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ALUMINIUM OF GREECE Annual Financial Report for the period from the 1st of January to
the 31st of December 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Representation of the Members of the Board of Directors ..................................................................................... 4
B. Independent Auditor’s Report ................................................................................................................................. 5
C. Annual report of the Board of Directors .................................................................................................................. 7
D. Annual Financial Statements .................................................................................................................................. 20
I. Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................................................... 21
II. Income Statement .................................................................................................................................................. 22
IΙΙ. Statement Of Comprehensive Income .................................................................................................................. 23
IV. Company Statement of Changes in Equity ............................................................................................................ 24
V. Cash Flow Statement .............................................................................................................................................. 25
E. Notes On The Financial Statements ....................................................................................................................... 26
1. General Information ............................................................................................................................................... 26
1.2 Company’s purpose .............................................................................................................................................. 26
2. Basis for preparation of the financial statements .................................................................................................. 27
3. Basic accounting principles ..................................................................................................................................... 28
3.1 New and amended accounting standards and interpretations of IFRIC .............................................................. 28
3.2 Consolidation ........................................................................................................................................................ 32
3.3 Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions ........................................................................... 33
3.3.1 Accounting decisions ......................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.2 Assumptions and estimations............................................................................................................................ 35
3.4 Group Structure .................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.5 Significant information ......................................................................................................................................... 36
3.6 Conversion to foreign currency ............................................................................................................................ 37
3.7 Segment reporting ................................................................................................................................................ 38
3.8 Recognition of income and expenses ................................................................................................................... 38
3.9 Intangible assets ................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.10 Tangible assets .................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.11 Impairment of Assets .......................................................................................................................................... 42
3.12 Leases .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.13 Financial instruments ......................................................................................................................................... 43
3.14 Inventories .......................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.15 Trade Receivables ............................................................................................................................................... 44
3.16 Cash and cash equivalent ................................................................................................................................... 44
3.17 Share capital ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
3.18 Income tax & deferred tax .................................................................................................................................. 45
3.19 Employee benefits .............................................................................................................................................. 46
3.19.1 Short-term benefits ......................................................................................................................................... 46
3.19.2 Post-employment benefits .............................................................................................................................. 46
3.20 Grants .......................................................................................................................................................... 47
3.21 Loans .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
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3.22 Provisions .......................................................................................................................................................... 48
3.23 Dividend distribution .......................................................................................................................................... 48
3.24 CO2 emission Liability ......................................................................................................................................... 48
3.25 Hedging Accounting ............................................................................................................................................ 49
4. Business Risk Management .................................................................................................................................... 51
4.1 Financial risk management aims and policies ...................................................................................................... 51
4.2 Fair Value Measurements ..................................................................................................................................... 51
4.3 Market Risk .......................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.4 Credit Risk .......................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.5 Liquidity Risk ......................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.6 Capital Management ............................................................................................................................................ 55
5. Segment reporting .................................................................................................................................................. 57
5.1 Primary reporting format – business segments ................................................................................................... 57
5.2 Secondary reporting format – geographical segments ........................................................................................ 57
6. Notes on the Financial Statements ......................................................................................................................... 59
6.1 Tangible Assets ..................................................................................................................................................... 59
6.2 Intangible Assets ................................................................................................................................................... 60
6.3 Investments on Subsidiaries ................................................................................................................................. 60
6.4 Investments on associates .................................................................................................................................... 61
6.5 Deferred tax assets and liabilities ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.6 Other long-term assets ......................................................................................................................................... 62
6.7 Inventories fair value ............................................................................................................................................ 63
6.8 Customers and other trade receivables ............................................................................................................... 63
6.9 Other receivables .................................................................................................................................................. 64
6.10 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss ............................................................................................ 64
6.11 Derivative financial instruments ......................................................................................................................... 64
6.12 Cash and Cash Equivalents ................................................................................................................................. 65
6.13 Own Equity ......................................................................................................................................................... 66
6.13.1 Share capital .................................................................................................................................................... 66
6.13.2 Other reserves ................................................................................................................................................. 67
6.13.3 Fair value reserves ........................................................................................................................................... 67
6.14 Benefits for employment termination................................................................................................................ 68
6.15 Loan liabilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 70
6.16 Other long-term liabilities .................................................................................................................................. 70
6.17 Provisions .......................................................................................................................................................... 71
6.18 Suppliers and other trade liabilities .................................................................................................................... 72
6.19 Current tax liabilities ........................................................................................................................................... 72
6.20 Other short-term liabilities ................................................................................................................................. 72
6.21 Cost of goods sold ............................................................................................................................................... 73
6.22 Administrative & Distribution Expenses ............................................................................................................. 73
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6.23 Other Operating Income – Expenses .................................................................................................................. 74
6.24 Financial revenues and expenses ....................................................................................................................... 74
6.25 Other Financial results ........................................................................................................................................ 75
6.26 Earnings/ (losses) per share ................................................................................................................................ 75
6.27 Income Tax .......................................................................................................................................................... 75
6.28 Cash Flows from operating activities .................................................................................................................. 77
6.29 Related Party transactions .................................................................................................................................. 77
6.30 Dividend .......................................................................................................................................................... 79
6.31 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities ....................................................................................................... 79
6.32 Number of employees ........................................................................................................................................ 84
6.33 Commitments ..................................................................................................................................................... 84
6.33.1 Operating lease deposit – the company as a lessor ........................................................................................ 84
6.33.2 Operating lease deposit – the company as a lessee ........................................................................................ 84
6.33.3 Warranties ....................................................................................................................................................... 85
6.34 Financial Instruments ......................................................................................................................................... 85
6.35 Tax Authorities Control ....................................................................................................................................... 86
6.36 Post Balance Sheet events .................................................................................................................................. 86
F. Figures and Information ......................................................................................................................................... 87
G. Availability of Financial Statements ....................................................................................................................... 88
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A. REPRESENTATION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The members of the Board of Directors of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE:
1. Spyridon KASDAS, Chairman of the Board of Directors 2. Dimitrios STEFANIDIS, Chief Executive Officer,
In our above capacity declare that as far as we know:
a. the enclosed financial statements of “ALUMINIUM OF GREECE” for the period of 1.1.2015 to
31.12.2015, drawn up in accordance with the applicable accounting standards, reflect in a true manner
the assets and liabilities, equity and results of “ALUMINIUM OF GREECE”.
b. the enclosed report of the Board of Directors reflects in a true manner the development, performance
and financial position of “ALUMINIUM OF GREECE”, including the description of the principal risks and
uncertainties.
Maroussi, 21 March 2016
The designees
Spyridon KASDAS Dimitrios STEFANIDIS
Chairman of the Board Chief Executive Officer Of Directors of Directors
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B. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Aluminium of Greece S.A.I.C. (“the
Company”), which comprise of the Statement of Financial Position as at December 31, 2015, and the
Income Statement and Statement of Comprehensive Income, changes in equity and cash flows for the
year then ended and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.
Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these individual and consolidated
financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by
European Union, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the
preparation of individual and consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 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 individual and consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in
the individual and consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s
judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control
relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the 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 company’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the
appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that
the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinion.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of
the Company as at December 31, 2015, and the financial performance and the cash flows of the
Company for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards that
have been adopted by the European Union.
Emphasis of matter
We would like to draw your attention to note 6.31 of the annual financial statements, where it is
disclosed that the Company and its supplier PPC, have not yet reached an agreement for the pricing of
electricity for the term beginning on 1st January 2014 and onwards. The finalization of the negotiations
between the two parties may result in the Company recognizing assets or liabilities the amount of which
currently cannot be measured reliably
We have not qualified our opinion for the above mentioned matter.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
We confirm that the information given in the Director’s Report is consistent with the accompanying
financial statements and complete in the context of the requirements of articles 43a, and 37 of Codified
Law 2190/1920.
Athens, 21 March 2016
The Chartered Accountant
Marios Lasanianos
S.O.E.L. Reg. No.: 25101
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C. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUAL MANAGEMENT REPORT
I. GENERAL OVERVIEW
2015, was a year with great difficulties, as the country had to take important and vital decisions, under
the pressure of an unstable and turbulent national and global environment.
After a short period of recovery within 2015, the Hellenic economy slipped back to recession, being
negatively affected by the financial uncertainty that reached its peak in June, stemming from the
restrictions imposed on banking transactions and capital controls. The agreement, signed on July for a
new funding program, set the beginning of Hellenic economy stabilization.
The new reinforcement of the capitalization of country’s banking system and the gradual easing of the
banking transactions restrictions, contributed on the stabilization of the economic activity which showed
sturdiness and the negative impact on GDP (-0,7% in total for 2015) was finally not as much as initially
expected. Although, it is a fact that the Hellenic economy was undergoing the 7th year of economic
downturn during the last 8 years and as a consequence, the ratio Debt/ GDP is deteriorating,
unemployment ratio remains constantly high and social cost is rising. At the same time, despite the
recapitalization that was carried out on December, the situation in Banking sector remains crucial as the
work-out of the non-performing loans remains in pendency and the maintenance of necessary liquidity
depends exclusively on ECB.
At an international level the weakening of economic growth in emerging market countries, and especially
in China, the sharp decline in the prices of oil and commodities and the overall geopolitical instability
give cause for concern, and reservations exist regarding the effectiveness of further interventions from
Central Banks.
In this context ECB extended the program of securities acquisitions and continues to apply monetary
policy measures as there is an increasing risk of deflation. At the same time, investments in securities
with negative yields have increased in unprecedented levels providing concerns about the quality of the
balance sheets of the European Banks. From the other side, the normalization of FED’s monetary policies
initiated strong fluctuations in international FOREX, commodities and stock markets.
Aluminium of Greece, continued its course against severe conditions resulted from the international
crisis in commodities markets that are affecting mines and smelters all over the world. In this
environment, Mytilineos Group focused on immunization through the program “Excellence” which is
focusing on further limitation of operational costs and enhancement of investments (€30m value of
investments that are in the stage of completion) in order to secure its international business profile and
to strengthen competitiveness of Aluminium of Greece. When “Excellence” is accomplished, AoG will
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have achieved globally competitive cost levels, while retaining the strong momentum of the historic
industry.
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
ALUMINA MARKET
The metallurgical Alumina Market in 2015 closed with relative equilibrium (production ~113 million
metric tons vs consumption ~112,8 million metric tons.) while the same is expected for 2016 with an
estimated increase in production and consumption by 2-3%.
The continuous increasing demand for aluminum worldwide for 4-6%, in connection with the historically
high production of aluminum in China and the restriction for bauxite export from Indonesia and the lack
of investments in new production plants, are expected to positively affect the price.
During the second half of 2015, after a sharp correction, the price has recovered and combined with the
reduction of the costs lots of producers see their profit margins maintaining at good levels.
Low metal prices in the stock market prices of metals in London in conjunction with the reduction of
premia may have a negative impact.
For Aluminium of Greece the long term contract with Glencore for metallurgical alumina has been
completed in 2015 with a total sales quantity of ~344.000 tons and value based 50% on the average of
3 different price index Alumina Price Index FOB Australia (Platts, MB, CRU) and the remaining 50% to a
specified percentage of the price of aluminum.
As for hydrated alumina, Aluminium of Greece maintained high profit margins with annual sales of
~123,000 tons in a market characterized as difficult and highly competitive.
ALUMINIUM MARKET
In the first half of 2015, prices of aluminum on the LME were downwards comparing to the high prices
reached during second half of 2014. The average price of aluminum during 2015 (LME 3 month)
amounted to $1,682 / ton, a noticeable reduction of 11% compared to the previous year (from $1.894 /
ton. in 2014), recording gradual reduction per quarter of 2015 and reaching in the 4th quarter the price
of $1,510 / ton. (the lowest price of the last (5) five years). The price of premia, despite the fact that
followed a similar trend with a reduction during the first half of 2015, maintained the high levels. A
sudden and sharp fall of the price started in the second half of 2015, recording a nominal reduction of -
$380 / ton. comparing to the prices of the beginning of 2015, affecting negatively the final total price of
LME + Premium, which was in the low levels of $ 1.860 / ton. at year end, against the price of $2.790 /
ton. at year end of 2014.
Inventory increase (registered or not) in the LME warehouse, the inflow of metals in the European
Market from countries such as China, Malaysia and other countries with very low premia, and the
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noticeable reduction of the production cost, due to cheaper energy and raw materials used for the
production of aluminum, are the principal reasons for the drop of the prices, resulting a great pressure
to industry’s margins, leading a big portion of producers with losses to reduce production or even
suspend their less efficient industrial plants.
The accentuated decrease of the price seems not consistent with the development of the demand as in
China and in the rest of the world, aluminum consumption continues to rise at a satisfactory pace
(increased 3% in 2015) and is expected to reach 60m tons in 2016 recording an increase of
approximately 5%.
The consistent strengthening of the US dollar against the euro adjusted totally the drop of aluminum
prices (expressed in Euro / ton) as from the high level of 1.37 in 2014, declined gradually within 2015 to
1.09 and remained stable by the end of the year. On an annual basis dollar increased against euro by
16%.
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE in 2015
Having successfully completed the program "MELLON" and setting new target for further improvement
of its competitiveness, Aluminium of Greece decided in the beginning of 2015 the initiation of the
program "Excellence".
Focusing on tighter control over the costs and the implementation of the program "Excellence" are the
key priorities over the years 2015 - 2016 and are expected to create the conditions to avoid turmoil
resulted from the ongoing strains on metal prices.
As regards the production level, it has recorded historical performance in the production of Electrolysis
(liquid metal), as a result of initiation of the project "creeping" (increasing intensity of electricity) in
Electrolysis.
The increase of the production of molten metal has contributed in the production of the end products of
the Smelter. The production of hydrated alumina remained high, amounting approximately 810 thousand
tons.
The sales of hydrated alumina, a product that yields significant profit margins for Aluminium of Greece
have maintained its market share and amounted to 123 thousand tons.
Aluminum sales are focused for another year on high added value products.
Aluminum sales in volumes per product amounted to:
• 109.9 thousand tons of Billets in 2015 while 121.3 thousand tons in 2014
• 67.0 thousand tons of Slabs in 2015 while 50.6 thousand tons in 2014
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In addition to the produced products, the following quantity was re-sold as merchandise in form of
Billets:
• 14.7 thousand tons of goods (Billets) in 2015 while 0,0 thousand tons in 2014
In 2015 the turnover of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE increased compared to 2014. The key factors that led
to this increase were: a) the LNG resale activity (€72m), b) the resale of foundry products (€27m), c)
the aid from strengthening of the US dollar against the euro that overcame the drop of the prices (€30m
as the net sum of the impact from prices and currency) and d) the increased sales quantity (€10m).
As regards to the cost, the contribution of the reduction of gas prices and basic raw materials has been
of particular significance.
A significantly negative impact on 2015 results (€15m) was resulted from the suspension of Capacity
Assurance mechanism for power stations.
II. PROSPECTS FOR THE NEW YEAR
The growth in global aluminum demand is expected to remain strong in 2016, being supportive for
prices of aluminum.
Premia’s prices, from historically high levels at the end of 2014 and the dramatic fall during 2015, seems
to enter a trend of stabilization. Vice versa, the emerging stability of low prices in energy, transportation
and raw materials, as formed in 2015, lead to lower levels of average costs of production. At the same
time, the low prices of aluminum, recorded in the beginning of 2016, seem to set strong challenge for
the less competitive producers who will have to reduce their production within the foreseeable future.
Developments regarding the fundamentals measures, the course of the emerging economies, especially
China’s, the energy cost, the development of Euro – dollar exchange rate and the monetary policy
pursued by central banks, are expected to be the main drivers that will determine the course of the
sector in the coming period.
Aluminium of Greece is expected to maintain the very good technical results without disregarding the
effects on staff safety.
The progress of program “Excellence” will lead to historical high levels of both annual production of
alumina and aluminium. Furthermore, by starting the new static furnace, the consumption of natural gas
needed for the production process of alumina and its carbon dioxide emissions will be limited.
Aluminium of Greece will focus on further strengthening of its competitiveness, based on strict and
continuous cost control, expecting to record strong financial performance in 2016.
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ΙΙΙ. ADDED VALUE & PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE applies the policy of assessing its results and performance on a monthly basis
effectively identifying timely deviations from targets and taking the relevant corrective measures. The
Company monitors its performance by analyzing specific financial, technical and operational indicators.
Α. Financial Indicators
-EBITDA (Operating Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation & Amortization): The
Company defines the «EBITDA» quantity as profits/losses before tax, itemized for financial and
investment results; for total depreciation (of tangible and intangible fixed assets).
- ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): This indicator is derived by dividing profit before tax and
financial results to the total capital employed by the Company, these being the sum of the Net Position,
the sum of loans and long - term forecasts.
- ROE (Return on Equity): This indicator is derived by dividing profit after tax by the company‘s Net
Position.
- EVA (Economic Value Added): This metric is derived by multiplying the total capital employed with
the difference (ROCE – Capital Expenditure) and constitutes the amount by which the financial value of
the company increases. To calculate the capital expenditure, the Company uses the WACC formula – «
Weighted Cost of Capital».
The above indicators for 2015 compared to 2014 are as follows:
Β. Operational And Technical Indices
- LTI : in 2015 the indicator was 1.08 compared to 1.64 in 2014.
- RCR : in 2015 the indicator was 2.16 compared to 4.37 in 2014.
- % Faraday: 94.0 in 2015 compared to 93.8 in 2014.
2015 2014
EBITDA (in mil. Euro) 88,06 65,00
ROCE 8,47% 5,45%
ROE 13,16% 3,63%
EVA (in mil. Euro) -11,00 -19,28
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- % Pumping availability: 96.4 in 2015 compared to 97.1 in 2014.
