ANNUAL REPORT 2014 ANTEA GROUP

annual rePort
2014
antea grouP
Understanding today.
improving tomorrow.
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> 2014 highlightS
> joint StAtement from the boArd
> fActS & figUreS
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> enVironment
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- Consolidated statement of financial position
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2014
highlights
> soliD results in 2014
> boosteD innovation
> 80% of all innovation occurs on Project level
> oil anD gas Prices influence Portfolio
> lots of Potential in asian anD latin american marKets
> gooD tracK recorD in environmental Processes
> larger Projects anD cooPeration with Different Parties
> international cooPeration grows raPiDlY in water sector
> focus on bilateral Projects
> connecting with communities of clients increasinglY imPortant
> raising awareness of health anD safetY
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joint statement
from the boarD
antea grouP 2014
consistent Performance
builDs trust anD oPPortunitY
DESPITE SLuGGISH ECONOMIC CIRCuMSTANCES, ANTEA GROuP PERFORMANCE IN 2014 REMAINED STEADy WITH REVENuES
CONSISTENT WITH 2013. WHILE WE DID NOT REALIzE GROWTH, WE DID SuCCESSFuLLy OVERCOME MuLTIPLE CHALLENGES
tHe BoArD
WITHIN THE ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSuLTING MARKET. AS A GROuP, WE CONTINuE TO IMPROVE OuR
AGILITy, ExPAND OuR GLOBAL REACH AND FOSTER KNOWLEDGE ExCHANGE AMONG OuR BuSINESSES AND RESOuRCES.
AnteA groUP 2014
AT THE SAME TIME, WE HAVE REMAINED TRuE TO OuR LOCAL ROOTS AND THE CLIENTS THAT HAVE MADE uS SuCCESSFuL
in oUr home coUntrieS.
left to right
Jean-Philippe Loiseau mAnAging director frAnce
With a focus on the sectors of environment, infrastructure, water and
2015 AND BEyOND
Gary Wisniewski mAnAging director USA
urban planning, we have made considerable strides creating synergies
As a company providing sustainable solutions to our clients, we must
Bob Karls internAtionAl director enVironment
and opportunities throughout the Group by leveraging innovation
be sustainable ourselves. For us, the key to sustainability is agility and
Menno Smits mAnAging director the netherlAndS
and international cooperation. For us, 80% of innovation is driven
the ability to quickly make decisions and respond to changing market
Sitting
at the project level, with our engineers developing smarter ways of
conditions. The launch of our Innovation Center contributes to this.
Jan Parys mAnAging director belgiUm
siX goals
Rob van Dongen mAnAging director the netherlAndS
Juan Manuel Martínez mAnAging director colombiA
>1 Focus on four key sectors: environment,
infrastructure, water and urban planning.
>2 Rank among the top consultancy and
engineering companies worldwide.
>3 Achieve steady 5 - 10% annual growth for
the Group.
>4 Develop synergies, resulting in 5% of all
revenue to come from inter-country
collaboration.
>5 Achieve continuous innovation in our daily
business.
>6 Improve agility of the Group to adapt to a
changing market place.
working. The balance is influenced at the business level where our
managers strategically invest in services, industries and geographies.
By investing in technology and stimulating continuous innovation,
Through our International Exchange, Innovation Award and Bilateral
we are more prepared than ever to face a complex world. Future
Initiative Programs, we are building a strong future for our Group and
investment targets include development within our infrastructure
our employees.
and water sectors as well as advances to our data management
capabilities.
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facts & figures
Antea Group
Inogen
total revenue
2014
10% 3%
7%
62%
37%
€ 368 M
emPloYees worlDwiDe (hc)
2014
18%
63%
% PER SECTOR
%
enVironment
PUblic
infrAStrUctUre
PriVAte
wAter
UrbAn PlAnning
other
3,533
2013
3,649
inogen environmental alliance
global thinKing, local DeliverY
Antea Group is a founding partner of the Inogen Environmental
Alliance, a global network of 11 consultancies with 160 offices
worldwide
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environment
THE ENVIRONMENT IS ALL-ENCOMPASSING. IT IS A COMPLEX
pHenoMenon WHere eCoSYSteMS AnD nAturAl reSourCeS
MERGE TO CREATE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. AIR, WATER, SOIL,
CLIMATE - THEIR INTERDEPENDENCY CANNOT BE DIVIDED. WE
unDerStAnD tHIS InterConneCteDneSS AnD AppreCIAte tHe
BroAD rAnGe oF StAKeHolDerS tHAt DrIVe enVIronMentAl
ACTION. BY LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF OUR SKILLED
RESOURCES, WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS THAT MANAGE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND RESTORE NATURAL CONDITIONS.
“Over the past year, we have been working closely with our USA
colleagues on a variety of environmental projects in Latin America.
Through these bilateral efforts, we’ve successfully collaborated on
projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and Paraguay, improving the
leveraging eXPerience
knowledge and skills of all parties involved.”
Antea Group brings more than sixty years of experience in soil and groundwater remediation to clients
Juan Manuel Martínez, Managing Director Colombia
especially in emerging markets, continue to grow. This increased expansion brings new opportunities for
around the world. This expertise is highly valued in the global arena as investments and development,
our clients, and in turn, our Group. Our proven technical knowledge in industry-leading remediation
“In Winschoten, the Netherlands, we are sanitizing a gas plant
techniques include the latest thermal treatments as well as green alternatives that seek to reduce
resource consumptions along with costs associated with operations and maintenance.
near a hospital and a school. This project also involves constant
online monitoring of vibrations and air quality. Another
Our full-service consultation includes deep knowledge of environmental and planning regulations and
policies, allowing clients to smoothly navigate operations in countries where regulations and guidelines
interesting innovation is detecting illegal degassing of shipping
are currently being developed. Through our own experiences and know-how we leverage local
vessels, for which we have integrated the marinetraffic.com ship
knowledge to our clients’ advantage. The result is environmental solutions tailored to the specific
monitoring system with gas detection devices.”
procedures, such as permitting, will be streamlined in efficient and ethical ways.
