corresponding variations in fair value pass in the income statement. carrying value is higher than its estimated recoverable value. The valuation of trade receivables is presented in 2.3.2.4.13. DEBT INSTRUMENTS Debt instruments are defined by standard IAS 32 as being financial 2.3.2.4.12 Inventories instruments that do not come within the definition of equity Inventories consist mainly of consumables and miscellaneous goods instruments mentioned above. or supplies used for the maintenance and upkeep of vehicles or intended for resale. The Group analyses the cash flows generated by the instrument and Management’s intentions with regard to these investments, in These inventories are valued at purchase cost. Impairment is order to determine the classification of the financial instruments recognised to reduce the purchase cost (determined using the according to the following three categories: weighted average cost (WAC) method or the First-in, First-out (FIFO) method) to the net realisable value if lower. Pursuant to debt instrument valued at “hold to collect” amortised cost: this 2 IAS 2, the net realisable value is the estimated sale price in the means debt instruments whose cash flows represent interest or normal course of business, less the estimated costs for completion repayment of capital on specific dates (compliance with “basic and realisation of the sale. loan” criteria), and that the Management intends to retain to maturity; 2.3.2.4.13 Trade and other receivables debt instruments valued at the Fair Value by Equity (“Other Items in Comprehensive Income”) recycled in profit/loss at the time of Trade receivables and receivables from other debtors are initially the sale “hold to collect and sell”: these are debt instruments recognised at their fair value which, in most cases is their nominal whose cash flows represent interest or repayment of capital on value, given the generally short payment times. The carrying amount specific dates (compliance with “basic loan” criteria), and that the is subsequently measured where required at the amortised cost Management intends sell in the medium term; using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment allowances. debt instruments valued at Fair Value in “hold to sell” income: these are: When the trade debt is first accounted for, the Group considers the potential expected credit losses not only on the basis of an either debt instruments whose cash flows represent interest or objective indication but also with regard to statistics arising from its repayment of capital on specific dates (compliance with “basic past experience. loan” criteria), and that the Management intends to sell in the short term, or In view of the low credit risk borne by its customers (mainly public authorities), the Keolis Group applies the simplified method for debt instruments where it cannot be contractually asserted trade receivables and states that the expected credit loss on that the cash flows represent interest or repayment of capital recognition of the receivable is negligible. on specific dates.
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If there is subsequently an objective indication of impairment or a exception applies especially to the income of subsidiaries yet to be risk that the Group may be unable to collect all the contractual distributed, should distribution thereof to shareholders generate amounts (principal plus interest) on the date set in the contractual taxation; if the Group has decided not to distribute profits retained payment schedule, an impairment loss is recognised in the income by the subsidiary in the foreseeable future, no deferred tax liabilities statement. This allowance is equal to the difference between the are recognised. carrying amount and the estimated recoverable future cash flows, discounted at the original effective rate of interest. 2.3.2.4.16 Financial debt and long-term borrowings 2.3.2.4.14 Cash and cash equivalents All borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, less the related This item includes cash, sight deposits and other short-term borrowing costs. Thereafter, they are recognised at amortised cost, deposits as well as other easily convertible liquid instruments with using the effective interest rate method, with the difference negligible risk of a change in value, maturing less than three months between the cost and the redemption value recognised in the from the date of acquisition. income statement over the term of the borrowings. The effective interest rate is the rate used to obtain the original 2.3.2.4.15 Income tax carrying amount of a loan by discounting the future cash inflows or The company GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S., parent of the tax group, has outflows over the loan’s term. The original carrying amount of the opted for the tax consolidation system in France. loan includes the transaction costs of the operation and any issuance premiums. Other tax consolidation regimes also exist abroad. The effect of these regimes is recognised in the income statement. Most of the When a debt is reimbursed early, any non-amortised costs are French companies subject to corporate income tax and in which the recognised as expenses. company GROUPE KEOLIS S.A.S. holds an equity interest of at In the event that a loan is renegotiated, standard IFRS 9 stage 1 least 95% are included in the tax consolidation group. lays down that the original interest rate is maintained, and an The income tax expense or income includes the current tax immediate impact is recognised in the income statement amounting expense or income and the deferred tax expense or income. Tax is to the difference between the expected contractual flows prior to recognised in profit for the year unless it relates to items that are amendment, and the expected contractual flows after amendment. directly recognised under equity, in which case, the tax is recognised under equity. 2.3.2.4.17 Derivative financial instruments Current tax is the estimated amount of tax due on the taxable profit The Group uses derivative financial instruments to manage for the period. It also includes adjustments to the amount of tax exposure to financial market risks resulting from its operational, payable in respect of previous periods. financial and investment activities: Deferred tax is calculated for each individual entity using the interest rate risk; balance sheet approach, on the temporary differences between the foreign exchange risk; carrying amount of the assets and liabilities and their taxation base, including assets of which the Group has possession under finance commodities risk. lease agreements. The derivative financial instruments are measured and recognised Measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities depends on at fair value in the balance sheet on the date they are established, whether the Group expects to recover or to pay the carrying amount then on each financial year end date. of the assets and liabilities, under the variable carry-forward method, Fair value is measured by using standard valuation methods and is using the rates of taxation that were adopted or virtually adopted at based on the mid-market conditions commonly used in the markets. the reporting date. A deferred tax asset is only recognised or The market data used is level 2 under the terms of IFRS 13. maintained as an asset to the extent that the Group is likely to benefit from future taxable profits to which the related deductible The treatment of the gains and losses under the fair value temporary difference may be imputed. revaluation depends on whether or not the derivative instrument is considered a hedging instrument and the nature of the hedged The deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. item. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset in each taxable entity Certain derivative financial instruments are eligible for one of the when the latter recovers the asset and settles the liability on the three hedge accounting categories defined in IFRS 9: same due date, subject to the following conditions being met: fair value hedge; legally enforceable right to offset; cash flow hedge; intention to settle; net investment hedge. schedule of payments. They are recognised in accordance with hedge accounting rules. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, with the exception of certain differences between the The criteria to apply hedge accounting are mainly: values of the Group’s proportionate interests in the net assets of general hedging documentation that describes the Group’s subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates and their tax values. This exposure to the various financial risks and its hedging strategy;
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