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ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD 1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
DECLARATION OF THE BoD REPRESENTATIVES
DIRECTORS’ REPORT
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT (Law 4548/2018)
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
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DECLARATION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
DECLARATION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
“CORAL OIL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOCIETE ANONYME”
Pursuant to the provisions of article 4 paragraph 2 item c of Law 3556/2007 we hereby declare that to the best of our knowledge:
A. The single and consolidated financial statements of “CORAL SINGLE MEMBER SA OIL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS” (the Company) for the year ended on December 31st, 2021, which have been prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting standards, truly present the assets, the liabilities, the shareholders’ equity and the statement of comprehensive income of the Company and the companies included in the consolidated financial statements taken as a total, and
B. The Board of Directors’ annual report truly presents the course, the performance and the position of the Company and the companies included in the consolidated financial statements taken as a total, including the description of the most important risks and uncertainties they are facing.
Marousi, April 2 0th , 202 2
BoD CHAIRMAN
GENERAL MANAGER
BoD VICE-CHAIRMAN
JOHN V. VARDINOYANNIS
GEORGE N. HATZOPOULOS
GEORGE K. THOMAIDIS
ID No ΑΗ 567603/2009
ID No. ΑΡ 076631/2022
ID No. Σ 040106/1996
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Coral Group of Companies
Management Report for the year ended on 31 December 2021
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MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
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1. Group’s operation report
The financial data of the Group for the year 2021 compared to the corresponding data of the year 2020 are presented below:
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Revenue
2,477,518
1,801,473
676,045
37.53%
Cost of sales (exc. Depreciation)
(2,244,946)
(1,644,873)
600,073
36.48%
Gross profit
232,572
156,600
75,972
48.51%
Distribution expenses (exc. Depreciation)
(128,350)
(111,444)
16,906
15.17%
Administration expenses (exc. Depreciation)
(13,248)
(11,596)
1,652
14.25%
Other operating income
3,656
3,475
181
5.21%
Other gain/ (losses)
(2,070)
(3,149)
(1,079)
(34.27%)
Earnings before interest , tax & depreciation (EBITDA)
92,560
33,885
58,675
173.16%
Financial expenses
(22,023)
(19,848)
2,175
10.96%
Income from investments
4,934
4,996
(62)
(1.24%)
Gain from subsidiary acquisition
500
-
500
-
Profit from associates
2,357
(598)
2,955
494.15%
Profit/(Losses) before depreciation & tax
78,328
18,434
59,894
324.91%
Depreciation
(38,808)
(34,510)
4,298
12.45%
Profit/(Losses) before tax
39,520
(16,075)
55,595
345.85%
Income tax
(9,207)
3,334
(12,541)
(376.16%)
Net profit /(losses) for the year after tax
30,313
(12,741)
43,054
337.92%
Accordingly, the financial data of the Company for the year 2021 compared to the corresponding data of the year 2020 are presented below:
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Revenue
2,142,510
1,594,597
547,913
34.36%
Cost of sales (exc. Depreciation)
(2,037,366)
(1,535,640)
501,726
32.67%
Gross profit
105,144
58,957
46,187
78.34%
Distribution expenses (exc. Depreciation)
(48,487)
(46,596)
1,891
4.06%
Administration expenses (exc. Depreciation)
(8,248)
(8,847)
(599)
(6.77%)
Other operating income
10,449
10,053
396
3.94%
Other gain/ (losses)
(529)
(1,313)
(784)
(59.71%)
Earnings before interest , tax & depreciation (EBITDA)
58,329
12,253
46,076
376.04%
Financial expenses
(13,130)
(12,963)
167
1.29%
Income from investments
11,618
12,152
(534)
(4.39%)
Profit/(Losses) before depreciation & tax
56,817
11,441
45,376
396.61%
Depreciation
(27,522)
(26,204)
1,318
5.03%
Profit/(Losses) before tax
29,295
(14,763)
44,058
298.44%
Income tax
(6,230)
5,082
(11,312)
(222.59%)
Net profit /(losses) for the year after tax
23,065
(9,681)
32,746
338.25%
The comparative amounts of the Group and the Company for the year 2020 have been revised due to the change in accounting policy of IAS 19.
MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
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According to the data above, the following can be noticed:
1.1 Revenue
The gross turnover of the Group increased in the year 2021 by € 676 million , presenting a percentage change of 37.5 % compared to the previous year, as shown in the table below:
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Merchandise
1,005,410
662,244
Products
1,447,029
1,119,108
Services
25,210
20,285
Other
(131)
(164)
Total
2,477,518
1,801,473
The sales analysis per geographical segments of operation and by sales category for the Group is as follows:
Group
Sales category
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
302,767
104,458
Lubricants
9
14
Chemicals
4,992
1,814
Natural gas/LPG
2,353
559
Services
494
158
Other
30,047
3,649
Total export sales
340,662
110,652
Sales category
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
2,011,518
1,609,924
Lubricants
6,200
5,275
Chemicals
65,989
32,652
Natural gas/LPG
20,067
15,954
Services
24,715
20,285
Other
8,367
6,731
Total domestic sales
2,136,856
1,690,821
General Total
2,477,518
1,801,473
The total quantity traded by the Group during the year ended 12/31/2021 and during the comparative period is analyzed in the following table:
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Quantity in MT
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
2,188,899
2,080,909
Lubricants
2,922
2,430
Chemicals
60,592
42,011
Natural gas/LPG
17,954
15,394
Other
41,230
11,940
Total
2,311,597
2,152,684
The amount of fuel traded by the Group increased by approximately 7.4%.
MANAGEMENT REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES
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The corresponding analysis of the Company's sales in 2021 is presented below:
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Merchandise
674,165
455,555
Products
1,447,029
1,119,108
Services
21,447
20,098
Other
(131)
(164)
Total
2,142,510
1,594,597
The Company's revenue for the year 2021 amounted at € 2,143 million from € 1,595 million in the year 2020, showing an increase by approximately 34.4%.
The analysis of sales by geographical segment of activity and by sales category of the Company is as follows:
Company
Sales category
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
100,081
35,498
Lubricants
111
167
Chemicals
4,979
1,814
Other
11,870
1,414
Total export sales
117,041
38,893
Sales category
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
1,927,434
1,494,103
Lubricants
6,200
5,275
Chemicals
65,338
32,652
Services
21,447
20,098
Other
5,050
3,576
Total domestic sales
2,025,469
1,555,704
General Total
2,142,510
1,594,597
The total quantity traded by the Company during the year ended 12/31/2021 and during the comparative period is analyzed in the following table:
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Quantity in MT
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
2,022,043
1,890,817
Lubricants
3,000
2,503
Chemicals
60,214
42,011
Other
41,680
11,940
Total
2,126,937
1,947,271
The quantities of fuel traded by the Company recorded an increase of approximately 9.2%.
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1.2 Gross profit margin
The gross profit margin before depreciation of the Group amounted to € 232,572 thousand or 9.4% on turnover, compared to € 156,600 thousand or 8.7% on turnover of the previous year, showing an increase of approximately 48.5%.
The gross profit margin before depreciation of the Company amounted to € 105,144 thousand or 4.9% on turnover, compared to € 58,957 thousand or 3.7% on turnover of the previous year, showing an increase of approximately 78.3%.
1.3 Operating expenses
The following table presents the movement of operating expenses between fiscal years 2021 and 2020:
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Allocation per operation:
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Cost of sales
5,792
5,929
Distribution expenses
166,202
145,000
Administration expenses
14,171
12,527
Total
186,165
163,456
As evidenced in the table above, the Group’s operating expenses show an increase of approximately € 22,709 thousand or approximately 13.9%. The increase of operating expenses is mainly due to the integration of results of the acquired subsidiary in Croatia as well as the increase of the sites’ managers fees as a result of the limitation of measures regarding Covid-19.
In order to better assess and compare the movement of operating expenses within the two periods, the following table presents the most important expenses categories .
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Benefits to employees
19,552
17,575
1,977
11.25%
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
17,319
14,676
2,643
18.01%
Depreciation of Intangible assets
3,342
2,492
850
34.11%
Depreciation of Right of use assets
18,147
17,342
805
4.64%
Expenses of repair and maintenance of tangible assets
3,763
3,750
13
0.35%
Rental fee based on operating leases
2,682
2,135
547
25.62%
Storage charges
6,788
6,984
(196)
(2.81%)
Provision for bad debt
116
2,235
(2,119)
(94.81%)
Transportation and travel expenses
22,756
19,903
2,853
14.34%
Fees for sites’ managers
45,531
37,833
7,698
20.35%
Third parties’ fees and expenses
23,922
21,275
2,647
12.44%
Promotion and advertising expenses
6,994
6,216
778
12.52%
Insurance expenses
1,456
1,031
425
41.22%
Telecommunication expenses
609
507
102
20.12%
Electricity expenses
5,555
3,454
2,101
60.83%
Other taxes fees
2,607
2,664
(57)
(2.14%)
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
(86)
(613)
(527)
(85.97%)
Other expenses
5,112
3,997
1,115
27.90%
Total
186,165
163,456
22,709
13.89%
Operating expenses for 2021 represent a percentage equal to 7.5% of turnover for the year, while for 2020 the corresponding percentage amounted to 9.1%.
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Respectively, Company ’ s operating expenses during 2021 are presented below:
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Allocation per operation:
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Cost of sales
19,409
18,882
Distribution expenses
75,178
71,954
Administration expenses
9,079
9,692
Total
103,666
100,528
According to the data above, the operating expenses of the Company during the current year increased compared to the previous period, representing a percentage equal to 4.8% of the turnover (6.3% for the year 2020).
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Benefits to employees
15,691
16,203
(512)
(3.16%)
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
13,010
11,913
1,097
9.21%
Depreciation of Intangible assets
1,908
1,982
(74)
(3.73%)
Depreciation of Right of use assets
12,605
12,308
297
2.41%
Expenses of repair and maintenance of tangible assets
2,860
2,965
(105)
(3.54%)
Rental fee based on operating leases
2,084
1,696
388
22.88%
Storage charges
4,926
5,065
(139)
(2.74%)
Provision for bad debt
-
2,212
2,212
100.00%
Transportation and travel expenses
18,592
17,241
1,351
7.84%
Third parties’ fees and expenses
17,289
15,839
1,450
9.16%
Promotion and advertising expenses
9,286
8,668
618
7.13%
Insurance expenses
857
663
194
29.26%
Telecommunication expenses
471
367
104
28.34%
Electricity expenses
819
310
509
164.19%
Other taxes fees
1,613
1,681
(68)
(4.05%)
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
(86)
(466)
(380)
(81.55%)
Other expenses
1,742
1,883
(141)
(7.49%)
Total
103,666
100,528
3,138
3.12%
1.4 Other operating income
Other operating income of the Group and the Company increased in current year by 5.2% and 3.9% respectively.
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Rental income
872
953
(81)
(8.50%)
Income from fuel cards’ clients
492
506
(14)
(2.77%)
Income from commercial representatives
576
489
87
17.79%
Income from commisions
684
552
132
23.91%
Other
1,032
975
57
5.85%
Total
3,656
3,475
181
5.21%
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Rental income
8,460
7,939
521
6.56%
Income from fuel cards’ clients
492
506
(14)
(2.77%)
Income from commercial representatives
747
646
101
15.64%
Income from commisions
436
554
(118)
(21.30%)
Other
314
408
(94)
(23.04%)
Total
10,449
10,053
396
3.94%
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1.5 Other Gain/(Losses)
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Gains / (losses) from sales and write-offs of fixed assets
(239)
212
(451)
(212.74%)
Net gain/(losses) from exchange rate differences
(972)
(820)
152
18.54%
Gains from unused provisions for doubtful receivables that were reversed
84
-
84
-
Other
(943)
(2,541)
(1,598)
(62.89%)
Total
(2,070)
(3,149)
(1,079)
(34.26%)
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Gains / (losses) from sales and write-offs of fixed assets
26
24
2
8.33%
Net gain/(losses) from exchange rate differences
268
(145)
413
284.83%
Gains from unused provisions for doubtful receivables that were reversed
59
-
59
-
Other
(882)
(1,192)
(310)
(26.01%)
Total
(529)
(1,313)
(784)
(59.71%)
1.6 Financial expenses
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Interest of short-term loans
1,108
257
851
331.13%
Interest and expenses of long-term loans
4,863
4,932
(69)
(1.40%)
Interest on leases
4,000
3,393
607
17.89%
Total interest
9,971
8,582
1,389
16.19%
Bank commissions
6,280
4,574
1,706
37.30%
Amortization of bond loans expenses
449
429
20
4.66%
Commitment fees
272
154
118
76.62%
Realised losses from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,649
5,972
(1,323)
(22.15%)
Losses from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
264
117
147
125.64%
Other interest expenses
138
20
118
590.00%
Total
22,023
19,848
2,175
10.96%
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Interest of short-term loans
140
62
78
125.81%
Interest and expenses of long-term loans
4,313
4,256
57
1.34%
Interest on leases
2,860
2,703
157
5.81%
Total interest
7,313
7,021
292
4.16%
Bank commissions
471
359
112
31.20%
Amortization of bond loans expenses
425
403
22
5.46%
Commitment fees
260
151
109
72.19%
Realised losses from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,472
4,901
(429)
(8.75%)
Losses from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
168
117
51
43.59%
Other interest expenses
21
11
10
90.91%
Total
13,130
12,963
167
1.29%
* Fair Value Through Profit and Loss Statement
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1.7 Income from investments & (Gain)/Losses from associates
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Interest income
210
340
(130)
(38.24%)
Realised gains from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,206
4,555
(349)
(7.66%)
Gains from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
518
101
417
412.87%
(Gain)/Losses from associates
2,357
(598)
2,955
494.15%
Total
7,291
4,398
2,893
65.78%
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Interest income
583
865
(282)
(32.60%)
Realised gains from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,159
4,449
(290)
(6.52%)
Gains from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
284
101
183
181.19%
Dividend income
6,592
6,737
(145)
(2.15%)
Total
11,618
12,152
(534)
(4.39%)
* Fair Value Through Profit and Loss Statement
Income from Associates amounting to € 2,357 thousand relate to the Group's ratio to the financial results of the companies consolidated using the Equity method "Shell & MoH SA Aviation Fuels" and "Petroleum Facilities of Rhodes - Alexandroupolis SA".
Interest income includes mainly interest earned on deposits, as well as finance income from discounted repayable credits amounting to € 207 thousand for the year 2021 and € 272 thousand for the year 2020.
Finally, the income from dividends for the current year includes dividends amounting to €2,842 thousand from the affiliated company “Shell & MoH SA Aviation Fuels”, as well as dividends from subsidiaries “Hermes SA”, “Myrtea SA” and “Medprofile Ltd.” (€2,000 thousand, €1,000 thousand and €750 thousand respectively). In the comparative period dividend income includes €1,568 thousand and 169 thousand from the affiliated companies “Shell & MoH SA Aviation Fuels” and “Petroleum Facilities Rhodes - Alexandroupolis SA” respectively, as well as dividends from subsidiaries “Hermes SA” and “Myrtea SA” (€ 2,000 thousand and € 3,000 thousand respectively).
1.8 Income tax
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Current corporate tax for the period
4,072
2,754
1,318
47.86%
Tax audit differences from prior years
(104)
108
(212)
(196.30%)
Deferred tax
5,293
(6,213)
11,506
185.19%
Total
9,261
(3,351)
12,612
376.37%
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Movement
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amount
%
Current corporate tax for the period
1,480
-
1,480
-
Tax audit differences from prior years
(26)
203
(229)
(112.81%)
Deferred tax
4,829
(5,296)
10,125
191.18%
Total
6,283
(5,093)
11,376
223.37%
Income tax is calculated at a corporate tax rate of 22% for 2021 and 24% for the comparative period 2020.
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The income tax for the year, results after taking into consideration the following items of income or expenses that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible on the accounting profit:
Group
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Profit/(Losses) before tax
39,520
(16,075)
Tax calculated based on the corporate tax rates
8,070
(3,858)
Tax audit differences from prior years
(104)
108
Non-deductible for tax purposes expenses
518
545
Income excepted from tax
(406)
(422)
Other (change of tax rate etc)
1,183
276
Total
9,261
(3,351)
Company
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Profit/(Losses) before tax
29,295
(14,762)
Tax calculated based on the corporate tax rates
6,445
(3,542)
Tax audit differences from prior years
(26)
203
Non-deductible for tax purposes expenses
391
366
Income excepted from tax
(1,450)
(2,182)
Other (change of tax rate etc)
923
62
Total
6,283
(5,093)
2. Financial Ratios
The basic financial ratios of the group are as follows:
Group
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
%
12/31/2020
%
a. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net Profit (losses) after tax
30,313
4.4%
(12,741)
-2.4%
Total assets
695,442
536,416
b. Return on Equity (ROE)
Net Profit (losses) after tax
30,313
17.3%
(12,741)
-9.0%
Total Equity
175,705
141,567
c.Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
Profit after tax +Financial Expenses
52,335
10.6%
7,107
1.7%
Total Net Ι ndebtedness+Equity +Provisions
496,058
420,187
d. Capital Gearing ratio
Total Net Ιndebtedness
316,429
64.3%
273,809
65.9%
Total Net Ιndebtedness & Equity
492,134
415,375
e. Ratio of Net Ι ndebtedness over Equity
Total Net Ιndebtedness
316,429
180.1%
273,809
193.4%
Total Equity
175,705
141,567
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The respective ratios for the Company are displayed below:
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
%
12/31/2020
%
a. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net Profit (losses) after tax
23,065
4.3%
(9,681)
-2.2%
Total assets
537,852
445,196
b. Return on Equity (ROE)
Net Profit (losses) after tax
23,065
16.2%
(9,681)
-8.1%
Total Equity
142,600
119,469
c.Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
Profit after tax +Financial Expenses
36,196
9.2%
3,282
0.9%
Total Net Ι ndebtedness +Equity +Provisions
394,328
356,141
d. Capital Gearing ratio
Total Net Ιndebtedness
247,832
63.5%
232,808
66.1%
Total Net Ιndebtedness & Equity
390,432
352,276
e. Ratio of Net Ι ndebtedness over Equity
Total Net Ιndebtedness
247,832
173.8%
232,808
194.9%
Total Equity
142,600
119,469
The calculation of key financial ratios also includes the effect from the application of IFRS 16.
3. Transactions among Related Parties
The following transactions refer to transactions with related parties:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Sale of services and goods:
To the parent company
12,569
26,654
12,524
19,055
To subsidiaries
-
-
1,121,487
797,862
To associates
1,398
1,017
1,398
1,017
To other related parties
82,295
86,073
81,454
85,522
Total
96,262
113,744
1,216,863
903,456
Purchases of services and goods:
From the parent company
517,154
351,716
499,834
319,113
From subsidiaries
-
-
11,308
7,818
From associates
317
308
317
308
From other related parties
67,054
60,306
43,923
40,725
Total
584,525
412,330
555,382
367,964
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Services from and to related parties, as well as sales and purchases of goods are performed under normal commercial terms. Other related parties mainly refer to companies in which the Group's main shareholder has significant influence.
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Receivables from related parties:
From parent company
1,702
1,778
1,683
1,742
From subsidiaries
-
-
28,851
18,986
From associates
100
99
100
99
From other related parties
6,701
11,976
5,835
10,432
Total
8,503
13,853
36,469
31,259
Liabilities to related parties:
To parent company
33,832
3,455
33,103
3,074
To subsidiaries
-
-
11,018
6,996
To associates
134
141
134
141
To other related parties
6,600
3,471
4,193
2,815
Total
40,566
7,067
48,448
13,026
Benefits to management
Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of directors and key management personnel of the Group for the period 1/1–12/31/2021 and 1/1–12/31/2020 amounted to € 3,243 thousand and € 3,815 thousand respectively. (Company: 1/1–12/31/2021: € 2,791 thousand, 1/1– 12/31/2020: € 3,666 thousand)
Other short-term benefits granted to key management personnel of the Group amounted to € 433 thousand for the period 1/1– 12/31/2021 and € 149 thousand for the period 1/1–12/31/2020 (Company: 1/1–12/31/2021: € 169 thousand, 1/1–12/31/2020: € 118 thousand).
Termination indemnities were not paid to key management personnel of the Group for the year 2021 and € 111 thousand for the year 2020.
Directors’ Transactions
There are receivables between the companies of the Group and the executives amounting to € 120 thousand for the year 2021 and 2020.
4. Operations review
4.1 Investments - Development
In 2021 we managed to complete 13 new own-operating and 27 new co-operating gas stations, while we built 24 new Smart Shops, 24 new I love Café, and 18 new Plinto car washing machines.
We also continued the installation of electric chargers at city gas stations, in addition to those of the highways that we had already equipped by 2020, enabling our customers to equip their electric cars at 60 of our gas stations across the country. Finally, in our network of service stations we added 9 more LPG facilities, raising the network of our service stations that have Autogas to 90 in total.
In addition, the Group has laid the foundations for the expansion of its activities in the Balkan countries and Cyprus through the establishment of new companies, namely:
➢ CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS (CYPRUS) LTD is the company entitled to use the Shell trademarks in Cyprus. The company was named after the completion of acquisition Lukoil Cyprus Limited by Coral SA, in January 2017. The company's core operation in Cyprus is the distribution and trading, through Shell gas stations, of a wide range of petroleum products such as petrol, diesel and lubricants. The company already operates 38 gas stations under the Shell brand, 20 of which are self- operating. It is also active in industrial and marine fuels and lubricants. Efforts to further develop the network with new service stations continue, securing 8 new leases related to the construction of service stations from a plot of land, 2 of which will be implemented in 2022.
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➢ CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD is the company entitled to use the Shell trademark in Serbia. The company was established in 2017 with the objective to distribute and trade, through Shell branded gas stations, a wide range of petroleum products such as fuel, oil and lubricants. Coral Serbia aims to grow with targeted investments in its central gas stations through which it will be able to supply quality products and services to Serbian consumers. There are already nine service stations, two on on the main highways Ε70 & Ε75. Additionally, there has been an agreement for the construction of two new own-operating gas stations, their operation is scheduled within the next twelve months.
➢ CORAL FUELS DOO SKOPIE is the company entitled to use the Shell trademark in North Macedonia. Coral Fuels aims to grow in the market with service stations through which it will be able to provide quality products and services to consumers. The company operates its first two gas stations on highway E75 on Gevgelia, while the opening of two more is planned in 2022.
➢ CORAL CROATIA DOO is the company entitled to use the Shell trademark in Croatia. It operates 27 gas stations under the Shell trademark while the operation of 3 more is planned in 2022. It is also active in the retail and wholesale trade of oil and chemical products and lubricants.
At the same time, the Group expanded its activities and strengthened its presence in new sectors through the following companies:
➢ Coral Products and Trading SA, which has been active in the field of ship fuel trading throughout Greece since 2017, is a strategic supplier of ship fuel in the Eastern Mediterranean. CPT increased its market share in 2021, classifying it among the major suppliers of marine fuel in the Eastern Mediterranean. Moreover increased its profitability in 2022.
➢ CORAL INNOVATIONS SA operates in the e-commerce industry through
http://www.allsmart.gr
website and allSmart app,
selling over 30.000 of products. AllSmart.gr dynamically contributes to the service of over 1.000.000 active customers of allSmart card and 450.000 users of allSmart app. In addition, Coral Innovations SA is responsible for the procurement of hall products for Coral and AVIN own operating RBA’s and has designed and distributed in Greece and abroad the vitamin water COOLVIT. In the field of electromobility, Coral Innovations SA undertook the supply of electric chargers on behalf of the Motor Oil Group, representing 2 international manufacturers of electric chargers. Finally, Coral Innovations SA is aiding in the creation of the gas station of the future, supporting the continuous development of services offered within the gas stations.
4.2 Quality – Environment – Health & Safety – Labor Issues
Coral Group has consistently been operating in the oil trading sector since 1928, acting primarily with regard to respect for man and the environment. It offers excellent customer service, providing high quality services and products of high standards.
In order to achieve its objectives in the Quality - Environment - Health and Safety sectors, Coral Group:
Is supplying its products mainly from Motor Oil Hellas, thus ensuring products of certified quality and high standards. It systematically examines the management of Quality, Health, Safety, Protection and Environment in order to ensure compliance with existing legislation and to ensure continuous improvement in performance. It strategically pursues continuous improvement by measuring, evaluating and communicating the achievement of its goals.
Additionally, the Group, having an absolute sense of social responsibility, applies rigorous policies on issues related to Quality, Health, Safety, Protection and Environment. As a result, the Group received:
➢ Certification according to ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality), ISO14001: 2015 (Environment), ISO 45001: 2018 (Health and Safety at Work) throughout the supply chain and Motorway Service Stations. In addition, for the service stations of the subsidiary HERMES AEMEE ISO 27001 (Information and Systems Security).
➢ Detailed recording of stakeholders, their needs and how to interact on important issues (material issues).
➢ Specific project plan and monitoring indicators.
➢ Extensive QHSSE action plan with personal goals per employee, which reflects the company's results and affects the overall score. This application was distinguished with the "Winner of the Industry" award among the leading companies in the industry.
➢ Extensive investment plan to improve operations and equipment in Health and Safety, Environmental Impact, Energy footprint etc.
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➢ In 2020 the rail transport of Coral products was strengthened through the connection of the Kalochori plant in Northern Greece with the railway network and the possibility of loading and unloading petroleum products. Especially in the field of loading and unloading Coral Group innovates, as it is now possible not only to unload but also to load petroleum products, which makes it once again a pioneer.
➢ Continuous recognition tools, risk calculation per activity, implementation of strong avoidance measures and Change Management system.
➢ Emergency plans per site to deal with fire, earthquake, leakage, car accident, etc., but also to take repressive measures to limit the impact on the environment, property and reputation of people. Scheduled and unplanned exercises during the year, sometimes with the mandatory participation of the Fire Brigade and interested parties such as the Administrative District, the Port Authority, the Police, the neighbors, etc.
➢ Specifically, for Covid 19: Prepare an emergency plan for the treatment of infectious diseases, by applying it to all activities of offices, facilities, road transport, gas station, before Covid -19 takes on the dimensions of a pandemic. All the while, it has been and continues to be stricter than what the state has announced, even before local authorities enact legislation in all the countries in which it operates.
➢ Reporting and recording, by all staff and contractors, of unsafe QHSSE conditions via online tools.
➢ Preventive approach to risk: Investigation of not only accidents but also by promoting the reporting of possible incidents by employees and associates and significant near incidents and serious potentially dangerous events, with the dissemination of knowledge to all companies.
➢ Organizing events aimed at alerting and promoting Health and Safety culture, at all levels, with duration and impact throughout the year, e.g. institution of security day organized in 2021 for the 15th consecutive year - Initiative awarded in a national competition.
➢ Reward system for outstanding performance in Health, Safety, Quality and Environment, to the company's employees - internal HSE Awards.
➢ Health and safety culture detection research for employees of all levels. The research is conducted periodically with internal tools in order to identify the strong points but also points that need improvement. - Initiative awarded in a national tender.
➢ Participation in national and international organizations for H&S, Environment, Energy, etc.
➢ Participation in national and international competitions for H&S, Environment, Energy, etc. and many distinctions.
In addition, it requires from contractors, partners and joint ventures under its operational control, to implement these policies, as well as to utilise their influence in promoting these policies. In order to cultivate that mentality, so that Coral Group staff will embrace these commitments, performance on issues regarding Quality, Health, Safety, Protection and Environment is part of the overall staff performance evaluation and it is rewarded accordingly.
Labour relations stand at a very good level, since their conformation, besides the relevant clauses, is based on respect for human rights and labour freedoms, on the development of a spirit of mutual trust, understanding and co-operation, as well as on the establishment of human resources management policies that define in a clear and non-discriminatory way the issues related to Human Resource Management.
A consistent, transparent and objective system is applied for the definition, management and evolution of staff remuneration. Competitive performance-based remuneration is provided.
In addition to all kind of monetary rewards, we offer to our staff and their families a wide range of voluntary benefits. Voluntary benefits aim to strengthen their insurance beyond the provisions of the law, to further strengthen their ties with the Group, to develop the cooperation and team spirit and to ensure a balance between personal and professional life is achieved. Some of the actions undertaken, on the initiative of the Group, are the following:
➢ Lifetime and health insurance supplementary program.
➢ Pension plan.
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We recognize that the development and implementation of the Group's business strategy, in an internationalized and highly technical sector such as the oil industry, is closely linked to the development of its employees’ skills and competences. Hence, the training of human resources in the areas of both vocational training and individual training is a key issue for which significant investment in money and time is spent. Education policy aims to link all jobs positions with the knowledge and skills that each member of staff needs to possess, having as ultimate goal the continuous, responsible, flexible and integrated vocational education and training of employees.
5. Group structure ( Subsidiaries & Affiliates)
5.1 Subsidiaries
SOCIETE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRANSPORTATION EXPLOITATION TRADING OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION "ERMIS"
The company was established on 1969 and is currently based on Marousi, Attica (12A Irodou Attikou street, zip code: 151 24). It has duration until 2068 and its main activity concerns the management of retail fuel sites. ERMIS SA has share capital of € 5,475,800 divided in 54,758 shares with nominal value of € 100 each. Coral A.E holds 100% of the company’s share capital.
The Financial Statements of the company are uploaded on the website
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
MYRTEA SOCIATE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRADING, STORAGE, REPRESENTATION OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
The company was established on 1995 and is currently based on Marousi, Attica (12A Irodou Attikou street, zip code: 151 24). It has duration until 2045 and its main activity concerns the management of retail fuel sites. MYRTEA SA has share capital of € 1,175,000 divided in 23,500 shares with nominal value of € 50 each. Coral SA holds 100% of the company’s share capital.
