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Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union and Consolidated Directors’ Report
ASSETS Notes 31/12/2017 31/12/2016 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Notes 31/12/2017 31/12/2016
NON-CURRENT ASSETS EQUITY: Note 15
Goodwill Note 7 - 9,839 Subscribed capital 469,771 469,771
Concession projects Note 8 242,166 245,744 Share premium 3,970,842 4,017,485
Other intangible assets 584 2,386 Reserves 330,232 (143,537)
Property, plant and equipment 3,879 3,569 Other equity holder contributions 540 540
Investment property Note 9 10,352,415 9,027,184 Valuation adjustments (35,806) (47,582)
Investments accounted for using the equity method Note 11 371,408 319,697 Treasury shares (24,881) (105)
Non-current financial costs Note 12 275,882 329,427 Interim dividend (93,457) (59,759)
Derivatives 207,274 207,182 Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the Parent 1,100,418 582,645
Other financial assets 68,608 122,245 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Parent 5,717,659 4,819,458
Deferred tax assets Note 19 144,127 141,044 Non-controlling interests 6,124 21,311
Total non-current assets 11,390,461 10,078,890 Total equity 5,723,783 4,840,769
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Debt instruments and other marketable securities Note 16 3,221,317 2,327,345
Non-current bank borrowings Note 16 2,032,678 2,847,237
Other financial liabilities Note 17 88,194 104,149
Deferred tax liabilities Note 17 and 19 592,418 556,771
Provisions Note 17 72,382 34,092
Total non-current liabilities 6,006,989 5,869,594
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Provisions Note 17 867 867
CURRENT ASSETS Debt instruments and other marketable securities Note 16 34,007 25,629
Inventories 1,997 2,938 Bank borrowings Note 16 144,191 36,227
Trade and other receivables Notes 12 and 13 78,533 505,894 Other current financial liabilities Note 17 18,807 3,997
Other current financial assets Note 12 73,454 83,364 Trade and other payables Note 18 65,484 113,637
Other current assets 6,558 413 Current tax liabilities Notes 18 and 19 1,762 27,231
Cash and cash equivalents Note 14 454,036 247,081 Other current liabilities Note 17 9,149 629
Total current assets 614,578 839,690 Total current liabilities 274,267 208,217
TOTAL ASSETS 12,005,039 10,918,580 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 12,005,039 10,918,580
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 27 and Appendix I are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of 31 December 2017.
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF 31 DECEMBER 2016(Thousands of euros)
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2017 2016
Notes Period Period
CONTINUING OPERATIONS:
Revenue Notes 6 and 20 463,294 351,646
Other operating income 4,289 3,612
Personal expenses Note 20.c (71,759) (43,241)
Other operating expenses Note 20.b (51,994) (51,665)
Gains/(losses) on disposals of assets Note 9 236 8,484
Depreciation and amortisation (10,379) (4,779)
Provision surpluses (3,791) 32
Impairment of goodwill: (9,839) (154,428)
Absorption of the revaluation of investment property Notes 7 and 9 (9,839) (154,428)
Change in fair value of investment property Note 9 897,401 453,149
Negative difference on business combinations Note 3 (1,775) 37,573
PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES 1,215,683 600,383
Change in fair value of financial instruments 2,576 5,357
Change in fair value of financial instruments - Embedded derivative Note 12 92 12,415
Change in fair value of financial instruments - Other Note 16 2,484 (7,058)
Finance income Note 20.d 468 1,709
Gains or losses on disposals of financial instruments Note 20.e 1,050 74,646
Finance costs Note 20.d (122,541) (91,290)
Share in profit/(loss) of companies accounted for using the equity method Note 11 16,233 1,817
PROFIT/(LOSS) BEFORE TAX 1,113,469 592,622
Income tax Note 19 (12,941) (9,848)
PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 1,100,528 582,774
Attributable to shareholders of the Parent 1,100,418 582,645
Attributable to non-controlling interests Note 15 110 129
EARNINGS PER SHARE (in euros) 2.35 1.62
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE (in euros) 2.35 1.62
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (in euros) - -
2017 2016
Notes Period Period
PROFIT/(LOSS) FOR THE PERIOD (I) 1,100,528 582,774
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Income and expenses recognised directly in equity-
From cash flow hedges 4,184 (47,487)
From translation differences (193)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY (II) 4,184 (47,680)
Amounts transferred to income statement 7,592 6,011
TOTAL AMOUNTS TRANSFERRED TO INCOME STATEMENT (III) 7,592 6,011
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (I+II+III) 1,112,304 541,105
Attributable to equity holders of the Parent 1,112,194 540,976
Attributable to non-controlling interests 110 129
Translation of consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial
reporting framework applicable to the Group in Spain (see Notes 2 and 27). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version
prevails.
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 27 and Appendix I are an integral part of the condensed consolidated comprehensive income statement for the
period ended 31 December 2017
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A.AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
(Thousands of euros)
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 27 and Appendix I are an integral part of the condensed consolidated income statement for the period ended 31
December 2017
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A.AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016
(Thousands of euros)
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Share
capital
Share
premium Reserves
Shareholder
contributions
Profit for the
year
Interim
dividend
Valuation
adjustments
Translation
differences
Treasury
shares
Equity
attributable to
the Parent
Non-
controlling
interests Total equity
Balances as of 31 December 2015 323,030 2,616,003 (32,364) 540 49,078 (25,035) (6,106) 193 - 2,925,339 1,092 2,926,431
Consolidated comprehensive profit/(loss) 2016 - - - - 582,645 - (41,476) (193) - 540,976 129 541,105
Distribution of 2015 profit - - 24,043 - (49,078) 25,035 - - - -
Transactions with shareholders-
Capital increases 146,741 1,526,104 (223,046) - - - - - - 1,449,799 - 1,449,799
Distribution of dividends - (39,605) (1,838) - - (59,759) - - - (101,202) - (101,202)
Application of the share premium - (85,017) 85,017 - - - - - - - - -
Acquisition of own shares - - - - - - - - (1,369) (1,369) - (1,369)
Exchange of own shares - - (172) - - - - - 1,264 1,092 (1,092) -
Recognition of share-based payments - - 15,625 - - - - - - 15,625 - 15,625
Other transactions - - (10,802) - - - - - - (10,802) 21,182 10,380
Balances as of 31 December 2016 469,771 4,017,485 (143,537) 540 582,645 (59,759) (47,582) - (105) 4,819,458 21,311 4,840,769
Consolidated comprehensive profit/(loss) 2017 - - - - 1,100,418 - 11,776 - - 1,112,194 110 1,112,304
Distribution of 2016 profit - - 522,886 - (582,645) 59,759 - - - - - -
Transactions with shareholders-
Distribution of dividends - (46,643) (47,310) - - (93,457) - - - (187,410) - (187,410)
Changes in perimeter - - 648 - - - - - - 648 (15,297) (14,649)
Acquisition of own shares - - - - - - - - (35,393) (35,393) - (35,393)
Delivery of own shares - -
Recognition of share-based payments - - 15,738 - - - - - - 15,738 - 15,738
Delivery of shares of 2016 stock plan - - (19,660) - - - - - 10,617 (9,043) - (9,043)
Other transactions - - 1,467 - - - - - - 1,467 - 1,467
Balances as of 31 December 2017 469,771 3,970,842 330,232 540 1,100,418 (93,457) (35,806) - (24,881) 5,717,659 6,124 5,723,783
Translation of consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group in Spain (see Notes 2 and 27). In the event of a discrepancy, the
Spanish-language version prevails.
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 27 and Appendix I are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity as of 31 December 2017
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A.AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
(Thousands of euros)
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2017 2016
Notes Period Period
CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES: 695,830 (81,466)
Profit/(loss) for the period before tax 1,113,469 592,623
Adjustments for- (712,741) (332,271)
Depreciation and amortisation 10,379 4,778
Changes in fair value of investment property Note 9 (897,401) (453,149)
Changes in provisions 61,685 (32)
Gains/(losses) on disposals of assets Notes 9 and 3 (1,286) (83,130)
Finance income (468) (1,709)
Finance costs 122,541 91,290
Changes in fair value of financial instruments (2,576) (5,357)
Change differences - -
Share in profit/(loss) of investments accounted for using the equity method Note 11 (16,233) (1,817)
Impairment of goodwill Notes 3 and 7 9,839 154,428
Deferred government grants - -
Other income and expenses (996) -
Negative difference on business combinations 1,775 (37,573)
Changes in working capital- 403,473 (258,336)
Inventories (941) -
Trade and other receivables 461,206 36,777
Other current assets 749 (5,961)
Trade and other payables (51,328) (268,793)
Other assets and liabilities (6,214) (20,359)
Other cash flows from/(used in) operating activities- (108,371) (83,482)
Interest paid (125,164) (84,294)
Interest received 468 1,710
Income tax paid 16,325 (898)
CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES: (476,013) (567,391)
Payments on investments- (505,256) (752,642)
Net cash outflow from business acquisitions Note 3 (86,680) (566,657)
Investment property (355,158) (171,817)
Property, plant and equipment (1,006) (1,878)
Intangible assets (5,570) (1,786)
Financial assets (56,842) (10,504)
Payments on disposals- 29,243 185,251
Investment property 29,096 185,251
Property, plant and equipment 147 -
CASH FLOWS FROM/(USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: (12,862) 335,198
Proceeds and payments for equity instruments- (222,804) (101,202)
Issue of equity instruments Note 16 - -
Acquisition of own shares Note 15 (35,393) -
Dividends paid Note 4 (187,411) (101,202)
Shareholder contributions - -
Proceeds and payments for financial liabilities- 209,942 436,400
Bank borrowings issues - 3,502,960
Debenture issues 890,256 -
Repayment of bank borrowings (680,314) (3,066,560)
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 206,955 (313,659)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 247,081 560,740
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 454,036 247,081
Translation of consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable
to the Group in Spain (see Notes 2 and 27). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
(Thousands of euros)
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 27 and Appendix I are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
for the period ended 31 December 2017.
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Translation of consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Company in Spain (see Notes 2 and 27). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017
1. Nature and activity of the Group
Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. (“the Parent”) was incorporated in Spain on 25 March 2014 under the Spanish Capital Companies Act (Ley de Sociedades de Capital). On 22 May 2014, the Parent requested to be included in the tax regime for listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs), effective from 1 January 2014.
On 27 February 2017, the Parent change its registered office from Paseo de la Castellana 42 to Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid.
The Parent’s corporate purpose, as set out in its Articles of Association, is as follows:
The acquisition and development of urban real estate for subsequent leasing, including the refurbishment of buildings as per the Spanish Law 37/1992, of 28 December, on Value-Added Tax (Ley 37/1992, de 28 de diciembre, del Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido);
The ownership of interests in the share capital of listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs) or other non-resident entities in Spain with the same corporate purpose, which are subject to a regime similar to that established for SOCIMIs in relation to the obligatory profit distribution policy stipulated by law or the Articles of Association.
The ownership of interests in the share capital of other resident or non-resident entities in Spain, the main corporate purpose of which is the acquisition of urban properties earmarked for lease, which are subject to the regime established for SOCIMIs in relation to the obligatory profit distribution policy stipulated by law or the Articles of Association and meet the investment requirements stipulated for these companies; and
The ownership of Spanish public or private limited liability company shares (acciones and participaciones respectively) in collective real estate investment undertakings governed by Spanish Law 35/2003, of 4 November, on collective investment undertakings, or any law that may replace it in the future.
In addition to the economic activity relating to the main corporate purpose, the Parent may also carry on any other ancillary activities, i.e., those that generate income, which in total represents less than 20% of its income in each tax period, or those that may be considered ancillary activities under the legislation applicable at any time.
The activities included in the Parent’s corporate purpose may be indirectly carried on, either wholly or in part, through the ownership of Spanish public or private limited liability company shares in companies with a similar or identical corporate purpose.
The direct and, where applicable, indirect performance of any activities that are reserved under special legislation are excluded. If the law prescribes the need for a professional qualification, administrative authorisation, entry in a public register, or any other requirement for the purpose of exercising any of the activities within the corporate purpose, no such activity can be exercised until all the applicable professional or administrative requirements have been met.
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Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. and Subsidiaries (“the Group”) engage mainly in the acquisition and management (through leasing to third parties) of offices, industrial buildings, logistic centres, local premises and shopping centres, and they may also invest to a lesser extent in other assets for lease.
On 30 June 2014, the Parent was listed on the Spanish stock market through a capital increase amounting to EUR 125,000 thousand, with a share premium of EUR 1,125,000 thousand. Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A.’s shares/securities have been listed on the electronic trading system of the Spanish stock exchanges since 30 June 2014.
The tax regime of the Parent and the majority of its subsidiaries is governed by Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, as amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, governing listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs). Article 3 of the Spanish Law sets out the investment requirements for these types of companies, namely:
1. SOCIMIs must have invested at least 80% of the value of their assets in urban properties earmarked for lease, in land to develop properties to be earmarked for that purpose, provided that development begins within three years following its acquisition, and in equity investments in other companies referred to in article 2.1 of the aforementioned Law.
The value of the asset is calculated based on the average of the quarterly individual balance sheets of the year. To calculate this value, the SOCIMI may opt to substitute the carrying amount for the fair value of the items contained in these balance sheets, which will apply to all the balance sheets of the year. Any money or collection rights arising from the transfer of the aforementioned properties or investments made in the year or in prior years will not be included in the calculation unless, in the latter case, the reinvestment period referred to in article 6 of the aforementioned Law has expired.
2. Similarly, at least 80% of the rental income from the tax period corresponding to each year, excluding the rental income arising from the transfer of the ownership interests and the properties used by the company to achieve its main corporate purpose, once the holding period referred to below has elapsed, should be obtained from the lease of properties and dividends or shares of profits arising from the aforementioned investments.
This percentage must be calculated on the basis of consolidated profit if the company is the parent of a group, in accordance with the criteria established in article 42 of the Spanish Commercial Code (Código de Comercio), regardless of its place of residence and of the obligation to formally prepare
consolidated financial statements. Such a group must be composed exclusively of the SOCIMI and the other entities referred to in article 2.1 of this Law.
3. The properties included in the SOCIMI’s assets should remain leased for at least three years. The time during which the properties have been made available for lease, up to a maximum of one year, will be included for the purposes of this calculation.
This period will be calculated:
a) For properties that are included in the SOCIMI’s assets before the company avails itself of the regime, from the beginning of the first tax period in which the special tax regime set forth in this Law is applied, provided that the property is leased or offered for lease at that date. Otherwise the following shall apply.
b) For properties developed or acquired subsequently by the SOCIMI, from the date on which they were leased or made available for tease for the first time.
c) In the case of shares or investments in entities referred to in article 2.1 of this Law, they should be retained on the asset side of the SOCIMI’s balance sheet for at least three years following their acquisition or, where applicable, from the beginning of the first tax period in which the special tax regime set forth in this Law is applied.
As established in transitional provision one of Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, governing listed real estate investment companies, these companies may opt to apply the special tax regime under the terms and conditions established in article 8 of this Law, even if it does not meet the requirements established therein, provided that such requirements are met within two years after the date of the option to apply that regime.
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Failure to meet this criterion will require the SOCIMI to file income tax returns under the general tax regime from the tax period in which the aforementioned condition is not met, unless this situation is rectified in the following tax period. The SOCIMI will also be obliged to pay, together with the amount relating to the aforementioned tax period, the difference between the amount of tax payable under the general tax regime and the amount paid under the special tax regime in the previous tax periods, including any applicable late-payment interest, surcharges and penalties.
The income tax rate for SOCIMIs was set at 0%. However, where the dividends that the SOCIMI distributes to its shareholders holding an ownership interest exceeding 5% are exempt from tax or are subject to a tax rate lower than 10%, the SOCIMI shall be subject to a special charge of 19%, which shall be considered to be the income tax charge, on the amount of the dividend distributed to these shareholders. If applicable, this special charge must be paid by the SOCIMI within two months after the dividend distribution date.
In 2017 the transitory period has ended and the Parent company must comply with all requirements of the SOCIMI regime. In the directors opinion, the Parent company complies with all of the aforementioned requirements as of December 31st 2017.
The consolidated financial statements of the Group and the separate financial statements of the Group companies for 2017, which were prepared by their respective directors, have not yet been approved by their shareholders at the respective Annual General Meetings. However, the Parent’s directors consider that the aforementioned financial statements will be approved without any material changes. The separate and consolidated financial statements of Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A. for 2016 prepared by its directors were approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2017.
The 2016 separate financial statements of the Group companies, which were prepared by their respective directors, were approved by their shareholders at the respective General Meetings within the periods established in applicable tax legislation.
In view of the business activities currently carried on by the Group, it does not have any environmental liability, expenses, assets, provisions or contingencies that might be material with respect to its equity, financial position or results. Therefore, no specific disclosures relating to environmental issues are included in these notes to the consolidated financial statements.
2. Basis of presentation of the consolidated financial statements and basis of consolidation
2.1 Regulatory framework
The regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group consists of the following:
- The Spanish Commercial Code and all other Spanish corporate legislation.
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and Spanish Law 62/2003, of 30 December, on tax, administrative and social security measures, as well as applicable rules and circulars of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV).
- Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, as amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, governing listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs) and other corporate law.
- All other applicable Spanish accounting legislation.
2.2 Basis of presentation of the consolidated financial statements
The consolidated financial statements for 2017 were obtained from the accounting records of the Parent and consolidated companies, and have been prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework described in Note 2.1 and, accordingly, they present fairly the Group’s consolidated equity and financial position at 31 December 2017 and the consolidated results of its operations, the changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flows in the year then ended.
Given that the accounting policies and measurement bases applied in preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2017 may differ from those applied by some of the Group companies, the necessary
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adjustments and reclassifications were made on consolidation to unify these policies and bases and to make them compliant with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union
In order to uniformly present the various items composing the consolidated financial statements, the accounting policies and measurement bases used by the Parent were applied to all the consolidated companies.
2.2.1 Adoption of Financial Reporting Standards and Interpretations effective as from 1 January 2017
In 2017 the following standards, amendments and interpretations came into force, which, where applicable, were used by the Group in preparing the condensed consolidated interim financial statements:
Standards, amendments and
interpretations Description
Mandatory application in the
years beginning on or after:
Amendments to IAS 7, Disclosure
initiative
It introduces additional disclosure
requirements in relation to the reconciliation
of changes in financial liabilities with cash
flows from financing activities.
1 January 2017
Amendments to IAS 12, Recognition of
deferred tax assets for unrealised losses
Clarification of the principles established
regarding the recognition of deferred tax
assets for unrealised losses related to debt
instruments measured at fair value.
1 January 2017
2.2.2 Standards not yet in force in 2017
The following standards were not yet in force in 2017, either because their effective date is subsequent to the date of the consolidated financial statements or because they had not yet been adopted by the European Union.
Standards, amendments and
interpretations Description
Mandatory application in the
years beginning on or after:
IFRIC 16 Leases (issued in January 2016)
Replaces IAS 17 and the related
interpretations. The main development
involves a single lessee accounting model,
which will include all leases on the balance
sheet (with specific exceptions) with an
impact similar to that of current financial
leases (right-of-use assets will be depreciated
and a finance cost will be recognised for the
depreciated cost of the liability).
1 January 2019
IFRS 9, Financial Instruments (issued in
July 2014)
This new standard will replace the current
IAS 39. IFRS 9 consists of three large
sections: classification measurement,
hedging and impairment. It changes the
model for classifying and measuring
financial assets, the main focus of which will
be the business model and the characteristics
of the financial asset. The hedge accounting
model is designed to better align with the
economic management of the risk and
require less rules. Lastly, the impairment
model shifts from the current incurred losses
model to an expected losses model.
1 January 2018
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Standards, amendments and
interpretations Description
Mandatory application in the
years beginning on or after:
IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with
Customers (issued in May 2014)
including the amendments to IFRS 15:
effective date of IFRS 15 (issued
September 2015) and the clarifications to
IFRS 15 (issued in April 2006)
It will replace all current standards and
interpretations in force with regard to
revenue. The new IFRS 15 model is far more
restrictive and principles-based, and also has
a very different conceptual approach.
Application of the new requirements could
therefore give rise to significant changes in
the revenue profile.
1 January 2018
Amendments to IFRS 4, Insurance
Contracts
Provides entities with the option of applying
the overlay approach (IFRS 9) or the deferral
approach, within the scope of IFRS 4.
1 January 2018
IFRS 17, Insurance Contracts (issued in
May 2017)
Replaces IFRS 4. It includes the principles
for the recognition, measurement,
presentation and disclosure of insurance
contracts.
1 January 2021 (1)
Amendments to IFRS 9, Prepayment
features with negative compensation
(issued in October 2017)
The amendment enables companies to
measure financial assets, cancelled early with
negative compensation at amortised cost or
fair value, through other comprehensive
income if a specific condition is met, instead
of doing so at fair value through profit or loss.
1 January 2019 (1)
Amendments to IAS 28, Long-term
interests in associates and joint ventures
(issued in October 2017)
The amendment clarifies that companies
must account for long-term interests in an
associate or joint venture to which the equity
method is not applied using IFRS 9.
1 January 2019 (1)
IFRIC 23, Uncertainty over Income Tax
Treatments (issued in June 2017)
This interpretation clarifies how to apply the
recognition and measurement requirements
in IAS 12 when there is uncertainty over
whether a certain tax treatment used by the
entity will be accepted by the tax authorities.
1 January 2019 (1)
IFRIC 22, Foreign Currency Transactions
and Advance Consideration (issued in
December 2016)
This interpretation establishes the
“transaction date” in order to establish the
exchange rate applicable to transactions with
advance considerations in foreign currency.
1 January 2018 (1)
Amendments to IFRS 2, Classification
and Measurement of Share-based
Payment Transactions (issued in June
2016)
These are limited amendments that clarify
specific matters such as the accounting for
the effects of vesting conditions on cash-
settled share-based payment transactions, the
classification of share-based payment
transactions with net settlement features and
certain aspects of the modifications to the
type of share-based payment (cash or shares).
1 January 2018
Improvements to IFRSs 2014 – 2016
Cycle (issued in December 2016)
Minor amendments to a series of standards
(different effective dates, one of which is 1
January 2017)
1 January 2018 (1)
Amendments to IAS 40, Reclassification
of Investment Property (issued in
December 2016)
The amendment clarifies that a
reclassification of an investment as
investment property shall only be permitted
when it can be demonstrated that there has
been a change in use.
1 January 2018 (1)
(1) Yet to be adopted by the European Union
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The impacts of the application of IFRS 15, IFRS 9 and IFRS 16 are detailed as follows:
IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers
IFRS 15 is the comprehensive standard for recognising revenue from customers that will replace the following standards and interpretations currently in force: IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 11 Construction Contracts, IFRIC 13 Customer Loyalty Programmes, IFRIC 15 Agreements for the Construction and Real Estate, IFRIC 18 Transfers of Customers and SIC-31 Revenue - Barter Transactions Involving Advertising Services. The revenue model is applicable to all contracts with customers except for leases, insurance contracts and financial instruments that are regulated in other IFRSs.
The Group’s main activity is the operation of real estate held for lease, whereby rental income represents its main source of revenue and, therefore, since contracts with customers relating to leases are excluded from IFRS 15 (IAS 17 / IFRS 16), the impact of its application will not be significant.
The rest of the Group’s revenue comes from property asset management services provided to third parties. This revenue represents a single performance obligation and, therefore, the point in time at which revenue is recognised is consistent with the current standard.
The Group intends to apply IFRS 15 retrospectively, without restating the comparative information. However, as indicated above, in addition to providing more detailed breakdowns on the Group’s revenue, management does not expect the application of IFRS 15 to have a significant impact on the Group’s financial position or return.
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments
IFRS 9 will replace IAS 39 for periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008.
The Group intends to apply IFRS 9 retrospectively, without restating the comparative information. Following an analysis of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities at 31 December 2017, carried out based on the facts and circumstances at this date, Group management carried out a preliminary assessment of the impact of IFRS 9 on the financial statements, as indicated below:
Classification and measurement
The accounts receivable at amortised cost, the amounts of which are detailed Note 13, are held within a business model whose objective is to collect contractual cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on the outstanding principal. Consequently, these financial assets will continue to be measured at amortised cost in accordance with the application of IFRS 9.
All other financial assets and financial liabilities will continue to be measured using the same bases currently adopted in IAS 39.
Impairment
The amounts receivable from customers will be subject to IFRS 9 with regard to impairment.
The Group intends to apply the simplified approach to recognise the expected credit loss throughout the term of these amounts receivable from customers that arise from lease agreements.
The Group is finalising its complete model for expected loss. In any case, the directors do not expect a significant impact since the insolvency risk is very low and, additionally, it is guaranteed through the deposits received from tenants.
With regards to refinancing processes undertaken in previous years, no impact has been identified since the only refinancing (Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, S.A.) originally matured in 2017.
IFRS 16 Leases
In the case of IFRS 16 (Leases), this standard will replace the current IAS 17 and will be applicable as of 1 January 2019. The new development involves a single lessee accounting model, which will include all leases on the balance sheet (with specific exceptions) as if they were financed purchases, i.e., with an impact
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similar to that of the current financial leases. Otherwise, lessors will continue to use a dual model, similar to that currently set forth in IAS 17 and, therefore, the Group considers that the impact of the adoption of this standard will not be significant.
2.3 Functional currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in euros, since the euro is the functional currency in the area in which the Group operates.
2.4 Comparative information
The information relating to 2016 contained in these notes to the consolidated financial statements is presented solely for comparison purposes with similar information relating to the year ended 31 December 2017.
2.5 Responsibility for the information and use of estimates
The information in these consolidated financial statements is the responsibility of the Parent’s directors.
