2015 Annual Report
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2015 Annual Report
MANAGEMENT REPORT 01 MARTIFER GROUP Message from the Board Highlights Key Financial Indicators Main Events 02 GUIDELINES Activity International Presence History Market Environment 03 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Consolidated Result Analysis Revenues EBITDA and Net Profit Consolidated Capex Consolidated Capital Structure Analysis 04 ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT Metallic Constructions RE Developer Solar 05 INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION 06 MARTIFER SHARE PERFORMANCE 07 FUTURE PROSPECTS 08 MAIN RISKS Financial Risks Operational Risks Legal Risks 09 PROPOSAL OF RESULTS ALLOCATION 10 OTHER INFORMATION MANDATORY INFORMATION CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 11 CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION 13 INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14 NOTES TO INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT AUDIT AND FISCAL REPORTS ANNUAL REPORT 2015 3 This translation into English of the Portuguese document was done only for the convenience of non-Portuguese speaking shareholders. For all intents and purposes, the Portuguese version shall prevail. 4 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 6 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 01 01 | MARTIFER GROUP MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD Dear Shareholders, 2015 was especially demanding due to the difficult conditions of the world economy and, in particular, in the construction sector, but was also quite positive for Martifer, which was able to increase its turnover comparing with the previous year in around 17 %, a significant recovery in the operational performance, with a positive EBITDA of around 11.4 million euros and a positive net profit for the period of 1.2 million euros (including non-controlling interests). We were also able to achieve the main goals in the execution of the 2015 Action Plan, namely the conclusion of the financial restructuring process, the improvement of processes and operational efficiency and the reorganization of the international presence. We carried on with the sale of non-core assets, having materialized the sale of real estate assets in Portugal and in Poland and the process of sale of the construction sector in Brazil. The conclusion of the financial restructuring, with the agreement reached with the main financial institutions allowed us, among other goals, to significantly reduce the financing cost and to increase the average maturity of the debt (to around eight years), as well as to reinforce the permanent capital structure. In the metallic constructions area: We reinforced the operational capacity in West Sea (the naval shipyard in Viana do Castelo); We advanced towards an ownership structure simplification through the merger of several companies. In the Renewables area: We concluded the sale of the Gizalki wind farm, in Poland, to Ikea Group. Following the steps taken in 2014 and 2015, in 2016 we will continue focused on the main goals defined in the Group’s strategy: Reinforcement of the international presence; Focus on the metallic constructions’, the naval industry’s and the renewables’ (through asset rotation) core businesses; Consolidation of the adopted organizational model, keeping the focus on: Resizing and readapting the structure, aligning it with the reinforcement of the international presence; Improvement of the business processes and operational efficiency; Development and retention of human resources; Optimization of the industrial footprint and adjustment of production layouts; Improvement of the Group’s financial situation: Divestment in non-core businesses and sale of real estate assets; Reduction of cash costs, through a program for the optimization of the cost structure and the working capital; Gradual decrease of the net debt and the debt/EBITDA ratio. th We would also like to highlight that in 2015 Martifer celebrated its 25 anniversary, a milestone that makes us proud, especially its founders. Lastly, we would like to thank our employees and co-workers for their commitment and on whom we continue to count on to achieve the defined goals, and all our stakeholders for their support and trust. 8 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 01 HIGHLIGHTS Total Revenues of 253 M€, of which 238 M€ in Metallic Constructions and 14 M€ in Renewables Total Revenues in the 4Q2015 with a 23 % growth YoY Significant recovery in the operational performance, with a positive EBITDA in around 11.4 M€ Positive Net Profit in 1.2 M€, including non-controlling interests Order Book in Metallic Constructions registers a 6.5 % YTD growth to 262 M€ Net Debt with a 23 M€ decrease compared with Dec. 2014, on a comparable basis (meaning, without Solar) to 260 M€ MAIN FINANCIAL INDICATORS M€ Revenues EBITDA DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR.% 252.6 225.8 12% 11.4 6.0 90% EBITDA Margin 4.5% 2.7% 1.9 pp Depreciation & Amortization -12.0 -14.6 18% Provisions & Impairment Losses 0.1 -38.6 n.m. -0.5 -47.3 99% -0.2% -20.9% 20.7 pp Financial Results 3.0 -19.4 n.m. Profit before taxes 2.5 -66.7 n.m. -0.5 -4.9 89% EBIT EBIT Margin Income tax Profit after taxes on continued operations Discontinued operations’ Result Attributable to non-controlling interests Attributable to shareholders Net Profit Attributable to non-controlling interests Attributable to shareholders Earnings per share 2.0 -71.5 n.m. -0.8 -65.2 99% 0.2 -34.4 n.m. -1.0 -30.7 97% 1.2 -136.7 n.m. 1.7 -43.2 n.m. -0.5 -93.5 99% -0.005 -0.957 99% MARTIFER GROUP 9 01 4 1 2015 11 253 15 -137 2014 6 226 10 -71 2013 16 320 -200 -100 0 Capex 100 Net Profit EBITDA 200 300 400 Revenues MAIN EVENTS JANUARY 2015 West Sea signs the second shipbuilding contract West Sea and Scenic Tours signed a contract for the construction of a ship hotel, Scenic Azure. Around 80 meters long, the new ship will cruise in the Douro River and should be completed by February 2016. APRIL 2015 Martifer Metallic Constructions was awarded a project in the transport sector in Latin America Martifer Metallic Constructions was awarded the execution of the structural steelwork for the Bello Monte Station of Caracas’ Underground, in Venezuela. The project was concluded by the end of 2015. MAY 2015 Martifer, SGPS, SA Annual General Meeting th On 14 May 2015, the annual meeting of Martifer SGPS, S.A. took place, with a participation of 80.38 % of its total share capital, and all the proposals on the Agenda present in the Call Notice were approved by unanimity. 10 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 01 JULY 2015 West Sea enters a contract for the construction of two Offshore Patrol Vessels West Sea was awarded in Consortium with the company EDISOFT, S.A. the construction of two Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Portuguese Navy for an overall price of 77 million euros, net of VAT. West Sea holds an 83.64 % share in the Consortium. The enforceability of the contract entered into between the Portuguese Government and the Consortium was subject to the approval of the Portuguese Court of Auditors. SEPTEMBER 2015 Martifer reaches an agreement for the sale of the construction segment in Brazil Following Martifer Group’s restructuring plan, it reached an agreement with a group of investors for the execution of the disposal of the totality of its shares and transfer of its responsibilities of its Brazilian subsidiaries in the construction segment, Martifer Construções Brasil Ltda and Martifer Alumínios Brasil Ltda. The operation implies a null impact in Martifer Group’s projected 'Free Cash Flow to Equity’. The Group will continue to be present in Brazil in the renewable energy segment. th The sale agreement was signed in September, being released only on 24 October, after the confirmation of the registry of the operation by the Brazilian authorities. OCTOBER 2015 Ventinveste reaches agreement for the sale of wind farms Ventinveste, a company owned in partnership by Martifer and Galp Energia, has reached an agreement with EDP Renováveis for the sale of five companies’ holding licenses and interconnection rights corresponding to a total of 216.4 MW of wind energy capacity, for a reference price of around 17 million euros. Completion of this transaction is subject to approval from administrative and competition authorities in Portugal. NOVEMBER 2015 Martifer Renewables concludes agreement for the sale of wind farm Martifer Renewables concluded the agreement for the sale of the Gizalki wind farm to Ikea Group. This agreement was signed on July 2014 and has been pending on the completion and grid connection of the wind farm. DECEMBER 2015 Martifer reaches an agreement for financial restructuring Following the priorities defined in the restructuring plan, Martifer reached an agreement with a group of creditor financial institutions for the restructuring of Financial Debt in the Holding and in the construction segment perimeters. The global amount of financing to be restructured reaches around 260 million euros, which corresponds to around 85 % of the Martifer Group’s gross consolidated th Financial Debts on 30 September 2015. MARTIFER GROUP 11 01 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS FEBRUARY 2016 West Sea delivers the first ship built in Viana do Castelo West Sea delivered the first ship built by the company in Viana do Castelo to Douro Azul in February. Viking Osfrid is a river cruise ship and was christened in March. No other facts that affect the released financial information have occurred since the reference date of the results up until the relase of this report. 12 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 02 | GUIDELINES ACTIVITY Martifer began its activity in 1990 in the steel structures sector. Since 2014, as a consequence of the strategic focus of the business, Martifer has concentrated its operations in the metallic constructions sector. The Group’ holding, Martifer, SGPS, S.A., also develops other activities and manages financial participations, namely in the renewables segment, through the promotion and development of wind farms, and in the solar segment, through the 55 % financial participation in Martifer Solar, considered an asset held for sale since September 2014. HOLDING Martifer SGPS, S.A. is the holding company of the Group. With the changes in the governance model implemented in 2012, Martifer SGPS, S.A. positions itself as a financial holding, establishing and defining rules and policies for the Group and monitoring the activity of the business areas, which were given a greater degree of independence and power. The business areas act independently, although they follow the strategic guidelines defined at the holding level, having the annual budgets and business plans approved by Martifer SGPS, S.A.’s executive board members. METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS Martifer Metallic Constructions, SGPS, S.A., subholding for the Metallic Constructions business segment 75 % owned by Martifer, SGPS, S.A. is a player with global recognition in the sector. The company (and its subsidiaries) is focused on three major geographic areas: Europe and the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, and has industrial units that allow it, from those areas, to build the most complex projects in diversified places such as Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Djelfa in Algeria, or Lyon in France. Its industrial units are located in Portugal, in Romania, in Angola, in Mozambique (in partnership) and in Algeria (in partnership). This business area bases its development strategy on the differentiation of its engineering quality and its vocation for complex projects. Martifer Metallic Constructions aims to follow a directed strategy, by partnering with companies from complementary segments, which will allow it not only to offer more complete solutions, but also to gain a greater dimension, especially on the international stage. It provides global and innovative engineering solutions, namely in the metal mechanical constructions, aluminium and glass façades, infrastructures for oil & gas and naval industry (via its subsidiaries Navalria and West Sea) segments. This industrial and commercial activity has a production capacity that allows it to complete projects in several continents and it employed 1,674 people at the end of 2015. RENEWABLES Martifer Renewables, SGPS, S.A., sub holding for the Renewables business sector 100 % owned by Martifer, SGPS, S.A., acts as a developer of renewable energy, mainly in wind and PV power projects. More than accumulating power in operation, Martifer Renewables’ strategy is focused on the rigorous use of capital in the development and construction of projects, having implemented an asset rotation policy in projects under development, construction management, asset management and operation and maintenance (O&M). This business area, which had 39 employees at the end of the year, has a wide experience in the development and management of wind farms and solar PV parks, being present in five countries: Portugal, Spain, Romania, Poland and Brazil. Owning, in total or in partnership, a portfolio of over 100 MW in operation, Martifer Renewables has already developed and built more than 700 MW in 14 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 different countries, having had as partners, in the latest projects that were sold, relevant companies such as IKEA in Poland and Banco Santander, CPFL and Tractelbel in Brazil. In 2015, Martifer Renewables sold the Gizalki project (36 MW) in Poland and agreed to the sale of the Assú (90 MW) and Floresta (80 MW) projects in Brazil. In Portugal, through its associated Ventinveste, it agreed to the sale of 216 MW to EDP and started, through the partnership created between Ventinveste and the Ferrostaal Group, the construction of 171.6 MW of wind farms. SOLAR Martifer Solar, S.A., 55 % owned by the Martifer Group, currently plays a leading role in the photovoltaic industry because of its ability to adapt to a fast-moving industry and its proved track record underpinned by cutting-edge technology, advanced technical qualifications and a skilled and motivated team. The area’s main activities are project development, installation of EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects, specialized O&M services and distribution via its subsidiary MPrime. Martifer Solar covers all market segments: ground mounted, rooftop, BIPV, small generation and off-grid solutions. Operating since 2006, it continues to expand internationally by initiating activity in new countries, being currently present in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, North America and South America. Martifer Solar has participated in the implementation of more than 670 MW of PV energy worldwide. The area employed 267 people at end of 2015. In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non current asset held for sale. This change resulted from the fact that Martifer SGPS is presently putting into action its plan to sell its economic interest (currently 55 %) in Martifer Solar. In summary, the group is currently organized as follows: METAL MECHANICAL CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT OF WIND POWER ASSETS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ALUMINIUM AND GLASS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT EPC INFRASTRUCTURES FOR OIL & GAS TECHNICAL AND OPERATION MANAGEMENT PV SOLUTIONS NAVAL INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTION O&M GUIDELINES 15 02 INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE 16 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 HISTORY 1990 In February 1990, Martifer is established as a limited company, with the capital of approximately 22,500 euros (at the time: 4,500 thousand escudos) and is headquartered in the Industrial Zone of Oliveira de Frades, where it continues to be today. At the end of its first year of activity, Martifer had 18 employees and a turnover of 240,000 euros. 1998 th On 26 May, the company which already has 100 employees, is transformed into a Public Limited Company therefore changing its shareholder structure. The company's capital is held by MTO SGPS (currently I’M SGPS) and ENGIL SGPS (currently MOTA-ENGIL SGPS). In Portugal, Expo 98 takes place with Martifer participating in several projects, such as the Vasco da Gama Tower. 1999 In November, Martifer begins its internationalisation process in Spain with the objective of becoming one of the reference companies in metallic constructions in this country. 2002 Martifer builds its second industrial unit in Portugal, located in Benavente, to meet the construction needs for the Euro 2004 stadiums. 2003 In February 2003, Martifer continues with the internationalisation process by building an industrial unit in Gliwice, in Poland. It starts nd operating in the 2 half of 2004. 2004 In February, Martifer begins activity in the renewable energy equipment sector, through Martifer Energia. This company dedicates itself to the manufacturing of metallic towers for wind turbines and is based in the Industrial Zone of Oliveira de Frades. In November, Martifer SGPS, S.A. is created with the objective to manage the social holdings of all Martifer Group companies. GUIDELINES 17 02 2005 The metallic structures activity widens its market to Central Europe, opening branches in Romania, in the Czech Republic, in Slovakia and in Germany. Investments are initiated in the area of Agriculture and Biofuels in Romania. Martifer becomes one of the reference shareholders of the German company REpower Systems AG, one of the largest producers worldwide of wind power equipment, ending the year with a financial holding of 25.4 %. In June, REpower Portugal is established, aimed at the market of building and giving assistance to wind farms and assembling wind turbines. In August, Martifer Group creates yet another company called M Energy (today, Martifer Renewables) with the main purpose of centralising the management of all the activities in the area related to the promotion of renewable energy. 2006 In March, through the Ventinveste Consortium, Martifer submitted its application to the tender for the attribution of licences for the production of wind power in Portugal. In May, Martifer Solar is formed with the social object related to the projecting, design, manufacturing and installation of solar panels. At the end of the year, Martifer is awarded the 1st prize of excellence for the promotion of new areas of investment and business, awarded by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania. 2007 In February, Martifer, together with the Indian Group Suzlon, launches a takeover bid on Repower Systems AG. The consortium takes control of 56.93 % of the company, and, thanks to an agreement between Areva and Suzlon, the consortium took control of 87.1 % of the voting rights of Repower Systems. Martifer agrees to sell its participation in Repower Systems to Suzlon in 2009 for 270 million euros. The Ventinveste consortium - formed by Martifer, Galp Energia, Enersis, Efacec and REpower Systems AG - came in first place in "Phase B" of the public tender launched by the Portuguese government for the attribution of 400 MW of injection capacity and the respective reception points associated to the production of electric power in wind farms. In June, the Initial Public Offer (IPO) for the Company was concluded. The Company received 199 million in funds through the offer of 25 million shares which were placed at the peak of the price range, 8 euros per share. After the IPO, the Company had 65 thousand new shareholders. Martifer Solar formalised the contract with Spire Corporation for the turnkey supply of the automated production line of photovoltaic modules with an annual capacity of 50 MW. The Group was also awarded "Organic Grower of the Year 2007” by A.T. Kearney’s "Global Growth Assessment”. 18 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 2008 Martifer Energy Systems buys Navalria. The acquisition price reached 4.7 million Euros. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of Martifer, Carlos Martins and nd Jorge Martins win the 2 edition of the national award attributed by Ernst & Young, Entrepreneur of the Year 2007. The industrial units for the assembly of wind turbines, components for wind farms and PV modules start producing. 2009 Martifer and Hirschfeld create a Joint Venture for the production of wind energy components in the USA. The metallic construction plant in Angola (15,000 tonnes of capacity) begins production in the 2 nd semester of the year. Martifer Renewables surpasses 100 MW of installed capacity in May and, at the end of the year, it is awarded 217.8 MW in the first wind power auction held in Brazil. In October, the Group adopts the new governance model: Carlos Martins takes on the role of Chairman, Jorge Martins becomes CEO and Mário Couto is appointed CFO. 2010 In March, Martifer sold 11 % of Prio Foods and Prio Energy for 13.75 million euros, thereby reducing its participation from 60 % to 49 % in these companies and in the respective subsidiaries. Also in March, the subsidiary Martifer Metallic Constructions acquired 45 % of the capital of Martifer Alumínios from HSF SGPS, owning the company's entire capital. In April, Martifer Solar increased its capital to 50 million Euros to meet the company's investment needs, thereby strengthening its capital structure. In September and in October, Martifer Solar finalises the construction of the two largest photovoltaic solar plants in the African Continent in the islands of Sal and Santiago, in Cape Verde. At the end of the year and following the asset rotating policy of Martifer Renewables, the Group sold the wind farms held in Germany, Bippen and Holleben, with 53.1 MW of installed capacity. Still in December, Martifer Solar signs an agreement with EDP to sell 60 % of Home Energy. GUIDELINES 19 02 2011 Martifer becomes a multinational company with over 3,000 employees worldwide and focused essentially on two business areas: metallic constructions and solar energy solutions. This year, the Group increases its exposure to markets outside Europe with its entry into promising markets. In the metallic constructions area, the first semester highlights the start of the construction of a metallic structures plant in one of the markets with the biggest growth potential in the next years: Brazil. In solar, we witnessed the awarding of the first photovoltaic solar energy project in India, in June. In February, and following the strategic guideline of the Group to focus itself on its core activities, Martifer sold its 50 % participation in REpower Portugal to REpower Systems AG. 2012 2012 is the year of full operation of Martifer Metallic Constructions’ plant in Brazil. With a capacity to produce 12,000 tons of steel structures per year, this unit aims to respond to the great projects of the company in Brazil. Martifer Solar is awarded its first contract in Brazil: a PV installation with 300 kW in a General Motors plant in Joinville, State of Santa Catarina. The company also continues its internationalization process entering Ukraine, Romania and Mexico. 2013 In 2013, Martifer Solar builds Latin America’s largest PV plant (30 MW) in Mexico. The company was in charge of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction of the plant and was also responsible for the O&M services. Martifer Renewables concluded the third wind farm in Poland (Rymanów) for Ikea Group. The farm with 26 MW was inaugurated in June. In November, following an international public tender, Martifer Energy Systems and Navalria, Martifer Group’s subsidiaries, are awarded the sub concession of the lands and the infrastructures of Viana do Castelo Shipyard (ENVC). 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 2014 In the beginning of the year, Martifer signs the contract for the subconcession of the lands and the infrastructures of the old Viana do Castelo Shipyard (ENVC). It is in May that West Sea, the company created by Martifer to administer the subconcession, starts operating in Viana do Castelo. At the end of the year, West Sea signs the first shipbuilding contract. Also in 2014, Brazil hosts the FIFA World Cup. Martifer Metallic Constructions participated in the construction of three stadiums: Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador da Bahía), Arena Castelão (Fortaleza) and Arena da Amazônia (Manaus). Martifer Solar was also present in this event, with the installation of the PV roof of the Mineirão Stadium, in Belo Horizonte. 2015 It is in 2015 that West Sea signs a contract with the Portuguese Navy for the construction of two Ocean Patrol Vessels. In the Renewables sector, the Group concludes and sells its fourth wind power project in Poland, Gizalki, to Ikea Group, and signs an agreement for the sale of a 216.4 MW wind portfolio to EDP Renováveis . GUIDELINES 21 02 MARKET ENVIRONMENT GLOBAL ECONOMY Economic Growth The projections for global growth aim for a growth in 2016 lesser than in 2015. In fact, several factors condition the evolution of global economies. Firstly, the important economic imbalances in China, which as one of the greatest importing economies worldwide, affects most economies, where it is visible a downturn in activity, as a consequence of less investment and consumption. Secondly, the drop in commodities’ prices, especially energy and agriculture, affects the economic evolution of clearly exporting countries (mostly emerging economies) opposed to importing ones (generally developed economies). Lastly, the divergence in the direction of monetary policies, on the one hand contractionary in countries with sustained growth, such as the United States, and on the other hand expansionist like in the Euro Area and in Japan, 22 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 where the macroeconomic context demands the interference of central banks, for example, in what concerns the goal for inflation – in both cases, very low or near 0% inflation. In conclusion, in 2016 all regions and groups of countries should grow; however, less than in 2015. In fact, the Chinese economy is significantly connected, through the international trade, with the rest of the world. The slowdown in the Chinese internal activity affects the rhythm of its exports to the rest of the world, as well as its domestic demand for goods and services, both substantially interacting with the industrial and construction sectors. The commodities’ prices had an important drop throughout 2015. In fact, the energy sector registered a drop in prices of more than 30 %, being the main factors the excess offer registered in the market which, despite the low prices, did not lead to the expected drop in production. Adding to this is also the Iranian offer in the market, after reaching an agreement with the six global powers (USA, Russia, China, France, the United Kingdom and Germany). As for the agriculture commodities, these were significantly affected by the favourable climate conditions which benefited producion, drowning the market with production surpluses and stocks. Lastly, the industrial metals also registered in 2015 historically low prices. In this context of low commodities’ prices, traditionally exporting emerging economies registered important drops in their income since they are very dependent on trade, in this case, of raw materials. In contrast, advanced economies, still recovering from the 2007 financial crisis and traditionally importing, benefited from this scenario, but not enough to compensate the slowdown registered in emerging economies. Advanced economies currently face an important challenge – to reach the inflation goal. In fact, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan implemented strongly expansionist monetary policies, injecting liquidity in the market in order to stimulate the economies. However, forecasts for inflation remain low and both currencies have incentives in depreciation against the US Dollar. In turn, the United States grow at a sustained pace and apply contractionist monetary policies. The divergence in monetary policies stimulates the appreciation of the US Dollar, in this case to the detriment of the euro. In summary: 1. Slowdown in the Chinese economic activity impacts global economy. 2. Widespread drop in commodities prices: energy, agriculture and metals. 3. Different impacts of the price drop in traditionally exporting economies vs importing economies. 4. Monetary policies carried out by the European Central Bank aiming to achieve the goal of 2 % inflation – strong liquidity injection in the interbank market. 5. Reference interest rates for Europe were maintained historically low, as a stimulus to economy by the European Central Bank. 6. Recovery of the growth and employment in Portugal in 2015 and equally optimistic forecasts for 2016. GUIDELINES 23 02 Global Indicators – (2011-2016e) 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015f 2016e USA 1.8% 2.3% 2.2% 2.4% 2.4% 2.52% Euro Zone 1.5% -0.7% -0.4% 1.4% 1.5% 1.8% Germany 3.3% 0.7% 0.5% 1.6% 1.5% 1.8% Portugal -1.3% -3.2% -1.4% 0.9% 1.7% 1.9% USA 3.1% 2.1% 1.5% 1.6% 0.1% 1.8% Euro Zone 2.7% 2.5% 1.3% 0.5% 0.0% 0.9% Germany 2.5% 2.1% 1.6% 0.9% 0.2% 1.0% Portugal 3.6% 2.8% 0.4% -0.3% 0.5% 0.7% GDP, Annual var. % Inflation, Annual var. % Unemployment Rate, Annual var. % USA 8.9% 8.1% 7.4% 6.1% 5.3% 5.0% Euro Zone 10.2% 11.3% 11.9% 11.6% 12.4% 10.3% Germany 6.1% 6.8% 5.3% 5.0% 4.6% 6.2% Portugal 12.7% 15.7% 16.2% 14.1% 12.7% 12.2% USA -8.7% -7.0% -4.1% -5.8% -4.6% -2.6% Euro Zone -4.1% -3.7% -3.0% -2.5% -1.8% -1.9% Germany -0.8% 0.2% -0.2% -0.2% +0.2% +0.1% Portugal -4.4% -6.4% -4.9% -4.0% -2.4% -3.4% 107.4 111.1 110.8 57.3 37.3 40.9 - Fed (Fed Funds) 0.25% 0.25% 0.25% 0.25 % 0.5% 1% - ECB 1.00% 0.75% 0.25% 0.05% 0.05% 0.0% - BoE 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.50% 0.75% USA 1.88% 1.76% 3.03% 2.17% 1.80% 1.80% Euro Zone 1.83% 1.32% 1.93% 0.54% 0.10% 0.20% United Kingdom 1.98% 1.83% 3.02% 1.76% 1.40% 1.30% 1.30 1.32 1.38 1.2 1.14 1.08 Weight of the Deficit, % GDP Price of Crude USD per Barrel Interest Rates, End of year (%) Interest Rates Long-term Interest Rates (10 y Bonds) Exchange Rates, End of year EUR/USD Source: Reuters, IMF reports, OECD, INE, World Bank, European Central Bank 24 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 THE PULSE OF PORTUGAL The forecasts for the Portuguese economy indicate an optimist path. In fact, after a 0.9 % growth in 2014, it is expected that in 2015 this growth increases to 1.7 % and to 1.9 % in 2016. These forecasts contemplate a significant increase in exports which, following the trend of resource transfer for sectors exposed to international competition, will contribute, in turn, to the reduction of the Portuguese external debt. The increase in private domestic demand also contributes to the acceleration of the Portuguese growth; in fact, as families and companies continue the deleverage process, they set income free to the sections of private consumption and investment, in this case fixed capital formation. According to the Bank of Portugal’s economic bulletin from December 2015, there are several indicators that show the good Portuguese performance: ‒ Growth in domestic demand and an important slowdown of demand for imported contents; ‒ Increasingly robust contribution of exports for the GDP breakdown; ‒ Significant increase in employment at a moment of strongly contraccionist measures, with the unemployment rate going from 13.4 % to 11.9 % between 2014 and 2015, respectively in comparable periods; ‒ The reduction of indebtedness of the families in percentage of the disposable income, as well as a recovery in the consumption of durable goods are also indicators of the readjustment in the Portuguese economy. The reduction of interest rates in the market, reducing the families’ debt service, also contributes to this. One can observe, in the Euro Area, low or near zero inflation rates, which intensify the deflation threat. In order to comply with the 2 % inflation rate goal, the European Central Bank will have to apply additional measures – Quantitative Easing. As a consequence of the important monetary injection, a depreciation of the Euro is forecasted, as well as the maintenance of substantially low reference interest rates. Therefore, a relatively depreciated Euro may bring additional stimulus to the extra-communitary exports. The low interest rates stimulate new financing and also benefit the existent financing, with the economic agents being able to dispose income for consumption or investment. GUIDELINES 25 02 Portugal started the route to recovery, however, the work needs to be kept in order to demonstrate the commitment and seriousness taken in the fulfilment of the goals set for 2016. MARKET RISKS AND VOLATILITY th In 2015, the main volatility index – VIX INDEX – closed the year reaching 18.2 points, after reaching its top value on 24 August, of th 40.7 points. The lowest values occurred on 17 July, registering 11.95 points; the average of the index in 2015 was 16.67 points. The th index had a relatively stable performance in the first half of the year, with the top peak matching 24 August, known as the “Flash Crash”, a day when a generalized sell off occurred in the American stock markets, leading to sharp drops in the stock market rates. VIX INDEX 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 SOURCE: Reuters 26 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 02 THESE ARE THE MAIN RISKS IDENTIFIED FOR 2016 a. Failure of the European Central Bank in the combat of the deflation threat, draining the resources. b. Instability generated by the geopolitical turmoil and terrorist menace in the world and especially in Europe. c. Slowdown in the Chinese economic activity, which impacts global economy. d. Brexit and Grexit – terms associated with the probability of the United Kingdom and Greece (respectively) exiting the European Union. GUIDELINES 27 02 28 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 03 03 | FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTORY NOTE In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (consisting of Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non current asset held for sale. This change resulted from the fact that Martifer is presently putting into action its plan to sell its economic interest (currently 55 %) in Martifer Solar. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 are fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results coming from this segment is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated P&L. The contribution of assets and liabilities of the operational unit, classified as held for st sale, are also presented in separate lines from the Group’s remaining consolidated assets and liabilities on 31 December 2015. The breakdown of these contributions is included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. CONSOLIDATED RESULTS ANALYSIS M€ DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR.% 252.6 225.8 12% 11.4 6.0 90% EBITDA Margin 4.5% 2.7% 1.9 pp Depreciation & Amortization -12.0 -14.6 18% Revenues EBITDA Provisions & Impairment Losses 0.1 -38.6 n.m. -0.5 -47.3 99% -0.2% -20.9% 20.7 pp Financial Results 3.0 -19.4 n.m. Profit Before Taxes 2.5 -66.7 n.m. -0.5 -4.9 89% EBIT EBIT Margin Income Tax Profit after taxes on continued operations Discontinued operations’ Result Attributable to non-controlling interests Attributable to shareholders Net Profit Attributable to non-controlling interests Attributable to shareholders Earnings per share 30 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 2.0 -71.5 n.m. -0.8 -65.2 99% 0.2 -34.4 n.m. -1.0 -30.7 97% 1.2 -136.7 n.m. 1.7 -43.2 n.m. -0.5 -93.5 99% -0.005 -0.957 99% 03 REVENUES DEC-15 REVENUES DEC-14 VAR. (%) M€ WEIGHT M€ WEIGHT Martifer Consolidated 252.6 100% 225.8 100% 12% Metallic Constructions 238.1 94% 200.5 89% 19% 14.0 6% 24.7 11% -43% 0.5 0% 0.6 0% -17% Renewables Other In 2015, the Operating Revenues were 12 % higher than in 2014, reaching 253 million euros, of which 238 million euros in metallic constructions and 14 million euros in renewables. The Revenues in Renewables, 14 million euros, result from wind farms in operation. Despite the almost 20 % increase compared to 2014, the revenues in metallic constructions continue to be penalized by the sharp recession of the construction sector, especially in Europe, which the Group has been trying to counter via internationalization, clearly turning to emerging countries, which presented themselves as the engine for construction worldwide. As can be verified in the chart below, Portugal represents only 34 % of the total sales and services rendered, with the remaining 76 % resulting from four different regions: the European Union (excluding Portugal) – 32 %, Angola – 15 %, Brazil – 9 % and Saudi Arabia – 9 %. BREAKDOWN OF SALES AND SERVICES RENDERED – 2015 VERSUS 2014 2015 2014 Saudi Arabia 6% Saudi Arabia 9% Brazil 9% Portugal 34% Portugal 24% Brazil 25% Angola 15% Other 1% European Union (other) 32% Angola 13% Other 0% European Union (other) 32% FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 31 03 EBITDA AND NET PROFIT EBITDA DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR. (%) M€ MARG. M€ MARG. Martifer Consolidated 11.4 5% 6.0 3% 90% Metallic Constructions 9.2 4% -7.3 -4% n.m. 2.7 19% 12.9 52% -79% Renewables Other -0.5 0.4 n.m. In 2015, the Group’s consolidated EBITDA reflects a significant increase, when compared to 2014, from 6 million euros to 11.4 million euros. This rise results mainly from the increase of the EBITDA in Metallic Constructions, which at the end of 2015 reached 9.2 million euros (positive), which compare with 7.3 million euros (negative) in 2014. This improvement is mainly due to the margin obtained in ongoing projects. In the renewables segment, EBITDA reached 2.7 million euros with a 19 % margin versus a 52 % margin in the same period of the previous year. Depreciation & Amortization suffered a decrease in 2015, reaching 12 million euros versus 15 million euros in 2014. Provisions and impairment losses for fixed assets registered -1.0 million euros (-2.5 million euros in provisions and 2.4 million euros in impairment losses), which compare with 38.6 million euros in 2014 (36.6 million euros in provisions and 2 million euros in impairment losses for fixed assets). Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) reached -0.5 million euros, which compares with -47 million euros in 2014. Net Financial Expenses totalled 3 million euros, comparing with -19 million euros in the previous year. The registered Net Interest was -7 million euros, net foreign exchange was negative in 1 million euros and Other Net Financial Expenses reached 11 million euros. The Financial Results were positively affected by the financial restructuring in December. The Discontinued Operations’ Result (Solar) was -2.2 million euros, which compares with -66.7 million euros in 2014 and represents a 97 % change. This significant improvement in the result is explained by the increase of revenues and their margin, as well as by the fact that the 2014 period was affected by a set of non-current events that involved additional costs and high provisions and impairment losses. The Net Profit in 2015 was positive in 1.2 million euros, which compares with negative 137 million euros in 2014, with all the segments contributing positively to this improvement. Net Profit attributable to shareholders in 2015 was -0.5 million euros, which compares with -94 million euros in 2014. NET PROFIT DEC-15 DEC-14 WEIGHT M€ WEIGHT Martifer Consolidated 1.2 100% -136.7 100% n.m. Metallic Constructions 6.4 544% -68.4 50% n.m. Renewables 3.4 290% 0.6 0% >100% Solar (discontinued operation) * -2.2 -186% -66.7 49% 97% Holding, Other and Adjust. -6.4 -548% -2.2 2% <-100% * Consolidated Net Profit of Martifer Solar (contribution to the Group was -0.8 million euros). The difference is related to the consolidation adjustments, included in “Others. Holding and Adjust” 32 VAR. (%) M€ ANNUAL REPORT 2015 03 CONSOLIDATED CAPEX The amount of investment in tangible and intangible fixed assets in 2015 was 4.4 million euros, applied equally in the Metallic Constructions segment (2.3 million euros) and the Renewables segment (2 million euros). DEC-15 CAPEX DEC-14 VAR. (%) M€ WEIGHT M€ WEIGHT Martifer Consolidated 4.4 19% 15.0 100% -71% Metallic Constructions 2.3 10% 13.3 89% -82% Renewables 2.0 9% 1.7 11% 18% Other 0.0 0% 0.0 0% n.m. INVESTMENT IN TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 2014 – 2015 (M€) 15 4 2014 2015 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 33 03 CONSOLIDATED CAPITAL STRUCTURE ANALYSIS FINANCIAL POSITION M€ Fixed Assets (including Goodwill) Other non-current assets DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR. % 163.0 181.7 -10% 76.0 91.2 -17% Inventory and Receivables 179.3 188.5 -5% Cash and cash equivalents 40.6 23.0 76% Assets held for sale 147.7 148.3 0% Total Assets 606.7 632.7 -4% 40.0 40.3 -1% Shareholders Equity Non-controlling interests -26.5 -22.9 -16% Non-controlling interests related with assets held for sale -1.9 -2.1 9% Total Equity 11.7 15.3 -24% Non-current debt and leasings 286.1 229.4 25% Other non-current liabilities 32.6 36.5 -11% Current debt and leasings 14.8 76.1 -81% Other current liabilities 124.6 143.4 -13% Liabilities related with Assets held for sale 137.0 132.0 4% Total Liabilities 595.0 617.4 -4% st The total assets amounted to 607 million euros (633 million on 31 December 2014), while non-current assets reached 239 million euros (273 million euros in 2014). st st The total equity on 31 December 2015 recorded 11.7 million euros, which compares with 15.3 million euros on 31 December 2014, with 40 million euros attributable to shareholders, an amount similar to 2014. st Due to the reinforcement of the permanent capital, on 31 December 2015 the liquidity ratio recorded 130 % (102 % in 2014) and the solvency ratio 138 % (103% in 2014). 34 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 03 NET DEBT During 2015, the decreasing trend was maintained, in line with the goals set in Martifer Group’s strategic plan. Thus, on st 31 December 2015, the consolidated Net Debt reached 260 million euros, reflecting a 23 million euro reduction when compared with the previous year. M€ METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS RENEWABLES HOLDING MARTIFER CONSOLIDATED Net Debt 2015 96 34 130 260 Net Debt 2014 114 41 128 283 This variation results mainly from the signing of the Group’s financial restructuring contracts that occurred at the end of the year. TREND OF CONSOLIDATED NET DEBT (M€) 600 500 485 444 400 321 330 377 336 283 300 260 200 100 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Note: Net Debt = (Borrowings + Financial Leases (+/-) Derivatives – Cash and Cash Equivalents The Group continues focused on the Net Debt reduction process, so it will continue to be committed in the process of selling non-core assets: solar segment, wind farms and residually the sale of real estate projects throughout 2016, as defined in Martifer Group’s restructuring plan. The agreement signed between Martifer and the credit financial institutions also allowed the adequacy of inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity through the rescheduling of the expiration over time, increasing the average maturity of the debt to make it coincide with the permanence degree of its long term assets, and a st maturity that allows the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. Therefore, on 31 December 2015, the average debt maturity was of around eight years. This extension of the average debt maturity allowed the adequacy of the capital reimbursement plan to the maturity of the associated assets, not jeopardizing the commitments from the short term operational activity. As a consequence of the signature of the restructuring agreements, the standardization of the debt’s amortization profile, the significant reduction of the financing all-in costs, as well as the reinforcement of the permanent capital structure were also possible. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 35 03 36 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 04 04 | ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS SECTOR TRENDS According to the analysis performed by Euroconstruct, published in December 2015, the sector is forecasted to register a 3 % growth. A significant improvement in view of the previous forecasts, which expected a growth of only 2.4 %, reinforcing the idea that the situation is sustainably reversing, after seven years of intense recession in the construction sector. The recovery is especially strong in the residential subsector, making evident the massive migratory flow to Europe, which makes the need and demand for housing grow. INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK On the other hand, the non-residential sector also expects an optimistic scenario, with forecasted growth, however less than the residential sector. Negative growth is forecasted in countries like Finland and Sweden. 38 For the civil engineering subsector, a growth around 3.3 % is also expected in 2016, with highlight for the important contribution of Eastern Europe, particularly Poland. ANNUAL REPORT 2015 04 ACTIVITY The order book at the end of 2015 reached 262 million euros, spread by several countries. From the most recent contracts, we highlight the following projects: • In Portugal, Âncora Project, Faro Airport and Ocean Patrol Vessels • In France, Paris-Asia Business Centre • In Angola, several buildings included in the project “Grandes Moagens de Angola” • In Algeria, Djelfa combined cycle station • In the United Kingdom, Midland and Liverpool Hospitals • In Spain, Ilunion Building ORDER BOOK BY GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY Africa TOTAL (M€) % 56 21% Algeria 22 8% Sub-Saharan Africa 34 13% 27 10% 179 69% 99 38% Eastern Europe and Middle East Western Europe Metallic Constructions 81 31% 262 100% DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR.% 238.1 200.5 19% 9.2 -7.3 n.m. 3.9% -3.6% 7.5 pp Naval Industry TOTAL RESULTS M€ Revenues EBITDA EBITDA Margin Depreciation & Amortization -5.9 -6.8 13% Provisions & Impairment Losses 3.3 -37.3 n.m. EBIT 6.6 -51.4 n.m. EBIT Margin 2.8% -25.6% 28.4 pp Financial Results 0.8 -16.7 n.m. Profit Before Taxes 7.4 -68.1 n.m. -1.0 -0.3 <-100% 6.4 -68.4 n.m. Attributable to non-controlling interests 0.3 0.3 4% Attributable to shareholders 6.1 -68.7 n.m. Income Tax Net Profit ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT 39 04 The Revenues in the Metallic Constructions segment reached 238.1 million euros in 2015, which represents an around 20 % growth when compared with 2014, with Portugal representing around 40 % and the remaining 60 % distributed by several geographies, which shows the Group’s effort in pursuing internationalization and in focusing on countries with economic growth and an investment plan for infrastructures. EU (other) 9% Angola 14% United Kingdom 12% Saudi Arabia 9% Brazil 9% France 6% Portugal 40% Other 1% The EBITDA in 2015 amounted to 9.2 million euros, which compare with -7.3 million euros in 2014, and is the result of an improvement in margin in projects, especially in markets such as Saudi Arabia. The EBIT was positive in 6.6 million euros, which compares with the -51 million euros registered in 2014, when it was negatively affected by provisions and impairment losses for onerous contracts with a significant value. The Net Financial Expenses (interests and other financial expenses) in 2014 reached -2.3 million euros (meaning, net receipts of 2.3 million euros), benefiting from the impact of the financial restructuring concluded in December. The Net Profit at the end of 2015 totalled 6.8 million euros (6.1 million euros attributable to shareholders), which compare with -68.4 million euros in 2014. st The Net Financial Debt in the Metallic Constructions area on 31 December 2015 reached 96 million euros, 18 million euros less st than on 31 December 2014. The total CAPEX at the end of 2015 reached 2.3 million euros, mostly applied in the reinforcement of the operational capacity in West Sea (shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal). 40 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 04 RE DEVELOPER SECTOR TRENDS INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK The global investment in renewable energy keeps a growing trend throughout the last decade, surpassing 329 billion US Dollars in 2015, which also reflects the growing environmental concerns. Concerning the wind energy sector, the numbers on installed capacity are increasing every year. In fact, since 2014, every year the record of installed capacity from the previous year has been broken. Although the 2015 figures are not yet final, it is estimated they surpass 51.4 GW from 2014 and reach 60.0 GW. In 2016, this figure is expected to be also surpassed. ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT 41 04 INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK Currently, Asia dominates the wind energy market, having most of the worldwide installed capacity, with China having 25 GW and a 250 GW target established for 2020. The United States state that it is their goal to supply 10 % of their needs through wind energy until 2020. Europe stopped being the region that incremented more its installed capacity yearly. It is expected to remain stable throughout 2016, while in 2015 it only added 2 GW, in Germany. The reports indicate the United Kingdom as the country with the biggest potential. As for Latin America, both wind and solar energy are growing at a significant pace. Sub-Saharan Africa has an estimated potential of 1,300 GW. ACTIVITY Martifer Renewables acts as a developer of renewable energy, mainly in wind and PV power projects. More than accumulating power in operation, Martifer Renewables’ strategy is focused on the rigorous use of capital in the development and construction of projects, having implemented an asset rotation policy in projects under development, a construction management, an asset management and operation and maintenance (O&M). This business area, which had 39 employees at the end of the year, has a vast experience in the development and management of wind farms and solar PV parks, being present in five countries: Portugal, Spain, Romania, Poland and Brazil. Owning, in total or in partnership, a portfolio of over 100 MW in operation, Martifer Renewables has already developed and built more than 700 MW in different countries, having as partners in the latest projects sold relevant companies, such as IKEA in Poland and Banco Santander, CPFL and Tractelbel in Brazil. In 2015, Martifer Renewables sold the Gizalki project (36 MW) in Poland and agreed to the sale of the Assú (90 MW) and Floresta (80 MW) projects in Brazil. In Portugal, through its associated Ventinveste, it agreed on the sale of 216 MW to EDP and it started the construction of 171.6 MW of wind farms through the partnership created between Ventinveste and the Ferrostaal Group. 42 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 04 RESULTS M€ Revenues EBITDA DEC-15 DEC-14 VAR.% 14.0 24.7 -43% 2.7 12.9 -79% 18.9% 52.2% -33.3 pp Depreciation & Amortization -5.5 -6.4 14% Provisions & Impairment Losses -1.7 -1.3 -31% EBIT -4.6 5.2 n.m. -32.7% 21.0% -53.7 pp Financial Results 7.4 0.0 n.m. Profit Before Taxes 2.8 5.2 -45% 0.6 -4.5 n.m. EBITDA Margin EBIT Margin Income Tax Net Profit 3.4 0.6 >100% Attributable to non-controlling interests 0.1 5.3 -99% Attributable to shareholders 3.3 -4.7 n.m. The RE Developer’s total Revenues amounted to around 14 million euros which result from the assets in operation. The EBITDA reached 3 million euros in 2015, showing a 79 % decrease when compared to the previous year. Brazil 2% Romania 43% Spain 37% Portugal 0% Poland 18% Other 0% The Net Profit was positive in 3 million euros in 2015, with the contribution of the financial results, which include the income from the sale of the Gizalki wind farm in Poland. The total Capex in 2015 was 2 million euros and was mainly applied in the development of wind projects. The Net Debt in 2015 totalled around 34 million euros, a 7 million euro increase when compared with the previous year, as a consequence of the gross debt reduction and increase in cash. ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT 43 04 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS’ RESULT (SOLAR) As described in the introductory note in chapter 3 – Financial Performance, in September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (consisting of Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non-current asset held for sale. This change resulted from the fact that Martifer is presently putting into action its plan to sell its economic interest (currently 55 %) in Martifer Solar. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 are fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results, coming from this segment, is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated P&L, and the contribution of assets and liabilities of the operational unit classified as held for st sale are also presented in separate lines from the Group’s remaining consolidated assets and liabilities on 31 December 2015. The discontinued operations’ Result was -2.2 million euros, being -3.2 million euros attributable to Martifer Solar, S.A.. The result attributable to shareholders was -0.8 million euros. st We present the analysis of the main aspects of the performance and position of this segment on 31 December 2015 is presented below. ACTIVITY The backlog of turnkey (signed) contracts is 209 million euros and is spread throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. The strategic positioning of the company is based on focusing on mature markets with a favourable regulatory framing and emerging markets with good solar potential for the execution of on and off grid solutions. However, it is important to highlight that the margins in the solar segment were reduced throughout the value chain, with significant cuts in government support and an increase in the competition. RESULTS The Solar segment ended 2015 with a 2.2 million euros loss, with the contribution to Martifer Solar, S.A. (consolidated perspective in this holding) reaching -3.2 million euros. M€ Revenues EBITDA EBITDA Margin Depreciation & Amortization Provisions & Impairment Losses EBIT EBIT Margin Financial Results Profit Before Taxes Income Tax Net Profit Attributable to non-controlling interests Attributable to shareholders DEZ-15 DEZ-14 VAR.% 142.6 119.1 20% 3.6 -27.2 n.m. 2.5% -22.8% 25.3 pp -2.5 -2.6 5% 2.2 -19.9 n.m. 3.3 -49.6 n.m. 2.3% -6.5 -3.2 -41.7% -8.3 -57.9 44 pp 21% 94% 1.0 -8.8 n.m. -2.2 -66.7 97% 1.0 -9.5 n.m. -3.2 -57.2 94% The Revenues in 2015 increased by 20 % when compared to 2014, totalling 142.6 million euros, mainly justified by a 27 MW EPC project under construction in Jordan and by the final stage of construction of projects in the United Kingdom. The EBITDA at the end of 2015 was 3.6 million euros (around -27 million euros in 2014), with a 2.5 % margin vs. -23 % YoY, showing an improvement in the operational performance of the Solar segment, as opposed to the losses registered in 2014. On the 44 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 04 other hand, throughout 2015, the projects under construction in the United Kingdom, from 2014 onwards, were affected by adjustments in their operational margins, having impacted the EBITDA unfavourably and negatively. This segment’s revenues continue focused on the external market, with highlight to Jordan, as previously referred. Latin America 5% EU (other) 6% United Kingdom 19% Italy 8% Portugal 9% Other 0% Jordan 53% The Net Financial Expenses in 2015 reached 6.5 million euros (in 2014, 8.3 million euros), registering an improvement YoY. The Net Profit was -2.2 million euros (-3.2 million euros attributable to Martifer Solar, S.A.). The Capex registered in 2014 was around 0.9 million euros, explained mainly by the investment made in Portugal (Martifer Solar S.A., with 750 thousand euros), in Chile and in Jordan. st The Net Debt registered on 31 December 2015 was 49 million euros, 9 million euros less than in 2014, which shows the effort to control it, in line with the Group’s current strategy. ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT 45 04 46 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 05 05 | INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION During 2015, the level of services that Martifer SGPS, S.A. (the Group’s holding) provided to other Group companies was similar to the one in 2014 and 2013, when a great part of the services that had been previously provided by the company have been transferred to the business areas, following the strategy of allocating greater autonomy to the business areas, with consequent greater decentralization and accountability. The Net Profit of Martifer, SGPS, S.A. was positive amounting to 1.4 million euros, comparing to a negative Net Profit of 121.6 million euros in the previous year. The most significant impacts in Net Profit were the reversal of impairments on financial investments (positive net balance of 12 million euros) and losses from subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures. 48 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 06 06 | MARTIFER SHARE PERFORMANCE SHARE PERFORMANCE | 2015 300 250 200 150 Martifer PSI 20 100 50 0 SOURCE: Reuters TRADED VOLUME | 2015 – ’000 shares 1000 800 600 400 200 0 SOURCE: Reuters Martifer’s shares closed 2015 rising around 21 %, with the PSI-20 (Euronext Lisbon’s main index) rising around 13 % when compared with the end of 2014. Martifer’s share price closed 2015 at 0.227 euros per share (0.187 euros per share at the end of 2014). The maximum price achieved was 0.45 euros per share (1.20 euros per share in 2014) and minimum 0.195 euros per share (0.186 euros per share in 2014). The average volume of shares traded daily during 2015 was 55 047 shares (66 898 shares in 2014). 50 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 06 st Martifer’s market value on 31 December 2015 was 22.7 million euros versus 18.7 million euros at the end of 2014. PURCHASE OF OWN SHARES In accordance with CMVM regulation 5/2008, article 11, numbers 1 and 2, we confirm that Martifer SGPS, SA (Martifer) didn’t purchase own shares on the Stock Exchange during 2015. Therefore, Martifer holds 2,215,910 own shares representing 2.22 % of its share capital. MARTIFER SHARE PERFORMANCE 51 06 52 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 07 07 | FUTURE PROSPECTS In 2016 we will continue to implement the defined strategy, maintaining the focus on the main strategic goals, having as the main purpose the improvement in profitability and the consequent turnaround for the Group. We will seek: to reinforce the international presence, with focus on core geographies and attractive opportunities in markets profitable above average; to reinforce the order book in the Naval and Aluminium areas and the asset rotation strategy in the Renewables segment; to reduce indebtedness through the divestment in non-core businesses and through the sale of non-core assets; to resize and adequate the structure in all geographies where we are present: to improve processes and operational efficiency. For 2016, due to the estimates of low growth or even economic recession in countries worldwide, we forecast a difficult and challenging year, but we believe that the defined strategy will allow us to overcome the difficulties and reach an improvement in the Group’s profitability. 54 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 08 08 | MAIN RISKS FINANCIAL RISKS A) PRICE RISK The volatility of the prices of raw material constitutes a risk for the Group, both in metallic constructions and in the solar sector. The antidumping measures / charges that the European Union decided to implement on steel and aluminium products with origin in China brought a great uncertainty regarding price, which will affect the operational activity of the metallic constructions business area. In what concerns the market trend on solar panel prices, they kept constant; however, their variation may also influence the solar activity. Martifer has sought to mitigate this risk the same way in both areas, by including clauses in the contracts with customers that allow it to pass on raw material price fluctuations and by negotiating fixed prices for large scale projects with its suppliers. B) CURRENCY RISK Currency risk has a strong correlation with other risk types, with highlight to its relation with the countries’ risk, through the evolution of economies and their impact on inflation and on interest rates, and with credit risk, via currency fluctuations that may jeopardize future financial flows, reflecting the possibility of registering gains or losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rates between different currencies. The Group’s internationalization forces it to be exposed to a currency risk in different countries. Exposure to the currency risk results mainly from operational activities (in which expenses, income, assets and liabilities are expressed in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group), from transactions between these subsidiaries and other Group companies and from the existence of transactions with external parties made by the operational companies in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group. The Group’s currency risk management policy aims to reduce the sensitivity of its results in exchange rate variations. Subsidiaries, in their day-to-day operational activities, seek to use their local currency. Likewise, loans contracted by foreign subsidiaries are preferably denominated in their local currency. In what regards exchange rates’ hedging, hedges are sporadic as their cost is sometimes considered excessive in relation to the risk level involved. However, whenever considered suitable, the Group contracts exchange rates hedging in order to cover the risk. During 2015, as a result of the severe economic and financial crisis Angola faced, explained in large part by the significant drop in oil prices, there was a huge shortage of tradable currency in the Angolan market, causing limitations in the financial flows coming from this country. The Group has been trying to mitigate this risk through financial instruments presented by its clients (e. g. letters of credit) in order to maintain the regular financial flow. C) INTEREST RATE RISK Interest rate risk reflects the possibility of changes in future interest charges on loans contracted due to the evolution of the market interest rate levels. The cost of financial debt contracted by the Group is indexed to short term base rates, reviewed yearly or less, plus a negotiated risk premium. Therefore, variations in interest rates may affect the Group’s results. 56 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 08 The Group’s exposure to interest rates is related to financial liabilities contracted with a fixed and / or floating rate. In the first case, the Group faces a risk of fair value variation in these assets or liabilities, since every change in market rates involves an opportunity cost. In the second case, such change has a direct impact on interest value, consequently causing cash variations. In more significant medium and long-term loans and whenever it considers it appropriate the Group relies, when it considers it appropriate, on fixed interest rate loans or uses interest rate derivatives to hedge exposure to interest rate risk them. The amounts, interest due dates and repayment schedules of the loans underlying the interest rate derivatives are identical to those of the loans they hedge, and so being they are considered perfect hedges. During 2015, the reference interest rates in the euro area remained at very low levels, even reaching negative values at the end of the year. According to the European Central Bank’s projections published on March 2016 (“March 2016 ECB staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area”), rates should remain at very low levels during 2016 and 2017, with a modest growth expected for 2018. th On 17 December 2015, Martifer signed the debt restructuring agreements with the banks, which involved the renegotiation of risk premium rates (spread) to very competitive values, allowing a lower exposure to interest rate risk. This change in the bank financing st pricing took effect as of 1 January 2015. This factor, together with the expected stability in the reference rates contribute to Martifer’s current low exposure to interest rate risk. D) LIQUIDITY RISK Liquidity risk reflects the Group’s ability to satisfy its financial responsibilities with the financial resources available. The main goal of the liquidity risk management program is to ensure that the Group has available, whenever needed, the financial resources to satisfy its responsibilities and pursue the outlined strategies, honouring all its obligations towards third parties, through an adequate management of the financing cost / maturity ratio. As mentioned above, at the end of 2015 the Group restructured its debt with financial institutions, through the rescheduling of bank financing repayments over time, increasing the debt maturity in order to make it coincide with the long term assets’ continuity and at the same time to allow the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. Therefore, and taking in mind the medium / long term features of the investments made, the debt service accompanies the maturity of the associated assets, not jeopardizing the commitments from its short-term operational activity in the pursuit of the Group’s goal to adequate the inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity. st As a concequence of the previously mentioned measures, it is verifiable that on 31 December 2015, the Current Assets largely surpass the Current Liabilities. Therefore, the liquidity risk is quite reduced, due to Martifer’s capacity to transform its short-term assents into liquidity. The financial direction accompanies the implementation of the risk management policies defined by the board, in order to ensure that the economic and financial risks are identified, measured and managed according to those policies. E) CREDIT RISK The worsening of the worldwide economic conditions or the adversities affecting local, national and international economies can influence Martifer Group’s clients’ default rate, with possible negative impacts on the Group’s results. The Group undergoes credit risk in its operational activity Trade Receivables and Other Receivables. Aware of this reality, the Group tries to assess all its clients’ credit risk in order to establish credit limits, with the ultimate purpose of ensuring the collection of the due amounts within the negotiated periods. MAIN RISKS 57 08 With this objective in mind, the Group uses credit rating agencies, regular risk analysis and credit control and collects from and manages cases in litigation, procedures which are all considered essential to manage the credit conceeded and to minimize the risk of credit default. OPERATIONAL RISKS A) METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS Operational risks in the Metallic Constructions area, which also incorporated the energy equipment area as of 2011, are currently divided into three risk sources – clients, suppliers and external risks, which in turn are sub-divided into specific problems. Regarding the client risk one can identify, for example, issues at the contractual level, such as the lack of convergence in the interpretation and application of the contractual dispositions, the distaste or dissatisfaction with the service / product and also the risk of non-payment of the price stipulated following the delivery of the projects. In terms of demand volatility, it is important to note that the business area partly depends on the launch of public tenders for public infrastructures (e.g. bridges, airports, train stations). Within the scope of public tenders, Martifer is subject to complex regulatory demands, specific to each country, namely in matters concerning the presentation of the proposals and the preparation of complex administrative documentation files to satisfy the project’s specifications defined by the contracting entity. This may represent additional costs for Martifer Group. It must be highlighted that, despite the dependence on public tenders, Martifer has been able to win deals not subject to public tenders, thereby reducing its exposure to this risk. Under the supplier risk, Martifer Construções as a specialist in engineering projects very often relies on subcontractors. If these fail in the execution of their work, the project’s delivery deadline cannot be met, in a domino effect. In other words, there is also a risk of delays in delivering the projects, with the inherent contractual penalties. Finally, in terms of external risks and considering that the area of Metallic Constructions is strongly correlated with economic growth and with gross fixed capital formation, it is therefore sensitive to the current economic environment. Accordingly, the worsening of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe also raises other problems, namely the austerity plans that imply severe transversal cuts in public investment and the significant decrease in liquidity throughout the financial system, which often causes highly attractive projects to be shelved due to lack of capital. In order to mitigate these risks, the Metallic Constructions area diversified its projects in different geographies, namely by entering markets that register stronger growth in the construction sector, such as Angola and Algeria, or even by ‘visiting countries’ such as Saudi Arabia, which will allow to compensate both the effects of economic recession in Portugal and the economic slowdown in Europe. B) SOLAR In the turnkey park installation activity, end-client delays in obtaining the necessary licences or unanticipated delays in the delivery of equipment may disrupt the initially foreseen schedule for the completion of the respective projects. Despite the fact that this type of delay usually carries no contractual penalties, in some cases this situation can constitute a risk for the Group given the planning difficulties it can represent. Additionally, the financial market crisis has been hampering the promoters’ access to funding, resulting in the postponement of some projects. The diversification of the business throughout the value chain and the diversified client portfolio inside and outside the Group that is currently being adopted shall reduce the possible impact of this situation. The solar photovoltaic modules produced by the company are traded with a 5-year warranty and a 25-year performance warranty. As a result, this sector is exposed to the risk of warranty claims many years after the sale of the equipment. Accordingly, any quality or performance problems that may occur can result in high costs. The performance of solar systems is also guaranteed in terms of the modules acquired for the construction of solar parks; however, the Group’s responsibility, in this case, is diminished since there is a right of recourse vis-à-vis the suppliers. 58 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 08 Additionally, most of the equipment used in the production of solar photovoltaic modules is customized with specific raw materials, with a resulting dependency risk on key raw material suppliers. The Group has sought to mitigate this risk by establishing long-term contracts for some raw-materials, carefully selecting suppliers and working towards bringing together a diversification of suppliers for each of the relevant raw-materials. C) RENEWABLES The productivity indices associated with the renewable energy business depend not only on the operational costs, but also on its revenues (price and volume of energy produced by the assets). The equipment usage and other exogenous factors, such as the wind that, in turn, depends on the farm location, influence the energy production and consequently its results. Whenever the wind speed is below or above the equipment limits, no energy is produced. These limits vary according to the manufacturer and the type of turbine. Additionally, each turbine has a power curve that determines the generated power of each wind speed. The readiness and power curve of each turbine is contractually guaranteed, with indemnities being payable by the suppliers for situations where their readiness is not satisfied or the power curve is not attained. This risk is also mitigated through the geographical distribution of the wind turbines in the wind farms, allowing the set-off of wind velocity variations on each farm and ensuring the relative stability of the volume of the total produced energy. Regarding solar photovoltaic energy, the exogenous factors are more easily forecasted and therefore the revenues variation is minimized. LICENCING: Wind farms and solar parks are subject to rigorous regulations in matters such as their development, construction, licensing and operation. If the relevant authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates stop or reduce their support in the development of wind farms and solar parks, such actions may have a significant impact on the activity. LEGAL RISKS Martifer is subject to the national and local laws and regulations in the various geographies and markets where it operates. These aim to ensure, among other, labour rights, environment protection, spatial planning and the maintenance of an open and competitive market. Thus, the legal and regulatory changes that affect the conditions conducive to the development of the Groups’ activities and that consequently harm or impede the attainment of the strategic objectives require the Company to adapt to the new regulatory realities. The management of legal risk is carried out by the legal department of the holding company and of each of the Group’s Business Areas and is monitored within the scope of reviews performed by internal legal and fiscal service providers dedicated to the respective activities, which operate in the dependence of the Board of Directors and Management, conducting their work in articulation with the other fiscal and financial departments, so as to ensure the protection of the Company’s interests and ultimately those of the stakeholders, in strict compliance with their legal duties. The members of the legal departments and internal advisory service providers referred to above have specialized formal qualifications and undergo regular formal training and updating. Legal and fiscal advisory services are also ensured, nationally and internationally by external professionals, selected amongst reputable firms and in accordance with the highest standards of competence, ethics and experience. MAIN RISKS 59 08 60 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 09 09 | PROPOSAL OF RESULTS ALLOCATION The Board of Directors recommends to the General Shareholders’ Meeting, the allocation of the net profit resulting from the Individual Financial Information totalling of 1,401,241 euros, recorded in 2015, as follows: Legal Reserve; 5 % of the Net Result, totalling 70,062.06 euros; Retained Earnings; 1,331,179.13 euros. th Oliveira de Frades, 6 April 2016 The Board of Directors, Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman of the Board of Directors) Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors) Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira (Member of the Board of Directors) Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo (Member of the Board of Directors) Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha (Member of the Board of Directors) Luís Valadares Tavares (Member of the Board of Directors) 62 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 10 10 | OTHER INFORMATION BUSINESS DEVELOPED BY NON-EXECUTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS In addition to incorporating Martifer SGPS, SA’s Board of Directors, almost every non-executive board member integrates, at least, one of the nominated Committees by the Board (Committee for Corporate Governance, Committee for Ethics and Conduct or Committee for Risk). Each of these Committee’s rules are published in the Group’s website and the functions and activities developed throughout 2015 are outlined in the Corporate Governance Report. Throughout the year, the non-executive members of the Board have shared and expressed relevant opinions regarding specific business segments based on their performance, the risks associated and the outlook, maintaining regular communication with the executive Board Members, and the Board Members and Directors of the business units. PERMITS GIVEN TO BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND ITS BOARD MEMBERS, ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 397 OF THE PORTUGUESE COMPANIES CODE In 2015, the following deals or transactions were made between the company and the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board: Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER – INOVAÇÃO E GESTÃO, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 986 644, with a share capital of € 100,000.00 (one hundred thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through th the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 20 October 2015. Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER ENERGY SYSTEMS, SGPS, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 508 338 352, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % th share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 14 December 2015. Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary GEBOX, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 729 099, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory th Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 14 December 2015. OTHER INFORMATION Martifer SGPS, S.A. doesn’t present any debt to the State or any other public entity, including Social Security. 64 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 MANDATORY INFORMATION SHAREHOLDINGS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES In accordance with articles 447 and 448 of the Portuguese Companies Code, the securities issued by Martifer, SGPS, SA and st st companies dominated by it, held by members of the governing bodies in the period from 1 January 2015 through to 31 December 2015, are the following: HOLDER GOVERNING BODY NO. SHARES HELD ON 31/12/2015 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* Board of Directors 420,542 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins Board of Directors 230,260 I’M – SGPS, S.A. ** Board of Directors 42,405,689 Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo Board of Directors 3,000 MOTA-ENGIL, SGPS, S.A. *** Board of Directors 37,500,000 Luís Valadares Tavares Board of Directors - Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha Board of Directors - Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Board of Directors - Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Supervisory Board - Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Supervisory Board - Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Supervisory Board - António Baia Engana Supervisory Board - Statutory Auditor, representing PricewaterhouseCoopers - José Joaquim Neiva Nunes de Oliveira General Meeting - Luís Leitão Marques Vale Lima General Meeting - Luís Neiva Nunes de Oliveira General Meeting - Hermínio António Paulos Afonso * Shares held by the company Black & Blue Investimentos, S.A. (Carlos Manuel Marques Martins is a board member in this company and, together with his household, are sole shareholders). ** Directors Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Jorge Alberto Marques Martins are holders of the share capital of I’M SGPS, SA and are, respectively, its Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director. *** Director Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo is a member of the Board of MOTA-ENGIL, SGPS, S.A. EVENTS DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE 447 OF THE PORTUGUESE COMPANIES CODE NAME OF THE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY GOVERNING BODY NO. SHARES HELD ON 31/12/2014 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins Board of Directors 420,542 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins Board of Directors 230,260 Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Board of Directors 0 Arnaldo Nunes da Costa Figueiredo Board of Directors 3,000 Luís António de Valadares Tavares Board of Directors 0 Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha Board of Directors 0 Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Supervisory Board 0 Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Supervisory Board 0 Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Supervisory Board 0 António Baia Engana Supervisory Board 0 66 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 Directors Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Jorge Alberto Marques Martins, respectively Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the st Board of Directors, besides the shares held as described above, are sole equal shareholders of I’M SGPS, SA, that on 31 December 2015 held a total of 42,405,689 shares of Martifer SGPS, S.A.. Transactions by the members of the governing bodies in 2014: MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY DATE PURCHASE SALE AVERAGE PRICE Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 07-01-2015 20,000 0.196 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 15-01-2015 8,524 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 16-01-2015 6,600 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 19-01-2015 217 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 20-01-2015 1,381 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 26-01-2015 5,420 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 28-01-2015 2,740 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 29-01-2015 26,619 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 02-02-2015 1,941 I’M – SGPS, S.A. 30-12-2015 7,000 I’M – SGPS, S.A. 31-12-2015 33,000 - 0.219 0.212 0.214 0.215 0.220 0.219 0.218 0.215 0.234 0.228 *purchases by the company Black & Blue, S.A. (Carlos Manuel Marques Martins is a shareholder and a Board member of this company) HOLDERS OF QUALIFYING SHAREHOLDINGS According to paragraph 1b) of article 8 of CMVM regulation number 5/2008, and fulfilling article 448 of the Portuguese Companies Code, the following is the list of qualifying shareholders, with an indication of the number of shares and percentage of voting rights st held, calculated according to article 20 of the Securities Code (CMVM), as of 31 December 2015: NO. OF SHARES % OF SHARE CAPITAL % OF VOTING RIGHTS 1 42,405,689 42.41% 43.37% Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* 420,542 0.42% 0.43% Jorge Alberto Marques Martins* 230,260 0.23% 0.24% Total Imputable to I’M – SGPS, SA 43,056,491 43.06% 44.03% Mota-Engil – SGPS, SA SHAREHOLDERS I’M – SGPS, SA 37,500,000 37.50% 38.35% Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo ** 3,000 0.00% 0.00% Total Imputable to Mota-Engil, SGPS, SA 37,503,000 37.50% 38.35% 1 % Voting rights = Number shares / (No. shares – Own shares) * Holder of a position in the Governing Bodies of I’M SGPS, SA ** Holder of a position in the Governing Bodies of Mota-Engil SGPS, SA MANDATORY INFORMATION 67 STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 245, NUMBER 1, PARAGRAPH C) OF THE SECURITIES CODE (CMVM) (Free translation from the original in Portuguese) Dear Shareholders, According to article 245, number 1, paragraph c) of the Securities Code (CMVM) and to the best of our knowledge: (i) The information contained in the consolidated management report faithfully reports the evolution of trading, the performance and the position of Martifer, SGPS, SA and of the companies in its consolidation perimeter and contains a description of the main risks and uncertainties facing its business; and (ii) The information contained in its individual and consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes was prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting practices, giving a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and results of Martifer, SGPS, SA and of the companies included in its consolidation perimeter. th Oliveira de Frades, 6 April 2016 The Board of Directors, Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman of the Board of Directors) Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors) Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira (Member of the Board of Directors) Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo (Member of the Board of Directors) Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha (Member of the Board of Directors) Luís Valadares Tavares (Member of the Board of Directors) 68 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 70 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 11 11 | CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS AND QUARTERS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (The consolidated financial statements were originally issued in Portuguese - Note 44) Sales and services rendered NOTES FY 2015 FY 2014 4TH QUARTER 2015 (NOT AUDITED) 4TH QUARTER 2014 (NOT AUDITED) 54,850,052 3 and 4 220,885,349 188,907,997 42,023,225 Other income 5 31,700,364 36,911,006 5,138,223 12,729,491 Cost of goods sold 6 (67,803,434) (55,328,809) (10,594,722) (18,300,801) Subcontractors 7 (53,741,731) (33,997,204) (7,290,525) (9,512,768) External supplies and services 8 (53,677,811) (48,387,513) (12,155,711) (12,885,152) Staff costs 9 (51,027,329) (58,151,851) (10,532,771) (14,960,854) Other expenses 10 (14,946,252) (23,949,574) (7,747,144) (14,434,514) 3 11,389,156 6,004,052 (1,159,425) (2,514,546) Amortizations (11,979,677) (14,633,359) (2,197,153) (3,583,699) Provisions 3, 18 and 19 3 and 11 2,510,217 (36,573,865) 3,415,441 (6,144,254) Impairment losses on fixed assets 3 and 11 (2,438,713) (2,057,171) (2,327,964) 50,375 (519,017) (47,260,343) (2,269,101) (12,192,124) 3 Financial income 12 19,324,708 9,117,405 14,116,620 5,136,762 Financial expenses 12 (16,251,158) (29,696,065) 3,644,485 (7,740,164) Gains / (losses) on associate companies and joint arrangements 3 and 13 Profit before tax of continued operational units (35,768) 1,172,815 185,615 273,589 2,518,765 (66,666,188) 15,677,619 (14,521,937) Income tax 14 (545,697) (4,864,257) 361,083 (2,602,419) Profit after tax of continued operational units 3 1,973,068 (71,530,445) 16,038,702 (17,124,356) Earnings from discontinued operations 28 (800,771) (65,171,979) 1,140,146 (40,598,915) non-controlling interests 28 192,574 (34,428,519) 1,421,699 (23,290,734) owners of Martifer 28 Attributable to: Profit for the year (993,345) (30,743,460) (281,553) (17,308,181) 1,172,297 (136,702,424) 17,178,848 (57,723,271) 1,654,786 (43,166,600) 3,540,439 (10,945,310) (482,490) (93,535,824) 13,638,407 (29,768,951) (0.0049) (0.9566) 0.1395 (0.3044) 0.0052 (0.6422) (0.0362) (0.2541) (0.0102) (0.3144) (0.0029) (0.0503) Attributable to: non-controlling interests 29 owners of Martifer Earnings per share: 16 Basic and diluted from continued operations from discontinued operations Note: In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (composed by Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non-current asset held for sale. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 were fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results coming from this segment is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated Income Statement. The breakdown of these contributions is included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Note 28). The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements. 72 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 11 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS AND QUARTERS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (The consolidated financial statements were originally issued in Portuguese - Note 44) TH FY 2014 QUARTER 2015 (NOT AUDITED) QUARTER 2014 (NOT AUDITED) 1,172,297 (136,702,424) 17,178,848 (57,723,271) 137,271 (362,032) 184,520 72,114 Exchange differences arising from (i) translating foreign operations; (ii) net investment in subsidiaries and (iii) goodwill (4,072,691) (294,561) 6,444,687 (4,311,411) Income recognized directly in equity (3,935,421) (656,593) 6,629,207 (4,239,297) Total comprehensive income of the period (2,763,124) (137,359,017) 23,808,055 (61,962,568) Profit of the period Fair value of cash flow hedges (derivatives), net of tax 4 TH FY 2015 4 Attributable to: non-controlling interests owners of Martifer 194,182 (46,227,226) 6,557,556 (28,078,636) (2,957,306) (91,131,791) 17,250,497 (33,883,932) (1,971,719) (71,242,460) 20,006,604 (21,478,797) (791,405) (66,116,557) 3,801,450 (40,483,771) Total comprehensive income of the period: from continued operations from discontinued operations Note: In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (composed by Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non-current asset held for sale. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 were fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results coming from this segment is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated Income Statement. The breakdown of these contributions is included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Note 28). The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 73 11 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF THE FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE YEARS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (The consolidated financial statements were originally issued in Portuguese - Note 44) NOTES FY 2015 FY 2014 10,980,675 ASSETS Non-current assets Goodwill 17 10,980,675 Intangible assets 18 2,904,590 4,327,472 Tangible fixed assets 19 149,147,425 166,415,160 Investment properties 20 25,951,708 14,367,300 3, 21 3,150,644 7,798,516 Available for sale investments 22 4,266,234 2,191,512 Other non-current receivables 24 36,662,933 62,150,851 Deferred tax assets 14 5,942,206 239,006,415 4,720,190 272,951,676 Financial assets under the equity method Current assets Inventories 23 8,657,442 15,135,531 Trade receivables 24 74,986,130 87,582,767 Other receivables 24 52,761,111 36,187,928 14, 25 1,029,684 744,905 Current tax assets 25 5,872,971 7,974,973 Other current assets 26 36,029,340 40,904,841 Cash and cash equivalents 27 40,549,549 22,981,322 Derivatives 37 31,114 - Non-current assets held for sale 28 147,707,342 367,624,683 148,265,754 359,778,022 Total assets 3 606,631,099 632,729,698 Income tax EQUITY Issued capital Share premium Treasury stock Reserves Profit of the year Equity attributable to owners of Martifer 50,000,000 50,000,000 186,500,000 186,500,000 (2,868,519) (2,868,519) (193,099,200) -99,805,371 (482,490) (93,535,824) 40,049,791 40,290,287 Non-controlling interests 29 (26,500,022) (22,882,274) Non-controlling interests attributable to non-current assets held for sale Total equity 28 (1,877,184) 11,672,584 (2,060,023) 15,347,990 Borrowings 30 275,818,851 215,538,471 Obligations under finance leases 31 10,235,296 13,830,713 Other non-current liabilities 32 11,667,063 12,381,230 Provisions 33 19,973,592 23,199,209 Deferred tax liabilities 14 916,299 318,611,101 930,496 265,880,119 Borrowings 30 13,828,525 73,645,092 Obligation under finance leases 31 988,858 2,481,603 Trade payables 32 61,211,154 63,638,919 Other payables 32 16,550,243 27,179,264 Income tax 14 2,257,208 1,258,326 Current tax liabilities 35 2,972,076 8,995,347 Other current liabilities 36 41,559,999 42,091,465 Derivatives 37 0 216,614 Liabilities related with non-current assets held for sale 28 Total liabilities 3 136,979,351 276,347,414 594,958,514 131,994,958 351,501,588 617,381,707 606,631,099 632,729,698 LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Current liabilities Total equity and liabilities The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements. 74 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 11 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (The consolidated financial statements were originally issued in Portuguese - Note 44) CASH FLOW HEDGE DERIVATIVES FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVES OTHER RESERVES NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS OF THE PARENT NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS TOTAL EQUITY (2,868,519) 307,575 (21,990,557) (42,971,754) (68,961,164) 100,015,581 39,676,431 139,692,012 - - - (68,961,164) 68,961,164 - - - - - - - - (93,535,824) (93,535,824) (43,166,600) (136,702,424) - - - 2,716,484 - - 2,716,484 (2,994,900) (278,416) - - - - (8,880) - - (8,880) (7,265) (16,145) - - - (303,571) - - - (303,571) (58,461) (362,032) Total comprehensive income of the year - - - (303,571) 2,707,604 - (93,535,824) (91,131,792) (46,227,226) (137,359,018) Other changes in equity of parent company and subsidiaries - - - - - (5,541,582) - (5,541,582) (5,154,706) (10,696,288) Changes in the consolidation perimeter - - - - - (58,508) - (58,508) (4,230,209) (4,288,717) Transactions of non-controlling interests - - - - - 37,006,587 - 37,006,587 (9,006,587) 28,000,000 Balance on 31 December 2014 50,000,000 186,500,000 (2,868,519) 4,004 (19,282,953) (80,526,421) (93,535,824) 40,290,287 (24,942,297) 15,347,990 Balance on 1st January 2015 50,000,000 186,500,000 (2,868,519) 4,004 (19,282,953) (80,526,421) (93,535,824) 40,290,287 (24,942,297) 15,347,990 - - - (93,535,824) 93,535,824 - - - Profit for the year - - - - - - (482,490) (482,490) 1,654,786 1,172,296 Exchange differences arising from (i) translating foreign operations and (ii) net investment in subsidiaries - - - - (2,596,242) - - (2,596,242) (1,510,281) (4,106,524) Exchange differences arising from goodwill - - - - 18,608 - - 18,608 15,225 33,833 Other changes in equity of parent company and subsidiaries - - - 17,034 - 85,784 - 102,818 34,453 137,271 Total comprehensive income of the year - - - 17,034 (2,577,635) 85,784 (482,490) (2,957,306) 194,182 (2,763,125) Capital increase in subsidiaries - - - - - - - - 443,200 443,200 Other changes in equity of parent company and subsidiaries - - - - - (574,435) - (574,435) - (574,435) Changes in the consolidation perimeter - - - - - 3,291,250 - 3,291,250 (4,072,288) (781,038) Transactions of non-controlling interests - - - - - (5) - (5) (2) (8) 50,000,000 186,500,000 (2,868,519) 21,038 (21,860,588) (171,259,650) (482,490) 40,049,791 (28,377,206) 11,672,585 ISSUED CAPITAL SHARE PREMIUM TREASURY STOCK 50,000,000 186,500,000 - - Profit for the year - Exchange differences arising from (i) translating foreign operations and (ii) net investment in subsidiaries - Exchange differences arising from goodwill Other changes in equity of parent company and subsidiaries Balance on 1st January 2014 Appropriation of the profit of 2013 FAIR VALUE RESERVES COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR: st Appropriation of the profit of 2014 COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR: Balance on 31st December 2015 The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 75 11 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEARS AND QUARTERS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (The consolidated financial statements were originally issued in Portuguese - Note 44) NOTES FY 2015 FY 2014 TH 4 QUARTER 2015 (NOT AUDITED) TH 4 QUARTER 2014 (NOT AUDITED) OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers Payments to suppliers Payments to employees Cash generated from operations Income tax paid / received Other receipts / (payments) related to operating activities 27 Cash generated from other operating activities Net cash generated by operating activities from discontinued operations 28 Net cash generated by operating activities (1) 280,274,301 186,215,670 47,138,020 7,600,508 (197,332,517) (161,579,157) (22,582,788) (41,460,061) (51,898,967) (42,881,294) (11,488,650) (783,934) 31,042,817 (18,244,781) 13,066,582 (34,643,487) (1,160,709) (4,254,094) (58,923) (1,986,191) (2,318,336) 9,347,134 (937,823) 33,108,170 (3,479,045) 5,093,040 (996,746) 31,121,979 11,175,384 (2,927,493) 9,076,780 (5,287,371) 38,739,156 (16,079,234) 21,146,616 (8,808,879) 10,740,108 23,722,134 10,413,874 1,359,012 268 468,724 268 - 2,814,668 15,890,560 1,001,945 6,842,605 INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES Receipts arising from: Financial assets 42 Intangible assets Tangible fixed assets Investment grants Interest and similar income Others - 139,068 - (1,834) 359,330 1,256,897 (752,732) 1,171,691 526,392 5,700,685 (3,627) 5,503,677 14,440,766 47,178,069 10,659,728 14,875,151 - - (4,502,497) (14,858,320) (1,724,211) (3,508,674) Payments arising from: Tangible fixed assets Intangible assets (348,219) 128,871 (75,941) 239,215 Others (104,049) (286,120) 223,619 (101,746) (4,954,765) (15,015,569) (1,576,534) (3,371,205) 1,222,829 561,140 544,127 2,040,360 10,708,830 32,723,640 9,627,320 13,544,306 251,187,666 408,250,707 95,194,494 131,190,267 - 28,000,000 - 13,000,000 49,010 3,142 (1,632) (48,122) 251,236,676 436,253,849 95,192,862 144,142,145 (250,723,853) (421,264,705) (90,463,817) (142,728,611) (1,492,745) (903,174) (1,110,009) (399,980) (10,588,202) (20,405,045) (3,616,339) (4,941,099) (100,112) Net cash generated by investment activities from discontinued operations 28 Net cash generated by investing activities (2) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Receipts arising from: Borrowings Issue of equity shares, supplementary capital and share premiums 29 Others Payments arising from: Borrowings Leasings Interest and similar costs Reductions of equity and others reserves 29 Others Net cash generated by financing activities from discontinued operations 28 - (12,292,147) - (23,873) (368,717) (10,920) (368,717) (262,828,673) (455,233,788) (95,201,085) (148,538,519) (5,082,561) (8,006,184) (1,938,662) (5,161,063) (16,674,558) (26,986,123) (1,946,885) (9,557,437) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (4)=(1)+(2)+(3) 32,773,428 (10,341,717) 28,827,052 (4,822,010) Changes in the consolidation perimeter and other (7,455,930) (959,370) (7,028,878) (731,777) Effect of foreign exchange currencies (1,133,591) 913,623 381,433 (417,963) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 28,456,245 38,843,709 30,460,545 34,427,995 Net cash generated by financing activities (3) Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period from continued operations 27 40,549,549 22,981,322 40,549,549 22,981,322 from discontinued operations 28 12,090,603 5,474,923 12,090,603 5,474,923 Note: In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (composed by Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non-current asset held for sale. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 were fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results coming from this segment is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated Income Statement. The breakdown of these contributions is included in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Note 28). The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements. 76 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 12 | NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INTRODUCTORY NOTE Martifer SGPS, S.A., with its registered head-office at Zona Industrial, town of Oliveira de Frades, in Portugal (‘Martifer SGPS’ or ‘Company’), and its group of companies (all denominated ‘Group’), have as their main activities metallic constructions (steel structures, aluminium and glass façades, infrastructures for oil & gas and naval industry) and the promotion and development of renewable energy projects (Note 3). th Martifer SGPS was incorporated on 29 October 2004, having its share capital been realized through the delivery of market valued shares that the shareholders held in Martifer Construções, S.A., a company that was incorporated in 1990 and which at that time was the holding company of the current Martifer Group. As of the initial public offering in June 2007, the Martifer SGPS, S.A. shares have been listed on Euronext Lisbon. In September 2014, Martifer SGPS’s Board of Directors decided, following the strategy to focus on the metallic construction area, to sell its stake in Martifer Solar (composed by Martifer Solar S.A. and its subsidiaries, currently 55 % held by the Group). As the sale is highly likely, and the requirements of IFRS 5 were fulfilled, Martifer Solar’s assets and liabilities were classified as “non-current assets held for sale” and “liabilities associated to non current assets held for sale”, respectively, being Martifer Solar’s Net Profit presented as “discontinued operations’ result” (Note 28). st On 31 December 2015, the Group was developing its activity mainly in Portugal, in Spain, in Slovakia, in Romania, in Poland, in Angola, in Brazil, in Mozambique, in Ireland, in the Netherlands, in France, in Morocco, in the United Kingdom, in Saudi Arabia, in Germany, in Malta and in Algeria. All the amounts presented in these notes are expressed in euros (rounded to the unit), unless otherwise indicated. 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PREPARATION These accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to the consolidated financial statements of Martifer Group and were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the European Union, in force at st the beginning of the economic period started on 1 January 2015. These are the International Financial Reporting Standards that were issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and whose interpretations were issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) or by the previous Standing Interpretations Committee (SIC) that have been endorsed by the European Union. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the books and accounting records of the companies included in the consolidation (Note 2) and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of certain noncurrent assets and certain financial instruments, which are stated at fair value. The accounting policies and mensuration criteria adopted by the Group in the 2015 financial period are consistent with those applied in the financial statements of the previous financial period, presented for comparative purposes, except in respect of the st standards and interpretations entering into force on or after 1 January 2015, the adoption of which has not had a significant impact on the Group’s comprehensive income or financial position. 78 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Standards and changes to standards which were published but are only mandatory for annual periods that start on or after 1 February 2015, and that the Company decided not to adopt in advance: st EFFECTIVE DATE Improvements in norms 2010 - 2012 01-02-2015 IAS 19 – Defined benefit plans 01-02-2015 IAS 16 and IAS 38 – Amortization / depreciation calculation methods 01-01-2016 IAS 27 – Separate financial statements 01-01-2016 IAS 16 and IAS 41 – Agriculture: Plants that produce consumable biological assets 01-01-2016 IFRS 11 – Joint agreements 01-01-2016 IAS 1 – Presentation of the financial statements 01-01-2016 Improvements in norms 2012 – 2014 01-01-2016 The improvements in norms 2010 - 2012 are the result of annual improvement projects implemented in the 2010 - 2012 cycle, which affected the following standards: IFRS 2 – Share-based Payment, IFRS 3 – Business Combinations, IFRS 8 – Operating Segments, IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement, IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment, IAS 24 – Related Party Disclosures and IAS 38 – Intangible Assets. The change in the IAS 19 – Employee Benefits is applied to the contribution of employees or of third parties in defined benefit plans and aims to simplify the accounting of contributions that are independent of the number of years of service. The change in IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and in IAS 38 – Intangible Assets clarifies that the use of depreciation methods based on revenue are not appropriated since the revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset usually reflects other factors besides the consumption of the economic benefits incorporated on the asset. Additionally, the change also clarifies that the revenue is usually considered an inappropriate basis for measurement of the consumption of economic benefits incorporated in an intangible asset. The change in IAS 27 – Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements allows the use of the equity method in the accounting of shares in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies, in the preparation of separate financial statements. The change in IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment and in IAS 41 – Agriculture defines the concept of a plant that produces consumable biological assets and transfers this type of assets from IAS 41 – Agriculture to IAS 16 – Property, Plant and Equipment, with the consequent impact in its measurement. However, the biological assets produced by those plants are kept within IAS 41 – Agriculture. The change in IFRS 11 – Joint Arrangements adds new guidelines in the way of accounting the acquisition of a share in a joint venture that constitutes a deal. The change in IAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements includes guidelines related with the materiality and aggregation, the presentation of subtotals, the structure of the financial statements, the release of accounting policies and the presentation of the items for other comprehensive income generated by investments measured by the equity method. The improvements in norms 2012 – 2014 affect the following standards: IFRS 5 – Non-Current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, IFRS 7 – Financial Instruments: Disclosures, IAS 19 – Employee Benefits and IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting. The company estimates that the future adoption of these standards will not have a significant impact in its consolidated financial statements. st Standards effective on or after 1 February 2015, not yet endorsed by the European Union At present, the following standards, interpretations, changes and revisions have already been issued but have not yet been endorsed by the European Union: EFFECTIVE DATE Changes in IFRS 10, 12 and IAS 28: application of the exemption of consolidation 01-01-2016 IFRS 9 – Financial instruments 01-01-2018 IFRS 14 – Regulatory deferral accounts 01-01-2016 IFRS 15 – Revenue from contracts with customers 01-01-2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 79 12 The changes in standards IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 12 – Disclosure of interests in other entities and IAS 28 – Investment in Associates clarify that the exemption to the obligation of consolidation applies to an intermediate holding company that constitutes a subsidiary of an investment entity. Additionally, the option to apply the equity method, according to IAS 28, is extendable to an entity that is not an investment entity, but that owns an interest in an associate or joint venture that is an investment entity. IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments replaces the requirements of IAS 39, regarding: (i) the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities; (ii) the recognition of impairment on accounts receivable (through the expected loss model); and (iii) the requirements for acknowledgment and classification of hedge accounting. IFRS 14 – Regulatory Deferral Accounts allows entities that adopt the IFRS for the first time to continue to register the regulatory assets and liabilities according to the policy followed within the previous standards. However, to allow comparability with the entities that already adopt the IFRS and do not register regulatory assets or liabilities, the referred amounts must be disclosed separately in the financial statements. IFRS 15 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers is applied only to contracts for the delivery of products or provision of services and demands that the entity registers the revenue when the contractual obligation of delivering assets or render services is fulfilled, by the amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity is entitled, as provided in the “five steps methodology”. The company estimates that the future adoption of these standards will not have a significant impact in its consolidated financial statements. st Standards and changes effective as of 1 January 2015 EFFECTIVE DATE Improvements in norms 2011 – 2013 01-01-2015 IFRIC 21 – Levies 17-06-2014 Regarding the improvements in norms 2011 - 2013, these changes are the result of annual improvement projects implemented in the 2011 - 2013 cycle, which affected the following standards: IFRS 1 – First-time Adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards, IFRS 3 – Business Combinations, IFRS 13 – Fair Value Measurement and IAS 40 – Investment Property. IFRIC 21 (new) is an interpretation of IAS 37 and of the registry of liabilities and clarifies that the past event that results in a payment obligation of a rate or tax (except Income Tax) corresponds to the activity described in the relevant regulation that forces the payment. st The effect in the Group’s financial statements for the period ending on 31 December 2015, arising from the adoption of the standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions referred above was not material. st The 1 January 2004 corresponds to the Group’s first period of application of the IAS/IFRS, in accordance with IFRS 1 – First-time adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards. The consolidated financial statements are presented in euros since this is the main currency of the Group’s operations. The financial statements of Group companies expressed in foreign currency were converted to euros in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 xiv). In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with IAS/IFRS, the Group’s Board of Directors adopted certain assumptions and estimates that can affect the assets and liabilities reported, as well as the profits and losses incurred in the reporting periods (Note 1 xxvi). All the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions were made taking into consideration the best knowledge and available available at the financial statements’ approval date and the information. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared for appreciation and approval at the annual Shareholder’s th General Meeting. The Board of Directors approved them for issuance on 6 April 2016 and believes that these will be approved without any changes. 80 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION The Group’s consolidation methods are as follows: a) Group companies Investments in the companies in which the Group owns, directly or indirectly, more than 50 % of the voting rights at the Shareholder’s General Meetings and / or is able to establish the financial and operational policies (definition of control normally used by the Group) are included in the consolidated financial statements using the full consolidation method. The Equity and Net Profit attributable to minority shareholders are shown separately in the consolidated statement of financial position (in the equity caption ‘non-controlling interests’) and in the consolidated income statement (included in the consolidated net profit attributable to non-controlling interests) respectively. Companies included in the consolidated financial statements using the full consolidation method are listed in Note 2. st In business combinations occurring after 1 January 2004, the assets and liabilities of each subsidiary (including contingent liabilities) are measured at fair value on the date of acquisition as established in IFRS 3. Any excess / deficit of the cost of the business combination over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired is recognized as Goodwill or, when identified, added to the asset that originated such difference. Any excess of the Group’s share in the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired over the cost of the business combination (Badwill) is recognized as income in the income statement for the year, after the reassessment of the estimated fair value. Non-controlling interests include their proportion of the fair value of net identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities determined at the date of acquisition of the Group companies. st In business combinations occurring after 1 January 2011 (IFRS 3R), any excess of the cost of the business combination, of the fair value of any investment held before the acquisition of control and of the value of non-controlling interests, over the fair value of assets, liabilities and identifiable contingent liabilities is recognized as Goodwill. If the cost of the business combination, the fair value of any investment held before the acquisition of control and the value of non-controlling interests, is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized in the income statement for the year. Transaction costs arising in business combinations occurring after this date are recognized as an expense when incurred. Transactions of disposal or acquisition of shares to / from non-controlling interests do not result in the recognition of gains, losses or Goodwill and in any difference between the value of the transaction and the carrying value of the investment traded is recognized in equity. The negative results generated in each period by subsidiaries with non-controlling interests are allocated, based on the percentage held, to non-controlling interests, even if these become negative. The non-controlling interests, recognized in business combinations, are measured at their respective proportion of the fair value of identified net assets, transaction by transaction. The results of the Group companies acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement as of the date of their acquisition and up to the date of their disposal. Adjustments to the financial statements of Group companies are carried out, whenever necessary, in order to adapt their accounting policies to those used by the Group. All intra-group transactions, balances and distributed dividends are eliminated in the consolidation process. Whenever the Group has, in substance, control over other entities incorporated for a specific purpose, even if st no share capital interests are directly held in those entities, they are consolidated using the full consolidation method. On 31 December 2015, there are no entities in this situation. b) Associate and jointly controlled companies Investments in associate companies (companies in which the Group has significant influence but does not have control over the financial and operational decisions - mainly investments representing between 20 % and 50 % of the company’s share capital) and in jointly controlled companies (companies in which the Group shares control with other partners) are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with the equity method in the caption ‘Investments in associate companies and joint arrangements’. Under the equity method, investments are recorded at cost, adjusted by the amount corresponding to the share of changes in equity and net profit of associate and jointly controlled companies and by the dividends received, net of impairment losses. The assets and liabilities of each associate and jointly controlled company (including contingent liabilities) are identified at their fair value on the acquisition date. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s share of the fair value of the identifiable assets NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 81 12 and liabilities of the associate companies is recognized at the date of acquisition as Goodwill. This Goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment in associate companies and joint arrangements and analysed annually for recoverability as part of the financial asset. Any excess of the Group’s share of the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the business combination (Badwill) after reassessment, is immediately recognized in the income statement. An assessment of the investments in associate and jointly controlled companies is performed whenever there is evidence that the asset might be impaired. Any impairment loss detected is recorded in the income statement. When the Group’s share of losses exceeds the carrying amount of the investment, such investment is reported at nil value for as long as the equity of the associate or jointly controlled company is negative, except when the Group has assumed commitments in respect of the said associate or jointly controlled company (ies). In this case, a provision is recorded for those commitments. The Group’s share of unrealized gains arising from transactions with associate and jointly controlled companies is eliminated. Unrealized losses are eliminated, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment of the assets transferred. Investments in associate and jointly controlled companies which are consolidated using the equity method are listed in Note 2. MAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES, JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES The main accounting policies, judgements and estimates used in the preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the periods presented are as follows: i) Goodwill The excess of the cost of acquisition over the Group’s interest in the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of subsidiaries, associate companies or jointly controlled companies at the date of acquisition, is recorded in the caption ‘Goodwill’ (in the case of investments in subsidiaries) or in the caption ‘Investments in associate companies and joint arrangements’ (in the case of investments in associate companies or jointly controlled companies). st Goodwill arising on acquisitions prior to the date of transition to IFRS (1 January 2004) or Goodwill arising from the constitution of the Group is recorded at its net carrying amount, calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Portugal, and is subject, as of that date, to annual impairment tests. Goodwill is not amortized but it is subject to impairment tests on an annual basis when its carrying amount is compared to its recoverable amount. Impairment losses identified during the year are recorded in the income statement in the caption ‘Provisions and impairment losses’. The recoverable amount is the highest between the fair value minus the cost to sell and minus the value in use. The fair value minus the cost to sell is the amount that could be obtained in an arms-length transaction. The value in use is the present value of the estimated future cash flows from the continuous use of such asset and from its sale at the end of its life-cycle. The recoverable amount is estimated individually for each asset, or when this is not possible, for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. ii) Non-current assets held for sale Non-current assets are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount is to be recovered through a sale transaction rather than through their continued use. Nevertheless, such classification requires that the sale be highly probable and that the asset (or disposal group) is available for immediate sale in its present condition. In addition, the Board of Directors must be committed to the sale, which should occur in the short-term (normally, but not exclusively, within one year from the date of that classification). Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lowest of their carrying amount and their fair value minus cost to sell and are not amortised or depreciated during the period they are classified as held for sale. iii) Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired by the Group are stated at their acquisition cost, net of depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets are only recognized if they are controlled by the Group and if their cost can be reliably measured. Intangible assets comprise mainly software and other rights, which are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 3-year period, and costs incurred obtaining licences to explore wind farms, which are depreciated in line with the granted license period (currently 20 years). 82 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Costs incurred with the licensing of wind farms are recognized as intangible assets if, and only if, all of the following requirements have been fulfilled: - economic feasibility studies confirm that the wind farms will generate future economic benefits; - the Group has the technical and financial capacity to install and explore those wind farms; and - the expenditure attributable to the wind farms during the licencing phase can be reliably measured. Expenditure on research and installation activities related with wind farms is recognized as an expense in the year in which it is incurred. The remaining research expenses are recognized as costs in the year in which they are incurred. Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are identified and recognized separately from Goodwill if their fair value can be reliably measured. The cost of such intangible assets is the fair value on the acquisition date. Subsequent to initial recognition, intangible assets acquired in a business combination are recorded at cost minus accumulated amortization and minus impairment losses, on the same basis as intangible assets acquired separately. These assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis, usually during the period over which the economic benefits are expected to occur. iv) Tangible assets Tangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost, net of depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The Group did not register provision for the dismantling of wind farms or solar parks, since it does not currently have any legal or contractual obligation to dismantle these assets. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ life-cycle, and land is not subject to depreciation. Tangible assets in progress are fixed assets still under construction / development and are recorded at their acquisition cost, net of impairment losses. Those assets are depreciated as of the moment they become available for use with the quality and technical conditions required to operate efficiently. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis, over the expected useful life for each class of tangible assets. The useful life is estimated taking into consideration the expected use of each class of tangible assets, as well as their natural consumption and technical obsolescence. The depreciation rates used correspond to the following estimated life-cycles: Buildings Equipment: Basic equipment Transportation equipment Tools and dies Office equipment Other tangible assets: Equipment installed in wind farms and solar parks Other tangible assets 20 to 50 years 3 to 7 years 4 to 5 years 3 to 5 years 3 to 10 years 15 to 20 years 3 to 10 years Maintenance and repair costs that neither increase the life-cycle nor create significant improvement in tangible assets are recognized as costs in the year in which they occur. v) Leasing Leases are classified as (i) finance leases whenever the terms of the lease substantially transfer all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessee. All other leases are classified as (ii) operating leases. A lease is classified as finance or operating depending on the substance of the transaction rather than on the form of the contract. Fixed assets acquired under finance lease contracts and the related liabilities are recorded in accordance with the financial method. Under this method the tangible assets, the corresponding accumulated depreciation (as defined in iii) and iv) above) and the NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 83 12 liabilities are recorded in accordance with the contracted financial plan. In addition, the interest included in lease payments and the depreciation of the tangible assets are both recognized as expenses in the income statement of the year to which they relate. Assets under long-term rental contracts are recorded in accordance with the operational lease method. In accordance with this method, the rents paid are recognized as expenses over the rental period. vi) Investment properties An investment property is a property held to earn rentals and / or for capital appreciation and not for use in the course of current operations. Investment property is initially measured at cost, including transaction costs. Subsequent to the initial recognition, investment property is measured at fair value, and gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value are included in the income statement of the period in which they arise. Costs incurred with investment property (maintenance, repair, insurance and property tax), as well as the related revenue and rental income are included in the income statement of the period in which they arise. vii) Financial assets and liabilities Financial assets and liabilities are recognized in the Group’s statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group is a contractual party to the instrument. a) Financial instruments: The Group classifies financial instruments in the following categories: ‘Financial investments at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘Borrowings and receivables’, ‘Held-to-maturity investments’ and ‘Available-for-sale investments’. The classification depends on the intention inherent to the investment’s acquisition. The classification is made at the initial recognition and re-appreciated on a quarterly basis. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: this category is divided into two: ‘financial assets classified as held for trading’ and ‘financial assets designated by the Group at fair value through profit or loss’. A financial asset is classified under this category, namely if it is acquired for the purpose of selling it in the short-term. Derivatives are also classified as instruments held for trading, except if designated as effective hedging instruments. Financial instruments in this category are classified as current if they are held for trading or if it is expected that they are going to be realized within twelve months of the end of the reporting period; Held-to-maturity financial assets: this category includes financial assets, non-derivative, with fixed or variable reimbursements with a fixed maturity, and which the Board of Directors intends to hold to maturity. Available-for-sale financial assets: these include financial assets, non-derivative, that are designated as available-for-sale and those that are not classified as ‘borrowings and receivables’, ‘held-to-maturity investments’ or ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’. This category is classified as non-current, unless the Board of Directors intends to sell them within 12 months from the end of the reporting period. Held-to-maturity financial assets are classified as non-current, unless their maturity is less than a year from the end of the reporting period. Financial assets designated by the Group at fair value through profit or loss are classified as current in the statement of financial position. All purchases and sales of financial instruments are recognized on the trade date, this means on the date when the Group assumes the risks and obligations inherent to the acquisition and disposal of the assets. These investments are initially measured at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration paid for it, including transaction costs, with the exception of ‘Financial investments at fair value through profit or loss’. In the latter, the financial assets are initially recognized at their fair value and the transactions costs are recognized in the income statement. Financial investments are derecognized when the right or obligation to receive or pay financial flows, respectively, has expired or has been transferred, and therefore, all the risks and benefits have been transferred. ‘Available-for-sale financial assets’ and ‘Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ are subsequently measured and recorded in the financial statements at fair value. 84 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Gains and losses, realized or not, resulting from a change in the fair value of the ‘Financial investments at fair value through profit or loss’ are recognized in the income statement of the year. Gains and losses resulting from a change in the fair value of ‘Available-for-sale assets’ are recognized directly in the statement of comprehensive income, under the caption ‘Fair value reserves – Available-for-sale assets’ until the investment is sold, received or in any way alienated, at which moment the accumulated gain or loss is recognized in the income statement. The fair value of financial assets is based on current market prices. If the market on which the investments are traded is not active (no quoted price exists), the Group establishes the instrument’s fair value using other valuation techniques such as recourse to similar transactions, discounted cash flow analysis or the use of option pricing models to reflect the specific circumstances. The fair value of listed investments is calculated using the closing price on Euronext Lisbon at the end of the reporting period. To determine the fair value of a financial asset or liability when there is an active market, the market price is applied. This constitutes level 1 of the hierarchy of fair value, as defined in IFRS 13 – Fair value: mensuration and disclosure. If the market on which the investments are traded is not active, which is the case of some financial assets and liabilities, valuation techniques generally accepted in the market, based on market assumptions, are used. This constitutes level 2 of the hierarchy of fair value, as defined in IFRS 13. The entity applies valuation techniques for unlisted financial instruments, such as derivatives, financial investments at fair value through profit or loss and available-for-sale investments. The most frequently used valuation models are discounted cash flow analysis and option valuation models which incorporate market information such as interest rate curves. For some complex financial instruments, complex valuation models with assumptions and information that is not directly observable in the market, and for which an entity applies internal estimates and assumptions, are used. This constitutes level 3 of the hierarchy of fair value, as defined in IFRS 13. ‘Borrowings and receivables’ and ‘Held-to-maturity investments’ are recorded at their amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Financial assets are assessed, by the Group, for indicators of impairment at each reporting period. In the case of equity instruments classified as available-for-sale, a significant decline or a prolonged decline in their fair value to amounts lower than their acquisition cost, are indicators of impairment. For all other financial assets objective evidence of impairment could include: significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or default or delinquency in interest or main payments; or it becoming probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial restructuring. For financial assets carried at amortized cost, the amount of the impairment is the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted at the financial asset’s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the financial assets is reduced directly by the impairment losses for all financial assets with the exception of trade and other receivables, for which the carrying amount is reduced through the use of an allowance account. When a trade or other receivable is considered uncollectable, it is written-off against the allowance account. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written-off are credited in the income statement for the period. Changes in the carrying amount of the allowance account are recognized in the income statement in the caption ‘Accumulated impairment losses’. With the exception of ‘Available-for-sale investments’, which correspond to capital instruments in another company, if in a subsequent period the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be objectively related to an event occurring after the impairment was recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed through the income statement. b) Trade receivable and other receivables Trade and other debtors balances do not bear interest and are recorded at their nominal value minus any impairment losses, recognized in the allowance account ’Accumulated impairment losses‘, in order to reflect their net realizable value. c) Borrowings Borrowings are recorded as liabilities at their nominal value, net of up-front fees and commissions related with the issuance of these instruments. Financial expenses are calculated based on the effective interest rate and are recorded in the income statement on an accruals basis. d) Trade payables and other payables Accounts payable that do not bear interest are recorded at their nominal value, which is substantially equivalent to their fair value. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 85 12 e) Financial liabilities and equity instruments Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified and accounted for based on their contractual substance. The Group classifies as equity instruments the contracts that evidence the Group’s residual interest in a group of assets after deducting all of its liabilities. The Group classifies as financial liabilities all those that are expected to give rise to a disbursement of funds. f) Derivatives The Group uses derivative instruments to manage its exposure to financial risks. Derivative instruments are only used for hedge accounting purposes, with the appropriate approval of the Group’s Board of Directors, and never for speculative purposes. The derivative instruments used by the Group, classified as cash flows hedges, are exclusively related to the hedging of interest rates and exchange rates on loans obtained. The loan’s amount, the interest’s maturity and the loan’s reimbursement plans inherent to the hedging instrument are in all respects similar to the established conditions for the contractual loans, configuring totally effective correlations. The criteria used by the Group to classify the derivative instruments as cash flow hedges are as follows: The hedge is expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows attributable to the hedged risk; Hedge effectiveness can be reliably measured; There is adequate documentation on the transaction at the inception of the hedge; The transaction to be hedged is highly probable. Cash flow hedges are initially recorded at fair value, if any, and subsequently revaluated at their fair value. The effective portion of the changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is deferred in the statement of comprehensive income in the caption ‘Fair value reserves – Cash flow hedge derivatives’, being transferred to results in the same periods the hedged instruments affect these. The gains or losses relating to the ineffective portion are immediately recognized in the income statement, when determined. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold. When a hedging instrument no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, the accumulated gain or loss deferred in the statement of comprehensive income remains in equity and subsequent revaluations of the derivative are recorded in the income statement. g) Green certificates Green certificates are instruments that approve the production of a certain volume of electricity from renewable energy sources. In Romania, green certificates of two types were attributed to Martifer Renewables: certificates available for transaction (valid for a 12-month period since their emission date) and suspended green certificates (that can be traded from 2018 on). At the date of the publication of the financial statements, there is no accounting standard or interpretation in the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) that deals specifically with the accounting for emission permits or renewable energy certificates. Upon receipt of the green certificates, the company recognizes an asset under “Available-for-sale investments” or under “Other current financial assets” (depending on the type of certificate) as well as its corresponding “Deferred income”. The deferred income is recorded in the income statement when the green certificates are sold. At the end of each period, the green certificates are valued using their fair value, which corresponds to their market price on that date. The differences arising are recorded in the income statement as “Other financial income” or as “Other financial expenses”. The value of the reversed certificates, for lack of use before the expiration date, will be registered under “Other financial expenses”. h) Notes receivable and factoring The Group only derecognizes a financial asset when, and only when, the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire; or it substantially transfers the contractual risks and rewards inherent to the possession of such financial asset to a third party. If the Group substantially retains the risks and benefits inherent to the possession of such assets, it continues to recognizes these in its financial statements, recording a liability in the caption ‘Borrowings’ as the monetary collateral for the assets transferred. Therefore, notes receivable and factored accounts receivable are recorded at each reporting period as liabilities in the statement of the financial position, with the exception of ‘non-recourse factoring’ operations, until the underlying assets are fully collected by the Group. 86 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 viii) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash at banks, term deposits and other treasury applications with a maturity of less than three months, which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. ix) Inventories Merchandise, subsidiary and consumable raw-materials are stated at the lowest of their average acquisition cost or net realizable value (estimated sales price less cost to make the sale). Finished and intermediate goods are recorded at production cost (which includes the cost of incorporated raw-materials, direct labour and overheads), which is lower than their market value. Impairment losses are recognized in the income statement when it is estimated that the inventories’ net realizable value is lower than its carrying amount (Note 10). x) Accrual basis Expenses and income are recorded in the year to which they relate, regardless of their date of payment or receipt. The captions of ’Other non-current assets’, ‘Other current assets’, ‘Other non-current liabilities’ and ‘Other current liabilities’ include expenses and income relating to the current period, whose payment and receipt will occur in future periods, as well as payments and receipts in the current period but which relate to future periods. xi) Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. Revenue is recorded net of returns, rebates and similar allowances. a) Construction contracts (metallic structure constructions and the construction of turnkey wind farms and solar parks) The Group recognizes income and costs associated with construction contracts, on an individual basis, using the stage of completion method. Under this method, at the end of each period, income and expenses are recognized with reference to the stage of completion of the contract activity. The stage of completion is determined based on the ratio between costs incurred to the balance sheet date and the total estimated contract costs. The difference between income determined applying this ratio and the total amount invoiced is recorded in ‘Other current assets’ as ‘Work in progress’ or in ‘Other current liabilities’ as ‘Advanced invoicing’. Revenue arising on contract variations is recorded when these are agreed with the customer, or when negotiations are at an advanced stage and it is probable that these will be favourable to the Group, and it can be reliably measured. To cater for the costs that will be incurred during the guarantee period, the Group recognizes a provision, created on an annual basis, to cover for such legal obligation. This provision is estimated taking into consideration the annual production as well as the historical costs incurred in the past with this obligation. Claims for reimbursement of expenditure not covered in the contract price are included in the contract revenue when negotiations with the client are at an advanced stage and it is probable that these will be favourable to the Group and that they can be reliably measured. When it is likely that the total estimated costs of the construction contract will exceed the revenue negotiated, the expected loss is immediately recognized in the income statement. b) Short-term construction contracts In these types of contracts, the Group recognizes revenue and costs as they are billed or incurred, respectively. c) Recognition of revenue resulting from real estate activity Relevant costs incurred with real estate projects include the direct construction costs, the costs associated with the realization of the projects as well as their licensing costs. Borrowing costs attributable to real estate projects are capitalized until the project is completed. Borrowing costs are only capitalized if the project is in progress, i.e. if it is awaiting licenses from local authorities, or if it is under construction. In all other cases, it is considered to be suspended and no capitalization of borrowing costs occur. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 87 12 Revenue on these types of operations is generated and recognized when the contractual position held by the Group is transferred, which, generally, coincides with the signing of the transfer deed. d) Revenue recognition related with the sale of goods (merchandise and finished products) Revenue from the sale of goods is only recognized when all the following conditions are met: the Group has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods; the Group neither retains continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold; the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will be handed to the entity; and the costs incurred or to be incurred related to the transaction can be reliably measured. xii) Own worked capitalized The internal costs (materials, staff and production costs) incurred during the production of tangible fixed assets are capitalized only when the following requirements are fulfilled: the underlying assets are identifiable; there is strong probability that the assets will generate future economic benefits; and the production costs can be reliably measured. xiii) Costs incurred with proposal preparation Costs incurred with proposal preparation are recognized in the income statement as they are incurred due to the unpredictability of their outcome. xiv) Balances and transactions in foreign currency Individual financial statements: All the assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency, using the official exchange rates at the reporting date. The exchange differences, favourable or unfavourable, originated by the differences between the exchange rates on the transaction dates and those used at the collection, payment or in the reporting period, are recognized in their gross amounts as profits and losses in the income statement of the period. Consolidated financial statements: Assets and liabilities of the Group’s foreign operations are translated into Euros using the exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Income and expense items, as well as cash flows, are translated at the average exchange rates of the year. In addition, some medium-, long-term or undefined maturity loans granted to subsidiaries, denominated in a currency other than the Euro are considered as part of the Group's net investment. Whenever exchange differences arise, they are recorded in equity and recognized in the Group’s foreign currency translation reserve. Such exchange rate differences are recognized in the income statement in the year in which the foreign entity is disposed. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and therefore, are translated at the closing rate. 88 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 The following exchange rates have been used in the preparation of the financial statements: 1 € EQUALS: CLOSING RATE AVERAGE RATE 31 DECEMBER 2015 31 DECEMBER 2014 Australian dollar 1.490 Polish zloty 4.264 New Romanian leu US dollar South African Rand Brazilian real Thai Baht EVOLUTION IN % 31 DECEMBER 2015 31 DECEMBER 2014 EVOLUTION IN % 1.483 0.5% 1.478 1.472 0.4% 4.273 -0.2% 4.184 4.184 0.0% 4.524 4.483 0.9% 4.445 4.444 0.0% 1.089 1.214 -10.3% 1.110 1.329 -16.5% 16.953 14.035 20.8% 14.172 14.404 -1.6% 4.312 3.221 33.9% 3.700 3.121 18.6% -11.9% 39.248 39.910 -1.7% 38.028 43.147 Angolan kwanza 146.120 124.910 17.0% 132.733 130.294 1.9% Moroccan dirham 10.740 10.990 -2.3% 10.808 11.151 -3.1% 0.734 0.779 -5.8% 0.726 0.806 -10.0% -3.2% Pound sterling Canadian dollar 1.512 1.406 7.5% 1.419 1.466 Mozambique metical 50.500 40.100 25.9% 43.134 41.135 4.9% Mexican peso 18.915 17.876 5.8% 17.616 17.655 -0.2% -16.3% Saudi Riyal (Saudi Arabia)/ SAR 4.083 4.560 -10.5% 4.169 4.982 768.728 737.820 4.2% 726.296 756.857 -4.0% 26.045 18.975 37.3% 24.105 15.634 54.2% 217.228 - - 199.424 - - 0.769 - - 0.786 - - 131.070 145.230 -9.8% 134.314 140.306 -4.3% Peruvian Sol 3.700 3.631 1.9% 3.525 3.767 -6.4% Turkish Lira 3.176 2.832 12.2% 3.025 2.906 4.1% Chilean Peso Hryvna (Ukraine) Venezuelan Bolívar Jordan dinar Japanese Yen xv) Income tax Income tax for the period includes the current and deferred income tax, in accordance with IAS 12. Current income tax is calculated based on taxable profits and taking into consideration the local tax laws applicable to each Group company. Deferred tax is recognized on timing differences arising between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base used in the calculation of taxable profit, as well as on certain tax credits attributed to the Group, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured and annually revalued at the tax rates expected to apply in the period in which the liabilities are settled or the assets are realized, based on tax rates (and tax laws) enacted or substantially enacted. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized for all deductible timing differences to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which those deductible timing differences can be used. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting period and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow for all or part of the asset to be recovered. The deferred tax amount resulting from transactions or events recognized directly in equity is also registered directly in equity, not affecting the income for the year. xvi) Borrowing costs Borrowing costs are recorded in the income statement on an accrual basis. Borrowing cost related to loans obtained to finance the construction of tangible fixed assets and some inventories (real estate projects) are capitalized, forming part of the asset’s carrying amount. The capitalization begins when the preparation of the construction activity starts and ceases when the asset enters into use, at the end of its production or construction or when the project is suspended. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 89 12 xvii) Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. These provisions are reviewed at each reporting period and are adjusted to reflect the best estimate at the date, taking into consideration all the risks and uncertainties inherent to such estimates. When a provision is determined using the future cash flows estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. The provisions recognized by the Group result mainly from: i) Construction guarantees The Group recognizes a provision for the costs estimated to be incurred in the future with construction guarantees provided on metallic structures or farms (wind or solar) that were sold. This provision is recognized on the date of the sale or when the service is rendered, thus affecting the profit made on the deal. At the end of the guarantee period (a 5-year average) any remaining amount of provision is reversed in the income statement. ii) Onerous contracts The Group recognizes a provision for onerous contracts when, for construction contracts in progress, it is established that the costs to be incurred to satisfy the obligation assumed exceed the future economic benefits. This analysis is made on a contract by contract basis, based on information provided by the project managers. iii) Legal claims in progress A provision for legal claims in progress is recognized when there is a reliable estimate of the costs to be incurred as a consequence of lawsuits proposed by third parties. iv) Financial assets accounted for under the equity method A provision is recognized whenever an associate or jointly controlled company has a negative equity and it is considered that the Group has assumed responsibilities over and above its share of the capital. xviii) Government grants Grants received for staff training programmes and new hiring actions are recognized as income in the same period the relevant expenses are incurred. Grants received to finance tangible fixed asset investments are recorded as deferred income and are recognized as income, in the caption ‘Other operating income’, on a straight-line basis over the expected life-cycle of the underlying assets. xix) Impairment of tangible and intangible assets excluding Goodwill At each reporting period and whenever an event or change in circumstance is identified, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that these assets are impaired. When the asset carrying amount is greater than its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognized and recorded in the caption ‘Impairment losses’. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less cost to sell and value in use. The fair value less cost to sell is the amount that could be obtained in an arms-length transaction. Value in use is calculated by assessing the estimated future cash flows generated by the asset discounted to the present value, taking into consideration its residual value. 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 reversal of impairment losses recorded in previous years is recognized when the underlying reasons that caused that entry are no longer applicable and, consequently, the asset is no longer impaired. The reversal of impairment losses is recognized in the income statement as an operating result. However, the reversal of an impairment loss is performed just up to the limit of the amount that would be recorded through the historical cost, or through the revalued amount, net of amortization and depreciation, if the impairment loss had not been recorded in previous years. 