The Financial Statements of the company are uploaded on the website
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
CORAL PRODUCTS AND TRADING SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY OF YAGHT FUEL, LUBRICANTS, YAGHT SUPPLIES, OIL PRODUCTS, CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
The company was established on 2014 and is currently based on Marousi, Attica (12A Irodou Attikou street, zip code: 151 24). It has duration until 2064 and its main activity concerns the trading of marine fuels. CORAL PRODUCTS AND TRADING Α . Ε . has share capital of € 1,100,000 divided in 550,000 shares with nominal value of € 2 each. Coral SA holds 100% of the company’s share capital.
The Financial Statements of the company are uploaded on the website
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
CORAL INNOVATIONS SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY, DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE EXPLOITATION, AND SERVICES’ PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
The company was established on 2015 and is currently based on Perissos, Attica (26-28 George Averof street, zip code: 142 32). It has duration until 2065 and its main activity concerns e-commerce and the provision of related services. Coral Innovations A.E has share capital of € 1,500,000 divided in 150,000 shares with nominal value of € 10 each. Coral SA holds 100% of the company’s share capital.
The Financial Statements of the company are uploaded on the website
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
CORAL SA has laid the foundations for the expansion of its activities in the Balkan countries and in Cyprus through MEDSYMPAN LIMITED and MEDPROFILE LIMITED which are holding companies.
MEDSYMPAN LIMITED was established on 1/6/2017 with headquarters in Nicosia. Coral SA is the sole shareholder of the company. The share capital of MEDSYMPAN LIMITED on 31.12.2020 was € 310,000 divided into 310,000 registered shares with a nominal value of € 1 each.
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Within the fiscal year 2021 four (4) corporate actions were effected all concerning share capital increases in cash for the aggregate amount of € 19,434,946 with the issuance of 19,434,946 new registered shares of nominal value € 1 each as described in summary form the following table:
Date
Shares
Nominal Price
/share
Capital Raised
Share Catipal
31/12/2020
310.000
310.000 €
15/1/2021
11.510.000
1 €
11.510.000 €
11.820.000 €
18/3/2021
800.000
1 €
800.000 €
12.620.000 €
28/6/2021
2.124.946
1 €
2.124.946 €
14.744.946 €
10/12/2021
5.000.000
1 €
5.000.000 €
19.744.946 €
Total
19.744.946
1 €
19.434.946 €
19.744.946 €
Following the above corporate actions, on 12.31.2021 the share capital of MEDYMPAN LIMITED was equal to € 19,744,946 divided into 19,744,946 registered shares of nominal value € 1 each.
The said share capital increases were effected in order to provide financing for the acquisition of a 75% stake in CORAL CROATIA D.O.O (formerly APIOS D.O.O see below) as well as to meet the capital requirements of the MEDSYMPAN LIMITED subsidiaries under the legal name CORAL SRB d.o.o. Beograd and CORAL - FUELS DOOEL Skopje (relevant information is available below).
MEDSYMPAN LIMITED participates with 100% in CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd, CORAL - FUELS DOOEL Skopje, CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO Podgorica and CORAL ALBANIA A.E. and with 75% in the share capital of CORAL CROATIA D.O.O. Relevant information regarding these companies are presented below:
CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD
The company was established on 13/1/2017 with headquarters in Belgrade, Serbia. The authorised share capital amounts to 516,194,660 RSD. On 12/31/2020 the paid up share capital of CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd was 266,363,116.21 RSD and the outstanding authorised and unissued share capital was 249,831,543.79 RSD.
In June 2021 MEDSYMPAN LIMITED contributed to CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd the amount of 249,831,543.79 RSD (€ 2,124,689) thus paying off the outstanding and not yet issued share capital amount. In addition, in December 2021, for the development of the business activities of CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd, MEDSYMPAN LIMITED contributed the amount of 587,925,000 RSD (€ 5,000,000)
Following the above corporate actions, the share capital of CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd was equal to 1,104,119,660 RSD (€ 9.345.795) on 12.31.2021.
The major activity of CORAL SRB d.o.o Beograd, as set out in its articles of association, is wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and similar products. The company in 2021 operated 4 additional SHELL branded retail service stations with the total number of service stations amounting to nine (9).
CORAL-FUELS DOEL SKOPJE
Ι The company was established on November 24th, 2017 as a limited liability incorporation for an indefinite period of time, with headquarters in Skopje and authorised share capital € 30,000 which was paid in on 19/11/2018. Within the fiscal year 2021 a share capital increase in cash took place of Euro 800,000 and as a result the share capital of the company was equal to Euro 830,000 on 12.31.2021.
The above corporate action was carried out in order to expand the business activities of the Company. In particular, within 2021 the CORAL - FUELS DOOEL Skopje operated its first two (2) SHELL branded retail service stations.
The major business activity of CORAL FUELS DOOEL Skopje, as set out in its articles of association, is retail trade of motor fuel and lubricants through specialised stores.
CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO PODGORICA
The company was established on 27 November 2017 as an independent, economic and business unit responsible for its liabilities with all its assets (complete liability) and authorised share capital € 50,000 which was paid in upon foundation of the company. As of 12.31.2021 the paid-up share capital of CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO Podgorica amounted to € 100,000. The major activity of CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO Podgorica, as set out in its articles of association, is wholesale of liquid and gaseous fuels and similar products.
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CORAL ALBANIA SH.A.
It was established on 2/10/2018 with headquarters in Tirana, Albania. As of 12.31.2021 the share capital of the company was equal to 24,727,500 ALL divided into 247,275 shares of nominal value 100 ALL each. The main activity of CORAL ALBANIA A.E. are imports / exports, wholesale / retail of petroleum products and the management of gas stations.
CORAL CROATIA D.O.O
On 19/01/2021 MEDSYMPAN LIMITED completed the transaction for the acquisition of a 75% stake in the share capital of APIOS D.O.O. for a consideration of Euro 11.2 million approximately. The said company was founded in 2009 with headquarters in Croatia, operates a network of retail service stations in Croatia comprising of 27 sites and a market share equal to 3%. Following the completion of the agreement, APIOS D.O.O. was renamed to CORAL CROATIA D.O.O while gradually its network of service stations will operate under the Shell trademark under a trademark license agreement with Shell Brands International B.V. On 12.31.2021 the share capital of the company was equal to 10,500,000 HRK (Croatian Kuna).
MEDPROFILE LIMITED was established in 2017 with headquarters in Nicosia. The authorised share capital of the company equals € 10,001, divided into 10,000 common registered shares plus one (1) non-voting preference share.
The shareholding structure of MEDPROFILE LIMITED is as follows: CORAL SA 7,500 common registered shares plus one (1) preferred non-voting share (75% of the share capital), RASELTON HOLDINGS LTD 2,500 common registered shares (25% of the share capital).
MEDPROFILE LIMITED holds 100% stake of the share capital of CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS CYPRUS LTD , a company based in Nicosia. The latter operates a network of 38 retail fuel sites in Cyprus of which 36 under the SHELL brand.
As of 12.31.2021 the share capital of CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS CYPRUS LTD amounts to Euro 342,343.71 divided into 200,201 common registered shares of nominal value Euro 1.71 each.
5.2 Related Companies
SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS S.A
The company was founded in 2009. Its duration is for 50 years and its registered address is at Maroussi (151 Kifissias Avenue, zip code 151 24) of Athens. According to article 3 of the Codified Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company, its corporate objectives include the trade of aviation fuels as well as the provision of aircraft refuel services. Within this context, apart from the provision of refuel services to its own customers, SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS A.E. has entered into business agreements with foreign company members of the Shell International Aviation Trading System for the provision of refuel services to the system customers in airports located in Greece.
Today SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS has a presence in 20 airports throughout Greece and through two joint ventures which it has founded and participates (GISSCO and SAFCO) refuels more than 70,000 aircrafts per annum. Additionally, the subsidiary company Shell & MOH Bulgaria Fuels supplies its customers at the airport of Sofia. Furthermore, as a member of the Shell International Aviation Trading System SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS has the ability to offer its services to any Greek and Cypriot airline company in approximately 800 airports worldwide.
The share capital of SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS Α.Ε. amounts to Euro 7,547,000 divided into 754,700 shares of nominal value Euro 10 each.
The shareholder structure of the company is as follows: 51% SHELL OVERSEAS HOLDINGS LIMITED, 49% CORAL A.E.
At the end of December 2021 SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS A.E. had 11 employees.
RHODES ALEXANDROUPOLIS PETROLEUM INSTALLATION S.A.
The company was established in 1967 in Marousi, Attica (26 Kifissias Avenue & 2 Paradisou street, zip code 151 25), with the trading name “R.A.P.I” and duration until 2027. According to article 3 of the Codified Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company, its corporate objective is to manage oil depots at airports. The shareholder structure of “R.A.P.I.” is as follows: 62.51% BP Hellenic A.E., 37.49% CORAL A.E.
The share capital of “R.A.P.I” on 12.31.2021 was equal to Euro 1,226,750 divided into 49,070 shares of nominal value € 25 each.
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6. Shareholders
The parent company of Coral Group was a 100% subsidiary of Shell Overseas Holdings Limited and a member of the Royal Dutch Shell Group until June 30, 2010. On July 1, 2010, the acquisition of 100% of the Company was completed by Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries SA. Motor oil SA is a listed in the Athens Stock Exchange societe anonyme, based in Marousi, Attica (12a Herodes Atticus, zip code: 151 24) which has been incorporated in Greece in accordance with the provisions of Codified Law 2190/1920. The duration of the company is set until 2045 according to the articles of association.
The share capital of Coral SA amounts to € 80,150,976, consisting of 2,730,868 common registered shares with no right to a fixed income, of nominal value € 29.35 each. The Company's shares are not traded on any active stock market. On 12/31/2021 the company did not hold owned shares.
the company is headquartered in Maroussi, 12A Irodou Attikou, zip code 151 24 and has a network of 26 branches in Greece. The site of the group is
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
7. Significant events incurred up until today
We do not expect that the recent developments and the military actions in Ukraine as well as the probable sanctions towards Russia that affect the international oil markets, will materially affect the Company’s and the Group’s activities. Specifically there are no sales towards Russia and Ukraine. Also there are no purchases from Ukraine while purchases from Russia are about 5.4% of the total Group purchases. These purchases though, are done through international oil traders.
Regarding the effects of the increased energy cost it is noted that operation and implementation of the Group's objectives were not affected and are not expected to be affected significantly in 2022, as the Group is active in the field of trading of petroleum products.
Besides the above, there are no events that could have a material impact on the Group’s and Company’s financial structure or operations that have occurred since 1/1/2022 up to the date of issue of these financial statements.
8. Main sources of Accounting Estimates’ Uncertainity
The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires the use of estimates and assumptions that may affect the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures required for contingent assets and liabilities, as well as the amount of revenues and expenses recognized. The use of adequate information and the application of subjective judgment are an integral part of estimating asset valuations, employee benefits’ obligations, impairment losses, open tax liabilities and pending court cases. Estimates are important but not binding. Actual future results may differ from the above estimates. The most significant sources of uncertainty in the management's accounting estimates mainly concern the disputed cases and tax unaudited fiscal years, as detailed in note 34 of the financial statements. Other sources of uncertainty are related to the Management's assumptions regarding employees’ retirement benefit plans and rises in inflation rates. Also, a source of uncertainty is the estimation of the useful life of the fixed assets. Management's estimates and judgments, are continually being reviewed and are based on historical data and expectations for future events that are judged to be reasonable under current conditions.
9. Financial Risk Management
The Group is exposed to financial risks such as market risk ( fluctuations in foreign exchange rates , cash flow risk and fair value from changes in interest rates and price risk ), credit risk and liquidity risk. The general risk management plan of the Group pursues to minimize any potential negative effect stemming from the volatility of the financial markets.
In summary, the types of financial risks that arise are analyzed below.
9.1 Market risk
The Group is exposed to financial risks mainly from the fluctuation of the prices of oil products, the change of the exchange rates as well as the interest rates. There are no differences in the risks that the Group may be exposed to in the market in which it operates as well as in the way it deals with and measures these risks. Taking into account the conditions that have developed in the field of trading of petroleum products but also in the economic environment in general, the course for both the Group and the Company is considered satisfactory. The Group, also through subsidiaries in Cyprus and the Balkans, plans to expand its activities abroad.
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Covid – 19
With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in early 2020, the management of the Company and the Group continuously monitors and carefully evaluates the circumstances and the possible implications on the operations of the Group taking initiatives that tackle in the best possible manner the impact of the pandemic.
Moreover since 2020 and until now, the Company and all Greek based subsidiaries of the Group utilize the new fiscal and tax policies and regulations of the state regarding the nonpayment of the tax advance etc., thus securing additional liquidity. Furthermore, the subsidiaries of the Group which rent retail fuel outlets applied the relevant amendment regarding the rent reductions due to the COVID-19.
It should also be noted that since the early stages of witnessing the coronavirus incidents in the domestic front, the Group set out emergency plans to ensure the continuity of its core business and the uninterrupted provision of its services.
Based on the above, the Group took all the necessary measures to protect the health of all its employees and to avoid the coronavirus spread in its premises.
Specifically:
➢ New procedures were established and guidelines were provided to the personnel, aiming to minimize immediate contact, while the body temperature of each employee is taken and checks of mask application is performed on a daily basis to all the staff of the company premises and the working areas in general.
➢ Within the context of remote working arrangements, the employees are encouraged to work from home utilizing the capabilities provided by the IT systems and software applications. At the same time, the appropriate procedures for the availability of the key personnel of the Company and the Group are applied.
➢ Guidelines were provided to the personnel and written procedures were issued aiming to limit the business trips and physical participation to meetings, while the utilization of means such as mobile phone devices, teleconferencing practices, electronic correspondence and communication was promoted.
➢ The personnel are supplied daily with protection equipment (protective masks) as well as disinfectants.
➢ Hygiene and sterilization procedures are applied to all working premises.
➢ Virus detection tests of all employees are performed regularly.
The Group adjusts all the procedures mentioned above on a continuous basis monitoring the constantly changing pandemic circumstances and relevant government instructions and measures. Additionally, based on internal and external sources of information there was no need for impairment for all the assets of the Group due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The gradual restoration at country and worldwide level to normal conditions combined with the undertaken political, fiscal and tax relieving actions taken by the EU and Greece have smoothed out the negative impact on the financial figures of the previous year.
9.1.1 Foreign exchange rate risk
The Group is mainly active in the Greek market and invoices in Euro. For foreign currency transactions, the Company is exposed to currency risk from the US Dollar. Because of this, there is a risk from fluctuations in exchange rates. Also, due to the use of international platts prices in US dollars for petroleum markets, the relative US Dollar / Euro exchange rate is an important factor in the Group's profit margins. Currency risk management is conducted by maximizing natural hedging through debt obligations - receivables and inflows - outflows in US dollars, as well as with derivative financial instruments.
9.1.2 Cash flow risk and fair value changes due to changes in interest rates
The Group has access to the domestic money market and is able to achieve competitive interest rates and borrowing terms. The risk stems mainly from the fact that the total borrowing of the Company uses floating interest rates.
As at December 31 st , 2021, if the existing interest rates on loans were 1% higher or lower, keeping the other variables constant, the results for the Group and the Company for the year would be reduced / increased by approximately € 2.1 million and € 1.65 million, respectively.
9.1.3 Price risk
The Group is exposed to price risk caused by fluctuations in oil prices due to stockpiling. It faces this risk by regulating stocks at the lowest possible levels and setting sales prices from the daily international prices, as well as with derivative financial instruments.
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9.2 Credit risk
Credit risk is primarily attributable to trade and other receivables, as the Group's cash and cash equivalents are deposited to well- known banking institutions.
Group receivables are allocated to a large number of customers and therefore there is no concentration and consequently significant credit risk. The Group has contracts for trading with its customers, which define that selling prices will be in line with the corresponding current prices prevailing during the trading period. The application of the Group's credit policy is the exclusive responsibility of the credit risk management department. Furthermore, in order to secure its receivables, the Group receives real estate’s encumbrances from its clients, as well as bank letters of guarantee where any other security is deemed necessary..
Regarding credit risk associated with cash deposits, it is noted that the Group cooperates only with the largest financial institutions in the country with a high credit rating.
9.3 Liquidity risk
The Group prepares and monitors on weekly and monthly basis a cash flow program that includes both operating and investing cash flows.
Prudent liquidity management is achieved by the availability of an appropriate mix of cash and bank credit. The Group manages the risks that may arise from lack of sufficient liquidity by ensuring that there are always secured bank credits for use by domestic or foreign banks. The existing available unutilized approved bank credits to the Company are sufficient to address any potential cash deficit.
The table below analyzes the Group's liabilities according to the time horizon from the date of the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts shown are for contractual obligations.
Group
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
151,885
-
-
-
Leases
2.25%
8,056
7,285
45,054
64,998
Loans
2.41%
37,039
5,032
85,280
3,965
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
4,783
4,258
16,018
12,654
12/31/2020
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
84,151
-
-
-
Leases
2.42%
6,411
5,344
36,830
53,338
Loans
2.38%
21,497
54,999
22,018
2,047
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
4,140
3,562
14,922
10,678
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
128,746
-
-
-
Leases
2.25%
5,297
4,603
31,831
44,735
Loans
2.22%
53
-
74,393
-
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
3,528
3,401
11,186
7,605
12/31/2020
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
78,528
-
-
-
Leases
2.42%
4,912
4,500
30,677
41,980
Loans
2.20%
5,927
42,000
14,198
-
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
3,277
3,068
12,380
7,628
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The Group currently amounts a total of approved credit limits of approximately € 415 million and a set of approved bank limits of letters of guarantee / guarantee credits of approximately € 58 million.
9.3.1 Capital risk management
The Group's objectives in relation to capital management are to ensure its ability to operate smoothly in the future and to maintain an ideal capital structure thereby reducing capital costs. The Group's funds are judged to be satisfactory on the basis of the leverage ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing net borrowing with total shareholders’ equity.
The Group manages its capital to ensure that Group companies will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance. The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising of issued capital, reserves and retained earnings. The Group’s management monitors the capital structure on a continuous basis. As a part of this monitoring, the management reviews the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.
Gearing Ratio
The Group’s management reviews the capital structure on a frequent basis. As part of this review, the cost of capital is calculated and the risks associated with each class of capital are assessed.The Gearing ratio at the year-end was as follows:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Current Debt
42,095
76,425
53
47,862
Non-current Debt
179,222
114,136
164,393
104,263
Total Debt
221,317
190,561
164,446
152,125
Minus: cash and cash equivalents
(30,280)
(18,676)
(3,080)
(1,387)
Net debt
191,037
171,885
161,366
150,738
Total Shareholders' Equity
175,705
141,567
142,600
119,469
Total Capital employed
366,742
313,452
303,965
270,206
Gearing ratio
52%
55%
53%
56%
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Net debt
191,037
171,885
161,366
150,738
Current Lease liabilities
15,341
11,756
9,900
9,412
Non-current Lease liabilities
110,052
90,168
76,566
72,658
Net indebtedness
316,430
273,808
247,833
232,807
Total Shareholders' Equity
175,705
141,567
142,600
119,469
Total Capital employed
492,135
415,375
390,433
352,276
Gearing ratio
39%
41%
41%
43%
Sustainable Economic Unit (Going Concern)
Despite the adverse market conditions, which prevailed since 2020 due to the pandemic, as well as the energy crisis and the hostilities in Ukraine in combination with the existing inflationary pressures, the Group’s management considers that the Company and the Group have adequate resources that ensure the smooth continuance of the business of the Company and the Group as a “Going Concern” in the foreseeable future. Namely:
➢ In the 1st quarter of 2022 the Company and the Group are on a profitable course.
➢ The Company and the Group have secured new additional lines of financing.
➢ Property, Plant and Equipment and Right of Use Assets are fully operating while no events of physical destruction or damage or indications of technical obsolescence have taken place.
➢ The subsidiaries and affiliates are also fully productive and there is no need to impair their value.
➢ The main supplier of the Company is Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA. thus, ensuring its smooth operation.
➢ The investment program of the Company and the Group develops normally as a whole, as planned.
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10. Information on the Group’s Projected Development
The Company’s management team constantly examines all available information about COVID-19, the energy crisis as well as the recent hostilities in Ukraine and their impact on international energy markets.
In this context, it takes all necessary measures to confine, as much as possible, the negative impact on the financial position of the Company and the Group, by reassessing its expenses and focusing on its liquidity.
Under these circumstances, the Group has set the following objectives for year 2022:
➢ The maintenance of positive cash flows from operating activities mainly through optimization of working capital management (inventories, trade receivables, trade payables) as well as rigorous selection and evaluation of investment opportunities.
➢ The strict implementation of the credit policy in order to avoid the possibility of increased bad debts due to the difficult economic environment in which the Group operates, in combination with the fact that part of the economy will face liquidity problems due to COVID-19 and the increased energy cost.
➢ The reduction of operating costs primarily through further exploitation of synergies with the related companies of the Motor Oil Group and through optimizing the efficiency of the operation of fuel storage facilities.
➢ The maintenance of Group's leadership in the provision of innovative products and services that help strengthen its competitive advantage and diversification in products, services and brands.
➢ The development of its activities in Balkans.
➢ The further improvement of the already very high level of services provided in the network of our gas stations, through the continuous training of staff.
➢ The maintenance of the highest level of safety in all Group's activities with continuous improvement of the existing practices, continuous personnel training in the high safety standards of the Group and equipment adequacy.
➢ Increase of EBITDA in the year 2022 in relation to 2021.
11. Non – Financial Reporting Law 4548/2018
The Group and the Company do not meet the quantitative criteria of law 4548/2018 to provide non-financial information. Nevertheless the annual non-financial information of the Company is embedded in the Annual Financial Report of «Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A», which was published in April 2022. The information provided includes a description of the company’s business model, a description of the policies adopted regarding environmental, social and governance topics, the outcome of said policies, the risks related to those topics linked to the company’s operations, and non-financial key performance indicators relevant to the particular business.
12. Explanatory report to the ordinary general meeting of “CORAL OIL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOCIETE ANONYME” pursuant to article 4 of law 3556/2007
The present explanatory report of the Company’s Board of Directors to the Ordinary General Meeting of the Company consists of detailed information pursuant to the provisions of art. 4, par. 7 and 8 of L. 3556/2007.
Α . Company’s Share Capital Structure
The Company’s Share Capital mounts up to the sum of eighty million one hundred and fifty thousand nine hundred and seventy five euros and eighty cents (€80,150,975.80) divided into two million seven hundred and thirty thousand eight hundred and sixty eight (2,730,868) nominal common and outstanding voting shares, with nominal value of twenty nine euros and thirty five cents (€29.35) each. Each share provides the right of one vote in the General Meetings of the Company’s Shareholders.
All shares are not admitted to trading at the Athens Stock Exchange Market.
The rights of the Shareholders are exercised in accordance with the applicable legislation and the Company’s Articles of Association. The shareholders of the Company exercise their rights under the law and the Company’s Articles of Association, depending on the percentage of the share capital of the Company they hold.
The shareholders’ liability is limited towards the nominal value of the shares that they hold.
Β . Restrictions on the transfer of shares of the Company
According to the Law, the Company transfers its shares and this transfer is not subject to restrictions by the Statute.
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C. Significant direct and indirect holdings according the provisions of articles 9-11 of Law 3556/2007
On 12/31/2021 «MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A.» directly owned all the shares of the Company.
D. Shareholders of any shares with special auditing rights
There are no shares offering to the shareholders special auditing rights in the Company.
Ε . Restrictions of voting rights
According to the provisions of the Company’s Statutes, there are no restrictions on shareholders voting rights.
F. Agreements of shareholders, acknowledged by the Company, involving restrictions on transfer of shares or exercising of voting rights
The Company does not acknowledge the existence of agreements among its shareholders which conclude to restrictions on transfer of shares or exercising of voting rights.
G. Regulations concerning appointment or replacement of members of the Board of Directors and amendment of the Statutes provided that they differ from those provided for in Law 4548/2018
The regulations of the Company’s statutes regarding the appointment and replacement of BoD members and the modification of provisions of Statutes do not differentiate from the ones provided in L. 4548/2018.
Η . Competence of the Board of Directors or some of its members regarding issue of new shares or purchase of own shares according to article 49 of Law 4548/2018
The Board of Directors or its members has/have authority to issue new shares - without prejudice to article 5 par. 2 of the Company’s Articles of Association, which provides that: “within five years from the relevant decision of the General Meeting, the Board of Directors has the right with its decision, for which a majority of at least two thirds (2/3) of all its total members is needed, to increase the share capital with the issuance of new shares." - or to purchase own shares. The General Assembly of the Company's shareholders has not made a decision on the purchase of the Company's own shares nor is its decision pending for the issuance of new shares
I. Important agreements signed by the Company, that are put into force, modified or expire in case of change of Company control following a public offering and the results of these agreements
There are no agreements that are put into force, modified or expire in case of change of Company control following a public offering.
J. Each agreement signed among the Company and the members of the Board of Directors or its personnel, which provides for compensation in the event of resignation or dismissals without just cause or termination of service or employment due to public offering
The Company has not entered into any agreements with the members of the Board of Directors or its personnel to compensate these persons, in case they are forced to resign or dismissed unfairly or their services or employment are terminated due to public offer for the acquisition of its shares.
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Marousi April 20 th 2022
BoD CHAIRMAN
BoD VICE-CHAIRMAN
JOHN V. VARDINOYANNIS
GEORGIOS K. THOMAIDIS
THE GENERAL MANAGER
BoD MEMBERS
GEORGIOS N. HATZOPOULOS
JOHN N. KOSMADAKIS
PETROS TZ. TZANNETAKIS
MICHAEL D. BITZIOS
EMMANUEL A. CHRISTEAS
OURANIA N. EKATERINARI
CHARIKLIA D. ALEXAKI
SPYRIDON C. KYRITSIS
EXACT COPY FROM THE BoD MINUTES’ BOOK
THE BoD CHAIRMAN
THE GENERAL MANAGER
JOHN V. VARDINOYANNIS
GEORGIOS N. HATZOPOULOS
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021
This statement has been drafted in accordance with the provisions of Article 152 of Law 4548/2018 (GG Α’ 104/13.06.2018) and Articles 9, 14 and 18 of Law 4706/2020 (GG Α’ 136/17.07.2020) and is included in the annual management report of “CORAL SOCIETE ANONYME OIL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (hereinafter “CORAL S.A.” or the “Company”) for the fiscal year 2021, as its special section, and is available in the Company website
www.coralenergy.gr
.
Part of the information provided in the following thematic modules is included in the report of the Board of Directors (BoD) and the Notes on the Financial Statements for the fiscal year 2021 of CORAL S.A.
a) Τhe institutional framework that governs the operation and obligations of CORAL S.A., as a company having its registered address in Greece, is Law 4548/2018 on sociétés anonymes. In addition to Law 4548/2018, issues, such as the work scope, purpose, duration, competencies of the Board of Directors and General Assemblies, the election of Certified Auditors, as well as the liquidation and dissolution of the Company, are defined in its Statute, which is available in the Company website (option: Coral in Greece/ Corporate Governance / Introduction ). As a Company, whose bonds are traded in the Fixed Income Securities Category of the Regulated Market of the Athens Stock Exchange since May 2018, CORAL S.A. has additional obligations regarding the individual sectors of corporate governance, information of the investment public and supervisory authorities, publication of financial statements, etc. The additional obligations of the Company are defined in Law 4706/2020 (GG A' 136/07.17.2020) and Article 44 of Law 4449/2017 (GG A' 7/01.24.2017), as in force. Moreover, the Regulation of the Athens Stock Exchange clearly defines the obligations of listed companies in accordance with the decisions of its Board of Directors.
The Company is subject to the Hellenic Corporate Governance Code, which was written and published by the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council in June 2021. The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (CMC) at its meeting 916/06.07.2021 unanimously decided to approve the application for recognition of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council as a National Body of Recognized Validity for the issuance of a Corporate Governance Code, in accordance with the provisions of L. 4706/2020.
Following the above decision of the Board of Directors of the CMC, the Board of Directors of CORAL S.A. at its meeting dated 07/16/2021 decided to adopt and implement the Hellenic Corporate Governance Code of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council (HCDC), which is available on the corporate website at the option: Coral in Greece/ Corporate Governance / Policies .
The Board of Directors of CORAL S.A. believes that the current institutional and regulatory framework in force in our country is sufficient, especially after the entry into force of Law 4706/2020, and therefore the Company does not implement corporate governance practices beyond the requirements of current legislation.
b) In accordance to Article 4 of the decision 2/905/03.03.2021 of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic CMC, the Code is applied based on the principle of "Compliance or Explanation for the deviations" and must follow the best international practices. The appendix of this statement includes a table which indicates the Compliance of CORAL S.A. in the Special Practices per section of the Greek Corporate Governance Code. In cases where the Company does not implement the Special Practices of the Code, or implements them in a different way, the relevant Explanation is provided.
c) Regarding the operation of the Internal Control and Risk Management (ICRM) systems of the Company and the Companies included in the consolidated financial statements, regarding the process of preparation of the financial statements, it is noted that for financial reporting a professional and sophisticated software package for reporting to management and external users is in use. The financial statements of total income and financial position, as well as other analyses are prepared on a simple, consolidated monthly basis for reasons of reporting to the management, on a quarterly basis for the parent company (MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A.) and semi-annual basis for publication purposes, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards. Both the administrative information and the financial information to be published include all the necessary information about an updated internal control system that includes analyses of sales, cost/expenses, operating profit
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and other details. All reports to the management include the data of the current period that are compared with the corresponding ones of the budget, as the latter has been approved according to the internal procedures of the Company, but also with the data of the respective last reference period. All published interim and annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, include all necessary information and disclosures on the financial statements, in accordance with these Standards, are reviewed by the Audit Committee and are all approved by the Board of Directors.