In the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2017 estimates were occasionally made by the senior executives of the Group and of the consolidated companies, later ratified by the directors, in order to quantify certain of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and obligations reported herein. These estimates relate basically to the following:
1. The market value of the net assets acquired in business combinations (see Note 3).
2. The market value of the Group’s property assets (see Note 5.3). The Group obtained valuations from independent experts at 31 December 2017.
3. The fair value of certain financial instruments (see Note 5.7).
4. The assessment of provisions and contingencies (see Note 5.13).
5. Management of financial risk and, in particular, of liquidity risk (see Note 25).
6. The recovery of deferred tax assets and the tax rate applicable to temporary differences (see Note 5.15).
7. Definition of the transactions carried out by the Group as a business combination in accordance with IFRS 3 or as an acquisition of assets (see Note 3).
8. Compliance with the requirements that govern listed real estate investment companies (see Note 1).
Changes in estimates:
Although these estimates were made on the basis of the best information available at 31 December 2017, future events may require these estimates to be modified prospectively (upwards or downwards), in accordance with IAS 8. The effects of any change would be recognised in the corresponding consolidated income statement.
2.6 Basis of consolidation applied
All companies over which effective control is exercised by virtue of holding of a majority of the voting rights in their representation and decision-making bodies and the power to determine the company’s financial and operational policies were fully consolidated; and companies in which the Group owns more than a 20% interest and exercises significant influence without holding a majority of the voting rights were accounted for using the equity method (see Note 11).
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A number of adjustments have been made in order to bring the accounting principles and measurement bases of Group companies into line with those of the Parent, including the application of International Financial Reporting Standards measurement bases to all Group companies and associates.
It was not necessary to unify accounting periods since the balance sheet date of all the Group companies and associates is 31 December of each year.
2.6.1 Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are considered to be those companies over which the Parent directly or indirectly exercises control through subsidiaries. The Parent has control over a subsidiary when it is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary, and when it has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. The Parent has power when the voting rights are sufficient to give it the ability to direct the relevant activities of the subsidiary. The Parent is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the subsidiary when its returns from its involvement have the potential to vary as a result of the subsidiary’s performance.
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are fully consolidated with those of the Parent. Accordingly, all material balances and effects of the transactions between consolidated companies are eliminated on consolidation.
Third party interests in the Group’s equity and profit or loss are recognised under “Non-controlling interests” in the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of comprehensive income, respectively.
The results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.
2.6.2 Associates
The companies listed in Appendix I, over which Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A. does not exercise control but rather has a significant influence, are included under “Investments accounted for using the equity method” in the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position and are measured using the equity method, which consists of the value of the net assets and any goodwill of the associate. The share of these companies’ net profit or loss for the year is included under “Share of results of associates accounted for using the equity method” in the accompanying consolidated income statement.
2.6.3 Transactions between Group companies
Gains or losses on transactions between consolidated companies are eliminated on consolidation and deferred until they are realised with third parties outside the Group. The capitalised expenses of Group work on non-current assets are recognised at production cost, and any intra-Group results are eliminated. Receivables and payables between consolidated Group companies and any intra-Group income and expenses were eliminated.
2.6.4 Translation of currencies other than the euro
The translation to euros of foreign transactions was carried out by applying the following criteria:
1. The assets and liabilities, including goodwill and adjustments to net assets arising from the acquisition of businesses, including comparative balances, are translated at the exchange rate at each reporting date;
2. Income statement items were translated at the average exchange rates for the year; and
3. Any exchange differences that arise from applying the aforementioned criteria are recognised as translation differences in equity.
In presenting the consolidated statement of cash flows, the cash flows, including comparative balances, of the subsidiaries are translated to euros at the exchange rates prevailing at the date on which such cash flows took place.
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Translation differences related to foreign businesses recognised under equity are recognised in the consolidated income statement when such businesses are disposed of or when the Group no longer has control over them.
Following the liquidation of Testa American Real Estate Corporation in 2016, the local currency of all Group companies is the euro.
2.6.5 First-time consolidation differences
At the date of an acquisition, the assets and liabilities of a subsidiary are measured at their fair values at that date. Any excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired is recognised as goodwill. If a deficiency of the acquisition cost below the fair values of the identifiable net assets acquired (i.e. a discount on acquisition) is disclosed, the valuations of the net assets are reviewed and, where appropriate, the deficiency is credited to profit or loss in the period in which the acquisition is made.
2.6.6 Business combinations
The Group accounts for business combinations using the purchase method. The date of acquisition is the date on which the Group takes control of the acquired.
The consideration paid is calculated at the date of acquisition as the sum of the fair values of the assets delivered, the liabilities incurred and assumed and the equity instruments issued by the Group in exchange for control of the business acquired. Acquisition costs, such as professional fees, do not form part of the cost of the business combination, but are taken directly to the consolidated income statement.
Where applicable, the contingent consideration is recognised at the acquisition-date fair value. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration are taken to the consolidated income statement unless this change arises within the period of 12 months established as the provisional accounting period, in which case the change is recognised in goodwill.
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred, any non-controlling interests, and the fair value of any previously acquired interest less the net identifiable assets acquired.
If the acquisition cost of the identifiable net assets is less than their fair value, the related difference is recognised in the consolidated income statement for the year.
2.6.7 Scope of consolidation
The companies composing the Merlin Group at 31 December 2017, along with information relating to the consolidation method, are listed in Appendix I of the consolidated financial statements.
3. Changes in the scope of consolidation
2017
The changes in the scope of consolidation in 2017 were as follows:
Business combinations
1) Promosete Investimentos Imobiliarios, S.A.
The Parent acquired 100% of the ownership interest in Promosete Investimentos Imobiliarios, S.A., the share capital of which amounted to EUR 200,000, which was fully paid and represented by 200,000 shares of EUR 1 par value each, for a total of EUR 11,704 thousand. At the time of the acquisition, the seller had a loan with the previous owner for a total amount of EUR 17,833 thousand that was cancelled simultaneously with the acquisition price.
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Main line of business Date of
acquisition
Percentage of
ownership
acquired (voting
rights)
Consideration
transferred
(thousands of
euros)
Promosete Investimentos Imobiliarios, S.A.
Acquisition and
development of urban
properties for
subsequent
management and lease
07/04/2017 100% 29,537 (a)
(a) Consideration transferred taking into consideration the cancelled loans corresponding the previous owner.
Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Investment property 26,765 4,226 30,991
Non-current assets 181 - 181
Current assets 317 317
Non-current and current
liabilities (1,630) 841 (789)
Deferred tax liabilities (1,881) (1,057) (2,938)
Total net assets 23,752 4,010 27,762
Consideration transferred 29,537
Loss incurred on the
business combination (1,775)
The main line of business of the acquired company is the lease of offices, whereby its main asset is the Central Office Building in Lisbon that is 100% leased and has a surface area of 10,310 square meters. Its appraised value at the time of purchase according to an independent appraiser was EUR 30,991 thousand. The purpose of this business combination is to increase the Group’s presence in the real estate market in Lisbon.
The fair value of the receivables acquired, which are mainly trade receivables, is EUR 265 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors do not consider there to be any indications at the date of acquisition that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The valuation adjustment to liabilities of EUR 1,057 thousand corresponds mainly to the deferred tax liability associated with the valuation adjustments.
The net profit and income generated in 2017 and included in the consolidated income statement for 2017 amounted to EUR 5,370 thousand and EUR 1,701 thousand.
Had the acquisition taken place on 1 January 2017, net profit would have increased by EUR 292 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 525 thousand higher compared to the figures recognised in these consolidated financial statements. When calculating these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2017 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
15
Thousands of
euros
Cash paid 29,537
Less: cash and cash equivalents (67)
Total 29,470
2) Praça do Marqués-serviços auxiliares, S.A.
The Parent acquired 100% of the ownership interest in Praça do Marqués, S.A., the share capital of which amounts to EUR 15,893 thousand and is fully paid and represented by 3,185,000 shares of EUR 4.99 par value each, for a total of EUR 60,382 thousand.
Main line of business Date of
acquisition
Percentage of
ownership
acquired (voting
rights)
Consideration
transferred
(thousands of
euros)
Praça do Marqués - Serviços Auxiliares,
S.A.
Acquisition and
development of urban
properties for
subsequent
management and lease
28/09/2017 100% 60,383
Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Investment property 59,222 6,099 65,321
Current assets 3,971 478 4,449
Non-current and current
liabilities (498) (178) (676)
Deferred tax liabilities (6,772) (1,939) (8,711)
Total net assets 55,923 4,460 60,383
Consideration transferred 60,383
The main line of business of the acquired company is the lease of urban properties, whereby its main asset is a building in Lisbon that is 63% leased and has a surface area of 12,460 square meters. Its appraised value at the time of purchase according to an independent appraiser was EUR 65,321 thousand. The purpose of this business combination is to increase the Group’s presence in the real estate market in Lisbon.
The fair value of the receivables acquired, which are mainly trade receivables, is EUR 664 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors do not consider that at the acquisition date there were any indications that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The valuation adjustment to liabilities of EUR 1,939 thousand corresponds mainly to the deferred tax liability associated with the valuation adjustments.
The net profit and income generated in 2017 and included in the consolidated income statement for 2017 amounted to EUR 121 thousand and EUR 633 thousand.
Had the acquisition taken place on 1 January 2017, net profit would have increased by EUR 1,099 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 1,844 thousand higher compared to the figures recognised in these consolidated financial statements. When calculating
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these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2017 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
Thousands of
euros
Cash paid 60,382
Less: cash and cash equivalents (3,102)
Total 57,280
Corporate restructuring of subsidiaries
On 27 June 2017, the Parent’s Board of Directors approved the start of the merger between Explotaciones Urbanas Españolas, S.L.U. and Centros Comerciales Metropolitanos, S.A.U., both wholly owned by the Parent. The aforementioned process, which began on 29th August 2017, does not affect the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
On 21 December 2017, the Group acquired 37,660 shares representing 14.39% of the share capital in the subsidiary Parc Logistic de la Zona Franca, S.A. “PLZF”, for EUR 11,800 thousand, thus giving the Group a 90% interest in the share capital of this company. MERLIN Parques Logísticos S.A. also acquired a 10% interest in Sevisur Logística, S.A. on 28th July 2017 (reaching a 100% shareholding) for a total of EUR 2,828 thousand.
The acquisition of the additional interest did not have any effect on the consolidation method, given that the Group has exercised control over this company since 31 December 2016. The changes in the ownership interest over these investees have given rise to a decrease in non-controlling interests and the differences with respect to the price paid were recognised under reserves.
In 2017 the following subsidiary companies have been liquidated: Metrovacesa Mediterranée, S.A.S; Metrovacesa France, S.A.S and Metrovacesa Access Tower GmbH, none of which have affected the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
2016-
Business combinations
3) Integration agreement with Metrovacesa, S.A.
On 21 June 2016, the Parent signed an integration agreement with Metrovacesa, S.A. and its main shareholders (Banco Santander, S.A., Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and Banco Popular Español, S.A.) for the purpose of creating the largest Spanish real estate rental property group. On 26 August 2016, the merger was approved by the Spanish anti-trust authorities and on 15 September 2016 by the shareholders at the Annual General Meetings of the Parent and Metrovacesa, S.A. The resolutions passed at the respective AGMs were registered in the Mercantile Registry on 26 October 2016.
The transaction was arranged through the total spin-off of Metrovacesa, S.A, thereby dissolving this company, and incorporating the property business unit of Metrovacesa into the Group, consisting of the non-residential properties intended for lease (including the staff of the Metrovacesa group and the properties, shares or interests in subsidiaries or investees, contracts and, in general, all assets and liabilities of Metrovacesa associated with tertiary assets, except for EUR 250 million in debt). As consideration for the business received, the Parent carried out a capital increase through the issue of 146,740,750 shares of EUR 1 par value each, with an share premium of EUR 10.40 per share issued. This increase was subscribed in full by the shareholders of Metrovacesa, S.A., with an exchange ratio of one share of Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. for every 20.95722 shares of Metrovacesa, S.A. As a result of this transaction, the shareholders of Metrovacesa, S.A. acquired 31.237% of the Parent's share capital.
This business combination may be summarised as follows:
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Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Concession projects 86,742 81 86,823
Intangible assets 200 - 200
Property, plant and equipment 13,325 22 13,347
Investment property 1,966,333 1,093,203 3,059,536
Investments accounted for using the equity method 22,485 - 22,485
Loans to associates 72,860 - 72,860
Other non-current assets 19,700 - 19,700
Deferred tax assets 430,248 (296,442) 133,806
Current assets 89,767 - 89,767
Deferred tax liabilities (19,621) (291,258) (310,879)
Non-current liabilities (1,612,522) (909) (1,613,431)
Current liabilities (51,299) - (51,299)
Total net assets 1,018,218 504,697 1,522,915
Consideration transferred (a) 1,449,799
Negative goodwill on business combinations 73,116
(a) The fair value of the consideration transferred was calculated by applying the share price (EUR 9.88) at 15 September 2016, the date of the takeover, to the shares issued (146,740,750). The integration agreement for the property business of Metrovacesa, S.A. does not include any type of contingent consideration.
In 2016 the Parent’s directors initially allocated the cost of the business combination, which was confirmed as final, by estimating that the difference between the cost of the business combination and the fair value of the net assets acquired represented a gain amounting to EUR 73,116 thousand, which was included under “Negative goodwill on business combinations” in the consolidated income statement for 2016.
To estimate the fair value of the net assets of the property business of Metrovacesa, S.A., the Parent used the appraisals of the acquired assets (mainly property assets) carried out by independent experts.
The Group recognised an adjustment amounting to EUR 296,442 thousand in relation to the fair value of the deferred tax assets as it considers that it is not likely to be recovered as a result of the SOCIMI regime to which the Parent is subject.
The costs associated with the transaction amounted to EUR 9,658 thousand and were recognised under “Other operating expenses” in the accompanying consolidated income statement for 2016.
The fair value of the receivables acquired, which are mainly trade receivables, was EUR 23,723 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors did not consider there to be any indications at the date of acquisition that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The net profit and income generated by the commercial property business of Metrovacesa, S.A. incorporated in 2016 and included in the consolidated income statement for 2016 amounted to EUR 80,891 thousand and EUR 40,843 thousand, respectively.
Had the two businesses been acquired on 1 January 2016, net profit would have increased by EUR 45,688 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 116,972 thousand higher compared to the figures in these consolidated financial statements. When calculating these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2016 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
18
Thousands of
euros
Cash paid -
Less: cash and cash equivalents (28,035)
Total (28,035)
4) Other business combinations
a) MP Torre A, S.A. and MP Monumental, S.A.
On 10 March 2016, the Parent, Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A., acquired all ownership interest in LSREF3 Reo Torre A, S.A., the share capital of which amounted to EUR 50,000, which was fully paid and represented by 50,000 shares of EUR 1 par value each, for a total of EUR 10,150 thousand. The main line of business of the acquired company is the lease of offices, warehouses and commercial establishments in Lisbon. At the time of the purchase, the seller had a loan with LSREF3 Reo Torre A, S.A. amounting to EUR 32,873 thousand, which was paid simultaneously with the purchase price. On 16 March 2016, the company name was changed to MP Torre A, S.A.
On this same date, the Parent also acquired 100% of the ownership interest in LSREF3 Reo Monumental, S.A., the share capital of which amounted to EUR 50,000, which was fully paid and represented by 50,000 shares of EUR 1 par value each, for a total of EUR 20,291 thousand. The main line of business of the acquired company is the lease of offices and commercial establishments in Lisbon. At the time of the purchase, the seller had a loan with LSREF3 Reo Monumental, S.A. amounting to EUR 40,180 thousand, which was paid simultaneously with the purchase price. On 23 March 2016, the company name was changed to MP Monumental, S.A.
Main line of business Date of
acquisition
Percentage of
ownership
acquired (voting
rights)
Consideration
transferred
(thousands of
euros)
MP Torre A, S.A.
Acquisition and
development of
property assets for
lease
10/03/2016 100% 43,023 (a)
MP Monumental, S.A.
Acquisition and
development of
property assets for
lease
10/03/2016 100% 60,471 (a)
(b) Consideration transferred taking into account settled loans of the former owner.
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Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Investment property 80,335 22,683 103,018
Non-current assets 27 - 27
Current assets 7,729 (4,898) 2,831
Non-current and current
liabilities (2,333) (4,435) (6,768)
Total net assets 85,758 13,350 99,108
Consideration transferred 103,494
Loss incurred on the
business combination (4,386)
The adjustment in value relates mainly to the contribution of the fair value of investment properties. The acquired assets are two office buildings and the “Dolce Vita Monumental” shopping centre in Lisbon, which at the time of the purchase was appraised by an independent appraisal company at EUR 103,018 thousand. The Torre A building is leased in its entirety to Galp, S.A. The Monumental building and the shipping centre have an occupancy ratio of 91%. These leases constitute the business activity of the acquired companies and their source of revenue. The purpose of these business combinations is to increase the Group’s presence in the Lisbon real estate market.
The fair value of the receivables acquired in the business combinations, which are mainly trade receivables, was EUR 52 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors did not consider there to be any indications at the date of acquisition that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The valuation adjustment to liabilities of EUR 4,435 thousand corresponds mainly to the deferred tax liability associated with the valuation adjustments.
The net profit and income generated by the acquired businesses in 2016 and recognised in the 2016 consolidated income statement totalled EUR 34 thousand and EUR 2,335 thousand in the case of MP Torre A, S.A. and EUR 564 thousand and EUR 3,503 thousand in the case of MP Monumental, S.A.
Had the two businesses been acquired on 1 January 2016, net profit would have increased by EUR 972 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 1,211 thousand higher compared to the figures recognised in the 2016 consolidated financial statements. When calculating these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2016 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
Thousands of euros
MP MP
Torre A, S.A. Monumental, S.A.
Cash paid 43,023 60,471
Less: cash and cash equivalents (472) (1,590)
Total 42,551 58,881
b) Saba Parques Logísticos, S.A.
On 17 October 2016, the sale and purchase agreement entered into by the Parent and by Saba Infraestructuras, S.A. to acquire the logistics business owned by the latter, was executed in a public deed. The Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Saba Parques Logísticos, S.L.U. (hereinafter, “SPL”), which was made up of 1,745,041 shares of EUR 40 par value each. SPL is also the Parent of a group of companies whose main business activity is leasing logistical property assets to third parties. The purchase price was EUR 123,776 thousand.
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Main line of business Date of
acquisition
Percentage of
ownership
acquired (voting
rights)
Consideration
transferred
(thousands of
euros)
Saba Parques Logísticos, S.A. and
subsidiaries
Acquisition and
development of
logistics properties for
subsequent
management and lease
17/10/2016 100% 123,776 (a)
a) Consideration transferred taking into account the variable price, which is expected to be paid in full.
Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Concession projects 90,533 70,886 161,419
Intangible assets 2 - 2
Investment property 40,065 (12,239) 27,826
Other non-current assets 2,379 - 2,379
Deferred tax assets 10,202 - 10,202
Current assets 9,231 - 9,231
Non-current liabilities (43,065) (17,722) (60,787)
Current liabilities (9,270) - (9,270)
Total net assets 100,077 40,925 141,002
Consideration transferred 123,776
Value assigned to non-controlling interests 21,182
Loss incurred on the business combination (3,956)
The adjustment in the value of the assets relate mainly to the allocation of fair value of the property assets, which also includes surface rights and administrative concessions as well as the ownership interest in an associate. The acquired assets relate mainly to logistical complexes located in Barcelona, Seville and Portugal, and the 43.99% financial interest in Araba Logística, S.L. The logistical complexes are leased to third parties and have an occupancy rate of 85%. These leases constitute the main business activity and main source of revenue. The purpose of this business combination is to increase the Group’s logistics business.
The valuation adjustment to liabilities of EUR 17,722 thousand corresponds mainly to the deferred tax liability associated with the valuation adjustments.
The fair value of the receivables acquired, which are mainly trade receivables, was EUR 405 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors did not consider there to be any indications at the date of acquisition that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The losses and income generated by the logistics business acquired and recognised in the consolidated income statement for 2016 amounted to EUR 2,078 thousand and EUR 4,034 thousand, respectively.
Had the two businesses been acquired on 1 January 2016, net profit would have amounted to EUR 1,244 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 14,655 thousand higher compared to the figures in the 2016 consolidated financial statements. When calculating these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2016 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
21
Thousands of
euros
Cash paid 123,776
Less: cash and cash equivalents (4,702)
Total 119,074
c) LSREF3 Octopus Holding Adequa, S.L.U.
On 1 December 2016, the Parent, Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A., acquired all ownership interest in LSREF3 Octopus Holding Adequa, S.L.U., the share capital of which amounted to EUR 5,075 thousands which was fully paid and represented by 5,075,300 shares of EUR 1 par value each, for a total of EUR 378,755 thousand. The main line of business of the acquired company is the lease of offices in Madrid. On 1 December 2016, the company name was changed to Merlin Properties Adequa, S.L.U.
Main line of business Date of
acquisition
Percentage of
ownership
acquired
(voting rights)
Consideration
transferred
(thousands of
euros)
LSREF Octopus Holding Adequa, S.L.U.
Acquisition and
development of
property assets for
lease
01/12/2016 100% 378,755
Thousands of euros
Carrying
amount
Valuation
adjustments Fair value
Investment property 272,374 107,626 380,000
Non-current assets 6,881 (4,313) 2,568
Current assets 12,495 (5,579) 6,916
Non-current and current
liabilities (11,023) (26,907) (37,930)
Total net assets 280,727 70,827 351,554
Consideration transferred 378,755
Loss incurred on the
business combination (27,201)
The adjustment in value relates mainly to the contribution of the fair value of investment properties. The acquired assets relate to one office complex in Madrid, which at the time of the purchase was appraised by an independent appraisal company at EUR 380,000 thousand. The complex is leased out with an occupancy rate of 98%. This lease constitutes the acquired company’s business activity and its source of revenue. The purpose of these business combinations is to increase the Group’s presence in the Madrid real estate market.
The fair value of the receivables acquired, which are mainly trade receivables, was EUR 2,308 thousand and does not differ from the gross contractual amounts. The Parent’s directors did not consider there to be any indications at the date of acquisition that these receivables would not be collected in full.
The valuation adjustment to liabilities of EUR 26,907 thousand corresponds mainly to the deferred tax liability associated with the valuation adjustments.
The net loss and income generated in 2016 and included in the consolidated income statement for 2016 amounted to EUR 14,826 thousand and EUR 1,526 thousand.
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Had the acquisition taken place on 1 January 2016, net loss would have been reduced by EUR 3,339 thousand and the revenue contributed to the Group would have been approximately EUR 15,989 thousand higher compared to the figures recognised in these consolidated financial statements. When calculating these amounts, the directors considered that the revenue generated and expenses incurred between 1 January 2016 and the acquisition date, along with the acquisition costs, did not vary.
Net cash flow from the acquisition
Thousands of
euros
Cash paid 378,755
Less: cash and cash equivalents (4,569)
Total 374,186
Other changes
1) Acquisition of 22.61% of Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. and subsequent merger with the Parent
On 20 June 2016, the Parent acquired 34,810,520 shares of Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A., owned by Sacyr, and that represented 22.61% of the share capital and Testa’s voting rights. These shares, together with those acquired by the Parent in 2015, represented 99.93% of the share capital and voting rights of Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. The acquisition went through in accordance with the investment agreement entered into between by the Parent and Sacyr, S.A. on 8 June 2015, with a payment of EUR 316,840 thousand for the acquired shares.
Subsequently, on 21 June 2016, the Boards of Directors of the Parent and Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. approved the merger by absorption involving the integration of Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. in the Parent, through the transfer en bloc of the former’s assets and liabilities to the latter. On 6 September 2016, the shareholders at the General Shareholders' Meeting of Testa Inmuebles en Renta, SOCIMI, S.A. approved the merger, which was then registered at the Mercantile Registry on 14 October 2016.
At the time of the merger, Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. owned 153,858,636 shares in Testa, which represented 99.93% of its share capital. This meant that the share capital owned by third parties consisted of 109,082 shares, representing 0.07% of Testa’ share capital.
Pursuant to article 50.1 of the LME, Law 3/2009, of April 3rd, on structural amendments of private companies, the absorbing company, i.e., Merlin Properties, offered the shareholders of the absorbed companies the opportunity to acquire their shares. The shares owned by non-controlling interests were estimated to be worth EUR 11.90 shares, whereby the exchange ratio was 1,222 shares of the Parent for every share of the absorbed company.
As provided in the merger agreement, for accounting and economic purposes, the transactions carried out by the absorbed company are considered to have been performed by Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. as of 1 January 2016.
Under the terms of the merger, all employees were transferred to the absorbing company, in accordance with the company succession regime regulated in article 44 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute.
The transaction qualified for the special tax regime envisaged in Chapter VII of Title VII of article 89 of the Spanish Law 27/2014, of 27 November, on Corporation Tax.
2) Loss of control of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A.
In accordance with the integration agreement entered into with Metrovacesa, S.A., which was ratified at their respective General Shareholders’ Meetings on 15 September 2016, the entire residential business unit, consisting of the residential property assets allocated for lease (including Metrovacesa employees and, in general, the assets and liabilities associated with residential property, in addition to the EUR 250
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million of debt not transferred to Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. in the spin-off), was spun off in favour of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A., a company that, at that time, was fully owned by the Parent. As consideration for the residential business, Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. carried out a capital increase through the issue of 3,075,278,154 shares of EUR 0.01 par value each, with an share premium of EUR 0.13366 per share issued. This increase was subscribed in full by the shareholders of Metrovacesa, S.A., with an exchange ratio of one share of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. for every share of Metrovacesa, S.A. As a result of this transaction, the shareholders of Metrovacesa, S.A. acquired 65.76% of the share capital of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. and the Parent lost control of the company.