IV. SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION
During the reporting period, the Company proceeds to the following:
• Transitional mechanism for the Capacity Remuneration
In 31/12/2014 the transitional mechanism for the Capacity Remuneration expired and regarding the new
Flexibility Remuneration Mechanism, which is expected to come into force from 1/1/2015, the public
consultation process has been completed from January 2015 and pending the approval of the DG
Competition of EU in order for the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) to issue its relevant decision.
However, until the date of the annual financial statements of ALUMINIUM of GREECE, DG Competition
has not yet given its expected approval as it is still pending the response of the Greek Government’s
authorities in its final requests. As a result of that, the operating results before taxes, financials and
depreciation/amortization (EBITDA) of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE for 2015, have been reduced by the
amount of approximately 15,3 m €.
• Issue of bonds
In 2015 ALUMINIUM OF GREECE has issued a) syndicated loan of € 288 million , which was held by
restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 4 years and b) syndicated loan of € 55 million , which was
held by restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 1.5 years.
• Decrease of share capital
On March 30, 2015, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE resolved to the
decrease of its share capital by an amount of € 199.999.982 and the equall return to the shareholders in
cash, according to art. 4 par. 4 of L. 2190/1920. This reduction was made with the cancellation of
5,494,505 shares of nominal value € 36,40 each. After this reduction, the share capital of the Company
will amount to € 14.760.018, divided into 405.495 shares with a nominal value of € 36,40 each. The
reduction of share capital has been approved by the Attica Region, Athens North Sector at April 21,
2015.
V. BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT
Aims and management polices of business risk
The Company's activities give rise to multiple financial risks, including the current and interest rate
related risks, the volatility in market prices, credit risks and liquidity risks. The Company's risk
management program aims at containing potential negative influence to its financial results, as this may
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arise from the inability to predict financial markets and the volatility with respect to cost and sales
variables.
The essential risk management policies are determined by the Company's Management. The risk
management policy is applied by the Corporate Treasury Department. The risk management which is
being created by the main operational activities of the Company, identified and managed by the
Corporate Treasury Department.
Credit Risk
The Company does not exhibit any considerable concentration of credit risk in any of the contracted
parties. Credit risk originates from available cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments
and deposits at banks and financial institutions; also from exposure to client derived credit risk.
Regarding commercial and other claims, the Company is not theoretically exposed to significant credit
risks, as of the multifaceted nature of the Company's activities, there is no significant concentration of
credit risk with respect to its commercial requirements, as this is allocated over a high number of clients.
However, the atypical conditions that dominate the Greek market and several other markets in Europe
are forcing the Company to constantly monitor its business claims and also to adopt policies and
practices to ensure that such claims are collected. By way of example, such policies and practices include
insuring credits where possible; pre-collection of the value of product sold to a considerable degree;
safeguarding claims by collateral loans on customer reserves; and receiving letters of guarantee.
To minimize credit risk on cash reserves and cash equivalents; in financial derivate contracts; as well as
other short term financial products, the Company specifies certain limits to its exposure on each
individual financial institution and only engages in transactions with creditworthy financial institutions of
high credit rating.
The tables below summarize the maturity profile of the Company's financial assets as at 31.12.2015 and
31.12.2014 respectively:
(Amounts in €)
Non past due but
not impaired
Liquidity Risk Analysis -
Trade Receivables 0-3 months 3-6 months 6-12 months > 1 year
2015 27.425.525 8.859.189 674.779 2.132.427 53.938.209 93.030.128
2014 11.816.184 3.817.369 - - 64.327.775 79.961.329
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Past due but not impaired
Total
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Liquidity Risk
The liquidity risk is linked to the need to sufficiently finance the Company's activity and growth. The
relevant liquidity requirements are the subject of management through the meticulous monitoring of
debts of long term financial liabilities and also of payments made on a daily basis.
The Company ensures the provision of adequate credit facilities available so as to cover short term
business requirements. In addition, funds for long term solvency needs shall be ensured through an
adequate amount of borrowed capital and the ability of selling long term financial assets.
The maturity of financial liabilities in December 31, 2015 and 2014 for the Company pictured as follows:
Capital Control imposition in Greece
The Greek government and the Institutions, after almost five months of negotiations, failed to reach an
agreement until the extended Greek program expired on the 30th of June 2015. During said period a
continuous and escalated leak of bank deposits occurred as a result of the increasing uncertainty. Said
fact, along with the decision of the European Central Bank (ECB) for no further increase in the
Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA), led to the Legislative Act (L.A.) of the 28th of July 2015 that
introduced the impose of capital controls along with a Bank holiday period. With a later L.A. on the 18th
of July 2015, the Greek government decided the termination of the Bank holiday, but retained the
measure of capital controls.
Liquidity Risk Analysis - Liabilities
2015
up to 6
months
6 to 12
months1 to 5 years after 5 years Total
(Amounts in €)
Long Term Loans - - 242.666.895 - 242.666.895
Short Term Loans 39.303.711 57.637.111 - - 96.940.821
Trade and other payables 131.212.065 492.691 - - 131.704.756
Other payables 19.616.300 45.405.545 - - 65.021.846
Current portion of non-current l iabil ities 15.000.000 15.000.000 - - 30.000.000
Total 205.132.076 118.535.347 242.666.895 - 566.334.318
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Liquidity Risk Analysis - Liabilities
2014
up to 6
months
6 to 12
months1 to 5 years after 5 years Total
(Amounts in €)
Long Term Loans - - 111.790.367 - 111.790.367
Short Term Loans 18.802.682 29.325.389 - - 48.128.071
Trade and other payables 128.319.244 25.524.302 - - 153.843.546
Other payables 15.382.577 1.343.088 - - 16.725.665
Current portion of non-current l iabil ities 10.432.750 10.432.750 - - 20.865.500
Total 172.937.253 66.625.529 111.790.367 - 351.353.149
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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The Company monitored and still does said developments very closely, taking every necessary measure
to safeguard its going concern. Through the strength of its international profile and export orientation,
the Company copes with existing difficulties, supports the liquidity of the Greek system and achieves a
smooth and normal operation for all its sectors of activity.
Market Risk
Exchange rate risk
The Company develops activity at international level and is therefore exposed to exchange rate risk that
arises mainly from the US dollar. Such risk primarily stems from commercial transactions in foreign
currency as well as from net investments in foreign financial entities. For the management of such risk,
the Group’s Financial Management Department establishes financial derivative and non-derivative
instruments with financial organizations.
The Company’s exposure to commodities price risk and the corresponding sensitivity may depending on
the transaction’s quantity in foreign currency as well the level of the prices. However, the following
analysis is considered representative of the Company's exposure to this risk for the year 2015.
Commodity’s Price Risk
Goods prices that are mainly determined by international markets and global offer and demand result in
the Company’s exposure to the relevant prices fluctuation risk.
Goods’ prices are connected both to variables that determine revenues (e.g. metal prices at LME) and to
the Company’s cost (e.g. natural gas prices). Due to its activity, the Company is exposed to price
fluctuation of aluminium (AL), fuel oil as well as to price fluctuation of natural gas, as production cost.
As regards price fluctuation of metals, the Company’s policy is to minimize risk by using financial
derivative instruments (forward deals commodity fulfilling contracts).
The Company's exposure to commodities price risk and the corresponding sensitivity may vary
depending on the volume of transactions and price levels. However, the following analysis is considered
representative of the Company's exposure to this risk for the year 2015.
Interest rate risk
The Company’s assets that are exposed to interest rate fluctuation primarily concern cash and cash
equivalents. The Company’s policy as regards financial assets is to invest its cash in floated interest rates
so as to maintain the necessary liquidity while achieving satisfactory return for its shareholders. In
addition, for the totality of its bank borrowing, the Company uses floating interest rate instruments.
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Depending on the level of liabilities in floating interest rate, the Company proceeds to the assessment of
interest rate risk and when necessary examines the necessity to use interest bearing financial derivative
instruments.
The Company’s policy consists in minimizing its exposure to interest bearing cash flow risk as regards
long-term funding.
Effect from risk factors and sensitivities analysis
The effect from the above mentioned factors to Company’s operating results, equity and net results
presented in the following table:
In relation to the risk from interest rate fluctuation, it is noted that an increase of five (5) basis points
presume a decrease of €1.0 million on net results and Equity.
The Company’s exposure in price risk and therefore sensitivity may vary according to the transaction
volume and the price level. However the above sensitivity analysis is representative for the Company
exposure in 2015.
VI. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The Company has adopted the principles of corporate governance as set forth in current Greek
legislation and international practice. As a set of rules, principles and control mechanisms under which a
company is organized and managed, Corporate Governance seeks to promote transparency for investors
and to safeguard the interests of shareholders and all persons connected with company operation.
$/t + 50 - 50
EBITDA mil € 9,0 -9,0
Net Results mil € 9,0 -9,0
Equity mil € 9,0 -9,0
€/$ - 0,05 + 0,05
EBITDA mil € 15,0 -15,0
Net Results mil € 15,0 -15,0
Equity mil € 14,7 -14,7
$/t - 50 + 50
EBITDA mil € 0,3 -0,3
Net Results mil € 0,3 -0,3
Equity mil € 0,3 -0,3
€/MWh - 5 + 5
EBITDA mil € 13,0 -13,0
Net Results mil € 13,0 -13,0
Equity mil € 13,0 -13,0
Fuel Oil Price (FOB MED)
Natural Gas
LME AL (Alouminium)
Parity €/$
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The Board of Directors of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE is the trustee of the corporate governance principles.
Today it is comprised of 1 executive and 4 non-executive member.
Internal auditing is a fundamental, necessary condition for corporate governance. ALUMINIUM OF
GREECE Internal Audit Division is an independent unit, which reports to the Group's Audit Committee. Its
duties include evaluating and improving the systems for risk management and internal auditing and also
verifying compliance with established policies and procedures as set in the company’s internal operation
regulations, the applicable legislation and regulatory provisions.
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE has an Internal Audit Division led by Theodoros Pelekis who is a full-time
employee engaged exclusively in internal auditing.
VII. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In context of operational activity, materials, inventories and services originate from a number of related
parties of the company. The transactions with these companies take place on purely trade basis,
whereas no business transactions take place. ALUMINIUM OF GREECE did not participate in any
transaction of unusual nature or content which is significant for the Company it participates, or for
companies and the people closely related to it, and does not intend to participate in any kind of similar
transactions in the future. None of these transactions include special terms or conditions.
In the tables below presented the intercompany transactions and balances between the Company,
the BoD members for the fiscal year and the intercompany balances on 31.12.2015 and 31.12.2014 :
Transactions with other related party :
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Short term employee benefits
- Wages and Salaries and BOD Fees 7.870.319 4.957.856
- Insurance service cost 197.211 182.414
Total 8.067.530 5.140.269
Pension Benefits:
- Defined contribution scheme 51.516 3.647
Total 8.119.047 5.143.916
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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VIII. DIVIDEND POLICY
On 1st December 2015 the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders decides to approve the
payment of dividend to the Shareholder Company with the amount of 1,500,331.50 € or 3.70 € / share
from the part distribution of specially taxed reserve, from revaluation’s differences based on N.3229/04,
which is depicted into a) the Company’s books of taxation, the balance sheet accounts “revaluation’s
differences – Investment Grants” and b) the Company’s books, the balance sheet accounts “Retained
Earnings”. This particular decision is going to be confirmed during the next Regular General Meeting of
Shareholders where will be approved the Financial Statements of 2015. The Board of Directors proposal
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Other Related Parties 60.562.238 2.469.925
Total 60.562.238 2.469.925
Parent Company 13.523.340 14.410.084
Subsidiaries 4.626.275 2.248.733
Other Related Parties 10.653.273 8.271.256
Total 28.802.889 24.930.073
Subsidiaries 14.750 8.900
Associates 3.161.705 3.418.343
Other Related Parties 1.665.662 472.583
Total 4.842.116 3.899.826
Parent Company 6.000.000 17.223.190
Subsidiaries 43.021 60.839
Associates - 7.794
Other Related Parties 2.289.017 2.009.390
Total 8.332.039 19.301.213
Sales of goods
Purchases of goods
Sales of Services
Purchases of Services
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Parent Company 2.812.014 -
Subsidiaries 5.200 2.282.618
Associates 71.959.242 68.804.241
Other Related Parties 24.978.768 3.581.170
Total 99.755.224 74.668.029
Parent Company 42.399.982 7.884.715
Subsidiaries 43.355 1.294.981
Associates 125.000 125.000
Other Related Parties 3.084.687 1.432.243
Management remuneration and fringes 5.002.572 1.349.890
Total 50.655.596 12.086.829
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Customers / Debitors
Suppliers / Creditors
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to the General Meeting of Shareholders will be the distribution of dividend to the Shareholder Company
with the amount of 1,500,331.50 € or 3.70 € / share.
IX. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There are no other significant subsequent events, apart from the abovementioned, that relate to the
Company, which should be announced for the purposes of I.F.R.S.
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D. ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The attached Financial Statements are those approved by the Board of Directors of “ALUMINIUM OF
GREECE” at 21.03.2016 and have been published to the electronic address www.alhellas.gr.
It is noted that the published, in the press, brief financial data aim to provide the user with general
information but do not present a full picture of the Company’s financial results and position and cash
flows, according to International Accounting Standards.
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I. Statement of Financial Position
The notes on pages 59 to 86 are an integral part of these financial statements.
(Amounts in €) Note 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Tangible Assets 6.1 569.660.176 563.727.352
Intangible Assets 6.2 756.897 245.141
Investments in Subsidiary Companies 6.3 17.509.351 17.509.351
Investments in Associate Companies 6.4 500.000 500.000
Deferred Tax Receivables 6.5 8.764.968 12.067.798
Other Long-term Receivables 6.6 160.835 161.594
Non current assets 597.352.227 594.211.236
Total Stock 6.7 98.687.706 88.742.386
Trade and other receivables 6.8 93.030.128 79.961.329
Other receivables 6.9 109.077.328 99.727.544
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 6.10 926.667 -
Cash and cash equivalents 6.12 13.533.585 3.206.357
Current assets 315.255.413 271.637.616
Assets 912.607.640 865.848.852
Share capital 6.13 14.760.018 214.760.000
Fair value reserves 6.13 (137.351) (957.591)
Other reserves 6.13 55.071.431 55.612.495
Retained earnings 6.13 173.223.889 142.732.982
Equity 242.917.987 412.147.886
Long-term debt 6.15 242.666.895 111.790.367
Deferred Tax Liability 6.5 45.195.611 40.543.922
Liabilities for pension plans 6.14 14.704.030 14.686.187
Other long-term l iabilities 6.16 28.244.416 28.147.343
Provisions 6.17 12.146.826 12.651.024
Non-Current Liabilities 342.957.778 207.818.844
Trade and other payables 6.18 131.704.756 153.843.546
Tax payable 6.19 2.870.999 5.025.299
Short-term debt 6.15 96.940.821 48.128.071
Current portion of non-current liabilities 6.15 30.000.000 20.865.500
Derivatives 6.11 193.452 1.294.042
Other payables 6.20 65.021.846 16.725.665
Current Liabilities 326.731.875 245.882.123
Liabilities 669.689.653 453.700.966
Liabilities & Equity 912.607.640 865.848.852
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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II. Income Statement
The notes on pages 59 to 86 are an integral part of these financial statements.
(Amounts in €) Note 1/1-31/12/2015 1/1-31/12/2014
Sales 5.1, 5.2 601.428.995 462.567.354
Cost of sales 6.21 (528.009.291) (415.985.797)
Gross profit 73.419.704 46.581.556
Other operating income 6.23 3.335.070 19.657.318
Distribution expenses 6.22 (1.260.053) (904.255)
Administrative expenses 6.22 (11.341.515) (11.712.643)
Other operating expenses 6.23 (4.607.854) (16.676.940)
Earnings before interest and income tax 59.545.353 36.945.038
Financial income 6.24 4.695.004 6.478.346
Financial expenses 6.24 (20.126.088) (21.955.302)
Other financial results 6.25 (3.486.578) (2.209.999)
Profit before income tax 40.627.690 19.258.083
Income tax expense 6.27 (8.661.783) (4.291.933)
Profit for the period 31.965.907 14.966.150
Profit for the period 31.965.907 14.966.150
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 31.965.907 14.966.150
Earnings before income tax,financial results,depreciation and amortization (A) 88.063.378 65.001.361
Oper.Earnings before income tax,financial results,depreciation and amortization (B) 88.063.378 65.001.361
Earnings before interest and income tax 59.545.353 36.945.038
Profit before income tax 40.627.690 19.258.083
Profit for the period 31.965.907 14.966.150
(A)Definition of line item: Earnings before income tax,financ results,depr&amort
Profit before income tax 40.627.690 19.258.083
Plus: Financial results 18.917.663 17.686.955
Plus: Depreciation 28.518.025 28.056.323
Earnings before income tax,financial results,depreciation and amortization 88.063.378 65.001.361
(B)Definition of line item: OperEarnings before income tax,financ.res,depr&amort
Profit before income tax 40.627.690 19.258.083
Plus: Financial results 18.917.663 17.686.955
Plus: Depreciation 28.518.025 28.056.323
Subtotal 88.063.378 65.001.361
Oper.Earnings before income tax,financial results,depreciation and amortization 88.063.378 65.001.361
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Summury of Results from
continuing operations
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IΙΙ. Statement Of Comprehensive Income
The notes on pages 59 to 86 are an integral part of these financial statements.