The Company's Management ensures that the financial statements provide an accurate and reasonable overview of its assets, liabilities, financial position, and operating result on a consolidated and non-consolidated basis. Within this framework, it has developed procedures to identify areas of risk that may affect the process of preparation and drafting of the financial statements, in order to take corrective measures and ensure their content’s accuracy over time.
The identification, assessment and management of risks in relation to the process of preparing the financial statements is carried out at first level by the competent service executives who are responsible for each individual operation of the Group's activities. All regular reports addressed to senior management provide risk identification information, ensuring that procedures are adapted and corrective actions are implemented. The effectiveness of the risk management system in relation to the process of preparing the financial statements is supervised by senior management, the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors in collaboration with the External Auditors.
The Company has Internal Operating Rules, the most recent version of which was approved by its Board of Directors at its meeting dated 07/16/2021. The Internal Operating Rules of the Company are available on the company website at the option: Coral in Greece/ Corporate Governance / Policies .
The Internal Operating Regulation of the Company includes the reference of the main characteristics of the Internal Control System, i.e. at least the operation of the Internal Control unit, the risk management unit and the regulatory compliance unit. The Company has all three of the aforementioned units, also in accordance with its organizational chart, which is available in the option: Company Profile and Sectors of Activities/ Organizational Structure/ Organization Chart.
According to the decision 2/917/06.17.2021 of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission, the first evaluation of the Internal Control System must be completed by March 31, 2023 with a reference date of December 31, 2022 and a reference period from the entry into force of Article 14 of Law 4706/2020.
d) The table below shows the shareholding structure of the Company at 31.12.2021:
Shareholder
Number of Shares
Participation Rate
MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A.
2.730.868
100%
Total
2.730.868
100%
The total number of shares issued by CORAL S.A. amounts to 2.730.868 with a nominal value of €29,35 each, i.e. the share capital of the Company amounts to €80.150.975,80. All shares are registered common. The only shareholder of the Company is the legal entity under the name “MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A.”, that holds 100% of the voting rights of CORAL S.A. The Board of Directors or its members have no jurisdiction to increase the share capital, issue new shares and purchase own shares. Competent for the above issues is the General Assembly of Shareholders of CORAL S.A., which is also the only competent body to decide on issues such as, indicatively and not restrictively, the amendment of the Company's Statute, the election of Board members, any increase or decrease of share capital, the appointment of auditors of the Company, the approval of annual financial statements and the distribution of profits.
e) the Board of Directors is the supreme governing body of the Company which, according to its Statute, may consist of three (3) up to eleven (11) members, elected by the General Assembly of shareholders for a three year term, automatically extended until the first ordinary General Assembly after the end of their term, which however may not exceed a period of four years. The General Assembly may determine a term of a smaller duration of the BoD, or/and a partial renewal of the BoD or/and successive terminations of the term of the BoD members. BoD members may be re-elected indefinitely without limitation. At the meetings of the Board of Directors, non-voting employees or associates of the Company as well as legal or technical consultants, may attend when invited.
According to the Company Statute, the Board of Directors, immediately after its election by the General Assembly, meets and is formed into a body, electing its Chairman and Secretary and, at its discretion, one or more Vice-Chairmen. Any third natural person, non-member of the Board may be elected as a Secretary.
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The Chairman of the Board of Directors presides over the meetings. The Chairman, when absent or impeded, is replaced in all their duties by the Vice-Chairman, and when the latter is also absent or impeded or does not exist, by the CEO or any of the Board members, in accordance with the relevant decision of the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors meets whenever the law, the Statute and the Company needs require it and is in quorum and meets validly when more than one of the members is present or represented, but the number of those present may never be less than three. The decisions of the Board of Directors are taken by an absolute majority of the members that are present and those represented, except in special cases of the Company Statute, where a majority of at least two-thirds (2/3) is required. Minutes are kept for the discussions and decisions of the Board of Directors.
The exact mode of operation of the Company’s Board of Directors is described in detail in the Company Statute and the legislation in force.
According to the Company Statute, the General Assembly of the Company’s shareholders is its supreme body, and has the right to decide on all matters concerning the Company. Its legal decisions also bind the shareholders who are absent or disagree.
By decision of the General Assembly taken by an open ballot after the approval of the annual financial statements, the overall management that took place during the respective year may be approved. The responsibility of the members of the Board of Directors towards the Company remains personal, in accordance with the provisions of Law 4548/2018 (GG Α’ 104/06.13.2018).
The Ordinary General Assembly of CORAL S.A. that was held on 06.30.2021, within the framework of Article 3 of Law 4706/2020, approved the Suitability Policy of the BoD Members. The Board of Directors of the Company believes that the content of the Suitability Policy includes all the information provided in the above article of Law 4706/2020, as well as in the decision of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission 890-1B60/09.18.2020.
CORAL S.A. must submit the Suitability Policy for re-approval by the General Assembly every time there is a substantial modification.
The Suitability Policy is posted on the company website and is available by selecting: Coral in Greece/ Corporate Governance / Policies .
The Ordinary General Assembly of Shareholders of June 30, 2021 elected the Board of Directors, which was formed into a body during its meeting on June 30, 2021 and was reformed into a body on October 19, 2021. The current composition of the Board of Directors of CORAL S.A. is the following:
Full name
Position in the BoD
Capacity
Yannis V. Vardinoyannis
Chairman of the BoD
Executive Member
Georgios K. Thomaidis
Vice-Chairman of the BoD
Non-Executive Member
Georgios N. Hatzopoulos
General Manager
Executive Member
Ioannis N. Kosmadakis
Member
Non-Executive Member
Petros T. Tzannetakis
Member
Non-Executive Member
Michail D. Bitzios
Secretary
Non-Executive Member
Emmanouil A. Christeas
Member
Non-Executive Member
Ourania N. Ekaterinari
Member
Independent Non-Executive Member
Harikleia D. Alexaki
Member
Independent Non-Executive Member
Spyridon H. Kyritsis
Member
Independent Non-Executive Member
According to paragraph 3 of Article 18 of Law 4706/2020, the detailed biographies of the members of the Board of Directors and senior managers are listed. Especially with regard to the members of the Board of Directors, and regarding the verification of their time availability, information has been included regarding their activities that are different to those associated with their position of identity in CORAL S.A. or Coral Group, or the Group of the single shareholder MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) CORINTH REFINERIES S.A., and are important for the Company:
Yannis V. Vardinoyannis BoD Chair and Executive Member
He as born in 1962. Studied Economics at Vassar College. In 2010, he was elected Chairman of the Company’s BoD, a position he holds until today. He is Chair of the BoD of a company engaging in Sports & Leisure and also a BoD member of a company engaging in Traveler Accommodation.
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Georgios K. Thomaidis: Vice Chairman of the BoD and Non-Executive Member
He was born in 1957. He has a degree in chemical engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and a PhD in chemical engineering from Rice University in Houston Texas.In addition, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic - Dutch Commercial & Industrial Association.
Georgios N. Hatzopoulos: General Manager and Executive Member
He was born in 1963. He studied mechanical engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his graduate studies in Germany. He joined Shell Hellas in March 1991 and worked in various positions in the sectors of LPG, lubricants and service stations.
Ioannis N. Kosmadakis: Non-executive Member of the BoD
He was born in 1952 and is a graduate of the Department of Chemical Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. He is the Chairman of the BoD of SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS S.A. and BoD Member of the ATHENS AIRPORT JET FUEL PIPELINE COMPANY S.A.
Petros T. Tzannetakis : Non-executive Member of the BoD
He was born in 1955. He studied Economics at the University of Surrey and received a Master’s Degree in European Union Economics from the University of Sussex. He is the Chairman of the BoD of KORN FERRY INTERNATIONAL S.A. BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, Member of the BoD of TALLON COMMODITIES LTD (London, UK), Vice Chairman of the BoD of OPTIMA BANK S.A. and member of the BoD of IEPAS (Institute of Vocational Guidance and Career).
Emmanouil A. Christeas: Non-executive Member of the BoD
He was born in 1965. He has a degree from Athens University of Economics and Business (formerly ASOEE), holds an MBA from the Cass Business School (City University, London) and is a graduate of INSEAD. Has a 30 year work experience in Greece and abroad in well-known Greek and multinational companies.
Michael D. Bitzios: Secretary of the BoD and Non-Executive Member
He as born in 1984. He is a Law School graduate from the Democritus University of Thrace, with a Master’s Degree in Private International Law (EKPA), International and European Energy Law (DUTH) and a graduate diploma in commercial negotiations (Harvard LS, MA). Moreover, he is a non-executive member of the BoD of the company ALPHA SATELLITE TELEVISION S.A., and also participates in the Boars of three other unlisted companies.
Ourania N. Ekaterinari: Independent non-executive member of the BoD.
She holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an MBA from City University Business School in London. She has a working experience of over 25 years. She was the Managing Director and executive member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Holdings and Property Company S.A. and before that the Deputy CEO and executive member of the Board of Directors of PPC S.A. She was also a Partner at the international consulting firm Ernst & Young in the financial advisory division, where she was overseeing the energy sector in SE Europe. Between 2001 and 2010, she worked as a senior executive in large banking companies -BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank and Eurobank- in Corporate and Investment Banking in Greece and abroad. She started her career in London, working for Texaco in the investment development of the oil sector in the area of Caspian Sea. She has also been a member of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council and the Competitiveness Council of Greece. She is an Independent non-executive member of the Board of the listed on the ATHEX company ELVALHALCOR HELLENIC COPPER & ALUMINIUM IND. S.A. and a non-executive member of the HELLENIC ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION NETWORK OPERATOR S.A.
Spyridon H. Kyritsis: Independent non-executive member of the BoD.
He was born in 1965. He has graduated from the Department of Economics of NKUA and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales, Cardiff Business School. He has a working experience of over 30 years. He has been working in the Greek capital market since 1997. In the period between 1997 and 2006 he held senior management positions on the Athens Stock Exchange. In the period between 2006 and 2013 he worked as a senior manager in the Bank of Cyprus Group in Greece. He has been working since 2014 at SOL Consulting S.A. At the same time, he has been participating in the capacity of Independent non-executive members in the Board of Directors of two companies. In addition to his professional career, Mr. Kyritsis has a long institutional presence and experience having been elected Chair of the Association of Members of Athens Exchanges since 2015, and Vice-Chair of the Athens Exchanges Members Guarantee Fund since 2016.
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Harikleia D. Alexaki: Independent non-executive member of the BoD.
She is a graduate of the Department of Sociology at Boston College, holds a degree in Contemporary European History from New York University, and has worked in the Shipping and Marketing industry.
Spyridon Balezos : Finance Manager
He as born in 1968 in Athens. He is the Chief Financial Officer of Coral Group since 2019. He has been working for the Motor Oil Hellas Group since 1994 and has held many senior positions at MOH and AVIN. He holds a Master's Degree in Corporate Finance from Harvard University (USA), an M.B.A. from Southern New Hampshire University (USA) and a B.Sc. in Marketing from the American College of Greece (Deree).
Dimitris Servis : Retail Sales Manager
He was born in Athens and studied in Great Britain, obtaining degrees in Mechanical Engineering, a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Building Design and a PhD in Acoustics and Oscillations. He started his career at Shell Hellas S.A. in 1995 as a project engineer at Shell, JVs and aviation facilities. In 1997, he took over the position of head of the lubricant factory in Perama, covering the production and distribution needs of SE Europe. In 2000 he moved to London, taking over the management of Global Mineral Oil in International Shipping for Shell Marine Products. From the beginning of 2004 until the end of 2005 he was a Category manager/Program manager in the organization of Contracting & Procurement Group, in the strategic markets, working in London and The Hague. In 2007 he became the Commercial Operations Manager Chemicals - East Europe and Managing Director of Shell Chemicals North East Europe on behalf of Shell Chemical Europe BV. Last, but not least, he assumed the duties of Retail Sales Manager of Coral S.A. in December 2018, which he holds to this day, coming from being the Corporate Sales Manager since July 2010 - when Shell Hellas was absorbed by the MOH group.
Kyriaki Kalantzi: Commercial Sales Manager
She was born in 1970. She holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the NTUA. She has been working in Shell Hellas for 28 years (and in Coral since 2010). She has been Corporate Sales Manager at Coral since November 2017.
Natalia Kapsali: HR Manager
She was born in 1970. She has a degree from Athens University of Economics and Business, and an MSc in Human Resources & Industrial Relations from the University of Warwick (UK). She has a 30 year long work experience in Greece, in Greek and Multinational companies. She has been working at Coral since 2002 as HR Manager in various companies of the Group, and in October 2021 she became the HR Manager for Coral.
Raptakis Ioannis: Distribution and Supply Manager
He as born in 1962. He is a graduate of the National Technical University of Athens and more specifically of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has a 33 year long working experience in Greek and multinational companies and 28 years in the MOH Group, the last 4 of which in Coral.
Fulfilling the requirements of par. 1, Article 9 of L. 4706/2020
The Board of Directors of CORAL S.A., within the framework of reviewing on an annual basis the fulfillment of the requirements for categorizing its members as independent, proceeded to an overview and found that the requirements are met for categorizing Ourania N-P. Ekaterinari, Spyridon Kyritsis and Harikleia Alexaki as independent. Each of the three independent members of the BoD submitted a relevant solemn declaration addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company.
Remuneration of the Members of the Board of Directors
Anything related to the remuneration policy for the members of the Board of Directors is regulated by Article 110 of the L. 4548/2018 that imposes obligations on Companies with shares listed on a regulated market. The Company does not own shares listed on a regulated market, so it does not fall under the provisions of Article 110 of L. 4548/2018. Moreover, there is no relevant reference in Coral's Statute.
Meetings and proceedings of the BoD and the Committees of Article 10 of Law 4706/2020 within the fiscal year 2021.
Board of Directors
During the fiscal year 2021 the Board of Directors of the Company met 49 times. More specifically, during the period 01.01.2021 - 06.30.2021 (11-member BoD), 19 meetings were held, while during the period 07.01.2021-10.19.2021 (11-member BoD) 19 meetings were held. Finally, during the period 10.20.2021- 12.31.2021, 11 meetings were held (10-member BoD).
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The percentage of participation of each Consultant in the meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company during the year 2021 is shown in the table below.
Participation of BoD Members in meetings from January 1st 2021 until June 30th 2021
Number of meetings
Participation Rate
Yannis Vardinoyannis
19
100%
Thomaidis Georgios
19
100%
Hatzopoulos Georgios
19
100%
Kosmadakis Ioannis
19
100%
Tzanetakis Petros
19
100%
Gkiokas Nikolaos
10
53%
Protopsaltis Georgios
19
100%
Prousanidis Georgios
19
100%
Theocharis Antonios
8
42%
Thanopoulos Konstantinos
10
53%
Bitzios Michail
19
100%
Total number of meetings from January 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2021
19
100%
Participation of BoD Members in meetings from July 1st, 2021 until October 19th, 2021
Number of meetings
Participation Rate
Yannis Vardinoyannis
19
100%
Thomaidis Georgios
19
100%
Hatzopoulos Georgios
19
100%
Kosmadakis Ioannis
18
95%
Tzanetakis Petros
19
100%
Bitzios Michail
19
100%
Christeas Emmanouil
19
100%
Ekaterinari Ourania
16
84%
Alexaki Harikleia
14
74%
Apostolakis Evaggelos
13
68%
Kyritsis Spyridon
14
74%
Total number of meetings from July 1st, 2021 until October 19th, 2021
19
100%
Participation of BoD Members in meetings from October 20th 2021 until December 31st, 2021
Number of meetings
Participation Rate
Yannis Vardinoyannis
11
100%
Thomaidis Georgios
11
100%
Hatzopoulos Georgios
11
100%
Kosmadakis Ioannis
11
100%
Tzanetakis Petros
11
100%
Christeas Emmanouil
11
100%
Ekaterinari Ourania
6
55%
Alexaki Harikleia
6
55%
Kyritsis Spyridon
6
55%
Bitzios Michail
11
100%
Total number of meetings from October 20th, 2021 until December 31st, 2021
11
100%
All the absences of the members of the BoD were fully justified.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of CORAL S.A. has the following composition:
Members
Capacity
Spyridon H. Kyritsis
Independent Non-Executive Member of the BoD - Independent based on L. 4706/2020
Ourania N. Ekaterinari
Independent Non-Executive Member of the BoD - Independent based on L. 4706/2020
Konstantinos N. Thanopoulos
Third party - Non-independent
The Audit Committee assists the Board of Directors in the fulfillment of its duties, as being informed about the course and results of all audits carried out by the Company's Internal Control Department, while the statutory auditor or the audit office reports to the Committee any issues related to the course and results of the statutory audit and provides a separate report on any weaknesses in the internal Control system, in particular the weaknesses of the financial reporting procedures and the preparation of the financial statements. Moreover, the statutory auditor along with the audit report on the annual financial statements of the Company submits to the Audit Committee the additional report provided in Article 11 of Regulation (EU) 537/2014.
The current composition of the Company’s Audit Committee was defined by the decision issued on 06.30.2021 of the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of the Company's shareholders and is in accordance with Article 44 of L. 4449/2017, as amended and in force today. The General Assembly decided the type of Audit Committee (committee consisting of two independent members of the Board and a third non-independent person), the composition of the Committee, i.e. the total number of its members and the number per capacity of its members, and additionally set the term of office of the Committee to be annual.
The Chairman of the Committee was appointed by its members during its forming into a body on July 1st, 2021.
The CV of the third party, who is a member of the Audit Committee (the CV of the Chairman of the Committee, Mr Spyridon H. Kyritsis and Ms. Ourania N. Ekaterinari are listed in the section with the CVs of the Board of Directors members).
Konstantinos N. Thanopoulos Third party - Non-independent
He was born in 1949. He is a graduate of the School of Economics of the University of Athens, with a Master’s Degree from UWIST (University of Wales, UK) in Business Administration and Maritime. He has worked for 10 years in the field of Shipping (Vardinoyannis Group) as Head of Finance, Director of Studies, Planning and Internal Control. Moreover, he has been the Head of the Internal Control Unit of MOTOR OIL (HELLAS) S.A. for more than 30 years until 2018, which is when he retired. He is a member of the Company's Audit Committee since June 2018.
The Audit Committee has and implements its own Rules of Operation, which were approved by the Committee at its meeting dated 12/21/2020. The Rules of Operation of the Audit Committee are available on the corporate website
www.coralenergy.gr
, in
the special option I nvestor Information> Corporate Governance> Committees in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of Law 4706/2020.
In 2021, the Audit Committee held a total of seventeen (17) meetings and discussed all issues that fall within its areas of responsibility and in particular:
1. External Audit and Financial Information, approvals for the provision of non-audit services from the External Auditors,
2. Internal control and audit procedures and
3. Informative meetings with the Management and senior executives of the Company and the Group, other issues related to the competencies/purpose of the AC.
The percentage of participation of each member of the Audit Committee in the meetings of the Committee during the fiscal year 2021 is shown in the table below.
Participation of the Audit Committee Members in meetings from January 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2021
Number of meetings
Participation Rate
Konstantinos N. Thanopoulos - Chair
8
100%
Georgios Protopsaltis - Member
8
100%
Antonios Theocharis - Member
7
88%
Nikolaos Gkiokas - Substitute member
1
13%
Total number of meetings from January 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2021
8
100%
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Participation of Audit Committee Members in meetings from July 1st, 2021 until December 31st, 2021
Number of meetings
Participation Rate
Spyridon H. Kyritsis - Chair
9
100%
Ourania N. Ekaterinari
9
100%
Konstantinos N. Thanopoulos
9
100%
Total number of meetings from July 1st, 2021 until December 31st, 2021
9
100%
Remuneration & Nominations Committee
The Remuneration & Nomination Committee of CORAL S.A. has the following composition:
Members
Capacity
Ourania N. Ekaterinari
President - Independent Non-Executive Member of the BoD
Spyridon H. Kyritsis
Independent Non-Executive Member of the BoD
Michail D. Bitzios
Non-executive Member of the BoD
The Remuneration & Nominations Committee of the Company is a joint Committee with the responsibilities listed in Articles 11 and 12 of Law 4706/2020. Its composition meets the requirements of Law 4706/2020 and was defined by the decision dated 06.30.2021 of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Company.
The term of office of the Committee shall be annual.
The Remuneration & Nominations Committee has and applies its own Rules of Operation, approved by the decision dated 07.16.2021 of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Rules of Operation of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee are available on the company website
www.coralenergy.gr
in the special option I nvestor Information> Corporate Governance>
Committees in accordance with the provisions of Article 10 of Law 4706/2020.
The Remuneration & Nominations Committee has held three (3) meetings during the fiscal year 2021, where all three members of the Committee have participated.
Startup
Topics
07.14.2021
1. Approval of the Operating Regulation of the Remuneration & Nominations Committee
09.08.2021.
1. Policy regarding the BoD members Suitability
1. Action plan based on current legal framework
2. Rules of Operation
11.04.2021
3. Composition of the Board of Directors
It is underlined that until June 29th, 2021, the Company included the Organization of Corporate Governance and Remuneration Committee, which has been replaced by the single Remuneration & Nominations Committee, in the framework of the entering into force of L. 4706/2020.
f) The Company has a Board of Directors with a number of members in accordance with the provisions of its Statute and ensures that everyone has diverse knowledge, qualifications and experience to meet the corporate objectives and at the same time ensures a significant majority of non-executive members. There is no specific restriction on the age, gender, social background, religion, property status, disability, educational and professional background of the Members. Similarly, there is no specific restriction regarding the aforementioned aspects on staffing the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of the Company. According to the Suitability Policy for the BoD members adopted by the Company, adequate representation by gender is provided in a percentage that is not less than 25% of the total number of Board members. Similarly, according to the Company's Suitability Policy, the members of the BoD have the necessary knowledge and experience to exercise their responsibilities, based on the duties they undertake and their role on the Board of Directors or the Committees they participate in. Moreover, due to the vital importance of the petroleum commercial sector in the economy, Members are expected to have sufficient time for their participation in the meetings of the BoD. The number of participations of the candidate independent (mainly) members in other Boards of Directors is taken into account before their nomination for election by the General Assembly. There is no limit to the number of participations of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and the executive members in the Boards of Directors of companies in which the Company participates. During the election, term of office renewal and substitution of a member or members of the Board, the primary concern is to maintain a balanced, functional and diverse Board
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of Directors. In case a member of the Board does not meet all the selection criteria, the adaptability of this member, as well as the degree to which the qualifications and experience of this member complement the qualifications and experience of the other members are taken into account. The Members and candidate members of the BoD must be knowledgeable or familiar with Finance, understand issues related to business strategy, know the institutional framework of Corporate Governance and the operation of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Members and candidate members of the Board of Directors must have significant professional experience accompanied by proven high performance in areas that may involve the business sector, government agencies, academia or non-profit organizations. The Members and candidate members of the BoD are expected to have skills in one or more of the following areas: Accounting and Finance, New Technologies, Business Administration, International Economics, Strategic Planning, Mechanical Engineering, General Business-related Issues. At least one member of the Audit Committee must have sufficient knowledge in accounting or auditing matters in accordance with the provisions of current legislation. As a result of the aforementioned diversity policy adopted by the Company, regarding the composition of the Board of Directors, it is ensured that the decisions taken by it are objective and appropriate and at the same time aim at maximizing the Company’s business value.
A brief list of specific criteria and characteristics of the existing Board of Directors of CORAL S.A. are presented in the following table.
Criteria/Characteristics
Number of Members
Percentage
Member Capacity
BoD Executive Members
2
20%
Non-Executive BoD Members
5
50%
Independent BoD Members
3
30%
Educational Background
Academic studies or equivalent degree
10
100%
Field of study specialization
Studies in Mechanical Engineering (MSc Engineering)
4
40%
Studies in Economics-Business Administration, Law (MBA, MSc, BSc)
6
60%
Area of professional experience
Knowledge of auditing and/or accounting
4
40%
Commercial sector of Petroleum, Supply and Distribution, Energy, Legal, Marketing
6
60%
Time availability
Number of participations of BoD members (>3) in other Companies’ BoDs
3
30%
Number of participations of BoD members (≤3) in other Companies’ BoDs
7
70%
The evaluation of the BoD members Suitability shall be conducted annually. The first level of evaluation is carried out by the Remuneration & Nominations Committee. Following the evaluation, the Remuneration & Nominations Committee informs the Board of Directors dealing with the second level of evaluation. In cases of divergence of views, an evaluation of the Suitability of the Board of Directors by third parties is provided
The annual Suitability assessment of the Board of the Company concerns the following:
➢ the structure, size and composition of the Board of Directors
➢ the knowledge, skills and experience of each member, as well as of the entire Board
➢ inspection for any cases of conflict of interest
➢ check about whether the composition of the Board meets the provisions of the law
It should also be noted that the evaluation of the existing composition of the Board of Directors of the Company will be completed before the Annual Ordinary General Assembly of June 2022.
The Chairman of the Committees: Control and Remuneration & Nominations are responsible for organizing the evaluation of the performance and the proper functioning of their committees. The evaluation shall be conducted on an annual basis.
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The evaluation of the performance of the Members of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors collectively is also carried out on an annual basis, and the Chairman of the BoD is in charge of the process in collaboration with the Remuneration & Nominations Committee.
g) The Holdings in subsidiaries and affiliate of the Group are the following:
Name
Headquarters
Participatio n percentage
Activity Scope
Unification Method
Participatio n Relation
MYRTEA OIL TRADING, STORAGE, AGENCY AND SERVICES SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME
MAROUSI, ATTICA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Direct
SOCIETE ANONYME OF TRANSPORTATION OPERATION TRADE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND PROVISION OF SERVICES “HERMIS”
MAROUSI, ATTICA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Direct
CORAL PRODUCTS AND TRADING SOCIETE ANONYME OF SELLING MARITIME FUELS, LUBRICANTS, MARINE SUPPLIES, OIL & CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
MAROUSI, ATTICA
100%
TRADE OF MARITIME FUELS
Total
Direct
CORAL INNOVATIONS SOCIETE ANONYME OF TRADE, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SOFTWARE AND COMMUNICATION AND INTERNET SERVICES
PERISSOS, ATTICA
100%
TRADE, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF SOFTWARE, PROVISION OF SERVICES
Total
Direct
PETROLEUM FACILITIES RODOS ALEXANDROUPOLI S.A.
MAROUSI, ATTICA
37%
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Equity
Direct
SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUEL SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME
MAROUSI, ATTICA
49%
AIR FUEL TRADE
Equity
Direct
MEDPROFILE LTD
NICOSIA, CYPRUS
75%
PARTICIPATIONS
Total
Direct
CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS (CYPRUS) LTD
NICOSIA, CYPRUS
75%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Indirect
MEDSYMPAN LTD
NICOSIA, CYPRUS
100%
PARTICIPATIONS
Total
Direct
CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD
BEOGRAD, SERBIA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Indirect
CORAL-FUELS DOEL SKOPJE
SKOPJE
NORTH MACEDONIA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Indirect
CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO PODGORICA
PODGORICA
MONTENEGRO
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Indirect
CORAL ALBANIA SH.A.
TIRANA, ALBANIA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Total
Indirect
CORAL CROATIA D.O.O.
ZAGREB CROATIA
75%
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What follows is the APPENDIX TO THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 "COMPLIANCE OR EXPLANATION FOR THE DEVIATIONS" GREEK CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE. It should be noted that for the needs of this appendix the position of General Manager is equated and corresponds to the position of CEO.
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APPENDIX TO THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021
"COMPLIANCE OR EXPLANATION FOR THE DEVIATIONS" GREEK CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE.
PART A - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
First Module – Role and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors
1.6. The Board of Directors determines the values and strategic orientation of the Company, as well as the continuous monitoring of their observance. At the same time, it is responsible for the approval of the Company's strategy and business plan, and for the continuous monitoring of their implementation. The Board of Directors also regularly reviews the opportunities and risks in relation to the defined strategy, as well as the relevant measures taken to address them. The Board of Directors, seeking to receive all the necessary information from its executive members or from its managers, is informed about the market and any other developments that affect the Company.
Compliance
1.7. The Board of Directors ensures that the Company values and strategic planning are in line with the corporate culture. The Company values and purpose are applied in practice and affect the intracompany practices, policies and behaviors at all levels. The Board of Directors and senior management set the model of the characteristics and behaviors that shape the corporate culture and constitute an example of its implementation. At the same time, they use tools and techniques that aim to integrate the desired culture into the Company's systems and processes.
Compliance
1.8. The Board of Directors understands the risks of the company and their nature and determines the extent of the company's exposure to those it intends to undertake in the context of its long-term strategic goals.
Compliance
1.9. The Board of Directors establishes a policy for the identification, avoidance and treatment of conflicts of interest between the interests of the company and those of its members or persons to whom the Board of Directors has assigned some of its responsibilities, according to Article 87 of L. 4548/2018. This policy is based on clear procedures that determine the manner of timely and complete notification to the Board of Directors of any interests in transactions between related parties or any other potential conflict of interest with the company or its subsidiaries. Measures and procedures are evaluated and reviewed to ensure their effectiveness.
Compliance
1.10. The Board of Directors provides the appropriate approval, monitors the implementation of the strategic directions and objectives and ensures the existence of the necessary financial and human resources, as well as the existence of an internal control system.
Compliance
1.11. The Board of Directors determines and/or delimits the responsibilities of the CEO and Deputy CEO, who exercises them, if applicable.
Compliance
1.12. The company encourages non-executive members of the Board of Directors to obtain information regarding the above issues.