Consequently, the investment in Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. is no longer fully consolidated, but rather accounted for using the equity method in the consolidated financial statements of the Merlin Group. The net assets of the residential business were classified under “Non-current assets held for sale” and “Liabilities associated with non-current assets held for sale” in the consolidated financial statements for 2015.
In accordance with IFRS 10, the Merlin Group initially recognised the ownership interest in Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. at its fair value, which amounted to EUR 223,141 thousand. Appraisals of the assets of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. (mainly property assets, intangible assets and investments in associates) carried out by independent experts at the date control over the company was lost were used to determine the fair value of the investment in Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A.
Thousands of
euros
Value of the investment in Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A.
at 31 December 2015 137,109
Additions and profit prior to loss of control 10,183
Value of the investment at 15 September 2016 147,292
Fair value of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A.
at 15 September 2016 651,697
Ownership interest held by the Group 34.24%
Initial value of the investment 223,141
Due to the loss of control and recognition of the investment at fair value, a positive gain of EUR 75,849 thousand was recognised under “Gains or losses on disposals of financial instruments” in the consolidated income statement for 2016.
3) Sale of hotel assets
On 30 December 2016, the Group and a third party entered into a sale and purchase agreement for the Group’s hotel leasing business, the only exceptions being the properties shared with other businesses (Eurostars Torre Castellana in Madrid and Novotel Diagonal in Barcelona).
Specifically, the agreement entails the sale of 17 hotel assets and in the financial investments in Bardiomar, S.L. and Trade Center Hotel, S.L.
The parties agreed to a price of EUR 535 million, which EUR 458,291 thousand were collected in 2017 and EUR 50,794 thousand are to mature in 2018. As a result of this transaction, and arising from the recent acquisition of the hotels (included in the Group after the business combinations with Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. and the property business of Metrovacesa, S.A.) and their measurement at fair value in accordance with IAS 40, no significant profit was recognised after the costs to sell.
Accordingly, as the minimum period stipulated by the SOCIMI regime has not elapsed, the Group included the taxable profit from this transaction in the tax base for 2016, recognising the related current income tax liability.
4) Liquidation of Testa American Real Estate Corporation
In 2016 the shareholders at the General Meeting of Testa American Real Estate Corporation S.A. unanimously resolved to liquidate the company, which is wholly owned by the Group. The company
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was declared to have ceased to exist by court order in October 2016. This transaction did not give rise to any profit or loss in the consolidated income statement for 2016.
4. Distribution of the profit of the Parent
The distribution of profit proposed by the Parent’s directors for approval by its shareholders at the Annual General Meeting is as follows:
Thousands of
euros
Profit for the year 114,535
Distribution:
Legal reserve 11,454
Interim dividend 93,457
Dividends 9,624
Interim dividend
On 9 October 2017, the Parent’s Board of Directors resolved to distribute EUR 93,457 thousand as an interim dividend with a charge to profit for 2017. This interim dividend was paid to shareholders on 25 October 2017.
The provisional accounting statement prepared in accordance with legal requirements evidencing the existence of sufficient liquidity for the distribution of the dividends was as follows:
Thousands of
euros
Profit before tax at 30 September 2017 109,078
Less: required transfer to the legal reserve (10,908)
Profit that may be distributed with a charge to income for 2017 98,170
Interim dividend to be distributed 93,457
Forecast of cash for the period from 30 September 2017 to 30
September 2018:
- Cash balance at 30 September 2017 472,273
- Projected proceeds 334,899
- Projected payments, including the interim dividend. (763,650)
Projected cash balance 43,522
Other dividends distributed
On 26 April 2016, the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting approved the distribution of a dividend out of 2016 profit in the amount of EUR 47,310 thousand, and the distribution of an additional dividend with a charge to the share premium for EUR 46,643 thousand.
5. Accounting policies
The main accounting policies and measurement bases applied in preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements, which comply with the IFRSs in force at the date thereof, are as follows:
5.1 Goodwill on consolidation
Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred, any non-controlling interests, and the fair value of any previously acquired interest less the net identifiable assets acquired measured at fair value.
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In determining the aforementioned fair value the Group:
1. Allocates cost to specific assets and liabilities of the companies acquired, increasing the carrying amount at which they were recognised in the statements of financial position of the companies acquired up to the limit of their market values.
2. If a cost is attributable to specific intangible assets, it is recognised explicitly in the consolidated statements of financial position provided that the market value at the date of acquisition can be measured reliably.
3. If the costs assigned differ from their values for tax purposes, the related deferred tax is recognised.
Goodwill is only recognised when it has been acquired for consideration.
If a cash-generating unit is sold, the amount attributed to goodwill is included in determining the profit or loss from the sale.
Goodwill is not amortised. However, at the end of each reporting period or whenever there is any indication of a decline in value, the Group tests the goodwill for impairment to determine whether there is any indication that the goodwill has suffered a permanent loss of value that has reduced the recoverable amount thereof to below its carrying amount. If there is any impairment, the goodwill is written down and the impairment loss is recognised. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill must not be reversed in a subsequent period.
All goodwill is allocated to one or more cash-generating units. The recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit is the higher of value in use and the net selling price of the assets associated with the cash-generating unit. The value in use is calculated according to the methodology described Notes 5.4 and 7.
5.2 Intangible assets
This heading includes computer software and intangible assets relating to concession projects. They are recognised at acquisition or production cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. An intangible asset is recognised if, and only if, it is probable that the expected future economic benefits attributable to the asset will flow to the Group, and its cost can be measured reliably.
The gains or losses arising from the derecognition of an intangible asset are calculated as the difference between the net profit obtained on the sale and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognised in the consolidated income statement when the asset is derecognised.
Computer software
“Computer software” includes the amount of computer programs acquired from third parties, and exclusively in those cases in which they are expected to be used over several years. Computer software is amortised over its useful life, which is normally four years.
Concession projects
This heading includes administrative concessions that are recognised at acquisition or production cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.
Administrative concessions are recognised at the amount paid by the Group in operating fees and are amortised on a straight-line basis over the years of the concession.
The gains or losses arising from the derecognition of a concession project are calculated as the difference between the net profit obtained on the sale and the carrying amount of the asset, and are recognised in the consolidated income statement when the asset is derecognised.
5.3 Investment property
Investment property comprises buildings under construction and development for use as investment property, which are partially or fully held to generate revenue, profits or both, rather than for use in the
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production or supply of goods or services, or for the Group’s administrative purposes or sale in the ordinary course of business.
All assets classified as investment property are occupied by various tenants. These properties are earmarked for leasing to third parties. The Parent’s directors do not plan to dispose of these assets in 12 months and have therefore decided to recognise them as investment property in the consolidated statement of financial position.
Investment property is carried at fair value at the reporting date and is not depreciated. Investment property includes land, buildings or other constructions held to earn rentals or for the obtainment of gains on the sale as a result of future increases in the respective market prices.
Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair value of investment property are included in the income statement for the year in which they arise.
While construction work is in progress, the costs of construction work and finance costs are capitalised. When the asset becomes operational, it is recognised at its fair value.
In accordance with IAS 40, the Group periodically determines the fair value of its investment property so that the fair value reflects the actual market conditions of the investment property items at that date. This fair value is determined each year based on the appraisals carried out by independent experts.
The market value of the Group’s investment property at 31 December 2017, calculated on the basis of appraisals carried out by Savills and CBRE, independent appraisers not related to the Group, amounted to EUR 10,352,415 thousand (see Note 9).
5.4 Impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
At each balance sheet date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets might have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where the asset does not generate cash flows that are independent from other assets, the Group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (cash-generating unit) in prior years.
5.5 Investments accounted for using the equity method
At 31 December 2017, this heading in the consolidated statement of financial position included the amount corresponding to the percentage of shareholders’ equity of the investee relating to the Parent and accounted for using the equity method. In addition, and after accounting for these investments using the equity method, the Group decides whether or not an additional impairment loss needs to be recognised with regard to the Group’s net investment in the associate.
5.6 Leases
5.6.1 Classification of leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the Group, which usually has the option to purchase the assets at the end of the lease under the terms agreed upon when the lease was arranged. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
5.6.2 Accounting treatment as lessor
Operating leases
Assets leased to third parties under operating leases are recognised according to their nature.
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Rental income from operating leases is recognised in the consolidated income statement on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease, net of any incentives granted.
Contingent payments from operating leases are recognised in the consolidated income statement when it is probable that they will be collected, which generally occurs when the conditions stipulated in the lease agreement are fulfilled.
5.6.3 Accounting treatment as lessee
Finance leases
At the commencement of the lease term, the Group recognises finance leases in the consolidated statement of financial position at amounts equal to the fair value of the leased asset or, if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. To calculate the present value of the lease payments the interest rate stipulated in the finance lease is used.
The cost of assets acquired under finance leases is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position on the basis of the nature of the leased asset. These assets relate in full to investment property and are measured in accordance with that established in Note 5.3.
Finance charges are recognised over the lease term on a time proportion basis.
Operating leases
Lease payments under an operating lease, net of any incentives received, are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease unless another systematic basis is more representative of the time pattern of the benefits of the lease.
The Group expenses the initial costs directly incurred under the operating leases as they are incurred. Contingent rent is recognised as an expense when it is most likely to be incurred.
5.7 Financial instruments
Financial instruments are classified upon initial recognition as financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments, in accordance with the economic reality of the contractual arrangement and the definitions of a financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument given in IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation.
Financial instruments are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
For measurement purposes, financial instruments are classified as financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, separating those initially classified as held for trading, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments, available-for-sale financial assets and financial liabilities at amortised cost. Financial instruments are classified in these categories depending on their nature and the Group’s intentions at the time of initial recognition.
Financial assets
Financial assets are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position on acquisition and are initially recognised at fair value. The financial assets held by the Group companies are classified as:
1. Loans and receivables are initially recognised at the fair value of the consideration given, plus any directly attributable transaction costs and are subsequently measured at amortised cost. The Group has recognised provisions to cover uncollectibility risks. These provisions are calculated based on the probability of recovering the debt depending on its age and the debtor’s solvency. At 31 December 2017, the fair value of these assets was not materially different from their value in the consolidated statement of financial position.
2. Financial assets held for trading are measured at fair value and the gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are recognised in the consolidated income statement. The fair value of a financial instrument on a given date is taken to be the amount for which it could be bought or sold on that date by two knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction acting prudently.
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3. Held-to-maturity investments: assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturity. The Group has the positive intention and ability to hold them from the date of purchase to the date of maturity.
4. Available-for-sale financial assets: these relate to equity investments that do not meet the requirements included in IFRSs for treatment as an investment in a subsidiary, associate or joint venture. They are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position at fair value. Gains and losses from changes in fair value are recognised directly in equity until the asset is disposed of or it is determined that it has become impaired, at which time such gains or losses are taken directly to the consolidated income statement.
At least at each reporting date the Group tests its financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss for impairment. Objective evidence of impairment is considered to exist when the recoverable amount of the financial asset is lower than its carrying amount. When this occurs, the impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement.
Financial assets are derecognised when they expire or when the rights to the cash flows from the related financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership have been transferred. However, the Group does not derecognise financial assets, and recognises a financial liability for an amount equal to the consideration received, in transfers of financial assets in which substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are retained.
Financial liabilities
The main financial liabilities held by the Group companies are held-to-maturity financial liabilities that are measured at amortised cost. The financial liabilities held by the Group companies are classified as:
1. Bank and other loans: loans from banks and other lenders are recognised at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost. Borrowing costs are recognised in the consolidated income statement on an accrual basis using the effective interest method and are added to the carrying amount of the liability to the extent that they are not settled in the period in which they arise.
2. Trade and other payables: trade payables are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
The Group derecognises financial liabilities when the obligations they generate are extinguished.
5.8 Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting
The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge the risks to which its future activities, transactions and cash flows are exposed. There risks are mainly due to changes in interest rates and inflation. Among the various transactions, the Group uses certain financial instruments as economic hedges.
In order for these financial instruments to qualify for hedge accounting, they are initially designated as such and the hedging relationship is documented. Also, the Group verifies, both at inception and periodically over the term of the hedge (at least at the end of each reporting period), that the hedging relationship is effective, i.e. that it is prospectively foreseeable that the changes in the fair value or cash flows of the hedged item (attributable to the hedged risk) will be almost fully offset by those of the hedging instrument and that, retrospectively, the gain or loss on the hedge was within a range of 80-125% of the gain or loss on the hedged item.
Financial derivatives are initially recognised at cost in the consolidated statement of financial position, and the required valuation adjustments are subsequently made to reflect their fair value at all times. Increases in value are recognised under “Non-current financial assets - Derivatives” and “Other current financial assets - Derivatives” and reductions in value under “Non-current and current bank borrowings - Derivatives” in the consolidated statement of financial position. Gains and losses from fair value changes are recognised in the consolidated income statement, unless the derivative has been designated and is highly effective as a hedge, in which case it is recognised as follows:
- Cash flow hedges: in hedges of this nature, the portion of the gain or loss on the hedging instrument that has been determined to be an effective hedge is recognised temporarily in equity and is recognised in the income statement in the same period during which the hedged item affects profit
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or loss, unless the hedge relates to a forecast transaction that results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, in which case the amounts recognised in equity are included in the initial cost of the asset or liability when it is acquired or assumed.
- Hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated or exercised, or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. At that time, any cumulative gains or losses on the hedging instrument recognised in equity are retained in equity until the forecast transaction occurs. If a hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the net cumulative gain or loss recognised in equity is transferred to net profit or loss for the year.
Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and provided that the host contracts are not measured at fair value by recognising changes in fair value in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.
The fair value of the derivative financial instruments is calculated using the valuation techniques described in Note 5.9 below.
5.9 Valuation techniques and applicable assumptions to measure fair value
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is calculated as followed:
- The fair value of financial assets and liabilities with standard terms and conditions and that are traded on active, liquid markets is calculated by reference to prices quoted in the market.
- The fair value of financial assets and liabilities (except derivative instruments) is calculated in accordance with the generally accepted valuation models on the basis of discounted cash flows using the prices of observable market transactions and the contributor prices of similar instruments.
- The fair value of interest rate swaps is calculated by discounting future settlements between fixed and floating interest rates to their present value, in line with implicit market interest rates, obtained from long-term interest rate swap curves. Implicit volatility is used to calculate the fair values of caps and floors using option valuation models.
Consideration must be given when valuing financial derivative instruments that the derivative must also effectively offset the exposure inherent to the hedged item or position throughout the expected term of the hedge, and there must be adequate documentation evidencing the specific designation of the financial derivative to hedge certain balances or transactions and how this effectiveness was intended to be achieved and measured. Moreover, pursuant to IFRS 13 and due to the inherent risk, the credit risk of the parties to the contract (both their own risk and that of the counterparty) must be included in the valuation of the derivatives. The Group applied the discounted cash flow method, considering a discount rate affected by the Merlin Group’s own credit risk.
Financial instruments measured subsequent to initial recognition at fair value are grouped into levels 1 to 3 based on the degree to which the fair value is observable:
- Level 1: those measured using quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2: those measured using inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
- Level 3: those measured using valuation techniques, including inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (non-observable inputs).
The Group’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value were as follows at 31 December 2017:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative financial instruments
(Note 16.3) - (36,912) - (36,912)
Embedded derivatives (Note 12) - 207,274 - 207,274
- 170,362 - 170,362
2016
Thousands of euros
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Derivative financial instruments - (73,902) - (73,902)
Embedded derivatives - 207,182 - 207,182
- 133,280 - 133,280
Note 9 also provides information on calculating the fair value of investment property in accordance with the valuation techniques described in the note.
5.10 Equity instruments
An equity instrument is a contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Parent after deducting all of its liabilities.
Capital instruments issued by the Parent are recognised in equity at the proceeds received, net of issue costs.
The Parent’s equity instruments acquired by the Group are recognised separately at acquisition cost and deducted from equity in the consolidated statement of financial position, regardless of why they were acquired. No gains or losses from transactions involving own equity instruments are recognised in the consolidated income statement.
If the Parent’s own equity instruments are subsequently retired, capital is reduced by the nominal amount of these treasury shares and the positive or negative difference between the acquisition price and nominal amount of the shares is debited from or credited to reserves.
The transaction costs related to own equity instruments are recognised as a decrease in equity, net of any related tax effect.
5.11 Shareholder remuneration
Dividends are paid in cash and recognised as a reduction in equity when the pay-outs are approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting.
The Parent is subject to the special regime for SOCIMIs. As established in article 6 of Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, the SOCIMIs opting to pay tax under the special tax regime are required to distribute the profit generated during the year to shareholders as dividends. Once the corresponding commercial obligations have been fulfilled, the distribution must be agreed within six months from year end, and the dividends paid within 30 days from the date on which the pay-out is agreed.
Moreover, as specified in Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, the Parent must distribute the following as dividends:
- 100% of the profit from dividends or shares in profits distributed by the entities referred to in article 2.1 of Spanish Law 11/2009.
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- At least 50% of the profit generated from the transfer of the properties, shares or investments referred to in article 2.1 of Spanish Law 11/2009, once the periods referred to in article 3.2 of Spanish Law 11/2009 have elapsed, subject to compliance with its main corporate purpose. The rest of the profit must be reinvested in other properties or shares subject to compliance with this purpose, within a period of three years following the date of transfer. Failing this, the profit must be distributed in full together with, if applicable, the profit generated during the year in which the reinvestment period ends. If the items to be reinvested are transferred prior to the end of the holding period, that profit must be distributed in full together with, if applicable, the profit generated during the year in which the items were transferred. The obligation to distribute profit does not apply to the portion of the profit attributable to prior years in which the Company was not included under the special tax regime established in this Law.
- At least 80% of the rest of the profit obtained. When dividend distributions are charged to reserves generated from profits in a year in which the special tax regime applied, the distribution must necessarily be approved as set out above.
5.12 Cash and cash equivalents
The Group includes under this heading cash and short-term highly liquid investments maturing in less than three months that are readily convertible to cash and that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. The interest income associated with these transactions is recognised as income when accrued while unmatured interest is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position as an addition to the balance of the aforementioned heading.
5.13 Provisions
When preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Parent’s directors made a distinction between:
- Provisions: credit balances covering present obligations arising from past events, the settlement of which is likely to cause an outflow of resources, but that are uncertain as to their amount and/or timing.
- Contingent liabilities: possible obligations that arise from past events and whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events not wholly within the Group’s control.
The consolidated financial statements include all the provisions with respect to which it is likely that the obligation will have to be settled. Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the consolidated financial statements, but rather are disclosed, unless the possibility of an outflow in settlement is considered to be remote.
Provisions are measured at the present value of the best possible estimate of the amount required to settle or transfer the obligation, taking into account the information available on the event and its consequences. Where discounting is used, adjustments made to provisions are recognised as finance cost on an accrual basis.
The compensation receivable from a third party on settlement of the obligation is recognised as an asset, provided there is no doubt that the reimbursement will take place, unless there is a legal relationship whereby a portion of the risk has been externalised, as a result of which the Group is not liable, in which case, the compensation will be taken into account when estimating, if appropriate, the amount of the related provision.
5.14 Revenue recognition
Revenue and expenses are recognised on an accrual basis, i.e. when the actual flow of the related goods and services occurs, regardless of when the resulting monetary or financial flow arises. Rental income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received, net of discounts and taxes.
Discounts (rent waivers and rebates) granted to lessees are recognised as a reduction in rental income when it is probable that conditions precedent will be fulfilled requiring them to be granted.
Discounts are recognised by expensing the total rent waiver or rebate on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease agreement in force. If a lease agreement is cancelled earlier than expected, any outstanding rent waiver or rebate is recognised in the last period prior to the end of the agreement.
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Leasing of investment property to third parties
The Group companies’ principal activity comprises the acquisition and leasing of primarily shopping malls, logistics units and offices. The Group’s revenue is generated by leasing this investment property to third parties.
Revenue from the leasing of investment property is recognised taking into account the stage of completion of the transaction at the reporting date, provided the result of the transaction can be reliably estimated. Income from the Group’s leases is recognised by Group companies on a monthly basis pursuant to the conditions and amounts agreed with the lessees in the various agreements. This income is only recognised when it can be measured reliably and it is probable that the economic benefits from the lease will be received.
Where the outcome of services rendered cannot be measured reliably, revenue is recognised to the extent that the expenses incurred are deemed recoverable.
Service charges rebilled to lessees are recognised net of other operating expenses.
5.15 Income tax
5.15.1 General regime
Tax expense (tax income) comprises current tax expense (current tax income) and deferred tax expense (deferred tax income).
The current income tax expense is the amount payable by the Group as a result of income tax settlements for a given year. Tax credits and other tax benefits, excluding tax withholdings and prepayments, and tax loss carryforwards from prior years effectively offset in the current year reduce the current income tax expense.
The deferred tax expense or income relates to the recognition and derecognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities. These include temporary differences measured at the amount expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. These amounts are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realised or the liability is settled.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, unless the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill, goodwill for which amortisation is not deductible for tax purposes or the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither accounting profit (loss) nor taxable profit (tax loss).
Deferred tax assets are recognised for temporary differences to the extent that it is considered probable that the consolidated companies will have sufficient taxable profits in the future against which the deferred tax asset can be utilised, and the deferred tax assets do not arise from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither accounting profit (loss) nor taxable profit (tax loss). The other deferred tax assets (tax loss, temporary differences and tax credit carryforwards) are only recognised if it is considered probable that the consolidated companies will have sufficient future taxable profits against which they can be utilised.
The deferred tax assets recognised are reassessed at the end of each reporting period and the appropriate adjustments are made to the extent that there are doubts as to their future recoverability. Also, unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at the end of each reporting period and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that they will be recovered through future taxable profits.
5.15.2 SOCIMI regime
The special tax regime for SOCIMIs, as amended by Law 16/2012, of 27 December, is based on the application of a 0% income tax rate, provided certain requirements are met. Particularly noteworthy is the requirement that at least 80% of its assets must be made up of urban properties intended for lease and acquired through full ownership or through shareholdings in Spanish or foreign companies, regardless of whether or not they are listed on organised markets, that meet the same investment and profit distribution requirements. Likewise, the main sources of income for these entities must come from the real estate market, either through leasing the properties, their subsequent sale after a minimum lease period, or the income
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generated from shareholdings in entities with similar characteristics. However, tax is accrued in proportion to the dividend distributed. The dividends received by the shareholders will be exempt, unless the shareholder receiving such dividends is a legal entity subject to income tax or a permanent establishment of a foreign company, in which case a tax credit is received, and this income is taxed at the tax rate of the shareholder. However, the other income will not be taxed as long as it is not distributed to the shareholders.
As established in Transitional Provision Nine of Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, governing listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs), the company will be subject to a special tax rate of 19% on the total dividends or shares in profit distributed to shareholders that have an ownership interest in the company’s share capital equal to or greater than 5%, when these dividends, in reference to the shareholders, are exempt or are taxed at a rate less than 10%. Accordingly, the Group has established a procedure that guarantees confirmation by shareholders of their tax status, and withholds, where appropriate, 19% of the dividend distributed to shareholders that do not meet the aforementioned tax requirements.
5.16 Share-based payments
The Parent recognises, on the one hand, the goods and services received as an asset or as an expense, depending on their nature, when they are received and, on the other, the related increase in equity, if the transaction is equity-settled, or the related liability if the transaction is settled with an amount based on the value of the equity instruments.
In the case of equity-settled transactions, both the services rendered and the increase in equity are measured at the fair value of the equity instruments granted, by reference to the grant date. In the case of cash-settled share-based payments, the goods and services received and the related liability are recognised at the fair value of the latter, by reference to the date on which the requirements for recognition are met.
In 2016, the Parent had a commitment to award an annual variable remuneration incentive to the management team, as determined by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee which compensates senior management and executive directors based on the returns obtained by the Group’s shareholders (the “2016 Share Plan”). In accordance with the terms and conditions of this plan, members of senior management must remain at the Group and provide their services for a period of three years.
Lastly, at the Annual General Meeting held on 26 April 2017, the shareholders approved a new remuneration plan for the management team and other relevant employees of the Group (which includes among others the executive directors and senior management), the measurement period of which is from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019 (“2017-2019 Incentive Plan”). In accordance with that established in this plan, members of the management team may be entitled to receive (i) a certain monetary amount based on the increase in the share price and (ii) shares of the Parent, provided that certain objectives are met.
Vesting of the incentive will independently be conditional upon the total rate of return obtained by the shareholder during the three-year period due to:
the increase in the quoted price of the Parent’s share plus the dividends distributed during the measurement period; and
the increase in the EPRA NAV per share of the Parent plus the dividends distributed by the Company during the measurement period.
In order for the right to the share-based incentive and to the EPRA NAV-based incentive to be vested, the total shareholder rate of return (TSR) must be at least 24%, as detailed below:
TSR NAV / TSR share price Percentage assigned to
beneficiaries (“PR”)
Percentage assigned to
shareholders
< 24% 0% 100%
≥ 24% and < 36% 6% 94%
≥ 36% 9% 91%
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The date for calculating the amount of the incentive tied to the NAV per share and the amount of the incentive tied to the quoted price of the shares will be 31 December 2019. The maximum amount to be received for the incentive tied to the quoted price from 2017 to 2019 will amount to EUR 37.5 million. If the amount of the incentive were to exceed the aforementioned limit, it would be used to supplement the incentive referenced to the NAV per share, if this falls below the maximum limit established in this connection. Also, the maximum amount of the incentive tied to NAV per share will be EUR 75 million and a maximum of 6,000,000 shares have been allocated for the payment thereof. Lastly, if the value of the maximum number of shares allocated to the plan were below the aforementioned incentive tied to the EPRA NAV, the difference would be paid in cash.
