Connecting what matters Annual report 2012
ZETES GROUP - KEY FIGURES In € ‘000 2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
177 102
177 636
167 471
216 738
220 562
214 126
Gross Margin
73 961
77 415
76 457
88 711
95 477
93 699
% Sales
41.8%
43.6%
45.7%
40.9%
43.3%
43.8%
Current Ebitda (1)
15 392
15 211
13 606
19 096
18 640
14 117
OPERATING SITUATION Sales
8.7%
8.6%
8.1%
8.8%
8.5%
6.6%
9 386
9 156
8 127
11 824
11 041
6 645
EBIT
8 756
8 563
7 425
11 416
10 055
5 438
Net Result
6 402
6 004
5 135
8 210
6 244
3 526
Net current result
6 765
6 468
5 673
8 694
7 005
4 512
Depreciation. amortisation. Impairment losses
(6 005)
(6 055)
(5 479)
(7 272)
(7 599)
(7 472)
Cash flow P&L
13 737
12 867
10 850
14 681
14 499
10 541
Capital expenditure
7 187
3 710
6 421
7 994
11 252
6 100
Development expenditure
1 118
1 138
1 176
2 147
2 473
1 834
5 389 714
5 386 299
5 342 394
5 324 566
5 331 111
5 247 116
1.16
1.11
0.96
1.57
1.18
0.70
1.26
1.20
1.06
1.63
1.31
0.86
0.36
0.36
0.36
1.00
0.55
0.55
FINANCIAL SITUATION
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Equity part of the Group
64 143
67 208
70 188
77 526
77 270
76 461
Solvency ratio (Equity/Total assets)
49.3%
52.9%
53.7%
49.2%
47.9%
48.8%
Working capital
12 202
16 631
11 966
16 427
13 676
12 685
11 298
9 905
15 732
10 577
9 961
7 877
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
722
769
803
902
1 097
1 070
% Sales Current Ebit
(2)
(3)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue Result per share in €
(4)
Net current result per share in € Gross Dividend / Capital repayment per share in €
(5)
Short term net cash position EMPLOYMENT Total at the end of the year
(6)
(7)
(1) Current EBITDA : Current EBIT before depreciation, amortization and impairment losses (2) Current EBIT : EBIT out restructuring expenses and other non current items (Badwill/vesting costs of options/Other) (3) cf Annual report (Financial Information) (4) Group share (5) Inventories + current trade and other receivables + prepayments - current trade and other payables (6) Cash and cash equivalents - Current interest bearing borowings (7) Proposed appropriation to the Ordinary General Assembly (0,38) and to the Extraordinary General Assembly of April 22nd, 2013 (0,17)
SALES: € 214,1 MILLION in € million 200
80 170.7 145.5
150
155.3
148.3
250
171.5
61.4
60
131.6
49.9
111.2
42.6
100
40 26.3
50
0
200
31.6
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
0
177.6
2007
2008
220.6
214.1
2010
2011
2012
19.1
18.6
167.5
150 137.5
35.8 29.3
100
20
2006
177.1
216.7
50
2006
2007
2008
2009
Goods ID
2010
2011
2012
0
2006
People ID
2009
Group
CURRENT EBITDA: € 14,1 MILLION in € million 20 16 12
13.6
14.3 11.4
10.3
9.9
7.4
16
16
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
10.8
8 4
4 0
20
12
9.9
8
20
0
12.1 9.9
3.7
2006
2007
3.8
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Operating expenses Current EBITDA
0
2006
2007
2008
2008
2009
2010
145 526
148 315
131 646
155 290
58 701
63 269
57 885
63 047
2011
2009
2010
2011
2012
Group Including corporate costs
EVOLUTION IN GOODS ID
Gross margin
11.7
People ID
2007
14.1
13.6
4
Goods ID
Sales
15.2
8
6.4 4.9
12
15.4
EVOLUTION IN PEOPLE ID 2012
%
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
%
170 703 171 518
0.5%
31 575
29 321
35 808
61 448
49 859
42 608
-14.5%
69 323
1.2%
15 260
14 147
18 556
25 663
26 959
24 377
-9.6%
(45 074) (48 922) (48 019) (51 652) (58 636) (61 884)
5.5%
(10 383) (10 368) (12 120) (14 885) (14 904) (14 490)
-2.8%
68 518
13 626
14 346
9 866
11 395
9 882
7 439
% Sales
9.4%
9.7%
7.5%
7.3%
5.8%
4.3%
EBITDA
-24.7%
4 877
3 778
6 436
10 779
12 055
9 887
15.4%
12.9%
18.0%
17.5%
24.2%
23.2%
-18.0%
13 083
13 819
9 325
11 002
9 258
6 285
-32.1%
4 877
3 778
6 365
10 764
11 693
9 879
-15.5%
Current EBIT
9 357
10 028
6 170
7 054
5 225
2 296
-56.1%
3 198
2 095
4 688
7 865
9 131
7 641
-16.3%
Employment
592
597
622
697
889
862
-3.0%
118
159
169
194
196
196
0.0%
Contents 03
HIGHLIGHTS
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WHO IS ZETES?
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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
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REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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STRATEGY
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ACTIVITIES
40
INNOVATION
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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
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SHAREHOLDERS INFORMATION FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Zetes is an international Group highly specialised in identification & mobility solutions. Connecting what matters is at the heart of our business: physical movements and digital flows, our customers and their critical data, but also consumers and corporations, citizens and governments. By using the most innovative technologies, we help our customers to improve speed, quality and accuracy in order to be on the leading edge of their industry. This has made us a pioneering leader on our market.
Highlights Innovation
People ID
Investment to standardise the
Projects successfully carried out
Goods ID offering based on the
in Sierra Leone, Chad and Togo.
accumulated experience of the
Africa continues to present great
Group's subsidiaries.
development potential.
Anti-Counterfeiting Increasing interest in the pharmaceutical and luxury industries in serialisation, which can provide their goods with unique identifiers.
800,000 Belgian driving licences will be produced and delivered every year from 2013. Good ID's "proof of delivery" solution is used in logistics.
Cloud
Acquisition
The retail sector is beginning to
of Czech company InCAPTIO and the
grasp the benefits of the 'cloud' for
assets of Nitica (France). 24Â employees
centrally managing their store-level
join the Group.
processes.
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Connecting the physical and digital worlds to increase supply chain and identity document security
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40%+
recurring revenue
100,000
warehouse operators working with Zetes voice solution
€ 4.6 million
distributed to shareholders
Direct presence in
16 countries more than 1,000 employees in EMEA
30 years'
experience condensed into our solutions
€ 4 million of investment in innovation Founded in
1984 40 million identity documents produced
Biometric enrolment of
70 million people
N°1 EMEA provider of supply chain solutions
Who is Zetes?
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Creating value for our customers through innovation The need for identification and traceability has been constantly growing in recent years. In what is now a global world, identification of goods, authentication of persons and flow control are increasingly important.
Simplifying processes The meat crisis of early 2013 confirms just how international economic activity has become. In this context it is legitimate to want to know where food or materials originate. Much is at stake, in terms of public health, ecological impact or respecting social values.
Size is Zetes' trump card in this market. This enables it to acquire a Europe-wide understanding of the needs of each industry and accumulate expertise in all types of standard operations and in the exceptions that customers face. Innovation is the appropriate use of
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In 2012, the sovereign debt crisis and uncertainty as to the future of the euro made investment decision-making slow and irregular. This made project implementation more complex, resulting in reduced first half earnings. The renewed optimism and regained confidence in the second half produced a return to more normal results.
In Goods ID, Zetes has positioned itself from the outset as a specialist in identification and traceability. Over the years, the systems it has introduced have enabled In addition, 2012 gave the each economic player opportunity to focus the Innovation is the to collect and store its entire Goods ID Division own product data. The appropriate use of on the Group's flagship major trends of today in technology to meet clients' solutions, those that this field are, first, the bring the most value to identification of goods complex and changing our customers. Other, at individual unit level, needs. more flexible models of second, the pooling and marketing our solutions sharing of such data. At were also introduced, in Zetes, serving these two areas requires us to particular through Managed Services contracts permanently mobilise significant resources, incorporating hardware, software and services. especially for innovation. "Serialisation" means allocating to each unit produced a unique number with which to trace and monitor its integration into a finished product or its final destination. The solutions Zetes proposes, which combine the accumulated expertise of the entire Group, start with labelling and continue with the tracking of each item right along the logistic chain up to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer.
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technology to meet customers’ complex and changing needs.
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Accumulation of references in People ID People identification needs continue to grow and the People ID division can look back on a year rich in achievements and in new orders. Two electoral projects were undertaken, including one in Sierra Leone for the United Nations. The project in Togo, which is still ongoing, covers biometric census-taking and the issuing of voting cards and voter lists. The Belgian Government, for its part, has awarded the new European driving licence project to Zetes, and finally, very recently, the Luxembourg Government has tasked Zetes with issuing the country's new ID cards.
Globalisation entails significant migration flows and we are seeing growing requests by countries for biometric solutions for visa granting and control. Thus Senegal has decided to entrust Zetes with implementing a biometric visa solution. Each time it bids, Zetes is able to point to its many international references. In the People ID business, having references is today crucial to gaining the trust of new states.
A pivot year 2012 was a year of global uncertainty and for Zetes it ends with sales figures down from the previous year to € 214 million. But looking beyond the numbers, the past year And for our shareholders, these developments has accelerated the implementation of a are the guarantee of the company's strategy to create value sustainability and for customers through prosperity in the flagship solutions in 2012 provided an medium to long term. Goods ID. Elsewhere, the In the short term, Zetes opportunity to focus the winning of new longwants to thank them entire Goods ID Division term contracts confirms for their confidence in the ideal positioning on the Group's flagship 2012 by redistributing of People ID. These a significant part of the solutions, those that bring advances are the work of company's cash flow in all Zetes employees who the most value to our the form of dividends have, by their intelligence and repurchase of own customers. and experience, shares. made possible these developments. 2013 will be a continuation of 2012 and we know we can count on them to give satisfaction to our customers. Multinational companies and national governments, everyone has shown confidence in us. Their needs are the driving force behind our innovation. Their requirements drive our motivation. Jean-François Jacques Alain Wirtz Chairman of the Board
Chief Executive Officer
Pierre Lambert Chief Financial Officer
Message from the Executive Management
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Committing to efficient management of the Group In 2012, the Goods ID Division has decided to concentrate its expertise on six key solutions that will be its workhorse for years to come. The new Belgian driving licence is added to the list of long-term contracts of the People ID Division. It will begin contributing to recurring revenue in the second half of 2013.
Ladies and Gentlemen, dear Shareholders, The Board of Directors is please to present you with its report for the 2012 financial year. The present report covers both the unconsolidated (parent company) and consolidated (group) financial statements. The Board attests that, to its knowledge, the unconsolidated and the consolidated annual financial statements give a true and fair view of the net assets, financial situation and results of Zetes Industries SA and, in the case of the consolidated accounts, the companies included in the consolidation. It also attests that the management report on the consolidated financial statements includes a true and fair description of the development, operating performance and position of the company, including the companies included in the consolidation, and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties with which they are confronted. The financial statements are in euros and apply the IFRS standards adopted by the European Union.
Commentary on the development of the company's business and its current situation Given the limited operating activity of the parent company Zetes Industries SA, it is the consolidated financial statements, which are discussed below, that provide an accurate view of the situation of the Zetes Group (Zetes Industries SA and its subsidiaries). The consolidated financial statements are presented before the appropriation of the dividend, which will be decided by the Ordinary General Meeting of 29 May 2013.
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After a good year in 2011, the Company was confronted at the beginning of 2012 by an uncertain economic environment. For the Goods ID Division this situation expressed itself in highly volatile order-taking and low profitability throughout the first half. In the second half, the division found its way back to the performance levels of 2011. The People ID division, for its part, could rely on the revenue streams from its long-term contracts and ended the year with a good performance, in line with management's expectations.
Balance sheet and cash flow The slight decrease in activity (-2.9% at Group level) favourably impacted the net need for working capital, which reduced from € 13.7 million to € 12.7 million. With equity of € 77.5 million against total assets of € 159.0 million, the solvency ratio remains at a very high 48.8% (47.9% in 2011). This ratio is even more remarkable when one bears in mind that the company proceeded in 2012 to distribute a dividend of € 2.9 million and to buy back shares (eliminated in consolidated equity) in an amount of € 1.7 million. Zetes attaches great importance to having a strong balance sheet structure as this allows it to bid for and, where appropriate, absorb very large deals. This good financial stewardship allows it to present, after investments of over € 7.9 million, a net cash position of € +7.5 million, almost unchanged from 2011. The cash flow from operations is € 12.4 million, which breaks down into € 10.5 million generated in the income statement and € 1.8 million linked to the reduction in
working capital needs. The cash tax expense (€ 1.7 million) explains most of the difference between EBITDA and operating cash flow. The reduced working capital need reflects the stable sales situation and good inventory and accounts receivable management. Investments by Goods ID amount to € 4.1 million, higher than in previous years. These break down into assets for internal use (€ 2.3 million) and assets supporting managed services (operating lease contracts with customers: € 1.8 million). € 1.8 million of development costs were also capitalised (against € 2.1 million in 2011). Investments by People ID amount to € 1.2 million and relate essentially to improving production and personalisation equipment in Belgium.
Board of Directors From top to bottom and from left to right: Floris Vansina, Jean-François Jacques, Paul Jacques, Jean-Marie Laurent Josi, Hiram Claus, Pierre Lambert, José-Charles Zurstrassen, Michel Allé, Alain Wirtz, Olivier Gernay
These investments were made out of the company's own resources. The Group continues to generate substantial cash flows, which serve Recurring revenue to develop and expand amount to over 40% of the company, service the dividend and repurchase consolidated revenue. shares.
Income statement Group sales fell slightly in 2012 to € 214.1 million, which is 2.9% lower than in 2011. Sales by the Goods ID Division grew very slightly despite the difficult start to the year. In People ID, in the absence of any major "Build and Transfer" project with a strong hardware component, sales revenue fell by 14.5%. Recurring revenues consist of revenues from long-term contracts ("Build and Operate") in People ID and revenues from maintenance
and consumables in Goods ID. Together, they amount to approximately € 87 million, or over 40% of consolidated revenue.
The Group's gross margin is growing in relative terms in the two divisions, highlighting the value-added strategy. In 2012 it stood at € 93.7 million, or 43.8% of sales (vs. 43.3% in 2011)
generated in the second half, which was much stronger than the first half. Zetes incurred non-recurring costs of € 1.2 million. These relate to restructuring in Goods ID to align the costs of certain entities with their revenue and gross margin potential, and to the strategy of converting solutions into software products (cf. ‘Evolution of the business model’ on p10).
Operating expenses are up by 3.6%. However, from one half to another, this item is down 1.0%, reflecting the cost control efforts implemented during the year.
Depreciation on non-current assets of € 5.0 million is very similar to the previous year. Valuation adjustments on inventory (€ 0.4 million) and receivables (€ 0.2 million) are down slightly on 2011.
Current EBITDA amounted in 2012 to € 14.1 million. Nearly two-thirds of this was
Current EBIT reached € 6.6 million in 2012, 71% of which was generated in the second half.
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€ 214 million Group sales
Jerónimo Martins - Portugal
The net financial result is made up of bank charges (€ 0.2 million for cross-border payments and various guarantees such as bid or performance bonds), the foreign exchange result (€ 0.175 million ) and finally interest expense (€ 0.15 million).
Furthermore, in order to better withstand the
more volatile order-taking, which considerably This strategy enables Zetes to better serve certain economic sectors that it targets with complicates project planning and execution, sophisticated products, while retaining the Zetes evolved its business model by focusing flexibility to develop specific projects as and on its best solutions. The Division carefully when customers request this. analysed the economic sectors and areas of activity where mobility and automatic Using a common Group-created development identification solutions are the most critical and platform makes it possible to support the can therefore potentially mobile terminals of generate greater added several manufacturers Zetes clearly defines its value for customers. and most communication area of expertise in 6 Crossing these data with protocols. Zetes' areas of expertise, solutions that meet the Customers have clearly 6 flagship solutions were expressed their interest needs of the supply chain. then identified. in these flagship products These solutions are because access to Zetes' expertise is faster and more efficient being converted into products by the Group in via products than via human beings. Some order to capitalise on the experience gained solutions, such as those hosted in the cloud, with software applications that meet the lend themselves very well to a lease rather needs of customers in a particular industry. than a sales model. In this case Zetes provides The expected productivity gains for Zetes are an integrated solution (hardware, software, substantial because all development work services) against payment per month per is now focused on a single product that is terminal for a fixed period of 3 to 4 years. continuously enriched for each key solution. This model is very similar to that applied in Zetes' objective is for the model to be beneficial "Build and Operate" contracts in People ID, both to clients and to the Goods ID Division. and increases the predictability of income. In this way, Zetes clearly defines its area of In some cases, the leased assets are shown expertise in 6 solutions that meet the needs in the balance sheet (see p9). But in most of the supply chain from the production unit to cases, based on agreements with the financial logistics and transport and from there to the institutions, the physical assets will be leased to the client by the latter. store.
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The tax rate was 28.9%, close to the normative rate for the company, giving a total tax charge of € 1.4 million. Net profit was € 3.5 million, with a net current profit of € 4.5 million.
Segment reporting Goods ID activity The volatile order-taking in the first half made it difficult to plan and generate a steady income stream. This significantly impacted the results of the first half. On the other hand the more stable second half enabled Zetes to return to value added levels (gross margin) equivalent to those of the second half of 2011, with growing EBITDA. From one half to another, EBITDA multiplied by a factor of 2.3 (€ 2.2 million in H1 and € 5.2 million in H2). On an annual basis, the performance is strongly influenced by the first half. In the second half of 2012 the division returned to profitability ratios comparable to those of 2011 (current EBITDA/ Sales of 5.8%).
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Finally, the impact of currency fluctuations is very limited in the Division, while the analysis of performance on a constant scope basis (organic growth) shows an improvement of the results of the division (current EBITDA of € 7.7 million vs. € 7.4 million), which is explained by the poor performance of Zetes South Africa in 2012. People ID activity The People ID Division was able to rely on "Build and Operate" contracts to generate three-quarters of its revenues of € 42.6 million. These are down 14.5% compared to 2011, owing to the absence in 2012 of major "Build and Transfer" projects with their heavy hardware component. While the gross margin is down 9.6% in absolute terms to € 24.4 million, gross margin as a percentage of sales rose to 57.2% (vs. 54.1% in 2011), pointing to the added value delivered in all projects and the importance of services in the income of the Division.
All the "Build and Operate" contracts contributed to the result: eID and the SIS card in Belgium, eID in Portugal and in Israel, biometric passports and visas in the Côte d'Ivoire. "Build and Transfer" projects were undertaken in the context of electoral cycles, in Sierra Leone for the United Nations and in Togo. Other smaller projects were carried out for the banking and insurance sectors as well as for civil servant identification in Chad. In terms of business development, the Belgian government awarded Zetes the contract for the new driving licence at the end of 2012. Zetes will produce approximately 800,000 licences a year for a minimum of five years ("Build and Operate" model). Operating expenses are 2.8% lower, with noncritical functions for major projects always outsourced. The smaller number of large "Build
eID project - Belgium
and Transfer" projects kept operating costs down. The Division continues to post excellent profitability ratios thanks to its strategy of value added (gross margin) and its permanent cost control. With current EBITDA down 18% compared with 2011 to € 9.9 million, the current EBITDA to sales ratio remained at a high at 23.2% (24.2% in 2011), a percentage that is explained by the very high 'services' component in the "Build and Transfer" contract sales and the capital intensive nature of "Build and Operate" contracts, which are priced to cover the depreciation of the related investments. EBIT amounts to € 7.6 million.
Goodwill At the end of the first half, Zetes acquired InCaptio, based in Prague, Czech Republic, which specialises in Goods ID. Zetes also acquired the assets of Nitica, a Goods ID company operating out of south-west France. On this occasion, it took over a team of 9 people. These acquisitions generated additional goodwill of € 0.4 million, offset by a € 0.6 million downward revision of earnouts. In total, goodwill reduced by € 0.2 million compared to 2011. Impairment testing to validate the recoverable value of goodwill did not reveal any differences requiring the recording of impairment losses on goodwill.
Human resource management and environmental activities
€ 12.4 million Cash flow from operations
In 2012, the Group's employee count declined slightly, from 1,097 at end-2011 to 1,070 at end2012, with the limited increase in employees from the acquisitions offset by the restructuring mentioned above. Just like intellectual property, human resources constitute a key asset of the Group. As indicated
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above, Zetes changed its organisation in 2012. The competence centres now operate out of the various Group entities that concentrate the knowledge and skills of the different businesses. The competence centre teams bring together developers scattered across the Group under the responsibility of specialists in each key solution. The company and its employees are aware of their civic responsibility in environmental matters and strive daily to implement responsible practices in this area, including limitations on travel, energy saving, waste sorting and the like.
