Hansen Sicherheitstechnik AGVelbertBefreiender Konzernabschluss zum Geschäftsjahr vom 01.01.2023 bis zum 31.12.2023Grenevia S.A.Katowice/PolenKonzernabschluss und Konzernlagebericht der Grenevia S.A. für das Geschäftsjahr 2023Befreiender Konzernabschluss gem. § 291 HGB zum Geschäftsjahr vom 01.01.2023 bis zum 31.12.2023 Eine gesetzliche Pflicht zur Aufstellung eines Konzernabschlusses und Konzernlageberichts besteht für den Teilkonzern der Hansen Sicherheitstechnik AG nach § 291 HGB nicht, da die Hansen Sicherheitstechnik AG in den Konzernabschluss der Grenevia S.A., Katowice, Polen, einbezogen ist und dieser Konzernabschluss veröffentlicht wird. In 2018 wurden die Anteile an der Hansen Sicherheitstechnik AG an die Grenevia (früher Famur) S.A. übertragen, die nun den Konzernabschluss für den kleinsten Unternehmenskreis aufstellt. Der Konzernabschluss der Grenevia S.A. wird beim Amtsgericht Katowice hinterlegt (Registernummer 0000048716) und kann dort eingesehen werden. Der Konzernabschluss der TDJ S.A., die den Konzernabschluss für den größten Unternehmenskreis aufstellt, wird beim Amtsgericht Katowice hinterlegt (Registernummer 0000361419) und kann dort eingesehen werden. Die Hansen Sicherheitstechnik AG ist unmittelbare Tochtergesellschaft der Grenevia S.A. und wird zum 31. Dezember 2023 einschließlich ihrer Tochtergesellschaften in den Konzernabschluss der Grenevia S.A., der gemäß den International Financial Reporting Standards aufgestellt wird, einbezogen. Der Konzernabschluss der Famur S.A. wird in polnischer Sprache veröffentlicht - siehe dazu auch https://grenevia.com/report/jednostkowy-raport-grenevia-zarok-2023/. Der vorliegende Konzernabschluss und Konzernlageberichtsowie der Bestätigungsvermerk des Abschlussprüfers ist eine Übersetzung des polnischen Originals, welches in polnischer Sprache erstellt worden ist. Zum Zwecke der Befreiung nach § 291 HGB wurden der Konzernabschluss und Konzernlageberichtsowie der Bestätigungsvermerk des Abschlussprüfers ins Englische übersetzt. Im Falle von Abweichungen, Unstimmigkeiten und/oder Widersprüchlichkeiten ist die polnische Fassung maßgeblich. Directors' Report on the operations of the Grenevia Group and Grenevia S.A. in 2023This Directors' Report on the operations of the Grenevia Group in 2023 has been prepared on the basis of Section 70 and Section 71 of the Minister of Finance's Regulation on current and periodic information to be published by issuers of securities and conditions for recognition as equivalent of information whose disclosure is required under the laws of a non-member state, dated 29 March 2018 (Dz.U. of 2018, item 757, dated 20 April 2018). Given the structure of the Grenevia Group, the descriptions contained in this Report also relate directly to the operations and developments at the Parent. Any discrepancies are expressly indicated by providing a relevant description and data. This document is a conversion to pdf format of the official Directors' Report on the operations of the Grenevia Group and Grenevia S.A. in 2023 that was issued in xhtml format The Polish original should be referred to in matters of interpretation. Translation of Grenevia Group's report originally issued in Polish. Table of contentsSUMMARY OF 2023 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD OVERVIEW OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP'S BUSINESS STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS CHANGES IN THE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP OVERVIEW OF THE OPERATING SEGMENTS' BUSINESS ACTIVITIES Solutions for the mining and wind power sectors (FAMUR segment) Power distribution solutions (Power Engineering segment) Utility-scale solar PV projects (PV segment) Battery systems for electric mobility and energy storage (E-mobility segment) FACTORS WHICH MAY AFFECT THE GROUP'S PERFORMANCE IN THE NEXT QUARTER AND BEYOND DESCRIPTION OF KEY RISKS AND THREATS OVERVIEW OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP'S OPERATIONS IN 2023 DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS PERFORMANCE AGAINST FORECASTS RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS WORKFORCE MATERIAL CLAIMS, DISPUTES, PENALTIES AND PROCEEDINGS EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THE REPORTING DATE FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS GRENEVIA SHARES ON THE WARSAW STOCK EXCHANGE PARENT OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP GENERAL INFORMATION ORGANISATIONAL CHANGES AT GRENEVIA S.A ORGANISATIONAL AND EQUITY LINKS DISCUSSION OF FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ASSETS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AT GRENEVIA S.A. SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT BOARD OF GRENEVIA S.A SUPERVISORY BOARD OF GRENEVIA S.A. AND ITS COMMITTEES REMUNERATION OF MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO GRENEVIA S.A OTHER STATEMENTS FROM THE MANAGEMENT BOARD Summary of 2023Key financial indicators of the Grenevia Groupscrollen
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Letter from the President of the Management BoardDear Shareholders,2023 marked another successful phase in Grenevia S.A.'s journey to turn into a holding company that invests in the green transition. The strategic directions set forth in 2021 kept propelling us forward, with a focus on enhancing the value of our green segments, i.e. the segments of solar photovoltaics (PV) and E-mobility, and concurrent pursuit of new initiatives in our traditional business areas related to the mining industry, aiming to bolster their foothold in renewable energy sectors. Early in the year, we embraced a sustainable development strategy for the period spanning 2023 to 2030, aligning our business objectives with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. This structural and operational evolution prompted a momentous decision to rebrand. In February 2023, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to change the Company's name from FAMUR Spółka Akcyjna to Grenevia Spółka Akcyjna. Financial performance in 2023In 2023, the Grenevia Group witnessed a 27% increase in revenue, to PLN 1,644 million. This growth was driven by the full consolidation of the E-mobility segment throughout the period, alongside improved revenue in the Power Engineering and PV segments, and a sustained revenue level in the FAMUR segment. EBITDA stood at PLN 414 million, reflecting a profitability margin of 25%, with net profit of PLN 144 million. At the close of 2023, our net debt amounted to PLN 372 million, translating into net debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.9x. As part of ongoing efforts to optimise our financing structure, in December 2023 we successfully executed the early redemption (call option) of Series B notes with a nominal value of PLN 200 million. Operating performance in 2023 across business segmentsLet me provide an overview of our operating results for 2023 across the business lines starting with the FAMUR segment. In the business of machinery for the mining industry, we encountered persistent challenges stemming from aggressive competition by Chinese manufacturers in international markets. It was accompanied by a dwindling investment demand from mines, largely attributed to a decline in coal prices, which regressed to levels recorded before the war in Ukraine. In the case of Polish mines, an increase was mainly seen in investments to replace and secure existing assets. Both domestically and abroad, demand was predominantly focused on aftermarket services, maintenance, delivery of spare parts, repair of machinery and equipment, and leases of shearer loaders/roadheaders, driving up the segment's recurring revenue. In response to geopolitical developments, particularly the imposition of economic sanctions, we made a decision to cease operations in Russian and Belarusian markets. In March 2023, we initiated a process to divest our assets held in Russia, culminating in the sale of 100% of shares in the subsidiary OOO Famur in January 2024. To boost the FAMUR segment's expansion in the wind power sector, in July 2023 Grenevia S.A. acquired a 75.24% equity interest in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. for approximately EUR 4.5 million. This acquisition aims to augment the FAMUR segment's capabilities in delivering solutions and services for the wind power sector, while allowing it to diversify manufacturing operations. Anticipated revenue synergies will significantly expedite business upscaling in this sector, complementing the evolving portfolio of gearbox repair and maintenance, monitoring and technical consultancy services through the addition of wind turbine installations, including major component replacements and maintenance work. At the outset of 2024, we made a decision to establish Famur Gearo as a separate organisational unit of the FAMUR segment overseeing the development of our wind energy business. In 2023, the FAMUR segment generated PLN 1,114 million in revenue from external customers, and its total backlog (supplies of machinery and equipment and leases in accordance with the effective terms of the contracts) at the year-end amounted to approximately PLN 730 million. In 2023, the Power Engineering segment was focused on retaining its position as the preferred business partner for the sector, further developing its electricity distribution solutions, in particular for renewable energy. The available range of aftermarket services offered to the mining industry was expanded, and revenue from the industrial sector included the supply of electrical switchgears and industrial machinery control systems. Within the renewable energy domain, containerised substations for solar PV farms were delivered to Projekt Solartechnik S.A. to exploit synergies within the Grenevia Group, and to other operators outside the Group. Additionally, contracts were secured with new customers, for whom production commenced towards the end of 2023 and will extend into 2024. To efficiently manage the growing backlog volume, the segment's workforce was bolstered and a new substation manufacturing line was launched in Zabrze. In 2023, the Power Engineering segment recorded PLN 162 million in revenue, of which PLN 52 million was generated through synergies within the Grenevia Group, i.e. sales to the FAMUR and PV segments. As at the end of 2023, the segment's total backlog was PLN 129 million, including PLN 63 million attributable to orders from the FAMUR and PV segments. The primary focus of the PV segment revolved around vigorous expansion of its project portfolio, involving the construction of further solar PV farms and diversification of the portfolio to include more wind and energy storage projects. It continued the process to market completed PV project portfolios while selling electricity from completed PV farms under PPAs/cPPAs. In September 2023, a preliminary agreement was reached with KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. for the sale of shares in four Project Companies, holding a portfolio of PV projects with a combined capacity of nearly 50 MW. The transaction was finally closed and settled in February 2024. In 2023, the segment successfully raised close to PLN 200 million in project finance. By the end of 2023, the total capacity of its PV project portfolio (encompassing farms at different stages of development) increased to some 4.7 GW, including over 0.5 GW attributable to projects under development in Germany. The grid-connected PV farms achieved a total capacity of 210 MW, with a further 239 MW of PV projects under construction. At the same time, the PV, energy storage and wind projects with secured connection permits totalled over 1.2 GW in capacity. In May 2023, the Management Board of Projekt Solartechnik S.A. endorsed a development strategy for the PV segment to be executed over the years 2023-2027, as detailed in the 'Segment of utility-scale solar PV projects (PV segment)' section of this Directors' Report. In 2023, the PV segment generated PLN 78 million in revenue. As at the end of 2023, its outstanding debt amounted to PLN 1,269 million (including PLN 824 million under financing advanced by Grenevia), with net debt standing at PLN 1,143 million. In 2023, the E-mobility segment generated PLN 335 million in revenue. During this period, Impact Clean Power Technology S.A., the e-mobility sector player, focused on securing new framework agreements and contracts spanning the years 2024-2026, particularly for the supply of e-bus battery systems. This strategic focus led to continuation of the business partnership with Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o. and a higher volume of orders from Alexander Dennis Limited. To fortify the stability of the segment's supply chain for essential components, contracts were executed with LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o. and Freyr Battery Norway AS to ensure multiple sourcing and supplies sourced from China were further diversified. The GigafactoryX project is progressing as scheduled, with the assembly of the manufacturing line, its last milestone, slated for the first and second quarters of 2024. Total expenditure incurred on this project in 2023 was around PLN 87 million. In the fourth quarter of 2023, two factoring agreements with a limit of up to PLN 60 million, and a facilities agreement comprising a working capital facility of up to PLN 75 million and an investment facility of up to EUR 22 million, were finalised enabling the repayment of working capital and investment loans advanced by the company's shareholders (including Grenevia). Pursuit of the Sustainability StrategyAt the Grenevia Group, we are steadfast in our commitment to being a socially responsible organisation, striving to develop our business sustainably while prioritising the interests of all stakeholders. This commitment is embodied in the Grenevia Group's Sustainability Strategy for 2023-2030, unveiled in January 2023. To spearhead its effective delivery, a Steering Committee, led by the President of the Grenevia S.A. Management Board, was established. Subsequent steps included the adoption of a supplier sustainability code, identification of key suppliers across segments, and implementation of an enterprise risk management policy, as well as uniform social policies and corporate procedures across the Group. Our rooftop solar panel systems at the Group's facilities have been consistently expanded, reinforcing our dedication to renewable energy solutions. Moreover, we are actively cultivating an organisational culture that promotes equality and diversity. One notable initiative is the Wind Roses project, designed to support women in professional and personal development. Furthermore, the expansion of our PV and e-mobility operations helps avoid CO 2 emissions, thereby contributing to environmental sustainability. For more detailed insights into our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities, refer to the Non-Financial Report for 2023. GRENEVIA Group's plans for 2024Our focus in 2024 will remain centred on continued development and rapid upscaling of our business within the E-mobility and PV segments. In our traditional business domains, comprising the FAMUR and Power Engineering segments, we are committed to parallel initiatives aimed at expanding their presence on the markets of, respectively, solutions for the wind power sector and PV farm substations. Across all segments, we will uphold a flexible operating model and rigorous cost control measures. Furthermore, we will persist in optimising our financing structure, ensuring that our debt levels remain within safe thresholds to sustain stable development of the Group. Beata Zawiszowska President of the Management Board, Grenevia S.A. Overview of the Group's businessStrategy and development directionsGENERAL INFORMATIONThe Grenevia (formerly FAMUR) Group is an active investor that integrates and develops operations across four business segments: the segment of utility-scale solar projects (PV) based on the Projekt Solartechnik Group (the "PST Group"/"PST"); the segment of battery systems for electric vehicles and energy storage (E-mobility) based on Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. ("ICPT"); the segment of advanced solutions for the power distribution sector (Power Engineering) based on Elgór+Hansen S.A. ("E+H"); and the segment of solutions for the mining and wind power sectors based on the FAMUR brand. In January 2023, the Group's new business structure was announced, along with the name change from FAMUR to Grenevia. The new business model stems from the strategy we have consistently implemented since it was first unveiled in May 2021, which aims to transform the Grenevia Group from a leading producer of mining machinery into a major investor in the green transition. The Group creates long-term value in line with the vision of responsible and active support for the development of a sustainable low-carbon economy. In its activities, Grenevia is guided by the following vision and mission statement. VISION:Grenevia has been established to responsibly and actively support the transition towards a sustainable low-carbon economy. MISSION:By consciously transforming our business model, we invest in promising green transition projects to enhance their value for the benefit of the global community as a whole. On 16 February 2023, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to change the Company name from FAMUR Spółka Akcyjna to Grenevia Spółka Akcyjna. The change was registered by the District Court for Katowice-Wschód in Katowice, 8th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, on 3 April 2023. Growth strategyThe accelerating global transition towards low-carbon economies required a change to the Group's business model that was largely based on revenue generated in the Polish thermal coal mining sector. In May 2021, the Management Board decided to modify the Company's strategic directions and dividend policy (see Current Report No. 23/2021 of 25 May 2021). The new strategic directions are aimed at tapping the potential and opportunities presented by Poland's energy transition and will focus in particular on: scrollen
Implementation of those goals to adapt the Group's business profile to the economic environment evolving in line with the New Green Deal was made possible by the capabilities built by the Grenevia Group in the industrial and energy sectors, the scale of its projects, unique resource base and strong financial position. The Grenevia Group's entry into the new sectors and rapid scaling of its operations will be supported by cooperation with the TDJ Group, a stable and long-term investor in Grenevia S.A. Thanks to those measures, the estimated share of revenue related to the thermal coal sector is expected to fall below 30% by 2024 (from some 52% in 2023). Development in the new areas will be financed with profits, available EU funds and other financial instruments designed to support green energy projects. The Grenevia Group's expansion into new business areas requires reinvestment of its profits. The dividend, if any, proposed by the Management Board to the General Meeting depends on profits earned in a given financial year, the investment attractiveness of new projects and growth prospects, as well as the financial and liquidity position of the Grenevia Group. A final decision on the allocation of profit for a financial year will be made by the Annual General Meeting. The pursuit of the modified strategic directions, and thus the likelihood of achieving the expected benefits, may be affected by the following factors: a significant deterioration of the macroeconomic environment, major change in the announced plans for Poland's energy transition, considerable acceleration of the programme to phase out thermal coal mines in Poland, other extraordinary one-off events with bearing on the Grenevia Group's business, significant changes to the laws and regulations currently in force and, above all, major geopolitical crises in the region and in the countries where the Group operates. The Management Board of Grenevia S.A. monitors the current market situation on an ongoing basis, adjusting its operating activities accordingly, and analyses their impact on the development directions adopted for the Group. Strategy implementationThe Grenevia Group consistently pursues its strategy and diversifies operations to transform its business profile towards investing in the green transition. The first step was the entry into the sector of utility-scale solar PV projects in 2021. The Grenevia Group's PV segment is currently comprised of the Projekt Solartechnik Group companies, which offer development and turnkey delivery of solar PV projects on an EPC basis, i.e. from development, design and engineering of a project to procurement of necessary components, to construction and maintenance of the project facilities. We embarked on another diversification initiative in 2022, as the FAMUR segment launched operations in the wind power sector, leveraging its long-standing experience, resources and capabilities in the engineering and construction of equipment for industry. FAMUR started to offer repairs/refurbishment and maintenance of gearboxes for wind turbines with capacities of up to 2 MW. In 2022, we also developed a new strategy for the portfolio company Elgór+Hansen S.A., forming the core of the Group's Power Engineering segment. Its key role is to increase business diversification and develop electricity distribution solutions for the power industry, including the renewable energy sector. Towards the end of 2022, through our investment in Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. ("ICPT"), we achieved a new milestone by entering another promising area of the renewable energy industry, i.e. battery systems for electric vehicles and energy storage. ICPT manufactures and integrates advanced energy storage systems based on the lithium-ion cell technology, develops hydrogen fuel cell systems, and supplies utility-scale energy storage solutions for the power sector. Those steps led to the emergence of a multi-business corporate group, which required redefining our organisational framework. The Grenevia Group currently operates in four business segments: utility-scale solar PV projects (Projekt Solartechnik Group); battery systems for electric mobility and energy storage (Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.); power distribution solutions (Elgór+Hansen S.A.); and solutions for the mining and wind power sectors (FAMUR). Each of the business segments forms a separate operational and financial structure. Throughout 2023, the Grenevia Group focused on developing its business segments dedicated to supporting the energy transition, i.e. e-mobility and utility-scale solar photovoltaics. To step up the FAMUR segment's expansion in the wind power sector, in July 2023 Grenevia S.A. acquired a 75.24% ownership interest in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. for approximately EUR 4.5 million. For detailed information on the development of individual business segments in 2023, see further parts of this Directors' Report on the operations of the Grenevia Group in 2023. Grenevia Group's Sustainability Strategy for 2023-2030In January 2023, we announced our Sustainability Strategy for 2023-2030, which was developed with the support from the consulting firm EY. It integrates the strategy for transforming the Group's business model with an agenda of activities for the benefit of the public, climate, employees and shareholders, in line with the concept of green path adopted by Grenevia. Our strategy directly supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasising the Group's commitment to tackling global problems. For detailed information on the Grenevia Group Sustainability Strategy for 2023-2030 and its implementation in 2023, see the Non-Financial Report for 2023. Changes in the organisational structure of the Grenevia GroupThe key changes made to the Grenevia Group structure in 2023 were as follows: scrollen
In addition, in 2024 by the date of issue of this Directors' Report for 2023, the following changes took place in the Grenevia Group's organisational structure: scrollen
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For an overview of the Grenevia Group's organisational structure and its changes, see Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Overview of the operating segments' business activitiesThe business activities of the Grenevia Group's segments are presented below. SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING AND WIND POWER SECTORS ("FAMUR SEGMENT")The FAMUR segment provides solutions for the mining industry (marketed under the FAMUR brand) and wind power sector (marketed under the FAMUR Gearo brand). FAMUR's key product lines comprise longwall systems, roadheaders and belt conveyors for underground longwall mining applications. Its services also include the design and delivery of IT systems for monitoring the machinery operation, while improving safety and production efficiency. The FAMUR brand owes its global recognition to a successful strategy of gradually increasing its presence on international markets. Famur companies and service centres based in Kazakhstan, China, South Africa, and Germany guarantee ongoing customer service and fast response in line with customer expectations. The segment is constantly raising the bar on service quality as well as proactively extending its reach to new locations where reliable mining and industrial systems are needed. Since 2022, measures have been taken to leverage the segment's existing manufacturing facilities to provide maintenance, refurbishment and repairs of onshore wind turbine gearboxes. The growth of this business area is enabled by the segment's extensive experience of more than 40 years in manufacturing gearboxes and drive trains for various industrial sectors, coupled with robust manufacturing infrastructure, including an on-site dynamometer capable of load testing of gearboxes produced by the segment. Currently, a complete range of services is being developed for wind turbine gearbox repair and maintenance. This includes an assessment of the technical condition of a customer's equipment, including examination of gearbox interiors, comprehensive maintenance, and, in the case of worn-out or damaged units - their immediate replacement with units available in stock and then repair completed with dynamometer testing. In addition, the offering includes a gearbox storage service to ensure fast lead times and minimise downtime at wind turbine operators due to equipment failure. To further its ambitions in the wind power sector, on 20 July 2023 Grenevia S.A. signed an agreement to acquire a 75.24% ownership interest in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. for approximately EUR 4.5 million (PLN 20 million). The ownership interest was transferred to Grenevia S.A. upon payment of the purchase price, i.e. on 1 August 2023. The agreement gives Grenevia S.A. an option, vesting in 2026, to increase its shareholding in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. by purchasing a 10.03% ownership interest therein from an entity controlled by the founder of Total Wind PL (unrelated to the Grenevia Group). The purchase price will be determined based on the proportion of the shares acquired and a fixed multiple of EBITDA for 2025, less net debt. Potential purchase of the minority interest is an element of the Group's commitment to acquire its own equity instruments. The estimated amount of the related liability measured as at 31 December 2023 was PLN 6 million. For information on the accounting treatment of the acquisition of shares in Total Wind PL and the option, see Notes 12 and 48 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Poland-based Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. specialises in wind turbine installations as well as maintenance and replacement of key components from major manufacturers. Since its inception 19 years ago, the company has erected over 1,500 wind turbines. As at 31 December 2023, Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. had a workforce of about 110, of which 90 were technical professionals. The company has a footprint in 10 countries. In 2023, its revenue exceeded PLN 40 million, up by approximately 11% year on year (of which approximately PLN 18 million was included in the Grenevia Group's revenue, i.e. from the consolidation date of 1 August 2023). The share of revenue derived from foreign markets was significant, at approximately 90%. By acquiring Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o., the FAMUR segment was able to enhance its capabilities in providing solutions and services for the wind power sector, while diversifying the operations of its key manufacturing plant. The anticipated revenue synergies will facilitate a scale-up of this business line, by complementing its expanding portfolio of gearbox repair, maintenance, monitoring and technical consultancy services with major turbine component replacements, upkeep, and installation. Consistent efforts to expand the foothold in the wind power sector also led to the establishment on 1 February 2024 of FAMUR Gearo, a new branch within the segment, based on resources and assets of the existing FAMUR Machinery branch. FAMUR Gearo will integrate all the segment's activities involving the development and delivery of comprehensive solutions for wind power generation and manufacture of transmissions/gearboxes for various industrial applications. MARKET SITUATION AND KEY OPERATIONS OF THE FAMUR SEGMENTIn 2023, the business of mining machinery manufacture for export markets was affected by weakening demand for new equipment and continued aggressive competition from Chinese manufacturers. Capital purchases by foreign mines remain under the pressure of falling coal prices, which are returning to levels recorded before the war in Ukraine. As at the end of December 2023, the average price of thermal coal hovered around USD 114/tonne, a year-on-year decline of approximately 49%. Both the Polish and foreign markets primarily saw demand for aftermarket services, involving machinery and equipment maintenance, repairs, supply of spare parts, as well as shearer loader and roadheader leases (recurring revenue), whose share in the segment's total revenue has been on an upward trend for several quarters. The FAMUR segment actively sought orders from markets like Europe, Middle East, North America, Australia, Southeast Asia, and China, where its competitive advantage lies in product quality, comprehensive solutions, and superior aftermarket services. Given the increasingly stringent sanctions imposed ever since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the segment ceased to operate on the Russian and Belarusian markets in 2023. In March 2023, the Group commenced a process to divest the assets held in Russia. The transaction was eventually effected in two stages: In October 2023, an assignment was made of Grenevia S.A.'s receivables from OOO FAMUR of PLN 15 million (paid in full). On 23 January 2024, an agreement was signed for the sale of 100% of shares in OOO Famur for PLN 3 million, of which PLN 1.5 million has already been paid, with the balance contractually agreed to be settled in instalments by 28 February 2025. The share sale transaction was concluded as required by the provisions laid down in the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, and therefore the valuation of OOO Famur was performed by an entity from the list of acceptable experts at the liquidation value. The transaction price resulted from the applicable regulations, i.e. was set below 50% of the valuation amount. In accordance with the agreement, the title to the shares passed to the buyer upon entry in the Russian Unified State Register of Legal Entities on 30 January 2024. The result of those moves was the FAMUR segment's full exit from the Russian market. In Poland, the market situation remains stable, under the continued pressure of changes resulting from the adopted plan to gradually close down thermal coal mines. During 2023, however, a moderate uptick was recorded in the domestic market relative to previous years, with an increase in investments made by Polish mines to replace and secure existing assets, driving up mainly aftermarket revenue. In the area of wind turbine gearbox repair and maintenance services, the segment successfully serviced a number of gearboxes and secured new contracts for assessment of the technical condition, overhaul and sale of gearboxes. The real-time gearbox monitoring system was improved, and supplementary services continued to be developed, including on-site examination of gearbox interiors on customer premises, maintenance of other wind turbine components (main shafts, inverters, controllers), as well as gearbox storage and maintenance support to ensure full operational readiness of the equipment for customers. Recognition of the FAMUR segment (FAMUR Gearo brand) among entities operating in the wind power sector is consistently enhanced through its participation in domestic and international trade fairs and events. Steps were also taken to fully integrate the company into the FAMUR segment. The segment's commercial activities carried out in 2023 at home and abroad delivered a total backlog (supplies of machinery and equipment and leases in accordance with the effective terms of the contracts) as at the end of 2023 of approximately PLN 730 million. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENTMajor competitors of the FAMUR brand in the provision of solutions for the mining industry include specialised Chinese companies, such as Zhengzhou Coal Machinery Group Co., Ltd (ZMJ) and China Coal Beijing Coal Mining Machinery Co. Ltd (BMJ), as well as global players active in the underground mining equipment market, such as Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Mining Corp. and Sandvik AB. Within the business area handled by FAMUR Gearo, involving services for the wind energy sector related to wind turbine installation, as well as gearbox manufacture, maintenance and repair, the segment competes with such companies as: Fair Wind A/S, Deutsche Windtechnik AG, DWS Wind Turbine Service Sp. z o.o., GBS (Gearbox Services International), Multigear GmbH, and Wikov Industry a.s. SEGMENT GROWTH STRATEGYThe accelerating energy transition in Poland and globally is worsening the outlook for the mining solutions sector. 