Compliance
1.13. The non-executive members of the Board of Directors meet at least annually, and extraordinarily, when deemed appropriate without the presence of executive members, to discuss the performance of the latter. In these meetings, the non-executive members do not act as a de facto body or committee of the Board of Directors.
Compliance
1.14. The CEO and senior management ensure that any information necessary for the performance of the duties of the members of the Board of Directors is available to them at any time.
Compliance
1.15. The Board of Directors implements its Rules of Operation, describing at least the way it meets and makes decisions and the procedures it follows, taking into account the relevant provisions of the Statute and the mandatory provisions of the law.
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of the Company, is expected to take place and be completed in the second half of the fiscal year 2022. In any case, both the provisions of the Articles of Law 4548/2018, and the Articles of the Company's Statute are deemed sufficient to shape the general framework of the Rules of Operation of the Board of Directors.
1.16 The Rules of Operation of the Board of Directors are drafted in accordance with the principles of the Code or otherwise explaining the discrepancies.
Explanation:
According to the Explanation in subparagraph 1.15
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1.17. At the beginning of each calendar year, the Board of Directors creates a meeting calendar and an annual action plan, which is reviewed according to the developments and needs of the Company, to ensure the correct, complete and timely fulfillment of its duties, and the examination of all matters requiring decision-making.
Explanation:
Given the complexity of the sector in which the Company operates, it is practically difficult to adopt a meeting calendar at the beginning of each calendar year. The Board of Directors of the Company meets whenever deemed necessary for the interest of the Company.
Second Module - Size and Composition of the Board of Directors
2.2 Composition of the Board of Directors
2.2.13. The company adopts a diversity policy, which is part of the Suitability policy.
Compliance
2.2.14. Regarding gender representation, the diversity policy includes specific quantitative targets for gender representation.
Compliance
2.2.15 The Company ensures that the diversity criteria apply not only for the members of the Board of Directors, but also to top and/or senior executives with specific gender representation goals, as well as timetables for achieving them.
Compliance
2.2.16. The selection criteria of the members of the Board of Directors ensure that the Board can collectively understand and manage any issues related to the environment, social responsibility and governance (ESG), within the framework of the strategy it formulates.
Compliance
2.2.17. The selection criteria ensure that the members of the Board of Directors can dedicate sufficient time to the performance of their duties and set limits on the number of positions they hold as members of the Board of Directors of a company to other, unrelated sociétés anonymes.
Compliance
2.2.18. The non-executive members of the Board of Directors do not participate in the Boards of Directors of more than five (5) listed companies, and in the case of the Chairman more than three (3).
Compliance
2.2.21.The Chairman is selected from within the pool of independent, non-executive members. In case the Chairman is selected by non- executive members, one of the independent non-executive members is appointed, either as Vice-Chairman or as a Senior Independent Director.
Explanation:
The Board of Directors of the Company during its formation into a body applies the provisions of Article 8 of Law 4706/2020.
2.2.22.The independent non-executive Vice Chairman or the Senior Independent Director, depending on the case, has the following responsibilities: support the Chairman, act as a liaison between the Chairman and the members of the Board of Directors, coordinate the independent non-executive members and lead the evaluation of the Chairman.
Explanation
According to the Explanation in subparagraph 2.2.21
2.2.23. When the Chairman is executive, then the independent non-executive Vice-Chairman or the Senior Independent Director do not replace the Chairman in their executive duties.
Explanation
According to the Explanation in subparagraph 2.2.21
2.3 Succession of the Board of Directors:
2.3.1. The company has a framework for filling positions and succession of members of the Board of Directors, in order to identify the needs for filling or substituting positions and ensure the smooth continuation of management and achieve the company's purpose.
Compliance
2.3.2. The Company ensures the smooth succession of the members of the Board of Directors with their gradual replacement in order to avoid the lack of management.
Compliance
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2.3.3. The succession framework takes into account in particular the findings of the evaluation of the Board of Directors in order to achieve the required changes in the composition or skills and maximize the effectiveness and the collective suitability of the Board of Directors.
Compliance
2.3.4. The company also has a succession plan for the CEO. The preparation of a comprehensive succession plan of the Managing Director is entrusted to the nominations committee, which in this case ensures:
• the identification of the required qualitative traits the CEO must have,
• continuous monitoring and identification of possible internal candidates,
• if deemed necessary, the quest of possible external candidates,
• discuss with the CEO about the evaluation of the candidates for other top management position.
Compliance
2.3.7. The Board of Directors establishes a nominations committee, which leads in the process of nominating candidates, and creates a succession plan for the members of the Board of Directors and senior management.
Compliance
2.3.8. The company's nominations committee does not replace any existing similar committee of a company subsidiary, but may be consulted on a case-by-case basis.
Compliance
2.3.9. When the nominations committee is separate from the remuneration committee, the Chairman of the nominations committee may not be the Chairman of the remuneration committee.
Explanation: In the case of the Company, the responsibilities of the Remuneration and the Nominations Committee have been assigned to a
joint Committee.
2.3.10. The nominations committee reviews periodically and consistently the renewal needs of the Board of Directors
Compliance
2.3.11. The nomination process through the nominations committee is clearly specified and is implemented in a transparent manner and in a way that ensures its effectiveness.
Compliance
2.3.12. The term of office of the members of the nominations committee coincides with the term of office of the Board of Directors, with the possibility of being renewed. In any case, their term in the committee will not exceed nine (9) years in total.
Explanation:
The term of the members of the Committee is one year and will be renewed so that it coincides with the term of the Board.
2.4 Remuneration of the Members of the Board of Directors
2.4.3. The remuneration of the executive members of the Board of Directors and the top executives of the company is related to the size of the company, the complexity of its activity, the extent of their duties, the degree of responsibility, the corporate strategy, the company goals and their realization, ultimately aiming to create a long-term value for the company. The process for developing a remuneration policy is characterized by objectivity and transparency. The additional remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors should be linked to the achievement of certain objectives and depend on or be justified by the financial results of the company based on its annual financial statements.
Compliance
2.4.4. The additional remuneration of members of the Board of Directors who participate in committees for reasons of transparency and information appear separately in the remuneration report, but also in their approval by the General Assembly.
Explanation:
Anything related to the remuneration policy for the members of the Board of Directors is regulated by Article 112 of the L. 4548/2018 that imposes obligations on Companies with shares listed on a regulated market. These obligations can be extended to companies without listed shares, if provided for by their Statute. There is no such provision in Coral's Statute, therefore Coral has no obligation to do so.
2.4.5. The members of the Board of Directors exercise independent judgment and discretion when approving salaries or proposing to the General Assembly the approval of the remuneration policy, taking into account both individual performance and the performance of the company.
Compliance
2.4.7. The Chairman of the Board of Directors may be a member of the remuneration committee, but he may not chair it if he is not independent. In case the Chairman of the Board of Directors is a member of the remuneration committee, the Chairman cannot participate in the determination of his or her own remuneration. The member of the committee to be appointed as its Chairman must have served on the committee as a member for at least one year, unless the committee has been established or has functioned during the previous year.
Compliance
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2.4.8. The remuneration committee has the responsibility to determine the remuneration system for the members of the Board of Directors and the senior executives and make the relevant proposal on them to the Board of Directors, which decides on them or proposes them to the General Assembly, where required.
Explanation:
According to the Explanation in subparagraph 2.4.4
2.4.9. The level and structure of the remuneration package aims to keep in the Company the members of the Board of Directors that add value to the company with their skills, knowledge and experience and reward them.
Compliance
2.4.11. The term of office of the members of the remuneration committee coincides with the term of office of the Board of Directors, with the possibility of being renewed. In any case, their term in the committee will not exceed nine (9) years in total.
Explanation:
The term of the members of the Committee is one year and will be renewed so that it coincides with the term of the Board.
2.4.12. In case of hiring an external member, any remuneration matters are handled by the remuneration committee that is also responsible for their guidance and supervision. The external member is mentioned in the annual report of the company together with a statement for any possible relationship between them and the company or with members of the Board of Directors individually.
Compliance
2.4.13. The maturity of the preemptive rights is specified in a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of their granting to the executive members of the Board.
Explanation:
The Company does not implement an incentive policy in the form of stock options.
2.4.14. The contracts of the executive members of the Board of Directors stipulate that the Board of Directors may demand the return of all or part of the bonus awarded due to breach of the contractual terms or inaccurate financial statements of previous years or generally based on incorrect financial data, used for the calculation of this bonus.
Compliance
Third Module - Operation of the Board of Directors
3.1 Chairman of the Board of Directors
3.1.3. The Chairman is responsible for the organization and coordination of the duties of the Board of Directors. The Chairman presides over the Board of Directors and is responsible for the overall efficient and effective operation and organization of its meetings. At the same time, they promote an open-mindedness culture and constructive dialogue in the conduct of their work, facilitate and promote the establishment of good and constructive relations between the members of the Board of Directors, and the effective contribution to the work of the Board of Directors of all non-executive members, ensuring the provision of prompt, complete and correct information of its members.
Compliance
3.1.4. The Chairman ensures that the entire Board of Directors fully comprehends the opinion of the shareholders. The Chairman of the Board of Directors ensures the effective communication with the shareholders, based on the fair and equal treatment of their interests and the creation of a constructive dialogue with them, in order to understand their positions.
Compliance
3.1.5. The Chairman cooperates closely with the CEO and the Company Secretary for the preparation of the Board of Directors and the full information of its members.
Compliance
3.2 Company Secretary
3.2.1. The Board of Directors is supported by a competent, specialized and experienced company secretary, in order to comply with internal procedures and policies, relevant laws and regulations and to operate efficiently and effectively.
Compliance
3.2.2. The company secretary is responsible, in consultation with the Chairman, for ensuring immediate, clear and complete information of the Board of Directors members, the inclusion of new members, the organization of General Assemblies, the facilitation of shareholders' communication with the Board of Directors and the facilitation of communication between the Board of Directors and top management executives.
Compliance
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3.3 Evaluation of the Board of Directors/CEO
3.3.3 The Board of Directors annually evaluates their own effectiveness, the fulfillment of their duties, as well as the effectiveness and the performance of their committees.
Compliance
3.3.4 Collectively, the Board of Directors, the Chairman, CEO and the other members of the Board of Directors are evaluated annually for the effective fulfillment of their duties. This evaluation is facilitated at least every three years by an external consultant.
Compliance
3.3.5 The evaluation process is chaired by the President in cooperation with the nominations committee. The Board of Directors also evaluates the performance of its Chairman, a process chaired by the Nominations Committee.
Compliance
3.3.7 The nominations committee recommends to the Board of Directors an Suitability policy and monitors its implementation.
Compliance
3.3.8 The nominations committee based on best practices, determines the evaluation parameters and oversees the following:
• evaluation of the body of the Board of Directors,
• individual evaluations by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman,
• succession plan of the Chief Executive Officer and the members of the Board of Directors,
• targeted composition profile of the Board of Directors in relation to the strategy and Suitability policy of the company.
Compliance
3.3.9 During the overall evaluation, the composition, diversity and effective cooperation between the members of the Board of Directors for the fulfillment of their duties are taken into account.
Compliance
3.3.10 During the individual evaluation, taken into account is the member’s capacity (executive, non-executive, independent), any committee participation, the assumption of special responsibilities/projects, the time devoted, the behavior, as well as the utilization of knowledge and of experience.
Compliance
3.3.11 The annual frequency of attendance of each member of the Board of Directors in the meetings of the Board of Directors and the committees, in which each member participates, is made public in the corporate governance statement.
Compliance
3.3.12 The Board of Directors under the guidance of the nominations committee is responsible for the annual evaluation of the performance of the CEO. The results of the evaluation should be communicated to the CEO and taken into account in determining the variable remuneration of the CEO.
Compliance
3.3.13 The company shapes and implements a schedule to provide a) introductory information after the election and at the beginning of the term of the new members of the Board of Directors and b) continuous information and training of members on issues concerning the company.
Compliance
3.3.14 The chairpersons of the committees of the Board of Directors are responsible for organizing the evaluation of their committees.
Compliance
3.3.15 The results of the evaluation of the Board of Directors are communicated and discussed to the Board of Directors and are taken into account when working on the composition, on the plan for the inclusion of new members, on the establishment of programs and on other related issues of the Board of Directors. Following the evaluation, the Board of Directors takes measures to address the identified weaknesses.
Compliance
3.3.16 The Board of Directors includes in the Corporate Governance Statement a brief description of the process of individual and collective evaluation of the Board, the committees, and a summary of any findings and corrective actions.
Compliance
PART B – COMPANY INTEREST
Fourth Module - Faith & Diligence Obligation
4.3 In the meetings whose agenda includes topics to be approved by increased quorum and majority decision of the General Assembly, according to L. 4548/2018, all members of the Board of Directors participate in person or are represented.
Compliance
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4.4 In any case, the members of the Board of Directors ensure that they do not abstain from meetings of the Board of Directors without an important reason.
Compliance
4.5 Other professional commitments of the members of the Board of Directors (including significant non-executive commitments to companies and non-profit institutions) are to be notified before their appointment to the Board of Directors and henceforth in the corporate governance statement. Any changes related to the above commitments are reported to the Board of Directors as soon as they occur.
Compliance
Fifth Module - Viability
5.2 Boosting the corporate interest and competitiveness is interlinked to the Company’s viability.
Compliance
5.3 Viability is determined by the effect of the Company’s operation on the environment and the wider community, and is measured based on non-financial parameters that concern the environment, social responsibility and governance (ESG). These parameters are financially important for the Company and the collective interests of the key stakeholders, such as employees, customers, suppliers, local communities and other crucial actors.
Compliance
5.4 The Board of Directors shall ensure that there are knowledge and comprehension mechanisms for the interests of the interested parties and shall monitor their effectiveness.
Compliance
5.5 The relationship between the interested parties and the Company is described in Module 9
Compliance
5.6 The Company adopts and implements an ESG and sustainable development policy (Sustainability Policy).
Compliance
5.7 The Board of Directors, within the framework of its viability policy, and if no such policy has been adopted, within the framework of its strategy, determines in the annual report all non-financial issues concerning the long-term viability of the company that are important for the business, the shareholders and the stakeholders, as well as how the company deals with them.
Compliance
5.8 The Board of Directors describes in the annual report how the interests of key stakeholders have been taken into account in discussions and the decision-making on the Board of Directors.
Compliance
5.9 The Board of Directors shall be committed and monitor the executive management for issues related to new technologies and environmental issues.
Compliance
5.10 Any publications related to the management and performance of companies in sustainable development matters shall be available to shareholders and stakeholders. The company may choose to act on these publications through:
(a) a stand-alone report/ sustainable development overview, (b) its financial statements, incorporating references to substantive ESG issues or
(c) an integrated report identifying how a company creates value through its strategy, corporate governance and performance.
Compliance
PART C – INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Sixth Module – Internal Control System
6.8 The company designs an adequate and effective internal control system, in terms of financial and non-financial information. The reference model of this system includes the following: • control environment, • risk management, • control mechanisms and security control, • information and communication system and • monitoring of the Internal Control System.
Compliance
6.9 The company’s control environment includes all structures, policies and procedures that provide the basis for the development of an effective Internal Control System, as it provides the framework and structure for achieving the fundamental objectives of the System.
Compliance
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PART D - SHAREHOLDERS, INTERESTED PARTIES
Seventh Module - General Assembly
7.4 The company supports and ensures both the participation of shareholders in the assemblies and the effective exercise of their rights to the extent possible.
Compliance
7.5 For maximum and fully informed participation of the shareholders in the General Assembly, the company creates mechanisms for the timely publication of the invitation of the General Assembly, which includes information at least regarding the date, place, proposed agenda and exact description of the procedures for the participation and voting of the shareholders.
Compliance
7.6 If the shareholders' questions on the agenda are not answered during the meeting, the company shall provide a procedure for submitting the relevant answers.
Compliance
Eighth Module - Shareholder Participation
8.3 The participation of shareholders shall be ensured through the provision of adequate and equal access to information. For information updates to the shareholders, but also in general for the communication with them on a regular basis, the company shall use its website, taking the appropriate measures for equal access of the shareholders to the disclosure of events.
Compliance
8.4 To ensure a constructive dialogue between the company and the shareholders, the company has procedures and tools (such as a communication platform) in order for the company to meet its information obligations in accordance with the law.
Compliance
8.5 The Shareholder Service Unit is responsible for this. The procedures are also posted on the company's website.
Compliance
Ninth Module - Interested Parties
9.1 The Board of Directors shall ensure that the important stakeholders for the company are identified, in relation to the characteristics and the strategy of the company, and for their collective interests being understood, in addition to the way they interact with its strategy.
Compliance
9.2 Whenever the corporate objectives shall be achieved and in accordance with the company's strategy, the Board of Directors shall ensure the prompt and open dialogue with the interested parties and use different communication channels for each group, based on flexibility and facilitating the comprehension of mutual interests.
Compliance
AUDIT COMMITTEE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021- CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 1
CORAL AUDIT COMMITTEE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2021
The current composition as well as the type of the Audit Committee (AC) of the Company was defined by resolution of the General Meeting on June 30th, 2021. Its term is annual and consists of the following members:
➢ Spyridon Kyritsis, son of Charalambos
➢ Konstantinos Thanopoulos, son of Nikolaos
➢ Ourania Aikaterinari, daughter of Nikolaos
The AC is an independent committee consisting of two independent non-executive members of the Board of Directors and third parties. All AC members meet the conditions of independence and sufficient knowledge in accordance with Law 3016/2002, Law 4449/2017 and Law 4706/2020.
The AC members have sufficient knowledge of the sector in which the Company operates. They are also experienced in accounting and auditing financial statements.
The newly appointed members of the AC started their session during its meeting on July 1st, 2021 and Mr. Spyridon Kyritsis was unanimously appointed as Chairman.
According to Rules of Procedure of the AC, the Committee meets in ordinary meetings, at least four (4) times a year and holds extraordinary meetings when required.
During the financial year 2021, the AC operated smoothly within its sphere of competence. It held all the meetings provided by the Rules of Procedure, always in full quorum.
The meetings of the audit committee were conducted either in person or by video conference. All its decisions were taken unanimously.
In particular, during 2021, the AC met 17 times and discussed all issues falling within their areas of responsibility and in particular: a) External audit and Financial information, approvals for non-audit services by External auditors, b) Internal audit and audit procedures and c) Information meetings with the management and the senior management of the Company and the Group, other issues related to the responsibilities/purpose of the AC.
Operations of the AC in 2021 by topic category, in detail:
Α . External Audit / Financial Information Procedure - Approvals for Non-Audit Services
The Audit Committee has held three meetings with regard to the information they are to be provided with regarding the financial reporting process and external audit of the financial statements.
Regarding the meetings with the external auditors (Deloitte), their Annual Program was communicated, as well as the Company’s foreseen audit scope for the financial year 2021, their reports on the audit of the Financial Statements of the Company and the Group for the year 2020, and finally, their analysis regarding the interim financial statements of the first half of 2021. During the above mentioned meetings, the main issues have been discussed by the Auditors, as well as the content of the Supplementary Report that they submit to the General Assembly.
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The AC, in the framework of their meetings, the presentations and the reports of the external auditors, the Internal Audit and the Financial Management of the Company, they examined the financial information process, by reviewing the financial statements of the Company before their approval by the BoD in terms of completeness and consistency in relation to the information provided to the AC, as well as the accounting principles applied by the Company.
The AC has ascertained the compliance with the legal framework regarding the content and the preparation of the financial statements of the Company; the AC has also verified the compliance with their terms of publicity and confirmed the possibility of free and uninterrupted access to the relevant information.
The AC confirmed the independence of the audit firm that carried out the regular statutory audit in accordance with the provisions of national and EU legislation.
The AC has submitted a proposal to the Board of Directors of the Company regarding the renewal of the appointment of the same External Auditors for the corporate year 2021, as well as the amount of their remuneration.
Regarding the use of external auditors for non-audit services, the AC took into account that the external auditors have a detailed view of the Company and the Group's activity as per their role, so it considers that in many cases it is more efficient, and burdens the Group with lower cost, for the external auditors to provide non-audit services.
However, protecting the objectivity and independence of external auditors is a top priority. For this reason, the AC considers that, in any case, the provision of such services will alter neither the independence nor objectivity of the external auditor.
Upon consideration of the above, the AC approved during the year the provision of statutory non-audit services by the auditing firm Deloitte for specific projects. In relation with the suitability, the conditions and the final approval of the provision of these non-audit services, the relevant provisions of national and Union law have been complied with.
Β . Internal Audit - Internal Audit Management Procedures
During 2021, the AC met four times for issues concerning the Internal Audit and the audit procedures of the Internal Audit Department of the Company.
The AC monitored the effectiveness of internal audit systems and of quality assurance and risk management, ascertaining the adequacy and effectiveness of the policies and procedures followed, through the periodic presentations of the Internal Audit Department that took place during the year.
The AC approved the annual audit program of the Internal Audit Department before its implementation, evaluating it based on the Company's areas of activity as well as the business and financial risks it faces.
The AC received and reviewed the periodic Internal Audit Reports, the implementation schedules of the proposed corrective actions with emphasis on overdue actions.
The AC ascertained the proper functioning of the Internal Audit and the
preservation of its independence.
C. Other Activities
In order to facilitate their work, AC held regular meetings with the Management of the Company, during which they discussed the effects of Covid on its size, the planning and the course of implementation of its further development and presence in the countries where it is already active, or in new countries.
In addition, the AC also participated in meetings with the management and senior executives of the Group, during which the AC was informed on the developments in the individual areas of activity of the Group, and the Company's participation in the progress of the development plan and internal organization.
During their full term of service, the AC had full access to the information and infrastructure necessary for the smooth and unimpeded execution of their work.
During 2021, the AC did not seek the assistance of an external consultant.
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Regarding the Company's sustainable development policy, it is integrated and implemented at Group level. The AC was informed that the risk assessment of sustainable development was integrated in the risk management system, a 6-member Special Committee for Sustainable Development was created, the annual sustainability report was prepared which was audited by a third body and approved by the aforementioned Sustainable Development Committee.
MOTOR OIL and its subsidiaries have developed an effective policy to support sustainable development in line with the European Green Agreement, the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with the aim of better understanding the risks and opportunities posed by Environmental, Social and Governance Issues (ESGs) in their activity. The policy recognizes the importance of informing specific future goals, objectives, action plans and goal alignment and related effects.
The Sustainable Development Policy supports strategic planning that targets the energy transition and reflects strategic priorities that are divided into four pillars: a) refinery development (energy efficiency, digitization, carbonization, carbon capture and storage), b) mobility and technology c) energy, gas and renewable sources and d) renewable and alternative fuels, covering all essential ESG issues.
Coral Group of Companies
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS AS THEY HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY THE EUROPEAN UNION
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1 JANUARY – 31 DECEMBER 2021
OF THE GROUP AND THE PARENT COMPANY
CORAL OIL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS SOCIETE ANONYME
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Contents of the Financial Statements Page
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The financial statements of the Group and the Company, pages 4 to 57, were approved at the Board of Directors' meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 and are subject to the approval of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 4
Statement of Total Comprehensive Income for the year ended 31st December 2021
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
*Restated
*Restated
Revenue
5
2,477,518
1,801,473
2,142,510
1,594,597
Cost of sales
(2,244,979)
(1,644,897)
(2,037,366)
(1,535,640)
Gross profit
232,539
156,576
105,144
58,957
Distribution expenses
6
(166,202)
(145,000)
(75,178)
(71,954)
Administration expenses
6
(14,171)
(12,527)
(9,079)
(9,692)
Other operating income
8
3,656
3,475
10,449
10,053
Other gain/ (losses)
9
(2,070)
(3,149)
(529)
(1,313)
Operating results
53,752
(625)
30,807
(13,951)
Financial expenses
10
(22,023)
(19,848)
(13,130)
(12,963)
Income from investments
11
4,934
4,996
11,618
12,152
Gain from subsidiary acquisition
33
500
-
-
-
Profit / (Loss) from associates
11
2,357
(598)
-
-
Profit/(Losses) before tax
39,520
(16,075)
29,295
(14,762)
Income tax
12
(9,207)
3,334
(6,230)
5,082
Net profit /(losses) for the year after tax
30,313
(12,741)
23,065
(9,680)
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
29,040
(12,812)
23,065
(9,680)
Non-controlling interests
1,273
71
-
-
Profit /(losses) per share in €
13
10.63
(4.69)
8.45
(3.54)
Other comprehensive income
Items that they will be reclassified subsequently to p&l
Share of other comprehensive income of associates
34
(21)
-
-
Items that they will not be reclassified subsequently to p&l
Actuarial gain /(losses) from pension schemes
29
120
(47)
119
(47)
Other comprehensive income
40
(24)
-
-
Income tax
12
(54)
17
(53)
11
Other comprehensive income after taxes
140
(75)
66
(36)
Total comprehensive income
30,453
(12,816)
23,131
(9,716)
Attributable to the shareholders of the Company
29,171
(12,887)
23,131
(9,716)
Non-controlling interests
1,282
71
-
-
The notes in pages 8 until 57 constitute integral part of these financial statements.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 5
Statement of Financial Position on 31st of December 2021
Group
Amounts in th.€
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
1/1/2020
ASSETS
*Restated
*Restated
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
14
16,667
9,939
10,310
Property, Plant and Equipment
15
215,671
177,699
160,733
Right of use assets
16
132,466
112,532
111,361
Investments in associates
17
6,640
7,090
9,446
Deffered tax asset
28
2,031
5,327
-
Other long-term receivables
19
5,219
5,619
6,150
Derivative Financial instruments
22
178
-
-
Other financial assets
18
500
500
500
Total Non-current assets
379,372
318,706
298,500
Current Assets
Inventories
20
163,101
107,305
132,890
Trade and other short term receivables
21
121,861
89,853
135,853
Derivative Financial instruments
22
340
101
-
Income taxes
488
1,775
1,254
Cash and cash equivalents
23
30,280
18,676
19,620
Total current assets
316,070
217,710
289,617
Total Assets
695,442
536,416
588,117
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital
24
80,151
80,151
80,151
Reserves
25
52,181
41,456
40,036
Retained earnings
35,132
16,686
34,268
Equity attributable to company shareholders
167,464
138,293
154,455
Non-controlling interests
8,241
3,274
2,109
Total Equity
175,705
141,567
156,564
LIABILITIES
Non-current Liabilities
Loans
26
179,222
114,136
169,317
Lease liabilities
27
110,052
90,168
85,002
Deferred tax liabilities
28
4,919
626
1,512
Provision for retirement benefit obligation
29
3,340
3,347
3,771
Provisions
30
2,583
3,261
1,712
Other long-term liabilities
31
7,852
6,456
6,116
Total non-current liabilities
307,968
217,994
267,430
Current liabilities
Trade and other liabilities
32
151,621
84,033
143,865
Derivative Financial instruments
22
264
117
-
Loans
26
42,095
76,425
4,613
Lease liabilities
27
15,341
11,756
14,955
Income taxes
921
2,648
-
Provision for retirement benefit obligation
29
186
325
151
Provisions
30
1,341
1,551
539
Total current liabilities
211,769
176,855
164,123
Total Liabilities
519,737
394,849
431,553
Total Equity and Liabilities
695,442
536,416
588,117
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 6
Company
Amounts in th.€
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
1/1/2020
ASSETS
*Restated
*Restated
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
14
6,436
6,926
7,951
Property, Plant and Equipment
15
165,890
151,588
140,834
Right of use assets
16
93,983
92,156
87,367
Investments in subsidiaries
17
45,402
25,967
20,386
Investments in associates
17
3,071
3,071
3,071
Deffered tax asset
28
-
2,793
-
Other long-term receivables
19
6,552
5,313
5,878
Derivative Financial instruments
22
178
-
-
Total Non-current assets
321,512
287,814
265,487
Current Assets
Inventories
20
108,269
70,948
97,164
Trade and other short term receivables
21
104,565
83,171
124,660
Derivative Financial instruments
22
106
101
-
Income taxes
320
1,775
2,155
Cash and cash equivalents
23
3,080
1,387
5,171
Total current assets
216,340
157,382
229,150
Total Assets
537,852
445,196
494,637
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital
24
80,151
80,151
80,151
Reserves
25
49,896
39,415
38,280
Retained earnings
12,553
(97)
14,029
Total Equity
142,600
119,469
132,460
LIABILITIES
Non-current Liabilities
Loans
26
164,393
104,263
148,845
Lease liabilities
27
76,566
72,658
67,434
Deferred tax liabilities
28
2,036
-
2,503
Provision for retirement benefit obligation
29
3,329
3,342
3,771
Provisions
30
2,556
2,314
576
Other long-term liabilities
31
6,146
5,472
5,105
Total non-current liabilities
255,026
188,049
228,234
Current liabilities
Trade and other liabilities
32
128,578
78,411
123,003
Derivative Financial instruments
22
168
117
-
Loans
26
53
47,862
1,690
Lease liabilities
27
9,900
9,412
8,560
Provision for retirement benefit obligation
29
186
325
151
Provisions
30
1,341
1,551
539
Total current liabilities
140,226
137,678
133,943
Total Liabilities
395,252
325,727
362,177
Total Equity and Liabilities
537,852
445,196
494,637
The notes in pages 8 until 57 constitute integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended on 31st of December 2021
Group
Amounts in th. €
Share capital
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity attributable to shareholders
Non- controlling interests
Total equity
Balance 1 January 2020
80,151
40,036
31,793
151,980
2,109
154,089
Adjustment due to change in accounting policy IAS 19
-
-
2,475
2,475
-
2,475
Adjusted Balance 1 January 2020
80,151
40,036
34,268
154,455
2,109
156,564
Net profit / (loss) for the year
-
-
(12,812)
(12,812)
71
(12,741)
Other total comprehensive income
-
(2)
(73)
(75)
-
(75)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
(2)
(12,885)
(12,887)
71
(12,816)
Dividends’ reserves
-
4,410
(4,410)
-
-
-
Transfer
-
287
(287)
-
-
-
Share capital increase
-
-
-
-
1,094
1,094
Dividends
-
(3,275)
-
(3,275)
-
(3,275)
Balance 31 December 2020
80,151
41,456
16,686
138,293
3,274
141,567
Balance 1 January 2021
80,151
41,456
16,686
138,293
3,274
141,567
Net profit / (loss) for the year
-
-
29,040
29,040
1,273
30,313
Other total comprehensive income
-
31
100
131
9
140
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
31
29,140
29,171
1,282
30,453
Dividends’ reserves
-
9,089
(9,089)
-
-
-
Transfer
-
1,605
(1,605)
-
-
-
Addition from establishment /acquisition of subsidiary
-
-
-
-
3,935
3,935
Dividends
-
-
-
-
(250)
(250)
Balance 31 December 2021
80,151
52,181
35,132
167,464
8,241
175,705
Company
Amounts in th. €
Share capital
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
Balance 1 January 2020
80,151
38,280
11,663
130,094
Adjustment due to change in accounting policy IAS 19
-
-
2,366
2,366
Adjusted Balance 1 January 2020
80,151
38,280
14,029
132,460
Net profit / (loss) for the year
-
-
(9,680)
(9,680)
Other total comprehensive income
-
-
(36)
(36)
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
(9,716)
(9,716)
Dividends’ reserves
-
4,410
(4,410)
-
Dividends
-
(3,275)
-
(3,275)
Balance 31 December 2020
80,151
39,415
(97)
119,469
Balance 1 January 2021
80,151
39,415
(97)
119,469
Net profit / (loss) for the year
-
-
23,065
23,065
Other total comprehensive income
-
-
66
66
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
23,131
23,131
Dividends’ reserve
-
9,089
(9,089)
-
Transfer
-
1,392
(1,392)
-
Balance 31 December 2021
80,151
49,896
12,553
142,600
The notes in pages 8 until 57 constitute integral part of these financial statements.