Principal risks and uncertainties The Board of Directors presents its assessment of the risks of the Company in the 'Financial information and corporate governance' section of the annual report. These risks relate to pending litigation, human resources, the environment, exceptional events, acquisitions, new products, technologies and fraud. The same notes also describe the Group’s exposure to pricing, credit, liquidity and cash availability, foreign exchange and interest rate risks. To cover these risks, the Company has recourse to traditional financial instruments. It avoids instruments whose complexity
could compromise their transparency. The instruments currently used are also described under 'Financial information and corporate governance'.
Events after the closing date To date, there has been no specific post-closing event that influences the annual accounts submitted to the General Meeting.
Per share: € 0,38 dividend + € 0,17 repayment
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Very good visibility on long-term People ID contracts
Prospects for 2013 and description of events that could significantly influence the company's development The Goods ID Division began 2013 with good prospects, with order-taking stronger and, especially, more regular than at the start of 2012. The six key solutions are already proving a commercial success, with the first references signed in the retail sector, as well with production companies and courier services. Crisis and uncertainty remain a part of daily reality and can impact the pace of clients' decisions. However, investments become priority where there are new regulatory requirements (serialisation and traceability), where they improve quality of service (proof of delivery), or where they permit significant productivity gains (warehouse or retail store organisation). The 6 key solutions adopted all meet at least one of these arguments.
Border control
In terms of business development, the priority remains to conclude new "Build and Operate" contracts. While these rarely generate considerable income in the first year, it is they that ensure the prosperity of the Division in the medium and long term. Zetes is currently taking part in several bids, both in Europe and Africa, and continues its business development work on both continents.
In addition, Zetes continues to rely on its recurring business (25 to 30% of income The People ID Division is experiencing a very depending on the busy first half with degree of maturity of the launch of the new The Goods ID Division subsidiaries). This has contracts such as the taken the form until began 2013 with good Belgian driving licence. now of maintenance and prospects. However, their earnings repair services and the contribution is expected sale of consumables mainly from the second (labels, ribbons, etc.). In the future, it will be half onwards. gradually increased by rental income (managed services), which will further increase the In summary, the good recovery of Goods ID robustness of the Division's revenue stream. combined with a similar result to last year In People ID, visibility remains very good on all long-term contracts ("Build and Operate"). The introduction of the new Belgian driving licence will gradually generate additional income, especially from the second half once all municipalities are equipped to issue the new document. At the start of 2013, Zetes continues its voter enrolment mission in Togo. Other smaller projects are also under way.
in People ID should lead to better results in H1 2013 than the same period in 2012.
Research and development Development expenses in 2012 were € 1.8 million compared with € 2.5 million in 2011. These relate mainly to software development. The effort to convert Group solutions into standardised products is expected to continue in 2013 and to increase costs.
Branches The Group’s activity is organised via local companies which are direct or indirect subsidiaries of Zetes Industries SA. Zetes Industries SA does, however, have a dormant branch in Ireland.
Statement on Corporate Governance The Statement on Corporate Governance is included in the 'Corporate Governance' section of the 2012 Annual Report. This Declaration includes, among other things, a description of the composition and modus operandi of the Board of Directors, the main features of the internal control and risk management systems, the composition and modus operandi of the Executive Committee and the Board committees, remuneration policy and the most recent remuneration report of Zetes Industries SA, its policy in terms of social capital, measures taken to comply with Belgian rules on market abuse, the Group Code of Conduct and, lastly, dividend policy.
Conflicts of interest between directors and the company The Board of Directors has not been required to make any decision giving rise to the application of articles 523 or 524 of the Companies Code.
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Related party transactions
Purchase of own shares
Related party transactions during the period In 2012, Zetes Industries SA acquired 118,112 under review consist essentially of the own shares at an average price of € 14.27. At remuneration of the 31 December 2012 it Executive Committee held 215,769 own shares, (3 persons) in an amount representing 4.00% of Build and Operate" of € 875,981 (compared the capital for a par value contracts ensure the with € 1,025,021 in of € 2.2 million. These prosperity of the People 2011). Transactions shares are held a. o. with companies linked for employee incentive ID Division in the medium to directors have been schemes or business and long term. undertaken on an arm’s combinations by means of length basis. Details exchanges of shares. on related party transactions are included in the 'Financial information and corporate Audit Committee governance' section of the annual report. At 31 December 2012, the Audit Committee consisted of four non-executive directors, two of Article 74 of the law of 1st April 2007 whom having independent status: The information relating to article 74 of the law of 1st April 2007 on public takeover bids is given in the Corporate Governance Declaration section (Shareholding Structure sub-section) of the annual report.
Issue of subscription rights
Gruppo Iper - Italy
No subscription rights were issued in 2012. The powers of the Board of Directors to issue or repurchase shares are set out in Articles 6 and 7 of the bylaws of the company.
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• Gema SPRL, represented by Mr. Michel Allé (Chairman of the Audit Committee, nonexecutive - independent director) • Mr. Paul Jacques (non-executive independent director) • Mr. Hiram Claus (non-executive - nonindependent director) • Floris Vansina BVBA, represented by Mr. Floris Vansina (non-executive - independent director) The independence of Mr. Paul Jacques (who is unrelated to Jean-François Jacques) and Mr. Michel Allé is guaranteed by the fact that none of them (or anyone with whom they are related) holds more than 10% of the voting rights of Zetes Industries SA. Their competence derives from their education and their professional experience in the financial sector.
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Statutory auditor’s report The consolidated financial statements of the company have been audited by RSM Réviseurs d’Entreprises - Bedrijfsrevisoren, represented by Mr. Laurent Van der Linden. The auditor has announced his intention of giving an unqualified opinion.
Proposed appropriation of the results of the Group parent company, Zetes Industries SA The statutory (unconsolidated) income statement of Zetes Industries SA shows sales of € 7 million and a net profit of € 1.1 million (€ 2.0 million in 2011). With equity of € 62.3 million (before appropriation), the company presents a very high solvency ratio of 96.9%. The Board of Directors will be proposing that the company pay an ordinary dividend of € 0.38 gross per share (giving a payout ratio of 53.5% of the consolidated net profit), payable after the Annual General Meeting. An Extraordinary General Meeting has also been convened to decide on a capital repayment of € 0.17 per share, which should allow a total payment of € 0.55 per share, equivalent to the dividend for the previous year. Given the 215,769 treasury shares held on 31.12.2012, for which an unavailable reserve of € 3.3 million has been established, the Board proposes to allocate the results of Zetes Industries SA, as detailed in the statutory annual financial statements of the Company, as follows: In € Profit for appropriation Profit for the year available for appropriation Profit brought forward Withdrawal from equity From capital and share premium account From reserves Appropriation Appropriation to legal reserve Appropriation to other reserves Gross dividend Profit to be carried forward
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Discharge of directors and auditors It is proposed to grant discharge to the directors and the statutory auditor. Brussels, 29 March 2013
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Zetes is uniquely positioned in its market, thanks to its extensive knowledge of its customers' businesses and the challenges they face, its broad international presence and its financial stability. Today, it is important for both large enterprises and governments to have a strong partner capable of accompanying them in largescale projects.
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Zetes builds bridges between the physical world and the digital world. Its solutions are directed at, on the one hand, the various players in the supply chain and, on the other, public bodies. The former are driven by a search for optimised product traceability. This involves precise identification as well as increased visibility of movements inside the supply chain. Governments, meanwhile, want to identify with certainty their citizens or those wishing to enter their territories. In both cases, this means giving an identity and being able to verify this identity at any time. For this Zetes uses identification technologies (barcodes, datamatrix, RFID, voice, vision, smart cards, biometrics, etc.) and data capture technologies (hardware components) that it integrates into standardised solutions. These solutions incorporate the cumulative expertise of 30 years' presence in the field of identification, enabling the Group to offer user-friendly solutions to extremely complex problems.
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Zetes' strategy is based on three pillars, which are the backbone of the company and enable it to stand out truly from the competition. These pillars are reinforced with five levers that give extra traction to the Group's positioning. Each division pursues a specific strategy, which is detailed in the "Activities" section. These varying strategies are determined by the very nature of the activities of each division, the type of customers, but also the structure of the market and of the competition. In Goods ID, Zetes is the only major market player capable of covering the entire EMEA region, while its competitors are mainly local. In People ID, the
market is much more globalised. In addition, many contracts, such as election enrolments, are one-off assignments, and do not require a permanent presence in the countries in which they are carried out.
The strategic pillars Strong specialisation Zetes is always looking for new solutions and new markets, but remains focused on automatic identification (auto-ID). To this Zetes brings its extensive knowledge of computer systems, building bridges between the physical
and digital worlds. This specialisation is a major asset in an environment with a pressing need for identification and traceability solutions, with many new regulations being adopted to combat fraud and counterfeiting. Its command of this area makes Zetes a partner of choice for finding the optimal solution to a specific need.
Complementary activities Whether to identify goods or people, customers want to ensure data integrity to protect citizens against identity theft and to assure consumers of the quality of the products they buy.
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The complementarity of the goods and people fields is manifested in a sharing of identification technologies, in the mobility of solutions and in data security, and leads to synergies that open the way to proposing totally new solutions.
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Europe and Africa
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Zetes still sees many opportunities in Europe linked to regulatory constraints, growing traceability needs and the constant search for productivity gains. Rich in raw materials and with fast growing and migratory populations, Africa is also a market with a high demand for auto-ID solutions. The two continents therefore remain priority areas for Zetes and will allow it to continue its growth.
Strategy levers Group solutions Proprietary solutions are an essential component of the Zetes strategy. These permit a targeted approach by market and greater implementational flexibility. With 30 years of experience, Zetes is able to integrate its accumulated expertise into standardised solutions to meet the needs of players in each sector. Zetes takes a global approach, offering solutions that optimise the full range of processes in a particular environment.
Stability
The synergy between the group's various divisions and teams keeps Zetes at the forefront of its business. This exchange is cross-sectoral, cross- technology and international.
Conquering new markets reduces dependence on any one sector. Government contracts are for example less sensitive to economic cycles than business investment. Similarly, certain sectors in the supply chain may slow down while others experience growth or are subject to strict traceability regulations. The same applies to geographic diversification. Recurring revenues also Long-term contracts contribute to the stability of the Group: long-term and an extensive range contracts and an extensive of services provide Zetes range of services provide with a guaranteed revenue Zetes with a guaranteed revenue base.
Through being attentive to the needs of businesses and working closely with its customers, Zetes becomes a preferred technology partner. This confidence can multiply base. the number projects for one and the same organisation, from different departments and with different types of solutions.
Enhancing of competences Customer contact and service quality are essential elements of the Group's success. Our employees accumulate in this way valuable experience which is translated into solutions. This experience is the catalyst for innovation in the teams.
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In Goods ID, our customers' concerns are consumer protection and satisfaction. In People ID, governments are looking to be able to identify unequivocally their citizens or officials. For this reason, Zetes solutions occupy a critical place in corporate and government strategies.
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Even if aimed at different targets, there is a major convergence between the Group's two activities. Zetes' vision is one of close integration between goods and people identification. This is already the case for proof of delivery, with the need to identify the recipient at the time of delivery. This reality is reflected increasingly in the organisation of the company, where extensive collaboration between the two divisions is extending the offerings of both Goods ID and People ID. The latest evidence is the contribution of the specialist entity which produces industrial equipment for product identification in the development of the hardware for a reliable voting solution. People ID also integrated the Zetes proof of delivery solution in its bid for the contract for the Belgian driving licence.
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Goods ID Continuous investment in innovation positions Zetes in lead position in the "collaborative supply chain". By linking all links in the chain, while at the same time addressing each sector’s specific problems, Zetes responds to the many challenges of protecting consumers.
A growing need for traceability Various events during the past 15 years, like the mad cow disease, swine fever, dioxin chickens, or more recently, e-coli and horse meat crises, have highlighted the importance of traceability for consumer protection. The internet explosion has increased the need to determine the sources of the products we buy and consume. The World Health Organisation (WHO) reported in 2010 that in 50% of cases, medicines purchased from illegal sites are counterfeit, presenting a major risk to those consuming them. Other markets are also affected by counterfeiting, like luxury goods and cosmetics. Counterfeit products not identified as such can impact brand image by not meeting the quality standards that the brand guarantees.
Whatever the specific motivations of any one market, producers need to be able to determine at any time what has happened, where, when, how and by whom, whether for an individual product or group of products. This requires total data transparency. Supply chain-related data needs to be integrated, managed and properly connected to the same supply chain, as well as available 24/7.
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Implementation of such legislation often presents a major challenge to companies in the sectors concerned. The necessary solutions are complex and it is important to minimise the impact of implementing them on their competitiveness.
Producers need to be able to determine at any time what has been done with their products, where, when, how and by whom.
Moreover, certain pharmaceutical or luxury products end up on parallel markets, outside the regular sales channels. This impacts the income of the target brand.
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Faced with these growing problems, states and supranational organisations have begun to legislate. The EU has adopted a traceability directive in the pharmaceutical sector, which member states are required to implement no later than 1 January 2015. Similar legislation is on the way for the cosmetics and food industries.
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The internet explosion: the challenges of e-commerce
Multi-channel and omni-channel retailing enable a buyer to order from anywhere and have the products delivered to different locations at his or her choice. This trend, been driven by the ubiquity of the web and smartphones, has made the retailing process much more complex. This includes organising returns and reintegrating a portion of sales in the supply chain, a trend that could grow with increasing impulse consumption. Businesses need to adapt to this new reality and reorganise their processes around it. A particular need here is for efficient inventory and returns management.
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Challenges of today and yesterday
• Highly specialised and motivated teams
Although faced with new challenges, companies linked into to the supply chain also continue to face organisational and competition concerns. Zetes' Goods ID solutions meet their need to bring the right products to the right places within the set deadlines and in a cost-effective manner.
• Reinforced vertical market specialisation
In addition, by optimising their processes, companies are seeking in particular: • Error reduction • Increased productivity
A solution for every market Zetes offers its customers a suite of solutions targeted at the needs of each link in the supply chain. • ZetesAtlas, for the manufacturing sector • ZetesMedea, for optimising warehouse processes • ZetesChronos, for the transport sector
• Better traceability
• ZetesAres, for Direct Store Delivery
• Reduced losses • Improved customer service • Reduced operating costs
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maturity. Zetes' added values lies rather in its understanding of the specific processes of each business and being able to respond appropriately. Only then can one select the technology best able to meet customer needs.
• ZetesAthena, for rationalising in-store processes • ZetesOlympus a repository for facilitating the collaborative supply chain
This portfolio has been developed based on Zetes' many years’ experience of serving the various supply chain players, each with its distinct needs. Optimising the If this approach was organisation of returns is commonplace in the a trend that could grow past, it is no longer enough simply to offer with increasing impulse technologies, most of consumption. which have now reached a sufficient level of
Zetes has built a solid reputation in the industry, based on an organisation, the success factors of which are: • Perfect mastery of automatic identification equipment and technologies • Expertise in systems integration and implementation
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One of these lipsticks has contaminated ingredients. Which one?
Secure product identification and optimised traceability right along the packaging line ZetesAtlas is the basis of the Zetes collaborative supply chain, since traceability begins with the raw materials and the way they are incorporated into finished products. This solution allows products to be identified using various technologies and data aggregation at the software level. Aggregation means obtaining a clear view as to which products are in which boxes and which boxes on which palettes. ZetesAtlas is addressed primarily at the pharmaceutical, luxury goods, cosmetics and food processing industries, which are the main areas where traceability is required for protecting either consumer health or brand image. The chemicals and explosives markets, where traceability meets obvious security needs, are also potential targets. Total control over the packaging process
precondition for this is excellent communication of events occurring on the manufacturing line to the data management system and vice versa. ZetesAtlas provides the missing link between the two. The solution acts as the single intermediary between the information system and packaging line (including all peripherals such as printers, cameras, etc.).
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The Group has been undertaking projects for manufacturing companies for many years, thanks to its print & apply machines, which are one of the components of ZetesAtlas. Its expertise in this field is based on its acquisition of several companies. Zetes has sites producing this industrial machinery in Spain and Belgium.
This feature is quite unique to the Zetes solution, which is one of the few to be able to offer full control over the entire packaging line, with most companies focusing primarily on just a part of ZetesAtlas allows to the process. This presents a significant competitive efficiently manage, secure, advantage, as companies and optimise identification can use a single partner for all their needs at manufacturing level. (labelling, serialisation, communication with ERP, etc..), thereby reducing the risks and costs associated with the proliferation of suppliers.
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Total visibility of the delivery process
Efficient logistic execution in warehouses Many warehouse processes are extremely expensive for companies. To improve the productivity, accuracy and efficiency of logistics providers, ZetesMedea rationalises their operations, from reception of incoming goods to order preparation and inventory management through to shipping to the final customer. Various technologies exist to optimise these processes. ZetesMedea is able to support whatever one the customer chooses, and produce optimal data communication with the management system.
Zetes has conquered the logistics market in particular thanks to its voice solution. It remains a leader in this field through its continuous investment in innovation. With MCL Voice, developed by its subsidiary MCL, it is now possible to interface voice with a wide range of devices to reduce operator training times. Elsewhere, its ImageID solution serves to speed up the shipment verification process. It is in this constant search for innovation and providing additional benefits to its customers that the added value of Zetes lies.
In this way companies gain real-time visibility into the movement of goods, a significant reduction in picking and shipping errors, and a resulting reduction of wrong delivery penalties.
ZetesChronos is a proof of delivery solution that ensures that the correct package has been loaded and that the same package is delivered to the right person right on time. This solution brings together all Zetes' experience in this field, accumulated over several decades and in several countries. New features allow increased process digitisation, from parcel scanning to recipient authentication, mobile payment or uploading A4 documents. It is also possible to optimise the planning of delivery tours, to introduce a more flexible organisation of the reception of packages for shipment, etc. This solution is therefore addressed primarily to transport companies which deliver large volumes of goods for businesses, as well as small parcel delivery companies like DHL, TNT and Chronopost. Accurate, timely deliveries are synonymous with savings in fines, resources and error handling time.
One of these pallets will be sent to the wrong customer. Which one?
One of these packages will be lost in transit. Which one?
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Traceability across the supply chain
Selling more
ZetesOlympus is a data repository positioned Certain producers sell their products directly above all the other solutions. Based on the use on the ground, in the stores. This method of the cloud, it ensures better communication permits greater flexibility and better customer between all players in the supply chain and, service, but is much more complex than a therefore, greater proof of delivery system. visibility of product Quantities that will be ZetesOlympus ensures movements within it. sold are not known at the Access to particular beginning of the day, it is better communication data about a product can important to be able to between all the actors be granted or denied take orders in situ, have within the supply chain. to one or the other all product information partner. Having complete on hand, adjust stock on information on the hand for the day after movement or handling of products available each sale, etc. Direct Store Delivery therefore in one place also provides additional security require a dedicated application, that is both extremely strong and flexible. It is this that Zetes proposes with its ZetesAres solution.
in the fight against counterfeiting and grey markets. In addition, the use of cloud avoids ad infinitem duplication of data due to local storage. Given the increasing use of serialisation and thus unique numbering by product unit and not by batch, as is still often the case today, we are seeing an explosion of data to be recorded, with a far from negligible impact on infrastructure costs. ZetesOlympus makes it possible to better manage this problem.
This sales method is used particularly in the cosmetics and beverages sectors. A dedicated Direct Store Delivery (DSD) solution is an effective tool for placing orders in real time and reducing the time spent on administrative tasks.
One of these products will sell more. Which one?
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One of these meat packs contains antibiotics. Which one?
Easy cloud-based in-store management applications In-store applications for managing stock shortages, prices, inventory, etc. are commonplace. However, for retailers with many branches, the use of these applications results in a significant infrastructure deployment cost, given the need for a separate infrastructure in each store. Using the cloud opens new opportunities, by managing all operations in different locations in a centralised manner. This application is made possible by the MCL Mobility Platform, designed and developed by MCL, a subsidiary of Zetes. This platform is the central element and added value generator of the ZetesAthena solution.
One branch still has the missing shirts in stock. Which one?
Equipped with a portable terminal, employees can directly download updated information on products. In addition, the IT department is able to initiate application updates in remote mode. There is no more need to encode all ZetesAthena is directed primarily at large retail article references at each change of collection chains in the apparel, luxury goods, shoes and or when updating a electronics sectors as well local database with new as airport shops (wine, products, a process that By opting for ZetesAthena, beer, etc.). can involve encoding retail chains avoid the same data hundreds the 'hidden' costs of of times at different locations. Employees traditional in-store can focus on the heart of solutions. their business, which is selling, and provide better customer service. Tasks are performed faster, administration is reduced and information is available in real time. By opting for this type of solution, retail chains avoid the 'hidden' costs of traditional in-store solutions: servers, databases, OS licences, infrastructure and database maintenance, disaster recovery plan, etc..
