Risk management Back to Corporate governance The objective of Etteplan Oyj’s internal control and risk management is to ensure that the Company’s operations are efficient and profitable, its information is reliable, and it complies with appropriate regulations and operating principles. The objectives also include identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks related to business operations. Internal audit helps to improve the efficient fulfilment of the Board’s supervision obligation. Operating principles of internal control Etteplan’s internal control process in controlled by the Finnish Companies Act, the Securities Markets Act, and other laws and regulations applicable to the operations of the Company, the rules and recommendations of Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. as well as the Corporate Governance Code for Finnish listed companies. External control is implemented by the Company’s auditors and the authorities. Internal control in Etteplan covers financial reporting and other monitoring. The function of internal control is to ensure that the Company achieves the goals and objectives set for it, as well as uses its resources economically and appropriately. Internal control also aims to ensure, among other things, correct and reliable financial and other information, compliance with external regulations and internal guidelines and policies as well as sufficient security of operations and information. Furthermore, internal control aims to ensure the organisation of adequate and appropriate IT and manual systems to support the operations of the Company. In Etteplan, internal control is executed by the Board of Directors, management and the Company’s entire personnel. Internal control is divided into 1) proactive control, 2) day-to-day control and 3) subsequent control. Proactive control consists of specification of corporate values and general operational principles. Day-to-day control includes operational steering and monitoring and thereto related operational systems and work instructions. Subsequent control comprises management evaluations and inspections, comparisons and verifications with the aim of ensuring that the goals are met and the agreed operational principles are followed. Organization of risk management Risk management is an integral part of Etteplan’s business management and internal control framework. The function of risk management is to anticipate future risks, to ensure that targets are reached and to secure operations in changing conditions. The objective is to ensure that the Company’s operations are efficient and profitable, that the information produced is reliable and that the Company complies with the appropriate regulations and operating principles. The key measures of Etteplan’s risk management are comprehensive risk identification, proactive measures, securing operations, limiting adverse impacts and utilizing opportunities. Etteplan’s risk management consists of coordinated measures aiming to identify, evaluate, manage and control all major risk areas of the Group in a systematic and proactive manner. Etteplan’s risk management process is led by the Group President and CEO together with the Management Group member responsible for risk management. The Management Group monitors the significant risks of the business units and supervises the development of the Group’s risk management system and practices. The business managers have the primary responsibility for risk management. Managers are responsible for risk management in their business areas in compliance with the Group’s risk management guidelines. Managers report on the major risks of their business area to the Management Group as part of the monthly business reporting. The Group’s financial administration monitors and assesses operational and financial risks and takes measures to hedge against them in cooperation with the Board of Directors, the Management Group and operative management. The Board of Directors supervises risk management and approves the risk management guidelines of the Group. Risk management actions and the most relevant Group level risks are reported to the Board of Directors and its Audit Committee. Risks and risk management are presented on the Company’s website www.etteplan.com and as part of this report. Reviews concerning financing risks are presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as a part of the Financial Report 2022. Internal audit Etteplan Group does not have separate internal audit function. The Board can engage external advisors to perform evaluations relating to control environment or other activities. Description of the main features of the internal control and risk management systems pertaining to the financial reporting process Etteplan prepares consolidated financial statements and interim and half year financial reports in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by EU, the Securities Markets Acts as well as the appropriate Financial Supervision Authority Standards and Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd’s rules. The Report of the Board of Directors of Etteplan and parent company financial statements are prepared in accordance with Finnish Accounting Act and the opinions and guidelines of the Finnish Accounting Board. Etteplan Group observes Group level accounting principles and instructions, which are applied in all Group companies and according to which the Group's financial reporting is prepared. Together with reporting calendar and schedules, accounting principles and instructions form the framework for timely and correct Group reporting. Etteplan’s business operations are in all material respects located in Finland, Sweden, China, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Denmark and the USA. All countries have local accounting and financial reporting organizations reporting to the Group using centralized ERP. Internal control and risk management systems and practices as described in the following section are designed to ensure that the financial reports as disclosed by the Company give essentially correct information about the Company finances. Etteplan has a common Group consolidation system to which subsidiaries report their accounting data from centralized ERP or accounting systems. The correctness of the data is controlled by the Group’s financial administration as well as the financial organizations in the operating countries and service areas. The Group’s centralized financial administration prepares consolidated and published financial reports. Internal control over financial reporting Proper arrangement and monitoring of internal control is the responsibility of the local management in accordance with the Group framework. Etteplan Board of Directors has approved operating principles of internal control, which have been prepared in accordance with recommendation 24 of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code. Operating principles include the main features of risk management process, summary of risks, control objectives