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Net Profit/(Loss) For The Period 31.965.907 14.966.150
Amounts not reclassified to the income statement in subsequent period:
Actuarial Gain / (Losses) (644.455) (2.180.330)
Deferred Tax From Actuarial Gain / (Losses) 103.391 336.451
Amounts reclassified to the income statement in subsequent period
Cash Flow Hedging Reserve 1.100.589 (597.055)
Deferred Tax From Cash Flow Hedging Reserve (280.350) -
Other Comprehensive Income 279.175 (2.440.935)
Total Comprehensive Income For The Period 32.245.084 12.525.215
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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IV. Company Statement of Changes in Equity
The notes on pages 59 to 86 are an integral part of these financial statements.
(Amounts in €)Share capital
Fair value
reserves
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings Total
Opening Balance 1st January 2014, according to IFRS
(as published) 214.760.000 (696.986) 57.792.824 127.766.832 399.622.671
Change In Equity
Transactions With Owners - - - - -
Net Profi t/(Loss ) For The Period - - - 14.966.150 14.966.150
Cash Flow Hedging Reserve - (597.055) - - (597.055)
Deferred Tax From Actuaria l Gain / (Losses) - 336.451 - - 336.451
Actuaria l Ga in / (Losses) - - (2.180.330) - (2.180.330)
Total Comprehensive Income For The Period - (260.605) (2.180.330) 14.966.150 12.525.215
Closing Balance 31/12/2014 214.760.000 (957.591) 55.612.495 142.732.982 412.147.886
(Amounts in €)Share capital
Fair value
reserves
Other
reserves
Retained
earnings Total
Opening Balance 1st January 2015, according to IFRS
(as published) 214.760.000 (957.591) 55.612.495 142.732.982 412.147.886
Change In Equity
Dividends Pa id - - - (1.475.000) (1.475.000)
Increase / (Decreas e) Of Share Capi ta l (199.999.982) - - - (199.999.982)
Transactions With Owners (199.999.982) - - (1.475.000) (201.474.982)
Net Profi t/(Loss ) For The Period - - - 31.965.907 31.965.907
Cash Flow Hedging Reserve - 1.100.589 - - 1.100.589
Deferred Tax From Actuaria l Gain / (Losses) - - 103.391 - 103.391
Actuaria l Ga in / (Losses) - - (644.455) - (644.455)
Deferred Tax From Cash Flow Hedging Reserve - (280.350) - - (280.350)
Total Comprehensive Income For The Period - 820.240 (541.063) 31.965.907 32.245.084
Closing Balance 31/12/2015 14.760.018 (137.351) 55.071.431 173.223.889 242.917.987
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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V. Cash Flow Statement
The notes on pages 59 to 86 are an integral part of these financial statements.
(Amounts in €) Note 1/1-31/12/2015 1/1-31/12/2014
Cash flows from operating activities 6.28 20.421.348 17.271.603
Interest paid (20.110.190) (20.549.554)
Taxes paid - (442.858)
Net Cash flows continuing operating activities 311.158 (3.720.810)
Net Cash flow from continuing investing activities
Purchases of tangible assets (24.696.117) (16.515.219)
Purchases of intangible assets (297.128) (385)
Purchase of financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (2.000.000) -
Sale of financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 1.109.550 -
Interest received 310.071 142.114
Grants received 599.314 -
Other cash flows from investing activities 759 23.864
Net Cash flow from continuing investing activities (24.973.551) (16.349.626)
Net Cash flow from continuing financing activities
Dividends payed to parent's shareholders (1.475.000) -
Return of share capital to shareholders (157.600.000) -
Proceeds from borrowings 215.460.620 20.204.394
Repayments of borrowings (21.396.000) (5.655.000)
Net Cash flow from continuing financing activities 34.989.620 14.549.394
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents 10.327.227 (5.521.042)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3.206.357 8.727.400
Net cash at the end of the period 13.533.585 3.206.357
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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E. NOTES ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. General Information
“ALUMINIUM OF GREECE” is located at the Amarousion Municipality (8 Artemidos Str., Marousi, P.C. 151
25).
The Company is registered in the Athens Prefecture - North Sector, with Company’s Registration Number
59413/01 ΑΤ/Β/05/228 (07). The General Commercial Register number is: 6550901000.
The company’s website is www.alhellas.gr
The financial statements, for the period which has ended 31/12/2015 (including the syncretic elements
for the period which has ended 31/12/2014), has been approved for publication by the Board of
Directors of the company at 21 March 2016 and are pending definitive approval by the Annual General
Shareholders’ Meeting.
1.2 Company’s purpose
The company’s purpose, according to article 2 of the Articles of Association, is the production and
construction of alumina and aluminium in Greece and their trade in any country, the production and
trade of any source of energy as well as the purchase and trade of Greenhouse Gas Emission Allowances
in Greece and abroad and the provision of services.
Moreover, the company has as a purpose the research, extraction and process of any ore material and
metal in Greece and their trade in any country.
The construction and operation of plumbing, sewerage and other related facilities to serve the purposes
of the Company and / or other physical and / or legal persons who cooperate with it and whose facilities
are adjacent to those of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE.
The production and sale of steam, water (deionized indicative, fire, etc.) as well as the availability of
industrial and potable water to natural and / or legal persons who cooperate with the Company and
whose premises adjacent to those of the Company, as well as the provision of services related to the
above physical and / or legal entities.
The company, in order to achieve the above and in a more general manner, has the right to acquire
licenses or metal research and exploitation, any grants, to acquire, lease and establish, shape and
exploit mines and pits, establish, acquire, lease, and develop factories and industrial branches, as well as
any kind of real estate or equipment. To acquire, to take, to deposit, set to action, exploit and grant
patent diplomas, and diploma licenses, industrial methods and signs. To acquire, lease, develop, and
exploit rural and forest areas, as well services and land and sea transport businesses, an in general do
anything that might contribute in the achieving its purpose.
The company may also proceed to:
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a) Construction and exploitation of electricity production stations as well as the trade of electricity in
Greece and abroad. For this purpose the company has begun utility studies of production processes,
exploitation of electricity production stations and Heat of any kind as well as studies of trade exploitation
of electricity in Greece and abroad. The company invests and participates in investments, constructs,
operates and exploits stations and electricity and Heat plants with the purpose to trade in Greece and
abroad.
b) The supply of services to third parties in relation to study, production and exploitation of
electricity.
c) Acquisition, storage, vaporization, transportation, distribution and transferring to third parties
Natural Gas (Liquefied or not) that origins from domestic deposits or imported from abroad and
generally participating in any kind of transaction related to Natural Gas (Liquefied or not).
The company may also participate, for similar purposes, in any form, in any underlying or future
commendation of a company of any kind, with any purpose, in either domestic or foreign soil, to
establish subsidiaries and to enter trusts of any kind, in either domestic or foreign soil, to cooperate in
any way with either physical or legal entities that pursue similar purposes or coherent to those of the
company.
Moreover, the company is capable of supplying services related to market research, analyses of
investment programs, studies and designs, entrustment, supervision and management, risk
management and strategic programming, development and organization of any consulting company in
any of the related sectors of production and metal trade, energy and related activities.
2. Basis for preparation of the financial statements
The consolidated financial statements of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE as of December 31st 2015 covering
the entire 2015 fiscal year, have been compiled based on the historic cost principle as is amended by the
readjustment of specific asset and liability items into market values, the going concern principle and are
in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that have been issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and their interpretations that have been issued by the
International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (I.F.R.I.C.) of the IASB. The accompanying
standalone financial statements are compiled buy demand of the statutory law 2190/1920.
According to the IFRS, the preparation of the Financial Statements requires estimations during the
application of the company’s accounting principles. Important admissions are presented wherever it has
been judged appropriate.
The reporting currency is Euro (currency of the home country ALUMINIUM OF GREECE) and all the
amounts depicted in euro, except where stated otherwise.
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3. Basic accounting principles
The accounting principles, applied by the Company for the reporting period are consistent with the
accounting principles applied for the fiscal year 2014.
3.1 New and amended accounting standards and interpretations of IFRIC
New Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards that are
effective and have been adopted by the European Union
The following amendments and interpretations of the IFRS have been issued by IASB and their
application is mandatory from or after 01/01/2015.
The most important standards and interpretations are mentioned bellow:
Annual Improvements cycle 2011-2013 (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/01/2015
In December 2013, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013 Cycle, a collection of
amendments to IFRSs, in response to four issues addressed during the 2011-2013 cycle. The
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014, although entities are
permitted to apply them earlier. The issues included in this cycle are the following: IFRS 1: Meaning of
effective IFRSs, IFRS 3: Scope exceptions for joint ventures; IFRS 13: Scope of paragraph 52 (portfolio
exception); and IAS 40: Clarifying the interrelationship of IFRS 3 Business Combinations and IAS 40
Investment Property when classifying property as investment property or owner-occupied property. The
above have no impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.
Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to IAS 19) (effective for
annual periods starting on or after 01/02/2015)
In November 2013, the IASB published narrow scope amendments to IAS 19 “Employee Benefits”
entitled Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to IAS 19). The narrow scope
amendments apply to contributions from employees or third parties to defined benefit plans. The
objective of the amendments is to simplify the accounting for contributions that are independent of the
number of years of employee service, for example, employee contributions that are calculated according
to a fixed percentage of salary. The above have no impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.
Annual Improvements cycle 2010-2012 (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/02/2015)
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In December 2013, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012 Cycle, a collection of
amendments to IFRSs, in response to eight issues addressed during the 2010-2012 cycle. The
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2014, although entities are
permitted to apply them earlier. The issues included in this cycle are the following: IFRS 2: Definition of
‘vesting condition’, IFRS 3: Accounting for contingent consideration in a business combination, IFRS 8:
Aggregation of operating segments, IFRS 8: Reconciliation of the total of the reportable segments’
assets to the entity’s assets, IFRS 13: Short-term receivables and payables, IAS 7: Interest paid that is
capitalised, IAS 16/IAS 38: Revaluation method proportionate restatement of accumulated depreciation
and IAS 24: Key management personnel. The above have no impact on the Company’s Financial
Statements.
Amendment to IAS 27: “Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements» (effective for
annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2016)
In August 2014, the IASB published narrow scope amendments to IAS 27 “Equity Method in Separate
Financial Statements “. Under the amendments, entities are permitted to use the equity method to
account for investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates in their separate Financial
Statements – an option that was not effective prior to the issuance of the current amendments. The
above have no impact on the Company’s Financial Statements.
Annual Improvements cycle 2012-2014 (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/01/2016)
In September 2014, the IASB issued Annual Improvements to IFRSs 2012-2012 Cycle, a collection of
amendments to IFRSs, in response to four issues addressed during the 2012-2014 cycle. The
amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2016, although entities are
permitted to apply them earlier. The issues included in this cycle are the following: IFRS 4: Changes in
methods of disposal, IFRS 7: Servicing Contracts and Applicability of the amendments to IFRS 7 to
Condensed Interim Financial Statements, IAS 19: Discount rate: regional market, and IAS 34: Disclosure
of information “elsewhere in the interim financial report”. The Company will examine the impact of the
above on its Financial Statements.
Amendments to IFRS 11: Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations
(effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2016)
In May 2014, the IASB issued amendments to IFRS 11. The amendments add new guidance on how to
account for the acquisition of an interest in a joint operation that constitutes a business and specify the
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appropriate accounting treatment for such acquisitions. The Company will examine the impact of the
above on its Financial Statements.
Amendments to IAS 1: « Disclosures Initiative» (effective for annual periods starting on or
after 01/01/2016)
In December 2014, the IASB issued amendments to IAS 1.The aforementioned amendments address
settling the issues pertaining to the effective presentation and disclosure requirements as well as the
potential of entities to exercise judgment under the preparation of financial statements. The Company
will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements.
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38: Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation
and Amortisation (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2016)
In May 2014, the IASB published amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 38. IAS 16 and IAS 38 both establish
the principle for the basis of depreciation and amortization as being the expected pattern of
consumption of the future economic benefits of an asset. The IASB has clarified that the use of revenue-
based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated
by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of
the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its
Financial Statements.
New Standards and Interpretations that have not been applied yet or have not been
adopted by the European Union.
IFRS 14 “Regulatory Deferral Accounts” (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/01/2016)
In January 2014, the IASB issued a new standard, IFRS 14. The aim of this interim Standard is to
enhance the comparability of financial reporting by entities that are engaged in rate-regulated activities.
Many countries have industry sectors that are subject to rate regulation, whereby governments regulate
the supply and pricing of particular types of activity by private entities. The Company will examine the
impact of the above on its Financial Statements. The above have not been adopted by the European
Union.
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28: “Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor
and its Associate or Joint Venture” (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/01/2016)
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In September 2014, the IASB published narrow scope amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 “Sale or
Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture”. The amendments will be
applied by entities prospectively in respect of sales or contribution of assets performed in the annual
periods starting on or after 01/01/2016. Earlier application is permitted, given that this fact is relatively
disclosed in the financial Statements. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial
Statements. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 28: “Investment Entities: Applying the
Consolidated Exception effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2016)
In December 2014, the IASB published narrow scope amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 11 and IAS 28. The
aforementioned amendments introduce explanation regarding accounting requirements for investment
entities, while providing exemptions in particular cases, which decrease the costs related to the
implementation of the Standards. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial
Statements. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.
Amendment to IAS 12 Income Taxes: “Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets for Unrealised
Losses” (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2017)
In January 2016, the IASB published narrow scope amendments to IAS 12. The objective of this
amendment is to clarify the accounting for deferred tax assets for unrealised losses on debt instruments
measured at fair value. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements.
The above have not been adopted by the European Union.
IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments” (effective for annual periods starting on or after
01/01/2018)
In July 2014, the IAB issued the final version of IFRS 9. This version brings together the classification
and measurement, impairment and hedge accounting models and presents a new expected loss
impairment model and limited amendments to classification and measurement for financial assets. The
Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements. The above have not been
adopted by the European Union.
IFRS 15 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (effective for annual periods starting on
or after 01/01/2018)
In May 2014, the IASB issued a new standard, IFRS 15. The Standard fully converges with the
requirements for the recognition of revenue in both IFRS and US GAAP. The new standard will
supersede IAS 11 “Construction Contracts”, IAS 18 “Revenue” and several revenue related
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interpretations. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial Statements. The
above have not been adopted by the European Union.
IFRS 16 “Leases” (effective for annual periods starting on or after 01/01/2019)
In January 2016, the IASB issued a new standard, IFRS 16. The objective of the project was to develop
a new Leases Standard that sets out the principles that both parties to a contract, ie the customer
(‘lessee’) and the supplier (‘lessor’), apply to provide relevant information about leases in a manner that
faithfully represents those transactions. To meet this objective, a lessee is required to recognize assets
and liabilities arising from a lease. The Company will examine the impact of the above on its Financial
Statements. The above have not been adopted by the European Union.
3.2 Consolidation
Subsidiaries: All the companies that are managed or controlled, directly or indirectly, by another
company (parent) either through the majority of voting rights or through its dependence on the know-
how provided from the Company.
The acquisition of a subsidiary by the Company is accounted for using the purchase method. The
acquisition cost of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets given as consideration, the shares issued
and the liabilities undertaken on the date of the acquisition plus any costs directly associated with the
transaction. The individual assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities that are acquired during a business
combination are valued during the acquisition at their fair values regardless of the participation
percentage. The acquisition cost over and above the fair value of the individual assets acquired is
booked as goodwill. If the total cost of the acquisition is lower than the fair value of the individual assets
acquired, the difference is immediately transferred to the income statement.
The Company, in the basis of IAS 27 < Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements>, has chosen to
implement the exemption of consolidation and draws only separate financial statements.
The financial statements of the Company ALUMINIUM OF GREECE are included in the consolidated
financial statements of the Group MYTILINEOS SA, that is located in Greece and owns 100% of
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE and are consolidated under the method of full consolidation. The reader, who
wants to have access to the financial statements, can visit the site www.mytilineos.gr.
Associates: Associates are companies on which the Company can exercise significant influence but not
“control” and which do not fulfill the conditions to be classified as subsidiaries or joint ventures. The
assumptions used by the Company imply that holding a percentage between 20% and 50% of a
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company’s voting rights suggests significant influence on the company. Investments in associates are
initially recognized at cost and are subsequently valued using the Equity method. At the end of each
period, the cost of acquisition is increased by the Company’s share in the associates’ net assets change
and is decreased by the dividends received from the associates.
Any goodwill arising from acquiring associates is contained in the cost of acquisition. Whether any
impairment of this goodwill occurs, this impairment decreases the cost of acquisition by equal charge in
the income statement of the period.
Unrealized profits from transactions between the Company and its associates are eliminated according to
the Company’s percentage ownership in the associates. Unrealized losses are eliminated, except if the
transaction provides indications of impairment of the transferred asset. The accounting principles of the
associates have been adjusted to be in conformity to the ones adopted by the Company.
3.3 Significant accounting judgments, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make
judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, as well
as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
3.3.1 Accounting decisions
During the implementation procedure for accounting policies, decisions are made by the management,
which relate to the following:
• Classification of investments
Management classifies Financial assets in the scope of IAS 39 based on their nature and their
characteristics at the following four categories:
• financial assets at fair value through profit and loss,
• loans and receivables,
• held-to-maturity investments, and
• available-for-sale investments.
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Financial assets are recognized initially at cost, which represents their fair value (plus, in certain cases,
directly attributable transaction costs). The Company determines the classification of its financial assets
after initial recognition and, where allowed and appropriate, re-evaluates this designation at each
financial year-end.
(i) Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss: Financial assets are classified as held for
trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near term. Gains or losses on investments
held for trading are recognized in income.
(ii) Loans and receivables: Loans and receivables which are generated form the Company’s
operations (and are beyond the Company’s normal credit terms) are carried at amortized cost using the
effective interest method. Gains and losses are recognized in the income statement when the loans and
receivables are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.