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Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended on 31st of December 2021
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Operating activities
Net profit / (losses) before taxes
39,520
(16,075)
29,295
(14,762)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
15
17,319
14,676
13,010
11,913
Depreciation of intangible assets
14
3,342
2,492
1,908
1,982
Depreciation of right of use assets
16
18,147
17,342
12,605
12,308
Losses/ (gain) from sales and write-offs of fixed assets
9
239
(212)
(26)
(24)
Provisions
64
3,364
(45)
3,635
Exchange rate differences
1,632
31
(149)
288
Interest and related expenses
10
22,023
19,848
13,130
12,963
(Income- gain)/expenses- losses from investing activities
(7,631)
(5,011)
(11,388)
(12,170)
Cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities before changes in working capital accounts
94,655
36,455
58,340
16,133
Changes in the working capital accounts
(Increase)/ decrease of inventories
(53,571)
25,585
(37,321)
26,216
(Increase)/ decrease of receivables
(24,408)
46,554
(21,895)
41,690
Increase/ (decrease) of payables
56,204
(59,998)
51,337
(45,536)
Cash flows from operating activities
72,880
48,596
50,461
38,503
Interest paid
(17,847)
(14,719)
(9,215)
(7,145)
Income tax paid
(4,409)
(1,569)
-
(492)
Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities
50,624
32,308
41,246
30,866
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of Property, Plant and Equipment
15
(37,070)
(32,356)
(27,973)
(23,343)
Purchase of Intangible assets
14
(1,038)
(1,572)
(789)
(426)
Sales of Property, Plant and Equipment
123
190
44
168
Interest received
1
155
14
448
Acquisition of subsidiaries, associates, joint ventures and other investments
33
(8,930)
-
(19,435)
(5,581)
Dividents received
11
2,842
1,737
6,592
6,737
Net cash inflows/(ouflows) from investing activities
(44,072)
(31,846)
(41,547)
(21,997)
Cash flows from financing activities
Loans received
26
192,586
102,794
84,802
48,177
Loans repaid
26
(172,169)
(86,290)
(72,874)
(47,000)
Repayments of leases
26
(15,115)
(15,729)
(9,934)
(10,555)
Share capital increase
-
1,094
-
Dividents paid
(250)
(3,275)
-
(3,275)
Net cash inflows/(ouflows) from financing activities
5,052
(1,406)
1,994
(12,653)
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
11,604
(944)
1,693
(3,784)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
23
18,676
19,620
1,387
5,171
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
23
30,280
18,676
3,080
1,387
The notes in pages 8 until 57 constitute integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes on the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
1 General information
The Parent Company of the CORAL Group (the Group) is the entity under the trade name CORAL S.A. (former Shell Hellas S.A) SOCIETE ANONYME PETROLEUM AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS (the Company) which is a societe anonyme and has been established in Greece in accordance with the provisions of Codified Law no. 2190/1920 (as replaced by Law 4548/2018), based in Marousi, 12A Irodou Attikou . The change of the name of the Company took place on June 29, 2010 according to the decision 7803/10 of Athens Prefecture. Its operation is set until 2045 according to the statute. The Group operates in Greece in the petroleum sector and its main activities relate to the marketing of petroleum products, the mixing, packaging and marketing of mineral oils and related products and the provision of related services, which complement or serve the purposes of the above activities or general purposes of the Group.
The Company was a 100% subsidiary of Shell Overseas Holdings Limited and a member of the Royal Dutch Shell Group until June 30, 2010. On July 1st, 2010, Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries SA , acquired 100% of the Company’s stake, which is a listed company on the Athens Stock Exchange.
The number of staff employed by the Group and the Company on December 31 2021 amounted to 435 people and 283 people respectively (December 31 2020: Group 309 people, Company 276 people).
The site of the group is
https://www.coralenergy.gr/en/
.
2. Adoption of new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)
2.1 New standards, amendments to existing standards and interpretations:
New standards, amendments to existing standards and interpretations have been issued, which are obligatory for accounting periods starting on or after January 1st, 2021. Those which are expected to have an impact on the Group are listed in the following paragraphs.
2.2 Standards and Interpretations mandatory for fiscal year 2021
IAS 39, IFRS 4, IFRS 7, IFRS 9 and IFRS 16: “Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – Phase 2”
The amendments address issues that might affect financial reporting after the reform of an interest rate benchmark, including its replacement with alternative benchmark rates, making the accounting treatment easier. Those amendments also introduce additional disclosures, facilitating users’ understanding of financial statements.
The amendments have no significant impact on the financial position and / or the financial performance of the Group and the Company.
IFRS 16: “COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions beyond June 30 2021”
In May 2020, the amendments of IFRS 16 introduced an optional practical expedient that simplified how a lessee accounts for rent concessions that were a direct consequence of COVID-19.
Specifically, lessees, who chose to apply the practical expedient, were not required to assess whether eligible rent concessions were lease modifications of the initial lease and accounted for them in accordance with other applicable guidance. Lease concessions in the form of a one-off reduction in rent, were accounted for as variable lease payments and recognized in profit or loss of the reporting period.
The practical expedient was applicable to rent concessions which occurred as a direct consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and only when the revised consideration was substantially the same or less than the original consideration, the reduction in lease payments related to payments due on or before June 30 2021 and no other substantive changes have been made to the terms of the lease.
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) extended the eligibility period for the practical expedient from June 30 2021 to June 30 2022.
The amendments are effective as of April 1st, 2021 onwards with later application permitted.
The impact from the application of the amendment for the Group and the Company is disclosed in Note 27 – Leases.
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IFRIC Agenda Decision IAS 19: "Employee Benefits - Distribution of Benefits in Service Periods"
In May 2021, the Interpretation Committee of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRIC) issued a final decision on the application of IAS 19 regarding the allocation of benefits over periods of service.
The decision includes explanatory material on the manner of allocation of benefits, in periods of service, on a specific program of defined benefits (analogous to that defined in article 8 of L.3198 / 1955 regarding the provision of compensation due to retirement). This explanatory information reshapes the way basic principles and rules of IAS 19 have been applied in the past.
Following the publication of the decision, Guidelines were prepared by a special technical committee formed by the Body of Certified Public Accountants (SOEL) with the participation of qualified actuaries ("Technical Committee"), which examined all compensation policies in the Greek market and would constitute basis for the implementation of this decision in Greece.
The main conclusion of the Guidelines of the Technical Committee is that the Greek market has various reimbursement policies that may differ from the specific compensation policy considered by the IFRIC for the issuance of the decision, as benefits are reimbursed in cases other than exit from the due to regular retirement.
This explanatory information diversifies the way in which the basic principles and rules of IAS 19 have been applied in the past.
The Group formerly applied IAS 19 by distributing the benefits defined by article 8 of L.3198 / 1955, L.2112 / 1920 and its amendment by L.4093 / 2012 in the period from the recruitment until the retirement date of the employees.
The final decision of the Commission will be treated as a change in accounting policy in accordance with IAS 8 "Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors".
The impact from the application of the amendment in the Group’s and the Company’s financial statements is analyzed as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Extract from Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income
*Restated
*Restated
Distribution expenses
(144,910)
(145,000)
(71,861)
(71,954)
Administration expenses
(12,713)
(12,527)
(9,877)
(9,692)
Other gain/ (losses)
(2,800)
(3,149)
(857)
(1,313)
Profit from associates
(595)
(598)
-
-
Income tax
3,274
3,334
4,994
5,082
Actuarial gain /(losses) from pension schemes
(240)
(47)
(239)
(47)
Income tax on other comprehensive income
63
17
58
11
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Extract from Statement of Financial Position
*Restated
*Restated
Non-current assets
Investments in associates
6,990
7,090
3,071
3,071
Deffered tax asset
6,059
5,327
3,499
2,793
Non-current liabilities
Provision for retirement benefit obligation
6,414
3,347
6,281
3,342
Deferred tax liabilities
622
626
-
-
Equity
Retained earnings
14,254
16,686
(2,331)
(97)
2.3 New standards, interpretations and amendments effective for periods beginning on or after January 1st, 2022
IFRS 3: “Reference to the Conceptual Framework”
The amendments update an outdated reference to the Conceptual Framework in IFRS 3 and introduce an exception to the recognition principle in order to determine what constitutes an asset or a liability in a business combination.
The amendments are effective as of January 1st, 2022 and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
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IAS 16: “Proceeds before Intended Use”
The amendments prohibit a company from deducting from the cost of property, plant and equipment amounts received from selling items produced while the company is preparing the asset for its intended use. Instead, a company will recognize such sales proceeds and related cost in profit or loss.
The amendments are effective as of January 1st, 2022 and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
IAS 37: “Onerous Contracts — Cost of Fulfilling a Contract”
The amendments specify which costs a company must include when assessing whether a contract will be loss-making. Specifically, the amendments require that the cost of fulfilling a contract should include both the incremental costs of fulfilling that contract along with an allocation of other costs that relate directly to fulfilling contracts.
The amendments are effective as of January 1st, 2022 and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
IAS 1: “Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current”
The amendments aim to provide guidance for the consistent application of IAS 1 requirements regarding the classification of debt and other liabilities with an uncertain settlement date, as current or non-current in the Statement of Financial Position.
The amendments are effective as of January 1st, 2023 and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
IAS 8: “Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors – Definition of Accounting Estimates”
The amendments introduce a new definition of accounting estimates as “monetary amounts in financial statements that are subject to measurement uncertainty”. There is also a clarification of the term “change in accounting estimates” to facilitate distinction from “change in accounting policies” and “the correction of errors”.
The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2023, and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
IAS 12: “Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction”
The amendments require companies to recognize deferred tax on transactions that, on initial recognition, give rise to equal amounts of taxable and deductible temporary differences. This will typically apply to transactions such as leases for the lessee and decommissioning obligations.
The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1 st 2023 and are not yet endorsed by the European Union.
2.4 Reclassifications Of Figures
The following insignificant reclassifications of figures were made in the previous comparative period (Financial Year 2020):
➢ Between “Income from investments” and “Financial expenses” (Group: € 4,656 thousand, Company: € 4,549 thousand).
➢ Between “Trade and other short term receivables” and “Derivative Financial instruments in Current Assets” (Group: € 101 thousand, Company: € 101 thousand).
➢ Between “Trade and other liabilities” and “Derivative Financial instruments in Current Liabilities” (Group: € 117 thousand, Company: € 117 thousand).
These reclassifications were made for the sole purpose of becoming comparable with the current period figures and had no effect on the Net Results and Equity of the Group or the Company.
3. Summary of significant accounting policies
3.1 Basis of preparation
The current financial statements have been prepared under the going concern basis and include the separate financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of Coral Group, for the year ended on December 31st, 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and the IFRIC interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the IFRIC Interpretation Committee respectively of IFRS (IFRIC), which have been adopted by the European Union.
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The financial statements have been prepared on the principle of historical cost. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given for the acquisition of the goods and services.
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of certain significant accounting estimates and management's judgment in the process of applying the accounting principles. It also requires the use of calculations and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expense during the reporting year. Although these calculations are based on management's best knowledge of current conditions and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from these calculations. Areas concerning complex transactions involving a high degree of subjectivity, or assumptions and estimates that are material to the financial statements are disclosed in Note 4.
The accounting estimates and assumptions used for the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended on December 31st, 2021, were consistent with those used in the preparation of the financial statements for the year ended on December 31st, 2020.
3.2 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and the entities controlled by the company (its subsidiaries) at the end of the respective period. Control is achieved where the Company has the power to regulate the financial and operating policies of the business in which it participates, in order to benefit from its activities. Upon acquisition, the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of each subsidiary are measured at their fair value at the date of the acquisition. The excess amount paid for the acquisition, from the fair value of the net equity acquired, is recognized as goodwill. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net position acquired, then the difference is credited to the results in the year of acquisition. The accounting policies of the subsidiaries are the same and / or are adjusted to those of the parent. During the consolidation, all significant intercompany transactions, balances, profits and losses between the Group's operations are eliminated.
3.3 Investments in Associates
An associate is an enterprise in which the Company exercises significant influence, but not control or joint control, through its participation in the administrative and operational decisions of the enterprise in which it participates. The results, assets and liabilities of associates are included in these financial statements using the Equity method unless the investments in these companies are classified as available for sale. Investments in associates are presented in the statement of financial position at their cost, as this was restated with the post-acquisition changes in the Group's share of the associate's net equity less any impairment in the value of individual investments. The losses of associate companies that exceed the Group's participation in them, are not recognized. Profits or losses arising from transactions between associate companies and the Group's consolidated companies are eliminated by the Group's participation in associates. The losses may be an indication of impairment of the carrying amount that is transferred, in which case the provision that is required for the impairment of the asset is formed. Investments in subsidiaries and associates are measured at historical cost in the separate Financial Position Statements of the companies that are consolidated and are subject to control for possible impairment.
3.4 Revenue recognition
The Group recognizes revenue from the following major sources:
3.4.1 Sale of oil & Gas products
Recognition
Regarding sales of oil products to retail customers, revenue is recognized when control of the products has been transferred, that is when the customer purchases the products at the retail network of gas stations. For the majority of the retail transactions, payment of the transaction price is due immediately at the gas station the customer purchases the products. The Group has a customer loyalty program for its retail customers, which is analyzed below.
The Group operates Customer Loyalty Program under the name “Shell Smart Club”. Through the aforementioned loyalty schemes, retail customers accumulate points on purchases of oil products and/or services from the retail network of gas stations that entitle them either to get free of charge products listed on specific catalogs or to get a discount on future purchases of oil & gas products. These points provide a material right to customers in the sense that they would not be able to receive those products free of charge or get a discount on future purchases without purchasing oil products and/or services. The promise to provide those products to the customer free of charge or get a discount on future purchases is therefore a separate performance obligation. The transaction price is allocated between the oil products, the services and the points on a relative stand-alone selling price basis. The stand-alone selling price per point is estimated based on the price of the products to be given free of charge, or the amount
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of discount to be provided on future purchases when the points are redeemed by the customer and the likelihood of redemption, as evidenced by the Group’s historical experience. A contract liability is recognized for revenue relating to the loyalty points at the time of the initial sales transaction. Revenue from the loyalty points is recognized when the points are redeemed by the customer, or when the points are expired.
Regarding sales of oil & gas products to the wholesale domestic and foreign market, revenue is recognized at a point of time when control of the products has been transferred to the customer, that is when the products are delivered at a named placed subject to the shipping incoterm rules that are applicable according to the contractual agreement between the counterparties. Following delivery, the buyer has the ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the products, either by reselling those to end customers or through internal consumption for the production of goods or the provision of services. A trade receivable is recognized by the Company and the Group when the products are delivered to the customer as this represents the point in time at which the right to consideration becomes unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before payment is due.
Measurement
Certain contracts with customers in the wholesale market of oil products provide volume rebates. Volume rebates give rise to variable consideration. The variable consideration is estimated at contract inception and constrained until it is highly probable that a significant revenue reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the associated uncertainty with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.
To estimate the variable consideration for the expected future volume rebates, the Company and the Group applies the most likely amount method for contracts with a single-volume threshold and the expected value method for contracts with more than one volume threshold. The selected method that best predicts the amount of variable consideration is primarily driven by the number of volume thresholds contained in the contract. The Company and the Group then applies the requirements on constraining estimates of variable consideration and recognizes a contract liability for the expected future rebates by adjusting accordingly the amount of revenue.
In general, the period between the Company and the Group transferring a product or service and the customer paying for it is one year or less. In this context, the Company and the Group decided to apply the practical expedient of IFRS 15:63 according to which it is not required to adjust the consideration for the effects of a significant financing component. However, certain contracts that the Group has with some of its dealers contain a significant financing component, in the sense that the credit term provided to them is on average 4 to 5 years, whereas the usual credit term that the Group provides to its customers, in the domestic markets, range from 5 to 30 days. In these cases, the Group recognizes revenue at an amount that reflects the price that a customer would have paid in cash when the products are transferred to the customer (i.e. the cash selling price). The transaction price for such contracts is discounted using the rate that would be reflected in a separate financing transaction between the Group and its customers at contract inception. That rate reflects the credit characteristics of the party receiving financing in the contract, as well as any collateral or security provided by the customer.
Presentation
Trade receivables
A receivable depicts the Group’s right to consideration that is unconditional. A right to consideration is unconditional if only the passage of time is required before payment of the consideration is due. The Group accounts for its receivables in accordance with IFRS 9 (please refer to Note 21).
Contract assets
A contract asset depicts the Group’s right to consideration in exchange for products or services that the Group has transferred to its customers. Whenever, the Group performs by transferring products or services to a customer before the customer pays consideration or before payment is due, the Group presents the contract as a contract asset. The Group assesses its contract assets for impairment in accordance with IFRS 9.
Contract liability
A contract liability depicts the Group’s obligation to transfer products or services to its customers for which the Group has received consideration (or an amount of consideration is due) from the customer. Whenever, a customer pays consideration, or the Group has a right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional (i.e. a receivable), before the Group transfers a product or service to the customer, the Group presents the contract as a contract liability when the payment is made or the payment is due (whichever is earlier).
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3.4.2 Fuel storage services
The Group through its fuel storage facilities provide to its customers storages services, which include the receipt, storage and distribution of fuels in accordance with the customers’ needs and directions. For the provision of the above-mentioned services, the Group collects a fee from its customers that is calculated as a charge per cubic meter of fuels received and stored in the facility.
The individual services described above (i.e.: receipt, storage and fuel distribution) are not distinct and as such all the services promised in the contracts with the Group’s customers are accounted for as a single performance obligation. Revenue from fuel storage services is recognized over time since the Group’s customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits provided by the Group’s performance as the Group performs.
3.4.3 Royalties in exchange for a license of trademarks
The Group enters into contracts with customers and promises to:
➢ grant a license that provides its customers the right to use the Group’s trade names,
➢ provide the right to its customers to control the use of a gas station and
➢ sell the Group’s products for a predetermined period of time.
The Group assessed that the promises (a) to grant a license, (b) to provide the right to use the gas station and (c) the sale of products are three distinct components. The recognition and measurement criteria for the sale of the Group’s products are in detail analyzed above under the section “Sale of Oil & Gas products”. The right to control the use of the gas station constitutes a lease-component and as such is accounted for according to the provisions of IFRS 16.
In exchange for granting the above-mentioned license for using the Group’s trade names, the Group receives as royalty a monthly fixed fee. The consideration relating to the license is not in the form of a sale or usage-based royalty. The transaction price is allocated between the trademark license, the right to use the gas station and the products on a relative stand-alone selling price basis.
The Group concluded that the nature of its promise is to provide a right to access the Group’s symbolic intellectual property. The trade names have limited standalone functionality. Substantially, all of the utility inherited in the trade names granted under the license, stems from the Group’s past and ongoing activities of establishing, building, and maintaining its trademarks. Consequently, the license provides the customer with a right to access the Group’s intellectual property and the Group’s performance obligation to transfer the license is satisfied over time.
The Group recognizes revenue over time on a straight-line basis because this reasonably depicts the Group’s progress towards complete satisfaction of the trademark license performance obligation.
3.4.4 Income from interest
Interest income is recognized on a time proportion basis using the effective interest rate. When there is a write-down of receivables, their carrying amount is reduced to their recoverable amount, which is the present value of the expected future cash flows discounted at the initial effective interest rate and allocates the discount as interest income.
3.4.5 Dividends
The dividends are accounted as income, when the collection right is established.
3.4.6 Income from leases
The Group recognizes operating leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
3.4.7 Revenue from other services
Revenues from of services is accounted in the period in which the services are provided, based on the stage of completion of the service provided in relation to all the services provided.
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3.5 Exchange conversions
3.5.1 Functional and presentation currency
The financial statements’ items of the Group are measured using the main currency of the main economic environment in which the Group operates ("functional currency"). The financial statements are presented in Euro , which is the functional and presentation currency of the Group.
3.5.2 Transactions and balances
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into the operational currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions during the period and from the translation of monetary items denominated in foreign currencies to the effective exchange rates at the date of the statement of financial position are recognized in the income statement.
3.5.3 Conversion of operation abroad
The results and financial position of all Group subsidiaries that have an operational currency other than the reference currency are translated to the reference currency as follows: (i) Assets and liabilities of each balance sheet presented, are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the balance sheet date. (ii) Revenues and expenses for each income statement, are translated at average exchange rates (unless average values are not a good approximation of the cumulative effect arising from the exchange rates of the day the transactions are made, in which case exchange rates at the date of the transaction are used ). (iii) All resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate movement in equity.
3.6 Operating Sectors
The Board of Directors of the Company is the main business decision maker and audits the internal financial reporting reports in order to evaluate the performance of the Company and the Group and to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources. Management has defined the areas of activity based on these internal reports in accordance with IFRS 8. For the categorization by operating sector, have been considered the following:
➢ The nature of products and services.
➢ The quantitative limits set by IFRS 8.
Based on the above, the Group presents the information in an operating segment as follows:
➢ Petroleum trade.
The main part of the Group 's activity by geographical sector is located in Greece. Sales abroad relate to activity in Cyprus and Serbia as well as to exports of goods. There is no dependence on significant customers as there are no transactions with an external customer amounting to 10% or more of the Group's total revenue.
3.7 Employee benefits after retirement
3.7.1 Post-employment indemnities
Post-employment benefits include defined benefit plans as well as a defined contribution plan.
The Group recognizes as an expense in the period that concerns, the contributions paid to the defined contribution plan for the employees’ provision of services during that period. Contributions to pension funds (Insurance Funds) are treated as contributions to defined contribution schemes.
The cost of staff benefits for the defined benefit plan, is calculated annually using the projected unit credit method by an independent actuary at the end of each reporting period. The liability presented in the Statement of Financial Position is the present value of the defined benefit obligation.
The components of the defined benefit cost recognized in the income statement (gain or loss) are as follows:
(a) the current employee's cost of work for one additional year,
(b) the net interest on the liability resulting from the multiplication of the discount rate on the net defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the reference period,
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(c) past service cost due to any changes or curtailments in plan data; and
(d) gains or losses arising from settlements.
Actuarial gains and losses arising from increases or decreases in the present value of the defined benefit obligation due to changes in actuarial assumptions and adjustments based on experience are recognized in Other Total Comprehensive income.
3.7.2 Employee termination benefits
Termination benefits are paid when employees leave before the retirement date. The Group recognizes these benefits when committed, either when it terminates the employment of employees under a detailed plan for which there is no probability of withdrawal, or when it offers these benefits as an incentive for voluntary retirement
3.8 Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the current tax payable and the deferred tax, plus any additional tax from a tax audit of previous years. The tax for the current year is based on the taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from the net book profit that appears in the income because it excludes income or expense that is taxed or exempt from tax in other periods and in addition excludes items that are never taxed or tax deductible. The tax is calculated according to the applicable tax rates or those that have been enacted at the date of the Statement of Financial Position. Deferred tax is recognized in the differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases that are used for the calculation of taxable profits and is accounted for using the liability method in the Statement of Financial Position. Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for all tax temporary differences whereas deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible temporary differences may be used. Such receivables and payables are not recognized if temporary differences arise from goodwill or from the initial recognition (except for a business combination) of assets and liabilities from transactions that do not affect either the taxable or the accounting profits.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognized for temporary tax differences arising from investments in subsidiaries and associates and interests in joint ventures, except where the Group may control the reversal of temporary differences and it is probable that such differences will not be reversed in the projected future. Deferred tax assets are recognized for temporary tax differences arising on investments and interests only to the extent that there is likely to be sufficient taxable profits against which the benefits of temporary tax differences will be used and it is expected that they will be reversed in the foreseeable future. The carrying amount of the deferred tax asset is reviewed at each balance sheet date and is reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that there will be sufficient taxable profits that will allow the asset to be recovered in whole or in part.
Deferred tax is calculated using the tax rates that are expected to be in force at the time the asset is disposed of or the liability is settled. Deferred tax charges or benefits the results for the year, except for those that are directly attributable to equity, and thus deferred tax is accounted for in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax receivables with current tax liabilities and when they are related to income taxes charged by the same tax authority and in addition the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities in a net basis.
3.9 Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment. Acquisition cost includes all costs directly associated with the acquisition of assets.
Additional costs are added to the carrying amount of Property, Plant and Equipment or are recognized as a separate asset only if they are expected to generate future economic benefits to the Group and their cost can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance expenses are recognized in the income statement when realised.
Land is not depreciated. Depreciation of other tangible assets is calculated using the straight-line method over their useful life as follows:
Buildings
10-40
Years
Machinery
5-30
Years
Transportation means
5-20
Years
Furniture and other equipment
4-25
Years
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The residual values and useful lives of Property, Plant and Equipment, are reassessed at regular time intervals to allow for changes in estimates to be applied in future periods.
When the carrying values of tangible assets exceed their recoverable amount, the difference (impairment) is recognized immediately as an expense in the income statement.
The cost and accumulated depreciation of an asset is written off when it is sold or withdrawn, when no further economic benefits from its continued use are expected. Gains or losses on the sale of Property, Plant and Equipment are determined by the difference among the price received less their carrying amount net of the cost of selling the Property, Plant and Equipment. Gains or losses arising on sale are included in the profit or loss for the year that is sold or written off.
3.10 Intangible assets
3.10.1 Software
Purchased software programs are measured at cost less amortization less impairment (if any). Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the useful life of those assets, which ranges from 4 to 8 years. Costs associated with the maintenance of software programs are recognized as expenses when incurred.
3.10.2 Rights
The "Rights" category mainly includes the intangible commercial leases paid by the Group. Amortization is calculated using the straight-line method over the useful life of those assets. Their useful life follows the years of the lease and ranges from 1 to 20 years.
The residual values and useful lives of intangible assets are reassessed at regular intervals to allow for changes in estimates to be applied in future periods.
3.11 Inventories
Inventories are measured at the lower between acquisition cost and net realizable value. The cost comprises of direct materials and where applicable direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost is determined using the monthly weighted average cost method. Net realizable value is estimated on the basis of the current sales prices of inventories, in the ordinary course of business less any selling expenses.
When deemed necessary, provision for slow moving or obsolete inventories is formed.
3.12 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash, sight deposits and short-term up to three-month investments of high liquidation and low risk.
3.13 Share capital
The share capital includes the common shares of the Group. Common shares are included in equity.
Direct share issuance costs are shown after the deduction of the relevant income tax, resulting in a reduction in the proceeds of the issue.
3.14 Loans
Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts are recorded at the respective amounts of the relevant withdrawals less their direct issuance costs. Financial expenses, including premiums at repayment or re-purchase and direct issuance costs, are accounted on an accrual basis to the results using the effective interest rate method and are added to the net book value of the relevant loan or overdraft, to the extent that they are not settled in the period that they arise.
3.15 Trade payables
Trade payables are initially recognized at fair value and subsequently measured using the amortized cost method using the effective interest rate.
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3.16 Provisions
Provisions are recognized when there is a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation and the amount required can be estimated reliably. Provisions are measured in the best possible estimate of the Management as to the costs incurred for the settlement of the liability.
3.17 Leases
3.17.1 The Group as a lessee
The Group assesses whether a contact is or contains a lease, at inception of a contract. Accordingly, it recognizes a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease liability with respect to all lease agreements in which it is the lessee, except for short-term leases (defined as leases with a lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low value assets. For these leases, the Group recognizes the lease payments as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted by using the rate implicit in the leases. If this rate cannot readily be determined, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate. Lease payment included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise:
➢ fixed lease payment (including in-substance fixed payments), less any lease incentives
➢ variable lease payments that depend on an index or rate, initially measured using the index or rate at the commencement date
➢ the amount expected to be payable by the lessee under the residual value guarantees
➢ the exercise price of purchase options, if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise the options; and
➢ payments of penalties for terminating the lease, if the lease term reflects the exercise of an option to terminate the lease.