Menno Smits, Managing Director The Netherlands
needs of the geography and community of stakeholders along with the assurance that all required
In 2010, Antea Group set out to diversify its market position by reducing dependency on any single client
or industry segment. Moving forward, we will continue to seek out international expansion opportunities
“In 2014, we worked on every continent except Antarctica and
completed projects in 86 countries. In part, this is because we
are well positioned to serve international customers through our
own resources and the Inogen Environmental Alliance.”
Bob Karls, International Director Environment
within our group through targeted investment and bilateral efforts. For example, our operations in
Colombia and uSA are jointly exploring opportunities to expand Antea Group’s position in Latin America.
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Projects Environment
USA
the netherlands
Vietnam
USA
Decommissioning an Asset for Sale
A challenging remediation job
Technical and environmental assessments on mining
Performing Upstream Oil & Gas Stack Testing
To help a global specialty chemical company prepare an asset for sale,
A challenging job; remediation of the site of a former gas plant.
Antea Group was selected to provide expertise on the technical
An independent upstream oil and gas master limited partnership,
Antea Group provided decommissioning services at a 2,600 square
Following a public bidding process, Antea Group Milieurealisatie Noord
feasibility of projects, and environmental management on two
called on Antea Group to help them conduct air quality testing
meter former manufacturing facility. Project work included the
was awarded the project based on the price/quality ratio of their bid.
VINACOMIN sites.
related to their 15,300 horsepower natural gas turbine. The turbine,
decontamination and removal of 33 bulk storage tanks, five mixing
The main challenge is to control the quality of the living environment as
Based on the review of the documentation provided by VINACOMIN
used to pump large quantities of salt water into the field to stimulate
vats and all associated process equipment. All waste materials were
remediation work is carried out. The area is home to a hospital, nursing
and the AFD and a visit to both sites, a technical review and an
production, is difficult to test as it must be operated at maximum
properly managed and safely disposed of at approved sites. The
home, school and houses. A major main road for the area will partly need
environmental assessment were conducted. The technical review
capacity to minimize air emissions. Antea Group was able to complete
project was completed on time, on budget and without accident or
to be remediated as well. The soil and groundwater on the site of the
includes analysis of technical designs, verification of results,
the required tests in record time, without any of the complications
injury.
former gas plant in Winschoten are contaminated with tar-like substances,
suggestions for improvements and prioritization of propositions.
normally associated with this type of testing.
mineral oil, and even cyanides and heavy metals at some places. The site is
The environmental assessment includes a gap analysis of the environ-
currently used as a hospital parking lot.
mental management system, drafting of an ESMP Framework based
“Teamwork and collaboration are a big part
on ISO 14001 and IFC standards, preparation of an environmental
of how we work at Antea Group. During my
Real-time monitoring - Milieurealisatie Noord has worked out the design
19 years with the company, I’ve had the
and preparations. The source zones are excavated (down to a depth of
opportunity to work with high caliber
5 meters) using sheet piling, trench boxes and a large drainage system (with
groundwater remediation). “Management of the local surroundings” is
action plan and prioritization of propositions.
“Working internationally within Antea Group
tech-nical teams on both domestic and
what makes this an exceptional job, requiring extensive risk management,
involves policies to avoid regression to an
international projects.”
communications with stakeholders and traffic management. OWmonit©,
a real-time monitoring system, will be installed to measure concentrations
impoverished planet torn by differences.”
Jim Cuthbertson, Consultant USA
variables. Nearly all Antea Group departments will be contributing to this
Jean-Frédéric Ouvry, Project Manager France
[email protected]
special project at some point. Phases 1 through 3 were completed between
[email protected]
lot) will be executed after the hospital’s relocation.
“Realtime monitoring gives Antea Group a price/
quality advantage over other contractors!”
Laurenz Boer, Project Manager The Netherlands
[email protected]
biggest and most complex challenges. Through
responsiveness, fairness and respect, we strive
to build strong relationships that endure even
after a project is complete.”
Barry Andrews, Senior Consultant USA
[email protected]
of (volatile) substances, groundwater levels, weather conditions and other
August 2014 and February 2015. The final two phases (tar pit and parking
“Our clients trust us to solve some of their
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infrastructure
ROADS, BRIDGES, WATER SUPPLY, RAILWAYS AND UNDERGROUND
TUNNELS - THEY ARE THE ARTERIES OF SOCIETY, ESSENTIAL FOR
LIVABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. HOWEVER,
INFRASTRUCTURE IS MORE THAN JUST CONNECTING TWO POINTS.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE FOCUS IS MUCH BROADER, A COMPREHENSIVE UNDERTAKING INVOLVING LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS AND COMMUNICATION. WE DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE
SolutIonS tHAt StrenGtHen our BuIlt enVIronMent
WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
“The scopes of our projects have grown significantly over the
past few years. We believe this is due to our demonstrated
expertise and proven ability to tackle complex work. An example
of this can be seen in our Tilburg Station project where we are
boosting caPabilities
helping to construct a rail platform to accommodate increased
In line with Antea Group’s growth ambitions and increasingly international approach, over the last three
traffic.”
to a whole new level and provides excellent expansion opportunities, as infrastructure projects often
Rob van Dongen, Managing Director The Netherlands
years we’ve been involved in significantly larger infrastructure projects. This activity brings the Group
require delivery of multiple solutions within one project. Our solutions draw on engineering approaches in
combination with several geotechnical and environmental dimensions. We are exploring opportunities to
tender projects with different parties, and translating experience obtained from smaller projects to larger
“Knowledge transfer is one of the top priorities of our Group.
It’s exciting to see this concept being applied, particularly in the
projects.
