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Valuation of Investment Properties
a) Why the matter was considered to be one of most significant in the audit?
We refer to the accounting policies 2. “Investment properties”, 2. “Non-current assets held for sale and
discontinued operations”, 3. “Significant Accounting Judgements, Estimates and Assumptions”, and note 10.
“Investment Properties”, in the consolidated financial statements of Fotex Holding S.E.
As of 31 December 2021 the Group held a portfolio of investment properties with a carrying amount of
EUR 105,489,748 (2020: EUR 118,390,830) and respective fair value of EUR 324,648,352 (2020: EUR
336,403,084). The Group’s investment properties are comprised of office, retail outlets, warehouses, land and
other real estate properties.
In accordance with the Group’s accounting policy, subsequent to the initial recognition the investment
properties are carried at cost and depreciated systematically, except for land, over their useful economic life.
The Group determines and presents in the notes the fair value of its investment properties (Note 10). Such fair
value is also used for the purpose of the impairment test of the Group’s investment properties and the
impairment test of the carrying value of the goodwill.
The Group determines the fair values based on external valuation reports issued by an accredited
independent professional. To determine the investment properties fair value the appraiser used the present
value of the estimated future cash flows generated from the respective assets, the direct capitalization method
based on actual rental income or market approach based on comparables depending on the nature of the asset.
Assumptions are applied for yields and estimated market rent, which are influenced by prevailing market
yields and comparable market transactions to arrive at the fair value.
The valuation of investment properties is complex and incorporates numerous assumptions and
parameters relevant to measurement that involve considerable estimation uncertainties and judgment. Any
change in the assumptions used and parameters used to measure the investment properties may cause a
significant change in the respective fair values.
The significance of the estimates and judgments, together with the fact that only a small percentage
difference in individual property valuation, when aggregated, could result in a material misstatement in the
note disclosure, warrants specific audit focus in this area.
b) How the matter was addressed during the audit?
Our audit procedures over the valuation of Investment properties included:
• We tested the design and implementation of the key controls around the determination and
monitoring of the fair value measurement;
• We assessed the competence, capabilities, qualifications, independence and integrity of the external
valuer and read the terms of engagement by Fotex Holding S.E. to determine whether there were
any matters that might have affected her objectivity or limited the scope of her work.
• We assessed that the valuation approach applied by the external appraiser is in accordance with
relevant valuation and accounting standards and appropriate for the purpose of the valuation of the
underlying investment properties.
• For a sample of properties we reconciled the inputs used in the valuation process with the respective
lease agreements and other relevant documentation.
• We involved our real estate specialists and considered the assumptions used by the appraiser in
their valuation models by benchmarking the key assumptions, including yield and market rents, to
comparable market data.
• Further we assessed the adequacy and completeness of the disclosures in the notes to consolidated
financial statements, and the Group’s descriptions regarding the inherent degree of subjectivity and
the key assumption in estimates.