2020 Universal Registration Document

2020 Universal Registration Document

TABLE OF CONTENT INTEGRATED REPORT 2 Executive insights 3 Company profile 6 Strategy and goals 10 Governance and risk management 20 Performance 28 6 1 COMMENTS ON THE FISCAL YEAR 37 MERCIALYS GROUP ORGANIZATION AND RELATIONS 1.1Activity report 38 WITH CASINO GROUP COMPANIES 343 1.2Financial report 47 1.3Real estate portfolio 71 6.1Operational organization 344 6.2 Business relationships with Casino group companies 344 2 6.3 Mercialys organization chart – CORPORATE SOCIAL Subsidiaries and shareholdings 349 RESPONSIBILITY 83 6.4 Statutory Auditors’ special report on 2.1Mercialys’ CSR strategy 84 regulated agreements 356 2.2Energy and greenhouse gas emissions 90 Appendix: Summary table of current regulated agreements and those 2.3Asset resilience and adaptability 95 to be voted on 360 2.4Circular economy 97 2.5Biodiversity 99 2.6Accessibility and connectivity 101 7 STOCK MARKET INFORMATION 2.7Customer well-being, health and safety 102 AND SHARE CAPITAL 363 2.8 Community life and local economic development 106 7.1Stock market information 364 2.9Responsible value chain 108 7.2Share capital and shareholdings 374 2.10Talents and diversity 114 2.11Organization and quality of life at work 118 Appendices 120 8 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 385 8.1Draft resolutions 386 3 Appendix 1: Information CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE on the compensation components FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 137 awarded or paid in fiscal year 2020 to the Chairman of the Board of Directors 422 3.1Consolidated financial statements 138 Appendix 2: Information 3.2Separate financial statements 201 on the compensation components awarded or paid in fiscal year 2020 4 to the Chief Executive Officer 423 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 235 Appendix 3: Information 4.1 Management and control on the compensation components of the Company 236 awarded or paid in fiscal year 2020 to the deputy Chief Executive Officer 425 4.2 Compensation and benefits of Directors and corporate officers 273 8.2Statutory Auditors' Reports 428 Appendix: AFEP-MEDEF cross-reference table 310 9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 435 5 9.1Information about the Company 436 RISK FACTORS 317 9.2Other regulatory disclosures 456 5.1 Organization of internal control 9.3 Statutory Auditors and person and risk management 318 responsible for the Universal 5.2Description and management of risks 324 Registration Document 457 9.4Cross-reference tables 460 9.5Subject index and glossary 464 The Universal Registration Document This label recognizes the most transparent from the www.mercialys.com website documents or information materials according can be consulted and downloaded to annual Transparency ranking criteria (https://www.grandsprixtransparence.com). Identifies the information contained in the Annual Financial Report, as required of listed companies in accordance with Article L.451-1-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code and Article 222-3 of the General Regulation of the AMF, the French Financial Markets Authority. The Universal Registration Document was filed on March 17, 2021, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) as the competent authority in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129, without prior approval pursuant to Article 9 of said regulation. The Universal Registration Document may be used for the purposes of a public offering of financial securities or the admission of financial securities to trading on a regulated market if it is accompanied by an offering circular, or securities note, and, where applicable, a summary and all the amendments made to the Universal Registration Document. The entirety thus constituted is approved by the AMF in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/1129. MERCIALYS | UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 | 1 FINANCIAL CALENDAR FINANCIAL CALENDAR April 19, 2021(1) 2021 first-quarter activity April 22, 2021 Annual General Meeting April 29, 2021(2) Ex-dividend date May 21, 2021(2) Dividend payment / Transfer of shares(3) July 28, 2021(1) 2021 first-half results July 29, 2021 Financial information meeting October 18, 2021(1) Activity at end-September 2021 Important information This integrated report is modeled on the reference framework established by the International Integrated reporting Council (IIRC). It covers all of Mercialys’ consolidated entities and naturally contains forward-looking data and information. This document contains certain forward-looking statements regarding future events, trends, projects or targets. These forward-looking statements are subject to identified and unidentified risks and uncertainties that could cause Mercialys’ actual results and strategy to differ materially from those anticipated in or based on these forward- looking statements. Please refer to Mercialys’ Universal Registration Document for the year ended December 31, 2020, available on the Company’s website (www.mercialys.com), and specifically section 5 “Risk factors”, for a description of the main risk factors and uncertainties that could affect Mercialys’ business. Mercialys makes no undertaking in any form to publish updates or adjustments to these forward-looking statements, nor to report new information, in case of future events or any other circumstances that might cause these statements to be revised. (1) After market close. (2) Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on April 22, 2021. (3) If option selected for the dividend to be paid in shares. 