In 2014, we invested heavily in developing knowledge and skills internally, largely through technology
infrastructure market, where our advanced experience in France
and strategies for sharing experience and expertise across the Group. To boost our capabilities in infra-
is adding value to our Colombian operations and the multitude
structure, several bilateral infrastructure development programs are underway. A few examples include
of infrastructure opportunities there.”
practice sharing around infrastructure contracts, and French support of Colombian colleagues looking to
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
collaboration between our Dutch and French bridge engineering experts on a client assignment, best
position themselves in the country’s rapidly growing infrastructure market.
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Projects infrastructure
Normandy
Dakar
The Netherlands
South peruvian pipeline
Beaches and unesco heritage sites classified
Development and deepening studies
Four engineering firms Joined forces
Layout and geotechnical engineering
In 2010 Antea Group assisted with the stabilization of the bunker
As part of the concession of the new terminal “RoRo” in the Port of
Four engineering firms, one study. Rijkswaterstaat has awarded
Antea Colombia is involved in the project design and construction of
in Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, and is currently providing its expertise
Dakar, Bolloré selected Antea Group to carry out the design project
Flow27 the contract for the Draft Infrastructure Decree and
South America’s largest hydrocarbons transmission lines. The project
to save another vestige of the D-Day landing beaches. The Basse-
management of the new terminal (80,000m2). The studies involve
Environmental Impact Assessment on the widening of the Houten
consists of a pipeline comprising a 918km main line and three branch-
Normandie region has recently selected us to carry out a diagnosis
the deepening of the existing quay, and the sizing and design of plat-
to Hooipolder stretch of highway A27. Flow27 is an extraordinary
es of 45km, 58km and 28km, i.e. 1,059km in total. The line runs
of the current condition of the caissons of the artificial harbor at
forms, including the creation of a network for stormwater recovery
partnership of four leading consultancy and engineering firms (Antea
through Peru’s three major physiographic zones (jungle, mountains
Arromanches-les-Bains. In World War II, the Allies had an immediate
and treatment. Antea Group is performing the following services:
Group, Movares, Goudappel Coffeng and Tauw) that are drawing on
and coast) and its route develops by 35% at altitudes between 4,000
need for deepwater ports and therefore developed them rapidly to
preliminary design, detailed design, assistance with works contracting
each other’s strengths and top-quality specialists.
and 5,000 AMSL. This will translate into more experience in develop-
facilitate the Allied invasion of Normandy. Two ports were construct-
and the validation of construction plans.
Rijkswaterstaat wants to clear up traffic congestion on highway A27
ment of international and high-complexity projects.
ed on French beaches: Mulburry A (“American harbor”) off the coast
of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Mulburry B (“British harbor”)
off Arromanches-les-Bains.
between the Houten junction and the Hooipolder interchange by
“Working at Antea Group means remaining
Over the last few years the Basse-Normandie region has been com-
open to other ways of thinking, working and
mitted to list the landing beaches as a World Heritage site, hence the
need to conduct an assessment of the World War II vestiges.
“As engineers, working within an international company allows us to take part in projects
where the customer’s corporate image may be
at stake. Our customers require a reliable and
credible service provider as they will not hand
over their project to anyone. These projects are
therefore generally very exciting!”
widening the highway. The objective of the project is to improve the
flow of traffic, to cut traffic jams and to reduce cut-through traffic.
Collaboration between engineering firms is not new, but the way in
know different and new styles of doing
innovating ”
which the firms are working together as part of this project is. Each
business and executing projects. It also allows
Florent Gaillard, Business Unit Infrastructure Manager France
what each of us can do. At board level, we also commit fully to this
us to offer our customers more services with
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project and our approach. Four engineering firms that are each
greater technical support and knowledge.
firm brings in its own specialization: we know each other and know
offering the best of the best: this has yielded an unprecedentedly high
score. Rijkswaterstaat rated the tender with two tens and two eights on
a scale of 1 to 10, including on project and risk management.
“We were able to draw on the safety expertise
of our US colleagues and advice from our
colleagues in France, who have a lot of
experience with drafting long routes.”
Benoît Lerévérend, Project Manager France
[email protected]
“Working in today's company unable us to
René de Boer, Project Manager The Netherlands
[email protected]
This means entering new markets and projects
to expand our portfolio and take on new
challenges as a company, as professionals
and as human beings.”
Eduardo Táutiva, Engineering Director Colombia
[email protected]
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water
AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE, WATER CAN BE SEEN FROM
MANY ANGLES - SCARCITY, FLOODING, DRINKING, TRANSPORTATION AND TRANSFORMATION INTO ENERGY. THE MANAGEMENT
OF WATER IS MULTI-FACETED, REQUIRING A DELICATE BALANCE
BETWEEN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS. WE UNDERSTAND
CURRENT WATER CONCERNS AND TRANSLATE OUR HYDROLOGY,
eColoGY AnD enVIronMentAl KnoWleDGe Into SolutIonS
THAT SUPPORT EFFICIENT USE OF THIS NATURAL RESOURCE,
PROTECTING THE LIVELIHOODS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
“Water management is becoming increasingly important in
urban settings and the effects it has on business are multifaceted. Our experience in water protection enables us to
confidently advise our clients in countries where they will
water leaDs the waY
undoubtedly face similar water challenges in the future.”
Last November, we selected a number of areas for increased investment with a focus on enhancing our
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
considerable experience working with water as a resource and a transportation platform, and we seek to
service offerings. One of these is water, specifically water quality and availability. As a Group, we have
leverage this knowledge across regions.
“Antea Belgium has developed very strong know-how and
Water leads the way when it comes to international cooperation. Last year, we secured a contract with
expertise in the water sector, especially when it comes to early
the Indian coastal Port of Cochin, which was troubled by sediment blocking shipping routes. A cross-
warning systems and port and harbor management. Right now,
continental team is carrying out extensive research into how sediment may be kept at bay and we are
providing advice on the best technologies to neutralize this threat. Also in India, our Dutch operations and
our teams are sharing this knowledge on projects in Europe,
unihorn, our sister company in Gurgaon, India, are expanding opportunities, particularly in the fields of
Africa, Asia and the Americas.”
river training, vessel transport management systems and water quality improvement of major rivers such
Jan Parys, Managing Director Belgium
as the Ganges and the yamuna.