and common control points for financial reporting as well as roles and responsibilities in executing and monitoring internal control in Etteplan. Internal controls over financial reporting process at the country and Group level are reviewed and updated annually. Etteplan’s finance organization has analysed process risks and defined control objectives for external financial reporting process. Existing control points in the process have been documented. These control points include for example reconciliations, authorizations, analysis, and segregation of key accounting duties. The work has been led by the Group CFO. According to its annual clock, the Management Group has monthly meetings where also financial performance and financial reporting are analyzed. Prior to these meetings, financial reports have been analyzed on business group level to detect any irregularities or errors. Group level financial reports are prepared for Etteplan Audit Committee and the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. Audit Committee reviews and the Board of Directors reviews and approves interim and half year financial reports, annual results report and financial statements. Etteplan does not have separate internal audit function. The Audit Committee and/or the Board of Directors can engage external advisors to perform evaluations relating to control environment or other activities. Reasons to invest in us See more Key financial data See more 5 year history Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of cash flows 5 year history Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000, Financial period Jan 1 – Dec 31 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 Revenue 350,170 300,111 259,702 263,292 236,477 Change in revenue, % 16.7 15.6 -1.4 11.3 10.1 Operating profit (EBITA) 33,915 30,139 26,172 25,964 22,555 % of revenue 9.7 10.0 10.1 9.9 9.5 Operating profit (EBIT) 28,622 25,754 22,380 22,819 20,184 % of revenue 8.2 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.5 Profit before taxes 22,386 24,867 21,080 21,924 19,396 % of revenue 6.4 8.3 8.1 8.3 8.2 Profit for the financial year 18,151 20,044 17,077 17,387 15,280 Return on equity, % 17.7 21.6 20.8 24.1 24.4 ROCE, % 15.9 16.0 16.0 19.9 21.3 Equity ratio, % 38.2 39.7 40.5 38.9 42.9 Gross investments 40,940 30,582 29,697 36,908 16,527 % of revenue 11.7 10.2 11.4 14.0 7.0 Net gearing, % 66.8 48.6 46.6 52.6 29.8 Personnel, average 3,945 3,480 3,320 3,305 2,995 Personnel at year end 3,951 3,629 3,267 3,447 3,055 Employee benefits expenses 227,823 197,596 177,301 172,520 156,183 Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2021 Revenue 350,170 300,111 Other operating income 2,826 1,289 Materials and services -40,395 -31,685 Employee benefits expenses -227,823 -197,596 Other operating expenses -36,140 -28,527 Depreciation and amortization -20,018 -17,839 Operating profit (EBIT) 28,622 11.1% 25,754 8,6% Financial income 1,044 593 Financial expenses -7,280 -1,480 Profit before taxes 22,386 24,867 Income taxes -4,235 -4,823 Profit for the financial year 18,151 20,044 Other comprehensive income, that may be reclassified to profit or loss Currency translation differences -4,229 -589 Other comprehensive income, that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Change in fair value of equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income -31 32 Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax -2,900 -557 Total comprehensive income for the year 15,251 19,487 Profit for the financial year attributable to Equity holders of the parent company 18,151 20,044 Total comprehensive income attributable to Equity holders of the parent company 15,251 19,487 Earnings per share calculated from the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.73 0.80 Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.73 0.80 The notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements. Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of financial position Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 ASSETS Non-current assets Goodwill 105,385 92,380 Other intangible assets 32,745 28,807 Tangible assets 24,808 24,759 Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income 2,414 418 Other non-current receivables 1,016 54 Deferred tax assets 622 731 Non-current assets, total 166,990 147,150 Current assets Inventory 635 376 Work in progress 30,181 26,810 Trade and other receivables 62,405 47,988 Current tax assets 1,364 273 Cash and cash equivalents 19,564 30,356 Current assets, total 114,149 105,803 TOTAL ASSETS 281,138 252,953 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Share capital 5,000 5,000 Share premium account 6,701 6,701 Unrestricted equity fund 23,966 22,037 Own shares -1,059 -1,245 Cumulative translation adjustment -7,702 -3,473 Other reserves 103 133 Retained earnings 79,302 69,761 Equity, total 106,311 98,914 Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 9,758 7,408 Loans from financial institutions 47,852 30,350 Lease liabilities 8,478 8,777 Other non-current liabilities 33 827 Non-current liabilities, total 71,018 47,362 Current liabilities Loans from financial institutions 21,139 25,453 Lease liabilities 13,114 13,894 Advances received 2,856 3,891 Trade and other payables 63,532 61,673 Current income tax liabilities 3,168 1,766 Current liabilities, total 103,809 106,677 Liabilities, total 174,828 154,039 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 281,138 252,953 The notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of cash flows Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2022 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2021 OPERATING CASH FLOW Cash receipts from customers 341,201 287,564 Operating expenses paid -306,220 -253,056 Operating cash flow before financial items and taxes 34,981 34,508 Interest and payment paid for financial expenses -1,721 -1,289 Interest received 113 80 Income taxes paid -5,277 -6,205 Operating cash flow (A) 28,095 27,093 INVESTING CASH FLOW Purchase of tangible and intangible assets -1,711 -2,157 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired -20,871 -14,255 Proceeds from sale of tangible and intangible assets 52 17 Proceeds from repayment of loans 0 73 Investing cash flow (B) -25,526 -16,321 Cash flow after investments (A+B) 2,570 10,772 FINANCING CASH FLOW Proceeds from directed share issue 0 1,936 Purchase of own shares 0 -1,382 Issue of new current loans 13,144 6,941 Repayments of current loans -32,534 -30,060 Issue of new non-current loans 27,999 37,503 Repayments of non-current loans -16 -6 Payment of lease liabilities -12,657 -11,478 Dividend paid -9,970 -8,461 Financing cash flow (C) -14,034 -5,007 Variation in cash (A+B+C) increase (+) / decrease (-) -11,464 5,765 Assets at the beginning of the financial period 30,356 24,407 Exchange gains or losses on cash and cash equivalents 672 184 Assets at the end of the financial period 19,564 30,356 The notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements. 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