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FAMUR'S SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING AND WIND POWER INDUSTRIESRoof supports and shearer loadersThis product category comprises shearer loaders, powered roof supports and scraper conveyors. These products can be purchased on a standalone basis or in combination with other equipment to form longwall systems for mining coal from seams up to 6 metres thick. Thin coal seams, varying in thickness from 1.2 to 1.7 metres, can be mined using the specialist longwall system Mikrus. FAMUR's portfolio also includes hydraulic actuators and controls, in particular hydraulic supports, pilot controls, and power hydraulics. RoadheadersRoadheaders form part of a gallery system and are used primarily to excavate galleries and drill tunnels. FAMUR's portfolio in this area also includes drilling rigs, drills, dinting loaders and loaders used in underground mines. Underground transport and bulk materials handling systemsFAMUR manufactures equipment for transport and handling of bulk materials used in underground mines and other operations. The product mix for the hard coal mining industry includes underground belt conveyors, surface belt conveyors, as well as various underground means of transport for logistics purposes. A description of the complete product range, including the capacity and technical parameters of each product, is available on FAMUR's website at www.famur.com/oferta. Wind turbine installation and gearbox repair & maintenanceIn 2022, the FAMUR segment made a decision to leverage its operational resources to develop a range of gearbox maintenance and repair services for onshore wind turbines. Marketed under the FAMUR Gearo brand, these services rely primarily on the segment's long-standing experience of manufacturing gearbox and drive train systems for various industries. The comprehensive portfolio includes on-site assessment of the technical condition of a gearbox on customer premises, complete overhaul and repair/refurbishment, followed by load testing in the dynamometer. This is complemented by predictive maintenance, including real-time gearbox monitoring and diagnostics, and regeneration of other wind turbine components (main shafts, inverters and controllers). Customers are also offered gearbox storage and maintenance service to ensure full operational readiness of the equipment. Since 2023, the FAMUR segment, through its subsidiary Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o., has also provided comprehensive wind turbine installation services, in addition to maintenance and replacement of key turbine components, refurbishments, inspections, protection and repairs of turbine blades. Dedicated to key wind turbine manufacturers and operators, these services, complemented by the manufacture, maintenance and repair of gearboxes, make up a unique offering catering comprehensively to the wind energy market. A description of the FAMUR segment's full service range for the wind power sector is available on the website at www.famur.com/energetyka-wiatrowa. Service in Grid Monitoring Area (SIGMA)Following Industry 4.0 trends, the FAMUR segment makes an ongoing effort to improve the quality standard of its maintenance operations by supporting customers and implementing state-of-the-art tools for continuous remote monitoring of the condition of machinery and equipment, which enables prompt response from maintenance teams (predictive maintenance). One result of those efforts is Service in Grid Monitoring Area (SIGMA) - a solution based on the use of modern technologies such as Virtual Reality (VR), Webex, smart glasses and smart mining. The SIGMA room allows users to collaborate online with customers, provides real-time analysis of machine parameters, and enables users to connect with an operator equipped with field service smart glasses, located anywhere in the world. Since 2021, the SIGMA room has been hosting training sessions, conferences and meetings with both Polish and foreign customers. Early 2023 saw the launch of another innovation - the ServiceInGrid by Locatic app. Each member of the maintenance team has a tablet where they can access complete maintenance documentation in interactive form, which improves communication and facilitates servicing of both mining machinery and wind turbines. DISTRIBUTION MODEL AND KEY CUSTOMERSThe FAMUR segment sells its products and services for the mining industry directly to companies engaged in the mining of soft rocks (such as thermal and coking coal, potash and gypsum). In FAMUR's opinion, there is no material dependence on any single customer from the sector. However, its sales are largely concentrated in a single sector of the economy, i.e. the mining industry. Domestic customers, accounting for over 10% of the segment's revenue in 2023, were: the PGG Group (approximately 27% of total sales), the JSW Group (approximately 21% of total sales) and the Węglokoks Group (approximately 17% of total sales). There are no formal equity links between those entities and the Company. Services for wind energy operators are also sold directly to those companies. They primarily target international wind turbine manufacturers, such as: GE Vernova Inc, Nordex SE, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy S.A. as well as wind farm operators and owners. Over 90% of revenue from wind turbine installation services is generated in foreign markets. SUPPLY CHAINThe FAMUR segment has access to diversified sources of raw materials and is not dependent on one or more suppliers. Efforts to ensure multiple sourcing of key raw materials and other manufacturing inputs were continued. This improves the effectiveness of procurement processes through economies of scale and more efficient management and logistics systems. Due diligence is applied in the process of selection of suppliers and components. All suppliers are required to confirm that they have read and understand, and commit to comply with, the requirements set out in FAMUR's Code of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy, and to comply with the applicable EU legislation. Machinery and equipment manufactured by the segment are delivered directly to final users. FAMUR outsources the deliveries of finished products to customers, as well as intra-Group deliveries of parts to its manufacturing plants, to reliable transport operators. R&D ACTIVITIESIn 2023, the FAMUR segment was dedicated to research and development efforts, focused on enhancing its existing products for the mining industry, developing gearbox solutions for wind power and various industrial applications, including traction drive transmissions, and refining its systems for predictive gearbox maintenance. In the case of products for the mining industry, the FAMUR segment focused on automating mining systems as well as control, visualisation and diagnostic systems in shearer loaders to enhance the ergonomics and reliability of remote control. 2023 saw the successful surface deployment of a second Mikrus system delivered to a customer in China, along with integration of an Inertial Navigation System (INS). Compatibility testing and certification processes for the Chinese market were carried out. In addition, work was commenced to broaden the scope of the segment's offering for the US market, with a focus on obtaining requisite certifications. 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* In order to ensure comparability, the operating segments' figures for 2022 have been restated to match the Group's business structure as at 31 December 2023. The FAMUR segment's external revenue for 2023 was PLN 1,114 million, broadly unchanged year on year. Revenue from the supply of machinery and equipment fell by PLN 139 million, to PLN 373 million. Recurring revenue (aftermarket services and leases) increased by PLN 148 million (+25%) year on year, to PLN 743 million. Revenue derived from the wind power sector in 2023 was PLN 23 million. Segment sales by key geographiesIn 2023, the FAMUR segment's export sales accounted for approximately 12% of its total revenue, vs 44% a year earlier. The decline was mainly attributable to a reduction in sales to Russia and other CIS countries, whose share in revenue fell to approximately 3%, compared with 11% in the corresponding period of the previous year. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the FAMUR segment companies opted against bidding for new machinery or equipment (longwall system) contracts targeting the Russian market, and revenue recognised in that geography has been mainly attributable to the discharge of maintenance obligations under pre-existing contracts. In 2023, the FAMUR segment also initiated a process to divest the assets held in Russia, which on 23 January 2024 culminated in the sale of 100% of shares in OOO Famur, the Company's Russian subsidiary, and the FAMUR segment's full exit from the Russian market. Upon fulfilment of a mining equipment supply contract for the US market, the share of exports to US in total sales fell to 1% from 16% in 2022. At the same time, work is ongoing to expand the offering of spare parts and aftermarket services for that market. The share of other geographies in total revenue dropped to 8% from 17% in 2022, primarily as a result of completion of contracted deliveries to customers based in Indonesia and China. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the first contract was signed for the supply of a roadheader to Saudi Arabia, to be fulfilled early next year. In 2023, the lower export sales were offset by a PLN 360 million (+58%) year-on-year increase in sales on the domestic market. scrollen
The FAMUR segment's gross profit for 2023 was PLN 462 million, up by PLN 39 million (+9%) year on year, reflecting mainly an increased contribution to total sales of aftermarket services and leases, which tend to be more profitable. This increase led to an improvement of both operating profit and EBITDA, which stood at, respectively, PLN 332 million (up by PLN 37 million year on year) and PLN 498 million (up by PLN 60 million year on year). EBITDA margin for 2023 was 45%, up by 6pp from 39% in the comparative period. The segment's operating performance for 2023 was affected by PLN 15 million write-downs on parts for shearer loaders and roadheaders in the case of which the Group is recording a decreasing number of lease contracts, and on materials and semi-finished products which cannot be used for its day-to-day manufacturing and maintenance activities. POWER DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS ("POWER ENGINEERING SEGMENT")The Power Engineering segment is led by Elgór+Hansen S.A. ("E+H"), which can boast nearly 30 years of experience in developing industrial solutions. The segment encompasses engineering, manufacturing, delivery, and maintenance of electricity transformation and distribution equipment, catering to a diverse range of industries, such as mining, including in potentially explosive atmospheres, steelmaking, and food processing and production. Based on the new growth strategy developed in 2022, and in order to capitalise on the anticipated growth in green energy investments by utilising its existing capabilities, Elgór+Hansen S.A. launched the manufacture of containerised substations, including lines dedicated to utility-scale renewable energy projects. Drawing on its extensive experience as well as development and manufacturing resources, the company also offers products and services related to IT/OT systems, SCADA, control and instrumentation systems, electronics, power electronics, and automation for industrial and power facilities. The company's offerings comprise both proprietary solutions and those from leading global providers, ensuring comprehensive customer support at every stage of a project - from design and engineering to construction, documentation, and operation - both in Poland and in other markets. Market situation and key operations of the Power Engineering segmentIn 2023, the Power Engineering segment focused on maintaining its position in the mining solutions sector and further developing its electricity distribution solutions, particularly for renewable energy. Sustained demand for repairs of mining equipment translated into higher volumes of aftermarket services provided. There was a surge in revenue from the renewable energy sector (containerised substations for PV farms) and a slight increase in revenue from industry, derived mainly from the supply of electrical switchgears and industrial machinery control systems. An approximately PLN 31 million worth contract for the supply of PV farm substations was concluded with the Solartechnik Project Group, in addition to contracts signed with other customers. The former was largely fulfilled, while deliveries under the other contracts commenced in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will continue in 2024. The expansion of the business scale in 2023 led to an increase in workforce numbers and launch of a new substation manufacturing line at the Zabrze plant. The renewable energy market saw a decline in demand for PV systems from financial investors, driving down the prices of components (including substations for renewable energy sources), but the long- and medium-term investment trend in the market remains unchanged. The new business line at Elgór+Hansen S.A. is expected to remain on a sustained growth path, with strong prospects for revenue improvement in the New Energy segment, and the current turbulence is regarded as only temporary. The segment is expanding its manufacturing facilities, internal structures, product portfolio and customer base. The strategy of new additions to the product portfolio to include more renewable energy solutions is being consistently implemented. In 2023 PLN 263 million worth of contracts were secured in total, up by PLN 139 million relative to 2022. As at the end of 2023, the segment's total backlog was PLN 129 million, including PLN 63 million attributable to orders from the FAMUR and PV segments and PLN 66 million to orders from external customers of the Grenevia Group. Competitive environmentElgór+Hansen S.A. competes with different companies depending on the product category. Its competitors offering solutions for the mining industry include Becker Warkop Sp. z o.o. and Elektrometal S.A. The company enjoys a significant competitive advantage in the segment stemming from the end-to-end nature and quality of its products, well-developed maintenance services, and brand recognition. Its competitors in the segment of power supply and distribution solutions for the power distribution market, including the renewable energy sector, include ZPUE S.A., Elektromontaż Lublin Sp. z o.o., Revico S.A. and Emiter Sp. z o.o. It is Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s ambition to consistently develop its products and grow the scale of its operations on this new market. Segment growth strategyIn 2023, the Power Engineering segment, represented by Elgór+Hansen S.A., was executing its new long-term growth strategy developed in 2022. The focus in the initial stage was on building a manufacturing base and organisational structure. The strategic plans for 2023 were to diversify and continually expand its product and service range beyond solutions tailored solely to the traditional customer base in the mining sector. Elgór+Hansen S.A. focused on the manufacturing and delivery of comprehensive, advanced engineering solutions for power distribution, energy efficiency improvement, energy visualisation and energy management systems. Solutions delivered in 2023 were dedicated mainly to the sectors of renewable energy generation and distribution as well as industrial energy. Consistent pursuit of the strategy objectives led to a substantial increase in sales of containerised substations for solar PV farm operators. In 2023, research and development efforts were also under way to expand the product portfolio. In parallel to rolling out new renewable energy solutions, the segment will seek to maintain its leading position in the mining sector, which will ensure stable sources of funding for the new business ventures. Other key elements of Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s strategy include building competitive edge based on the Grenevia Group's ESG strategy, operational excellence achieved through lean management, improvement of team competence and stability, and digital transformation. Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s products and services for the power engineering sectorElgór+Hansen S.A. is a supplier of technical solutions in the fields of power supply, automation and control of machinery and industrial facilities, including full visualisation, remote monitoring and archiving of processes. It implements projects involving electrical and electronic equipment, automation and IT systems, including ATEX solutions for potentially explosive atmospheres. The company offers the manufacture and delivery of power equipment for mining facilities, complete power supply systems and automation solutions for facilities, machinery and installations used in conveyor systems, as well as high-performance mining face, longwall and plough systems across all voltage levels. The company's offerings comprise both proprietary solutions and those from leading global providers. The proprietary solutions include a recent addition: containerised substations for PV power plants. This product marked the beginning of Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s business transformation and shift towards the power engineering industry, including the renewable energy sector, successfully continued in 2023. The company provides end-to-end services, including engineering, manufacturing, assembly and construction, implementation of software, repair and maintenance on a 24/7 basis, both in Poland and abroad. It also has EMS engineering and manufacturing capabilities. It designs and assembles electronic equipment based on its many years' experience and a modern, fully automated production line, purchased in 2021. Full traceability of the production process is also ensured. A description of the complete product range, including the technical parameters of each product, is available on Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s website at www.elgorhansen.com. Distribution model and key customersElgór+Hansen S.A.'s customers expect end-to-end services, from engineering, to delivery and uninterrupted operation of highly automated equipment, and require intuitive products that are fully accessible to remote maintenance services. The company's key customers are operators of underground mining facilities in Poland producing hard coal (thermal and coking coal) and companies active in the area of extraction of raw materials. External customers accounting for over 10% of the segment's revenue are the Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa Group (approximately 27% of total sales), the PGG Group (approximately 13% share in revenue) and the KGHM Polska Miedź Group (approximately 10% share in revenue), while other significant customers include Lubelski Węgiel Bogdanka S.A., Południowy Koncern Węglowy S.A., Przedsiębiorstwo Górnicze Silesia Sp. z o.o. and Węglokoks Kraj S.A. In 2023, the customer portfolio was expanded to include entities purchasing containerised substations for PV farms. In 2023, revenue from the new business line reached about 14% of the company's total revenue. Thanks to cooperation with the FAMUR segment, Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s products are exported to major foreign companies extracting minerals with deep mining methods in countries such as Argentina, Italy, Indonesia, and China. The company discontinued exports to Russia in connection with the economic sanctions, which led to a marked reduction of its trade volumes outside Poland. Elgór+Hansen S.A.'s products are distributed in Poland based on the direct sales model, and in other countries through the FAMUR segment's trade offices and agents representing the company under independent agency contracts. In the future, the distribution model in Poland will be adjusted to the evolving scope of the company's operations. Supply chainThe segment has access to diversified sources of raw materials and is not dependent on one or more suppliers. The supplier selection process follows the rules adopted by the Group and is preceded by an analysis of bids and proposals in terms of consistency with the technical and quality requirements. In 2023, the costs to procure certain components fell and the supply chains for necessary production materials stabilised. R&D activitiesIn 2023, Elgór+Hansen S.A. was engaged in research and development on products targeting specifically the renewable energy industry. As a result of those efforts, the company extended its product range of containerised substations for utility-scale PV farms with a capacity of 3.15 MWp, accommodating both the requirements of its customers and district power utilities. Work also continued on the development of the SCADA-type (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) software, EH-SmartPV, which enables remote monitoring and management of solar PV farms in real-time. In addition, four medium-voltage frequency inverters for use in explosive atmospheres were put into production for a domestic customer. New functionalities were also used in the wireless pressure measurement system, spanning both hardware and software. Another group of R+D projects focused on the optimisation and unification of products in the segment's existing portfolio. 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For 2023, the Power Engineering segment reported revenue of PLN 162 million, up by PLN 62 million (62%) year on year. Revenue from sale of products and services for the mining sector rose in 2023 by PLN 34 million year on year, to PLN 120 million. Revenue from sale of industrial equipment amounted to PLN 19 million, and sales to the power sector amounted to PLN 23 million. Sales by key geographies in the Power Engineering segmentIn 2023, domestic customers accounted for 99% of the Power Engineering segment's sales. scrollen
The Power Engineering segment's gross profit for 2023 was PLN 48 million, up by PLN 17 million (55%) year on year. The increase was chiefly attributable to the higher revenue from sale of products and services to the mining industry combined with first revenue streams from the renewable energy sector. Operating profit increased by PLN 10 million year on year, to PLN 24 million. EBITDA improved by PLN 11 million, to PLN 35 million, on the back of the revenue growth. The 2023 EBITDA margin was 22%. UTILITY-SCALE SOLAR PV PROJECTS ("PV SEGMENT")The Grenevia Group's PV segment is comprised of Projekt Solartechnik Group companies ("PST Group"/"PST"), which specialise in the development and turnkey delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects on an EPC basis. This comprehensive service ranges from initial site acquisition or review, through project design and engineering, procurement of required components, to the construction and later operation and maintenance of the project facilities. The PST Group has an expert team dedicated to project development, a design and engineering studio, and its own resources for project construction, execution, operation, and maintenance, specifically for PV projects. It also offers proprietary installation systems for solar PV farms. Apart from developing its own projects and securing properties for potential future development, the PST Group acquires projects at various stages of development from third parties. It also sells completed PV projects (mainly solar PV farms) as well as green electricity under corporate power purchase agreements (cPPA). The segment's portfolio of solar PV farms, comprising both completed projects and those under construction, is managed through the investment fund Projekt Solartechnik Fund Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty (the "Fund"). Besides utility-scale solar PV projects, the PV segment plans to increase its engagement in wind farm development and energy storage projects, which reached 658 MW and 115 MW, respectively, in total capacity as at 31 March 2024. The Grenevia Group actively supports and participates in the development of renewable energy sources, a commitment illustrated by the growing asset base attributable to PV project and solar farm capex. Market situation and key operations of the PV segmentDuring 2023, a steady increase was observed in demand for renewable energy in the markets where the Projekt Solartechnik Group is active or into which it plans to expand. According to the Energy Market Agency, the installed PV capacity in Poland reached approximately 17 GW by the end of December 2023, up from about 12.2 GW at the end of 2022. Growing interest was seen in projects at advanced stages of development despite an overall decline in the number of transactions. Investment in an advanced PV project may be a source of stable and predictable cash flows, which is an important consideration especially to institutional investors. Such projects are sought after by energy-intensive enterprises to be used for captive generation with a view to optimising costs and reducing their carbon footprints. On the other hand, the high cost of capital and legislative uncertainty make potential investors cautious in their decisions. The prices of solar farm components have stabilised and their availability has improved. Seeking to diversify risks and optimise costs, the PV segment keeps monitoring the availability and prices of components. scrollen
As at the end of December 2023, the estimated total capacity of portfolio projects at various stages of development on the Polish market grew by approximately 1.1 GW relative to year-end 2022, to some 4.2 GW. PV farms totalling 210 MW were connected to the power grid, with grid connection permits secured for PV projects with an aggregate capacity of approximately 1 GW. In its strategic push to diversify into wind farms and energy storage facilities, the segment obtained grid connection permits for projects with capacities of 228 MW for wind and 37 MW for energy storage. To secure funding for PV farm construction, the PV segment entered into the following material financing agreements: scrollen
In 2023, the PV segment was actively offering for sale completed farms and projects, leading to the execution in mid-September 2023 of a preliminary agreement for the sale of shares in four project companies holding a portfolio of PV farm projects with a total capacity close to 50 MW to the KGHM Polska Miedź Group. Under the agreement, the PV segment companies are also to provide aftermarket services with respect to the solar PV farms sold in the transaction. As security, Projekt Solartechnik S.A. provided the investor with an irrevocable and unconditional surety guaranteeing the due and proper performance by Projekt Solartechnik Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty of its monetary obligations under the agreement up to a maximum amount of PLN 190 million. The surety will be valid until the earlier of the following dates: the day of full, irrevocable and unconditional settlement by the Seller of all its obligations under the agreement or 31 December 2027. The transaction was effected in two stages: scrollen
As some technical issues were identified on the PV projects, on 29 February 2024 the Seller and the Investor entered into an arrangement whereby the Seller agreed to rectify them within 13 months from the date of the arrangement, and to rectify any potential further defects if they arise or are identified by 31 December 2027, but not after the expiry of the maintenance agreement for each project. The key operational developments on foreign markets included: scrollen
Competitive environmentThe PV market is highly competitive, in particular in the non-utility (up to 1 MW) segment, a situation which is attributable to low entry barriers. The market of end-to-end development and delivery of utility-scale and medium-sized PV projects is highly fragmented, with most contractors being active only in one area of the value chain in this sector. At the same time, the expected growth in demand for PV project development and construction in Poland is attracting new domestic and foreign players, mainly from Germany and China. The Projekt Solartechnik Group competes directly with the following companies, broken down by type of operations: scrollen
Segment growth strategyIn May 2023, the Projekt Solartechnik Group embraced a growth-oriented strategy for 2023-2027, which is anchored around several key operational pillars, each encompassing specific objectives set for achievement by 2027. These include: scrollen
* Including both projects intended for sale and those intended for addition to the Group's own portfolio (IPP). Projekt Solartechnik Group's products and services for the utility-scale solar PV marketThe PV segment companies operating under the PST Group brand offer development and turnkey delivery of utility-scale solar PV farms on an EPC basis, from development of a project to its design, engineering and construction, to project maintenance. The offering includes in particular the following products and services: scrollen
Distribution model and key customersThe PV segment sells its products and services directly to end customers, which mainly include large Polish power producers, foreign infrastructure sector funds building renewable energy project portfolios, and energy-intensive businesses. Customers accounting for over 10% of the segment's 12-month revenue in 2023 included Energa Obrót S.A. (approximately 63% share - revenue from sale of electricity). Supply chainWith a large number of manufacturers, the competition on the PV component parts market is strong. The Group can decide to switch over to new suppliers of PV modules, inverters or other components at any time. Accordingly, in the Management Board's opinion, the PST Group does not depend on any component supplier to a greater extent than other entities operating in the same industry. When selecting the main supplier of PV modules for its projects, the PST Group seeks to secure a stable business relationship with a trusted manufacturer which is ranked by Bloomberg among the world's five largest PV module producers. Currently, this group includes Jinko Solar (CHUZHOU) CO. LTD and Trina Solar GmbH (both companies manufacture and deliver their products directly from China). The vendor concentration and supply chain disruption risks are mitigated by the PST Group's access to alternative module manufacturers which can help meet the supply gap. The PST Group procures inverters from a number of reputable manufacturers depending on the specification of a given PV project. As regards transformer substations, the PST Group uses solutions provided by ZPUE S.A. and Elgór+Hansen S.A., a Grenevia Group company. Steel for mounting structures is ordered directly from a European producer. The Grenevia Group also allocates its operating resources to ensure the delivery of supplies. Given the volume of its purchase orders, the PST Group is able to source most PV components and other supplies directly from manufacturers. The continuity of supplies is secured by, among other measures, placing orders well in advance and/or concluding framework agreements for the supply of strategic components (including PV modules, transformer substations, inverters, etc.). R&D activitiesThe PST Group conducts research to optimise the structural solutions it designs and uses. Improving the solutions on an ongoing basis, both in terms of manufacturing costs and construction efficiency, is viewed as a priority. scrollen
In 2023, the PV segment's revenue amounted to PLN 78 million, an increase of PLN 24 million (44%) year on year. All revenue was derived from the domestic market. Gain on the sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment in 2023 was PLN 7 million. Operating profit and EBITDA for the 12 months ended 31 December 2023 came in at PLN 71 million and PLN 56 million, respectively. In 2023, the segment's operating profit was affected by impairment losses and write-downs on solar PV farms (both completed and under construction) totalling PLN 28 million and impairment losses on current assets of PLN 13 million. BATTERY SYSTEMS FOR ELECTRIC MOBILITY AND ENERGY STORAGE ("E-MOBILITY SEGMENT")In pursuing its growth strategy, Grenevia S.A. entered the e-mobility sector in 2022 by acquiring an ownership interest in Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. of Warsaw ("ICPT"), a leading manufacturer of innovative, tailor-made battery systems, mainly for buses, rail transport, specialised transport, and stationary energy storage. On 8 November 2022, an agreement was signed to purchase 18,475,729 shares in Impact, representing 51% of the acquiree's share capital and carrying approximately 59% of total voting rights at its general meeting (see Current Report No. 34/2022 of 8 November 2022). The total value of the transaction was approximately PLN 280 million. The acquisition was financed with proceeds from the issue of green bonds in 2021. Since mid-November 2022, ICPT's financial results have been consolidated with the full method in the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group. ICPT's expertise in the manufacture of vehicle and industrial battery systems, supported by Grenevia S.A.'s financial and operational resources, will enable rapid scaleup of the business while building long-term value of Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. and the Grenevia Group on the promising market of industrial electric mobility and energy storage solutions. ICPT is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and Tier-1 supplier of e-bus battery systems to Europe's leading electric bus makers. ICPT products are also exported to North America, Asia and Australia, among other markets. The company runs its own research and development centre for energy storage technologies and battery systems dedicated to public and heavy transport. Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. also develops utility-scale energy storage solutions. ICPT's current manufacturing capacity transferred to GigafactoryX is about 0.6 GWh per year. ICPT's business model leverages the economies of scale which are generated by the manufacture of customised products and their provision to dedicated customer groups. To accommodate the fast market growth and broaden its customer base, the company needs to significantly increase its annual production capacity, the goal it has achieved by building GigafactoryX, one of its key strategic projects. This large-scale manufacturing plant is dedicated to meeting the requirements of customers for battery systems for electric public transport vehicles, primarily e-buses, industrial e-vehicles, and utility-scale energy storage facilities. The project is expected to raise Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.'s annual production capacity to more than 1.2 GWh in 2024, and to a minimum of 2 GWh up to 4 GWh in 2027, in line with demand growth. Investments in new production capacities are also intended to allow ICPT to branch out into related markets such as electric trucks, heavy industrial vehicles, and hydrogen-powered railway locomotives. Other growth initiatives pursued by ICPT include the design and construction of utility-scale battery storage systems (including through repurposing of used EV batteries, which have longer charging cycles), and use of hydrogen technologies in battery systems for transport and energy storage. Market situation and key operations of the E-mobility segmentThe share of electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles in the urban bus market is growing rapidly, and the anticipated disbursement of funds under the National Recovery Plan/other EU schemes should further stimulate the purchasing activity of Polish cities. A notable shift in the industry is expected following the proposed 2025 implementation of the EURO7 standard, targeting a reduction in exhaust emissions. However, this forthcoming standard presents technical challenges and entails increased production and maintenance costs for manufacturers of heavy transport vehicles, which are currently pivoting towards electric motors. The battery system alone is estimated to account for approximately 20-30% of the total production cost of an e-bus, and ICPT products have an expected lifespan of 10-15 years. With respect to energy storage, a key piece of legislation is the EU's Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), which mandates deployment of energy storage facilities in energy clusters until 2026 to expedite the growth of the renewable energy sector and reduce carbon emissions. ICPT has been vigorously expanding its portfolio of energy storage, railway support and off-highway machinery solutions. Throughout 2023, ICPT focused on securing new framework agreements and orders for the supply of e-bus battery systems in 2024-2026. The company continued its business relationships with Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o. (SOLARIS)and with another customer, Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a global frontrunner in double-decker bus design and manufacture. Following product acceptance by the customer, serial production for ADL was launched. In a bid to ensure supply chain stability, a comprehensive market analysis of module and electronics suppliers was undertaken. The objective was to establish contracts with key suppliers while implementing a dual sourcing strategy. These efforts have substantially improved component availability across all procurement categories. Contracts were executed with Freyr Battery Norway AS and LG Energy Solution Wrocław Sp. z o.o., and supplies sourced from China were further diversified. Further progress was made on the GigafactoryX project, including acquisition of real property, work to renovate and convert the buildings to bring them in line with the GigafactoryX requirements, in particular to enable fitting in a newly ordered line for semi-automated production of battery systems, as well as relocation of the old production line (0.6 GWh) and offices. The expenditure incurred on this project in 2023 totalled approximately PLN 87 million. The company transferred all its operations to the new location in the fourth quarter of 2023. The launch of GigafactoryX will increase the segment's production capacity from 0.6 GWh to 1.2 GWh, while contributing to improved quality of ICPT battery systems. In 2023, two significant agreements were entered into with financial institutions: scrollen