Over the years, the Dutch and Belgian operations have acquired significant expertise in the development
of flood early warning systems. Last year, we received an assignment in Papua New Guinea, where we
will be working for the united Nations Development Program on researching and improving the country’s
early warning system. In Colombia, several Antea Group members are examining river management and
integrated coastal zone management. In the Netherlands, Antea Group supports the development of
several tidal energy plants on major dikes and sea defenses. Internationally, we see a huge potential to
export this expertise by combining our experience with water, renewable energy and spatial planning.
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Projects water
Papua New Guinea
The Netherlands
Guinea
The Netherlands
assessment of early warning systems for flooding
Innovation in dike reinforcement
technical assistance to water public services
Storm surge barrier deformation measurements
The establishment of an ‘Early Warning System’ is included as a
Inward stability, or macro-stability, is a major problem for dikes, in
As part of the European initiative for achieving the Millennium
To make sure storm surge barriers provide adequate protection,
principal theme in the PNG framework for action (2005-2015), by the
which weak spots can form as a result of traffic load and high water
Development Goals, a National Water Supply and Sanitation
Rijkswaterstaat subjects them to intensive monitoring. Every year and
National Disaster Centre. The global objective is to assess the ‘Early
levels. The JLD Dike Stabilizer is an elongated element that is inserted
Program (PNAEPA) was developed in 2007 and 2008 in the Republic
after every time a barrier is closed in stormy conditions, deformation
Warning Systems’ (EWS) for inland and coastal flooding in Papua New
into a dike, at right angles to the potential glide plane, to help prevent
of Guinea and has been operated by the National Service for Water
measurements are conducted. Antea Group has been performing
Guinea. Special attention is given to five selected pilot provinces;
the dike from collapsing. The stabilizer consists of an earth anchor
Points (SNAPE). Moreover, a reform and a national sectoral water and
these measurements for Rijkswaterstaat for the past three years,
East Sepik, Madang, Morobe and Northern and New Ireland. The
and a fin element. The former anchors the system into the compact
sanitation policy were elaborated to continue the decentralization
using the measurement results to advise Rijkswaterstaat on barrier
methodology for assessing the EWS status and functionality is based
sand, while the latter provides greater slide resistance.
process. This resulted in the development of an operational strategy
maintenance.
for the Public Water Service (SPE). This project was funded under the
The measurements performed on the storm surge barriers are the
on the Resilience Checker concept (Freeman/Antea Group), and the
ISDR Checklist for the Development of Early Warning Systems. The
Final testing of this system is currently taking place at a test site in
10th European Development Fund. The overall goal is to improve the
most complex deformation measurements possible, and they are
Resilience Checker facilitates a structured scan of the key aspects of
Purmerend. The method of introducing the stabilizer into the dike is
living conditions and the health of populations in rural and semi-
therefore a great challenge for us. Aside from that, they offer us the
flood risk management in a certain area. Subsequently recommenda-
being tested at length, and the technique is already suitable for appli-
urban areas. Antea Group has been providing a technical assistance
opportunity to trial a number of innovations on our own initiative,
tions for improving and/or establishing new systems and procedures
cation. The ENW (Expertise Network for Flood Protection) is expected
under this project. As part of this technical assistance, Antea Group
such as modernization of the measurement method and of the
will be proposed in a national stakeholder’s workshop.
to endorse the system in the fourth quarter of 2015.
will mainly support the stakeholders of the Public Water Service and
verification of the broad array of requirements.
perform technical services while involving the SNAPE and the
“It is personally very rewarding to experience
that our knowledge is appreciated by this
Partners: JLD Contracting BV, Wiertsema & Partners, Waterschap
municipalities.
Rivierenland
client – the other side of the world.”
“The JLD Dike Stabilizer, offers the Netherlands
Renaat De Sutter, BU Manager Water Belgium
a more socially responsible solution worldwide
[email protected]
for protection from high river water levels.”
Vincent Laracker, Project Manager The Netherlands
[email protected]
“Having spent most of my professional career
(37 years) working on projects in Africa, the
Indian Ocean and Caribbean, being part of an
international group has really expanded my
potential range of action, especially in
geographical terms”
Michel Gageonnet, Project Manager France
[email protected]
“It is highly satisfying to successfully complete
these complex measurements and help protect
our country from the sea.”
Arjan Ooms, Project Manager The Netherlands
[email protected]
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urban Planning
A GroWInG WorlD populAtIon GoeS HAnD In HAnD WItH
AN INCREASE IN URBANIZATION. IN TURN, THE DESIGN AND
USE OF LAND IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE INTRICATE.
We unDerStAnD BotH tHe teCHnICAl AnD polItICAl ASpeCtS
OF URBAN PLANNING. THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND
SOUND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES, OUR SOLUTIONS ENSURE THAT
SpAtIAl plAnS Are FullY InCorporAteD Into tHe FABrIC oF
OUR COMMUNITIES AND THAT MARKET VALUE IS MAXIMIZED.
“Urban Planning projects always require the engagement and
management of multiple stakeholders. We are currently working on a project that involves the Flemish Government, Port of
Antwerp and a cluster of petro-chemical companies to carry out
changing DemograPhics
a technical feasibility study for the construction of a pipeline
Antea Group excels wherever urban planning and environmental considerations meet. The methodolo-
connecting Antwerp, Limburg and the Ruhr area of Germany.”
culture and legislation. Our significant expertise in this field is represented by the following two projects.
Jan Parys, Managing Director Belgium
gies used can be deployed across different regions, taking into account local knowledge of infrastructure,
One project examines the implications of climate change for Europe’s future, allowing experts to create
pre-emptive plans. The other looks at how urban planning can adapt to climate change and move away
“In the Netherlands, we are renowned for our urban development and redevelopment know-how. Building on this expertise
internationally is one of our top priorities.”