(iii) Held-to-maturity investments: Financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed
maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to
hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this
classification. Held-to-maturity investments are carried at amortized cost using the effective interest
method. For investments carried at amortized cost, gains and losses are recognized in income when the
investments are derecognized or impaired, as well as through the amortization process.
• Recoverability of receivables accounts
Short term receivables are presented in their nominal value, net of provisions for potential non collectible
accounts, while long-term receivables (balances that deviate from the normal credit terms) are
measured at amortized cost based on the effective interest rate method.
At each balance sheet date all potentially uncollectible accounts are assessed individually for purposes of
determining the appropriate allowance for doubtful accounts. The balance of such allowance for doubtful
accounts is appropriately adjusted at each balance sheet date in order to reflect the possible risks. Any
amount written-off with respect to customer account balances is charged against the existing allowance
for doubtful accounts. Any amount provided for in respect to customer account balances is charged in
the profit and loss statement.
• Impairment of inventories
Provision for slow moving, damaged or obsolete inventories is made when necessary. The impairments
at the net realizable value of inventories are charged in the profit and loss statement in the period that
occur.
• Classification of a lease as operating or financial.
Leases where all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as
operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor)
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are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. Leases of
property, plant and equipment where the Company has substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership are classified as finance leases.
3.3.2 Assumptions and estimations
The presentation of the value of specific assets and liabilities in the financial statements requires the use
of estimations that are based on assumptions relating to the values and conditions not known with
certainty during the compilation date of the financial statements. The Company continuously evaluates
the estimations it makes based on historical data, the research of specialized consultants, the trends and
methods considered appropriate for the estimation of specific conditions as well as estimations regarding
how the assumptions made may change in the future.
The accounting principles, applied by the Company for the reporting period are consistent with the
accounting principles applied for fiscal year 2014. In addition to the abovementioned and more
specifically for the Annual Financial Statements of 2015 the following are noted.
• Possible reductions in Goodwill
The Company test goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or circumstances make it
more likely than not that an impairment may have occurred, such as a significant adverse change in the
business climate or a decision to sell or dispose of a reporting unit. Determining whether an impairment
has occurred requires valuation of the respective reporting unit, which we estimate using a discounted
cash flow method. When available and as appropriate, we use comparative market multiples to
corroborate discounted cash flow results. In applying this methodology, we rely on a number of factors,
including actual operating results, future business plans, economic projections and market data.
If this analysis indicates goodwill impaired, measuring the impairment requires a fair value estimate of
each identified tangible and intangible asset. In this case we supplement the cash flow approach
discussed above with independent appraisals, as appropriate.
• Income Tax
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Significant estimates are
required in determining the provision for income taxes. There are many transactions and calculations for
which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Company
recognizes liabilities for anticipated tax audit issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will
be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially
recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which
such determination is made.
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• Provisions
Doubtful accounts are reported at the amounts likely to be recoverable based on historical experience of
customer default. As soon as it is learned that a particular account is subject to a risk over and above
the normal credit risk (e.g., low creditworthiness of customer, dispute as to the existence or the amount
of the claim, etc.), the account is analyzed and written down if circumstances indicate the receivable is
uncollectible. Provisions for environmental rehabilitation are reported at the amounts that are likely to be
claimed against the Company in order to settle the liability.
• Contingencies
The Company is involved in litigation and claims in the normal course of operations. Management is of
the opinion that any resulting settlements would not materially affect the financial position of the
Company as at December 31, 2015. However, the determination of contingent liabilities relating to the
litigation and claims is a complex process that involves judgments as to the outcomes and interpretation
of laws and regulations. Changes in the judgments or interpretations may result in an increase or
decrease in the Company’s contingent liabilities in the future.
3.4 Group Structure
The structure of the Group at 31/12/2015 is as follows:
The Company, in the basis of IAS 27 < Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements>, has chosen to
implement the exemption of consolidation and draws only separate financial statements.
3.5 Significant information
During the reporting period, the Company proceeds to the following:
• Transitional mechanism for the Capacity Remuneration
In 31/12/2014 the transitional mechanism for the Capacity Remuneration expired and regarding the new
Flexibility Remuneration Mechanism, which is expected to come into force from 1/1/2015, the public
Company
Participation
rate %
Consolidation
method Participation
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE - Maroussi Holding
DELPHI DISTOMON S.A. - Maroussi 100% - Direct
DESFINA SHIPPING COMPANY - Maroussi 100% - Direct
DESFINA MARINE - Marshall Islands 100% - Indirect
MYTILINEOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS S.A. - Luxembourg 25% - Direct
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consultation process has been completed from January 2015 and pending the approval of the DG
Competition of EU in order for the Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) to issue its relevant decision.
However, until the date of the annual financial statements of ALUMINIUM of GREECE, DG Competition
has not yet given its expected approval as it is still pending the response of the Greek Government’s
authorities in its final requests. As a result of that, the operating results before taxes, financials and
depreciation/amortization (EBITDA) of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE for 2015, have been reduced by the
amount of approximately 15,3 m €.
• Issue of bonds
In 2015 ALUMINIUM OF GREECE has issued a) syndicated loan of € 288 million , which was held by
restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 4 years and b) syndicated loan of € 55 million , which was
held by restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 1.5 years..
• Decrease of share capital
On March 30, 2015, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE resolved to the
decrease of its share capital by an amount of € 199.999.982 and the equall return to the shareholders in
cash, according to art. 4 par. 4 of L. 2190/1920. This reduction was made with the cancellation of
5,494,505 shares of nominal value € 36,40 each. After this reduction, the share capital of the Company
will amount to € 14.760.018, divided into 405.495 shares with a nominal value of € 36,40 each. The
reduction of share capital has been approved by the Attica Region, Athens North Sector at April 21,
2015.
3.6 Conversion to foreign currency
a) Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic
environment in which the entity operates (functional currency).
The financial statements of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE are presented in Euro (€), which is the operational
currency of the company and all of the subsidiaries.
b) Transactions and Balances
Transactions in foreign currency are converted in the operational currency using currency par values that
applied at the date of the transactions.
Profit or losses from currency differences that arise from such transactions and from the conversion of
the remaining balances with currency par values at year end are recognized in the income statement
under “other income/(expense)”, Currency differences arising from non-currency figures evaluated at fair
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value , are considered as part of the fair value and therefore they are recognized the same way as fair
value .
3.7 Segment reporting
A business segment is defined as a group of assets and operations engaged in providing goods and
services which are subject to different risks and returns than those of other business segments. In
identifying its operating segments, management generally follows the Company's service lines, which
represent the main products and services provided by the Company. According to IFRS 8 – Operating
Segments each one of these operating segments is managed separately as each of these service lines
requires different technologies and other resources as well as marketing approaches. For administrative
purposes, the Company is organized into three main business activities: a) Metallurgy - Alumina
Production, b) Metallurgy - Production of Aluminium and c) Production and Trading of Energy.
A geographical segment is engaged in providing products or services within a particular economic
environment that are subject to risks and returns that are different from those of segments operating in
other economic environments.
3.8 Recognition of income and expenses
Income: Income includes the fair value of goods and services sold, net of Value Added Tax, discounts
and returns. Intercompany revenue within the Company is eliminated completely. The recognition of
revenue is done as follows:
- Sale of goods: Sales of goods are recognized when the Company transfers goods to customers,
the goods are accepted by them and the collection of the resulting claim is reasonably assured.
- Provision of services: Income from the provision of services is accounted for in the period
during which the services are rendered, based on the stage of completion of the service in relation to
the total services to be rendered.
- Income Interest: Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis using the effective
interest rate. When there is impairment of assets, their book value is reduced to their recoverable
amount which is the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted using the initial real
interest rate. Interest is then booked using the same interest rate calculated on the impaired (new book)
value.
- Income from assigned rights for use of tangible assets (Compensative benefits): The
fair value of the assigned rights is recognized as deferred income and is amortized through the income
statement according to the completion of the contracts for which these rights have been assigned.
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When a receivable is impaired, the Company reduces the carrying amount to the amount expected to be
recovered, being the estimated future cash flow discounted at the original effective interest rate of the
instrument, and continues unwinding the discount as interest income. Interest income on impaired loans
is recognized using the original effective interest rate.
- Dividends: Dividends are accounted for as revenue when the right to receive payment is
established.
Expenses: Expenses are recognized in the results on an accrued basis. The payments made for
operating leases are transferred to the results as an expense, during the time the lease is used. Interest
expenses are recognized on an accrued basis.
Cost of capital: Borrowing liabilities are recorded initially on fair value, where bank expenses and
commissions are included.
The company management assumes that the interest rates in relation to the contracted loans equal the
current fair rates of the market and as a result, there is no need for any readjustment to the value that
they are presented. Any difference that may arise between the collection (net from all transaction costs)
and the repayment value is recorded in the income statement during the borrowing period.
Loan liabilities are categorized as short-term except from cases where the company has the right to
postpone the repayment of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.
3.9 Intangible assets
The intangible assets include Goodwill, the rights of use of Property, plant and equipment, software
licenses, licenses for the production, installation and operation of renewable energy assets and thermal
energy assets, the environment rehabilitation expenditure and borrowing costs.
Goodwill on Acquisition: is the difference between the asset’s acquisition cost and fair value and the
net assets of the subsidiary / associate company as at the acquisition date. During the acquisition date,
the company recognizes this surplus value, emerged from acquisition, as an asset and presents it in
cost. This cost is equal to the amount by which the acquisition cost exceeds the company’s share in the
net assets of the acquired company.
After the initial recognition, the surplus value is valued at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
The surplus value is not depreciated, but is reviewed on an annual basis for possible decrease in its
value (impairment), if there are events that indicate such a loss according to IAS 36.
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Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. A cash generated
unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets generating cash inflows independently and represents the
level used by the Company to organize and present each activities and results in its internal reporting.
Impairment is determined for goodwill by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating
units, to which the goodwill relates. Where the recoverable amount (typically the value in use) of the
cash-generating units is less than their carrying amount an impairment loss is recognized. Impairment
losses relating to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods. The Company performs its annual
impairment test of goodwill as at 31 December.
In the case where acquisition cost is less than the company’s stake in the acquired company’s net
assets, the former recalculates the acquisition cost and valuates the assets, liabilities and contingent
liabilities of the acquired company. Any difference prevailing after the recalculation is recognized directly
in the income statement as a profit.
Software: Software licenses are valued in cost of acquisition less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method during the assets’ useful life that range from 1
to 5 years.
Research and Development Expenses: Research and Development expenditures are recognized as
expenses when they are realized. The expenses which arise from the developing programs (related to
the design and the test of new or improved products) are capitalized if it is possible to produced future
economic benefit. The other development expenditures are booked as an expense in the results when
they are realized. Previous years’ development expenditures recognized as expenses, cannot be
capitalized in the future fiscal years. The capitalized development expenses are depreciated from the
beginning of the product’s economic life using the straight line method during the period of the product’s
future economic benefits.
Legal rights to explore mines: The legal rights to explore mines concern rights that the Company has
acquired mining mineral reserves in several geographical areas. In cost of the mining rights, apart from
nominal value of the rights, any cost that relates to the initial evaluation of the rehabilitation cost of the
area where work has been done, the commitment of the Company either during the acquirement of the
right or as a result of its use for a certain time period.
Land Stripping & Restoration expenses: Land Stripping & Restoration expenses are recognized as
intangible assets as they offer to the Company economic benefits and their depreciation performed
based on production method.
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Emission Rights: The Company acquires CO2 emission rights in order to cover the liability arising from
the actual CO2 emissions of the production units. The liability is measured at fair value to the extent that
the Company has the obligation to cover its emissions by purchasing (after the set of any CO2
allowances held by free allocations). CO2 emission rights acquired and held are recognized as intangible
assets at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
Borrowing costs: Borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset shall be capitalized as part of the cost of that asset. The amount of
borrowing costs eligible for capitalization shall be determined in accordance with IAS 23.
3.10 Tangible assets
Fixed assets are reported in the financial statements at acquisition cost or deemed cost, as determined
based on fair values as at the transition dates, less accumulated depreciations and any impairment
suffered by the assets. The acquisition cost includes all the directly attributable expenses for the
acquisition of the assets.
Subsequent expenditure is added to the carrying value of the tangible fixed assets or is booked as a
separate fixed asset only if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the Company and
their cost can be accurately and reliably measured. The repair and maintenance cost is booked in the
results when such is realized.
Upon sale of the tangible fixed assets, any difference between the proceeds and the book value are
booked as profit or loss to the results.
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets (other than Land which are not depreciated) is calculated using the
straight line method over their useful life, as follows:
� Buildings up to 40 years
� Mechanical equipment up to 30 years
� Cars 4 - 5 years
� Other equipment 10 - 20 years
Self-constructed tangible fixed assets constitute an addition to the acquisition cost of tangible assets at a
value that includes the direct cost of employee’s salaries (including the relevant employer’s
contributions), the cost of materials used and other general costs.
The residual values and useful economic life of tangible fixed assets are subject to reassessment at each
balance sheet date. When the book value of tangible fixed assets exceeds their recoverable amount, the
difference (impairment) is immediately booked as an expense in the income statement.
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3.11 Impairment of Assets
Assets with an indefinite useful life are not depreciated and are subject to an impairment review
annually and when some events suggest that the book value may not be recoverable any resulting
difference is charged to the period’s results. Assets that are depreciated are subject to an impairment
review when there is evidence that their value will not be recoverable. The recoverable value is the
greater between the net sales value and the value in use. An impairment loss is recognized by the
company when the book value of these assets (or cash generating unit- CGU) is greater than its
recoverable amount.
Net sales value is the amount received from the sale of an asset at an arm’s length transaction in which
participating parties have full knowledge and participate voluntarily, after deducting any additional direct
cost for the sale of the asset, while value in use is the present value of estimated future cash flows that
are expected to flow into the company from the use of the asset and from its disposal at the end of its
estimated useful life.
3.12 Leases
Company as Lessee: Leases of fixed assets with which all the risks and benefits related with
ownership of an asset are transferred to the Company, regardless of whether the title of ownership of
the asset is eventually transferred or not, are finance leases. These leases are capitalized at the
inception of the lease at the lower of the fair value of the asset and the present value of the minimum
lease payments. Each lease payment is apportioned between the reduction of the liability and the
finance charge so that a fixed interest rate on the remaining financial liability is achieved. The relevant
liabilities from leases, net of financial expenses, are reported as liabilities. The part of the financial
expense that relates to finance leases is recognized in the income statement during the term of the
lease. Fixed assets acquired through finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of their useful life
and the lease term.
Lease agreements where the lessor transfers the right of use of an asset for an agreed period of time,
without transferring, however, the risks and rewards of ownership of the fixed asset are classified as
operating leases. Payments made with respect to operating leases (net of any incentives offered by the
lessor) are recognised in the income statement proportionately throughout the term of the lease.
Company as lessor: When fixed assets are leased through financial leasing, the present value of the
lease is recognized as a receivable. The difference between the gross amount of the receivable and its
present value is registered as a deferred financial income. The income from the lease is recognized in
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the period’s results during the lease using the net investment method, which represents a constant
periodic return.
Fixed assets that are leased through operating leases are included in the balance sheet’s tangible assets.
They are depreciated during their expected useful life on a basis consistent with similar self-owned
tangible assets. The income from the lease (net of possible incentives given to the lessees) is recognized
using the constant method during the period of the lease.
3.13 Financial instruments
Financial instrument is any contract that creates a financial asset in an enterprise and a financial liability
or Equity instrument in another. The financial instruments of the Company are classified in the following
categories according to the substance of the contract and the purpose for which they were purchased.
i) Financial instruments valued at fair value through the income statement
These comprise assets that satisfy any of the following conditions:
- Financial assets that are held for trading purposes (including derivatives, except those that are
designated and effective hedging instruments, those that are acquired or incurred for the purpose of
sale or repurchase and, finally, those that are part of a portfolio of designated financial instruments).
- Upon initial recognition it is designated by the company as an instrument valued at fair value, with any
changes recognized through the Income Statement.
In the Balance sheet of the Company the exchanges and the assessment at fair value of derivatives they
are portrayed in separate items of Asset and Liabilities with titled « Derivatives Financial Assets ». The
changes at fair value of derivatives are registered in income statement.
ii) Loans and receivables
They include non-derivative financial assets with fixed or predefined payments, which are not traded in
active markets. The following are not included in this category (loans and receivables):
a) Receivables from down payments for the purchase of goods or services,
b) Receivables relating to tax transactions, which have been legislatively imposed by the state,
c) Any receivable not covered by a contract, which gives the company the right to receive cash, or other
financial fixed assets.
Loans and receivables are included in current assets, except those with a maturity date exceeding 12
months from the balance sheet date. The latter are included in the non-current assets.
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(iii) Held-to-maturity investments: Financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed
maturity are classified as held-to-maturity when the Company has the positive intention and ability to
hold to maturity. Investments intended to be held for an undefined period are not included in this
classification.
3.14 Inventories
Inventories include products, raw materials and goods that were acquired. The cost includes all
expenses that were made in order for inventories to reach their present position and condition, and
which are directly distributable to the production process, as well as a part of general expenses related
to production, which is absorbed based on the normal capabilities of the production facilities. Financial
costs are not taken into consideration.
At the balance sheet date, inventories are valued at the lower of acquisition cost and net realizable
value. Net realizable value is the estimated sales price during the normal course of the company’s
business less any relevant sales expenses and it is determined based on the current selling prices of
inventories and in line with the normal activity of the Company less any sale expenses, where necessary.