Competitive environmentICPT's major competitors in the delivery of battery systems for public transport vehicles and industrial applications are European companies: BorgWarner eMobility Poland Sp. z o.o., Forsee Power Sp. z o.o. and BMZ Poland Sp. z o.o. There is also rapid market expansion of Chinese manufacturers of cells and entire vehicles: Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), BYD Company Limited and Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., which have entered the market for finished battery products and are beginning to directly compete with European companies. Segment growth strategyBattery systems for public transport vehicles, specialised trucks and heavy duty vehicles are produced in small lots (compared with the mass EV market). At the same time, battery technologies are evolving at a very quick pace. This is why most EV manufacturers rely on sub-suppliers instead of investing in their own production plants because of the small scale of their operations and the need to specialise. ICPT's business model leverages the economies of scale which are generated by the manufacture of customised products and their provision to dedicated customer groups. To accommodate the fast market growth and broaden its customer base, the company needs to significantly increase its annual production capacity, the goal it is implementing through the construction of GigafactoryX, one of its key strategic projects. This large-scale manufacturing plant is dedicated to meeting the requirements of customers for battery systems for electric public transport vehicles, primarily e-buses, industrial e-vehicles, and utility-scale energy storage facilities. Completion of the project will raise ICPT's annual production capacity to approximately 1.2 GWh in 2024, and to a minimum of 2 GWh up to 4 GWh in 2027, in line with demand growth. Investments in new production capacities will also allow ICPT to branch out into related markets such as electric trucks, heavy industrial vehicles, and hydrogen-powered railway locomotives. ICPT's offering for the e-mobility sectorICPT offers comprehensive, tailor-made battery systems to meet customer requirements. Cooperation with a customer starts with the application analysis phase, through to selecting the optimum solution, designing, launching serial production, to delivering battery systems to be installed at the customer's site. The company also offers a warranty and maintenance service for the entire life of a vehicle. Battery systems sold by ICPT are based on lithium-ion cells using several available cell technologies (NMC, LFP and LTO). Products manufactured by Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. are mainly bought by customers from the public transport segment (electric buses, trolleybuses, commercial vehicles, trams, railways) and users of special applications for AGV robots, mining, electric boats and yachts, industrial vehicles, etc. ICPT also offers stationary energy storage facilities for businesses, industry and utility power generators as well as for operation with renewable energy sources. Distribution model and key customersImpact's products and services are sold directly to end customers, mainly under framework agreements and based on individual orders from vehicle manufacturers. ICPT provides its solutions to companies such as Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o., Alexander Dennis Limited ("ADL"), J.M. Voith SE & Co. KG | VTA c/o Voith Global Business Services EMEA GmbH (Voith), Kiepe Electric GmbH, Normet OY, Pepper Motion GmbH, Autosan Sp. z o.o., and Skoda Electric S.A. Customers accounting for over 10% of the segment's 12-month revenue in 2023 were Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o. (approximately 59% of total revenue, relative to about 76% in 2022) and Alexander Dennis Limited (approximately 19% share in total revenue). There are no formal equity links between that entity and Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. In 2023, the company was significantly expanding its production capacities while engaging in commercial and marketing activities to attract new customers with large-volume contracts. This was expected to enable continued growth of the order portfolio while also diversifying the customer base. The market is still in its nascent stages. Most vehicle manufacturers are only beginning to build their supply chains, following the principle of 'two or more suppliers' of key components (including motive power batteries). Supply chainThe key component of battery systems offered by ICPT are lithium-ion cells, which are imported from Japan and China, but are also sourced locally in Poland (from LG Energy Solution). In order to minimise the risk of supply chain disruptions and to maintain production continuity, ICPT seeks to secure two or more suppliers of key components for each project (dual sourcing) and, where feasible and economically viable, to maintain sufficiently high stock levels. Additionally, in 2022 ICPT announced the European Supply Chain strategy and in the coming years intends to rely to a larger extent on cells made in Europe. Reliance on European suppliers will improve the supply chain stability but may erode margins since Chinese producers supply their products at more competitive prices. As part of the strategy, in 2023 framework agreements were signed with new cell manufacturers based in Europe. Other components to be used in production are mostly sourced from Polish manufacturers. R&D activitiesThe Research and Development (R&D) Department of Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. works on new technologies for the construction and management of lithium-ion batteries and develops new products. In 2023, the R&D Department initiated a new project to develop a battery and hydrogen powering system for rail vehicles. Financial performance of the E-mobility segmentSince mid-November 2022, ICPT's financial results have been consolidated with the full method by the Grenevia Group, resulting in a lack of data comparability between 2022 and 2023. scrollen
Revenue generated by the E-mobility segment in 2023 amounted to PLN 335 million. Exports accounted for 32% of total revenue and consisted entirely of sales made in Europe. The segment's operating result and EBITDA were negative, at PLN -46 million and PLN -23 million, respectively. The lower-than-expected EBITDA level was due to postponement of product acceptance dates by customers and subsequent partial postponement of actual sales transactions until 2024, as well as a higher cost of key components, which were purchased in advance in 2022, driving up the costs of sales. The increase in the cost of components was a direct consequence of global market volatility experienced in 2022. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and another wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in China, ICPT took steps to mitigate the risk of disrupted supply chains and a further rise in the prices of key components. A proactive decision was made to purchase in advance the cells and modules necessary to perform pre-existing contracts. The company's strategic aim was to ensure uninterrupted supplies to its customers, as well as to avoid the potential payment of damages that could result from any delays in fulfilling orders. As a result of these measures, ICPT successfully met all of its contractual obligations in a timely manner. Cells are estimated to represent approximately 55-65% of the entire cost of battery systems, depending on the specific design. As components were procured at higher prices throughout 2022 and in early 2023 due to increased raw material prices, a short-term margin erosion is expected. From the second quarter of 2023, the purchase prices of modules fell in line with a decline in the prices of raw materials used for their production. E-mobility segment's performance against forecastsAccording to the segment's business plans updated in 2023, it expects to generate revenue of approximately PLN 1 billion per year over the next four to five years (from 2023). EBITDA is expected to return to positive territory (cumulatively from the year's beginning) in the fourth quarter of 2024. The market is rapidly expanding, with intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese manufacturers, squeezing margins. This may prolong the time required to reach the targeted EBITDA margin of approximately 7-8% beyond 2025. Capex and Opex projections, which have remained unchanged, amount to a total of approximately PLN 120 million, including about PLN 87 million spent in 2023. The Management Board of the Grenevia Group's E-mobility segment will monitor the macroeconomic and geopolitical situation and assess its impact on the segment's performance and ability to meet the forecast on an ongoing basis. Factors which may affect the Group's performance in the next quarter and beyondThe Grenevia Group has identified the following key factors affecting its performance, financial position and outlook. In the Management Board's opinion, they were the key drivers of the Group's performance and had a material impact on its financial position in the reporting period. Unless indicated otherwise, the Management Board expects that these factors and trends will continue to have a material effect on the results and financial condition in the future. For information on uncertain events that may have a material effect on the Grenevia Group's growth prospects, see the 'Description of key risks and threats'. scrollen
Description of key risks and threatsGeneral definition and classification of key risks at the Grenevia GroupThe Grenevia Group conducts its business operations both domestically and internationally, navigating a multifaceted and dynamic market landscape where the outcomes of implemented measures remain uncertain, operating amidst risk conditions. We define risk as an uncertainty which is inherent in our business and which may result in both opportunities and threats to the achievement of our strategic objectives with an adverse impact on our growth prospects, operating or commercial activities, assets or financial performance. Based on its best knowledge, the Management Board has identified the key risks to the Group and classified them into the following categories: scrollen
Risk management process at the Grenevia GroupInformed risk management is an integral component of the process of planning activities aimed at mitigating the likelihood of risk occurrence or minimising its impact to a level deemed acceptable by the organisation. The risk management process is structured taking into account the continuous nature of the process and recognising that the risks faced by the Grenevia Group may evolve over time. The controls put in place enable the identification of evolving risks and facilitate the implementation of appropriate actions in response to these changes. The Group has a decentralised risk control and management structure in place, where responsibility for identifying key risks, planning mitigating measures, and responding to specific strategic, operational, trade, and financial risks is assigned at the segment level. The risks identified at the segment level are assessed in the context of the strategic and operational objectives. The criteria for risk assessment include both financial, organisational, healthcare, safety, and reputational impacts for the organisation, as well as consequences for the environment, employees and members of the community affected by the Group's operations. For each of the identified risks, risk handling procedures and mitigation measures are determined. Immediate preventive action is taken for key risks identified as high or very high. Periodic reviews of risks are conducted to assess their relevance and adequacy within the evolving operating environment of the Grenevia Group. This responsibility falls under the purview of the Risk Manager at the Group level, from the Risk Management Department established in June 2023. A review of the identified risks is discussed in the Directors' Reports on the operations of the Company and the Group. In assessing the materiality of a specific risk in terms of the expected magnitude of its negative impact on the Grenevia Group's business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects, and in terms of the probability of its occurrence, the Group considered a number of factors, including any past occurrence of that risk and its impact, as well as the availability and effectiveness of remedial measures that could mitigate the impact of its materialisation. Such assessment was based on the best knowledge of the Management Board, relying on facts and circumstances known to the Management Board as at the date of this Report. Between 1 January and 31 December 2023, 20 internal audits were carried out at the Grenevia Group, during which 64 instances of risk and inefficiency were identified and 73 post-audit recommendations were issued. Risk management objectivesIn 2023, Grenevia S.A. implemented a Risk Management Policy along with a Risk Management Procedure, providing a formal framework for risk management. The objectives identified by us, the achievement of which is supported by the risk management policy and procedure, are as follows: scrollen
Role and responsibility within the Risk Management SystemRoles and responsibilities within the risk management system are based on the model of three lines of defence, which involves establishing independent internal functions responsible for different aspects of the risk management process. Each employee and independent contractor of the Grenevia Group is required to comply with the risk management policy and procedures and to act in accordance with applicable regulations, reporting any identified risk factors or instances of risk materialisation. The heads of organisational units are responsible for implementing and ensuring effective operation of internal controls aimed at maintaining the risk exposure at a level deemed acceptable by the Management Boards of the companies, and for supervising the effectiveness of such controls. The responsibility for establishing and operating an effective risk management system and for its oversight lies with the Management Board of each company. The Management Board is supported in achieving this objective by the Risk Management Department at the Group level and by the risk management function, which is responsible for formulating internal guidelines and procedures for risk management, ensuring a consistent and uniform method of risk management across various organisational units, monitoring the levels of risk exposure reported by the heads of organisational units, as well as for reporting those levels and key risks to the Management Board and Supervisory Board. The risk management function is also tasked with initiating, with the support of other relevant organisational functions, educational activities focused on risk management throughout the organisation. In fulfilling their responsibilities, the Management Boards of the companies receive support from the internal audit function, which conducts independent and systematic assessments of the risk management system and the operation of internal controls implemented in response to identified risks. Risk management stagesRisk management process at the Grenevia Group encompasses the following stages: scrollen
The table below presents the key risk categories identified within the Grenevia Group. The order in which the risks are presented below is not in any way indicative of their materiality, the likelihood of their materialisation, or their potential impact on the Grenevia Group's business. The Grenevia Group applies a four-level risk assessment scale, categorised as very high, high, medium, and low. In 2023, Grenevia S.A. adopted the Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Procedure, following which the risk assessment scale changed from a three-level to a four-level scale. As this change made it impossible to maintain data comparability, no information on changes in risk levels relative to the previous year is presented. scrollen
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Key risks and mitigation measuresBelow is presented a description of the key external, operational, financial, climate and environmental risks that may affect the Grenevia Group, including the risk mitigation measures and potential consequences of risk materialisation. For information on the financial risks to which the Grenevia Group is exposed, see also Note 53 'Objectives and principles of financial risk management' to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. scrollen
Overview of the Grenevia Group's operations in 2023Discussion of financial highlightsThis discussion of financial results for 2023 should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group and the audited financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023, prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The following discussion of the results achieved in the period is intended to provide the readers with information enabling them to understand changes in the selected key items of the financial statements and to present significant factors behind those changes. In its discussion and analysis of the reported financial performance, financial position and cash flows, the Grenevia Group makes references to performance metrics other than those expressly defined or outlined in the applied financial reporting framework compliant with IFRS requirements, such as 'EBITDA' and 'net debt'. However, these metrics are calculated on the basis of information sourced from the financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRSs. DISCUSSION OF KEY COMPONENTS OF FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS SIGNIFICANTLY AFFECTING FINANCIAL RESULTSscrollen
The Grenevia Group's revenue for 2023 rose by 27% year on year, to PLN 1,644 million. The increase in revenue is primarily the result of consolidating the E-mobility segment for the full financial year (PLN +271 million) and the growth in revenue from external customers: PLN +51 million in the Power Engineering segment and PLN +24 million in the PV segment. Sales by key geographiesIn 2023, export sales accounted for approximately 14% of the Grenevia Group's total revenue, down by 25pp year on year. The decline was mainly attributable to lower export sales of the FAMUR segment, partly offset by export sales recorded by the E-mobility segment. scrollen
Gross profitGross profit for 2023 was PLN 581 million, having increased by PLN 112 million (24%) year on year, chiefly on the back of higher gross profit figures reported by each segment. Gross profit margin was 35%, compared with 34% in 2022. Operating profit and EBITDAEBITDA is one of the main operating profit metrics used by the Management Board, representing operating profit before depreciation/amortisation and impairment of non-current assets. The method of calculating EBITDA is not defined in IFRSs, and the methodology adopted by the Group is presented below. scrollen
Operating profit for 2023 reached PLN 216 million, having decreased by PLN 41 million (16%) year on year. The drop followed mainly from lower operating profit reported by the PV and E-mobility segments, partly offset by higher operating profits in the FAMUR and Power Engineering segments. EBITDA for 2023 increased by PLN 8 million relative to 2022, to PLN 414 million. EBITDA as a percentage of revenue fell by 6pp relative to the comparative period, to 25%. The decline in profitability is a consequence of negative EBITDA delivered by the PV and E-mobility segments, partially offset by higher profitability of the FAMUR segment. scrollen
Net finance income/costs for 2023 were negative, at PLN -13 million, down by PLN 7 million year on year, mainly as a result of an increase in net interest expense. Also, in the comparative period, a PLN 11 million gain on allowance for expected credit losses was recognised, compared with a gain of PLN 8 million in the reporting period. The PLN 2 million gain on loss of control of a subsidiary is attributable to the sale of 100% of shares in ENSON Sp. z o.o. to an entity outside the Group. TaxThe effective tax rate for 2023 was 29%, while the nominal tax rate was 19%. This was mainly a consequence of the receipt, on 27 June 2023, of the decision issued by the Head of the National Tax Administration to impose an additional corporate income tax liability of PLN 8 million for 2017. Grenevia S.A. paid the liability, together with PLN 3 million in interest accrued thereon as at the payment date. For a reconciliation of the effective and nominal tax rates, see Note 25 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Net profit from continuing operations and discontinued operationsNet profit from continuing operations in 2023 was PLN 144 million, down by PLN 48 million (25%) year on year. The decrease in profit from continuing operations was attributable to lower operating profit and higher net finance costs. In 2023, no result on discontinued operations was recognised, while in 2022 a PLN 72 million loss on discontinued operations was reported. This was mainly attributable to the recognition of a loss of PLN 58 million on loss of control of the Russian subsidiary OOO FAMUR. For detailed information on discontinued operations, see Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Net profitIn the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, net profit from continuing operations was PLN 144 million, having increased by PLN 24 million (20%) from PLN 120 million the year before. The net profit margin for 2023 was 9%, with no change relative to 2022. Description and assessment of factors and non-recurring events with bearing on the Group's net profit or lossIn 2023, a material non-recurring event which reduced the Group's financial result was the decision of the Head of the National Tax Administration to impose an additional corporate income tax liability for 2017 in the amount of PLN 8 million plus interest, which reached PLN 3 million as at the payment date. For detailed information, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. A material non-recurring event with bearing on net profit for 2022 was the recognition of a PLN 58 million loss in the three months to 30 June as a result of the loss of operational control of the subsidiary OOO FAMUR registered in the Russian Federation, and its reclassification to discontinued operations. Major customers and suppliers of the Grenevia GroupMajor customers of the Grenevia Group, accounting for more than 10% of the Group's revenue in 2023, included the PGG Group (20% share in revenue), the JSW Group (17% share in revenue), the Węglokoks Group (12% share in revenue), and Solaris Bus & Coach Sp. z o.o. (12% share in revenue). One major supplier of the Grenevia Group, which accounted for more than 10% of the Group's costs in 2023, was TWS GmbH (13% share in cost of sales). ASSETS AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTscrollen
AssetsIn 2023, assets rose by PLN 119 million, with non-current assets up by PLN 799 million and current assets down by PLN 680 million. The shift in the structure of current assets relative to non-current assets was mainly attributable to reclassification of some solar PV farms in the PV segment. In 2022, in line with the adopted business model, solar PV farms were classified by the PV segment under inventories in view of their planned quick sale. However, given the market conditions affecting the current market prices of PV farms and electricity selling prices, the liquidity of market sales of completed farms declined, farms held in the PV segment's portfolio came online and commenced electricity production, and the PV segment began to derive economic benefits from electricity sales. Accordingly, a decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Projects and farms under development/construction continue to be recognised under inventories. The PV segment's inventories of PLN 810 million as at 31 December 2022 included mainly PLN 238 million in completed solar PV farms. As of 1 October 2023, farms connected to the grid with a total value of PLN 398 million were reclassified from inventories to property, plant and equipment (of which PLN 238 million was attributable to farms connected in 2022, and PLN 160 million - to farms connected in the period 1 January-30 September 2023). In the three months ended 31 December 2023, farms connected to the grid with a value of PLN 167 million were transferred to property, plant and equipment. As at 31 December 2023, the total carrying amount of farms connected to the grid and recognised under non-current assets was PLN 524 million, net of a depreciation charge (PLN 6 million), an impairment loss (PLN 17 million), and a decrease resulting from sale (PLN 18 million). LiabilitiesIn 2023, total liabilities increased by PLN 21 million, to PLN 1,596 million. Non-current liabilities increased by PLN 307 million, to PLN 966 million, mainly as a result of higher financial liabilities under borrowings and leases in the PV and E-mobility segments, partially offset by the early redemption of all Series B notes with a total nominal value of PLN 200 million. Current liabilities fell by PLN 286 million, to PLN 630 million, mainly as a result of a decrease in current financial liabilities in the PV segment, offset by an increase in trade payables. ANALYSIS OF MAJOR EQUITY INVESTMENTS OF THE GROUP IN 2023In 2023, the Grenevia Group executed the following significant transactions: scrollen
For a description of non-current and current financial assets, see Notes 32 and 35 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY POSITIONThe main sources of financing and liquidity for the Grenevia Group in the reporting period was cash at banks, cash from operating activities (above operating capital requirements), proceeds from the sale of non-operating assets, lines of credit available under agreements with banks, and proceeds from issue of bonds and notes, including green bonds. scrollen
Positive cash flows from operating activities of PLN 622 million in 2023 were mainly attributable to EBITDA of PLN 414 million, a decrease in inventories (PLN +208 million), a positive change in receivables (PLN +23 million) and liabilities (PLN +58 million). Income tax paid was PLN 83 million. Other adjustments reconciling EBITDA to operating cash flow amounted to PLN 2 million. Negative cash flows from investing activities, of PLN -682 million, were primarily attributable to expenditure on the construction of solar PV farms in the PV segment, the E-mobility segment's GigafactoryX project, expenditure on shearer loaders and roadheaders leased by mines and the acquisition of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. Cash flows from financing activities, of PLN -266 million, comprise mainly the net effect of proceeds from and repayments of borrowings and other debt instruments (PLN -157 million), interest paid (PLN -94 million) and payment of lease liabilities (PLN -14 million). In December 2023, Series B notes with a nominal value of PLN 200 million were redeemed early, together with interest due to the noteholders. Net debtNet debt is a debt metric used by the Management Board. The method of calculating net debt is not defined in IFRSs, and the methodology applied by the Grenevia Group is presented below. scrollen
As at 31 December 2023, net debt stood at PLN 372 million, having increased by PLN 245 million on year-end 2022. The increase was partly attributable to a PLN 73 million increase in lease liabilities following the recognition of right-of-use assets representing land leases for the construction of solar PV farms. Other factors contributing to the net debt growth included mainly investments in the development and construction of new solar PV farms and expenditure on the construction of GigafactoryX in the E-mobility segment. Net debt broken down by the Grenevia Group's segmentsscrollen
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Details of loan and credit facility agreements concluded and terminated in the financial year, including at least the loan and credit facility amount, type and level of interest rate, currency and maturity dateIn 2023, the Grenevia Group entered into the following material agreements and annexes to agreements with banks: scrollen
* Term credit facility for financing or refinancing of capital expenditure ** A revolving credit facility bearing interest at the benchmark rate level for the respective currency; an option to extend the availability period until 31 December 2028 (the actual repayment date will depend on whether specific conditions defined in the Credit Facilities Agreement are met). In addition to the above agreements, in 2023 the Grenevia Group entered into the following material financial agreements: scrollen
Details of material loans advanced in the financial year, including loans advanced by Grenevia S.A. to its related parties, including at least the loan amount, type and level of interest rate, currency and maturity dateIn the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Grenevia S.A. advanced material loans to the following subsidiaries: scrollen
Sureties and guarantees provided and received in the financial year, including to Grenevia's related parties, and contingent liabilitiesAs security for the agreement for the sale of shares in four project companies holding a portfolio of solar PV farm projects, signed on 12 September 2023 by Projekt Solartechnik Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty (the Seller), Projekt Solartechnik S.A. (a company of the Grenevia Group's PV segment) provided an irrevocable and unconditional surety to KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. (the Buyer) guaranteeing due and proper performance by the Seller of its monetary obligations arising under the sale agreement, for a maximum amount of PLN 190 million. The surety will be valid until the earlier of the following dates: the day of full, irrevocable and unconditional settlement by the Seller of all its obligations under the agreement or 31 December 2027. Other than that, in the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries provided any sureties or guarantees equivalent to 10% or more of Grenevia S.A.'s equity to the Company's related parties or entities. For detailed information on contingent liabilities, see Note 50 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023 and Note 39 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. Security issues at the Grenevia Group in 2023In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, Grenevia S.A. did not issue any securities. In 2023, related parties of Grenevia S.A. issued the following notes not covered by the Grenevia S.A. Note Programme: scrollen
In 2015, a Note Programme was launched at Grenevia S.A., which was subsequently modified in August 2021. The key terms and conditions of the modified Programme are as follows: scrollen
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Reasoned assessment of financial resources management, including the ability to meet obligations, and potential threats and measures taken or to be taken by Grenevia S.A. to address those threatsThe Grenevia Group places the highest priority on ensuring financial stability and diversified financing sources. Agreements signed with banks require the Grenevia Group to maintain selected ratios within a specified range. The ratios are monitored on an ongoing basis at the level of the operating segments and the parent in order to satisfy commitments toward the financing institutions. A consistent and conservative financial policy coupled with a flexible business model and, in particular, effective cost management, allow the Grenevia Group to maintain a satisfactory liquidity position. As at 31 December 2023, total liabilities under borrowings, other debt instruments and leases exceeded net cash by PLN 372 million. As at 31 December 2023, the total limit of undrawn working capital facilities (excluding project finance arrangements) available to the Grenevia Group was PLN 460 million. The Management Board of Grenevia S.A. is of the opinion that the Group's financial resources are managed in a sound manner. DerivativesAs the Grenevia Group operates globally, it is exposed to unfavourable fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Group companies where the level of exposure to currency risk is material hold appropriate treasury limits with financial institutions, enabling them to pursue specific hedging policies. Natural hedging and forward hedges are used where possible. Potentially adverse changes in interest rates are hedged, depending on the needs of each segment, with interest rate swaps (IRS). For a summary of derivative instruments of the Grenevia Group, see Note 52 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023 and Note 41 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. Feasibility of investment plansCapital expenditure is adjusted by the Group on an ongoing basis to the economic conditions in Poland and globally, as well as to current needs to ensure proper growth rates for the Group companies. To the best of Grenevia S.A. Management Board's knowledge, there are currently no identified threats to Grenevia S.A.'s and the Group companies' ability to execute their investment plans for at least the next year. Performance against forecastsThe Management Board of Grenevia S.A. did not publish any financial forecasts of Grenevia S.A. or the Grenevia Group for 2023. Related-party transactionsIn the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, there were no material related-party transactions other than on an arms' length basis. For detailed information on related party transactions, see Note 54 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023 and Note 43 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. WorkforceIn 2023, the Grenevia Group had an average headcount of 2,560, compared with 2,453 in 2022. Employee costs at the Grenevia Group in 2023 and 2022 amounted to PLN 336 million and PLN 268 million, respectively. Material claims, disputes, penalties and proceedingsFor information on material litigation risks to the Grenevia Group companies, see Note 50 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. For information on proceedings related to tax settlements, see Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. In the 12 months ended 31 December 2023 and as at the filing date of this Report, there were no material court, arbitration or administrative proceedings, in particular any proceedings involving a claim whose value exceeds 10% of Grenevia S.A.'s equity. Events subsequent to the reporting dateFor a description of events subsequent to the reporting date, see Note 59 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023 and Note 48 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. Financial highlights of the Grenevia Group for the last five yearsscrollen
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Grenevia shares on the WSEGrenevia shares on the Warsaw Stock ExchangeIn August 2006, Grenevia S.A. (then trading under the name of FABRYKA MASZYN FAMUR SPÓŁKA AKCYJNA - FAMUR) was first listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (the "WSE"). As at 31 December 2023, 574.7 million Company shares were traded on the WSE (abbreviated name: Grenevia; ticker code: GEA). Grenevia S.A. shares are listed on the main market of the WSE in the continuous trading system. scrollen
SHARE PRICEThe chart below shows Grenevia S.A. stock price change vs mWIG40 over the last five years. 