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Solving complex problems with simple solutions
The proliferation of sales channels leads, in turn to:
Expenditure rationalisation and simplification of management
Stringent traceability requirements have made business processes very complex. At the same time, responses need to be easy to implement and use.
• An increased need to manage inventory.
The economic situation in Europe is strongly influencing companies' investment decisions. Zetes needs to take this reality into account if it wants to maintain its leading position. For this reason its thinking is organised around several themes:
For example, serialisation provides answers to some of the "new" problems, in particular counterfeiting. Individual unit level identification makes it now possible to trace each goods item very precisely from production to sale to the final customer. Implementing this method presents, however, several challenges: • The need to implement serialisation solutions upstream of the supply chain, at the production level. It is crucial for businesses that implementation have only minimal impact on productivity. It is also important to be able to identify which products are in what boxes and on which pallets. • The multiplication by a factor of thousands of the number of references to be introduced at each step of the chain.
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• The ability to track a product delivered to the customer through one channel and returned through another. An efficient delivery and product return service is a definite competitive advantage for companies selling through the internet. The solutions that Zetes has developed meet these challenges: • Condensing into a single product all of Zetes' expertise in product identification solutions in a production environment, ZetesAtlas allows simple implementation based on proven machines and software, that easily and efficiently take care of the data. • The cloud allows data on a particular product to be entered into a centralised database and then shared with the other actors in the chain. • The pooling of nearly 30 years’ experience in transport and logistics and extensive experience in retail enable Zetes to offer solutions that solve most of the challenges faced by both sectors, confronted with exploding online sales.
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• How to rationalise our customers' spending? • How to simplify project management at the infrastructure level? • How to use Zetes' potential to address this problem and to make it a key player?
Several solutions enable Zetes to meet this dual challenge: • Use of the cloud. Instead of storing the same data several times over on multiple IT structures, data is today managed centrally. The different supply chain players or branches of the same store chain can have direct access to data without tedious and time-consuming re-encoding, enabling them to concentrate on value-adding tasks. • Enhanced visibility of their terminals networks for businesses operating through multiple branches, and rationalising the purchase of these same terminals. This is made possible by the Zetes TotalCare platform, which can visualise the terminals in use at the various branches, and their status. An operator can now see which devices are out of service, under repair or require an application update. Zetes TotalCare has the double advantage of a global approach with a local support for different teams in the same company. It also enables companies to better manage their budgets.
• Adapted payment models. With the 'Software as a Service', 'Infrastructure as a Service' and 'Platform as a Service' models, companies pay a price per month or per year per user. In return, Zetes looks after maintenance, software updating, etc. For the hardware, lease contracts exist. In this context, Zetes takes full responsibility for managing the network of terminals, with maintenance, repairs and spare parts. All of these payment options are condensed in the Zetes TotalFinance offering.
A solid partner Companies are looking for partners with the technical and human resources to support them in projects that are of crucial importance for their organisations. In a highly fragmented market, Zetes is ideally positioned to meet their needs, having: • The critical size required for the deployment of large-scale projects
• A solid financial foundation enabling it to make significant investments, particularly in infrastructure
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• A network of offices across 16 EMEA countries, for accompanying our customers' International projects.
Geographical proximity
Enhanced visibility
Zetes' Goods ID activity requires geographic proximity with its clients: knowledge of local culture, rapid response, etc. The Group is therefore seeking to epand its presence, including through acquisitions, in order better to serve businesses. As the European leader in automatic identification, it intends to further strengthen its position in the coming years. The unique network developed in this way also makes it possible to respond to the needs of multinationals, seeking uniformity of solutions and equipment.
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Growth opportunities In Europe Europe is Zetes' historical continent, on which the company has developed an extensive network of subsidiaries. This geographical coverage puts the Group close to customers, able to correctly define their needs and intervene rapidly on the ground. Despite the uncertainties of the macroeconomic situation in Europe, there are still growth opportunities for Zetes.
• geographically: There are still many opportunities to expand the network of subsidiaries and thus strengthen Zetes' leading position, particularly in Eastern Europe. • in terms of business needs: Identification and traceability need change, particularly in terms of security, legislation, brand protection and multiplication of sales channels. These changes are marked by a growing desire to protect and satisfy consumers, who are increasingly particular about the origin and quality of the products they buy.
• technologically: With its size and financial solidity, Zetes can dedicate international teams to develop solutions in line with market needs and thus keep a step ahead of the competition. Retail chains remain, via warehouse processes, the most important sector across Europe. Warehouse productivity gains, efficiency and reduced error rates are driving activity in this sector. "Proof of delivery" solutions are proving highly popular in the "transport and logistics" segment, combining identification and mobility competences and going at times as far as mobile payment.
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The pharmaceutical and luxury goods sectors are continuing to invest in unit-based marking and traceability solutions. Recently, in-store sales have also begun to offer attractive growth opportunities. With newlydeveloped cloud-based solutions, store chains are now able to manage processes in their various outlets in a much simpler way. This is a real differentiator for Zetes, which has the critical mass to invest in IT infrastructure and manage itself the data relating to its customers' businesses. In Africa In South Africa, Zetes has 5 offices in 4 cities: two in Johannesburg, one in Cape Town, one in Durban and one in Port Elizabeth. The African continent offers great development potential with an acute need for traceability and supply chain solutions. The most promising sectors there are the exploitation of the continent's many natural resources, and its booming manufacturing industries’. In addition, South Africa is an ideal access point to the entire sub-Saharan region.
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Two continents, one supplier
Zetes' presence in both Europe and Africa Throughout 2012, this subsidiary, deriving from is a big advantage for companies active on the acquisition of ProScan in 2011, introduced both continents. The Group is able to offer the structures and adaptations needed to the same level of align it with the other service everywhere. As subsidiaries. For this supply chains go global, On the highly fragmented it has been able to multinational companies count on the support of automatic identification are starting to look for sothe Group's European market, Zetes is the only called "glocal" solutions: offices, accustomed to a global approach but with company able to provide a work collaboratively local services and support. based on the exchange local service combined with of knowledge, expertise On the highly fragmented global solutions. and experience. automatic identification market, Zetes is the only company able to provide this level of service. This approach has earned it several major contracts and this trend is expected to continue in the years to come. Zetes is also forming a strategic alliance with the auto-ID industry leaders of the Asian and American markets.
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People ID The evolution of the People ID Division is characterised by a diversification of the product offering. The solutions Zetes proposes are encountering growing interest and the strategy of detaching experts to the African continent is bearing fruit. Additionally, Zetes has begun to expand its geographic sphere of influence.
Citizen identification: a challenge for each state
With its secure sites, Zetes is able to undertake the production and personalisation of:
People identification solutions are intended for states and governments, for whom a good view of the populations residing on or passing through their territories is essential, including and in particular for:
• Electronic identity cards
• organising democratic elections • controlling of migration flows • administrative management • human resource management (civil servants, police, military, etc.). The main challenge facing States in this area is to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. Zetes' solutions provide effective responses to this major concern, covering the entire chain of production and control of high security identity and travel documents: • Biometric enrolment
• Biometric electronic passports • Driving licenses • Biometric visas • Voter cards • Healthcare cards
Good growth prospects A solid reputation Zetes' People ID solutions are proving highly successful, owing in particular to the company's good reputation in this field, based on the success of the projects it has undertaken in recent years. This accumulation of references is essential and guarantees the growth of its People ID business.
Zetes has developed and implemented • Centralisation solutions for countries Zetes' People ID • Creation of population including Belgium, the solutions are proving databases or registers Democratic Republic of Congo, Togo, Burundi, • Information control highly successful, owing Gabon, Cape Verde, and eliminating in particular to the Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, duplicates company's good reputation Israel, Luxembourg and • Documents production Portugal. In 2012, Zetes in this field. • Documents teams worked more personalisation particularly on projects in • Secure transportation of documents Togo, Sierra Leone and Chad. • Data reading and identity control Another reason for the Group's success is the (administration, border control, elections, comprehensiveness of its offer, enabling a etc.). country's authorities to entrust a single supplier with the implementation of highly complex projects. • Secure data transfer
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Stability and quality A mixed model The business model of the People ID activity is established on the basis of "Build & Operate" (BO) and "Build & Transfer" (BT) contracts.
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BT type projects, most of them currently in Africa, are more limited in time frame. These are biometric enrolment projects in the context of elections, civil servant censuses, etc..
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Potential of electronic voting Interest in electronic voting is increasing around the world. This form is indeed often faster, more efficient and more reliable than the paper voting process. More specifically it permits: • Enhanced voting confidentiality and secrecy • Immediate and reliable counting with guarantees of integrity and control tools • Reduction of paper support-related errors by eliminating manual reading and counting
BO contracts involve projects to produce secure documents (e.g. Belgian and Israeli identity cards, Ivorian biometric passports, etc.). These are concessions granted by States for periods extending over several years. Such contracts require significant front-end investment, but the recurring revenue they generate over the life of the contract offers considerable visibility and predictability to the Division.
However, the effectiveness of the system depends to a large extent on the supplier. Zetes has developed its own electronic voting system in response to growing demand from the market and given the complementarity of such a solution with its existing portfolio. The company has extensive experience in biometric voter identification and the constitution of electoral lists for election projects. This makes it particularly sensitive to issues of privacy and security surrounding such projects.
Local reputation As a Belgian-based company, Zetes won its spurs by implementing its home country’s eID project. With this success behind it, it took part in other innovative governmentinitiated projects, thereby winning the trust of government agencies in other countries. Zetes helped develop the kids-ID, and cards for foreigners and for Belgians residing abroad. It has also provided biometric enrolment equipment to Belgian consular posts for
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producing visas and personalises health insurance cards for its own country's citizens.
are also very open to innovative solutions that facilitate citizen acceptance.
Early in 2012, Zetes decided to detach specialists from the Division to Africa, working out of its offices in Côte d'Ivoire and South Africa (Goods ID). The goal is to build teams gradually, as a function of projects that arise, Expansion in EMEA and be able in this way The successful project to cover sub-Saharan Zetes developped an completions in Belgium Africa with greater eVoting system due to a have allowed Zetes to proximity. This approach expand elsewhere in is promising and the growing market demand. EMEA. Reasons for number of potential focusing on this area are projects is increasing. many. This area requires Elsewhere, the Secursizeable investment in business development. eVote solution is arousing considerable interest, Additionally, sales cycles are long and require including projects outside Europe and subsustained efforts. The choice of Africa is easily Saharan Africa, which are Zetes' traditional justified: many states there have no national zones of influence. registry. Population identification needs are therefore numerous. Leaders in these countries The driving licence project that was awarded to the Group at the end of 2012 illustrates this essential component of its strategy.
Innovation: a growth factor The Division's portfolio of solutions and services continues to expand, both in order better to meet the expectations of the company's clients, and to be able to cover the full range of identification and authentication processes. Thus Zetes has added iris recognition as an additional technology for biometric identification. The development of an automatic e-gate for border controls is also under way. A comparison of the biometric information captured during the border crossing and that encrypted in a passport or visa, can serve to grant or deny travellers access to a particular country. The Division has also included in its offering the proof of delivery solution of the Goods ID Division, allowing it to track the delivery of driving licences to the municipal administrations of the Belgian State.
Congratulations from UNDP in Sierra Leone 2012 saw Zetes take part in the electoral project in Sierra Leone. At the request of UNDP, Zetes produced and delivered the voter lists along with 2.7 million voter cards. Zetes' AFIS skills and its experience in card production/ personalisation and in logistics enabled it to carry out this project in record time. Executing it was a real challenge in terms of timing and earned the People ID teams the congratulations of the UNDP for the quality of their work.
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Focus on security Person identification touches on the concepts of privacy and confidentiality. It is therefore imperative to provide maximum assurances of security both in the management of data and in the documents themselves. This translates into several measures: • "Live enrolment": based on fixed and/or mobile kits, Zetes' solutions ensure unity of time and place when collecting biographic and biometric information. • Data encryption for both transferring information and restricting access to certain data contained in a document to its owner only. • The use of advanced materials and techniques in document production to ensure their non-reproducibility. • Holding ISO 27001 certification for the secure management of sensitive information. Zetes continues to invest constantly in this area, to ensure that authorities and citizens enjoy maximum protection of their data.
The Belgian driving licence The Federal Public Service (FPS) Mobility and Transport of the Belgian State has entrusted Zetes with the production, personalisation and distribution of the new driving licence. Around 800,000 documents will be produced, personalised and distributed each year, starting in February 2013, during this 5-year contract. This project is a good example of complementarity between the two divisions of the Group, as the proof of delivery solution developed by the Goods ID specialists for transport and logistics enterprises is used here to ensure rapid and optimal communication with the authorities. Data on the delivery of licence in a particular municipality are transmitted within 15 minutes of arrival. In combination with a secure web application for checking at any time the status of production, volumes issued, etc., FPS Mobility and Transport has constant, excellent visibility on the status of orders.
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AFIS
At this initial stage, the biographical and/or biometrical data of each person to be identified are recorded with the aid of fixed or mobile identification stations.
Thanks to a high-performance information checking system (AFIS or Automated Fingerprint Identification System), Zetes searches for duplicate entries. If the system finds that identical biographical and/ or biometrical details exist more than once, an alarm is raised and the identities of the people involved are verified.
Centralisation
Database / national register
Once the personal data have been recorded, they are centralised in a single, structured database. These data are transferred in an encrypted manner via satellite communication, the Internet, or digital media.
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Once all the data has been verified, a reliable database is available that, if necessary, can be used to prepare a population register. A register of this sort is still currently lacking in many countries.
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Document delivery
Control
When handing over the document, a civil servant re-checks the citizen's biometric data. If the document contains encrypted data, the citizen has previously received a PIN code which, for increased security, may be changed at the time of delivery.
The information gathered is verified against the existing database. The implementation of biometry and AFIS allow the detection of fraudulent individuals attempting to present themselves under a false identity.
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Production / personalisation The verified data can also be used to produce and/or personalise secured documents. These documents might be electronic ID cards, biometric electronic passports, visas, driving licences, voter cards, social security cards, and so on.
Online applications The electronic identity card allows remote identification on the Internet, giving access to a number of applications and secure portals. These can be private or public, such as electronic signing of documents or tax returns in Belgium.
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In Goods ID, 2012 marked a turning point in terms of innovation. Zetes began packaging its solutions by creating 6 key products which meet to the critical supply-chain needs of various sectors. In People ID, the Group continued to work on improving its solutions by integrating the latest technologies to enhance security and ergonomics.
Luxury handbag, made in Italy
Delivered to the store and authenticity controlled - Berlin, Germany
Stock check: just one article available - Berlin, Germany
Sold: in a few seconds Berlin, Germany
Innovation is at the very basis of the creation of a company like Zetes. It is essential to its proper functioning, and indeed its very survival. A new idea does not stay new long. Zetes needs to invest constantly in order to maintain its competitive advantage. Innovation places Zetes in a leader position. The Group has been a pioneer in many areas: introducing barcodes at supermarket level, voice recognition in warehouses or electronic identity cards at national government level. Tomorrow, as today, Zetes will focus on innovation and on implementing best technologies for goods and people identification. This active and responsible approach is in line with the needs of businesses and governments. The investments also reflect Zetes' vision of increasing integration between the two divisions.
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To encourage innovation, Zetes believes firmly and exchange and collaboration, which is promoted at various levels:
• barcode
• Between experts within the same division
• RFID
• Between the Group's international subsidiaries
• biometrics
Unit identification (serialisation) is gradually replacing batch identification, increasing exponentially the amount of data needing to be stored, accessed and enriched. The cloud offers new opportunities by linking all players in a supply chain to a shared, centralised and secured database. All product information (components, production and best before dates, movements, etc..) are found there, allowing As traceability is becoming better life cycle visibility and reducing the costs a major concern for of investment in IT infrastructure. society and corporations,
• vocal • imaging solutions
• datamatrix
• Between Goods ID and People ID
• smart cards
• Between the company and its customers
• label printing/ application
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• etc.
In 2012, Zetes started to package solutions that meet the specific needs of different markets: manufacturing, storage, transportation and logistics, Direct Store Delivery and retail. These solutions are based on Zetes' many years’ experience in the supply chain sector. Adapted to the specific processes of each market, they avail of the diverse technologies in which Zetes has developed considerable expertise over the years:
Backed by this knowledge, Zetes has set itself the task of combining the different technologies and creating synergies to bring new benefits to its customers.
the cloud offers new opportunities.
New trends, such as cloud, are also part of the Zetes offering, and in particular for the ZetesAthena and ZetesOlympus solutions.
For Zetes, this offers a significant competitive advantage because it is the only company to both
• own a portfolio of solutions covering the entire supply chain, • possess the necessary critical mass to support major projects requiring consistency in terms of solutions, materials and implementation. For international projects, it can rely on its network of subsidiaries in the EMEA zone.
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Each solution is supported by an international team of experts. These BSGs (Business Solution Groups) each consist of ten or so experts from different countries. This strategy makes it possible to bring together the expertise distributed across different territories and to ensure a coordinated approach to each vertical market, while respecting the specificities of each region. To ensure consistency and optimal communication between teams, Zetes has established an Academy. The aim is to enable the managers of different departments or the teams responsible for different solutions to meet at regular intervals and keep abreast of the latest technological and sales and marketing developments. It also allows teams
to discuss best practices and work together to develop and promote solutions. The conclusions and results of this work are then passed on to the other Group employees. Zetes hopes in this way to continue to centralise the knowledge of its specialists and continue to evolve its solutions in line with market developments. This Academy project complements the 'Update Week' that the Group organises every year, when technicians, developers and the sales, marketing and management teams of the various Group subsidiaries meet and discuss the latest technological developments, along with the specificities of the various vertical markets. The Academy is a unique opportunity to share best practices across borders. Contacts are maintained throughout the year, allowing employees to benefit from experience acquired elsewhere and optimising the resources applied to various projects. In addition, the General Managers of all countries meet twice a year. These meetings are an opportunity to report on activities and present the most interesting projects at the international level.
New solutions in perspective for People ID
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production capabilities of Goods ID. It is this collaboration that is enabling solutions such as Secur-eVote, the fixed biometric enrolment station, and now e-gate to emerge.
The People ID Division used 2012 to work Similar collaboration also takes place at the on improving existing software level. Indeed, for solutions, both hardware tracking the issuance of The complementarity and software. New the driving licences that between Goods ID and technologies like iris Zetes is now producing recognition, were for the Belgian State, People ID provides a clear integrated. Development People ID proposed the competitive advantage to of an e-gate is also ZetesChronos proof under way. This will of delivery solution the company. allow automatic indentity developed by Goods ID. control at national This complementarity borders by comparing the traveller's biometric between the two divisions provides a clear information with that contained in the passport competitive advantage to the company. or the central database. The e-gate will All these examples point to the key role of strengthen the division's offering. National innovation in the Group's strategy and the Group governments have already expressed interest in will continue to invest in it in the future. this solution. For developing the hardware of its solutions, the People ID Division avails of the design and
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Zetes' social responsibility is focused primarily on its employment practices and on the secure nature of the solutions it places on the market. The latter contribute to the better protection of consumers and citizens. At employee level, Zetes introduces structures and tools for knowledge sharing and skills development.
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Drug delivered to the distribution centre and authenticity control - Durban, South Africa
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For Zetes, social responsibility is therefore hard-wired into the very structure of the Group and is at the heart of its activities. Attention to employee' well-being and personal development is essential to motivation. This is particularly important to the extent that our employees provide the contact with the customer and need to be the driving force of innovation. At the same time, the protection of consumers and citizens are major concerns of civil society and therefore, by extension, of Zetes' customers, both corporate and government. Combating counterfeiting, quality of goods consumed, authentication of persons and, by extension, border controls, are all challenges which Zetes is meeting by developing and improving its solutions.
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more than 1,000 employees in the EMEA zone
Update week 2012 - Lisbon
Employment Zetes' main driving force, its employees Zetes owes its success primarily to its employees. Being largely a services company, its main asset is the strong relationships that it creates with its customers. For this, an indepth understanding of the markets in which these customers operate is essential, as are mastery of the various automatic identification technologies and an excellent understanding of local cultures. Capitalizing on know-how All this makes the knowledge and know-how of the company’s personnel a crucial asset which Zetes makes every effort to retain. Consequently, when integrating the new employees and their know-how in acquisition situations, Zetes takes care to avoid losing the skills brought on board. Sharing between colleagues, old and new, can enhance individual skills and strengthens the Group as a whole. In this sense, the contribution of the acquired companies is often extremely beneficial, in terms both of technology knowhow gained and of more detailed knowledge of markets (both vertical and geographical). Evolution through exchange Faced with a fast-changing world, and, in particular, constantly changing technologies and a clientèle seeking productivity gains, whilst subject to increasingly complex regulations, it
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is imperative for employees to be constantly updating their skills. Zetes has therefore introduced structures for sharing knowledge and capitalising on existing experience.