The lease liability is subsequently measured by increasing the carrying amount to reflect interest on the lease liability (using the effective interest method) and by reducing the carrying amount to reflect the lease payments made. The Group remeasures the lease liability (and makes a corresponding adjustment to the related right-of-use asset) whenever:
➢ the lease term has changed or there is a change in the assessment of exercise of a purchase option, in which case the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate.
➢ the lease payments change due to changes in an index or rate or a change in expected payment under a guaranteed residual value, in which cases the lease liability is measured by discounting the revised lease payments using the initial discount rate.
➢ a lease contract is modified, and the lease modification is not accounted for as a separate lease, in which case, the lease liability is remeasured by discounting the revised lease payments using a revised discount rate.
The lease liability is presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position.
The right-of-use asset comprise the initial measurement of the corresponding lease liability, lease payments made at or before the commencement day and any initial direct costs. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The Group applies IAS 36 to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired.
Whenever the Group incurs an obligation for costs to dismantle and remove a leased asset, restore the site on which it is located or restore the underlying asset to the condition required by the terms and conditions of the lease, a provision is recognized and measured under IAS 37. The costs are included in the related right-of-use asset. The Group did not incur any such costs during the periods presented.
Right-of-use assets are depreciated over the shorter period of lease term and useful life of the underlying asset. If a lease transfers ownership of the underlying asset or the cost of the right-of-use asset reflects that the Group expects to exercise a purchase option, the related right-of-use asset is depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset. The depreciation starts at the lease commencement date.
The right-of-use assets are presented as a separate line in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Variable rents that do not depend on an index or rate are not included in the measurement of the lease liability and the right-of- use asset. The related payments are recognized as an expense in the period in which the event or condition that triggers those
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payments occur and are included in the captions of “Distribution expenses” and “Administrative expenses” in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.
As permitted by IFRS 16, the Group applied the practical expedient according of IFRS 16 which a lessee is not required to separate non-lease components, and as such, it accounts for any lease and associated non-lease components as a single arrangement.
3.17.2 The Group as a lessor
Leases for which the Group is a lessor are classified as finance or operating leases. Whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee, the contract is classified as a finance lease. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
When the Group is an intermediate lessor, it accounts for the head lease and the sublease as two separate contracts. The sublease is classified as a finance or operating lease by reference to the right-of-use asset arising from the main lease.
Rental income from operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the relevant lease. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating and arranging an operating lease are added to the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Amounts due from lessees under finance leases are recognized as receivables at the amount of the Group’s net investment in the leases. Finance lease income is allocated to reporting periods so as to reflect a constant periodic rate of return on the Group’s net investment outstanding in respect of the leases.
When a contract includes lease and non-lease components, the Group applies IFRS 15 to allocate the consideration under the contract to each component.
3.18 Financial Instruments
3.18.1 Initial Recognition
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the Group’s Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
3.18.2 Initial Measurement
The Group measures financial assets and liabilities on their initial recognition at their fair value plus/minus transaction cost that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the financial asset or issue of the financial liability respectively (other than financial assets and liabilities at FVTPL).
The Group recognizes initially trade receivables without a significant financing component at their transaction price.
3.18.3 Classification and Measurement of financial assets
3.18.3.1 Trade Receivables and Debt instruments
All financial assets that fall within the scope of IFRS 9, are subsequently to their initial recognition measured at amortized cost or fair value. The basis of their measurement depends both on the Group’s business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial assets. The Group’s assessment of the business model is determined at a higher level of aggregation that reflects how groups of financial assets are managed together to meet the Group’s business objective, rather than on an instrument-by-instrument basis.
Financial assets that give rise to cash flows, consisting only of payments of principal and interest, are classified by taking into account the business model for holding these instruments. Financial assets that are held under a business model with the objective to hold them until maturity and collect the contractual cash flows, are measured at amortized cost. If the business model has the intention to hold the financial assets to collect the contractual cash flows but expects to sell these financial assets when this is necessary (e.g. to fulfill a specific need for liquidity), then these instruments are measured at FVTOCI. Financial assets held within a business model other the above are measured at FVTPL.
The Group has one business model for managing its financial assets that reflects how the Group manages those in order to generate cash flows. In particular, the financial assets of the Group are held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets in order to collect contractual cash flows. Following the objective of the aforementioned business model the financial assets of the Group are managed in order to realize cash flows by collecting the corresponding payments over the life of the financial asset.
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The Group in making its assessment of whether cash flows are going to be realized by collecting the corresponding payments over the life of the financial asset, considers the frequency, value and time of sales in prior periods, the reason of those sales and the group’s expectations about future sales activity.
Apart from the above, the Group also considers all relevant information in performing the business model assessment, excluding scenarios that the Group does not reasonably expect to occur, such as so-called ‘worst case’ or ‘stress case’ scenarios. In performing this exercise the Group exercises judgement considering all available and relevant information, such as but not limited to , how the performance of the assets is measured, monitored and reported to the Group’s key management personnel, how the risks underpinning the performance of the assets are managed and how the managers of the assets are compensated.
At the initial recognition of a financial asset, the Group determines whether it is part of the business model or it reflects the commencement of a new business model.
The group reassess its business model each reporting period to determine whether the business model has changed from the previous reporting period. For the reporting periods of the current financial year, the Group has not identified a change in its business model.
3.18.3.2 Equity Instruments
Financial instruments that meet the definition of equity instruments as provided by IAS 32, are measured subsequently to their initial recognition at FVTPL. The Group may irrevocably choose to present changes in the fair value of an equity investment in OCI, provided that the equity instrument is not held for trading and it is not a contingent consideration recognized by the Group in a business combination in which IFRS 3.
The Group applies the above irrevocable election on an asset by asset basis.
3.18.3.3 Reclassifications
In case the business model under which the Group holds financial assets changes, due to external or internal changes that are determined to be significant to the Group’s operations and demonstrable to external parties, all affected financial assets are reclassified. Reclassifications are expected to be very infrequent. Investments in equity instruments that the Group has made the irrevocable choice to designate at FVTOCI and any financial assets that have been designated at FVTPL at their initial recognition, cannot be reclassified, since their designation at the time of their initial recognition is irrevocable. During the current financial year, no reclassifications took place since there was no change in the business model within which the Group holds the financial assets.
3.18.4 Classification and Measurement of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or other financial liabilities (i.e. amortized cost). The Group currently has not classified any of its financial liabilities at FVTPL.
The Group measures financial liabilities, such as bond loans, Interest-bearing bank loans and overdrafts at amortized cost (i.e. Other financial liabilities). Finance charges including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issuance costs, are accounted for on an accrual basis to the profit and loss account, using the effective interest rate method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument to the extent that they are not settled in the year in which they arise.
3.18.5 Measurement of Impairment of Financial Assets
The Group measures the loss allowance on its trade receivables as the estimate of the present value of all cash shortfalls over the life of its trade receivables. A cash shortfall is defined as the difference between the cash flows that are due based on contractual terms and the cash flows that are expected to be received.
The Group has adopted the simplified approach with respect to estimating the ECLs for its trade receivables. Therefore, the Group at each reporting date, measures the loss allowance for its trade receivables at an amount equal to their lifetime expected credit losses. Accordingly, all trade receivables of the Group are classified into the following two stages:
Stage 2: Measurement of ECL over the lifetime – not credit impaired. Financial assets that are not credit impaired, are classified at Stage 2 and measured at lifetime expected credit loss, which is defined as the expected credit loss that results from all possible default events over its expected life.
Stage 3: Measurement of ECL over the lifetime – credit impaired. If a financial asset is defined as credit impaired, it is transferred to Stage 3 and measured at lifetime expected credit loss. Objective evidence for a credit-impaired financial asset includes ageing more than 90 days past due and other information about significant financial difficulties of the borrower.
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The following are the main inputs in the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies with respect to the estimations of ECLs of the Group:
➢ Exposure at Default (“EAD”): represents the amount of exposure at the reporting date.
➢ Probability of Default (“PD”): Probability of default is an estimate of the likelihood of default over a given time horizon. The Group calculates probabilities of default utilizing historical data, assumptions and expectations about the future.
➢ Loss given default (“LGD”) represents the estimation of loss that will be incurred at the default date. LGD is calculated as the difference arising between the contractual cash flows of the instrument that are due and the future expected cash flows of the instrument that are expected to be received. The determination of LGD considers also the effect from the recoveries on expected cash flows arising from collaterals held by the Group.
The Group possess collaterals as a mean of mitigating credit risk associated with its trade receivables. The main types of collateral held are:
➢ Cash
➢ Commercial and Residential real estate
➢ Letters of guarantees
➢ Credit insurance
➢ Letters of Credit
➢ Cheques
As per 12/31/2021, the Group did not hold any trade receivable for which no ECL is recognized due to the effect of any corresponding collateral held.
The definition of default is at the heart of the measurement of ECL. The Group considers as an event of default when the debtor is either past due more than 90 days or it is unlikely to pay its obligations to the Group due to financial difficulties.
The Group measures ECLs on a collective basis for portfolios of trade receivables with similar economic credit characteristics. In particular, the Group estimates the ECL by grouping together receivables based on common risk characteristics and past due days.
In addition, the Group assesses the expected credit losses associated with the financial assets of the Group, taking into account forward looking information. Forward looking information is incorporated in the ECL model through the consideration of various internal and external sources of actual and forecast economic information.
The Group recognizes the related loss provision at each reporting date.
3.18.6 Derivative financial instruments
The Group enters into derivative financial instruments contracts, such as swaps, options and futures/forwards, to manage market risks arising from its exposure to interest rates and commodity prices.
Those positions are monitored and managed on a daily basis. For the positions, the Group has not chosen to apply hedge accounting, although it holds the derivative financial instruments mainly for financial compensation purposes.
Derivatives are recognized initially at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at each reporting date. A derivative with a positive fair value is recognized as a financial asset whereas a derivative with a negative fair value is recognized as a financial liability. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss immediately.
Derivatives are not offset in the financial statements, unless the Group has both a legally enforceable right and intention to offset. When the remaining maturity of the instrument is less than 12 months, the derivative is presented either as current asset or liability under the account “Derivative Financial Instruments”. A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument is more than 12 months and it is not due to be realized or settled within 12 months.
3.19 Other Financial Assets
Other Financial assets comprise of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI) that refer to unlisted equity securities which are not held for trading and which the group has irrevocably elected at initial recognition (transition) to recognize in this category .
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 22
3.20 Impairment of assets non-financial assets
At each date of the Statement of Financial Position, the Group examines the carrying amount of tangible assets, other intangible assets and non-financial assets to determine whether there is any indication of impairment of those assets. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). When it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash- generating unit to which the asset belongs.
The recoverable amount is the greater of the fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. To calculate value in use (the asset), estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market estimates of the time value of money and the risks associated with the asset.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss unless the related asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a reduction in the amount of the revaluation.
When an impairment loss is subsequently reversed, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to its revised estimated recoverable amount so that the carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would not have been determined if it had not been determined. no impairment loss is recognized on the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years. The reversal of an impairment loss is recognized immediately in profit or loss, unless the related asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as an increase in the revaluation.
3.21 Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution is recognized as a liability when distribution is approved by the General Meeting of Shareholders.
3.22 Financial expenses
Financial expenses are recognized in the income statement when they are realized.
3.23 Rounding of accounts
The amounts included in the Financial Statements are rounded to thousands of Euro. Differences that may exist are due to these rounding.
4 Significant accounting estimates and management’s judgements
Management's estimates and judgments are continually being reviewed and are based on historical data and expectations for future events that are judged to be reasonable under the current circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions about the evolution of future events. Estimates and assumptions that present a significant risk of causing material adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next 12 months are as follows:
4.1 Income tax
A judgment is required to determine the provision for income tax and deferred taxation as there are transactions and calculations for which the final determination of the tax is uncertain.
Deferred income tax is determined by the tax rates and laws that are expected to apply when deferred tax assets are incurred or deferred tax liabilities are repaid as those (future tax rates) are known at the date of the statement of financial position’s preparation. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that future taxable profit will be available to use the temporary difference that creates the deferred tax asset and are reviewed at each balance sheet date. Based on the above, it is obvious that the accuracy of the deferred tax assessment depends on a number of factors that are either outside the Group's control (i.e. changes in tax rates, changes in tax legislation that may affect the tax base of assets, or categories of temporary differences), or are based on forecasts for the future course of the business, which by definition represent a significant risk.
4.2 Pension schemes
The present value of pension benefits is based on a number of factors determined using actuarial methods and assumptions, such as the discount rate for the calculation of the cost of service.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 23
The Group determines the appropriate discount rate at the end of each fiscal year. This is defined as the interest rate to be used in order to determine the present value of the future cash flows that are expected to be required for the coverage of the pension plan liabilities. The discount rate used by the Group for the current year is 0.4%.
The other assumptions used are presented in note 29.
4.3 Litigation cases
The Group recognizes a provision for litigation based on evidence from its Legal Service.
Other sources of uncertainty related to Management's assumptions are the estimate of the useful life of the fixed assets and the provision for doubtful clients.
5. Revenue
The analysis of revenue is as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Merchandise
1,005,410
662,244
674,165
455,555
Products
1,447,029
1,119,108
1,447,029
1,119,108
Services
25,210
20,285
21,447
20,098
Other
(131)
(164)
(131)
(164)
Total
2,477,518
1,801,473
2,142,510
1,594,597
Sales of merchandise and products include wholesale and retail sales. Retail sales are mostly made by the subsidiaries that operate the network of gas station both in Greece and abroad.
Within the turnover for the year 2021 an amount of € 2,883 thousand relating to provision of services which is recognized over time, the corresponding figure for the comparative period was € 3,499. (Company 2021: € 9,998 thousand and 2020: € 10,281 thousand).
"Other" Group and Company sales concern the result due to the discounting of future long-term receivables related to repayable credit.
The table below presents an analysis of revenues by geographic market (foreign - domestic) and by category of goods sold.
Group
Company
Category of sales
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
302,767
104,458
100,081
35,498
Lubricants
9
14
111
167
Chemicals
4,992
1,814
4,979
1,814
Natural gas/LPG
2,353
559
-
-
Services
494
158
-
-
Other
30,047
3,649
11,870
1,414
Total export sales
340,662
110,652
117,041
38,893
Group
Company
Category of sales
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Fuel
2,011,518
1,609,924
1,927,434
1,494,103
Lubricants
6,200
5,275
6,200
5,275
Chemicals
65,989
32,652
65,338
32,652
Natural gas/LPG
20,067
15,954
-
-
Services
24,715
20,285
21,447
20,098
Other
8,367
6,731
5,050
3,576
Total domestic sales
2,136,856
1,690,821
2,025,469
1,555,704
Total sales
2,477,518
1,801,473
2,142,510
1,594,597
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 24
Activity abroad is analyzed as follows:
Category of sales
1/1/2021-12/31/2021
Amounts in th. €
Cyprus’ Activities
Serbia’s Activities
Skopje's Activities
Croatia's Activities
Exports
Total
Fuel
101,206
13,572
741
130,851
56,397
302,767
Lubricants
-
-
-
-
9
9
Natural gas/LPG
16
952
1,385
-
2,353
Chemicals
-
-
-
260
4,732
4,992
Services
208
286
-
-
-
494
Other
1,503
2,309
73
14,742
11,420
30,047
Total
102,933
17,119
814
147,238
72,558
340,662
Category of sales
1/1/2020-12/31/2020
Amounts in th. €
Cyprus’ Activities
Serbia’s Activities
Skopje's Activities
Croatia's Activities
Exports
Total
Fuel
70,057
9,093
-
-
25,308
104,458
Lubricants
-
-
-
-
14
14
Natural gas/LPG
9
550
-
-
-
559
Chemicals
-
-
-
-
1,814
1,814
Services
93
65
-
-
-
158
Other
1,056
1,238
-
-
1,355
3,649
Total
71,215
10,946
-
-
28,491
110,652
6. Expenses per category
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Benefits to employees
7
19,552
17,575
15,691
16,203
Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment
14
17,319
14,676
13,010
11,913
Depreciation of intangible assets
15
3,342
2,492
1,908
1,982
Depreciation of Right of use Assets
16
18,147
17,342
12,605
12,308
Expenses of repair and maintenance of tangible assets
3,763
3,750
2,860
2,965
Rental fee based on operating leases
27
2,682
2,135
2,084
1,696
Storage charges
6,788
6,984
4,926
5,065
Provision for bad debt
21
116
2,235
-
2,212
Transportation and travel expenses
22,756
19,903
18,592
17,241
Fees for sites’ managers
45,531
37,833
-
-
Third parties’ fees and expenses
23,922
21,275
17,289
15,839
Promotion and advertising expenses
6,994
6,216
9,286
8,668
Insurance expenses
1,456
1,031
857
663
Telecommunication expenses
609
507
471
367
Electricity expense
5,555
3,454
819
310
Other taxes fees
2,607
2,664
1,613
1,681
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
27
(86)
(613)
(86)
(466)
Other expenses
5,112
3,997
1,742
1,883
Total
186,165
163,456
103,666
100,528
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Allocation per operation:
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Cost of sales
5,792
5,929
19,409
18,882
Distribution expenses
166,202
145,000
75,178
71,954
Administration expenses
14,171
12,527
9,079
9,692
Total
186,165
163,456
103,666
100,528
The cost of sales for the year ended on 31/12/2021 includes € 5,792 thousand (Company € 19,409 thousand) relating services costs. The corresponding amount for the year 2020 was € 5,929 thousand (Company € 18,882 thousand).
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 25
The Third parties’ fees and expenses include the fees of audit and non-audit services and are analyzed as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Statutory Audit
398
335
175
155
Tax Audit
189
154
100
90
Other Non-Audit Services
108
111
92
111
Total
695
599
367
356
7. Benefits to employees
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Salaries and daily wages
12,729
11,513
9,676
10,442
Expenses of social contribution
3,209
3,300
2,487
3,090
Other employers’ benefits and expenses
3,303
2,558
3,223
2,471
Pension plan cost of defined benefits
311
204
305
200
Total
19,552
17,575
15,691
16,203
8. Other operating income
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Rental income
872
953
8,460
7,939
Income from fuel cards’ clients
492
506
492
506
Income from commercial representatives
576
489
747
646
Income from commisions
684
552
436
554
Other
1,032
975
314
408
Total
3,656
3,475
10,449
10,053
9. Other gain / (losses)
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Gains / (losses) from sales and write-offs of fixed assets
(239)
212
26
24
Net gain/(losses) from exchange rate differences
(972)
(820)
268
(145)
Gains from unused provisions for doubtful receivables that were reversed
21
84
-
59
-
Other
(943)
(2,541)
(882)
(1,192)
Total
(2,070)
(3,149)
(529)
(1,313)
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 26
10. Financial expenses
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Interest of short-term loans
1,108
257
140
62
Interest and expenses of long-term loans
4,863
4,932
4,313
4,256
Interest on leases
4,000
3,393
2,860
2,703
Total interest
9,971
8,582
7,313
7,021
Bank commissions
6,280
4,574
471
359
Amortization of bond loan expenses
449
429
425
403
Commitment fees
272
154
260
151
Realised losses from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,649
5,972
4,472
4,901
Losses from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
264
117
168
117
Other interest expenses
138
20
21
11
Total
22,023
19,848
13,130
12,963
*Fair Value Through Profit and Loss Statement
11. Income from investments and participations
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Interest income
210
340
583
865
Realised gains from derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
4,206
4,555
4,159
4,449
Gains from valuation of derivatives accounted at FVTPL*
518
101
284
101
Dividend income
-
-
6,592
6,737
Gain / (Losses) from associates
2,357
(598)
-
-
Total
7,291
4,398
11,618
12,152
*Fair Value Through Profit and Loss Statement
Gain from associates of € 2,357 thousand refers to Group's share in the financial results of the consolidated companies, accounted for using the equity method, “Shell & MoH Aviation Fuels SA” & "Petroleum Installations of Rhodes - Alexandroupolis SA”.
Interest income includes interest earned on deposits, as well as finance income from discounted repayable credits amounting to € 207 thousand for the year 2021 and € 272 thousand for the year 2020.
Finally, dividend income in current period contains dividends from the associate company "Shell & MoH Aviation Fuels SA" of €2,842 thousand, as well as from the subsidiaries Ermis SA & Myrtea SA and Medprofile Ltd. (€2,000 thousand, €1,000 thousand and €750 thousand respectively). In 2020, dividend income contains dividends from the associate companies "Shell & MoH Aviation Fuels SA" & "Petroleum Installations of Rhodes - Alexandroupolis SA” of € 1,568 thousand and € 169 thousand respectively, as well as from the subsidiaries Ermis SA & Myrtea SA (€ 2,000 thousand and € 3,000 thousand respectively).
12. Income tax
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Current corporate tax for the period
4,072
2,754
1,480
-
Tax audit differences from prior years
(104)
108
(26)
203
Deferred tax
5,293
(6,213)
4,829
(5,296)
Total
9,261
(3,351)
6,283
(5,093)
Current corporate income tax is calculated at 22% for the year 1/1-12/31/2021 and 24% for the comparative period 1/1– 12/31/2020.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 27
The income tax for the year, results after taking into consideration the following items of income or expenses that are taxable or deductible in other years and items that are never taxable or deductible on the accounting profit:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Profit/(Losses) before tax
39,520
(16,075)
29,295
(14,762)
Tax calculated based on the corporate tax rates
8,070
(3,858)
6,445
(3,542)
Tax audit differences from prior years
(104)
108
(26)
203
Non-deductible for tax purposes expenses
518
545
391
366
Income excepted from tax
(406)
(422)
(1,450)
(2,182)
Other (change of tax rate etc)
1,183
276
923
62
Total
9,261
(3,351)
6,283
(5,093)
13. Earnings per share
Earnings / (losses) per share are calculated by dividing the net profit after tax with the weighted average number of shares of each period/year. The weighted average number of shares results by adding the current number of shares into which the share capital is divided, with the potential rights that the Parent company holds and can exercise, and by subtracting the number of treasury shares. The calculation of the basic earnings / (losses) per share is based on the following data:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th.€
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Profit/ (losses) attributable to the shareholders of the Company
29,040
(12,812)
23,065
(9,680)
Weighted average number of common shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share
2,730,868
2,730,868
2,730,868
2,730,868
Profit /(losses) per share in €
10.63
(4.69)
8.45
(3.54)
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 28
14. Intangible assets
The intangible assets of the Group comprise of software programs and exploitation rights of gas stations. Their movement during the period 1/1/2020 – 31/12/2020 and the period 1/1/2021 – 31/12/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Software
Rights
Other
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
12,389
24,970
-
37,359
Additions
761
811
-
1,572
Transfers
225
324
-
549
Balance 31 December 2020
13,375
26,105
-
39,480
Balance 1 January 2021
13,375
26,105
-
39,480
Additions
977
61
-
1,038
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
108
-
8,348
8,456
Disposals/Write-off
(3)
-
-
(3)
Currency translation effects
3
-
-
3
Transfers
639
-
-
639
Balance 31 December 2021
15,099
26,166
8,348
49,613
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
7,766
19,283
-
27,049
Depreciation expense
1,514
978
-
2,492
Balance 31 December 2020
9,280
20,261
-
29,541
Balance 1 January 2021
9,280
20,261
-
29,541
Depreciation expense
1,527
877
938
3,342
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
66
-
-
66
Disposals/Write-off
(3)
-
-
(3)
Balance 31 December 2021
10,870
21,137
938
32,946
Net book value on 31 December 2020
4,095
5,844
-
9,939
Net book value on 31 December 2021
4,229
5,028
7,410
16,667
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 29
The intangible assets of the Company comprise of software programs and exploitation rights of gas station. Their movement during the period 1/1/2020 – 31/12/2020 and the period 1/1/2021 – 31/12/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Software
Rights
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
10,098
23,733
33,831
Additions
426
-
426
Transfers
208
323
531
Balance 31 December 2020
10,732
24,056
34,788
Balance 1 January 2021
10,732
24,056
34,788
Additions
728
61
789
Disposals/Write-off
(3)
-
(3)
Transfers
628
-
628
Balance 31 December 2021
12,086
24,117
36,203
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
6,857
19,023
25,880
Depreciation expense
1,121
861
1,982
Balance 31 December 2020
7,978
19,884
27,862
Balance 1 January 2021
7,978
19,884
27,862
Depreciation expense
1,152
756
1,908
Disposals/Write-off
(3)
-
(3)
Balance 31 December 2021
9,127
20,640
29,767
Net book value on 31 December 2020
2,754
4,172
6,926
Net book value on 31 December 2021
2,959
3,477
6,436
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 30
15. Property, Plant and Equipment
The movement of the Property, Plant and Equipment of the Group for the period 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020 and for the period 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Land and buildings
Machinery
Transportation means
Furniture and other equipment
Assets under construction
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
186,215
112,337
7,673
41,656
17,743
365,624
Additions
8,991
6,520
453
3,292
13,100
32,356
Disposals/Write-off
(609)
(1,512)
(194)
(355)
-
(2,670)
Transfers
4,256
8,701
-
2,298
(15,804)
(549)
Balance 31 December 2020
198,853
126,046
7,932
46,891
15,039
394,761
Balance 1 January 2021
198,853
126,046
7,932
46,891
15,039
394,761
Additions
6,189
9,329
396
2,933
18,223
37,070
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
18,407
2,524
-
-
720
21,651
Disposals/Write-off
(562)
(1,362)
(287)
(130)
-
(2,341)
Currency translation effects
89
19
-
-
4
111
Transfers
5,020
3,650
10
2,402
(11,721)
(639)
Balance 31 December 2021
227,996
140,205
8,051
52,096
22,265
450,613
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
107,803
63,881
5,071
28,136
-
204,891
Depreciation expense
6,219
5,373
334
2,750
-
14,676
Disposals/Write-off
(599)
(1,415)
(148)
(343)
-
(2,505)
Balance 31 December 2020
113,423
67,839
5,257
30,543
-
217,062
Balance 1 January 2021
113,423
67,839
5,257
30,543
-
217,062
Depreciation expense
6,981
6,965
348
3,025
-
17,319
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
1,362
1,086
-
-
-
2,448
Disposals/Write-off
(381)
(1,222)
(182)
(118)
-
(1,903)
Currency translation effects
9
7
-
-
-
16
Balance 31 December 2021
121,394
74,675
5,423
33,450
-
234,942
Net book value on 31 December 2020
85,430
58,207
2,675
16,348
15,039
177,699
Net book value on 31 December 2021
106,602
65,530
2,628
18,646
22,265
215,671
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 31
The movement of Property, Plant and Equipment of the Company for the period 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020 and for the period 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Land and buildings
Machinery
Transportation means
Furniture and other equipment
Assets under construction
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
160,616
96,652
4,671
37,488
16,169
315,596
Additions
4,925
4,536
-
2,686
11,196
23,343
Disposals/Write-off
(609)
(1,512)
(148)
(355)
-
(2,624)
Transfers
2,946
8,534
-
2,272
(14,283)
(531)
Balance 31 December 2020
167,878
108,210
4,523
42,091
13,082
335,784
Balance 1 January 2021
167,878
108,210
4,523
42,091
13,082
335,784
Additions
4,214
6,524
66
2,705
14,464
27,973
Disposals/Write-off
(363)
(1,196)
(163)
(125)
-
(1,847)
Transfers
4,892
2,685
10
2,303
(10,518)
(628)
Balance 31 December 2021
176,621
116,223
4,436
46,974
17,028
361,282
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
90,982
54,949
3,796
25,035
-
174,762
Depreciation expense
4,771
4,533
176
2,433
-
11,913
Disposals/Write-off
(599)
(1,415)
(123)
(342)
-
(2,479)
Balance 31 December 2020
95,154
58,067
3,849
27,126
-
184,196
Balance 1 January 2021
95,154
58,067
3,849
27,126
-
184,196
Depreciation expense
4,649
5,460
174
2,727
-
13,010
Disposals/Write-off
(359)
(1,174)
(163)
(118)
-
(1,814)
Balance 31 December 2021
99,444
62,353
3,860
29,735
-
195,392
Net book value on 31 December 2020
72,724
50,143
674
14,965
13,082
151,588
Net book value on 31 December 2021
77,177
53,870
576
17,239
17,028
165,890
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 32
16. Right of use Assets
The movement in the Group’s right of use assets during the period 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020 and the period 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Land and buildings
Machinery
Transportation means
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
112,224
3,761
12,845
128,830
Additions
21,949
563
276
22,788
Disposals/Write-off
-
-
(8,100)
(8,100)
Balance 31 December 2020
134,173
4,324
5,021
143,518
Balance 1 January 2021
134,173
4,324
5,021
143,518
Additions
24,266
146
3,909
28,321
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
13,214
-
122
13,336
Disposals/Write-off
(1,470)
-
(88)
(1,558)
Currency translation effects
85
-
-
85
Balance 31 December 2021
170,268
4,470
8,964
183,702
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
12,711
361
4,397
17,469
Depreciation expense
13,653
380
3,309
17,342
Disposals/Write-off
-
-
(3,825)
(3,825)
Balance 31 December 2020
26,364
741
3,881
30,986
Balance 1 January 2021
26,364
741
3,881
30,986
Depreciation expense
15,768
416
1,963
18,147
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
2,015
45
2,060
Currency translation effects
43
-
43
Balance 31 December 2021
44,190
1,157
5,889
51,236
Net book value on 31 December 2020
107,809
3,583
1,140
112,532
Net book value on 31 December 2021
126,078
3,313
3,075
132,466
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 33
The movement in the Company’s right of use assets during the period 1/1/2020 – 12/31/2020 and the period 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021 is presented in the following table:
Amounts in th.€
Land and buildings
Machinery
Transportation means
Total
Cost
Balance 1 January 2020
97,694
-
1,222
98,916
Additions
16,835
-
262
17,097
Balance 31 December 2020
114,529
-
1,484
116,013
Balance 1 January 2021
114,529
-
1,484
116,013
Additions
14,634
14
596
15,244
Disposals/Write-off
(724)
-
(88)
(812)
Balance 31 December 2021
128,439
14
1,992
130,445
Accumulated depreciation
Balance 1 January 2020
11,173
-
376
11,549
Depreciation expense
11,892
-
416
12,308
Balance 31 December 2020
23,065
-
792
23,857
Balance 1 January 2021
23,065
-
792
23,857
Depreciation expense
12,197
4
404
12,605
Balance 31 December 2021
35,262
4
1,196
36,462
Net book value on 31 December 2020
91,464
-
692
92,156
Net book value on 31 December 2021
93,177
10
796
93,983
The Group leases several assets including land & buildings, transportation means and machinery. The Group leases land & buildings for the purposes of constructing and operating its own network of gas stations as well as for its office space, fuel storage facilities/(oil depots), warehouses and retail stores. Lease terms are negotiated on an individual basis and contain a wide range of different terms and conditions.