Rob van Dongen, Managing Director The Netherlands
from the classical approach. Fifty-one percent of the cities in Europe (Eu28) are adopting Smart City initiatives, and almost all of the world’s countries are examining issues related to modernization in one way or
another. Linking up data streams to increase process efficiency and effectiveness in city development, and
therefore improving the quality of urban life, is the hallmark of Smart Cities.
In most areas, urban planning is largely legislation-driven and our knowledge in this field can be leveraged
across regions by adapting our proven experience to local circumstances. For example, there are many
considerations and laws that can hinder the development of wind parks. Our demonstrated knowledge in
this area can effectively be applied across different countries.
While local governments in some regions are slow to develop new projects, Antea Group has managed
to maintain its market share. As the market gains traction, the Group is in a good position to benefit as
upcoming opportunities related to changing demographics and new types of funding are being utilized to
support urban development needs.
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Projects urban planning
DOMO PLANAS AND IWIWI
The Netherlands
Nice
The Netherlands/Belgium
INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES CONSULTATION
Noordoostpolder Wind Farm
Côte d’Azur Metropolis
hedwigepolder
An impact assessment and management measures were arranged for
In 1994, inhabitants of the Netherlands’ Noordoostpolder joined
The Nice Côte d’Azur local authority selected the consortium led by
Following extensive domestic and international political debate,
the exploration Ecopetrol CPO 8 project, with the Domo Planas and
forces to start a wind farm, which is now capable of supplying
Antea Group to develop its local intercommunal urbanism plan. The
a final decision was made in December 2012 to proceed to the
Iwiwi indigenous communities, located in the Colombian depart-
electricity to 180,000 homes each year. This is the largest on-shore
city is facing many challenges including conservation of the Plaine
‘depoldering’ of the Hertogin Hedwigepolder. From 2009, the Antea
ments of Meta and Vichada. The process was a success thanks to the
wind farm in the Netherlands, and home to 26 of the world’s
du Var sector of national interest, tourism in coastal areas and in
Group consultancy and engineering firm, commissioned by the
previous approach to recognize the authorities. This involved a clear
highest wind turbines. Each turbine has a hub height of 135 meters,
mountain resorts (Auron, Isola 2000), specific sensitivities related
Flemish-Dutch Scheldt Commission, has been involved in preparing
relationship between Antea Group and communities, joint definition
a 126-meter rotor diameter and a capacity of 7.5 megawatts.
to heritage, landscape and natural hazards, and urban renewal.
plans for the design of the intertidal zone of the Hedwigepolder
of working rules, prior explanation of the project and translation
The development of the local intercommunal urbanism plan will
and the Prosperpolder. Antea Belgium has also been working on the
and incorporation of cultural elements in communicative parts used.
Antea Group’s Ka-Lung To is involved as a consulting engineer,
strengthen the coherence of public policies and the private opera-
environmental impact assessment for the Flemish part of the project
Members of the community (children, adults, leaders and authorities)
overseeing many different aspects of the project and advising on
tors in a region in need of new economic prosperity. The assignment
since that time.
were also involved in the definition of the baseline, while videos gave
the various matters that need to be taken into account. Safety is a
consists of drafting the relevant regulatory urban planning documents
Initially, work on this project consisted in performing the environ-
them self-recognition. There were also land walks and guarantees for
key issue in this project, as is keeping the local community and
in various steps (territorial diagnosis, drafting a sustainable develop-
mental impact assessment and a number of related analyses.
the preparation of minutes.
different stakeholders, ranging from local farmers to a diverse group
ment strategy, development planning and regulations).
In August 2013, the environmental impact assessment was used in
a procedure by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, together with
of financiers, informed and involved. Furthermore, teams from
“The opportunity to meet colleagues from
other countries and learn from their experience
on issues of the environment allowed us to
Austria, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are working closely
together. This ambitious project, carried out entirely in accordance
“The success of Antea Group in France
with FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers)
contributes to the international dimension of
standards, perfectly matches Antea Group’s ambition to participate
the urban planning division. I recognize that
in more renewable energy opportunities.
expand our knowledge and share it with our
without the group’s power in its international
teams. I hope that, as a group, we will generate
“It’s a great experience: building the world’s
dimension, we would never have won this
opportunities for sharing information,
largest wind turbines with a fantastic
project.”
transferring knowledge, getting to know our
international team!”
ways of operating and promoting cooperation.”
Ka-Lung To, FIDIC Engineer The Netherlands
[email protected]
Jacques Perret, Project Manager France
the draft version of the integration plan and associated permits.
The Council of State has meanwhile issued a ruling that has made
the decision irrevocable. We assisted the ministry with advice during
preparations for the procedure before the Council of State. The client
has expressed great satisfaction with the work of Antea Group’s team.
Execution of the project is scheduled to start in 2016 and be completed in 2019.
“Our main task was to provide legal
substantiation of the ecological manifestations”
[email protected]
Luc Koks, Senior Consultant The Netherlands
Silvia Jimenez, Environmental Director Colombia
[email protected]
[email protected]
Cedric Vervaet, Senior Consultant Belgium
[email protected]
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qhse
DeveloPment area
with Potential
highlights
quALITy
-
We maintain a quality Management System (qMS) that is consistent with the requirements of ISO 9001 and
includes defined processes for management activities, provision of resources, product realization and measurement. Antea Group consistently receives high ratings from external evaluators. Example: FPAL external assessment
rated quality 9.1 on a scale of 1 to 10.
AnteA groUP iS fUrthering AwAreneSS of QhSe And cSr AS comPonentS of itS
CORPORATE CuLTuRE. AS A CLIENT OFFERING, qHSE CONTINuES TO ExPAND, AS BuSINESS
CONTINuITy AND A LICENSE TO OPERATE ARE VASTLy DEPENDENT ON SAFE, ACCOuNTABLE
PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITION, THE BALANCE OF PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT IS BECOMING
EVER MORE IMPORTANT, AND ANTEA GROuP HAS ExHIBITED NOTEWORTHy IMPROVEMENT
in thiS AreA in 2014.