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DIVIDENDOn 27 June 2023, the General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. resolved to allocate the entire net profit earned in the financial year ended 31 December 2022, of PLN 252 million, to the Company's statutory reserve funds. Dividend policyThe pursuit by the Grenevia Group of its new strategic directions as adopted in May 2021 will require that any profits be reinvested, in particular at the initial stages. The dividend, if any, will depend on profits earned in a given year, the investment attractiveness of new projects and growth prospects, as well as the financial and liquidity situation of the Grenevia Group. The table below presents cash dividends paid by Grenevia S.A. for 2018-2023. scrollen
INVESTOR RELATIONS AT THE GRENEVIA GROUPIn its investor relations activities Grenevia S.A. places focus on ensuring transparent and active communication with capital market participants, working in close liaison with investors and analysts, and on ensuring compliance with disclosure requirements set out in applicable laws. The Investor Relations team, along with representatives of the Company and the Group segments, regularly hold numerous meetings with investors and analysts, both at home and abroad, and participate in industry investor conferences. The activities undertaken by the Investor Relations team in its contacts with the investor community aim primarily to facilitate reliable assessment of the financial standing of Grenevia S.A. and its operating segments and effective progress against the new strategic directions intended to transform the Grenevia Group from a soft rock mining machinery manufacturer into a holding investing in green transition projects and opportunities in other related promising industries. The Company holds semi-annual conferences for investors and analysts (face-to-face or online conference calls) to present the financial and operating results of the Grenevia Group. Three earnings conferences and approximately 25 investor meetings were held in 2023. In order to provide easy, quick and fair access to information on the Grenevia Group, the Company runs a corporate website www.grenevia.com/relacje-inwestorskie where it regularly posts current reports, periodic reports, presentations and other information relevant to understanding the Grenevia Group's activities, available in Polish and English. Parent of the Grenevia GroupGeneral informationGrenevia S.A. (formerly: FAMUR S.A.), with its registered office at ul. Al. Roździeńskiego 1a, Katowice, entered in the National Court Register under No. KRS 0000048716 ("Grenevia", the "Company"), is the parent of the Grenevia Group (the "Group", the "Grenevia Group"). Principal business - manufacture of machinery for mining, quarrying and construction (PKD 28.92.Z). Grenevia S.A. also conducts holding company activities aimed at building and supporting new operations of the Grenevia Group relating to renewable energy sources (including solar photovoltaics, power engineering, electric mobility). Organisational changes at Grenevia S.A.The implementation of the strategy to transform the Grenevia Group from a manufacturer of soft rock mining machinery into an organisation investing in green transition projects required certain changes to the Company's organisational structure. Since January 2022, Grenevia S.A.'s resources have been divided into two areas: the FAMUR operating segment (which prepares its own set of accounts) and the corporate management holding segment. 2023 did not see any material changes in the organisational structure of Grenevia S.A. By the issue date of this Directors' Report on the operations of the Grenevia Group in 2023, the following organisational changes took place at Grenevia S.A.: On 22 January 2024, the Management Board passed a resolution to establish a new business area within the FAMUR segment - the Famur Gearo Branch, responsible for developing and offering comprehensive wind energy solutions and for manufacturing transmissions/gearboxes for various industrial applications, in line with the Grenevia Group's strategy. Consequently, the Management Board of Grenevia S.A. decided to change the name Grenevia S.A. Famur Machinery Katowice Branch to Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Gearo Katowice Branch as of 1 February 2024 and to establish five new organisational units: Sales, Sales Support, R&D, Wind Maintenance and Project Management. Company branches: Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Katowice Branch, ul. Armii Krajowej 51, 40-698 Katowice, Poland Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Gearo Katowice Branch, ul. Kościuszki 245, 40-608 Katowice, Poland Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Mining Katowice Branch, ul. Boya Żeleńskiego 107, 40-750 Katowice, Poland Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Nowomag Nowy Sącz Branch, ul. Jana Pawła II 27, 33-300 Nowy Sącz, Poland Grenevia S.A. FAMUR Glinik Gorlice Branch, ul. Michalusa 1, 38-300 Gorlice, Poland Organisational and equity linksORGANISATIONAL AND EQUITY LINKS, INCLUDING MAJOR INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND REAL PROPERTYTDJ Equity I Sp. z o.o. is the parent of Grenevia S.A. and TDJ S.A. is the ultimate parent. For information on equity interests in subsidiaries, associates and other entities held by Grenevia S.A. and not intended for sale in the near term, see Note 22 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. For information on intangible assets and property, see Notes 28, 29 and 31, respectively, to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Discussion of financial highlightsGRENEVIA S.A. 'S FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTSscrollen
Grenevia S.A.'s revenue for 2023 amounted to PLN 1,016 million, having decreased by PLN 150 million (13%) from PLN 1,166 million in 2022. The share of export revenue declined by 30pp year on year, reaching 5%, primarily due to the completion of contracts in the US, Indonesia and China, as well as the decision to stop bidding for new contracts in the Russian market. Despite the decline in revenue, operating profit rose by PLN 14 million (5%), to PLN 298 million. EBITDA improved by PLN 33 million year on year, to PLN 460 million. EBITDA margin was 45%, compared with 37% in 2022, an improvement of 8pp. The higher EBITDA margin resulted in a net profit of PLN 311 million for 2023. Net profit as a percentage of revenue was 31% (relative to 22% in 2022). MATERIAL NON-RECURRING EVENTSIn 2023, a material non-recurring event which reduced Grenevia S.A.'s financial result was the decision of the Head of the National Tax Administration to impose an additional corporate income tax liability for 2017 in the amount of PLN 8 million plus interest, which reached PLN 3 million as at the payment date. For detailed information, see Note 4 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. WORKFORCE AND REMUNERATIONIn 2023, Grenevia S.A. had the average headcount of 1,532 FTEs (1,562 FTEs in 2022), with employment costs at PLN 189 million (PLN 183 million in 2022). Assets and financial resources managementANALYSIS OF ASSETS, EQUITY AND LIABILITIESscrollen
In 2023, total assets fell by PLN 30 million, to PLN 2,603 million. Current assets went down to PLN 912 million, i.e. by PLN 623 million, mainly as a result of repayment of loans advanced by Grenevia S.A. to Projekt Solartechnik S.A. (PST). Over the same period, non-current assets increased by PLN 593 million, reflecting mainly a loan advanced to PST, aligned with the Grenevia Group's strategy to transform the Group from a leading manufacturer of mining machinery into an active investor in the energy transition, intended for the PST Group to achieve financial stability and expand the scale of its operations. The loan matures on 31 December 2024 but may be extended for further periods of the implementation of the PST Group's Strategy. As Grenevia S.A. intends to support the new business segments driving its transformation towards environmental sustainability, it is possible that the financing will be extended. For this reason, the loan is disclosed in the non-current section of the statement of financial position. Non-current liabilities decreased by PLN 187 million, to PLN 449 million, chiefly on account of the early redemption of PLN 200 million of Series B notes. Current liabilities fell over the period by PLN 133 million, reflecting mainly a decrease in short-term trade payables. ASSESSMENT OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTscrollen
As at 31 December 2023, liabilities under borrowings, other debt instruments and leases exceeded net cash by PLN 92 million. Total non-current and current financial liabilities fell by PLN 172 million, to PLN 457 million. Cash balance went down by PLN 133 million, to PLN 365 million. CONTINGENT LIABILITIESContingent liabilities of Grenevia S.A. are mainly attributable to sureties and guarantees provided. For a description of contingent liabilities, see Note 39 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. Corporate governance at Grenevia S.A.Shareholding structureSHAREHOLDERS HOLDING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY (THROUGH SUBSIDIARIES) 5% OR MORE OF TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS AT THE GENERAL MEETING OF GRENEVIA S.A. AS AT THE ISSUE DATE OF THIS FULL-YEAR REPORT AND CHANGES IN THE SHAREHOLDING STRUCTURE AFTER THE ISSUE OF THE PREVIOUS INTERIM REPORTTo the best of Grenevia S.A. Management Board's knowledge, and based on data from the most recent Annual General Meeting of 27 June 2023 (see Current Report No. 17/2023 of 27 June 2023), the shareholding structure of Grenevia S.A. as at the issue date of this full-year Report for 2023 was as follows: scrollen
* Aggregate value for accounts of OFE and DFE funds managed by NN PTE. ** Aggregate value for accounts of OFE funds managed by Allianz PTE. *** Held indirectly through the subsidiary FAMUR Finance Sp. z o.o. **** Total other shareholders holding less than 5% of total voting rights. In the period between the issue of the most recent interim report for the nine months ended 30 September 2023 and the date of issue of this full-year Report, there were no changes in the Grenevia S.A. shareholding structure. MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT OR SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL HOLDING GRENEVIA S.A. SHARES OR RIGHTS TO GRENEVIA S.A. SHARES, AND CHANGES IN THEIR HOLDINGS AFTER THE ISSUE OF THE PREVIOUS REPORT, ACCORDING TO GRENEVIA S.A.'S KNOWLEDGEAccording to the Company's knowledge, no Grenevia S.A. shares were held by the Company's management or supervisory personnel as at 31 December 2023 and as at the issue date of this Report, with the proviso that during the reporting period and as at the issue date of this Report a majority interest in the Company was held by Tomasz Domogała (indirectly, through TDJ S.A.'s subsidiary TDJ Equity I Sp. z o.o.), remaining a major shareholder in Grenevia S.A. SIGNIFICANT HOLDINGS AND SPECIAL CONTROL RIGHTSFor details of the shareholding structure as at 31 December 2023 and as at the date of the most recent Annual General Meeting of the Company, see the 'Shareholding structure' section. There are no securities conferring any special control rights in the Company. Also, the Management Board is not aware of any restrictions on the transferability of Company shares or of any agreements that could lead to future changes in the shareholding structure. OPERATION AND KEY POWERS OF THE GENERAL MEETING; SHAREHOLDER RIGHTS AND HOW THEY ARE EXERCISEDThe General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. operates in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the General Meeting, the Company's Articles of Association, and the Commercial Companies Code. Apart from other matters provided for in relevant laws, the key powers of the General Meeting include: scrollen
The General Meeting of a public company is convened by publishing a relevant notice on the company's website and in the manner required for the publication of current information pursuant to the Act on Public Offering, Conditions Governing the Introduction of Financial Instruments to Organised Trading, and Public Companies. Such notice should be published at least twenty-six days prior to the date of the General Meeting. A notice of a public company's General Meeting should include as a minimum: scrollen
Only persons who are Company shareholders sixteen days prior to the date of the General Meeting (the record date for participation in the General Meeting) have the right to attend the Meeting. The record date for participation in the General Meeting is the same for holders of rights attached to bearer shares and registered shares. The Chairperson's role is to open and chair the General Meeting, and to ensure that the Meeting proceeds smoothly and that the rights and interests of all the shareholders are respected. After presentation of each item on the agenda by a rapporteur, the Chairperson of the General Meeting opens the discussion. More than one agenda item may be discussed at the same time. Participants take the floor in the order in which they requested to speak. The General Meeting may only pass resolutions concerning matters on its agenda. One share carries the right to one vote at the General Meeting. A shareholder may vote each of their shares in a different manner. A shareholder has the right to vote on each proposal once. Resolutions of the General Meeting are passed with an absolute majority of votes, unless the Company's Articles of Association or the Commercial Companies Code provide otherwise. Resolutions are voted on in an open ballot. A secret ballot is ordered in the case of voting on appointment or removal from office of members of the company's governing bodies or its liquidators, on bringing somebody to account and on personnel matters. The Chairperson of the General Meeting announces the results of a vote, which are then recorded in the minutes of the meeting. The minutes of the General Meeting are drawn up by a notary public. Shareholders and members of the Company's governing bodies have the right to review the minutes of General Meetings and to request to be issued their copies certified as true by the Management Board. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATIONAny amendment to the Company's Articles of Association requires a resolution by the General Meeting and must be entered in the National Court Register. An amendment to the Articles of Association must be submitted by the Management Board to the registry court within three months from the date on which the General Meeting passed the resolution introducing the amendment, subject to Art. 431.4 and Art. 455.5 of the Commercial Companies Code. The General Meeting may authorise the Supervisory Board to prepare a consolidated text of the amended Articles of Association or to make other editorial changes to the Articles of Association as specified in the General Meeting's resolution. On 3 April 2023, the District Court of Katowice - Wschód in Katowice, 8th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, registered the amendments to the Company's Articles of Association made pursuant to Resolution No. 2 of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on 16 February 2023, under which the Company's business name was changed from FAMUR Spółka Akcyjna to Grenevia Spółka Akcyjna. The Company may use the abbreviated name of Grenevia S.A. Art. 1 of the Company's Articles of Association was amended. The consolidated text of the Articles of Association is available on the Company's corporate website at www.grenevia.com/lad-korporacyjny. Composition of the Management Board and the Supervisory BoardMANAGEMENT BOARD OF GRENEVIA S.A.Composition of the Management Board as at 31 December 2023 and the issue date of this Reportscrollen
Beata Zawiszowska has worked for the GRENEVIA (formerly FAMUR) Group since 2002. From 2005 to 30 June 2023, she served as Vice President of the Management Board of GRENEVIA S.A. (formerly FAMUR S.A.). In that capacity she was responsible for the Group's finance function, including securing financing for the Group's operations. Ms Zawiszowska also served on the management and supervisory bodies of other companies of the GRENEVIA (formerly FAMUR) Group. Changes in the Management Board composition in 2023On 29 May 2023, the following persons submitted reasoned letters of resignation from their respective positions on the Management Board, effective from the end of the day on 30 June 2023: scrollen
Citing reasons for their resignations, these persons referred directly to their planned assumption of duties on the Management Board of the newly established subsidiary of Grenevia S.A. - FAMUR S.A., whose principal activity consists in the day-to-day management and development of the FAMUR segment (solutions for the mining and wind power sectors). On 29 May 2023, the Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. passed a resolution to appoint Beata Zawiszowska as President of the Management Board of Grenevia S.A., with effect from 1 July 2023. The purpose of the changes was to streamline the Group's organisational structure and allow the above-named managers to focus on the task of scaling up and diversifying one of the business areas strategic to the Group's further development, namely the FAMUR Segment. The adjustments aligned with the new strategic directions of Grenevia S.A. as announced in May 2021. Their primary objective was to transform the Group into an organisation investing in green transition projects and opportunities. As a result of these changes streamlining the Group's organisational structure, Grenevia S.A. - as a holding company - has based its operations on four business segments ('PV', 'E-mobility', 'Power Engineering', and 'FAMUR'). Their growth and day-to-day management are overseen by the management boards of the portfolio companies dedicated to representing each segment. SUPERVISORY BOARD OF GRENEVIA S.A. AND ITS COMMITTEESComposition of the Supervisory Board as at 31 December 2023 and the issue date of this Reportscrollen
* Supervisory Board member meeting statutory independence criteria. The committees operating within the Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. since 2018 are the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, Strategy and Investment Committee, and Audit Committee. The composition of each committee is presented below. Strategy and Investment Committeescrollen
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Tomasz Domogała has a university degree. He is a graduate of the AGH University of Science and Technology of Kraków (with an M.Sc.Eng. degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics) and the University of Loughborough, UK (Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering). Tomasz Domogała holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, US. Tomasz Domogała holds indirectly a controlling interest in Grenevia S.A. He served on the Supervisory Boards of: Teamtechnik Production Technology Sp. z o.o., FAMAK S.A., FPM S.A., PGO S.A., ZAMET S.A., Narzędzia i Urządzenia Wiertnicze GLINIK Sp. z o.o., PRIMETECH S.A., Fabryka Maszyn GLINIK S.A., PME S.A., Odlewnia Żeliwa Śrem S.A., Zamet-Budowa Maszyn S.A., Pioma Odlewnia Sp. z o.o., and Gerlach S.A. Since 2010, he has sat on the Supervisory Board of TDJ S.A. of Katowice. His service on the Company's Supervisory Board started in 2004. Jacek Leonkiewicz is a graduate of the Warsaw School of Economics and holds a CEMS Master in International Management. He also studied at Universidad Carlos III of Madrid and Copenhagen Business School. His professional career began with J.P. Morgan investment bank in London, where he worked in the Equity Capital Markets, Debt Capital Markets and Equity Private Placements teams. He was also a member of the Debt Capital Partners team at Merrill Lynch in London. Mr Leonkiewicz then worked for PKO TFI, where his role was equity market research, with particular focus on construction, industrial, property development and transport companies. In 2013-2015, Mr Leonkiewicz served as Managing Director for Corporate Supervision and Privatisation at PKP S.A., where he was responsible for the monitoring of privatisation processes at the PKP Group. He was in particular responsible for the initial public offering and accelerated bookbuild of PKP Cargo. From January 2015 to March 2016 he was CEO of PKP Intercity S.A. In 2016-2022, he served as managing partner at TDJ S.A., in charge of corporate supervision and investment strategy in the equity area. Since January 2023, he has served as President of TDJ S.A. Management Board. Mr Leonkiewicz served on the Supervisory Boards of Spedkoks, PKP Energetyka, TK Telekom, and PKP Cargo. At present, he is a member of the Supervisory Boards of Sports Resorts Solutions Sp. z o.o., PGO S.A., FPM S.A., Zamet S.A., Narzędzia i Urządzenia Wiertnicze GLINIK Sp. z o.o., TALKIN THINGS Sp. z o.o., TEAMTECHNIK PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., IMPACT CLEAN POWER TECHNOLOGY S.A., EDINA VETCARE GROUP S.A., and PROJEKT-SOLARTECHNIK S.A. Adam Toborek holds a university degree. He completed the Master of Business Administration programme at the Kozminski University in Warsaw. He has also completed a range of managerial courses in Poland and abroad: Project Portfolio Management - OMEC (2014), Conscious Leadership - MPS (2013), Leadership Training Corporate Management Platform - Ramirent PLC (2010), Young Business Talents - Smithfield (2000), and Cooperative Management - VOCA (1998). He started his professional career in BRADO companies, where he held various roles, including that of President of the Management Board of Z.M. BRADO 2 S.A. He also served as President of the Management Board of RODO SRL of Romania and of Lodus Sp. z o.o. He was Head of the Distribution Centre at Animex S.A. (Smithfield Foods Incorporated), and in 2000-2015 he worked for the RAMIRENT Group of Finland, where he served as Director of the South Region, Vice President of the Management Board of RAMIRENT Scaffolding Sp. z o.o., and Member of the Management Board of RAMIRENT S.A. With NiUW Glinik in 2015-2017, initially as Vice President (in 2015) and then President of that company's Management Board (from 2016). From 2017, he was Vice President of FAMUR S.A.'s Longwall Systems Segment, responsible for sales, and from January 2018 - Vice President of the FAMUR S.A. Management Board; from 1 January 2019 to 21 June 2021, he served as Vice President of the Management Board, Underground Segment Export Sales. Currently, he is a member of the Management Boards of the following companies: PV CZERNIEWICE 1 Sp. z o.o., PV CZERNIEWICE 2 Sp. z o.o., ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., TDJ Equity I Sp. z o.o., TDJ Equity II Sp. z o.o., TDJ Equity III Sp. z o.o., and TDJ Equity VI Sp. z o.o. He also serves on the Supervisory Boards of Finance PV 1 S.A., Elgór+Hansen S.A., TEAMTECHNIK PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., PROJEKT-SOLARTECHNIK S.A., ADVANCED PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., FPM S.A., Zamet S.A., Narzędzia i Urządzenia Wiertnicze GLINIK Sp. z o.o., and PGO S.A. Robert Rogowski has a university degree. He graduated from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) and completed postgraduate studies in business management at the Kotarbiński University of Information Technology and Management in Olsztyn, and Central Europe Trust and The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (ACCA). Since 1998, he has been working in finance, strategic and operational management, mainly for WSE listed companies. He has held managerial functions at: Indykpol S.A. and Fabryka Mebli Forte S.A. From 2014 to his joining the TDJ Group, Mr Rogowski was the CFO at Rolmex S.A. He also served as Vice President of Wine Taste Sp. z o.o. and member of the Supervisory Board of Indykpol Brand Sp. z o.o. He has been involved with the TDJ Group since 2017. In 2017 and 2018, he sat on the Supervisory Boards of FAMUR S.A. and ZAMET S.A. Currently, he is a member of the Management Boards of TDJ S.A. and INVEST TDJ ESTATE Sp. z o.o. He also serves on the Supervisory Boards of PGO S.A., FPM S.A., Narzędzia i Urządzenia Wiertnicze GLINIK Sp. z o.o., TEAMTECHNIK PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., and PME S.A. ZAMET S.A. He is a member of the Management Board of TDJ ESTATE Sp. z o.o. and INVEST TDJ ESTATE Sp. z o.o. Michał Ciszek studied at the Faculty of Historical and Pedagogical Sciences at the University of Wrocław. He is a psychologist and holds an MBA degree from Kozminski University. He also studied at the Kellog School of Management at Northwestern University. His professional career began in 2003, at the HR Department of Kredyt Bank. In 2005, he became a manager at the HR Department of FM Logistic Poland. In 2007, he became HR and Administration Director at Eurocash Group. In 2012, he was HR Director and Project Management Office Director at Lekkerland Poland. He then joined Circle K, where he served as Senior Director - Staff Functions until 2015. Later, as Director Retail - Sales & Operations, he was responsible for the Eastern Poland region. He served as Circle K Poland's CEO and managing director between 2017 and 2023. He currently serves on the Supervisory Boards of: EDINA VETCARE GROUP S.A., IMPACT CLEAN POWER TECHNOLOGY S.A., TEAMTECHNIK PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Sp. z o.o., ELGÓR+HANSEN S.A., FAMUR S.A., PGO S.A., FPM S.A., Narzędzia i Urządzenia Wiertnicze GLINIK Sp. z o.o., and ZAMET S.A. Mr Ciszek is a member of the Management Board of TDJ S.A. and TDJ EQUITY I Sp. z o.o. Dorota Wyjadłowska has a university degree. She graduated from the Cracow University of Economics majoring in Finance and completed postgraduate studies in financial and tax law at Warsaw School of Economics as well as in economic law at the Cracow University of Economics. She passed the state exam for a tax advisor and was entered in the list of tax advisors. The professional career of Ms Dorota Wyjadłowska is as follows: scrollen
Tomasz Kruk has a university degree. Graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management of the Lazarski University in Warsaw, with an MA degree in economics (specialisation: strategic management). He studied risk management at the Warsaw School of Economics (Postgraduate Studies in Risk Management at Financial Institutions). In 2006, Mr Kruk became a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors, FL, USA, and in 2008 was designated as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). He is qualified in project management (having passed Prince2 Foundation Examination). A member of the International Compliance Association, Mr Kruk received an ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance. He has over 10 years of experience in compliance audits, internal audits, special audits, advisory audits, litigation advice, risk management, as well as fraud and abuse risk management projects. His project experience spans various sectors, including finance, logistics, transport, real estate management, land surveying and cartography, infrastructure project management, IT and telecommunications, HORECA/holiday resort management, property development and light industry. Mr Kruk has a long track record of work in management and supervisory positions, including as a member of investment committees. For more than a decade, he has worked directly with the management and supervisory boards of both private and public sector companies, including: scrollen
Tomasz Kruk has completed the following courses and training programmes: Private Equity and Venture Capital (Università Bocconi, 2018), ICA International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance (2017), diploma certifying the passing of the examination for candidates to supervisory boards of state-owned companies (2015), Internal Audit (EY, 2013), Prince2 Foundation Examination (Infovide-Matrix, 2010), Certified Internal Auditor (IIA, 2008), Compliance/AML Workshops (Credit Suisse, 2008), Preparing Financial Statements, Managerial Accounting, Managing People (BPP Professional Education, 2006). The appointed Supervisory Board Members are not engaged in any activities competing with the Company's business and are not partners in any competing partnership under civil law or another type of partnership, or members of the governing bodies of other companies. None of the persons specified above is entered in the Register of Insolvent Debtors maintained under the National Court Register Act. Dorota Wyjadłowska and Tomasz Kruk meet the statutory independence criteria for a member of the Company's Supervisory Board. Changes in the Supervisory Board composition in 2023On 27 June 2023, pursuant to resolutions of the Annual General Meeting of Grenevia S.A., the following persons were appointed as members of the Supervisory Board for the new term of office: scrollen
On 27 June 2023, i.e. the date of the Annual General Meeting of Grenevia S.A., Mr Czesław Kisiel ceased to be a member of the Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. following the expiry of his mandate. RULES GOVERNING APPOINTMENT, REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS AND AMENDMENT OF THE COMPANY'S ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION; POWERS OF MANAGEMENT BOARD MEMBERS (INCLUDING IN PARTICULAR THE AUTHORITY TO RESOLVE TO ISSUE OR BUY BACK SHARES)Members of the Management Board are appointed and removed by the Supervisory Board. The Management Board consists of one or more members. When appointing members of the Management Board, the Supervisory Board determines their number and defines the function to be performed by a given person on the Management Board. Members of the Management Board are appointed for a joint term of office. The term of office of the Management Board is three years. A member of the Management Board may at any time resign from their position. A resignation should be submitted to the Company in writing. The Management Board manages the Company's affairs and represents the Company before third parties. Resolutions of the Management Board are passed by an absolute majority of votes. In the case of a voting tie, the President of the Management Board has the casting vote. The President of the Management Board directs the Management Board's work; in particular, the President coordinates, supervises and organises the Management Board members' work and convenes and chairs meetings of the Management Board. In the event of the President's absence, their duties are performed by a Vice President of the Management Board or another Management Board member designated for that purpose by the President. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, the Management Board was authorised to increase the Company's share capital by up to PLN 2,523,491, through the issue of new shares with an aggregate par value of up to PLN 2,523,491, by way of one or more share capital increases within the limit specified above (the authorised share capital). As part of the authorisation to increase the share capital within the authorised capital limit, the Management Board was authorised to issue subscription warrants referred to in Art. 453.2 of the Commercial Companies Code, exercisable by the date of expiry of the authorisation. The Management Board was authorised to increase the share capital within the period of three years from the date of registration by the competent court of the amendment to the Articles of Association authorising the Management Board to increase the share capital within the authorised capital limit of up to PLN 2,523,491 (the amendment to the Articles of Association was registered on 29 September 2011). In exercising the authorisation referred to in the preceding sentences, the Management Board has the right to decide independently - except where the provisions of the Commercial Companies Code provide otherwise - on all matters related to the share capital increase; in particular the Management Board is entitled to: scrollen
The General Meeting authorised the Company's Management Board to take any steps necessary to have shares issued by the Company within the authorised capital limit listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange; this authorisation covers in particular: scrollen
The Management Board is not authorised to make a decision regarding buy-back of shares. The detailed scope of rights and duties of the Management Board and its operating procedures are defined in the Rules of Procedure for the Management Board. The Rules of Procedure for the Management Board are adopted by the Management Board and approved by the Supervisory Board. On 23 October 2023, the Company's Management Board passed a resolution, approved by the Supervisory Board, to amend the Rules of Procedure for the Management Board of Grenevia S.A. by updating their provisions, which included changing the Company's business name from Famur S.A. to Grenevia S.A., as well as clarifying the provisions concerning the manner of voting to reflect relevant amendments to the Commercial Companies Code concerning the voting on resolutions and taking minutes of Management Board meetings. A provision allowing Management Board members to sign resolutions with qualified signatures was also added. The consolidated text of the Rules of Procedure for the Management Board is available on the Company's website at www.grenevia.com/lad-korporacyjny. Remuneration of management and supervisory personnelThe remuneration policy for members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. was approved by the Annual General Meeting of the Company in Resolution No. 23 of 29 June 2020. The remuneration policy sets out the framework for awarding remuneration to members of the Grenevia S.A. Management Board and Supervisory Board. It forms part of the Company's governance that relies on a corporate culture consisting of a transparent organisational structure, ethical values, personnel competencies and skills, powers and responsibilities, information channels, controls, and a risk management system. The full text of the remuneration policy is available on the Company's website at: www.grenevia.com/walne-zgromadzenie 2020. All remuneration paid to Management Board and Supervisory Board members is subject to compliance with the Company's remuneration policy. For details on remuneration of members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board, see Note 55 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023. Members of the Company's Management Board are not employed under contracts of employment. They receive remuneration in amounts determined by way of a Supervisory Board resolution. In 2023, the Company did not enter into any non-competition agreements with Management Board members. Pursuant to the remuneration policy for Management and Supervisory Board members in place at the Company, if a Management Board member is removed during their term of office, or if they resign or are not re-appointed for another term of office, such Management Board member will have the right to receive a severance pay in the following amounts: in the case of the President of the Management Board - from three to six times their fixed gross monthly remuneration, depending on the Supervisory Board's decision; and in the case of other Management Board members - from one to three times their fixed gross monthly remuneration, depending on the Supervisory Board's decision. The Company does not have in place any employee stock option scheme. On 27 June 2023, by way of Resolution No. 18, the Annual General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. gave a positive opinion on the Supervisory Board's Report on the Remuneration of Members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of GRENEVIA S.A. for 2022. Resolutions of the Annual General Meeting, including any appendices thereto, are available on the Company's corporate website at www.grenevia.com/walne-zgromadzenie 2022. Obligations arising under retirement and similar benefitsGrenevia S.A. does not operate any additional old age and disability pension schemes or early retirement programmes for members of the Management or Supervisory Board. No remuneration in the form of financial instruments is granted to members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. The table below presents information on the remuneration of members of the Management Board of the parent paid in the financial year 2023, in accordance with Section 70.7.17 of the Regulation on current and periodic information. scrollen
* The amounts of bonuses shown in columns C and D are a component of the amounts presented in column B (remuneration + bonus). ** The amounts shown in column F are the sum of the amounts shown in columns B and E. *** Subordinated entities mean subsidiaries, jointly-controlled entities and associates. Members of the Company's Supervisory Board receive remuneration on the terms and in the amounts set forth in a General Meeting resolution. Pursuant to Resolution No. 19 of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. of 18 October 2017 to determine the terms of remuneration for members of the Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A., members of the FAMUR S.A. Supervisory Board receive gross monthly remuneration of PLN 500. Members of the Grenevia S.A. Audit Committee receive additional gross monthly remuneration of PLN 500. The table below presents information on the remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board of the parent paid in the financial year 2023, in accordance with Section 70.7.17 of the Regulation on current and periodic information scrollen