The Group leases trucks and vessels for distribution of its oil & gas products, as well as cars for management and other operational needs.
The Group subleases some of its right-of-use assets that concern premises suitable to operate gas stations and other interrelated activities including office space under operating lease. Additionally, the Group leases out part of its own fuel storage facilities to third parties under operating lease.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 34
17. Participations in subsidiaries and associates
Participations in subsidiaries and associate companies is presented below:
Name
Place of incorportation and operation
Proportion of ownership interest
Principal activity
Consolidation Method
Participation
MYRTEA SOCIATE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRADING, STORAGE, REPRESENTATION OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
GREECE, MAROUSI OF ATTICA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Direct
SOCIETE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRANSPORTATION EXPLOITATION TRADING OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION "ERMIS"
GREECE, MAROUSI OF ATTICA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Direct
CORAL PRODUCTS AND TRADING SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY OF YAGHT FUEL,LUBRICANTS,YAGHT SUPPLIES,OIL PRODUCTS,CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
GREECE, MAROUSI OF ATTICA
100%
MARITIME FUEL TRADE
Full
Direct
CORAL INNOVATIONS SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY, DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE EXPLOITATION, AND SERVICES’ PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
GREECE, PERISSOS OF ATTICA
100%
TRADE, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPLOITATION, SERVICES
Full
Direct
PETROLEUM INSTALLATIONS OF RHODES – ALEXANDROUPOLIS SA
GREECE, MAROUSI OF ATTICA
37%
PETROLEUM
Equity
Direct
SHELL & MOH SA AVIATION FUELS
GREECE, MAROUSI OF ATTICA
49%
AVIATION FUEL TRADE
Equity
Direct
MEDPROFILE LTD
CYPRUS, NICOSIA
75%
HOLDING COMPANY
Full
Direct
CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS (CYPRUS) LTD
CYPRUS, NICOSIA
75%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
MEDSYMPAN LTD
CYPRUS, NICOSIA
100%
HOLDING COMPANY
Full
Direct
CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD
SERBIA, BEOGRAD
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
CORAL-FUELS DOEL SKOPJE
NORTH MACEDONIA, SKOPJE
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO PODGORICA
MONTENEGRO, PODGORICA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
CORAL ALBANIA SH.A.
ALBANIA, TIRANA
100%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
CORAL CROATIA D.O.O.
ZAGREB,
CROATIA
75%
PETROLEUM TRADE
Full
Indirect
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 35
The following table presents participations in subsidiaries and associates expressed in total amounts:
Company name
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
MYRTEA SOCIATE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRADING, STORAGE, REPRESENTATION OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
-
-
1,179
1,179
SOCIETE ANONYME COMPANY OF TRANSPORTATION EXPLOITATION TRADING OF OIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION "ERMIS"
-
-
4,739
4,739
CORAL PRODUCTS AND TRADING SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY OF YAGHT FUEL,LUBRICANTS,YAGHT SUPPLIES,OIL PRODUCTS,CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES’ PROVISION
-
-
5,500
5,500
CORAL INNOVATIONS SOCIATE ANONYME TRADING COMPANY, DEVELOPMENT AND SOFTWARE EXPLOITATION, AND SERVICES’ PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATION AND INTERNET
-
-
1,500
1,500
MEDPROFILE LTD
-
-
10,377
10,377
CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS (CYPRUS) LTD
-
-
-
-
MEDSYMPAN LTD
-
-
22,107
2,672
CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD
-
-
-
-
CORAL-FUELS DOEL SKOPJE
-
-
-
-
CORAL MONTENEGRO DOO PODGORICA
-
-
-
-
CORAL ALBANIA SH.A.
-
-
-
-
CORAL CROATIA D.O.O.
-
-
-
-
PETROLEUM INSTALLATIONS OF RHODES –ALEXANDROUPOLIS SA
886
827
269
269
SHELL & MOH SA AVIATION FUELS
5,754
6,263
2,802
2,802
Total
6,640
7,090
48,473
29,038
In 2021, the share capital of the subsidiary company “MEDSYMPAN LTD” increased by € 19,435 thousand.
The summary financial data of associates that are consolidated with the Equity method is presented below:
(a) For the company “PETROLEUM INSTALLATIONS PF RHODES –ALEXANDROUPOLIS SA”
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Non Current Assets
2,384
2,306
Current Assets
726
452
Equity
2,362
2,205
Non Current Liabilities
493
391
Current Liabilities
255
161
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Revenue
1,074
748
Profit/(Losses) before tax
174
(113)
Net profit /(losses) for the year after tax
150
(86)
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 36
(b) For the company “SHELL & MOH AVIATION FUELS SA”
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Non Current Assets
4,544
3,509
Current Assets
28,140
20,257
Equity
11,743
12,784
Non Current Liabilities
1,139
531
Current Liabilities
19,802
10,451
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Revenue
197,655
73,492
Profit/(Losses) before tax
5,696
(1,475)
Net profit /(losses) for the year after tax
4,689
(1,134)
18. Other financial assets
Amounts in th.€
Place of incorportation and operation
Principal activity
Proportion of ownership interest
Value of participation
HELLAS DIRECT LTD
Cyprus
Insurance Company
1.16%
500
Total
500
19. Other long-term receivables
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Guarantees
1,033
1,026
950
943
Long-term repayable credits
3,655
4,213
3,387
4,000
Long-term receivables from related parties (note 35)
531
380
2,215
370
Total
5,219
5,619
6,552
5,313
Other long-term receivables from related parties refer to receivables to the Group’s companies for retirement compensation.
20. Inventories
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Raw materials
2,935
1,424
2,935
1,424
Finished and semi-finished products
4,160
2,575
4,160
2,574
Merchandise
156,006
103,306
101,174
66,950
Total
163,101
107,305
108,269
70,948
It is noted that inventories are measured at the lower price among their acquisition cost and their net realizable value, at the end of the financial year. In 2021, part of the inventories was valued at their net realizable value, thus affecting the Group's and the Company’s Income Statement (Cost of Sales) as follows:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Merchandise
(4,636)
26,927
(5,100)
24,931
Total
(4,636)
26,927
(5,100)
24,931
The cost of inventories recognized as an expense in the cost of sales for the Group was in 2021 € 2,231,794 thousand and for 2020 € 1,633,180 thousand (Company: 2021 € 2,017,957 thousand and for 2020 € 1,516,758 thousand).
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 37
21. Trade and other short-term receivables
The trade and other short-term receivables of the Group for the period ended on 31/12/2021 mainly comprise of receivables from sales of goods.
The Group and the Company holds the trade and other receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Trade and other receivables that are interest free are stated at their nominal value as reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts, whereas those with a significant financing component are initially recognized at their fair value.
Below is presented an analysis of trade and other short-term receivables:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Trade receivables
87,737
62,992
57,921
46,178
Short-term repayable credits
10,765
11,103
10,370
10,707
Minus: Provision for bad debt
(31,690)
(31,644)
(29,053)
(29,058)
Receivables from related parties (note 35)
6,974
9,235
32,121
24,727
73,786
51,686
71,359
52,554
Debtors
34,169
24,267
26,242
20,756
Minus: Provision for bad debtors
(2,388)
(2,475)
(1,732)
(1,786)
Receivables from related parties (note 35)
1,009
2,907
2,005
5,919
Prepaid expenses
666
563
379
346
Contractual asset
107
213
107
214
Other receivables
14,512
12,692
6,205
5,168
Total
121,861
89,853
104,565
83,171
Trade and other receivable are analyzed into the following currencies :
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Euro (EUR)
94,915
77,486
99,109
77,572
Dollar (USD)
14,428
11,218
5,419
5,562
Other
12,518
1,149
37
37
Total
121,861
89,853
104,565
83,171
The average credit period resulting from sales of goods for the parent Company is 14 days and for the Group is 12 days while for 2020 it was 20 days and 17 days respectively. After the specified credit period interest is charged on a case-by-case basis.
The Group and the Company apply the IFRS 9 simplified model, based on which recognition and classification of the financial asset “Trade and Other Receivables” is performed either at Stage 2 or at Stage 3, according to the days past due, and measures loss allowance at an amount equal to lifetime ECL.
To measure the ECL, the trade and other receivables have been grouped based on their credit risk characteristics and their ageing (days past due) at the reporting date. This measurement is based on specific credit risk metrics (i.e. Probability of Default-PD, Loss Given Default), which are calculated based on historical data, existing market conditions as well as forward looking estimates at the end of each reporting period.
Before accepting any new customer, the Group uses an external credit scoring system to assess the potential customer’s credit quality and defines credit limits by customer. Limits and scoring attributes to customers are reviewed on a permanent basis.
There has been no change in the estimation techniques or significant assumptions made during the current reporting period.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 38
The following tables depict the risk profile of trade receivables and other receivables based on the Group’s and Company's provision matrix.
Group
Maturity analysis
Amounts in th. €
31 December 2021
Not past due
0-30 days
30-60 days
60-90 days
90+ days
Total
Estimated credit loss rate
0.77%
0.80%
8.53%
15.02%
91.90%
21.85%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
112,953
5,709
948
402
35,927
155,939
Lifetime ECL
874
46
81
60
33,017
34,078
121,861
Amounts in th. €
Maturity analysis
31 December 2020
Not past due
0-30 days
30-60 days
60-90 days
90+ days
Total
Expected credit loss rate
1.31%
1.30%
6.63%
18.24%
91.16%
27.52%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
83,449
3,377
692
410
36,044
123,972
Lifetime ECL
1,096
44
46
75
32,858
34,119
89,853
Company
Maturity analysis
Amounts in th. €
31 December 2021
Not past due
0-30 days
30-60 days
60-90 days
90+ days
Total
Expected credit loss rate
0.44%
0.90%
7.82%
16.97%
93.12%
22.75%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
98,865
3,647
146
178
32,514
135,350
Lifetime ECL
435
33
11
30
30,276
30,785
104,565
Maturity analysis
Amounts in th. €
31 December 2020
Not past due
0-30 days
30-60 days
60-90 days
90+ days
Total
Expected credit loss rate
0.58%
1.12%
5.46%
18.03%
91.72%
27.05%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
77,284
2,810
603
304
33,014
114,015
Lifetime ECL
445
31
33
55
30,280
30,844
83,171
As the Group’s historical credit loss experience does not show significantly different loss patterns for different customer segments, the provision for loss allowance based on past due status is not further distinguished between the Group’s different customer base.
The change in the provision for bad debt is analyzed as follows:
Amounts in th. €
Group
Company
Balance 1 January 2020
31,978
28,726
Provision for bad debt
2,235
2,212
Amounts used to write-off of receivables
(94)
(94)
Balance 31 December 2020
34,119
30,844
Balance 1 January 2021
34,119
30,844
Provision for bad debt
116
-
Amounts used to write-off of receivables
(73)
-
Non-utilised provision that have been reversed
(84)
(59)
Balance 31 December 2021
34,078
30,785
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 39
At the Group Level the concentration of credit risk is limited due to the customers’ wide base.
The Group and the Company apply the IFRS 9 simplified model to estimate the ECL of trade and other receivables, classifying them either at Stage 2 or at Stage 3 and measuring lifetime ECL .
Group
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amounts in th. €
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 3
Expected credit loss rate
0.88%
91.90%
1.43%
91.16%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
120,012
35,927
87,928
36,044
Lifetime ECL
1,061
33,017
1,261
32,858
Company
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Amounts in th. €
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 3
Expected credit loss rate
0.49%
93.12%
0.70%
91.72%
Estimated total gross carrying amount at default
102,836
32,514
81,000
33,014
Lifetime ECL
509
30,276
564
30,280
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 40
22. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial instruments measured at fair value
The tables below present the fair values of those financial assets and liabilities presented on the Groups’ and the Company's Statement of Financial Position at fair value by fair value measurement hierarchy level at December 31 st 2021 and December 31 st 2020.
Fair value hierarchy levels are based on the degree to which the fair value is observable and are the following:
➢ Level 1 are those derived from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
➢ Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
➢ Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are based unobservable inputs.
Group
12/31/2021
Amounts in th. €
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Non-current assets
Interest Rate Swaps
-
178
-
178
Total
-
178
-
178
Current Assets
Commodity Futures
340
-
-
340
Total
340
-
-
340
Current Liabilities
Commodity Futures
192
-
-
192
Foreign exchange forwards
-
72
-
72
Total
192
72
-
264
12/31/2020
Amounts in th. €
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Current Assets
Commodity Futures
101
-
-
101
Total
101
-
-
101
Current Liabilities
Commodity Futures
117
-
-
117
Total
117
-
-
117
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 41
Company
12/31/2021
Amounts in th. €
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Non-current assets
Interest Rate Swaps
-
178
-
178
Total
-
178
-
178
Current Assets
Commodity Futures
106
-
-
106
Total
106
-
-
106
Current Liabilities
Commodity Futures
96
-
-
96
Foreign exchange forwards
-
72
-
72
Total
96
72
-
168
12/31/2020
Amounts in th. €
Financial instruments measured at fair value
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Current Assets
Commodity Futures
101
-
-
101
Total
101
-
-
101
Current Liabilities
Commodity Futures
117
-
-
117
Total
117
-
-
117
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and no transfers into and out of Level 3 fair value measurements during the current and prior period.
The fair value measurement of financial derivatives is determined based on exchange market quotations as per last business day of the financial year and are classified at Level 1 fair value measurements. The fair values of financial instruments that are not quoted in active markets (Level 2), are determined by using valuation techniques. These include present value models and other models based on observable input parameters. Valuation models are used primarily to value derivatives transacted over-the- counter, including interest rate swaps and foreign exchange forwards. Accordingly, their fair value is derived from discounted cash flow models, being the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the appropriate interest rate or foreign exchange curve.
All transfers between fair value hierarchy levels are assumed to take place at the end of the reporting period, upon occurrence.
23. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of short-term deposits. The book value of cash and cash equivalents approximates their fair value.
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Cash
3,885
5,014
151
420
Deposits at bank
26,395
13,662
2,929
967
Total
30,280
18,676
3,080
1,387
The cash and cash equivalents of the Group are analyzed in the following currencies:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Euro (EUR)
19,851
16,248
2,178
565
Dollar (USD)
3,556
1,879
902
822
Other
6,873
549
-
-
Total
30,280
18,676
3,080
1,387
The line “Other” includes cash of Group companies that operate in countries whose functional currency is other than euro.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 42
24. Share capital
The Group's share capital as per December 31 st , 2021 and December 31 st , 2020 amounts to € 80,151 thousand and is divided into 2,730,868 shares of € 29.35 each.
All shares are common, registered non-listed in a stock exchange.
25. Reserves
Group
Amounts in th. €
Legal reserve
Special reserves
Non-taxed reserves
Extraordinary reserves
Reserves from foreign exchange differences of translation
Total
Balance 1 January 2020
14,909
25,098
8
29
(8)
40,036
Transfer
287
4,410
-
-
(2)
4,695
Dividends
-
(3,275)
-
-
-
(3,275)
Balance 31 December 2020
15,196
26,233
8
29
(10)
41,456
Balance 1 January 2021
15,196
26,233
8
29
(10)
41,456
Transfer
1,605
9,089
-
-
31
10,725
Balance 31 December 2021
16,801
35,322
8
29
21
52,181
Company
Amounts in th. €
Legal reserve
Special reserves
Total
Balance 1 January 2020
13,180
25,100
38,280
Transfer
-
4,410
4,410
Dividends
-
(3,275)
(3,275)
Balance 31 December 2020
13,180
26,235
39,415
Balance 1 January 2021
13,180
26,235
39,415
Transfer
1,392
9,089
10,481
Balance 31 December 2021
14,572
35,324
49,896
( a ) Legal reserve
The Legal Reserve is formed in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Legislation (Law 4548/2018 , articles 158 and 159), in which an amount equal to at least 5% of the annual net profits (after tax) is mandatory to be transferred to the Legal Reserve until the amount of it to reach one third of the paid-up share capital. The legal reserve can be used to cover losses after a decision of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, and therefore cannot be used for any other reason.
( b ) Special reserves
Special are the reserves that are formed with a specific purpose, such as the reserve for distribution of dividends to shareholders, the reserve to cover future losses from bad customers, etc. The specific determination of the reserve is determined by the institution that imposed its formation, namely by law, the general meeting of shareholders. Of course, tax legislation may also impose or permit the formation of a special reserve such as the reserve from "gain from the sale of securities".
( c ) Non-taxed reserves
Non - taxed reserve under special laws
Reserves that are formed from net profits are monitored, which, according to the specific provisions of development laws, which are in force each time, are not taxed as they were used to acquire new fixed production equipment. Namely, they are formed by net profits for which no tax is calculated or paid.
Reserves from tax-exempt income and income taxed in a special way
It includes the part of the net un-distributable net profit for each fiscal year arising from tax-exempt income and from income taxed in a special way with the tax liability being exhausted.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 43
The above reserves can be capitalized and distributed (subject to the limitations that may apply each time) by decision of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders. In case of capitalization or distribution, they are subject to income tax at the current tax rate.
26. Loans
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Bank loans
132,051
101,507
75,053
62,927
Corporate bond loan
90,000
90,000
90,000
90,000
Minus: Bond loan expenses
(734)
(946)
(607)
(802)
Total loans
221,317
190,561
164,446
152,125
The loans are repaid as follows:
On demand or within one year
42,095
76,496
53
47,927
Within the second year
102,314
6,238
100,000
-
From 3 to 5 years
73,662
106,726
65,000
105,000
After 5 years
3,980
2,047
-
-
Minus: Bond loan expenses
(734)
(946)
(607)
(802)
Total loans
221,317
190,561
164,446
152,125
The Management considers that the fair value of the loans does not deviate substantially from their carrying amount.
As of 12/31/2021 the Group has the following bank loans:
i. “CORAL SA.” has been granted the following loans:
On 05/09/2018 the Company completed the issuance of a bond loan of amount € 90,000 thousand with a 3% interest rate, that was listed and is traded in the Athens Stock Exchange. The purpose of this loan is to refinance existing loans. The loan will be repaid on 05/11/2023.
On 08/27/2019 the Company concluded of a bond loan of a total amount € 44,000 thousand, with a maturity of two years and initial repayment date on 08/27/2021. The purpose of this loan is to refinance existing loans and the financing of other corporate needs. On 09/14/2021 with an additional act its duration was extended until 08/30/2024. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 30,000 thousand, which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
On 05/20/2020 the Company concluded of a bond loan of a total amount € 15,000 thousand, with a maturity of four years and repayment date on 05/20/2024. The purpose of this loan is the financing of other corporate needs. The amount that was disbursed amounts to €15,000 thousand, which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
On 05/11/2021 the Company concluded of a bond loan of a total amount € 10,000 thousand, with a maturity of two years and repayment date on 05/11/2023. The purpose of this loan is the coverage of other corporate needs. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 10,000 thousand, which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
On 12/10/2021 the Company concluded of a bond loan of a total amount € 20,000 thousand, with a maturity of three years and repayment date on 12/10/2024. The purpose of this loan is to refinance existing loans and the financing of other corporate needs. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 20,000 thousand, which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
Finally, the Company has received short-term borrowings of € 53 thousand regarding overdrafts.
ii. On 10/08/2018 “CORAL PRODUCTS A.E.” concluded a bond loan of a total amount € 12,000 thousand with maturity of three years and initial expiration date on 10/08/2021. The purpose of this loan is to refinance existing loans. The Company agreed to an extension until the February of 2022. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 11,000 thousand which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021. In addition, on 06/26/2019 the Company concluded a bond loan of a total amount € 6,000 thousand with maturity of three years and initial expiration date on 06/26/2021. The Company agreed to an extension of a year. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 6,000 which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
Furthermore, the Company has received short-term borrowings of € 14,127 thousand regarding overdrafts.
iii. “CORAL INNOVATIONS A.E” has received short term loan of € 300 thousand regarding overdrafts.
iv. “CORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS CYPRUS” has received short term loan of € 1,441 thousand regarding overdrafts.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 44
v. On 10/14/2019 “CORAL SRB DOO BEOGRAD” concluded a bank loan of a total amount € 8,000 thousand, with maturity of three years, the repayments commence on 5/4/2021. The purpose of this loan is the financing of other corporate needs. The amount on 12/312/2021 is € 5.996 thousand. In addition, the company concluded a bank loan of 10,000 thousand on 06/23/2020, with a maturity of seven years, the repayments will commence on 06/23/2022. The purpose of this loan is the expansion of the retail network in the Serbian market. The amount that was disbursed amounts to € 9,333 thousand, which is also the balance of the loan on 12/31/2021.
vi. “CORAL CROATIA D.O.O.” has received a bank loan of € 8,717 thousand, for this loan have been recorded encumbrances on fixed assets of the Company. The short-term portion of the above loans as at 12/31/2021 amounts to € 1,974 thousand.
Changes in liabilities arising from financing activities
Liabilities arising from financing activities are those for which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be, classified in the cash flow statement as cash flows from financing activities.
The table below details changes in the Company’s and Group’s liabilities arising from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes:
Group
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2020
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
Financing cash flows
Foreign exchange differences
New leases
Derecognition of lease liabilities
Other
12/31/2021
Bank loans
190,561
8,422
20,417
1,508
-
-
409
221,317
Lease liabilities
101,924
11,576
(15,115)
252
27,540
(698)
(86)
125,393
Total
292,485
19,998
5,302
1,760
27,540
(698)
323
346,710
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2020
Financing cash flows
New leases
Other
12/31/2021
Bank loans
152,125
11,928
-
393
164,446
Lease liabilities
82,070
(9,934)
14,416
(86)
86,466
Total
234,195
1,994
14,416
307
250,912
The “Other” column includes the effect of accrued but not yet paid interest on interest-bearing loans and borrowings.
The Group classifies interest paid as cash flows from operating activities.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 45
27. Lease Liabilities
Group as a Lessee
The movement of right of use Assets are analyzed in note 16.
Lease liabilities and their movement for the period ended as per December 31 st , 2021 are presented in the following table.
Amounts in th. €
Group
Company
Balance 1 January 2020
99,957
75,994
Additions
22,793
17,096
Accretion of Interest
3,394
2,703
Payments
(19,123)
(13,257)
Derecognition of lease liabilities
(4,461)
-
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
(613)
(466)
Foreign Exchange Differences
(23)
-
Balance 31 December 2020
101,924
82,070
Balance 1 January 2021
101,924
82,070
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
11,576
-
Additions
27,540
14,416
Accretion of Interest
4,000
2,860
Payments
(19,115)
(12,794)
Derecognition of lease liabilities
(698)
-
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
(86)
(86)
Foreign Exchange Differences
252
-
Balance 31 December 2021
125,393
86,466
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Current Lease Liabilities
15,341
11,756
9,900
9,412
Non-Current Lease Liabilities
110,052
90,168
76,566
72,658
Total lease liabilities
125,393
101,924
86,466
82,070
Lease liabilities are repaid as follows:
On demand or within one year
15,341
11,756
9,900
9,412
Within the second year
13,368
10,481
9,091
8,897
From 3 to 5 years
31,686
26,349
22,740
21,780
After 5 years
64,998
53,338
44,735
41,981
Total lease liabilities
125,393
101,924
86,466
82,070
The amounts recognised in the statement of Total Comprehensive Income for the Company and the Group are presented below.
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Depreciation expense of right-of-use assets
18,147
17,342
12,605
12,308
Interest expense on lease liabilities
4,000
3,394
2,860
2,703
Expense relating to short-term leases
1,552
1,403
1,057
1,104
Expense relating to leases of low-value assets
107
106
18
27
Variable lease payments
1,023
626
1,009
565
Rental reductions related to Covid-19
(86)
(613)
(86)
(466)
Total
24,744
22,258
17,463
16,241
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 46
Group as Lessor
Minimum lease payments under operating leases recognized as income for the year:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Rental income earned during the year
872
953
8,460
7,939
At the date of preparation of the financial statements, the Group has contracts with lessees who will pay at least the following amounts as rent:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Within one year
744
765
6,864
6,895
From the second to fifth year inclusive
1,885
1,309
22,738
21,435
After five years
717
381
37,159
33,929
28. Deferred taxation
Amounts recognized in the consolidated statement of financial position are presented below:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Deferred tax assets:
2,031
5,327
-
2,793
Deferred tax liabilities:
(4,919)
(626)
(2,036)
-
Total
(2,888)
4,701
(2,036)
2,793
The main receivables and liabilities from deferred taxation that were accounted, as well as their movements during the years 2021 and 2020 are as follows :
Group
Amounts in th. €
Deferred taxation from:
Balance 1 January 2020
Debit/ (credit) in the total comprehensive income statement
Balance 31 December 2020
Debit/ (credit) in the total comprehensive income statement
Additions attributable to acquisition of subsidiaries
Balance 31 December 2021
Difference among tax and
accounting base of the
Property, Plant and Equipment
(8,770)
352
(8,418)
(118)
(2,350)
(10,886)
Foreign exchange differences
(35)
58
23
(37)
-
(14)
Retirement benefit obligations
1,050
26
1,076
(97)
-
979
Tax loss carried forward
1,071
4,592
5,663
(4,440)
-
1,223
Other temporary differences
between the tax base and
the accounting base
5,172
1,185
6,357
(601)
54
5,810
Total
(1,512)
6,213
4,701
(5,293)
(2,296)
(2,888)
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 47
Company
Amounts in th. €
Deferred taxation from:
Balance 1 January 2020
Debit/ (credit) in the total comprehensive income statement
Balance 31 December 2020
Debit/ (credit) in the total comprehensive income statement
Balance 31 December 2021
Difference among tax and
accounting base of the
Property, Plant and Equipment
(7,744)
175
(7,569)
(524)
(8,093)
Foreign exchange differences
(38)
95
57
(55)
2
Retirement benefit obligations
1,049
50
1,099
(101)
998
Tax loss carried forward
-
3,624
3,624
(3,624)
-
Other temporary differences
between the tax base and
the accounting base
4,230
1,352
5,582
(525)
5,057
Total
(2,503)
5,296
2,793
(4,829)
(2,036)
Other temporary differences between tax and accounting base mainly include deferred taxation from provisions for bad debt, from capitalized cost of debt, from discounting of repayable credit and other short-term provisions.
Based on the business-tax plan of the Group, it is expected that future profits will be sufficient in order to exploit the deferred tax asset that has been recognised in the transferred tax losses.
29. Retirement benefit plans
In order to calculate the Group's liabilities to its employees, regarding the future payment of benefits according to the time of their service, an actuarial study was carried out. The liability is measured and is presented at the date of the financial statements on the basis of the expected accrued right of each employee. The amount of accrued right is discounted to its present value in relation to the expected time of payment.
The Group has the obligation, according to Law 2112/20, to reimburse personnel due to retirement, in accordance with the provisions of the existing labour legislation.
The present value of the liability for retirement compensation (L. 2112/1920) and the related costs of current and provided services were calculated using the projected unit credit method by an independent actuary.
As of July 1st, 2012, the Group applies a defined contribution plan according to which it pays a fixed contribution each year.
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Main assumptions utilized:
Discount rate
0.40%
0.00%
Inflation
1.70%
1.70%
Rise of employees’ compensation
1.70%
1.70%
The provision for employee benefits under the defined benefit plan as well as the obligation to compensate staff for retirement is analyzed as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Present value of obligation for termination of service
3,526
3,672
3,515
3,667
Net liability recognised in the Financial Position Statement
3,526
3,672
3,515
3,667
Short-term liabilities for staff indemnities due to retirement
186
325
186
325
Long-term liabilities for staff indemnities due to retirement
3,340
3,347
3,329
3,342
Total
3,526
3,672
3,515
3,667
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 48
The amounts recorded in the Total Comprehensive Income Statement in respect of the defined benefit plan and the liability for staff indemnities due to retirement are as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Cost of current benefits
311
188
305
184
Net interest on the liability of defined benefits
-
16
-
16
Net expense recognised in Income statement
311
204
305
200
Actuarial (Gains) / Losses recognised in other comprehensive income
(120)
47
(119)
47
Net expense / (income) recognised in the total comprehensive income
191
251
186
247
The above recognised expense is included in the operating expenses of the Group as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Administration expenses
294
(99)
288
(104)
Distribution expenses
17
303
17
304
Total
311
204
305
200
The movement in present values of the liability arising from the defined benefit plan for the retirement benefit of employees is analyzed as follows:
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Present Value of Defined Benefit Obligation at the beginning of the reporting period
3,672
3,922
3,667
3,922
Current Service Cost
311
189
305
184
Net interest expense
-
16
-
16
Actuarial (Gains)/Losses
(120)
47
(119)
47
Transfer of liability to other company
(16)
(11)
(16)
(11)
Benefits paid
(322)
(491)
(322)
(491)
Present Value of Defined Benefit Obligation at the end of the reporting period
3,526
3,672
3,515
3,667
The table below shows the sensitivity of the present value of the retirement obligation to a reasonable change in the discount rate of + 0.3% or -0.3%.