The cost of inventories is determined using the weighted average method.
3.15 Trade Receivables
Receivables from customers are initially booked at their fair value and are subsequently valued at their
amortized cost using the method of the effective interest rate, less the provision for impairment. In the
event that the amortized cost or the cost of a financial asset exceeds the present value, then this asset
is valued at its recoverable amount, i.e. at the present value of the future cash flows of the asset, which
is calculated using the real initial interest rate.
The relevant loss is immediately transferred to the period’s profit and loss. The impairment losses, i.e.
when there is objective evidence that the Company is unable to collect all the amounts owed based on
the contractual terms, are recognized in the income statement.
3.16 Cash and cash equivalent
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and in hand as well as short term highly liquid
investments such as money market instruments and bank deposits. Money market instruments are
financial assets carried at fair value through profit or loss.
3.17 Share capital
Share capital is determined using the nominal value of shares that have been issued. Ordinary shares
are classified as Equity.
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Expenses incurred for the issuance of shares reduce, after deducting the relevant income tax, the
proceeds from the issue. Expenses related to the issuance of shares for the purchase of companies are
included in the acquisition cost of the company acquired.
Where the Company purchases the Company’s equity share capital (Treasury shares), the consideration
paid, including any directly attributable incremental costs is deducted from equity attributable to the
Company’s equity holders until the shares are cancelled, reissued or disposed of. Where such shares are
subsequently sold or reissued, any consideration received, net of any directly attributable incremental
transaction costs, is included in equity attributable to the Company’s equity holders. Treasury stock does
not hold any voting rights.
3.18 Income tax & deferred tax
The tax for the period comprises current income tax and deferred tax, i.e. the tax charges or tax credits
that are associated with economic benefits accruing in the period but have been assessed by the tax
authorities in different periods. Income tax is recognized in the income statement of the period, except
for the tax relating to transactions that have been booked directly to Equity. In such case the related tax
is, accordingly, booked directly to Equity. Current income taxes include the short-term liabilities or
receivables from the fiscal authorities that relate to taxes payable on the taxable income of the period
and any additional income taxes from previous periods (tax audit differences).
Current taxes are measured according to the tax rates and tax laws prevailing during the financial years
to which they relate, based on the taxable profit for the year. All changes to the short-term tax assets or
liabilities are recognized as part of the tax expense in the income statement.
Deferred income tax is determined according to the liability method which results from the temporary
differences between the book value and the tax base of assets or liabilities. Deferred tax is not booked if
it results from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction, except for a business
combination, which when it occurred did not affect neither the accounting nor the tax profit or loss.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are valued based on the tax rates that are expected to be in effect
during the period in which the asset or liability will be settled, taking into consideration the tax rates
(and tax laws) that have been put into effect or are essentially in effect up until the balance sheet date.
In the event where it is impossible to identify the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences, the
tax rate in effect on the day after the balance sheet date is used. Deferred tax assets are recognized to
the extent that there will be a future tax profit to be set against the temporary difference that creates
the deferred tax asset.
Deferred income tax is recognized for the temporary differences that result from investments in
subsidiaries and associates, except for the case where the reversal of the temporary differences is
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controlled by the Company and it is possible that the temporary differences will not be reversed in the
foreseeable future.
Most changes in the deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognized as part of the tax expense in the
income statement. Only changes in assets or liabilities that affect the temporary differences are
recognized directly in the Equity of the Company, such as the revaluation of property value that results
in the relevant change in deferred tax assets or liabilities being charged against the relevant Equity
account.
3.19 Employee benefits
3.19.1 Short-term benefits
Short-term employee benefits (except post-employment benefits) monetary and in kind are recognized
as an expense when they accrue. Any unpaid amount is booked as a liability, while in the case where the
amount paid exceeds the amount of services rendered, the company recognizes the excess amount as
an asset (prepaid expense) only to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction of future
payments or to reimbursement.
3.19.2 Post-employment benefits
Post-employment benefits comprise pensions or other benefits (life insurance and medical insurance) the
company provides after retirement as an exchange for the employees’ service with the company. Thus,
such benefits include defined contribution schemes as well as defined benefits schemes. The accrued
cost of defined contribution schemes is booked as an expense in the period it refers to.
• Defined contribution scheme
According to the defined contributions scheme, the (legal or implied) obligation of the Company is
limited to the amount that it has been agreed that it will contribute to the entity (i.e. pension fund) that
manages the contributions and provides the benefits. Thus the amount of benefits the employee will
receive depends on the amount the company will pay (or even the employee) and from the paid
investments of such contributions.
The payable contribution from the company to a defined contribution scheme is either recognized as a
liability after the deduction of the paid contribution, or as an expense.
• Defined benefits scheme
A Defined benefits scheme is a post-employment program that is not included in a defined contribution
scheme. Typically, it defines an amount of benefits that the employee is going to acquire after his
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retirement based on factors such as the age, the years of service and the reimbursement. The liability
that is reported in the balance sheet with respect to this scheme is the present value of the liability for
the defined benefit less the fair value of the scheme’s assets (if there are such) and the changes that
arise from any actuarial profit or loss and the service cost. The commitment of the defined benefit is
calculated annually by an independent actuary with the use of the projected unit credit method. The
yield of long-term Greek Government Bonds is used as a discount rate.
Given the fiscal situation of that time, especially for the wide spreads of the Hellenic Bonds and the
financial crisis as well as for the long term predictive nature of the actuary liability, the discount rate
should be set at a lower level than it was on 31/12/2014. The corresponding discount rate used for the
31/12/2014 valuation was 2.50%, therefore, based on the above, the discount rate was set to 2.00%.
A Defined benefits scheme is based on various parameters, such as age, years of service, salary, specific
obligations for benefits payable. The provisions that concern the period are included in personnel costs
in the accompanying statements of income and consist of the current and past service cost, the relative
financial costs and any possible additional charges. Regarding unrecognized actuarial gains or losses, is
followed the revised IAS 19R, which includes a number of changes to accounting for defined benefit
plans, including:
- The recognition of actuarial gains / losses in other comprehensive income and permanent exclusion
from the income statement,
- Non-recognition of expected returns on investment of the program in the period but the recognition of
such interest on net liability / (asset) providing calculated using the discount rate used to measure the
defined benefit obligation,
- Recognition of past service cost in the income statement on the earlier of the dates or amend program
recognized when the related restructuring or terminal provision,
- Other changes would entail new disclosures, such as quantitative analysis.
3.20 Grants
The Company recognizes Government Grants that cumulatively satisfy the following criteria:
a) There is reasonable certainty that the company has complied or will comply to the conditions of the
grant and
b) It is probable that the amount of the grant will be received.
Government Grants are booked at fair value and are systematically recognized as revenues according to
the principle of matching the grants with the corresponding costs that they are subsidizing. Government
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Grants that relate to assets are included in long-term liabilities as deferred income and are recognized
systematically and rationally as revenues over the useful life of the fixed asset.
3.21 Loans
Bank loans provide long-term financing for the operating activities of the company. All loans are initially
recognized at cost, which is the fair value of the exchange that is included apart from issuance cost in
relation to borrowing.
Loans are recorded as liabilities at the date the capital is received. Issuance expenses are included in the
income statement. At dates following the balance sheet dates, loans appear at the face unpaid value.
Interest expenses are recognized when paid and at the balance sheet date in the extent that these
expenses are used up and paid for. Loans are categorized as long-term, if they mature in more than a
year and in short-term in they mature in a year or less.
3.22 Provisions
Provisions are recognized when a current obligation is likely to lead to an outflow of financial assets form
the company when this can be valuated reliably. Provisions are reviewed during the date when each
balance sheet is compiled so that they may reflect the present value of the outflow that is expected to
be required for the settlement of the obligation. Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the financial
statements but are disclosed, except if the probability that there will be an outflow of resources that
embody economic benefits is very small. Contingent claims are not recognized in the financial
statements but are disclosed provided that the inflow of economic benefits is probable.
3.23 Dividend distribution
The distribution of dividends to the shareholders of the company is recognized as a liability in the
financial statements at the date on which the General Meeting of the shareholders approves the
distribution.
3.24 CO2 emission Liability
CO2 emissions are recognized according to the net liability approach through which, the Group
recognizes liabilities from CO2 emissions when the actual emissions exceed the distributed emission
rights from E.U. The liability is measured at fair value to the extent that the Company has the obligation
of covering the deficit through the market. Emission rights acquired over the required quantities for
covering the deficit are recognized as intangible assets at cost.
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3.25 Hedging Accounting
The Company uses Derivative financial instruments such as Commodity Futures and Currency Forwards
in order to mitigate the risk related to its business activities along with the risk related to the funding of
such activities. At inception of the hedging transaction, the Company validates the hedging relationship
between the underlying and the hedging instrument as far as its risk management strategy is concerned.
The Company also verifies the hedging efficiency from the beginning of the hedging relationship and on
a continuing basis.
All derivative financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value as at the date of settlement and
are valued on a mark - to - market basis on each balance sheet date. The result of this valuation is
recognized as an asset when positive and as a liability when negative.
When a derivative financial instrument is no longer regarded as hedging instrument any difference in its
fair value is recognized in profit and loss.
There are three kinds of hedges:
A. Fair Value Hedging
Fair value hedging is regarded when hedging the exposure in the fluctuations of the fair value of a
recognized asset, liability, contingent liability or part of them that could have a negative impact on
results.
When hedging accounting, concerning fair value hedge, is followed then any profit or loss from
revaluation is recognized in profit and loss.
B. Cash Flow Hedging
The Company enters into Cash Flow Hedging transactions in order to cover the risks that cause
fluctuations in its cash flows and arise either from an asset or a liability or a forecasted transaction.
On revaluation of open positions, the effective part of the hedging instrument is recognized directly in
Equity as “Hedging Reserve” while the ineffective part is recognized in Profit & Loss. The amounts
recognized in Equity are transferred in profit and loss at the same time as the underlying.
When a hedging instrument has expired, sold, settled or does not qualify for hedging accounting all
accumulated profit or loss recognized in Equity, stays in Equity until the final settlement of the
underlying. If the underlying is not expected to be settled then any profit or loss recognized in Equity is
transferred to profit and loss account.
C. Hedging of a Net Investment
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Hedging of a foreign investment is regarded for accounting purposes in a way similar to cash flow
hedging.
The effective part of the hedging result is recognized directly in Equity while any ineffective part is
recognized in profit and loss. Accumulated profit or loss recognized in Equity is transferred in profit and
loss account at the time of disposal of the investment.
Determination of Fair Value
The fair value of financial instruments trading in an active market is defined by the published prices as of
the date of the financial statements. The fair value of financial instruments not traded in active market is
defined through the use of valuation techniques and assumptions based on relevant market information
as of the date of the financial statements.
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4. Business Risk Management
4.1 Financial risk management aims and policies
The Company's activities give rise to multiple financial risks, including the current and interest rate
related risks, the volatility in market prices, credit risks, and liquidity risks. The Company's risk
management program aims at containing potential negative influence to its financial results, as this may
arise from the inability to predict financial markets and the volatility with respect to cost and sales
variables. The Company uses derivative financial instruments in order to hedge its exposure to specific
categories of risk.
The essential risk management policies are determined by the Company's Management and it’s consort
with the Group’s general policy. The risk management policy is applied by the Corporate Treasury
Department. The Corporate Treasury Department, identifies, quantifies, manages and hedges the
financial risks arising from the main operating activities of the Company.
4.2 Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the statement of
financial position in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy groups financial assets and
liabilities into three levels based on the significance of inputs used in measuring the fair value of the
financial assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
- Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and
- Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable
inputs).
The level within which the financial asset or liability is classified is determined based on the lowest level
of significant input to the fair value measurement.
The financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the statement of financial position are
grouped into the fair value hierarchy as follows:
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4.3 Market Risk
Exchange rate risk
The Company develops activity at international level and is therefore exposed to exchange rate risk that
arises mainly from the US dollar. Such risk primarily stems from commercial transactions in foreign
currency as well as from net investments in foreign financial entities. For the management of such risk,
the Group’s Financial Management Department establishes financial derivative and non-derivative
instruments with financial organizations.
The Company’s exposure to commodities price risk and the corresponding sensitivity may depending on
the transaction’s quantity in foreign currency as well the level of the prices. However, the following
analysis is considered representative of the Company's exposure to this risk for the year 2015.
Commodity’s Price Risk
Goods prices that are mainly determined by international markets and global offer and demand result in
the Company’s exposure to the relevant prices fluctuation risk.
Goods’ prices are connected both to variables that determine revenues (e.g. metal prices at LME) and to
the Company’s cost (e.g. natural gas prices). Due to its activity, the Company is exposed to price
fluctuation of aluminium (AL), fuel oil as well as to price fluctuation of natural gas, as production cost.
As regards price fluctuation of metals, the Company’s policy is to minimize risk by using financial
derivative instruments (forward deals commodity fulfilling contracts).
The Company's exposure to commodities price risk and the corresponding sensitivity may vary
depending on the volume of transactions and price levels. However, the following analysis is considered
representative of the Company's exposure to this risk for the year 2015.
(Amounts in €) 31/12/ 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Financial Assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Stock Shares 926.667 926.667 - -
Bank Bonds - - - -
Financial assets of the investment portfolio - - - -
Financial Assets 926.667 926.667 - -
Financial Liabilities
Foreign Exchange Contracts (Forward) (11.452) - (11.452) -
Options 204.904 - 204.904 -
Financial Liabilities 193.452 - 193.452 -
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Interest rate risk
The Company’s assets that are exposed to interest rate fluctuation primarily concern cash and cash
equivalents. The Company’s policy as regards financial assets is to invest its cash in floated interest rates
so as to maintain the necessary liquidity while achieving satisfactory return for its shareholders. In
addition, for the totality of its bank borrowing, the Company uses floating interest rate instruments.
Depending on the level of liabilities in floating interest rate, the Company proceeds to the assessment of
interest rate risk and when necessary examines the necessity to use interest bearing financial derivative
instruments.
The Company’s policy consists in minimizing its exposure to interest bearing cash flow risk as regards
long-term funding.
Effect from risk factors and sensitivities analysis
The effect from the above mentioned factors to Company’s operating results, equity and net results
presented in the following table:
In relation to the risk from interest rate fluctuation, it is noted that an increase of five (5) basis points
presume a decrease of €1.0 million on net results and Equity.
The Company’s exposure in price risk and therefore sensitivity may vary according to the transaction
volume and the price level. However the above sensitivity analysis is representative for the Company
exposure in 2015.
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4.4 Credit Risk
The Company does not exhibit any considerable concentration of credit risk in any of the contracted
parties. Credit risk originates from available cash and cash equivalents, derivative financial instruments
and deposits at banks and financial institutions; also from exposure to client derived credit risk.
Regarding commercial and other claims, the Company is not theoretically exposed to significant credit
risks, as of the multifaceted nature of the Company's activities, there is no significant concentration of
credit risk with respect to its commercial requirements, as this is allocated over a high number of clients.
However, the atypical conditions that dominate the Greek market and several other markets in Europe
are forcing the Company to constantly monitor its business claims and also to adopt policies and
practices to ensure that such claims are collected. By way of example, such policies and practices include
insuring credits where possible; pre-collection of the value of product sold to a considerable degree;
safeguarding claims by collateral loans on customer reserves; and receiving letters of guarantee.
To minimize credit risk on cash reserves and cash equivalents; in financial derivate contracts; as well as
other short term financial products, the Company specifies certain limits to its exposure on each
individual financial institution and only engages in transactions with creditworthy financial institutions of
high credit rating.
The tables below summarize the maturity profile of the Company's financial assets as at 31.12.2015 and
31.12.2014 respectively:
4.5 Liquidity Risk
Liquidity Risk
The liquidity risk is linked to the need to sufficiently finance the Company's activity and growth. The
relevant liquidity requirements are the subject of management through the meticulous monitoring of
debts of long term financial liabilities and also of payments made on a daily basis.
The Company ensures the provision of adequate credit facilities available so as to cover short term
business requirements. In addition, funds for long term solvency needs shall be ensured through an
adequate amount of borrowed capital and the ability of selling long term financial assets.
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The maturity of financial liabilities in December 31, 2015 and 2014 for the Company pictured as follows:
Capital Control imposition in Greece
The Greek government and the Institutions, after almost five months of negotiations, failed to reach an
agreement until the extended Greek program expired on the 30th of June 2015. During said period a
continuous and escalated leak of bank deposits occurred as a result of the increasing uncertainty. Said
fact, along with the decision of the European Central Bank (ECB) for no further increase in the
Emergency Liquidity Assistance (ELA), led to the Legislative Act (L.A.) of the 28th of July 2015 that
introduced the impose of capital controls along with a Bank holiday period. With a later L.A. on the 18th
of July 2015, the Greek government decided the termination of the Bank holiday, but retained the
measure of capital controls.
The Company monitored and still does said developments very closely, taking every necessary measure
to safeguard its going concern. Through the strength of its international profile and export orientation,
the Company copes with existing difficulties, supports the liquidity of the Greek system and achieves a
smooth and normal operation for all its sectors of activity.
4.6 Capital Management
The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to ensure the continuous smooth
operation of its business activities and the achievement of its growth plans combined with an acceptable
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credit rating. For the purpose of capital management, the Company monitors the ratios “Net Debt to
EBITDA” and “Net Debt to Equity”. As net debt, the Company defines interest bearing borrowings minus
cash and cash equivalents. The borrowings for the calculation of the index determined in accordance
with the relevant terms of the Bond Loan contract. The ratios are managed in such a way in order to
ensure the Company a credit rating compatible with its strategic growth.