90 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 xx) Employee benefits Variable remuneration According to the statutes of some Group companies, the shareholders of those companies approved at the General Meeting or within a Remuneration Committee elected by the shareholders, the fixed and variable remuneration to be distributed to the members of governing bodies. Bonus payments are recorded in the period to which they relate. xxi) Statement of financial position presentation Assets to be realized and liabilities to be settled twelve months after the reporting date are classified as non-current. Likewise, given their nature, ‘Deferred taxes’ and ‘Provisions’ are classified as non-current in the statement of financial position. xxii) Contingent assets and liabilities Contingent liabilities are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Instead, they are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements unless the probability of a cash outflow is remote, in which case no disclosure is made. Contingent assets are not recorded in the consolidated financial statements but are disclosed when future economic benefits are probable. xxiii) Consolidated cash flow statement The consolidated cash flow statement is prepared using the direct method, according to IAS 7. The Group classifies as ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ applications which mature in less than three months and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. The consolidated cash flow statement is classified into operating, investing and financing activities. Operating activities include cash receipts from clients, cash payments to suppliers, cash payments to and on behalf of employees and other operating activities’ payments and receipts. Investing activities’ cash flows include, essentially, payments and receipts related with acquisitions and sales of tangible and intangible assets and investments. Financing activities’ cash flows include, essentially, payments and receipts of loans and borrowings, financial lease contracts and dividend payments. xxiv) Subsequent events Events occurring after the reporting period that provide further evidence of conditions existing at the end of the reporting period (“adjusting events”), are recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Events occurring after the reporting period that are indicative of conditions occurring after the end of the reporting period (“non-adjusting events”), if material, are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. xxv) Judgements and estimates In the process of preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements the Board of Directors used its best knowledge and accumulated experience in past and / or current events in making certain assumptions as to future events. st The most significant accounting estimates reflected in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 include: The life-cycle of the tangible assets; Fair value of the investment properties; Impairment analysis of goodwill; Recognition of provisions and impairment losses; Revenue recognition on construction contracts and guarantees; Recognition of deferred tax assets arising from tax losses; Fair value of derivatives. The estimates used were based on the best information available during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and on the best knowledge of past and present events. Although future events are neither controlled by the Group nor foreseeable, some can occur and have an impact on the estimates. Changes to the estimates used by the Board, that occur after the date of these consolidated financial statements, will be recognized in net income, in accordance with IAS 8, using a prospective methodology. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 91 12 xxvi) Financial risk management Financial markets include a high degree of uncertainty, to which the Group is exposed. This uncertainty is translated into several risks, to which the Group is exposed, namely price risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. a) Price Risk The volatility of the prices of raw materials constitutes a risk for the Group, both in the metallic constructions and in the solar areas. The antidumping measures / charges that the European Union decided to implement on steel and aluminium products with origin in China brought a great uncertainty regarding price, which will affect the operational activity of the metallic constructions business area. Concerning the market trend on solar panel prices, they kept constant; however, their variation may also influence the solar activity. Martifer has sought to mitigate this risk the same way in both areas, by including clauses in the contracts with customers that allow it to pass on raw-material price fluctuations and by negotiating fixed prices for large scale projects with its suppliers. b) Currency Risk Currency risk has a strong correlation with the other types of risks, with highlight to its relation with countries’ risk, through the evolution of economies and their impact in inflation and interest rates, and with credit risk, via currency fluctuations that may jeopardize future financial flows, reflecting the possibility of registering gains or losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rates between different currencies. The Group’s internationalization forces it to be exposed to currency risk from different countries. Exposure to currency risk results mainly from operational activities (in which expenses, income, assets and liabilities are expressed in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group), from transactions between these subsidiaries and other Group companies and from the existence of transactions with external parties made by the operational companies in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group. The Group’s currency risk management policy aims to reduce the sensitivity of its results in exchange rate variations. Subsidiaries, in their day-to-day operational activities, seek to use their local currency. Likewise, loans contracted by foreign subsidiaries are preferably denominated in their local currency. Concerning exchange rates’ hedging, hedges are sporadic as their cost is sometimes considered excessive in relation to the risk level involved. However, whenever considered suitable, the Group contracts exchange rates hedging in order to cover the risk. During 2015, as a result of the severe economic and financial crisis Angola has been facing, largely explained by the significant drop in oil prices, there was a huge shortage of tradable currency in the Angolan market, causing limitations in the financial flows coming from this geography. The Group has been trying to mitigate this risk through financial instruments presented by its clients (e. g. letters of credit) in order to maintain the regular financial flow. The relevant amounts of the Group’s assets and liabilities recorded in a currency other than the Euro are as follows: ASSETS 1 € EQUALS: LIABILITIES FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 161,612,233 153,491,552 80,752,203 80,784,186 Zloty (Poland) 45,098,567 48,873,273 55,248,476 72,153,956 US Dollar (the USA) 68,136,067 58,399,403 100,758,256 91,895,201 Kwanza (Angola) 51,758,761 47,788,457 40,866,935 35,859,913 Real (Brazil) 11,362,507 58,631,399 3,083,794 32,374,745 1,498,646 811,748 1,386,124 1,377,394 97,042 628,133 560,015 4,633,416 - 22,477 - 6,912 34,628,343 52,449,377 29,992,917 49,565,474 New leu (Romania) Moroccan dirham (Morocco) Australian dollar (Australia) Czech koruna (Czech Republic) Pound sterling (the United Kingdom) Mexican Peso (Mexico) 4,307,723 2,402,537 2,626,470 14,610,584 21,815,654 16,923,521 19,995,294 16,488,074 143,577 483,099 284,187 670,552 Metical (Mozambique) 54,114 - 461,719 - Rand (South Africa) 28,586 - 273,634 - Saudi Riyal (Saudi Arabia) Hryvnia (Ukraine) 92 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 If a negative change of 1 p.p. in the foreign exchange rates of the currencies just identified was to occur, the likely impact on the Group’s financial statements might be as follows (amounts in Euro): 1 € EQUALS: LOCAL CURRENCY CHANGE AGAINST EURO FY 2015 FY 2014 IMPACT ON PROFITS IMPACT ON EQUITY IMPACT ON PROFITS IMPACT ON EQUITY New leu (Romania) 1% 26,864 (800,594) 208,991 (719,875) Zloty (Poland) 1% 2,543 100,494 46,437 230,502 US Dollar (the U.S.A.) 1% (2,090) 322,992 355,801 331,642 Pound sterling (the United Kingdom) 1% 42,967 (45,895) 23,439 (28,553) Czech koruna (Czech Republic) 1% - - 719 (154) Moroccan dirham (Morocco) 1% (6,801) (1,114) (169) 5,600 Australian dollar (Australia) 1% (1,389) 4,584 5,960 39,656 Kwanza (Angola) 1% (13,494) (107,840) (16,013) (118,104) Real (Brazil) 1% 39,299 (81,967) (75,308) (259,967) Mexican Peso (Mexico) 1% (9,269) (16,646) 89,631 120,872 Saudi Riyal (Saudi Arabia) 1% (12,560) (18,023) (3,671) (4,311) Hryvnia (Ukraine) 1% 647 1,392 7,323 1,856 Metical (Mozambique) 1% 1,183 4,036 - - Rand (South Africa) 1% - 2,426 - - c) Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk reflects the possibility of changes in future interest charges on loans contracted due to the evolution of the market interest rate levels. The cost of financial debt contracted by the Group is indexed to short term base rates, reviewed with a year or less frequency, plus a negotiated risk premium. Therefore, variations in interest rates may affect the Group’s results. The Group’s exposure to interest rates is related to financial liabilities contracted with a fixed and / or floating rate. In the first case, the Group faces a risk of fair value variation on these assets or liabilities, since every change in market rates involves an opportunity cost. In the second case, such change has a direct impact on interest value, consequently causing cash variations. In more significant medium and long-term loans and whenever it considers it appropriate the Group relies, when it considers it appropriate, on fixed interest rate loans or uses interest rate derivatives to hedge exposure to interest rate risk them. The amounts, interest due dates and repayment schedules of the loans underlying the interest rate derivatives are identical to those of the loans they hedge, and so being they are considered perfect hedges. During 2015, the reference interest rates in the euro area remained at very low levels, even reaching negative values at the end of the year. According to the European Central Bank projections published on March 2016 (“March 2016 ECB staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area”), rates should remain at very low levels during 2016 and 2017, with a modest growth expected for 2018. th On 17 December 2015, Martifer signed the debt restructuring agreements with the banks, which involved the renegotiation of risk premium rates (spread) to very competitive values, allowing a lower exposure to interest rate risk. This change in the bank financing st pricing took effect as of 1 January 2015. This factor, together with the expected stability in the reference rates contribute to Martifer’s current low exposure to interest rate risk. The analysis of the sensitivity to variation for more or less 1 p.p. in interest rate is presented in Note 30 - ‘Borrowings’. d) Liquidity Risk Liquidity risk reflects the Group’s ability to satisfy its financial responsibilities with the financial resources available. The main goal of the liquidity risk management program is to ensure that the Group has available, whenever needed, the financial resources to satisfy its responsibilities and pursue the outlined strategies, honouring all its obligations towards third parties, through an adequate management of the financing cost / maturity ratio. As mentioned above, at the end of 2015 the Group restructured its debt with financial institutions, through the rescheduling of bank financing repayments over time, increasing the debt maturity in order to make it coincide with the long term assets’ continuity and, at the same time to allow the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 93 12 Therefore, and having in mind the medium / long term features of the investments made, the debt service accompanies the maturity of the associated assets, not jeopardizing the commitments from its short term operational activity in the pursuit of the Group’s goal to adequate the inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity. st As a consequence of the previously mentioned measures, it is verifiable that on 31 December 2015 the Current Assets largely surpass the Current Liabilities. Therefore, the liquidity risk is quite reduced, due to Martifer’s capacity to transform its short term assents into liquidity. The financial department accompanies the implementation of the risk management policies defined by the Board, in order to ensure that the economic and financial risks are identified, measured and managed according to those policies. e) Credit Risk The worsening of the worldwide economic conditions or the adversities affecting local, national and international economies can influence Martifer Group’s clients’ default rate, with possible negative impacts on the Group’s results. The Group undergoes credit risk in its operational activity – Trade Receivables and Other Receivables. Aware of this reality, the Group tries to assess all its clients’ credit risk in order to establish credit limits, with the ultimate purpose of ensuring the collection of the amounts due within the negotiated periods. With this objective in mind, the Group uses credit rating agencies, regular risk analysis and credit control and collects from and manages cases in litigation, procedures which are all considered essential to manage the credit conceded and to minimize the risk of credit default. The rating of the financial institution of the Group’s cash is as follows: MOODY'S RATING Not rated* AMOUNT OF CASH 12,787,164 A1 3,575,271 A2 2,529,049 A3 15,883 AA2 25,912 B1 1,426,560 BA1 3,298,115 BA3 1,061,038 BAA1 622,292 BAA3 166,223 CAA1 15,042,040 Total 40,549,549 * In ‘Not Rated’ are considered 10 million euros of Angolan financial institutions xxvii) Operational Risk Management a) Metallic Constructions Operational risks in the Metallic Constructions area, which also incorporated the energy equipment area as of 2011, are currently divided into three risk sources – client, supplier and external risks, which in turn are sub-divided into specific problems. Under the client risk one can identify, for example, issues at the contractual level, such as the lack of convergence in the interpretation and application of the contractual dispositions, the distaste or dissatisfaction with the service / product and also the risk of non-payment of the price stipulated following the delivery of the projects. In terms of demand volatility, it is important to note that the business area partly depends on the launch of public tenders for public infrastructures (e.g. bridges, airports, train stations). Within the scope of public tenders, Martifer is subject to complex regulatory demands, specific to each country, namely in matters concerning the presentation of the proposals and the preparation of complex administrative documentation files to satisfy the project’s specifications defined by the contracting entity. This may represent additional costs for Martifer Group. It must be highlighted that, despite the dependence on public tenders, Martifer has been able to win deals not subject to public tenders, thereby reducing its exposure to this risk. 94 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Under the supplier risk, Martifer Construções, as a specialist in engineering projects, relies on subcontractors very often. If these fail in the execution of their work the project’s delivery deadline cannot be met, in a domino effect. In other words, there is also a risk of delays in delivering the projects, with the inherent contractual penalties. Finally, in terms of external risks and considering that the area of Metallic Constructions is strongly correlated with economic growth and with gross fixed capital formation, it is therefore sensitive to the current economic environment. Accordingly, the worsening of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe also raises other problems, namely the austerity plans that imply severe transversal cuts in public investment and the significant decrease in liquidity throughout the financial system, which often causes highly attractive projects to be shelved due to lack of capital. In order to mitigate these risks, the Metallic Constructions area diversified its projects in different geographies, namely by entering markets that register stronger growth in the construction sector, such as Angola and Algeria, or even by ‘visiting countries’ such as Saudi Arabia, which will allow to compensate both the effects of the economic recession in Portugal and the economic slowdown in Europe. b) Solar In the turnkey park installation activity, end-client delays in obtaining the necessary licences or unanticipated delays in the delivery of equipment may disrupt the initially foreseen schedule for the completion of the respective projects. Despite the fact that this type of delay usually carries no contractual penalties, in some cases this situation can constitute a risk for the Group given the planning difficulties it can present. Additionally, the financial market crisis has been hampering the promoters’ access to funding, resulting in the postponement of some projects. The diversification of the business throughout the value chain and the diversified client portfolio inside and outside the Group, currently being adopted, shall reduce the possible impact of this situation. The solar photovoltaic modules produced by the company are traded with a 5-year warranty and a 25-year performance warranty. As a result, this sector is exposed to the risk of warranty claims many years after the sale of the equipment. Accordingly, any quality or performance problems that may occur can result in high costs. The performance of solar systems is also guaranteed in terms of the modules acquired for the construction of solar parks; however, the Group’s responsibility, in this case, is diminished since there is a right of recourse vis-à-vis the suppliers. Additionally, most of the equipment used in the production of solar photovoltaic modules is customized with specific raw materials, with a resulting dependency risk on key raw-material suppliers. The Group has sought to mitigate this risk by establishing long-term contracts for some raw-materials, carefully selecting suppliers and working towards bringing together a diversification of suppliers for each of the relevant raw-materials. c) Renewables The productivity indices associated with the renewable energy business depend not only on the operational costs, but also on its revenues (price and volume of energy produced by the assets). The equipment use and other exogenous factors, such as the wind that in turn depends on the farm location, influence the energy production and consequently its results. Whenever the wind speed is below or above the equipment limits, no energy is produced. These limits vary according to the manufacturer and type of turbine. Additionally, each turbine has a power curve that determines the generated power at each wind speed. The readiness and power curve of each turbine is contractually guaranteed, with indemnities being payable by the suppliers for situations where their readiness is not satisfied or the power curve is not attained. This risk is also mitigated through the geographical distribution of the wind turbines in the wind farms, allowing the set-off of wind velocity variations at each farm and ensuring the relative stability of the volume of total energy produced. Regarding solar photovoltaic energy, the exogenous factors are more easily forecasted and therefore the revenue variation is minimized. LICENCING: Wind farms and solar parks are subject to rigorous regulations in matters such as their development, construction, licensing and operation. If the relevant authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates stop or reduce their support in the development of wind farms and solar parks, such actions may have a significant impact on the activity. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 95 12 xxviii) Legal Risk Management Martifer is subject to the national and local laws and regulations in the various geographies and markets where it operates. These aim to ensure, among other, labour rights, environment protection, spatial planning and the maintenance of an open and competitive market. Thus, the legal and regulatory changes that affect the conditions conducive to the development of the Groups’ activities and that consequently harm or impede the attainment of the strategic objectives, require the Company to adapt to the new regulatory realities. The management of legal risk is carried out by the legal department of the holding company and of each of the Group’s Business Areas and is monitored within the scope of reviews performed by internal legal and fiscal service providers dedicated to the respective activities, which operate in the dependence of the Board of Directors and management, conducting their work in articulation with the other fiscal and financial departments, so as to ensure the protection of the Company’s interests and ultimately of the stakeholders’ interests, in strict compliance with their legal duties. The members of the legal departments and the internal advisory service providers referred to above have formal specialized qualifications and undergo regular formal training and updating. Legal and fiscal advisory services are also ensured, nationally and internationally, by external professionals, selected amongst reputable firms and in accordance with the highest standards of competence, ethics and experience. 2. GROUP COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Group companies included in the consolidated financial statements, their consolidation methods, registered offices and st percentage of share capital held by the Group on 31 December 2015 and 2014 are the following: COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED USING THE FULL CONSOLIDATION METHOD COMPANY Martifer SGPS, S.A. Martifer Gestiune Si Servicii, S.R.L. Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. Martifer Mota-Engil Coffey Construction Joint Venture Limited Martifer Alumínios Angola, S.A. Martifer Aluminium Limited Martifer Aluminium UK Limited Martifer Aluminium SAS Martifer – Construcciones Metálicas España, S.A. Martifer – Construções Metálicas Angola, S.A. Martifer Construction Limited Martifer Polska Sp. Zo.o. Martifer Constructions, SAS Martifer Inovação e Gestão, S.A. Martifer Romania SRL Park Logistyczny Biskupice Martifer Konstrukcje Sp. Z o.o. Martifer Slovakia S.R.O. Sociedade de Madeiras do Vouga, S.A. Martifer - Gestão de Investimentos, S.A. Nagatel Viseu, Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Martifer Retail & Warehousing Angola, S.A. Martifer Aluminium Pty, Ltd Martifer - Alumínios, S.A. Martifer Alumínios Ltda. Martifer UK Limited MT Construction Maroc, S.A.R.L. Martifer - Construções Metálicas, Ltda. 96 HEAD OFFICE Oliveira de Frades Bucharest COUNTRY Portugal Romania DESIGNATION Martifer SGPS Martifer Inovação Roménia4) Oliveira de Frades Portugal Martifer Metallic Constructions Oliveira de Frades Portugal Martifer Construções 1) SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE FY 2014 DIRECTLY Holding - INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL - - 100.00% 75.00% - 75.00% 75.00% - 75.00% 75.00% 79.18% Dublin Ireland MMECC - 45.00% 45.00% 47.51% Luanda Dublin London Rungis Angola Ireland United Kingdom France Martifer Alumínios Angola 5) Martifer Aluminium Irlanda 5) Martifer Aluminium Reino Unido 5) Martifer Aluminium França 5) - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% Madrid Spain Martifer Espanha - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% Luanda Angola Martifer Angola - 59.06% 59.06% 59.06% Dublin Gliwice Rungis Oliveira de Frades Bucharest Gliwice Gliwice Bratislava Albergaria-a-Velha Oliveira de Frades Ireland Poland France Portugal Romania Poland Poland Slovakia Portugal Portugal Martifer Irlanda Martifer Polska Martifer França Martifer Inovação Martifer Romania4) Biskupice Martifer Konstrukcje Martifer Slovakia Madeiras do Vouga MGI 2% - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 73.50% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.50% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 100.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% Oliveira de Frades Portugal Nagatel Viseu - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% Luanda Angola Martifer Retail Angola - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% Sydney Oliveira de Frades São Paulo London Tangier Fortaleza Australia Portugal Brazil United Kingdom Morocco Brazil Sassall Martifer Alumínios 5) Martifer Alumínios Brasil Martifer UK Martifer Marrocos Martifer Brasil - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% - 75.00% 75.00% 74.99% 75.00% 75.00% 74.85% ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY DESIGNATION Saudi Martifer Constructions LLC Martifer Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH M City Gliwice Sp. Zo.o Martifer Energy Systems II, SGPS, S.A. Martifer Energia S.R.L. Martifer Energia LLC Martifer Wind Energy Systems LLC Martifer Energy Systems PTY Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. Gebox, S.A. West Sea - Estaleiros Navais, Lda. Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. Martifer Construcciones Peru, S.A. Martifer Amal, S.A. Global Holding Limited Global Engineering & Construction Limited Riyadh Vienna Gliwice Oliveira de Frades Bucharest Kiev San Angelo TX Cape Town Saudi Arabia Austria Poland Portugal Romania Ukraine USA South Africa Martifer Arábia Saudita Martifer GmbH M City Gliwice Martifer Energy Systems II Martifer Energia Roménia Martifer Energia Ucrânia Martifer Wind USA Martifer Energia África do Sul Aveiro Portugal Ílhavo Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Lima Oliveira de Frades Zebbug Portugal Portugal Portugal Peru Portugal Malta Zebbug Martifer Solar SGPS, S.A. Martifer Solar, S.A. Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A. Solar Parks Construccion Parques Solares ETVE, S.A. Parque Solar Seseña III, S.L. MTS Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A. Martifer Solar Chile Holding, Lda Martifer Solar Chile Operaciones Limitada Mencey Solar SpA Dehesa Solar SpA Martifer Solar Servicios México Martifer Solar S.R.L. MTS1 S.R.L. MTS2 S.R.L. MTS3 S.R.L. Martifer Solar RO S.R.L. Martifer Solar Inc. MT Silverado Fund I LLC Martifer Solar Finance LLC Martifer Solar Hellas, A.T.E. Martifer Solar Angola Martifer Solar N.V. Martifer Solar UK Limited MTS Exbury Solar Limited MTS Manton Manor Solar Limited MTS Stud Farm Solar Limited MTS Penderi Solar Limited Martifer Solar S.A.S. Martifer Solar CZ Home Energy France SAS PVGlass S.r.l MPrime Solar Solutions, S.A. MPrime GMBH Sol Cativante, Lda. Martifer Solar Investments, B.V. MTS6 S.R.L. Martifer Solar SK s.r.o. Ginosa Solar Farm, S.R.L. Solar Spritehood S.R.L MTS7, S.R.L. Canopy - Naos Steadfast Fairview Solar, Ltd Martifer Solar UA, LLC Inspira Martifer Solar Limited Societé Developpement Local SA Martimak Solar Martiper Solar Martifer Solar Lasout Martifer Solar Parrou Martifer Solar Parroc FY 2014 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL 100.00% - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 63.75% 75.00% 100.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 63.75% 75.00% 100.00% 75.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 85.00% Navalria - 75.00% 75.00% 100.00% Gebox West Sea Martifer Global Martifer Peru Martifer Amal Global Holding Limited - 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 45.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 75.00% 45.00% 75.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 30.00% 100.00% Malta Global Engineering - 75.00% 75.00% 100.00% Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Madrid Portugual Portugal Spain Martifer Solar SGPS Martifer Solar 2) Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares2) 100.00% - 55.00% 55.00% 100.00% 55.00% 55.00% 100.00% 55.00% 55.00% Madrid Spain Solar Parks2) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% Madrid Mexico City Santiago Spain Spain Chile Seseña III2) Martifer Solar México2) Martifer Solar Chile2) 3) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 54.45% 55.00% Santiago Chile Solar Chile Operaciones2) 3) - - - 55.00% Santiago Santiago Mexico City Milan Siracusa Siracusa Siracusa Bucharest S. Francisco CA S. Francisco CA S. Francisco CA Athens Luanda Deerlijk London London London London London Lyon Prague Lyon Milan Oliveira de Frades Munich Sever do Vouga Amesterdam Siracusa Dolny Kubin Rome Rome Rome Paris Andover Kiev Mumbai Dakar Besiktas Besiktas Lyon Lyon Lyon Chile Chile Mexico Italy Italy Italy Italy Romania USA USA USA Greece Angola Belgium United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom United Kingdom France Czech Republic France Italy Portugal Germany Portugal Netherlands Italy Slovakia Italy Italy Italy France United Kingdom Ukraine India Senegal Turkey Turkey France France France Mencey Solar2) Dehesa Solar 2) Martifer Solar Servicios México2) Martifer Solar Itália2) MTS12) MTS22) MTS32) Martifer Solar Roménia2) Martifer Inc. 2) Silverado 1) 2) Martifer Solar Finance2) PVI 1) 2) Martifer Solar Angola 1) 2) Martifer Solar Bélgica2) Martifer Solar UK2) MTS Exbury Solar Limited2) MTS Manton Manor Solar Limited2) MTS Stud Farm Solar Limited2) MTS Penderi Solar Limited2) Martifer Solar França2) Martifer Solar República Checa2) Home Energy França 2) PVGlass Itália2) Mprime2) MPrime GMBH2) Sol Cativante 2) Martifer Solar Holanda2) MTS62) Martifer Solar Eslováquia2) Ginosa Solar Farm2) Solar Spritehood2) MTS72) Canopy Naos2) Steadfast Fairview Solar2) Martifer Solar Ucrânia2) Inspira Martifer Solar 1) 2) Martifer Solar Senegal 1) 2) Martimak1) 2) Martiper1) 2) MTSFR-Lasout2) MTSFR-Parrou 2) MTSFR-Parroc 2) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 31.42% 39.13% 41.25% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 28.05% 28.05% 44.00% 44.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 31.42% 39.13% 41.25% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 28.05% 28.05% 44.00% 44.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 31.42% 55.00% 39.13% 41.25% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 28.05% 28.05% 44.00% 44.00% - NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 97 12 SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE COMPANY HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY DESIGNATION Martifer Solar Singapura PTE. LTD. Martifer Solar Japan KK Solariant Portfolio GK One EVIVA SOLAR 1 LTD EVIVA SOLAR 2 LTD MTS Tonge Solar Limited Khepri Solar B.V._NL Martifer Solar MZ, S.A. Greencoverage Unipessoal, Lda. Martifer Solar, Ltda Visiontera Unipessoal, Lda Singapore Tokio Tokio Athens Athens London Amsterdam Maputo Oliveira de Frades Pindamonhangaba Oliveira de Frades Martifer Solar Middle East Dubai Belive in Bright Unipessoal, LDA. Martifer Solar S.A (Sucursal Jordânia) Oliveira de Frades Amman Singapore Japan Japan Greece Greece United Kingdom Netherlands Mozambique Portugal Brazil Portugal United Arab Emirates Portugal Jordan Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. Martifer Renewables, S.A. Martifer Renewables ETVE, S.A.U. Eurocab FV 1 S.L. Eurocab FV 2 S.L. Eurocab FV 3 S.L. Eurocab FV 4 S.L. Eurocab FV 5 S.L. Eurocab FV 6 S.L. Eurocab FV 7 S.L. Eurocab FV 8 S.L. Eurocab FV 9 S.L. Eurocab FV 10 S.L. Eurocab FV 11 S.L. Eurocab FV 12 S.L. Eurocab FV 13 S.L. Eurocab FV 14 S.L. Eurocab FV 15 S.L. Eurocab FV 16 S.L. Eurocab FV 17 S.L. Eurocab FV 18 S.L. Eurocab FV 19 S.L. Eviva Energy S.R.L. Eviva Nalbant S.R.L. Eviva Agighiol S.R.L. Eviva Casimcea S.R.L. Premium Management Consulting, S.R.L. MW Topolog, S.R.L. Martifer Renewables, S.A. Martifer Renewables Pty, Ltd. Eviva Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH Eviva Hidro S.R.L. Martifer Deutschland GmbH Wind Farm Odrzechowa Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Bukowsko Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Markowa Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Lada Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Jawornik Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Piersno Sp. Zo.o Wind Farm Oborniki Sp. Zo.o Martifer Renewables Brazil B.V. Martifer Renewables Investments ETVE, S.A. Martifer Renewables Italy BV Martifer Renewables Brasil Participações LTDA Martifer Renováveis - Geração de Energia e Participações S.A. Eólica Cajueiro da Praia, Ltda. SBER – Sociedade Brasileira de Energias Renováveis, Ltda. Melosa – Geração de Energia e Participações, Ltda. MSPAR Energia e Participações, SA Floresta I, Geração de Energia S.A. Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Madrid Bucharest Bucharest Bucharest Bucharest Portugal Portugal Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Spain Romania Romania Romania Romania Martifer Renewables SGPS Martifer Renewables SA Martifer Renovables Eurocab 1 Eurocab 2 Eurocab 3 Eurocab 4 Eurocab 5 Eurocab 6 Eurocab 7 Eurocab 8 Eurocab 9 Eurocab 10 Eurocab 11 Eurocab 12 Eurocab 13 Eurocab 14 Eurocab 15 Eurocab 16 Eurocab 17 Eurocab 18 Eurocab 19 Eviva Roménia Eviva Nalbant Eviva Agighiol Eviva Casimcea Bucharest Romania Bucharest Gliwice Sidney Vienna Bucharest Berlin Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Amsterdam Romania Poland Australia Austria Romania Germany Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Poland Netherlands Madrid Spain Amsterdam Netherlands Fortaleza 98 FY 2014 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL Martifer Solar Singapura2) Martifer Solar Japan2) Solariant Portfolio GK One2) Eviva Solar 12) Eviva Solar 22) MTS Tonge2) Khepri Solar2) Martifer Solar Moçambique 1) 2) Greencoverage2) Martifer Solar Brasil2) Visiontera2) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 54.90% 54.90% 55.00% 28.05% 55.00% 54.45% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 54.90% 54.90% 55.00% 28.05% 55.00% 54.45% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 54.90% 54.90% 55.00% 28.05% 55.00% 54.45% 55.00% Martifer Solar Middle East2) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% Belive in Bright2) Martifer Solar Jordânia 2) - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% - 100.00% - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.00% 99.00% Premium Management - 85.00% 85.00% 85.00% MW Topolog Eviva Polónia Eviva Austrália Eviva GmbH Eviva Hidro Martifer Deutschland Wind Odrzechowa Wind Farm Bukowsko Wind Farm Markowa Wind Farm Lada Wind Farm Jawornik Wind Farm Piersno Wind Farm Oborniki Renewables Holanda 1.00% - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 99.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Eurocab 21 - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Renewables Italy Holanda - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Brazil Martifer Renewables Brasil - 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% Fortaleza Brazil Ventania - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% Fortaleza Brazil Cajueiro - 55.00% 55.00% 55.00% Fortaleza Brazil SBER 1) - 46.88% 46.88% 41.25% Fortaleza Brazil Melosa - - - 55.00% Barueri Areia Branca Brazil Brazil MSPAR Floresta I - 100.00% 99.00% 100.00% 99.00% 100.00% - ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 COMPANY Floresta II, Geração de Energia S.A. Floresta III, Geração de Energia S.A. Floresta IV, Geração de Energia S.A. Martifer Renewables O&M Sp. z o.o. HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY DESIGNATION Areia Branca Areia Branca Areia Branca Gliwice Brazil Brazil Brazil Poland Floresta II Floresta III Floresta IV Martifer Renewables O&M SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE FY 2014 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL - 99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 52.00% 99.00% 99.00% 99.00% 52.00% 52.00% 1) The consolidation of these companies using the full consolidation method is a consequence of the Group having stepped shareholdings, exercising control at each level. st 2) This company, on 31 December 2014 and 2015 was classified as a non-current asset held for sale (Note 28). 3) Martifer Solar Chile Operaciones Limitada and Martifer Solar Chile Holding, Lda. merged on December 2015. 4) Martifer Gestiune Si Servicii, S.R.L merged with Martifer Constructii, S.R.L., changing its name to Martifer Romania, S.R.L. 5) Martifer Alumínios, S.A. merged with Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED USING THE EQUITY METHOD The companies consolidated using the equity method; their registered offices and the percentage of share capital held by the Group are as follows: COMPANY Metallic Constructions: Associate companies: Liszki Green Park, Sp. Zo.o Martifer Amal, S.A. Martifer Amal, S.A. Martimetal Spa Joint control companies: Promoquatro – Investimentos Imobiliários, Lda. M City Bialystok Sp. Zo.o M City Radom Sp. Zo.o M. City Szczecin Sp. Z o.o. Solar Associate companies: Parque Solar Seseña I, S.L. Canaverosa Renovables, SL Empresa de Energia Renovable Maria del Sol Norte S.A. MSN Solar Uno SpA MSN Solar Dos SpA MSN Solar Tres SpA MSN Solar Cuatro SpA MSN Solar Cinco SpA Martifer Solar Canadá, Ltd. Renewables Associate companies: Eviva Gizalki Sp. Zo.o Joint control companies: Ventinveste, S.A. Âncora Wind – Energia Eólica, S.A Parque Eólico do Douro Sul, S.A. Parque Eólico de Vale do Chão, S.A. Parque Eólico de Torrinheiras, S.A. Parque Eólico do Pinhal do Oeste, S.A. Parque Eólico de Vale Grande. S.A. Parque Eólico do Cabeço Norte, S.A. Parque Eólico da Serra do Oeste, S.A. Parque Eólico do Planalto, S.A. Eviva Dunowo, Sp. Z o.o. SPEE 3 – Parque Eólico do Baião, S.A. SPEE 2 – Parque Eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, S.A. Parque Eólico da Penha da Gardunha, Lda. Other Associate companies: Prio Energy SGPS. S.A. Prio Biocombustíveis. S.A. Prio Energy. S.A. Mondefin Prio Parque de Tanques de Aveiro, S.A. SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE FY 2014 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL Liszki Green Park Martifer Amal Martifer Amal Martimetal - 33,75% 26,25% 36,75% 33,75% 26,25% 36,75% 45,00% 35,00% 30,00% 49,00% Portugal Promoquatro - 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% Gliwice Gliwice Gliwice Poland Poland Poland M City Bialystok M City Radom M City Szczecin - 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% 37,50% Madrid Madrid Spain Spain Seseña I 1) Canaverosa 1) - 20,61% 20,61% 20,61% 26,94% Santiago Chile Maria del Sol 1) - 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% Santiago Santiago Santiago Santiago Santiago Toronto Chile Chile Chile Chile Chile Canada MSN Solar Uno 1) MSN Solar Dos 1) MSN Solar Tres 1) MSN Solar Cuatro 1) MSN Solar Cinco 2) 2) Martifer Solar Canadá - 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 27,50% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 27,50% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 26,95% 27,50% Miastko Poland Eviva Gizalki - - - 100,00% Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Portugal Portugal Portugal Ventinveste SA Âncora PE Douro Sul 6% - 42,5% 24,25% 24,25% 48,50% 24,25% 24,25% 48,50% 24,25% 24,25% Lisbon Portugal PE Vale do Chão - 24,25% 24,25% 24,25% Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Lisbon Gliwice Lisbon Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Poland Portugal PE Torrinheiras PE Pinhal do Oeste PE Vale Grande PE Cabeço Norte PE Serra do Oeste PE Planalto Eviva Dunowo SPEE 3 - 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 50,00% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 50,00% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 48,50% 50,00% 50,00% Oliveira de Frades Portugal SPEE 2 - 50,00% 50,00% 50,00% Oliveira de Frades Portugal PE Penha da Gardunha - 50,00% 50,00% 50,00% Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Coimbra Oliveira de Frades Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Prio Energy SGPS 3) Prio Biocombustíveis 3) Prio Energy 3) Mondefin 3) Prio Tanques 3) - - - 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY DESIGNATION Gliwice Nacala Oliveira de Frades Algiers Poland Mozambique Portugal Algeria Oliveira de Frades 2) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 99 12 COMPANY Prio.E-Electric, S.A. PRIO.E - Mobility Solutions, Lda Prio. E – SGPS, S.A. Share Motivation, Lda. IMO 505, Lda Prio Gas Lisboa, SA 1) 2) 3) HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY DESIGNATION Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Oliveira de Frades Coimbra Aveiro Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Portugal Prio.E-Electric 3) Park Charge 3) Prio E SGPS 3) Share Motivation 3) IMO 505 Prio Gas 3) 3) SHARE CAPITAL HELD PERCENTAGE FY 2014 DIRECTLY INDIRECTLY TOTAL TOTAL - - - 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% 5,00% 2,50% st This company on 31 December 2015 was classified as a non-current asset held for sale (Note 28). The consolidation of this company using the equity method is justified because the Group only has significant influence over it In 2015, the share on Prio Group was transferred to other financial investments. In 2014 the consolidation of the Prio Companies was performed using the equity method and this was justified because the Holding had a significant influence over them (Note 21). st During the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014, the changes occurred in the consolidation perimeter were as follows: COMPANIES INCORPORATED FY 2015 HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY Floresta I, Geração de Energia S.A. Areia Branca Brazil Floresta II, Geração de Energia S.A. Areia Branca Brazil Floresta III, Geração de Energia S.A. Areia Branca Brazil Floresta IV, Geração de Energia S.A. Areia Branca Brazil Martifer Solar Lasout Lyon France Martifer Solar Parrou Lyon France Martifer Solar Parroc Lyon France Martifer Solar S.A (Sucursal Jordânia) Amman Jordan Khepri Solar B.V._NL Amsterdam Netherlands Mencey Solar SpA Santiago Chile Dehesa Solar SpA Santiago Chile HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY Algiers Algeria MTS Exbury Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Manton Manor Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Stud Farm Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Penderi Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Hill Farm Solar Limited London United Kingdom Lisbon Portugal Aveiro Portugal HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY Lisbon Portugal Renewables Subsidiary companies: Solar Subsidiary companies: FY 2014 Metallic Constructions Associate companies: Martimetal Spa Solar Subsidiary companies: Renewables Associate companies: Âncora Wind – Energia Eólica, S.A Other Associate companies: Prio Gas Lisboa, SA COMPANIES ACQUIRED FY 2015 Other Moléculaviva-Unipessoal, Lda 100 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 FY 2014 HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY Tokyo Japan Coimbra Portugal HEAD OFFICE COUNTRY Martifer - Construções Metálicas, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Martifer Alumínios Ltda São Paulo Brazil Canopy Naos Paris France Martifer Solar Finance LLC San Francisco, CA USA Cañaverosa Renovables Madrid Spain MTS7, S.R.L. Rome Italy MTS3 S.R.L. Siracusa Italy Martifer Solar CZ Prague Czech Republic Parque Solar Seseña III, S.L. Madrid Spain MPrime GMBH Munich Germany MTS Tonge Solar Limited London United Kingdom Melosa- Geração de Energia e Participações, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Eviva Dunowo, Sp. Z o.o. Gliwice Poland Eviva Gizalki Sp. Zo.o Miastko Poland MW Topolog, S.R.L. Bucharest Romania HEAD OFFICE COUTRY MTS Spittleborough Solar Limited London United Kingdom Montidílico Unipessoal, LDA. Oliveira de Frades Portugal Inovsun, Lda. Oliveira de Frades Portugal MTS Francis Court Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Hill Farm Solar Limited London United Kingdom MTS Rydon Solar Limited London United Kingdom Steadfast Molland Solar, Ltd Andover United Kingdom Martifer Solar USA, Inc. Santa Monica, CA USA Martifer Aurora Solar, LLC Santa Monica, CA USA Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares Equador S.A. Sangolquí Ecuador Vesto EAD Varna Bulgaria DVP1 Limited Varna Bulgaria DVP2 Limited Varna Bulgaria Rosa dos Ventos - Geração e Comercialização de Energia, S.A Fortaleza Brazil Ventinveste Indústria SGPS, S.A. Oliveira de Frades Portugal Eólica Coqueirais, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Solar Subsidiary companies: Solariant Portfolio GK One Other Associate companies: IMO 505, Lda COMPANIES SOLD / LIQUIDATED FY 2015 Metallic Constructions Associate companies: Solar Renewables FY 2014 Solar Renewables NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 101 12 FY 2014 HEAD OFFICE COUTRY Eólica Paraipaba, Ltda . Fortaleza Brazil Eólica Chapadão, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Eólica Macaúbas, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Eólica Sobradinho, Ltda. Fortaleza Brazil Nutre SGPS, S.A. Oliveira de Frades Portugal Nutre, S.A. Oliveira de Frades Portugal Nutre - Industrias Alimentares, S.A. Oliveira de Frades Portugal Nutre MZ. S.A. Maputo Mozambique Nutre Farming, S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Agromart S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Balta S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Facaieni S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Ialomita S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Rapita S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Nutre Farming West Part S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Terra Agricola S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Turism Rural S.R.L Bucharest Romania Agromec Balaciu Bucharest Romania Miharox S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Zimbrul. S.A. Bucharest Romania Agrozootehnica. S.A. Bucharest Romania Prio Agrotrans S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Nutre Brasil LTDA S. Luís do Maranhão Brazil Prio Extractie S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Agro Industries. Sp. Z o.o. Gliwice Poland Prio Biocombustibil S.R.L. Bucharest Romania Prio Meat S.R.L Bucharest Romania Prio Foods – AJFS Construções, ACE Lisboa Portugal Nutre Farming B.V. Amsterdam Netherlands Bunge Prio Cooperativa U.A. Amsterdam Netherlands Bunge Roménia S.R.L. Buzau Romania Centralrest, Lda Ilhavo Portugal Prio Agriculture, B.V. Delft Netherlands Porthold Project Development BV Amsterdam Netherlands Fertilis Agro-Indústrias, Lda Luanda Angola Other CHANGES IN THE CONSOLIDATION METHOD: In 2015: Martifer Amal, S.A. (Portugal) – from equity to full consolidation method due to the increase in participation by Martifer Global to 60 %, with the Group owning only 45 % (due to the sale of Martifer SGPS, S.A.’s share in Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. to Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A., but with control over it). Cañaverosa Renovables, SL – from equity to full consolidation method due to the increase in participation by the Group to 54.98 %. This participation was meanwhile sold during the second quarter of 2015. Prio Group – in 2015 it stopped being consolidated through the equity method, since the Group does not have any significant influence, due to the residual value of the Group’s share and with the share reduction prospect confirmed. In 2014: MTS 3 – from equity to full consolidation method due to the increase in participation by Martifer Solar Itália from 49 % to 100 %. Martifer Solar Canadá – from full consolidation to equity method due to the reduction of participation by Martifer Solar Investments B.V. from 100 % to 50 %. 102 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Eviva Gizalki - from full consolidation to equity method due to loss of control over the company, namely for not managing its financial and operational policies. In the fourth quarter of 2015, this company was sold. OTHER CHANGES IN THE CONSOLIDATION PERIMETER In 2015: Eviva Nalbant, srl – increase in the shareholding held from 99.99997 % to 100 %. Eviva Casimcea, srl – increase in the shareholding held from 99 % to 100 %. Eviva Agighiol, srl – increase in the shareholding held from 99 % to 100 %. SBER- Sociedade Brasileira de Energias Renováveis- increase in the shareholding held from 41.25 % to 46.88 %. Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. – decrease in the shareholding held from 79.18 % para 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization Martifer Inovação e Gestão, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization Martifer Mota-Engil Coffey Construction Joint Venture Limited - decrease in the shareholding held from 47.51 % to 45 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization Martifer Energy Systems II, SGPS, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Energia S.R.L. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Energia LLC - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Wind Energy Systems LLC - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75% due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Energy Systems PTY - decrease in the shareholding held from 85 % to 63.75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Gebox, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. West Sea - Estaleiros Navais, Lda. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Martifer Construcciones Peru, S.A. - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Global Holding Limited - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. Global Engineering & Construction Limited - decrease in the shareholding held from 100 % to 75 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization Martifer Amal, S.A. (Moçambique) - decrease in the shareholding held from 35 % to 26.25 % due to the Group’s corporate reorganization. In the third quarter, the Group carried out a corporate reorganization, having Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. acquired several shareholdings from Martifer SGPS, S.A., included in the Metallic Constructions sector, as reported above. Martifer Gestiune Si Servicii, S.R.L. merged with Martifer Constructii S.R.L., creating Martifer Romania S.R.L., which is participated 2 % directly and a 73.5 % indirectly by the Holding. Martifer Solar Chile Operaciones Limitada merged with Martifer Solar Chile Holding, Lda, and the later was maintained. MTS Solar Sistemas Solares, S.A. – increase in the indirect participation from 54.45 % to 55 %. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 103 12 Martifer Alumínios, S.A. merged with Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A.. In 2014: MS Par Energia e Participações – transfer of shareholding from Martifer Renováveis, SA to Martifer Renewables Brasil Participações, Ltda. Prio Energy SGPS – decrease in the share held by Martifer SGPS, SA, from 10 % to 5 %. Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A – decrease in the share held by Martifer SGPS, SA, from 100% to 75%. Martifer Aluminium PTY – transfer of shareholding from Martifer Alumínios, SA to Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, SA. Ventinveste, S.A – increase in the share held directly and indirectly by Martifer SGPS, SA from 46% to 48,5% FTP Power LLC (previously FTP Solar LLC) – discontinuation of the equity method due to the loss of significant influence. Martifer Solar USA – deconsolidation due to the loss of control verified with the signature of the “settlement, plan, support and release agreement”. Martifer Aurora Solar LLC – deconsolidation due to the loss of control verified with the signature of the “settlement, plan, support and release agreement”. 3. INFORMATION BY BUSINESS SEGMENTS The Group bases its disclosure of information on the primary segments of its internal organisation for management purposes. The Group is organised in two business areas: ‘Metallic Constructions’ and ‘Renewables’ that are coordinated and supported by Martifer SGPS. The Metallic Constructions business area includes all the construction activities involving metal mechanical constructions, aluminium and glass façades, infrastructures for oil & gas and naval industry. The Renewables segment includes the promotion and development of renewable energy projects, with special emphasis on the wind sector. The amounts presented in ‘Other’ are related to the services rendered by Martifer SGPS, S.A., Martifer Solar SGPS, S.A. and by Martifer Inovação e Gestão S.A. (the later up until August 2015, since in September it was transferred to the Metallic Constructions perimeter). In September 2014, the Group started to classify the solar business unit (composed by Martifer Solar, SA and its subsidiaries) as a non current asset held for sale. Since the requirements of IFRS 5 were fulfilled, the contribution to Martifer’s consolidated results, coming from this segment, is presented in an autonomous line in the Consolidated P&L. The breakdown of these contributions is in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Note 28). The accounting policies used in the preparation of the information by each business segment are the same as the ones used in the preparation of the attached financial statements (Note 1). st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the breakdown of sales and services rendered by primary segments is as follows: SALES TO EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS Metallic Constructions Renewables Other Intersegment eliminations Own work capitalized (Note 5) 104 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 INTERSEGMENT SALES TOTAL FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 205,403,265 179,331,294 29,701,146 33,946,559 235,104,411 213,277,853 13,066,360 9,711,819 822,500 758,734 13,888,860 10,470,553 2,415,723 1,249,161 530,055 4,541,729 2,945,778 5,790,890 220,885,349 190,292,274 31,053,701 39,247,022 251,939,050 229,539,296 (29,496,741) (35,588,422) (1,556,960) (5,042,877) 220,885,349 188,907,997 12 Sales and services rendered to non-group clients by geographical origin and by segment are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Iberian Peninsula Metallic Constructions 73,745,258 54,508,612 Renewables 5,109,917 5,254,348 Other 2,415,722 1,108,386 55,421,556 41,453,619 7,879,525 3,210,350 - 126,037 76,236,451 82,179,439 Central Europe Metallic Constructions Renewables Other Other markets Metallic Constructions Renewables 76,918 1,067,206 220,885,349 188,907,997 ´ The sales and services rendered reached 221 million euros, which represents a 17 % growth when compared with 2014. In the ‘Metallic Constructions’ segment, they increased 15 % to 205 million euros, with significant growth in the ‘Iberian Peninsula’ and ‘Central Europe geographies and a decrease in ‘Other markets’, due to the impact of Brazil (business sold in September). Excluding Brazil, the geography ‘Other markets’ would also grow when compared with 2014. In the ‘Renewables’ segment, sales increased 37 % mainly due to the growth of sales in Romania and Poland. The Group is focused in internationalization, focusing in emerging countries and in markets with profitability above average. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the earnings before interest, taxes, amortization, provisions and impairment losses (EBITDA), the earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) and the net profit by primary segment are as follows: EBITDA EBIT NET PROFIT FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Metallic Constructions 9,214,427 (7,284,819) 6,584,892 (51,393,311) 6,381,448 (68,411,237) Renewables 2,650,403 12,904,338 (4,580,960) 5,192,718 3,397,081 614,180 Other (475,675) 384,533 (2,522,950) (1,059,750) (7,805,461) (3,733,388) 11,389,156 6,004,052 (519,017) (47,260,343) 1,973,068 (71,530,445) n,a, n,a, n,a, n,a, (800,771) (65,171,979) 11,389,156 6,004,052 (519,017) (47,260,343) 1,172,297 (136,702,424) Non-current operation held for sale In 2015, the Group’s Consolidated EBITDA reflects a significant increase, when compared with 2014, from 6 million euros to 11.4 million euros, which represents a growth in around 90 %. This increase in EBITDA is strongly influenced by the increase in the EBITDA of Metallic Constructions, from negative 7.2 million euros to positive 9.2 million euros. In the Renewables segment, EBITDA reached 2.7 million euros in 2015showing a 79 % decrease when compared with the previous year, mainly justified by the significant effect of the sale of Rosa dos Ventos in Brazil in 2014. The EBITDA in 2015 results from Martifer Renewables’ throughout the year and from the impairment of a credit in Brazil. Without this impairment, Martifer Renewables’ EBITDA would reach 6 million euros. The gains and losses in associate companies, the carrying amount of the investments in associate companies, as well as the increases and reversals of provisions and impairment losses by primary segment are as follows: LOSSES IN ASSOCIATE COMPANIES Metallic Constructions Renewables Other (Note 13) GAINS IN ASSOCIATE COMPANIES CARRYING AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL ASSETS RECORDED UNDER EQUITY METHOD FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 588,112 467,155 - - 1,352,192 722,768 73,516 2,587 625,860 449,587 1,798,452 5,564,732 - 1,192,970 - 1,511,016 469,742 625,860 1,642,557 3,150,644 7,798,516 661,628 FY 2014 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 105 12 PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES RECORDED IN THE YEAR REVERSALS OF PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES RECORDED IN THE YEAR FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Metallic Constructions 1,237,867 37,716,031 4,530,161 386,977 Renewables 1,481,720 1,550,224 31,620 248,243 Other 1,770,689 - - - 4,490,277 39,266,255 4,561,781 635,219 st The Group’s net assets and liabilities by operating segments on 31 December 2015 and 2014 are as follows: ASSETS LIABILITIES FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Metallic Constructions 287,696,541 310,078,424 276,515,809 306,200,108 Solar (*) 146,991,407 143,313,447 142,930,364 137,358,237 Renewables 155,495,991 157,464,362 60,704,009 63,327,919 Holding and Martifer Solar SGPS Intragroup eliminations 472,517,464 521,568,741 164,916,271 161,701,757 (456,070,303) (499,695,276) (50,107,938) (51,206,314) 606,631,099 632,729,698 594,958,514 617,381,707 (*) Martifer Solar Consolidated. The difference regarding Note 28 arises from inter-area eliminations and consolidation adjustments The Group’s capital expenditure (acquisition of tangible and intangible assets) and depreciation / amortization, by operating st segments up until 31 December 2015 and 2014 were as follows: CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AMORTIZATIONS FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Metallic Constructions 2,347,221 13,310,159 5,921,829 6,963,558 Renewables 2,008,856 1,681,481 5,521,590 6,228,282 750 18,091 536,258 1,441,519 4,356,827 15,009,731 11,979,677 14,633,359 Other Assets and capital expenditure by geographical areas were as follows: ASSETS CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Iberian Peninsula 268,851,853 277,102,155 1,881,587 2,419,640 European Union (other) 205,407,930 233,800,945 495,381 3,495,055 132,371,315 121,826,598 1,979,859 9,095,035 606,631,099 632,729,698 4,356,827 15,009,731 Other markets st The amount of assets and liabilities at 31 December 2015 and 2014 include amounts relating to ‘Assets held for sale’ (Note 28). 4. SALES AND SERVICES RENDERED st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the breakdown of the sales and services rendered was as follows: Revenue from the sale of merchandise Revenue from the sale of goods Services rendered FY 2015 FY 2014 1,713,444 16,877,890 84,775,055 58,317,393 134,396,850 113,712,714 220,885,349 188,907,997 In 2015, sales and services rendered increased 17 %, when compared with 2014, to 220 million euros. This variation is the result of the increase that occurred both in the Metallic Constructions and in the Renewables segments. 106 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 5. OTHER INCOME st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the breakdown of the caption ‘Other income’ was as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Change in production (1,991,230) 656,997 Own work capitalised 1,557,460 5,042,877 33,739 - Trade debtors (Note 24) 2,560,800 265,273 Other impairment losses 5,024,277 779,109 870,581 1,617,559 Taxes Reversals of impairment losses: Supplementary income Gains in inventories Capital gains in non-financial assets Operating subsidies Investments subsidies Foreign exchange gains Other operational gains Total 2,021 34,019 12,510,304 20,454,680 134,676 222,470 50,332 164,322 6,077,593 4,101,128 4,869,810 3,572,572 31,700,364 36,911,006 The amount of ‘Change in production’ in 2015 is mainly related to Martifer – Construções Metálicas, Ltda. (Brazilian company sold in September 2015) from the Metallic Constructions segment. The amount of ‘Own work capitalized’ in 2015, as in the previous year, is essentially related to the construction of infrastructures in the Metallic Constructions segment. st On 31 December 2015 ‘Capital Gains in non-financial assets’ include 9.5 million euros from the fair value gain registered with the transfer of a real estate asset from inventories to investment property and its revaluation to fair value, as well as 1.6 million euros st related with capital gains in the sale of fixed assets. On 31 December 2014 the amount includes essentially the gains with the sale of Rosa dos Ventos Geração e Comercialização de Energia, SA. st On 31 December 2015 for the reversal of impairment losses in ‘Trade debtors’ strongly contribute the companies in the Metallic Constructions segment in Poland (2.1 million euros) and for the reversions in ‘Other impairment losses’ the reversion of impairments related with ongoing projects in Portugal (2.8 million euros) and in Romania (2.15 million euros). The caption ‘foreign exchange gains’ is related with exchange variations in non financial transactions, mainly in non-Euro Zone Group companies (note 1). From the amount included under ‘Other operational gains’ in 2015, we highlight 2 million euros due to the registry, in 2015, of the deferred income related with the adjustment of sale price of the share in Repower Portugal. 6. COST OF GOODS SOLD st On 31 December 2015 and 2014 the cost of goods sold was as follows: MERCHANDISE RAW-MATERIALS, SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER CONSUMABLES TOTAL Opening balance 4,067,430 8,071,479 12,138,909 54,133,349 FY 2014 Purchases 9,666,850 44,466,499 Changes in the consolidation perimeter, currency exchange differences, transfers and others (435,246) (387,919) (823,165) Closing balance 3,276,957 6,843,327 10,120,284 10,022,077 45,306,732 55,328,809 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 107 12 RAW-MATERIALS, SUBSIDIARIES AND OTHER CONSUMABLES TOTAL 3,276,957 6,843,327 10,120,284 378,657 62,438,559 62,817,216 Changes in the consolidation perimeter, currency exchange differences, transfers and others (190,729) 769,570 578,841 Closing balance 3,114,973 2,597,933 5,712,906 349,912 67,453,523 67,803,434 FY 2015 MERCHANDISE Opening balance Purchases The increase in this caption in 2015 is a consequence of the increase in production and respective sales. 7. SUBCONTRACTORS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, costs with subcontractors were as follows: Subcontractors FY 2015 FY 2014 53,741,731 33,997,204 53,741,731 33,997,204 The subcontracts are related with construction works carried out mainly in the ‘Metallic Constructions’ segment, and the increase in the amount is connected with the sales and services rendered. 8. EXTERNAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES st The breakdown in external supplies and services on 31 December 2015 and 2014 was as follows: FY 2015 Transportation of goods FY 2014 6,330,156 6,633,487 Specialized works 12,471,454 10,886,355 Leases and rents 18,359,871 12,272,660 898,950 1,485,836 Travelling expenses 2,604,158 3,996,127 Electricity and Fuel 3,021,670 2,827,055 Insurance 2,051,345 2,308,957 Maintenance and repairs 1,829,861 1,563,430 Communications 669,926 897,904 Security 873,490 892,985 Legal and notarial fees 401,973 183,388 Commissions 748,920 195,971 Advertising 293,906 391,483 Cleaning, health and safety 511,766 544,284 Service Fees Tools and devices Other 407,058 326,772 2,203,310 2,980,819 53,677,811 48,387,513 In general, an increase of external supplies and services is verified, following the increase in activity in 2015, with highlight to Leases and rents. Specialized works include costs with auditing, consulting, information systems, studies and reports. 108 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 9. STAFF COSTS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, staff costs were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Salaries 39,951,103 45,335,404 Social contributions and others 11,076,227 12,816,447 51,027,329 58,151,851 The social charges relate primarily to social security contributions, the food and health subsidies, insurance costs and indemnities. AVERAGE STAFF NUMBERS During 2015 and 2014, the Group’s average staff numbers were as follows: FY 2015 Directors Other employees Portuguese Portuguese in foreign countries and foreigners FY 2014 15 18 1,702 2,649 1,717 2,667 1,112 1,389 605 1,278 1,717 2,667 FY 2015 FY 2014 2,612,443 5,575,851 10. OTHER EXPENSES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, other expenses were as follows: Taxes Impairment losses Trade debtors (Note 24) 3,877,669 592,161 Other impairment losses - 3,268,582 Losses in inventories Losses in non-financial assets Foreign exchange losses Trade debtors write-off Fines and penalties Other operational losses 992 81 215,992 9,002,765 4,678,291 2,305,869 (1,827) 263,854 583,776 246,485 2,978,916 2,693,926 14,946,252 23,949,574 The caption Impairment Losses in ‘Clients’ includes an impairment registered by Martifer Renewables Brasil Participações Ltda., totalling 3,173,742 euros, related with the balance with Martifer – Construções Metálicas, Ltda. With the sale of the company Martifer – Construções Metálicas, Ltda and the economic recession in Brazil, it was considered that this balance will be of hard recovery, and so the impairment was recognized. In 2014 this caption included losses with the sale of assets in Metallic Constructions and with expenses with discontinued wind projects in Brazil. The caption ‘Unfavourable exchange differences’ is related with the occurrence of foreign exchange variations in non-financial transactions, primarily in the non-Euro Zone Group affiliates (Note 1). In 2014, ‘Other impairment losses’ includes impairments in inventories and impairments associated with ongoing projects in the Metallic Constructions segment. In 2015, in ‘Other operational losses’, we highlight the amount of 1.6 million euros related with a lost legal process on Budimex in Poland. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 109 12 11. PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES st The provisions and impairment losses for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 1,515,437 3,992 Impairment losses in financial assets (Note 21) In intangible assets (Note 16) 1,295 - 921,981 2,053,179 2,438,713 2,057,171 In tangible assets (Note 17) Provisions (Note 33) Arising from the use of the equity method 215,000 511,790 Quality guarantees 107,620 (63,456) Onerous contracts (4,038,972) 26,744,094 (35,569) 8,584,261 1,241,704 797,176 (2,510,217) 36,573,865 Legal claims in progress Others ‘Provisions for onerous contracts’ are related to ongoing construction contracts in which it is estimated that the costs associated with the obligation exceeds the forecasted economic benefits. These provisions are mainly related with the Metallic Constructions segment. In 2015, the amount of provisions related to onerous contracts is negative since they were used or reverted. In 2014, the reinforcement of provisions for ‘Legal claims in progress’ is mainly due to a provision in Martifer Construções for an indemnity to Alstom related to the Sostanj (Slovenia) and the Manheim (Germany) legal claims. This indemnity was agreed and paid in 2015. 12. NET FINANCIAL RESULTS st The net financial results for the years ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be analysed as follows: FINANCIAL INCOME FY 2015 FY 2014 1,735,855 1,323,391 - Foreign exchange gains 3,671,489 3,018,807 - Gains on the sale of financial assets 6,959,341 (99,225) Loans and accounts receivable (including bank deposits) - Interest income Other financial income related to other financial assets - Other financial income 6,958,023 4,874,432 19,324,708 9,117,405 FY 2015 FY 2014 8,352,517 22,703,297 - Foreign exchange losses 4,695,819 2,188,076 - Other financial expenses 3,202,822 4,804,692 16,251,158 29,696,065 FINANCIAL EXPENSES Loans and accounts payable - Interest expenses in bank loans and in finance leases Other financial income related to other financial liabilities The amount in the caption ‘Gains on the sale of financial assets’ is related with the capital gains arising from the sale of Eviva Gizalki Sp. Zoo (Note 21). The captions ‘Foreign exchange gains / (losses)’ are essentially related with exchange variations registered in non-Euro Zone Group companies (Note 1). 110 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 ‘Other financial income’ in 2015 concern mainly to the gain arising from the debt renegotiation process with Banco Bilbao y Viszcaya, in which the financing was amortized with a discount on the outstanding capital and a partial pardon of interests. The ‘other financial expenses’ concern mainly with bank commission costs, in which expenses with bank guarantees are included. The decrease in ‘Interest expenses in bank loans and in finance leases’, from 22.7 million euros in 2014 to 8.35 million euros in 2015 is due to the decrease in the spread associated to contracts under the financial debt restructuring signed with the financial st credit institutions on December 2015 and with retroactive effects to 1 January 2015. 13. GAINS / (LOSSES) IN ASSOCIATE COMPANIES AND JOINT ARRANGEMENTS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the gains and losses in associate companies and joint-ventures were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Nutre Group - 1,364,038 Prio Energy Group - (171,551) SPEE 2 – Parque Eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, S.A. 472,172 482,476 SPEE 3 – Parque Eólico do Baião, S.A. 153,689 202,079 Promoquatro – Investimentos Imobiliários, Lda. - (120,260) Liskin Green Park - (28,495) Eviva Gizalki Sp. ZO.o (73,516) (234,968) Martifer Amal (Mozambique) (141,404) (212,198) Martimetal (446,708) (106,202) Other - (2,104) (35,768) 1,172,815 The detail of the financial investments is presented in Note 21. 14. INCOME TAX st The detail of the assets and liabilities that originated deferred taxes on 31 December 2015 and 2014 was as follows: FY 2015 DEDUCTIBLE TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES FY 2014 BASIS DEFERRED TAX BASIS DEFERRED TAX 7,410,159 1,852,540 122,377 41,608 21,349,590 4,770,794 17,641,521 4,556,170 84,482 With impact in Net Profit Provisions not accepted for tax purposes Tax losses Other Deferred Tax Assets Compensation 5,437,444 1,233,943 775,607 (9,300,000) (1,953,000) - - 24,897,193 5,904,277 18,539,505 4,682,260 252,863 37,929 252,863 37,929 252,863 37,929 252,863 37,929 25,150,056 5,942,206 18,792,368 4,720,190 With impact in Equity Other NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 111 12 FY 2015 TAXABLE TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES BASIS FY 2014 DEFERRED TAX BASIS DEFERRED TAX With impact in Net Profit Differences between cost and fair value 1,197,918 317,448 1,197,918 317,448 Deferral of capital gains taxation (450,750) (119,449) (450,750) (119,449) 78,030 Accruals not accepted for tax purposes Investment properties revaluation 294,452 78,030 294,452 9,300,000 1,953,000 - - 17,677 3,359 17,639 3,351 (9,300,000) (1,953,000) - - 1,059,297 279,388 1,059,259 279,381 2,334,898 605,354 3,260,832 619,558 140,510 31,557 140,510 31,557 2,475,408 636,911 3,401,343 651,115 3,534,705 916,299 4,460,602 930,496 Other Deferred tax liabilities Compensation With impact in Equity Fair value on the acquisition of subsidiaries Other The deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities of tax losses and to investment properties revaluation include an amount of 9,300,000 euros in bases and 1,953,000 euros in tax, which were compensated, since it is forecasted by the Board of Directors that the Investment Property will be sold in the deferred tax assets recovery period, which means that at the moment of sale these deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities will be used simultaneously. Deferred tax assets and liabilities, by geography, are as follows: DEFERRED TAX ASSETS DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 Portugal 2,102,431 2,116,635 912,940 927,145 Spain 3,330,721 2,056,022 - Brazil - 41,608 - 3,351 Poland Romania USA Other - - 3,359 440,441 444,488 - - 61,437 - - 68,614 - - - 5,942,206 4,720,190 916,299 930,496 According to tax returns and tax estimates of the companies that recognize deferred tax assets in respect of tax losses carried st forward, on 31 December 2014 and 2013, using tax rates applicable on those dates, the details are as follows: FY 2015 TIME LIMIT FY 2014 BASIS DEFERRED TAX BASIS DEFERRED TAX 2015 - - 393,193 104,196 2016 360,492 28,523 6,436,793 1,638,744 2017 - - 3,958,129 757,208 2020 - - 1,687,494 506,247 2021 - - 3,373,785 849,055 2022 2,752,753 440,441 369,254 110,775 2024 - - 1,422,872 589,946 - 2026 8,562,058 2,255,258 - 2027 9,300,000 1,953,000 - - 20,975,303 4,677,222 17,641,520 4,556,170 Without time limit 112 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 374,286 93,572 - - 21,349,590 4,770,794 17,641,521 4,556,170 12 st On 31 December 2015, the deferred tax assets and liabilities were, respectively, 5,942,206 euros and 916,299 euros (2014: 4,720,190 euros and 930,496 euros, respectively), with a positive impact on the income statement of 1,329,116 (in 2013, negative impact of 1,681,071 euros). In 2014, deferred tax assets recognized on tax losses were annulled in what concerns risks of recoverability materialized, based on projections made by the respective businesses. We highlight the value of deferred taxes in the Solar segment, concerning the activity in the USA, included in ‘Result from discontinued operations’ (note 28). st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, taking into consideration the Portuguese tax legislation applicable to dividends, no deferred tax liabilities were recorded for the timing differences arising on the appropriation of the results of affiliated companies, due to their immaterial effect on the accompanying financial statements. st On 31 December 2015 there are tax losses carried forward, in the companies taxed under the groups of companies’ mechanism (Regime Especial de Tributação de Grupos de Sociedades “RETGS”), in which Martifer SGPS is the dominant company, before st and after the application of RETGS, amounting 175,762,608 euros (197,928,781 euros on 31 December 2014), which potential st deferred tax assets reach 39,546,587 euros (44,533,976 euros on 31 December 2014). As caution, deferred tax assets related with tax losses in Portugal were recorded to use in the future, only in the amount of 3,980,136 euros. The breakdown of the total tax losses carried forward and credit potential may be analysed as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 TAX LOSS TAX CREDIT TIME LIMIT TAX LOSS TAX CREDIT TIME LIMIT Generated in 2008 26,678,470 6,002,656 2,015 27,564,225 6,201,951 2,014 Generated in 2009 11,817,774 2,658,999 2015/2016 11,817,774 2,658,999 2,015 Generated in 2010 12,722,095 2,862,471 2,017 19,515,648 4,391,021 2,014 Generated in 2011 24,942,511 5,612,065 2,015 24,942,511 5,612,065 2,015 Generated in 2012 24,924,811 5,608,082 2,017 24,924,811 5,608,082 2,017 Generated in 2013 37,128,240 8,353,854 2,018 37,128,240 8,353,854 2,018 Generated in 2014 31,138,106 7,006,074 2,026 52,035,572 11,708,004 2,026 Generated in 2015 6,410,603 1,442,386 2,027 - - - 175,762,608 39,546,587 197,928,781 44,533,976 The reconciliation between current tax and income tax is summarized as follows: Current tax Deferred tax - generated by temporary differences Deferred tax - reversal of temporary differences Effect of changes in the income tax rate Deferred tax assets- tax losses recognition Other Deferred tax Income tax FY 2015 FY 2014 1,874,812 3,183,186 (1,007,392) (95,748) 67,888 2,541,671 - (26,141) (214,624) (591,826) (174,988) (146,886) (1,329,116) 1,681,071 545,697 4,864,257 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 113 12 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the reconciliation between the current and effective tax rate is as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 2,518,765 (66,666,188) 528,941 (16,333,216) Sale of financial assets (1,461,462) (2,321,616) Investment properties revaluation (1,953,000) - 1,953,000 - Profit before tax Income tax rate (nominal rate of 21% and 24,5% - contains municipal surcharge) Non-taxable gains and losses: Registration of deferred tax on tax losses Reversions/Amortizations on revalued fixed assets 325,109 - Impairment losses 294,181 504,007 Others Results of associates using equity method (932,789) 652,835 (7,511) (287,340) Tax benefits (409,424) (274,222) Not recognized deferred tax assets arising from losses of current year 2,902,994 16,973,761 Creation / Reversion of deferred tax assets in the year (1,400,000) 2,541,671 Different tax rates 143,796 3,352,954 Municipal surcharge and autonomous taxes 440,023 - Excess/ Insufficiency of income tax estimate 121,839 55,423 Effective income tax 545,697 4,864,257 In 2015, Martifer SGPS and its companies located in Portugal are individually taxed and are subject to a tax rate of 21 % in terms of corporate income tax (‘Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Coletivas’ or IRC), increased by a municipal surcharge that can reach 1.5 % of the taxable profit. Additionally, on the portion of taxable profits above 1,500,000 euros and not exempt from corporate income tax (IRC), the following additional state surcharges are applied: 3 % on the amount above 1,500,000 euros and up to 7,500,000 euros; 5 % on the amount above 7,500,000 euros and up to 35,000,000 euros; and 7 % on the amount of taxable profits which exceed 35,000,000 euros. According to Article 88 of the Tax Code ‘Imposto sobre o Rendimento das Pessoas Coletivas’, Portuguese companies are also subject to autonomous taxes on some expenses, at tax rates defined in the said code. During 2011, Martifer SGPS, SA opted for the special taxation of groups of companies’ mechanism (Regime Especial de Tributação de Grupos de Sociedades “RETGS”), which contemplates the companies in which it holds, directly or indirectly, at least 75 % of their capital and that simultaneously meet the other conditions set by that mechanism. The remaining affiliated companies of the Group, not contemplated by this mechanism, are taxed individually, based on their taxable profits and the tax rates applicable. st After the changes in corporate income tax (IRC) for 2015, decreed on 31 December 2014, deferred taxes in Portugal were calculated based on a 21 % rate. The net income generated by foreign subsidiaries is taxed at local tax rates, namely, those generated in Spain, in Poland, in Romania, in France, in Italy, in Belgium, in the United States of America, in Brazil and in the United Kingdom are taxed at 28 %, 19 %, 16 %, 34.43 %, 27.5 %, 33.99 %, 35 %, 34 % and 20 % respectively. According to the current tax legislation in Portugal, tax returns of Portuguese companies can be reviewed by the tax authorities for a period of four years (and five years for Social Security), except when tax losses have been generated, tax benefits have been granted or when any review, claim or impugnation is in course, under which circumstances the periods can be extended or suspended. Therefore, all annual tax returns for the year 2012 through 2015 are still open to such review. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, income tax receivable and payable is as follows: FY 2015 Income tax – Assets FY 2014 1,029,684 744,905 Income tax – Liabilities (2,257,208) (1,258,326) Net income tax (1,227,524) (513,421) 114 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 15. DIVIDENDS In 2015 and 2014, the Group did not distribute dividends. 16. EARNINGS PER SHARE Martifer SGPS, SA has only issued ordinary shares and, as such, no shares have special voting or dividend rights. Martifer has just one type of potential ordinary dilutive shares: stock options. In order to calculate diluted earnings per share it is necessary to determine whether these stock options, irrespective of whether they are exercised or not, have a diluting effect, which happens when the option exercise price is lower than the average market price of the shares. st st Since the average market price of Martifer’ s shares, during the period between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015, was 0.29 euros, below that of the exercise price of the stock options (Euro 3.84), these stock options are non-diluting because, if the options were to be exercised, the number of outstanding shares would be reduced. st Therefore, on 31 December 2015 there are no differences between the basic earnings per share and the diluted earnings per share calculation. The share capital of Martifer SGPS, SA is represented by 100,000,000 ordinary shares, fully paid up, representing a share capital of Euro 50,000,000. The average number of shares outstanding is net of 2,215,910 shares corresponding to the volume of own shares acquired by Martifer SGPS, SA. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the basic and diluted earnings per share may be summarised as follows: Profit for the year (I) Weighted average number of shares outstanding (II) Basic and diluted earnings per share (I) / (II) from continuing operations from assets held for sale FY 2015 FY 2014 (482,490) (93,535,824) 97,784,090 97,784,090 (0.0049) (0.9566) 0.0052 (0.6422) (0.0102) (0.3144) 17. GOODWILL st The movements occurring during the years ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be summarised as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 15,639,252 17,568,009 Gross amount Opening balance Acquisition of subsidiaries - 329,311 Sale of subsidiaries - (359,777) Effect of foreign currency exchange differences - (16,145) Reclassification of non-current assets held for sale (Note 28) - (1,882,146) 15,639,252 15,639,252 Opening balance 4,658,577 4,658,577 Closing balance 4,658,577 4,658,577 Carrying amount at the beginning of the period 10,980,675 12,909,432 Carrying amount at the end of the period 10,980,675 10,980,675 Closing balance Accumulated impairment losses NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 115 12 st st The breakdown of ‘Goodwill’, on 31 December 2015 and on 31 December 2014, was as follows: FY 2015 COST FY 2014 IMPAIRMENT LOSSES CARRYING AMOUNT CARRYING AMOUNT 5,448,792 Martifer Construções 5,448,792 - 5,448,792 Sassall Aluminium 4,658,577 (4,658,577) - - Martifer Metallic Constructions 3,898,809 - 3,898,809 3,898,809 Navalria 1,618,675 - 1,618,675 1,618,675 MGI 8,373 - 8,373 8,373 Martifer GmbH 6,026 - 6,026 6,026 15,639,252 (4,658,577) 10,980,675 10,980,675 Both the fair value allocation of the assets and liabilities acquired and the goodwill calculation were performed using the financial statements of the acquired companies at the date of acquisition. The Group performs annual impairment tests on Goodwill, at the end of each year, as disclosed in the section ‘Main accounting policies, judgements and estimates’. For impairment assessment purposes, Goodwill was allocated to the cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination within each operational segment. The recoverable amount for each cash generating unit was determined based on its value in use, using the discounted cash flow method, supported by the business plans drawn up by the persons in charge of each unit and approved by the Board of Directors of the Group. Different discount rates were used according to the risks inherent to each company. st On 31 December 2015, the methods and assumptions used in the identification, or not, of any impairment loss in the more significant amounts of Goodwill recorded by each of the segments in the accompanying financial statements, was as follows: METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS MARTIFER CONSTRUÇÕES Goodwill (1) Period used Growth rate (g) (2) Average growth rate of Turnover for 5 years Discount rate (4) (1) (2) (3) (4) (3) MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS NAVALRIA 5,449 3,899 1,619 5 years cash flow projection 5 years cash flow projection 5 years cash flow projection 2% 2% 1% 7.72% 10.20% 7.97% 6.95% 6.95% 7.25% Values in thousand euros Growth rate used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the business plan period Average growth rate estimated based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions, based on their best knowledge at the date of the approval of financial statements Discount rate applied to the projected cash flows The average turnover growth calculated in each segment underlies the following estimates and expectations: (i) in Martifer Construções, a stagnation in 2016 and from 2017 on a 10 % annual growth, resulting from projects in the order book, which development will mostly occur on the second half of 2016 and in 2017, several proposals in an advanced stage of negotiation and which award is expected to occur in 2016 and the announced consolidation of the economic recovery, with a sharper growth in the Portuguese economy and in the main world economies; (ii) in Martifer Metallic Constructions, a 10 % annual growth, resulting from the estimated growth in the Metallic Constructions area, due to projects, both ongoing or expecting award, as well as by the entry on new markets or growth in markets where Martifer has already a strong presence and which economies are estimated to growth sharper than in the previous years, and by the consolidation of growth in shipbuilding, in which the rhythm of projects awarded has been very significant; (iii) in Navalria, the sharp growth rate the naval area has been facing, both in shipbuilding and repair, and synergies with West Sea. The Board of Directors, based on the discounted value of the provisional cash flows of the cash generating units of this business st segment, discounted at the applicable rate, concluded that, on 31 December 2015, the carrying amount of the net assets, including Goodwill, did not exceed its recoverable amount. 116 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 The projected cash flows are based on the historic performance and on the expectations of efficiency improvements. Those in charge of this segment believe that (in a scenario of normality) a change in the main assumptions used in the calculation of the recoverable amount would have the impact shown on the following table: MARTIFER CONSTRUÇÕES: 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% 2.72% 7.72% 7.72% 7.07% 7.57% 6.57% 5.95% 6.95% 7.72% 12.72% 7.07% 7.07% WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 6.95% 7.95% Average growth rate turnover [2015;2020] (3) 7.72% 7.72% EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2020] 7.07% 7.07% Net Book Value DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) VAR. TURNOVER WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. (4) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) VAR. TURNOVER +5.0 P.P. (1) MARTIFER CONSTRUÇÕES -5.0 P.P. (1) 5,449 5,449 5,449 5,449 5,449 5,449 5,449 Total recoverable amount (4) 39,558 20,147 68,891 68,857 16,535 46,142 29,481 Estimated impact (4) 34,109 14,698 63,442 63,409 11,086 40,694 24,032 No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment Conclusions of the sensitivity analysis (1) (2) (3) (4) Yearly variation of turnover in 5 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover Estimated Average growth rate based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions Amounts in thousand euros MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS: MMC Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Average growth rate turnover [2015;2020] (3) EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2020] Net Book Value (4) WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. VAR. TURNOVER +5.0 P.P. (1) VAR. TURNOVER -5.0 P.P. (1) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) 6.95% 7.95% 5.95% 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% 10.20% 10.20% 10.20% 15.20% 5.20% 10.20% 10.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.70% 4.70% 3,899 3,899 3,899 3,899 3,899 3,899 3,899 Total recoverable amount (4) 42,994 20,835 76,276 82,695 9,289 72,232 36,369 Estimated impact (4) 39,095 16,936 72,377 78,797 5,390 68,333 32,470 No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment Conclusions of the sensitivity analysis (1) (2) (3) (4) Yearly variation of turnover in 5 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover Estimated Average growth rate based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions Amounts in thousand euros NAVALRIA: INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) 7.25% 7.25% 7.25% 7.47% 7.97% 7.97% MMC WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. VAR. TURNOVER +5.0 P.P. (1) VAR. TURNOVER Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 7.25% 8.25% 6.25% 7.25% Average growth rate turnover [2015;2020] (3) 7.97% 7.97% 7.97% 8.47% EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2020] -5.0 P.P. (1) 12.58% 12.58% 12.58% 12.58% 12.58% 13.08% 12.08% Net Book Value (4) 1,619 1,619 1,619 1,619 1,619 1,619 1,619 Total recoverable amount (4) 1,800 874 3,084 1,797 1,488 1,057 535 182 (745) 1,465 178 (131) (562) (1,083) No impairment Impairment No impairment No impairment Impairment Impairment Impairment Estimated impact (4) Conclusions of the sensitivity analysis (1) (2) (3) (4) Yearly variation of turnover in 5 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover Estimated Average growth rate based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions Amounts in thousand euros NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 117 12 18. INTANGIBLE ASSETS This caption is analysed as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 18,213,095 18,687,921 Gross amount, reduced by impairment losses: Software and other rights Intangible assets in progress - 127,117 18,213,095 18,815,038 15,308,505 14,487,566 15,308,505 14,487,566 2,904,590 4,327,472 Accumulated depreciation: Software and other rights Carrying amount The value registered in ‘Software and other rights’ is mainly related with computer software acquired by the Group companies. st The gross amount of ‘Intangible assets’, net of impairment losses, for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014, may be analysed as follows: FY 2014 Opening balance 1st January 2014 Reclassification to non current assets held for sale (note 28) Additions Sales, disposals and write-offs Effect of foreign currency exchange differences SOFTWARE AND OTHER RIGHTS INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS ADVANCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS 19,447,719 1,198,497 - 20,646,216 (448,746) (967,150) - (1,415,896) 70,213 58,658 - 128,871 (636,924) - - (636,924) 51,899 TOTAL 49,248 2,651 - 206,411 (165,540) - 40,871 18,687,921 127,116 - 18,815,038 SOFTWARE AND OTHER RIGHTS INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS ADVANCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL 18,687,921 127,116 - 18,815,038 348,219 - - 348,219 (1,082) - - (1,082) Effect of foreign currency exchange differences (104,933) - - (104,933) Changes in the consolidation perimeter (699,624) (127,116) - (826,740) Transfers and other movements Closing balance 31st December 2014 FY 2015 Opening balance 1st January 2015 Additions Sales, disposals and write-offs Impairment losses (Note 11) Transfers and other movements Closing balance 31st December 2015 (1,295) - - (1,295) (16,111) - - (16,111) 18,213,095 - - 18,213,095 st The amounts of the accumulated depreciation of ‘Intangible assets’, for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014, may be analysed as follows: SOFTWARE AND OTHER RIGHTS INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS ADVANCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL 13,142,745 - - 13,142,745 Reclassification to non current assets held for sale (note 28) (384,741) - - (384,741) Additions 1,876,474 - - 1,876,474 Sales, disposals and write-offs (168,199) - - (168,199) 2,889 - - 2,889 18,397 - - 18,397 14,487,565 - - 14,487,565 FY 2014 Opening balance 1st January 2014 Effect of foreign currency exchange differences Transfers and other movements Closing balance 31st December 2014 118 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 FY 2015 st Opening balance 1 January 2015 Additions Sales, disposals and write-offs Effect of foreign currency exchange differences Changes in the consolidation perimeter Transfers and other movements SOFTWARE AND OTHER RIGHTS INTANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS ADVANCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL 14,487,565 - - 14,487,565 967,708 - - 967,708 (814) - - (814) - (24,591) - (156,596) - (24,591) (156,596) 35,234 - - 35,234 15,308,506 - - 15,308,505 31 December 2014 4,200,356 127,116 - 4,327,473 31st December 2015 2,904,589 - - 2,904,590 st Closing balance 31 December 2015 Carrying Amount: st 19. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS This caption is analysed as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Gross amount, reduced by impairment losses: Land and buildings 82,087,659 85,294,132 Equipment 89,510,588 100,487,147 Tangible assets in progress 14,628,512 15,049,013 Other tangible assets 49,240,030 49,280,291 235,466,789 250,110,583 Land and buildings 21,024,326 20,957,152 Equipment 46,558,542 46,238,960 Other tangible assets 18,736,495 16,499,311 Accumulated depreciation: Carrying amount 86,319,363 83,695,423 149,147,425 166,415,160 The gross amounts of land and buildings, equipment, tangible assets in progress and other fixed assets, net of impairment losses, st for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2015, may be analysed as follows: LAND AND BUILDINGS FY 2014 st EQUIPMENT TANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL Opening balance 1 January 2014 102,774,906 125,126,470 12,988,029 54,281,804 295,171,209 Reclassification for assets held for sale (Note 28) (10,600,418) (14,618,301) (4,100,050) (5,223,749) (34,542,518) 133,708 1,624,652 13,079,736 42,764 14,880,860 (21,883,844) Additions Sales, disposals and write-offs (15,953,853) (3,987,325) (2,069,800) 127,134 Effect of foreign currency exchange differences 135,550 368,933 (98,007) 7,744 414,220 Changes in the consolidation perimeter 415,276 (11,845,539) 8,225,339 42,687 (3,162,237) (2,053,179) Impairment losses (note 11) Transfers and other movements Closing balance 31st December 2014 (1,408,318) - (644,861) - 9,797,281 3,818,257 (12,331,373) 1,907 1,286,072 85,294,132 100,487,147 15,049,013 49,280,291 250,110,583 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 119 12 FY 2015 st Opening balance 1 January 2015 LAND AND BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT TANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL 250,110,583 85,294,132 100,487,147 15,049,013 49,280,291 Additions 576,798 2,202,992 1,222,958 5,860 4,008,608 Sales, disposals and write-offs (82,744) (4,293,982) (4,887) - (4,381,613) (1,090,510) (1,183,896) (361,485) (14,393) (2,650,284) - (7,410,227) 197,811 (106,336) (7,318,752) (174,087) (420,661) (327,357) - (922,105) Transfers and other movements (2,435,930) 129,214 (1,147,541) 74,609 (3,379,648) Closing balance 31st December 2015 82,087,659 89,510,587 14,628,512 49,240,031 235,466,789 Effect of foreign currency exchange differences Changes in the consolidation perimeter Impairment losses (note 11) Capital expenditure in 2015 was mainly applied in the Renewables segment, with a strong investment in Brazil, acquisition of equipment and cost capitalization in projects under development, and in the Metallic Constructions segment, with special emphasis to the naval area with the reinforcement of operational capacity in West Sea (Shipyard in Viana do Castelo) and to the increase in basic equipment en Angola, in order to reinforce the production capacity in this country. The changes in the consolidation perimeter occurred due to the sale of the construction segment in Brazil. The amounts of the accumulated depreciation of land and buildings, equipment, tangible assets in progress and other fixed assets, st for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014, may be analysed as follows: LAND AND BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT TANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL Opening balance 1 January 2014 19,542,256 50,836,318 - 15,247,837 85,626,412 Reclassification for assets held for sale (1,009,295) (11,288,164) FY 2014 st (1,699,554) (8,579,315) Additions 3,463,558 6,840,260 - 2,259,030 12,562,848 Sales, disposals and write-offs (454,373) (2,918,943) - (1,482) (3,374,798) 260,123 Effect of foreign currency exchange differences 105,264 151,638 - 3,221 Changes in the consolidation perimeter - 22 - - 22 Impairment losses (note 11) - (91,019) - - (91,019) 20,957,151 46,238,961 - 16,499,311 83,695,423 LAND AND BUILDINGS EQUIPMENT TANGIBLE ASSETS IN PROGRESS OTHER TANGIBLE ASSETS TOTAL 20,957,151 46,238,961 - 16,499,311 83,695,423 2,845,912 4,822,928 - 2,258,567 9,927,407 (26,774) (3,340,737) - - (3,367,511) (221,984) (625,911) - (8,292) (856,187) 75,149 (839,602) - (16,380) (780,833) Transfers and other movements (2,605,128) 302,904 - 3,289 (2,298,935) Closing balance 31st December 2015 21,024,326 46,558,543 - 18,736,495 86,319,364 31st December 2014 64,336,981 54,248,186 15,049,013 32,780,980 166,415,160 31st December 2015 61,063,333 42,952,044 14,628,512 30,503,536 149,147,425 Closing balance 31st December 2014 FY 2015 st Opening balance 1 January 2015 Additions Sales, disposals and write-offs Effect of foreign currency exchange differences Changes in the consolidation perimeter Carrying Amount: The valuation criteria and depreciation rates used for tangible fixed assets are disclosed in captions iv) and v) of the section ‘Main accounting policies, judgements and estimates’ in Note 1 ‘Accounting Policies’. st The acquisition cost of tangible fixed assets held by the Group, acquired under financial leases, on 31 December 2015 amounted to 23,919,554 euros and their carrying amount, at that date was 17,596,214. The amount of debts related to financial leases is presented in Note 31. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, there were no tangible fixed assets pledged or mortgaged to financial institutions as guarantees for loans granted, except for those acquired through financial lease contracts or through Project Finance and those mentioned in Note 38. During the year, the Group assessed the estimated recoverable amount of some tangible fixed assets, taking into account internal and external factors which indicated that some assets might be recorded at a value higher than their recoverable amount. 120 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 The assessment of impairment losses in tangible and intangible fixed assets of the Group was based on the business plans of the companies, using the assumptions described below. RENEWABLES SPAIN Tangible fixed assets (1) Period Growth rate (g) (2) Average growth rate of Turnover [2015; 2028] Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) (3) (4) ROMANIA 29,526 46,128 20 years 25 years n.a. n.a. -0.95% 0.85% 7.67% 7.53% (1) Values in thousand euros Growth rate used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the business plan period Average growth rate estimated based on the company’s business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions (4) Discount rate applied to the projected cash flows (2) (3) The projected cash flows are based on the historic performance and on the expectations of efficiency improvements. Those in charge of this segment believe that (in a scenario of normality) a change in the main assumptions used in the calculation of the recoverable amount would be impacted as follows: SPAIN: CASH GENERATING UNIT Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Average growth rate turnover [2015;2028] (3) EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2028] Present value of discounted cash flows – Imp. test - Working Capital 2015 (4) Net Book Value (4) Total recoverable amount (4) Estimated impact (4) Conclusions of sensitivity analysis WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. VAR. TURNOVER +1.0 P.P. (1) VAR. TURNOVER -1.0 P.P. (1) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) 7.67% 8.67% 6.67% 7.67% 7.67% 7.67% 7.67% -0.95% -0.95% -0.95% 0.04% -1.94% -0.95% -0.95% 77.34% 77.34% 77.34% 77.34% 77.34% 77.39% 77.29% 29,674 28,141 31,345 30,884 28,551 29,689 29,658 29,526 29,526 29,526 29,526 29,526 29,526 29,526 29,373 27,841 31,045 30,584 28,250 29,389 29,358 (153) (1,685) 1,518 1,058 (1,276) (137) (168) Impairment No impairment No impairment Impairment Impairment Impairment Impairment (1) Yearly variation of turnover in 1 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover (3) Estimated average growth rate based on the company’s business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions (4) Values in thousand euros (2) ROMANIA: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Average growth rate turnover [2015;2038] (3) EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2038] Net Book Value (4) Total recoverable amount (4) Estimated impact (4) Conclusions of sensitivity analysis CASH GENERATING UNIT WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. VAR. TURNOVER +1.0 P.P. (1) VAR. TURNOVER 7.53% 8.53% 6.53% 7.53% 7.53% -1.0 P.P. (1) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) 7.53% 7.53% 0.85% 0.85% 0.85% 1.86% -0.16% 0.85% 0.85% 67.61% 67.61% 67.61% 67.61% 67.61% 67.66% 67.56% 46,128 46,128 46,128 46,128 46,128 46,128 46,128 46,168 42,807 49,948 49,925 42,793 46,198 46,138 40 (3,321) 3,820 3,797 (3,336) 70 10 Impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment Impairment No impairment No impairment (1) Yearly variation of turnover in 1 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover Estimated average growth rate based on the company’s business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions (4) Values in thousand euros (2) (3) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 121 12 In the period, impairments were recognized for all Oborniki assets owned in Poland, since there was a risk of non development due to the current economic constraints around these projects. METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS MARTIFER CONSTRUÇÕES Tangible fixed assets (1) 34,266 Period 5 years Growth rate (g) (2) 2% 5-year average growth rate of Turnover Discount rate (3) 7.72% (4) 6.95% (1) Values in thousand euros Growth rate used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the business plan period (3) Average growth rate estimated based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions (4) Discount rate applied to the projected cash flows (2) The average turnover growth calculated underlies a stagnation in 2016 and from 2017 on a 10 % annual growth, resulting from projects in the order book, which development will mostly occur on the second half of 2016 and in 2017, several proposals in an advanced stage of negotiation and which award is expected to occur in 2016 and the announced consolidation of the economic recovery, with a sharper growth in the Portuguese economy and in the main world economies. The projected cash flows are based on the historic performance and on the expectations of efficiency improvements. Those in charge of this segment believe that (in a scenario of normality) a change in the main assumptions used in the calculation of the recoverable amount will not result in further impairment losses, as shown below: Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) Average growth rate turnover [2015;2038] (3) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% 2.72% 7.72% 7.72% VAR. TURNOVER +5.0 P.P. (1) VAR. TURNOVER 5.95% 6.95% 7.72% 12.72% CASH GENERATING UNIT WACC INCREASE IN 1.0 P.P. WACC DECREASE IN 1.0 P.P. 6.95% 7.95% 7.72% 7.72% -5.0 P.P. (1) EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2038] 7.07% 7.07% 7.07% 7.07% 7.07% 7.57% 6.57% Net Book Value (4) 34,266 34,266 34,266 34,266 34,266 34,266 34,266 98,279 78,867 127,611 127,578 75,256 104,863 88,201 64,013 44,602 93,346 93,312 40,990 70,597 53,936 No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment No impairment Total recoverable amount (4) Estimated impact (4) Conclusions of sensitivity analysis (1) Yearly variation of turnover in 5 p.p. (2015 = 100 %), maintaining a constant EBITDA / Turnover margin Variation in EBITDA / Turnover margin, maintaining a constant turnover (3) Average growth rate estimated based on the company’s 5-year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions (4) Values in thousand euros (2) 20. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES The caption ‘Investment properties’ relates to the following investment properties held by the Martifer Group: Benavente Business Centre, Warehouses in Albergaria-a-Velha and “Martifer Construções property”, all located in Portugal, as well as the Szczecin real estate project in Poland, all held for rental income or sale. These assets are carried at their fair market value, based on independent appraisals made by specialized entities, applying the RICS Valuation Standards (RICS Red Book). Martifer Group performs regular revaluations of these properties and the eventual changes in fair value are registered in the results. In 2015, an exception was made in the Szczecin real estate project, as explained below. 122 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 In 2015 and 2014, the movements occurring in the caption ‘Investment properties’ were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Opening balance 14,367,300 16,195,865 Sales and disposals (3,588,000) - Transfers and other - (1,828,565) 10,047,000 - 5,114,528 - Transfers - Martifer Construções property Transfers - Szcecin (Note 28) Effect of foreign currency exchange differences 10,881 Closing balance 25,951,708 14,367,300 In 2015, the Vagos industrial unit was sold, and the Szcecin real estate project (in 2014 considered as an asset held for sale – Note 28) and Martifer Construções property were transferred to investment property. The table below presents the global value of the assessments performed in the period, as well as the values at which the assets are booked in the Group’s financial statements: FAIR VALUE INDEPENDENT APPRAISAL Mad. Vouga 1,415,300 1,419,000 Benavente 9,364,000 9,310,000 Szczecin 5,125,408 4,564,296 10,047,000 10,131,000 25,951,707 25,424,296 FY 2015 Martifer Construções Property In 2015, the Szczecin municipality expropriated part of the land included in the Szczecin real estate projects and the amount of compensation to earn from this expropriation is currently under discussion. The independent evaluation value reflects only the part of the land that remains a property of Martifer SGPS. No fair value variation was registered, since it will only be definitely calculated when the compensation value on the referred expropriation is decided. The board of Directors expects that the difference from the book value will be recovered. Earnings obtained from investment properties in 2015 amounted to 361,530 euros (444,992 euros in 2014) and are recorded in the caption ‘Sales and Services Rendered’. 21. FINANCIAL ASSETS UNDER THE EQUITY METHOD st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, financial assets under the equity method were as follows: Prio Energy % SHARES HELD FY 2014 EQUITY FY 2014 NET INCOME FY 2014 FY 2014 5.00% 30,220,314 1,160,419 1,511,016 100.00% 3,877,141 (122,779) 3,877,141 Martimetal 49.00% 1,197,688 (216,739) 586,867 SPEE 3 - Parque eólico de Baião, SA 50.00% 1,063,864 404,158 531,932 SPEE 2 - Parque eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, SA 50.00% 2,311,319 964,952 1,155,660 Promoquatro - Investimentos Imobiliários, Lda. 50.00% (537,945) (778,465) - Martifer Amal, S.A. (Portugal) 30.00% (43,050) Martifer Amal, S.A. (Mozambique) 35.00% 404,013 (563,423) 141,404 Eviva Gizalki Other - (5,504) 7,798,516 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 123 12 % SHARES HELD FY 2015 EQUITY FY 2015 NET INCOME FY 2015 Prio Energy 5.00% 35,503,367 5,181,266 - Martimetal 49.00% 2,741,905 (911,649) 1,343,533 SPEE 3 - Parque eólico de Baião, SA 50.00% 1,091,242 307,378 545,621 SPEE 2 - Parque eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, SA 50.00% 2,505,662 944,343 1,252,831 Martifer Amal, S.A. (Mozambique) 35.00% (39,833) (416,645) Other FY 2015 - - 8,659 3,150,644 The presented equity values are net of supplementary payments. In 2015, we highlight the sale of Eviva Gizalki (Note 12) and the registration of impairment on the amount of investment in Prio Energy SGPS, S.A., identified in the table below, with the remaining variation in investment value resulting from the activity in the companies in 2015. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the movements occurring in this caption were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Opening balance 7,798,516 41,282,069 Acquisitions 1,267,975 683,389 Application of the equity method: - From performance in results - Other equity changes Sales (35,768) 1,172,815 (489,442) (2,585,199) (4,010,167) Changes resulting from the loss of control in subsidiaries - 3,877,141 Reclassification to assets held for sale - (36,620,942) Effect of foreign currency exchange differences Other changes Impairments movements (nota 11) Closing balance 133,607 - 1,360 (10,757) (1,515,437) - 3,150,644 7,798,516 In the end of the 2015, the share held by the Group in Prio Energy was considered in impairment since it is not expected any return, and this share was afterwards transferred to other available for sale investments, due to the lack of significant influence over the company 22. AVAILABLE FOR SALE INVESTMENTS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, available for sale investments were the following: Non-current financial investments FY 2015 FY 2014 4,040,920 1,954,435 Others 225,314 237,077 4,266,234 2,191,512 The movements occurring in the caption ‘Available-for-sale investments’ in 2015 and 2014 were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Opening balance 2,191,512 575,622 Additions 2,084,175 1,896,367 (1,003) (24,715) Reductions Reclassification to assets held for sale Other Closing balance - (10,378) (8,451) (245,384) 4,266,234 2,191,512 The increase in this caption in 2015, as occurred in 2014, is due to the attribution of green certificates held by Eviva Nalbant, Srl. The available for sale investments do not have a defined maturity. 124 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 23. INVENTORIES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, inventories were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Raw-materials, subsidiaries and other consumables 2,473,717 5,611,712 Work in progress 3,616,333 3,610,149 Merchandise 2,354,765 2,596,749 Finished and intermediate goods 212,626 3,316,921 8,657,442 15,135,531 In 2014, a decrease in inventories occurred, when compared with 2013, as a consequence of the reduction in the Group’s activity and of the reclassification of the Solar segment as a non-current asset held for sale. 24. TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER RECEIVABLES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, trade receivables and other receivables, other than those previously described in Notes 21 and 22, are detailed below. st The detail of the captions ‘Trade receivables’ and ‘Other receivables’, for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014, is as follows: NON CURRENT CURRENT FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 910,432 739,397 75,714,449 87,642,194 - - 10,027,163 12,390,293 910,432 739,397 85,741,612 100,032,487 35,765,018 38,524,408 12,472,065 13,635,740 - 5,222 6,898,890 7,194,649 3,255,257 22,997,663 38,562,766 20,615,943 39,020,275 61,527,293 57,933,721 41,446,332 39,930,707 62,266,690 143,675,333 141,478,819 Cost: Trade receivables: Trade receivables Doubtful trade receivables Other receivables: Related companies (Note 40) Advances to suppliers Others The caption ‘Others’ includes 19.6 million euros related to the sale of the 49 % share held in Nutre to CERES AGRICULTURE HOLDINGS COÖPERATIEF U.A., since the share purchase agreement defines that the value is due in 2016. Accumulated impairment losses in accounts receivable are as follows: NON-CURRENT 31ST DECEMBER 2015 CURRENT 31ST DECEMBER 2014 31ST DECEMBER 2015 31ST DECEMBER 2014 12,449,720 Accumulated impairment losses: Doubtful trade receivables - - 10,755,481 3,267,774 115,839 5,172,610 5,258,404 3,267,774 115,839 15,928,091 17,708,124 Carrying amount – trade receivables 910,432 739,397 74,986,131 87,582,767 Carrying amount – other receivables 35,752,501 61,411,454 52,761,110 36,187,928 Total 36,662,933 62,150,851 127,747,241 123,770,695 Other receivables NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 125 12 The changes in accumulated impairment losses relating to accounts receivable are as follows: TRADE RECEIVABLES Opening balance Additions (note 10) Reductions (Note 5) Applications Changes of consolidation perimeter, foreign currency exchange rate difference and transfers Reclassification to assets held for sale (Note 28) Closing balance OTHER RECEIVABLES FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 12,449,720 28,754,831 5,374,243 7,556,749 3,992 739,302 592,161 3,138,367 (2,520,687) (265,273) (40,113) - - (5,888,082) (2,047,201) (3,516,126) 87,147 (158,690) 2,015,089 1,373,206 - (10,585,227) - (43,578) 10,755,481 12,449,720 8,440,384 5,374,243 The increase in impairments under ‘Other receivables’ is related to the impairment registered in Martifer Renewables Brasil Participações Ltda., in 3,137,742 euros, related with the retained credit on Martifer - Construções Metálicas, Ltda. With the sale of the company Martifer - Construções Metálicas, Ltda and the economic recession in Brazil, it was considered this credit will be of difficult recovery in its total amount, and therefore the impairment was recognized. st On 31 December 2015 and 2016, the ageing’s of accounts receivable, before accumulated impairment losses, were as follows: FY 2014 Trade receivables Doubtful trade receivables PAST DUE TOTAL NOT DUE UNTIL 90 DAYS 90 TO 180 DAYS 180 TO 360 DAYS MORE THAN 360 DAYS 88,381,591 43,339,962 14,642,077 5,437,479 5,537,590 19,424,483 - 101,445 12,265,446 5,639,035 55,634,625 12,390,293 - 23,402 Other receivables 102,973,624 74,286,452 4,742,476 Total 203,745,508 117,626,414 19,407,955 5,437,479 TOTAL NOT DUE UNTIL 90 DAYS TOTAL NOT DUE UNTIL 90 DAYS Trade receivables 76,624,881 31,850,966 13,955,663 3,220,339 5,662,220 21,935,691 Doubtful trade receivables 10,027,163 - 48,817 - 226,808 9,751,537 Other receivables 96,953,996 70,136,478 2,244,273 1,114,281 1,017,287 22,441,677 183,606,040 101,987,444 16,248,753 4,334,620 6,906,315 54,128,905 FY 2015 Total 23,944,696 PAST DUE The Group’s credit risk exposure is attributable, primarily, to accounts receivable from its operating activities. The amounts presented in the statement of financial position are net of accumulated impairment losses for doubtful debts, which have been estimated by the Group based on its experience, current conditions and the economic environment. st On 31 December 2015, the accounts receivable recorded as ‘Doubtful trade debtors’ was considered to be totally impaired. For the remaining outstanding balances, the Group considers that there has been no deterioration of the credit capacity of the counterparts and, therefore, that such balances are not uncollectible. The average collection period of the Group’s accounts receivable during 2015 was 235 days, the main factor behind this being the current economic environment. Despite this unfavourable environment, the Group is committed to the compliance with its credit risk policy, namely in terms of the strict selection of given credit, both in quantity and in quality, as well the respective collection. The Board of Directors believes that the amount recorded in the caption ‘Trade and other receivables’ is very similar to its fair value, considering, in particular, that the accounts receivables more than 180 days overdue are not expected to generate important losses in addition to the impairment losses recorded. The Group does not charge any interest as long as the established collection period (on average 90 days) is being respected. After that period, interest is invoiced if contractually agreed, and in accordance with the applicable law, depending on each situation, which tends to occur only in extreme situations. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014 the non-current balances with related companies, both subsidiaries and participating, refer mainly to supplementary capital granted, bearing no interest and with no reimbursement date; the current balances with ‘associate companies and other shareholders’ are related, mainly, with loans granted to joint ventures and associates, which bear interests at three-month Euribor, with an added 6.75 % spread. 126 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 In the caption ‘Trade receivables’ not due, are included withholdings made by clients that consist in a percentage of the predefined withholding in individual contract for each project, with a total of 13 million euros in 2015. These withholdings are opened during the warranty period and therefore we can’t collect this amount from the client. When bank guarantees are issued on our behalf, we can then collect the amount. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the Group does not have any held-to-maturity financial assets or ‘financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. 25. CURRENT TAX ASSETS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, ‘current tax assets’ are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Income tax 1,029,684 744,905 Value added tax 3,590,493 5,071,580 VAT requested refunds 1,545,544 633,052 736,934 2,270,341 5,872,971 7,974,973 Other taxes Current tax assets The value added tax in 2015, as in 2014, largely corresponds to the recoverable amount of this tax, essentially in respect of the acquisition of turbines, in the Renewables segment (2.2 million euros). The remaining value is mainly because the activity in Portugal in the Metallic Constructions segment is primarily for export. In 2014, in the caption ‘Other taxes’ are reflected the values of tax over revenues (ICMS, PIS, COFINS and ISS) to pay in Brazil, related to projects (metallic constructions segment), with the exit of the Metallic Constructions segment of the country in 2015 contributing for the reduction of this asset. 26. OTHER CURRENT ASSETS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the breakdown of the caption ‘Other current assets’ is as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Accrued income: Construction contracts Cost 29,389,956 43,554,431 Impairment losses (2,374,973) (7,132,109) Carrying amount 27,014,983 36,422,322 Interest to be received 1,474,328 97,803 Other accrued income 5,601,831 1,933,955 34,091,142 38,454,080 492,128 578,537 - 40,362 Prepayments: Insurances Financial expenses Rents 164,708 32,948 Other prepayments 848,789 413,222 1,505,625 1,065,069 Other (current) financial assets 432,574 1,385,692 36,029,340 40,904,841 The gross value of accrued income in 2015 had a significant reduction mainly explained by the exit in Brazil in the Metallic Constructions segment and by a strong reduction in Portugal and Angola. The increase in 2015 of the caption ‘Other accrued income’ is strongly related to invoices to issue in the Metallic Constructions segment in Portugal and in the United Kingdom. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 127 12 st On 31 December 2015, the caption ‘Other prepayments’ includes, essentially, the prepayments relating to specialized works, that will be rendered / performed during 2016. The caption ‘Other current financial assets’, in 2014, refers mainly to green certificates that the Group received for the production of st electricity in Romania that were still unsold on 31 December 2014. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the information regarding construction contracts in progress was as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 381,874,971 477,742,213 144,687,816 113,468,868 380,788,023 534,617,140 170,559,583 137,647,901 6,363,463 4,379,791 9,483,652 7,195,844 32,812,394 19,445,406 - Metallic Constructions 29,389,956 43,554,431 Total of Production not invoiced (construction contracts) 29,389,956 43,554,431 - Metallic Constructions 25,902,289 20,972,205 Total of Production invoiced and not yet performed (construction contracts) – Note 36 25,902,289 20,972,205 Total costs incurred with construction contracts in progress: - Metallic Constructions Costs incurred with construction contracts in progress in the year - Metallic Constructions Total revenue incurred with construction contracts in progress: - Metallic Constructions Revenue incurred with construction contracts in progress in the year: - Metallic Constructions Advanced payments received from customers of construction contracts in progress: - Metallic Constructions (Note 32) Retentions performed by customers in construction contracts in progress: - Metallic Constructions Guarantees provided to customers in relation to construction contracts in progress: - Metallic Constructions (Note 38) Accrued income and accounts receivables related with construction contracts in progress: Deferred income and accounts payable related with construction contracts in progress: The guarantees provided to customers, in the Metallic Constructions segment, disclosed in Note 38, include both construction contracts in progress and finished construction contracts under warranty period. The average period of the warranty is five years. 128 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the Group’s main construction contracts in progress justifying the outstanding balance of the caption ‘Production not invoiced - construction contracts’ are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Scotland's National Arena (Martifer Construções and Martifer UK) 4,244,110 3,858,672 Baltic Arena Gdansk (Martifer Polska) 2,092,291 2,087,737 Djelfa project (Martifer Construções and Martifer RO) 1,754,608 Iter TB 03 (Martifer Construções and Martifer RO) 1,593,819 Abi Bakr Bridge (Martifer Arábia Saudita) 1,579,521 Holland Green (Martifer Alumínios UK) 1,520,816 EDP Lisbon New Corporate Headquarters (Martifer Construções and Martifer Alumínios) 1,485,864 1,193,826 Viaduc Hachef (Martifer Construções and Martifer Marrocos) 1,179,362 1,302,824 Railway Arc Bridge (Martifer RO) 915,186 C39 Hall de Pintura (Martifer Construções) 771,971 Stade de Lyon (Martifer Construções) 749,704 Park Lake Plaza (Martifer RO) 541,051 Kilamba Building (Martifer Angola) 442,019 1,787,910 5,083,578 1,479,087 Museu do Amanhã (Martifer Construções BR) 4,781,466 Marina Baía Building - Luanda (Martifer Construções) 2,822,385 Birmingham New Street - Facade and Cladding Works (Martifer UK) 1,167,143 Kasc - Supporting Towers (Martifer RO) 814,851 Viaduct Sibiu (Martifer RO) 812,019 Graneleiro Facaieni (Martifer RO) 807,454 Transcarioca (Martifer Construções BR) 789,484 Juá Station (Martifer Construções BR) 753,762 Paralimpic Centre (Martifer Construções BR) 698,376 Renault Tanger Mediterranee (Martifer Construções) 646,928 Arena da Amazônia (Martifer Construções) 606,406 The Horizon (Martifer Alumínios) 598,621 Condomínio Esso 2059 (Martifer Angola) 580,479 Salvador station (Martifer Construções BR) 564,912 1822 – Future Beer Factory (Martifer Angola) 563,990 Other 10,519,634 9,752,521 29,389,956 43,554,431 27. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ caption may be analysed as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 40,512,347 22,905,607 Cash and cash equivalents: Bank deposits Cash 37,201 75,715 40,549,549 22,981,322 ’Cash and cash equivalents‘ includes cash on hand and in banks, maturing in no more than 3 months, which is subject to an st insignificant risk of change in value. On 31 December 2015 and 2014, no restrictions exist as to the usage of the amounts recorded in the caption ‘Cash and cash equivalents’. In the caption ‘Bank deposits’ are included 10.3 million euros of companies headquartered in Angola which, due to the financial crisis in the country, are subject to restrictions on transfers to outside Angola. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 129 12 28. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Martifer SGPS, SA decided in September 2014, to focus the Group’s activity in Metallic Constructions (steel structures, aluminium and glass façades, oil & gas infrastructures and naval industry) and fulfil the active sale plan of its 55 % share of Martifer Solar. As the sale is highly likely, Martifer Solar’s assets and liabilities were classified as “non-current assets held for sale” and “liabilities associated to non-current assets held for sale” respectively, being Martifer Solar’s Net Profit presented as “discontinued operations’ result”. st The breakdown of the assets and the liabilities associated with the assets held for sale on 31 December 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Non - current Assets Goodwill Intangible Assets Tangible Assets Investment properties Equity investments in associates FY 2014 63,432,611 76,182,182 1,937,729 1,906,896 986,905 1,186,599 12,157,142 17,159,333 - 4,988,563 164,419 212,610 Available for sale investments 27,008,189 20,650,754 Trade receivables and other receivables 20,066,270 29,082,551 Deferred tax assets Current Assets Inventories 1,111,957 994,876 84,274,731 72,083,574 5,406,698 5,165,675 Trade receivables 13,331,291 20,455,344 Other receivables 16,776,236 8,673,135 Current tax assets 4,370,790 5,645,539 Other current assets 32,298,836 26,667,415 Cash and cash equivalents 12,090,603 5,474,923 Derivatives 277 1,543 147,707,342 148,265,754 Non-controlling interests attributable to Assets held for sale (1,877,184) (2,060,023) Non-current liabilities 27,325,377 26,810,844 Borrowings 20,244,415 20,562,740 444,931 607,039 Total assets held for sale Leasing Creditors Other creditors 1,384,069 474,964 Provisions 4,980,395 4,245,496 Deferred tax liabilities Current liabilities Borrowings Leasing Creditors 271,567 920,605 109,653,974 105,184,114 40,300,209 41,978,047 162,463 152,761 Trade payables 40,540,357 34,682,918 Other payables 18,047,134 4,169,611 Current tax liabilities 2,638,853 9,005,572 Other current liabilities 7,964,958 15,144,524 Derivatives Liabilities related to Assets held for sale Assets net of liabilities and Non-controlling interests related to Assets held for sale 1) FY 2015 - 50,681 136,979,351 131,994,958 12,605,175 18,330,819 Szczecin real estate projects, which stopped being an asset held for sale in 2015 st The total value of Martifer Solar’s consolidated assets, on 31 December 2015, were 147 million euros, being the contribution to the st Group of 148 million euros (on 31 December 2014 it reached Euro 148 million). The value of non-current assets totals 62 million st euros, being the contribution to the Group 63 million euros (on 31 December 2014, reached 71 million euros). st Consolidated equity value of Martifer Solar on 31 December 2015 totalled 4 million euros, being the contribution to the Group st 10.7 million euros (on 31 December 2014 Martifer Solar’s Equity reached 6 million euros). The decrease is mainly due to the period’s net income. 130 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Consolidated equity value of Martifer Solar attributable to the Group is 10.7 million euros, being the contribution to the Group 12.6 million euros. st The Net Debt registered on 31 December 2015 was 49 million euros, 9 million euros less than in 2014, showing the effort to control it, in line with the Group’s current strategy. The Szczecin real estate project started to be classified as an investment property in 2015 (Note 20). st The detail of the result attributable to discontinued activities on 31 December 2015 and 2014 is as follows: Sales and services rendered Other income FY 2015 FY 2014 127,480,781 108,307,715 14,702,994 9,858,833 Cost of goods sold (60,945,309) (63,664,631) Subcontractors (18,271,340) (26,198,035) External supplies and services (43,008,541) (28,245,447) Staff costs (12,585,469) (15,742,738) (2,525,815) (10,092,944) 4,847,301 (25,777,247) Other operational gains and losses Amortizations (2,452,495) (2,580,503) Provisions and Impairment losses 2,178,213 (19,893,463) Operating income 4,573,019 (48,251,213) Financial income 2,587,176 7,925,365 (8,926,844) (15,947,341) Financial expenses Gains / (losses) on associate companies and joint arrangements Profit before tax (71,111) (125,740) (1,837,760) (56,398,929) Income tax 1,036,988 (8,773,051) Net profit (800,771) (65,171,979) 192,574 (34,428,519) (993,345) (30,743,460) Attributable: non-controlling interests owners of Martifer As referred in the Management Report, revenues in 2015 registered a sharp increase justified, mainly, by a 57 MW EPC project under construction in Jordan and by the final stage of construction of projects in the United Kingdom. The caption ‘Other operating income’ includes the gains on the sale of the Tongue project in the United Kingdom (2.5 million euros), the income from the temporary loaning of the module factory (2.4 million euros) and operational capital gains (1 million euros). The EBITDA in the end of 2015 was 4.9 million euros (-25.7 million euros in 2014), showing therefore an improvement in the overall operational performance in the Solar segment, contrasting with the losses registered in 2014, related to the Aura Solar project in Mexico and the respective force majeure event, as well as with the entities in the United States involved in the Chapter 11 process, reported in the previous period. On the other hand, during 2015, the projects under construction in the United Kingdom, which transited from 2014, were affected by adjustments in their operational margins, having a negative impact in EBITDA. The Revenues of this segment continue focused in the external market, with highlight to Jordan, as previously stated. It is also important to refer that the EBIT in 2015 includes a partial reversion (around 3.8 million euros) of the impairment registered in 2014 in the investment in FTP Power (USA). The Net Financial Results in 2015 reached 6.4 million euros (in 2014 were 8.1 million euros, registering an improvement compared with the previous period, despite the registration of high financial expenses, namely in bank commissions in various projects and bank fees by SBLC’s (collateral to lines of credit). NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 131 12 st Detailed cash flows of discontinued activities on 31 December 2015 and 2014 is as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Net cash generated by operating activities 11,175,384 (2,927,493) Net cash generated by investing activities 1,222,829 561,140 Net cash generated by financing activities (5,082,561) (8,006,184) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (4) = (1) + (2) + (3) 7,315,652 (10,372,537) Changes in the consolidation perimeter and others (662,909) 320,089 Effect of foreign exchange currencies Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (37,063) 109,642 5,474,923 15,417,730 12,090,603 5,474,923 29. SHARE CAPITAL, RESERVES, TREASURY SHARES AND NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Share capital and treasury shares st Martifer SGPS’ share capital, fully subscribed and paid up on 31 December 2015 and 2014 amounts to 50,000,000 euros and is represented by 100,000,000 bearer shares with a nominal value of Euro 50 cents each. All shares have the same rights, corresponding to one vote per share. During 2015 and 2014, no changes occurred in the number of shares of the Group. During 2015, Martifer SGPS did not acquire treasury shares on the stock exchange. Martifer holds 2,215,910 own treasury shares, corresponding to 2.22 % of its share capital. st On 31 December 2015, the share capital of the company was held as follows: 42.4 % by I’M SGPS, S.A., 0.65 % by two board members related to I’M SGPS, S.A., 37.5 % by Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A., 2.22 % are treasury shares, and the remaining 17.23 % represent free-float listed on Euronext Lisbon. Share premium The share premium corresponds to additional amounts obtained with the issuance of share capital increases. In accordance with the Portuguese commercial legislation, the amounts included in this caption follow the regime established for the ‘Legal reserve’, and consequently, they are non-distributable, except in the event of the liquidation of the company. However, they may be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted, or to increase share capital. Reserves Legal reserve Portuguese commercial legislation requires that at least 5 % of the annual net profit be appropriated to a legal reserve, until such reserve attains at least 20 % of the share capital. This reserve is non-distributable, except in the event of the liquidation of the company. However, it may be used to absorb losses, after all the other reserves are exhausted, or to increase share capital. This reserve is included in the caption ‘Other reserves’ and amounts to 7,696,844 euros. Own treasury shares The Group holds 2,215,910 own treasury shares, corresponding to 2.22 % of its share capital. In accordance with the Portuguese legislation, it is mandatory to keep non-distributable reserves in the amount of own treasury shares, included in ‘Other Reserves’. Fair value reserves – Cash flow hedge derivatives ‘Fair value reserves – Cash flow hedge derivatives’ reflect the fair value changes in the cash flow hedges considered effective and cannot be distributed to shareholders nor used to absorb losses. Foreign currency translation reserves 132 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Foreign currency translation reserves reflect the foreign currency exchange differences arising from: (i) translation of foreign operations; (ii) net investment in subsidiaries and (iii) goodwill. These reserves cannot be distributed to shareholders nor used to absorb losses, being transferred to the income statement when the affiliates are sold or liquidated. Other reserves In addition to the legal reserve, totalling 7,696,844 euros, this caption includes the results of prior years and a non-distributable reserve in the amount of 2,868,519 euros relating to the value of the treasury shares. In accordance with the Portuguese legislation, the amount of the distributable reserves is determined taking into consideration the individual financial statements of Martifer, SGPS, SA, which has been prepared in accordance with IFRS. st On 31 December 2015 Martifer, SGPS, SA does not have distributable reserves. Non-controlling interests The detail in the main non-controlling interests are as follows: FY 2015 Opening balance FY 2014 (24,942,297) 39,676,431 1,654,786 (43,166,602) Other changes in equity of subsidiaries (1,510,281) (5,154,704) Changes in the consolidation perimeter (4,072,288) (4,230,209) (2) (9,006,587) Net profit of the year Transactions with non-controlling interests Other From continued operations From which attributable to non-current assets held for sale (Note 28) 492,877 (3,060,626) (28,377,206) (24,942,297) (26,500,022) (22,882,274) (1,877,184) (2,060,023) In 2015, the main impacts that justify the reduction in non-controlling interests, despite the positive net profit for the period, mainly result from changes in the consolidation perimeter with the corporate restructuring that occurred in the Group in 2015 (Note 2), in which the companies in the Metallic Constructions segment are all below Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. (75 % owned by the Group, as well as Martifer Inovação e Gestão, S.A.. ‘Other changes in equity of subsidiaries’ also have a negative impact that results mainly from the exchange devaluation in some geographies. st Non controlling interests on 31 December 2015 reflect, besides the result defined: i) the impact of decrease in participation in Martifer Metallic Constructions, SGPS, SA, owned by Martifer, SGPS, SA at 75 %, following the equity increase (28 million euros) in this company by the new shareholder Vector Diálogo, SGPS, SA; ii) the impact of the sale of Rosa dos Ventos in the RE Developer segment; iii) the impact of deconsolidation of Martifer Solar USA and Martifer Aurora Solar LLC, following the loss of control (Note 2); iv) the distribution of dividends in the RE Developer segment (12 million euros) to a minority shareholder for a value different from its capital share; and v) the classification of Martifer Solar as a non-current asset held for sale (Note 28). NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 133 12 % NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS FY 2015 FY 2014 40.94% 1,896,945 2,053,776 25.00% 679,350 785,888 25.00% 25.00% (2,377,785) (3,244,930) Martifer Constructions, SAS 25.00% 25.00% (740,897) (249,529) Martifer UK Limited 25.00% 25.00% (1,129,597) (1,339,662) Martifer Polska Sp. Zo.o. 25.00% 25.00% (2,425,379) (2,467,012) Martifer Konstrukcje Sp. z o.o. 25.00% 25.00% (703,071) (786,160) Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. 25.00% 20.83% (13,511,006) (7,132,255) Martifer - Alumínios, S.A. 25.00% 25.00% - (5,962,520) Martifer - Gestão de Investimentos, S.A. 25.00% 25.00% (2,246,586) (2,217,060) Gebox, S.A. 25.00% 0.00% (631,599) - Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. 25.00% 0.00% (1,986,184) - Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. 25.00% 25.00% (6,066,752) (3,664,488) Martifer Energy Systems SGPS, S.A. 25.00% 0.00% 9,105,814 - Martifer Constructii S.R.L. 24.50% 25.00% (3,330,460) (3,184,647) Martifer Energia S.R.L. 25.00% 0.00% (765,987) - Martifer Wind Energy Systems LLC 25.00% 0.00% (2,812,541) - West Sea-Estaleiros Navais,Lda 25.00% 0.00% 394,080 - 45.00% 45.00% 435,801 827,794 (1,877,184) (2,060,023) (284,169) 3,698,530 (28,377,206) (24,942,297) FY 2015 FY 2014 Martifer – Construções Metálicas Angola, S.A. 40.94% Martifer Alumínios Angola, S.A. 25.00% Martifer Aluminium Pty, Ltd Metallic Constructions Renewables Martifer Renováveis - Geração de Energia e Participações S.A. Other Non controlling interests associated to non-current assets held for sale (note 28) Other non controlling interests 30. BORROWINGS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, borrowings may be analysed as follows: FY 2014 UNTIL 1 YEAR BETWEEN 1 AND 3 YEARS BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS MORE THAN 5 YEARS TOTAL Bank loans 14,448,560 33,760,563 88,624,207 71,088,200 207,921,530 Bank overdrafts 13,458,228 - 812,636 1,784,259 16,055,123 Authorized overdrafts 24,238,327 205,556 3,498,822 12,045,122 39,987,827 Financial institutions borrowings: Other borrowings: Commercial paper 5,000,000 - - - 5,000,000 Other borrowings 16,499,977 723,155 999,962 1,995,989 20,219,083 73,645,092 34,689,274 93,935,627 86,913,570 289,183,563 UNTIL 1 YEAR BETWEEN 1 AND 3 YEARS BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS MORE THAN 5 YEARS TOTAL Bank loans 7,451,983 9,356,708 168,303,524 93,389,981 278,502,196 Bank overdrafts 1,036,155 - - - 1,036,155 Authorized overdrafts 4,763,520 - - - 4,763,520 - - - - - FY 2015 Financial institutions borrowings: Other borrowings: Commercial paper Other borrowings 134 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 576,867 800,119 568,394 3,400,124 5,345,504 13,828,525 10,156,827 168,871,918 96,790,105 289,647,376 12 st On 31 December 2015, the Group’s net debt was 260,290,867 euros. The net debt calculation includes, besides the borrowings mentioned above, ‘finance leases’, ‘derivatives’ and ‘cash and cash equivalents’. This amount corresponds to an 8 % reduction when compared with the last year, in line with the decreasing of the Martifer Group’s debt has been presenting over the last years and in result of a debt reduction policy. This variation is influenced by the financial debt restructuring agreements signed between Martifer and the financial credit institutions at the end of 2015. Following this debt reduction policy, Martifer Group will continue, in 2016, the process of sale of non-core assets: Solar segment, wind farms and, residually, real estate projects. The financial debt restructuring agreement also allowed the adequacy of the inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity, through the rescheduling of the maturity over time, increasing the average debt maturity to make it more coincident with the degree of permanence of its long term assets and a maturity that allows st the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. Therefore, on 31 December 2015, the average debt maturity was around 8 years. Other borrowings The amount of ‘Other borrowings’ includes 2.7 million euros in obligations under finance leases (related to the financing of the real estate projects recorded as ‘Work in progress’ – Note 19) which, in the event of the sale of the referred projects, will be settled at that moment and not in accordance with the established reimbursement plan, which contractually occurs after 2015. This caption also includes 1.2 million euros from a payment to a suppliers’ grouped credit line. The caption ‘Other borrowings’ also includes the loans obtained from the Portuguese Agency for Foreign Investment and Commerce (Agência para o Investimento e Comércio Externo de Portugal - AICEP), Institute for Support to Medium and Small Companies and to Investment (Instituto de Apoio às Pequenas e Médias Empresas e ao Investimento - IAPMEI), as support for the investment carried out by the Group amounting 2.2 million euros. st On 31 December 2014 and 2013, the outstanding borrowings are denominated in the following currencies: FY 2014 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER BORROWINGS TOTAL Real 302,991 5,534,794 5,837,785 Euro 246,438,425 19,684,289 266,122,714 14,171,179 - 14,171,179 3,051,885 - 3,051,885 263,964,480 25,219,083 289,183,564 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS OTHER BORROWINGS TOTAL New Leu American Dollar FY 2015 Kwanza Euro New Leu American Dollar 1,310,567 - 1,310,567 265,923,649 5,345,505 271,269,154 13,604,901 - 13,604,901 3,462,757 - 3,462,757 284,301,874 5,345,505 289,647,378 The average interest rates of the bank overdrafts and the borrowings are as follows: FY 2014 AVERAGE RATES RANGE OF INTEREST RATES (%) Bank loans 5.51% [3.00% to 23.00%] Bank overdrafts 4.32% [3.02% to 6.46%] Authorized overdrafts 5.68% [4.73% to 6.46%] Financial institutions borrowings: Other borrowings: Commercial paper 6.38% [6.38%] Other borrowings 10.30% [0.00% to 25.34%] NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 135 12 FY 2015 AVERAGE RATES RANGE OF INTEREST RATES (%) Bank loans 1.82% [0.96% to 6.77%] Bank overdrafts 3.13% [3.00% to 3.21%] Authorized overdrafts 6.45% [4.07% to 12.50%] 1.71% [0.00% to 4.00%] Financial institutions borrowings: Other borrowings: Commercial paper Other borrowings The average interest rates on borrowings, by geography, are as follows: COUNTRY INDEX SPREAD Spain Euribor [3.5 to 6.50] Libor Portugal [1.00 to 4.50] Euribor Romania Robor [2.50 to 3.75] Currently, more than 90 % of the debt is subject to floating rate. As a consequence of the signature of the restructuring agreement, there is a strong reduction in the loans’ spreads. This factor, together with the ongoing decreasing trend in the indexes, translated into a reduction in debt cost. st On 31 December 2015, the main bank borrowings of the Group are as follows: CONTRACT CURRENCY VALUE (EURO) CONTRACT DATE GRACE PERIOD OF CAPITAL INSTALMENT PAYMENTS FIRST INSTALMENT AMOUNT LAST INSTALMENT AMOUNT Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Gebox, S.A. [PT] Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer Energy Systems SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 26,250,000 31-12-2020 1,640,625 6,820,164 2,150,000 31-03-2025 Quarterly 32,673 587,887 EUR 1,500,000 31-03-2025 Quarterly - 410,139 EUR 6,500,000 31-03-2025 4 Months + 4 Years 4 Months + 4 Years 1 + 4 Years Quarterly EUR Quarterly 325,000 969,510 EUR 20,000,000 31-03-2025 2 + 4 Years Quarterly 1,250,000 7,584,363 EUR 5,250,000 31-03-2025 1,5 + 4 Years Quarterly 76,924 1,016,312 Martifer Inovação e Gestão, S.A. [PT] EUR 1,368,924 15-08-2025 3 Years + 5 Years Quarterly 206,944 264,351 EUR 1,200,179 01-02-2018 5 Years Quarterly 25,004 75,011 COMPANY Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 1,086,466 09-04-2016 - Quarterly 42,552 188,687 Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 15,000,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly 10,250,000 4,992,127 Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 1,900,000 31-12-2020 - 1,924,346 5,000,000 31-03-2025 Quarterly - 2,329,169 EUR 7,500,000 31-12-2020 Quarterly - 8,012,163 EUR 2,500,000 31-03-2025 1 Quarter + 4 Years 2 Years + 3 Years Quarterly EUR Quarterly - 1,056,919 EUR 851,052 31-03-2025 5 Years Quarterly - 395,739 EUR 5,000,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 5,092,361 Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 50,000,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 50,923,408 Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 20,000,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 20,369,363 Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. [PT] EUR 8,000,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 8,147,745 EUR 14,000,000 31-03-2025 5 Years Quarterly - 6,592,042 EUR 2,500,000 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,167,433 EUR 2,500,000 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 2,536,378 EUR 2,600,000 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,209,710 EUR 29,347,440 31-12-2019 - Quarterly - 2,274,427 EUR 59,922 31-03-2025 3 Years Quarterly - 27,864 136 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 COMPANY Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer SGPS, S.A. [PT] Promoquatro – Investimentos Imobiliários, Lda. [PT] Martifer Energy Systems SGPS, S.A. [PT] Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. [PT] Navalria – Docas, Construções e Reparações Navais, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Gebox, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. [PT] Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. [PT] Martifer Renewables Investments ETVE, S.L. Martifer Renewables ETVE, S.A.U. [ES] CONTRACT CURRENCY VALUE (EURO) CONTRACT DATE GRACE PERIOD OF CAPITAL INSTALMENT PAYMENTS FIRST INSTALMENT AMOUNT LAST INSTALMENT AMOUNT EUR 3,244,218 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,508,562 EUR 113,172 31-03-2025 3 Years Quarterly - 52,625 EUR 513,233 31-03-2025 3 Years Quarterly - 238,653 EUR 5,101,563 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 5,101,563 EUR 16,254,302 31-12-2020 - Quarterly - 16,433,645 EUR 2,035,204 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 946,370 EUR 3,048,379 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,417,496 EUR 254,032 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 118,125 EUR 1,624,246 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 755,274 EUR 310,155 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 144,222 EUR 1,016,422 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 472,636 EUR 1,016,126 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 472,499 EUR 3,299,532 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,534,282 EUR 4,318,537 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 2,008,120 EUR 3,299,468 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,534,253 EUR 3,048,645 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 1,417,620 EUR 351,719 31-03-2025 4 Years Quarterly - 163,549 EUR 11,500,000 12-06-2016 - Quarterly 718,750 722,500 EUR 28,556,250 26-05-2027 2 Years Quarterly 700,000 600,000 INSTALMENT PAYMENTS FIRST INSTALMENT AMOUNT LAST INSTALMENT AMOUNT 1,491,680 1,188,122 st On 31 December 2015, the main Project Finance obtained by the Group are as follows: COMPANY Eviva Nalbant, srl_RO CONTRAC T CURRENCY VALUE (EUROS) CONTRAC T DATE PERIOD GRACE PERIOD OF CAPITAL RON 17,907,317 Apr-11 13 Years 2 Years + 1 Half Half-yearly This amount is presented in the caption ‘Bank loans’. st On 31 December 2015 the Group had no commercial paper programmes. st On 31 December 2015, the Group’s interest rate sensitivity analysis may be summarized as follows: ESTIMATED IMPACT 2015 Change in financial results due to a 1 p.p. alteration of the interest rate applied to the entire debt Fixed-rate hedging 2,896,474 36,630 Interest rate derivatives instruments hedging - Sensitivity of the financial results due to interest rate changes 2,859,844 For this financing, the guarantees indicated on note 38 were provided. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 137 12 31. OBLIGATION UNDER FINANCIAL LEASES st On 31 December 2015, the major finance lease contracts were as follows: CONTRACT AMOUNT PURCHASE PERIOD PURCHASE OPTION AMOUNT ASSET DESCRIPTION PERIOD GUARANTEES Wind energy converters 144 months 18,205,554 End of contract 364,111 Blank promissory note Energy converters 144 months 9,007,897 End of contract 180,158 Blank promissory note Mobile metallic structure 210 months 8,850,000 End of contract 924,699 Blank promissory note Building Units A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M and N in Benavente Business Centre 164 months 6,366,458 End of contract 2,234,287 Martifer’s Fixed machinery 210 months 6,000,000 End of contract 626,246 Blank promissory note Mobile metallic structure 202 months 5,185,415 End of contract 323,786 Blank promissory note Various pieces of equipment 97 months 5,090,531 End of contract 101,811 Blank promissory note Urban building 217 months 2,656,515 End of contract 53,130 Blank promissory note Various pieces of equipment (stripping camera, cutting table, Calandra) 190 months 2,192,058 End of contract 113,174 Blank promissory note Martifer’s Fixed machinery 210 months 1,250,000 End of contract 117,546 Blank promissory note Cutting table and stripping robot 95 months 963,200 End of contract 19,264 Blank promissory note Rural building 159 months 955,000 End of contract 21,100 Blank promissory note Ventilation system 60 months 247,134 End of contract 47,014 Blank promissory note Gebox Land - Vagos 2 parcels (articles n. 2874 and 2896) 182 months 47,284 End of contract 1,946 Promissory note guaranteed by Motofil and Martifer SGPS Building 120 months 37,906 End of contract 5,472 Building Ford Mondeo Station Diesel 159 months 24,975 End of contract 2,237 Blank promissory note Ventilator 60 months 24,674 End of contract 4,694 Blank promissory note Blank promissory note, and guarantee of MMC SGPS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, obligations under finance leases contracts were as follows: MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS PRESENT VALUE OF MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 No more than 1 year 1,154,414 3,071,572 988,858 2,481,603 More than 1 year and less than 5 years 1,735,462 9,744,719 1,098,476 8,217,999 More than 5 years 9,805,627 6,363,406 9,136,820 5,612,714 12,695,503 19,179,698 11,224,154 16,312,316 Future finance charges (1,471,349) (2,867,382) Present value of minimum lease payments 11,224,154 16,312,316 11,224,154 16,312,316 Included in the financial statements as: - Current borrowings - Non-current borrowings 1,154,414 3,071,572 988,858 2,481,603 10,069,740 13,240,743 10,235,296 13,830,713 11,224,154 16,312,316 11,224,154 16,312,316 The value of assets under financial leases is presented in Note 19. st Additionally, on 31 December 2015 and 2014, rentals associated with operational lease contracts are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 No more than 1 year 200,343 1,485,827 More than 1 year and less than 5 years 282,159 133,649 - 105,134 482,502 1,724,610 More than 5 years st On 31 December 2015 the caption ‘External supplies and services’ includes the amount of 1,206,738 euros, relating to operational lease rentals. 138 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 32. TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER PAYABLES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, trade payables and other payables may be analysed as follows: NON CURRENT Trade payables CURRENT FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 11,578,310 11,522,691 61,211,154 63,638,919 - - 1,284,903 791,014 7,263 7,247 989,946 924,734 81,490 - 7,495,466 19,217,883 - 851,292 6,779,928 6,245,633 88,753 858,539 16,550,243 27,179,264 11,667,063 12,381,230 77,761,397 90,818,183 Other creditors Fixed assets suppliers Related companies and other shareholders Advanced payments received from customers (Note 26) Other creditors Other payables Total The balance of non-current ‘Trade payables’ is primarily related with retentions on work performed by external parties, which will be released at the end of the guarantee period. These amounts bear no interest. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, this caption includes balances payable to suppliers resulting from the Group’s operating activities, as well as from tangible and intangible asset acquisitions. The Board of Directors believes that the carrying amount of these balances is very similar to their fair value and that the effect of the financial discounting of these amounts is not material. The reduction of advances from clients justifies the significant reduction in 2015. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the ageing of accounts payable in the captions ’Trade payables’ and ‘Other payables’ was as follows: PAST DUE FY 2014 TOTAL NOT DUE UNTIL 90 DAYS 90 TO 180 DAYS Trade payables 75,161,610 39,439,880 9,983,147 7,006,362 7,771,345 Other payables 28,037,803 5,361,532 8,325,045 1,206,744 5,091,078 8,053,404 103,199,413 44,801,412 18,308,192 8,213,106 12,862,423 19,014,280 180 TO 360 DAYS MORE THAN 360 DAYS 8,375,063 Total 180 TO 360 DAYS MORE THAN 360 DAYS 10,960,876 PAST DUE FY 2015 TOTAL NOT DUE UNTIL 90 DAYS 90 TO 180 DAYS Trade payables 72,789,464 37,690,824 16,168,175 5,373,877 5,181,525 Other payables 16,638,997 4,158,328 1,123,407 491,803 1,233,791 9,631,668 Total 89,428,459 41,849,152 17,291,582 5,865,680 6,415,316 18,006,731 The average payment period of the Group hovers around 260 days. As happens with trade receivables (Note 24), under the caption ‘Trade Payables’ are included the withholdings to suppliers, with exception for the ones in which the bank guarantee is issued by the supplier and not by Martifer, being these considered ‘Not due’. Accounts payable more than 180 days overdue relate to amounts payable to trade creditors with which the Group maintains regular commercial relations. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the balances due to ‘associate companies and to other shareholders’ relate, primarily, to loans obtained from jointly controlled entities and associate companies, that bear interest at Euribor 3M increased by a 6.75 % spread. Besides the financial liabilities previously disclosed and in Notes 30 and 31 above, the Group does not have any other financial liabilities. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 139 12 33. PROVISIONS st The information relating to ‘Provisions’ on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be detailed as follows: Quality guarantees Legal claims in progress Provisions arising from the use of the equity method Onerous Contracts Contractual obligations FY 2015 FY 2014 2,452,973 1,447,244 803,708 1,258,968 7,049,726 6,763,255 436,536 5,777,177 9,230,649 7,952,565 19,973,592 23,199,209 st The movements occurring in the caption ‘Provisions’ during the period ended on 31 December 2015 are as follows: CHANGE OF CONSOLIDATION PERIMETER, EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES, TRANSFERS CLOSING BALANCE - 898,108 2,452,973 (150,000) (269,691) 803,708 - 71,470 7,049,726 (4,038,972) - (1,301,669) 436,536 (54,307) (12,821) 49,202 9,230,649 (4,570,445) (162,821) (552,580) 19,973,592 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS REDUCTIONS Quality guarantees 1,447,244 232,584 (124,964) Legal claims in progress 1,258,968 254,020 (289,590) Provisions arising from the use of the equity method 6,763,255 277,613 (62,612) Onerous Contracts 5,777,177 - Other 7,952,565 1,296,011 23,199,209 2,060,228 APPLICATIONS Quality guarantee provisions were recorded to meet potential quality problems resulting from the Group’s operating activities. On average, quality guarantees have a 5 year limit. The provisions reflect a percentage of the construction value, which varies between 0.08 % and 0.22 %, depending on the business segment and the company. In 2015 a reclassification/transfer was made of part of the amount registered under the caption ‘Onerous contracts’ to the caption ‘Quality guarantees’, since it is the most adequate framing regarding the recognized obligation. In 2014, provisions for onerous contracts concern to estimated responsibilities associated to possible contract obligations in the operational activity of the Metallic Constructions segment, and its value was used in totality in 2015 The increase in caption ‘Other’ is related to the registration of a provision I the Metallic Constructions segment in Angola, related with the already concluded Kanhangulo project. As referred to in note 1, a provision for investments in associate companies which capital is negative (based on the owned shareholding) (Note 21). Considering the uncertainties surrounding these provisions, as well as their nature, the Group did not financially discount these amounts. 34. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES st On 31 December 2015, the contingent liabilities are as follows: a) th On 29 October 2009, Martifer Polska, in consortium with ‘Ocekon Engineering s.r.o.’ (Slovakia), concluded with Energomontaz – Południe S.A. an agreement for Works, whose object was the manufacture, execution, delivery and installation of the steel roof on the Baltic Arena Stadium in Gdańsk (Poland), in the approximate amount of 11.3 million euros. nd On 2 September 2010, Martifer received a notice of the immediate termination of the agreement from Energomontaz – Południe S.A., without any prior warning. The main reason alleged for the termination were delays in the execution, which, in th Martifer’s opinion, was totally unfounded and ultimately ineffective. On 17 December 2010, Martifer lodged an official lawsuit in the Court in Katowice, against Energomontaz. The amount of the lawsuit was approximately 12.6 million euros, including th interest, the cost of the capital involved and the damages caused to Martifer by the lack of cooperation. On 17 January 2012, Energomontaz - Południe SA lodged its legal suit against Martifer, involving 5.7 million euros. Court hearings are in progress 140 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 and Martifer Group has recognized in its financial statements impairment losses relating to the account receivable, production not invoiced and the executed bank guarantee; therefore it considers that this litigation risk is adequately covered in its financial statements. Meanwhile, the company Energomontaz has entered a bankruptcy process. In April 2013, Martifer submitted the list of claims, totalling 16.9 million euros, to the insolvency administrator. To date, there is no information on the list of credits of the insolvency estate. st b) Martifer signed, on 1 August 2014, an investment agreement denominated “Agreement”, related with a 30 million euros investment in Nutre, SGPS, SA to be performed by a company to be owned in 80 % by Ceres Investment, and within which, depending on certain conditions, Martifer sells its 49 % share held in Nutre, SGPS, SA’s share capital. th The closing of the transaction occurred on 19 December 2014, when 50 % of the investment was executed by Ceres Investments. However, all documentation related to the investment and transfer of shares was in custody of a Notary until the date Ceres Investments executes the remaining investment, of 15 million euros, which occurred in January 2015. According to the investment agreement mentioned above, Martifer SGPS, SA is responsible, in proportion to the sold share, for the payment of compensations to third parties due by Nutre SGPS SA or any of its subsidiaries, in case they are condemned and the amount of compensation exceeds an accumulated total of 500,000 euros, with a maximum of 14.7 million euros, by facts that occurred before the date of the investment agreement, and on a 3 year period after the closing of the operation. After this closing, the company Koninklijke Bunge B.V. lodged an arbitration procedure against Nutre Farming B.V. (subsidiary of Nutre SGPS, S.A.), in which the companies Koninklijke Bunge B.V (“Bunge”) e Bunge Prio Coöperatief U.A. claim from Nutre Farming B.V. a total of 22,711,607 Romanian Leus and 19,558,282 euros. In its turn, Nutre, in counterclaim, claims from Bunge the amount of 13,839,700 euros for itself and 19,747,265 euros for Bunge Prio Coöperatief U.A.. The trial hearings were concluded in March 2016, with an expected ruling by the Arbitration Court in April 2016. To date, Martifer SGPS SA was not notified of any occurrence from which may surge the obligation to compensate the acquirer of its share on Nutre SGPS, SA, as indicated above. c) The Romanian subsidiary, Martifer Constructii, acquired, on 9 March 2007, a plot of land in Aricesti, Prahova province, in Romania, for approximately 8.2 million RON. The referred acquisition is under a judicial dispute, currently pending judicial action, with its terms running under appeal, being expected one of two outcomes: 1. The Court rules a decision under which the land is maintained in property of the Romanian State, initial owner, in which Martifer Constructii shall have the right to an indemnity, at least, at an equivalent amount of the price paid on the land when it was acquired 2. The Court rules a decision under which the land transits to Martifer Constructii assets, with Martifer Constructii acquitting the totality of the rights of the land. According to the developments on the current judicial action, Martifer considers as most probable the happening of the scenario presented on 1), with a high probability of recovery of the amount paid when the land was acquired. th The Group's expectation is that no losses will occur with these processes over and above the ones already recognized in its financial statements. 35. CURRENT TAX LIABILITIES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014 ‘Current tax liabilities’ are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Income tax 2,257,208 1,258,326 Value added tax 1,439,583 2,145,790 Social security contributions 709,971 3,678,660 Withholding tax 226,385 249,716 Other taxes 596,138 2,921,181 2,972,076 8,995,347 Current tax liabilities The caption ‘Other taxes’ registered a significant reduction mainly due to the exit of the Metallic Constructions segment from Brazil. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 141 12 36. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, other current liabilities are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Holiday pay and bonuses 4,128,940 5,000,578 Interest borne but not yet overdue 2,998,531 5,274,578 11,359 1,304,965 Accrued expenses Production performed by third parties not yet invoiced Other accrued expenses 3,266,105 2,941,373 10,404,935 14,521,494 25,902,289 20,972,205 Deferred income Production invoiced and not yet performed (related to construction contracts) Subsidies / Government grants Other deferred income 636,062 688,811 4,616,714 5,908,955 31,155,065 27,569,971 41,559,999 42,091,465 st The ‘Other accrued expenses’, on 31 December 2015, relate to the supplies and external services rendered in 2015 not yet invoiced. The ‘Interest borne but not yet overdue’ suffered a significant reduction due to the restructuring process that occurred in 2015. The increase in ‘Production invoiced and not yet performed’ is mainly related to the Metallic Constructions segment in Saudi Araba and in the shipbuilding area in Portugal. ‘Other deferred income’ in 2015, as in 2014, is mainly the result of the recognition of a deferred income with the attribution of green certificates in Eviva Nalbant S.R.L. 142 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the Group’s main construction contracts in progress justifying the outstanding balance of the caption ‘Production invoiced and not yet performed (related to construction contracts)’ are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 OPVs (West Sea) 3,018,986 - Future Beer Factory (Martifer Angola) 2,505,873 - Dammam University Multipurpose Hall (Martifer Arábia Saudita) 1,920,587 - Sodiba - Supply (Martifer Construções) 1,706,526 - Stadium Steel Structure - Erection (Martifer Arábia Saudita) 1,730,595 1,416,418 Scenic River Cruiser (West Sea) 1,576,344 1,274,870 KAFD Parcel (Martifer Alumínios) 1,330,989 2,215,903 ITER Building 13 (Martifer Construções França) 838,512 - Shopping Nova Vida Kero (Martifer Angola) 754,201 - Holland Green (Martifer Alumínios) 820,000 - KAPSARC – King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (Martifer Arábia Saudita) 763,361 - Âncora Project (Martifer Construções) 746,688 2,039,363 C39 Painting Hall (Martifer Construções França) 728,413 - Birmingham New Street - Facade and Cladding Works (Martifer UK) 699,157 - Viking Osfrid (West Sea) 651,659 - Estación Bello Monte- Tramo PZA Venezuela- Miranda II (Martifer Construções) 648,508 - 375 KHS (Martifer Alumínios) 635,533 - Hotel Tivoli Estoril Residence (Martifer Alumínios) 528,901 534,278 Bridges 1-6 Trinidad (Martifer RO) 319,722 532,978 44,380 610,829 8,602 885,383 Sambiente Project (Martifer Angola) - 997,646 Halls- Centro Olímpico (Martifer Construções BR) - 866,374 Martifer-Amal_Mozambique Factory (Martifer Construções) - 750,930 Grand Stade de Lyon (Martifer França) - 665,779 Building facades (Martifer Arábia Saudita) - 567,585 Serrano Tower (Martifer Alumínios) - 553,251 Birmingham New Street - WP3201 (Martifer Alumínios) Kero Rocha Pinto (Martifer Angola) Loures Business Park (Martifer Construções) Other - 515,627 3,924,751 6,544,991 25,902,289 20,972,205 37. DERIVATIVES The Group uses derivatives to manage its exposure to interest rate risk so as to reduce the Group’s exposure to variable interest st rates on its financing contracts, thereby fixing interest rates. On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the derivative contracts in place were as follows: st 31 December 2015 DERIVATIVE COMPANY Flexible Forward Sell EUR Buy USD (PUT/CALL) Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA COUNTERPART Novo Banco FC Stone NOCIONAL 675,000 TYPE CLOSING DATE FAIR VALUE Fixed Exchange rate with fixed rate at 1.14. 5-Jul-2016 27,911 Regular margin calls 3,203 31,114 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 143 12 st 31 December 2014 TYPE FAIR VALUE COMPANY COUNTERPART EUR CALL / GBP PUT – Sintetic Forward Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA Novo Banco 1,000,000 Fixed Exchange rate EUR Call GBP Put strike 0.8280 20-May-2015 (73,118) EUR CALL / GBP PUT Sintetic Forward Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA Novo Banco 1,000,000 Fixed Exchange rate EUR Call GBP Put strike 0.8320 5-Jun-2015 (78,479) Deliverable Foreign Exchange Forward Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS SA Monex Europe 1,000,000 Fixed Exchange rate 0.825. Sell GBP Buy EUR 10-Jun-2015 (68,237) FC Stone NOCIONAL CLOSING DATE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT Regular margin calls 3,221 (216,614) The fair value of the above derivative contracts has been determined by the counterparties and, as these derivatives qualify as cash flow hedges, they have been recorded in the equity caption ‘Fair value reserves – Derivatives’ and in ‘Derivatives’, under Assets and Liabilities. The fair value valuation of the derivatives contracted by the Group (essentially interest rate swaps) was performed by the respective financial institutions acting as counterparties. The fair value valuation model used by the counterparties is based on the discounted cash flows method, using the swaps par rates, listed in the Interbank market, and available on Reuters and/or Bloomberg terminals, for the negotiated periods, which are used to calculate the forward interest rates and discount factors. The present value of the fixed cash flows (fixed leg) and the present value of the variable cash flows (floating leg) are then calculated. From the addition of the two legs results the NPV (Net Present Value or discounted value of the future cash flows or fair value of the derivatives). 38. COMMITMENTS Financial Guarantees st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the financial guarantees (bank guarantees and credit insurance) provided by the Group to third parties, namely to customers whose civil works are performed by Group companies may be detailed, by currency, as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Euro 64,418,579 62,776,134 Zloty 23,453 1,527,692 New Leu 74,432 582,705 US dollar 29,277,189 57,260,888 Moroccan Dirham 83,733 81,825 16,778,366 14,845,136 Real - 5,452,876 Rupee - 544,845 Chilean Peso - 59,758 Jordan Dinar 65,045 - United Arab Emirates Dirham 12,514 - 110,733,311 143,131,859 Pound Sterling 144 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 The breakdown by Group company is as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas SA 34,573,154 28,049,199 Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS 10,511,752 8,034,731 Navalria West Sea Lda. Martifer Alumínios SA Martifer Construcciones Metálicas Espanha Martifer Polska Martifer Constructii Eviva Hidro SRL Sassal Aluminium PTY LTD 13,382 13,382 7,505,494 435,500 - 7,627,965 762,061 1,252,100 - 554,820 582,879 1,367,981 - - - - 1,134,195 853,427 Martifer Konstrukcje 23,453 841,132 EUROCAB FV 1 SL 29,770 29,770 EUROCAB FV 8 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 9 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 10 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 11 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 12 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 17 SL 11,227 11,227 EUROCAB FV 18 SL 11,227 11,227 Martifer Construções SK Martifer Renewables SGPS Martifer Construções SAS Martifer Construções Lda. (Brasil) Martifer SGPS Martifer Construções Metálicas Angola S.A. Martifer solar ME – Dubai Martifer Solar Srl Martifer Solar Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares Martifer Solar NV Martifer Silverado Fund, LLC Inspira Martifer Solar Lda. Martifer Solar JO MARTIFER SOLAR CHILE OPERACIONES [CH] MARTIFER SOLAR UK [UK] - - 70,000 70,000 - 5,452,876 2,549,740 - 10,445,767 3,763,951 12,514 - 2,278,537 2,411,610 12,634,205 14,905,136 - 37,350 90,957 1,459,388 14,211,169 53,062,359 - 544,845 65,045 - 183,705 59,758 12,976,941 12,225,987 110,733,311 143,131,859 Regarding guarantees issued to customers, there are two types, addition and good execution: Addition aim to ensure the amount delivered by the client in the beginning of the project for material purchase. The amount advanced is defined in contract and is regularized upon invoice. The client cancels the guarantee when the totality of the advance is deducted. Good execution aims to guarantee the compliance with the contract (execution deadlines, quality, etc.). The expiry of this type of guarantee is defined in contract and they are cancelled when the final acceptance of the project is issued. st On 31 December 2015, there were no commitments relating to import documentary credits. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 145 12 Additionally, the most significant operating guarantees in force are as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Martifer Construções SA 2,053,221 - West Sea 1,836,026 - Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS Martifer Solar SA Martifer Solar Sistemas Solares Martifer SGPS 924,904 - - 4,118,277 36,511,436 33,795,789 111,642,567 88,898,000 152,968,155 126,812,065 The amount of operational guarantees registered in Martifer Construções and West Sea correspond mainly to guarantees to third parties regarding contracting of raw material supply plateaux. In 2015, guarantees were issued by Martifer Metallic Constructions to its subsidiaries outside Portugal for the issuance of local bank guarantees. As EPC contracts entered into by Martifer Solar to build solar parks oblige it and / or associate companies to provide certain guarantees, amongst which, concerning the quality of the materials and design, the photovoltaic facilities, the performance ratios and the power output of the installed photovoltaic modules, Martifer SGPS has agreed to endow Martifer Solar and / or its associate companies with the necessary means to fully comply with these contractual obligations. Martifer Solar is presently considered to have the capacity to support its own commitments, without recourse to the Holding Company. The amount of the Martifer Solar, SA commitments relates to guarantees provided for the development and construction of solar parks. st Lastly, we also present the credit insurance on 31 December 2015: CREDIT INSURANCE Martifer Solar SA Empresa de Energía Renovable María Sol del Norte S.A FY 2015 26,638,192 149,589 26,787,782 No reimbursements are expected from the commitments above. 146 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 Pledges or Mortgages st On 31 December 2015 the assets pledged or mortgaged to financial institutions were as follows: COMPANY GUARANTEE ASSET VALUE DEBT AMOUNT Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS Share pledge of Martifer Construções SA 45 % (nr. shares 1,500,000) 3,426,137 16,310,458 Martifer Construções SA 5M€ Generic Mortgage of building Vale Tripeiro, lot 10 - I/J/K/L/M/N/O (Benavente) 3,082,176 5,008,967 1,286,359 3,299,468 1 degree mortgage of industrial building Cutting Unit (Monoblocos). st 1 degree mortgage of administrative building, nd 2 degree mortgage of industrial building Tower’s plant (article 1914) 5,658,844 3,299,532 Mortgage of industrial building Martifer Construções (article 2079) 1,137,344 Martifer Construções SA Martifer Construções SA Navalria SA st 1,624,246 Martifer SGPS Martifer Construções SA 1,924,346 Martifer Construções SA Martifer Construções SA Martifer Construções SA Promoquatro Lda. 3,048,645 1st degree share pledge of 25% of Martifer Renewables SGPS (nr. Shares 25,000,000) 23,221,630 Martifer Construções SA Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS 3,048,379 Promisory Loan Note Class A n. 6 pledge Mortgage of pilot building Mortgage of Warehouse in Alverca Mortgage of Warehouse in Trofa Mortgage of Land and Warehouse in Albergaria 4,500,000 2,510,610 88,701 2,601,527 148,080 70,437 Share pledge of Martifer Solar SA 55 % (nr. shares 27,500,000) Martifer SGPS Mortgage of building in Oliveira de Frades (article 1943) - Components’ plant Assets pledge Martifer Construções 7,133,939 Martifer SGPS Generic Mortgage (7.5M€) of industrial building Towers’ plant (article 1914). 8,314,077 nd 10,676,719 Martifer SGPS 2 degree share pledge of Martifer Solar SA 55 % (nr. shares 27,500,000), 1st degree share pledge of Martifer Renewables SGPS 65 % (nr. shares 65,000,000) 71,052,955 Martifer SGPS Mortgage of building in Oliveira de Frades (article P-2003) Unit OlF MTC 10,047,000 Martifer SGPS Loan Note Class A n. 5 pledge 4,500,000 Martifer OF warehouse Martifer Roménia SRL 361,646 Other Lands MGI 357,300 1st degree share pledge of Martifer Renewables SGPS (nr. shares 10,000,000) Martifer Solar SA 9,288,652 Various equipment commercial pledge 320,688 Equipment commercial pledge 102,708 1st degree share pledge of 100% shares of the following companies: Eurocab FV 1, S.L., Eurocab FV 2, S.L., Eurocab FV 3, S.L., Eurocab FV 4, S.L., Eurocab FV 5, S.L., Eurocab FV 6, S.L., Eurocab FV 7, S.L., Eurocab FV 8, S.L., Eurocab FV 9, S.L., Eurocab FV 10, S.L., Eurocab FV 11, S.L., Eurocab FV 12, S.L., Eurocab FV 13, S.L., Eurocab FV 14, S.L., Eurocab FV 15, S.L., Eurocab FV 16, S.L., Eurocab FV 17, S.L., Eurocab FV 18, S.L., Eurocab FV 19, S.L., 3,099,764 Share pledge of 50 % of Martifer Renovables ETVE shares 6,077,555 Mortgage of the factory 4,332,895 Mortgage of farm land and all equipment/construction included in the project/farm Eviva Nalbant 128,428,917 95,337 Multipark Paços de Ferreira Martifer Renovables ETVE, S.A.U. 14,176,435 1,415,300 Martifer SGPS Martifer SGPS 1,016,126 2,035,204 Martifer Energy Systems SGPS Martifer Construções SA 3,123,996 711,731 45,467,612 Share pledge of 100% of Eviva Nalbant shares 5,675,788 Pledge over all movable assets (insurance, bank accounts, accounts receivable, intellectual property, etc.) 2,625,195 Mortgage of estate and Promisory pledge of equipment/stock 28,556,250 12,944,878 8,846,980 3,964,928 242,411,818 237,634,641 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 147 12 Regarding fixed assets acquired, attention is drawn to the following contractual commitments: th On 27 November was signed the renegotiation agreement of the agreement for the ‘Attribution of Energy Injection Capacity to the National Electricity Grid for Electrical Energy produced at Wind Parks’ celebrated between Ventinveste S.A. and the Portuguese th Authorities (Direcção Geral de Energia e Geologia (DGEG) on 18 September 2007 was signed. This agreement allowed the change in the society structure and the complete separation between the industrial cluster and the wind cluster. Regarding the industrial commitments, negotiations with DGEG allowed for the exoneration of Martifer Group of all investment and job creation obligations in the industrial cluster. It was also agreed that all the principles upon which the research financing to be determined by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (through the Innovation Fund) would be definitely formalized. In 2015, following the reinforcement of guarantees foreseen in Martifer Group’s debt restructuring contract, a reinforcement of guarantees was made with the financing banks and the holding. In this contract is foreseen that the sale of some assets will be used for the amortization of the existent bank debt. 39. SUBSIDIES AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS st On 31 December 2015, investment subsidies and government grants attributed to the Group are as follows: INVESTMENT AMOUNT SUBSIDIES GRANTED DEFERRED INCOME (NOTE 36) AMOUNT RECORDED IN INCOME STATEMENT Buildings and other constructions 5,797,465 4,203,885 384,712 49,219 Basic equipment 7,832,920 2,373,768 250,973 - 89,387 89,387 - 1,113 Administrative equipment Other Investment subsidies Closing balance 31st December 2015 61,233 53,022 377 - 13,781,005 6,720,062 636,062 50,332 st On 31 December 2015, operational subsidies and government grants attributed to the Group recorded in the income statement caption ‘Other gains and losses’ are as follows: AMOUNT RECORDED IN THE INCOME STATEMENT (NOTE 5) COMPANY DESIGNATION Martifer Construções IEFP 67,455 Navalria IEFP 40,560 Martifer Renewables IEFP 54 Martifer Inovação e Gestão IEFP 2,969 Martifer SGPS IEFP 183 West Sea IEFP 23,455 134,676 40. RELATED PARTIES a) Balances and transactions Group companies have commercial relations with each other that qualify as related parties transactions. All of these transactions are performed on an arm’s length basis. Consequently, all these transactions are eliminated, since the consolidated financial statements disclose information regarding the holding company and its subsidiaries as if they were a single entity. 148 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 The amounts of the balances and transactions with associate companies and joint-ventures, as well as with other shareholders and shareholder-related companies, are as follows: COSTS Associate companies Joint Ventures Other related parties REVENUES ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2014 888,055 456,641 2,542,019 1,429,223 38,829,489 5,804,058 1,106,859 458,850 - 1,965 669,203 2,749,988 2,964,722 41,745,438 270,001 942,851 807,810 3,301,725 3,166,636 2,233,316 8,680,774 4,697,138 3,347,773 3,728,268 1,695,865 3,760,331 6,377,858 6,412,527 50,474,985 52,246,634 4,724,633 5,129,969 In addition to the balances and transactions described in the tables above and below, no other balances or transactions exist with the Group’s related parties. st Accounts receivable and payable vis-à-vis related parties will be cash settled and are not covered by any guarantees. On 31 December 2015 and 2014, no impairment losses were recognized in connection with accounts receivable with related parties. b) Board of Directors and key management staff remuneration st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the Board of Directors and the key management staff remuneration amounted to 589,810 euros and 940,825 euros, respectively. This remuneration is determined by the Remuneration Committee, taking into consideration the individual performance and the evolution in this type of labour market. Remuneration assigned to the Board of Directors and to key management staff, by remuneration grade, may be summarized as follows (amounts in Euro): Fixed remuneration Variable remuneration FY 2015 FY 2014 493,936 819,464 95,874 121,361 589,810 940,825 The statement on the remuneration policy applicable to the management and supervisory bodies of Martifer SGPS, approved in accordance with Law 28/2009, as well as the total amount of the remuneration attributed to the members of these bodies, individually and aggregated, are presented in the Corporate Governance Report. Martifer SGPS, S.A.’s Board of Directors is constituted by: i. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins ii. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins iii. Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira iv. Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo v. Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha vi. Luis Valadares Tavares 41. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Since the reference date of the results, no facts that affect the released financial information occurred. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 149 12 42. CASH RECEIVABLES / CASH PAYMENTS RELATED TO FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash receivables and cash payments related to financial assets in 2015 and 2014 were as follows: FY 2015 FY 2014 Sale of Martifer - Construções Metálicas, Ltda. 2 - Sale of Martifer Alumínios Ltda. 2 - 10,740,104 - 9,899 - 262,890 - Sale of MTS3 S.R.L. 10,000 - Sale of MTS7, S.R.L. 10,000 - Sale of Vesto - 80,000 Sale of Rosa dos Ventos - 23,642,134 Sale of MTS Spittleborough Solar Limited - 38,720 Sale of 50% of MT Solar Canada - 26,675 Sale of MTS Francis Court - 128 Sale of MTS Hill Farm - 1 Sale of MTS Rydon Solar, Ltd - 42,665 Sale of Steadfast Molland Solar - 49,473 Sale of Gargano Solar Park s.r.l. - 15,000 10,740,108 23,722,134 292,790 172,661 - (272,074) Cash Receivables: Sale of Eviva Gizalki Sp. Zo.o Sale of Canopy Naos Sale of Canaverosa Renovables, SL Receipts: from continued operations from discontinued operations Cash Payments: Acquisition of 100% of Solariant Portfolio GK One Cash Payments: from continued operations - - from discontinued operations - (272,074) 43. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS th The accompanying consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 6 April 2016. Furthermore, the st attached financial statements for the period ended on 31 December 2015, are still subject to approval on the annual Shareholder’s General Meeting. The Board of Directors believes that these will be approved with no significant changes. 150 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 12 44. EXPLANATION ADDED FOR THE TRANSLATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS These financial statements are a translation of the consolidated financial statements originally issued in Portuguese, in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese version prevails. th Oliveira de Frades, 6 April 2016 The Registered Accountant The Board of Directors __________________________________ __________________________________ João Alexandre Queiroz Oliveira Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman) __________________________________ Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice- Chairman) __________________________________ Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Luís Valadares Tavares (Member of the Board of Directors) NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 151 12 152 ANNUAL REPORT 2015 154 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 13 13 | INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INDIVIDUAL INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE - NOTE 26) CAPTION Sales and services rendered NOTES 2 Operating subsidies FY 2015 FY 2014 1,178,583 1,016,372 183 Supplies and external services 3 (314,344) (381,089) Staff costs 4 (392,872) (589,932) Other operating income Other operational losses Earnings before depreciation, financing costs and tax Depreciation and amortization costs/reversals Impairment on non-depreciable investments (costs/reversals) 9/10 5 Operational earnings (before financing costs and tax) 78,605 244,502 (117,844) (23,760) 432,311 266,093 (3,789) (8,076) 12,228,914 (119,189,472) 12,657,436 (118,931,455) 6 1,202,875 6,264,453 Interest and similar expenses 6 (3,691,241) (9,948,345) Gains/losses from subsidiaries, associated companies and joint ventures 11 (8,720,321) 969,707 1,448,749 (121,645,640) Interest and similar revenue Earnings before taxes Corporate Income tax 7 Net income for the period (47,508) 32,710 1,401,241 (121,612,930) Earnings per share: Basic 8 0,0143 (1,2437) Diluted 8 0,0143 (1,2437) The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements 156 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 13 INDIVIDUAL STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE - NOTE 26) Caption Net income for the year FY 2015 FY 2014 1,401,241 (121,612,930) 1,401,241 (121,612,930) Fair value of cash flow hedges (derivatives), net of tax Income recognised directly in equity Total comprehensive income for the year The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 157 13 INDIVIDUAL STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE - NOTE 26) CAPTION NOTES FY 2015 FY 2014 ASSETS Non-current assets Tangible fixed assets 10 2,794 4,749 Intangible assets 9 104 1,189 Financial Investments 11 165,549,283 160,287,373 Group companies 12 22,819,237 22,141,319 Other accounts receivable 13 Deferred tax assets 7 19,600,000 2,065,066 2,065,066 190,436,484 204,099,696 3,728,876 3,331,425 Current assets Trade receivables 13 State and other public entities 165,972 Group companies 12 8,761,355 5,934,932 Other accounts receivable 13 21,102,357 2,296,335 11,737 12,813 Deferrals Other financial investments Cash and cash equivalents 385 15 TOTAL ASSETS 290,955 598,842 33,895,665 12,340,319 224,332,149 216,440,015 EQUITY Share capital 16 50,000,000 50,000,000 Treasury Stock 16 (2,868,519) (2,868,519) Share premiums 16 186,500,000 186,500,000 Legal reserves 16 7,696,844 7,696,844 Other reserves 16 2,868,519 2,868,519 Retained earnings Net profit for the year TOTAL EQUITY (184,775,355) (63,162,425) 1,401,241 (121,612,930) 60,822,730 59,421,489 LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Provisions 19 618,500 618,500 Borrowings 17 130,353,263 104,184,334 130,971,763 105,092,959 938,867 Deferred tax liabilities Other accounts payable 290,125 Current liabilities Trade payables 18 753,338 State and other public entities 14 861,050 60,551 Group companies 12 29,804,805 25,150,567 Borrowings 17 188,686 23,343,601 Other accounts payable 18 929,777 2,431,981 32,537,656 51,925,567 TOTAL LIABILITIES 163,509,419 157,018,526 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 224,332,149 216,440,015 The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements 158 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 1 INDIVIDUAL STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE - NOTE 26) SHARE CAPITAL TREASURY STOCK SHARE PREMIUMS LEGAL RESERVES OTHER RESERVES RETAINED EARNINGS NET PROFIT FOR THE YEAR TOTAL EQUITY 50,000,000 (2,868,519) 186,500,000 7,696,844 2,868,519 (13,782,430) (49,379,995) 181,034,419 Net profit for the year (121,612,930) (121,612,930) Comprehensive income (121,612,930) (121,612,930) DESCRIPTION st Balance on 1 January 2014 NOTES Changes in the period Appropriation of the profit of 2013 st Balance on 31 December 2014 (49,379,995) (49,379,995) 50,000,000 (2,868,519) 186,500,000 7,696,844 2,868,519 (63,162,425) (121,612,930) 59,421,489 50,000,000 (2,868,519) 186,500,000 7,696,844 2,868,519 (63,162,425) (121,612,930) 59,421,489 Net profit for the year 1,401,241 1,401,241 Comprehensive income 1,401,241 1,401,241 st Balance on 1 January 2015 Changes in the period Appropriation of the profit of 2014 Balance on 31st December 2015 50,000,000 (2,868,519) 186,500,000 7,696,844 2,868,519 (121,612,930) 121,612,930 (184,775,355) 1,401,241 60,822,730 The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 159 13 INDIVIDUAL CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED ON 31ST DECEMBER 2015 AND 2014 (TRANSLATION OF INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE - NOTE 26) CAPTION NOTES FY 2015 FY 2014 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers 919,207 801,644 Payments to suppliers (477,245) (446,761) Payments to employees (384,230) (470,435) 57,732 (115,552) 544,873 (173,036) Cash generated from operations Income tax paid/received Other receipts/(payments) relating to operating activities Net cash generated by operating activities [1] (285,156) 234,377 317,449 (54,211) INVESTING ACTIVITIES Payments arising from: Tangible assets (1,987) (7,843) Financial assets (32,954,950) (18,643,735) Other assets (502) (32,957,439) (18,651,578) Receipts arising from: Tangible assets 13,767 3,549 Financial assets 28,870,909 23,080,260 Other assets Interest and similar income Net cash generated by investing activities [2] 146 1,228,013 772,834 30,112,835 23,856,643 (2,844,604) 5,204,965 68,080,151 33,668,947 68,080,151 33,668,947 (64,586,395) (31,345,659) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Receipts arising from: Borrowings Payments arising from: Borrowings Interest and similar costs (1,274,488) (8,414,780) (65,860,883) (39,760,439) Net cash generated by financing activities [3] 2,219,268 (6,091,492) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents [1+2+3] (307,887) (940,738) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 598,842 1,539,580 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 290,955 598,842 Effect of foreign exchange currencies Change in fair value The accompanying notes are part of these financial statements 160 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 13 14 | NOTES TO THE INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INTRODUCTORY NOTE Martifer SGPS, S.A. (“Company”) is a limited company, with its registered office at Zona Industrial, Apartado 17, Oliveira de Frades - Portugal, incorporated on October 29, 2004 and having as its principal activities the management of shareholdings held and the rendering of support services to the Group companies. From June 2007, and following the successful an Initial Public Offer (IPO), Martifer SGPS, S.A. started trading on the Portuguese Stock Exchange, Euronext Lisbon. th The Company is obliged, in terms of Article 4 of Regulation no. 1606/2002, of the European Parliament and Council, of 19 July, to prepare its consolidation financial statements in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union in terms of Article 3 of the said regulation. th As allowed by decree-law no. 158/2009, from 13 July, the individual financial statements were prepares according to the International Financial Reporting Standards. All the amounts presented in these notes are expressed in Euro, unless otherwise indicated. 1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PREPARATION These accompanying consolidated financial statements relate to the individual financial statements of Martifer SGPS, S.A. and were prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as adopted by the European Union, in st force at the beginning of the economic period started on 1 January 2015. These are the International Financial Reporting Standards, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"), and interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") or by the previous Standing Interpretations Committee ("SIC"), that have been endorsed by the European Union. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the books and accounting records of the companies included in the consolidation (Note 2) and have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for the revaluation of certain noncurrent assets and certain financial instruments, which are stated at fair value. The accounting policies and mensuration criteria adopted by the Company in the 2015 financial period are consistent with those applied in the financial statements of the previous financial period, presented for comparative purposes, except in respect of the st standards and interpretations entering into force on or after 1 January 2015, the adoption of which has not had a significant impact on the Group’s comprehensive income or financial position. st Standards and changes to standards which are published but are mandatory for annual periods that start on or after 1 February 2015, and that the Company decided not to adopt in advance: EFFECTIVE DATE Improvements in norms 2010 – 2012 01-02-2015 IAS 19 – Defined benefit plans 01-02-2015 IAS 16 e IAS 38 – Amortization / depreciation calculation methods 01-01-2016 IAS 27 – Separate financial statements 01-01-2016 IAS 16 e IAS 41 – Agriculture: Plants that produce consumable biological assets 01-01-2016 IFRS 11 – Joint agreements 01-01-2016 IAS 1 – Presentation of the financial statements 01-01-2016 Improvements in norms 2012 – 2014 01-01-2016 162 2015 ANNUAL REPORT The effect on the Company’s financial statements of the adoption of the standards, interpretations, amendments and revisions st referred above, on the period ended on 31 December 2015 was not material. st Standards effective on or after 1 February 2015, not yet endorsed by the European Union As at this date, the following standards, interpretations, changes and revisions have already been issued but have not yet been endorsed by the European Union: EFFECTIVE DATE Changes IFRS 10, 12 and IAS 28: application of the exemption of consolidation 01-01-2016 IFRS 9 – Financial instruments 01-01-2018 IFRS 14 – Regulatory deferral accounts 01-01-2016 IFRS 15 – Revenue from contracts with customers 01-01-2018 No significant effects are expected from the adoption of these standards in the Company’s financial statements. In the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in accordance with IAS/IFRS, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted certain assumptions and estimates that can affect the assets and liabilities reported, as well as the profits and losses incurred in the reporting periods (Note 1 xxvii). All the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions were made taking into consideration the best knowledge available at the financial statements’ approval date and the information available at that time. The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared for appreciation and approval by the annual Shareholder’s th General Meeting. The Board of Directors has approved them for issuance, on 6 April 2016 and believes that these will be approved without any changes. MAIN ACCOUNTING POLICIES, JUDGEMENTS AND ESTIMATES The main accounting policies, judgements and estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s individual financial statements for the years presented are as follows: i) Financial investments The equity holdings in Group and associated companies are registered at acquisition cost. An evaluation of the investments in Group and associated companies is performed when there are signs that the asset may be impaired, being registered as expense the impairment losses that may arise. Subsidiaries are all the entities (including entities with special purposes) on which Martifer SGPS has the power to decide on financial or operational policies, to which is usually associated the control, direct or indirect, of more than half of voting rights. Associates are entities on which Martifer owns between 20 % and 50 % of voting rights, or on which Martifer has a significant influence on the definition of the financial and operational policies. ii) Intangible assets Intangible assets acquired by the Company are stated at their acquisition cost, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and are only recognized if it is probable that future economic benefits will flow from them to the Company, their value can be reliably measured and if they are controlled by the Company. Intangible assets comprise mainly software and other industrial property rights, which are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a 3 year period. iii) Tangible fixed assets Tangible assets are recorded at their acquisition cost, net of depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. 13 The depreciation rates used correspond to the following estimated useful lives: Transportation equipment Office equipment 4 years 3 to 5 years Maintenance and repair costs that neither increase the useful life nor create significant improvements in tangible fixed assets are recognized as costs in the year in which they are incurred. iv) Financial assets and liabilities Financial assets and liabilities are recognized in the balance sheet when the Company is a contractual party to the instrument. a) Financial instruments: The Company classifies financial assets in the following categories: ‘Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’, ‘Borrowings and receivables’, ‘Held-to-maturity investments’ and ‘Available-for-sale financial assets’. The classification depends on the intention inherent to the investment’s acquisition. The classification is made at the initial recognition date and re-appreciated on a quarterly basis. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss: this category is divided into two sub-categories: ‘financial assets classified as held for trading’ and ‘financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss’. A financial asset is classified under this category, namely, if it is acquired for the purpose of selling it in the short term. Derivatives are also classified as instruments held for trading, except if designated as an effective hedging instrument. Financial instruments in this category are classified as current if they are held for trading or if it is expected that they are going to be realized within twelve months from the balance sheet date; Held-to-maturity investments: this category includes financial assets, non-derivative, with fixed or variable reimbursements with a fixed maturity, and which the Board of Directors intends to hold to maturity Available-for-sale financial assets: these include financial assets, non-derivative, that are designated as available-for-sale or those that are not and cannot be classified in the preceding categories. This category is classified as non-current, unless the Board of Directors has the intention to sell the investment within 12 months from the balance sheet date. Held-to-maturity investments are classified as non-current investments, unless their maturity is less than a year from the balance sheet date. Financial assets designated by the Group at fair value through profit or loss are classified as current. All purchases and sales of financial instruments are recognized on the trade date, irrespective of the date of the financial settlement. These financial assets are initially measured at cost, which is the consideration paid for them, and include transaction costs in the case of available-for-sale investments. After the initial recognition, financial assets valued at fair value through profit or loss and the available-for-sale investments are re-valued at their fair values with reference to their market value at the balance sheet date (measured by their quoted price or through an independent valuation), without regard for any transaction costs that may be incurred until their sale. Financial assets not quoted and in respect of which it is not possible to reliably estimate their fair value, are maintained at acquisition cost less impairment losses. Gains and losses resulting from a change in the fair value of the ‘available–for-sale financial assets’ are recognized directly in equity, under the caption Fair value reserves until the investment is sold, received or in any way alienated, or until the fair value of the investment falls below the acquisition cost and this corresponds to an imparity, at which moment the accumulated gain or loss is recognized in the income statement. Gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of ‘Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss’ are recognized in the income statement, under the caption ‘Gains/losses in financial assets’. ‘Held-to-maturity investments’ are recorded at their amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, net of capital repayments and interest received. Investments in subsidiaries and associated companies, as laid down by IAS 27, are valued at acquisition cost net of impairment losses. 164 2015 ANNUAL REPORT b) Trade and other receivables Trade and other receivable amounts have no implicit interest and are recorded at their nominal value less any impairment losses, recognized in the allowance account ‘Accumulated Impairment losses’, in order to reflect their net realization value. c) Borrowings Borrowings are recorded as liabilities at the nominal value received, net of up-front fees and commissions relating to the issuance of these instruments. Financial expenses are calculated based on the effective interest rate and are recorded in the income statement on an accruals basis. d) Trade and other payables Accounts payable, which do not bear interest, are recorded at their nominal value which is substantially equivalent to their fair value. e) Financial liabilities and equity instruments Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified based on their contractual substance. The Company classifies as equity instruments those contracts that evidence a residual interest of the Group in a group of assets after deducting a group of liabilities. f) Derivatives The Company uses derivative instruments solely to manage its exposure to financial risks by hedging these, and not with a trading objective. The use of derivative instruments has been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The derivative instruments used by the Company, classified as cash-flows hedges, are exclusively related to the hedging of interest rates on loans obtained. The loan amount, interest maturity and loan reimbursement plans inherent to the hedging instrument are in all respects similar to the established conditions for the contracted loans, resulting in perfect hedges. Interest rate derivatives (Cash-flow hedges) are initially recorded at cost, if any, and subsequently re-valued at their fair value. The portion of the changes in the fair value of derivatives effectively covered are deferred in the statement of comprehensive income in the caption ‘Fair value reserves – Derivatives’, being transferred to the income statement in the same period that the hedge instrument affects the income statement. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the income statement, when determined. Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold. When a hedging instrument no longer qualifies for hedge accounting the cumulative gain or loss that was deferred in the statement of comprehensive income in the caption ‘ Fair value reserves – Derivatives’ is transferred to the income statement for the period and the subsequent revaluations of the derivative are also recorded in the income statement. v) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, cash at banks, term deposits and other treasury operations with a maturity under three months, readily convertible to a known amount of cash, and which are subject to insignificant value changes. vi) Revenue recognition and accrual based accounting Revenue and expenses are recorded in the period to which they relate, regardless of their date of payment or receipt. The captions of ‘Other accounts receivable’, ‘Deferred expenses’ and ‘Other accounts payable’ include expenses and income relating to the current period, where payment and receipt will occur in future periods, as well as payments and receipts in the current period but which relate to future periods. Dividends from investments are recognized when the Company’s right to receive them has been established. Interest revenue is accrued on a time basis, with reference to the principal outstanding and the effective interest rate applicable for the operations. 13 vii) Balances and transactions expressed in foreign currency All the assets and liabilities expressed in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency, using the official exchange rate at the reporting date. The exchange differences, favourable or unfavourable, originating from the differences between the exchange rates at the transaction dates and those used at the collection, payment or at the balance sheet date, are recognized at their gross amount as gains and losses in the income statement. viii) Income Taxes The Income tax charge for the period includes current and deferred tax, in accordance with IAS 12. Current tax is calculated based on the taxable profit, in accordance with the local tax laws applicable to the location where the Company has its registered office. Deferred tax is recognized on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax base used in the calculation of taxable profit as well as in respect of some fiscal credits attributed to the Company, and it is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates and based on the tax legislation expected to apply in the period in which the differences reverse, and evaluated annually using tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at each balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are generally recognized to extent that there is a reasonable probability that taxable profits will be available against which to offset them. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. The deferred tax amount that results from transactions or events recognized directly in equity is registered directly in equity as well, not affecting the net income for the period. ix) Interest charges on borrowings Borrowing costs incurred with borrowings are recorded in the income statement on the accrual basis. x) Provisions Provisions are recognized when, and only when, the Group has an existing obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that the Group will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the said obligation. These provisions are reviewed at each balance date and are adjusted to reflect the best estimate at that date, taking into consideration all the risks and uncertainties inherent to such estimates. When a provision is determined using the future cash flows estimated to settle the existing obligation, its carrying amount is the present value of those cash flows. xi) Impairment of assets The Company reviews the carrying amounts of its assets at each balance sheet date or whenever there is any indication (an event or alteration of circumstances) that these assets may have suffered an impairment loss. When the asset carrying amount is greater than its recoverable amount an impairment loss is recognized and recorded in the caption ‘Provisions and impairment losses’. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less selling costs and value in use. The fair value less selling costs is the amount that can be obtained in an arms-length transaction. Value in use is calculated by assessing the estimated future cash flows to be generated by the asset and its residual value, all discounted to their present value. 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 reversal of impairment losses recorded in previous years is recognized when the underlying reasons that caused that entry are no longer applicable and, consequently, the asset is no longer impaired. The reversal of impairment losses is recognized in the income statement as an operational result. However, the reversal of an impairment loss is only recognised up to the amount that would be recorded using the historical cost, or the revalued amount, net of amortization and depreciation, if the impairment loss had not been recorded in previous years. 166 2015 ANNUAL REPORT xii) Employee benefits Variable remunerations According to the statutes of some Group companies, the shareholders of those companies approved at the General Meeting or a Remuneration Committee elected by shareholders, establish the fixed and variable remuneration to be distributed to members of governing bodies. Bonus payments are recorded in the period to which they relate. xiii) Statement of financial positions presentation Assets to be realized and liabilities to be settled twelve months after the reporting date are classified as non-currents. Likewise, given their nature, ‘Deferred tax’ and ‘Provisions’ are classified as non-current on the statement of financial position. xiv) Contingent assets and liabilities Contingent liabilities are not recorded in the financial statements. Instead, they are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements, unless the probability of a cash outflow is remote. Contingent assets are not recorded in the financial statements but are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements when future economic benefits are probable. xv) Cash Flow Statement The cash flow statement is prepared, using the direct method, in accordance with IAS 7. The Company classifies as ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ treasury operations which mature in less than three months, readily convertible to a known amount of cash, and which are subject to insignificant value changes. The cash flow statement is classified by operating, investing and financing activities. Operating activities include cash receipts from clients, cash payments to suppliers, cash payments to and on behalf of employees and other operating activities’ payments and receipts. Investing activities’ cash flows include, essentially, payments and receipts related with the acquisitions and sales of tangible and intangible assets. Financing activities’ cash flows include, essentially, payments and receipts of loans and borrowings, financial lease contracts and dividend payments. xvi) Subsequent events Events occurring after the balance sheet date that provide additional information about conditions existing at the balance sheet date (adjusting events), are recognized in the financial statements. Events occurring after the balance sheet date that provide information on conditions occurring after the balance sheet date (non-adjusting events), if material, are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. xvii) Judgements and estimates In preparing the financial statements the Board of Directors used its best knowledge and accumulated experience of past and current events in making certain assumptions as to future events. st The most significant accounting estimates reflected in the financial statements for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 include: Impairment analysis of financial assets; Recording of provisions and impairment losses; Fair value of financial instruments; and Recognition of deferred tax assets in respect of reportable tax losses. Estimates used are based on the best information available during the preparation of the financial statements. However, events may occur in subsequent periods that, not being foreseeable, were not considered in these estimates. Changes to the estimates that occur after the date of these financial statements, will be recognized in net income, in accordance with IAS 8, using the prospective methodology. 13 xviii) Financial risk management Uncertainty, a characteristic of the financial markets, translates into a number of risks to which the activities of the Martifer Group are exposed, namely price risk, currency risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. a) Currency risk Currency risk is the possibility of registering gains or losses resulting from the changes in the foreign exchange rates between different currencies. The Company’s exposure to currency risk results from the existence of foreign based subsidiaries in countries with a currency other than the Euro and of transactions between these subsidiaries and other Group companies and the existence of transactions made by companies operating in currency other than the reporting currency of the Group. The currency risk management policy of the Company aims to reduce the sensitivity of its income statement to foreign exchange rate variations. The exposure to currency risk results mainly from the operational activities (in which the gains, earnings, assets and liabilities are expressed in currency other than the reporting currency), from the operations performed between these subsidiaries and other companies and the existence of operations performed by operational companies in a currency different from the reporting currency. b) Interest rate risk Interest rate risk reflects the possibility of changes in future interest charges in loans borrowings obtained as a result of changes in market interest rate levels. The Company relies on external financing to fund its activity and it is exposed to interest rate risk as a significant part of its borrowings are indexed to market interest rates. In the more significant long term loans the Company relies on fixed interest rate loans or uses interest rate derivatives to hedge exposure to interest rate risk on these loans. The amounts, interest due dates and repayment schedules of the interest rate derivatives are identical to those of the loans they hedge and, as such, these derivatives are considered perfect hedges. During 2015, the reference interest rates in the euro area remained at very low levels, even reaching negative values at the end of the year. According to the European Central Bank projections published on March 216 (“March 2016 ECB staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area”), rates should remain at very low levels during 2016 and 2017, with a modest growth expected for 2018. th On 17 December 2015, Martifer signed the debt restructuring agreements with the banks, which involved the renegotiation of risk premium rates (spread) to very competitive values, allowing for a lower exposure to interest rate risk. This change in the bank st financing pricing took effect as from 1 January 2015. This factor, together with the expected stability in the reference rates contribute for Martifer’s current low exposure to interest rate risk. c) Liquidity risk Liquidity risk reflects the prospect of the Company and the Group not satisfying their financial responsibilities with the available financial resources. The main objective of liquidity risk management policy is to ensure that the Group has at its disposal at any time the sufficient financial resources to meet its responsibilities and proceed with strategy outlined, honouring all commitments with third parties, through proper management of the relation cost - maturity of debt. As mentioned above, at the end of 2015, the Group restructured its debt with financial institutions, through the rescheduling of bank financing repayments over time, increasing the debt maturity in order to make it coincide with the long term assets’ continuity and, at the same time, to allow the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. Therefore, and taking in mind the medium / long term features of the investments made, the debt service accompanies the maturity of the associated assets, not jeopardizing the commitments from its short term operational activity in the pursuit of the Group’s goal to adequate the inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity. 168 2015 ANNUAL REPORT st As a consequence of the previously mentioned measures, it is verifiable that, on 31 December 2015, the Current Assets largely surpass the Current Liabilities. Therefore, the liquidity risk is quite reduced, due to Martifer’s capacity to transform its short term assents into liquidity. The financial management monitors the implementation of risk management policies set by the management to ensure that the economic and financial risks are identified, measured and managed in accordance with such policies. d) Credit risk The Company’s credit risk results fundamentally from its relationship with financial institutions, occurring within the scope of its normal activity, associated with the potential default, by the financial institutions, with which it has contracted, in the regular course of business, term deposits, current accounts and derivatives. To mitigate this risk, the Company diversifies its counterparties, to avoid an excessive concentration of credit risk, and privileges the contracting of less complex financial instruments in detriment of instruments which structure is not fully known. 2. SALES AND SERVICES RENDERED st Sales and services rendered for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 refer, essentially, to management fees charged to Group companies: CAPTION Services rendered (Note 22) FY 2015 FY 2014 1,178,583 1,016,372 1,178,583 1,016,372 3. SUPPLIES AND EXTERNAL SERVICES st The breakdown of supplies and external services for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 is as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Specialized services 213,747 261,030 Advertising 3,274 Fees 1,200 14,675 Maintenance and repairs 2,725 2,827 Stationery 6,195 221 808 5,541 16,723 27,745 Articles for offering Fuel Travel and accommodation 66 Leases and rents 36 Communications 4,462 2,918 55,257 56,178 Legal and notarial fees 7,030 3,861 Representation expenses 2,169 2,044 Insurance Cleaning, health and safety Other 13 705 3,983 314,344 381,089 The caption Supplies and external services decreased in 2015 which is closely related with the captions ‘Specialized services’, ‘Fees’ and ‘Travel and accommodation’. The caption ‘Specialized Services’ is related with the provision of financial and consulting services. 13 4. STAFF COSTS st O Staff costs for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 can be analysed as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Remuneration 329,770 477,377 55,822 101,245 Social charges Charges on remuneration Other 7,280 11,310 392,872 589,932 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the caption ‘Other’ includes, essentially, costs supported with training, medical expenses and with labour accident insurance. The decrease in the caption ‘Staff Costs’ in 2015 is due to the decrease of staff in the company. During 2015 and 2014, the company’s average staff number was as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Directors 3 5 Other employees 1 9 4 14 FY 2015 FY 2014 12,228,914 (119,189,472) 12,228,914 (119,189,472) Functional division 5. PROVISIONS AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES st Provisions and impairment losses for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 are as follows: CAPTION Impairment losses in financial assets (Note 11) Provisions At the end of 2015, impairment losses and reversal were recorded, totalling 3,735,269 euros (Martifer Solar, SGPS, S.A. 3,174,976 euros and Prio Energy SGPS, S.A. 560,293 euros) and 15,964,182 euros (Martifer Renewables, SGPS, S.A. 949,354 euros and Martifer Metallic Constructions, SGPS, S.A. 8,498,978 euros), respectively, following impairment tests performed to those assets. The reinforcement of impairment losses in the period is mainly due to the deterioration of equity in its subsidiaries, due to losses in the operational activity (see Note 11). 31ST DECEMBER 2015 Accumulated impairment losses OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS REVERSAL USE CLOSING BALANCE 298,867,316 3,735,269 15,964,182 41,792,033 244,846,370 298,867,316 3,735,269 15,964,182 41,792,033 244,846,370 This use is mainly due to the sale of Martifer Global and Martifer Energy Systems to Martifer Metallic Constructions. Impairment tests for various financial assets of the company have been prepared in accordance with the Discounted Cash Flow evaluation model (DCF). The values of these evaluations are determined by past performance and the expectation of market development, with future cash-flow projections, for a five year period, being drawn up for each of the businesses, based on medium/long term plans approved by the Board of Directors. These estimates were made considering a discount rate and a growth rate as mentioned on Note 11. 170 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 6. FINANCIAL RESULTS st The financial results for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be analysed as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 1,202,555 2,014,453 320 4,250,000 1,202,875 6,264,453 FY 2015 FY 2014 3,511,786 9,513,736 Interest and similar revenue Borrowings and accounts receivable (including bank deposits) Interest earned Other revenue and financial gains CAPTION Interest and similar expenses Borrowings and accounts payable Interest charges on bank loans Other expenses and financial losses relating to other financial liabilities Other expenses and financial losses 179,455 434,609 3,691,241 9,948,345 During 2014 the caption ‘other revenue and financial gains’ is mainly related to the agreement with Barclays, concerning the settlement of commercial paper of 9,616,688.56 euros, obtaining a debt relief in the amount above mentioned. The significant decrease in interest charges on bank loans reflects the new conditions agreed in the financial restructuring st concluded on December 2015, but which effects report to 1 January 2015. The caption ‘Other expenses and financial losses’ results, essentially, from the fees incurred in authorized overdrafts. 7. INCOME TAX st The breakdown of assets giving rise to deferred taxes in the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be analysed as follows: CAPTION Tax losses carried forward Fair value of derivatives Deferred tax assets FY 2015 FY 2014 2,027,137 2,027,137 37,929 37,929 2,065,066 2,065,066 In accordance with the tax statements presented by companies that recorded deferred tax assets arising from tax losses carried st forward, as on 31 December 2015 and 2014, and using exchange rates effective at that time, tax losses carried forward can be summarised as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 Generated in 2014 31 DECEMBER 2014 TAX LOSSES CARRIED FORWARD DEFERRED TAX ASSET TIME LIMIT 9,009,498 2,027,137 2026 9,009,498 2,027,137 TAX LOSSES CARRIED FORWARD DEFERRED TAX ASSET TIME LIMIT Generated in 2009 393,193 104,196 2015 Generated in 2011 6,076,302 1,610,221 2015 Generated in 2014 1,180,075 312,720 2026 7,649,570 2,027,137 13 st On 31 December 2015 there were tax losses, calculated by the companies taxed under the Special Regime for Taxation of Corporate Groups (RETGS), in which the Company is the dominant company before and during the application of RETGS, st amounting to 175,762,608 euros (197,928,779 euros on 31 December 2014), which potential deferred tax assets amounted to st 39,546,587 euros (44,533,976 euros on 31 December 2014. In a perspective of prudence, deferred tax assets were registered, related with tax losses in Portugal to use in the future, just totalling 2,027,137 euros. The decomposition can be analysed as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 TAX LOSSES CARRIED FORWARD DEFERRED TAX ASSET Generated in 2008 26,678,470 Generated in 2009 11,817,774 Generated in 2010 31 DECEMBER 2014 TIME LIMIT TAX LOSSES CARRIED FORWARD DEFERRED TAX ASSET TIME LIMIT 6,002,656 2015 27,564,225 6,201,951 2014 2,658,999 2015/2016 11,817,774 2,658,999 2015 12,722,095 2,862,471 2017 19,515,648 4,391,021 2014 Generated in 2011 24,942,511 5,612,065 2015 24,942,511 5,612,065 2015 Generated in 2012 24,924,811 5,608,082 2017 24,924,811 5,608,082 2017 Generated in 2013 37,128,240 8,353,854 2018 37,128,239 8,353,854 2018 Generated in 2014 31,138,106 7,006,074 2026 52,035,571 11,708,004 2026 Generated in 2015 6,410,603 1,442,386 2027 175,762,608 39,546,587 197,928,779 44,533,976 The reconciliation of the income tax charge for the period and the current tax charge may be analysed as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 69,134 3,875 Under / (over) taxation estimates (21,626) (36,585) Tax charge for the period (21,626) (36,585) 47,508 (32,710) FY 2015 FY 2014 1,448,749 (121,645,640) 1,448,749 (121,645,640) 304,237 (27,978,497) (2,568,072) 27,413,578 849 (223,033) Current tax Deferred taxes relating to the reversal of timing differences Effective tax rate Net profit st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the reconciliation between the normal and effective rate is as follows: CAPTION Net income before taxes Nominal income tax on results (nominal rate 21 % / 23 %) Costs not deductible for tax purposes: Permanent differences Impairment losses Restitution of not deductible taxes and over taxation estimates Capital gain or loss in sale of financial assets Accounting capital losses Limitation to deduction of net financial expenses Other Accounting capital gains Tax benefits Tax losses arising in this period in respect of which no deferred tax assets were recognised Under / (over) taxation estimates Autonomous taxation Municipality tax Effective tax charge on income Net profit (9,146) 1,841,814 (530) 305,949 617,644 (2,714) 265 (1,378,876) (1,951) 1,536 1,552,473 178,183 (21,626) (36,585) 2,637 3,875 12,788 47,508 (32,710) 1,401,241 (121,612,930) In 2015, Martifer SGPS, S.A. is subject to corporate income tax (IRC) at the normal rate of 21 %, increased by the municipal surcharge of up to 1.5% of the taxable profit. 172 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Additionally, when the taxable profit subject to corporate income tax is between 1,500,000 euros and 7,500,000 euros there is an additional state surcharge of 3 %, for the amount between 7,500,000 euros and 35,000,000 euros applies a tax rate of 5 %, for the amount above 35,000,000 euros applies a tax rate of 7 %. In terms of article 88 of the Corporate Tax Code, the company is, additionally, subject to autonomous tax over a number of expenses, at the rates laid down in the said Code. Since January 2011, Martifer SGPS, SA is covered by the “RETGS”, which comprises companies in which it holds, directly or indirectly, at least 75 % of its capital and meet simultaneously with the other conditions set by that mechanism. The remaining Martifer Group companies, not covered by the special tax mechanism, are taxed individually, based on their taxable profit and at the applicable tax rates. In accordance with the legislation in force, tax declarations remain subject to review and adjustment by the tax authorities during a period of four years (five years for social security), except when there are tax losses, fiscal benefits were conceded, or inspections, claims or impugnations are underway, in which cases, depending on the circumstances, the period is extended or suspended. Consequently, the tax declarations for the years 2012 through 2015 may be subject to review. The payment of 36 instalments regarding the IRC 2013 in the total amount of 435.187 euros, and that on noncurrent liabilities is considered 290,125.18 euros, is underway based on an agreement with the Tax Authority. The Board of Directors believes that any adjustments resulting from reviews/inspections by the tax authorities will have no st significant impact on the financial statements on 31 December 2014. 