2 | MERCIALYS | UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS | MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN, ÉRIC LE GENTIL 2020 was an unprecedented year, during which Mercialys’ governance bodies and employees effectively demonstrated their know-how, responsiveness and dedication. Dear stakeholders, The French government’s However, we will need repeated orders to close to scrupulously adhere to We have all collectively faced stores are still in force to date, the health and safety guidelines a real challenge with the global with very significant restrictions issued so that we can protect health and economic crisis seen on activities. The health protocols each and every one of us since March 2020. First of all, from are still extremely rigorous and together. In this context, I would a human perspective, it has had scrupulously followed by the therefore invite our shareholders serious effects, leaving behind Company, ensuring that its sites to plan ahead and vote on the large numbers of grieving families. offer a safe environment for resolutions online or by post, Secondly, from an economic all stakeholders. and to submit any questions perspective, it has had deep they may have to the Board repercussions and will continue This situation will continue for of Directors ahead of the event. to have a strong impact over the part of 2021, given the slow pace Shareholders also have the option coming months. In this context, of the vaccination campaign. to appoint me to represent them Mercialys’ Board of Directors and However, this should not mask the if they wish. The agenda and all Executive Leadership Team would prospect of a favorable outcome. the conditions for taking part are like to express their full support Mercialys has proven that it has presented in the General Meeting for everyone affected by this all the assets needed to come brochure. If new health and/or crisis. They would also like through this challenging period, legal requirements mean that to thank the Company’s teams while the crisis has confirmed its Mercialys will have to hold this for their outstanding mobilization, robust model and the effective General Meeting as a closed during these long months, way that its governance and session, the conditions for to serve consumers. leadership bodies operate. organization and participation This was illustrated in 2020 would be adapted accordingly. More than ever, Mercialys by effectively managing its Full details will be provided on demonstrated its operational financial balances, accelerating the Company’s website, which excellence in 2020. The entire its transformation strategy and we therefore invite our shareholders Company, including our achieving a number of awards to consult on a regular basis. governance bodies, has worked and recognition from sustainability tirelessly to be able to ensure, rating agencies and rankings. Yours sincerely, under the best health and safety conditions, access for customers The 2021 Annual General Meeting Éric Le Gentil to the many different day-to-day will be held on April 22. Chairman of the products and services offered We would like to maintain Board of Directors by its shopping centers. Particular in-person attendance for this care has also been taken with event, ensuring the greatest our balance sheet, which has been respect for shareholders’ consolidated in particular through rights. asset divestments. Mercialys has proven that it has all the assets needed to come through this challenging period. MERCIALYS | UNIVERSAL REGISTRATION DOCUMENT 2020 | 3 EXECUTIVE INSIGHTS | QUESTIONS FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM QUESTIONS FOR THE LEADERSHIP TEAM THE HEALTH CRISIS LINKED HOW IS THE CRISIS REFLECTED HOW IS MERCIALYS LOOKING TO COVID-19 HAS AFFECTED IN THE RESULTS FOR 2020? AHEAD TO 2021? ALL FACETS OF SOCIETY. Mercialys demonstrated its The start of 2021 has seen HOW HAS MERCIALYS resilience faced with the shock particularly reduced visibility. ADAPTED TO THIS SITUATION? of the lockdowns, highlighting The third wave of government From an operational perspective, its strong capacity to continue orders to close stores and shopping the Company quickly ramped up operating. Its operational indicators

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