Committing to the "Nos Enfants Cardiques" charity
This sharing takes concrete form in the annual 'Update Week and Sales Conference' and in the recently created Zetes Academy, mentioned in the section on Innovation. These initiatives are essential, not only for innovation, but also for the personal growth of employees, who can use them to deepen and diversify their knowledge.
For the past several years, Zetes has joined forces with the "Nos Enfants Cardiaques" association for the annual Brussels 20 km road race. This charitable organisation, composed of parents of children with heart defects and members of the healthcare team at the Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc in Brussels, seeks to improve the well-being of children with heart defects and their families.
For several years, internal training and the recruitment of highly qualified personnel have enabled Zetes to significantly strengthen skill levels and customer service effectiveness.
This collaboration is an opportunity for the Group's employees participate in a sporting event, as part of a team of 250 runners, to support this charity.
Respect for the indivual Zetes is vigilant to ensure that its personnel are not subjected to discrimination of any kind, racial, physical, political, religious, or sexual. The company respects all employment legislation within the European Union and in countries outside the EU where it operates. Zetes offers its personnel a proper level of social benefits, often over and above statutory requirements. It also seeks to contribute to the development of less favoured regions, such as Africa, by recruiting and training local workers and entrusting them with technical and managerial responsibilities. Currently, the two Zetes divisions employ around 200 people in Africa.
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Better identification and traceability = better protection Zetes solutions are employed by public institutions and businesses to improve their management and, in the private sector, to gain competitive advantage. At the same time they provide answers to problems of counterfeiting or identity fraud.
depends. In 2012, Zetes helped prepare the elections in Sierra Leone for the United Nations. • Combating identity theft
Protection of citizens People identification is vital to ensuring democratic rights, such as electoral participation and the protection of personal data. More specifically, Zetes’ solutions provide an answer to needs relating to: • Preparing a democratic electoral process
Producing reliable voter lists is a real challenge for countries with no national population register. With its biometric enrolment solution, Zetes offers an answer to the requirement of one citizen = one vote. It is on the success of the voter enrolment operation that the electoral process
Incorporating biometric data in identity documents guarantees that the document holder is the person he or she claims to be. By comparing a citizen's fingerprints with an existing database, it is possible to prevent a person from assuming two different identities or from trying to steal someone else's identity.
• Combating fraud
As well as personal data, it is also necessary to protect the document itself. The identity documents Zetes produces incorporate security features that are provenly impossible to reproduce. Zetes is currently involved in eID projects in Belgium (national identity cards, foreign residents cards, kidsID), Portugal and Israel.
Sensitive data protection. The processing of citizen-related data calls for a very advanced level of protection and, hence for secure data management systems. In this way, Zetes became one of the first businesses in its sector to be awarded the ISO 27001 certification for the production of eID and eTravel documents (passports, visas, etc). This is the only internationally recognised standard that defines security prerequisites for the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS). This competence was initially developed for sensitive projects such as those in the People ID area, which involve ensuring the security of citizens' data for national governments. It is, however, an increasingly valuable asset in Goods ID too, where companies are tending to outsource the management of their IT infrastructure in order to focus on their core business.
Consumer protection In recent years, consumers and, more specifically, consumer health, have become a central concern of the supply chain. Sectors such as the food and pharmaceutical industries need to comply with increasingly strict national and supranational regulations. Unit identification makes it possible, for example, to combat counterfeit medicines. Better labelling makes it easier to determine the origin of food products. The portfolio of solutions that Zetes has developed meets these societal issues by introducing new elements such as the use of the cloud. ZetesOlympus, for example, makes it possible to collect all data related to a product and give secure access to this database to the various players in the supply chain. Traceability of defective products or the identification of counterfeit goods is greatly facilitated. Environmental protection The streamlining of processes inevitably involves the dematerialisation of information and the automation of information flows. To achieve this, Zetes makes particular use of mobile communications. Whether by optimising supply chains or the use of electronic signatures, this remote exchange of information contributes to reducing physical movement. At company level, process automation results in diminished errors, with a knock-on reduction in losses during production or further along the supply chain. All companies are looking to efficiently manage their mobile assets (vehicles, pallets, tools, etc.). Identifying and locating these in real-time makes it possible to optimise the quantities in use and hence reduce consumption and production.
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Clear communication on the Group's achievements and goals ought to enable investors to gain an accurate picture of its financial health and its prospects. Therefore, Zetes works continuously to improve its communication tools.
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The company pays particular care to the preparation of its annual and interim results. Management takes care to remain accessible, especially to answer questions that might arise in investors' minds. The website is updated at regular intervals, with emphasis on ease of navigation to enable investors to locate as quickly and easily as possible the information they need. The Group also seeks to reward investors for the confidence they place in it, and distributes them a significant part of the earnings achieved, in the form of dividends (â‚Ź 2.9 million in 2012) or of treasury share purchases (â‚Ź 1.7 million in 2012).
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The company’s annual report will be sent to registered shareholders, and to others upon request. This report, as well as any other public information, can be obtained from the Company’s headquarters and via the website www.zetes.com.
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Dividend A dividend of € 0.38 gross per share (coupon No. 8) will be proposed at the AGM of 29 May 2013. The "ex-date" (on which the buyer of the share is no longer entitled to coupon no.8, which is retained by the vendor), is 25 June 2013. The payment date is 28 June 2013. The dividend is payable at KBC Bank, the company's principal paying agent. An Extraordinary General Meeting has also been convened to decide on a capital repayment of € 0.17 per share (coupon no. 9). This, with the dividend, should allow a total payment of € 0.55 per share, equivalent to the dividend for 2011.
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CONSOLIDATED DATA PER SHARE (€)
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Capital and reserves
11.89
12.51
13.17
14.64
14.70
14.77
Cash flow
2.55
2.39
2.03
2.76
2.72
2.01
Current EBITDA
2.86
2.82
2.55
3.59
3.50
2.69
Current net profit (Group share)
1.26
1.20
1.06
1.63
1.31
0.86
Net profit (Group share)
1.16
1.11
0.96
1.57
1.18
0.70
Net profit (excluding discontinued operations)
1.16
1.11
0.96
1.57
1.18
0.70
Number of shares at December 31
5 389 714
5 389 714
5 389 714
5 389 714
5 389 714
5 389 714
Average number of shares
5 389 714
5 386 299
5 342 394
5 324 566
5 331 111
5 247 116
Average number of shares for calculating diluted earnings
5 595 990
5 386 299
5 342 394
5 324 566
5 331 111
5 247 116
Diluted current net profit (Group share)
1.21
1.20
1.06
1.63
1.31
0.86
Diluted net profit (Group share)
1.12
1.11
0.96
1.57
1.18
0.70
Diluted net profit (excluding discontinued operations)
1.12
1.11
0.96
1.57
1.18
0.70
Gross dividend / Capital repayment
0.360
0.360
0.360
1.000
0.550
0.550
Net dividend / Capital repayment
0.270
0.270
0.270
0.750
0.413
0.455
Highest price
25.0
21.6
17.7
17.7
18.8
16.4
Lowest price
20.2
10.9
12.0
14.5
15.3
12.6
Price at December 31
20.8
12.8
16.4
17.4
15.9
15.0
Price / earnings at December 31
17.9
11.5
17.0
11.1
13.4
21.4
Gross dividend yield
1.7%
2.8%
2.2%
5.7%
3.5%
3.7%
Net dividend yield
1.3%
2.1%
1.7%
4.3%
2.6%
3.0%
Annual volume ('000 of shares)
1 006
954
471
626
1 100
772
Annual volume ('000 of EURO)
23 511
15 685
7 280
10 292
18 935
11 613
112 106
68 988
88 122
93 781
85 481
80 954
Market capitalization at December 31 ('000 EUR)
ISIN codes Zetes Industries share: BE0003827442 Zetes Industries strip : BE0005600714
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Publication Zetes Corporate Marketing & Communication Executive Editor Pierre Lambert, CFO Da Vinci Science Park Rue de Strasbourg 3 B-1130 Brussels
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This report was written in French. The Dutch and English versions are provided for the convenience of the reader. Only the French version is legally binding.
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
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Consolidated financial position
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
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SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED ACCOUNTS
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
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MANAGEMENT OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
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Auditor’s Report
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STATUTORY ACCOUNTS
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012 as presented in this annual report were prepared under the responsibility of the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on March 29, 2013 subject to approval of the statutory non-consolidated accounts by the shareholders at the Ordinary General Meeting to be held on May 29, 2013.
Consolidated income statement Notes In ‘000 € Sales Cogs Gross Margin Employee expenses Other operating expenses Current EBITDA (1) Non current costs EBITDA Provisions, depreciation, amortisation, impairment losses EBIT Result from the disposal of fixed assets Financial result Result before taxes Income tax PROFIT OF THE PERIOD
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Non controlling interests Net profit of the Group Current EBIT (1) Net current result (1) (3)
2010
2011
2012
216 738 (128 028) 88 711
220 562 (125 085) 95 477
214 126 (120 427) 93 699
(47 470) (22 145) 19 096 (408) 18 688 (7 272) 11 416
(53 062) (23 774) 18 640 (987) 17 653 (7 599) 10 055
(55 252) (24 331) 14 117 (1 207) 12 910 (7 472) 5 438
20 (581) 10 855 (2 645) 8 210
(1) (1 213) 8 841 (2 597) 6 244
61 (543) 4 956 (1 431) 3 526
(164) 8 374
(65) 6 308
(152) 3 677
11 824 8 694
11 041 7 005
6 645 4 512
8 374 359 48 407 8 781
6 308 (10) 4 (7) 6 302
3 677 106 (13) 94 3 771
5 324 566 1,57 1,63 5 324 566 1,57
5 331 111 1,18 1,31 5 331 111 1,18
5 247 116 0,70 0,86 5 247 116 0,70
Total comprehensive income In ‘000 € Net profit of the Group Currency translation differences Net revaluation of hedging instruments Other comprehensive income, net of related tax effects(*) Total comprehensive income of the Group(**) (*) “Other comprehensive income” (**) “Total comprehensive income”
Earnings per share (€ per share) Number of shares outstanding (2) Net result (3) Net current result (1) (3) Number of shares fully diluted (2) Net diluted result (3)
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(1) "Current" excludes restructuring expenses and non current income/costs/badwill (2) Weighted average number of outstanding shares (3) Attributable to equity holders of the parent company
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Consolidated financial position (before appropriation) Notes
2010
2011
2012
Tangible assets
6
12 548
13 020
13 625
Intangible assets
7
4 690
5 636
5 433
Goodwill Deferred tax assets Financial assets and other non current assets Non current assets Inventories Current trade and other receivables Current tax assets Current prepayments Cash and cash equivalents Current assets Total assets
7 5 8
34 970 2 749 632 55 588 15 155 65 593 249 7 161 14 599 102 757 158 346
40 125 3 028 808 62 616 15 351 62 345 209 8 696 14 306 100 907 163 523
39 878 3 204 556 62 697 15 631 57 724 216 9 900 12 797 96 268 158 964
77 270 1 115 78 385 3 615 696 192
76 461 1 039 77 501 1 012 771 241
In ‘000 €
ASSETS
9 10
13
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Non controlling interests Total equity Non current borrowings Non current provisions Non current obligations
12 13 14 14
77 526 405 77 930 963 579 118
Deferred tax liabilities
5
1 686
1 994
1 854
3 346 4 021 15 17 70 333 1 403 1 280 77 070 158 346
6 497 4 345 387 31 71 316 1 609 953 78 641 163 523
3 878 4 921 114 33 68 185 2 617 1 715 77 586 158 964
Non current liabilities Current interests bearing borrowings Current provisions Current obligations Current trade and other payables Current tax liabilities Other current liabilities Current liabilities Total equity and liabilities
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13 14 14 15
Consolidated cash flow statement
In ‘000 € CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING BALANCE (I) Cash flows from the P&L Result before tax Depreciation on fixed assets Depreciation on development costs Write-downs on stock & receivables Write-downs on financial assets Provisions Net Financial charges Income tax paid Other increases (decreases) incl. badwill Working capital Decrease (increase) in assets Increase (decrease) in liabilities CASH FLOWS FROM THE OPERATIONS (II) Acquisitions Fixed assets Subsidiaries (net of cash acquired) Developments Disposals Fixed assets Interests received (+) CASH FLOWS RELATING TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES (III) Proceeds from cash flows from financing Capital Proceeds from finance lease/bank loans Other loans Repayments relating to cash flows from financing Repayment of finance lease liabilities and bank loans Bank overdrafts increase (decrease) Cash restricted or pledged Financial charges Dividends Paid Own shares NET CASH FLOWS RELATING TO FIN. ACTIVITIES (IV) NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (V) = (II) + (III) + (IV) Effect of exchange rates (VI) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, CLOSING BALANCE (VII) = (I) + (V) + (VI)
2010
2011
2012
18 140 14 681 10 855 4 633 1 472 1 123 48 517 (3 483) (483) (3 564) (22 102) 18 538 11 117 (10 141) (6 715) (1 278) (2 147) 93 93 38 (10 010) 113 113 (2 984) (2 837) (49) (98) (555) (1 911) 466 (4 870) (3 763) 222 14 599
14 599 14 499 8 841 4 944 1 498 790 65 409 184 (2 418) 186 3 675 6 545 (2 870) 18 174 (13 724) (4 701) (6 550) (2 473) 186 186 114 (13 424) 4 890 276 3 544 1 070 (3 055) (2 018) (966) (71) (298) (5 336) (1 267) (5 065) (316) 23 14 306
14 306 10 541 4 956 5 033 1 686 538 26 (19) 153 (1 694) (138) 1 840 3 235 (1 395) 12 381 (7 934) (5 361) (740) (1 834) 201 201 71 (7 662) 105 105 (1 500) (2 080) 588 (8) (224) (2 895) (1 685) (6 199) (1 481) (28) 12 797
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity Issued capital
Reserves
Own shares
Currency translation reserves (2)
58 311
13 330
(767)
(634)
(52)
359 359
48 48
Hedging reserves
Non controlling interests
Total equity
70 188
153
70 341
8 374 407 8 781 0 1 (1 911) 466 0
(164)
12
8 210 407 8 617 404 1 (1 911) 466 12
77 526
405
77 930
6 308 (7) 6 302 0 0 0 (5 318)
(65)
6 244 (7) 6 237 276 547 0 (5 318)
Total
(1)
In ‘000 € Balance at 31 December 2009 Net result of the period Result directly allocated to equity Total comprehensive income Business Combination Share-based payment Dividends Acquisitions / sales of own shares Other variations Balance at 31 December 2010 Net result of the period Result directly allocated to equity Total comprehensive income Capital increase Business Combination Share-based payment Dividends Acquisitions / sales of own shares Increase (decrease) through changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that do not result in change of control Other variations Balance at 31 December 2011
8 374 8 374 1 (1 911) 466 0 58 311
(300)
(276)
(4)
(10) (10)
4 4
6 308 6 308
(5 318) (1 267)
(65) 276 547
(1 267)
(1 267)
28
28
(28)
0
(4 000)
4 000
(0)
(20)
(20)
54 311
24 812
77 270
1 115
78 385
3 677
(152)
3 526
Net result of the period Result directly allocated to equity Total comprehensive income Capital increase Dividends Acquisitions / sales of own shares Other variations Balance at 31 December 2012
19 794
(164) 404
(1 568)
(286)
(0)
3 677
3 677
106
(13)
94
106
(13)
3 771 0 (2 895) (1 685) 0
(152) 105
(29)
3 619 105 (2 895) (1 685) (29)
76 461
1 039
77 501
(2 895) (1 685) 54 54 311
25 649
(54) (3 253)
(234)
(13)
94
(1) Attributable to equity holders of the parent company (2) The increase of the translation reserves for an amount of 106 thousand € is mainly explained by the pound sterling's increase against the euro, and secondarily, by the decline of the rand against the euro.
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Summary of principal accounting policies The principal accounting policies adopted when preparing these consolidated financial statements are set out below.
1. Declarations of conformity The consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2012 have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted in the European Union. The Zetes Group has not anticipated any standards or interpretations issued prior to the approval date of the financial statements, and which come into application later than 31 December 2012.
2. Summary of changes in accounting principles The new standards and interpretations listed below are mandatory for the first time for the annual financial periods beginning on or after the date mentioned next to the standard or interpretation.
a) Standards and interpretations applicable from 2012 Amendments to IAS 12 Amendments to IFRS 7
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax: Recovery of the carrying amount of an asset (1/1/2012) Financial Instruments – Disclosures – Amendment regarding derecognition (1/7/2011)
1/1/2012 1/7/2011
The above-mentioned amendments do not impact the information to be disclosed by the Zetes Group.
b. Standards and Interpretations issued but not yet in force at 31 December 2012 IFRS 9 IFRS 10 IFRS 11 IFRS 12 IFRS 13 IFRS 7 Amendements à IAS 1 Amendements à IAS 19 Amendements à IAS 27 Amendements à IAS 28 Amendements à IAS 32 Amendements à IFRS 1 Amendements aux IFRS 10, 11 et 12 Amendements aux IFRS 10 et 12 et à IAS 27 IFRIC 20
Financial instruments and related amendments Consolidated Financial Statements Partnerships Disclosure of shareholdings in other entities Fair value measurement Financial Instruments: Disclosures - Amendment regarding the offsetting of assets and liabilities Presentation of Financial Statements - Other comprehensive income Employee Benefits Separate Financial Statements Investments in associates and joint ventures Financial Instruments: Presentation - Offsetting financial assets and financial liabilities Government Loans Consolidated Financial Statements, Joint Arrangements and Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Transition Guidance Consolidated Financial Statements, Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities: Investment Entities
1/1/2015 1/1/2014 1/1/2014 1/1/2014 1/1/2013 1/1/2013 1/7/2012 1/1/2013 1/1/2014 1/1/2014 1/1/2014 1/1/2013 1/1/2014
Stripping Costs Incurred during the operational phase of an open pit mine
1/1/2013
1/1/2014
3. Preparation The financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis, except for the measurement at fair value of available-for-sale investments and derivative financial instruments. The consolidated financial statements are presented in euro, which is the company’s functional currency. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions in determining the value of assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date and income and expenses for the year. The Zetes Group revises its estimates at each closing date based on the best available information. The key estimates involve assessing: - assets and liabilities in business combinations - the recoverable amount of goodwill and the intangible assets (development costs) - the results of construction contracts - provisions, including for litigation - capitalised tax loss carry-forwards - where appropriate, the forecast evolution in results
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4. Basis of consolidation
The main exchange rates used are:
a. Subsidiaries Subsidiaries are those entities controlled by the Company. Control exists when the Company has an interest of more than one half of the voting rights of an enterprise or otherwise has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences (or a date nearby) until the date that control ceases. The acquisition of subsidiaries (business combination) is recorded in accordance with IFRS 3 revised, with identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed recorded at the time of takeover of control at fair value. Business combinations made before 1 January 2010 were accounted for under IFRS 3 (as applicable prior to revision) and have not been restated. Intra-group balances and transactions, and unrealised gains arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.
b. Joint ventures Joint ventures are those entities over whose activities Zetes has joint control together with a third party, established by contractual agreement.
5. Foreign currency translation Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at an average rate that approximates the foreign exchange rate ruling at the time the transaction took place. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the reporting date are translated to euro at the foreign exchange rate prevailing at that date. All foreign exchange gains and losses arising on this translation and from the settlement of the transactions are recognised in the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, which are stated at historical cost, are translated to euro at the foreign exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Upon consolidation, the assets and liabilities of subsidiaries stated in foreign currencies are translated to euro at foreign exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Goodwill and fair value adjustments related to the acquisition of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the historical rate at the date of acquisition and therefore no exchange differences arise. Income and expenses are translated to euro at the average rate for the period. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognised directly in equity. When a foreign entity is sold, such exchange differences are recognised in the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.