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE Martifer SGPS has issued solely ordinary shares so there are no special dividends or voting rights. Martifer has a single type of potentially dilutive ordinary share: stock options. To calculate the diluted earnings per share it is necessary to determine whether these options, regardless of whether they may or not be exercised, have a dilutive effect, which occurs when the option exercise price is lower than the quoted share price. Considering that Martifer’s quoted share price averaged st st 0.29 euros between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2015, which is lower than the option exercise price (3.84 euros), the latter can be considered non-dilutive as their exercising would result in a reduction in the ordinary shares in circulation. st Hence, on 31 December 2015 there is no difference between the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation. Martifer SGPS SA’s share capital is represented by 100,000,000 ordinary shares, totally subscribed and realized, representing a share capital of Euro 50,000,000. The weighted average number of shares in circulation is reduced in 2,215,910 shares, corresponding to own shares acquired by Martifer SGPS. st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the calculation of earnings per share, basic and diluted, may be demonstrated as follows: CAPTION Net profit for the period (I) Weighted average number of shares in circulation (II) Earnings per share, basic and diluted (I) / (II) FY 2015 FY 2014 1,401,241 (121,612,930) 97,784,090 97,784,090 0,0143 (1,2437) 13 9. INTANGIBLE ASSETS st Gross intangible assets for the period ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be analysed as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 Computer programs Other intangible assets 31 DECEMBER 2014 Computer programs Other intangible assets OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE 1,349 1,349 42,265 42,265 43,614 0 0 0 43,614 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE 1,349 1,349 42,265 42,265 43,614 0 0 0 43,614 st Accumulated amortization and impairment losses for the period ended on 31 December 2014 and 2013 may be analysed as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 Computer programs Other intangible assets 31 DECEMBER 2014 Computer programs Other intangible assets OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS 1,349 CLOSING BALANCE 1,349 41,076 1,085 42,161 42,425 1,085 0 0 43,510 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE 1,349 1,349 36,078 4,998 37,427 4,998 41,076 0 0 42,425 Net value 2015 104 2014 1,189 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS st Gross amounts in respect of transportation and office equipment for the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 may be analysed as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE Transportation equipment 31,741 (31,741) 0 Office equipment 36,429 750 (2,552) 34,627 68,170 750 (34,293) 0 34,627 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE 31 DECEMBER 2014 Transportation equipment 48,504 Office equipment 36,518 2,250 (2,339) 85,022 2,250 (19,102) 174 2015 ANNUAL REPORT (16,763) 31,741 36,429 0 68,170 Accumulated depreciation and impairment losses respecting transportation and office equipment for the periods ended on st 31 December 2014 and 2013 may be analysed as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE Transportation equipment 31,741 (31,741) 0 Office equipment 31,680 2,704 (2,552) 31,832 63,421 2,704 (34,293) 0 31,832 OPENING BALANCE ADDITIONS DISPOSALS AND WRITE-OFFS TRANSFERS AND OTHER MOVEMENTS CLOSING BALANCE 31 DECEMBER 2014 Transportation equipment 48,051 453 (16,763) Office equipment 31,394 2,625 (2,339) 79,445 3,078 (19,102) 31,741 31,680 0 63,421 Net value 2015 2,794 2014 4,749 11. FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the breakdown of financial investments in subsidiaries and associated companies was as follows: % HELD ACQUISITION VALUE SUPPLEMENTARY CAPITAL IMPAIRMENT LOSS TOTAL 100% 99,765,968 145,462,327 (152,341,778) 92,886,517 1% 47 2,006,564 (2,006,611) 0 75% 12,273,756 123,089,899 (73,522,874) 61,840,781 st 31 December 2015 Martifer Renewables SGPS Eviva Hidro Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS Martifer Gmbh 100% 21,800 99,970 (2,770) 119,000 Ventinveste 6% 3,000 805,000 (808,000) 0 Prio Energy SGPS 5% 267,100 293,193 (560,293) 0 100% 26,280,763 (15,604,044) 10,676,719 Martifer Solar SGPS Ancora Wind - Energia Eólica Martifer Romania SRL CEC 1% 1 1 98% 1,265 1,265 3% 25,000 25,000 138,638,700 271,756,953 (244,846,370) 165,549,283 100% 99,765,968 145,462,327 (153,291,132) 91,937,163 1% 47 2,006,564 (2,006,611) 0 Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS 100% 12,273,756 123,089,899 (88,537,702) 46,825,953 Martifer Inovação e Gestão 100% 101,291 6,176,455 (2,148,492) 4,129,254 Martifer Gmbh 100% 21,800 99,971 (2,821) 118,950 5% 3,000 805,000 (808,000) 0 100% 6,087,775 36,165,765 (39,415,740) 2,837,800 293,193 31st December 2014 Martifer Renewables SGPS Eviva Hidro Ventinveste Martifer Energy Systems SGPS Prio Energy SGPS 10% 267,100 Martifer Gestuni si Servicii 100% 1,265 Martifer Solar SGPS 100% 26,280,763 Martifer Global SGPS 100% 50,000 1% 1 1 25,000 25,000 Ancora Wind - Energia Eólica CEC 144,877,766 560,293 1,265 227,750 314,326,924 (12,429,068) 13,851,695 (227,750) 50,000 (298,867,316) 160,337,374 The financial investments are measured as to its recoverable amount whenever there are impairment indicators, being considered for evidence whenever the equity of subsidiaries (considering the consolidated equity whenever applicable) is lower than their acquisition value. Based on this principle, we identified indicators of impairment in the shareholdings in Martifer Metallic 13 Constructions, SGPS, S.A., in Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. and in Martifer Solar, SGPS, S.A.. The impairment tests performed considered the following assumptions: For the shareholdings of Martifer Metallic Constructions, SGPS, S.A., it was considered adequate to assess its recoverable amount based on the value in use, using a discounted cash flow method, supported by the business plans drawn by the people in charge of the business unit and approved by the respective Board of Directors and using different discount rates according to the risks inherent to each business. st On 31 December 2015, it was recorded an impairment loss of 73,522,874 euros, which compares with the impairment recorded in 2014, of 88,537,702 euros, with the resulting reversion of 15,014,828 euros. The methods and assumptions used in the identification, or not, of impairment losses to these financial assets were as follows: MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS, SGPS, S.A. Consolidated equity 11,180,873 Financial asset 135,363,655 Period use 1 2 5-year cash flow projections Growth rate (g) 1 2.00% Average growth rate of EBITDA for five years 5.20% Discount rate 2 6.95% Growth rate used to extrapolate the cash flows beyond the business plan period Discount rate applied to the projected cash flows A change (of normal scenarios) of the main assumptions used in the recoverable amount calculation would have the impact constant in the table below: MMC WACC INCREASE IN 1,0 P.P WACC DECREASE IN 1,0 P.P VAR. TURNOVER +5,0 P.P.(1) VAR. TURNOVER - 5,0 P.P.(1) INCREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN IN 0.5 P.P. (2) DECREASE IN EBITDA/ TURNOVER MARGIN (2) IN 0.5 P.P. Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) 6.95% 7.95% 5.95% 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% 6.95% Average growth rate turnover [2015;2020] (1) 10.2% 10.2% 10.2% 15.2% 5.2% 10.2% 10.2% EBITDA / Turnover average margin [2015;2020] 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.20% 5.7% 4.7% Net Book Value (2) 61,841 61,841 61,841 61,841 61,841 61,841 61,841 Total recoverable amount (2) 61,841 38,155 97,441 116,008 14,909 99,421 53,368 0 (23,686) 35,600 No impairment 54,168 No impairment (46,932) 37,580 (8,473) Impairment No impairment Impairment Estimated impact (2) Conclusions of sensitivity analysis (1) (2) Impairment Estimated Average growth rate estimated based on the company’s 5 year business plan, carried out according to the Board of Directors’ estimates and assumptions Values in thousand euros In the situations where impairment was recorded, the book value was adjusted for the use value resulting from the impairment test. For Martifer Renewables, SGPS, S.A. and Martifer Solar, SGPS, S.A., the Group considers as a valid indicator consolidated Equity, and in this way, impairments were recorded in 152,341,778 euros and 15,604,044 euros respectively. When comparing with the impairments recorded in 2014, following the impairments recorded in 2015, in this period a reversal of 3,174,976 euros was recorded to Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. and a reinforcement of impairment of 3,174,976 for Martifer Solar, SGPS, S.A.. this principle underlies the fact that Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. and Martifer Solar, SGPS, S.A. have a relatively low turnover, considering their assets, and include in their consolidated, mainly assets related to wind farms and solar projects under development and to which, when applicable, their realisable value has been measured and their impairments registered and so the consolidated equity already reflects these adjustments. Supplementary capital doesn’t bear interests or repayment term. 176 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 12. GROUP COMPANIES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, shareholder loans and other financial operation balances (assets) are as follows: LOANS Nutre SGPS Navalria Martifer Construções 2015 OTHER FINANCIAL OP. 71,409 8,094 254,779 TOTAL LOANS 71,409 2014 OTHER FINANCIAL OP. 1,071,409 1,071,409 896,894 1,555,275 896,894 1,555,275 196,078 127,400 1,699 2,085,707 196,078 1,527,400 20,726,319 16,699 2,085,707 470 5,934,932 470 28,076,251 TOTAL Prio Energy SGPS Martifer Alumínios Martifer Renewables SGPS SA 107,190 366,631 Martifer Renewables Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS Martifer Inovação e Gestão Martifer Energy Systems SGPS Martifer Solar SGPS Ventinveste Martifer Gmbh Martifer Global SGPS West Sea - Estaleiros Navais Other 5,575 7,040,510 125,486 1,400,000 21,396,737 22,500 22,819,237 0 220,206 4,097 216,783 340,370 225 8,761,355 7,040,510 1,620,206 21,396,737 26,597 216,783 1,400,000 20,726,319 15,000 30,372,242 22,141,319 These loans bear interest at a market rate. st The liabilities presented by the company, with Group companies, on 31 December 2015 and 2014, are as follows: Martifer Construções Martifer Alumínios 31 DECEMBER 2015 31 DECEMBER 2014 2,247,059 2,156,161 45,415 Martifer Solar SGPS 3,500 Gebox 7,363 1,000 65,506 65,506 Navalria 5,872 Martifer Solar SRL Martifer Gestão de Investimentos 10,592 23,410 27,314,859 22,789,734 Martifer Renewables 17,640 16,670 Martifer Inovação e Gestão 62,240 73,045 Sociedade de Madeiras do Vouga 11,876 4,500 Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS 8,084 4,519 Martifer Energy Systems SGPS 4,498 5,109 Martifer Global SGPS 1,540 541 Nagatel Viseu - Promoção Imobiliária 4,498 4,500 Martifer Renewables SGPS West Sea - Estaleiros Navais 135 29,804,805 25,150,567 st On 31 December 2014, the amount presented in Group companies in liabilities refers mainly to liabilities that the company has with its subsidiaries under the special taxation of groups of companies’ mechanism (“RETGS”) and to treasury transactions conceded by Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A.. These treasury transactions bear interests at market rates. The main amounts relate to the transfer of tax losses carried forward that have been recognized by the subsidiaries and that, according with the Directors’ expectation, will be recovered within the Group. 13 13. TRADE RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the trade and other accounts receivable were as follows: CAPTION Trade receivables FY 2015 FY 2014 3,728,876 3,331,425 3,728,876 3,331,425 21,928,719 21,896,336 Other accounts receivables Other debtors Other debtors – impairment losses (826,362) 21,102,357 21,896,336 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the ageing of balances in these captions was as follows: OVERDUE 31 DECEMBER 2015 Trade receivables Other accounts receivables TOTAL NOT OVERDUE LESS THAN 90 DAYS 90 TO 180 DAYS 180 TO 360 DAYS MORE THAN 360 DAYS 3,728,876 1,320,829 267,411 895,693 227,990 1,016,953 21,102,357 20,557,635 4,084 96 1,742 538,800 24,831,233 21,878,464 271,495 895,789 229,732 1,555,753 OVERDUE 31 DECEMBER 2014 Trade receivables Other accounts receivables TOTAL NOT OVERDUE LESS THAN 90 DAYS TOTAL NOT OVERDUE LESS THAN 90 DAYS 3,331,425 2,102,042 80,486 182 52,490 1,096,225 21,896,336 20,439,330 485,720 342,389 628,898 - 25,227,761 22,541,372 566,206 342,571 681,388 1,096,225 The company considers that there is no deterioration of credit rating of the counterparty (including subsidiaries and associate companies) meaning that the old balances are not at risk of uncollectibility. The increase in the caption “Other accounts receivables” is related to the sale of NUTRE SGPS, S.A. and until December 2016 CERES AGRICULTURE HOLDINGS COOPERATIEF U.A. has to pay the amount of 19,600,000 euros under the terms of the contract of sale. 14. STATE AND OTHER PUBLIC ENTITIES st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the balances of the caption ‘State and other public entities’ are as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Liabilities Income tax 676,516 Withholding taxes 13,977 7,276 Value added taxes 163,723 38,635 Social Security contributions 6,834 14,640 861,050 60,551 FY 2015 FY 2014 290,955 598,842 290,955 598,842 15. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS The caption ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ may be analysed as follows: CAPTION Cash and cash equivalents Bank deposits 178 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ include short term bank deposits, with maturities not exceeding 3 months, for which the risk of value st alteration is insignificant. On 31 December 2015 and 2014, there were no restrictions associated with the balances of the caption ‘Cash and cash equivalents’. 16. SHARE CAPITAL, RESERVES AND OWN SHARES Share capital st Martifer SGPS’s share capital, fully subscribed and realized on 31 December 2015, amounted to 50,000,000 euros and is represented by 100,000,000 bearer shares with a par value of 50 cents each. All shares have the same rights, namely one share one vote. During the 2015 and 2014 economic periods there were no changes in the number of shares representing the Company’s share capital. Treasury Stock During the 2015 economic period, Martifer SGPS didn’t acquire, through the stock exchange, own shares. The Group held 2,215,910 treasury shares, corresponding to 2.22% of its capital. In accordance with Portuguese commercial legislation, company is required to keep unavailable a reserve corresponding to the own shares amount, in which is included the caption other reserves. st On 31 December 2015, the share capital of Martifer SGPS, S.A. was held in 42.7 % by I’M SGPS, S.A., 37.5 % by Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A., 2.22 % are treasury shares and 0.65% by board members. The remaining 17.22 % represents free-float listed in Euronext Lisbon. Share premium Share premiums correspond to excess amounts gained with the issue of or an increase in share capital. In accordance with Portuguese commercial legislation, the amounts included in this caption must comply with the regime applicable to ‘legal reserves’, that is, they are not distributable except in the event of liquidation, but they may be used to offset losses, after all the other reserves have been used up, and/or be incorporated in share capital. Reserves Legal reserve Portuguese commercial legislation establishes that at least 5 % of the annual net income must be used to increase the legal reserve until the latter represents at least 20 % of the share capital. This reserve is non-distributable, except in the event of liquidation, but may be used to offset losses, after all the other reserves have been used up, and/or be incorporated in share capital. Other reserves st On 31 December 2015, this caption included a reserve that is not available, amounting to 2,868,519 euros (2014: 2,868,519 euros), related to the own shares amount. Under Portuguese legislation, the amount of reserves considered distributable is determined based on the Company’s individual st financial statements, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). On 31 December 2015, Martifer SGPS, S.A. has no distributable reserves available. 13 17. BORROWINGS st The borrowings obtained, with reference to the periods ended on 31 December 2015 and 2014 are as follows: 31 DECEMBER 2015 UP TO 1 YEAR BETWEEN 1 AND 3 YEARS BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL Amounts due to financial institutions Bank loans 31 DECEMBER 2014 188,686 130,353,263 130,541,949 188,686 0 130,353,263 0 130,541,949 UP TO 1 YEAR BETWEEN 1 AND 3 YEARS BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS OVER 5 YEARS TOTAL 2,844,153 23,884,399 60,991,409 19,308,526 107,028,487 Amounts due to financial institutions Bank loans Authorized Overdrafts 15,499,448 15,499,448 Other loans obtained Commercial paper 5,000,000 23,343,601 5,000,000 23,884,399 60,991,409 19,308,526 127,527,935 The debt restructuring agreement made with the financial institution made possible the adequacy of the maturity of the inflows in the Group’s operational activity to the (divestment) investment to the outflows in the financing activity, through the rescheduling of maturities over time, enlarging the average debt maturity to make it more coincident with the permanence degree of the long term st assets and a maturity which allows the cash surpluses to be enough to comply with its needs. Therefore, on 31 December 2015, the average debt maturity was around 5 years. The average interest rate on Martifer SGPS’s borrowings, during 2015, was 0.98 % (in 2014 was 6.38 %). 18. TRADE PAYABLES AND OTHER ACCOUNTS PAYABLES The information regarding trade and other accounts payable for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 may be analysed as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Trade payables 753,338 938,867 753,338 938,867 Other accounts payable Expense accruals 458,572 2,199,461 Other accruals 97,979 96,130 Other creditors 373,226 136,390 929,777 2,431,981 1,683,115 3,370,848 st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, this caption includes amounts due to suppliers arising from the Company’s operational activity and from the acquisition of tangible and intangible fixed assets. The Board of Directors believes that the fair value of these balances do not differ significantly from their carrying value and the impact of updating these amounts is not material. 180 2015 ANNUAL REPORT st On 31 December 2015 and 2014, the ageing of accounts payable in captions ’Trade payables’ and ‘Other payables’ is as follows: OVERDUE 31 DECEMBER 2015 TOTAL Trade payables 753,338 Other creditors 373,227 NOT OVERDUE UP TO 90 DAYS 90 TO 180 DAYS 180 TO 360 DAYS OVER 360 DAYS 55,865 10,335 37,593 649,545 371,721 1,506 409,314 651,051 1,126,565 0 55,865 10,335 TOTAL NOT OVERDUE UP TO 90 DAYS TOTAL NOT OVERDUE UP TO 90 DAYS 938,867 373,114 9,295 8,979 4,002 543,475 136,390 136,390 1,075,257 509,504 9,295 8,979 4,002 543,475 OVERDUE 31 DECEMBER 2014 Trade payables Other creditors The accounts payable due for more than 180 days refers to amounts to pay to trade creditors with which the Group maintains regular commercial relations. Besides the financial liabilities disclosed above and in Notes 16 and 17, the Group does not have any other financial liabilities. 19. PROVISIONS The amount of provisions, of 618,500 euros, refers to potential contractual obligations related with its subsidiaries. 20. COMMITMENTS Operating Guarantees st On 31 December 2014 and 2013, the main operating guarantees issued by the Company are as follows: Martifer SGPS FY 2015 FY 2014 111,642,567 88,898,000 111,642,567 88,898,000 The amount registered in Martifer SGPS corresponds to guarantees presented to third parties, related with contractual obligations in Martifer Solar. Given that the EPC solar park construction contracts require Martifer Solar and/or companies it has shareholdings in to guarantee, amongst others, the quality of the materials and design, photovoltaic installations, the achievement of certain performance and wattage ratios with the photovoltaic modules, Martifer SGPS undertook to provide Martifer Solar and/or companies it has shareholdings in with the means necessary to guarantee full compliance with contractual obligations. Martifer Solar is presently considered to have the capacity to support its own commitments without recourse to the Holding Company. 13 Pledges or Mortgages st On 31 December 2015 the collateral given by the Company may be summarized as follows: COMPANY GUARANTEE ASSET VALUE DEBT AMOUNT Martifer SGPS, SA Martifer SGPS, SA Martifer SGPS, SA 1,924,346 Share pledge of Martifer Solar SA 55 % (No. shares 27,500,000) Mortgage of building in Oliveira de Frades (article 1943) - Components’ plant Assets pledge MT Construções General Mortgage (7.5 M€) of the wind tower industrial building (article 1914) Martifer SGPS, SA 7,133,939 8,314,077 nd 2 degree share pledge of Martifer Solar SA 55 % (no. shares 27,500,000) st 1 degree share pledge of Martifer Renewables SGPS 65 % (no. shares 65,000,000) Martifer SGPS, SA Mortgage of building in Oliveira de Frades (article P-2003) Plant OlF MTC Martifer SGPS, SA Loan Note Class A n. 5 Warehouse Martifer OF Multipark Paços de Ferreira Martifer SGPS, SA 10,676,719 Other lands MGI 1st degree share pledge of Martifer Renewables SGPS 10% (no. shares 10,000,000) Market pledge several equipment Market pledge equipment 71,052,955 522,043 4,500,000 128,428,917 95,337 361,646 357,300 9,288,652 320,688 102,708 124,207,738 130,353,263 ‘* Besides the loan of the company, these mortgages also warrant the current account of the Martifer Construções, S.A. and Navalria, S.A., amounting to 8 million euros. 21. REMUNERATION PAID TO MANAGEMENT, THE SUPERVISORY BOARD AND THE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT Remuneration attributed to the key management personnel, by remuneration category, can be summarized as follows: CAPTION FY 2015 FY 2014 Fixed remuneration 130,793 116,367 130,793 116,367 Variable remuneration The remuneration attributed to the Supervisory Board in 2015 amounted to 14,400 euros (2014: Euro 14,400) and the remuneration paid to the Chartered Accountant amounted to 41,000 euros (2014: 41,520 euros). The remuneration policy applicable to Martifer’ s management and supervisory bodies, approved in terms of Law 28/2009, as well as the annual remuneration received by the members of the said bodies, in total and individually, are presented in the Corporate Governance Report. 182 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 22. RELATED PARTIES Beyond the balances and transactions described in the notes above, the balances or transactions performed with related parties are as follows: COSTS FY 2015 REVENUES FY 2014 FY 2015 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FY 2014 Shareholders Group and associated companies FY 2015 FY 2014 1,016,263 74,579 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE FY 2015 FY 2014 1,610,355 628,192 1,709,297 2,314,495 298,607,746 339,211,336 30,171,448 24,957,222 1,610,355 628,192 1,709,297 2,314,495 299,624,009 339,285,915 30,171,448 24,957,222 Accounts receivable include supplementary capital amounts registered in financial investments. (see Note 11). 23. CASH RECEIVABLES / CASH PAYMENTS RELATED TO FINANCIAL ASSETS Cash receipts and cash payments related to financial assets in 2015 and 2014 are mainly due to supplementary capital (see Note 11). 24. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Since the reference date of the results, no facts that affect the released financial information occurred. 25. APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS th These financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 6 April 2016. Additionally, the attached financial statements are pending approval at the Shareholders General Meeting. However, the Board of Directors of the Company believes these will be approved without significant alterations. 13 26. EXPLANATION ADDED FOR TRANSLATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS These financial statements are a translation of the individual financial statements originally issued in Portuguese in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. In the event of discrepancies, the Portuguese version prevails. th Oliveira de Frades, 6 April 2016 The Chief Accountant The Board of Directors __________________________________ __________________________________ João Alexandre Queiroz Oliveira Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman) __________________________________ Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice-Chairman) __________________________________ Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha (Member of the Board of Directors) __________________________________ Luís Valadares Tavares (Member of the Board of Directors) 184 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I CONTENTS PART I INFORMATION ON SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE, ORGANISATION AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE A. Shareholder Structure B. Corporate Boards and Committees C. Internal Organisation D. Remuneration E. Related Party Transactions PART II CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ASSESSMENT ANNEXES Annex I – Professional Qualifications Annex II – Positions held and duties carried out by the members of the Board of Directors Annex III - Statement on the remuneration policy for 2015 This translation into English of the Portuguese document was made only for the convenience of non-Portuguese speaking shareholders. For all intents and purposes, the Portuguese version shall prevail. 186 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I PART I Information on shareholder structure, organisation and corporate governance A. SHAREHOLDER STRUCTURE I. CAPITAL STRUCTURE 1. Capital Structure The share capital of Martifer SGPS, S.A., Public Company (henceforth also referred to as ‘Company’ or Martifer’), amounts to € 50,000,000.00 (fifty million Euros), is fully subscribed and paid up and is represented by 100,000,000 (one hundred million) nominative, scriptural shares, with a par value of € 0.50 (fifty cents) each. All the shares are ordinary, no different categories of shares existing, nor rights and duties beyond those foreseen in law or in the Company’s Articles of Association (henceforth also ‘Articles of Association’). All the shares issued by Martifer have been admitted to trading on the Euronext Lisbon regulated market, corresponding to ISIN Code PTMFR0AM0003, trading under the Mnemo Code MAR. The itemized information on the distribution of share capital by the reference shareholders is present in Section 7, Part I of the Corporate Governance Report. 2. Restrictions on transfer and ownership of shares There are neither restrictions on the free transfer of the Company’s shares, nor shareholders holding special rights. Consequently, all shares admitted to trading on the stock exchange are freely transmissible in accordance with the normal regulations applicable. 3. Own shares During 2015, no transactions involving own shares occurred. Consequently, at 31 December 2015 the Company held, as it did in 2014, own shares totalling 2,215,910, representative of 2.22 % of its share capital. These shares correspond to 2.22% of the voting rights of the Company. 4. Impact of changes in shareholder control over the Company on important agreements Martifer neither celebrated nor is it part of any important agreement that comes into effect, is amended or terminates in the event of a change in shareholder control over the Company due to a takeover bid. Similarly, the Company has not adopted, via the approval of any statutory provisions or other measures adopted by the Company, rules or regulations designed to prevent the success of takeover bids. Likewise, there are no statutory provisions limiting the number of votes that can be held or exercised by a single shareholder, individually or in conjunction with other shareholders. 188 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 5. Countermeasures in the event of changes in shareholder control During the 2015 financial period, no countermeasures were adopted in the event of changes in shareholder control. 6. Shareholder Agreements that the Company is Aware of th The only shareholders agreement the company is aware of was celebrated on 28 May 2007 between I’M SGPS, S.A. (ex- MTO nd th SGPS, S.A.) and Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A., and was changed by the amendments celebrated on 22 December 2009 and 17 April 2012. st The shares subject to the shareholders agreement, on 31 December 2015, are held by the referred shareholders in the following amounts: SHAREHOLDERS NO. SHARES PERCENTAGE VOTING RIGHTS Mota-Engil, SGPS, S.A. 37,500,000 37.50% 38.35% I’M SGPS, S.A. 42,405,689 42.41% 43.37% Total 79,905,689 79.91% 81.72% The referred shareholders agreement regulates a few aspects of the company’s life, namely: 1. Imputing voting rights – The shareholders agree to exercise, on the company’s General Meeting, in a concerted way, their voting rights regarding the matters for which the law demands the deliberation by the shareholders to be made by a qualified majority. 2. Various provisions - At the request of anyone of them, the shareholders oblige themselves to deliberate changes in the company’s articles of association, whenever they are needed to ensure, broadly, the execution of the provisions in the shareholders agreement; The shareholders commit, during the validity of the shareholders agreement, not to celebrate with other shareholders any shareholders agreement; and The shareholders agreement does not underlie any restrictions regarding share transfer. 3. Validity - The shareholders agreement will last for an undetermined period of time, but any of the shareholders can freely terminate it with a minimum 30-day notice before the date the termination should take effect. II. SHAREHOLDINGS AND BONDS HELD 7. Qualifying Holdings At 31 December 2015, the main shareholders holders of qualifying holdings continued to be the companies I’M SGPS, S.A. and Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A.. The directors of Martifer, Mr Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr Jorge Alberto Marques Martins, are the majority shareholders of the company I´M SGPS, S.A., holding, respectively, shares representing 48 % and 50 % of its share capital. Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A.’s voting rights are held, pursuant to Article 20 of the Securities Code (Código de Valores Mobiliários CVM), by the company Mota-Engil, SGPS, SA. To both these shareholders combined is imputed, at 31 December 2015, 82.38 % of the voting rights of the Company, under the shareholder agreement in force at that date. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 189 I The 420,542 shares held by the shareholder Carlos Manuel Marques Martins are held on an indirect basis, under the household of this Member of the Board of Directors of the Company, through the company BLACK AND BLUE INVESTMENTS, SA, of which that Member is a minority shareholder. The 230,260 and 3,000 shares held respectively by the shareholders and directors Jorge Alberto Marques Martins and Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo are held on a direct basis. st On 31 December 2015, based on the information made available to the Company, the following entities were holders of qualifying shareholdings, calculated in accordance with no. 1 of Article 20 of the Securities Code, in the share capital of the Company: SHAREHOLDERS NO. SHARES I’M – SGPS, SA Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* Jorge Alberto Marques Martins* % OF SHARE CAPITAL % OF VOTING RIGHTS1 42,405,689 42.41% 43.37% 420,542 0.42% 0.43% 230,260 0.23% 0.24% Total Imputable to I’M – SGPS, SA 43,056,491 43.06% 44.03% Mota-Engil – SGPS, SA 37,500,000 37.50% 38.35% Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo ** 3,000 0.00% 0.00% Luís Filipe Cardoso da Silva ** 2 2,000 0.00% 0.00% 37,503,000 37.50% 38.35% 3 Total Imputable to Mota-Engil , SGPS, SA 1 % Voting rights = No. Shares Held / (No. Total Shares – Own Shares) Terminated his duties on 14th May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date 3 Total Imputable on 31st December 2015, takes in consideration the termination of duties of the Board member Luís Filipe Cardoso da Silva on 14th May 2015 * Member of a corporate body of I’M SGPS, SA; ** Member of a corporate body of Mota-Engil SGPS, SA 2 8. Number of shares and bonds held by members of the management and supervisory boards (In accordance with the dispositions of no. 5 of Article 447 of the Portuguese Commercial Companies Code – “CCC”) NAME OF THE MEMBER OF THE CORPORATE BODY CORPORATE BODY SHARES HELD ON 31.12.2015 Carlos Manuel Marques Martins* Board of Directors 420,542 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins Board of Directors 230,260 Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Board of Directors 0 Arnaldo Nunes da Costa Figueiredo Board of Directors 3,000 Luís Filipe Cardoso da Silva ** Board of Directors 2,000 Luis António de Valadares Tavares Board of Directors 0 Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha Board of Directors 0 Manuel Simões de Carvalho e Silva ** Supervisory Board 0 João Carlos Ferreira de Carreto Lages ** Supervisory Board 0 Juvenal Pessoa Miranda ** Supervisory Board 0 Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Supervisory Board 0 Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Supervisory Board 0 Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Supervisory Board 0 António Baia Engana Supervisory Board 0 *The 420,542 shares held by the shareholder Carlos Manuel Marques Martins are held on an indirect basis, under the household of this Member of the Board of Directors of the Company, through the company BLACK AND BLUE INVESTMENTS, SA, of which that Member is a minority shareholder. ** Terminated his duties on 14th May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date Note: There are bonds held by members of the Board and supervisory bodies. 190 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 9. Special powers of the Board of Directors, namely in matters concerning resolutions of capital increases In accordance with the Articles of Association in force, the Board of Directors is authorised, having obtained a positive opinion from the Supervisory Board and in compliance with the remaining provisions of the Company’s Articles of Association, to increase the company’s share capital in cash, once or more than once, up to a maximum limit of one hundred and twenty-five million Euros. The Board of Directors will set the terms and conditions of each capital increase, as well as the form and date/period of the subscription and realisation, as set forth by Article 4, Number 8 of the Company Bylaws, as amended by the resolution approved on the General Meeting Assembly held on May 25,2007. Up till the present date, no capital increase has yet occurred pursuant to these powers attributed to the Board of Directors. 10. Significant Business Relationships between the Holders of Qualifying Holdings and the Company At 31 December 2015, the main shareholders holders of qualifying holdings continued to be the companies I’M SGPS, S.A. and Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A.. During the 2015 financial period, no significant business or commercial transactions occurred between the Company and the holders of qualifying holdings in the Company. Regarding the business or transactions between holders of qualifying holdings in the Company and other Company affiliates fall within the normal activities of these companies and were conducted under normal market conditions. B. CORPORATE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES I. GENERAL MEETING a) Composition of the Presiding Board of the General Meeting 11. Details and position of the members of the Presiding Board of the General Meeting and respective terms of office The Board of the Shareholders’ General Meeting comprises a chairman, a vice chairman and a secretary; the present holders of th these positions having been elected at the 14 May 2015 Shareholders’ General Meeting, for a three-year term of office, ending on st 31 December 2017. The members of the Board of the Shareholders’ General Meeting are: CHAIRMAN José Joaquim Neiva Nunes de Oliveira VICE CHAIRMAN Luis Leitão Marques Vale Lima SECRETARY Luis Neiva de Oliveira Nunes de Oliveira CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 191 I th Up until the 14 May 2015 General Meeting, the board of the Shareholders’ General Meeting was composed by: CHAIRMAN José Carreto Lages VICE CHAIRMAN Francisco Artur dos Prazeres Ferreira da Silva SECRETARY Ana Maria Tavares Mendes 12. Restrictions on the right to vote The Company Articles of Association do not establish any percentage or maximum limit regarding the exercising of voting rights by any shareholder. The Company has not issued preference shares without voting rights. The Shareholders’ General Meeting is, therefore, comprised of shareholders holding Martifer shares, each share carrying one vote. Shareholders can participate provided they hold shares, at the least, up to five days prior to the date set for the General Meeting, and provided these shares are registered in their name in securities’ accounts. Up to three days prior to the date set for the General Meeting, a certificate, issued by the relevant entity, shall be presented to the Company as proof of ownership of the shares. In the event of suspension of the General Meeting, the Company does not require the blockage of the shares for the full suspension period; instead, compliance with the ordinary notice period for the first meeting suffices. Shareholders may be represented at Shareholders’ General Meetings by way of a written proxy mandate addressed to the Chairman of the General Meeting Board. Said mandate may also be sent by electronic mail in accordance with the respective Shareholders’ General Meeting convening notice instructions. Shareholders may also exercise their vote by correspondence on all matters subject to approval at the General Meeting. The proposals to be submitted for approval at the General Meeting, as well as the other information necessary for the preparation and participation at said meetings are made available to the shareholders up to 21 days prior to date of the General Meeting, at Martifer’s registered office and in the Company’s Website. Such documentation can be consulted in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/. In addition to the Company’s Website, said documentation is also made available to shareholders, for consultation, at the company’s registered office during working hours, as well as in the CMVM’s Information Disclosure System (www.cmvm.pt), as from the date the convening notice is issued. The Company’s Website also discloses the minutes of the General Meetings within five days following said meetings. Martifer has been applying and implementing measures to promote and encourage shareholder participation in general meetings: − Postal vote; − Availability of proxy letters and voting ballots in the Company’s Website; − Disclosure in the Website, in Portuguese and English languages, of the general meeting convening notice, the different forms of voting and the procedures to adopt for correspondence voting or for voting through a proxy; − Disclosure in the Website, in Portuguese and English languages, of the preparatory documentation relating to the various points on the Agenda; − The creation of an internet email address, publicised in the convening notice, exclusively dedicated to the general meeting, in order to facilitate the clarification of any doubts. 192 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 13. Details of the maximum percentage of voting rights that may be exercised by a single shareholder or by shareholders that are in any relationship as set out in no. 1 of Article 20 There is no restriction on the number of votes that can be held or exercised by a single shareholder or group of shareholders. 14. Shareholders' resolutions that, imposed by the articles of association, may only be taken with a qualified majority Article 18 of the Company’s Articles of Association establishes both for a first or second call notice, the rule of a simple majority of the votes issued to pass resolutions, unless otherwise foreseen in the CCC or in the Articles of Association. The only exception to this rule relates to the provision in the Company’s Articles of Association that sets a qualified majority of twothirds of the votes counted for the passing of resolutions relating to the unfair dismissal of directors. II. MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION a) Composition 15. Details of the corporate governance model adopted Martifer’s corporate governance structure comprises a Board of Directors, a Supervisory Board and a Statutory Auditor, all elected at Shareholders’ General Meetings. For the term of office corresponding to the triennium 2015-2017, the Board of Directors delegated powers governing the day-to-day affairs of the Company to an Executive Committee, under the terms and within the limits defined in Point 21.1 below. The members comprising the corporate bodies, the General Meeting Board and the Remuneration Setting Committee were elected for a triennium (2012-2014). The Remuneration Setting Committee, elected at a Shareholders’ General Meeting, is responsible for setting the remuneration of the members of the Company’s corporate bodies as well as for defining the general guidelines to be observed in objectively setting the amounts. 16. Articles of association rules on the procedural and material requirements governing the appointment and replacement of members of the Board of Directors The members of the Board of Directors are proposed and elected every third year by the Shareholders at a Shareholders’ General Meeting or co-opted by the Board of Directors, subject to ratification at the General Meeting, their re-election being permitted once or more than once. In accordance with the Articles of Association, a member of the management board may be designated by a minimum number of Shareholders, holding at least 10% of the share capital, who voted against the proposal to elect the directors passed. The Board of Directors designates the Chairman and Vice Chairman from amongst its members and, to the extent it considers pertinent and appropriate, constitutes an Executive Committee or delegates powers to executive directors. The substitution of directors is made as set forth in Article 393 of the CCC. In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association, for the purposes of substituting directors under no. 1 of said Article of the CCC, absence is qualified as permanent when, without acceptable justification to the management body, a director is absent from more than five meetings, consecutive or not. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 193 I 17. Composition of the Board of Directors In accordance with the Company’s Articles of Association, Martifer’s Board of Directors is composed of 5 to 9 members, elected at a General Meeting. The term of office of the members nominated to the Board of Directors is 3 calendar years and there are no restrictions regarding their re-election. The members of the Board of Directors are considered vested as soon as they are elected and remain in office until replaced by newly elected directors. At 31 December 2015, the Board of Directors was composed of 6 members, elected at the Company’s General Meeting for a three calendar year term of office, ending on 31 December 2017. At 31 December 2015, the composition of the Board of Directors for the 2015-2017 term of office was as follows: NAME OF DIRECTOR FIRST NOMINATION END OF CURRENT TERM OF OFFICE Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman of the BD) 2004 2017 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice Chairman) 2004 2017 Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira 2015 2017 Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo 2010 2017 Luis Filipe Cardoso da Silva * 2010 - Luis António de Castro de Valadares Tavares 2008 2017 Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha 2008 2017 *Terminated his duties on 14th May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date 18. Distinction between executive and non-executive members STATUS (Executive / Non-executive) INDEPENDENT or NON- INDEPENDENT Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman of the BD) Executive - Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice Chairman) Executive - Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Executive - Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo Non-executive Non-independent Luís Filipe Cardoso da Silva * Non-executive Non-independent Luis António de Castro de Valadares Tavares Non-executive Independent Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha Non-executive Independent NAME OF DIRECTOR th *Terminated his duties on 14 May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date At 31 December 2015, of the 6 directors on the Board of Directors, 3 are non-executive directors, whose duties are to monitor and appraise the management of the Company by the executive directors, 2 of these 3 non-executive directors being independent directors. Given the Company’s size and shareholder structure, the number of independent directors is considered adequate. To verify the independence of the members of the Board of Directors, the criteria used is that foreseen in Article 414, no. 5 of the CCC, as well as that established in Point 18.1 of Annex 1 of the 4/2104 Regulation of the CMVM and in Recommendation II. 1.7 Code of Corporate Governance of the CMVM (2013). 194 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 19. Professional qualifications of the members of the Board of Directors The experience and knowledge of the members of the Board of Directors is detailed in their curricula, presented in the document attached to this report as Annex I; these attest, in a rigorous and specific manner, their ability to carry out the duties attributed to them. 20. Customary and meaningful family, professional or business relationships of members of the Board of Directors with shareholders that are assigned qualifying holdings The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and the Vice Chairman, Jorge Alberto Marques Martins, both hold shares and voting rights in one of the major shareholders, I’M - SGPS, S.A.. The abovementioned Board Members are brothers. The non-executive director Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo exercises management functions in Mota-Engil Group companies; Mota-Engil SGPS, S.A., Martifer’s other major shareholder, being the holding company of said Group. The remaining Board Members have no kinship relations between them. 21. Organizational charts or flowcharts concerning the allocation of powers between the various corporate boards, committees and/or departments within the Company, including information on delegating powers, particularly as regards the delegation of the Company's daily management 21.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART GENERAL MEETING Remuneration Setting Committee STATUTORY AUDITOR (ROC) Board of Directors Executive Committee Ethics and Conduct Committee Supervisory Board Company Secretary Corporate Governance Committee Risk Committee CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 195 I 21.2 POWER DELEGATION In accordance with the Articles of Association and under Article 407, no. 3 of the CCC, daily management powers were delegated to an Executive Committee, positions now held by Messrs Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (President), Jorge Alberto Marques Martins and Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira. Said executive directors are responsible for the execution of the strategic decisions taken by the Board of Directors, as well as for the daily management of the holding company, whilst company managing financial shareholdings, all within the scope of the powers delegated to them. The duties delegated to the Executive Committee include the guidance afforded to the various Business Areas’ performance, as well as the running of the corporate services, the supervision of all the business areas, the promotion of synergies between these, the deployment of the resources necessary, the management of human and financial resources, the definition of the strategies for each business area and the supervision of the attainment of the objectives of each business area, establishing policies transversal to the Company as a whole. It is also the Executive Committee’s duty to exercise the powers that, at any moment, have been delegated to it by resolution of the Board of Directors, except over matters for which the delegation of powers is forbidden by law or by the Articles of Association. According to the Board of Directors’ resolution dated 28 July 2015, the following powers and respective limits were delegated: − − − − − − − − − Subscription, acquisition or disposal of shareholdings in any companies; − Participation in Joint-Ventures and in Economic Interest European Groups and, additionally, celebration of consortium and associative partnership contracts, incorporation or participation in any other forms of temporary or permanent associations of companies and/or private or public entities, except when the said associations have as their objective projects involving turnover in excess of one hundred million Euros; − Appointment of representatives to the general meetings of the companies in which Martifer – SGPS, S.A., Public Company, has shareholdings and determination of voting intentions at said meetings; − Representation of the company in court and outside it, actively or passively, including the submission, opposition and appeal regarding any legal or arbitration proceedings, including also the confession , withdrawal, or transactions extinguishing lawsuits or pending issues and the acceptance of arbitration commitments; and − Appointment of proxies to carry out specific acts or categories of acts, defining the extent of the respective mandates. Acquisition or disposal of real estate and other assets; Investment or commitment to invest, excluding those involving new business areas; Acquisition and disposal of own shares within the limits of the resolution of the Company’s General Meeting; Investment and disinvestment foreseen in the annual budgets or, if not foreseen, which amount is below five million Euros; Contracting of services; Hiring of employees, defining levels, categories, remuneration conditions and other benefits or complements; Exercising of disciplinary powers and applying sanctions; Issuance of binding instructions to wholly controlled Martifer – SGPS, S.A. group companies, as defined in the Portuguese Commercial Companies Code; Pursuant to Article 407, no. 1 of the Portuguese Commercial Companies Code, the Board of Directors also attributed to Director Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira the special charge of assuming responsibility for the Financial Area, as well as of Company Representative vis-à-vis relations with the Market and with the CMVM. Save for the matters that cannot be delegated by law pursuant to Article 407, nos. 4 and 8 of the CCC, the Board of Directors has expressly stated that certain matters are excluded from the powers delegated to Executive Directors, namely the: I. Approval of the activity plans and budgets for Martifer Group’s companies; II. Investment or commitment to invest in new business areas; III. Investment and disinvestment unforeseen in the annual budgets of Martifer Group’s companies, when the amounts involved are equal or above five million euros IV. Constitution of any liens and charges on Martifer Group’s companies’ social parties; 196 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I V. Participation in Joint-Ventures and in Economic Interest European Groups and, additionally, celebration of consortium and associative partnership contracts, incorporation or participation in any other forms of temporary or permanent associations of companies and/or private or public entities, except when the said associations have as their objective projects involving turnover in excess of one hundred million Euros; VI. Appointment of proxies, natural or legal, to hold social roles in other companies; VII. Constitution of the Executive Committee as well as the definition of the matters to delegate to it. The delegation of powers will cease with the passing of a resolution by the Board of Directors or, automatically, with the end of the term of office of the Board of Directors that delegated said powers. b) Functioning 22. Availability and place where rules on the functioning of the Board of Directors may be viewed The Board of Directors’ Organisational and Functional Regulation is presented in Martifer’s Website at – www.martifer.pt (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association). 23. The number of meetings held and the attendance report for each member of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors meets regularly, once per quarter and, as defined in the Articles of Association and in the respective Regulation, whenever the Chairman or two board members call a meeting; valid resolutions being passed with the attendance or representation of a majority of its members. Without prejudice to the above and considering the fact that the Chairman of the Board of Directors accumulates the position of President of the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors’ Regulation sets forth that the non executive directors may, even so, conduct meetings, when such meeting is called by a non-executive director on his own initiative or at the request of any two of those directors, for the purposes of exercising their powers of monitoring, supervising and appraising the activity of the members to whom the Board of Directors delegated powers. To that end, and in order to safeguard the exercising, in an independent and informed manner, of the powers of the non-executive directors referred to in the previous paragraph, the following mechanisms and procedures were instituted by the Board of Directors and enshrined in its Regulation: (i) obligation to deliver to the directors sans delegated powers all the information considered necessary or convenient and that is requested by them of the Company or of any of the directors with delegated powers; (ii) the satisfaction of the requests of directors with no delegated powers shall be made in an appropriate and timely manner; (iii) possibility of any non-executive director requesting the calling of meetings so that non-executive directors can exercise the powers attributed to them; and (iv) the specialised committees with monitoring, supervisory and appraisal competencies over the activities of the directors with delegated powers shall be presided and largely composed of directors with no delegated powers. During the 2015 financial year, no constraints were detected regarding the management and operations of the Company; it can therefore be considered that the mechanism that assures the coordination of the work of the non-executive directors is safeguarded. In 2015, the Board of Directors met fourteen times. The minutes are written up and signed by the Directors and the Company Secretary and recorded in the respective minute book, with copies also being sent to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 197 I The attendance level of each Director at said meetings, in the conduct of his respective duties, was as follows: NAME OF DIRECTOR ATTENDANCE Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman of the BD)* 93% Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice Chairman)* 50% Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira 100% Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo* 86% Luis Filipe Cardoso da Silva * ** 75% Luis António de Castro de Valadares Tavares * 43% Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha* 43% * The director justified his absence and was represented by another director at the respective meeting, as per proxy letter issued to the effect. ** Terminated his duties on 14th May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date 24. Competent Corporate Boards undertaking the performance appraisal of executive directors The Company’s Corporate Governance Committee is composed of non-executive members of the Company’s Board of Directors and presided over by an independent director that meets all the independence and compatibility requirements foreseen in Point 18.1 of Annex I of the 4/2013 Regulation of the CMVM and in Recommendation II.1.7 of the CMVM (2013). This Committee has, amongst others, the power to appraise the performance of the executive directors and the overall performance of the Board of Directors, as well as that of the various committees in existence. The Company’s Remuneration Committee also undertakes, within its scope of powers, the performance appraisal of the members of the Board of Directors, endeavouring towards a convergence of the interests of the directors, the remaining corporate bodies and the managers with the interests of the Company, promoting a long-term perspective. 25. Predefined criteria for assessing executive directors' performance Directors’ performance is appraised based on the principles listed in the Remuneration Policy Statement. The remuneration policy and the remuneration of the Company’s Corporate Bodies is reviewed annually and submitted for approval at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ General Meeting. The remuneration policy is oriented along principles and criteria based on the duties carried out, the degree of complexity and responsibility assumed, the alignment of the interests of the management board members with the interests of the company, the performance appraisal, the economic situation of the company and general market conditions for equivalent situations, as better set out in Point 70 below. 26. The availability of each member of the Board of Directors and details of the positions held at the same time in other companies, within and outside the group, and other relevant activities undertaken by members of this Board throughout the financial year The indication and description of the positions held and duties carried out by the members of the Board of Directors are better described in the document attached to the present report as Annex II. The company considers that all the members of the Board of Directors have shown total availability to perform the duties decurring from the bodies to which they were elected to by the shareholders. Considering, on the one hand, the board members’ availability to participate in the meetings of the bodies they are a part of (Board of Directors, Risk Committee Ethics and Conduct Committee and Corporate Governance Committee) and, on the other hand, the total availability to perform the tasks attributed to them by the board of directors, regarding both their areas of work and the management responsibilities in given business areas. 198 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I c) Committees within the Board of Directors or Supervisory Board and Board Delegates 27. Details of the Committees created within the Board of Directors and the place where the rules on the functioning thereof are available With the aim of adopting the best corporate governance practices, the Board of Directors nominated 3 (three) specialised committees to boost its operational effectiveness. BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPANY SECRETARY Corporate Governance Committee Ethics and Conduct Committee Risk Committee The Corporate Governance, Ethics and Conduct and the Risk Committees have their own regulations that lay down the rules relating to their composition, functioning and powers, which can be consulted in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association). 28. Details of the Executive Committee’s Members The Board Members nominated by the Company’s Board of Directors to be a part of the Executive Committee are: - Carlos Manuel Marques Martins; - Jorge Alberto Marques Martins; - Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira The powers delegated to the Executive Committee are set down in Point 21.2 above. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 199 I 29. Description of the powers of each of the committees established and a summary of activities undertaken in exercising said powers CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE The Corporate Governance Committee shall, as per the respective Regulation, be composed of 2 to 6 members that are also members of the Supervisory Board and/or Board of Directors, but that do not exercise executive functions. Presently, the Corporate Governance Committee has the following composition: PRESIDENT Mr. Jorge Bento Farinha (Independent, non-executive Director) MEMBERS Mr. Luis Valadares Tavares (Independent, non-executive Director) Mr. Américo Pereira (President of the Supervisory Board) The Corporate Governance Committee has the power to issue suggestions for the improvement of Martifer’s Corporate Governance Model, with the purpose of promoting the compliance with rigorous ethical and deontological principles and the observance of practices which assure compliance with the norms and established corporate governance best practices that sustain a diligent, effective, balanced, ethical conduct and responsibility promoting management, from the perspective of the interests of the shareholders and other stakeholders. Other than the presence of its members in informal meetings and in work groups, the Corporate Governance Committee met formally twice in 2015. This Committee records the minutes of its meetings. The Corporate Governance Committee has its own Regulation, which lays down the rules regarding its composition, functioning and powers, which can be consulted in the company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association and Regulations). The Corporate Governance Committee has as its main responsibilities and powers to: − − − − evaluate and develop the corporate governance model; reflect on the governance system adopted and verify its effectiveness; advise and propose to the Company’s relevant corporate bodies the promotion of measures aimed at improving Corporate Governance; undertake performance appraisals of the executive directors and of the Board of Directors as a whole, as well as of the other Committees in existence. ETHICS AND CONDUCT COMMITTEE The Ethics and Conduct Committee is composed of three to seven members, nominated by the Board of Directors, which also designates the President. Presently, the Ethics and Conduct Committee has the following composition: PRESIDENT Mr. Luis Valadares Tavares (Independent, non-executive Director) MEMBERS Mr. Carlos Eduardo Gil (Martifer’s Corporate Legal Department Manager); and Mr. Paulo César Ferreira (Martifer’s Corporate Planning and Control Manager) The Ethics and Conduct Committee has its own Regulation, which lays down the rules relating to its composition, functioning and powers regarding the elaboration, implementation, monitoring and control of ethics and conduct norms at the Martifer Group. The Ethics and Conduct Committee Regulation can be consulted in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association). 200 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I The Ethics and Conduct Committee is also responsible for constituting and assuring compliance with the irregularities disclosure policy regarding irregularities occurring inside the Martifer Group, under which employees can communicate, in an adequate, immediate and confidential (if requested) manner whilst safeguarding their professional integrity, information relating to the denunciation of irregularities occurring within Martifer, establishing and publicizing the most adequate and effective communication channels for this purpose. The Ethics and Conduct Committee coordinates its activity with the company’s Supervisory Board, given the specific powers resting with that board, namely those laid down in the CCC. The Committee meets periodically or whenever it is called by its President, by convening notice sent by the President to its members with a minimum notice period of seven working days, which will also indicate the respective agenda. The Ethics and Conduct Committee writes up minutes of all its meetings. In addition to the informal meetings and to the presence of its members in workgroups, the Ethics and Conduct Committee met formally twice in 2015. This Committee records the minutes of its meetings. RISK COMMITTEE The Risk Committee is composed of three to six members that integrate the Board of Directors and/or the Supervisory Board, but the majority of the members cannot hold executive functions. The Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors may not form part of the Risk Committee, but may participate in the meetings, without the right to vote. The Risk Committee has the following composition: PRESIDENT Mr. Jorge Bento Farinha (Independent, non-executive Director) VICE PRESIDENT Mr. Américo Pereira (President of the Supervisory Board) MEMBER Mr. Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira (Member of the Executive Committee) The Risk Committee has its own Regulation, which lays down the rules relating to its composition, functioning and powers regarding the preparation, implementation and monitoring of a risk management system transversal to the Martifer Group. The Risk Committee Regulation can be consulted in the company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association). The mission of the Risk Committee is to propose and monitor the implementation of the Martifer Group’s risk management policy, which aims to establish a strategy for the prevention and management of risk transversal to the Martifer Group, so as to reduce the exposure to risk and safeguard the Groups’ worth and the creation of value for its stakeholders. The main responsibilities attributed to the Risk Committee are to: − − − − − − issue recommendations or opinions as to: (a) the definition of a risk policy for Martifer Group; (b) the content, format and methodologies to consider in investment analysis reports, be they organic or of company acquisitions; and (c) the creation of risk identification, monitoring, control and management systems of a (i) legal and contractual, (ii) financial, (iii) technical and operational, (iv) commercial, (v) environmental, (vi) political and (vii) other nature, that the Risk Committee considers relevant; ensure compliance with the guiding principles of the Martifer Group Risk policy, assisting the Board of Directors with the setting of the strategic objectives of the company in matters of risk assumption; prepare opinions on financing operations and investments that require the prior opinion of the Risk Committee; submit to the Board of Directors proposals and suggestions of methodologies to identify and cover risks that are appropriate and that should be adopted by Martifer Group as measures aimed at improving the risk management model in place and to facilitate the pursuit of higher corporate objectives; inform the Board of Directors of any situation or occurrence of which it has become aware that, in its opinion, configures noncompliance with the Risk identification, monitoring and control rules and practices; and monitor and analyse the reflections and guidance produced on risk management by national and international organisms, so as to take advantage of these to improve the Martifer Group Risk Management model. In addition to the informal meetings and the presence of its members in work groups, the Risk Committee met formally for 2 times during 2015. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 201 I III. SUPERVISION a) Composition 30. Details of the Supervisory Board Martifer’s supervisory model is based on a Supervisory Board and a Statutory Auditor (ROC). The functional separation between the Supervisory Board and the Statutory Auditor basically follows a division of the functions into two: the political supervision being exercised by the Supervisory Board, with the review and certification of the financial statements resting with the Statutory Auditor. 31. Composition of the Supervisory Board with details of the articles of association’s minimum and maximum number of members, duration of the term of office, number of effective members, date of first appointment and date of end of the term of office for each member th The Company’s Supervisory Board is composed of three effective members and an alternate member, elected on the 14 May 2015 General Meeting, for the triennium 2015-2017, re-electable as permitted by law. The members of the Supervisory Board may only be elected, as a rule, at the Shareholders’ General Meeting and, in the event of a vacancy in the Supervisory Board, such vacancy shall be filled by the alternate member. If another vacancy occurs, such vacancy can only be filled through the election of a new member at a Shareholders’ General Meeting. The members, Mr. Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira (President), Mr. Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves (Member) and Mr. António Baia Engana (Alternate) were appointed for the first mandate in 2015, ending the current mandate in 2017. The member Mr. Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha (Member) was appointed for the first mandate in 2008, ending his current and third mandate in 2017. 32. Details of the members of the Supervisory Board Currently, Martifer’s Supervisory Board has the following composition: PRESIDENT Mr. Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira MEMBERS Mr. Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Mr. Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves ALTERNATE Mr. António Baia Engana Up until the Shareholders’ General Meeting on 14th May 2015, inclusive, Martifer’s Supervisory Board had the following composition: PRESIDENT Mr. Manuel Simões de Carvalho e Silva MEMBERS Mr. Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Mr. João Carlos Tavares Ferreira de Carreto Lages ALTERNATE Mr. Juvenal Pessoa Miranda 202 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 33. Professional qualifications of each member of the Supervisory Board and other important curricular information The experience and knowledge of the current members of the Supervisory Board are better described in their curricula presented in the document attached to this report and attest, in a rigorous and specific manner, their ability to carry out the duties attributed to them. The Company’s Supervisory Board is composed of independent members, who are subject to the legal and regulatory requirements regarding incompatibility, independence, and specialisation in force, namely those foreseen in Article 414-A of the CCC, as well as the independence criteria referred to in no. 5 of Article 414 of the CCC. The members comprising the Supervisory Board meet the incompatibility and independence criteria identified above with, at 31 December 2015, none of the members holding Martifer shares, in compliance with Article 447 of the CCC. b) Functioning 34. Availability and place where the rules on the functioning of the Supervisory Board may be viewed The Supervisory Board’s powers are described in its respective Regulation, which can be consulted in the company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance/Articles of Association). 35. The number of meetings held and the attendance report for each member of the Supervisory Board The Supervisory Board meets, at the minimum, once a quarter, whenever its President decides or whenever any of the members request he call a meeting. The President is responsible for calling and running the meetings. Resolutions are passed when the majority of the members are present and by a simple majority of the votes expressed. In 2015, the Supervisory Board met 7 times, minutes being prepared of all the meetings. The attendance level of each Member at said meetings, in the conduct of his respective duties, was as follows: ATTENDANCE Mr. Manuel Simões de Carvalho e Silva * 100% Mr. João Carlos Tavares Ferreira de Carreto Lages* 100% Mr. Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira 100% Mr. Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha 100% Mr. Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves 100% th * Terminated his duties on 14 May 2015, following the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on that same date CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 203 I 36. The availability of each member of the Supervisory Board, indicating the positions held simultaneously in other companies, inside and outside the Group, and other relevant activities undertaken All the members of the Supervisory Board demonstrated throughout the 2015 financial year full availability to exercise the functions attributed to them, having regularly attended meetings called as well as being present whenever such presence was considered convenient. In so far as the activities of the members of the Supervisory Board are concerned, all the members of the Supervisory Board are statutory auditors and develop their activity in different entities, as described in the curricula presented in the annexes of this report, endowing this board with important operational knowledge of the Company’s business areas. The President is adequately supported by the remaining members of the Supervisory Board. Within the scope of the most relevant activities of the members of the Supervisory Council we refer to the information contained in Point 33. c) Powers and duties 37. Description of the procedures and criteria applicable to the supervisory body for the purposes of hiring additional services from the external auditor The Company’s External Auditor has been the company PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados, SROC, SA (PwC) since the 2010 financial period. The change in External Auditors followed a market consultation that year, which was the object of analysis and assessment by the Supervisory Board. Services falling outside the statutory and external audit scope requested by Martifer Group companies from the External Auditor and from other entities belonging to the same network, in 2015, do not attain relevant amounts. The Supervisory Board approved the engagement of services outside the scope of the statutory and external audit from the External Auditor, considering that these services, in addition to not exceeding a relative weight in excess of 30% of the total services rendered to the Company, do not impair the External Auditors’ independence. Additionally, any new service to be rendered by PwC and its companies (national or international) to the Martifer Group is subject to the prior approval of both the management of Martifer and the PwC Partner responsible for the PwC work at the Martifer Group, within the scope of its quality control system. Martifer’s Supervisory Board, within the scope of its supervisory duties vis-à-vis the company’s activity, has analytical and appraisal responsibilities over the more significant aspects of the relationship with the External Auditor, namely in aspects relating to the independence of its work. During 2015, the Company’s Supervisory Board appraised the activity carried out by the External Auditor, having concluded that it was conducted in a manner consistent with applicable regulations and norms, and that it had acted with technical rigor, transparency and elegance. The Supervisory Board furthermore reflects, whenever necessary or adequate in function of developments at the Company or the market configuration in general, on the adequacy of the External Auditor vis-à-vis the performance of the duties attributed to it. 38. Other duties of the supervisory body In addition to the duties described in the previous point, the Supervisory Board has the powers set forth in law and in the Articles of Association, amongst others, those relating to the monitoring of the Company’s operations, the compliance with the applicable legislation, Articles of Association and regulations, as well as to issue opinions on the budget, the balance sheet, the inventories and the annual financial statements. 204 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I Hence, in exercising its powers and carrying out its duties, the Supervisory Board proposes to the General Meeting: − − Nominates the Company’s effective and alternate Statutory Auditors; − − − − − − Examines, whenever it considers convenient and with regularity, the Company's bookkeeping; Monitors the Statutory Auditors’ independence, namely in respect of the rendering of additional services and the scope of these, and in respect of the statutory audit of the Company’s financial statements; Monitors the Company’s activity and compliance with the applicable laws, Articles of Association and regulations; Represents or arranges to represent itself at the Board of Directors’ meetings whenever it considers such presence convenient; Requests the call of the Shareholders’ General Meeting whenever it considers such call convenient; Examines situations periodically presented to it by the Board of Directors during its term of office; Issues opinions on the budget, the balance sheet, the inventories and the annual accounts. The Supervisory Board is also responsible for representing the Company vis-à-vis the External Auditor, and for: − − − proposing the supplier of these services and the respective remuneration; − proposing the destitution of the External Auditor with just cause. ensuring that conditions adequate for the rendering of these services are made available at the Company; annually appraising the services rendered as well as for acting as the Company’s go-between, receiving, simultaneously with the Board of Directors, the respective reports; and Finally, Martifer’s Supervisory Board is responsible for inspecting and assessing the effectiveness of the risk management systems and monitoring of the activity of internal audit, including the functioning of the systems of internal control and risk management, both the object of regular monitoring and evaluation by the Supervisory Board within the scope of its functional and legal powers, as can be inferred from the minutes of the meetings and the annual report and opinion issued by the Supervisory Board. IV. STATUTORY AUDITOR 39. Details of the statutory auditor and the partner that represents same th The Statutory Auditors, effective and alternate, were elected for the triennium 2015-2017 at the 14 May 2015 General Meeting, following the resignation on 25 February 2013 of the Statutory Auditor and of the respective alternate, are: PRESIDENT PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS & Associados – Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda., Statutory Auditor (effective) ALTERNATE Mr JOSÉ PEREIRA ALVES, Statuary Auditor (alternate) The Statutory Auditor can only be elected at a General Meeting. If a vacancy occurs in this body it shall be filled by the alternate member, and, if the latter does not remain in that function, it can only be filled through the election of a new member at a Shareholders’ General Meeting. The Statutory Auditor may be represented by Hermínio António Paulos Afonso or by António Joaquim Brochado Correia, it being understood that for the 2015 financial year the representative of the Statutory Auditor was Hermínio António Paulos Afonso. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 205 I 40. Indication of the number of years that the statutory auditor consecutively carries out duties at the company and/or group As better described in the previous point, the current Statutory Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados, SROC, Lda, was appointed at the General Meeting of 10 April 2013, carrying out its duties since then. 41. Description of other services that the statutory auditor provides to the company The Statutory Auditor also provides the Company with External Audit services, as described in the follow points that. V. EXTERNAL AUDITOR 42. Details of the external auditor appointed in accordance with Article 8 and of the partner that represents same in carrying out these duties, and the respective registration number at the CMVM The Company’s External Auditor is the company PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados, SROC, SA (PwC) registered under no. 9077 at the Comissão de Mercado de Valores Mobiliários (CMVM), pursuant to a contract initially celebrated for that financial year, and which has been extended to the 2015 financial year. PwC has, since 2010, been represented by Mr Hermínio António Paulos Afonso. 43. Indication of the number of years that the external auditor and respective partner that represents same in carrying out these duties have consecutively carried out duties at the company and/or group As better described in the previous point, the External Auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados, SROC, Lda. and the respective statutory auditor partner representing the prior in the conduct of its duties, have exercised said duties consecutively at the Company since 2010, i.e. around 5 years. 44. Rotation policy and schedule of the external auditor and the respective partner that represents said auditor in carrying out such duties In so far as a rotation schedule of the External Auditor is concerned, the Martifer Group has no formal policy regarding External Auditor rotation. The Supervisory Board carries out an annual assessment of the External Auditor’s work, ensuring compliance with those laid down in Article 54 of Decree-law no. 487/99, of 16 November (amended by Decree-law no. 224/2008, of 20 November), relating to the rotation of the partner responsible for the execution of the work. Nevertheless, both the External Auditor and its partner, a Statutory Auditor representing it in the carrying out of said duties, are still in a second term of office in the Company, and therefore complying with the rules presently in force. 206 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 45. Details of the Board responsible for assessing the external auditor and the regular intervals when said assessment is carried out The Supervisory Board, in the conduct of its functions, carries out an annual assessment of the External Auditor’s independence. Additionally, the Supervisory Board, throughout each financial period and whenever necessary or adequate in function of developments in the activity of the Company or the general market configuration, reflects on the adequacy of the External Auditor vis-à-vis the conduct of its duties. 46. Details of services, other than auditing, carried out by the External Auditor for the Company and/or companies in a control relationship and an indication of the internal procedures for approving the recruitment of such services and a statement on the reasons for said recruitment In addition to auditing services, tax advisory services in respect of foreign companies and a due diligence in respect of an affiliate were carried out for the Company and/or the Group’s companies. The approval and recruitment of the services rendered by the External Auditor, other than the auditing services, was based on the procedures described in Point 37, it being understood that said recruitment occurred due to the lack of internal resources at the relevant company. The Supervisory Board approved the engagement of services outside the scope of the statutory and external audit from the External Auditor, considering that these services, in addition to not exceeding a relative weight in excess of 30% of the total services rendered to the Company, do not impair the External Auditors’ independence. Additionally, any new service to be rendered by PwC and its companies (national or international) to the Martifer Group is subject to the prior approval of both the management of Martifer and the PwC Partner responsible for the PwC work at the Martifer Group, within the scope of Martifer’ s quality control system. 47. Details of the annual remuneration paid by the Company and/or legal entities in a control or group relationship to the auditor and other natural or legal persons pertaining to the same network and the percentage breakdown relating to the services in question During the 2015 financial period, the annual remuneration paid to the auditors and other private or corporate bodies belonging to the same network, borne by the Company and / or legal entities in a control or group relationship, amounted to 369,924 thousand Euros (including expenses and remuneration paid by foreign subsidiaries). The breakdown of that remuneration is as follows: OTHER Statutory and external audit services 2015 % 2014 % 2013 % 295,769 90.11% 305,485 99.00% 365,508 90.68% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Tax advisory services 14,495 4.42% 3,065 1.00% 34,506 8.56% Other services outside the statutory audit scope 17,940 0.00% 0 0.00% 3,074 0.76% 328,204 100.00% Other due diligence / verification services Total 308,550 100.00% 403,088 100.00% CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 207 I MT SGPS Statutory and external audit services 2015 41,720 % 100.00% 2014 41,720 % 100.00% 2013 41,720 % 100.00% Other due diligence / verification services 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Tax advisory services 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Other services outside the statutory audit scope Total GLOBAL TOTAL 0 41,720 369,924 0.00% 100.00% 0.00% 41,720 350,270 10.35% 0.00% 41,720 100.00% 444,808 ** Including individual and consolidated accounts C. INTERNAL ORGANISATION I. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION 48. Rules governing amendment to the Articles of Association (Article 245-A/1/h)) Martifer’s Articles of Association do not contain special rules regulating amendments to the same; being, thus, applicable the rules laid down in the CCC. Hence: − Constitutive quorum: the provisions laid down in Article 383 of the CCC apply. At a first meeting, for a Shareholders’ General Meeting to pass resolutions on amendments to the Company’s Articles of Association, the presence, or representation, of shareholders holding at least one third of the company’s share capital is required; − Deliberative quorum: the provisions laid down in Article 18 of the Articles of Association and Article 386, no. 3 of the CCC apply, namely, corporate resolutions in a Shareholders’ General Meeting as to amendments to the Articles of Association are taken, at a first or second meeting, by two thirds of the votes issued. II. REPORTING OF IRREGULARITIES 49. Reporting means and policy on the reporting of irregularities in the company The policy on the reporting of irregularities defines the Ethics and Conduct Committee as the entity responsible for the reception and management of denunciations or reports of irregularities, without prejudice to the Supervisory Board’s own powers in this matter. In complement to the Supervisory Board, the Committee pursues, applies and follows up on the procedures underlying the denunciation of internal irregularities, affording the appropriate internal treatment to the denunciations and reporting of irregularities and ensuring the rapid resolution of the facts denounced. In this manner, Martifer Group seeks to create conditions that allow any employee to freely report his concerns on these matters to the Ethics and Conduct Committee and to facilitate the early detection of irregular situations that, being practiced, could damage the Martifer Group, as well as its stakeholders. Any notification, reporting or denunciation of irregularities occurring internally at the Martifer Group is forwarded directly in a special mail box, which can be accessed solely by the President of the Ethics and Conduct Committee. The anonymity and confidentiality are assured whenever so requested in the report or denunciation. This channel was considered the most appropriate and independent means for the reception of denunciations, without prejudice to those being received through the post. 208 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I The direct reporting of irregularities to the Supervisory Board, and all those that are of the exclusive competence of the Supervisory Board, are likewise immediately reported to that body’s President by the President of the Ethics and Conduct Committee. During 2015, no irregularities were reported to the Martifer Group’s Ethics and Conduct Committee. The Company’s reporting and denunciation of irregularities policy is disclosed in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/, as well as in the Company’s intranet site. Martifer’s reporting of irregularities policy applies to the entire Martifer Group perimeter. III. INTERNAL CONTROL AND RISK MANAGEMENT 50. Individuals, boards or committees responsible for the internal audit and / or implementation of the internal control systems Board of Directors The risk policy is defined by the Board of Directors based on the analysis and measurement of risk, which also coordinates and develops risk management processes so as to guarantee an integrated risk management streamlined with the strategy and objectives of the Martifer Group. Risk Committee Martifer’s Risk Committee, which constitutes a Specialised Committee at the service of the Board of Directors, has as its main attributions the compliance with the guiding principles subjacent to Martifer Group Risk policy, aiding the Board of Directors with the setting of the Company’s strategic objectives in matters pertaining to the assumption of risk, issuing recommendations and opinions, amongst others, on the definition of a Risk Policy for the Martifer Group and as to the creation of risk identification, monitoring, control and management systems of a (i) legal and contractual, (ii) financial, (iii) technical and operational, (iv) commercial, (v) environmental, (vi) political and (vii) other nature. The composition, functioning, attributions and powers of the Risk Committee are described in Point 29 above, and can be consulted in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance / Articles of Association). Supervisory Board The assessment of the risk management and control systems constitutes a matter which is the object of regular analysis and discussion by Martifer’s Supervisory Board, within the scope of the framework of its legal powers. External Audit As part of its duties it evaluates the risks subjacent to the reliability and integrity of the accounting and financial information, reporting on same to the Supervisory Board. Internal Audit Department Martifer has in its organisational structure an Internal Audit Department that carries out its activities with the purpose of assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control system and of the business processes throughout the Martifer Group, in an independent and systematic manner, that verifies whether the assets at Martifer Group level are duly recorded and sufficiently protected against risks and losses, that examines and evaluates the accuracy, the quality and the application of operational, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 209 I accounting and financial controls, promoting effective control at a reasonable cost and proposing measures that reveal themselves to be necessary to overcome potential weaknesses detected in the internal control systems. Martifer’s internal audit department reports functionally to Mr. Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha, a non-executive, independent director sitting on the Company’s Board of Directors. The scope of the audits to be conducted in order to assess the quality of the control processes that assure compliance with the objectives of the Internal Control System, namely those that guarantee the efficiency of the operations, the reliability of the financial and operational reports and the respect for the law and regulations, is defined annually. Internal control deficiencies are reported up the hierarchy, the gravest matters being reported directly to the Board of Directors. The activities of the Internal Audit Department, including the functioning of the internal control and risk management systems, are regularly monitored by the Company’s Supervisory Board whilst supervisory body, within the scope of its functional powers, namely those foreseen in paragraph i) of Article 420 of the CCC. It should be pointed out that the Company’s Supervisory Board meets regularly, fully complying with all its duties and attributions, as can be inferred from the minutes of the meetings and from the Supervisory Board’s annual report and opinion. During 2015, due to the exit of some employees from the internal audit department, its activity was significantly reduced. However, the company is currently taking active measures to, throughout 2016, endow the internal audit department with the resources needed to fully comply with the roles attributed to it as an integral part of the Group’s organizational structure. Planning and Management Control and Consolidation and Reporting Departments Martifer also has a Planning and Management Control Department that, supported by the Company’s information systems produces, monitors and analyses management information, raising questions at unit level. The consolidated financial statements are prepared by Martifer’s Consolidation and Reporting Department, which guarantees consistency in the application of the accounting policies adopted. It should be highlighted that the risks subjacent to the reliability and integrity of the accounting and financial information are also assessed and reported on as part of the activities of the Statutory and External Auditors. It should also be pointed out that there is an Ethics and Conduct Code and a system for the reporting of irregularities, which fosters Martifer Group’s control culture. 51. Details, even if through the inclusion of an organisational chart, of hierarchical and/or functional dependency in relation to other boards or committees of the Company Regarding hierarchical or functional dependency amongst the corporate bodies and departments responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the internal control systems, better described in the preceding point: − The Risk Committee is a specialised committee constituted by the Board of Directors, formed primarily by non-executive members of the Board of Directors and/or the Supervisory Board, and is chaired by an independent director; − − The Supervisory Board is elected at the Company’s Shareholders’ General Meeting and is an independent body; − The Internal Audit Department reports functionally to an independent non-executive director of the Board of Directors – Professor Jorge Bento Farinha; − The Planning and Management Control and the Consolidation and Reporting Departments both report to the Company’s Board of Directors. The External Auditor, proposed by the Supervisory Board, is elected at the Company’s Shareholders’ General Meeting and the results of its activity are assessed by the Supervisory Board; 210 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 52. Other functional areas responsible for risk control We consider that this point is already explained in detail in the preceding point and, therefore, refer thereto for the response to this point. 53. Details and description of the major economic, financial and legal risks to which the company is exposed in pursuing its business activity FINANCIAL RISKS A) PRICE RISK The volatility of the prices of raw material constitutes a risk for the Group, both in metallic constructions and in solar. The antidumping measures/charges that the European Union decided to implement on steel and aluminium products with origin in China brought a great uncertainty regarding price, which will affect the operational activity of the metallic constructions business area. Concerning the market trend on solar panel prices, they kept constant; however, their variation may also influence the solar activity. Martifer has sought to mitigate this risk the same way in both areas, by including clauses in the contracts with customers that allow it to pass on raw-material price fluctuations and by negotiating fixed prices for large scale projects with its suppliers. B) CURRENCY RISK Currency risk has a strong correlation with the other types of risk, with highlight to its relation with countries’ risk, through the evolution of economies and their impact in inflation and interest rates, and with credit risk, via currency fluctuations that may jeopardize future financial flows, reflecting the possibility of registering gains or losses resulting from changes in the foreign exchange rates between different currencies. The Group’s internationalization forces it to be exposed to currency risk from different countries. Exposure to currency risk results mainly from operational activities (in which expenses, income, assets and liabilities are expressed in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group), from transactions between these subsidiaries and other Group companies and from the existence of transactions with external parties made by the operational companies in a currency other than the reporting currency of the Group. The Group’s currency risk management policy aims to reduce the sensitivity of its results in exchange rate variations. Subsidiaries, in their day-to-day operational activities, seek to use their local currency. Likewise, loans contracted by foreign subsidiaries are preferably denominated in their local currency. Concerning exchange rates’ hedging, hedges are sporadic as their cost is sometimes considered excessive in relation to the risk level involved. However, whenever considered suitable, the Group contracts exchange rates hedging in order to cover the risk. During 2015, as a result of the severe economic and financial crisis Angola has been facing, explained, in large part, by the significant drop in oil prices, there was a huge shortage of tradable currency in the Angolan market, causing limitations in the financial flows coming from this geography. The Group has been soughing to mitigate this risk through financial instruments presented by its clients (e. g. letters of credit) in order to maintain the regular financial flow. C) INTEREST RATE RISK CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 211 I Interest rate risk reflects the possibility of changes in future interest charges on loans contracted due to the evolution of the market interest rate levels. The cost of financial debt contracted by the Group is indexed to short term base rates, reviewed with a year or less frequency, plus a negotiated risk premium. Therefore, variations in interest rates may affect the Group’s results. The Group’s exposure to interest rates is related to financial liabilities contracted with a fixed and / or floating rate. In the first case, the Group faces a risk of fair value variation on these assets or liabilities, since every change in market rates involves an opportunity cost. In the second case, such change has a direct impact on interest value, consequently causing cash variations. During 2015, the reference interest rates in the euro area remained at very low levels, even reaching negative values at the end of the year. According to the European Central Bank projections published on March 216 (“March 2016 ECB staff macroeconomic projections for the euro area”), rates should remain at very low levels during 2016 and 2017, with a modest growth expected for 2018. th On 17 December 2015, Martifer signed the debt restructuring agreements with the banks, which involved the renegotiation of risk premium rates (spread) to very competitive values, allowing for a lower exposure to interest rate risk. This change in the bank st financing pricing took effect as from 1 January 2015. This factor, together with the expected stability in the reference rates contribute for Martifer’s current low exposure to interest rate risk. D) LIQUIDITY RISK Liquidity risk reflects the Group’s ability to satisfy its financial responsibilities with the financial resources available. The main goal of the liquidity risk management program is to ensure that the Group has available, whenever needed, the financial resources to satisfy its responsibilities and pursue the outlined strategies, honouring all its obligations towards third parties, through an adequate management of the financing cost / maturity ratio. As mentioned above, at the end of 2015, the Group restructured its debt with financial institutions, through the rescheduling of bank financing repayments over time, increasing the debt maturity in order to make it coincide with the long term assets’ continuity and, at the same time, to allow the cash surpluses to be sufficient to comply with its responsibilities. Therefore, and taking in mind the medium / long term features of the investments made, the debt service accompanies the maturity of the associated assets, not jeopardizing the commitments from its short term operational activity in the pursuit of the Group’s goal to adequate the inflows maturity of the operational activity and investment (divestment) to the outflows of the financing activity. st As a consequence of the previously mentioned measures, it is verifiable that, on 31 December 2015, the Current Assets largely surpass the Current Liabilities. Therefore, the liquidity risk is quite reduced, due to Martifer’s capacity to transform its short term assents into liquidity. The financial direction accompanies the implementation of the risk management policies defined by the board, in order to ensure that the economic and financial risks are identified, measured and managed according with those policies. E) CREDIT RISK The worsening of the worldwide economic conditions or the adversities affecting local, national and international economies can influence Martifer Group’s clients’ default rate, with possible negative impacts on the Group’s results. The Group undergoes credit risk in its operational activity – Trade Receivables and Other Receivables. Aware of this reality, the Group tries to assess all its clients’ credit risk in order to establish credit limits, with the ultimate purpose of ensuring the collection of the amounts due within the negotiated periods. 212 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I With this objective in mind, the Group uses credit rating agencies, regular risk analysis and credit control and collects from and manages cases in litigation, procedures which are all considered essential to manage the credit conceded and to minimize the risk of credit default. OPERATIONAL RISKS A) METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS Operational risks in the Metallic Constructions area, which also incorporated the energy equipment area as of 2011, are currently divided into three risk sources – client, supplier and external risk, which in turn are sub-divided into specific problems. Under client risk one can identify, for example, issues at the contractual level, such as the lack of convergence in the interpretation and application of the contractual dispositions, the distaste or dissatisfaction with the service / product and also the risk of nonpayment of the price stipulated following the delivery of the projects. In terms of demand volatility, it is important to note that the business area partly depends on the launch of public tenders for public infrastructures (e.g. bridges, airports, train stations). Within the scope of public tenders, Martifer is subject to complex regulatory demands, specific to each country, namely in matters concerning the presentation of the proposals and the preparation of complex administrative documentation files to satisfy the project’s specifications defined by the contracting entity. This may represent additional costs for Martifer Group. It must be highlighted that, despite the dependence on public tenders, Martifer has been able to win deals not subject to public tenders, thereby reducing its exposure to this risk. Under supplier risk, Martifer Construções, as a specialist in engineering projects, relies on subcontractors very often. If these fail in the execution of their work the project’s delivery deadline cannot be met, in a domino effect. In other words, there is also a risk of delays in delivering the projects, with the inherent contractual penalties. Finally, in terms of external risks and considering that the area of Metallic Constructions is strongly correlated with economic growth and with gross fixed capital formation, it is therefore sensitive to the current economic environment. Accordingly, the worsening of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe also raises other problems, namely the austerity plans that imply severe transversal cuts in public investment and the significant decrease in liquidity throughout the financial system, which often causes highly attractive projects to be shelved due to lack of capital. In order to mitigate these risks, the Metallic Constructions area diversified its projects in different geographies, namely by entering markets that register stronger growth in the construction sector, such as Angola and Algeria, or even by ‘visiting countries’ such as Saudi Arabia, which will allow to compensate both the effects of economic recession in Portugal and the economic slowdown in Europe. B) SOLAR In the turnkey park installation activity, end-client delays in obtaining the necessary licences or unanticipated delays in the delivery of equipment may disrupt the initially foreseen calendars for the completion of the respective projects. Despite the fact that this type of delay usually carries no contractual penalties, in some cases this situation can constitute a risk for the Group given the planning difficulties it can present. Additionally, the financial market crisis has been hampering the promoters’ access to funding, resulting in the postponement of some projects. The diversification of the business throughout the value chain and the diversified client portfolio inside and outside the Group, currently being adopted, shall reduce the possible impact of this situation. The solar photovoltaic modules produced by the company are traded with a 5-year warranty and a 25-year performance warranty. As a result, this sector is exposed to the risk of warranty claims many years after the sale of the equipment. Accordingly, any quality or performance problems that may occur can result in high costs. The performance of solar systems is also guaranteed in terms of the modules acquired for the construction of solar parks; however, the Group’s responsibility, in this case, is diminished since there is a right of recourse vis-à-vis the suppliers. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 213 I Additionally, most of the equipment used in the production of solar photovoltaic modules is customized with specific raw materials, with a resulting dependency risk on key raw material suppliers. The Group has sought to mitigate this risk by establishing long-term contracts for some raw-materials, carefully selecting suppliers and working towards bringing together a diversification of suppliers for each of the relevant raw-materials. C) RENEWABLES The productivity indices associated with the renewable energy business depend not only on the operational costs, but also on its revenues (price and volume of energy produced by the assets). The equipment use and other exogenous factors, such as the wind that, in turn, depends on the farm location, influence the energy production and consequently its results. Whenever the wind speed is below or above the equipment limits, no energy is produced. These limits vary according to the manufacturer and type of turbine. Additionally, each turbine has a power curve that determines the generated power on each wind speed. The readiness and power curve of each turbine is contractually guaranteed, with indemnities being payable by the suppliers for situations where their readiness is not satisfied or the power curve is not attained. This risk is also mitigated through the geographical distribution of the wind turbines in the wind farms, allowing the set-off of wind velocity variations at each farm and ensuring the relative stability of the volume of total energy produced. Regarding solar photovoltaic energy, the exogenous factors are more easily forecasted and therefore the revenues variation is minimized. LICENCING: Wind farms and solar parks are subject to rigorous regulations in matters such as the development, construction, licensing and operation. If the relevant authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Group operates stop or reduce their support in the development of wind farms and solar parks, such actions may have a significant impact on the activity. LEGAL RISKS Martifer is subject to the national and local laws and regulations in the various geographies and markets where it operates. These aim to ensure, among other, labour rights, environment protection, spatial planning and the maintenance of an open and competitive market. Thus, the legal and regulatory changes that affect the conditions conducive to the development of the Groups’ activities and that consequently harm or impede the attainment of the strategic objectives require the Company to adapt to the new regulatory realities. The management of legal risk is carried out by the legal department of the holding company and of each of the Group’s Business Areas and is monitored within the scope of reviews performed by internal legal and fiscal service providers dedicated to the respective activities, which operate in the dependence of the Board of Directors and management, conducting their work in articulation with the other fiscal and financial departments, so as to ensure the protection of the Company’s interests and ultimately of the stakeholders’ interests, in strict compliance with their legal duties. The members of the legal departments and internal advisory service providers referred to above have specialized formal qualifications and undergo regular formal training and updating. Legal and fiscal advisory services are also ensured, nationally and internationally, by external professionals, selected amongst reputable firms and in accordance with the highest standards of competence, ethics and experience. 214 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 54. Description of the procedure for identification, assessment, monitoring, control and risk management RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Risk Management is one of the components of Martifer’s culture, being present in all management processes and representing a responsibility of all managers and employees at the various levels of organisation. Risk policy is defined by the Board of Directors based on the analysis and measurement of risk, which also coordinates and develops risk management processes in order to guarantee an integrated risk management streamlined with the strategy and objectives of the Group. In parallel, Martifer continues to implement internal control and risk management procedures with the objective of reinforcing the integrated risk management, establishing a strategy for the prevention and management of risk transversal to the Group, so as to reduce exposure to risk and safeguard the value of the Group. The procedure is characterised, summarily, by the identification of the risks in each business area, accompanied, in parallel, by the formalisation of an assessment, management, prevention and mitigation of risk process, to be elaborated by the Company’s Board of Directors, supported by the Risk Committee. Risk Management comprises the processes of identifying current and potential risks, analysing their possible impact on the strategic objectives of the organisation and estimating the probability of their occurrence, in order to determine the best way to manage exposure to these. All these risks are duly identified, assessed and monitored, and it is the responsibility of the different structures in the company to manage and/or mitigate them. Risk Management at Martifer Group starts at the operational company level, with the identification, measurement and analysis of the different risks to which it is subject, with special emphasis on risks of an operational and market nature, seeking to estimate the probability of the occurrence of the various factors that determine such risks and their potential impact on the business of the Company or activity in question. Without prejudice to the definition of the risk strategy by Martifer’s Board of Directors, the persons responsible for the operations are also responsible for the implementation of risk control mechanisms, which are scrutinised by the competent Financial, Tax and Legal Departments. The identification of the risks is a responsibility transversal to the different levels of the organisation, specific templates having been created to identify and categorise the main risks in each Business Area, as well as the new risks that may arise as the respective activities develop, including: (i) economic and business risks, (ii) financial risks, and (iii) legal risks. The Risk Committee is also responsible for the analysis and issuance of opinions, which are submitted to the Board of Directors on, amongst others, new Group investments above certain amounts and new geographies for Martifer Group’s activities. The efficiency of these mechanisms is periodically assessed by the Holding Company, through the Internal Audit Department, during the execution of the audit plan covering the financial aspects, information systems, processes and conformity with the procedures approved. This audit plan is prepared and developed annually, based on a prior assessment of the business risks, the mechanisms and assessments of the internal audit department being monitored and verified by the Company’s Supervisory Board within the scope of its functional powers. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 215 I The function of Planning and Management Control also promotes and supports the integration of risk management in the companies’ planning and management control processes. It is an objective of the Holding Company to obtain an integrated vision of the risks the Group faces in each of its different activities or business areas and to guarantee the consistency of the resulting risk profile with that of the Group’s global strategy and, in particular, to determine what it considers an acceptable risk level, given the structure of its capital. To this effect, operations with the highest relevance and impact on Martifer Group, as well as those of a more financial nature are directly assessed and validated by the Financial, Tax and Legal Departments at the Holding Company level, in line with the policies and risk strategies set by management. 55. Core details on the internal control and risk management systems implemented in the company regarding the procedure for reporting financial information (Article 245-A/1/m) Concerning the release of financial information, the Martifer Group promotes strict cooperation amongst all the bodies, departments and remaining participants in the process, so that the financial information is prepared in accordance with the legal requirements in force, complying with the best practices of transparency, relevance and reliability, is subject to an effective verification, whether by internal analysis, by the supervisory bodies and the External Auditor, is approved by the responsible corporate body and its disclosure complies with all the legal requirements and recommendations, namely those of the CMVM. In the financial information disclosure process we highlight: − − The use of accounting policies that are explained in the Notes to the Financial Statements; − The accounting records and the preparation of the financial statements are prepared by the Financial, Accounting and Planning and Management Control Departments, that guarantee the control over the recording of the transactions of the business processes and over the balances of the asset, liability and equity accounts; − The consolidated financial statements are prepared periodically, on a quarterly basis, by the Consolidation and Reporting Department and validated by the Planning and Management Control Department; − The Management Report is prepared by the competent internal departments, with the contribution and additional review of the various business and support areas. The Statutory Auditor also reviews the content of this report (the annual and half-yearly versions) and its conformity with the supporting financial information; − The Group’s financial statements are prepared under the supervision of the executive directors of the Group. The documents comprising the half-yearly and annual reports are sent for the review and approval of the Board of Directors. Subsequent to their approval, these documents are sent to the External Auditor, who issues his legal certification of the accounts and the External Audit’s Report; − The Statutory Auditor carries out both an annual audit and a limited review at the half-year of the individual and consolidated accounts, carried out in accordance with the Auditing Standards in force. The financial information is analysed by the persons responsible for the management of the respective business areas, seeking to exercise permanent monitoring and the respective budgetary control; IV. INVESTOR ASSISTANCE 56. Department responsible for investor assistance, composition, functions, the information made available by said department and contact details Martifer privileges a permanent contact with the capital market, seeking to guarantee a permanent access to information on the Group in a continued and consistent manner, be it through the disclosure of periodic financial information or through contacts with institutional investors, namely by participating in road-shows and conferences, or through permanent contact with financial analysts. 216 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I Shareholders and investors can generally obtain all the relevant Group information from Martifer’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/, in particular from the Investor Relations page, where they can find, in addition to the mandatory information of a corporate and financial nature, information on the evolution of its quoted share price. Shareholders and Investors can also contact the Investor Assistance Office, which assures a permanent contact with the market. During the 2015 financial year, Martifer participated in various events amongst which roadshows, seminars, one-on-one meetings and conferences aimed at institutional investors. The Investor Relations and Communications Office seeks to assure the market, investors, analysts and journalists the disclosure of information on the Martifer Group in a continued, opportune and balanced manner. The main functions of the Investor Assistance Office are, amongst others: − − − − Assuring, vis-à-vis the authorities and the market, compliance with the legal and regulatory reporting obligations applicable to Martifer SGPS, SA. The disclosure of information falling within the scope of “ announcement of privileged information”, the announcement of quarterly information on the activities and results of the Group and the preparation of the annual, half-yearly and quarterly reports and financial statements, are to be highlighted; Satisfy investor (institutional and private), financial analyst and other agents’ requests for information; Supporting and advising Martifer’s Executive Committee in aspects relating to the company’s public status, an example being the monitoring of the evolution of Martifer’s quoted share price, in its multiple aspects, supporting the Executive Committee with the direct contacts it regularly maintains with financial analysts and institutional investors (national and foreign), through conferences, meetings and road-shows. At an organic level, the Investor Assistance Office reports directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Martifer SGPS. Information made available by the Investor Assistance Office: • • • • • • • Investor Kit General Information Main Indicators Corporate Governance Corporate Bodies Articles of Association Ethics and Conduct • • • • • • • General meetings Share Price Quotation Agenda Publications Financial Information Presentations Notices The Investor Assistance Office may be contacted at the following contacts: [email protected] Martifer SGPS, Apartado 17 3684-001 Oliveira de Frades Portugal Telephone: +351 232 767 702 Fax: +351 232 767 750 57. Market Liaison Officer For purposes of the Securities Code, the Market Liaison Officer is, Mr. Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira. Mr. Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Martifer SGPS, Apartado 17 3684-001 Oliveira de Frades Portugal Telephone: +351 232 767 702 Fax: +351 232 767 750 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 217 I 58. Data on the extent and deadline for replying to the requests for information received throughout the year or pending from preceding years − Requests for information received by the Investor Assistance Office recorded a significant increase as from the second-half of 2015, which is justified by the improvement in the financial markets’ expectations regarding Portugal and company performance. Information requests were by and large made by institutional investors, but some information requests were also placed by small retail investors. − The Market Liaison Office aims to minimize the response time for the requests, and when an immediate response is not possible, it shall not exceed 24 hours, except for exceptional circumstances. V. WEBSITE 59. Address(es) Martifer has a Website bearing the electronic address (http://www.martifer.pt/) with a wide range of information on the Martifer Group. 60. Place where information on the firm, public company status, registered office and other details referred to in Article 171 of the Commercial Companies Code is available Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.com/pt/grupo/legal-disclaimer/ 61. Place where the articles of association and regulations on the functioning of the available boards and / or committees are Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/corporate-governance/estatutos/ 62. Place where information is available on the names of the corporate bodies' members, the Market Liaison Officer, the Investor Assistance Office or comparable structure, respective functions and contact details Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/corporate-governance/orgaos-sociais/ http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/informacoes-gerais/gabinete-de-apoio/ 218 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 63. Place where the documents are available and relate to financial accounts reporting, which should be accessible for at least five years and the half-yearly calendar on company events that is published at the beginning of every six months, including, inter alia, general meetings, disclosure of annual, half-yearly and where applicable, quarterly financial statements Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/publicacoes/informacoes-financeiras/ 64. Place where the notice convening the general meeting and all the preparatory and subsequent information related thereto is disclosed Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/corporate-governance/assembleias-gerais/ 65. Place where the historical archive on the resolutions passed at the company's General Meetings, share capital and voting results relating to the preceding three years are available Information can be consulted at the following electronic address: http://www.martifer.pt/pt/grupo/investidor/corporate-governance/assembleias-gerais/ D. REMUNERATION I. Power to establish 66. Details of the powers for establishing the remuneration of corporate boards, members of the executive committee or chief executive and directors of the company The remuneration policy and the remuneration of the Company’s Corporate Bodies are established by a Remuneration Setting Committee, elected at the Shareholders’ General Meeting. This policy is reviewed annually and submitted for approval at the Company’s Annual Shareholders’ General Meeting, where at least one representative of said Remuneration Setting Committee is present. The Remuneration Setting Committee’s activity is dedicated to the preparation of master guidelines and the determination of the remuneration policy of the Company’s corporate bodies, to monitoring the execution of that policy and to guaranteeing the alignment of the actions of those bodies with the interests of the Company. The Remuneration Setting Committee has as its main powers: − Defining the remuneration policy of the Corporate Bodies of the Company, particularly of the executive members of the Board of Directors, fixing the criteria to determine the variable component of the remuneration; CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 219 I − Determining the various components of the fixed and variable remuneration, possible benefits and complements, as well as the annual remuneration payable to the members of Martifer’s Corporate Bodies; − Monitoring the performance of the executive members of the Board of Directors for the purposes of determining the variable remuneration; − − Monitoring the performance of the non-executive members of the Board of Directors; Submitting, in an advisory capacity, an informative exposition on the company’s remuneration policy to the annual General Meeting. The Remuneration Setting Committee sporadically requests, if necessary, from Martifer’s internal departments (namely the Human Resources Department, the Planning and Management Control Department and the Legal Department) specialised information and data of a technical nature, amongst other, relating to the structure of the company, results of the Group and members and activities of the corporate bodies. The information requested and received by the Committee is aimed at the compilation of a body of information and technical data that permits the definition and implementation of the Group’s remuneration policy. The information requested is provided free of charge, and the Committee has no need to hire persons, natural or legal, to carry out its duties. The External Auditor is also obliged to verify the application of the policies described and the remuneration systems of the corporate bodies, being obliged to report any potential non-conformity detected to the Supervisory Board. II. Remuneration Committee 67. Composition of the remuneration committee, including details of individuals or legal persons recruited to provide services to said committee and a statement on the independence of each member and advisor The composition of the current Remuneration Setting Committee, elected at a Shareholders’ General Meeting for a three-year term of office (2015-2017), is as follows: PRESIDENT António Manuel Queirós Vasconcelos da Mota MEMBERS Maria Manuela Queirós Vasconcelos Mota dos Santos Júlia Maria Rodrigues de Matos Nogueirinha The members of the Remuneration Setting Committee are independent of the management body, considering the explanation contained in the paragraph that follows. During the 2015 corporate period, a member of the Remuneration Setting Committee – Mrs. Júlia Matos – was also a member of a corporate body of a company, which share capital is held by two executive directors of the Company, namely Messrs Carlos Marques Martins and Jorge Marques Martins. However, the Company considers that the independence of the Remuneration Setting Committee is safeguarded not only because of the professional training of this member in particular, but also because of the fact that the remaining members of the Committee, which for the majority, are independent from the executive members of the management body of the Company. No persons were hired to integrate the Remuneration Setting Committee. 220 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 68. Knowledge and experience in remuneration policy issues by members of the Remuneration Committee The Company considers that all the individuals comprising this Remuneration Setting Committee, totally fit to carry out their duties with excellence from a professional training perspective or based on positions previously held,. Ms. Maria Manuela Queirós Vasconcelos Mota dos Santos is President of the Human Resources Development Commission of the Mota-Engil Group. The experience and knowledge of the members of the Remuneration Setting Committee are better described in their curricula presented in the document attached to this report and attest, in a rigorous and specific manner, their ability to carry out the duties attributed to them. III. Remuneration structure 69. Description of the remuneration policy of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board as set out in Article 2 of Law No. 28/2009 of 19 June The remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Supervisory Board of the Company is determined, in terms of the Articles of Association, by the Remuneration Setting Committee, which submits a annual document, for appraisal at the General Meeting, containing the general guidelines to be followed in establishing the specific amounts to attribute to the members of the various Corporate Bodies. th At the Company’s General Meeting of 14 May 2015, the remuneration policy of the management and supervisory bodies, prepared by the Remuneration Setting Committee, in compliance with Article 2 of Law no. 28/2009, of 19 June, and available in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Corporate Governance /General Meeting), was discussed and submitted for approval. In general terms, said remuneration policy of the management and supervisory bodies seeks to closely follow the CCC and the Portuguese Securities Market Commission’s Corporate Governance Code provisions applicable, this being reflected in the statement submitted for approval at the General Meeting referred to in the point that follows. In defining the remuneration policy for the 2015 year, the legal provisions foreseen in (i) the CCC, namely in Article 399; (ii) Law 28/2009, of 19 June; (iii) the 2010 Corporate Governance Code issued by the CMVM; and (iv) the special regime laid down in the Company’s Articles of Association, were considered. 70. Information on how remuneration is structured so as to enable the aligning of the interests of the members of the Board of Directors with the Company's long-term interests and how it is based on the performance assessment and how it discourages excessive risk taking Martifer’s remuneration policy aims to promote the convergence of the interests of the directors, those of the other corporate bodies and of the managers with the Company’s interests, namely those regarding the creation of value for the shareholder and real growth for the Company, privileging a long-term perspective. Hence, the Committee structured the components of the remuneration of the Management bodies so as to reward their performance in achieving high and, simultaneously, sustained growth, discouraging, however, excessive risk-taking. Additional determining factors include the company’s economic situation and general market conditions practiced for equivalent functions. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 221 I The remuneration of the executive members of the Board of Directors shall comprise a fixed and, when so deliberated by the Remuneration Setting Committee, a variable component, with the latter variable part of the remuneration to not exceed 5% (five per cent) of the results for the period, as laid down in law and in Article 20, no. 3 of the Articles of Association. The informative principles observed by the Committee in establishing the remuneration are: a) DUTIES CARRIED OUT, degree of complexity inherent to the duties, responsibilities attributed, time spent and the added value to the Company of the work produced. Other duties carried out at group companies are also relevant, in virtue of the increased responsibilities and of their constituting additional sources of revenue. b) ALIGNMENT OF THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE MANAGEMENT BODY WITH THOSE OF THE COMPANY, appraisal of the performance of the members of the management body and of the creation of value for the shareholders. c) ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE COMPANY, present and future, privileging the interests of the Company in the long-term term and the achievement of real growth for the Company and the creation of value for its shareholders, based on criteria defining the economic situation of the Company, amongst others, those of a financial nature. d) GENERAL MARKET CONDITIONS FOR EQUIVALENT SITUATIONS, considering that the remuneration shall be aligned with market practice, permitting it to serve as a means to achieving high individual and collective performance, assuring the interests of the member but essentially those of the Company and of the shareholders. The general guidelines governing the remuneration policy followed by the Remuneration Setting Committee during the 2015 financial period were those contained in the Remuneration Policy Statement, which was subject to resolution at the Company’s th General Meeting of 14 May 2015, and can be found on Annex III of this report. 71. Reference, where applicable, to there being a variable remuneration component and information on any impact of the performance appraisal on this component As described in more detail in the preceding point the remuneration of the executive members of the Board of Directors shall comprise a fixed and, when attributed, a variable component. The fixed component of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors with executive functions, as well as of the nonindependent, non-executive members (when attributed), shall consist of a monthly amount payable fourteen times a year, the variable portion not being permitted to exceed five per cent of the results for the financial period, as laid down by law and in Article 20, no. 3 of the Articles of Association. In setting all remuneration, including, namely, in distributing the total amount of the variable remuneration amongst the members of the Board of Directors, the general principles consigned above shall be observed: duties carried out, alignment with the interests of the Company, privileging the long-term, the situation of the Company and market criteria. The process of attributing variable remuneration (VR) to the executive members of the Board of Directors shall follow the criteria laid down by the Remuneration Setting Committee, namely, their position in the hierarchy, the performance appraisal carried out, the company’s real growth, seeking in determining those criteria to strengthen the convergence of the interests of the Management bodies with those of the Company, privileging the long-term perspective, this perspective being considered in the performance criteria applied to Management. The following will therefore be decisive for the appraisal and mensuration of VR: − − − − the contribution of the executive directors to the results obtained; the profitability of the businesses from the shareholder perspective; the evolution of the share price quotation; and the extent to which the projects integrated and measured by the Balanced Scorecard of the Group are realised. During the course of 2015, no contracts were celebrated, be it with the Company, or with third parties, which effects are to mitigate the risk inherent to the variable remuneration established by the Company for the members of the management board. 222 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 72. The deferred payment of the remuneration’s variable component, specifying the relevant deferral period During the 2015 financial year, no variable remuneration was attributed to the directors of Martifer; consequently, the issue of deferral of this remuneration component did not arise. On the other hand, the Remuneration Policy of the management and th supervisory bodies, drawn up by the Remuneration Setting Committee and approved at the General Meeting of 14 May 2015, does not foresee the deferral of variable remuneration, when attributed. Therefore, during the relevant financial year the company’s directors did not receive variable remunerations and, consequently, the issue of deferral of this remuneration component did not arise. 73. The criteria whereon the allocation of variable remuneration on shares is based, and also on maintaining company shares that the executive directors have had access to, on the possible share contracts, including hedging or risk transfer contracts, the corresponding limit and its relation to the total annual remuneration value Martifer’s existing Remuneration Plan in Stock Options was constituted and attributed in the 2008 corporate period, foreseeing the deferral of the exercising of the options for a period of 4 years; consequently, the exercising of the options related thereto expired during the 2013 corporate period. Regarding the 2008 Plan, none of the directors exercised their option rights during the respective deferral period. During the course of the 2015 corporate year, the Company neither implemented nor attributed another stock and/or stock options plan and, consequently, no variable remuneration was allocated on shares to the directors and no criteria were established for the maintenance of those shares by the executive directors. 74. The criteria whereon the allocation of variable remuneration on options is based and details of the deferral period and the exercise price As better described in the preceding, and given that during the fiscal year 2015, the Company has not implemented, nor charge allocation of shares and / or share purchase option plan, point the Company considers this point not applicable. 75. The key factors and grounds for any annual bonus scheme and any additional nonfinancial benefits The Company has neither implemented any annual bonus scheme nor any additional non-financial benefits. 76. Key characteristics of the supplementary pensions or early retirement schemes for directors and date when said schemes were approved at the General Meeting, on an individual basis The Company does not have supplementary pensions or early retirement schemes for the members of the management and supervisory bodies and for other managers, as defined in no. 3 of Article 248-B of the Securities Code. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 223 I 77. Details on the amount relating to the annual remuneration paid as a whole and individually to members of the Company's Board of Directors DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FIXED REMUNERATION VARIABLE REMUNERATION STOCK OPTIONS ATTENDANCE FEES TOTAL (€) Carlos Manuel Marques Martins (Chairman) Yes €63,123.82 0 0 0 €63,123.82 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins (Vice Chairman) Yes €27,300,00 0 0 0 €27,300,00 Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira Yes €113,190.54 0 0 0 €113,190.54 Arnaldo Nunes da Costa Figueiredo No 0 0 0 0 0 Luis António de Valadares Tavares No 0 0 0 €15,000,00 €15,000,00 Jorge Bento Barbosa Farinha No 0 0 0 €15,000,00 €15,000,00 78. Any amounts paid, for any reason whatsoever, by other companies in a control or group relationship, or are subject to a common control During 2015, only the following members of the Board of Directors earned a fixed remuneration from the following Company affiliates: DIRECTOR COMPANY FIXED REMUNERATION Carlos Manuel Marques Martins Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. €127,588.50 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins Martifer Construções Metálicas, Lda (Brasil) R$ 42.600,14 (i) Jorge Alberto Marques Martins SPEE 2 - Parque Eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, S.A. €28.000,00 Jorge Alberto Marques Martins SPEE 3 - Parque Eólico de Baião S.A €28.000,00 (i) Remuneration received in local currency – Brazilian Real, which global amount corresponds to €9,875,77, at the 31/12/2015 foreign exchange rate (R$ 4.3136), i.e. that of the last day of the financial period being reported on. 79. Remuneration paid in the form of profit sharing and/or bonus payments and the reasons for said bonuses and/or profit sharing being awarded During the 2015 financial period, no remuneration was paid in the form of profit sharing and/or bonus payments. 80. Compensation paid or owed to former executive directors concerning contract termination during the financial year During 2015, no compensation was paid, nor is it owed, to former executive directors in respect of contract termination. 224 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I 81. Details of the annual remuneration paid, as a whole and individually, to the members of the Company's Supervisory Board for the purposes of Law no. 28/2009, of 19 June MR. MANUEL SIMÕES DE CARVALHO E SILVA** €2,000.00 MR. JOÃO CARLOS TAVARES CARRETO LAGES** €2,000.00 MR. JUVENAL PESSOA MIRANDA ** 0 MR. AMÉRICO AGOSTINHO MARTINS PEREIRA* €2,400.00 MR. CARLOS ALBERTO DA SILVA E CUNHA €4,800.00 MR. PAULO SÉRGIO JESUS DAS NEVES* €2,400.00 MR. ANTÓNIO BAIA ENGANA* € 0.00 TOTAL € 13,600.00 * elected on the 14th May 2015 Annual General Meeting. ** Terminated his duties on 14th May 2015, with the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on the same date 82. Details of the remuneration in said year of the Board of the General Meeting JOSÉ CARRETO LAGES** €1,200.00 FRANCISCO ARTUR DOS PRAZERES FERREIRA DA SILVA** €0.00 ANA MARIA TAVARES MENDES** €400.00 JOSÉ JOAQUIM NEIVA NUNES DE OLIVEIRA* €400.00 LUIS LEITÃO MARQUES VALE LIMA* €400.00 LUIS NEIVA DE OLIVEIRA NUNES DE OLIVEIRA* €400.00 TOTAL € 1,600.00 * elected on the 14th May 2015 Annual General Meeting. ** Terminated his/her duties on 14th May 2015, with the election of the new governing bodies in the General Meeting which took place on the same date CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 225 I V. Agreements with remuneration implications 83. Envisaged contractual restraints for compensation payable for the unfair dismissal of directors and relevance thereof to the remunerations’ variable component The Company has neither established nor agreed to any contractual restraints for compensation payable to directors of the Company on unfair dismissal. th Likewise, the Remuneration Policy approved at the General Meeting of 14 May 2015 does not foresee any calculation or determination formula for the amount due to a director in these circumstances; consequently, the normal regime would apply in such circumstances. 84. Reference to the existence and description, with details of the sums involved, of agreements between the company and members of the Board of Directors and managers, pursuant to Article 248-B/3 of the Securities Code that envisages compensation in the event of resignation or unfair dismissal or termination of employment following a takeover bid (Article 245-A/1/l)) The Company is not part to any agreement with the members of the management body or other managers, as defined in no. 3 of Article 248-B of the Securities Code, that foresees compensation in the event of resignation, unfair dismissal or employment termination following a takeover bid. VI. Share-Allocation and/or Stock Option Plans (“stock options”) 85. Details of the plan and the number of persons included therein Martifer currently has no active Remuneration Plan in Stocks and Stock Options. 86. Characteristics of the plan (allocation conditions, non-transfer of share clauses, criteria on share-pricing and the exercising option price, the period during which the options may be exercised, the characteristics of the shares or options to be allocated, the existence of incentives to purchase and/or exercise options As better described in the preceding point, the Company has no active Stock or Stock Options Plan; consequently, the information pertaining to this point is not applicable. 87. Stock option plans for the company employees and staff The Company has no active Stock or Stock Options Plan; consequently, the information pertaining to this point is not applicable. 88. Control mechanisms for a possible employee-shareholder system inasmuch as the voting rights are not directly exercised by said employees (Article 245-A/1/e)) The Company has no active Stock or Stock Options Plan; consequently, the information pertaining to this point is not applicable. 226 2015 ANNUAL REPORT I E. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS I. Control mechanisms and procedures 89. Mechanisms implemented by the Company for the purpose of controlling transactions with related parties (For said purpose, reference is made to the concept resulting from IAS 24) Transactions with Directors of Martifer or with entities in a group or dominant relationship in which the former are likewise also Directors, irrespective of the amount, are subject to the prior approval of the Board of Directors with the approval of the supervisory body, in terms of Article 397 of the CCC. 90. Details of transactions that were subject to control in the referred year In 2015, the following deals or transactions were made between the company and the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Board: Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER – INOVAÇÃO E GESTÃO, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 986 644, with a share capital of € 100,000.00 (one hundred thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through th the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 20 October 2015. Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER ENERGY SYSTEMS, SGPS, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 200 364 705, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company th I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 14 December 2015. Sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary GEBOX, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 729 099, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. The Supervisory th Board issued a favourable opinion to the sale on 14 December 2015. 91. A description of the procedures and criteria applicable to the Supervisory Body when same provides preliminary assessment of the business deals to be carried out between the company and the holders of qualifying holdings or entity relationships with the former, as envisaged in Article 20 of the Securities Code The Supervisory Board established the procedures and criteria necessary to define the relevant ‘level of significance’, of business between the company and the holders of qualifying holdings or entities with which the former are linked in any relationship of dominium or group, in excess of which amount, the intervention of the supervisory body is required. Hence, without prejudice to the provisions foreseen in Article 397 of the CCC, deals between, on the one hand, the Company or Group companies and, on the other hand, holders of qualifying holdings or entities with which the former are linked in any relationship, shall be subject to assessment and prior approval of the Supervisory Board if they meet any one of the following criteria: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 227 I a) Are for an amount equal to or in excess of half-a-million Euros, or, when lower, when aggregated with other transactions carried out with the same Shareholder holder of qualifying holdings, during the same financial period, result in an amount equal to or in excess of one million Euros, except those relating to normal Company business; b) Regardless of the amount, when they may cause a material impact on the Company’s reputation, in matters concerning the independence in its relations with holders of qualifying holdings. II. Data on business deals 92. Details of the place where the financial statements including information on business dealings with related parties are available, in accordance with IAS 24, or alternatively a copy of said data Business dealings with related parties are described in Note 39 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, forming part of the 2015 Consolidated Report and Accounts, available in the Company’s Website at http://www.martifer.pt/ (Tab: Investors, Section: Financial Information). 228 2015 ANNUAL REPORT II PART II Corporate Governance Assessment 1. Details of the Corporate Governance Code implemented Martifer, whilst issuer of shares that have been admitted to trading on an official stock exchange, is subject to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission’s (“Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários”, henceforth also CMVM) Regulation no. 4/2013, of 18 July 2013, and abides by the recommendations contained in the 2013 Corporate Governance Code approved by the CMVM, both documents available in the CMVM’s Website at www.cmvm.pt. Martifer has not voluntarily adhered to any other corporate governance code. The present report was prepared and follows, under no. 2 of Article 4 of CMVM Regulation no. 4/2013, the model appended to said Regulation, having as its reference the 2013 CMVM Corporate Governance Code. 2. Analysis of compliance with the Corporate Governance Code implemented In the matter of Corporate Governance and whilst Public Company, Martifer has sought to promote the implementation and adopt the best corporate governance practices, including those contained in the new 2013 CMVM Corporate Governance Code, guiding its policy along the highest standards of conduct, ethics and social responsibility, which are intended to be transversal to the Group. It is an objective of the Board of Directors to implement an integrated and effective management of the Group, enabling the Company to create value by promoting and guaranteeing the legitimate interests of its Shareholders, clients, suppliers, employees, the capital market as well as of the community in general, permanently seeking transparency in its relations with the investors and the market. Martifer considers that, despite the fact that it does not comply fully with the recommendations contained in the 2013 CMVM Corporate Governance Code, as amply described and justified in the following chapters of this report, the degree of adoption of the recommendations is extremely wide and thorough. 