5.17 Employee obligations
Under current labour legislation, the Group companies are required to pay termination benefits to employees terminated under certain conditions.
When a restructuring plan is approved by the directors, made public and communicated to employees, the Group recognises the provisions required to meet any future payments resulting from their application. These provisions are calculated in accordance with the best estimates available of the foreseeable costs.
At 31 December 2016, the Group had a commitment in this regard arising from the collective redundancy procedure announced on 20 December 2016 and that affected 52 employees. These termination benefits were paid in 2017 and there is no other plan of this nature in force.
5.18 Current assets and liabilities
The Group classifies its assets and liabilities as current and non-current in the consolidated statement of financial position. To this end, current assets and current liabilities are those that meet the following criteria:
Assets are classified as current when they are expected to be realised, sold or consumed over the course of the Group’s normal operating cycle, when they are held primarily for the purpose of being traded, when they are expected to be realised within twelve months after the reporting date, or when they constitute cash and cash equivalents, except in cases where they cannot be exchanged or used to settle a liability for at least twelve months after the reporting date.
Liabilities are classified as current when they are expected to be settled over the course of the Group’s normal operating cycle, when they are held primarily for the purpose of being traded, when they must be settled within twelve months after the reporting date or when the Group does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liabilities for twelve months after the reporting date.
Derivative financial instruments not held for trading are classified as current or non-current according to the period of maturity or periodic settlement.
5.19 Segment reporting
An operating segment is a component of the Group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenue and incur expenses, whose results from operations are reviewed regularly by the Group’s highest operating decision-making body to determine how resources should be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, for which separate financial information is available.
5.20 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit or loss attributable to the Parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, excluding the average number of shares of the Parent held by the Group companies.
5.21 Environmental information
The Group carries out activities whose main purpose is to prevent, mitigate or repair damage that its activities may have on the environment.
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Expenses incurred in connection with these environmental activities are recognised as other operating expenses in the year in which they are incurred. However, because of their nature, the Group’s business activities do not have a significant environmental impact.
5.22 Consolidated statements of cash flows
The following terms are used in the consolidated statements of cash flows (prepared using the indirect method) with the meanings specified:
1. Cash flows: inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents, which are short-term, highly liquid investments that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
2. Operating activities: the principal revenue-producing activities of the consolidated Group companies and other activities that are not investing or financing activities.
3. Investing activities: the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.
4. Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of equity and borrowings that are not operating activities.
6. Segment reporting
a) Basis of segmentation
Group management has segmented its activities into the business segments detailed below according to the type of assets acquired and managed:
Office buildings
High Street retail assets
Shopping centres
Logistics assets
Other
Any revenue or expense that cannot be attributed to a specific line of business or relate to the entire Group are attributed to the Parent as a “Corporate unit/Other”, as are the reconciling items arising from the reconciliation of the result of integrating the financial statements of the various lines of business (prepared using a management approach) and the Group’s consolidated financial statements.
The profits of each segment, and each asset within each segment, are used to measure performance as the Group considers this information to be the most relevant when evaluating the segments’ results compared to other groups operating in the same businesses.
The Group carried out its business activities mainly in Spain and Portugal in the year ended 31 December 2017.
b) Basis and methodology for segment reporting
The segment information below is based on monthly reports prepared by Group management and is generated using the same computer application that prepares all the Group’s accounting information. The accounting policies applied to prepare the segment information are the same as those used by the Group, as described in Note 5.
Segment revenue relates to ordinary revenue directly attributable to the segment plus the relevant proportion of the Group’s general income that can be allocated on a reasonable basis to that segment. The revenue of
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each segment does not include interest or dividend income, gains on the disposal of investment property, debt recoveries or cancellation.
Segment expenses are calculated as the directly attributable expenses incurred in the operating activities, plus the corresponding proportion of the expenses that can be reasonably allocated to the segment.
The segment’s profit or loss is presented before any adjustment for non-controlling interests.
The assets and liabilities of the segments are those that are directly related to their operations plus those that can be directly attributed to them on the basis of the aforementioned allocation system, and include the proportional part of joint ventures.
Segment reporting
Segment information about these businesses at 31 December 2017 is presented below:
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Thousands of euros
2017
Office
buildings
High
Street
retail
Shopping
centres
Logistic
s Other
Corporat
e Unit Group total
Revenue from non-Group customers
Rental income 206,486 106,096 88,738 40,478 12,918 8,578 463,294
Revenue 206,486 106,096 88,738 40,478 12,918 8,578 463,294
Other operating income 131 33 393 228 - 3,504 4,289
Personal expenses - - (392) (410) (141) (70,816) (71,759)
Other operating expenses (16,167) (1,934) (13,257) (4,422) (2,218) (13,996) (51,994)
Gains or losses on disposal of non-
current assets 45 488 417 - (714) - 236
Depreciation and amortisation - (5) (1,821) (7,349) (19) (1,185) (10,379)
Provision surpluses 310 - 1,883 - - (5,984) (3,791)
Absorption of the revaluation of
investment property - - - - (9,839) - (9,839)
Changes in fair value of investment
property 553,672 141,534 91,910 82,456 27,829 - 897,401
Negative goodwill on business
combinations (1,775) - - - - - (1,775)
Profit/(loss) from operations 742,702 246,212 167,871 110,981 27,816 (79,899) 1,215,683
Net financial profit/(loss) (3,535) (23,652) (3,960) (2,807) (14) (88,105) (122,073)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of financial
instruments 116 (10) 1,075 17 (6) (142) 1,050
Changes in the value of derivative
financial instruments (1,695) (888) - 60 - 5,099 2,576
Share of results of companies
accounted for using the equity method - - - - - 16,233 16,233
Profit/(Loss) before tax 737,588 221,662 164,986 108,251 27,796 (146,814) 1,113,469
Income tax (10,077) (2,132) (10,141) (1,017) (1,322) 11,748 (12,941)
Profit for the year 727,511 219,530 154,845 107,234 26,474 (135,066) 1,100,528
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Thousands of euros
2017 Office buildings
High Street
retail
Shopping
centres Logistics Other
Corporate
Unit Group total
Investment property 5,187,207 2,140,262 1,661,845 624,097 739,000 4 10,352,415
Non-current financial assets- 19,363 222,083 8,963 5,680 1,626 18,167 275,882
Derivatives - 207,274 - - - - 207,274
Other financial assets 19,363 14,809 8,963 5,680 1,626 18,167 68,608
Deferred tax assets 23 7,079 808 553 9,572 126,092 144,127
Other non-current assets - 6 85,518 156,110 915 375,488 618,037
Non-current assets 5,206,593 2,369,430 1,757,134 786,440 751,113 519,751 11,390,461
Trade receivables 8,649 1,589 2,368 5,334 7,258 53,335 78,533
Other current financial assets 47 405 17 1,408 17 71,560 73,454
Other current assets 26,257 59,583 45,593 17,196 1,822 312,140 462,591
Current assets 34,953 61,577 47,978 23,938 9,097 437,035 614,578
Total assets 5,241,546 2,431,007 1,805,112 810,378 760,210 956,786 12,005,039
Non-current bank borrowings and debenture
issues 20,844 948,049 131,152 96,264 - 4,057,686 5,253,995
Other non-current liabilities 323,312 91,797 112,331 42,127 3,502 179,925 752,994
Non-current liabilities 344,156 1,039,846 243,483 138,391 3,502 4,237,611 6,006,989
Current liabilities 41,774 12,783 9,338 10,597 8,415 191,360 274,267
Total liabilities 385,930 1,052,629 252,821 148,988 11,917 4,429,096 6,281,381
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Segment information about these businesses at 31 December 2016 is presented below:
Thousands of euros
2016
Office
buildings
High Street
retail
Shopping
centres
Logistic
s Other
Corporat
e Unit
Group
total
Revenue from non-Group customers
Rental income 134,081 101,264 53,201 22,402 35,911 4,787 351,646
Total revenue 134,081 101,264 53,201 22,402 35,911 4,787 351,646
Other operating income 86 - 459 132 738 2,197 3,612
Personal expenses (23) - (284) (124) (385) (42,425) (43,241)
Other operating expenses (8,651) (1,756) (4,150) (2,450) (4,396) (30,262) (51,665)
Gains or losses on disposal of non-
current assets (24) 2,639 (5,345) (1,011) 12,225 - 8,484
Depreciation and amortisation - (27) (439) (1,422) (2,230) (661) (4,777)
Provision surpluses 15 - - - - 17 32
Absorption of the revaluation of
investment property (101,935) - (38,380) (8,792) (5,321) - (154,428)
Changes in fair value of investment
property 166,052 123,593 109,617 39,506 14,381 - 453,149
Negative difference on business
combinations (30,683) - (905) (3,956) - 73,117 37,573
Profit (Loss) from ordinary activities 94,801 102,120 42,537 13,571 41,863 6,770 301,662
Net financial profit/(loss) (2,676) (21,561) 159 (1,815) (775) (62,913) (89,581)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of financial
instruments - - 48 - 48,706 25,892 74,646
Changes in the value of derivative
financial instruments (53) 11,744 - (393) (477) (5,464) 5,357
Share of results of companies accounted
for using the equity method - - 557 - (2,924) 4,184 1,817
Profit/(Loss) before tax 156,189 215,896 114,538 42,077 95,453 (31,531) 592,622
Income tax (1,666) (4,231) (838) (231) (1,408) (1,474) (9,848)
Profit for the year 154,523 211,665 113,700 41,846 94,045 (33,005) 582,774
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Thousands of euros
2016 Office buildings
High
Street
retail
Shopping
centres Logistics Other
Corporate
Unit
Group
total
Investment property 4,645,053 1,997,428 1,525,247 455,142 404,310 4 9,027,184
Non-current financial assets- 17,855 222,100 10,616 4,869 3,585 16,407 275,432
Derivatives - 207,182 - - - - 207,182
Other financial assets 17,855 14,918 10,616 4,869 3,585 16,407 68,250
Deferred tax assets 55 7,337 932 9,494 1,479 121,747 141,044
Other non-current assets 231 11 110,056 160,156 4,321 360,455 635,230
Non-current assets 4,663,194 2,226,876 1,646,851 629,661 413,695 498,613 10,078,890
Trade receivables 14,842 6,228 4,429 4,721 318,067 157,607 505,894
Other current financial assets 17 459 - 1,421 - 4,547 6,444
Other current assets 17,607 34,511 13,616 7,501 753 253,364 327,352
Current assets 32,466 41,198 18,045 13,643 318,820 415,518 839,690
Total assets 4,695,660 2,268,074 1,664,896 643,304 732,515 914,131 10,918,580
Non-current bank borrowings and debenture issues 233,988 925,246 130,301 100,380 - 3,784,667 5,174,582
Other non-current liabilities 234,132 135,295 50,175 29,018 454 245,938 695,012
Non-current liabilities 468,120 1,060,541 180,476 129,398 454 4,030,605 5,869,594
Current liabilities 40,442 16,530 15,269 12,261 25,233 98,482 208,217
Total liabilities 508,562 1,077,071 195,745 141,659 25,687 4,129,087 6,077,811
a) Geographical segment reporting
For the purposes of geographical segment reporting, segment revenue is grouped according to the geographical location of the assets. Segment assets are also grouped according to their geographical location.
The following tables summarises, by geographical area, the revenue and non-current investment property for each of the assets held by the Group:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Revenue %
Investment
property /
Intangible assets
%
Madrid 231,743 50% 5,921,608 55%
Catalonia 82,916 18% 1,793,210 17%
Galicia 21,303 5% 434,525 4%
Basque Country 20,735 4% 409,118 4%
Andalusia 20,585 4% 402,565 4%
Valencia 22,920 5% 421,745 4%
Castilla y León 6,401 1% 132,446 1%
Rest of Spain 45,882 10% 1,014,149 8%
Portugal 10,809 3% 272,489 3%
Total 463,294 100% 10,801,855 100% Includes the amount of concession projects and the amount of the implied derivative described note 12
2016
Thousands of euros
Revenue %
Investment
property /
Intangible assets
%
Madrid 170,997 49% 5,276,648 56%
Catalonia 55,576 16% 1,503,073 16%
Galicia 22,559 6% 424,923 4%
Basque Country 14,800 4% 393,184 4%
Andalusia 19,234 5% 379,111 4%
Valencia 15,077 4% 400,441 4%
Castilla y León 6,293 2% 121,770 1%
Rest of Spain 39,024 11% 834,813 9%
Portugal 7,229 2% 146,147 2%
France 857 0% - 0%
Total 351,646 100% 9,480,110 100% Includes the amount of concession projects and the amount of the implied derivative described
note 12
b) Main customers
The table below lists the lessees from which the most rental income was received at 31 December 2017, and the primary characteristics of each of them:
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2017
Position Name Type
% of
total %
accumulated Maturity
rental
income
1 BBVA High Street
Retail 19.6% 19.6%
2029-2040
2 Endesa Offices 4.6% 24.3% 2020-2028
3 Inditex Shopping
centres 2.8% 27.1% 2018
4 Técnicas Reunidas Offices 2.3% 29.4% 2019
5 PricewaterhouseCoopers, S.L. Offices 1.7% 31.1% 2022
6 Caprabo High Street
Retail 1.5% 32.6% 2023
7 Indra Sistemas, S.A. Offices 1.5% 34.1% 2024
8 Hotusa + WTC Hotel 1.4% 35.5% 2021
9 Comunidad de Madrid Offices 1.4% 36.9% 2019
10 XPO Logistics 1.1% 38.1% 2020
2016
Position Name Type
% of
total %
accumulated Maturity
rental
income
1 BBVA High Street
retail 19.54% 19.5%
2029-2040
2 Endesa Offices 4.67% 24.2% 2020-2028
3 Técnicas Reunidas Offices 2.54% 26.7% 2019
4 Inditex Shopping
centres 2.52% 29.3% 2017
5 Renault Offices 1.99% 31.3% 2017
6 Madrid Offices 1.61% 32.9% 2019
7 PricewaterhouseCoopers, S.L. Offices 1.59% 34.4% 2022
8 Hotusa + WTC Hotel 1.44% 35.9% 2021
9 Caprabo High Street
retail 1.54% 37.4% 2023
10 Amper Sistemas, S.A. Offices 1.43% 38.9% 2022
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7. Goodwill on consolidation
The goodwill recognised at 31 December 2016 arose from the business combination with Testa Inmuebles en Renta, SOCIMI, S.A. and subsidiaries (see Note 3). The changes in this heading in 2017 were as follows:
Thousands of euros
Balance at
31/12/2016
Transfers due
to absorption
of value
Balance at
31/12/2017
Goodwill 9,839 (9,839) -
The changes in 2017 relate to the revaluation of the property assets from Testa. Accordingly, the valuations of the assets included in the cashflow generation units linked to the goodwill carried out by independent appraisers at 31 December 2017 increased by EUR 25,752 thousand compared to 31 December 2016 (see Note 9). The Group considers that this increase shows that the expectations existing at the date of the business combination were met and, therefore, the goodwill was reduced by EUR 9,839 thousand, which corresponds to the absorption of goodwill as a result of the increase in value of the property assets in 2017.
2016
Thousands of euros
Balance at
31/12/2015
Transfer to
non-current
assets held for
sale Reductions
Transfers
due to
absorption of
value
Balance at
31/12/2016
Goodwill 193,039 (503) (28,269) (154,428) 9,839
The main changes in 2016 in “Goodwill” relate to the disposal in the amount of EUR 28,269 thousand arising mainly from the sale of the hotel rental business, which had been assigned a portion of the goodwill.
As indicated above in this Note, the change also includes the effect of the increase in value in 2016 due to property assets from Testa. Accordingly, the valuations of the assets acquired in the Testa business combination carried out by independent appraisers at 31 December 2016 increased by EUR 202,731 thousand compared to 31 December 2015. The Group consider that this increase shows that the expectations existing at the date of the business combination were partially met and, therefore, the goodwill was reduced by EUR 154,428 thousand, which corresponds to the absorption of goodwill as a result of the increase in value of the property assets in 2016.
8. Intangible concession projects
The changes in concession projects at year-end 2017 are as follows:
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Thousands of
euros
Balance at 31 December 2015 71,500
Disposals (71,500)
Changes in the scope of consolidation 248,242
Depreciation and amortisation charge (2,498)
Balances at 31 December 2016 245,744
Additions 5,570
Depreciation and amortisation charge (9,148)
Balances at 31 December 2017 242,166
In 2016, after the integration of the commercial assets of Metrovacesa, S.A., the Group added the La Fira shopping centre located in Reus (Tarragona). This shopping centre is operated under an administrative concession granted by the Reus Municipal Council for a maximum term of 50 years, maturing in 2060.
Also, as a result of the business combination with Saba Parques Logísticos, S.A. (currently Merlin Parques Logísticos, S.A.) in October 2016, the Group has recognised the following intangible assets:
Operating rights of the logistics centre in the free trade zone of Barcelona under the terms of the contract entered into with the Free Trade Zone Consortium, lasting until 31 December 2049.
Administrative concessions granted by the Seville Port Authority to operate various plots of land in the Seville port area. These concessions last until 2033-2043.
These assets were included in the consolidated statement of financial position at the fair value determined by independent experts at the date of purchase.
Accordingly, in 2016 the Group disposed of the concession to operate a hotel establishment in the World Trade Centre of Barcelona, as part of the sale of the hotel asset business in 2016.
No finance costs were capitalised in 2017.
The Group takes out insurance policies to cover the possible risks to which its concession projects are subject. At the end of 2017 the concession projects were fully insured against these risks.
These assets did not have any type of related mortgage guarantee at 31 December 2017.
The Group did not have any significant investment commitments in concession projects at 31 December 2017.
The fair value of the concession projects as of December 31st 2017, as per the appraisals carried out by the Group, amounts to 272,220 thousand euros (253,700 thousand euros in 2016).
9. Investment property
The breakdown of and changes in items included under this heading in the consolidated statement of financial position in 2017 and 2016 are as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Beginning balance 9,027,184 5,397,091
Additions due to business combinations (Note 3) 96,312 3,570,380
Additions for the year 356,854 171,817
Disposals (25,336) (565,253)
Changes in value of investment property 897,401 453,149
Ending balance 10,352,415 9,027,184
Investment property is recognised at fair value. Income recognised in the consolidated income statement for 2017 from measuring investment property at fair value amounted to EUR 897,401 thousand (EUR 453,149 thousand in 2016). EUR 9,839 thousand of this amount (EUR 154,428 thousand in 2016) relate to the absorption of goodwill arising from the business combination with Testa Inmuebles en Renta, SOCIMI, S.A. (see Note 7).
Investment property mainly includes property assets in the office, high street retail, shopping centre and logistics segments.
Additions and assets acquired in 2017 are as follows:
Thousands of euros
Type of asset 2017 2016
Business combination
Offices 96,312 2,329,823
Shopping centres - 878,524
Hotels - 286,306
Residential assets - 9,565
Logistics - 18,460
Other assets - 47,702
96,312 3,570,380
Acquisitions:
Logistics 87,303 61,704
Offices 146,111 30,700
Shopping centres 42,148
High street retail - 35,200
Improvements to assets 81,291 44,213
356,854 171,817
453,166 3,742,197
The main acquisition of assets in 2017 corresponds to the Torre Glóries building located in Barcelona, the acquisition price of which amounted to EUR 142 million and the total built surface area of which is 51,485 square metres. The Parent will invest an additional EUR 15 million to convert it into a multi-tenant building, in order for the building to be used mainly for offices. Likewise, in 2017 the Group acquired four logistics buildings in Cabanillas (Guadalajara) for EUR 62 million and several retail units in shopping centers owned by the Group for a total amount of EUR 42 million.
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The other additions in the year relate to the improvement and adaptation work carried out on certain buildings owned by the Group, as well as the development of sites such as Torre Chamartín and certain logistics buildings.
Property assets were incorporated into all of the Group’s main operating segments in 2016 as a result of the business combinations and acquisitions carried out during the year. Accordingly, the most significant assets acquired relate to office buildings located in Lisbon, Madrid and Barcelona, logistics units in Madrid and Catalonia, shopping centres in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Murcia, high street retail units in Madrid, etc.
The disposals in 2017 relate mainly to the sale of certain office properties, commercial premises and others, whereby the profit obtained from the sale thereof did not have a significant impact on 2017 consolidated income statement.
At 31 December 2017, the Group had pledged property assets totalling EUR 2,602,235 thousand (EUR 2,704,824 thousand in 2016) to secure various loans and derivative financial instruments, the balances of which at 31 December 2017 amounted to EUR 1,165,623 thousand and EUR 32,285 thousand (EUR 1,268,557 thousand and EUR 53,605 thousand in 2016), respectively (see Note 16). The Group holds no rights of use, attachments or similar situations with regard to its investment property.
“Investment property” includes finance lease transactions as detailed below:
Thousands of euros
Type of asset Number of
properties Fair value
Purchase
option price Final maturity
Offices 3 331,732 104,645 14/02/2018
3 331,732 104,645
All properties included under “Investment property” were insured at 31 December 2017.
At 31 December 2017, the Group has purchase agreements for investment property amounting to 42,363 thousand euros. In 2017 and 2016 no significant finance costs were capitalised in the cost of constructing the properties.
Fair value measurement and sensitivity
All investment property leased or earmarked for lease through operating leases (rental property business segment) is classified as investment property.
In accordance with IAS 40, the Group periodically determines the fair value of its investment property so that the fair value reflects the actual market conditions of the investment property items at that date. This fair value is determined each year based on the appraisals undertaken by independent experts.
The market value of the Group’s investment property at 31 December 2017 and 2016, calculated on the basis of appraisals carried out by Savills Consultores Inmobiliarios, S.A. and CBRE Valuation Advisory, S.A., independent appraisers not related to the Group, amounted to EUR 10,537,395 thousand (EUR 9,214,589 thousand in 2016). This valuation includes the value of the embedded derivative of the rent in the lease agreement with BBVA amounting to EUR 207,274 thousand and EUR 207,182 thousand in 2017 and 2016, respectively, and does not include any prepayments made by the Group to third parties for the purchase of assets in the amount of EUR 22,294 thousand (EUR 19,777 thousand in 2016). The valuation was carried out in accordance with the Appraisal and Valuation Standards issued by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) of the United Kingdom and the International Valuation Standards (IVS) issued by the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC).
The method used to calculate the market value of investment property, except the BBVA portfolio, involves drawing up ten-year projections of income and expenses for each asset, adjusted at the reporting date using a market discount rate. The residual amount at the end of year 10 is calculated by applying an exit yield or cap rate to the net income projections for year 11. The market values obtained are analysed by calculating and assessing the capitalisation of the returns implicit in these values. The projections are intended to reflect
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the best estimate of future income and expenses from the property assets. Both the exit yield and discount rate are determined taking into account the national market and institutional market conditions.
The method used by CBRE to value the BBVA portfolio analyses each property individually, without making any adjustments for inclusion in a large portfolio of properties. For each property, a capitalisation rate has been assumed for the estimated market rent and subsequently adjusted on the basis of the following parameters:
Term of the lease agreement and creditworthiness of the lessee.
Location of the premises within the city (downtown, metropolitan area or suburbs).
Immediate vicinity of the property.
Level of upkeep of the property (outside and inside).
Above and below-ground distribution of the floor area.
Façade on one street or more than one (corner, three-sided).
Lease situation with respect to current market rent.
In any event, the situation of the rental property market could lead to material differences between the fair value of the Group’s investment property and their effective realisable values.
Fees paid by the Group to valuers for appraisals conducted up to 31 December 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Valuation services 635 633
Total 635 633
Breakdown of fair value of investment property
The detail of assets measured at fair value by their level in the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Recurring fair value measurement 10,352,415
Investment property
Offices
- Land 1,989,164 1,989,164
- Buildings 3,198,043 3,198,043
High Street retail
- Land 799,221 799,221
- Buildings 1,341,041 1,341,041
Shopping centres
- Land 418,282 418,282
- Buildings 1,243,563 1,243,563
Logistics
- Land 183,117 181,286
- Buildings 440,980 440,980
Other
- Land 268,665 270,496
- Buildings 470,339 470,339
Total assets measured at fair
value on a recurrent basis 10,352,415 10,352,415
2016
Thousands of euros
Total Level 1
Level
2 Level 3
Recurring fair value measurement 9,027,184 9,027,184
Investment property
Offices
- Land 1,994,420 1,994,420
- Buildings 2,518,560 2,518,560
High Street retail
- Land 776,620 776,620
- Buildings 1,224,508 1,224,508
Shopping centres
- Land 421,573 421,573
- Buildings 1,103,674 1,103,674
Logistics
- Land 153,993 153,993
- Buildings 291,254 291,254
Other
- Land 263,139 263,139
- Buildings 279,443 279,443
Total assets measured at
fair value on a recurrent
basis
9,027,184
9,027,184
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No assets were reclassified from one level to another during 2017 or 2016.