* The amounts of bonuses shown in columns C and D are a component of the amounts presented in column B (remuneration + bonus). ** The amounts shown in column F are the sum of the amounts shown in columns B and E. *** Subordinated entities mean subsidiaries, jointly-controlled entities and associates. DIVERSITY POLICYGrenevia S.A. has a diversity policy in place, which requires taking measures to: scrollen
Furthermore, the diversity policy assumes that in electing members to the Group companies' governing bodies and their key managers, the Grenevia Group seeks to ensure diversity, especially in terms of gender, educational background, age, and professional experience. Qualifications and expertise required to perform a particular function are the key considerations in determining whether a person may take up a particular position. DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMThe key features of the internal control and risk management systems used at the Company in the process of preparing financial statements are as follows: scrollen
At the beginning of January 2019, an Internal Audit Department was established at the Company. In June 2023, the Company additionally established a Risk Management Department. Other than that, the Company did not create any internal audit units, and all internal audit, internal control, risk management and compliance functions were performed within the Internal Audit, Risk Management, Corporate Controlling and Legal Departments. AUDIT COMMITTEEThe Audit Committee is an advisory and opinion giving body, acting collectively within the Supervisory Board and supporting the Supervisory Board, particularly with its recommendations, proposals, opinions and reports. Its responsibilities include monitoring of the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems as well as of the internal audit function, also with respect to financial reporting. Two Audit Committee members meet the independence criteria specified in Art. 129.3 of the Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms and Public Oversight of 11 May 2017 (Dz.U. of 2022, item 1302). At least one member of the Audit Committee has knowledge of and skills in accounting or financial statements auditing and at least one member of the Audit Committee has knowledge and skills relevant for the industry in which the Company operates, or the individual members of the Audit Committee have knowledge and skills relevant for different aspects of that industry. In 2023, the Audit Committee consisted of: scrollen
Members of the Supervisory Board and members of Supervisory Board Committees act on the basis of the Commercial Companies Code, the Company's Articles of Association and the Rules of Procedure for the Supervisory Board published on the Company's website at www.grenevia.com/relacje-inwestorskie/lad-korporacyjny/, and are required to comply with the corporate governance principles stipulated in the Best Practice for GPW Listed Companies, except for those with respect to which the Company has stated that they are not complied with (in Grenevia S.A.'s statement of compliance with corporate governance standards). As at 31 December 2023, the Company's statement of compliance with corporate governance standards remained unchanged, but on 17 April 2024 Grenevia updated its statement of compliance with corporate governance standards. The full text of the statement is available on the Company's website at www.grenevia.com/relacje-inwestorskie/lad-korporacyjny/. For details regarding education and professional experience of the persons holding the positions referred to above, see the 'Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. and its committees' section. Having analysed the practices and procedures set out in Art. 130.1.5-7 of the Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms and Public Oversight, the Audit Committee adopted: scrollen
Additional information on the Audit CommitteeNo permitted non-audit services were provided to the Company by the firm auditing its financial statements, save for the review of its interim financial statements. Key points of the Company's policy for the selection of the audit firm to perform a statutory audit of the Company's financial statements and a policy for the provision of permitted non-audit services by the audit firm, its affiliates and members of its network are as follows: scrollen
Number of Audit Committee or Supervisory Board meetings or meetings held by any other supervisory or governing body, devoted to the performance of audit committee duties:In 2023, three meetings of the Audit Committee were held using means of remote communication, with resolutions voted on by written ballot. In 2023, the Audit Committee held three votes by written ballot. In addition, the Audit Committee met on a so-called working basis, i.e. without convening official meetings. CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO THE COMPANY; THE PLACE WHERE THE CODE IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLICThe Company issues current and periodic reports, which are published on its corporate website. The website also includes key corporate events, financials and news. Following the announcement of the Grenevia Group's Sustainability Strategy in January 2023 and organisational changes within the Group, the statement of compliance with the principles of the Best Practice for Warsaw Stock Exchange Listed Companies was updated by Grenevia S.A. in April 2024. The amended text of the document including comments is available on the Warsaw Stock Exchange's official website, in the section devoted to corporate governance: www.gpw.pl/dobre-praktyki2021, and on the Company's website at https://grenevia.com/lad_korporacyjny/. EXTENT OF NON-COMPLIANCEIn the reporting period, the Company did not comply with 12 Best Practice principles: 1.1, 1.2., 1.4.2., 1.6., 2.1., 2.2., 2.7., 2.11.6., 3.7, 4.3., 4.8., 6.3. Under the WSE Rules, information on the corporate governance principles which the Company does not currently comply with, including the extent of and reasons for non-compliance, was updated on 17 April 2024 in EBI Current Report No. 1/2024, available on the Company's website at https://grenevia.com/lad_korporacyjny/. Information on the corporate governance principles which the Company does not comply with, including the extent of and reasons for such non-compliance in the reporting periodThe Company did not comply with Principle 1.1. in 2023. In accordance with the principle, companies maintain efficient communications with capital market participants and provide fair information about matters that concern them. For that purpose, companies use diverse tools and forms of communication, including in particular the corporate website where they publish all information relevant for investors. The principle is applied to a limited extent. The Company provides information on its website regarding the composition of its Management and Supervisory Boards, key corporate documents such as the Company's Articles of Association, Rules of Procedure for the General Meeting and the Supervisory and Management Boards. Additionally, it shares policies, best practices and corporate governance standards followed by the Company. The website presents selected financial data, presentations discussing the Company's published results, strategies, details on changes in the share capital and transactions involving Company shares. The corporate website also includes a calendar of corporate events, such as the release dates for financial reports, along with the Company's contact details, including a telephone number and email address. The Company did not comply with Principle 1.2. in 2023. The principle requires that companies make available their financial results compiled in periodic reports as soon as possible after the end of each reporting period; should that not be feasible for substantial reasons, companies publish at least preliminary financial estimates as soon as possible. The Company indicates that the principle is complied with to a limited extent. The Company does not publish financial forecasts or preliminary financial estimates. It presents its financial results in periodic reports released within the time limits prescribed by law, as soon as practicable after the end of each reporting period. The Company did not comply with Principle 1.4.2. in 2023. The principle requires that the Company should present the equal pay index for employees, defined as the percentage difference between the average monthly pay (including bonuses, awards and other benefits) of women and men in the last year, and present information about actions taken to eliminate any pay gaps, including a presentation of related risks and the time horizon of the equality target. Reason for non-compliance: the Company indicates that the primary criteria for determining the amount of an employee's remuneration are qualifications, skills, and the depth of expertise required to perform a specific role. Remuneration is determined in compliance with the applicable labour legislation, including the principle of equal pay under Article 18(3c) of the Labour Code, whereby employees are entitled to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. The Company did not comply with Principle 1.6. in 2023. In accordance with the principle, companies participating in the WIG20, mWIG40 or sWIG80 index hold on a quarterly basis, and other companies hold at least on an annual basis, a meeting with investors to which they invite in particular shareholders, analysts, industry experts and the media. At such meetings, the management board of the company presents and comments on the strategy and its implementation, the financial results of the company and its group, and the key events impacting the business of the company and its group, their results and outlook. At such meetings, the management board of the company publicly provides answers and explanations to questions raised. The Company indicates that the principle is complied with to a limited extent. The Grenevia Group operates as a corporate group, where individual segments maintain a high degree of operational independence. At least once every six months, Grenevia holds conferences at which the Management Board, accompanied by key segment representatives, discusses the Group's and individual segments' financial performance, significant events, and outlook. During these meetings, questions are addressed publicly. The Company did not comply with Principle 2.1. in 2023. The principle requires that companies should have in place a diversity policy applicable to the management board and the supervisory board, approved by the supervisory board and the general meeting, respectively. The diversity policy defines diversity goals and criteria, among others including gender, education, expertise, age, professional experience, and specifies the target dates and the monitoring systems for such goals. With regard to gender diversity of corporate bodies, the participation of the minority group in each body should be at least 30%. The Company indicates that the principle was complied with to a limited extent. On 18 December 2017, the Management Board of the Company adopted and implemented a diversity policy, which requires that all Grenevia Group companies take measures to prevent any discrimination based on gender, racial, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious denomination, philosophy of life, degree or type of disability, health, age, psychosexual orientation or gender identity, family status, lifestyle or any other possible discriminatory grounds (policy of equal treatment), and manage diversity by developing strategies, policies and programmes that help create a work environment in which each employee can feel appreciated, contributing to the success of the entire Grenevia Group. Furthermore, the diversity policy assumes that in electing members to the Group companies' governing bodies and their key managers, the Grenevia Group seeks to ensure diversity, especially in terms of gender, educational background, age, and professional experience. Qualifications and expertise required to perform a particular function are the key considerations in determining whether a person may take up a particular position. The Company did not comply with Principle 2.2. in 2023. In accordance with the principle, decisions to elect members of the management board or the supervisory board of companies should ensure that the composition of those bodies is diverse by appointing persons ensuring diversity, among others in order to achieve the target minimum participation of the minority group of at least 30% according to the goals of the established diversity policy referred to in principle 2.1. Reason for non-compliance: The Company indicates that in electing Group companies' directors and other key management personnel, the Company's authorised governing bodies seek to ensure diversity, especially in terms of gender, educational background, age, and professional experience. Qualifications and expertise required to perform a particular function are the key considerations in determining whether a person may take up a particular position. The principle is not applied to the extent that would ensure that the 30% target is met. The composition of the Company's Supervisory Board is the result of decisions made by the General Meeting, while the composition of the Company's Management Board is defined by the Supervisory Board. The Company did not comply with Principle 2.7. in 2023. The principle requires that a company's management board members may sit on corporate bodies of companies other than members of its group subject to the approval of the supervisory board. The Company indicates that the principle was complied with to a limited extent. In accordance with Article 15.2.6 of the Company's Articles of Association, in conjunction with Article 380 of the Commercial Companies Code, the Supervisory Board of the Company must grant prior consent for Management Board members to engage in any business activity that is in competition with those of the Company or to serve in any capacity at its competitors. The Company did not comply with Principle 2.11.6. in 2023. The principle requires that in addition to its responsibilities laid down in the legislation, the supervisory board prepares and presents an annual report to the annual general meeting once a year. Such report includes at least the following: information regarding the degree of implementation of the diversity policy applicable to the management board and the supervisory board, including the achievement of goals referred to in principle 2.1. The Company indicates that the principle is complied with to a limited extent. The reasons for the partial non-compliance are included in the comment on principle 2.1. The Company did not comply with Principle 3.7. in 2023. In accordance with the principle, principles 3.4 to 3.6 apply also to members of the company's group which are material to its activity if they appoint persons to perform such tasks. The principle is applied to a limited extent. At the Company, the head of internal audit reports organisationally to the President of the Management Board, and functionally to the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. However, this standard is not complied with at the Group entities due to the individual assessment of their organisational structure, business processes, and business profiles. At the Group entities, Internal Audit is overseen by the Vice Presidents of the Management Board responsible for Finance. The Company did not comply with Principle 4.3. in 2023. The Principle requires that companies provide a public real-life broadcast of the General Meeting. Reason for non-compliance: the Company indicates that the principle is not complied with for various reasons, including primarily the cost of arranging a real-time broadcast of the General Meeting, the need to ensure the technical safety and legal security of a General Meeting held online, and the Company's shareholding structure. The Company did not comply with Principle 4.8. in 2023. The principle requires that draft resolutions of the General Meeting on matters put on the agenda of the General Meeting should be tabled by shareholders no later than three days before the General Meeting. Reason for non-compliance: the Company indicates that it applies the relevant provisions of the Commercial Companies Code in this regard. The Company did not comply with Principle 6.3. in 2023. The principle requires that if companies' incentive schemes include a stock option programme for managers, the implementation of the stock option programme should depend on the beneficiaries' achievement, over a period of at least three years, of pre-defined, realistic financial and non-financial targets and sustainable development goals adequate to the company, and the share price or option exercise price for the beneficiaries cannot differ from the value of the shares at the time when such programme was approved. Reason for non-compliance: the Company indicates that currently it does not operate any management stock option scheme. In accordance with the Company's Remuneration Policy, the remuneration of Supervisory Board members is not linked to any options or other derivative instruments or to any other variable components, and neither is it linked to the Company's performance. Other statements from the Management BoardTHE AUDITORThe Company's auditor is BDO Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Sp.k. with its registered office at ul. Postępu 12, Warsaw, registered by the District Court for the Capital City of Warsaw, 13th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, under No. KRS 0000729684, entered in the list of qualified auditors of financial statements maintained by the Polish Agency for Audit Oversight (Polska Agencja Nadzoru Audytowego) under No. 3355. On 11 July 2022, the Company and BDO Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością Sp.k. entered into an agreement for: scrollen
For information on the auditor's fees, see Note 56 to the consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group for 2023 and Note 45 to the financial statements of Grenevia S.A. for 2023. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING POLICIESThe Management Board of Grenevia S.A. consisting of: scrollen
certifies that, to the best of their knowledge, the Grenevia Group's full-year consolidated financial statements, Grenevia S.A.'s full-year separate financial statements and the comparative data have been prepared in compliance with the applicable accounting policies, and give a true, fair and clear view of Grenevia S.A.'s and the Group's assets, their financial condition and results of operations. This Directors' Report gives a fair view of the development, achievements and position of Grenevia S.A. and the Grenevia Group, and describes the key risks and threats. NON-FINANCIAL STATEMENTThe non-financial report of the Grenevia Group and Grenevia S.A. for 2023 was prepared in accordance with Art. 49b of the Accounting Act. The report will be published and posted on Grenevia S.A.'s website at www.grenevia.com together with this Directors' Report.
Signatures of the Management Board of Grenevia S.A. Beata Zawiszowska CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP FOR 2023This document is a conversion to pdf format of the official full-year consolidated financial statements of the GRENEVIA Group for 2023 that was issued in xhtml format. The Polish original should be referred to in matters of interpretation. Table of contents I. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE GRENEVIA GROUP Consolidated statement of profit or loss (PLN million) Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (PLN million) Consolidated statement of financial position (PLN million) Consolidated statement of changes in equity (PLN million) Consolidated statement of cash flows (PLN million) II. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. General information 2. Composition of the Management Board 3. Authorisation of consolidated financial statements 4. Estimates and subjective judgement 5. Basis of preparation 6. Statement of compliance 7. Functional and reporting currency 8. Basis of consolidation 9. Material accounting policies 10. New standards and interpretations which have been issued but are not yet effective 11. Organisational structure of the Grenevia Group as at 31 December 2023 12. Accounting for acquisition of new subsidiaries 13. Loss of control of subsidiary 14. Discontinued operations 15. Operating segments 16. Revenue from contracts with customers 17. Gain on sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment 18. Lease income 19. Costs by nature of expense 20. Workforce and employment costs 21. Other income 22. Other expenses 23. Finance income 24. Finance costs 25. Income taxes 26. Earnings per share 27. Goodwill 28. Other intangible assets 29. Property, plant and equipment 30. Long-term receivables 31. Investment property 32. Other non-current financial assets 33. Inventories 34. Trade and other receivables 35. Other current financial assets 36. Cash and cash equivalents 37. Non-current assets held for sale and related liabilities 38. Shareholders of Grenevia S.A. 39. Share capital 40. Other capital reserves 41. Dividend 42. Provisions 43. Capital risk management 44. Financial liabilities 45. Borrowings 46. Factoring liabilities 47. Lease liabilities 48. Trade and other payables 49. Assets pledged as security 50. Contingent liabilities 51. Financial instruments 52. Derivative financial instruments and hedges 53. Objectives and principles of financial risk management 54. Related-party transactions 55. Remuneration of members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board 56. Auditor's fees 57. Analysis of the impact of the military conflict in Ukraine on the Group's financial condition 58. Impact of climate change on the Company's operations and financial condition 59. Events after the reporting date
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II. ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS1. General informationName: GRENEVIA Spółka Akcyjna (formerly: FAMUR Spółka Akcyjna) - (hereinafter the "Parent" or "Grenevia") On 16 February 2023, the Extraordinary General Meeting resolved to change the Company name from FAMUR Spółka Akcyjna to GRENEVIA Spółka Akcyjna. The change was registered by the District Court for Katowice-Wschód in Katowice, 8th Commercial Division of the National Court Register,on 3 April 2023. Registered office: Katowice 40-202, Al. Roździeńskiego 1A, Poland Principal place of business: Poland Principal business activities of the Company: Manufacture of longwall systems, roadheaders and belt conveyors for mining machinery, as well as repair, refurbishment and maintenance of onshore wind turbine gearboxes. The Parent also conducts holding company activities aimed at building and supporting new business operations of the Grenevia Group related to renewable energy sources (including solar photovoltaics, power engineering, electric mobility). Grenevia Group (the "Group", the "Grenevia Group") The Grenevia Group is an active investor that integrates and grows its business operations comprising four business segments: utility-scale solar projects (PV) delivered by Projekt Solartechnik; the segment of battery systems for electric mobility and energy storage (E-mobility) based on Impact Clean Power Technology S.A.; the segment of modern solutions for the power distribution sector (Power Engineering) based on Elgór+Hansen S.A.; and the segment of solutions for the mining and wind power sectors based on the FAMUR brand. Registry court: District Court of Katowice, Commercial Division of the National Court Register; the Company is registered under No. KRS 0000048716 Duration of the entity: indefinite. Reporting period: 1 January - 31 December 2023 Parent: TDJ Equity I Sp. z o.o. is the parent of GRENEVIA S.A. and TDJ S.A. is the ultimate parent. 2. Composition of the Management BoardAs at 31 December 2023 and the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Management Board was composed of: scrollen
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* On 29 May 2023, the Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A. passed a resolution to appoint Beata Zawiszowska as President of the Management Board of Grenevia S.A., with effect from 1 July 2023. ** On 29 May 2023, Mirosław Bendzera, Dawid Gruszczyk and Tomasz Jakubowski resigned from their positions, with effect from 30 June 2023. The reason for the resignations was their transition into leadership roles within a new subsidiary formed by Grenevia S.A. to take over the management and business development of the Famur segment, which specialises in delivering solutions for the mining and wind power sectors. The changes were made to restructure the Company and to separate its operations from financing activities, while allocating responsibilities for the management of the respective areas. *** Mr Kazimierski resigned from the Management Board with effect from the close of business on 31 December 2022. 3. Authorisation of consolidated financial statementsThese consolidated financial statements were authorised for issue by the Management Board on 22 April 2024. 4. Estimates and subjective judgement4.1. EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements requires the Group's Management Board to make certain estimates. The Management Board reviews such estimates taking into account changes in the underlying factors, new information or past experience. For detailed information on the material estimates and assumptions used by the Management Board, see the notes to these consolidated financial statements. The table below lists the notes which include information on the use of assumptions and estimates. scrollen
4.2. Subjective judgementWhere a given transaction does not fall within the scope of any standard or interpretation, the Management Board relies on its subjective judgement in the choice and application of accounting policies to ensure that the financial statements contain reliable information that gives a true, clear and fair view of the Group's assets, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. A subjective judgement is made to ensure that the financial statements reflect the economic substance of transactions, are objective, prepared in accordance with the principle of prudent valuation, and complete in all material respects. 4.3. Uncertainty related to tax settlementsThe regulations on value added tax, corporate income tax, and social security contributions are subject to frequent changes and amendments, with a resulting lack of appropriate points of reference, conflicting interpretations, and scarcity of established precedents to follow. Furthermore, the applicable tax laws lack clarity, which leads to differing opinions and diverse interpretations, both between various public authorities and between public authorities and business operators. Tax settlements and other regulated areas of activity (e.g. customs or foreign exchange control) are subject to inspection by administrative bodies, which are authorised to impose penalties and fines, and any additional tax liabilities arising from such inspections must be paid with interest. Consequently, the tax risk in Poland is higher than in countries with more mature tax systems. The amounts presented and disclosed in these financial statements may therefore change in the future as a result of a final decision by a tax inspection authority. In the first half of 2021, the Kraków Province Customs and Tax Office initiated a customs and tax inspection at the Parent to check its compliance with tax laws in respect of taxation of income earned in 2017 in accordance with the Corporate Income Tax Act of 15 February 1992. In May 2022, the Head of the National Tax Administration took over the whole of the customs and tax inspection and instigated tax proceedings with respect to the Company to determine the amount of its corporate income tax liability for 2017. On 27 June 2023, the Company received the Head of the National Tax Administration's decision to impose on the Parent an additional corporate income tax liability of PLN 8 million for 2017. The Company paid the liability, together with PLN 3 million in interest accrued thereon as at the date of payment. The Management Board intends to use any means of appeal available under law to defend its position, however taking into account the realities of tax proceedings, obtaining a final resolution of the issue might be a long-term prospect. Additionally, in May 2022, the Kraków Province Customs and Tax Office initiated a customs and tax inspection at the Parent to check its compliance with tax laws in respect of taxation of income earned in 2018 in accordance with the Corporate Income Tax Act of 15 February 1992. The Head of the Kraków Province Customs and Tax Office challenged the classification as tax-deductible of expenses incurred by the Company on advisory services in connection with the demerger of a subsidiary, while admitting that those expenses were reasonable. The result of challenging the expenses was an increase in corporate income tax payable for 2018 by PLN 0.7 million. The Company disagrees with the authority's inspection findings. The Company will use the available means of appeal to defend its position. Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523, entities being members of groups which met the annual threshold of over EUR 750 million of consolidated revenue in at least two of the last four fiscal years immediately preceding a given fiscal year will be liable to pay a top-up tax (Global Minimum Tax / Pillar Two) so that the group's effective tax rate in the relevant jurisdiction is not lower than 15%. The Group undertook an analysis to determine whether it met the consolidated revenue threshold making it subject to the Pillar Two regime. The ultimate parent of Grenevia S.A. is TDJ S.A. Consolidated revenue of the TDJ Group did not exceed the threshold of EUR 750 million in any of the last four years preceding the reporting period, which means that the Pillar Two regime would not have been applied and affected the Grenevia Group's results and cash flows in 2023, nor will it apply and affect its results and cash flows in 2024. Pillar Two is expected to be implemented in Poland as of 1 January 2025. Any liability to pay top-up tax arising after the implementation of Pillar Two into Polish law would be borne by TDJ S.A. 5. Basis of preparationThese consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except with respect to investment property and derivative financial instruments, which are measured at fair value. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the assumption that the Group will continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. In assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, the Management Board considered the risks and uncertainties associated with the Group's business, particularly in the macroeconomic context, which is significantly influenced by the war in Ukraine and climate change. The Management Board assessed the Group's position in the context of the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine and the impact of climate change on its operations and did not ascertain any imminent threat to the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, neither due to these factors nor any other. For detailed information on the impact of the war in Ukraine, see Note 57. For information on the impact of climate change on the Group's operations, see Note 58. Material accounting policies are presented in the individual notes to these financial statements. The Group applied the accounting policies consistently to all reporting periods presented. 6. Statement of complianceThese consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as endorsed by the European Union (EU IFRSs). As at the date of authorisation of these financial statements for issue, taking into account the ongoing process of adopting IFRSs in the EU, there were no material differences between the IFRSs applied in these financial statements and the EU IFRSs. The EU IFRSs comprise standards and interpretations approved by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). 7. Functional and reporting currencyThe Group's consolidated financial statements are presented in the Polish złoty (PLN), which is the Parent's functional currency. For each subsidiary, the functional currency is determined separately, and assets and liabilities of the subsidiary are measured in that functional currency. For the purposes of preparing consolidated financial statements, the financial statements of foreign operations which use a functional currency other than PLN are translated into the reporting currency as follows: scrollen
Unless stated otherwise, all amounts are given in PLN million. 8. Basis of consolidationThese consolidated financial statements include the separate financial statements of the Parent and the financial statements of its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements of the Grenevia Group have been prepared using the full method of consolidation, which consists in aggregating like items of assets, liabilities, equity, income and expenses of the consolidated related parties and eliminating any transactions, balances, income and expenses resulting from dealings between the consolidated related parties. The following steps are taken so that the consolidated financial statements present financial information about the Group as a single economic entity: scrollen
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9. Material accounting policies9.1. Application of new and revised standardsThe accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are consistent with the policies applied in the preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022, except for the application of new or revised standards and interpretations effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023. On 1 January 2023, the following amendments to standards came into force: scrollen
The amendments listed above had no material effect on these financial statements, except for the amendments to IAS 1 applicable to the material accounting policy information disclosed in these consolidated financial statements and amendments to IAS 12 relating to the minimum tax disclosures, included in Note 4.3. 10. New standards and interpretations which have been issued but are not yet effectiveThe following standards and interpretations have been issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, but are not yet effective: scrollen
Effective dates are the dates given by the International Accounting Standards Board in the standards. The effective dates of the standards in the European Union may differ from those specified in the text of the standards and are announced on endorsement of a standard by the European Union. In these consolidated financial statements, the Group did not elect to early apply the standards or interpretations issued prior to their effective date and does not apply the standards published by the International Accounting Standards Board or the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee and not endorsed by the European Union. At the date of authorisation of these consolidated financial statements for issue, the Management Board had not completed its assessment of the effect of other standards and interpretations on the accounting policies applied by the Group with respect to its operations or financial results. However, the Management Board believes that the aforementioned amendments will have no material effect on the Group's financial statements. 11. Organisational structure of the Grenevia Group as at 31 December 2023scrollen
* Composition of the PST Group is presented in the tables below. 1) Not consolidated due to immateriality. 2) Not consolidated due to the lack of effective control of the entity or significant influence on its operations. 3) Consolidated since August 2023, i.e. the date of acquiring control. scrollen
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* Entities in which Projekt-Solartechnik Development Sp. z o.o. holds interests are listed below. 1) Although Grenevia's indirect shareholdings in these entities are below 51%, they are considered its subsidiaries as they are controlled by the Parent's subsidiaries. 2) Not consolidated due to immateriality. scrollen