3. Analysis of compliance with the Corporate Governance Code adopted 3.1 STATEMENT ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE Pursuant to and for the purposes of that laid down in paragraph o) of no. 1 of Article 245-A of the Securities Code, the recommendations included in the CMVM’s Corporate Governance Code, with the indication of whether adopted or not, whenever applicable to Martifer’s structure, and references to the text in the report where the form of adoption is described in greater detail, are listed below: 230 2015 ANNUAL REPORT II CMVM RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTION REFERENCE CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION I. VOTING AND CORPORATE CONTROL Part I B. I b) - 12 I.1. Companies shall encourage shareholders to attend and vote at general meetings and shall not set an excessively large number of shares required for the entitlement of one vote, and implement the means necessary to exercise the right to vote by mail and electronically. Partially Adopted I.2. Companies shall not adopt mechanisms that hinder the passing of resolutions by shareholders, including fixing a quorum for resolutions greater than that provided for by law. Partially Adopted I.3. Companies shall not establish mechanisms intended to cause mismatching between the right to receive dividends or the subscription of new securities and the voting right of each common share, unless duly justified in terms of long-term interests of shareholders. Adopted Part I B. I b) 12 I.4. The company’s articles of association that provide for the restriction of the number of votes that may be held or exercised by a sole shareholder, either individually or in concert with other shareholders, shall also foresee for a resolution by the General Assembly (5 year intervals), on whether that statutory provision is to be amended or prevails – without super quorum requirements as to the one legally in force – and that in said resolution, all votes issued be counted, without applying said restriction. Adopted Part I B. I b) 13 I.5. Measures that require payment or assumption of fees by the company in the event of change of control or change in the composition of the Board and that which appear likely to impair the free transfer of shares and free assessment by shareholders of the performance of Board members, shall not be adopted. Adopted Part I A. I 5 Part II – 3.2 Part I B. I b) - 12 and 14 Part II – 3.2 CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION II. SUPERVISION, MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT II.1. SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT II.1.1. Within the limits established by law, and except for the small size of the company, the board of directors shall delegate the daily management of the company and said delegated powers shall be identified in the Annual Report on Corporate Governance. II.1.2. The Board of Directors shall ensure that the company acts in accordance with its objectives and shall not delegate its responsibilities as regards the following: i) define the strategy and general policies of the company, ii) define business structure of the group iii) decisions considered strategic due to the amount, risk and particular characteristics involved. Adopted Adopted II.1.3. The General and Supervisory Board, in addition to its supervisory duties, shall take full responsibility at corporate governance level, whereby through the statutory provision or by equivalent means, shall enshrine the requirement for this body to decide on the strategy and major policies of the company, the definition of the corporate structure of the group and the decisions that shall be considered strategic due to the amount or risk involved. This body shall also assess compliance with the strategic plan and the implementation of key policies of the company. II.1.4. Except for small-sized companies, the Board of Directors and the General and Supervisory Board, depending on the model adopted, shall create the necessary committees in order to: a) Ensure a competent and independent assessment of the performance of the executive directors and its own overall performance, as well as of other committees; b) Reflect on the system structure and governance practices adopted, verify its efficiency and propose to the competent bodies measures to be implemented with a view to their improvement. II.1.5. The Board of Directors or the General and Supervisory Board, depending on the applicable model, should set goals in terms of risk-taking and create systems for their control to ensure that the risks effectively incurred are consistent with those goals. Not applicable Adopted Adopted Part I B. II a) 21.2 Part I B. II a) 21.2 Part II – 3.3 Part I B. II c) 27 and 29 Part I C. III 50 and 54 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 231 II CMVM RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTION REFERENCE II.1.6. The Board of Directors shall include a number of non-executive members ensuring effective monitoring, supervision and assessment of the activity of the remaining members of the board. Adopted Part I B. II a) 17 and 18 II.1.7. Non-executive members shall include an appropriate number of independent members, taking into account the adopted governance model, the size of the company, its shareholder structure and the relevant free float. The independence of the members of the General and Supervisory Board and members of the Audit Committee shall be assessed as per the law in force. The other members of the Board of Directors are considered independent if the member is not associated with any specific group of interests in the company nor is under any circumstance likely to affect an exempt analysis or decision, particularly due to: a. Having been an employee at the company or at a company holding a controlling or group relationship within the last three years; b. Having, in the past three years, provided services or established a commercial relationship with the company or company with which it is in a control or group relationship, either directly or as a partner, board member, manager or director of a legal person; c. Being paid by the company or by a company with which it is in a control or group relationship besides the remuneration arising from the exercise of the functions of a board member; d. Living with a partner or a spouse, relative or any first degree next of kin, up to and including the third degree of collateral affinity of board members or natural persons that are direct and indirectly holders of qualifying holdings; e. Being a qualifying shareholder or representative of a qualifying shareholder. Adopted Part I B. II a) 18 II.1.8. When board members that carry out executive duties are requested by other board members, said shall provide the information requested, in a timely and appropriate manner to the request. Adopted Part I B. II b) 23 II.1.9. The Chair of the Executive Board or of the Executive Committee shall submit, as applicable, to the Chair of the Board of Directors, the Chair of the Supervisory Board, the Chair of the Audit Committee, the Chair of the General and Supervisory Board and the Chairman of the Financial Matters Board, the convening notices and minutes of the relevant meetings. Not applicable Part II – 3.2 II.1.10. If the chair of the board of directors carries out executive duties, said body shall appoint, from among its members, an independent member to ensure the coordination of the work of other non-executive members and the conditions so that said can make independent and informed decisions or to ensure the existence of an equivalent mechanism for such coordination. Adopted Part I B. II b) 23 Adopted Part I B. III a) 33 II.2.2. The supervisory body shall be the main representative of the external auditor and the first recipient of the relevant reports, and is responsible, inter alia, for proposing the relevant remuneration and ensuring that the proper conditions for the provision of services are provided within the company. Adopted Part I B. III c) 38 and V 45 II.2.3. The supervisory board shall assess the external auditor on an annual basis and propose to the competent body its dismissal or termination of the contract as to the provision of their services when there is a valid basis for said dismissal. Adopted Part I B. III c) 38 and V 45 II.2.4. The supervisory board shall assess the functioning of the internal control systems and risk management and propose adjustments as may be deemed necessary. Adopted Part I B. III c) 38 and C. III 50 II.2.5. The Audit Committee, the General and Supervisory Board and the Supervisory Board decide on the work plans and resources concerning the internal audit services and services that ensure compliance with the rules applicable to the company (compliance services), and should be recipients of reports made by these services at least when it concerns matters related to accountability, identification or resolution of conflicts of interest and detection of potential improprieties. Adopted Part I B. III c) 38 II.2. OVERSIGHT II.2.1. Depending on the applicable model, the Chair of the Supervisory Board, the Audit Committee or the Financial Matters Committee shall be independent in accordance with the applicable legal standard, and have the necessary skills to carry out their relevant duties. 232 2015 ANNUAL REPORT II CMVM RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTION REFERENCE II.3.1. All members of the Remuneration Committee or equivalent should be independent from the executive board members and include at least one member with knowledge and experience in matters of remuneration policy. Partially Adopted Part I D. II 67 and Part II – 3.2 II.3.2. Any natural or legal person that provides or has provided services in the past three years, to any structure under the board of directors, the board of directors of the company itself or who has a current relationship with the company or consultant of the company, shall not be hired to assist the Remuneration Committee in the performance of its duties. This recommendation also applies to any natural or legal person that is related by employment contract or provision of services with the above. Adopted Part I D. II 67 Partially Adopted Part I D. III 69 and 70 and Part II – 3.2 II.3. REMUNERATION SETTING II.3.3. A statement on the remuneration policy of the management and supervisory bodies referred to in Article 2 of Law No. 28/2009 of 19 June, shall also contain the following: a) Identification and details of the criteria for determining the remuneration paid to the members of the governing bodies; b) Information regarding the maximum potential, in individual terms, and the maximum potential, in aggregate form, to be paid to members of corporate bodies, and identify the circumstances whereby these maximum amounts may be payable; c) Information regarding the enforceability or unenforceability of payments for the dismissal or termination of appointment of board members. II.3.4. Approval of plans for the allotment of shares and / or options to acquire shares or based on share price variation to board members shall be submitted to the General Meeting. The proposal shall contain all the necessary information in order to correctly assess said plan. II.3.5. Approval of any retirement benefit scheme established for members of corporate bodies shall be submitted to the General Meeting. The proposal shall contain all the necessary information in order to correctly assess said system. Not applicable Part I D. III 73 and 74 Part II – 3.2 Not applicable Part I D. III 76 Part II – 3.2 CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION III. REMUNERATION III.1. The remuneration of the executive members of the board shall be based on actual performance and shall discourage excessive risk-taking. Adopted III.2. The remuneration of non-executive board members and the remuneration of the members of the supervisory board shall not include any component whose value depends on the performance of the company or of its value. Adopted Part I D. III 69, 70 and 71 III.3. The variable component of remuneration shall be reasonable overall in relation to the fixed component of the remuneration and maximum limits should be set for all components. Adopted Part I D. III 69 and 70 III.4. A significant part of the variable remuneration should be deferred for a period not less than three years, and the right of way payment shall depend on the continued positive performance of the company during that period. Not Adopted Part I D. III 72 and Part II – 3.2 III.5. Members of the Board of Directors shall not enter into contracts with the company or with third parties which intend to mitigate the risk inherent to remuneration variability set by the company. Adopted Part I D. III 71 III.6. Executive board members shall maintain the company's shares that were allotted by virtue of variable remuneration schemes, up to twice the value of the total annual Adopted Part I D. III Part I D. III 69 and 70 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 233 II CMVM RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTION remuneration, except for those that need to be sold for paying taxes on the gains of said shares, until the end of their mandate. III.7. When the variable remuneration includes the allocation of options, the beginning of the exercise period shall be deferred for a period not less than three years. III.8. When the removal of board member is not due to serious breach of their duties nor to their unfitness for the normal exercise of their functions but is yet due on inadequate performance, the company shall be endowed with the adequate and necessary legal instruments so that any damages or compensation, beyond that which is legally due, is unenforceable. REFERENCE 73 and 74 Not applicable Part I D. III 74 and Part II – 3.2 Adopted Part I D. V 83 CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION IV. AUDITING IV.1. The external auditor shall, within the scope of its duties, verify the implementation of remuneration policies and systems of the corporate bodies as well as the efficiency and effectiveness of the internal control mechanisms and report any shortcomings to the supervisory body of the company. Adopted Part I C. III 50 and D. I 66 IV.2. The company or any entity with which it maintains a control relationship shall not engage the external auditor or any entity with which it finds itself in a group relationship or that incorporates the same network, for services other than audit services. If there are reasons for hiring such services - which must be approved by the supervisory board and explained in its Annual Report on Corporate Governance - said should not exceed more than 30% of the total value of services rendered to the company. Adopted Part I B. V 46 and 47 IV.3. Companies shall support auditor rotation after two or three terms whether four or three years, respectively. Its continuance beyond this period must be based on a specific opinion of the supervisory board that explicitly considers the conditions of auditor’s independence and the benefits and costs of its replacement. Adopted Part I B. V 44 CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION V. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS V.1. The company's business with holders of qualifying holdings or entities, with which they are in any type of relationship pursuant to Article 20 of the Portuguese Securities Code, shall be conducted under normal market conditions. Adopted Part I A. II 10 E. I 89 and 90 V.2. The supervisory or oversight board shall establish procedures and criteria that are required to define the relevant level of significance of business with holders of qualifying holdings - or entities with which they are in any of the relationships described in Article 20/1 of the Portuguese Securities Code – thus significant relevant business is dependent upon prior opinion of that body. Adopted Part I E. I 91 CHAPTER, TITLE, SECTION VI. INFORMATION VI.1. Companies shall provide, via their websites in both the Portuguese and English languages, access to information on their progress as regards the economic, financial and governance state of affairs. Adopted Part I V. 59 and following VI.2. Companies shall ensure the existence of an investor support and market liaison office, which responds to requests from investors in a timely fashion and a record of the submitted requests and their processing, shall be kept. Adopted Part I V. 63 a 65 234 2015 ANNUAL REPORT II 3.2 CLARIFICATIONS AS TO DIVERGENCES BETWEEN THE COMPANY’S GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND THE CMVM RECOMMENDATIONS In this chapter, the grounds for the non-adoption or non-application of every single recommendation, which should be read together with the table presented in the preceding chapter, are explained. Recommendation I.1. Companies shall encourage shareholders to attend and vote at general meetings and shall not set an excessively large number of shares required for the entitlement of one vote, and implement the means necessary to exercise the right to vote by mail and electronically. Martifer encourages its Shareholders to participate in the General Meetings and promotes the active exercise of the right to vote, namely: − Disclosure in the Website, in the Portuguese and English languages, of the General Meetings’ convening notices, the forms of exercising the vote and the procedures to adopt for correspondence or proxy voting; − Disclosure in the Website, in the Portuguese and English languages, of the preparatory information in respect of the various points on the Agenda; − − Access to proxy forms and voting ballots in the Website; − Statutory provision that each share is entitled to one vote. The creation of an electronic mail exclusively dedicated to the General Meeting, and disclosed in the convening notice, to facilitate the clarification of doubts; Under Article 17 of Martifer’s Articles of Association, correspondence voting is permitted, without any restriction, in respect of all matters subject to the appreciation of the Shareholders. Martifer considers it has only adopted this recommendation partially due to the fact that its Articles of Association do not foresee electronic correspondence voting. It should be noted that Martifer has adopted a flexible stance vis-à-vis the acceptance of documentation in respect of correspondence or proxy voting sent via electronic means. On the other hand, up till the present date, the Company has received no request or manifestation of interest from any Shareholders or Investors as to the availability of electronic voting, as a result of which Martifer considers that the correspondence voting system in place, as foreseen in the Articles of Association, totally safeguards all the Shareholders’ access to participation in the decisions submitted for deliberation. Recommendation I.2. Companies shall not adopt mechanisms that hinder the passing of resolutions by shareholders, including fixing a quorum for resolutions greater than that provided for by law. Article 18 of the Company Articles of Association establishes the rule of a simple majority of the votes to pass corporate resolutions, except when otherwise established by the CCC or the Articles of Association. Hence, Martifer considers it has adopted this Recommendation, except as to the provision in the Articles of Association that requires a greater quorum than that foreseen in the CCC for resolutions on the unfair dismissal of Directors. The reason for the inclusion in the Articles of Association of a quorum greater that that foreseen in the CCC for unfair dismissal of directors was to protect the interest of the Company, namely to mitigate the risk of the Company being obliged to compensate directors for unfair dismissal as laid down in no. 5 of Article 403 of the CCC. Indeed, considering the gravity and impact of an unfair dismissal of directors, the intention was to avoid the occurrence of such a resolution passed by a simple majority of shareholders as opposed to one based on grounds approved by a more expressive and representative majority of the Shareholders. Martifer considers this is the model that best defends corporate interests. Recommendation II.1.3. . The General and Supervisory Board, in addition to its supervisory duties, shall take full responsibility at corporate governance level, whereby through the statutory provision or by equivalent means, shall enshrine the requirement for this body to decide on the strategy and major policies of the company, the definition of the corporate structure of the group CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 235 II and the decisions that shall be considered strategic due to the amount or risk involved. This body shall also assess compliance with the strategic plan and the implementation of key policies of the company. Martifer considers this Recommendation as not being applicable since said Recommendation relates to a governance model not adopted by Martifer. Under the terms and conditions foreseen in Article 278 of the Portuguese Commercial Companies Code, the corporate governance model adopted by Martifer comprises a Board of Directors, a Supervisory Board and a Statutory Auditor. Recommendation II.1.9. The Chair of the Executive Board or of the Executive Committee shall submit, as applicable, to the Chair of the Board of Directors, the Chair of the Supervisory Board, the Chair of the Audit Committee, the Chair of the General and Supervisory Board and the Chairman of the Financial Matters Board, the convening notices and minutes of the relevant meetings. Martifer considers this Recommendation as not being applicable since the Corporate Governance Model of the Company, applicable during the 2013 financial year, does not foresee the existence of a chairman of an executive board or an executive committee, but rather the delegation of powers by the Board of Directors on executive directors. Consequently, a formal structure of executive directors subject to convening notices and meeting minutes has not been set up. Recommendation II.3.1. All members of the Remuneration Committee or equivalent should be independent from the executive board members and include at least one member with knowledge and experience in matters of remuneration policy. Martifer considers this Recommendation to be partially adopted. The Company’s Remuneration Setting Committee comprises three members, including one with knowledge and experience in matters pertaining to Remuneration policy. During the 2013 financial period, one of the members of the Remuneration Setting Committee - Mrs Júlia Matos – was also a member of a corporate body of a commercial company which share capital is held by two of the Company’s executive directors, namely Messrs Carlos Marques Martins and Jorge Marques Martins. However, the Company considers that the purpose of this Recommendation is duly safeguarded not solely because of the professional training of this member in particular, but also because the majority of the members of the Remuneration Setting Committee are independent from the executive members of the Company’s management body, and also because the remaining provisions of this recommendation are fully complied with. Recommendation II.3.3. A statement on the remuneration policy of the management and supervisory bodies referred to in Article 2 of Law No. 28/2009 of 19 June, shall also contain the following: a) Identification and details of the criteria for determining the remuneration paid to the members of the governing bodies; b) Information regarding the maximum potential, in individual terms, and the maximum potential, in aggregate form, to be paid to members of corporate bodies, and identify the circumstances whereby these maximum amounts may be payable; c) Information regarding the enforceability or unenforceability of payments for the dismissal or termination of appointment of board members. Martifer considers this Recommendation to be partially adopted. th The declaration on the remunerations policy was submitted and approved in the Company’s General Meeting on 14 May 2015, th with all the elements contained in article 2 of the Law no. 28/2009, from 19 June, as well as part of the included on the Recommendation II.3.3 of the 2013 Corporate Governance Code. Concerning the item b) of the recommendation II.3.3, the company considers that the maximum potential amounts, aggregate and individual, as well as the circumstances in which these amounts may be due, is exclusively under the Remunerations Committee’s responsibility, a corporate body independent from the Board of Directors. Therefore, the total compliance of the referred recommendation is exclusively under the Remuneration Committee’s powers, which decided not to comply with the recommendation, since it believes that the way the board member’s remuneration is structured is adequate and allows the alignment of their interests with the Company’s interests on the long term and is in line with the remuneration practices of most similar companies, keeping in mind the company’s characteristics. 236 2015 ANNUAL REPORT II Recommendation II.3.4. Approval of plans for the allotment of shares and / or options to acquire shares or based on share price variation to board members shall be submitted to the General Meeting. The proposal shall contain all the necessary information in order to correctly assess said plan. Martifer’s existing Stock Options Remuneration Plan was constituted and allocated in the 2008 financial year and the exercising of the options deriving therefrom expired during the 2013 financial period; consequently, during the course of this financial year there was no need to assess or approve said plan at the Company’s General Meeting. Furthermore, during the 2013 financial year, no additional stock attribution or stock options plan existed or was allocated; consequently, there was no need to submit any proposal related to stock options’ plans for approval at the General Meeting. Hence, Martifer considers this Recommendation not applicable. Recommendation II.3.5. Approval of any retirement benefit scheme established for members of corporate bodies shall be submitted to the General Meeting. The proposal shall contain all the necessary information in order to correctly assess said system. During the 2013 financial year, no retirement benefits scheme existed or was established in respect of the members of the corporate bodies; consequently, there was no need to submit any proposal related to retirement benefit schemes for approval at the General Meeting. Hence, Martifer considers this Recommendation not applicable. Recommendation III.3. The variable component of remuneration shall be reasonable overall in relation to the fixed component of the remuneration and maximum limits should be set for all components. The Company’s Remuneration Setting Committee established the exact annual amount for the fixed remuneration component payable to the directors receiving remuneration from the Company. In parallel, the Company Articles of Association, under Article 20, no. 3, state that the directors’ variable remuneration may not result in an allocation in excess 5% of the year’s profit, under law. In this manner, the maximum remuneration limits for the fixed and variable remuneration components are set. During the 2013 financial period, the Remuneration Setting Committee opted to attribute only the fixed remuneration component to the directors and not the variable remuneration component, with the purpose of harmonizing the amount of the remuneration received by the members of the Company’s Board of Directors in accordance with the measures implemented over the last few periods, relating to the expense and structural cost reduction adopted transversally throughout the Martifer Group so as to safeguard the highest number of jobs and the Company’s sustainability. Consequently, the Company considers that it has partially adopted this Recommendation since, even though the Remuneration Setting Committee has set the exact fixed annual remuneration amount and a statutory limit has already been set for the variable remuneration component, during the 2013 financial period no variable remuneration was attributed to Martifer’s directors. Recommendation III.4. A significant part of the variable remuneration should be deferred for a period not less than three years, and the right of way payment shall depend on the continued positive performance of the company during that period. Martifer considers this recommendation to not have been adopted as the remuneration policy established by the Remuneration Setting Committee for the management and supervisory bodies does not foresee the deferral of the variable remuneration component, when attributed. Notwithstanding said non-adoption of this Recommendation, the Company considers that the purpose of said recommendation was safeguarded during the 2013 financial period in that no variable remuneration component was attributed to the directors of Martifer during that period. The Remuneration Setting Committee is analysing the definition of criteria to fix the deferral of part of the variable remuneration, when same is attributed. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 237 II Recommendation III.7. When the variable remuneration includes the allocation of options, the beginning of the exercise period shall be deferred for a period not less than three years. Martifer considers this Recommendation as not applicable as no variable remuneration was attributed to the directors of Martifer in 2013 and therefore there was no place for its deferral. Furthermore, during the 2008 financial period, stock options were attributed and their exercise was deferred for a period of four years, inclusive. Up till the present date, these stock options allocated as variable remuneration have not been exercised and, in fact, the possibility of such exercise expired at the end of the 2013 financial period. 4. Other Information Besides the information and explanations presented in the present Report, there is no additional information of relevance that should be presented for a proper understanding of the model and the governance practices adopted by Martifer. th Oliveira de Frades, 6 April 2016 The Board of directors, __________________________________ Carlos Manuel Marques Martins __________________________________ Jorge Alberto Marques Martins __________________________________ Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira __________________________________ Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo __________________________________ Luís Valadares Tavares __________________________________ Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha 238 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ANNEX I Professional Qualifications BOARD OF DIRECTORS Carlos Manuel Marques Martins is the Chairman of the Management Board of Martifer (Chairman of the Board of Directors and executive director) and one of the founding shareholders of Martifer Group in 1990, having started his professional activities in 1987 in the Company Carvalho & Nogueira, Lda, as Director of Production in the iron sector. He has a degree in Mechanical Engineering completed at FEUP (Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto). Jorge Alberto Marques Martins is a Board Member of Martifer (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and executive director) and one of the founding shareholders of Martifer Group in 1990, having started his professional activities in 1987 at SOCARPOR Sociedade de Cargas Portuárias (Douro e Leixões), Lda as Adjunct to the Financial Director. He has a degree in Economics completed at FEP (Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto) and a MBA completed at UCP (Universidade Católica Portuguesa). Pedro Nuno Cardoso Abreu Moreira is a member of the Board of Directors of Martifer (executive and non-independent director) since January 6, 2015, date on which he was co-opted further to the resignation of Mr. Mário Rui Rodrigues Matias. He has a degree in Economics at Faculdade de Economia da Universidade do Porto (1999), and has been granted an Advanced Management Programme for Managers by Oporto Business School and an In-Company Executive Training Programme by AESE Business School. Has extensive international experience, initially being appointed to perform corporate financial coordination functions within Mota Engil Group's operations in Central Europe, Africa and Latin America; lived between 2008 and 2014 in Warsaw and Budapest, and was appointed to several board positions of the Mota-Engil Group's operations in Central Europe in the areas of Real Estate, PPP / PFI, M&A and Corporate Development. During this period was appointed as member of the Board of Directors at several companies within Mota Engil Group, notably Mota Engil Central Europe SA (Poland), Mota-Engil Real Estate Management (Holding Real Estate Central Europe), Mota Engil EC CZ (Czech Republic) Mota-Engil EC Slovakia (Slovakia), MotaEngil Magyar (Hungary), Mota Engil EC RO (Romania)), Mota-Engil Brand Management (Netherlands), Mota-Engil Brand Development (Ireland). Arnaldo José Nunes da Costa Figueiredo is a member of the Board of Directors of Martifer (non executive and non independent th director) since 30 April 2010. He has a degree in Civil Engineering at Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (1977). He was Chairman of Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construção, SA and of the Board of Directors of MEITS - Mota-Engil, imobiliária e turismo, SA; Manager of Mota Internacional, LDA.; Chairman of Board of the Shareholders General Assembly of Maprel-Nelas, Indústria de Pré-Fabricados em Betão, SA; Member of the Board of the Shareholders General Assembly of Paviterra, SARL; Chairman of the Remuneration Committee (on behalf of Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construção, SA) of Ferrovias e Construções, SA; of Aurimove – Sociedade Imobiliária, SA; of Nortedomus – Sociedade Imobiliária, SA; and of Planinova – Sociedade Imobiliária, SA. Jorge Bento Ribeiro Barbosa Farinha is a Board member at Martifer SGPS, SA since 2008. In his academic work, he is a teacher since 1987, in the category of Assistant Professor at Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto from 1989 and since 1991 he occupied several positions at EGP / University of Porto Business School (EGP - UPBS) and performed duties as the VicePresident of EGP – UPBS (2009-2015). He was also a teacher at Instituto de Estudos Superiores Empresariais (ISEE), Universidade do Porto (1999-2001), and Vice President of the Pedagogical Council at Faculdade de Economia do Porto (FEP, 2002-2006). In his extra-academic activities, he was a Financial Analyst of Capital Markets at Cisf- Companhia de Investimentos e Serviços Financeiros, S.A. (1987-1989), a Senior Analyst of the Mergers & Acquisitions Department at Banco Português de Investimento, S.A. (1990-1992 ), Sub-director of the Mergers & Acquisitions Department at Banco Português de Investimento, S.A. (1992-1993), partner of Cf&A Associados - Consultores de Gestão, Lda (1993-1994), partner of Futop – Consultores de Gestão, S.A. ( 1994-1995) and a non-executive Board member at Enotum.com (companies establishment helper in the area of telecommunications) (2000-2002). He has a degree in Economics (Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto), a MBA at INSEAD (Institut Européen d'Administration des Affaires, Fontainebleau, France) and a PhD in Accounting and Finance by the University of Lancaster (Management School), UK. He is a non-executive and independent Board member. 240 2015 ANNUAL REPORT Luís António de Castro de Valadares Tavares is a Board member at Martifer SGPS, SA (independent non-executive director) since 2008. Since 1980 he is Professor of Systems Management at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa, and, from 2002, President of the Centre for Prospective - OPET. He is president of APMEP - Portuguese Association of Public Markets and EDP´s Customer Ombudsman, an EDP independent entity. Previously, he was President of the National Institute of Administration (2003-2007), First Coordinator of the Master Degree in Operational Research and Systems Engineering (IST), Director of the Distance Education in Management Program (Dislogo) at UCP, Director and Founder of the Master Degree in Health Engineering at UCP, First Coordinator of the MBA at the Inter-University Institute of Macau, General Director of the Studies and Planning Office at the Ministry of Education (PRODEP),, Manager of the Program for the Development of Education in Portugal (PRODEP), Director of the World Bank‟s Program for Educational System Financing, Director of the Minerva Program (Informatics in Schools), Vice-President of the Committee for Education (OCDE), President of the Committee for Education (OCDE), President of the Education Committee of the European Communities (first Portuguese Presidency), First President of the Portuguese Association of Operational Research (APDIO), Vice-President of the Operational Research Societies Federation (IFORS), Visiting Professor at the following Universities: North Carolina (Raleigh, USA), Colorado (Denver, USA) , Columbia (NY, USA), Princeton (NY, USA), UCLA (Los Angeles, USA), Business School of the University of Newcastle (Newcastle, UK), Paris-Dauphine (Paris, France), Mohammed (Rabat, Morocco), Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey), Technical of Poznan (Poznan, Poland), Technical of Helsinki (Helsinki, Finland); PUC (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); Federal of Santa Catarina (Florianopolis). He has a degree in Civil Engineering completed at IST, a Masters Degree in Operations Research completed at the University of Lancaster (UK), a PhD degree in Science and Engineering completed at IST, and Aggregated in Operational Research at IST. SUPERVISORY BOARD Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira holds a Diploma in Accounting Audit, with Superior Specialized Studies in Audit. He is a Statutory Auditor, registered with the Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas under the number 887, performing this activity since April 1994, initially individually and since March 2013 as a partner in the company M.PEREIRA & ASSOCIADOS, SROC, LDA.. Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha holds a Diploma in Advanced Studies (program of PhD degree on Management Sciences), completed at Vigo University, Spain. A Master degree in Accounting and Administration completed at the University of Minho and is Postgraduate in "The Impact of the Euro in Business" by the Institute for High Studies on Finances and Tax. He has a degree in Auditing and the course of Specialized High Studies in Auditing at Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administração do Porto. He also has a graduation completed in Accounting at Instituto Comercial do Porto. He is a registered Auditor in the official list since March 1990. Also performs duties as Assistant Professor, teaching at Escola de Economia e Gestão, Universidade do Minho as well at Universidade Lusíada, in Oporto. In 2008 and 2009 was invited to teach in the Post-Graduation Course "Fraud Management" promoted by Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto. Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves holds a diploma in Accounting Audit, with Superior Specialized Studies in Audit. He holds an MBA in Finance by the Economics Faculty of Porto (FEP). He is a Statutory Auditor registered with the Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas under the number 1342, performing this activity since February 2008. He is a company consultant, in the fields of organization and management, financial, tax and accounting. António Baia Engana holds a diploma in Economics by Instituto Superior de Economia (ISE) and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting by Instituto Comercial de Lisboa (ICL). He is a Statutory Auditor registered with the Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas under the number 612, being currently a partner at ALVES DA CUNHA, A. DIAS & ASSOCIADOS, SROC, LDA.. He is, since 1994, a member of the General Council and Executive Committee of the Commission of Accounting Standards, having presided to the Executive Committee between 1999 and 2005. He is a member of Supervisory Boards in insurance companies since October 2009. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 241 REMUNERATION COMMITTEE António Manuel Queirós Vasconcelos da Mota has a degree in Civil Engineering (Inland Communications) completed at Faculdade de Engenharia, Universidade do Porto. Currently performs duties as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mota-Engil, SGPS, SA, a position he holds since 2000. He has already served as Chairman of the Board in other companies, in particular, Mota-Engil, Engenharia e Construção, SA (2003-2006), Mota-Engil Internacional, SA (2000-2003), Engil - Sociedade de Construção Civil, SA (2000-2003) and Mota & Companhia, SA (1995-2003), where he also held the position of Vice-Chairman (1987-1995). He started his professional life in 1977 as a trainee in Mota & Companhia, Lda, and between 1979 and 1981, he worked in several departments of the same company, where he also worked as General Director of Production (1981-1987). Maria Manuela Queirós Vasconcelos Mota dos Santos has a degree in Economics from the Faculdade de Economia, Universidade do Porto. She has worked in several companies of Mota-Engil Group, being responsible for the Human Resources Department. Presently she is a member of the Board of Directors at Mota-Engil, SGPS, SA. Júlia Maria Rodrigues de Matos Nogueirinha has a degree in Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra and is registered with the Portuguese Bar Association since 2002. She is presently a member of the Board of Directors of I’M SGPS, S.A , having held the post of Member of the Board of Directors in other companies of the I’M group, namely in Almina – Minas do Alentejo, S.A. 242 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ANNEX II Positions Held and Activities Undertaken by the members of the Board Of Directors CARLOS MANUEL MARQUES MARTINS a) Positions within the Martifer Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. Martifer – Alumínios, S.A. Martifer - Gestão de Investimentos, S.A. Sociedade de Madeiras do Vouga, S.A. Navalria- Docas,constr. e reparações navais, S.A. Gebox, S.A. Martifer Energy Systems, SGPS, S.A. Nagatel Viseu - Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Martifer – Amal, S.A Martifer Construcciones Metálicas España, S.A. Martifer Aluminium PTY LTD (Austrália) Martifer Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH (Áustria) Eviva Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer – Inovação e Gestão, S.A. Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. Martifer Renewables, S.A. Prio Agriculture B.V. (Holanda) Porthold B.V. (Holanda) Martifer Aluminium LTD (UK) Martifer Construction UK, LTD (UK) Martifer Aluminium LTD (Irlanda) Martifer Construction Ltd (Irlanda) Martifer Constructions SAS (França) Martifer Aluminium SAS (França) MT Constructions Maroc, SARL (Marrocos) Martifer Construcciones PERÚ, SA Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, SA, Suc. Colombia Martifer Mota Engil Coffey Joint Venture Limited MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: Martifer Renewables, SA (Polónia) MANAGER: Parque Eólico da Penha da Gardunha, Lda. Promoquatro - Investimentos Imobiliários Lda. West Sea – Estaleiros Navais, Lda. CHAIRMAN OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: Martifer Renewables, S.A. SECRETARY: Martifer Renovables ETVE S.A. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 243 b) Positions in companies with shareholding by Martifer Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Prio E. SGPS, S.A. Prio Energy, S.A. Prio Biocombustíveis, S.A. Mondefin Combustíveis, S.A. MARTIMETAL Spa Prio Parque de Tanques De Aveiro, S.A. PRIO.E – Electric, S.A. Nutre SGPS, S.A. Nutre, S.A. Nutre - Indústrias Alimentares, S.A Nutre Farming West Part SRL (Roménia) Nutre Brasil, Ldta. (Brasil) Prio Agro Industries Sp. Z.o.o (Polónia) Agromec Balaciu S.A. (Roménia) Agrozootehnica Facaeni S.A. (Roménia) Miharox S.A. (Roménia) Prio Agricultura Ialomita SRL (Roménia) Prio Agro Facaeni SRL (Roménia) Prio Agromart SRL (Roménia) Prio Balta SRL (Roménia) Prio Rapita SRL (Roménia) Prio Terra Agricola SRL (Roménia) Prio Turism Rural SRL (Roménia) Prio Agrotrans SRL (Roménia) Prio Meat SRL (Roménia) Zimbrul SRL (Roménia) MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Ventinveste, S.A. Bunge Prio Cooperatie U.A. Nutre Farming B.V. Nutre – MZ MANAGER: Centralrest, Lda. a) Positions outside the Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: I’M - SGPS, S.A. I´M Mining, SGPS, S.A. ESTIA – SGPS, S.A. ESTIALIVING, SGPS S.A. Tavira Gran Plaza, SA EPDM – Empresa de Perfuração e Desenvolvimento Mineiro, SA Severis, SGPS S.A. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: ESTIALIVING, SGPS S.A. PCI - Parque de Ciência e Inovação, S.A. Estia Retail & Warehousing S.R.L. Mamaia Investments S.R.L. OFFICE BUILDING VACARESTI SRL 244 2015 ANNUAL REPORT MANAGER: Exclusipolis, SGPS, Lda. PANNN - Consultores de Geociências, Lda. SOLE DIRECTOR: Black and Blue Investimentos, S.A. Expertoption, SGPS, SA JORGE ALBERTO MARQUES MARTINS a) Positions within the Martifer Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer – Inovação e Gestão, S.A. Martifer Solar - SGPS, S.A. Martifer Solar Ltda. (Brasil) Martifer Renewables, SGPS, S.A. Martifer Renewables, S.A. MPRIME – Solar Solutions, S.A. Martifer Renovables ETVE, S.A. (Espanha) Martifer Renewables Investments ETVE, S.L. SPEE 3 - Parque Eólico do Baião, S.A. VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. Martifer Metallic Constructions - SGPS, S.A. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer Energy Systems, SGPS, S.A. SPEE 2 – Parque Eólico de Vila Franca de Xira, S.A. Martifer Renewables Italy B.V. (Holanda) Martifer Renewables Brazil B.V. (Holanda) Martifer Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH (Austria) Eviva Beteiligungsverwaltungs GmbH (Austria) Martifer Deutschland GmbH (Alemanhã) Martifer Renováveis Geração de Energia e Particip S.A. Rosa dos Ventos Geração e Comerc. de Energia S.A. (Brasil) Martifer – Construções Metálicas, Ltda (Brasil) Martifer Wind Energy Systems LLC (EUA) Martifer Construcciones Metálicas España, S.A. MEMBER OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD: Martifer Renewables, SA (Poland) MANAGER: Martifer Contruções Metálicas Ltda. Martifer – Aluminios, Ltda Global Holding Limited Global Engineering & Consulting Limited SOLE DIRECTOR: Martifer Renewables Investments Etve, S.L. CHAIRMAN OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: Martifer Alumínios, S.A. Martifer – Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 245 MEMBER OF THE REMUNERATION COMMITTEE: Martifer Renewables, S.A. SECRETARY: Martifer Construcciones Metálicas España REPRESENTATIVE: EUROCAB FV 1, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 2, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 3, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 4, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 5, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 6, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 7, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 8, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 9, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 10, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 11, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 12, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 13, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 14, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 15, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 16, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 17, S.L.; EUROCAB FV 18, S.L.; EUROCAB 19, S.L. b) Positions in companies with shareholding by Martifer Group: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS c) Ventinveste, S.A. Positions outside the Group: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: I´M– SGPS, S.A. I´M Mining, SGPS, S.A. ESTIA SGPS, S.A. MANAGER: BRASEME -INVESTIMENTOS e Consultoria, Lda. ARNALDO JOSÉ NUNES DA COSTA FIGUEIREDO a) Positions within the Martifer Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer Metallic Constructions SGPS, S.A. MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. b) Positions outside the Group: CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD: Mota-Engil, Indústria e Inovação, SA VICE-CHAIRMAN OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD: Mota-Engil, SGPS, SA (vice-chairman and executive director) MEMBER OF THE GENERAL BOARD: AEM-Associação de Empresas Emitentes de Valores Cotados em Mercado ELO – Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Económico e a Cooperação 246 2015 ANNUAL REPORT CHAIRMAN OF THE GENERAL MEETING: Mercado Urbano – Gestão Imobiliária, S.A. MEMBER OF DIRECTOR: Tabella Holding, B.V. PEDRO NUNO CARDOSO ABREU MOREIRA a) Positions within the Martifer Group: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. Martifer Metallic Constructions, SGPS, S.A. Martifer Global SGPS, S.A. Martifer Construções Metalomecânicas, S.A. Martifer – Alumínios, S.A. Martifer - Gestão de Investimentos, S.A. Sociedade de Madeiras do Vouga, S.A. Gebox, S.A. Martifer Energy Systems, SGPS, S.A. Nagatel Viseu - Promoção Imobiliária, S.A. Martifer – Amal, S.A Martifer – Inovação e Gestão, S.A. Martifer Renewables SGPS, S.A. Martifer Renewables, S.A. Martifer Solar SGPS, S.A. Martifer Solar, S.A. Liszki Green Park Spółka Z Ograniczona Odpowiedzialnoscia (Polónia) M-City Białystok Sp. Z O.O (Polónia) M-City Szczecin Sp. Z O.O (Polónia) Park Logistyczny Biskupice Sp. Z O.O. (Polónia) Martifer Energia Ro (Roménia) MANAGER: Promoquatro - Investimentos Imobiliários Lda. West Sea - Estaleiros Navais, Lda. Does not take part on any other company outside Martifer Group. LUIS ANTÓNIO DE CASTRO DE VALADARES TAVARES a) Positions within the Martifer Group: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. Does not take part on any other company inside or outside Martifer Group. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 247 JORGE BENTO RIBEIRO BARBOSA FARINHA a) Positions within the Martifer Group: MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Martifer - SGPS, S.A. Does not take part on any other company inside or outside Martifer Group. 248 2015 ANNUAL REPORT ANNEX III [STATEMENT ON THE REMUNERATION POLICY OF THE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISORY BODIES APPROVED ON TH THE GENERAL MEETING ON 14 MAY 2015] I - INTRODUCTION In use of a legal right conferred by Article 399º of the Portuguese companies code (CSC), the Bylaws of Martifer SGPS, in its article 20, delegate to a Remuneration Committee the powers to decide on the remunerations of the Management and Supervisory Bodies of the Company. According to the applicable provisions of the Articles of Association, the Remuneration Committee was appointed by the Shareholders General Meeting on281th April 2014, to exercise its duties for the three year period years 2012-2014 and currently is formed by: António Manuel Queirós Vasconcelos da Mota (President) Maria Manuela Queirós Vasconcelos Mota dos Santos (Member) Júlia Maria Rodrigues de Matos Nogueirinha (Member) In order to promote a clear and legitimate fixing of the remuneration of corporate bodies, the Remuneration Committee, in compliance with article 2 of Law 28/2009, of 19 June, hereby submits for approval of the General Meeting of Shareholders of th Martifer SGPS, S.A. of 14 May 2015, this declaration on the policy of remunerations of the Management and Supervisory Board. This statement seeks to follow closely the applicable provisions of the CSC and the 2013 Corporate Government Code of Comissão Mercado dos Valores Mobiliários (“CMVM”). It is also relevant to point out that the present statement, more than mandatory by law, intends to be an important instrument of good Corporate Governance, aiming the proper information of the shareholders, the protection of their interests and the transparency of Corporate Governance in matters of remuneration of Corporate Bodies. II – REGULATORY REGIME In the definition of the remuneration policy to be established by the Remunerations Committee, were first taken into account the legal provisions of CSC, namely in its article 399º; the Law 28/2009, 19 June, concerning the regime of approval and disclosure of remunerations policy of the Management and Supervisory Bodies in Listed Companies, as well the 2013 Corporate Governance Code of CMVM, in particular the provisions of Recommendation II.3.3. In second place, it has also been taken into consideration, for the definition of the remuneration policy, the special regime established in the Company’s Bylaws. The Portuguese Companies’ Code provides, in Article 399, the statutory scheme of remuneration for the board of directors, which, in summary, establishes that: - The setting of the remunerations is a responsibility of the General Shareholders' Meeting or by a committee appointed by it for this purpose and shall take into account the duties performed and the economic situation of the company; - The remuneration may be fixed or partially represent a percentage of the financial year´s profit, nevertheless the maximum percentage allocated to the directors shall be authorized by a clause of the articles of association and shall not be levied on the distribution of reserves or to any portion of the profits not legally available for distribution to the shareholders. Regarding the members representing the Supervisory Board and the Board of the General Meeting the Portuguese Companies’ Code provides that remuneration shall consist of a fixed amount which is equally determined either on a General Shareholders' CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 249 Meeting or by a committee appointed by it for this purpose, taking into consideration each member's performance and the company's economic situation. Moreover, Articles 13 and 20 of the Articles of Incorporation state the following: - The remunerations of the members of the Corporate Bodies shall be fixed by the Remuneration Committee; - The General Meeting that elects the corporate bodies shall also elects the Remuneration Committee; - As The remuneration of the Board of Directors may be formedby a fixed part and a variable one , the latter representing a percentage that can never exceed five per cent of the net profits for the year; and - The remuneration of the Supervisory Board shall consist of a fixed amount. III – GENERAL PRINCIPLES The Remunerations Committee pursues, in its remunerations policy, to promote the convergence of the interests of Directors, other Corporate Bodies and Managers with the interests of the Company, namely shareholder value creation and real growth of the Company, privileging here a long term perspective. Pursuing this aspiration, and accordingly to the policy adopted in previous years, the Committee structured the integrant components of the income of the Board of Directors in order to reward their performance, discouraging however excessive riskstaking. This way, it is intended to promote a high-level sustained growth. Finally, it is relevant to say that is determinant in this Committee’s mission the economic position of the Company as well the general market practices for similar situations. Specifying the general policy herein stated, we hereby present to the shareholders the principals informants observed by this Committee in the definition of the remunerations: a) Interests alignment between the Management and Supervisory Bodies and the Company – Performance evaluation In the decision of the remuneration of each member of the Board of Directors, shall be taken into account, for each single member, the functions performed by individual members, the complexity of his duties, the responsibilities that are, in fact, attributed to him, the time dedicated and the added value the result of his work brings to the Company. In that extent, one cannot fail to differentiate the remuneration between the Executive Board members and the non-Executive Board members, as well as the remuneration amongst each of the cited group. There are also duties performed in other controlled companies which cannot be excluded from this consideration, as this means, on one side, there is an increase in terms of responsibility and, on the other, in terms of the collective source of income. b) Interests alignment between the Management and Supervisory Bodies and the Company – Performance evaluation In order to grant an efficient alignment of interests of the Management and Supervisory Bodies with the ones of the Company, this Committee shall not fail to pursue a policy that rewards the Board Directors by the performance of the Company in a long term perspective and in the creation of value for the shareholder. c) Economic position of the Company This criterion has to be understood and interpreted carefully. The size of the Company and the inevitable complexity of management associated to it is clearly one of the relevant aspects to determine the economic situation of the Company and of remuneration, understood in its sense. To a higher level of complexity, corresponds a higher remuneration, but it has to be adjusted accordingly to other criteria informants of the economic situation of the Company (of financial nature, human resources nature, etc). 250 2015 ANNUAL REPORT d) Market Criteria The balance between supply and demand is unavoidable when setting any remuneration and the situation regarding members of the Corporate Bodies is no exception. Only by taking into account market practices will allow the Company to maintain professionals guided to perform at an adequate level of complexity and responsibility, It is important that the remuneration is aligned with market practices and that it is stimulant, allowing it to become an instrument to help achieve a single and collective high level of performance, thus ensuring not only the individual interest, but mostly the interests of the Company and of the shareholders. IV – CONCRETE OPTIONS Based on the above mentioned principles, this Committee disclosure the relevant information regarding the concrete options of the remunerations policy, which hereby are submitted to the Company’s shareholders appreciation: 1 st Remuneration of Executive members of the Board of Directors, shall be made up of a fixed and, when so determined by the Remuneration Committee, a variable part, and, according to the law and article 20.3 of the Articles of Association, the variable part may not exceed 5% (five per cent) of the annual net profit. 2 nd Remuneration for non-Executive independent members of the Board of Directors, members of the Supervisory Board and members of the Board of the General Meeting shall only consist of a fixed part. rd 3 The fixed part of the remuneration of the Executive members of the Board of Directors, as well the non-Executive Members non independent (when applicable), shall consist in a monthly amount payable fourteen times per annum. 4 th A fixed remuneration, for each participation in the meetings of the Board of Directors, shall be set for the non-Executive and independent Board members. 5 th Fixed remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board shall be set in a monthly value payable twelve times per annum. 6 th In setting all remunerations, including in distributing the global amount of the variable pay of the members of the Board of Directors, the general principles referred to above will be observed: functions carried out, alignment with the interests of the company, privileging the long term, the company situation and market criteria. 7 th Fixed remuneration of the members of the Board of the General Meeting will be a predetermined value for each meeting. 8 th The process of attribution of variable remuneration to Executive members of the Board of Directors must follow the criteria proposed by the Remunerations Committee, namely their hierarchal stand, evaluation of performance and real growth of the Company, seeking to promote in those the convergence of the interests of the Management Body with the Company, with emphasis on the long-term performance. Thus, will be considered decisive for the evaluation and measurement of the VR: 9 th The contribution of the Executive Directors for the results obtained; The profitability of business in the perspective of the shareholder; The evolution of the stock quotes; The degree of achievement of the projects integrated in and measured by the Balanced Scorecard of the Company. Notwithstanding the policies above mentioned of protection of the shareholders and Company’s interests on the long term, the Committee, in search of the best practices of Corporate Governance regarding remuneration policies of the Corporate Bodies, continues: (i) promoting a study and comparative analysis of remuneration policies and practices of other groups of companies in the same sector with respect to the fixing of remuneration for future implementation and adoption in Martifer, as well as (ii) studying the possibility of adoption of politics that, shown to be feasible and balanced to all actors, foresee the possibility of the variable remuneration – when attributed - to be payable, in part or totally, only after clearance of the fiscal accounts of all the mandate and, on the other hand, that allows a limitation to the variable remuneration in case the results show a relevant deterioration of the company’s Performance in the last cleared fiscal year or when it is expected in the designated year. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT 251 V – LIMITS In case of verification of an permanent and not exceptional increase of the volume of activity associated with the exercise of the functions by General Meeting and the Supervisory Board members, the maximum amount payable to the members of the governing bodies, in particular the members of the General Meeting and the Supervisory Board may not exceed, respectively, either individually or in aggregate, 25% of the average amount paid on the last 3 financial years, for the corresponding member of the governing body. VI – OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Regarding the process of hiring or appointing members to its governing bodies, the Company shall not enter into any contracts or agreements with such members that allow the recognition or assignment of the right to receive payment of any damages or compensation beyond the amounts legally payable, in the event of dismissal or termination of service. It is our understanding that, in light of what is said in the above, these options should be maintained until the next General Meeting. 252 2015 ANNUAL REPORT REPORT AND OPINION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD On the consolidated Accounts of 2015 (TRANSLATION OF A REPORT ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE) Dear Shareholders, 1. In accordance with the law, the statutes and our mandate, we enclose our report on our supervisory activity and our opinion on Martifer – SGPS, S.A. management report and consolidated accounts for the year ending 31st December 2015, presented by the Board of Directors 2. We followed regularly the activity of the company and of its major subsidiaries, having received from the executive members of the Board and from company officials all required explanations and support for the completion of our duties. 3. We noted that the Group’s turnover increased 17 % to around 220.9 million euros, equity was reduced 24 % to around 11.7 million euros, liabilities reached 595 million euros, to assets of around 606.6 million euros and the Net Debt decreased 23 million euros, currently reaching around 260 million euros. The Net profit was positive in around 1.2 million euros, which compares with -136-7 million euros in 2014. 4. We accompanied the preparation of the consolidated accounts, the work of the statutory auditor with whom we met and we reviewed the Legal Certification of Consolidated Accounts, issued without reservations or highlights, which have our agreement. 5. Within the scope of competence conferred upon us, we have found that: a) The Consolidated Statements of Financial Position, the Consolidated Income Statements, the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Cash-flow Statements and the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, and respective accompanying Notes give a true and fair view of the Company and its subsidiaries financial position and financial results. b) The accounting policies and valuation criteria used are in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. c) The Management Report shows a clear picture of the most significant aspects of the evolution of the businesses and the position of the Company and its subsidiaries, describing clearly the most important activities of the Group. 6. Therefore, taking into account the information received from the Board of Directors and from the statutory auditor, and the conclusions of the Legal Certification of Consolidated Accounts and the Auditor’s Report on Consolidated Financial Statements issued by the external auditors, we are of the opinion that: a) The Management Report should be approved; and b) The Consolidated Financial Statements should be approved. Oliveira de Frades, 26th April 2016 ___________________________________________________ Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Chairman of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Member of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Member of the Supervisory Board REPORT AND OPINION OF THE SUPERVISORY BOARD On the individual Accounts of 2015 (TRANSLATION OF A REPORT ORIGINALLY ISSUED IN PORTUGUESE) Dear Shareholders, 1. In accordance with the law, the statutes and our mandated started from the General Meeting on 14 th May 2015 on, we enclose our report on our supervisory activity and our opinion on Martifer – SGPS, S.A. management report and individual accounts for the year ending on 31st December 2015, presented by the Board of Directors 2. We followed regularly the activity of the company and of its major subsidiaries, having received from the executive members of the Board and from company officials all required explanations and support for the completion of our duties. 3. We accompanied the work of the statutory auditor, with whom we met, and we reviewed the Legal Certification of Accounts, with no reservations and highlights, which has our agreement. 4. In accordance with no. 4 of article 397 of the Portuguese Companies Code, the supervisory board issued the following opinions about businesses between the companies’ and its board members: 5. a) Favourable opinion issued on 20th October 2015, regarding the sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER – INOVAÇÃO E GESTÃO, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 986 644, with a share capital of € 100,000.00 (one hundred thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.; b) Favourable opinion issued on 14th December 2015, regarding the sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER ENERGY SYSTEMS, SGPS, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 508 338 352, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.; c) Favourable opinion issued on 14th December 2015, regarding the sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary MARTIFER GLOBAL, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 510 364 705, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.; and d) Favourable opinion issued on 14th December 2015, regarding the sale of 100 % of the share capital of the subsidiary GEBOX, S.A., headquartered in Zona Industrial de Oliveira de Frades, parish of Oliveira de Frades, Souto de Lafões e Sejães and municipality of Oliveira de Frades, registered in the trade register of Oliveira de Frades under the single number of register and tax 507 729 099, with a share capital of € 50,000.00 (fifty thousand euros), to the subsidiary MARTIFER METALLIC CONSTRUCTIONS – SGPS, S.A., 75 % owned by MARTIFER SGPS, S.A., and 25 % owned by VECTOR DIÁLOGO – SGPS, S.A., in which the board members Mr. Carlos Manuel Marques Martins and Mr. Jorge Alberto Marques Martins indirectly own a 53.05 % share, through the company I’M, SGPS, S.A.. Within the scope of competence conferred upon us, we have found that: a) The management report and financial statements show a clear picture of the financial position, financial results and cash flows of the Company; 6. b) It is our duty to point out that the net profit in the period was positive in 1,401,241 euros, which compare with -121,612,930 euros in 2014; c) The accounting policies and valuation criteria used, in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in Portugal, are appropriate to understanding the net worth of the Company at the end of the financial year and its results; and d) The proposal of results allocation is adequate under the current circumstances. Therefore, taking into account the information received from the Board of Directors, from the statutory auditor and the conclusions of the Legal Certification of Accounts, we are of the opinion that: 1) The Management Report should be approved; 2) The Individual Financial Statements should be approved; 3) The proposal of results allocation should be approved. Oliveira de Frades, 26th April 2016 ___________________________________________________ Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Chairman of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Member of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Member of the Supervisory Board STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE (In the terms of article 245, number 1, paragraph C of the Securities Code) Dear Shareholders, We hereby declare that as to the best of our knowledge: i) The information in the individual and consolidated financial statements, as well as in the appendices, was compiled in accordance with the applicable accounting standards, giving a true and appropriate picture of the assets and liabilities, financial position and performance of Martifer - SGPS, S.A. and of the companies included in the consolidation perimeter; ii) The information contained in the Management Report truthfully represents the operational performance and position of Martifer – SGPS, S.A. and the companies included in the consolidation perimeter, including a description of the main risks and uncertainties faced by the company. Oliveira de Frades, 26th April 2016 ___________________________________________________ Américo Agostinho Martins Pereira Chairman of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Carlos Alberto da Silva e Cunha Member of the Supervisory Board ___________________________________________________ Paulo Sérgio Jesus das Neves Member of the Supervisory Board Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the Consolidated Financial Information (Free translation from the original in Portuguese) Introduction 1 As required by law, we present the Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the financial information included in the Directors’ Report and in the attached consolidated financial statements of Martifer SGPS, SA, comprising the consolidated statement of financial position as at December 31, 2015 (which shows total assets of Euro 606,631,099 and total shareholder's equity of Euro 11,672,584 including non-controlling interests of Euro 28,377,206 and a net loss of Euro 482.490), the consolidated statement of income by nature, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and the corresponding notes to the accounts. Responsibilities 2 It is the responsibility of the Company’s Board of Directors (i) to prepare the Directors’ Report and the consolidated financial statements which present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company and its subsidiaries, the consolidated results and the consolidated comprehensive income of their operations, the changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flows; (ii) to prepare historic financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and which is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful, as required by the Portuguese Securities Market Code; (iii) to adopt appropriate accounting policies and criteria; (iv) to maintain appropriate systems of internal control; and (v) to disclose any significant matters which have influenced the activity, financial position or results of the Company and its subsidiaries. 3 Our responsibility is to verify the financial information included in the financial statements referred to above, namely as to whether it is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful, as required by the Portuguese Securities Market Code, for the purpose of issuing an independent and professional report based on our audit. Scope 4 We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards and Technical Recommendations issued by the Institute of Statutory Auditors which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. Accordingly, our audit included: (i) verification that the Company and its subsidiaries’ financial statements have been appropriately examined and, for the cases where such an audit was not carried out, verification, on a sample basis, of the evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements and assessing the reasonableness of the estimates, based on the judgements and criteria of the Board of Directors used in the preparation of the PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda. o′Porto Bessa Leite Complex, Rua António Bessa Leite, 1430 - 5º, 4150-074 Porto, Portugal Tel +351 225 433 000 Fax +351 225 433 499, www.pwc.pt Matriculada na CRC sob o NUPC 506 628 752, Capital Social Euros 314.000 Inscrita na lista das Sociedades de Revisores Oficiais de Contas sob o nº 183 e na CMVM sob o nº 20161485 PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda. pertence à rede de entidades que são membros da PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, cada uma das quais é uma entidade legal autónoma e independente. Sede: Palácio Sottomayor, Rua Sousa Martins, 1 - 3º, 1069-316 Lisboa, Portugal consolidated financial statements; (ii) verification of the consolidation operations and the utilization of the equity method; (iii) assessing the appropriateness of the accounting principles used and their disclosure, as applicable; (iv) assessing the applicability of the going concern basis of accounting; (v) assessing the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements; and (vi) assessing the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, clarity, objectivity and lawfulness of the consolidated financial information. 5 Our audit also covered the verification that the information included in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements as well as the verification set forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article 451º of the Companies Code. 6 We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Opinion 7 In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above, present fairly in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Martifer SGPS, SA as at December 31, 2015, the consolidated results and the consolidated comprehensive income of its operations, the changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and the information included is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful. Report on other legal requirements 8 It is also our opinion that the information included in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the consolidated financial statements for the year and that the Corporate Governance Report includes the information required under Article 245º-A of the Portuguese Securities Market Code. April 22, 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda Registered in the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários with no. 20161485 represented by: Hermínio António Paulos Afonso, R.O.C. Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the Consolidated Financial Information 31 December 2015 Martifer SGPS, SA PwC 2 of 2 Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the Individual Financial Information (Free translation from the original in Portuguese) Introduction 1 As required by law, we present the Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the financial information included in the Directors’ Report and in the attached financial statements of Martifer SGPS, SA, comprising the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2015 (which shows total assets of Euro 224,332,149 and total shareholder's equity of Euro 60,822,730 including a net profit of Euro 1,401,241, the statement of income by nature, the statement of comprehensive income, the statement of changes in equity and the statement of cash flows for the year then ended, and the corresponding notes to the accounts. Responsibilities 2 It is the responsibility of the Company’s Board of Directors (i) to prepare the Directors’ Report and the financial statements which present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company, the results and the comprehensive income of its operations, the changes in equity and the cash flows; (ii) to prepare historic financial information in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and which is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful, as required by the Portuguese Securities Market Code; (iii) to adopt appropriate accounting policies and criteria; (iv) to maintain an appropriate system of internal control; and (v) to disclose any significant matters which have influenced the activity, financial position or results of the Company. 3 Our responsibility is to verify the financial information included in the financial statements referred to above, namely as to whether it is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful, as required by the Portuguese Securities Market Code, for the purpose of issuing an independent and professional report based on our audit. Scope 4 We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards and Technical Recommendations issued by the Institute of Statutory Auditors which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. Accordingly, our audit included: (i) verification, on a sample basis, of the evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, and assessing the reasonableness of the estimates, based on the judgements and criteria of the Board of Directors used in the preparation of the financial statements; (ii) assessing the appropriateness of the accounting principles used and their disclosure, as applicable; (iii) assessing the applicability of the going concern basis of accounting; (iv) assessing the overall presentation of the financial statements; and (v) assessing the completeness, truthfulness, accuracy, clarity, objectivity and lawfulness of the financial information. PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda. o′Porto Bessa Leite Complex, Rua António Bessa Leite, 1430 - 5º, 4150-074 Porto, Portugal Tel +351 225 433 000 Fax +351 225 433 499, www.pwc.pt Matriculada na CRC sob o NUPC 506 628 752, Capital Social Euros 314.000 Inscrita na lista das Sociedades de Revisores Oficiais de Contas sob o nº 183 e na CMVM sob o nº 20161485 PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda. pertence à rede de entidades que são membros da PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, cada uma das quais é uma entidade legal autónoma e independente. Sede: Palácio Sottomayor, Rua Sousa Martins, 1 - 3º, 1069-316 Lisboa, Portugal 5 Our audit also covered the verification that the information included in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements as well as the verification set forth in paragraphs 4 and 5 of Article 451º of the Companies Code. 6 We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Opinion 7 In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above, present fairly in all material respects, the financial position of Martifer SGPS, SA as at December 31, 2015, the results and the comprehensive income of its operations, the changes in equity and the cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and the information included is complete, true, up-to-date, clear, objective and lawful. Report on other legal requirements 8 It is also our opinion that the information included in the Directors’ Report is consistent with the financial statements for the year and that the Corporate Governance Report includes the information required under Article 245º-A of the Portuguese Securities Market Code. April 22, 2016 PricewaterhouseCoopers & Associados - Sociedade de Revisores Oficiais de Contas, Lda Registered in the Comissão do Mercado de Valores Mobiliários with no. 20161485 represented by: Hermínio António Paulos Afonso, R.O.C. Audit Report for Statutory and Stock Exchange Regulatory Purposes on the Individual Financial Information 31 December 2015 Martifer SGPS, SA PwC 2 of 2