At 31 December 2017, the gross surface areas and occupancy rates of the assets by line of business were as follows:
Square metres (*)
Gross leasable area
2017 Castilla Basque
Andalusia
Rest of Spain
Occupancy rate (%) Madrid Catalonia y León Galicia Country Valencia Portugal Total
Offices 973,128 214,534 - - - 15,078 - 4,488 60,117 1,267,345 88.2
High Street retail 95,006 112,985 24,673 26,910 31,789 31,839 40,456 96,322 - 459,980 99.4
Shopping centres 74,281 93,155 - 100,207 24,323 40,805 69,272 80,766 5,495 488,304 89.4
Logistics 168,383 202,543 - - 72,717 108,728 26,613 381,842 - 960,826 98.5
Other 372,424 55,137 - 5,898 46 - - 47,971 - 481,476 76.7
Total surface area 1,683,222 678,354 24,673 133,015 128,875 196,450 136,341 611,389 65,612 3,657,931
% weight 46.0% 18.5% 0.7% 3.6% 3.5% 5.4% 3.7% 16.8% 1.8% 100.0%
(*) Does not include sqm related to development projects
Square metres (*)
Gross leasable area
2016 Castilla Basque
Andalusia
Rest of Spain
Occupancy rate (%) Madrid Catalonia y León Galicia Country Valencia Portugal Total
Offices 973,130 214,377 - - - 17,124 - 4,488 37,347 1,246,466 87.9
High Street retail 94,866 112,985 24,673 26,910 31,789 31,839 41,050 96,413 - 460,525 100.0
Shopping centres 64,021 93,154 - 100,187 24,323 21,504 71,286 75,206 5,495 455,177 88.6
Logistics 127,740 200,989 - - 72,717 109,724 26,612 217,289 - 755,071 95.4
Other 375,452 55,479 - 5,898 46 272 - 47,971 - 485,119 76.5
Total surface area 1,635,209 676,984 24,673 132,995 128,875 180,463 138,948 441,367 42,842 3,402,358
% weight 48,1% 19,9% 0,7% 3,9% 3,8% 5,3% 4,1% 13,0% 1,3% 100%
(*) Does not include sqm related to development projects
The main assumptions used to calculate the fair value of investment property were as follows:
2017
Net initial yield Exit Yield Discount rate
Offices 7.94% - (1.17%) 3.75% - 8.00% 4.00% - 8.00%
High Street retail 6.78% - 3.15% 4.00% - 7.00%(*) 5.00% - 9.00%(*)
Shopping centres 6.41% - (0.22%) 4.75% - 7.50% 6.25% - 10.00%
Logistics 9.31% - 3.14% 5.75% - 7.50% 7.25% - 16.00%
Other 15.49% - (0.05%) 4.75% - 10.0% 5,00% - 16.00%
(*) This does not apply to BBVA because they are measured by directly capitalising the rent.
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2016
Net initial yield Exit Yield Discount rate
Offices (1.02%) - 6.65% 4,00% - 7,50% 5.00% - 9.50%
High Street retail 2.49% - 7.40% 4.50% - 5,25% (*) 6.00% - 7.00% (*)
Shopping centres 1.78% - 6.75% 4,75% - 7,75% 6.50% - 11.00%
Logistics (0.28%) - 10.00% 5.75% - 7,50% 8.00% - 13.86%
Other 0.00% - 7.34% 4.25% - 8,00% 5.00% - 10.00%
(*) This does not apply to BBVA and Caprabo because they are measured by directly capitalising the rent.
The effect of one-quarter of a point change in the required rates of return, calculated as income, on the market value of the assets, on investment property in consolidated assets and in the consolidated income statement, would be as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Assets
Consolidated
net profit/(loss) Assets
Consolidated
net
profit/(loss)
One-quarter of one percent increase in the rate of return (511,059) (511,059) (527,221) (527,221)
One-quarter of one percent decrease in the rate of return 561,532 561,532 589,304 589,304
The effect of a 10% change in the rent increases considered on the investment property in consolidated assets and in the consolidated income statement would be as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Assets
Consolidated
net
profit/(loss) Assets
Consolidated
net
profit/(loss)
10% increase in market rent 658,692 658,692 342,153 342,153
10% decrease in market rent (658,692) (658,692) (342,153) (342,153)
Details of “Changes in value of investment property” in the consolidated income statement are as follows:
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Type of asset Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Offices 553,672 155,168
High Street retail 141,534 125,729
Shopping centres 91,910 105,330
Logistics 82,456 31,968
Other assets 27,829 34,954
897,401 453,149
Accordingly, the impact on the consolidated income statement of the increases in value of the Group’s property assets in 2017, taking into consideration all headings affected in the consolidated income statement, is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Changes in fair value of investment property 897,401 453,149
Changes in the fair value of derivatives 92 12,415
Absorption of the increases in value of the investment
property of Testa Inmuebles en Renta (Note 7) (9,839) (154,428)
Effect on the income statement 887,654 311,136
10. Operating leases
10.1 Operating leases – Lessee
At the end of 2017 the Group had contracted with lessors for the following minimum lease payments, based on the leases currently in force, without taking into account the charging of common expenses, future increases in the CPI or future contractual lease payment revisions (in thousands of euros):
Minimum operating lease
payments
Nominal amount
2017 2016
Within one year 463 491
Between one and five years 494 982
Total 957 1,473
The main expense relating to operating leases corresponds to the lease agreement that the Parent entered into to rent out its offices. On 27 February 2017, the Parent change its registered office from Paseo de la Castellana 42 to Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid. The length of this lease agreement is up to 2020, extendable for two additional years.
10.2 Operating leases – Lessor
The occupancy rates of the leased buildings at 31 December 2017 were as follows:
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% occupancy
2017 2016
Offices 88.2 87.9
High street retail 99.4 100.0
Shopping centres 89.4 88.6
Logistics 98.5 95.4
Other 76.7 76.5
At 31 December 2017, the revenue from and the fair value of each of the assets were as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Revenue (a) Fair value (b)
Offices 206,486 5,303,437
High street retail 106,096 2,347,536
Shopping centres 88,738 1,747,189
Logistics 40,478 664,689
Other 12,918 739,004
Total 454,716 10,801,855
(a) The income shown in the table above refers to the rental income of the properties accrued since they were included in the Group’s scope of consolidation. The increase with regard to the previous year is a result of the inclusion of all profit for the year from the business combinations and purchases made in 2016.
(b) It includes investment property, concession projects and the implicit derivative.
2016
Thousands of euros
Revenue (a) Fair value (b)
Offices 134,081 4,645,053
High street retail 101,264 2,204,610
Shopping centres 53,201 1,610,493
Logistics 22,402 615,280
Other 35,911 404,674
Total 346,859 9,480,110
(a) The income shown in the table above refers to the rental income of the properties accrued since they were included in the Group’s scope of consolidation.
(b) It includes investment property and concession projects.
The lease agreements entered into between the Group and its customers include a fixed rent and, where applicable, a variable rent linked to the lessee’s performance.
At 31 December 2017, future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases (calculated at the nominal amount) are as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 (a) 2016 (a)
Within one year 462,214 435,804
Between one and five
years 1,185,556 1,195,797
After five years 1,466,002 1,523,866
3,113,682 3,155,467
(a) Includes the future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases indicated in Note 10.3
10.3 Finance leases
At 31 December 2017, the Group had arranged the following lease payments with the lessors:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Within one year 123,555 10,849
Between one and five years - 124,911
After five years - -
Total (Note 16) 123,555 135,760
There are no rent review or escalation clauses and the restrictions imposed are those found in standard financing agreements. There are no restrictions with regard to the payment of dividends, additional debt or new finance lease agreements.
At the end of 2017 the Group had contracted the aforementioned leases with the lessees for the following minimum lease payments, based on the leases currently in force, without taking into account the charging of common expenses, future increases in line with the CPI or future contractual lease payment revisions until the end of the agreements:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Within one year 16,135 16,261
Between one and five years 67,318 79,332
After five years 3,367 6,604
86,820 102,197
11. Investments accounted for using the equity method
The changes in 2017 in investments in companies accounted for using the equity method are as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Beginning balance 319,697 101,126
Changes due to loss of control - 223,141
Investments acquired in business combinations - 22,484
Additions made during the year 39,050 3,641
Disposals/impairment losses (3,433) (32,512)
Dividends (139) -
Profit for the year 16,233 1,817
Ending balance 371,408 319,697
The main changes in 2017 were as follows: The additions in 2017 relate to the increase in ownership interest in Centro Intermodal de Logística, S.A. (Cilsa). On 20 December 2017, the Parent acquired 1,287 class B shares of this company’s share capital for a total of EUR 8,350 thousand, corresponding to a 5% interest. In addition, on 21 December 2017 the shareholders at General Meeting of Centro Intermodal de Logística, S.A. (Cilsa) approved a capital increase by offsetting the participating loans with other loans existing at that date. This increase enabled the Parent to subscribe a total of 15,268 shares, representing 11.5% of the company’s share capital, which represents an increase in the cost of the investee of EUR 30,700 thousand. At 31 December 2017, the Parent had a 48.50% ownership interest in Centro Intermodal de Logística, S.A.
The disposals/impairment losses for 2017 relate mainly to the impairment of the entire financial investment that the Group has in Pazo de Congresos de Vigo, S.L., company in liquidation.
The detail of investments in companies accounted for using the equity method and the profit or loss attributable to the Group at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Associate Line of business
Registered
office
Percentage of
ownership
interest Investment
Profit/(loss)
attributed to
the Group
Testa Residencial,
Socimi, S.A. Residential lease Madrid 12.72% 242,109 10,200
Centro Intermodal de
Management of the port
concession of the
Logística, S.A. logistics activity area Barcelona 48.50% 96,272 2,951
Paseo Comercial Lease of
Carlos III, S.A. Shopping centre Madrid 50% 24,408 1,367
Provitae Centros
Asistenciales, S.L. Healthcare services Madrid 50% 4,477 (26)
Other investments - - 4,142 1,741
371,408 16,233
(a) All companies detailed in the table above are accounted for using the equity method. (b) The percentage of ownership interest was reduced as a result of the capital increases carried out
in 2017 to which the Parent did not subscribe.
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2016
Thousands of euros
Associate Line of business
Registered
office
Percentage of
ownership
interest Investment
Profit/(loss)
attributed to the
Group (a)
Testa Residencial,
Socimi, S.A. Residential lease Madrid 34.24% 231,910 8,769
Management of the
Centro Intermodal de port concession of the
Logística, S.A. logistics activity area Barcelona 32% 54,271 (4,192)
Paseo Comercial Lease of
Carlos III, S.A. Shopping centre Madrid 50% 23,041 557
Provitae Centros
Asistenciales, S.L. Healthcare services Madrid 50% 4,503 (534)
Other investments - - 5,972 (2,783)
319,697 1,817
(a) Profit or loss obtained by the associate since the loss of control or since its date of inclusion in the scope of consolidation.
(b) All companies detailed in the table above are accounted for using the equity method.
The key business indicators for the Group’s associates (standardised using the regulatory framework applicable to the Group) are as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Testa Paseo Centro
Residencial Comercial Intermodal
SOCIMI, Provitae, Carlos III, de Logística,
S.A. S.L. S.A. S.A. Other
Non-current assets 2,279,785 7,300 102,649 241,935 18,977
Current assets 72,554 6 2,828 10,444 2,677
Non-current liabilities 696,826 - 63,514 142,060 12,234
Current liabilities 9,790 2,006 8,693 25,901 1,865
Revenue 52,943 - 8,776 44,472 2,672
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 80,167 (53) 3,809 6,085 465
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2016
Thousands of euros
Testa Paseo Centro
Residencial Comercial Intermodal
SOCIMI, Provitae, Carlos III, de Logística,
S.A. S.L. S.A. S.A. Other
Non-current assets 1,039,624 7,300 105,437 220,855 75,696
Current assets 32,257 6 4,376 26,982 3,075
Non-current liabilities 418,155 - 69,978 133,762 22,629
Current liabilities 19,548 1,953 9,297 35,045 40,847
Revenue 9,850 - 8,254 40,694 3,647
Profit/(loss) from continuing operations 8,769 (534) 557 (4,192) (2,783)
12. Current and non-current financial assets
The breakdown, by type of transaction, of the balance of this heading in the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Classification of financial assets by category:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Non-current:
At fair value-
Derivative embedded in BBVA lease agreement 207,274 207,182
At amortised cost-
Equity instruments 873 206
Loans to third parties 1,488 55,608
Deposits and guarantees 66,247 66,431
275,882 329,427
Current:
At amortised cost-
Investments in associates 66,340 72,860
Other financial assets 7,114 10,504
Trade and other receivables 78,533 505,894
151,987 589,258
The carrying amount of financial assets recognised at amortised cost does not differ from their fair value.
Derivatives
“Derivatives” includes the value of the embedded derivative corresponding to the inflation multiplier included in the lease agreement with BBVA to revise rents annually (see Note 9). The increase in the value of this derivative in 2017 amounted to EUR 92 thousand (increase of EUR 12,415 thousand in 2016) and was recognised under “Change in fair value of financial instruments” in the accompanying 2017 consolidated income statement. The measurement approach used is described in Note 5.9 and is applicable to Level two of the fair value measurement hierarchy established in IFRS 7, as observable inputs but not quoted prices are reflected.
Sensitivity to fluctuations of percentage points in the inflation curves is analysed below:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Scenario Assets
Consolidated
profit/(loss) before
tax
+50 bps 60,655 60,655
-50 bps (45,631) (45,631)
2016
Thousands of euros
Scenario Assets
Consolidated
profit/(loss) before
tax
+50 bps 60,023 60,023
-50 bps (43,275) (43,275)
Deposits and guarantees
“Deposits and guarantees” primarily includes the guarantees provided by lessees as security amounting to EUR 64,069 thousand (EUR 63,539 thousand at 31 December 2016), which the Group has deposited with the housing authority (Instituto de la Vivienda) in each region. At 31 December 2017, guarantees provided by lessees as security amounted to EUR 71,782 thousand (EUR 73,565 thousand at 31 December 2016) and were recognised under “Non-current liabilities – Other financial liabilities” on the liability side of the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position for 2017 (see Note 17).
Investments in associates
The balance of “Investments in associates” includes the loan granted by the Parent to Paseo Comercial III, S.A. In 2000 Eurohypo AG (now Hypothekebank Frankfurt AG) entered into a financing agreement with this associate, which was assigned to LSREF3 Octopus Investments, S.a.r.l. on 2 August 2014. Subsequently, on 30 July 2015 LSREF3 Octopus Investments, S.a.r.l. assigned and transferred the rights, obligations and full contractual position of the loan, transferring all rights and obligations to Metrovacesa, S.A., which currently forms part of the Parent. The loan bears interest at 3-month Euribor + 0.55%.
This loan requires that the company maintain and comply with certain coverage ratios, which are standard in these types of real estate companies, such as the loan-to-value ratio and the ratio of the company’s income used to service the debt (interest coverage ratio, ICR). At year-end 2017 Paseo Comercial Carlos III, S.A. did not comply with the ICR while complying with the loan-to-value ratio.
Classification of financial assets by maturity:
The classification of financial assets by maturity at 31 December 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Less than
1 year
From 1
to 5
years
More than
5 years Undetermined Total
Derivative embedded in BBVA lease agreement - - 207,274 - 207,274
Equity instruments - - - 873 873
Loans to third parties - - 1,488 - 1,488
Deposits and guarantees - - - 66,247 66,247
Investments in Group companies and associates 66,340 - - - 66,340
Other financial assets 7,114 - - - 7,114
Trade and other receivables 78,533 - - - 78,533
Total financial assets 151,987 - 208,762 67,120 427,869
2016
Thousands of euros
Less than
1 year
From 1
to 5
years
More than
5 years Undetermined Total
Derivative embedded in BBVA lease agreement - - 207,182 - 207,182
Equity instruments - 206 - - 206
Loans to third parties - 55,608 - - 55,608
Deposits and guarantees - - - 66,431 66,431
Investments in Group companies and associates 72,860 - - - 72,860
Other financial assets 10,504 - - - 10,504
Trade and other receivables 505,894 - - - 505,894
Total financial assets 589,258 55,814 207,182 66,431 918,685
13. Trade and other receivables
“Trade and other receivables” included the following items at 31 December 2017:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Trade and notes receivable 23,659 27,392
Trade receivables for sales 51,578 453,150
Group companies and associates 2,376 64
Sundry accounts receivable 1,106 12,246
Employee receivables 184 178
Current tax assets 555 1
Other accounts receivable from public authorities
(Note 19)
10,404 29,689
Impairment of trade receivables (11,329) (16,826)
78,533 505,894
“Trade and notes receivable” in the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 2017 mainly included the balances receivable from leasing investment property. In general these receivables are interest free and the terms of collection range from immediate payment on billing to payment at 30 days, while the average collection period is approximately 5 days (5 days in 2016).
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In 2017, the Group received EUR 458 million corresponding to the sale price of the hotel assets sold in 2016. The remaining amount, which totals approximately EUR 50.8 million, is included under “Trade receivables for sales” since they mature in the second half of 2018.
The analysis of the age of the past-due balances that were not considered to have become impaired at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Less than 30 days 2,706 12,672
31 to 60 days 2,209 2,689
61 to 90 days 879 291
More than 90 days 1,809 1,005
7,603 16,657
At 31 December 2017 and 2016, no collection rights had been transferred to financial institutions.
The Group periodically analyses the risk of insolvency of its accounts receivable by updating the related provision for impairment losses. The Group’s directors consider that the amount of trade and other receivables approximates their fair value.
The changes in the impairment losses and bad debt in 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
Thousands of
euros
Balance at 31 December 2015 (1,876)
Changes in the scope of consolidation (14,678)
Charge for the year (781)
Reversals/amounts used 509
Balance at 31 December 2016 (16,826)
Changes in the scope of consolidation (99)
Charge for the year (2,174)
Reversals/amounts used 3,236
Others 4,534
Balance at 31 December 2017 (11,329)
The majority of impaired receivables are overdue by more than 6 months.
Details of the concentration of customers (customers that account for a significant share of business) are included in the segment information in Note 6.
14. Cash and cash equivalents
“Cash and cash equivalents” includes the Group’s cash and short-term bank deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. The carrying amount of these assets does not differ from their fair value.
At 31 December 2017 and 2016, the balance of “Cash and cash equivalents” is freely available, except for EUR 9,235 thousand and EUR 12,879 thousand, respectively, which are included in reserves to cover payment of a quarterly instalment of the senior syndicated mortgage loan.
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15. Equity
The detail of “Equity” and of the changes therein is presented in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.
15.1 Share capital
At 31 December 2017, the share capital of Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A., amounted to EUR 469,771 thousand, represented by 469,770,750 fully subscribed and paid shares of EUR 1 par value each, all of which are of the same class and confer the holders thereof the same rights.
All the Parent’s shares are admitted to official listing on the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia stock exchanges. The market price of the Parent’s shares at 31 December 2017 and the average market price for the fourth quarter amounted to EUR 11.30 and EUR 11.12 per share, respectively.
The changes in the Parent’s shares in 2017 were as follows:
Number of shares
2017 2016
Beginning balance 469,770,750 323,030,000
Capital increase of 15 September 2016 - 146,740,750
Ending balance 469,770,750 469,770,750
On 15 September 2016, the Parent increased its share capital by EUR 146,740,750 through the issuance of 146,740,750 ordinary shares, of the same class and series as those currently outstanding, with a par value of EUR 1 each and a share premium of EUR 1,526,104 thousand (EUR 10.40 per share). The shares were subscribed and paid in full by the shareholders of Metrovacesa, S.A. through the contribution of its property business.
At 31 December 2017, the significant shareholders of Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. with direct or indirect ownership interests exceeding 3% of share capital, are as follows:
Shares
% of share capital Direct Indirect Total
Banco Santander, S.A. 78,437,100 26,172,125 104.609.225 22.27%
BlackRock, INC - 18,773,897 18,773,897 3.996%
15.2 Share premium
The revised text of the Spanish Capital Companies Act expressly permits the use of the share premium to increase capital and establishes no specific restrictions as to its use.
This reserve is unrestricted so long as its allocation does not lower equity to below the amount of share capital. In this connection, in 2017 the shareholders at the General Meeting approved the distribution of dividends totalling EUR 46,643 thousand with a charge to the share premium.
15.3 Other reserves
The detail of reserves at 31 December 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Legal reserve 14,883 2,986
Reserves of consolidated companies 303,819 (158,493)
Other reserves 11,530 11,970
Total other reserves 330,232 (143,537)
Legal reserve
The legal reserve will be established in accordance with article 274 of the revised text of the Spanish Capital Companies Act, which stipulates, in all cases, that 10% of net profit for each year must be transferred to the legal reserve until the balance of this reserve reaches at least 20% of the share capital.
This reserve cannot be distributed, and if it is used to offset losses, in the event no other reserves are available for this purpose, it must be restored with future profits.
At 31 December 2017, the Group had not yet reached the legally required minimum established in the revised text of the Spanish Capital Companies Act.
The legal reserve of companies which have chosen to avail themselves of the special tax regime established in Spanish Law 11/2009, governing listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs), must not exceed 20% of share capital. The Articles of Association of these companies may not establish any other type of restricted reserves.
Reserves of consolidated companies
The detail of the reserves of consolidated companies is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. (191,602) (337,858)
Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, SOCIMI, S.A. 314,709 136,058
Merlin Retail, S.L.U. 79,902 52,449
Merlin Oficinas, S.L.U. 48,353 14,969
Merlin Logística, S.L.U. 41,903 9,871
Merlin Logística II, S.L.U. 4,725 2,590
Obraser (1,332) (7,004)
Merlin Properties Adequa, S.L. (14,826) -
Merlin Parques Logísticos, S.L.U. 8,913 -
Varitelia Distribuciones 12,076 (4,757)
Metroparque 10,098 (3,282)
Metropolitana Castellana 754 29,718
La Vital Centro Comercial 298 28,599
Global Carihuela Patrimonio Comercial, S.A. 451 332
Sadorma 2003 (4,458) (189)
Parques Logísticos de la Zona Franca, S.A. (11,096) -
Sevisur Logística, S.A. (418) -
Belkyn West Company, S.L. (9) -
Centros Comerciales Metropolitanos - (32,740)
Exp. Urbanos españolas - (30,134)
Acoghe (4) (16,912)
Global Murex Iberia (10) (10)
Testa Hoteles (4) (4)
Gescentesta 223 1
Gesfintesta (224) 139
Merlin Properties Monumental, S.A. 564 -
Merlin Properties Torre A, S.A. 55 -
MPCVI 3,876 1,548
MPEP (9) (2)
VFX Logística, S.A. 939 -
Inmobiliaria Metrogolf (28) 11
Metrovacesa Francia - (2,640)
Metrovacesa Mediterranée - 369
Project Maple IBV - 385
303,819 (158,493)
Interim dividend
On 9 October 2017, the Parent’s Board of Directors resolved to distribute EUR 93,457 thousand as an interim dividend with a charge to profit for 2017. This interim dividend was paid to shareholders on 25 October 2017.
Dividends
On 26 April 2017, the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting approved the distribution of a dividend out of 2016 profit in the amount of EUR 47,310 thousand, and the distribution of an additional dividend with a charge to the share premium for EUR 46,643 thousand.
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15.4 Non-controlling interests
The changes in “Non-Controlling Interests” in 2017 and in the profit or loss attributable to non-controlling interests were as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Beginning balance 21,311 1,092
Changes in the scope of consolidation (15,297) -
Non-controlling interests arising in business combinations - 21,182
Absorption of Testa Inmuebles en Renta SOCIMI, S.A. - (1,092)
Profit/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 110 129
Ending balance 6,124 21,311
At 31 December 2017, MERLIN Parques Logísticos increased its ownership interest in Parc Logistic de la Zona Franca, S.A. and Sevisur Logistica, S.A., companies over which it already had control in 2016, thus reducing non-controlling interests by EUR 15,297 thousand (see Note 3). At 31 December 2017, the entire balance under “Non-controlling interests” corresponded to the ownership interest held by minority shareholders in Parc Logistic de la Zona Franca, S.A.
The additions due to business combinations in 2016 correspond to the minority shareholders with investments in the subsidiaries of Merlin Parques Logísticos, S.A.
15.5 Treasury shares
At 31 December 2017, the Parent held treasury shares amounting to EUR 24,881 thousand.
The changes in 2017 were as follows:
Number of Thousands
of
shares euros
Balance at 1 January 2016 - -
Additions 133,299 1,369
Disposals (123,069) (1,264)
Balance at 31 December 2016 10,230 105
Additions 3,300,000 35,393
Disposals (990,000) (10,617)
Balance at 31 December 2017 2,320,230 24,881
On 6 April 2016, the Parent’s shareholders authorised the Board of Directors to acquire treasury shares up to a maximum of 10% of the Company’s share capital. The shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 26 April 2017 revoked the aforementioned authorisation and authorised the acquisition of treasury shares by the company itself or by a Group company pursuant to article 146 et seq. of the Spanish Capital Companies Act, in accordance with the requirements and restrictions established in prevailing legislation during the five-year period. The authorisation includes the acquisition of shares which, where applicable, must be handed over directly to employees or directors of the Parent or of Group companies as a result of the purchase option they hold or for the settlement and payment of share-based incentive plans of which they are beneficiaries.
The additions in 2017 correspond to the acquisition of 3,300,000 treasury shares representing 0.70% of its share capital within the framework of the divestment process carried out by the former shareholder Banco Popular Español, S.A. The shares were purchased at a price of EUR 10.725 per share. The total investment amounted to EUR 35,393 thousand.
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The disposals of treasury shares, amounting to EUR 10,617 thousand (average cost of EUR 10.72 per share), relate to the early delivery of shares made to executive directors and senior management corresponding to the variable remuneration incentive in the 2016 Share Plan agreed upon therewith (see Note 22).
15.6 Capital management
The Group’s capital management objectives are to safeguard its capacity to continue operating as a going concern so that it can continue to provide returns to shareholders and to benefit interest groups, and to maintain an optimum financial structure to reduce the cost of capital.
In line with other groups in the sector, the Group’s capital structure is controlled based on the leverage ratio, which is calculated as the result of dividing net debt by total capital. Net debt is determined as the sum of financial liabilities less cash and cash equivalents. Total capital is calculated as the sum of equity plus net debt.