HEALTH & SAFETy
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We have launched an awareness program and training program, aimed at people working in the field in Colombia
and Belgium.
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We have received various Client Awards in 2014: Most notably, one from Shell for remediation activities in
the netherlands.
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Our goal is to complete all work safely. Achieving this goal requires a consistent company-wide culture fostered
by clearly established guidelines, tools and expectations in our day-to-day work activities. Our Health, Safety,
Security and Environment (HSSE) Management System sets forth 13 essential elements that provide the
framework used to achieve our safety goal: Roles and Accountabilities, Performance Measurement and
Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management, Management of Change, HSSE Plans, Documentation,
Training and Communication, Security, Incident Management, Environment, Contractor Management,
Continuous Improvement, Stakeholder Awareness.
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In Colombia, we were awarded ARL SuRA’s Excellence Prize in the World Class Company Category. ARL SuRA,
a risk management company that seeks to highlight the major achievements of companies in Health and Safety
Management at Work, recognized Antea Group for achieving the highest standards of health and safety at work,
out of 9 companies of all affiliates in the country. This award demonstrates Colombia’s safety culture within the
organization and among collaborations.
enVironment & cSr
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Dutch operations achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2014.
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Dutch and uS operations share their CSR activities and results in separate CSR reports.
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Offices in Antwerp and Ghent are being turned into low-energy facilities.
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We are reducing unnecessary travel by decentralizing company sites, encouraging the use of conference calls,
creating secure network access through the Internet (using secure access gateways), and providing online tools for
meetings.
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We are promoting sustainable mobility by using the right mix of transportation modes for each specific journey.
This includes public transport, cycling, and ride sharing. Today, our employees use sustainable mobility solutions
and Antea Group will continue to encourage these activities.
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Projects qhse
Italy
cummins colombia
Colombia
USA
Supporting Health & Safety compliance
HSE regulatory requirements analysis
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF SO I WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU
Building a positive culture
Antea Group is supporting a multinational software and hardware
Thanks to positive conditions in the Colombian economy, multi-
Antea Group has been developing the “Take care of yourself so I will
Antea Group is supporting a global technology company with
corporation for its health and safety compliance in Europe. This
national enterprises from different economic sectors are setting up
take care of you” (Cuidate que yo te cuidare) program that aims to
RiskRight EHSTM, a customizable solution to support clients in low
support is an extension of the existing Antea Group contract in the
in Colombia. For that reason Antea Group Colombia has been
work on the aspects of safety, health and the environment beyond
risk environments. Project work has included the deployment of office
US with this global enterprise. The first assignment is the medical
supporting some of these companies with knowledge of HSE
the workplace, creating safe, healthy and environmentally friendly
assessments to benchmark health and safety practices, emergency
monitoring of employees in more than 15 locations in Italy. Antea
regulatory requirements. Specifically, we have been supporting
homes. The program was developed in 4 modules: 1. Emergency Plan
preparedness, disaster recovery, and safety culture and attitudes.
Group is working together with Inogen’s partner in Italy. The project
Cummins (an Antea USA client) with the preliminary analysis of the
and First Aid, 2. Save water, energy and solid waste, 3. Transportation
Assessment findings were recorded through a mobile iEHS® survey
started in July 2014 and consists of program management and report-
Colombian HSE regulatory requirements, the issuing of technical
and 4. Good Habits. In total, 38 families of Antea Group employees
tool that provided the client with real-time results and meaningful
ing, selection and appointment of occupational doctors throughout
and legal environmental concepts for environmental authorities, the
participated, 12 of which were proclaimed the safest and healthiest
analysis.
Italy, management and coordination of the employee medical
implementation of the environmental impact assessment for the
homes according to the assessments made by the Administrator of
monitoring program and health examinations to check the suitability
storage of hazardous chemicals and the detailed analysis of the risks
Occupational Risks ARL SURA.
of employees for a specific job or task.
associated with spillages, leaks and explosions, resulting in management measures for different scenarios. The same working model has
“It is great to work together with our Antea
Group colleagues in the US and our Inogen
associate in Italy for a global enterprise.
Our common goal is to deliver customer
satisfaction!”
Frederik Van Eetvelde, Account Manager Belgium
[email protected]
been applied successfully in companies in other sectors.
“Migrating from activities at national level to
become an international company provides a
“RiskRight EHS is a philosophy and a roadmap
that will help us build an agile, fit-for-purpose
solution that evolves with our client’s changing
business needs and risk levels.”
“Working with Antea Group has been a great
great opportunity to work on different aspects
opportunity to interact with colleagues from
that seek to standardize security practices,
Angie Stagg, Senior Consultant USA
various cultures, learning about what is done
procedures and tasks, drawing on the
[email protected]
in other countries and the trends in environ-
experience of each of the Antea Group
mental consulting. Being part of a global
countries. We can develop cultural care
organization has changed my perspective on
programs, implementing HSE legal matrices
many topics and how to approach key issues.”
that allow us to consult each country’s legal
Ivan Angel, Project Manager Colombia
[email protected]
requirements and unify HSE policies, targets
and accident indicators as a group.”
Javier Perea, Project Manager Consultant Colombia
[email protected]
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innovation
sPeeDing uP innovation
THE BAR IS HIGH. PROJECTS ARE CARRIED OuT ACROSS BORDERS, ARE MORE COMPLEx AND
REquIRE HIGH-quALITy TECHNICAL ExPERTISE. TODAy’S KNOWLEDGE IS OuTDATED TOMORROW
IF yOu DO NOT INVEST IN INNOVATION. IN 2014, ANTEA GROuP CONTINuED TO ACCELERATE ITS
EFFORTS IN INNOVATION, RESuLTING IN SEVERAL GREAT PROJECTS AND INVALuABLE NEW
PERSPECTIVES. THROuGH OuR INTERNAL INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM, WE FOCuS ON
SmArt And creAtiVe ideAS And imProVementS At the Project leVel thAt deliVer
“A dedicated team in Orleans, France, is working on speeding up innovation in
direct benefitS to the client.
our processes. We aim to be stronger in data, going from data acquisition to
managing and obtaining value from data. We will also create an international
Antea Group’s research and development function is centralized at country level and we’ve been investing heavily in
expert network, which can include people from outside the Group. This will
software technology and information management tools. Many of our applications are device independent and can
boost our R&D program and even offer clients the option of outsourcing their
real time.