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12. Accounting for acquisition of new subsidiaries12.1. Selected accounting policiesWhen acquiring new subsidiaries, the Group determines whether the acquired assets constitute a business. If a business is acquired, the Group accounts for the transaction using the acquisition method. For this purpose, it identifies the acquirer, determines the acquisition date, measures and recognises identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree, and recognises goodwill or gain on bargain purchase. For information on selected accounting policies relating to goodwill, see Note 27. If the acquired assets and liabilities do not constitute a business, the Group accounts for the transaction as asset acquisition, i.e. it identifies and recognises the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the acquisition cost allocated to them in proportion to the respective fair values as at the acquisition date. 12.2. Acquisition of PV project special purpose vehiclesOn 26 June 2023, the Company's indirect subsidiary Projekt-Solartechnik S.A. purchased 100% of shares in the following companies for a total consideration of PLN 13 million: Invest PV 80 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 81 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 82 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 83 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 84 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 85 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 86 Sp. z o.o., Invest PV 87 Sp. z o.o. The acquirees are PV project SPVs, which do not meet the definition of a business under IFRS 3. Since the most valuable assets of these SPVs are PV projects that the Group subsequently develops and constructs, the purchase price is allocated to these projects. For the Group, these projects represent 'work in progress' and are thus classified under 'inventories' in the statement of financial position Given the Group's control over the assets of the SPVs and its significant equity interests and voting rights, it has both the power over the SPVs and exposure to their variable returns. Moreover, the Group can influence these returns through its power. As at the date of acquisition of control over the SPVs, the following assets and liabilities were recognised: scrollen
12.3. Acquisition of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o.On 20 July 2023, Grenevia S.A. signed an agreement to purchase an approximately 75.24% ownership interest in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. of Konikowo for PLN 20 million. Total Wind PL specialises in wind turbine installations as well as maintenance and replacement of key components from major manufacturers. The ownership interest was transferred to the Company upon payment of the purchase price, i.e. on 1 August 2023. The agreement gives Grenevia an option, vesting in 2026, to increase its shareholding in Total Wind PL by purchasing a 10.03% ownership interest therein from an entity controlled by the founder of Total Wind PL (unrelated to the Grenevia Group). The purchase price will be determined based on the proportion of the shares acquired and a fixed multiple of EBITDA for 2025, less net debt. As at 31 December 2023, the liability was measured at PLN 6 million, and was recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position under 'Long-term trade and other payables' in correspondence with a decrease in equity (Note 48). Following the acquisition of 75.24% of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o., the Group obtained control of the company. The acquisition date was 1 August 2023. In accordance with IFRS 3 Business Combinations, the Group accounted for the acquisition as a result of which it recognised the following assets and liabilities at fair value: scrollen
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Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. operates within the Famur segment. Goodwill recognised on the acquisition increased the goodwill allocated to that segment. The goodwill recognised on the acquisition of Total Wind PL reflects the company's potential for growth, stemming from its expertise and solid competitive position in the market of wind turbine services. Additionally, the goodwill includes intangible assets that are not eligible for individual recognition, such as proprietary know-how, anticipated economic gains from employing a team of skilled professionals, market share, and customer relations. Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o.'s revenue for the period from 1 August to 31 December 2023, i.e. the period from the acquisition of control to the end of the reporting year (revenue included in the consolidated statement of profit or loss), amounted to PLN 18 million, with PLN 2 million netted in profit. The company's revenue and net profit for 2023, amounted to PLN 41 million and PLN 3 million, respectively. 13. Loss of control of subsidiary13.1. Selected accounting policiesFollowing a loss of control of a subsidiary, the Parent derecognises the former subsidiary's assets and liabilities, recognises all investments held in the former subsidiary at fair value as at the date of losing control and recognises gains or losses on the loss of control attributable to the former controlling interest. In connection with sale of solar PV farms through the sale of special purpose vehicles (SPVs), in its consolidated financial statements the Group does not recognise a gain/loss on the loss of control of an SPV in accordance with IFRS 10 but instead accounts for the sale of the SPV as: scrollen
For detailed accounting policies applicable to such transactions, see Notes 16, 17 and 29. 13.2. Loss of control of subsidiaryOn 27 July 2023, the Company's subsidiary Projekt-Solartechnik S.A. sold 100% of shares in ENSON Sp. z o.o. (formerly PST Steel Sp. z o.o.) to an entity outside the Group. Until the date of loss of control, ENSON had been fully consolidated. Accordingly, the Group recognised net result on the loss of control of ENSON Sp. z o.o. scrollen
14. Discontinued operations14.1. Selected accounting policiesA discontinued operation is a component of an entity that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale or is no longer controlled by the entity, and: scrollen
14.2. Operations discontinued by the GroupFor the comparative period, i.e. the financial year 2022, the statement of profit or loss from discontinued operations presents the income and expenses of the Russia-based subsidiary OOO Famur and net result on the loss of control thereof, which was recognised as at 30 June 2022. As at 31 December 2023, the Group reassessed its operational control of OOO Famur and confirmed its continued inability to exercise power over the subsidiary to influence its financial performance. Both at the date of recognition of the loss of control of OOO Famur and at 31 December 2023, the Company held 100% ownership interest in OOO Famur. However, as a consequence of Russia's armed invasion of Ukraine, the Company found itself in an unusual situation where, despite being formally entitled to exercise ownership rights, it actually lost the ability to direct the company and was not reasonably able to exercise its power over the subsidiary. This resulted from a number of circumstances, including: scrollen
In March 2023, the Group commenced a process to divest the assets held in Russia, aiming for a total market exit. On 16 January 2024, the Company received approval from the competent Russian authority to sell its shareholding in OOO Famur. On 23 January 2024, an agreement was signed to sell the shares for PLN 3 million. The share sale transaction was concluded taking into account the conditions laid down in the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, and therefore the valuation of OOO Famur was performed by an entity from the list of acceptable experts at the liquidation value. The transaction price resulted from the applicable regulations, i.e. was set below 50% of the valuation amount. Gain on the sale of the shares of PLN 3 million will be recognised in the interim condensed financial statements of the Company for the three months ended 31 March 2024. In the comparative period, the Group recognised net result on the loss of control of Kopex-Min A.D. of Serbia and an impairment loss on shares in the associate Famak S.A. following reclassification of its shares to non-current assets held for sale. Statement of profit or loss from discontinued operations scrollen
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15. Operating segments15.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group reports the operating segments in accordance with IFRS 8 Operating Segments. The operating segments identified by the Group represent its strategic growth directions. The performance of each segment is reviewed on a regular basis by the Group's highest decision making body. 15.2. Operating segments of the Grenevia GroupThe Grenevia Group is a corporate group that integrates and develops business operations in four segments: utility-scale solar projects and PV solutions for businesses (the PV segment led by Projekt Solartechnik); battery systems for e-mobility and energy storage (the E-Mobility segment led by IMPACT Clean Power Technology S.A.); state-of-the-art industrial automation equipment and solutions for the power distribution sector (the Power Engineering segment led by Elgór+Hansen S.A.); and machinery and equipment for the mining and wind power sectors (the Famur segment). The new business model is the effect of consistent implementation of the Group's strategy announced in May 2021, which aims to transform the Group from a leading producer of mining machinery into a major investor in green transition. The Group creates long-term value in line with the vision of responsible and active support for the development of a sustainable low-carbon economy. Its mission is to consciously alter its business model by investing in promising green transition projects to build their value to the benefit of the world as a whole. Famur segmentThe Famur segment, which provides solutions for mining and wind power generation, operates under the FAMUR brand. Its key product lines comprise longwall systems, roadheaders and belt conveyors for mining applications. Its services also include the design and delivery of IT systems for monitoring the machinery operation, while improving safety and production efficiency. The FAMUR brand owes its global recognition to a successful strategy of gradually increasing its presence on international markets. Famur companies and service centres based in Kazakhstan, China, South Africa, and Germany guarantee ongoing customer service and fast response in line with customer expectations. The segment is constantly raising the bar on service quality as well as proactively extending its reach to new locations where reliable mining and industrial systems are needed. Since 2022, measures have been taken to leverage the segment's existing manufacturing facilities to provide onshore wind turbine gearbox maintenance services. The growth of this business area is enabled by the segment's extensive experience of more than 40 years in manufacturing gearboxes and drive trains for various industrial sectors, coupled with robust manufacturing infrastructure, including an on-site dynamometer capable of load testing of gearboxes produced by the segment. Currently, a complete range of services is being developed for wind turbine gearbox repair and maintenance. This includes an assessment of the technical condition of a customer's equipment, including examination of gearbox interiors, comprehensive maintenance, and, in the case of worn-out or damaged units - their immediate replacement with units available in stock and then repair completed with dynamometer testing. In addition, the offering includes a gearbox storage service to ensure fast lead times and minimise downtime at wind turbine operators due to equipment failure. To further its ambitions in the wind power sector, on 20 July 2023 Grenevia S.A. acquired a 75.24% ownership interest in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o., which specialises in wind turbine installations as well as maintenance and replacement of key components from major manufacturers. Power Engineering segmentThe Power Engineering segment is led by Elgór+Hansen S.A. ("E+H"), which can boast nearly 30 years of experience in developing industrial solutions. The segment encompasses engineering, manufacturing, delivery, and maintenance of electricity transformation and distribution equipment, catering to a diverse range of industries, such as mining, including in potentially explosive atmospheres, steelmaking, and food processing and production. Based on the new growth strategy developed in 2022, and in order to capitalise on the anticipated growth in green energy investments by utilising its existing capabilities, E+H launched the manufacture of containerised substations, including lines dedicated to utility-scale renewable energy projects. Drawing on its extensive experience and development and manufacturing resources, E+H also offers products and services related to IT/OT systems, SCADA, control and instrumentation systems, electronics, power electronics, and automation for industrial and power facilities. E+H's offerings comprise both proprietary solutions and those from leading global providers, ensuring comprehensive customer support at every stage of a project - from design and engineering to construction, documentation, and operation - both in Poland and in other markets. PV segmentThe segment of utility-scale solar projects ("PV segment") is comprised of Projekt Solartechnik (PST) Group companies, which specialise in development and turnkey delivery of utility-scale solar PV projects on an EPC basis. This comprehensive service ranges from initial site acquisition or review, through project design and engineering, procurement of required components, to the construction and later operation and maintenance of the project facilities. The PST Group has an expert team dedicated to project development, a design and engineering studio, and its own resources for project construction, execution, operation, and maintenance, specifically for PV projects. It also offers proprietary installation systems for solar PV farms. Apart from developing its own projects and securing properties for potential future development, the PST Group acquires projects at various stages of development from third parties. It also sells completed PV projects (mainly solar PV farms) as well as green electricity under corporate power purchase agreements (cPPA). The segment's portfolio of solar PV farms, comprising both completed projects and those under construction, is managed through the investment fund Projekt Solartechnik Fund FUNDUSZ INWESTYCYJNY ZAMKNIĘTY (the "Fund"). The Group actively supports and participates in the development of renewable energy sources, as demonstrated by the growing base of assets attributable to PV project expenditure and solar photovoltaic farm capex. E-mobility segmentIn line with its strategic vision, in 2022 the Group invested in the e-mobility sector by acquiring an ownership interest in Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. of Warsaw ("Impact" or "ICPT"), a leading manufacturer of innovative, customised battery systems, mainly for buses, rail transport, specialised transport, and stationary energy storage. Impact's expertise in the manufacture of vehicle and industrial battery systems, supported by Grenevia S.A.'s financial and operational resources, will enable rapid scaleup of Impact's business, building the long-term value of Impact and the Grenevia Group on the promising market of industrial electric mobility and energy storage solutions. Impact is an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and Tier-1 supplier of e-bus battery systems to Europe's leading electric bus makers. As such, it is a major supplier of battery systems for e-buses on the European market. Impact products are also exported to North America, Asia and Australia, among others. The company runs its own research & development centre for energy storage technologies and battery systems dedicated to public and heavy transport. Impact also develops utility-scale energy storage solutions. Impact's current manufacturing capacity transferred to GigafactoryX is about 0.6 GWh per year. Other activitiesOther activities encompass the remaining activities not classified into any of the identified segments, in particular holding company activities, which involve the development and financial support of the sustainability-related segments to ensure their adequate financial stability and operational business upscaling. The Group's operations are not seasonal, except for the business of the PV segment to the extent involving electricity generation using the solar photovoltaic technology. In 2023, revenue from sale of electricity accounted for 3% of the Group's total revenue. 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* In 2022, in line with the adopted business model, solar PV farms were classified by the PV segment under inventories in view of their planned quick sale. However, given the market conditions affecting the current market prices of PV farms and electricity selling prices, the liquidity of market sales of completed farms declined, farms held in the PV segment's portfolio came online and commenced electricity production, and the PV segment began to derive economic benefits from electricity sales. Accordingly, a decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Projects and farms under development/construction continue to be recognised under inventories. The PV segment's inventories of PLN 810 million as at 31 December 2022 included PLN 238 million in completed solar PV farms. As of 1 October 2023, farms connected to the grid with a total value of PLN 398 million were reclassified from inventories to property, plant and equipment (of which PLN 238 million was attributable to farms connected in 2022, and PLN 160 million - to farms connected in the period 1 January-30 September 2023). In the three months ended 31 December 2023, farms connected to the grid with a value of PLN 167 million were transferred to property, plant and equipment. As at 31 December 2023, the total carrying amount of farms connected to the grid and recognised under non-current assets was PLN 524 million, net of a depreciation charge (PLN 6 million), an impairment loss (PLN 17 million), and a decrease resulting from sale (PLN 18 million). ** Following the reclassification of completed solar PV farms from inventories to property, plant and equipment, a right-of-use asset representing land leases for the construction of PV farms was also recognised, with a corresponding lease liability of PLN 73 million, recognised under 'Long-term borrowings and leases' as at 31 December 2023. 15.3. Revenue by geographyAs the Group operates in a number of geographical areas, its management has considered it necessary to supplement the presented revenue data with data on individual geographical areas. scrollen
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* In order to ensure comparability, the operating segments' figures for 2022 have been restated to match the Group's business structure as at 31 December 2023. 15.4. Major customersIn 2023, revenue from sales to four customers exceeded individually 10% of the Group's revenue. The customers are not associated with the Group. Revenue from these customers was as follows: scrollen
In 2022, revenue from sales to three customers exceeded individually 10% of the Group's revenue. The customers are not associated with the Group. Revenue from these customers was as follows: scrollen
16. Revenue from contracts with customers16.1. Selected accounting policiesIn accordance with IFRS 15, revenue is recognised in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for promised goods or services to customers. In 2023, the Group's business consisted primarily in the manufacture and sale of machinery and batteries for electric mobility. • Sales of goods If a contract provides for only one performance obligation, i.e. the obligation to sell goods, the revenue is recognised at a specific point in time, i.e. when the customer obtains control of the goods (as a rule, upon delivery). - Variable consideration Some contracts with customers contain elements of variable consideration arising as a result of discounts, rebates or penalties. In accordance with IFRS 15, where a contract contains elements of variable consideration, the entity estimates the amount of variable consideration to which it will be entitled in exchange for transferring promised goods or services to a customer and includes in the transaction price the variable consideration in whole or in part only to the extent that it is highly probable that its inclusion will not result in a reversal of a significant part of previously recognised accumulated revenue when the uncertainty relating to variable consideration has been resolved. - Warranties The Group provides warranties for the goods it sells. Typically, warranties are issued to assure the customer that the product complies with the specification defined by the parties and are not an additional service. Consequently, most of the existing warranties are recognised in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets. Nevertheless, some non-standard contracts with customers contain extended warranty. Under IFRS 15, an extended warranty is a separate service and is recognised as a performance obligation to which part of the transaction price is assigned. • Sale of bundles of goods or services delivered or rendered in different periods In accordance with IFRS 15, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation by reference to their relative standalone selling prices. Certain contracts concluded by the Group with customers are structured taking into account that the services or goods to be provided under the contract are tailored to the customer's particular needs and that the contract is irrevocable. Consequently, the Group passes control and thus satisfies the performance obligation over time. Therefore, in accordance with IFRS 15, the Group recognises revenue from the sale of services over time measuring progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation using the stage of completion method. The stage of contract completion is determined based on contract costs incurred by the reporting date as proportion of estimated total contract costs. The Group recognises revenue in correspondence with trade receivables. In accordance with IFRS 15, where a customer has paid an amount of consideration prior to the entity performing by transferring the related good or service to the customer, the entity presents the contract as a contract asset, excluding any amounts presented as receivables. • Advance payments from customers Advance payments received from customers are presented by the Group under short-term trade and other payables. In accordance with IFRS 15, the Group assesses whether a contract includes a significant financing component. The Group elected to use a practical expedient, namely it does not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effect of a significant financing component if it expects at the time of contract execution that the interval between transfer of the promised goods or services and payment by the customer will be less than 12 months. Therefore, with respect to short-term advance payments, the Group does not recognise a significant financing component. In the case of contracts with customers for which the interval between transfer of the promised goods or services and payment by the customer is expected to be more than 12 months, the Group assumes that the contracts include a significant financing component. In the period covered by these financial statements, no such events occurred at the Group. • Sale of solar farms through sale of SPVs In 2022, the Group's PV segment operated on the basis of two models: scrollen
Given the volatility of relevant economic and business factors (the market prices of farms and selling prices of electricity), the Group is usually unable to determine at the time of initial recognition how a particular farm will be classified, i.e. under Model A or Model B. The Group intends to flexibly manage its assets depending on transactional prices of solar PV farms and expected benefits to be derived from electricity sales. Accordingly, a decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Therefore, the Group recognises solar PV farms placed in service under Model B (as property, plant and equipment), while projects and farms in the design phase/under construction - under Model A (as inventories). IFRS 15 will apply to the recognition of sales of PV projects or farms under construction constituting inventories (Model A), while IAS 16 will apply to the recognition of sales of PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment. Despite the recognition of solar PV farms producing electricity as property, plant and equipment, the Group will nevertheless seek to sell them in line with its main business objective (depending on the prevailing market conditions). The Group's PV segment also provides various PV system construction, installation and maintenance services to external customers. In order to optimise delivery of utility-scale solar projects, market players have developed a model whereby special purpose vehicles(SPVs) are formed to develop and construct such projects. The sale/purchase of solar farm projects at various stages of completion is mostly effected through the sale/purchase of such SPVs rather than projects themselves. The key reasons are: scrollen
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Both projects which are underway and completed farms are disposed of mainly through the sale of the SPVs which acquired, developed and/or constructed them, as appropriate, as the latter hold required licences and permits for the development, construction and/or operation of the farms and/or have won renewable energy auctions for them. In accordance with the substance-over-form principle, the Group accounts for sale of PV projects/farms as follows: scrollen
Accordingly, the Group does not recognise a gain/loss on loss of control of an SPV in accordance with IFRS 10 but instead accounts for its sale as for the sale of an asset (i.e. a product in the form of a PV project underway or a completed solar PV farm) in accordance with IFRS 15 or IAS 16. Presentation of such transactions in accordance with IFRS 15 or IAS 16 is consistent with the Group's overriding business objective, while giving a fair view of the Group's financial situation, financial performance, and cash flows. The application of IFRS 10 would be misleading and would fail to meet its objective as set out in the Conceptual Framework for Financial Reporting, i.e. it would not be useful. The legal form of purchasing/selling PV projects and solar farms at different stages of completion through purchase/sale of SPVs should not take precedence over the substance of such transactions and the Group's business objective, which is the sale of a finished product in the form of a PV project/solar farm. In 2022, the Group sold one SPV owning solar PV farm projects. Revenue from the transaction and gain (loss) on the disposal were immaterial. In 2023, the Group sold a portfolio of PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment and posted a gain on the sale of PLN 7 million, disclosed under 'Gain on sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment' (Note 17). 16.2. Revenue from contracts with customersThe Group presents recognised revenue from contracts with customers by categories reflecting the manner in which economic factors affect the nature, amount, payment date and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. The Group also discloses information that will enable users of its financial statements to understand the relationship between the disclosure of revenue broken down into categories and the revenue information that the Group discloses for each reportable segment. The table below presents the distribution of revenue by the accounting standards applied by the Group. scrollen
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Amounts due under contracts include amounts due for the work performed as at the reporting date, calculated using the percentage of completion method. Under outstanding contracts with customers, as at 31 December 2023 the Group had performance obligations to deliver machinery and equipment for a total amount of PLN 112 million (31 December 2022: PLN 58 million). These deliveries will be made: scrollen
The contracts do not contain a significant financing component. The consideration agreed with the customers is not variable. The amount of revenue recognised in the reporting period that was included in the opening balance of performance obligations was PLN 63 million. Revenue recognised in 2023 and included in the balance of contract liabilities at the beginning of the period amounted to PLN 66 million. 16.3. Revenue from sale of electricityThe Group maintains a diverse portfolio of solar PV farms at various stages of completion, which participate or have secured eligibility for participation in the Polish government's auction-based support scheme for electricity generation from renewable energy sources. Scheme participants are entitled to settle the difference between the market price they sell electricity at and the fixed price determined as a result of a given auction (the auction price), which is adjusted for inflation on an annual basis. The maximum amount of electricity eligible for such settlement is equal to the volume declared by a prospective participant on submitting a bid at an auction prior to joining the scheme. At the same time, participants must deliver at least 85% of the declared volume of electricity under the scheme. Failure to satisfy this requirement may result in a fine of 50% of the auction price per MWh of unsupplied electricity. Price difference settlements are reviewed and the fulfilment of the electricity feed-in obligation is assessed over the same three-year periods. In accordance with the terms of the scheme, auction winners are allowed to withdraw from the scheme prior to their first sale of electricity thereunder. Out of the Group's solar PV farms which have been granted support under the scheme, 56 projects with a total nominal capacity of approximately 53 MW have already effected their first sale and as such cannot withdraw from the scheme until its scheduled expiry in 2037. The total volume of electricity declared by those power stations for delivery under the scheme (i.e. over the course of 15 years) is 807,464 MWh. The volume they have declared for delivery over the first three-year settlement/evaluation period is 83,115 MWh. The average auction price they have been awarded is PLN 319/MWh (unadjusted). In 2023, adjusted for inflation, this price is PLN 406/MWh. A further 85 projects with a total nominal capacity of approximately 82 MW are covered by a financing agreement under which the borrowers are required to join the auction-based support scheme in the fourth quarter of 2024. The total volume of electricity declared by those power stations for delivery under the scheme (i.e. over the course of 15 years) is 1,310,337 MWh. The volume they have declared for delivery over the first three-year settlement/evaluation period is 262,254 MWh. The average auction price they have been awarded is PLN 259/MWh (unadjusted). In 2023, adjusted for inflation, this price is PLN 322/MWh. As part of the auction-based support scheme, the Management Boards of the Group companies decide, prior to the deadline for joining the scheme, on: scrollen
These decisions are based on a comparison of the auction prices and projected future market conditions (including price levels and their daily volatility over 12 and 24-hour periods). When deciding whether to enter an auction, the Management Boards assess whether the company would be the scheme's beneficiary or net payer. So far, such analyses have not indicated that any of the Group companies would be net payers. When deciding on the date of entry and volume distribution, the Management Boards of the Group companies maximise funds received from the Settlement Administrator, prioritising initial settlement periods. To account for settlements under the auction scheme, the Group applies the revenue method in accordance with IAS 20 Government Grants. In 2023, total revenue from sale of electricity was PLN 54 million (compared with PLN 16 million in 2022). 17. Gain on sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment17.1. Selected accounting policiesIn order to optimise delivery of utility-scale solar projects, market players have developed a model whereby special purpose vehicles (SPVs) are formed to develop and construct such projects. The sale/purchase of PV farm projects at various stages of completion is mostly effected through the sale/purchase of such SPVs rather than projects themselves (for details, see Note 16.1). Both projects which are underway and completed farms are disposed of mainly through the sale of the SPVs which acquired, developed and/or constructed them, as appropriate, as the latter hold required licences and permits for the development, construction and/or operation of the farms and/or have won renewable energy auctions for them. The Group does not recognise a gain (loss) on loss of control of an SPV in accordance with IFRS 10 but instead accounts for its sale as for the sale of an asset. A decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Thus, sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment (through the sale of special purpose vehicles (SPVs)) is accounted for in accordance with IAS 16, i.e. in the statement of profit or loss as a gain (loss) on sale of property, plant and equipment. As the Group is expanding its PV business that involves the development of PV projects, construction and sale of solar PV farms and generation of electricity from its own farms, this item is set to be material to the Group going forward. Therefore, a decision was made to present it as a separate item in the statement of profit or loss. 17.2. Gain on sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipmentGiven their significant contribution to the Group's cash flows, the Group decided to disclose proceeds and costs netting to a gain on sale of solar PV farms classified as property, plant and equipment. scrollen
18. Lease incomeLease income is generated under lease contracts executed with mining sector companies, relating mainly to shearer loader and roadheader leases. Lease contracts provide for daily lease rates which are not index-linked and contain no variable components. The contracts are concluded for a definite period. The lessor (the Group) retains ownership of the leased items, and the lessee is required to return the machinery and equipment to the lessor once the lease term expires. The leased items are insured against damage. For information on the value of leased shearer loaders and roadheaders, see Note 29. The following table presents the maturity dates of the undiscounted lease payments for shearer loaders and roadheaders delivered to customers under leases and remaining part of the Group's assets: scrollen
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* Compensation and damages included mainly amounts charged to customers for damage to and deficiencies in equipment returned from leases by mines. ** Gain on disposal of non-financial non-current assets was generated on sale of real property as part of continued divestment of the Group's non-core assets. 22. Other expensesscrollen
* Including impairment losses and write-downs of PLN 28 million recognised in 2023 on the PV segment's solar PV farms (completed and under construction), impairment losses of PLN 13 million related to optimisation of the PV segment's operating assets and PLN 15 million inventory write-downs in the Famur segment on parts for shearer loaders and roadheaders in the case of which the Group is recording a decreasing number of lease contracts and on materials and semi-finished products which cannot be used for its day-to-day manufacturing and maintenance activities. ** The Grenevia Group, as a socially responsible business, made cash donations totalling PLN 22 million, mainly to support the BEMKE Campus Foundation's statutory objectives and the TDJ Foundation's statutory objectives spanning Education and Development. In particular, the financial support is intended to help establish a unique campus fostering comprehensive development of children and youth, open for anyone to access at the primary and secondary education levels. Funds are also donated to support other educational and development projects dedicated to children of the Grenevia Group employees to help them discover and develop interests, encourage learning and support their development. For a detailed description of projects run by these foundations, see the Non-Financial Report of the Grenevia Group for 2023. *** Including a PLN 8 million provision for warranty repairs (2023). 23. Finance incomescrollen
* Interest relates mainly to interest on bank deposits. ** Sale of OOO Famur's receivables for which impairment losses had been recognised. ** In 2022, finance income from measurement of derivative financial instruments represented measurement of an interest rate swap (IRS) and measurement and settlement of currency forwards which are not subject to hedge accounting. 24. Finance costsscrollen