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Closing 2012
Closing 2011
Average 2012
Average 2011
Pounds sterling
0,8161
0,8353
0,8108
0,8675
Swiss Franc
1,2072
1,2156
1,2053
1,2318
U.S. dollar
1,3194
1,2939
1,2856
1,3917
11,1727
10,4830
10,5362
10,4497
1 Euro =
Rand
6. Revenue recognition The Company does not specifically break out the sales of goods from the provision of services. In various cases, solutions are sold at an overall sales price with no distinction made between income from the provision of services and that from the sale of goods. The level of gross margin is the assessment criterion used by the Company as reflecting the value added by the Group. Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to Zetes and the revenue can be measured reliably. Additionally, the following criteria must be met:
a. Sale of products Revenue from the sale of hardware products is recognised in the income statement when the significant risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred to the buyer. Income from the sale of standard software is recognised at the time of physical delivery to the customer, to the extent that such sale is definitive. As a general rule, ownership of the software remains with the publisher, which grants only user rights to its customer.
b. Maintenance contracts Revenue from maintenance contracts is recognised on a straightline basis over the term of the service contract.
c. Integration services Revenue from integration services, such as project management and installation of equipment, is recognised in the income statement according to the percentage of completion method. The degree of completion is measured by reference to the proportion of service costs incurred to date as a percentage of the estimated total service costs for each project.
d. Projects Each project is broken down into its elementary components: hardware, software and services. Income is then recognised according to the rules which apply to each component. Where the individual components of a project cannot be broken out (sale of a total project), a global state of progress is determined and income from the project is determined as a function of this.
e. Construction contracts A construction contract is a contract specifically negotiated for the construction of an asset or a combination of assets that are closely interrelated or interdependent in terms of their design, technology and functions or their ultimate purpose or use. In the Zetes People Authentication business, a construction contract typically involves the design and development of a card production pilot as well as the card production roll-out accompanied by project management and other value-added personalisation services. When the outcome of a construction contract can be estimated reliably, contract revenue and contract costs are recognised using the percentage of completion method. The stage of completion is measured by reference to the number of cards produced in proportion of the total to be produced for each project. Contract cost includes all expenditure directly related to specific projects and an allocation of fixed and variable overheads incurred in connection with contract activities.
Grants relating to income are recognised in the income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs they are intended to compensate.
8. Property, plant and equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Land is not depreciated while owned buildings are depreciated over 20 years on a straight-line basis. Buildings are revalued by an outside valuer every three years, with recognition of any significant changes. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of estimated useful life and lease term. Other items are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows: Buildings structural works
20 years
Building equipment and installations
Maximum 10 years
The aggregate of the contract costs incurred that relate to contract activity already performed, plus/minus the profit/loss recognised on each contract, is compared against the progress billings to date. Where costs plus/minus profit/loss exceed progress billings, the net balance is shown under trade and other receivables. Where progress billings exceed costs plus/less profit/loss, the net balance is shown under trade and other payables. Advance billings that relate to work to be performed in the future, are not considered in the above calculation and are included in advances received.
Plant installations, machinery and equipment
3 - 5 years , or by the actual number of items produced vs. the total
When it is appears probable that total contract costs will exceed total contract revenue, the expected loss is recognised in the income statement immediately. When the outcome of a construction contract cannot be estimated reliably, contract revenue is recognised to the extent of contract costs incurred where it is probable that those costs will be recovered.
Furniture
5 – 10 years
Vehicles
4 years
f. Royalties, interest and dividends Revenue from royalties is recognised on an accrual basis in accordance with the substance of the relevant agreements. Interest income is recognised on a time proportion basis, taking account of the principal outstanding and the effective rate over the period to maturity, when it is determined that such income will accrue to Zetes. Income from dividends receivable is recognised when the right to receive payment is established.
7. Government grants A government grant is recognised when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and all attaching conditions will be complied with. Grants related to assets (such as for capital expenditure) are credited to deferred income and released to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the relevant asset.
number of items expected to be 2 – 4 ans produced on the machine Goods ID equipment for commercial use (demo stock)
2 – 4 years
Computer and office equipment 3 – 5 years
9. Intangible assets a. Research & development Zetes does not perform any fundamental research activities. Development expenditure is recognised as an intangible asset, only when (among other criteria) it can be demonstrated that the product resulting from the development is likely to generate economic benefits and when the expenditure incurred on the development can be measured reliably. Capitalised development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the related asset, which is expected to be 3 years.
b. Other intangible assets Expenditure to acquire computer software and other licenses are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life, not exceeding 5 years.
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c. Goodwill
12. Leases
Goodwill arising on acquisition of subsidiaries and joint ventures represents the excess of the cost of the acquisition over Zetes’ share in the net fair value of the identifiable assets liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised. Goodwill is recognised as an asset and is initially measured at cost. Subsequently its carrying value may be reduced by accumulated impairment losses (application of an impairment test).
a. Financial leases
10. Current assets and liabilities a. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. In respect of raw materials and consumables, cost is accounted for according to the weighted average price. The cost of goods purchased for re-sale is the individual purchase price of each individual item or the weighted average price. Work in progress and finished goods are valued at manufacturing cost, which includes all direct production costs.
b. Inventory write-down
Leases, in which Zetes obtains the right to use assets, are classified as finance leases if substantially all the risks and rewards incident to ownership of the leased item are transferred to Zetes. Finance leases are capitalised at the fair value of the leased item at the inception of the lease or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Lease payments are apportioned between the finance charges and the reduction of the lease debt as to achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the debt. Finance charges are charged directly against the income statement.
Depreciation Assets held under financial leases are depreciated on a straightline basis over the useful life of the asset. If there is no reasonable certainty that Zetes will be the owner of an asset at the end of a lease, the asset is 100% depreciated over the shorter of the length of the lease or the useful life of the asset.
b. Operating leases
The amount of write-down is estimated by an analysis of stock rotation (sales/product), with a distinction made between finished goods and repair parts.
Leases that do not meet the criteria of finance leases are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
When inventories are sold, the carrying amount of those inventories is recognised as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognised.
13. Income taxes
The amount of any reversal of inventory write-downs owing to an increase in the net realisable value is accounted for as a reduction in the amount of inventory charged to the period in which the reversal takes place.
c. Trade receivables Trade receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount (nominal value). Allowances are recognised when collection of the full amount is no longer probable.
d. Trade payables Trade payables are stated at their nominal value.
11. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are carried at nominal value in the balance sheet. They comprise cash at bank and in hand, as well as short-term deposits with banks and commercial paper with a term of three months or less, that are readily convertible to cash and that are not subject to significant risks of changes in value.
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Income tax expense is recognised in the income statement.
a. Current tax Current tax is the estimated tax payable on the taxable income for the year, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
b. Deferred tax Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet method in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except where the deferred tax liability arises from goodwill amortisation. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits, to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, unused tax losses and unused tax credits can be utilised.
In respect of tax losses acquired upon investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the taxable profit against which the tax loss can be utilised will be generated within five years after the acquisition. The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply to the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.
17. Pension benefit plans and other post-employment benefits Zetes operates various post employment benefit plans in accordance with the local conditions and practices of the countries in which it operates. Costs relating to defined contribution pension plans are recognised when due. There are currently no pension plans of the defined benefit type in place at Zetes. Certain subsidiaries provide a post-employment benefit that is not a pension plan. The benefits are unfunded and represent a legal obligation consisting of defined payments when employees leave the Company. The related provision is determined separately for each employee (present value of the estimated future cash outflows).
14. Equity – capital increase
18. Derivative financial instruments
The transaction costs linked to any capital increases are accounted for as a deduction from equity, net of any related income tax benefit.
Derivative financial instruments utilised by Zetes are principally forward exchange contracts and currency options for hedging purposes. Any changes in fair value are taken directly to equity.
15. Dividends payable
No derivative instrument is held or has been issued for trading purposes.
Dividends declared after the balance sheet date are not recognised as a liability at the reporting date but are directly deducted from equity when paid.
16. Provisions A provision is recognised when (i) Zetes has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, (ii) it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, and (iii) a reliable estimate of the amount can be made. Where Zetes expects an amount for which a provision has been charged to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and, where appropriate, the risks specific to the liability.
19. Borrowing costs Borrowing costs, including interest on borrowings and bank overdrafts, as well as ancillary costs incurred in connection with the arrangement of borrowings, are recognised as an expense in the period in which they are incurred.
Commitments resulting from restructurings are recognised when announced to the persons concerned.
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Notes to the consolidated accounts Note 1. Consolidated companies Subsidiary Accuscan International Ltd Anvos GmvH Blackbird Data Systems Ltd Burotica SA Id-All BV IND Systeme GmbH Logiscan SARL Metaform Ltd Powersys 2000 S.L. RASW Management Maarn BV RFIDEA SA Zetes Auto ID Systems AG Zetes BV Zetes Côte d'Ivoire Zetes Fastrace SA Zetes GmbH Zetes Holding GmbH Zetes Holding Ltd Zetes Industries (Israël) Ltd Zetes International GmbH Zetes Ireland Ltd Zetes Ltd Zetes Pty Ltd Zetes Multicom SA Zetes NetWave SA Information Systems and Telecommunications Zetes SA Zetes SAS ZETES Solutions CZ s.r.o. Zetes SRL Zetes Technologies BV Zetes Technologies SA Zts Lda Number of subsidiaries consolidated: 32 (1) % of shares acquired during the year
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Country
Ownership %
Method of consolidation
Angleterre Allemagne Irlande Portugal Pays-Bas Allemagne France Israël Espagne Pays-Bas Belgique Suisse Pays-Bas Côte d'Ivoire Belgique Allemagne Allemagne Angleterre Israël Allemagne Irlande Angleterre Afrique du Sud Espagne
100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 75,9 100 100 100 70 100 100 100 90 100
Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale
Grèce
58,1
Globale
Belgique France République tchèque Italie Pays-Bas Belgique Portugal
100 100 100 100 100 50 100
Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale Globale
Change (1)
100%
Date of change
June 2012
2012 Events Ine June 2012, Zetes acquired the company InCaptio (now known as Zetes Solutions CZ s.r.o.) in Czech Republic. The companies Buco Card Services BV and Zetes Pass BV were placed in liquidation.
Joint ventures In 2009, Zetes has created a joint venture with the company Pitkit Printing Enterprises. This entity, integrated in Metaform Ltd, is proportionately consolidated. Joint venture financial position at 31.12.2012 In ‘000 € Non current assets Current assets Equity Non current liabilities Current liabilities
1 979 6 584 7 932 371 260
Note 2. Employment Costs booked In ‘000 € Wages and salaries Defined contribution pension plan Total
2010
2011
2012
(46 439) (1 031) (47 470)
(51 879) (1 183) (53 062)
(53 803) (1 448) (55 252)
868 902
1 012 1 097
1 073 1 070
842 880
987 1 074
1 047 1 042
Total in units Average Number of Staff Total staff at the end of the year
Total in FTE (1) Average Number of Staff Total staff at the end of the year (1) FTE: Full Time Equivalent
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Note 3. Segment reporting Income statement
2010
2011
2012
155 290 61 448 216 738
170 703 49 859 (0) 220 562
171 518 42 608 (0) 214 126
63 047 40,6% 25 663 41,8% 88 711 40,9%
68 518 40,1% 26 959 54,1% 95 477 43,3%
69 323 40,4% 24 377 57,2% 93 699 43,8%
(51 652) (14 885) (3 077) (69 614)
(58 636) (14 904) (3 298) (76 837)
(61 884) (14 490) (3 209) (79 583)
Current EBITDA Goods ID In % of sales People ID In % of sales Corporate Total current EBITDA Total current EBITDA in % of sales
11 395 7,3% 10 779 17,5% (3 077) 19 096 8,8%
9 882 5,8% 12 055 24,2% (3 298) 18 640 8,5%
7 439 4,3% 9 887 23,2% (3 209) 14 117 6,6%
EBITDA Goods ID People ID Corporate Total EBITDA
11 002 10 764 (3 078) 18 688
9 258 11 693 (3 298) 17 653
6 285 9 879 (3 254) 12 910
Current EBIT Goods ID In % of sales People ID In % of sales Corporate Total current EBIT Total current EBIT in % of sales
7 054 4,5% 7 865 12,8% (3 095) 11 824 5,5%
5 225 3,1% 9 131 18,3% (3 315) 11 041 5,0%
2 296 1,3% 7 641 17,9% (3 292) 6 645 3,1%
EBIT Goods ID People ID Corporate Total EBIT
6 661 7 850 (3 096) 11 416
4 601 8 769 (3 315) 10 055
1 142 7 634 (3 337) 5 438
In ‘000 € Sales Goods ID People ID Corporate Total sales Gross margin Goods ID In % of sales People ID In % of sales Corporate Total gross margin Total gross margin in % of sales Operating expenses Goods ID People ID Corporate Total operating expenses
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Financial position
2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Goodwill Goods ID People ID Total goodwill
31 661 3 309 34 970
36 816 3 309 40 125
36 569 3 309 39 878
Fixed assets Goods ID People ID Corporate Total fixed assets
10 422 6 809 7 17 238
12 811 5 601 244 18 655
14 289 4 552 218 19 058
Inventories Goods ID People ID Total inventories
8 482 6 672 15 155
12 045 3 306 15 351
11 619 4 012 15 631
Current trade and other receivables Goods ID People ID Corporate Total current trade and other receivables
58 906 13 157 73 72 136
59 406 9 915 87 69 408
56 588 9 024 140 65 752
Total assets Goods ID People ID Corporate and other non allocated assets Total assets
109 472 29 947 18 927 158 346
121 078 22 130 20 315 163 523
119 065 20 896 19 003 158 964
55 730 13 873 740 70 344
61 084 8 762 952 70 798
60 432 7 989 729 69 150
55 730 13 873 88 742 158 346
61 084 8 762 93 677 163 523
60 432 7 989 90 543 158 964
6 789 2 073 8 863
5 254 1 665 255 7 174
5 929 1 185 80 7 195
Current trade and other payables Goods ID People ID Corporate Total current trade and other payables Total liabilities Goods ID People ID Corporate and other non allocated liabilities Total liabilities Capital expenditures Goods ID People ID Corporate Total Capital expenditures
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Segment information Zetes Industries applies IFRS 8 'Operating Segments'. It is organised into two activity clusters - Goods ID and People ID - that operate in different modes and with separate management control systems. The organisation of the "Goods ID" division was modified in 2012. Today it is organised into businesses, under the authority of managers whose specific responsibilities extend across all the entities of the division. The organisation by region has been abandoned. In People ID, as previously announced, Zetes has established business development teams on the African continent (South Africa, Cote d'Ivoire). The division remains, however, highly centralised. Internal reporting is limited for each cluster to the specific analysis of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA and depreciation. Zetes has also a 'corporate' structure, the expenses of which are tracked separately. The earnings results, investments, assets and liabilities for each segment include items directly attributable to a segment as well as items that can reasonably be allocated to it. Segment assets include fixed assets, goodwill, inventories, trade receivables, construction contracts, advance payments and taxes receivable. Segment liabilities include trade payables, advance payments received, and debts to employees and government bodies. Non-allocated sales/results relate to the central administration (corporate).
1. Goods ID Goods ID
2009
2010
2011
2012
%
In ‘000 € Sales
131,646
155,290
170,703
171,518
0.5%
57,885
63,047
68,518
69,323
1.2%
-48,019
-51,652
-58,636
-61,884
5.5%
Current EBITDA
9,866
11,395
9,882
7,439
-24.7%
Current EBITDA as % of Sales
7.50%
7.30%
5.80%
4.34%
EBITDA
9,325
11,002
9,258
6,285
-32.1%
Current EBIT
6,170
7,054
5,225
2,296
-56.1%
Gross margin Operating expenses
Sales by the Goods ID Division rose very slightly in 2012, despite the division being confronted, at the beginning of 2012, by an uncertain economic environment, expressed by highly volatile order-taking and low profitability throughout the first half. In the second half, the division was able to return to performance levels equivalent to those of 2011. From one half to another, EBITDA multiplied by a factor of 2.3 (€ 2.2 million in H1 and € 5.2 million in H2).
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On an annual basis, the performance is strongly influenced by the first half. With current EBITDA of € 7.4 million, performance is down 24.7% compared with 2011. In order better to withstand the greater volatility of order-taking, and reduce the related difficulties of project planning and execution, Zetes has evolved its business model by focusing on its best solutions. The Division carefully analysed the economic sectors and areas of activity where mobility and automatic identification solutions are the most critical and, therefore, can potentially generate greater added value for customers. By crossing these data with Zetes' areas of expertise, 6 flagship solutions were identified. These solutions are being converted by the Group into products in order to capitalise on the experience gained in the application softwares that meet the needs of customers in the same industry. The expected productivity gains for Zetes are substantial because all developments are focused on one product continuously enriched for each key solution. Zetes' objective is for the model to be beneficial both to clients and to the Goods ID division. In this way, Zetes clearly defines its area of expertise in 6 solutions that meet the needs of the supply chain from the production unit through logistics and transport right up to the store. This strategy enables Zetes to better serve certain economic sectors, targeting them with sophisticated products, while retaining the flexibility to develop specific projects at the request of its customers. The use of a common development platform created by the Group makes it possible to support the mobile terminals of several manufacturers and most communication protocols. Customers have clearly expressed their interest in these flagship products because access to Zetes' expertise is faster and more efficient via products than via human beings. Certain solutions, such as those hosted in the Cloud, lend themselves very well to a lease rather than a sales model. In this case Zetes provides an integrated solution (hardware, software, services) against payment per month per terminal for a fixed term of 3 to 4 years. This model is very similar to that applied for "Build and Operate" contracts in People ID, and increases the predictability of income. In some cases, the leased assets are shown in the balance sheet (see below). But, in the long run, in most cases, based on agreements with the financial institutions, the physical assets will be leased to the client by the latter.
Internal growth and currency effects
People ID
The impact of currency fluctuations is very limited in the division (positive impact of € 55,000 at the EBITDA).
In ‘000 €
Goods ID
Currency effect excluded
2011
2012
Sales %
Operating expenses
In ‘000 € Sales Gross margin Gross Margin a % of Sales Operating expenses
49,859
42,608
-14.5%
18,556
25,663
26,959
24,377
-9.6%
-12,120
-14,885
-14,904
-14,490
-2.8% -18.0%
Current EBITDA
6,436
10,779
12,055
9,887
17.50%
24.20%
23.20%
40.4%
Current EBITDA as % of Sales
18.00%
40.1% (58,636)
(61,335)
4.6%
EBITDA
6,365
10,764
11,693
9,879
-15.5%
Current EBIT
4,688
7,865
9,131
7,641
-16.3%
EBITDA
9,258
6,230
-25.3% -32.7%
Performance analysis on a constant scope basis (organic growth) shows an improvement of the results of the division (current EBITDA of € 7.7 million vs. € 7.4 million), which is explained by the poor performance of Zetes South Africa in 2012. 2011
2012
%
In ‘000 €
Current EBITDA
61,448
0.3%
4.3%
Operating expenses
35,808
-0.5%
5.8%
Gross Margin a % of Sales
%
68,714
Current EBITDA as % of Sales
Sales
2012
169,889
7,378
Gross margin
2011
68,518
9,882
Pro forma 2011 and 2012 (*)
2010
170,703
Current EBITDA
Goods ID
Gross margin
2009
160,645
153,796
-4.3%
64,299
62,327
-3.1%
40.0%
40.5%
(54,930)
(54,663)
-0.5%
9,369
7,664
-18.2%
Current EBITDA as % of Sales
5.8%
5.0%
EBITDA
8,744
6,586
-24.7%
(*): Rfidea and Zetes South Africa excluded in 2011 and 2012. Zetes Czech Republic excluded in 2012.
2. People ID The People ID division was able to rely on "Build and Operate" contracts to generate three-quarters of its revenues, which amounted in 2012 to € 42.6 million. These are down 14.5% compared to 2011, owing to the absence in 2012 of major "Build and Transfer" projects with their heavy hardware component. While the gross margin is down 9.6% in absolute terms to € 24.4 million, gross margin as a percentage of sales rose to 57.2% (vs. 54.1% in 2011), highlighting the added value delivered in all projects and the importance of services in the income of the Division.
All "Build and Operate" contracts contributed to the result: eID and SIS card in Belgium, eID in Portugal and in Israel, biometric passports and visas in the Côte d'Ivoire. "Build and Transfer" projects were undertaken in the context of electoral cycles, in Sierra Leone for the United Nations and in Togo. Other smaller projects were carried out for the banking and insurance sectors as well as for civil servant identification in Chad. In terms of business development, the Belgian government awarded Zetes the contract for the new driving licence at the end of the year. Zetes will produce approximately 800,000 licences a year for a minimum of five years ("Build and Operate" model). Operating expenses are down by 2.8%. It should be noted here that non-critical functions for major projects are outsourced. As there were fewer large "Build and Transfer" projects, operating costs were kept down. The Division continues to post excellent profitability ratios thanks to its strategy of value added (gross margin) and its permanent cost control. With current EBITDA down 18% compared with 2011 at € 9.9 million, the current EBITDA to sales ratio remained at a high at 23.2% (24.2% in 2011), a percentage explained by the very high 'services' component in the "Build and Transfer" contract sales and that the fact that "Build and Operate" contracts are capital intensive and that invoicing therefore includes an amount to cover depreciation of the investments. EBIT amounts to € 7.6 million.
3. Group The cost of the Corporate Division amounted to € 3.2 million. The Zetes model is based on strong operational divisions and only a light corporate structure. The main tasks of Corporate are strategy definition, financial control, marketing and external growth.