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Total financial debt 5,412,933 5,193,248
Less - Cash and cash equivalents and Other current
financial assets (a)
(508,679) (722,123)
Net debt 4,904,254 4,471,125
Equity 5,723,783 4,840,769
Total capital 10,628,037 9,311,894
Debt-to-equity ratio 46.14% 48.02%
(a) It included the account receivable for the sale of the hotel portfolio for an amount of EUR 50,794 and 471,193 thousand, respectively
15.7 Earnings per share
Basic
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing profit or loss for the year attributable to the Parent’s ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year, excluding treasury shares.
The detail of the calculation of basic earnings per share is as follows:
2017 2016
Profit for the year attributable to holders of equity
instruments of the Parent (thousands of euros)
1,100,418 582,645
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (thousands) 467,899 359,870
Basic earnings per share (euros) 2.35 1.62
The average number of ordinary shares outstanding is calculated as follows:
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Number of shares
2017 2016
Ordinary shares at beginning of period 469,770,750 323,030,000
Treasury shares (2,320,230) -
Capital increases - 146,740,750
Average effect of outstanding shares 448.606 (109,900,396)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
at 31 December 2014 (thousands of shares) 467.899.126
359,870,354
Diluted
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the profit or loss for the year attributable to holders of equity instruments of the Parent and the weighted average number of outstanding ordinary shares by all the dilutive effects inherent to the potential ordinary shares, i.e., as if all the potential dilutive ordinary shares had been converted.
The Parent does not have different classes of potentially dilutive ordinary shares.
15.8 Valuation adjustments
This heading of the consolidated statement of financial position includes changes in the value of financial derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The changes in the balance of this heading in 2017 are as follows:
Thousands of
euros
Balance at 31 December 2015 (6,106)
Changes in the fair value of hedges in the year (41,476)
Balance at 31 December 2016 (47,582)
Changes in the fair value of hedges in the year 11,776
Balance at 31 December 2017 (35,806)
16. Current and non-current financial liabilities
The detail of current and non-current liabilities at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Non-current:
Measured at amortised cost
Syndicated loan 868,653 1,253,885
Syndicated loan arrangement expenses (5,643) (12,421)
Total syndicated loan 863,010 1,241,464
Senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree) 889,149 899,924
Syndicated mortgage loan arrangement expenses (Tree) (16,281) (18,871)
Total senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree) 872,868 881,053
Revolving credit facility - 180,000
Mortgage loans 267,181 357,058
Leases, credit facilities and loans - 124,911
Loan arrangement expenses (4,559) (6,914)
Total other loans 262,622 655,055
Debentures and bonds 3,250,000 2,350,000
Debenture issue expenses (28,683) (22,655)
Total debentures and bonds 3,221,317 2,327,345
Total amortised cost 5,219,817 5,104,917
Measured at fair value
Derivative financial instruments 34,178 69,667
Total at fair value 34,178 69,667
Total non-current 5,253,995 5,174,584
Current:
Measured at amortised cost
Syndicated loan 6,113 6,530
Senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree) 10,182 11,476
Debentures and bonds 34,007 25,629
Mortgage loans 1,494 2,912
Leases, credit facilities and loans 123,555 10,849
Revolving credit facility 113 225
Total amortised cost 175,464 57,621
Measured at fair value
Derivative financial instruments 2,734 4,235
Total at fair value 2,734 4,235
Total current 178,198 61,856
There is no material difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of financial liabilities at amortised cost.
On 20 April 2016, the Parent was given a credit rating of “BBB” by Standard & Poor’s Rating Credit Market Services Europe Limited. Additionally, on 17 October 2016, the Company was given a credit rating of investment grade “Baa2” by Moody’s.
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16.1 Loans
The detail of loans at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Bank borrowings
Limit
Debt
arrangement
expenses
31/12/2017
Non-current Current Short-term
interest
Syndicated loans 1,290,000 (5,643) 868,653 5,101 1,012
Revolving credit facilities 420,000 - - - 113
Senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree) 939,756 (16,281) 889,149 8,947 1,235
Mortgage loans - other assets 268,000 (4,559) 267,181 346 1,148
Leases (Note 10) 149,125 - - 123,555 -
Total 3,066,881 (26,483) 2,024,983 137,949 3,508
2016
Thousands of euros Bank borrowings
Limit
Debt
arrangement
expenses
31/12/2016
Non-current Current Short-term
interest
Syndicated loans 1,790,000 (12,421) 1,253,885 5,045 1,485
Revolving credit facilities 420,000 - 180,000 - 225
Senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree) 939,756 (18,871) 899,924 10,225 1,251
Mortgage loans - other assets 360,845 (6,651) 357,058 1,351 1,561
Leases 149,125 (263) 124,911 10,849 -
Total 3,659,726 (38,206) 2,815,777 27,470 4,522
Syndicated loans and revolving credit facilities – Parent
On 24 October 2016, a novation and amendment to the syndicated financing without mortgage guarantee was signed, whereby the syndicated financing from Metrovacesa was consolidated with the Parent (without changing the maturity dates or interest rate). At year-end 2016, this financing had three tranches:
a) The first tranche consists of a loan with a corporate guarantee of EUR 850,000 thousand, which matures in June 2021 and has an interest rate of EURIBOR +160 basis points. The first tranche was repaid in full upon maturity.
b) The second tranche consists of a loan of EUR 370,000 thousand, which is expected to mature in April 2021 and has an initial cost of EURIBOR +170 basis points tied to the company’s rating (the spread currently amounts to 155 basis points).
c) The third tranche consists of a revolving credit facility in the amount of EUR 100,000 thousand. The credit facility matures in April 2021 and accrues interest at a rate of EURIBOR +130 basis points tied to the company’s rating (the spread currently amounts to 115 basis points). This financing will
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be allocated to the acquisition of new property assets. At 31 December 2016, EUR 60,000 thousand had been drawn down on this credit facility.
In addition, on 21 June 2016 the Parent arranged a revolving credit facility with a group of 12 financial institutions in the amount of EUR 320,000 thousand. The current maturity date of the credit facility is June 2020, but it has the possibility of being extended for an additional year (final maturity in June 2021). The credit facility accrues interest at a rate of EURIBOR +140 basis point. This financing will be allocated to the acquisition of new property assets. At 31 December 2016, EUR 120,000 thousand had been drawn down on this credit facility.
In 2017 the Parent voluntarily repaid the loans of the syndicated financing in the amount of EUR 320,000 thousand and EUR 60,000 thousand (first and second tranche, respectively), as well as EUR 60,000 thousand and EUR 120,000 thousand corresponding to revolving credit facilities.
This secured corporate bank financing has certain disclosure obligations regarding the separate and consolidated financial statements and the budgets. The Group must also comply with certain obligations regarding coverage ratios on a quarterly basis. At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants established and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
Syndicated loans - Subsidiaries
- Syndicated loan without mortgage guarantee subscribed by Sevisur Logística, S.A. with a principal of EUR 31,000 thousand and maturing in 2020. This financing consists of two tranches of EUR 25,000 thousand and EUR 6,000 thousand, with a market interest rate of EURIBOR +125 and 200 basis points, respectively, and an annual repayment of 6.7% of the principal until maturity of both tranches. At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants set forth in this contract and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
-Syndicated loan without mortgage guarantee subscribed by Parc Logistic de la Zona Franca, S.A. with a first tranche consisting of a loan with principal amount of a EUR 36 million and a second tranche consisting of a revolving credit facility with a limit of EUR 3 million (undrawn as of December 31st 2017). Both tranches mature in 2019 and have a spread of EURIBOR +277.5 bps. The first tranche has a 7% annual repayment scheme and 68.6% at maturity (bullet). At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants established and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
Senior syndicated mortgage loan (Tree):
On 30 December 2014, the Group entered into a novation agreement to amend the senior syndicated loan taken out on 29 July 2010 by Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias SOCIMI, S.A., the agent bank of which is Deutsche Bank.
Pursuant to this agreement, the senior syndicated loan, which at the novation date totalled EUR 776,547 thousand, was increased to EUR 939,756 thousand. Similarly, the 2017 maturity date was extended to 24 September 2024. This financing accrues interest at a rate of 3-month EURIBOR + 175 basis point.
The financing includes commitments to maintain certain coverage ratios, which are standard in these types of real estate companies, such as the loan-to-value ratio, the ratio of the subsidiary’s income used to service the debt (interest coverage ratio, ICR), and a minimum credit rating of BBVA from ratings agencies. The Parent’s directors have confirmed that these ratios were met at 31 December 2017 and do not forecast that they will not be fulfilled in the coming years.
Mortgage loans - other assets
At 31 December 2017, the Group’s subsidiaries had taken out the following mortgage loans:
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Thousands of euros
Financial institution
Original
loan Non-current Current Interest Collateral
Allianz Real Estate 133,600 133,600 - 888 Mortgage
Caixabank 21,000 21,000 - 81 Mortgage
Caixabank 45,500 44,681 346 171 Mortgage
ING 56,670 56,670 - 7 Mortgage
ING 11,230 11,230 - 1 Mortgage
Total 268,000 267,181 346 1,148
2016:
Thousands of euros
Financial institution Original
loan Non-current Current Interest Collateral
Santander 70,000 67,000 1,000 385 Mortgage
Allianz Real Estate 133,600 133,600 - 888 Mortgage
Deutsche Pfandbriefbank 22,845 22,527 114 29 Mortgage
Caixabank 21,000 21,000 - 81 Mortgage
Caixabank 45,500 45,027 237 172 Mortgage
ING 56,670 56,670 - 5 Mortgage
ING 11,230 11,230 - 1 Mortgage
Total 360,845 357,054 1,351 1,561
On 19 February 2015, the Group entered into a mortgage-backed loan with Allianza Real Estate for the Marineda shopping centre. The principal of the loan taken out amounts to EUR 133,600 thousand, has a term of 10 years, accrues interest at a fixed rate of 2.66% and the principal is repayable in full upon maturity. At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants set forth in this contract and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
On 26 March 2015, the Group subrogated a mortgage-backed loan taken out with Caixabank, S.A. with a mortgage guarantee on the Alcalá 38-40 office building. This loan has a principal of EUR 21,000 thousand, a term of 15 years, an interest rate of 3-month EURIBOR + 150 basis points, a 4-year grace period for the principal, and the principal is repayable in full using the French method over the following 11 years.
On 2 October 2015, the Group took out a first-ranking floating-rate mortgage-backed loan with Caixabank, S.A. on the portfolio made up of 33 property assets in Catalonia. This loan has a principal of EUR 45,500 thousand that will be allocated to finance a portion of the acquisition price of the assets portfolio. It matures in October 2025 and accrues interest at a daily rate tied to 3-month EURIBOR + 150 basis points until the end of the loan, which is payable on a quarterly basis. While the contract is in force, certain ratios relating to debt service coverage and the levels of net debt in relation to GAV of the property assets must be met at the end of the year. At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants set forth in this contract and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
On 4 December 2015, the Group took out two first-ranking mortgage-backed loans with ING Bank N.V. through its subsidiaries Merlin Logística and Merlin Logística II for the portfolio of 7 logistics assets. It also arranged a senior pledge on the collection rights arising from the loan accounts, the lease agreements and the insurance policies. At the same time as it signed this contract, it also entered into an interest rate swap agreement and took out a second-ranking mortgage on the properties and a second-ranking pledge on the collection rights arising from the lease agreements and insurance policies, as collateral for the obligations of the hedging agreement.
This loans have a principal of EUR 56,670 thousand and EUR 11,230 thousand, respectively, mature on 4 December 2020, and accrued interest at a rate tied to 3-month EURIBOR + 150 basis points until the end of the loan, which is payable on a quarterly basis. While the contract is in force, certain ratios relating to debt
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service coverage and the levels of net debt in relation to GAV of the property assets must be met every six months and on an annual basis. At year-end 2017, the Group complied with the covenants set forth in this contract and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
In 2017 the Group, through its subsidiary Merlin Oficinas, carried out the voluntary early repayment of the mortgage-backed loans entered into with Deutsche Pfandbriefbank and Banco Santander for EUR 22,559 thousand and EUR 67,250 thousand, respectively, thus lifting the charges on the World Trade Center Alameda Park 6 office building, located in Barcelona, and the set of offices located in Madrid, Edificios Sanchinarro T2, T4 and T7.
Maturity of debt
The detail, by maturity, of these loans is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Syndicated
loans
Senior
syndicated
mortgage loan
(Tree)
Mortgage
loans Leases
Revolving
credit
facility Total
2018 5,101 8,947 346 123,555 - 137,949
2019 26,748 11,062 3,115 - - 40,925
2020 1,905 10,925 71,869 - - 84,699
2021 840,000 10,789 5,375 - - 856,164
2022 - 12,773 5,876 - - 18,649
More than 5 years - 843,600 180,946 - - 1,024,546
873,754 898,096 267,527 123,555 - 2,162,932
2016
Thousands of euros
Syndicated
loans
Senior
syndicated
mortgage loan
(Tree)
Mortgage
loans Leases
Revolving
credit
facility Total
2017 5,045 10,225 1,351 10,849 - 27,470
2018 5,101 8,966 1,460 124,911 - 140,347
2019 26,878 11,085 4,229 - 120,000 162,192
2020 1,905 10,947 72,988 - - 85,840
2021 1,220,000 10,811 69,515 - 60,000 1,360,326
More than 5 years - 858,116 208,866 - - 1,066,982
1,258,929 910,148 358,409 135,760 180,000 2,843,247
The Group had undrawn loans and credit facilities at 31 December 2017 with a number of financial institutions totalling EUR 423 million (EUR 243 million at 31 December 2016).
None of the Group’s debt was denominated in non-euro currencies at 31 December 2017 or 2016.
There are no significant differences between the fair values and carrying amounts of the Group’s financial liabilities.
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The finance cost for interest on the loans totalled EUR 40,025 thousand in 2017 (EUR 44,762 thousand in 2016) and is recognised in the accompanying consolidated income statement for 2017.
At 31 December 2017 and 2016, the debt arrangement expenses had been deducted from the balance of “Bank borrowings”. In 2017 and 2016, the Group recognised EUR 9,998 thousand and EUR 18,440 thousand, respectively, associated with the debt under “Finance costs” in the accompanying consolidated income statement (see Note 20.d).
16.2 Debenture issues
On 12 May 2017, the Parent subscribed a Euro Medium Term Notes (EMTN) issue programme of up to EUR 4,000 million, which will replace the original bond issue programme and its supplement subscribed on 25 April 2016 and 14 October 2016, respectively, for an overall maximum amount of EUR 2,000 million.
On 26 May 2017, a non-subordinated ordinary bond issue was carried out on the Euromarket for a total of EUR 600 million. The bonds were issued at 99,417% of their face value, maturing after 8 years with an annual coupon of 1.750%, payable annually in arrears. At 29 December 2017, the bond was trading at around MS +108 basis points, equal to a yield of approximately 1.65%.
On 18 September 2017, a non-subordinated ordinary bond issue was carried out on the Euromarket for a total of EUR 300 million. The bonds were issued at 98.718% of their face value, maturing after 12 years with an annual coupon of 2.375%, payable annually in arrears. At 29 December 2017, the bond was trading at around MS +134 basis points, equal to a yield of 2.35%.
The terms and conditions of the bonds issued abide by UK laws and are traded on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The bond issue has the same guarantees and ratio compliance obligations as the syndicated loan and the revolving credit facility.
The funds obtained in both issues were allocated to the early repayment of the syndicated and mortgage debt described in this Note and to the Group’s general uses.
The detail at 31 December 2017 of the bonds issued by Parent is as follows (in thousands of euros):
Maturity Face value Coupon Listed price Return Market
May 2022 700 2.375% MS + 66 bp 0.93% Ireland (a)
April 2023 850 2.225% MS + 83 bp 1.18% Luxembourg
May 2025 600 1.750% MS + 108 bp 1.65% Luxembourg
November 2026 800 1.875% MS + 115 bp 1.90% Luxembourg
September 2029 300 2.375% MS + 134 bp 2.35% Luxembourg
3,250 2.097%
(a) Due to the business combination with Metrovacesa carried out in 2016, the Group recognised a bond issue launched by Metrovacesa for EUR 700 million. The terms and conditions of the bonds abide by UK laws and are traded on the Irish Stock Exchange. This issue also includes a series of compliance obligations and guarantees, which is common in these types of transactions. At 31 December 2017, the Group complies with the covenants established in such terms and conditions and the directors consider that they will be met in 2018.
The finance cost for interest on the debenture issues amounted to EUR 58,916 thousand (EUR 20,468 thousand in 2016) and is recognised in the accompanying consolidated income statement for 2017. The accrued interest payable at 31 December 2017 amounted to EUR 34,007 thousand (EUR 25,629 thousand in 2016). The debt arrangement expenses In 2017 and 2016, amounted to EUR 3,702 thousand and EUR 547 thousand, respectively.
16.3 Derivatives
The detail of the financial instruments at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Non-current
Interest rate derivatives 34,178 74,201
Inflation derivatives - (4,534)
Total non-current 34,178 69,667
Current
Interest rate derivatives 2,734 4,235
Total current 2,734 4,235
To determine the fair value of the interest rate and inflation derivatives, the Group discounts the cash flows based on the embedded derivatives determined by the euro interest rate curve in accordance with market conditions on the measurement date.
These financial instruments were categorised as Level 2 based on the fair value hierarchy established in IFRS 7.
The detail of the derivative financial instruments included in the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Financial
assets
Financial
liabilities
Non-current
Interest rate derivatives - 36,912
Inflation derivatives - -
Derivative embedded in - -
BBVA lease agreement (Note 12) 207,274 -
Total derivatives recognised 207,274 36,912
2016
Thousands of euros
Financial
assets
Financial
liabilities
Non-current
Interest rate derivatives - 78,436
Inflation derivatives - (4,534)
Derivative embedded in -
BBVA lease agreement (Note 12) 207,182 -
Total derivatives recognised 207,182 73,902
At year-end 2017, the interest rate hedges mainly arose from the corporate syndicated loan that the Parent disbursed in 2016 and the mortgage syndicated loan of Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias SOCIMI, S.A. The inflation derivatives as well as the interest rate swaps of Tree Ivnersiones Inmobiliarias S.A. which were incorporated in the business combination carried out in 2014 matured during the year.
In 2016, within the framework of the syndicated financing without mortgage guarantee signed in this year, the Parent subscribed an interest rate hedge (IRS), which matures in 2021, for 70% of the notional amount, i.e., EUR 595,000 thousand and a cost of 0.0981%. Following the early repayment of EUR 320,000 thousand relating to Tranche A of the Parent’s syndicated financing, the notional amount of this hedge was reduced to EUR 530,000 thousand, thus obtaining a coverage ratio of 100%.
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In addition, tied to the syndicated financing without mortgage guarantee from Metrovacesa, it includes an interest rate hedge (IRS), which matures in 2021, for a notional amount of EUR 310,000 thousand and a cost of -0.12%.
At 31 December 2017 and 2016, the change in fair value of the financial instruments recognised in equity as valuation adjustments amounted to EUR 11,776 thousand and EUR 41,476 thousand, respectively. These amounts are reached having eliminated the fluctuations in value that are not attributable to the Group, as they are value adjustments included in the equity acquired in the business combinations.
A total of EUR 6,110 thousand were allocated to the consolidated income statement at 31 December 2017, of which EUR 8,594 thousand are included as finance costs, and EUR 2,484 thousand relate to finance income as a result of inefficiencies included under “Change in fair value of financial instruments - Other”.
The derivatives arranged by the Group and their fair values are as follows (in thousands of euros):
2017
Thousands of euros
Outstanding notional amount at each date
Interest rate
contracted
Fair value Subsequent
years
2018 2019 2020 2021
Syndicate Parent Company 0.0981% - (0.12%) (1,371) 840,000 840,000 840,000 - -
Leasing 3.974% (444) - - - - -
Tree Inversiones 0.959% (31,148) 901,578 889,831 878,084 865,750 851,654
Other subsidiary companies 2.085% - 0.25% (1,215) 115,081 110,306 - - -
(34,178) 1,856,659 1,840,137 1,718,084 865,750 851,654
2016
Thousands of euros
Outstanding notional amount at each date
Interest rate
contracted
Fair value Subsequent
years
2017 2018 2019 2020
Syndicate Parent Company 0.0981% - (0.12%) (9,351) 905,000 905,000 905,000 905,000 905,000
Leasing 3.974% (4,109) 83,500 - - - -
Tree Inversiones 0.959% (56,441) 911,563 901,578 889,831 878,084 865,750
Other subsidiary companies 2.085%-0.25% (4,300) 175,932 175,584 173,306 63,000 -
Inflation derivative 3.14% 4,534 - - - - -
(69,667) 1,992,578 1,982,162 1,968,137 1,846,084 1,770,750
Having opted to use hedge accounting, the Group adequately designated the hedging relationships in which these derivative instruments hedge the borrowings used by the Group, neutralising changes in interest payment flows by setting a fixed rate to be paid thereon. These hedging relationships have been highly effective, prospectively and retrospectively, on a cumulative basis, since their date of designation for certain derivatives.
As a result of the request submitted by the Group to be included under the special tax regime for listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMI regime) set forth in Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, governing listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMI Act). The Group therefore recognised a total of EUR 35,806 thousand and EUR 47,582 thousand under equity at 31 December 2017 and 2016, respectively, relating to the fair value of the derivatives that meet these requirements, without considering any tax effect, and recognised EUR 2,577 thousand and EUR 7,058 thousand under “Change in fair value of financial instruments” in the consolidated income statement as a result of the derivative financial instruments not meeting the hedge requirements due to inefficiency.
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On adopting IFRS 13, the Group adjusted the valuation techniques for calculating the fair value of its derivatives. The Group includes a bilateral credit risk adjustment to reflect both the own credit risk and the counterpart party risk in the measurement of the fair value of the derivatives. The Group applied the discounted cash flow method, considering a discount rate affected by its own credit risk.
In order to calculate the fair value of the financial derivatives, the Group used valuation techniques generally accepted in the market, which account for current and future expected exposure, adjusted by the probability of default and the potential loss given default affecting the contract. The credit value adjustment (CVA) or counterparty credit risk and debt value adjustment (DVA) or own credit risk were therefore estimated.
Current and expected exposure in the future is estimated using simulations of scenarios of fluctuations in market variables, such as interest rate curves, exchange rates and volatilities as per market conditions at the measurement date.
Furthermore, the Group’s net exposure has been taken into account with regards to each of the counterparties for the credit risk adjustment, if the financial derivatives arranged are included in a framework agreement for financial transactions that provide for netting-off positions. For counterparties for whom credit information is available, credit spreads have been obtained from the credit default swaps (CDS) quoted in the market; whereas for those with no available information, references from peers have been used. The Group hired Chatham Financial Europe Ltd. to measure the fair value of the derivatives.
The impact on liabilities and profit or loss before tax of a 50 basis point fluctuation in the estimated credit risk rate at 31 December 2017 and 2016 would be as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Scenario Liabilities Equity
Consolidated
profit/(loss) before
tax
5% rise in credit risk rate (43,948) 27,758 16,190
5% reduction in credit risk rate 45,434 (21,790) (23,644)
2016
Thousands of euros
Scenario Liabilities Equity
Consolidated
profit/(loss) before
tax
5% rise in credit risk rate (51,542) 35,161 16,381
5% reduction in credit risk rate 53,553 (25,043) (28,510)
16.4 Reconciliation of the carrying amount of the liabilities arising from financing activities
The breakdown of the financing activities and their impact on the Group’s cash flows in 2017 was as follows:
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Thousand of Euros
No impact on cash
31/12/2016 Cash flows from
financing activities
Change in
fair value
Finance cost for
interest
Reclassifications
31/12/2017
Long-term loans 2,510,865 (471,488) (14,394) - - 2,024,984
Short-term loans 20,918 (54,647) 14,394 37,231 (106) 17,789
Long-term revolving credit facilities 180,000 (180,000) - 2,403 116 -
Short-term revolving credit facilities 225 (2,631) - - - 113
Long-term leases 124,911 (965) (123,555) - - -
Short-term leases 10,849 (11,240) 123,555 391 - 123,555
Bonds 2,375,629 839,718 - 58,916 9,744 3,284,007
5,223,397 118,748 - 98,941 9,754 5,450,448
17. Other current and non-current liabilities
The detail of these headings at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Non-current Current Non-current Current
Other provisions 72,382 867 34,092 867
Guarantees and deposits received 85,194 340 85,123 75
Deferred tax liabilities 592,418 - 556,771 -
Other payables 3,000 18,467 19,026 3,119
Payable to associates - - - 803
Other current liabilities - 9,149 - 629
Total 752,994 28,823 695,012 5,493
“Other provisions” includes the provision corresponding to the variable remuneration indicated in Note 22 of 44,490 thousand euros (10,158 thousand euros in 2016), that will be disbursed in the long term.
In addition, Other provisions include the provision for the assessment of the risk associated with a series of litigations and claims from third parties arising from the ordinary activities of the Group, which have been registered in accordance to the best existing estimates.
This heading also includes liabilities for tax debts for which there are uncertainties as to their amount or timing, whereby it is likely that the Group may have to dispose of resources to cancel these obligations as the result of a present obligation.
“Guarantees and deposits received” includes mainly the guarantee deposits paid by lessees, which will be reimbursed at the end of the lease term.