* Including interest on notes of PLN 36 million (2022: PLN 43 million), interest on borrowings of PLN 26 million (2022: PLN 13 million) and lease interest of PLN 7 million. ** Revaluation of investments in 2022 represented an impairment loss recognised on shares in Shandong Tagao Mining Equipment of China. 25. Income taxes25.1. Selected accounting policiesTax expense comprises current tax expense and deferred tax expense. Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that the tax arises from a transaction recognised in other comprehensive income or in equity. The current portion of income tax is calculated based on net profit (loss) (taxable income) for a given financial year. Current tax for the current and previous periods is recognised as a liability at the amount outstanding. Deferred tax is calculated as income tax to be paid or received in subsequent periods, using the liability method; it arises on temporary differences between the tax base and the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax is calculated based on the tax rates and regulations effective at the time when deferred tax assets are realised and deferred tax liabilities are paid. Deferred tax assets are amounts expected to be deducted from income tax in future periods due to deductible temporary differences or carry forward of unused tax losses and unused tax credits. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent it is probable that taxable income will be available in the foreseeable future against which the assets can be utilised. Deferred tax liabilities are the amounts of income tax payable in future periods in connection with taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are differences between the tax base and the carrying amount of an asset or liability. 25.2. Income tax disclosed in the statement of profit or lossscrollen
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26. Earnings per share26.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group calculates basic earnings per share based on net profit or loss attributable to holders of ordinary shares in the Parent as well as based on net profit or loss from continuing operations attributable to them. Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit or loss attributable to the holders of ordinary shares of the Parent (numerator) by the weighted average number of ordinary Company shares outstanding during the period (denominator). For the purpose of calculating diluted earnings per share, net profit or loss attributable to holders of ordinary shares in the Parent and the weighted average number of Company shares outstanding are adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Neither in 2023 nor in the comparative period Grenevia shares were diluted. 26.2. Earnings per sharescrollen
The weighted average number of ordinary shares is the number of ordinary shares outstanding at the beginning of a given period, adjusted by the number of ordinary shares cancelled during the period, multiplied by a time-weighting factor. On 17 March 2022, the District Court for Katowice-Wschód registered a reduction in the Company's share capital following cancellation of 82,539 ordinary shares. scrollen
27. Goodwill27.1. Selected accounting policiesGoodwill acquired through business combinations is equal to the consideration paid by the acquirer, which represents the future economic benefits arising from a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognised. Goodwill is the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree as at the acquisition date. If acquisition cost is lower than net fair value of the acquired identifiable net assets, the difference is disclosed as gain in the statement of profit or loss for the period in which the acquisition took place, in accordance with IFRS 3. Goodwill acquired through business combinations is not amortised. Goodwill is reviewed at least once a year for impairment. Impairment of goodwill is recognised immediately in the statement of profit or loss and cannot be reversed in subsequent reporting periods. 27.2. Goodwill allocation to cash-generating unitsscrollen
* The increase is attributable to the acquisition of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. (see Note 12). 27.3. Annual impairment test in the Famur segmentGoodwill of PLN 76 million is concentrated in the Famur segment (solutions for the mining and wind power sectors), of which PLN 9 million arose on the acquisition of Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. and was tested separately for impairment. At the end of the financial year, impairment was tested by comparing the carrying amount to the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill was allocated (the Famur segment). The recoverable amount was determined based on the value in use calculated on the basis of a cash flow forecast based on five-year financial budgets approved by senior management. The discount rate was assumed at 11.73% for the five-year period and for the residual value (14.73% in 2022). The five-year forecast assumes safe revenue projections for the Famur segment. The assumptions were based on the current conditions in the Polish sector of producers of mining machinery. Specifically, the updated cash-flow projection reflects the following external factors: scrollen
The forecast assumes the average year-on-year revenue decline of 6%, as a combined effect of an 8% decrease in revenue from sale of solutions for the mining industry and a 20% increase in revenue from the wind gearbox repair/refurbishment business, and the average annual operating margin of 17%. It was assumed that the segment companies would continue as going concerns after the forecast period. The perpetuity formula was used to determine the residual value, with growth of sales assumed at 0%. No indication of impairment of goodwill was identified; accordingly, no impairment loss on goodwill was recognised. The excess of recoverable amount over carrying amount of the unit was PLN 120 million. Sensitivity analysis for likely changes in the discount rates, sales growth and operating profit: scrollen
In the comparative period, i.e. as at 31 December 2022, as a result of an impairment test, no impairment loss was recognised in the Famur segment. The impairment test of the Famur segment's goodwill was performed separately for goodwill arising on the acquisition of Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. The recoverable amount was determined based on the value in use calculated on the basis of a cash flow forecast based on five-year financial budgets approved by senior management. The discount rate was assumed at 10.22% for the five-year period and for the residual value. The five-year forecast assumes safe revenue projections. The assumptions were based on the current conditions in the wind power sector and prospects for its further development. The forecast assumes the average year-on-year revenue growth of 15% and the average annual operating margin of 16%. It also assumes that the segment companies will continue as going concerns after the forecast period. The perpetuity formula was used to determine the residual value, with a steady growth rate of 1%. No indication of impairment of goodwill was identified; accordingly, no impairment loss on goodwill was recognised. The excess of recoverable amount over carrying amount of the unit was PLN 83 million. Sensitivity analysis for likely changes in the discount rates, sales growth and operating profit: scrollen
27.4. Annual impairment test in the E-mobility segmentFollowing the acquisition of Impact Clean Power Energy S.A. of Warsaw in November 2022, goodwill was recognised and the trademark value was determined. The E-mobility segment was tested for impairment as at 31 December 2023 by comparing the carrying amount to the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which goodwill was allocated. The recoverable amount was determined using the discounted cash flow method, based on the value in use, which was calculated in reliance on a cash flow forecast derived from the financial budgets approved by the senior management for the period until 2033. The discount rate applied was 9.49%. The forecast includes safe revenue projections for the E-mobility segment. It assumes the average year-on-year revenue growth of 15% and the average annual operating margin of 7% for the ten-year period. It also assumes that the segment companies will continue as going concerns after the forecast period. The perpetuity formula was used to determine the residual value, with a steady growth rate of 2%. No indication of impairment of goodwill was identified; accordingly, no impairment loss on goodwill was recognised. The excess of recoverable amount over carrying amount of the unit was PLN 192 million. Sensitivity analysis for likely changes in the discount rates, revenue and operating profit: scrollen
27.5. Annual impairment test in the PV segmentThe value of the PV segment's assets relates mainly to solar PV farms, both completed and under construction. The key factor in determining the value of those assets is the current market price of PV farms per 1MW of generation capacity. As an auxiliary valuation method, discounted cash flows (DCF) are also prepared based on forecast price trends, electricity production and maintenance costs. As at the end of the financial year, impairment was tested by comparing the carrying amount to the market value of a PV farm, as well as the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (project/SPV). The recoverable amount was determined based on the market price of a PV farm per 1MW of generation capacity, put at PLN 3.7 million per 1MW. Asset impairment tests were carried out for individual PV farm projects under construction or already constructed. A PLN 28 million asset impairment was identified, including PLN 17 million for farms completed and transferred to property, plant and equipment. Sensitivity analysis for changes in the transactional price of PV farms per 1MW of generation capacity: scrollen
28. Other intangible assets28.1. Selected accounting policiesAn intangible asset is recognised only if it is probable that the future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the organisation and its cost can be measured reliably. Initially, intangible assets are measured at cost. Intangible assets are amortised at amortisation rates reflecting the assets' useful lives. Intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis. The Group applies the following amortisation periods: scrollen
Assets with an initial value of up to PLN 10 thousand are not included in intangible assets and are not amortised. Their cost is recognised as expense in the month in which they are placed in service. All intangible assets have finite useful lives. 28.2. Movements in other intangible assetsscrollen
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29. Property, plant and equipment29.1. Selected accounting policiesProperty, plant and equipment are items that are held for use in the production or supply of goods or services or for rental to others, and are expected to be used for more than one year. For each new item of property, plant and equipment placed in use, the technical personnel is obliged to identify, where possible, any significant components and define the depreciation method. The Group does not increase the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment to account for day-to-day maintenance costs of the assets. Such costs are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. The costs of day-to-day maintenance include the cost of labour and materials used and may also include the cost of small spare parts. The initial carrying amount of items of property, plant and equipment is increased by the amount of expenditure on their modernisation and upgrades where the expenditure is a separate component. Property, plant and equipment are measured at the reporting date at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Property, plant and equipment are initially recognised at cost plus any costs directly attributable to the purchase, production and bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the intended manner. Property, plant and equipment include perpetual usufruct of land. As there were no indications that the rights of perpetual usufruct of land may be revoked or may be impossible to renew, a decision was made to classify the rights as an item of non-depreciable property, plant and equipment, as is the case with land. Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis using the following standard rates for each group: scrollen
When determining the value of a depreciable asset, the Group does not take into account its residual value. In the opinion of the technical personnel, the residual value of plant and equipment used in production is insignificant and therefore not material to the calculation of the depreciable value. Assets with an initial value of up to PLN 10 thousand are not included in property, plant and equipment and are not depreciated. Their cost is recognised as expense in the month in which they are placed in service. Property, plant and equipment under construction, to be used in production, for rental or for administrative purposes, are presented in the statement of financial position at cost less impairment losses, if any. The cost is increased by the amount of fees and borrowing costs. Leased assets are depreciated over their useful economic lives, if not restricted by lease term, like owned assets. Any gains or losses arising from the sale, retirement or withdrawal from use are calculated as the difference between proceeds from the sale and the carrying amount of the item of property, plant and equipment, and are recognised in profit or loss. When significant components of property, plant and equipment can be identified, each such component is depreciated separately. The useful life of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined by technical personnel of the Group companies based on their experience and available market information. PV farms represent a major part of property, plant and equipment (with a carrying amount as at 31 December 2023 of PLN 524 million, accounting for a 46% share). In 2022, in line with the adopted business model, solar PV farms were classified by the PV segment under inventories in view of their planned quick sale. However, given the market conditions affecting the current market prices of PV farms and electricity selling prices, the liquidity of market sales of completed farms declined, farms held in the PV segment's portfolio came online and commenced electricity production, and the PV segment began to derive economic benefits from electricity sales. Accordingly, a decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Projects and farms under development/construction continue to be recognised under inventories. As at 31 December 2022, the value of solar PV farms included in inventories and connected to the grid was PLN 238 million. As at the reclassification date, i.e. 1 October 2023, the total value of the connected PV farms was PLN 398 million (of which PLN 238 million was attributable to farms connected in 2022, and PLN 160 million - to farms connected in the period 1 January-30 September 2023). Another material item of property, plant and equipment (with a carrying amount as at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022 of PLN 178 million and PLN 151 million, respectively, i.e. 16% and 40% of the total) are shearer loaders and roadheaders used in the mining industry under lease contracts with customers which satisfy the definition of operating leases. Because shearer loaders and roadheaders are operated in extreme conditions, their useful lives and depreciation periods are assumed to be the same as their respective lease terms. Taking into account working conditions at the mines, the residual value of shearer loaders and roadheaders is difficult to determine. Shearer loaders and roadheaders returned to the Group after the lease term are subject to valuation performed by technical personnel, who use their knowledge of the particular machine, such as conditions in the mine where it operated, how it was operated, the lease term, and whether it can be leased again. Shearer loaders and roadheaders returned after the lease term which are still economically useful and have undergone repairs and maintenance for further lease, continue to be depreciated unless any of the following circumstances set forth in IAS 16.55 has occurred: scrollen
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31. Investment property31.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group applies the fair value model to measure investment property (Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy) due to the use of those assets − investment property is not used in the production, supply or administration activities, and is treated as a source of rental income and held for value appreciation. Fair value of investment property is estimated based on the property value determined by an independent expert appraiser. Investment property was measured using a comparative approach and the average price adjustment method. 31.2. Investment propertyscrollen
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32. Other non-current financial assets32.1. Selected accounting policies'Other non-current financial assets' include investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries and associates recognised at cost less impairment losses. The Group recognises shares in non-current financial assets if they are purchased without the intention of resale in the near term. Other non-current financial assets also include the long-term portion of loans. Loans are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less allowance for expected credit losses, if any. Loans in foreign currencies are measured as at the reporting date at the mid rate quoted for a given currency by the National Bank of Poland for that date. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on translation are posted to finance income or finance costs, as appropriate. 32.2. Other non-current financial assetsscrollen
* Subsidiaries which are not consolidated (whether due to immateriality or dormancy) are listed in Note 11. 33. Inventories33.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group recognises inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs of inventories comprise all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred to bring the inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of inventories include costs directly attributable to the unit of production and systematically allocated fixed and variable production overheads incurred to convert materials into finished goods. The allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion of inventories is based on normal capacity of production facilities, as established for production expected to be achieved on average over a number of periods under normal circumstances, taking into account the loss of capacity resulting from planned maintenance. Costs of materials and merchandise are assigned using the 'first in, first out' cost formula. Movements in inventories of finished goods and semi-finished products are accounted for using the specific identification method for their costs. The Group recognises inventory write-downs in the case of damage, complete or partial loss of usability, or decline in the selling prices of inventory items. As at the reporting date, slow-moving inventories are checked for impairment. Inventory write-downs are recognised and reversed in expenses for the period in which the write-down or reversal occurred. The Group's inventories include PV farm projects at various stages of development and PV farms under construction. In 2022, in line with the adopted business model, solar PV farms connected to the grid were also classified by the PV segment under inventories in view of their planned quick sale. However, given the market conditions affecting the current market prices of PV farms and electricity selling prices, the liquidity of market sales of completed farms declined, farms held in the PV segment's portfolio came online and commenced electricity production, and the PV segment began to derive economic benefits from electricity sales. Accordingly, a decision was made to reclassify, as of 1 October 2023, farms which have commenced electricity production from inventories to property, plant and equipment and to begin their depreciation to ensure the matching of revenue with costs and to reflect the wear and tear of those assets. Projects and farms under development/construction continue to be recognised under inventories. As at 31 December 2022, the value of solar PV farms included in inventories and connected to the grid was PLN 238 million. In total, as of 1 October 2023, farms connected to the grid with a total value of PLN 398 million were reclassified from inventories to property, plant and equipment (of which PLN 238 million was attributable to farms connected in 2022, and PLN 160 million - to farms connected in the period 1 January-30 September 2023). 33.2. Value of inventoriesscrollen
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34. Trade and other receivables34.1. Selected accounting policiesReceivables are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less impairment losses. In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group measures allowance for expected credit losses at an amount equal to the 12-month expected credit losses or lifetime expected credit losses. In the case of trade receivables, the Group opted for the simplified approach and measures expected credit loss allowances at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The Group analysed the credit risk using the simplified model. Impairment losses are charged to profit or loss. The difference between recognised and reversed impairment losses is recognised under gains (losses) on allowance for expected credit losses. If an impairment loss is recognised in a financial year on receivables related to revenue from contracts with customers earned in the same financial year, the amount of revenue is reduced by the amount of the impairment loss. Financial receivables denominated in foreign currencies are measured as at the reporting date at the mid rate quoted for a given currency by the National Bank of Poland for that date. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on translation are posted to finance income or finance costs, as appropriate. Short-term prepayments and accrued income include operating expenses incurred but relating to periods following the reporting period. These are mainly costs of insurance policies, subscriptions and IT services. 34.2. Short-term receivables and impairment lossesscrollen
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* Including PLN 2 million recognised in the statement of profit or loss as a reduction of revenue from sale of products, PLN 20 million recognised as a reduction of other income from compensation and damages. 35. Other current financial assets35.1. Selected accounting policiesOther current financial assets include a current portion of loans, i.e. loans maturing within 12 months. Loans are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less allowance for expected credit losses, if any. Loans in foreign currencies are measured as at the reporting date at the mid rate quoted for a given currency by the National Bank of Poland for that date. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising on translation are posted to finance income or finance costs, as appropriate. Other current financial assets also include cash in the Group's escrow account, which secures payment of receivables by the Group's customers and which may be used by the Group subject to fulfilment of certain conditions stipulated in the contract with the customer. On the liabilities side, cash received is presented as security deposits under other current liabilities. Cash in the escrow account denominated in foreign currencies is measured as at the reporting date at the exchange rate effective as at the date of receipt. The Group applies the same measurement method to security deposits under current liabilities. 35.2. Other non-current financial assetsscrollen
36. Cash and cash equivalents36.1. Selected accounting policiesCash is disclosed at nominal amounts and comprises cash in hand, cash in bank accounts and bank deposits maturing in up to three months. Cash denominated in foreign currencies is measured as at reporting date at the mid rate quoted for a given currency by the National Bank of Poland for that date. Exchange differences are charged to finance income or finance costs, as appropriate. 37. Non-current assets held for sale and related liabilities37.1. Selected accounting policiesNon-current assets whose sale is highly probable, for which there is an active programme to find a buyer and the sale plan is expected to be completed within one year are classified as non-current assets held for sale, and their depreciation is discontinued. The Group measures a non-current asset held for sale at the lower of its carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. 37.2. Assets held for sale and related liabilitiesscrollen
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* Aggregate value for accounts of OFE and DFE funds managed by NN PTE. ** Aggregate value for accounts of OFE funds managed by Allianz PTE. *** Held indirectly through the subsidiary Famur Finance Sp. z o.o. **** Total other shareholders holding less than 5% of total voting rights. 39. Share capital39.1. Selected accounting policiesShare capital is recognised at par value of shares issued in accordance with the Articles of Association and registered with the National Court Register (KRS). The most important principle applicable to making any changes in the share capital provides that no activity resulting in the determination of or an increase or decrease in the share capital should be performed without first obtaining a copy of an entry in the court register to confirm the registration of changes and the current amount of the share capital. Share capital may be increased by amending the Articles of Association, issuing new shares, or increasing the par value of outstanding shares, or it can be reduced by amending the Articles of Association, reducing the par value of outstanding shares, carrying out a reverse share split, or cancelling part of outstanding shares. As at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022, the share capital was paid up in full. 39.2. Share capitalAs at 31 Dec 2023 scrollen
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* Data for the Projekt-Solartechnik Group 41. Dividend41.1. Selected accounting policiesDividend payments are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position under 'short-term trade and other payables' in the period in which they are approved by shareholders. 41.2. Dividends from Grenevia S.A.The Management Board of Grenevia will recommend that the entire net profit for 2023 be allocated to statutory reserve funds. The pursuit by the Grenevia Group of its new strategic directions adopted in May 2021 and the Grenevia Group Sustainable Development Strategy for 2023-2030 unveiled in January 2023 will require that any profits be reinvested, in particular at the initial stages. The dividend, if any, proposed by the Management Board to the General Meeting will depend on profits earned in a given financial year, the investment attractiveness of new projects and growth prospects, as well as the financial and liquidity position of the Grenevia Group. A final decision on the allocation of profit for a financial year will be made by the Annual General Meeting. On 27 June 2023, the Annual General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. passed a resolution to allocate the entire net profit for 2022 to statutory reserve funds. On 22 June 2022, the Annual General Meeting of Grenevia S.A. passed a resolution to allocate the entire net profit for 2021 to statutory reserve funds. 42. Provisions42.1. Selected accounting policiesProvisions represent liabilities whose maturity date or amount are uncertain. The Group recognises provisions when all of the following conditions are met: scrollen
Provisions for employee benefit obligations are broken down by jubilee benefits, retirement severance payments, and other employee benefits, including mainly coal allowances and employee bonuses and awards. Employee benefit obligations are estimated by an independent actuary using actuarial methods. A provision is reversed when it is no longer probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation. A provision is used when the obligation covered with the provision arises. Provisions for warranty repairs are recognised upon sale of products, at amounts equal to best estimates of expenses that the Company will have to incur during the warranty period. The Group also recognises provisions for other risks, including for risk of contractual penalties. 42.2. Provisionsscrollen
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43. Capital risk managementThe aim of capital management at the Grenevia Group is to uphold its optimal structure and level, thereby ensuring reasonable efficiency, security of the Group's operations, and its good credit standing. The Group seeks to maintain such structure of financing sources that aligns with the requirements laid down in its financing agreements. The expected ratio of equity to total equity and liabilities should be 40% or higher. As at 31 December 2023, equity accounted for approximately 58% of equity and liabilities. Capital risk management also includes monitoring of the ratio of net debt to EBITDA, which is mainly calculated at the Group level using data from consolidated financial statements. The priority is to keep the ratio at 3.5 or lower. Definitions of the individual components of the ratio are directly derived from existing financing agreements. In the Company's opinion, as at the reporting date the ratios were consistent with the requirements set out in the financing agreements. The ratios are internally monitored on a continuous basis. The capital risk management system did not change significantly relative to the previous year. 44. Financial liabilities44.1. Financial liabilitiesscrollen
* Including PLN 347 million under project finance arrangement for the construction of solar PV farms (PV segment), and PLN 84 million under an investment loan to build GigafactoryX (E-mobility segment). ** The increase in lease liabilities was mainly attributable to the recognition of right-of-use assets representing land leases for the construction of solar PV farms (PLN 73 million). 44.2. Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activitiesscrollen
45. Borrowings45.1. Selected accounting policiesBank credit and non-bank borrowings are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, except for current liabilities, which are measured at amounts payable. The short-term portion of a liability comprises the part of principal and interest which the entity assesses to be payable within the next 12 months. Overdraft facilities are classified as current liabilities irrespective of the final repayment date and the agreement term. 45.2. Bank credit and non-bank borrowingsAs at 31 December 2023, the total limit of undrawn working capital facilities (excluding project finance arrangements) available to the Group was PLN 460 million (31 December 2022: PLN 441 million). All undrawn credit facilities are secured. The underlying agreements provide for multi-currency facilities. Both bank and non-bank borrowings bear interest at variable rates based on a reference rate (e.g. Wibor, Euribor). 45.3. NotesSeries B notes (issued by Grenevia S.A.)In June 2019, the Parent issued Tranche B notes of PLN 200 million under the notes programme. In each six-month settlement period, the notes bore interest at a floating rate based on 6M WIBOR plus a margin. The notes registered with the depository were assigned ISIN code PLFAMUR00053. The issue date for Series B notes was 27 June 2019 and the redemption date - 27 June 2024. The notes were redeemed early on 27 December 2023. The Company hedged its interest rate risk using an interest rate swap (IRS). Series C notes (issued by Grenevia S.A.)In October 2021, the Parent issued Tranche C notes of PLN 400 million under the notes programme. In each six-month settlement period, the notes bear interest at a floating rate based on 6M WIBOR plus a margin. The notes registered with the depository were assigned ISIN code PLFAMUR00061. The issue date of Series C notes is 3 November 2021. The redemption date of Series C notes is 3 November 2026. Series C Notes were issued as green bonds as defined in the June 2021 edition of the Green Bond Principles (as amended) published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). The Parent hedges its interest rate risk using an interest rate swap (IRS). For information on its measurement, see Note 52. Series A notes (issued by Finance PV 1 S.A.)In March 2023, Finance PV 1 S.A., a subsidiary of the Company, issued Series A notes with a nominal value of EUR 2.7 million. The notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 8.5% per annum, applicable from the subscription date to one year from the date of execution of the note indenture. Beyond this period, the interest rate increases to 10.0% per annum until the notes' maturity. The interest is payable on each anniversary of the date of execution of the note indenture and on the maturity date. The note register is held with Tomasz Merta, a notary of Warsaw (entry No. in the Register of Notarial Deeds: Rep. A 13204/2023). The issue date of Series A notes is 30 March 2023. The redemption date is 7 September 2024. Funds raised from the notes will be allocated to financing the construction of solar PV farms under a project finance model. Series B notes (issued by Finance PV 1 S.A.)In March 2023, the subsidiary Finance PV 1 S.A. issued Series B notes with a nominal value of EUR 4.8 million. The notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 8.5% per annum, applicable from the subscription date to one year from the date of execution of the note indenture. Beyond this period, the interest rate increased to 10.0% per annum until the notes' maturity. The interest was payable on each anniversary of the date of execution of the note indenture and on the maturity date. The note register was held with Tomasz Merta, a notary of Warsaw (entry No. in the Register of Notarial Deeds: Rep. A 13204/2023). The issue date of Series B notes was 30 March 2023. The redemption date was set for 7 September 2024. Funds raised from the notes were allocated to financing the construction of solar PV farms under a project finance model. On 12 September 2023, Series B notes were redeemed with interest. 45.4. Security for borrowingsscrollen
The table above shows borrowings and other debt instruments which constitute the Group's financial liability as at the reporting date. 46. Factoring liabilitiesIn 2022, the Grenevia Group companies were party to agreements under which they sold their receivables to financial institutions. The institutions had recourse to the Group companies if a debtor failed to pay. In the Management's opinion, the Group retained substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to the receivables and therefore did not derecognise the receivables, and recognised factoring transactions as financing agreements. As a result, the Group recognised a financial liability for the consideration received from the factor. In the Management's opinion, the risk of an event triggering the exercise the right of recourse was low, as was also evidenced by the history of repayment of the receivables sold. Factoring liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, except for current liabilities, which are measured at amounts payable. As at 31 December 2023, there were no liabilities related to the purchase of receivables with recourse to the Group companies. 47. Lease liabilities47.1. Selected accounting policiesAt the lease commencement date, the Group measures lease liabilities at the present value of lease payments then outstanding. Lease payments include fixed payments (including in-substance fixed lease payments) less any lease incentives due, variable payments that depend on an index or rate, and amounts expected to be payable under residual value guarantees. Lease payments also include the exercise price of a purchase option if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and payment of financial penalties for terminating the lease if the lease terms grant a termination option to the Group. Variable lease payments that do not depend on an index or rate are recognised as an expense in the period in which the event or condition triggering the payment occurs. When calculating the present value of lease payments, the Group uses the lessee's incremental borrowing rate on the lease commencement date, if the interest rate implicit in the lease cannot be readily determined. After the commencement date, the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the interest and reduced by lease payments made. Furthermore, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if the lease term, in-substance fixed lease payments or judgement as to purchase of the underlying assets change. Short-term leases and leases of low-value assetsThe Group applies the short-term exemption to its short-term lease contracts (i.e. contracts with lease terms of 12 months or less from the inception date, containing no purchase options). The Group also applies the low-value exemption with respect to its leases of low-value assets. Lease payments under short-term leases and leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Significant judgements and estimates in determining the lease term of contracts with extension optionsThe Group determines the lease term as a non-cancellable period of a lease, together with periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the lessee is reasonably certain not to exercise that option. Right-of-use assetsThe Group recognises right-of-use assets at the lease commencement date (i.e. the date when the underlying asset is made available for use). scrollen