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Note 4. Non current costs / financial result Non current costs
2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Employee offering / stock (option) plan Restructuring costs Badwill Other non current costs Total
(1) (359) (47) (408)
(893) (94) (987)
(1 280) 81 (8) (1 207)
The restructuring costs aim to adjust the local structures and to put in place the new organisation (strategy of converting bespoke solutions into software products).
Financial result
2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Interest charges Other financial charges Interest revenues Other financial revenues Financial result excluding exchange differences
(555) (384) 38 89 (812)
(298) (347) 114 24 (506)
(224) (324) 71 109 (367)
Exchange losses / conversion differences Exchange gains / conversion differences Exchange differences
(751) 982 231
(1 021) 315 (706)
(564) 389 (175)
Total financial result
(581)
(1 213)
(543)
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Note 5. Taxes Income tax
2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Current income tax expenses Deferred tax expenses Income tax
3 483 (839) 2 645
2 418 180 2 597
1 694 (264) 1 431
3 690 10 855 33,99% (267) (435) 443 (773) (14) 2 645 24,36%
3 005 8 841 33,99% (50) (412) 399 (313) (31) 2 597 29,38%
1 685 4 956 33,99% (121) (332) 560 (383) 23 1 431 28,86%
Deferred tax assets
2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Intangible assets Tangible assets Inventories Trade receivables Construction contracts Accruals Provisions Tax losses carried-forward Total deferred tax assets
92 45 82 115 72 23 2 320 2 749
81 86 39 60 (4) 38 115 2 614 3 028
(28) 157 32 34 27 43 2 939 3 204
Deferred tax liabilities
2010
2011
2012
Intangible assets Tangible assets Inventories Construction contracts Accruals Non-recoverable tax losses Total deferred tax liabilities
829 280 452 125 1 686
1 109 278 482 125 1 994
1 168 277 374 35 1 854
Reconciliation of statutory tax to effective tax rate Tax expenses using statutory rate Net profit before taxes Belgian statutory tax rate Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions Tax effect of notional interest deduction Tax effect of non tax deductible expenses Tax effect of current and deferred tax adjustments Others Tax expenses using effective rate Effective tax rate
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Note 6. Tangible assets
In ‘000 €
Other
2 455 (2 009) 446
4 574 (3 212) 1 362
1 763 (1 503) 259
36 193 (27 300) 8 893
803 26 (505) 4
98 190 (245) 34
311 (467) 68
309 3 (334) 10
5 961 2 006 (2 025) 394
-
(65)
-
-
35
(51)
(107)
(2 688)
(432)
(203)
(422)
(113)
(3 964)
-
(334)
(20)
(149)
-
-
(503)
-
474
448
245
467
318
1 952
21
(87)
30
(28)
(7)
(43)
(115)
3 607 (294) 3 313
27 119 (21 263) 5 856
2 947 (1 713) 1 234
2 532 (2 143) 388
4 486 (3 174) 1 312
1 786 (1 341) 445
42 477 (29 929) 12 548
29 -
1 688 1 240 (214) (155)
992 173 (775) (7)
130 212 (301) (6)
771 (317) (4)
407 343 (4) (29)
4 017 1 969 (1 611) (200)
-
(421)
(18)
58
0
-
(381)
(155)
(2 859)
(454)
(179)
(371)
(159)
(4 178)
-
(793)
(54)
(176)
-
(14)
(1 038)
-
210
603
293
317
1
1 424
-
537
21
(90)
2
(0)
470
3 637 (449) 3 188
29 257 (24 169) 5 089
3 313 (1 598) 1 715
2 623 (2 296) 327
4 937 (3 226) 1 710
2 504 (1 513) 990
Plants and equipments
445 (209) 237
24 273 (18 629) 5 644
2 684 (1 739) 945
1 883 1 300 -
2 557 487 (475) 278
(21)
Balance at 31 December 2009 Cost Accumulated depreciation Opening balance 2010 Changes in 2010 Additions Business combination Disposals / cancellations Conversion differences Reclassifications (to) from other items / other Depreciation charge Depreciation on business combination Depreciation on disposals / cancellations Depreciation other Balance at 31 December 2010 Cost Accumulated depreciation Closing balance 2010 Changes in 2011 Additions Business combination Disposals / cancellations Conversion differences Reclassifications (to) from other items / other Depreciation charge Depreciation on business combination Depreciation on disposals / cancellations Depreciation other Balance at 31 December 2011 Cost Accumulated depreciation Closing balance 2011
20
Leasehold improvements
Motor vehi- Fixtures and cles fittings
Buildings
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Assets leased to third parties
-
Total
46 271 (33 252) 13 020
Note 6. Tangible assets (continued)
In ‘000 € Changes in 2012 Additions Business combination Disposals / cancellations Conversion differences Reclassifications (to) from other items / other Depreciation charge Depreciation on business combination Depreciation on disposals / cancellations Depreciation other Balance at 31 December 2012 Cost Accumulated depreciation Closing balance 2012 Balance at 31 December 2012 Net carrying amount of tangible assets under finance leases Tangible assets acquired in 2012 under finance leases Amount of tangible assets pledged as security for liabilities
Leasehold improvements
Other
Assets leased to third parties
Total
220 17 (47) (4)
222 (85) 13
137 31 (16) (28)
1 751 -
4 786 254 (1 019) (34)
(25)
(91)
-
(167)
-
(1 016)
(2 295)
(578)
(139)
(320)
(266)
(252)
(4 006)
-
(167)
(0)
(14)
-
(31)
-
(212)
-
300
436
47
85
10
-
878
-
777
24
91
(3)
84
-
974
3 648 (604) 3 043
30 099 (25 550) 4 549
3 350 (1 590) 1 760
2 718 (2 311) 408
5 088 (3 465) 1 623
2 461 (1 717) 743
1 751 (252) 1 499
49 114 (35 489) 13 625
68
103
2
-
4
68
103
Motor vehi- Fixtures and cles fittings
Buildings
Plants and equipments
11 -
1 688 206 (304) (13)
756 0 (567) (3)
-
(732)
(155)
172 4
2
172
Note 7. Intangible assets In ‘000 € Balance at 31 December 2009 Cost Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment losses Closing balance 2009 Changes in 2010 Additions Business combination Conversion differences Other Depreciation charge Depreciation other
Goodwill
Development costs
Patents, trademarks and other rights
Computer software
Total
34 421 (1 314) 33 108
11 323 (9 121) 2 202
1 096 (519) 576
3 365 (2 269) 1 096
50 206 (11 910) (1 314) 36 982
2 147
58
697
(0)
64
(1 481) (0)
(217) (7)
4 (65) (443) 60
2 902 1 679 251 (65) (2 141) 53
1 679 183
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Note 7. Intangible assets (continued) In ‘000 € Balance at 31 December 2010 Cost Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment losses Closing balance 2010 Changes in 2011 Additions Business combination Conversion differences Other Depreciation charge Depreciation on business combination Depreciation other Balance at 31 December 2011 Cost Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment losses Closing balance 2011 Changes in 2012 Additions Business combination Conversion differences Cancellation Other Depreciation charge Depreciation on business combination Depreciation cancelled Depreciation other Balance at 31 December 2012 Cost Accumulated depreciation Accumulated impairment losses Closing balance 2012 Net internally generated intangible assets
Goodwill
Development costs
Patents, trademarks and other rights
Computer software
Total
36 283 (1 314) 34 970
13 470 (10 602) 2 868
1 217 (743) 474
4 001 (2 653) 1 349
54 972 (13 998) (1 314) 39 660
2 473 44 5 (844) (1 543) (40) 842
42 140 (20) (389) (227) (132) 381
642 107 8 431 (493) (71) (408)
3 157 5 788 (48) (1 104) (2 264) (243) 815
15 148 (11 344) 3 804
989 (722) 267
5 190 (3 625) 1 565
62 765 (15 691) (1 314) 45 761
1 834 4 (1 752) -
49 11 2 (229) -
526 206 7 (31) (735) (124)
2 409 617 13 (718) (678) (2 716) (124)
(1)
(2)
32
29
16 986 (13 096) 3 890
1 051 (954) 97
5 897 (4 451) 1 446
64 407 (18 501) (595) 45 311
5 498 (41) (302)
41 439 (1 314) 40 125
399 0 (718) (646)
718
40 473 (595) 39 878
3 890
3 890
Comments on Goodwill The goodwill increase of 399 thousand € is related to the acquisition of InCaptio in Czech Republic. The cancellation of the fully depreciated goodwill of 718 thousand € is related to the liquidation of Buco Card Services BV.
Earnouts Negative adjustments for 646 thousand € relating to the earnouts reevaluation have been booked in 2012 and are linked to the acquisitions prior to 2010 (application of IFRS 3).
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Breakdown of the goodwill by segment and by CGU The aggregation of assets for the cash-generating units was revised in 2012. The "Goods ID" activity has, since the second half of the year, been organised by businesses, each under the authority of specific managers. It is at this level that strategy, resource allocation, solutions and priority markets are determined. It is also at this level that performance is analysed. Until 2011, goodwill was monitored by region (North, Central and South), with each region composed of different entities working closely together. The reorganisation into "businesses" has had the effect of eliminating the concept of "regions", implying a change in the way assets are grouped. Zetes has identified the smallest groups of assets that generate cash inflows that are largely independent. The goodwill impairment test is now performed at the level of the Goods ID and People ID divisions, in line with the way in which Zetes manages its activities.
2010
2011
2012
Var.
In ‘000 € By segment Goods ID People ID Total goodwill
31 661 3 309 34 970
36 816 3 309 40 125
36 569 3 309 39 878
(247) (247)
By CGU Goods ID - North (pro forma) Goods ID - South (pro forma) Goods ID - Central (pro forma) Goods ID - Competence centres (pro forma) Total Goods ID Total People ID Total Zetes Group
6 665 9 463 13 799 1 734 31 661 3 309 34 970
10 489 9 985 14 920 1 423 36 816 3 309 40 125
10 256 9 953 15 319 1 041 36 569 3 309 39 878
(233) (32) 399 (382) (247) (247)
For each entity, the Group identifies whether it is a "mono-activity" or not. A "mono-activity" is considered to be a separate CGU. Those that are not monoactivity are organised in such a way as to be able analytically to break down their activities, including the assets and liabilities attached thereto. Each analytical unit then constitutes a CGU. CGUs are then grouped into groups of CGUs that make up the Goods ID and People ID divisions. Assets constituting a cash-generating unit are tested for impairment before undertaking an impairment test at the level of the group of CGUs to which the goodwill is allocated. The Group examines the value of the goodwill shown in the statement of financial position at each annual closing date, or more often whenever indications of impairment exists.
in use is then calculated based on projected cash flows derived from the annual budgets as adopted by the Board of Directors, as well as assumptions concerning the evolution of business over a five-year period Cash flows beyond the range of the projections are extrapolated using estimated average growth rates, as indicated below. Estimated cash flows do not include incoming and outgoing cash flows from financing activities or related to income taxes. Past flows are compared to estimated projections. The assumptions used in the tests are the same for all CGUs. The weighted average cost of capital before taxes applied by the Group to all CGUs is compared with different sources and is updated periodically, but not whenever an impairment test is carried out. Between each update, the group verifies that the key variables used in determining the WACC (applied in its activity segment) have not changed significantly.
The external impairment index used is the market capitalisation of the company. The recoverable amount of a cash-generating unit is determined on the basis of fair value, less costs of sale or, where insufficient in respect of goodwill, of value in use. The fair value is calculated based on valuations effective in the industry, namely a multiple of EBITDA adjusted for net cash position. The cost of sales is estimated at 5% of the value of the entity under review. The value Connecting what matters
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Key assumptions used in calculating value in use:
2012 Discount rate Growth rate (1) Illiquidity discount
10% 1% 15%
(1) After the five-year period
Sensitivity analysis The group conducts a sensitivity study, with an emphasis on the key assumptions. These are the EBITDA multiplier used to determine the fair value and growth forecasts. The Company believes that its financing structure, without net debt, does not justify testing the impact of a change in financing costs (WACC). The sensitivity analysis shows that a reasonably possible change in a key assumption (change in the EBITDA multiple - 20% reduction) leads to the carrying value of the Goods ID division exceeding its fair value, but without exceeding its value in use. The impact on the value in use of a 50% fall in the 5 year growth forecast (sales and operating expenses) under the constraint of a stable margin/sales ratio shows that the value in use of the division is very significantly greater than its carrying value.
Note 8. Financial assets and other non current assets Assets In ‘000 € Other non current financial assets Non current cash restricted or pledged Total
2010
2011
2012
170 462 632
197 611 808
164 392 556
Hedging instruments In ‘000 Contrats de change à terme EUR / USD
Sale EUR
Purchase USD
Expiring from
Expiring to
Contract average rate
Closing rate 31/12
1 406
1 832
jan-13
feb-13
1,303
1,319
The Group has hedging instruments to hedge identified foreign exchange risks; on 31/12/2012, there are hedging contracts for an amount of 1.8 million USD against EUR to be purchased at an average rate of 1.303. The net result on hedging instruments is (13) thousand € and is mentioned in the Statement of Changes in equity.
Note 9. Inventories Assets In ‘000 € Gross carrying amounts Goods Production supplies Stock in transit Accumulated write-downs Goods Production supplies Total net
2010
2011
2012
20 406 14 562 5 572 271 (5 251) (5 051) (200) 15 155
20 824 17 866 2 722 237 (5 473) (5 262) (211) 15 351
20 382 15 129 3 921 1 332 (4 751) (4 499) (252) 15 631
(715)
(496)
(381)
Income statement In ‘000 € Write-downs on stock of the year
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Note 10. Current trade and other receivables Assets In ‘000 € Trade receivables Gross trade receivables Accumulated write-downs Other current receivables Construction contracts Other Total
2010
2011
2012
62 079 63 728 (1 648) 3 514 2 545 969 65 593
58 232 59 962 (1 730) 4 112 1 881 2 232 62 345
53 852 55 038 (1 187) 3 872 1 556 2 317 57 724
94 356
120 066
144 202
2010
2011
2012
22 187 (408)
25 710 (295)
24 137 (157)
The credit risk is not significant at the Group level. The risk is spread on lots of different customers and markets. It is partly covered by an insurance credit company. If not, a credit risk analysis is performed allowing to reduce the risk of the counterparty. Construction contracts Cumulative amount of contract costs incurred and recognised profits less losses
Income statement In ‘000 € Sales relating to the execution of construction contracts Write-downs on bad and doubtful customers Change in accounting estimates - construction contracts
The percentage of completion method is applied on a cumulative basis for every exercise, depending on the best estimate of the costs and revenue of the existing contracts. In 2012, the revenues estimate has been increased for three outstantding contracts.
Note 11. Related parties 2010
2011
2012
In ‘000 € Assets with related parties (1)
192
155
46
Liabilities with related parties
14
236
128
(902) (632) (270) (52) (20) (974)
(1 025) (675) (350) (63) (33) (1 121)
(876) (738) (138) (74) (20) (969)
Transactions within related parties Total Management Committee remunerations Basic compensation Variable compensation Total non executive directors remunerations Total others (2) Total services received (1) Current accounts of executive directors (2) Lawyers services
All transactions with companies related to directors have been made at arm's length. The remuneration report is available in the "Corporate Governance" section of the annual report.
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Note 12. Equity note Movements in number of shares
Ordinary shares
Number of shares on 31/12/2011 Number of shares issued in 2012 Number of shares on 31/12/2012
5 389 714 0 5 389 714
Own shares
Number
Own shares, opening balance 2012 movements Own shares, closing balance
97 657 118 112 215 769
In ‘000 € 1 568 1 685 3 253
In 2012, the Board of Directors decided to buy own shares, in accordance with the authorisation given by the Shareholders' General Meeting.
Other informations All issued shares are fully paid. The articles of association authorise the Board of Directors to increase the issued capital for an amount of maximum 56.1 million €. All shares are without par value.
Dividend The Board of Directors will propose to the Ordinary General Assembly held on May 29, 2013 to pay a gross ordinary dividend of 0.38 € per share. The proposed dividend has not been recognised as a liability at the end of 2012. An extraordinary General Assembly was also convened on April 22, 2013 to decide on a capital reduction in the form of a repayment to shareholders of 0.17 € per share. The goal is to give a stable total payout compared with 2011.
Earnings per share calculation
Continuing operations
Total
Net profit basic The net profit per share is calculated by dividing the net result of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Net profit of the Group (in '000 €) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding Basic earnings per share (in €)
3 677 5 247 116 0,70
3 677 5 247 116 0,70
Net profit diluted For the calculation of the diluted earnings per share, the weighted average number of ordinary shares is adjusted to take into account the conversion of all dilutive equity instruments. At the end of 2012, the outstanding number of options is 184,669. The weighted average listing price is 14.44 € (2012) ; because it does not exceed the exercise prices, the options are not taken into account to compute the dilution effect. Net profit of the Group (in '000 €) Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding Adjustments for options Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per share Diluted earnings per share (in €)
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3 677 5 247 116 0 5 247 116 0,70
3 677 5 247 116 0 5 247 116 0,70
OPTIONS
Exercise price Outstanding on 31/12/2011 Granted during the period Exercised during the period Cancelled during the period Outstanding on 31/12/2012 Of which vested Of which to be vested Expiring date
Plan 2005
Plan 2007
23,00 181 869
22,63 2 800
181 869 181 869
Total 184 669 184 669 184 669 -
31/12/17
2 800 2 800 31/12/19
2010
2011
2012
224 454 678
166 506 673
156 215 370
4 225 4 633 55 8 913
4 672 5 903 10 574
4 662 5 433 10 095
1 490 678 2 815 4 984
3 499 673 2 721 6 893
2 042 370 3 307 5 719
-
1 067 1 067
214 214
4 021 963 4 984
4 345 3 615 7 960
4 921 1 012 5 933
There were no options granted in 2012.
Note 13. Financial borrowings Finance leases, minimum lease payment payable, present value < 1 year Between 2 and 5 years Total Total
Non cancellable future minimum operating lease payments In ‘000 € < 1 year Between 2 and 5 years > 5 years Total
Interests bearing borrowings In ‘000 € Bank borrowings Finance leases Bank overdrafts Total interests bearing borrowings
Non-interests bearing borrowings Other non current borrowings Total
Aging profile < 1 year Between 2 and 5 years > 5 years Total
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Financial debts by currency
2010
2011
2012
EUR GBP CHF ZAR Total
4 873 34 78 4 984
6 698 14 14 168 6 893
4 705 202 791 20 5 719
In ‘000 € Total financial debts Cash available Net cash
4 984 (15 061) (10 076)
6 893 (14 917) (8 024)
5 719 (13 189) (7 471)
Current financial debts Cash and cash equivalents Current net cash
4 021 (14 599) (10 577)
4 345 (14 306) (9 961)
4 921 (12 797) (7 877)
611 14 306 14 917
392 12 797 13 189
Fair value of financial debts For floating rate financial debts, the fair value is equal to the face value.
Net financial debt (+) / cash (-)
The net cash is the difference between the total financial debts and the cash available. The current net cash is the difference between the current financial debts and the cash and cash equivalents.
Cash available In ‘000 € Current cash restricted or pledged Cash and cash equivalents Total cash available
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462 14 599 15 061
Note 14. Provisions & obligations Provisions In â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;000 â&#x201A;Ź
Warranty provisions
Restructuring provisions
Legal proceeding provisions
Onerous contract provisions
Total
Balance at 31 December 2009
260
159
10
100
530
Non current provisions
260
159
10
100
530
Additional provisions Amounts used Unused amounts reversed Other
60 (50) 2
14 (26) 1
61 -
77 (75) -
213 (26) (125) 2
Balance at 31 December 2010 Non current provisions Current provisions
272 272 -
148 133 15
71 71 -
103 103 -
594 579 15
Business combination Additional provisions Amounts used Unused amounts reversed Other
7 104 (18) (2)
324 (14) (134)
256 (138) (26) 133
56 (58) -
7 739 (210) (45) (2)
Balance at 31 December 2011 Non current provisions Current provisions
363 363 -
324 324
296 233 63
100 100 -
1Â 083 696 387
Additional provisions Amounts used Unused amounts reversed Other
115 (12) 0
193 (324) (4)
10 (109) (125)
56 -
374 (324) (121) (128)
Balance at 31 December 2012 Non current provisions Current provisions
467 467 -
188 74 114
73 73 -
156 156 -
885 771 114
The warranty provisions cover the company costs for the defective equipments not under the producer guarantee. The legal proceeding provisions mainly relate to disputes with former employees. The onerous contract provisions cover the not-normal costs related to agreements.