The Parent and the majority of its subsidiaries adhere to the SOCIMI regime. Under this regime, gains from the sale of assets are taxed at a rate 0%, provided that certain requirements are met (basically, the assets must have been held by the SOCIMI for at least three years). The gains obtained on the disposal of assets obtained prior to inclusion in the SOCIMI regime shall be distributed on a straight-line basis (in the absence of proof otherwise) over those years in which the asset was owned by the SOCIMI. The gains relating to the years prior to inclusion in the SOCIMI regime shall be subject to tax at the standard rate, while for other years the rate will be 0%. In this regard, the Parent’s directors estimated the tax rate applicable to the tax gain on the assets acquired prior to their inclusion to the SOCIMI regime (calculated in accordance with the fair value of the assets obtained from expert appraisals at the date of the business combination and at 31 December 2017), recognising the related deferred tax liability.
The Parent’s directors do not envisage disposing of any of the investment property acquired after the Parent and its subsidiaries adhered to the SOCIMI regime within three years, and have therefore not recognised
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the deferred tax liability corresponding to the changes in fair value since the assets were acquired as the applicable tax rate is 0%.
18. Trade and other payables
The detail of “Trade and other payables” at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Current
Payable to suppliers 37,244 60,959
Sundry accounts payable 6,915 25,434
Remuneration payable 8,052 11,944
Current tax liabilities (Note 19) 1,762 27,231
Other accounts payable to public authorities (Note 19) 13,081 12,625
Customer advances 192 2,675
Total 67,246 140,868
The carrying amount of the trade payables is similar to their fair value.
Information on the average period of payment to suppliers. Final provision two of Spanish Law 31/2014, of 3 December:
Set forth below are the disclosures required by additional provision three of Spanish Law 15/2010, of 5 July (amended by final provision two of Spanish Law 31/2014, of 3 December), prepared in accordance with the Spanish Accounting and Audit Institute (ICAC) Resolution of 29 January 2016 on the disclosures to be included in the notes to financial statements in relation to the average period of payment to suppliers in commercial transactions.
2017 2016
Days Days
Average period of payment to suppliers 38.7 38.9
Ratio of transactions paid 38.7 28.7
Ratio of transactions payable 39.1 69.7
Thousands of euros
Total payments made 245,441 193,835
Total payments pending 19,776 8,654
Pursuant to the ICAC’s decision regarding the calculation of the “average period of payment to suppliers”, all transactions corresponding to the supply of goods and services accruing since the entry into force of Law 31/2014 have been taken into account.
To the extent of providing the information required by the aforementioned decision, suppliers will be understood as all those trade payables corresponding to debts with suppliers of goods and services included under the item “Trade payables and other receivables” in the current liabilities side of the balance sheet.
“Average period of payment to suppliers” is the period between the delivery of a good or service by the supplier and the payment of the transaction.
The maximum payment period applicable to the Group as per Spanish Law 11/2013, of July 26 th, since the publication of the aforementioned law and up to present, is 30 days (unless the conditions mentioned in this law are met, in which case the maximum payment period may be increased to 60 days).
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19. Tax matters
a) Tax receivables and tax payables
The detail of the main tax receivables and payables at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Tax assets Tax liabilities
Non-current Current
Non-
current Current
Tax withholdings - 3,179 - 4,650
VAT refundable/payable - 7,225 - 8,252
Tax assets 144,127 - - -
Current tax refundable/payable - 555 - 1,762
Accrued social security taxes payable - - - 179
Deferred tax liabilities - - 592,418 -
144,127 10,959 592,418 14,843
2016
Thousands of euros
Tax assets Tax liabilities
Non-current Current
Non-
current Current
Tax withholdings - 23,612 - 3,352
VAT refundable/payable - 6,076 - 9,035
Tax assets 141,044 - - -
Current tax refundable/payable - 1 - 27,231
Accrued social security taxes payable - - - 238
Deferred tax liabilities - - 556,771 -
141,044 29.689 556,771 39.856
b) Reconciliation of the accounting profit to the taxable profit
At 31 December 2017, the taxable profit was calculated as the accounting profit for the year plus the effect of changes in the fair value of investment property, and temporary differences due to the existing limitations. At the reporting date of these financial statements, the Group did not recognise any deferred tax assets in this regard, as it is generally subject to a tax rate of 0% as the Parent and the majority of the subsidiaries adhere to the SOCIMI regime.
The reconciliation of the accounting profit to consolidated income tax expense for the year at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Profit before tax 1,113,469 592,622
Permanent differences:
- Capital increase expenses - (17)
- Negative goodwill on business combinations 1,775 (37,572)
- Absorption of goodwill 9,839 154,428
- Consolidation adjustments to profit or loss 89,730 (47,665)
- Taxable adjustments to profit or loss 22,797 -
- Non deductibles financial costs 30,725 -
- Other permanent differences - 6,958
Temporary differences:
- Changes in value of investment property (897,401) (453,149)
- Adjustments to depreciation and amortisation 13,818 (2,765)
Offset of tax losses (5,159) (42,532)
Adjusted taxable profit 379,593 170,308
The Parent company and a significant amount of its subsidiary companies are integrated in the SOCIMI regime. As set forth in Note 5.15, taxation under this regime is subject to a 0% tax rate, as long as certain requirements are met.
With regards to “Permanent differences - Consolidation adjustments to profit and loss”, the item mainly includes the net profits of subsidiaries consolidated by the equity method, as well as the amortization costs of property investments not registered under “Earnings before tax” in the Consolidated Financial Statements attached.
The temporary differences arose from the change in value of investment property (IAS 40 - Fair value model). In this regard, it should be noted that since the Parent’s directors consider and state that investment property acquired by subsidiaries that already adhere to the SOCIMI regime will not be sold within three years, the fair value adjustment carried out in 2017 and 2016 should be taxed at 0% and, therefore, the deferred tax liability is also zero.
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c) Reconciliation of accounting profit to the tax expense
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Expense for increase in value of investment property (a) (12,046) (3,602)
Expense for disposal of properties within the SOCIMI regime - (630)
Expense for disposal of properties outside the SOCIMI regime - (28,076)
Expense for adjustment of bases excluded from the SOCIMI regime - (4,435)
Income from reinvestment of gains on sales - 4,592
Income from amortisation adjustment 2016 (609) 359
Income from income tax adjustments - 8,210
Income from increases on assets sold - 20,246
Expense for gain/(loss) at standard rate (438) (6,342)
Income from adjustment of previous years results 1,578 -
Expense for tax benefit (1,222) -
Other (204) (170)
Total tax expense (12,941) (9,848)
(a) Corresponds to the increase in value of Tree Inversiones Inmobiliaria, SOCIMI, S.A. assets (acquired before filing for the SOCIMI regime) and non-SOCIMI subsidiaries (resident in Portugal, which comply with the requirements set forth under article 2.1.c) of the SOCIMI law in order to be considered as qualifying assets under said regime). The amount results by applying the tax rate that the Directors consider will be applicable to the increase in value (capital gain).
d) Deferred tax assets recognised
The detail of the tax loss carryforwards at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Recognised Tax
in tax base assets
Tax Losees
Prior to 2009 1,596 -
2009 232,902 58,225
2010 28,982 7,246
2011 81,880 20,470
2012 268 67
2013 440 110
2014 31,935 7,984
2015 524 131
2016 343 86
Total tax losses 378,870 94,318
Other deferred taxes recognised 88,342 49,809
Total deferred tax assets capitalised 467,212 144,127
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“Other deferred taxes recognised” mainly includes the temporary differences arising from the limit on the deductibility of the depreciation of the assets from the acquisition of the Testa subgroup and Metrovacesa, and pending tax deductions, mainly from reinvestments.
The deferred tax assets indicated above were recognised in the consolidated statement of financial position because the Group’s directors considered that, based on their best estimate of the Group’s future earnings, including certain tax planning measures, it is probable that these assets will be recovered.
The detail of the tax assets not recognised at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Thousands of euros
Not recognised in
tax base
Tax losses:
Prior to 2008 -
2009 -
2010 -
2011 -
2012 -
2013 69,301
2014 5,149
2014 -
Total tax losses 74,450
e) Deferred tax liabilities
As indicated above, the deferred tax liabilities mainly arose from business combinations carried out in recent years and the increase in value of the assets of Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, SOCIMI, S.A. (assets acquired before adhering to the SOCIMI regime) and from the non-socimi subsidiaries (residents in Portugal which comply with the requirements established in article 2.1c) of the SOCIMI law for being considered as compliant assets under the SOCIMI regime).
The changes at 31 December 2017 are as follows:
Thousands of
euros
Total deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2015 223,088
Additions due to business combinations (Note 3) 359,943
Increase in value of investment property 4,424
Temporary differences (30,684)
Total deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2016 556,771
Increase in value of investment property 12,447
Additions due to business combinations 8,653
Temporary differences 1,222
Others 13,325
Total deferred tax liabilities at 31 December 2017 592,418
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As stipulated in Note 19.b, the increase in value of investment property acquired by subsidiaries that adhere to the SOCIMI regime generate temporary differences at a tax rate of 0% and, therefore, no deferred tax liability has been recognised.
f) Years open for review and tax audits
Under current legislation, taxes cannot be deemed to have been definitively settled until the tax returns filed have been reviewed by the tax authorities or until the four-year statute-of-limitations period has expired. At 2017 year-end, the Parent and certain of its subsidiaries had all years since their incorporation open for review for all the taxes applicable to them. The rest of the subsidiaries had 2013 to 2016 open for review for income tax and 2014 to 2017 open for review for the other taxes applicable to them. The Parent’s directors consider that the tax returns for the aforementioned taxes have been filed correctly and, therefore, even in the event of discrepancies in the interpretation of current tax legislation in relation to the tax treatment afforded to certain transactions, such liabilities as might arise would not have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Also, Spanish Law 34/2015, of 21 September, partially amending Spanish Law 58/2003, of 17 December, on General Taxation establishes the right of the tax authorities to initiate a review and investigation procedure of the tax losses offset or carried forward or tax credits taken or carried forward, which will become statute barred after ten years from the day on which the regulatory period established for filing the tax return or self-assessment relating to the year or the tax period in which the right to offset the tax loss or to apply the tax credits arose.
The Parent company, as legal successor to the commercial property branch of Metrovacesa,S.A. has been subject to a general inspection and verification procedure for all applicable taxes to the aforementioned branch in the period between 2012 and 2014. Such procedure has concluded through a conformity agreement signed in February 2018 with no material impact in 2017 financial statements.
In 2017 the subsidiary Desarrollos Urbanos de Patraix, S.A. has been subject to a general inspection and verification procedure for all applicable taxes to the aforementioned subsidiary in the period between 2012 and 2014. The Group has provisioned the potential contingency arising from the procedure (Nota 17).
g) Disclosure requirements arising from SOCIMI status, Spanish Law 11/2009, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012
The disclosure requirements arising from the Parent and certain subsidiaries being considered SOCIMIs are included in the related notes of the separate financial statements.
20. Revenue and expenses
a) Revenue
The detail of revenue, together with the segment information, is provided in Note 6.
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b) Other operating expenses
The detail of “Other operating expenses” in the consolidated income statement is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Non-recoverable expenses of leased properties 35,564 19,744
General expenses
Professional services 6,690 5,825
Travel expenses 843 395
Office rental charges 733 642
Insurance 167 1,325
Other 1,334 319
Costs associated with the acquisition and sale of assets 4,110 22,588
Losses on, impairment of and change in provisions 1,851 272
Other expenses 702 555
Total 51,994 51,665
c) Staff costs and average headcount
The detail of “Staff costs” at 31 December 2017 is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Wages, salaries and similar expenses 25,791 21,817
Termination benefits 140 4,467
Employer social security costs 1,981 1,332
Other employee benefit costs 79 155
Long-term incentive plan 43,838 15,625
Total 71,759 43,241
As indicated in Note 5.17, on 20 December 2016 the Group approved a collective redundancy procedure that affects 52 employees and was paid in January 2017.
The average number of employees at the various Group companies in 2017 was 155 (132 in 2016).
The detail of the headcount at 2017 and 2016 year-end, by category, is as follows:
2017
Women Men Total
General managers - 2 2
Directors - 6 6
Other managers 1 4 5
Line personnel and support staff 7 25 32
Accountants, clerical staff and office employees 61 56 117
Total 69 93 162
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2016
Women Men Total
General managers - 2 2
Directors - 4 4
Other managers 1 5 6
Line personnel and support staff 7 27 34
Accountants, clerical staff and office employees 88 64 152
Total 96 102 198
The average number of employees at the Group in 2017 with a disability equal to or greater than 33%, by category, was as follows:
Category 2017 2016
Senior executives - -
Line personnel and middle management - -
Clerical staff 5 1
Total 5 1
d) Finance income and finance costs
The detail of the balances of these headings in the consolidated income statement is as follows:
Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Finance income:
Interest on deposits and current accounts 468 1,709
468 1,709
Finance costs:
Interest on loans and other credits (121,235) (90,229)
Other finance costs (1,306) (1,061)
(122,541) (91,290)
Financial loss (122,073) (89,581)
Finance costs include mainly the interest corresponding to the bank borrowings and obligations detailed in the Note 16 amounting to EUR 40,025 thousand and EUR 58,916 thousand, respectively. They also include the repayment of the debt arrangement expenses amounting to EUR 13,700 thousand (EUR 18,987 thousand in 2016), applying the effective interest rate to the financial debt, as well as other finance costs amounting to EUR 8,594 thousand.
e) Profit/(loss) on disposal of financial instruments
The balance in this heading of the consolidated income statement for 2016 includes mainly the profit obtained in the loss of control of Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. amounting to approximately EUR 75,849 thousand.
f) Contribution to consolidated profit or loss
The contribution of each company included in the scope of consolidation to profit for 2017 was as follows:
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Thousands of euros
Company 2017 2016
Full Consolidation
Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. 597,798 273,858
Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, SOCIMI, S.A. 134,647 190,529
Merlin Retail, S.L. 20,834 29,954
Merlin Oficinas, S.L. 48,493 34,109
Merlin Logística, S.L. 80,747 33,210
Merlin Logística II, S.L. 3,187 2,368
Obraser, S.A. 9,544 8,848
Merlin Properties Adequa, S.L. 55,983 (14,826)
Merlin Parques Logísticos, S.A. (1,296) (2,206)
Varitelia Distribuciones, S.L.U. 24,045 16,781
Metroparque, S.A. 37,207 13,380
Metropolitana Castellana, S.L. 31,181 1,682
La Vital Centro Comercial y de Ocio, S.L. 11,127 1,317
Global Carihuela Patrimonio Comercial, S.L.U. (125) 119
Sadorma 2003, S.L. (989) (4,244)
Promosete Invest. Inmobiliaria, S.A. 5,370 -
MPCVI - Compra e Venda Imobiliária, S.A. 4,332 2,328
MPEP - Properties Escritórios Portugal, S.A (10) (7)
MP Monumental, S.A. 17,408 564
MP Torre A, S.A. 8,514 34
Other subsidiaries (3,812) (6,971)
Equity Method
Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. 10,200 8,769
Paseo Comercial Carlos III, S.A. 1,367 557
Centro Intermodal de Logística, S.L. 2,951 (4,192)
Provitae, S.L. (26) (535)
Otras participated entities 1,741 (2,781)
Total 1,100,418 582,645
21. Related party transactions
In addition to subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures, the Group’s related parties are considered to be the shareholders, the Company’s key management personnel (members of its Board of Directors and executives, together with their close relatives) and the entities over which key management personnel may exercise significant influence or control.
In June 2017, Banco Santander, S.A, related party to the Group, acquired Banco Popular and as such, all balances and transactions with Grupo Popular have been reclassified as balances and transactions with related entities in the details attached.
In 2017, BBVA reported the sale of its ownership interest in the Group. In this regard, on 22 December 2017 BBVA reported the removal of the members of the Board directors that it had appointed and, therefore, on 31 December 2017 BBVA lost its status as a related party with the MERLIN Group. In order to provide a fair view of BBVA’s relationship with the Group in 2017, the tables below include the most significant balances and transactions during the year between BBVA and the MERLIN Group up until the date on which the relationship between BBVA and the MERLIN Group ended.
The detail of any significant transactions, given their amount or importance, carried out between the Parent or its Group companies and related parties is as follows:
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2017
Thousands of euros
Related party
Type of
relationship Revenue Expense Assets Liabilities
Banco Santander, S.A. (a) Financing 103 7,475 - 290,869
Banco Santander, S.A. (a) Cash - - 287,866 -
Banco Santander, S.A. (a)
Notional
derivatives - - 354,951
Banco Santander, S.A. (b) Lease 1,410 239 - 271
Banco Santander, S.A. (b) Services 173 1,177 - -
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (a) (*) Financing - 42 - -
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (a) (*) Cash - 5,349 -
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (b) (*) Lease 93,729 159 - 14,756
Magic Real Estate, S.L. (d) Sublease 39 - -
Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A. (c) Services 7,725 - -
Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A. (c) Lease 57 - 2
Total 103,236 9,092 293,215 660,849
(*) Related party in 2017 as it was a shareholder of the Parent until December 2017
2016
Thousands of euros
Related party Type of relationship Revenue Expense Liabilities
Banco Santander, S.A. Financing 4 4,366 300,683
Banco Santander, S.A. Notional derivatives - - 227,981
Banco Santander, S.A. Lease 1,639 - -
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Financing - 192 -
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. Lease 93,242 - -
Magic Real Estate, S.L. Sublease 48 - -
Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A. Real estate services 2,249 - -
Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A. Lease 31 - -
Total 97,213 4,558 528,664
a) The Group has been granted loans from its shareholder Banco Santander, S.A. amounting to EUR 290,869 thousand. In 2017, the finance costs incurred in transactions with shareholder banks amounted to EUR 7,517 thousand, which included EUR 98 thousand in bank guarantee costs and bank accounts costs (87 thousand euros and 11 thousand euros, respectively). EUR 7,475 thousand relate to financing transactions carried out with Banco Santander, S.A., which include the expenses generated by bank guarantees and current accounts amounting to EUR 48 thousand and EUR 8 thousand respectively. EUR 42 thousand relate to financing transactions carried out with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. which include the expenses generated by bank guarantees and current accounts amounting to EUR 39 thousand and EUR 3 thousand respectively. The finance income obtained in 2017 amounted to EUR 103 thousand. At 31 December 2017, the Group’s balances deposited with Banco Santander, S.A. and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. amounted to EUR 287,866 thousand and EUR 5,349 thousand, respectively.
The notional amount of the current derivatives arranged with Banco Santander, S.A. totals EUR 354,951 thousand.
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The Group has been granted guarantee lines by its shareholder Banco Santander, S.A. in the amount of EUR 4,846 and by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. in the amount of EUR 5,496 thousand.
The Group made contributions in the amount of EUR 24 thousand to employee pension funds managed by its shareholder Banco Santander, S.A.
(b) As indicated in Note 9, the Group leased 867 offices (862 branches and 5 flagship buildings) to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. The term of the lease agreements covers a period of between 2 and 24 years, and in 2017 these agreements generated income of EUR 93,210 thousand. The guarantees deposited to secure these agreements amounted to EUR 14,673 thousand. The Group also leased two properties to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. for a period of up to two years (and a space for an ATM in a shopping centre), which generated revenue of EUR 519 thousand and for which a guarantee of EUR 83 thousand was provided at 31 December 2017.
Additionally, in 2017 the company has settled the pending expenses related to assets contributed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. to the extinct Metrovacesa, S.A. amounting to EUR 159 thousand.
The Group also leased eight properties to Banco Santander, S.A. The term of the lease agreements covers a period of between 1 and 20 years, and in 2017 these agreements generated income of EUR 1,410 thousand. The guarantees deposited to secure these agreements amounted to EUR 271. In addition, in 2017 the company has settled the pending expenses related to assets contributed by Banco Santander S.A. to the extinct Metrovacesa S.A. amounting to EUR 239 thousand.
MERLIN Properties Socimi, S.A. provides technological support services to Metrovacesa Suelo y Promoción, S.A., owned by its shareholder Banco Santander, S.A. for which it received a consideration of EUR 173 thousand in 2017. Similarly, Metrovacesa Promoción y Suelo , S.A. provides the Group with services related to the management of real estate projects, for which it received 1,120 thousand euros in 2017. Additionally, the Group has incurred in expenses related to the organization of its General Shareholders Meeting amounting to EUR 57 thousand.
(c) The Group provides real estate management services for its subsidiary Testa Residencial, SOCIMI, for which it received EUR 7,725 thousand in 2017. It also received EUR 57 thousand in rental income and common expenses charged for an office, which has a guarantee of EUR 2 thousand associated therewith.
(d) Merlin Properties, Socimi, S.A. subleases 20 square meters of office space to Magic Real Estate, S.L. This sublease was formally executed in December 2015 (until April 2017) with regard to a floor of office space, subleasing 125 square meters to Magic Real Estate, S.L. Since May 2017, the company replaced this sublease for another 20 square meters in a different building.
22. Directors information
The Parent’s directors and the parties related thereto did not have any conflicts of interest that had to be reported in accordance with article 229 of the revised text of the Spanish Capital Companies Act.
Remuneration and other benefits of directors
At 31 December 2017 and 2016, salaries, per diem attendance fees and any other type of compensation paid to members of the Parent’s managing bodies totalled EUR 6,067 thousand and EUR 4,748 thousand, as detailed below:
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Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Fixed and variable remuneration 6,067 4,748
Articles of Association-stipulated
emoluments
- -
Termination benefits - -
Attendance fees - -
Life and health insurance 11 11
Total 6,078 4,759
At 31 December 2017, the variable remuneration received by executive directors amounted to EUR 3,050 thousand (EUR 3,650 thousand in 2016). The first 50% of this amount is paid ten days after the Group’s financial statements are authorised for issued by the Board Directors. The other 50% will be paid two years after the Company’s financial statements were authorised for issue. In this regard, EUR 1,825 thousand corresponding to the bonuses accrued in previous years were paid in 2017.
At 31 December 2017, the amount of variable remuneration paid over the long term amounts to EUR 5,305 thousand, and is recognised under “Long-term provisions” in the accompanying balance sheet.
As indicated below in this Note, as members of the management team, executive directors have been awarded a share remuneration plan if they meet certain conditions linked to shareholder return (“2016 Share Plan”). In this regard, at 31 December 2017 the conditions envisaged in the plan were met in order for executive directors to receive 750,000 shares equivalent to 8,006 thousand euros (750,000 shares in 2016). The remuneration policy approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 26 April 2017 stipulates that shares may be delivered early on the dates of the vesting period.
In addition, as members of the management team, executive directors are entitled to receive compensation under the new remuneration plan granted to the management team in 2017 for the period 2017-2019, which is described below.
The breakdown, by board member, of the amounts disclosed above is as follows:
Director Thousands of euros
2017 2016
Directors’ remuneration
Javier García Carranza Benjumea
Chairman - Proprietary
director - -
Ismael Clemente Orrego CEO 2,550 2,150
Miguel Ollero Barrera Executive director 2,550 2,100
Maria Luisa Jordá Castro Independent director 120 71
Ana García Fau Independent director 115 71
Alfredo Fernández Agras Independent director 100 77
George Donald Johnston Independent director 115 68
John Gómez Hall Independent director 100 60
Fernando Ortiz Vaamonde Independent director 110 68
Ana de Pro Independent director 32 60
Juan María Aguirre Gonzalo Independent director 115 12
Pilar Cavero Mestre Independent director 110 11
Francisca Ortega Hernández Agero Proprietary director - -
José Ferris Monera Proprietary director 100 -
Total 6,067 4,748
The Parent did not grant any advances, loans or guarantees to any members of the Board of Directors.
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The Parent’s directors are covered by the “Corporate Third-Party Liability Insurance Policies for Directors and Executives” taken out by the Parent in order to cover possible damages that may be claimed, and that are evidenced as a result of a management error committed by its directors or executives, as well as those of its subsidiaries, in discharging their duties. The total annual amount of premium was EUR 152 thousand (EUR 162 thousand in 2016).
Remuneration and other benefits of senior executives
The remuneration of the Parent’s senior executives, excluding those who are simultaneously members of the Board of Directors (whose remuneration is disclosed above), in 2017 and 2016 is summarised as follows:
2017
Thousands of euros
Number of
persons
Fixed and
variable
remuneration
Other
remuneration Total
6* 5,376 36 5,412
* Includes the Internal Audit Director
2016
Thousands of euros
Number of
persons
Fixed and
variable
remuneration
Other
remuneration Total
4 4,405 14 4,419
At 31 December 2017, the variable remuneration received by senior executives amounted to EUR 3,360 thousand (EUR 3,400 thousand in 2016). The first 50% of this amount is paid ten days after the Group’s financial statements are authorised for issued by the Board Directors. The other 50% will be paid two years after the Company’s financial statements were authorised for issue. In this regard, EUR 1,825 thousand corresponding to the bonuses accrued in previous years were paid in 2017. At 31 December 2017, the amount of variable remuneration paid over the long term amounts to EUR 5,049 thousand, and is recognised under “Long-term provisions” in the accompanying consolidated statement of financial position.
The Parent also had a commitment to award an additional annual variable remuneration incentive to the management team as determined by the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, linked to the Parent’s shares, which compensates the Parent’s management team based on the returns obtained by the Company’s shareholders (the “2016 Share Plan”). In accordance with the terms and conditions of this plan, members of senior management must remain at the Group and provide their services for a period of three years, whereby the shares will be delivered on the fifth year.
In this regard, at 31 December 2017 the conditions envisaged in the plan were met in order for senior management to receive 623,334 shares equivalent to EUR 6,654 thousand (623,334 shares in 2016).
The management team will be entitled to receive a maximum of 6,000,000 shares, provided that they continue to provide services to the Group over the next three years. Furthermore, the right to receive two thirds of these shares is conditional on the Parent’s financial solvency over the next two years. At 31 December 2017, the Group recognised the expense incurred with a charge to equity in the amount of EUR 15,738 thousand, corresponding to the portion accrued in the 2016 Share Plan, as this obligation must be met with the delivery of the Parent’s shares.