The table below presents ratio results for the years December 31, 2015 and 2014 respectively:
(Amounts in €) 2015 2014
Long-term debt 242.666.895 111.790.367
Short-term debt 77.916.139 48.128.071
Long-term Liabi lities payable in the next period 30.000.000 20.865.500
Cash and cash equivalents (13.533.585) (3.206.357)
Net debt 337.049.449 177.577.581
Oper.Earnings before income tax,financial results,depreciation and amortization 88.063.378 65.001.361
EQUITY 242.917.987 412.147.886
Net debt / Oper.Earnings before income tax,financial results,
depreciation and amortization 3,83 2,73
Net debt / EQUITY 1,39 0,43
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5. Segment reporting
5.1 Primary reporting format – business segments
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE recognizes three sectors (alumina trade, aluminium trade, energy trade) as
operational sectors. According to IAS 8, the above operational sectors are those used by management
for internal purposes and strategically decisions are made based on the readjusted results of every
sector, and which are used for measuring their effectiveness. Measurement of each segment’s efficiency
is based on operational results after deletion of intercompany transactions.
Additionally, sectors of smaller importance, for which the required disclosure amount limits are not met,
are included in the following table under the heading “Others”.
The allocation of the consolidated items of the assets and liabilities of the company per business sector
on 31st of December 2015 is the following:
5.2 Secondary reporting format – geographical segments
The Company is active in Greece where it has its Headquarters. It operates also in Euro zone and other
countries.
Company’s sales allocation to geographical segments, are as follows:
(Amounts in Euro) Alumina Aluminium Energy
Not
Allocated Total
Total gross sales per segment 211.574.456 372.758.032 102.804.714 2.389.725 689.526.927
In house sales (88.097.932) (88.097.932)
Net Sales 123.476.524 372.758.032 102.804.714 2.389.725 601.428.995
Operating profit (1.207.768) 36.851.500 23.913.969 (12.348) 59.545.353
Financing income 4.695.004 4.695.004
Financing expenses (20.126.088) (20.126.088)
Other Financing Results (3.486.578) (3.486.578)
Profit before taxes (1.207.768) 36.851.500 23.913.969 (18.930.011) 40.627.690
Income Tax (8.661.783) (8.661.783)
Net profit (1.207.768) 36.851.500 23.913.969 (27.591.793) 31.965.907
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Sales Non current assets Sales Non current assets
(Amounts in €)
Hellas 225.059.544 570.417.073 145.187.012 563.972.493
European Union 324.235.214 - 256.660.600 -
Other Countries 52.134.237 - 60.719.742 -
Regional Analysis 601.428.995 570.417.073 462.567.354 563.972.493
2014
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2015
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The Company’s income in Europe and also in the main countries of activity, generated by the Company's
internal information system. This system is the basic information system of the Company for income tax
purposes and declaration of VAT to the tax authorities. The total amounts which are pictured into the
Company’s functional areas consort with the basic financial data as presented in the financial
statements:
(Amounts in €) 1/1-31/12/2015 1/1-31/12/2014
Sale of commodities 32.841.909 -
Sales of goods produced 468.788.204 430.356.417
Sales of other inventory 99.798.882 32.210.937
Sales 601.428.995 462.567.354
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6. Notes on the Financial Statements
6.1 Tangible Assets
The Company’s tangible assets are analyzed, into the Financial Statements, as follows:
Investment on tangible assets, during the fiscal year 2015, for the company amounted to €36.0 million.
Depreciation is analyzed in notes 6.20 and 6.21.
Encumbrances:
Company’s assets are pledged for an amount of € 345.6 million as bank debt collateral.
Commitments:
Company’s commitments due to construction contracts and finance lease at 31/12/2015 amounted to
€17.0 million.
(Amounts in €)
Land &
Buildings
Vehicles &
mechanical
equipment
Furniture and
other equipment
Tangible assets
under
construction Total
Gross Book Value 178.811.090 893.192.096 17.667.826 5.512.844 1.095.183.855
Accumulated depreciation and/or impai rment 23.546.662 481.273.853 13.032.589 - (517.853.104)
Net Book value as at 01/01/2014 155.264.428 411.918.243 4.635.237 5.512.844 577.330.752
Gross Book Value 179.235.683 894.372.464 18.497.401 8.467.042 1.100.572.590
Accumulated depreciation and/or impai rment 25.453.924 497.803.638 13.587.676 - (536.845.238)
Net Book value as at 31/12/2014 153.781.759 396.568.826 4.909.725 8.467.042 563.727.352
Gross Book Value 179.639.472 904.251.976 18.826.343 28.338.643 1.131.056.434
Accumulated depreciation and/or impai rment 27.375.786 519.844.124 14.176.348 - (561.396.258)
Net Book value as at 31/12/2015 152.263.686 384.407.852 4.649.995 28.338.643 569.660.176
(Amounts in €)
Land &
Buildings
Vehicles &
mechanical
equipment
Furniture and
other equipment
Tangible assets
under
construction Total
Net Book value as at 01/01/2014 155.264.428 411.918.243 4.635.237 5.512.844 577.330.752
Additions - 7.709.664 - 8.805.555 16.515.219
Depreciation (1.907.262) (27.428.213) (555.087) - (29.890.562)
Reclass i fications 424.593 4.369.133 829.575 (5.851.357) (228.057)
Net Book value as at 31/12/2014 153.781.759 396.568.826 4.909.725 8.467.042 563.727.352
Additions 10.934 9.062.172 - 26.643.267 35.716.372
Depreciation (1.921.862) (26.983.336) (588.672) - (29.493.870)
Reclass i fications 392.855 5.760.190 328.942 (6.771.666) (289.678)
Net Book value as at 31/12/2015 152.263.686 384.407.852 4.649.995 28.338.643 569.660.176
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6.2 Intangible Assets
The company’s intangible assets mainly involve acquired licenses and software as well as developing
software. The Company’s intangible assets are analyzed as follows:
The amount which appears in the category 'other intangibles assets" refers to emission rights acquired
more than necessary to cover the deficit of the current year and is expected to be consumed in the next
fiscal year. The depreciations which affect the income statements are appeared at the notes 6.20 and
6.21.
6.3 Investments on Subsidiaries
In separate financial statements, investments on subsidiaries have been evaluated in the cost of
acquisition.
(Amounts in €) Software
Other intangible
assets Total
Gross Book Va lue 6.632.357 1.969.612 8.601.969
Accumulated depreciation and/or impairment 6.564.014 - 6.564.014
Net Book value as at 01/01/2014 68.342 1.969.612 2.037.955
Gross Book Va lue 6.860.414 385 6.860.799
Accumulated depreciation and/or impairment 6.615.658 - 6.615.658
Net Book value as at 31/12/2014 244.756 385 245.141
Gross Book Va lue 7.150.092 297.514 7.447.606
Accumulated depreciation and/or impairment 6.690.709 - 6.690.709
Net Book value as at 31/12/2015 459.383 297.514 756.897
(Amounts in €) Software
Other intangible
assets Total
Net Book value as at 01/01/2014 68.342 1.969.612 2.037.955
Additions - 385 385
Sa les - Reductions - (1.969.612) (1.969.612)
Depreciation (51.644) - (51.644)
Reclass i fications 228.057 - 228.057
Net Book value as at 31/12/2014 244.756 385 245.141
Additions - 297.128 297.128
Depreciation (75.051) - (75.051)
Reclass i fications 289.678 - 289.678
Net Book value as at 31/12/2015 459.383 297.514 756.897
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Summary information about the subsidiaries:
6.4 Investments on associates
Summary information about the associates:
6.5 Deferred tax assets and liabilities
Deferred tax is calculated on temporary differences, with the use of tax rate in the country where the
company operates. The amounts that appear in the balance sheet are estimated that will be retrieved or
settled after the 31st December 2015. Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities before offsetting for
the year 2015 is analyzed below:
31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Balance at the beginning of the period 17.509.351 19.719.350
Exchange-rate differences - -
Additions - -
Sales/ Cancellations - -
Losses - (2.209.999)
Balance at the end of the period 17.509.351 17.509.351
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Name Location Total of shares
Percentage of
contribution
31/12/2015
Percentage of
contribution
31/12/2014
DELFI DISTOMON AME Greece 3.099.000 100% 100%
DESFINA SHIPPING COMPANY Greece 2.210.000 100% 100%
31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Opening Balance 500.000 500.000
Consolidation Of Subsidiaries - -
Additions - -
Sales - Reductions - -
Other changes in equity - -
Closing Balance 500.000 500.000
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Name Location
Percentage of
contribution
31/12/2015
Percentage of
contribution
31/12/2014
MYTILINEOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS S.A. Luxembourg 25% 25%
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6.6 Other long-term assets
The Company’s long-term assets are analyzed as follows:
(Amounts in €)At 1st
January 2015
Recognised In
Profit Or Loss
Recognised In
Other
Comprehensive
As At 31
December 2015
Deferred Tax
Asset
Deferred Tax
Laibility
Non - Current Assets
Intangible As s ets 755.704 (300.113) - 455.592 455.592 -
Tangible As sets (38.056.214) (3.697.944) - (41.754.157) - (41.754.157)
Current Assets
Receivables (2.218.834) (256.019) - (2.474.853) - (2.474.853)
Long-term Liabilities
Employee Benefi ts 3.218.933 386.456 103.391 3.708.780 3.708.780 -
Long-Τerm Loans (268.875) (697.726) - (966.600) - (966.600)
Other Long-Term Liabi l i ties 5.466.349 (3.854.128) - 1.612.221 1.612.221 -
Short-Term Liabilities
Employee Benefi ts 454.546 (273.516) - 181.030 181.030 -
Liabi l i ties From Derivatives 336.451 - (280.350) 56.101 56.101 -
Other Short-Term Lia bi l i ties 1.835.816 915.429 - 2.751.244 2.751.244 -
Total (28.476.124) (7.777.560) (176.958) (36.430.643) 8.764.968 (45.195.611)
Offsetting - - - - - -
Deferred Tax (Liability)/Receivables (28.476.124) (7.777.560) (176.958) (36.430.643) 8.764.968 (45.195.611)
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €)At 1st
January 2014
Recognised In
Profit Or Loss
Recognised In
Other
Comprehensive
As At 31
December 2014
Deferred Tax
Asset
Deferred Tax
Laibility
Non - Current Assets
Intangible Ass ets 512.930 242.774 - 755.704 755.704 -
Tangible As sets (39.288.204) 1.231.991 - (38.056.214) - (38.056.214)
Current Assets
Receivables - (2.218.834) - (2.218.834) - (2.218.834)
Long-term Liabilities
Employee Benefi ts 2.927.831 291.102 - 3.218.933 3.218.933 -
Long-Τerm Loans (466.068) 197.193 - (268.875) - (268.875)
Other Long-Term Liabi l i ties 3.012.947 (806.761) - 2.206.186 2.206.186 -
Unused Tax Los ses 5.743.238 (2.483.076) - 3.260.162 3.260.162
Short-Term Liabilities
Employee Benefi ts 876.968 (422.422) - 454.546 454.546 -
Liabi l i ties From Derivatives - - 336.451 336.451 336.451 -
Other Short-Term Lia bi l i ties 1.274.000 561.816 - 1.835.816 1.835.816 -
Total (25.406.358) (3.406.217) 336.451 (28.476.124) 12.067.798 (40.543.922)
Offsetting - - - - - -
Deferred Tax (Liability)/Receivables (25.406.358) (3.406.217) 336.451 (28.476.124) 12.067.798 (40.543.922)
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Given Guarantees 88.388 88.355
Other long term receivables 72.447 73.239
Other Long-term Receivables 160.835 161.594
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6.7 Inventories fair value
The Company’s inventories are analyzed as follows:
The amount of inventories that was recognized as an expense during the fiscal year and is included in
the cost of sales was € 355.948.953 (2014: € 187.852.950)
The company had no pledged inventories.
For establishing the net realizable sale value of inventories, management takes into account the most
reliable information available at the date of the valuation. The basic part of the business activity is not
subject to continuous technological changes that are likely to lead to obsolete inventories. The future
recovery of the accounting value of inventories is not affected by prices in other sectors.
6.8 Customers and other trade receivables
The Company’s customers and other receivables are analyzed as follows:
The total amount of the above receivables is of short-term time horizon. The fair value of the short-term
financial assets is not determined independently since the accounting value is considered as close to fair
value. The company has no receivables in arrears for which it should make a provision for the case of
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Raw materials 23.532.563 12.277.284
Semi-finished products 843.209 572.031
Finished products 18.802.935 23.033.229
Work in Progress 30.498.844 29.310.302
Others 26.312.665 24.852.049
Total 99.990.215 90.044.896
(Less)Provisions for scrap,slow moving and/or
destroyed inventories: (1.302.510) (1.302.510)
Total Stock 98.687.706 88.742.386
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Customers 85.989.416 78.351.792
Checks receivable 306.937 300.587
Net trade Receivables 86.296.353 78.652.379
Advances to trade creditors 6.733.775 1.308.950
Total 93.030.128 79.961.329
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non-collection. The majority of the above receivables from commercial activity have been insured for the
risk of non-liquidation.
6.9 Other receivables
The Company’s other receivables are analyzed as follows:
Company’s receivables from loans given to related parties, regard the loan to the related company
‘MYTILINEOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS’. The amount of interest charged for the period, amounted to €3.2
million.
6.10 Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
It concerns high-liquidity placements in shares traded in an active market.
6.11 Derivative financial instruments
Derivatives are classified as assets or liabilities. Provided that the maturity date of the derivatives is
within 12 months, the derivatives are recognized as current assets or short-term liabilities and in the
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Other Debtors 2.264.974 2.476.365
Receivables from the State 27.194.370 24.863.568
Receivables from Subsidiaries - 2.279.811
Loans given to Subsidiaries 62.855.976 62.855.976
Accrued income - Prepaid expenses 17.661.061 8.150.877
Less:Provision for Bad Debts (899.053) (899.053)
Total 109.077.328 99.727.544
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Opening Balance - -
Additions 2.000.000 -
Sales (1.000.000) -
Fair Value Adjustments (73.333) -
Closing Balance 926.667 -
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case that their maturity date is over twelve months, they are recognized as long-term assets or long-
term liabilities. The balances of derivatives as at 31/12/2015 are analyzed as follows:
All derivatives open positions have been mark to market. Fair values of the “interest rate swaps”, are
confirmed by the financial institutions that the Company has as counterparties.
The Company manages the exposure to currency risk through the use of currency forwards and options
and thus by “locking” at exchange rates that provide sufficient cash flows and profit margins.
Furthermore, the Company manages the exposure to commodity risk through the use of :
a)commodity futures that hedge the risk from the change at fair value of commodities and
b) commodity swaps that hedge fluctuations in cash flows.
The open positions on financial derivatives is going to be settled in 2016 and concluded new, based on
dynamic risk management strategy of the Company.
6.12 Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents include the following:
(Amount in €) 31/12/ 2015 31/12/ 2014
Foreign Exchange Forward for Cash Flow Hedging - -
Commodity Future - -
Foreign Exchange Forward - -
Derivative financial instruments (receivable) - -
Foreign Exchange Forward for Cash Flow Hedging (11.452) 403.673
Foreign Exchange Forward - -
Option Contract for Cash Flow Hedging 204.904 890.369
Commodity Future - -
Commodity Option Contract - -
Derivative financial instruments (liability) 193.452 1.294.042
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Cash 18.821 6.734
Bank deposits 13.514.764 3.199.623
Time deposits & Repos - -
Total 13.533.585 3.206.357
The weighted average interest rate is as: 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Deposits in Euro 0,32% 1,61%
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6.13 Own Equity
6.13.1 Share capital
As of January 1, 2007, the share capital of the company amounted to € 60.000. After the absorption of
the production, construction, alumina trade, aluminium, ore materials, metal and production and trade of
electricity branch of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE S.A. from ALUMINIUM S.A., the company proceeded in an
increase in share capital at the accounting value of the branch, as in € 294.786.074,51 and at the
amount of € 153.925,48 in cash. In total the increase in share capital amounted in € 294.940.000,00
with the issuance of 5.898.800 new common shares, with voting rights and face value 50 Euro.
On 15 November the Extraordinary General Meeting of "ALUMINIUM S.A." resolved to the decrease of its
share capital by an amount of 50.150.000 € and the equall return to the shareholders in cash, according
to art. 4 par. 4 of L. 2190/1920. The decrease will be effected by a decrease of the company's 5.900.000
shares nominal value by 8,50 € per share. Following the above, the share capital of "ALUMINIUM S.A."
amount to 244.850.000 €, divided in 5.900.000 shares at a nominal value of 41,50 € each.
In September, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ALUMINIUM SA resolved to the decrease of its
share capital by € 30,09m and to the equivalent return of cash to the shareholders. The decrease was
realised by a decrease of the nominal value of its 5.900.000 shares by 5,10€ per share. Therefore, the
shareholder will receive for each one (1) share held by the amount of 5,10 €. After this reduction, the
share capital of the Company will amount to 214.760.000 €, divided into 5,900,000 registered shares
with a nominal value of each 36, 40 €. The reduction of the share capital approved by the District on
September 27, 2011.
On March 30, 2015, the Extraordinary General Meeting of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE resolved to the
decrease of its share capital by an amount of € 199.999.982 and the equall return to the shareholders in
cash, according to art. 4 par. 4 of L. 2190/1920. This reduction was made with the cancellation of
5,494,505 shares of nominal value € 36,40 each. After this reduction, the share capital of the Company
will amount to € 14.760.018, divided into 405.495 shares with a nominal value of € 36,40 each. The
reduction of share capital has been approved by the Attica Region, Athens North Sector at April 21,
2015.
On 31st December 2015 the share capital of the company amounts € 14.760.018.