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OBLIGATIONS In â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;000 â&#x201A;Ź Balance at 31 December 2009 Non current obligations Current obligations
Post employment benefit obligation 142 125 17
Additional provisions Amounts used Conversion differences
15 (29) 8
Balance at 31 December 2010 Non current obligations Current obligations
136 118 17
Additional provisions Amounts used Conversion differences Other
87 (38) (3) 40
Balance at 31 December 2011 Non current obligations Current obligations
222 192 31
Additional provisions Amounts used Conversion differences
90 (38) 0
Balance at 31 December 2012 Non current obligations Current obligations
274 241 33
Contingent liabilities On December 2012, the Group has contingent liabilities with uncertainty on timing and/or amount, arising in the course of the business. The contingent liabilities relate to possible obligations in respect of certain warranties given to bankers, customers, suppliers and joint ventures. The possibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote.
Defined contribution plans Zetes operates various post employment benefit plans in accordance with the local conditions and practices of the countries in which it operates. Those plans are contracted with external insurance companies, which have to respect minimum legal returns. The contributions to these insurance schemes are funded by payments from employees and the relevant group's companies. The payments to defined contribution plans charged as an expense in 2012 amount to 1 448 thousand â&#x201A;Ź.
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Note 15. Current trade and other current payables 2010
2011
2012
33 977 22 834 13 517 5 424 6 705 1 388 5 70 333
33 128 23 541 14 646 5 712 6 808 2 127 71 316
31 524 23 006 13 638 5 495 6 508 1 636 17 68 185
2010 Acquisitions
2011 Acquisitions
2012 Acquisitions
2 034 1 503 0 377 150 4 2 167 362 1 719 14 71 995 409 587 3 131 1 925 1 076 52 79
1 197 931 47 138 81 5 572 1 419 3 591 198 166 198 522 514 7 4 582 974 2 646 943 19
167 42 94 30 877 178 361 47 290 331 304 23 4
Net identifiable assets and liabilities
74
1 666
712
Goodwill on acquisitions and earnout Goodwill on acquisitions Badwill on acquisitions Cash (acquired) / disposed Net cash outflow / (inflow) Minority interests
1 679 1 679 (71) 1 682 404
5 498 5 498 (166) 6 997 547
318 399 (81) (290) 740 -
In ‘000 € Trade payables Advances received Other current payables Payables to employees Payables to public administrations Other Current hedging instruments Total
Note 16. Disclosures on acquisitions and disposals of subsidiaries In ‘000 € Impact of the acquisitions Non current assets Tangible assets Intangible assets Deferred tax assets Cash restricted or pledged Other non current assets Current assets Inventories Trade and other receivables Prepayments Cash and cash equivalents Other current assets Non-current liabilities Interests bearing borrowings Provisions Deferred tax liabilities Current liabilities Interests bearing borrowings Trade and other current payables Advances received Other liabilities
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2012 & post closing transactions Zetes acquired in 2012 the company InCaptio (Czech Republic) and the assets of the company Nitica (France). The net assets & liabilities of these acquisitions amount to 712 thousand €. Their book value before the business combination is 851 thousand €. The acquisition bookings done in 2012 is based on a provisional estimate of the fair values. Except for the acquisition of Nitica, completely integrated into Zetes France (asset deal), the impact of acquisitions on the 2012 income statement is described in the segment reporting. There are no post closing transaction in 2013.
Note 17. Auditor's missions The auditor RSM Réviseurs d’Entreprises, represented by M. Laurent Van der Linden, has been appointed by the 2011 Shareholders Meeting. It will expire at the 2014 Shareholders Meeting held to approve the 2013 accounts. The mission and powers of the auditor are those granted by the law. The Auditor may not be revoked by the Shareholders' Meeting other than for good reasons. In ‘000 € Auditor's fees Audit of the financial statements Other missions Auditor's related parties' fees Audit of the financial statements Fiscal advices Other missions
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2012 84 2
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Management of risks and uncertainties Introduction
Litigation risks
Risk taking is inherent in any business enterprise. There is no growth or value creation in a company without taking risks. If not properly managed and controlled, these risks may affect the Company's ability to achieve its objectives. By continuing to foresee and manage risks, risk management and internal control systems play a key role in conducting and monitoring various business activities.
Zetes is, has already been, and could again be involved in legal action which is part of the normal course of business. Such legal action can relate to :
Risk is the possibility of an event occurring that will have consequences that may affect the company's employees, assets, environment, objectives or reputation.
- conflicts with the selling shareholders in the context of business combinations
Risk management is the responsibility of all players in the company. It aims to be comprehensive and cover all activities, processes and assets of the company. Risk management is a dynamic system of the company, which it defines and implements under its responsibility. Risk management comprises a set of tools, behaviours, procedures and actions adapted to the characteristics of each company, that allows senior management to keep the risks to an acceptable level.
Risk management helps to: a) Create and preserve the value, assets and reputation of the company b) Place the company's decision making and processes on a firmer basis and help it achieve its objectives c) Promote coherence between a company's values and actions d) Mobilise company employees around a common vision of the principal risks and sensitise them to the risks inherent in their business.
Description of the risks The Board of Directors presents below its assessment of the risks to which the company is exposed By the nature of its commercial activities, the company is exposed to the uncertainties attached to the development of the economy and to the situation of its customers and its competitors. Each of the risks listed below can have a negative impact on the overall condition of the company and its results. For this reason any forward-looking statements must be analysed in the light of this presentation. Besides the risks mentioned here, there may be other risks the company is not aware of, or which are not reported as such, but which could also have an adverse effect on the company.
- warranty / product quality / installation issues - conflicts with employees
- claims by Zetes against suppliers - third party claims for patent infringement: The above list is not exhaustive. Where necessary, provisions are set up for such risks. Although these are estimated based on the company’s best understanding of the situation, court judgements could expose the company to unexpected costs.
Risks related to human resources Zetes seeks to be at the sharp edge of technology. Finding the human resources with which to remain there is a major challenge. Zetes’ good name and its commercial and operational successes significantly reduce this risk.
Environmental risks Zetes strictly respects all laws and regulations governing the protection of the environment. Even so, certain exceptional circumstances or accidents could potentially expose the company to litigation. The group is not involved in any environmental dispute at the present time.
Risks related to exceptional events By its very nature the company is open to such risks. A fire or flood could always affect a production site, and with it the company’s financial situation. Although Zetes insures against risks, there is no such thing as “zero” risk. More generally, there are natural and political risks that could destabilise the economic system, and hence Zetes’ activity.
Risks attached to acquisitions Zetes’ strategy involves acquiring other companies. Despite the care with which management goes about these acquisitions and, in particular, the due diligence audits that are made, specific risks always exist. The most serious are linked to the process of integrating newly acquired companies into the group, to their activities before joining Zetes, to their real growth potential (overestimation) and to the value of the technological know-how acquired. In certain cases, these risks could engender a loss of goodwill value.
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Risks attached to new products
Credit risk
Zetes specialises in identification. To maintain its competitive advantage, Zetes carries out specific development and places specialised software and hardware on the market. In 2012 the company invested € 1.8 million. A total of € 3.9 million of development expenses are capitalised on the balance sheet. The risks associated with these developments are:
This risk is covered by a credit insurance company (around 50% of sales). Otherwise, an internal analysis of the credit risk is carried out, which reduces the counterparty risk. The multiplicity of clients, both geographical and sectoral, and their general quality also significantly reduce the Group's credit risk.
- over-ambitious sales objectives, insufficient profitability, owing to unsuitable functionalities, or the existence of less expensive competing products - the placing on the market of products that are not yet stabilised, bringing a loss of credibility and/or additional, unanticipated expenses to resolve the problem - the use of external components of insufficient quality.
Technological risk For Zetes, technological risk is linked to the time at which a new technology is adopted. This risk is managed by a specific team, which acts as a technology watch units. This team concentrates expertise and knowledge as long as the technology is not yet ready for market. It also helps disseminate know-how and competencies once a decision to go to market has been taken by Group management.
Risk of fraud: The risk of fraud is inherent in all human activity. The company is attentive to appoint people of trust to key positions. This trust is considered the cornerstone of the fight against fraud. The company seeks, where the size of the subsidiary permits, to establish a separation of duties. Thus, persons in charge of procurement will not be responsible for paying bills. Limits on signing authority are also set according to the activity level of the companies concerned. Finally, the group executive committee is careful to limit the representative powers of the executive committees of the subsidiaries to day-to-day operations. It is also careful to ensure an appropriate division of powers within their management structures. To this end, direct communication channels exist with the group executive committee, both for local financial managers, who report both to their Country Managers and CFO, and for country managers, who are responsible for their performance to both the Group CEO and the Group CFO.
Price risk This risk is covered by agreements with our main suppliers; price reviews are built into our contracts with them.
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Liquidity and treasury risk Zetes’ liquidity and treasury risk is limited. In addition to a cash position of € 12.8 million (December, 2012), the company retains a significant borrowing potential based on an agreement signed with its three main bankers to finance projects, additional working capital needs or, partially, acquisitions.
Foreign exchange risk The consolidated accounts are in euros. This means that the accounts of those group entities whose reference currency is not the euro need to be converted into euros on consolidation. To the extent that currencies fluctuate against one another this can negatively impact the accounts. The greatest risks are those of the fluctuation of the euro against the pound sterling, the Swiss franc, the rand and the shekel. At the operating level, and insofar as the charges of these entities are incurred in their own reference currencies, the currency risk lies essentially in their contribution to Group results. A risk also exists on loans/borrowings (repayment or revaluation). A potential risk also exists in the parity between the CFA and the euro. In terms of buying, procurement is essentially in euros. There does exist, however, a US dollar risk for certain specific equipment that is purchased in this currency. Significant sales / purchase contracts in foreign currencies are normally hedged specifically. Zetes’ financial department has a preference for forward foreign exchange contracts and, to a lesser extent, currency options, for hedging foreign exchange risk. In People ID, some of Zetes' competitors use other currencies than the euro as their reference currency. Currency fluctuations may either strengthen Zetes' competitive advantage or weaken it against those competitors whose revenues (and costs) are collected (and incurred) in other monetary areas
Interest rate risk The interest rate risk is limited to the extent that the company has net positive treasury position. A rise in either short or long term rates would not significantly affect results. On top of this, bank debt serves mainly to fund short term working capital needs of subsidiaries. The occasional longer term debts for financing acquisitions or investments have a short average term which does not call for specific interest rate coverage.
zetes industries STATUTORY AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS MEETING ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 As required by law, we report to you on the statutory audit mandate which you have entrusted to us. This report includes our opinion on the consolidated balance sheet as at December 31, 2012, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, as well as the explanatory notes, together with our report on other legal and regulatory requirement.
Report on the consolidated financial statements – Unqualified opinion We have audited the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2012, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. The consolidated statement of financial position shows total assets of 158.964 (thousand) EUR and the consolidated income statement shows a consolidated profit of 3.526 (thousand) EUR.
Responsibility of the board of directors for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, and for such internal control as the board of directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Statutory auditor’s responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the statutory auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the group’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the group’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the board of directors, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We have obtained from the company’s officials and the board of directors the explanations and information necessary for performing our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Unqualified opinion In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the group’s net equity and financial position as of December 31, 2012, and of its results and its cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirement The board of directors is responsible for the preparation and the content of the directors’ report on the consolidated financial statements. In the framework of our mandate, our responsibility is to verify, for all significant aspects, the compliance with some legal and regulatory requirements. On this basis, we provide the following additional comment which does not modify the scope of our audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements: • The directors’ report on the consolidated financial statements includes the information required by law, is, for all significant aspects, in agreement with the consolidated financial statements and is not in obvious contradiction with any information obtained in the context of our mandate.
Zaventem, 15 April 2013
THE STATUTORY AUDITOR, SCCRL RSM RÉVISEURS D’ENTREPRISES REPRESENTED BY LAURENT VAN DER LINDEN, PARTNER
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Statutory accounts In accordance with article 105 of the Company Code, the current Annual Report offers an abbreviated version of the statutory annual accounts of Zetes Industries SA. Zetes Industries SA’s Annual Report and the annual accounts, together with the Auditor’s Report, will be deposited and will also be available at the Company’s registered office and on the Company Web site www.zetes.com. The Company Auditor has signed a statement of unqualified approval of the statutory annual accounts of Zetes Industries SA for the years ended 2012, 2011 and 2010.
1. Balance sheet In ‘000 € ASSETS Fixed assets Formation expenses Intangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets Financial fixed assets Current assets Amounts receivable after one year Stocks and contracts in progress Amounts receivable within one year Short term deposits and own shares Cash at bank and in hand Deferred charges and accrued income TOTAL ASSETS
2010
2011
2012
33 653 176 35 33 443 37 059 1 931 129 33 983 367 552 97 70 713
33 905 329 106 33 471 32 714 1 583 94 28 819 1 634 491 92 66 619
32 375 309 95 31 971 31 890 1 225 13 27 051 3 319 135 148 64 265
62 116 60 092 38 1 408 367 211 12 8 584 233 8 328
61 208 56 092 38 3 233 1 634 211 5 411 5 397
60 296 56 092 38 845 3 319 3 969 3 925
506
303
-
119 881 673 6 149 23 70 713
6 1 251 656 3 181 14 66 619
20 1 113 514 2 278 45 64 265
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves Capital Share premium account Reserves Unavailable reserves for own shares Profit carried forward Provision for liabilities and charges Debts Amounts payable after one year Amounts payable within one year Current portion of amounts payable after more than one year falling due within one year Financial debts Trade debts Amounts payable regarding taxes, remuneration and social security Other debts Accrued charges and deferred income TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
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2. Income statement In ‘000 € Operating income Turnover Other operating income Operating charges Raw materials, consumables and goods for resale Services and other goods Remuneration, social security and pensions Depreciation and amounts written off Other operating charges Operating profit or (loss) Financial income Financial charges Profit on ordinary activities before taxation Extraordinary income Extraordinary charges Profit for the period before taxation Income taxes PROFIT OF THE YEAR
3. Appropriation account In ‘000 € Profit to be appropriated Profit for the year available for appropriation Profit brought forward Drawdowns on capital Drawdowns on reserves Transfers to legal reserve Transfers to other reserves Result to be carried forward Dividends (1)
2010
2011
2012
7 536 6 619 917 (6 327) (599) (2 689) (2 229) (775) (35) 1 210 1 051 (208) 2 053
6 957 6 543 414 (5 672) (159) (3 112) (2 284) (102) (15) 1 285 851 (135) 2 001
5 744 5 351 392 (5 093) (107) (2 942) (1 892) (136) (16) 651 517 (81) 1 087
2 053 2 053
2 001 (14) 1 987
1 087 (33) 1 054
2010
2011
2012
2 792 2 053 739
2 197 1 987 211 4 000
1 264 1 054 211 817 53 62 1 966
2 857 103 211 5 336
99 2 993 211 2 895
(1) Amount determined on the basis of the treasury shares held at 31/12/2012 ; for 2010 and 2011, it is the amount of dividends adjusted to take into account the own shares held at the Ordinary General Meeting.
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4. Investments and social rights held in other companies Are to be mentioned hereafter, the companies in which the company holds a direct investment in the sense of the Royal Decree of October 8, 1976 as well as the other companies in which the company holds shares in case these shares represent at least 10% of the subscribed capital.
Rights held by Name
Address of the registered office
SA ZETES
Rue de Strasbourg 3 - 1130 Evere Bâtiment Einstein – 17/19 rue Georges BesseSA ZETES France 92160 Antony SA ZETES TECHNOLOGIES Rue de Strasbourg 3 - 1130 Evere ZTS Lda Alameda Antonio Sergio 7 - 2795023 Linda-A-Velha SA BUROTICA Alameda Antonio Sergio 7 - 2795023 Linda-A-Velha SA ZETES FASTRACE Rue de Strasbourg 3 - 1130 Evere ZETES INTERNATIONAL GmbH Flughafenstraße 52 b, 22335 Hamburg ZETES SRL Lungobisagno Dalmazia 71/16 - 16141 Genova ZETES INDUSTRIES (Israel) 1 Hanagar st., Neve Ne'eman B, P.O. Box 7214, Ltd Hod Hasharon 45241 ZETES HOLDING GmbH Waldstrasse 23 - 63128 Dietzenbach RFIdea SA Rue des Chasseurs Ardennais, 5 - 4031 Angleur ZETES COTE IVOIRE Abidjan, 17BP 319 Abidjan 01
Country Belgium
Number 170 827
Directly % 100
27 470
100
1 249 2 10 million 2 124 4 10
49,96 100 50 34,03 100 10
10
70
2 3 190
100 ns 10
France Belgium Portugal Portugal Belgium Germany Italy Israël Germany Belgique Côte Ivoire
Indirectly %
0,04 50 41,9 90
100 90
5. Statement of capital In ‘000€
Capital 1. Issued capital At the end of the preceding period Changes during this period: At the end of the period 2. Structure of the capital Registered shares, bearer and dematerialised shares Registered Bearer and dematerialised
Number of shares
56 092 56 092 5 389 714 1 338 296 4 051 418
Shareholder structure based on notification in December 2012 Shareholders Zephir Cobepa Axa Belgium Other nominative shareholders Public Own shares Total
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Number of shares
%
1 277 495 1 329 655 199 453 8 641 2 358 701 215 769 5 389 714
23,70 24,67 3,70 0,16 43,76 4,00 100,00
6. Auditors In â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;000â&#x201A;Ź Auditor fees Fees relating to extraordinary services or specific missions rendered to Zetes Industries SA Fees relating to extraordinary services or specific missions rendered to Zetes Industries SA by parties related to the auditor
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Statement on Corporate Governance 1. The 2009 Belgian Code on Corporate Governance This section is based on the rules and the principles which organise the corporate governance of Zetes Industries SA/NV (the Company). These are listed exhaustively in the Company's Corporate Governance Charter as approved by the Board of Directors of the Company and available, along with the Company’s coordinated articles of association, on the Zetes Industries SA/NV website (http://www.zetes.com/en/investor-relations/corporate-governance).
executive management has established rules and procedures and has divided up responsibilities between different people in order to ensure the proper functioning of its internal control and risk management system.
2. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: 2.1. Composition, appointment and termination of the Board of Directors
The Company’s Board of Directors intends to comply with the 2009 Belgian Code on Corporate Governance, but believes that certain deviations from its provisions are justified in view of the Company’s particular situation.
In accordance with article 15 of the articles of association, the Company is managed by a six members minimum Board of Directors consisting of legal or physical persons, who do not have to be shareholders.
Principle 2.9. Secretary of the Company
Pursuant to the articles of association, the Directors are appointed by the General Meeting of Shareholders for a term of maximum 6 years and are re-eligible. Their terms of office expire at the end of the Ordinary General Meeting following the last year of their term.
Given the size of the Company, the Board of Directors does not plan to appoint a Company secretary.
Principle 5.3. Appointments committee None of the principles relating to the Appointments committee are applicable.
Principle 5.2. /17 Internal audit
As of 31 December 2012, the Board of Directors of Zetes Industries SA/NV consisted of 10 persons. The Ordinary General Meeting of 27 May 2015 will decide on the appointment of all directors for their next term.
The company does not have an independent internal audit function. Taking into account the nature, size and complexity of the company, Name and position
Term until** Professional Address
Alain Wirtz SA, Represented by Mr Alain Wirtz Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Nominated by Zephir Corporation) (Executive Director)
2015
Rue de Strasbourg 3 1130 Haren
Jean-François Jacques SPRL Represented by Mr Jean-François Jacques(*) Chairman of the Board, (Nominated by Zephir Corporation) (Executive Director)
2015
Rue de Strasbourg 3 1130 Brussels
Pierre Lambert Chief Financial Officer (CFO) (Executive Director)
2015
Rue de Strasbourg 3 1130 Brussels
Jean-Marie Laurent Josi (Nominated by Cobepa) (Director)
2015
Rue de la Chancellerie 2 1000 Brussels
Alexandre Schmitz (resigning) (Nominated by Cobepa) (Director)
31/12/2012
Rue de la Chancellerie 2 1000 Brussels
Hiram Claus (replacing Mr A. Schmitz) (Nominated by Cobepa) (Director)
2015 (***)
Rue de la Chancellerie 2 1000 Brussels
Olivier Gernay (Nominated by Zephir Corporation) (Director)
2015
Avenue Brugmann 403 1180 Bruxelles
Floris Vansina BVBA Represented by Mr Floris Vansina (Director)
2015
Charles Woestelaan 147 1090 Jette
José-Charles Zurstrassen (Independent Director)
2015
Avenue Général Baron Empain 41 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Paul Jacques (*) (Independent Director)
2015
Rue du Ham 20 1180 Brussels
GEMA SPRL Represented by Mr Michel Allé (Independent Director)
2015
Place Constantin Meunier 17 1190 Brussels
(*) Mr Paul Jacques and Mr Jean-François Jacques are unrelated. (**) The term of office of directors ends immediately after the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held in the year mentioned next to the director's name. (***) To be ratified by the next General Meeting
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The Board of Directors noted on 19 December 2012 Mr Alexandre Schmitz’s decision to resign his directorship as from the end of 2012. The Board has co-opted Mr Hiram Claus to replace Mr Schmitz. The Board will propose to the next General Meeting that it ratify the coopting of Mr Hiram Claus. The Board wishes the thank Mr Alexandre Schmitz most warmly for his commitment towards Zetes over the past 10 years and for his investment in the role of Chairman of the Audit Committee. The statutory auditor of the Company is RSM Réviseursd’Entreprises - Bedrijfsrevisoren, having its registered office at Chaussée de Waterloo 1151, 1180 Uccle, represented by Mr Laurent Van der Linden. This firm has audited the Company’s consolidated accounts since 2000. Mr Laurent Van der Linden is responsible for auditing the Company's statutory (unconsolidated) and consolidated accounts. The three-year mandate of the statutory auditor will expire at the General Shareholders’ meeting that will be held in 2014.