The Annual General Meeting held on 26 April 2017 authorized the delivery of the shares corresponding to the Management Stock Plan 2016 on the vesting dates.
Lastly, a new remuneration plan for the management team and other relevant members of the Group was approved at the Annual General Meeting held on 26 April 2017. The measurement period for this plan is from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019 (“2017-2019 Incentive Plan”). In accordance with that established in this plan, members of the management team may be entitled to receive (i) a certain monetary amount
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based on the increase in the share price and (ii) shares of the Parent, provided that certain objectives are met.
Vesting of the incentive will independently be conditional upon the total rate of return obtained by the shareholder during the three-year period due to:
the increase in the quoted price of the Parent’s share plus the shareholders distributions during the measurement period; and
the increase in the EPRA NAV per share of the Parent plus the shareholders distributions by the Company during the measurement period.
In order for the right to the share-based incentive and to the EPRA NAV-based incentive to be vested, the total shareholder rate of return (TSR) must be at least 24%.
TSR NAV / TSR share price
Percentage assigned
to beneficiaries
(“PR”)
Percentage assigned
to shareholders
< 24% 0% 100%
≥ 24% and < 36% 6% 94%
≥ 36% 9% 91%
The date for calculating the amount of the incentive tied to the NAV per share and the amount of the incentive tied to the quoted price of the shares will be 31 December 2019. The maximum amount to be received for the incentive tied to the quoted price from 2017 to 2019 will amount to EUR 37.5 million. If the amount of the incentive were to exceed the aforementioned limit, it would be used to supplement the incentive referenced to the NAV per share, if this falls below the maximum limit established in this connection. Also, the maximum amount of the incentive tied to EPRA NAV per share will be EUR 75 million and a maximum of 6,000,000 shares have been allocated for the payment thereof. Lastly, if the value of the maximum number of shares allocated to the plan were below the aforementioned incentive tied to the EPRA NAV, the difference would be paid in cash.
In this regard, at 31 December 2017 the Group recognised the expense incurred with a charge to “Long-term provisions”, amounting to EUR 28,100 thousand, corresponding to the vested portion of the 2017-2019 Incentive Plan.
Lastly, as regards “golden parachute” clauses for executive directors and other senior executives of the Parent or its Group in the event of dismissal or takeover, these clauses provide for compensation that represented a total commitment of EUR 15,300 thousand at 31 December 2017.
23. Auditors’ fees
The fees for financial audit services provided to the various companies composing the Merlin Group and subsidiaries by the principal auditor, Deloitte, S.L., and entities related to the principal auditor and other auditors is as follows:
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Thousands of euros
Description 2017 2016
Audit services 402 379
Other audit-related services:
Other attest services 225 291
Total audit and related services 627 670
Other services - 552
Tax advisory services 12 -
Total other services 12 552
Total 639 1,222
“Other audit-related services” includes the attest services carried out by the auditor in the process of issuing bonds, agreed-upon procedures related to compliance with covenants and the limited review of the half-yearly financial information.
24. Environmental information
In view of the Group’s business activity, it does not have any environmental liability, expenses, assets, provisions or contingencies that might be material with respect to its equity, financial position or results.
Therefore, no specific disclosures relating to environmental issues are included in these notes to the consolidated financial statements.
25. Risk exposure
Financial risk factors
The Group’s activities are exposed to various financial risks: market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and cash flow interest rate risk. The Group’s global risk management programme focuses on the uncertainty of the financial markets and aims to minimise the potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial returns.
Risk management is controlled by the Group’s senior management in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Directors. Senior management identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close cooperation with the Group’s operating units. The Board provides written policies for global risk management, and specific subjects such as market risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk and investment of surplus liquidity.
Market risk
Given the current situation of the real estate sector and in order to mitigate the effects thereof, the Group has specific measures in place to minimise the impact on its financial position.
These measures are applied pursuant to the results of sensitivity analyses carried out by the Group on a regular basis. These analyses take into account:
The economic environment in which the Group operates: designing different economic scenarios and modifying the key variables potentially affecting the Group (interest rates, share price, occupancy rate of investment property, etc.). Identification of interdependent variables and the extent of their relationship.
Time frame over which the assessment is carried out: the time horizon of the analysis and potential deviations will be taken into account.
Credit risk
Credit risk is defined as the risk of financial loss to which the Group is exposed if a customer or counterparty does not comply with its contractual obligations.
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In general, the Group holds its cash and cash equivalents at banks with high credit ratings.
Except in the case of the lease of offices to BBVA, the Group does not have significant concentrations of credit risk. The Group regularly reviews the credit rating and the creditworthiness of BBVA in relation to the segment of bank branches leased to this bank. The Group also pays close attention to this situation, given that its financing is dependent on this credit rating being maintained. The Parent’s directors do not consider that there is any material credit risk with regard to its accounts receivable due from this lessee.
With respect to other customers, the Group has policies in place to limit the volume of risks posed by customers. Exposure to the risk of being unable to recover receivables is mitigated in the normal course of business through funds or guarantees deposited as collateral.
The Group has formal procedures to identify any impairment of trade receivables. Delays in payment are detected through these procedures and individual analysis by business area and methods are established to estimate impairment loss.
The estimated maturities of the Group’s financial assets in the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 December 2017 are detailed below. The tables present the results of the analysis of the maturities of its financial assets at 31 December 2017:
2017
Thousands of euros
Less than 3
months
More than 3 months and less
than 6 months
More than 6 months and
less than 1 year
More than 1
year Total
Loans to third parties - - - 1,488 1,488
Guarantees and deposits - - - 66,247 66,247
Trade and other receivables 27,739 - 50,794 - 78,533
Other current financial assets 7,114 - - - 7,114
Cash and cash equivalents 454,036 - - - 454,036
Total 488,889 - 50,794 68,608 607,418
2016
Thousands of euros
Less than 3
months
More than 3 months and less
than 6 months
More than 6 months and
less than 1 year
More than 1
year Total
Loans to third parties - - - 1,796 1,796
Guarantees and deposits - - - 66,431 66,431
Trade and other receivables 501,017 - 4,877 54,018 559,912
Other current financial assets 6,444 - - - 6,444
Cash and cash equivalents 247,081 - - - 247,081
Total 754,542 - 4,877 122,245 881,664
Cash and cash equivalents
The Group has cash and cash equivalents of EUR 454,036 thousand, which represents its maximum exposure to the risk posed by these assets.
Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with banks and financial institutions.
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Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is defined as the risk of the Group encountering difficulties meeting its obligations regarding financial liabilities settled in cash or with other financial assets.
At 31 December 2017, the Group’s working capital amounted to EUR 340,311 thousand.
The Group conducts prudent management of liquidity risk by maintaining sufficient cash to meet its payment obligations when they fall due, both in normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking the Group’s reputation.
The Group’s exposure to liquidity risk at 31 December 2017 is detailed below. The tables below reflect the analysis, by maturity, of the financial liabilities in accordance with the existing agreements.
2017
Thousands of euros
Less than 1
month 1 to 3 months
3 months to
1 year
More than
1 year Total
Bank borrowings 2,847 129,917 45,434 - 178,198
Other non-current liabilities -
Guarantees - - - 85,194 85,194
Trade and other payables
(excluding balances with public
authorities)
12,307 11,188 28,908 - 52,403
Total 15,154 141,105 74,342 85,194 315,795
2016
Thousands of euros
Less than 1
month 1 to 3 months
3 months to
1 year
More than
1 year Total
Bank borrowings 13,022 6,036 45,991 - 65,049
Other non-current liabilities -
Guarantees - - - 85,123 85,123
Trade and other payables
(excluding balances with public
authorities)
51,182 27,350 22,479 - 101,011
Total 64,204 33,386 68,470 85,123 251,183
Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk
The Group manages its interest rate risk by borrowing at fixed and floating rates of interest. The Group’s policy is to ensure non-current net financing from third parties is at a fixed rate. To achieve this objective, the Group enters into interest rate swaps that are designated as hedges of the respective loans. The impact of interest rate fluctuations is explained in Note 16.3.
Foreign currency risk
The Group is not exposed to exchange rate fluctuations as all its operations are in its functional currency.
Tax risk
As stated in Note 1, the Parent and subsidiaries qualified for the special tax regime for listed real estate investment companies (SOCIMIs). In 2017, the transitory period has ended and the compliance of all requirements set forth in the SOCIMI regime has become obligatory (see Notes 1 and 5.15). Among the
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requirements that the Parent company must comply with, some are of a formal nature, such as the obligation to include the term SOCIMI after the company’s name, including certain information in the notes to the individual annual accounts, being listed in an official stock exchange, etc; and other require management to produce estimates and apply judgement (determination of the fiscal rent, rent test, asset test, etc.) that may imply certain complexity, furthermore given the short life of the SOCIMI regime and that its development has taken place through the responses from the Tax Authority to the different formal issues posed by private companies. In this vein, the Group’s management, in coordination with its tax advisors, has concluded that the company complies with all requirements set forth in the regime as of December 31st 2017.
On the other side, and in order to consider the financial effect of the SOCIMI regime, it is important to note that as established in article 6 of Spanish Law 11/2009, of 26 October, amended by Spanish Law 16/2012, of 27 December, SOCIMIs that have opted for the special tax regime are required to distribute the profit generated during the year to their shareholders in the form of dividends, once the related corporate obligations have been met. This distribution must be approved within six months from each year-end, and the dividends paid in the month following the date on which the pay-out is agreed (see Note 11).
If the Parent company does not comply with the regime requirements or if the shareholders at the General Meetings of these companies do not approve the dividend distribution proposed by the Board of Directors, calculated in accordance with the requirements of this Law, it would not be complying therewith and, accordingly, tax would have to be paid under the general regime, not the regime applicable to SOCIMIs.
26 Events after the reporting date
On 3 January 2018, in accordance with clause 9.3 of the management service agreement entered into with Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A., Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. notified Merlin Properties SOCIMI, S.A. of the cancellation of the aforementioned agreement effective as of 19 January 2018. In exchange, Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. will undertake a capital increase through credit compensation, and MERLIN Properties Socimi, S.A. will receive 640,693,342 shares (equivalent to EUR 90 million) which will increase its stake in Testa Residencial SOCIMI, S.A. to 16.95%.
As of February 13th 2018, the Parent company has fully repaid and cancelled the outstanding leasing balances for a total amount of EUR 122.6 million.
27. Explanation added for translation to English
These consolidated financial statements are presented on the basis of the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group in Spain (see Note 2.1). Certain accounting practices applied by the Group that conform with that regulatory framework may not conform with other generally accepted accounting principles and rules.
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ANEXO I - Subsidiaries and associates 2017
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Remaining shareholders’
equity
Total
equity
Dividends
received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest Share capital
Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, SOCIMI, S.A.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 9,323 79,191 42,460 35,605 56,857 50,669 657,984 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Merlin Logística, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid
100% 24,418 9,425 8,236 216,201 248,394 6,685 244,153 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Merlin Retail, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 17,963 15,771 10,859 157,372 185,782 10,939 179,608 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Merlin Oficinas, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 19,699 11,735 6,541 172,029 198,269 5,605 196,959 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
MPEP – Properties Escritórios Portugal, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 51, Lisboa 100% 50 (10) (10) (9) 31 - 50 (19)
Full
consolidation
Deloitte
Portugal
MPCVI – Compra e Venda Imobiliária, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 51, Lisboa 100% 1,050 1,360 500 5890 7,440 - 6,418 -
Full
consolidation
Deloitte
Portugal
Merlin Logística II, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 300 765 531 3,748 4,487 624 10,671 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Obraser, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for
lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 4,121 3,405 3,376 32,805 40,303 6,156 71,800 -
Full
consolidation N/A
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Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Remaining
shareholders’
equity
Total equity
Dividends received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
MP Torre A, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon 100% 50 1,977 111 1,558 1,719 - 10,186 -
Full
consolidation EY
MP Monumental, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon 100% 50 3,772 1,045 11,497 12,592 - 20,348 -
Full
consolidation EY
Merlin Properties Adequa, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid
100% 5,075 8,285 8,404 269,761 283,240 7,860 379,560 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Belkyn West Company, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid
100% 337 (6) (129) 2998 3206 - 3,343 (137) Full consolidation
N/A
Merlin Parques Logisticos, S.A.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 69,802 2,159 7,965 2,554 80,326 - 118,310 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Gescentesta, S.L.U. Provision of services / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 3 185 165 224 392 - 3 - Full
consolidation N/A
Gesfitesta, S.L. (formerly Itaceco, S.L.U.)
No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 6 (46) (71) (270) (335) - 6 (341) Full
consolidation N/A
Testa Hoteles, S.A. No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 180 0 18 4,102 4,300 - 4,287 - Full consolidation
N/A
La Vital Centro Comercial y de Ocio, S.L. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 14,846 2,901 2,941 14,500 32,287 2,330 56,788 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Inmobiliaria Metrogolf, S.A.
No activity / Alameda das Linhas de Torres, 152, Lisbon 100% 1000 (53) (53) 2,681 3,628 - 3,709 (85)
Full consolidation
PKF & Asociados
SROC
Metropolitana Castellana, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 2,343 2,565 2,562 34,887 39,792 2,390 90,859 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
8
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Remaining shareholde
rs’ equity
Total equity
Dividends received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest Share capital
Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
Acoghe, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo
de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 400 (13) (6) (104) 290 - 300 (10)
Full
consolidation N/A
Holding Jaureguizahar 2002, S.A.
No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 1,481 (3) (3) (6,722) (5,244) - - (5,244) Full consolidation
N/A
Sadorma 2003, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo
de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 73 624 218 19,696 19,987 - 25,485 (5,498)
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Global Murex Iberia, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo
de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 14 (1) (1) (15,547) (15,535) - - (15,535)
Full
consolidation N/A
Global Carihuela,
Patrimonio Comercial, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo
de la Castellana 257, Madrid 100% 1,603 (1,468) (1,482) 13,285 13,405 - 17,102 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Promosete, Invest. Inmobil,
S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease Av.
Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 51, Lisboa 100% 200 621 40 6,008 6,248 - 11,704 -
Full
consolidation
Praça Do Marquês Serviços Auxiliares, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 51, Lisboa
100% 15,893 1,452 3,037 41,922 60,852 - 60,382 - Full consolidation
Victor Olivera
Sevisur Logística
Urban development, construction and operation of buildings for
logistics activities and common services. Ctra. de la Esclusa, 15.
41011, Seville
100% 17,220 1,766 1,550 6,651 25,420 1,120 37,628 - Full
consolidation
VFX Logística, S.A. (1) Acquisition and development of property assets for lease Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, Nº 51, Lisboa
100% 5,050 852 812 17,783 23,644 - 50,188 -26,565 Full consolidation
Deloitte Portugal
Parques Logísticos de la
Zona Franca, S.A. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease Avda. 3
del Parc Logístic, nº 26, Barcelona 90% 15.701 4.948 2.889 9.718 28.248 - 23.671 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Varitelia Distribuciones,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 15,443 33,388 34,245 (32,289) 17,399 29,680 154,400 (137,001)
Full
consolidation Deloitte
9
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Remaining
shareholders’
equity
Total equity
Dividends received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
Metroparque, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C. Quintanavides, 13, Madrid
100% 56,194 11,458 11,670 18,856 86,719 8,050 231,557 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Desarrollo Urbano de
Patraix, S.A. Land management / Avda. Barón de Carcer, 50, Valencia 100% 2,790 (6,527) (6,809) 22,300 18,281 - 25,090 (6,809)
Full
consolidation N/A
Paseo Comercial Carlos III, S.A. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Avda. San Martín Valdeiglesias, 20 - 28922 Madrid
50% 8,698 3,809 2,734 21,839 33,271 - 25,668 - Equity method Morison ACPM
Testa Residencial, Socimi, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85, Madrid
12.72% 125,863 4,573 (3,212) 1,413,469 1,535,785 - 144,369 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Centro Intermodal de
Logística S.A. (CILSA)
Development, management and performance of logistics
activities in a port system / Avenida Ports d’Europa 100, Barcelona
48.50% 18,920 10,759 6,085 90,880 121,290 - 95,688 - Equity method KPMG
Provitae Centros Asistenciales, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C. Fuencarral, 123. Madrid
50% 6,314 (43) (53) (961) 5,300 - 5,061 (511) Equity method N/A
PK. Inversiones 22,
S.L. Provision of services / C. Príncipe de Vergara, 15. Madrid 50% 60 - - (24) 36 - 30 (13) Equity method N/A
Pazo de Congresos de Vigo, S.A.
Project for the execution, construction and operation of the Vigo Convention Centre / Avda. García Barbón, I. Vigo
44% 11,100 (966) (1,015) (1,153) 8,932 - - (3,600) Equity method EY
Araba Logística SA(1) Acquisition and development of property assets for lease 25.14% 1,750 (569) (3,761) 2,186 175 - 20,669 (20,669) Equity method Deloitte
PK. Hoteles 22, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Príncipe de Vergara, 15. Madrid 32.50% 5,801 503 298 (680) 5,423 - 2,467 (633) Equity method N/A
Parking del Palau, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Alameda, s/n. Valencia 33% 1,998 223 167 322 2487 40 2,137 - Equity method N/A
(1) Indirect ownership interest
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Appendix I
Subsidiaries and associates 2016
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Other equity
Total equity
Dividends received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
Tree Inversiones Inmobiliarias, SOCIMI, S.A.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid
100% 9,323 85,296 42,773 43,885 95,981 23,000 657,984 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Merlin Logística, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid
100% 12,418 5,781 4,218 110,052 126,688 2,713 124,153 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Merlin Retail, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid
100% 17,963 15,197 9,932 157,501 185,396 7,200 179,608 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Merlin Oficinas, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 16,779 10,806 7,840 142,118 166,737 7,826 167,759 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
MPEP – Properties Escritórios Portugal, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Rua Eça de Queirós 20, Lisbon
100% 50 (7) (7) (2) 41 - 50 - Full consolidation
Deloitte Portugal
MPCVI – Compra e Venda Imobiliária, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Rua Eça de Queirós 20, Lisbon
100% 1,050 1,313 457 5,433 6,940 - 6,418 - Full consolidation
Deloitte Portugal
Merlin Logística II, S.L.U. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid
100% 300 622 293 4,079 4,672 - 10,671 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Obraser, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 601 3,827 3,969 3,312 7,882 1,144 36,600 -
Full
consolidation N/A
105
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Other
equity
Total
equity
Dividends
received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
MP Torre A, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon
100% 50 1,710 (196) 1,754 1,608 - 10,186 - Full consolidation
EY
MP Monumental, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon 100% 50 3,576 855 10,642 11,547 - 20,348 -
Full
consolidation EY
Merlin Properties Adequa,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 5,075 4,527 (3,920) 281,541 282,696 - 378,755 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Belkyn West Company,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 3 (27) (27) - (24) - 3 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Merlin Parques Logisticos, S.A.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Avda 3 del Parc Logistic, 26, Barcelona
100% 69,802 228 2,226 2,717 74,745 - 115,292 - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Gescentesta, S.L.U. Provision of services / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85.
Madrid 100% 3 290 224 - 227 187 3 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Gesfitesta, S.L. (formerly
Itaceco, S.L.U.) No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85. Madrid 100% 6 (320) (409) 139 (264) - 6 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Testa Hoteles, S.A. No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85. Madrid 100% 180 (1) (1) 4,103 4,282 - 4,287 - Full
consolidation N/A
La Vital Centro Comercial y de Ocio, S.L. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C. Quintanavides, 13, Madrid
100% 14,010 2,699 2,024 7,471 23,505 - - - Full consolidation
Deloitte
Inmobiliaria Metrogolf,
S.A.
No activity / Alameda das Linhas de Torres, 152, Lisbon 100% 1 (19) (19) 3,720 3,702 - 3,709 -
Full
consolidation
PKF &
Asociados SROC
Metropolitana Castellana,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease
/ C. Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 743 2,250 1,686 21,235 23,664 - 7,559 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
106
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Other
equity
Total
equity
Dividends
received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
MP Torre A, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon 100% 50 1,710 (196) 1,754 1,608 - 10,186 -
Full
consolidation EY
MP Monumental, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Avda Fontes Pereira de Melo, 51, Lisbon 100% 50 3,576 855 10,642 11,547 - 20,348 -
Full
consolidation EY
Merlin Properties
Adequa, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 5,075 4,527 (3,920) 281,541 282,696 - 378,755 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Belkyn West Company,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Castellana 42, Madrid 100% 3 (27) (27) - (24) - 3 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Merlin Parques
Logisticos, S.A.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Avda 3 del Parc Logistic, 26, Barcelona 100% 69,802 228 2,226 2,717 74,745 - 115,292 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Gescentesta, S.L.U. Provision of services / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85. Madrid 100% 3 290 224 - 227 187 3 - Full
consolidation N/A
Gesfitesta, S.L. (formerly Itaceco,
S.L.U.)
No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85. Madrid 100% 6 (320) (409) 139 (264) - 6 - Full
consolidation N/A
Testa Hoteles, S.A. No activity / Paseo de la Castellana 83-85. Madrid 100% 180 (1) (1) 4,103 4,282 - 4,287 - Full
consolidation N/A
La Vital Centro Comercial y de Ocio,
S.L. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 14,010 2,699 2,024 7,471 23,505 - - -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Inmobiliaria Metrogolf,
S.A.
No activity / Alameda das Linhas de Torres, 152, Lisbon 100% 1 (19) (19) 3,720 3,702 - 3,709 -
Full
consolidation
PKF & Asociados
SROC
Metropolitana
Castellana, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 743 2,250 1,686 21,235 23,664 - 7,559 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
107
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Other
equity
Total
equity
Dividends
received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost
Impairme
nt Auditor
Metrovacesa Access Tower
GmbH No activity / Lyoner Straße 36, 60528 Frankfurt 100% 25 - - 1,176 1,201 - 1,202 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Expl. Urbanas Españolas,
S.L.U.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 364 (2) (2) 592 954 - 31,088 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Acoghe, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 400 (3) (2) (102) 296 - 299 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Holding Jaureguizahar
2002, S.A. No activity / Pza de Carlos Trias Bertrán, 7, Madrid 100% 1,481 - - (6,722) (5,241) - - -
Full
consolidation N/A
Sadorma 2003, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 73 (196) (532) 21,477 21,018 - 25,449 (4,460)
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Global Murex Iberia, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C. Quintanavides, 13, Madrid
100% 13 (1) (1) (15,545) (15,533) - - - Full consolidation
N/A
Project Maple I BV No activity / Prins Bernhardplein 200, 1097 JB Amsterdam, the Netherlands
100% 474,641 - (2) (474,845) (206) - - - Full consolidation
N/A
Global Carihuela,
Patrimonio Comercial, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 3 (1,652) (2,465) 1,350 (1,112) - 1,102 -
Full
consolidation N/A
Varitelia Distribuciones,
S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 3 25,782 22,154 (154,339) (132,182) - - -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Metrovacesa France, S.A.S. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / 34
avenue des Champs-Elysées, Paris 100% 1,895 2,377 1,970 6,149 10,014 - 10,135 (122)
Full
consolidation
Deloitte
France
108
Thousands of euros
Profit/(Loss) Other
equity
Total
equity
Dividends
received
Carrying amount Consolidation
method
Company Line of business / Location Ownership
interest
Share
capital Operations Net Cost Impairment Auditor
Centros Comerc.
Metropolitanos., S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 61 958 9,936 (8,059) 1,938 - 36,262 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Metroparque, S.A. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Quintanavides, 13, Madrid 100% 56,194 9,243 6,835 21,070 84,099 - 231,557 -
Full
consolidation Deloitte
Desarrollo Urbano de Patraix, S.A.
Land management / Avda. Barón de Carcer, 50, Valencia 100% 2,790 (1) (1) 22,301 25,090 - 25,090 - Full consolidation
N/A
Paseo Comercial
Carlos III, S.A. (1)
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Avda. San Martín Valdeiglesias, 20 - 28922 Madrid 50% 8,698 4,160 2,894 18,945 30,537 - - - Equity method
Morison
ACPM
Testa Residencial,
Socimi, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease /
Paseo de la Castellana 83-85, Madrid 34% 46,766 179 (1,215) 588,627 634,178 - 144,369 -
Full
consolidation EY
Centro Intermodal de Logística S.A.
(CILSA)
Development, management and performance of logistics activities in a port system / Avenida Ports d’Europa 100,
Barcelona
32% 15,467 10,080 5,196 58,367 79,030 - 50,038 - Equity method KPMG
Provitae Centros
Asistenciales, S.L.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C.
Fuencarral, 123. Madrid 50% 6,314 (47) (55) (906) 5,353 - 5,541 (1,070) Equity method N/A
PK. Inversiones 22,
S.L. Provision of services / C. Príncipe de Vergara, 15. Madrid 50% 60 - - (24) 36 - 30 - Equity method N/A
Pazo de Congresos
de Vigo, S.A.
Project for the execution, construction and operation of the
Vigo Convention Centre / Avda. García Barbón, I. Vigo 44% 11,100 (309) (1,005) (2,367) 7,728 - 3,652 (217) Equity method EY
PK. Hoteles 22, S.L. Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / C. Príncipe de Vergara, 15. Madrid
33% 5,800 431 363 (1,036) 5,127 - 1,985 (1,888) Equity method N/A
Parking del Palau, S.A.
Acquisition and development of property assets for lease / Paseo de la Alameda, s/n. Valencia
33% 1,998 157 116 326 2,440 - 2,236 - Equity method N/A
(1) Indirect ownership interest