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6.13.2 Other reserves
The Company’s other reserves are analyzed as follows:
Under Greek corporate law, corporations are required to transfer a minimum of 5% of their annual net
profit as reflected in their statutory books to a legal reserve, until such reserve equals one-third of the
outstanding share capital. The above reserve cannot be distributed throughout the life of the company.
Tax free reserves represent non distributed profits that are exempt from income tax based on special
provisions of development laws (under the condition that adequate profits exist for their allowance).
These reserves mainly relate to investments and are not distributed.
Specially taxed reserves represent interest income and income from disposal of listed in the Stock
Exchange and non-listed companies and tax free or tax has been withheld at source. Except for any tax
prepayments, these reserves are exempted from taxes, provided they are not distributed to
shareholders.
6.13.3 Fair value reserves
The Company’s fair value reserves are analyzed as follows:
(Amounts in €)
Regular
Reserve
Special &
Extraordinary
Reserves
Tax-free
and Specially
taxed Reserves
Stock Option
Plan Reserve
Actuarial
Gain/Losses
Reserve
Total
Opening Balance 1st January 2014,
according to IFRS (as published) 1.537.933 35.632.600 22.337.227 317.298 (2.032.234) 57.792.824
Actuaria l Gain / (Losses) - - - - (2.180.330) (2.180.330)
Closing Balance 31/12/2014 1.537.933 35.632.600 22.337.227 317.298 (4.212.564) 55.612.495
(Amounts in €)
Regular
Reserve
Special &
Extraordinary
Reserves
Tax-free
and Specially
taxed Reserves
Stock Option
Plan Reserve
Actuarial
Gain/Losses
Reserve
Total
Opening Balance 1st January 2015,
according to IFRS (as published) 1.537.933 35.632.600 22.337.227 317.298 (4.212.564) 55.612.495
Deferred Tax From Actuaria l Ga in / (Los ses) - - - - 103.391 103.391
Actuaria l Gain / (Losses) - - - - (644.455) (644.455)
Closing Balance 31/12/2015 1.537.933 35.632.600 22.337.227 317.298 (4.753.627) 55.071.431
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Fixed Assets
Reassessment
Reserves
Compensation
Financial
Instruments Total
Adjusted Balance 31st December 2014, according to IFRS - (957.591) - (957.591)
Gains / (Losses) of valuation transfered to Equity - (2.113.545) - (2.113.545)
Gains / (Losses) transfered to Financial Results throuhg the sales - 2.653.435 - 2.653.435
Defeared Tax - 280.350 - 280.350
Closing Balance 31st December 2015, according to IFRS - (137.351) - (137.351)
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6.14 Benefits for employment termination
The amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet and the income statement concern defined
benefit plans and pension plan are as follows:
The current part of these liabilities represents liabilities of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE to current employees
which are expected to be settled during 2015. These liabilities come mainly from pensions at the balance
sheet date. Since no employee has the right to an earlier settlement of the pension adjustment, the
remaining of the pension liabilities is considered as long-term.
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE has established a pension plan given to employees and according to which a
certain percentage of their current salary is converted into pension each year. Pensions that fall into this
plan are paid when the beneficiary reach pension age.
From 1 January 2013 the calculation of benefits in accordance with applicable law, that does not exceed
the applicable percentage of the full severance allowance and the current limits of regular monthly
salary. Guaranteed but the accumulated rights corresponding to year of service up to 31 December 2012
and are a result of a more favorable method of calculating the statutory rights as it was.
The amounts that are recognized in the balance sheet are as follows:
The program’s assets that are retained for funding the program do not include own shares of
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE or any other asset that is used by the Group. The real performance of the
program’s assets in 2015 was 4.942 (2014: 283.804).
The amounts that are recognized in the income statement are as follows:
(Amounts in €) 2015 2014
Liabi l i ties for pens ion plans 14.704.030 14.686.187
Total 14.704.030 14.686.187
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Present va lue of Defined Benefit Plans - 7.077.258 7.077.258 - 7.495.185 7.495.185
Less : Fa i r va lue of plan ass ets - (5.162.126) (5.162.126) - (5.189.509) (5.189.509)
Total - 1.915.132 1.915.132 - 2.305.676 2.305.676
Present va lue of Defined Contributions Plans 12.788.897 - 12.788.897 12.380.511 - 12.380.511
Total 12.788.897 - 12.788.897 12.380.511 - 12.380.511
Net retirement obligation 12.788.897 1.915.132 14.704.030 12.380.511 2.305.676 14.686.187
2015 2014
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The amounts of actuarial gains / losses recognized in other comprehensive income are as follows:
Changes in the current value of a liability for predetermined benefits programs are as follows:
Change in the fair value of the assets of the program during year is as follows:
For determining the pension liability, the following proportional principles were used:
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Current employment cost 153.329 - 153.329 133.903 - 133.903
Financial cost 309.513 187.380 496.892 394.131 285.290 679.421
Anticipated return on ass ets - 129.738 129.738 - 182.556 182.556
Settlement Cost 75.171 73.882 149.053 460.025 560.818 1.020.843
Amount included in employees' benefits 538.013 131.524 669.537 988.059 663.552 1.651.611
Expected return of plan assets - 129.738 129.738 - 182.556 182.556
Actuaria l gains on plan as sets - (134.680) (134.680) - 101.248 101.248
Return of plan assets - (4.942) (4.942) - 283.804 283.804
2015 2014
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Opening Balance (3.059.791) (1.152.773) (4.212.564) (1.206.335) (825.899) (2.032.234)
Net actuaria ly profi ts / (loss es ) real is ed for the period (356.522) (287.932) (644.455) (1.853.456) (326.874) (2.180.330)
Cumulative amount recognized in OCI (3.416.314) (1.440.705) (4.857.019) (3.059.791) (1.152.773) (4.212.564)
2015 2014
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Non-funded
Pension Schemes
Defined
Benefit Plans Total
Balance at beginning of year 12.380.511 7.495.185 19.875.696 11.260.887 8.151.149 19.412.036
Employment Cos t 153.329 - 153.329 133.903 - 133.903
Interest Cost 309.513 187.380 496.892 394.131 285.290 679.421
Settlement Cost 75.171 73.882 149.053 460.025 560.818 1.020.843
Actuaria l Ga ins /Los ses (356.522) (153.253) (509.775) (1.853.456) (428.122) (2.281.578)
Contributions Pa id 486.149 832.442 1.318.591 1.721.891 1.930.194 3.652.085
Total Retirement Obligation 12.788.898 7.077.257 19.866.155 12.380.511 7.495.185 19.875.696
2015 2014
2015 2014
Defined
Benefit Plans
Defined
Benefit Plans
Total Opening 5.189.509 5.215.899
Anticipated Return On Ass ets 129.738 182.556
Actuaria l Gain / (Loss es ) (134.680) 101.248
Employer Contributions 810.000 1.620.000
Contributions Pa id 832.442 1.930.194
Closing Balance 5.162.126 5.189.509
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The contributions that are expected to be paid for the program in the fiscal year 2016 amounts to €1.4
million.
Employment Cost
6.15 Loan liabilities
The financial liabilities of the company are analyzed in the following table:
In 2015 ALUMINIUM OF GREECE has issued a) syndicated loan of € 288 million , which was held by
restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 4 years and b) syndicated loan of € 55 million , which was
held by restructuring existing debt. The loan term is 1.5 years.
6.16 Other long-term liabilities
Other long term liabilities are analyzed as follows:
2015 2014
Discount rate 2,00% 2,50%
Inflation 1,50% 1,50%
Expected rate of pens ion increas es 0,00% 0,00%
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Wages & Salaries 30.788.125 29.776.787
Employeer Contributions 8.377.604 8.378.410
Amount included in employees' benefits 669.537 1.651.611
Total Personnel Costs 39.835.265 39.806.807
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Long-term debt
Bonds 242.666.895 111.790.367
Total 242.666.895 111.790.367
Short-term debt
Overdraft 41.940.821 48.128.071
Bonds 55.000.000 -
Total 96.940.821 48.128.071
Current portion of non-current liabilities 30.000.000 20.865.500
Total 369.607.716 180.783.938
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The amounts which appeared in category “Others” concern energy product supplier‘s liabilities.
6.17 Provisions
Provisions referring to Company are recognized if the following are met legal or implied liabilities exist as
a consequence of past events, there is a possibility of settlement that will require the outflow if
economic benefits and the amount of the liability can be measured reliably. Contingent receivables are
not recognized in the financial statements but are disclosed if there is a possibility of an inflow of
economic benefits.
Following is stated analysis of the Company’s provisions on 31/12/2015 and 31/12/2014:
Environmental Restoration. This provision represents the present value of the estimated costs to
reclaim quarry sites and other similar post-closure obligations.
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Grants
Total Opening 28.147.343 31.084.121
Additions 599.314 -
Transfer At Profits/Loss (502.240) -
Transfer From / (To) Short - Term 1.050.895 (1.050.895)
Depreciation For The Period (1.050.896) (1.885.883)
Closing Balance 28.244.416 28.147.343
Other
Total Opening - 48.557.332
Transfer From / (To) Short - Term - (48.557.332)
Closing Balance - -
Total 28.244.416 28.147.343
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €)
Environmental
RestorationTax liabilities
Electrolisis Pots
ReliningOther Total
01/01/2014 - 250.000 13.852.025 1.371.425 15.473.450
Additions From Acquisition/Consolidation Of Subsidiaries - - - - -
Sale Of Subsidiary - - - - -
Additional Provisions For The Period - - 1.261.759 - 1.261.759
Unrealised Reversed Provisions - - - (1.200.000) (1.200.000)
Exchange Rate Differences - - - - -
Realised Provisions For The Period - - (2.884.185) - (2.884.185)
31/12/2014 - 250.000 12.229.599 171.425 12.651.024
Long -Term - 250.000 12.229.599 12.401.024 12.651.024
Short - Term - - - -
Additions From Acquisition/Consolidation Of Subsidiaries - - - - -
Sale Of Subsidiary - - - - -
Additional Provisions For The Period - - 805.946 - 805.946
Unrealised Reversed Provisions - - - - -
Exchange Rate Differences - - - - -
Realised Provisions For The Period - - (1.310.144) - (1.310.144)
31/12/2015 - 250.000 11.725.401 171.425 12.146.826
Long -Term - 250.000 11.725.401 11.896.826 12.146.826
Short - Term - - - -
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Tax Liabilities. This provision relates to future obligations that may result from tax audits. This
provision is expected to be in used in the next 3 years.
Electrolysis pots relining. This provision relates to future costs for Electrolysis pots relining. The
provisions for Electrolysis pots relining are expected to be in used in the next 9 years.
Other provisions. Comprise other provisions relating to other risks none of which are individually
material to the Company and to contingent liabilities arising from current commitments.
6.18 Suppliers and other trade liabilities
With the exception of liabilities from financial leases all other liabilities are considered as short-term. The
fair values of trade and other liabilities are not shown separately because of their short-term liabilities,
management considers that their accounting values that are recognized in the balance sheet constitute a
reasonable approach of their fair value. The analysis of trade and other liabilities are shown in the table
below:
6.19 Current tax liabilities
Current tax liabilities of the company are analyzed as follows:
6.20 Other short-term liabilities
Other short-term liabilities are analyzed as follows:
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Suppliers 104.448.691 137.473.349
Customers' Advances 27.256.065 16.370.196
Total 131.704.756 153.843.546
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Tax l iabil ities 2.870.999 5.025.299
Total 2.870.999 5.025.299
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6.21 Cost of goods sold
Expenses analysis of the company is analyzed as follows:
6.22 Administrative & Distribution Expenses
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Liabil ities to Related Parties 45.405.545 125.000
Accrued expense 6.814.704 5.129.629
Social security insurance 1.967.722 1.958.951
Deferred income-Grants - 1.050.895
Others Liabil ities 10.833.875 8.461.190
Total 65.021.846 16.725.665
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Retirement benefits 666.211 73.883
Other employee benefits 38.719.886 37.358.767
Cost of materials & inventories 355.948.953 187.852.950
Third party expenses 9.846.660 20.713.337
Third party benefits 61.893.393 132.655.268
Operating leases rent 1.195.811 1.261.175
Taxes & Duties 20.668.541 6.073.389
Advertisement 320.094 358.406
Other expenses 10.251.731 4.459.134
Depreciation - Tangible Assets 29.486.157 27.026.028
Depreciation - Intangible Assets 62.750 39.342
Grants amortization incorporated to cost (1.050.896) (1.885.883)
Total 528.009.291 415.985.797
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Distribution expenses
Other emploee benefits 608.551 502.145
Third party expenses 183.929 152.306
Third party benefits 208.040 26.030
Taxes & Duties 4.441 2.688
Other expenses 242.790 208.785
Depreciation - Intangible Assets 12.301 12.301
Total 1.260.053 904.255
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6.23 Other Operating Income – Expenses
No impairment loss was recognized in financial assets for the periods presented.
Variations in exchange rates for the years 2015 and 2014 and their consequences are analyzed in the
Annual report of the Board of Directors as well as in note 4 about risk management.
6.24 Financial income and expenses
Financial expenses include any revenue or expense in relation to interest, apart from interest from
financial assets recorded in fair value in the income statement. The following amounts are included in
the income statement and are analyzed as follows:
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Administrative expenses
Other emploee benefits 379.986 724.534
Third party expenses 8.855.767 5.938.418
Third party benefits 739.525 821.437
Taxes & Duties 58.098 58.899
Other expenses 1.300.426 1.304.821
Depreciation - Tangible Assets 7.713 2.864.535
Total 11.341.515 11.712.643
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Other operating income
Government grants 540.916 140.994
Compensations 50.144 35.071
Profit from foreign exchange differences - 11.937.376
Rent income 655.325 672.821
Operating income from services 1.020.931 -
Income from reversal of unrealized provisions - 1.702.157
Other 1.067.755 5.168.899
Total 3.335.070 19.657.318
Other operating expenses
Losses from foreign exchange differences 221.275 16.444.604
Operating expenses from services 3.066.402 185.029
Other taxes 710.365 47.307
Compensations 609.812 -
Total 4.607.854 16.676.940
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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6.25 Other Financial results
6.26 Earnings/ (losses) per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue
during the year.
6.27 Income Tax
The amount of tax on profit before tax of the company differs from the theoretical amount that would
arise using the tax rate applied in the profit of the consolidated companies. The relationship between the
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Financial income
Bank deposits 1.176 14.846
Customers 1.229.931 2.947.119
Loans to related parties 3.165.094 3.424.360
Other 15.326 92.021
Transactions with related parties 283.478 -
Total 4.695.004 6.478.346
Financial expenses
Bank Loans 14.307.548 10.561.920
Loans to related parties 78.893 7.794
Letter of Credit commissions 628.145 698.643
Factoring 2.072.005 3.110.311
Other Banking Expenses 280.143 7.576.635
Interest from operating/trading activities 2.759.355 -
Total 20.126.088 21.955.302
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Other financial results
Nonhedging derivatives (1.237.852) -
Profit / (loss) from fair value of other financial instrument through profit/los (73.333) (2.209.999)
Profit / (loss) from the sale of financial instruments 109.550 -
Other Income (2.284.943) -
Total (3.486.578) (2.209.999)
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 1/1-31/12/2015 1/1-31/12/2014
Equity holders of the parent 31.965.907 14.966.150
Weighted average number of shares 2.061.373 2.061.373
Basic earnings per share 15,5071 7,2603
Diluted earnings per share 15,5071 7,2603
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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expected tax expense, based on the true company tax rate, and the tax expense that was actually
recognized in the income statement, is the following:
Starting with the year 2011 and in accordance with paragraph 5 of Article 82 of Law 2238/1994,
companies whose financial statements are audited by mandatory statutory auditor or audit firm, under
the provisions of Law 2190/1920, are subject to a tax audit by statutory auditors or audit firms and
receives annual Tax Compliance Certificate. In order to consider that the fiscal year was inspected by the
tax authorities, must be applied as specified in paragraph 1a of Article 6 of POL 1159/2011.
The Company has not been audited by the tax authorities for the fiscal year 2010. For the fiscal years
2011-2013, the company has received a Tax Compliance Certificate free of disputes under the provisions
in paragraph 5 of Article 82 of Law 2238/1994. For the 2014 tax audit, the Company have been
subjected to a tax audit by Sworn Auditors according to article 65A par. 1 of law 4174/2013 and of law
4262/2014. Said tax audit has been completed during 2015 and the company has received a Tax
Compliance Certificat free of disputes. For fiscal year 2015, the tax audit which is being carried out by
the auditors is not expected to result in a significant variation in tax liabilities incorporated in the
financial statements.
Finally the tax audit for the Aluminium of Greece for the fiscal years 2011-2012 has been completed by
the relevant authorities of Ministry of Finance. The differences that arose from said tax audit amounts to
€590 Thousand.
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Income tax expense - -
Deferred taxation 7.777.560 3.406.217
Other Taxes 884.222 885.716
Total 8.661.783 4.291.933
Earnings before tax 40.627.690 19.258.083
Nominal Tax rate 29% 26%
Tax calculated at the statutory tax rate 11.782.030 5.007.102
Nominal Tax Rate Adjustments - Change in Greek Tax Rate 3.324.528 -
Non taxable income (601.573) (442.561)
Income tax from land - plot & buildings 884.222 885.716
Other (6.727.425) (1.158.324)
Effective Tax Charge 8.661.783 4.291.933
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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6.28 Cash Flows from operating activities
6.29 Related Party transactions
In context of operational activity, materials, inventories and services originate from a number of related
parties of the company. The transactions with these companies take place on purely trade basis,
whereas no business transactions take place. ALUMINIUM OF GREECE did not participate in any
transaction of unusual nature or content which is significant for the Company it participates, or for
companies and the people closely related to it, and does not intend to participate in any kind of similar
transactions in the future.