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The costs related to leases of low-value assets and the costs of short-term leases incurred in 2023 and in the comparative period were immaterial. 48. Trade and other payables48.1. Selected accounting policiesTrade payables and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, except for current financial liabilities, which are measured at amounts payable. Advance payments received are carried at historical cost. As non-monetary items, advance payments denominated in a foreign currency are translated at the exchange rate effective at the date of the transaction. Accrued expenses are expenses which have not been incurred yet but which are attributable to the given financial period in accordance with the matching principle. Deferred income includes in particular the equivalent of funds (such as grants and sureties) received from trading partners, to be settled in future periods. Grants are amounts received by the Company in 2010−2012 as EU co-financing under the Innovative Economy Operational Programme for a project to expand and modernise its existing business. The grants were received to finance depreciable/amortisable assets and are settled through adjustment to the reduction in the depreciation/amortisation costs of the non-current assets financed with the grants. 48.2. Short-term trade and other payablesscrollen
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* Under the agreement to acquire 75.24% of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o., Grenevia S.A. assumed an obligation to purchase 32 shares from SHP Holding APS, representing 10.03% of the company's share capital (put option). Alongside the put option, there is a symmetrical call option giving Grenevia S.A. the right to purchase the 10.03% interest. Under the agreement, the options will be exercisable for a period of one year following approval of Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o.'s financial statements for 2025. The purchase price is to be determined as a fixed multiple of EBITDA for 2025, less net debt, based on the proportion of the shares acquired. The obligation to purchase the minority interest is an element of the Group's obligation to acquire its own equity instruments. In the consolidated financial statements, the related liability of PLN 6 million was recognised under 'Long-term trade and other payables' with a corresponding entry in equity under 'Other capital reserves'. Measurement of the liability corresponds to the present value of the option exercise price, calculated based on the proportion of the shares acquired, as the weighted average of the multiple of projected EBITDA for 2025, less net debt. The weight used to calculate the liability was the probability of achieving the budgeted performance in three scenarios, as assessed by Total Wind PL's Management Board. The discount rate was set at 10.22%. As at each reporting date, the Group will re-measure the liability under the option at amortised cost. Any change in the liability amount resulting from a change in the estimate of amounts payable will be recognised under 'Other capital reserves'. Any change in the liability amount on application of the discount rate will be taken to finance income or costs. 49. Assets pledged as securityscrollen
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* As security for the preliminary agreement for the sale of shares in four project companies holding a portfolio of solar PV farm projects, signed on 12 September 2023 by Projekt Solartechnik Fundusz Inwestycyjny Zamknięty (the Seller), PROJEKT-SOLARTECHNIK Spółka Akcyjna (a company of the Grenevia Group's PV segment) provided an irrevocable and unconditional surety to KGHM POLSKA MIEDŹ S.A. (the Buyer) guaranteeing due and proper performance by the Seller of its monetary obligations arising under the sale agreement, for a maximum amount of PLN 190 million. The surety will be valid until the earlier of the following dates: the day of full, irrevocable and unconditional settlement by the Seller of all its obligations under the agreement or 31 December 2027. As at 31 December 2023, advance payment of PLN 141 million received from the Buyer (the reimbursement of which is covered by the above surety) was recognised in on-balance-sheet liabilities, therefore the measurement of the contingent liability is reduced by that amount. In 2023, Grenevia S.A. also provided sureties for its subsidiaries: - up to PLN 34 million for Impact Clean Power Technology S.A. as security for bank loans contracted by the company. The use of the bank loans is recognised under on-balance-sheet liabilities, so the measurement of the contingent liability is not presented. The above security will expire on the earlier of the following dates: a) on the date on which IMPACT fulfils the conditions set out in the credit facility agreement, or b) on the date on which all of the Lenders' claims that have arisen under or in connection with the credit facility agreement are discharged and extinguished. - up to PLN 60 million for PST Group Sp. z o.o. as security for bank guarantee and treasury limits for a total amount of PLN 50 million. The use of the guarantee limits is included in the guarantee items, while the treasury limit had not been used as at the reporting date. Liabilities under the sureties will expire in 2032 (with respect to the guarantee limit) and in 2027 (with respect to the treasury limit). ** Including a corporate guarantee of PLN 19.5 million for Primetech, provided for the benefit of JSW S.A. and PBSZ S.A. *** The Group recognised a contingent liability related to the activities of an acquiree of Grenevia in prior years and the activities of the subsidiary Primetech S.A. This pertains to an adjustment of the amount of social security contributions paid in Spain from 1990 to 2011. As the Group was unable to reliably measure the liability, it did not recognise any provision therefor. The challenge in estimating the liability reliably arises from the need to make a number of assumptions, some of which are based on incomplete statistical data. For pending litigation in Spain over the adjustment of social security contributions paid, the Group has recognised a provision of PLN 5 million. As at 31 December 2023, 62 court cases concerning the matter were resolved, including 50 in favour of the Group. **** In connection with the acquisition of shares in Total Wind PL Sp. z o.o. and irrespective of the put option granted (as discussed in Note 12), the Company entered into an agreement with the other minority shareholder whereby it granted that shareholder a put option over its 14.73% interest in Total Wind PL assuming an obligation to purchase the interest. The put option will be exercisable by the minority shareholder for a period of one year following approval by the General Meeting of Total Wind PL of its financial statements for 2027. The option exercise price was determined as a multiple of EBITDA, less net debt, based on the proportion of the shares acquired. The put option will vest on condition that revenue and EBITDA achieve certain predetermined levels over the period of five years through to 2027. In the opinion of the Management Boards of both Grenevia S.A. and Total Wind PL, the probability of achieving the revenue and EBITDA levels defined in the agreement is low and therefore the related liability does not meet the criteria for recognition in the financial statements. In addition, Grenevia S.A. agreed to cover cost overruns of PLN 4.7 million for the PV segment's SPVs which had contracted bank loans. Due to the intra-group nature of the transaction, the item is not disclosed in the table. Measurement of contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2022 scrollen
51. Financial instruments51.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group identifies the following categories of financial instruments: scrollen
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The Group uses a practical expedient and does not identify significant financing components for trade payables with maturities of less than 12 months. When a financial asset does not meet the criteria for classification as measured at amortised cost (as is often the case with equity instruments in other entities), it is measured at fair value. Gains and losses on remeasurement of financial assets measured at fair value are recognised in profit or loss for the current period. The exception is where an asset is held within a business model whose objective is both to collect contractual cash flows and to sell assets. In these cases, gains or losses on remeasurement are recognised in other comprehensive income. Furthermore, if an investment in an equity instrument is not held for trading, management may make an irrevocable decision at the time of initial recognition to measure such a financial instrument at fair value through other comprehensive income. This election is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Any amounts recognised in other comprehensive income due to this measurement cannot be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss for the current period. As of 31 December 2023, the Group did not hold any instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. In assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss, the Group classifies derivatives which are not subject to hedge accounting. For information on selected accounting policies applicable to financial instruments which are subject to hedge accounting, see Note 52. 51.2. Financial instruments by categoryscrollen
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Interest rate swaps (IRS) and currency forwards are initially recognised at fair value net of transaction costs and subsequently, as at each reporting date, are measured at fair value, with the effect of measurement recognised in profit or loss for instruments not designated as hedging instruments and in equity for hedging instruments. The Group applies hedge accounting. It is applied to forward contracts and swaps which are designated as hedges and are deemed effective in accordance with applicable policies. Hierarchy of financial instruments measured at fair value Financial instruments measured at fair value may be classified into the following measurement models: scrollen
The fair values of financial derivatives such as forwards and swaps are estimated for a financial asset using input data other than quoted prices, observable for the asset (level 2). There were no transfers between fair value measurement hierarchy levels in 2023 or 2022. 51.4. Financial instruments measured at fair value by classscrollen
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52. Derivative financial instruments and hedges52.1. Selected accounting policiesThe Group recognises derivative financial instruments initially at fair value adjusted for transaction costs and subsequently, at each reporting date, at fair value. Derivative financial instruments are recognised as assets or liabilities depending on whether their value is positive or negative. Gain or loss on remeasurement of derivative financial instruments to which hedge accounting is not applied is recognised in profit or loss under finance income or finance costs, as appropriate. The Group applies hedge accounting to: scrollen
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Where a forecast transaction which is hedged with a cash flow hedge affects profit or loss, the gains or losses associated with the hedge that were initially recognised directly in equity are reclassified in the same period or periods in which profit or loss is so affected to the same item of the statement of profit or loss in which the hedged item is recorded. If the execution of a forecast transaction involves the exercise of a hedging instrument, gain or loss on the hedge is recognised in the same item of the statement of profit or loss in which the hedged item is recognised. An entity is required to discontinue hedge accounting in any of the following circumstances: scrollen
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The Group's hedging strategy based on forward instruments involves hedging currency risk associated with highly probable expected or contracted cash flows, as well as cash flows arising from cash positions in foreign currencies. The instruments are used to hedge a portion (established on a case-by-case basis for each planned or executed contract) of the expected cash inflows from foreign-currency sales, in such amounts and for such periods as follow from the contract signed or being negotiated by the Company. The hedged portion of cash flows is determined by deducting the expected foreign-currency cash outflows from the total expected cash inflows (portion covered by natural hedging). The IRS instrument is an interest rate swap that hedges the interest rate risk for Series B notes (PLN 200 million) and Series C notes (PLN 400 million) issued by the Company. On 27 December 2023, the Company redeemed early Series B notes. The IRS hedging the interest rate risk for Series B notes will be maintained until the end of the settlement period, falling on 27 June 2024. The settlement value is fixed and is not subject to the risk of changes. The other IRS instruments hedge the interest rate risk for project finance arrangements. The table below presents derivatives by designation as hedges or instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss. scrollen
53. Objectives and principles of financial risk managementFinancial risk management is designed to mitigate or eliminate the adverse effect on the Group's financial condition of risks inherent in its operations, including in particular: scrollen
The Group is primarily exposed to financial risk related to its trade receivables (currency risk, credit risk) and liabilities under borrowings and notes (currency risk, interest rate risk). The Group seeks to mitigate the impact of various risks through natural hedging mechanisms. 53.1. Credit riskThe Group's credit risk exposure is related to its principal business. IFRS 7 requires that entities analyse individual assets exposed to credit risk, i.e. trade receivables, lease receivables, loans, and cash. Credit risk results from outstanding contracts and is related to the risk of such credit events as a trading partner's insolvency, partial payment of receivables, and material delays in payment of receivables or loans. On the domestic market, the Group enters into transactions mainly with customers from the mining and e-mobility sectors, and therefore receivables from those sectors are the source of the largest risk concentration. Additionally, the creditworthiness of trading partners is checked, and security (in the form of letters of credit or bank guarantees) is used to minimise the risk of non-payment. In accordance with IFRS 9, the Group measures allowance for expected credit losses at an amount equal to the 12-month expected credit losses or lifetime expected credit losses. In the case of trade receivables, the Group opted for the simplified approach and measures expected credit loss allowances at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit losses. The Group measured credit risk using the simplified model. For information on the balance of impairment losses on receivables and its changes, see Note 34. No increase in credit risk was identified. In 2023, the Company reversed an allowance for expected credit losses of PLN 8 million, recognised in a separate line of the statement of profit or loss (PLN 11 million in 2022). 53.2. Liquidity riskThe Group is exposed to liquidity risk when cash flows related to payment of receivables are delayed. The Group hedges the risk by managing the payment and collection periods, as well as the system of advance payments. At the same time, the credit facility limits available to the Group are sufficient to prevent any negative consequences of payment delays. 53.3. Maturity structure of financial liabilitiesscrollen
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56. Auditor's feesOn 11 July 2022, Grenevia S.A. entered into a contract for the audit and review of financial statements with BDO spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp.k., with its registered office at ul. Postępu 12, Warsaw, registered by the District Court for the Capital City of Warsaw, 12th Commercial Division of the National Court Register, under No. KRS 0000729684, entered in the list of qualified auditors of financial statements maintained by the Polish Agency for Audit Oversight (PANA) under No. 3355. Total fees due to the auditor for the provision of contracted services in 2023 were PLN 1,033,000.00 VAT exclusive, including: scrollen
57. Analysis of the impact of the military conflict in Ukraine on the Group's financial conditionThe ongoing war in Ukraine does not pose a threat to the Group's ability to continue as a going concern. The Famur segment enjoyed a strong position on the Russian market, which accounted for approximately 20% of the segment's total revenue on average. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the Group opted against bidding for new machinery or equipment (longwall system) contracts targeting the Russian market, exclusively honouring pre-existing contracts and supplying essential spare parts and equipment to fulfil warranty and post-warranty commitments in that geography. However, upon entry into force of further sanctions under Regulation (EU) No 2023/2025 of 25 February 2023, the Group also suspended the supply of spare parts to Russia. The loss of revenue from the Russian market was largely offset by an increase in sales on the domestic market and, therefore, did not translate into a decline in total revenue. 58. Impact of climate change on the Company's operations and financial conditionClimate change entails both physical risks associated with rising global temperatures and risks posed by the transition to a zero-carbon economy. The accelerating energy transition in Poland and globally is worsening the outlook for the mining machinery sector. Grenevia's strategic response to this trend is to continue to generate revenue from existing assets used in the mining industry while focusing on exploring opportunities to leverage the Group's manufacturing facilities, resources and know-how to secure new revenue streams from other promising industries. In 2022, the Group ventured into the wind energy sector, drawing on its extensive expertise in engineering and manufacturing various industrial equipment. The Grenevia Group consistently pursues its strategy and diversifies operations to alter its business profile towards investing in green transition. Furthermore, in January 2023, the Group announced its Sustainable Development Strategy for 2023-2030, which integrates the Group's strategy for transforming its business model with measures intended to benefit the environment, society, employees and shareholders. The Strategy directly supports achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reinforces the Group's commitment to addressing global challenges. For details on the delivery of the Group's strategy, see 'Strategy and development directions' in the Directors' Report on the Operations of the Grenevia Group and Grenevia S.A. in 2023. A byproduct of the transition away from the carbon-based economy is the reluctance of financial institutions to finance investment projects in mining-related sectors. The Grenevia Group places the highest priority on ensuring financial stability and diversified financing sources. The Grenevia S.A. Management Board believes that the Group's financial resources are managed in a sound manner. As at 31 December 2023, the Group had access to undrawn lines of credit totalling PLN 460 million. In October 2021, Series C notes issued by Grenevia S.A. were admitted to trading in the Catalyst alternative trading system operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The notes were issued as green bonds as defined in the June 2021 edition of the Green Bond Principles (as amended) published by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA). In 2022, all the proceeds from the Series C notes were used to finance investments in the renewable energy sector, i.e. the purchase of shares in Impact Clean Power Technology S.A., and to partially refinance expenses incurred to (i) acquire shares in PST S.A. from Maciej Marcjanik and (ii) acquire shares in Famur Solar Sp. z o.o., which is a shareholder in Projekt Solartechnik S.A. Both the gradual closure of thermal coal mines in Poland by 2049, which entails discontinuation of capital investment plans by domestic customers, and financial institutions' insistence on reducing financing provided to the coal sector were taken into account in the preparation of the cash flow projection underlying the goodwill impairment test of the Famur segment (for details on the goodwill impairment test, see Note 27). Climate change has a direct and indirect impact on the economy. It can lead to inflation, high volatility of currency exchange rates and interest rates, weather anomalies adversely affecting business continuity, and supply chain disruptions, among others. The Group monitors all risks and threats on an ongoing basis and takes measures to mitigate them. For details on individual risks and threats identified by the Group, their impact on its business segments, measures taken to mitigate those risks, see 'ESG risk management' in the Non-Financial Report of the Grenevia Group for 2023. 59. Events after the reporting datescrollen
Katowice, 22 April 2024 Signature of the person responsible for preparation of the financial statements Alina Mazurczyk, Chief Accountant Signature of President of Grenevia S.A. Management Board Beata Zawiszowska Digitally signed Independent auditor's report to the General Meeting and Supervisory Board of Grenevia S.A.Auditor's report on the full-year financial statementsOpinionWe have audited the full-year financial statements of Grenevia S.A. (the "Company"), comprising the statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023 and the statement of profit or loss, statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash flows for the financial year from 1 January to 31 December 2023, as well as notes to the financial statements, comprising the material accounting policy information and other notes (the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements: scrollen
This opinion is consistent with the additional report for the Audit Committee, which we issued on 22 April 2024. Basis for opinionWe conducted our audit in accordance with National Standards on Auditing as defined in International Standards on Auditing, adopted by resolution of the National Council of Statutory Auditors (the "NSA"), and in accordance with the Polish Act on Statutory Auditors, Audit Firms and Public Oversight of 11 May 2017 (the "Statutory Auditors Act" - consolidated text: Dz.U. of 2023, item 1015, as amended) and Regulation (EU) No. 537/2014 of 16 April 2014 on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities (the "EU Regulation" - OJ L 158). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We meet the criteria of independence of the Company in accordance with the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (the "IESBA Code"), adopted by resolution of the National Council of Statutory Auditors, and with other ethical requirements that are relevant to audits of financial statements in Poland. We have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with those requirements and the IESBA Code. During our audit, the lead auditor and the audit firm remained independent of the Company in compliance with the independence requirements set out in the Statutory Auditors Act and in the EU Regulation. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Key audit mattersKey audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements of the current period. They are the most significant assessed risks of material misstatements, including those due to fraud. We addressed those matters in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon. We have summarised our response to those risks and, where relevant, we presented key observations arising from those risks. We do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Goodwill impairment In accordance with IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, the Company was required to make an annual impairment test of goodwill. The impairment test is a key audit matter due to the balance of goodwill and the nature of the goodwill impairment test, which is based on significant assumptions and estimates made by the Management Board, such as future revenue, costs and cash flows, and weighted average cost of capital ("WACC"). In the financial statements, the Company carries goodwill of PLN 67 million allocated to the Famur segment, which represents 2.6% of the Company's total assets and is thus material to the financial statements. Disclosures in financial statements The accounting policies applied by the Company with respect to estimates made in connection with the impairment test and the key assumptions underlying the impairment test are disclosed in Note 19 of the accounting policy information and other notes. Audit procedures conducted in response to identified risk We performed, in particular, the following audit procedures: − we read the parts of the accounting policy information that refer to the allocation of goodwill to cash-generating units and annual impairment testing; − we verified whether there were any changes in the approach to estimating impairment goodwill in relation to the previous year; − we verified the impairment test for the Famur segment to which the remaining goodwill had been allocated, taking a critical view of the impairment testing process, correctness of identification of the cash-generating unit, the key test assumptions, mathematical correctness of the test, the discount rates applied, and sensitivity analysis of the test to key input factors of the model; − we assessed the correctness and completeness of the required disclosures in the financial statements; − we assessed the effect of events subsequent to the reporting date on estimates made as at the reporting date. Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue for the year ended 31 December 2023 was PLN 1,016 million. A significant part of the Company's revenue was revenue recognised by the Company as it satisfied the performance obligation ("long-term contracts"). The Company recognised PLN 292 million under long-term contracts, representing 28.7% of its total revenue. The Company accounts for long-term contracts in accordance with the percentage of completion method, where the percentage of completion is measured based on contract costs incurred by the reporting date as proportion of estimated total contract costs. The matter is considered a key audit matter given the material amount of revenue recognised as the Company satisfies performance obligations and the complexity of the valuation process based on significant estimates made by the Management Board. Disclosures in financial statements The accounting policies applied by the Company and the key figures relating to the identified key audit matter with respect to the measurement of long-term contracts are disclosed in Note 9 in the accounting policy information and other notes. Audit procedures conducted in response to identified risk We performed, in particular, the following audit procedures: − we read the parts of the accounting policy information that refer to revenue recognition; − we performed procedures to understand and evaluate internal controls implemented by the Company with respect to the valuation of long-term contracts; − during the audit, we also conducted the following procedures with respect to the identified risk: we assessed how the budgets used to calculate revenue are analysed, updated, and finally approved; we analysed the mathematical correctness of the calculations of all long-term contracts in terms of their consistency; for ongoing contracts under which significant percentage of costs had been incurred, we verified the calculation of the percentage of completion as at the reporting date, the amount of revenue recognised, reconciliation of contract asset balances against the accounting books, and recognition of deferred tax, and we assessed the risk of delays in contract performance and the completeness of provisions recognised for contract losses, if any; for a sample of contracts, we assessed significant changes in revenue estimates during the financial year, and obtained appropriate explanations from the persons responsible for monitoring their performance, and we conducted detailed procedures to compare data disclosed in the contract sheets against the contracts with customers; we verified completeness of the valuations of contracts which were not completed as at the reporting date. Impairment of long-term investments In the financial statements, the Company recognises shares in subsidiaries and associates of PLN 702 million, representing 27.0% of its total assets as at 31 December 2023. This matter is considered to represent a risk of material misstatement due to the material value of shares in the Company's assets and the possibility of impairment of the shares. Disclosures in financial statements The accounting policies applied by the Company in measuring shares in subsidiaries and associates and the disclosures relating to the structure of shares in subsidiaries and associates are presented in Note 22 of the accounting policy information and other notes to the separate financial statements. Audit procedures conducted in response to identified risk We performed, in particular, the following audit procedures: − we read the parts of the accounting policy information that refer to the measurement of investments in subsidiaries and associates and impairment testing; − we verified whether there were any changes in the approach to estimating impairment losses on investments in relation to the previous year; − we read and assessed, maintaining professional scepticism, the Management Board's analysis of indications of impairment of net investment in subsidiaries and associates; − where there were indications of impairment, we verified the impairment test, taking a critical view of the impairment testing process, the key test assumptions, mathematical correctness of the test, the discount rates applied, and sensitivity analysis of the test to the key input factors of the model; − we assessed the correctness and completeness of the required disclosures in the financial statements; − we assessed the effect of events subsequent to the reporting date on estimates made as at the reporting date. Responsibility of the Management Board and Supervisory Board for the financial statementsThe Company's Management Board is responsible for the preparation, on the basis of properly maintained accounting records, of financial statements that give a true and fair view of the Company's assets and financial position and of its financial results in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as endorsed by the European Union, the adopted accounting policies, the laws applicable to the Company, and the Articles of Association, and for such internal control as the Company's Management Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. When preparing the financial statements, the Company's Management Board is responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, if applicable, matters related to the going concern assumption, and adopting the going concern principle as the basis of accounting, except when the Management Board either intends to liquidate the Company or discontinue operations or has no realistic alternative to do so. The Company's Management Board and members of the Supervisory Board are obliged to ensure that the financial statements comply with the requirements of the Accounting Act. Members of the Supervisory Board are responsible for providing oversight of the Company's financial reporting process. Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statementsOur objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includesour opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with PAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud of error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements. The concept of materiality is applied by the auditor both in planning and performing the audit, and in evaluating the effect of misstatements identified during the audit and of uncorrected misstatements, if any, on the financial statements and in forming the auditor's opinion. Accordingly, all opinions and statements contained in the auditor's report are made taking into account the qualitative and quantitative materiality level determined according to the auditing standards and the auditor's professional judgement. The scope of the audit does not include assurance as to the future viability of the audited Company or on the efficiency or effectiveness with which the Company's Management Board has conducted or will conduct the affairs of the Company. As part of an audit in accordance with PAS, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also: scrollen
We communicate with the Supervisory Board regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. We provide the Supervisory Board with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and will communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards. From among the matters communicated to the Supervisory Board, we have identified those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current reporting period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation prohibits public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication. Other information, including the Directors' ReportOther information includes the Directors' Report on the operations of Grenevia S.A. and the Grenevia Group (the "Group"), where Grenevia S.A. is the parent company, in the financial year ended 31 December 2023 (the "Directors' Report") together with the corporate governance statement, which is a separate part of the Directors' Report, and the non-financial report referred to in Art. 49b.1 and 9 of the Accounting Act, constituting a separate document. Other information also includes the letter from the President of the Management Board, representation of and notice from the Management Board on the selection of the audit firm, which we received prior to signing this audit report, and the representation of the Supervisory Board, which we expect to receive after signing this audit report (jointly: "Other Information"). Pursuant to Art. 55.2a of the Accounting Act and Section 71.8 of the Minister of Finance's Regulation on current and periodic information to be published by issuers of securities and conditions for recognition as equivalent of information whose disclosure is required under the laws of a non-member state, dated 29 March 2018 (the "Current Reporting Regulation" - Dz.U. of 2018, item 757, as amended),The Management Board prepared, in the form of a single document, the Directors' Report on the operations of the Company and the Group, which we referred to in the auditor's report on the consolidated financial statements of the Group. Report on other legal and regulatory requirementsStatement on provision of non-audit servicesTo the best of our knowledge and belief, the non-audit services we have provided to the Company and its subsidiaries are compliant with applicable laws and regulations in force in Poland, and we have not provided any non-audit services that are prohibited under Art. 5.1 of the EU Regulation or Art. 136 of the Statutory Auditors Act. The non-audit services we provided to the Company and its subsidiaries in the audited period are specified in Note 45 to the Company's financial statements and the Directors' Report. Appointment of the audit firmWe were appointed to audit the financial statements of the Company by resolution of the Company's Supervisory Board of 29 June 2022. We audit the Company's financial statements as of the financial year ended 31 December 2020. The lead auditor responsible for the audit based on which this auditor's report has been prepared is Marcin Krupa. BDO spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością sp.k. of Warsaw entered in the list of audit firms under Reg. No. 3355 on behalf of which the lead auditor has audited the financial statements Signed with qualified electronic signature
Katowice, 22 April 2024 Marcin Krupa Auditor Reg. No. 11142 |
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