Group
Company
Sensitivity analysis for Defined Benefit Obligation
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Present value of the Defined Benefit Obligation
3,526
3,672
3,515
3,667
Calculation with discount rate + 0,3%
3,481
3,621
3,470
3,616
Calculation with discount rate - 0,3%
3,572
3,725
3,561
3,719
30. Provisions
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
Note
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Short term litigation claims of third parties
34
1,341
1,551
1,341
1,551
Long term litigation claims of third parties
34
2,583
3,261
2,556
2,314
Total
3,924
4,812
3,897
3,865
The above items include provisions created by the Group for legal cases.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021 - CORAL GROUP OF COMPANIES 49
31. Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities mainly relate to guarantees received from customers in the context of the Group's business activity. Other long-term liabilities also include an amount of € 1,118 thousand for the year 2021 (2020: € 994 thousand) (Company 2021: € 1,215 thousand and 2021: € 1,091 thousand) relating to liability of Group companies for retirement compensation.
32. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables refer mainly to purchases and operating expenses.
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Suppliers
84,631
64,074
66,623
55,077
Clients and debtors’ advances
1,994
1,497
1,540
1,275
Amounts due to related parties (note 35)
39,449
6,073
47,233
11,934
Accrued expenses
12,768
6,595
7,426
4,866
Insurance organization and other taxes/fees
1,681
1,503
1,545
1,410
Contractual liability
1,607
1,607
1,607
1,607
Other liabilities
9,491
2,685
2,604
2,242
Total
151,621
84,034
128,578
78,411
The average credit period for the purchases is 19 days, while for 2020 it was 26 days. The Group's management estimates that the balance of operating liabilities depicted in the financial statements approximates their fair value.
Trade and other payables are analyzed in the following currencies:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Euro (EUR)
108,638
67,650
102,081
63,304
Dollar (USD)
27,425
15,286
26,468
15,104
Other
15,558
1,098
29
3
Total
151,621
84,034
128,578
78,411
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33. Acquisition of subsidiaries
“CORAL CROATIA D.O.O. ” (ex. APIOS D.O.O.)
Coral S.A concluded the acquisition, through its 100% subsidiary in Cyprus “MEDSYMPAN LIMITED”, of 75% of the shares of “APIOS D.O.O” for € 11,305,797.96.
“APIOS D.O.O.” was founded in 2009, is active in retail and wholesale trade of liquid fuels, has a network of 27 gas stations under the name “APIOS D.O.O.” and a market share of 3%.
“APIOS D.O.O.” was renamed to “CORAL CROATIA D.O.O. (ex. APIOS D.O.O)” while gradually the network of the gas stations will operate under the Shell brand, under a trademark license agreement with Shell Brands International B.V.
The permanent book values of the acquisition of “CORAL CROATIA D.O.O (ex. APIOS D.O.O)” , as well as the fair value based on IFRS 3, are presented below:
Amounts in th. €
Fair value recognized on acquisition
Carrying value at the date of acquisition
Assets
Non-current assets
39,415
26,411
Inventories
2,226
2,226
Trade and other receivables
6,103
6,103
Cash and cash equivalents
2,376
2,376
Total assets
50,120
37,116
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
20,532
18,236
Current Liabilities
13,847
13,847
Total Liabilities
34,379
32,083
Fair value of net assets acquired
15,741
Cash Paid
11,306
Non- controlling interest
3,935
Bargain purchase from acquisition of subsidiary
(500)
Cash flows for the acquisition:
Cash Paid
11,306
Cash and cash equivalent acquired
(2,376)
Net cash outflow from the acquisition
8,930
The " Revenue" and the "Net profit for the year after tax" of CORAL CROATIA D.O.O. (ex. APIOS D.O.O.)” from 1/19/2021 to 12/31/2021 amount to € 147,238 thousand and € 3,692 thousand respectively, and have been included in the consolidated results of the Group.
34. Contingent liabilities / legal cases
a) Legal cases: On 12/31/2021 there are litigation claims of third parties against the Group for a total amount of approximately € 7.8 million (Company : € 5.9 million) (12/31/2020 : Group € 7.4 million and Company 6.2 million), which concern customs cases, contingent liabilities of indirect taxes, labour issues and other liabilities related to its commercial activity.
Legal advisors and management estimate that the Group's final liability will amount to approximately € 3.9 million (Company : € 3.9 million), (12/31/2020 : Group € 4.8 million and Company 3.9 million). For this amount an equivalent provision has been formed.
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b) A fine of € 19,664,888 was imposed with the no. 421 / V / 11.25.2008 decision of the Competition Committee against SHELL HELLAS SA (now CORAL SA) for alleged violation of articles 1, par. 1 & 2 of law 703/77 as in force, and in particular for supposed concerted practice in the trading of unleaded petrol with BP HELLAS SA during 2003.
Against this decision, the Company has filed its appeal on 01/22/2009 to the competent Athens Administrative Court of Appeal, as well as additional reasons, which were discussed on 09/28/2010.
With the decision no. 1495/2011 of the Athens Administrative Court of Appeal, the above appeal of the Company was accepted in full and the 421 / V / 2008 decision of the Competition Committees and the imposed fine of € 19,664,888 was cancelled in its entirety.
The Competition Committee has appealed against the 1495/2011 decision of the Athens Administrative Court of Appeal. The case was discussed before the Council of State on 04/25/2018 (after postponements) and the decision 1769/2019 was issued, according to which the appeal of the Competition Committee was accepted. Following the issuance of the appeal decision by the Council of State, our appeal was discussed in the Administrative Court of Appeal on 10/22/2020 and decision 2692/2021 was issued which accepted our appeal and essentially annulled the fine of €19,664,888. The Competition Committee did not file an appeal, the decision became irrevocable and the case was closed in favor of the Company.
c) On November 14, 2017 the Cyprus Commission for the Protection of Competition imposed a fine of € 1,391,409 to Coral Energy Products Cyprus Ltd for violating the Cyprus competition rules due to agreements with the company's gas service providers containing conditions for direct or indirect fixing of a retail selling price of petroleum products. The fine has not been paid by the company.
The Administrative Court of Cyprus with its decision on 04/29/2021 canceled the fine of € 1,391,409. he General Prosecutor's Office of Cyprus appealed against the aforementioned decision.
The opinion of the Company's Management and legal advisors is that the final outcome of the case will be favourable to the Company.
d) For the subsidiary company Coral Products SA, the year 2016 in which the company was inactive and the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 in which the company was active are considered unaudited.
For the fiscal years from 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 the Group companies that selected tο undergo a tax compliance audit by the statutory auditors, have been audited by the appointed statutory auditors in accordance with article 82 of L 2238/1994 and article 65A of L4174/13 and the relevant Tax Compliance Certificates have been issued. In any case and according to Circ.1006/01.05.2016 these companies, for which a Tax Compliance Certificate has been issued, are not excluded from a further tax audit by the relevant tax authorities. Therefore, the tax authorities may perform a tax audit as well. However, the Group’s management believes that the outcome of such future audits, should these be performed, will not have a material impact on the financial position of the Group or the Company.
Until the date of approval of the financial statements, the audit of tax compliance of all Group companies by the statutory auditor in year 2021 is not completed. Additionally, the Company has received an audit order for the years 2016 and 2017 from the tax authorities. However, no significant additional charges are expected.
e) There are also pending claims of the Group against third parties amounting to approximately € 20.6 million.
f) As per December 31st, 2021, the Group has issued bank letters of guarantee of approximately € 11 million (12/31/2020: € 12m), as collateral to local customs offices, where the Group has customs-controlled fuel storage facilities. Additionally, the Group has given "Letters of Good Execution Guarantee" of approximately € 30 million (12/31/2020: € 23m).
The table below shows the amounts of letters of guarantee for the current and comparative period:
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Good execution guarantees / Tenders
29,735
22,696
22,297
22,600
Customs duty Guarantees
11,227
12,018
7,177
6,268
Total
40,962
34,714
29,474
28,868
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35. Transactions with related parties
The transactions presented below refer to transactions with related parties
i) Transactions
Group
Company
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
1/1-
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Sale of services and goods:
To the parent company
12,569
26,654
12,524
19,055
To subsidiaries
-
-
1,121,487
797,862
To associates
1,398
1,017
1,398
1,017
To other related parties
82,295
86,073
81,454
85,522
Total
96,262
113,744
1,216,863
903,456
Purchases of services and goods:
From the parent company
517,154
351,716
499,834
319,113
From subsidiaries
-
-
11,308
7,818
From associates
317
308
317
308
From other related parties
67,054
60,306
43,923
40,725
Total
584,525
412,330
555,382
367,964
Services from and to related parties as well as sales and purchases of goods are performed under normal commercial terms. Other related parties mainly refer to companies in which the group's main shareholder and has significant influence.
ii) End year balances stemming from sales-purchases of goods/services
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Receivables from related parties:
From parent company
1,702
1,778
1,683
1,742
From subsidiaries
-
-
28,851
18,986
From associates
100
99
100
99
From other related parties
6,701
11,976
5,835
10,432
Total
8,503
13,853
36,469
31,259
Liabilities to related parties:
To parent company
33,832
3,455
33,103
3,074
To subsidiaries
-
-
11,018
6,996
To associates
134
141
134
141
To other related parties
6,600
3,471
4,193
2,815
Total
40,566
7,067
48,448
13,026
No provision has been made for doubtful claims by related parties.
iii) Benefits to management
Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of directors and key management personnel of the Group for the period 1/1–12/31/2021 and 1/1–12/31/2020 amounted to € 3,243 thousand amd € 3,815 thousand respectively. (Company: 1/1–12/31/2021: € 2,791 thousand, 1/1– 12/31/2020: € 3,666 thousand)
Other short-term benefits granted to key management personnel of the Group amounted to € 433 thousand for the period 1/1– 12/31/2021 and € 149 thousand for the period 1/1–12/31/2020 (Company: 1/1–12/31/2021: € 169 thousand, 1/1–12/31/2020: € 118 thousand).
Termination indemnities were not paid to key management personnel of the Group for the year 2021 and € 111 thousand for the year 2020.
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Directors’ Transactions
There are receivables between the companies of the Group and the executives amounting to € 120 thousand for the year 2021 and 2020.
36. Financial risk management
Group’s Management team has assessed the consequences regarding the management of economic risks that may arise due to the general conditions in Greek business environment. In general, as mentioned in management of overall risks below, management does not believe that any negative outcome in Greek economy will have a significant effect on the smooth operation of the Group.
Financial risk factors
The Group is exposed to financial risks such as market risk (fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, cash flow risk and fair value from changes in interest rates and price risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. The general risk management plan of the Group pursues to minimize any potential negative effect stemming from the volatility of the financial markets.
In summary, the types of financial risks that arise are analyzed below.
36.1 Market risk
The Group is exposed to financial risks mainly from the fluctuation of the prices of oil products, the change of the exchange rates as well as the interest rates. There are no differences in the risks that the Group may be exposed to in the market in which it operates as well as in the way it deals with and measures these risks. Taking into account the conditions that have developed in the field of trading of petroleum products but also in the economic environment in general, the course for both the Group and the Company is considered satisfactory. The Group, also through subsidiaries in Cyprus and the Balkans, plans to expand its activities abroad.
Covid – 19
With regards to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in early 2020, the management of the Company and the Group continuously monitors and carefully evaluates the circumstances and the possible implications on the operations of the Group taking initiatives that tackle in the best possible manner the impact of the pandemic.
Moreover since 2020 and until now, the Company and all Greek based subsidiaries of the Group utilize the new fiscal and tax policies and regulations of the state regarding the nonpayment of the tax advance etc., thus securing additional liquidity. Furthermore, the subsidiaries of the Group which rent retail fuel outlets applied the relevant amendment regarding the rent reductions due to the COVID-19.
It should also be noted that since the early stages of witnessing the coronavirus incidents in the domestic front, the Group set out emergency plans to ensure the continuity of its core business and the uninterrupted provision of its services.
Based on the above, the Group took all the necessary measures to protect the health of all its employees and to avoid the coronavirus spread in its premises.
Specifically:
➢ New procedures were established and guidelines were provided to the personnel, aiming to minimize immediate contact, while the body temperature of each employee is taken and checks of mask application is performed on a daily basis to all the staff of the company premises and the working areas in general.
➢ Within the context of remote working arrangements, the employees are encouraged to work from home utilizing the capabilities provided by the IT systems and software applications. At the same time, the appropriate procedures for the availability of the key personnel of the Company and the Group are applied.
➢ Guidelines were provided to the personnel and written procedures were issued aiming to limit the business trips and physical participation to meetings, while the utilization of means such as mobile phone devices, teleconferencing practices, electronic correspondence and communication was promoted.
➢ The personnel are supplied daily with protection equipment (protective masks) as well as disinfectants.
➢ Hygiene and sterilization procedures are applied to all working premises.
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➢ Virus detection tests of all employees are performed regularly.
The Group adjusts all the procedures mentioned above on a continuous basis monitoring the constantly changing pandemic circumstances and relevant government instructions and measures. Additionally, based on internal and external sources of information there was no need for impairment for all the assets of the Group due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
36.1.1 Foreign currency risk
The Group is mainly active in the Greek market and invoices in Euro. For foreign currency transactions, the Company is exposed to currency risk from the US Dollar. Because of this, there is a risk from fluctuations in exchange rates. Also, due to the use of international platts prices in US dollars for petroleum markets, the relative US Dollar / Euro exchange rate is an important factor in the Group's profit margins. Currency risk management is conducted by maximizing natural hedging through debt obligations - receivables and inflows - outflows in US dollars as well as with derivative financial instruments.
36.1.2 Cash flow risk and fair value changes due to changes in interest rates
The Group has access to the domestic money market and is able to achieve competitive interest rates and borrowing terms. The risk stems mainly from the fact that the total borrowing of the Company uses floating interest rates.
As at December 31 st , 2021, if the existing interest rates on loans were 1% higher or lower, keeping the other variables constant, the results for the Group and the Company for the year would be reduced / increased by approximately € 2.1 million and € 1.65 million, respectively.
36.1.3 Price risk
The Group is exposed to price risk caused by fluctuations in oil prices due to stockpiling. It faces this risk by regulating stocks at the lowest possible levels and setting sales prices from the daily international prices, as well as with derivative financial instruments.
36.2 Credit risk
Credit risk is primarily attributable to trade and other receivables, as the Group's cash and cash equivalents are deposited to well- known banking institutions.
Group receivables are allocated to a large number of customers and therefore there is no concentration and consequently significant credit risk. The Group has contracts for trading with its customers, which define that selling prices will be in line with the corresponding current prices prevailing during the trading period. The application of the Group's credit policy is the exclusive responsibility of the credit risk management department. Furthermore, in order to secure its receivables, the Group receives real estate’s encumbrances from its clients, as well as bank letters of guarantee where any other security is deemed necessary.
Regarding credit risk associated with cash deposits, it is noted that the Group cooperates only with the largest financial institutions in the country with a high credit rating.
36.3 Liquidity risk
The Group prepares and monitors on weekly and monthly basis a cash flow program that includes both operating and investing cash flows.
Prudent liquidity management is achieved by the availability of an appropriate mix of cash and bank credit. The Group manages the risks that may arise from lack of sufficient liquidity by ensuring that there are always secured bank credits for use by domestic or foreign banks. The existing available unutilized approved bank credits to the Company are sufficient to address any potential cash deficit.
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The table below analyzes the Group's liabilities according to the time horizon from the date of the statement of financial position to the contractual maturity date. The amounts shown are for contractual obligations.
Group
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
151,885
-
-
-
Leases
2.25%
8,056
7,285
45,054
64,998
Loans
2.41%
37,039
5,032
85,280
3,965
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
4,783
4,258
16,018
12,654
12/31/2020
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
84,151
Leases
2.42%
6,411
5,344
36,830
53,338
Loans
2.38%
21,497
54,999
22,018
2,047
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
4,140
3,562
14,922
10,678
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
128,746
-
-
-
Leases
2.25%
5,297
4,603
31,831
44,735
Loans
2.22%
53
-
74,393
-
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
3,528
3,401
11,186
7,605
12/31/2020
Overall average interest rate
From 1 to 6 months
From 7 to 12 months
From 2 to 5 years
More than 5 years
Trade and other liabilities
0.00%
78,528
Leases
2.42%
4,912
4,500
30,677
41,980
Loans
2.20%
5,927
42,000
14,198
-
Corporate bond loan
3.00%
-
-
90,000
-
Interest
-
3,277
3,068
12,380
7,628
The Group currently amounts a total of approved credit limits of approximately € 415 million and a set of approved bank limits of letters of guarantee / guarantee credits of approximately € 58 million.
36.4 Capital risk management
The Group's objectives in relation to capital management are to ensure its ability to operate smoothly in the future and to maintain an ideal capital structure thereby reducing capital costs. The Group's funds are judged to be satisfactory on the basis of the leverage ratio. This ratio is calculated by dividing net borrowing with total shareholders’ equity.
The Group manages its capital to ensure that Group companies will be able to continue as a going concern while maximizing the return to stakeholders through the optimization of the debt and equity balance. The capital structure of the Group consists of debt, which includes borrowings, cash and cash equivalents and equity attributable to equity holders of the parent, comprising of issued capital, reserves and retained earnings. The Group’s management monitors the capital structure on a continuous basis. As a part of this monitoring, the management reviews the cost of capital and the risks associated with each class of capital.
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Gearing Ratio
The Group’s management reviews the capital structure on a frequent basis. As part of this review, the cost of capital is calculated and the risks associated with each class of capital are assessed.The Gearing ratio at the year-end was as follows
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Current Debt
42,095
76,425
53
47,862
Non-current Debt
179,222
114,136
164,393
104,263
Total Debt (note 26)
221,317
190,561
164,446
152,125
Minus: cash and cash equivalents
(30,280)
(18,676)
(3,080)
(1,387)
Net debt
191,037
171,885
161,366
150,738
Total Shareholders' Equity
175,705
141,567
142,600
119,469
Total Capital employed
366,742
313,452
303,966
270,207
Gearing ratio
52%
55%
53%
56%
Group
Company
Amounts in th. €
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
12/31/2020
Net debt
191,037
171,885
161,366
150,738
Current Lease liabilities (note 27)
15,341
11,756
9,900
9,412
Non-current lease liabilities (note 27)
110,052
90,168
76,566
72,658
Net indebtedness
316,430
273,809
247,832
232,808
Total Shareholders' Equity
175,705
141,567
142,600
119,469
Total Capital employed
492,135
415,376
390,432
352,277
Gearing ratio
39%
41%
41%
43%
36.5 Sustainable Economic Unit (Going Concern)
Despite the adverse market conditions, which prevailed since 2020 due to the pandemic, as well as the energy crisis and the hostilities in Ukraine in combination with the existing inflationary pressures, the Group’s management considers that the Company and the Group have adequate resources that ensure the smooth continuance of the business of the Company and the Group as a “Going Concern” in the foreseeable future. Namely:
➢ In the 1st quarter of 2022 the Company and the Group are on a profitable course.
➢ The Company and the Group have secured new additional lines of financing.
➢ Property, Plant and Equipment and Right of Use Assets are fully operating while no events of physical destruction or damage or indications of technical obsolescence have taken place.
➢ The subsidiaries and affiliates are also fully productive and there is no need to impair their value.
➢ The main supplier of the Company is Motor Oil Hellas Corinth Refineries SA. thus, ensuring its smooth operation.
➢ The investment program of the Company and the Group develops normally as a whole, as planned.
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37. Events after the reporting period
We do not expect that the recent developments and the military actions in Ukraine as well as the probable sanctions towards Russia that affect the international oil markets, will materially affect the Company’s and the Group’s activities. Specifically there are no sales towards Russia and Ukraine. Also there are no purchases from Ukraine while purchases from Russia are about 5.4% of the total Group purchases. These purchases though, are done through international oil traders.
Regarding the effects of the increased energy cost it is noted that operation and implementation of the Group's objectives were not affected and are not expected to be affected significantly in 2022, as the Group is active in the field of trading of petroleum products.
Besides the above, there are no events that could have a material impact on the Group’s and Company’s financial structure or operations that have occurred since 1/1/2022 up to the date of issue of these financial statements.
The annual consolidated financial statements of the Group were approved at the Board of Directors’ meeting on April 20, 2022.
PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD
GENERAL MANAGER - BOARD MEMBER
FINANCIAL MANAGER
PREPARATION OF
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IOANNIS V. VARDINOYIANNIS
GEORGE N. HATZOPOULOS
SPYRIDON P. BALEZOS
STERGIOS A. TSIFOTOUDIS
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TRUE TRANSLATION FROM THE ORIGINAL IN THE GREEK LANGUAGE
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Shareholders of the company CORAL A.E. OIL AND CHEMICALS COMPANY
Report on the Audit of the Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements of the company CORAL A.E. OIL AND CHEMICALS COMPANY (the Company), which comprise the separate and consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2021, and the separate and consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flow for the year then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes.
In our opinion, the accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the company CORAL A.E. OIL AND CHEMICALS COMPANY and its subsidiaries (the Group) as of December 31, 2021, and of their financial performance and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as endorsed by the European Union.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with the International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) as they have been transposed in Greek Legislation. Our responsibilities under those standards are described in the “Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the separate and consolidated financial statements” section of our report. During our audit, we remained independent of the Company and the Group, in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) as transposed in Greek legislation and the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the separate and consolidated financial statements in Greece. We have fulfilled our responsibilities in accordance with the provisions of the currently enacted law and the requirements of the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the separate and the consolidated financial statements of the audited year end. These matters and the related risks of material misstatement were addressed in the context of our audit of the separate and the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
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Key audit matter of the Company & the Group
How the key audit matter was addressed
Valuation of Inventories
The inventories of the Group as at December 31, 2021 amounted to € 163.101 thousand (Company: € 108.269 thousand).
The Group values inventories at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is estimated based on current sale prices of inventory.
Due to the significance of the value of inventories at year-end, the number of different kind of inventories and due to the volatility of oil prices, we consider that the proper valuation of inventories is a key audit matter.
The Group discloses the accounting policy and further information related to the valuation of inventories in Notes 3.11 and 20 of the separate and consolidated financial statements.
We followed a risk based approach and our audit procedures included, among others, the following elements:
We have assessed the accounting policies, the methodology and the design and implementation of the internal controls that the Group has established relevant to the valuation of inventories.
We have assessed whether the methodology used for the valuation of inventories, has been applied appropriately and consistently.
For a sample of inventory codes, we recalculated their net realisable value and compared them with their cost at year-end.
For inventory codes where the net realisable value was lower than its cost, we verified that the calculation of impairment is accurate and properly recognised in the financial statements.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information. The other information is included in the Board of Directors’ Report, reference to which is made in the “Report on other Legal and Regulatory Requirements” section, in the Declaration of the Board of Directors members and in any other information which is either required by Law or the Company optionally incorporated, in the Annual Report required by Law 3556/2007, but does not include the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon.
Our opinion on the separate and consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the separate and consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the separate and consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained during the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the procedures performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement therein, we are required to communicate this matter. We have nothing to report in this respect.
Responsibilities of management and those charged with governance for the separate and consolidated financial statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the separate and consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, as endorsed by the European Union, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of separate and consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the separate and consolidated financial statements, management is responsible for assessing the Company’s and the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going
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concern and using the going concern principle of accounting unless management either intends to liquidate the Company or the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Audit Committee (art. 44 of Law 4449/2017) of the Company is responsible for overseeing the Company’s and the Group’s financial reporting process.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the separate and consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the separate and the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs, as they have been transposed in Greek Legislation, will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these separate and consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs as they have been transposed in Greek Legislation, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the separate and consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit 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 and the Group’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by Management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of Management’s use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s and the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the separate and consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company and the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the separate and consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the separate and consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the separate and consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the audit of the Company and the Group. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
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We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the audited year end and are therefore the key audit matters.
Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements
1) Board of Directors’ Report
Taking into consideration that Management is responsible for the preparation of the Board of Directors’ Report which also includes the Corporate Governance Statement, according to the provisions of paragraph 5 of article 2 (part B) of Greek Law 4336/2015, we note the following:
a) The Board of Directors’ Report includes the Corporate Governance Statement which provides the information required by article 152 of Greek Law 4548/2018.
b) In our opinion the Board of Directors’ Report has been prepared in accordance with the applicable legal requirements of articles 150 and 153 and of paragraph 1 (cases c’ and d’) of article 152 of Greek Law 4548/2018 and its content is consistent with the accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
c) Based on the knowledge we obtained during our audit about the Company CORAL A.E. OIL AND CHEMICALS COMPANY and its environment, we have not identified any material inconsistencies in the Board of Directors’ Report.
2) Additional Report to the Audit Committee
Our audit opinion on the accompanying separate and the consolidated financial statements is consistent with the additional report to the Audit Committee referred to in article 11 of EU Regulation 537/2014.
3) Non-Audit Services
We have not provided to the Company and the Group any prohibited non-audit services referred to in article 5 of EU Regulation No 537/2014.
The allowed non-audit services provided to the Company and the Group during the year ended 31 December 2021 have been disclosed in Note 6 to the accompanying separate and consolidated financial statements.
4) Appointment
We were appointed as statutory auditors for the first time by the General Assembly of shareholders of the Company on 30/06/2011. Our appointment has been, since then, uninterrupted renewed by the Annual General Assembly of shareholders of the Company for 11 consecutive years.
5) Internal Regulation
The Company has an Internal Regulation in accordance with the content prescribed by the provisions of article 14 of the Greek Law 4706/2020.
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6) Assurance Report on European Single Electronic Format reporting
We have examined the digital files of the Company CORAL A.E. OIL AND CHEMICALS COMPANY that were prepared in accordance with the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) defined by the Commission Delegated EU Regulation 2019/815, as amended by EU Regulation 2020/1989 (hereinafter “ESEF Regulation”), which include the separate and consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2021 in XHTML format (213800NFMFOGISHVA951-2021-12-31-en.xhtml) as well as the specified XBRL file (213800NFMFOGISHVA951-2021-12-31-en.zip) with the appropriate tagging on these consolidated financial statements.
Regulatory Framework
The ESEF digital files are prepared in accordance with the ESEF Regulation, and the Interpretation Announcement 2020/C 379/01 of the European Commission dated 10 November 2020, as provided by Greek Law 3556/2007 and the relevant announcements of the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the Athens Stock Exchange (hereinafter the “ESEF Regulatory Framework”). In summary this Framework includes, inter alia, the following requirements:
• Annual financial statements shall be prepared in XHTML format
• With regard to the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, the financial information included in the Statement of Total Comprehensive Income, in the Statement of Financial Position, in the Statement of Changes in Equity and in the Statement of Cash Flows shall be tagged with XBRL mark-up (“XBRL tags”) in accordance with ESEF Taxonomy, as currently in force. The technical specifications of ESEF, including the related taxonomy, are included in ESEF Regulatory Technical Standards.
The requirements prescribed by the ESEF Regulatory Framework in force constitute appropriate criteria for the purpose of expressing a conclusion that provides reasonable assurance.
Responsibilities of Management and Those Charged with Governance
Management is responsible for the preparation and submission of the separate and consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2021, in accordance with the requirements set by the ESEF Regulatory Framework and for such internal controls as Management determines are necessary to enable the preparation of the digital files that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s responsibilities
Our responsibility is to design and carry out these assurance procedures in accordance with the Decision 214/4/11- 02-2022 of the board of Hellenic Accounting and Auditing Oversight Board (HAASOB) and the “Guidelines in connection with the procedures and the assurance report of the certified auditors on the ESEF report of Issuers with securities listed on a regulated market in Greece” dated 14/02/2022 as issued by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the “ESEF Guidelines”) in order to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the separate and consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Group that were prepared by Management in accordance with ESEF, comply in all material respects with the ESEF Regulatory Framework, as currently in force.
Our work was conducted in compliance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code), as incorporated into the Greek legislation and moreover, we have complied with the ethical requirements related to independence, in accordance with Greek Law 4449/2017 and EU Regulation No 537/2014.
This document has been prepared by Deloitte Certified Public Accountants Societe Anonyme.
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The assurance work carried out is limited to the items included in the ES Ε F Guidelines and has been carried out in accordance with the International Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 “Assurance engagements other than audits or review of historical financial information”. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that this work will always detect a material misstatement related to non-compliance with the requirements of ESEF Regulatory Framework.
Conclusion
Based on the procedures performed and the evidence obtained, we conclude that the separate and the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Group for the year ended 31 December 2021 prepared in XHTML format (213800NFMFOGISHVA951-2021-12-31-en.xhtml) as well as the XBRL file (213800NFMFOGISHVA951-2021- 12-31-en.zip) with the appropriate tagging on the abovementioned consolidated financial statements are prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the requirements of ESEF Regulatory Framework.
Athens, 28 April 2022
The Certified Public Accountant
Tilemachos Ch. Georgopoulos
Reg. No. SOEL: 19271
Deloitte Certified Public Accountants S.A.
3a Fragkokklisias & Granikou str., 151 25 Marousi
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