R&D programs to us. We would also like to create a pool of startups around
the Group, to speed up innovation, generate new ideas and decide where to
invest.”
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
“We believe that it is important to connect with and gain insights from
communities of clients and to establish Antea group as thought leaders and
innovators of new solutions for targeted industry segments.”
Gary Wisniewski, Managing Director USA
be accessed from mobile devices from one neat dashboard, allowing us to connect with each other and clients in
The quest for continuous improvement is in our DNA, and it’s something we strive for on a daily basis. We are
currently developing expertise and innovative solutions around how to most efficiently accommodate the needs of
Smart Cities and how to apply lean-thinking to large infrastructure projects.
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Projects innovation
Antwerp
Brittany
USA
The Netherlands
Expert role in city heating
Building complex 3D geological models
Providing EHS Oversight to Large Scale Crude Oil Release
Innovative fire safety concept
Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium. By 2020 the city’s
Antea Group has been modeling geological data as an initial analysis
Antea Group is providing environmental support at one of the largest
Antea Group has designed an innovative and integrated fire safety
target is to have a full focus on sustainability. In the context of the
for its hydrogeological and engineering projects for a long time now.
crude oil spills in North America. A lightning strike is suspected of
concept that provides equivalent levels of fire safety for two
new city development, “New South”, Antea Group was selected as
In 2014, Antea Group implemented GeoModeller 3D software to
burning a small hole in a pipeline, resulting in a leak of over 20,000
companies sharing a single storage facility.
technical expert. Our task consisted in the evaluation of selected bids
model the geology of the former Brennilis nuclear facility in Brittany
barrels of oil across 7 acres of farmland. Project work has included
in accordance with the existing selection and award framework. As an
for EDF group prior to groundwater and transport modeling for safety
excavation and thermal desorption treatment of the impacted soil.
The fire safety concept we have developed draws on the strengths
expert, Antea Group rated all bids in terms of completeness, transpar-
studies. This tool enables Antea Group to fully take into account
A mobile treatment unit is currently treating 750 tons of soil per day.
of existing fire safety facilities, while adding ultra-fast detection
ency, technical added value and sustainability. This report, together
complex geological units and objects. It implicitly models 3D surfaces
The project goal is to completely restore the land to agricultural use.
capability as used in the petrochemical industry, which we have
with our advice, was leading for the selection of the most promising
constrained by primary geological data (contacts between layers
contractor for the construction of a new district heating network and
and orientation data together) and drill hole intercepts. The model
a sustainable energy plant.
can take into account a network of geological faults, which was very
“It is an honor for Antea Group to be selected
as an expert in sustainable city projects.”
adapted for specific use in a building-based environment.
“What I like most about working for Antea
important in terms of Brennilis’ geology. It also offers a range of inter-
Group is the challenge of coming up with new
polation methods and geophysics inversion techniques.
ways to solve problems for our clients.
“This return in terms of experience gives us the
Patrick Verdonck, Contract Manager Belgium
opportunity to provide our clients with a very
[email protected]
high level of geological modeling expertise. We
are now looking forward to showing our skills
Innovation is important to us and helps drive
We partnered with Chubb Fire & Security on this project. To assess
equivalence, the competent authority uses the expertise of the
Rotterdam Security Region’s CIV knowledge center. The knowledge
center has critically evaluated and approved this fire safety concept,
and made the following comments: “The camera system intended
to be installed for early fire detection is the first of its kind in the
continuous improvement.”
Netherlands.”
Gary Schroeher, Consultant USA
international level. We have meanwhile proceeded to further flesh
[email protected]
out this innovative fire safety concept to enable its implementation.
This system has the potential to provide significant added value on an
for Oil & Gas, Minerals and Geothermal
“This solution centers on the idea that every
projects.”
fire can be extinguished using a glass of water
Stéphane Belbéze, Project Manager France
- provided you get to it in time.”
[email protected]
Albert Werkman, Fire Safety Engineer The Netherlands
[email protected]
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antea grouP’s
Dna
our name
antea grouP
corPorate Profile
ANTEA® GROuP IS AN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSuLTING
FIRM. WE SPECIALIzE IN FuLL-SERVICE SOLuTIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ENVIRONMENT,
INFRASTRuCTuRE, WATER AND uRBAN PLANNING.
By COMBINING STRATEGIC THINKING AND MuLTIDISCIPLINARy PERSPECTIVES WITH
TECHNICAL ExPERTISE AND PRAGMATIC ACTION, WE DO MORE THAN EFFECTIVELy SOLVE
CLIENT CHALLENGES; WE DELIVER SuSTAINABLE RESuLTS FOR A BETTER WORLD.
THE ANTEA®GROuP NAME DERIVES FROM THE MyTHOLOGICAL GREEK
By uNDERSTANDING TODAy, WE ARE IMPROVING TOMORROW.
GIANT ANTAIOS/ANTAEuS, SON OF POSEIDON, RuLER OF THE SEA,
AND GAIA, MOTHER EARTH. OuR NAMESAKE ACquIRED HIS
ANTEA GROuP INCLuDES THE DuTCH, BELGIAN, COLOMBIAN, FRENCH, uSA AND INDIA
LEGENDARy STRENGTH By REMAINING IN PHySICAL CONTACT WITH
ENGINEERING AND CONSuLTANCy OPERATIONS OF ORANJEWOuD N.V.