Related party transactions according to IAS 24 are shown in the table below:
(Amounts in €) 1/1-31/12/2015 1/1-31/12/2014
Profit for the period 31.965.907 14.966.150
Adjustments for:
Tax 8.661.783 4.291.933
Depreciation of property,plant and equipment 29.493.870 29.890.562
Depreciation of intangible assets 75.051 51.644
Impairments - 1.969.612
Provisions (504.198) (2.822.426)
(Profit)/Loss from fair value valuation of financ.assets at fair value
through PnL73.333 2.209.999
(Profit)/Loss from sale of financial assets at fair value (109.550) -
Interest income (4.695.004) (6.478.346)
Interest expenses 20.126.088 21.955.302
Grants amortization (1.050.896) (1.885.883)
Other differences (502.240) -
Total 51.568.238 49.182.398
Changes in Working Capital
(Increase)/Decrease in stocks (9.945.320) 1.844.685
(Increase)/Decrease in trade receivables (18.033.651) (9.223.618)
Increase / (Decrease) in l iabil ities (34.507.215) (37.807.731)
Pension plans (626.612) (1.690.280)
Total (63.112.797) (46.876.945)
Cash flows from operating activities 20.421.348 17.271.603
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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Transactions with management
Benefits to management are analyzed as follows:
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BOD fees include yearly wages as well as bonus related to the achievement of certain goals .No loans
have been given to members of the Board of Directors or other management members of the Company
(and their families).
6.30 Dividend
On 1st December 2015 the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders decides to approve the
payment of dividend to the Shareholder Company with the amount of 1,500,331.50 € or 3.70 € / share
from the part distribution of specially taxed reserve, from revaluation’s differences based on N.3229/04,
which is depicted into a) the Company’s books of taxation, the balance sheet accounts “revaluation’s
differences – Investment Grants” and b) the Company’s books, the balance sheet accounts “Retained
Earnings”. This particular decision is going to be confirmed during the next Regular General Meeting of
Shareholders where will be approved the Financial Statements of 2015. The Board of Directors proposal
to the General Meeting of Shareholders will be the distribution of dividend to the Shareholder Company
with the amount of 1,500,331.50 € or 3.70 € / share.
6.31 Contingent assets and contingent liabilities
Note on Independent Power Transmission Operator S.A. (ADMIE)
On 17.12.2014, Independent Power Transmission Operator S.A. (IPTO or ADMIE) sent briefing notes to
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE (henceforth the “Company”), requesting the issuance of a credit invoice for the
amount of €17.4 million relating to the Excise Tax (ET) on Gas consumed at the Combined Heat and
Power (CHP) Plant for the period of 28/11/2012 until 31/10/2013 (henceforth the “Period”). Said ET was
invoiced to ADMIE during the aforementioned period, pursuant to its related debit notes.
In relation to the above, we note the following:
- The CHP station is a dispatchable cogeneration unit, part of which qualifies as highly efficient (High-
Efficiency Combined Heat and Power/ HE-CHP) under the Code’s provisions, but also under the specific
operational terms which were approved by way of RAE’s Decision No. 700/2012 (as amended by
Decision 341/2013).
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- According to Article 197(2) of Law 4001/2011, from 1/9/2011 onwards, all HE-CHP stations, regardless
of their installed capacity, gain priority for the allocation of their loads. In particular, in accordance with
Article 197(3) of the above Law, HE-CHP stations with an installed capacity over 35MW are to be
compensated with the tariff which derives from the table displayed in Law 3468/2006, plus the Natural
Gas Clause Coefficient (CC), which is calculated using the following formula: CC = 1+(AGP-26)/(100 x
nel)
Where:
o AGP: the monthly mean average unitary selling price of natural gas to NG users in
Greece who are also electricity customers, in €/MWh using the gross calorific value
(GCV). This value is determined by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate
Change’s Petroleum Policy Directorate and is communicated to Hellenic Transmission
System Operator S.A. (HTSO or DESMIE) on a monthly basis.
o nel: the electrical efficiency of the provision for High-Efficiency CHP based on the gross
calorific value (GCV) of natural gas, which is defined in accordance with the station’s
technical information, as reported by the relevant Operator.
The CC value cannot be lower than one (1) and is determined on a case-by-case basis by way of a
decision made by the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (henceforth the “Ministerial
Decision”) following consultation by RAE. RAE’s opinion must also take the plant’s installed capacity into
account, in a way so that the determined value generally decreases as the capacity increases.
Moreover, the AGP is displayed in €/MWh and includes the ET, as specified in the letter sent by the
Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change’s Petroleum Policy Directorate on 2/11/2011.
The High-Efficiency CHP station owned by the Company has an installed capacity of 334MW, of which
134.6MW has priority in entering the system (HE-CHP) in accordance with the aforementioned decisions
which approved the Specific Operational Terms. From 1/9/2011 until 31/10/2013 (which ADMIE set as
the final date for settling the ET), the CC value, as defined above, had not been established because the
relevant decision had not been issued by the Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change,
despite the fact that the Regulatory Authority for Energy had issued two relevant opinions in accordance
with the provisions of Article 197(2) of Law 4001/2011 (RAE 3/2012 and RAE 5/2013). Consequently, the
Company’s HE-CHP neither issued invoices nor received a tariff in accordance with the provisions of Law
4001/2011. Instead, following the signing of a Private Agreement between the Company and the
Operator of Electricity Market (LAGIE) on 26.4.2013, HE-CHP issued temporary invoices, for the entire
aforementioned period, at the minimum price which could have resulted from the application of the
mathematical formula established by Law 4001/2011 (if the CC value was set at the unit price, i.e., if the
AGP amounted to 26€/MWh). According to the Private Agreement, the final settlement was to take place
following the establishment of the CC by way of the issuance of the relevant Ministerial Decision, so that
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dispatched HE-CHP energy would be compensated in accordance with the provisions of the
"Supplementary Agreement for Transactions relating to Electricity from the Dispatchable High-Efficiency
CHP Station” (Government Gazette B’ 3108/23.11.2012) which was concluded between the Company
and LAGIE on 28.11.2012.
The aforementioned provisions of Law 4001/2011, in conjunction with the provisions specified in the
letter sent by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change’s Petroleum Policy Directorate, as
well as the provisions of both the Company’s Private Agreement with LAGIE and the “Supplementary
Agreement for Transactions relating to Electricity from the Dispatchable High-Efficiency CHP Station”
between the two parties, require that the Natural Gas ET is recovered to the extent that the natural gas
was consumed in generating electricity. Therefore, the Subsidiary also recognized the part of the Natural
Gas ET which corresponded to consumptions made in generating useful heat (steam for the Alumina
production process) as a liability (deducted from ADMIE’s receivables balance), the total value of which
amounted to €9.1 million.
Regarding the remaining balance of ADMIE’s relevant briefing note, which amounts to €8.3 million and
relates to the Natural Gas ET which corresponded to consumptions for electricity generation (HE- CHP),
it is noted that this does not constitute a liability for the Company. Specifically, in accordance with IAS
37, “a liability is a present obligation of the entity arising from past events, the settlement of which is
expected to result in an outflow from the entity of resources embodying economic benefits”. Based on
the above and given that the Company has not received a final compensatory price for the Period (by
way of the CC, see above), while, based on the Private Agreement between the Company and LAGIE,
the final settlement will take place following the issuance of the relevant Ministerial Decision regarding
the establishment of the CC (which has not been issued), the Company believes that it has no
commitment which would legally constitute an obligation to return the amount of €8.3 million. A relevant
liability may arise once the aforementioned Ministerial Decision regarding the establishment of the CC is
issued, in which case the Company estimates that the final compensation that it will receive for
electricity dispatched to the system as High-Efficiency CHP will exceed the amount of €8.3 million.
Therefore, it is not expected that a loss will result for the Company.
Finally, in respect of the final settlement of the CHP pricing for 2013 it is noted that, on the 4th of June
2015 Aluminium of Greece, sent a letter to the Operator of the Electricity Market (LAGHE) asking the
convene of the Dispute Settlement Committee as provided in the article 16 p. 2 of the “Supplementary
Agreement for Transactions relating to Electricity from the Dispatchable High-Efficiency CHP Station”
signed between the parties. The dispute in consideration concerns the imposition of a 10% special tax
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plus an extra 10% of one-off discount on tariffs, both regarding the financial year 2013. On 11/6/2015
LAGIE accepted the request of Aluminium of Greece and further actions are expected to occur within the
following period.
The minutes of the off-court Settlement Committee dated 24/11/2015, confirmed the failure for a
settlement agreement between the parties. Mytilineos SA with its letter dated 21/1/2016 proposed to the
Greek Operator of Electricity Market (LAGIE) to bring the said dispute to arbitration after the Regulatory
Authority for Energy (RAE) based on the provisions of the article 16 par. 4 of the Supplementary Power
Purchase Agreement signed between the parties on 28/11/2012. Further to that, Mytilineos SA has also
attached a draft arbitration memorandum pending LAGIE’s final consent.
Power purchase agreement between ALUMINIUM OF GREECE and PPC
Following arbitral decision no. ∆1/1/2013, which was issued by RAE’s Permanent Court of Arbitration on
31.10.2013 and which defined the fair, reasonable and worthy price for the electricity supplied by PPC to
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE (henceforth the “Company”) during the period of time between 1-7-2010 and
31-12-2013, the two parties have not signed a power purchase agreement for the period between
1/1/2014 and the date on which the financial statements for the year 2014 were published.
On 7/1/2014, PPC’s Board of Directors requested the convening of an Extraordinary General Meeting,
the main topic of discussion of which concerned the terms by which the Company would be charged
from 1/1/2014 onwards. PPC’s Extraordinary General Meeting eventually convened on 28/2/2014 and
decided the following:
a) The provision of an exceptional discount of 10% on PPC’s approved tariffs for High Voltage
customers, for 1 + 1 year, from 1.1.2014 onwards.
b) A further 10% discount on top of the aforementioned discount for High Voltage customers with an
annual consumption over 1000 GWH.
c) A further 25% discount on the A4 tariff for all High Voltage customers, apart from those with an
annual consumption over than 1000 GWH, for consumption during off-peak hours of minimum demand
(nighttime and weekends), as an incentive for increasing consumption during these time periods.
The Company considers that the content of the decision taken during PPC’s Extraordinary General
Meeting, under a, b and c above, merely constitutes an offer of pricing terms on behalf of PPC, towards
their large industrial customers. In this respect, the Company has engaged in discussions with PPC in
good faith, expressing both its opinions and its reservations in relation to the terms and content of the
power purchase agreement under negotiation. In particular, the aforementioned decision of the
Extraordinary General Meeting of PPC's shareholders has been considered taking into account relevant
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developments in general. Among other things, said developments relate to the rejection of all the judicial
and administrative proceedings instituted by PPC against the Arbitral Award and RAE’s Decision no.
346/2012 (the decision which determined a temporary price to be applied until RAE’s Permanent Court
of Arbitration’s final adjudication) before both the Administrative Court of Appeal of Athens and the
European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition, a fact which confirms and updates the
fairness and reasonableness of the price at which the Court of Arbitration concluded.
Consequently, given that as of the date of approval of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE’s annual financial
statements for the year 2015, the two parties have not yet reached an agreement in relation to the basic
terms for charging electricity supplied by PPC to the Company, the latter has announced in the results
for the period in question that the competitive component of the electricity price amounts to the value
which has most recently been held to be fair and reasonable (by RAE’s Permanent Court of Arbitration),
plus the Use of System charge, the SGI charge, the Special RES Duty charge and charges relating to the
relevant Special Consumption Tax, Execution of Customs Operations (∆ΕΤΕ) and provisions for non-
recoverable (by way of the compensation mechanism) carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions costs.
However, it is noted that during 2015, PPC, acting arbitrarily and unilaterally, invoiced the Company
based on the “A5” tariff, without incorporating the discount decided in the General Meeting, noting that
the discount would only apply retrospectively if the Subsidiary Company accepted and signed PPC’s
terms. Finally, on the 12th and 13th of January 2015, without the Company’s acceptance of the
aforementioned terms, PPC issued credit notes as a result of the re-pricing of electricity for the year
2014, stating that said re-pricing was in accordance with the decision of its General Meeting on
28/2/2014. Consequently, PPC, acting unilaterally, invoiced the Company for the period’s 01/01 -
31/03/2015 electricity consumption based on “A5” tariff which incorporated a 20% discount, stating that
these invoices were issued based on the decision of PPC’s extraordinary General Meeting.
The Company contests the way in which PPC’s Management has interpreted and applied the General
Meeting’s decision of 28/2/2014 in relation to the issuance of the aforementioned credit tariffs, stressing
that in no case have they ever reached an agreement with PPC either on the basis of the General
Meeting resolution, or on any other basis, given that decisions taken by a Company’s General Assembly
are only binding to the company issuing the General Assembly resolution and do not bind other
contracting parties.
For the years 2014 and 2015, the difference between the amount announced in the Company’s results
as the cost for electricity consumption and the amount that it would have announced on the basis of the
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tariffs which PPC unilaterally and arbitrarily formed, amounts to €20.6 million and €21.7 million
respectively. Moreover, for the year 2014 and 2015, the difference between the amount announced in
the Company’s results as the cost for electricity consumption and the amount that it would have
announced in implementation of PPC’s Extraordinary General Meeting resolution, as this has been
interpreted by the Company during negotiations between the parties, amounts to €4.3 million and 5.8
million respectively.
However, it is noted that the two parties have not yet, as of the date of approval of the Company’s
Annual Financial Statements of 2015, reached an agreement. Therefore, none of the above differences
constitute contingent liabilities, nor can they be considered as such, because contingent claims and
contingent liabilities which cannot be accurately estimated at this stage may arise for the Company, as a
result of the finalization of negotiations between the two parties, or following new legal or arbitration
procedures, or procedures before another competent authority.
6.32 Number of employees
6.33 Commitments
6.33.1 Operating lease deposit – the company as a lessor
The company leases offices and land in various related parties.
6.33.2 Operating lease deposit – the company as a lessee
The expense amount of the lease that was recorded in the income statement for the current fiscal year
amounts to € 1.195.811. The future lease payments based on the non-reversible financial leases on the
31st December 2015 is analyzed as follows:
31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Full time employees 962 943
Total 962 943
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Until 1 year 1.289.904 1.172.342
1 to 5 years 5.160.000 4.690.000
Total Operating Lease 6.449.904 5.862.342
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
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6.33.3 Warranties
Warranties of ALUMINIUM OF GREECE:
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE also received the following warranties:
6.34 Financial Instruments
Company‘s Financial Instruments are analyzed as follows:
(Amounts in €) 31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Non current assets
Other Long-term Receivables 160.835 161.594
Total 160.835 161.594
Current assets
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 926.667 -
Trade and other receivables 184.446.395 171.537.996
Cash and cash equivalents 13.533.585 3.206.357
Total 216.567.707 182.895.230
Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term debt 242.666.895 111.790.367
Total 242.666.895 111.790.367
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt 96.940.821 48.128.071
Current portion of non-current l iabil ities 30.000.000 20.865.500
Trade and other payables 196.726.602 170.569.211
Total 323.667.423 239.562.782
ALUMINIUM OF GREECE
31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Guarantees given on government grants relating to tangible fixed
assets 0 0
Other guarantees (letters of credit) 35.942.380 30.524.210
Total 35.942.380 30.524.210
31/12/2015 31/12/2014
Parent company guarantees as security for bank loans 371.761.608 -
Parent company guarantees to Customers / Suppliers 13.777.900 -
Customer Warranties 8.545.000 10.095.000
Other guarantees (letters of credit) 9.865.160 8.743.585
Total 403.949.668 18.838.585
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6.35 Tax Authorities Control
The Company has not been audited by the tax authorities for the fiscal year 2010. For the fiscal years
2011-2013, the company has received a Tax Compliance Certificate free of disputes under the provisions
in paragraph 5 of Article 82 of Law 2238/1994. For the 2014 tax audit, the Company have been
subjected to a tax audit by Sworn Auditors according to article 65A par. 1 of law 4174/2013 and of law
4262/2014. Said tax audit has been completed during 2015 and the company has received a Tax
Compliance Certificat free of disputes. For fiscal year 2015, the tax audit which is being carried out by
the auditors is not expected to result in a significant variation in tax liabilities incorporated in the
financial statements.
Finally the tax audit for the Aluminium of Greece for the fiscal years 2011-2012 has been completed by
the relevant authorities of Ministry of Finance. The differences that arose from said tax audit amounts to
€590 Thousand.
The Company’s management considers that apart from the recorded provisions which are amounted on
€ 0.3 million during 2015, additional taxes which may incur, will not have a material impact on the
Financial Position Results and Company’s cash flows.
6.36 Post Balance Sheet events
There are no other significant subsequent events that relate to the Company, which is required by the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
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F. FIGURES AND INFORMATION
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G. AVAILABILITY OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Annual Financial Statements of the Company, the auditor’s report and the report of the Board of
Directors have been posted on the web site of the Company www.alhellas.gr. On Group’s website
www.mytilineos.gr there is, in electronic form, the Annual Financial Statement and the Annual
Newsletter of the previous fiscal and other important information.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
SPYRIDON KASDAS
I.D. No ΑΒ050826
THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIMITRI STEFANIDIS
I.D. No AI994068
THE DIRECTOR FINANCE CONTROL
I OANNIS BOUBONARIS
I.D. No AM499302
THE CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
STERGIOS KARAMELISSARIS
I.D. No X312904
Reg. No. 65196/A' Class