2.2. Role of the Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is the decision-making body of Zetes Industries SA/NV, (i) with the exception of matters reserved to the shareholders by law or on the basis of the articles of association, and (ii) with the exception of the management powers delegated to the Managing Directors. The Board of Director’s role is to pursue the long-term success of Zetes Industries SA/NV and the Zetes Group by providing entrepreneurial leadership and enabling risks to be assessed and managed. The Board of Directors decides on Zetes Industries SA/ NV’s values and strategy, its risk appetite and key policies. The Board of Directors ensures that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for Zetes Industries SA/NV to meet its objectives.
2.3. Responsibilities of the Board of Directors The key responsibilities of the Board of Directors include: • Reviewing, evaluating and approving, on a regular basis, long range plans and strategy for Zetes Industries SA/NV and the Zetes Group; • Reviewing periodically Zetes Industries SA/NV’s corporate objectives and policies; • Monitoring and evaluating the performance of Zetes Industries SA/NV and the Zetes Group against strategic goals, plans and budgets; • Reviewing, evaluating and approving the overall corporate organisational structure; • Reviewing, evaluating and approving major resource allocations and capital investments (including acquisitions and divestments); • Reviewing the financial and operating results; • Reviewing, evaluating and approving budgets and forecasts;
• Taking all necessary measures to ensure the correctness and the timely publication of financial reports and other significant financial and non-financial information; • Supervising the performance of the external auditor; • Appointing the Managing Directors; • Deciding on the Executive Committee structure; • Reviewing Executive Committee performance; • Maintaining continuing interaction and dialogue and a climate of respect, trust and candour with the Executive Committee; • Reviewing, evaluating and approving the remuneration policy as it relates to the Executive Committee of Zetes Industries SA/NV; • Monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of the Board committees.
2.4. Organisation of the Board of Directors 2.4.1. Board Meetings Regular Board meetings are held, at least approximately six times a year, with special meetings convened as necessary by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or two Directors. Board meetings may also be organised by means of video- or teleconference. Each meeting is chaired by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and, in his absence, by the CEO or by an executive Director. The Board of Directors can only validly deliberate and decide if at least half of its members are present or represented. Resolutions are taken by a simple majority of the votes cast. In 2012, the Board of Directors met 7 times. The attendance of individual directors was as follows: all members attended all meetings except for Mr Alexandre Schmitz (10 February 2012), GEMA SPRL, represented by Mr Michel Allé (30 March and 29 August 2012), Mr José-Charles Zurstrassen (21 June and 29 August 2012) and Mr Olivier Gernay (29 August 2012).
2.4.2. Agenda Items for Board Meetings The Chairman of the Board of Directors establishes the agenda for each Board meeting. At the beginning of the year the Chairman of the Board of Directors establishes a schedule of the main topics to be discussed during the year. A detailed agenda and, to the extent feasible, supporting documents and proposed resolutions are provided to the Directors five calendar days prior to each Board meeting. The agenda lists the topics to be discussed and specifies whether they are for information, for deliberation or for decisionmaking purposes. Directors review these materials in advance of the meeting. Each Director is free to suggest the inclusion of items on the agenda. Subject to any applicable notice requirements, Directors who have suggestions for topics to be included in the agenda are required to advise the Chairman of the Board of Directors well in advance of such meetings.
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2.4.3. Assessment Under the leadership of its Chairman, the Board of Directors will conduct regular self-assessments to determine whether it and its committees are functioning effectively. The evaluation will have the following objectives: • Evaluating how well the Board operates; • Checking that important issues are adequately discussed and prepared; • Evaluating the content of each Director's contributions, his or her presence at Board and Committee meetings and the constructive nature of his or her involvement in discussions and decisions; • Checking the actual composition of the Board against the desired composition; with the non-executive Directors regularly evaluating their interaction with the Executive Committee. At regular intervals the way each director has exercised his or her duties, as well as his or her role and responsibilities, will be reviewed with a view to adapting the composition of the Board to reflect intervening changes. Specific attention will be given to the evaluation of the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chairmen of the Committees. When a director's term of office comes up for renewal, that director's involvement and effectiveness will be evaluated using a transparent and pre-established procedure. The Chairman of the Board will receive comments from all Directors and will report to the Board of Directors. This report will include an assessment of the Board's performance. The evaluation will focus on the Board's contribution to the company Zetes Industries SA/NV, and specifically on those areas in which the Board considers that there is room for improvement. The Board will react to the results of performance analysis by recognizing its strengths and correcting weaknesses. When required, this will involve the appointment of new members, the non-reappointment of existing members or the taking of any action that seems appropriate for the effective functioning of the Board of Directors. The Board will ensure that measures are taken for the orderly reappointment of Board members. It will ensure that any new appointment and any renewal, of both executive and non-executive Directors, will maintain an appropriate balance of required skills within the Board of Directors.
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3. Internal control and risk management as regards the preparation of financial information Internal control relevant to the preparation of financial reporting is a structural component of the company, defined and implemented under its responsibility, which seeks to ensure the reliability of financial information and the compliance of the financial statements with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). The Board of Directors is responsible for defining the measures necessary to ensure the integrity and timely publication of the financial statements and of other significant financial information provided to shareholders. The executive committee is responsible for establishing and monitoring internal controls based on the reference framework approved by the Board of Directors as well as for preparing the financial statements and other significant financial information of the company. Internal control of financial information includes more specifically rules and procedures that: • relate to the detailed recording of transactions involving company assets; • provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded in such a way as to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS; • provide reasonable assurance that the company's sales are made in accordance with the conditions imposed by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the company, and that the expenditures of the company are incurred with their authorisation; • provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of any unauthorised acquisition, use, or transfer of assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. The Executive Committee is responsible for the exercise of internal control over financial reporting. This control includes the evaluation of significant risks, identifying malfunctioning, shortcomings and difficulties of implementation, and monitoring of measures taken to correct deficiencies identified. Given its limitations, internal control of financial information may be unable to prevent or detect false declarations. In addition, it is difficult to anticipate how effective such control will be in future periods: controls could potentially become inadequate because of changing conditions or because they fail to keep pace with evolving policies or procedures.
The Executive Committee has evaluated the effectiveness of the internal control of financial reporting as at 31 December 2012. This evaluation focused on the design of the internal control of financial information and included tests of its operating efficiency. On this basis, the Executive Committee was of the opinion that, as of 31 December 2012, the Company had adequate internal control of financial information.
4. Managing Directors and Executive Committee The Board of Directors has appointed the managing directors of Zetes Industries SA/NV. The Board of Directors has granted authority to the managing directors to enable them to fulfil their responsibilities and duties. They will have sufficient room to propose and implement, within the legal framework, a corporate strategy that reflects the company's values, risk appetite and key policies. To this end, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (Alain Wirtz SA) and the Chairman of the Board (Jean-François Jacques SPRL) are both managing directors of Zetes Industries SA/nv. The managing directors work together with the Executive Committee, which consists of all the executive directors of Zetes Industries SA, i.e. currently the two managing directors and the CFO. The Executive Committee is therefore composed of three members: the two managing directors, Alain Wirtz SA and Jean-François Jacques SA, and the CFO of the company, Mr Pierre Lambert. The Executive Committee does not constitute an management committee (comité de direction) within the meaning of article 524bis of the Belgian Companies Code.
5. Committees of the Board of Directors 5.1 Role A substantial portion of the preparatory analysis and work of the Board of Directors is done by standing Board Committees. The decision-making, however, remains within the collegial responsibility of the Board of Directors, with the Committees only having an advisory function (but not excluding the possibility of ad hoc delegations). They assist the Board of Directors in specific areas, which they cover in appropriate detail and upon which they make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will have at all times an Audit Committee and a Remuneration Committee. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, establish or maintain additional Committees as necessary or appropriate.
5.2 Composition and appointment Committee members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall ensure that the Board of Directors appoints Committee members and a Chairman for each of these Committees. Each Committee is composed of at least three members. Appointment shall not be for a term exceeding that of Board membership. In deciding on the specific composition of a Committee, consideration shall be given to the needs and qualifications required for the optimal functioning of that Committee. The designation of Committee members is based on (i) their specific competences and experience, in addition to the general competence requirements for Board members, and (ii) the requirement that each Committee, as a group, possesses the competences and experience needed to perform its tasks.
5.3 Audit Committee The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in its oversight of (i) the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, (ii) the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, (iii) the external auditor’s qualifications and independence, and (iv) the performance of the Company’ internal controls and risk management and its external auditors' accomplishment of their mission. The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are described in detail in the Corporate Governance Charter. The Audit Committee is composed exclusively of non-executive Directors. At least one of them is an independent director. At 31 December 2012, the members of the Audit Committee were: • Gema SPRL, represented by Mr Michel Allé (Chairman of the Audit Committee, independent director) • Mr Hiram Claus (non-executive director), replacing Mr Alexandre Schmitz, resigning • Floris Vansina BVBA, represented by Mr Floris Vansina (nonexecutive director) • Mr Paul Jacques (independent director)
5.4 Remuneration Committee The role of the Remuneration Committee is to assist the Board of Directors in all matters relating to the remuneration of Board members (executive and non-executive) and of those Zetes Industries SA/NV employees that report directly to the Executive Committee, and in those matters regarding the governance of the group on which the Board of Directors or the Chairman of the Board of Directors wishes to receive the Committee’s advice. The responsibilities of the Remuneration Committee are described in detail in the Corporate Governance Charter.
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The Remuneration Committee should consist of no less than three Directors. All members should be non-executive Directors. The majority of Committee members should be Independent Directors. At 31 December 2012, the members of the Remuneration Committee were: • Jean-Marie Laurent-Josi (Chairman of the Remuneration Committee, non-executive director) • Paul Jacques (independent director) • José-Charles Zurstrassen (independent director)
6. Report on the remuneration of Directors and the Executive Committee ZETES INDUSTRIES SA/NV - Remuneration Report 2012
6.2. With regard to the market conformity of remuneration In order to assess objectively the remuneration of the Executive Management, the Remuneration Committee has ordered an "Executive Directors' Remuneration Survey" from PriceWaterhouseCoopers to enable it to position the remuneration packages. The survey assesses the amount and the structuring of compensation. This has allowed the Remuneration Committee to ensure that the remuneration of Executive Mangement is in line with that practised by publicly traded Belgian and European companies of similar structure, size and activity. This report is dated November 2010 and still considered as up-todate.
6.1. General Principles of the Remuneration Policy
6.3. Remuneration of the executive directors:
This section describes the general principles of Zetes Industries' remuneration policy.
This section describes the remuneration programme for executive directors. It contains a description of the structure of their remuneration and also clarifies the relationship between performance and pay levels.
The aim of the remuneration policy within the Zetes Group is to reward individual and collective performance, to align the interests of the senior managers, directors and shareholders of Zetes Industries, while taking due account of the differences between the Group's operating companies. This policy has been applied consistently for many years. With respect for good corporate governance, compensation is consistent with the standards for the industry, and a bonus system, directed at the performance and the values of the Company, exists to motivate the Zetes Industries executive management and the managers of the Group to work towards the lasting growth of the value of the Company. The remuneration guidelines and the bonus systems of the Zetes Group seek to ensure the Executive Management of Zetes Industries and to Group executives of appropriate remuneration for their activities and their levels of responsibility, taking into account the economic situation and the success and the prospects of the Zetes Group. In this way the total remuneration package of executive directors of Zetes Industries as well as heads of the operational and functional units consists is made up as follows: 1. fixed components independent of the results, 2. bonuses dependent on both the results for one financial year and the respect of quality criteria directly related to an alignment between the long-term strategy of the Company and the interests of its shareholders These general principles apply for 2012 and 2013.
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6.3.1 Principles The contractual arrangements and remuneration of members of the Executive Management are adopted and audited annually by the Remuneration Committee appointed by the Board. With respect to variable remuneration, the Remuneration Committee sets the objectives of the Executive Management and assesses how far these have been fulfilled.
6.3.2 Beneficiaries The Executive Management of the Company is composed of the following companies and persons: Alain Wirtz SA
CEO and Managing Director
represented by Mr Alain Wirtz
Jean-François Jacques SPRL represented by Mr Jean-François
Chairman of the Board and Managing Director
Jacques
Monsieur Pierre Lambert
Chief Financial Officer and Director
6.3.3 Remuneration structure In 2012, members of the Executive Management received remuneration consisting of a fixed salary and variable compensation dependent on both Zetes Group's consolidated financial results and the respect of qualitative targets including a concept of long-term growth in the enterprise value.
The criteria taken into account in determining variable compensation are: - The achievement of the budget objectives of the reference year as adopted by the Board at the end of the previous year; - The reactivity and adaptability of Executive Management to economic changes during the reference year; - The ability to propose external growth operations and to integrate them successfully into the Group. Moreover, taking into consideration the constant readiness demonstrated by the Executive Management of Zetes Industries over the last twenty years to manage the business in a long-term perspective, the Compensation Committee intends to propose to the General Assembly that it waives, by specific approval, the prescriptions of Article 520ter of the Companies Act.
6.3.7. Severance indemnities In the event of the revocation of their appointments, other than dismissal for serious offence, Alain Wirtz SA and Jean-François Jacques SPRL will each receive an indemnity equal to twelve months' compensation (annual base salary and variable pay); that of Mr Lambert, as a self-employed mandatary, will be equivalent to eighteen months. In the event that Alain Wirtz SA and/or Jean-François Jacques SPRL resign from their directorships, they undertake to provide, at the request of the Board, various support, consultancy and transfer of know-how activities on an exclusive basis for a period of twelve months on the same financial terms (annual base salary and variable pay). Mr Lambert’s undertaking is for nine months. There is no provision for any special severance payment in case of takeover ('golden parachutes').
6.3.4 Summary of the total compensation paid in 2012
6.3.8. Right of recovery of variable remuneration
Remuneration of the CEO
Other than as provided by law, there is no specific contractual provision concerning the recovery of the variable remuneration attributed on the basis of incorrect financial information.
2011
2012
Fixed remuneration
€ 293,657
€ 290,000
Variable remuneration
€ 150,000
€ 50,000
Total
€ 443,657
€ 340,000
Remuneration of the other members of the Executive Management 2011
2012
Fixed remuneration
€ 381,364
€ 448, 196
Variable remuneration
€ 200,000
€ 87,784
Total
€ 581364
€ 535,981
6.3.5 Stock Options and shares For 2012 there was no remuneration in the form of Stock Options or shares either for the CEO or for the other members of Executive Management.
6.4. Remuneration of non-executive directors and members of Board committees The non-executive directors of the Company receive for their Services a) a fixed annual amount, decided by the General Meeting of Shareholders and set at € 6,000 and b) an amount of € 500 for each attendance at a Board of Directors meeting. The non-executive members of the Audit Committee receive an amount of € 1,250 for each meeting of the Audit Committee in which they participate. The Company does not provide non-executive directors with any remuneration, benefits or other incentives, other than remuneration, for their services as directors of the company. Non-executive directors do not receive any variable remuneration linked to results or other performance criteria. They are not entitled to stock options, or to any extra-legal pension scheme.
6.3.6 Pension plan No pension plan is established for the companies Alain Wirtz SA and Jean-Francois Jacques SPRL. Mr Pierre Lambert, in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer and director of Zetes Industries SA, has since 1 July 2012 worked under the mandatory self-employed regime since 1 July 2012. This makes it possible to align his regime with that of the other members of the Executive Committee. He enjoys an individual pension commitment, the amount of which is included in his remuneration.
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At 31 December 2012, the remuneration of non-executive directors broke down as follows: Board of Directors Jean-Marie Laurent Josi (*)
Audit Committee
Total
€ 9,500
€ 9,500
Alexandre Schmitz (*)
€ 9,000
€ 2,500
€ 11,500
Floris Vansina BVBA
€ 9,500
€ 2,500
€ 12,000
€ 2,500
€ 12,000
Paul Jacques
€ 9,500
José-Charles Zurstrassen
€ 8,500
€ 8,500
Olivier Gernay
€ 9,000
€ 9,000
Gema Sprl
€ 8,500
€ 2,500
€ 11,000
€ 63,500
€ 10,000
€ 73,500
Hiram Claus Total
(*) Messrs. Jean-Marie Laurent Josi and Alexandre Schmitz surrender their directors' fees in favour of SA Cobepa.
7. Capital structure
7.1. Shareholding structure
The capital of the Company is represented by 5,389,714 shares. At 31 December 2012, Zetes Industries SA/NV held 215,749 own shares, leaving 5,173,945 shares in circulation at the same date. In 2005, the Board of Directors issued 191,894 warrants for the benefit of its employees, directors or persons having management assignments at Zetes Industries SA/ NV subsidiaries. Each warrant was granted free of charge and entitled its holder to one share, exercisable at € 23 per share. Under the conditions of the share option plans, these warrants became exercisable from June 2009. At 31 December 2012, 181,869 warrants remained in circulation.
Based on the notifications received and published up till 31 December 2012, the shareholding structure is as follows:
In 2007, the Board of Directors also issued 23,800 warrants for the benefit of its employees, directors or persons having management assignments at Zetes Industries SA/NV subsidiaries. Each warrant was granted free of charge and entitled its holder to one share, exercisable at € 22.63 per share. At 31 December 2012, 2,800 warrants remained in circulation.
Without exercise of the warrants Shareholder Zephir (in concert with Cobepa) Cobepa (in concert with Zephir) Axa Belgium Other registered shareholders Public Own shares TOTAL
number of shares % 1,277,495 23.70% 1,329,655 24.67% 199,453 3.70% 8,641 0.16% 2,358,701 43.76% 215,769 4.00% 5,389,714 100%
After exercise of the warrants Shareholder Zephir (in concert with Cobepa) Cobepa (in concert with Zephir) Axa Belgium Other registered shareholders Employees Public Own shares TOTAL
number of shares 1,277,495 1,329,655 199,453 8,641 184,669 2,358,701 215,769 5,574,383
% 22.92% 23.85% 3.58% 0.16% 3.31% 42.31% 3.87% 100%
Except for the above mentioned information, as at 31 December 2012 the Company has not received any other notification of any ownership of shares of more than 3% in compliance with the articles of association.
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7.2. Notification Art. 74 of the Law of 1 April 2007
8. Policy for the appropriation of the results
According to article 74 of the Law of 1 April 2007 on takeover bids, Zetes Industries SA/NV has received notifications from the following shareholders. These notifications include all legally required statements and mention in particular that, acting in concert with other people since 21 November 2005, these shareholders held more than 30% of the voting securities issued by the company:
The intention of the Company is to pay out dividends for an amount of about one third of its net profit before goodwill impairment. Any proposal to pay dividends will also be based upon the Company’s financial situation, its capital requirements and other factors considered important by the Company.
a) Zephir Corporation SA, a corporation organised under the laws of Belgium acting in concert with Copeba SA. b) Copeba SA, a corporation organised under the laws of Belgium acting in concert with Zephir Corporation SA. Under the terms of their agreement, Zephir Corporation and Cobepa have agreed (among other matters) the following:
In accordance with this policy, the Board of Directors will propose to the General Shareholders’ Meeting on 29 May 2013 that it declare a gross ordinary dividend per share of € 0.38. An Extraordinary General Meeting has also been convened to decide on a capital reimbursement of € 0.17 per share. This, together with the dividend, gives a total payment to shareholders of € 0.55 per share, equal to the previous year’s dividend.
a) Minimum number of directors - each party will vote in favour of a minimum number of candidates for directorships proposed by the other in accordance with the following rule: one candidate for every complete 7% of all the issued and outstanding shares of the Company held by Zephir Corporation or Cobepa. b) Pre-emption right: the parties have a pre-emption right on the shares the other party wishes to transfer according to defined rules. However, 25% of the shareholdings owned by both parties immediately after the IPO are free of this pre-emption right.
7.3. Measures to prevent insider trading The Zetes Group’s code of conduct to prevent insider trading is included in the Corporate Governance Charter. This is published on the website (www.zetes.com/en/investor-relations/corporategovernance).
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