THE EARTH. AT ANTEA GROuP, OuR NAME AND OuR NATuRE
reflect thiS Strength. with oUr SkillfUl UnderStAnding of
THE PHySICAL WORLD, WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER SOLuTIONS THAT
MEET OuR CLIENTS’ LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES WHILE
WORKING TO IMPROVE SuSTAINABILITy FOR THE FuTuRE.
our values
>
We protect the earth, allow for business growth and safeguard social well-being.
>
We are committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
>
We are committed to the communities in which we live and work.
>
We are a trusted partner and attach great importance to strong relationships with our clients
our Promise
>
you are assured of global insight, with technical command and local delivery capacity to have even the
most complex environmental issues solved.
>
Innovation, integrity, technical expertise and the space project management skills will make sure you get
results focused on business solutions.
>
We combine client-specific goals with stakeholders’ expectations and regulatory requirements.
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antea grouP’s
Dna
oranjewouD n.v.
Oranjewoud N.V., the top holding of Strukton Groep and Antea Group, is a listed enterprise encompassing
companies operating both nationally and internationally.
The companies belonging to Oranjewoud N.V. conduct activities in the areas of civil infrastructure, railways,
technology and buildings, environment, spatial development and recreation.
This covers the entire process, from preliminary studies, consulting, design, planning and organization, right up
to realization, management and operation.
Oranjewoud N.V. is listed on the official Euronext N.V. Amsterdam market and 95.70% of the company is owned
by Sanderink Investments B.V. It currently has approx. 10,500 employees and brought in € 2.1 billion in revenue
in 2014.
Gerard Sanderink is CEO and shareholder of Oranjewoud N.V.
Pieter Pijper is CFO of Oranjewoud N.V.
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the netherlAndS
belgiUm
USA
In 2014, the Netherlands saw modest economic growth, largely on the back of a rise in
As in 2013, Antea Group faced a lot of competition in Belgium in
Antea Group’s consultancy and engineering operations in the united
exports, the weaker Euro, and lower energy prices. A large part of Antea Group’s private-
2014, putting considerable pressure on prices. Cutbacks in local
States are focused on Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability.
sector clients in the Netherlands operate in the energy industry (oil and gas). Many of these
government spending in particular had great impact on the market,
95% of clients are private-sector parties. In the uS, Antea Group
clients have scaled back their investments or even put them off altogether. Despite fierce
and bidding as part of bidding processes has become a relatively
mainly serves the oil and gas industry and works on Environmental
competition and partly thanks to a good balance between public-sector and private-sector
costly affair due to complex invitations to bid. Aside from that, many
Liability Transfer (ELT) projects. Compared to 2013, revenue was
clients, Antea Group managed to maintain its position in the market in 2014 (in particular in
projects were put on hold, and clients demand long payment terms.
down slightly in 2014, while operating profits were considerably
the area of spatial development, environment, and asset management). Compared to 2013,
Despite these difficult market circumstances, revenue in Belgium was
lower. This drop in operating profits was largely due to an adjustment
revenue was down slightly, while operating profits were up. The total value of the orderport-
up slightly compared to 2013, while operating profits grew sharply.
in the determination of income for the ELT portfolio (which is still
folio (incl. India) grew from € 77.9 million to € 80.2 million at 2014 year-end.
The total value of the orderportfolio grew from € 25.3 million to
profitable), as well as to the high costs of the recruitment and
€ 26.2 million.
selection process. The total value of the orderportfolio fell from
€ 90.6 million to € 82.3 million.
indiA (INDIAN SERVICES ARE MANAGED By THE NETHERLANDS)
In India the group is very dependent on a single client, the National Highway Authority of
frAnce
India. To reduce this dependency the mantra is to diversify, benefiting from the knowledge
In France, the economic situation continued to be difficult in 2014. The
and expertise within the group. Due to the changes in the political environment, tendering
French government is under pressure from the European Commission
processes have been slow and competition has been tough. Nevertheless revenue in 2014
to reign in its spending. This situation is not expected to improve in
grew marginal compared to 2013 and operating profit even grew marked. The total value of
the short term. Despite these difficult circumstances, Antea Group’s
the orderportfolio fell from € 3.7 million to € 2.5 million.
revenue was only down slightly compared to 2013, but operating profits
were up. This significant rise in operating profits was the result of tax
credits for research & development. The total value of the orderportfolio fell from € 41.3 million to € 34.4 million.
colombiA
In 2014, Antea Group’s operations in Colombia were affected by the global drop in oil prices,
resulting in reduced investments in the oil and gas industry and dwindling demand for
geotechnical and civil engineering services. The impact on Antea Group Colombia’s 2014
revenue and profits was limited. Compared to 2013, revenue was up slightly, while operating
profits showed a clear drop. Knock-on effects of lower oil prices will be felt in 2015. Following
the developments outlined above, the order portfolio lost € 3.7 million of its value, falling
from € 11.0 million at the end of 2013 to € 7.3 million at the end of 2014.
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consolidated statement of financial position
(in thousands of euros)
December 31st, 2014
December 31st, 2013
Non-current assets
Current assets
210,602
171,498
260,918
156,108
Total assets
382,100
417,026
Total equity
Non-current liabilities
Current liabilities
206,501
64,295
111,304
246,794
64,671
105,561
Total equity and liabilities
382,100
417,026
2014
2013
Total operating income
368,460
375,361
Project costs of third parties
(97,131)
(97,850)
Added value
271,329
277,511
Staff costs
Other operating expenses
Depreciation
(215,244)
(30,411)
(10,264)
(218,505)
(34,242)
(9,321)
Total operating expenses
(255,919)
(262,068)
15,410
15,443
(337)
(23)
285
0
Profit before taxes
Income tax
15,050
(3,718)
15,728
(4,118)
Net profit for the year
11,332
11,610
*) These figures are unaudited
consolidated statement of income
(in thousands of euros)
Operating profit
Net finance revenue/(costs)
Share in profit after taxes of associates
*) These figures are unaudited
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2014 Antea Group Annual Report
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Antea Group
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May 2015
This Annual Report can be obtained from:
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