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Financial report Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

1 Segment information

1 Segment information

The Group Executive Board is the Group’s chief operating decision maker and reviews the results from a product-related as well as a geographical perspective. Bellevue Group is focusing exclusively on the Asset Management business unit and therefore reports only one reportable segment. The segment consists of the operating business units Bellevue Asset Management, StarCapital and Bellevue Private Markets. The offering includes a broad-based range of investment funds as well as investment solutions for institutional, intermediary and private clients. The segment’s investment philosophy is characterized by a purely active management approach. Bellevue Asset Management has a clear focus on managing equity portfolios for selected sector and regional strategies, based on a fundamental and research-driven stock picking approach (“bottom up”). In contrast, StarCapital AG pursues a holistic asset management approach based on quantitative and experience-driven investment approaches with pronounced anti-cyclicality. Its well-diversified product offering in the areas of asset-managed strategies, global bond and equity strategies, and multi-asset class solutions thus exhibits a high degree of complementarity. Bellevue Private Markets specializes in developing exclusive investment opportunities in unlisted companies for its investor group. In addition, it acts as investment advisor for private equity funds. This represents a further diversification of the investment universe with low correlation to the capital markets. All three business units operate in similar regions. Group Management monitors the results of the three business units both on a consolidated basis and separately.

The geographical breakdown of operating income is as follows:

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Operating income

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

117 932

 

94 862

Great Britain

 

12 272

 

6 581

Germany

 

6 268

 

6 999

Other countries

 

4 146

 

3 470

Total

 

140 618

 

111 912

thereof from continuing operations

 

140 618

 

109 851

thereof from discontinued operations

 

 

2 061

All income from discontinued operations was managed in Switzerland in the previous period.

Total non-current assets (including goodwill and excluding other financial assets at fair value) are as follows:

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

Switzerland

 

35 814

 

38 304

Germany

 

14 654

 

19 173

Other countries

 

63

 

133

Total

 

50 531

 

57 610

2 Details on the consolidated income statement

2 Details on the consolidated income statement

2.1 Revenues from asset management services

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Management fees

 

137 418

 

102 423

Performance fees

 

2 326

 

3 818

Other commission income

 

2 850

 

2 993

Fee and commission expense

 

– 1 498

 

– 415

Revenues from asset management services

 

141 096

 

108 819

Management fees are generated from asset management mandates with listed investment companies, regulated funds in various countries, private equity funds or institutional counterparties. The fees are mostly collected on a monthly basis.

Various mandates include performance fees. These are only taken into account when the performance period has been completed. For regulated funds, this is the calendar year. In some cases, mandates are invoiced on a quarterly basis. In the case of private equity funds, depending on the partnership agreement, this takes place when the fund is redeemed or dissolved.

Other commission income includes transaction-related fees.

2.2 Net other income

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Dividend income

 

333

 

494

Interest income

 

20

 

44

Interest expenses

 

– 45

 

– 103

Net foreign exchange income/losses

 

– 87

 

– 613

Other

 

133

 

139

Total net other income

 

354

 

– 39

2.3 Personnel expenses

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Fix and variable salaries

 

58 649

 

50 113

Pension cost

 

2 084

 

– 2 864

Other social benefits

 

4 832

 

4 281

Other personnel expenses

 

480

 

364

Total personnel expenses

 

66 045

 

51 894

1) For further details see note 3.8.

The compensation system for Bellevue Group employees is conceived to motivate employees at all operating units to do excellent work. It is a compensation model based on “personal ownership” and merit system principles. In setting fixed salaries, a restrained policy prevails from a business point of view. On the other hand, variable compensation is offered under an attractive ownership-oriented profit-sharing plan. This profit-sharing plan is tied directly to Bellevue Group’s operating results. Moreover, part of this bonus is paid in the form of restricted stock awards and shares of in-house products (“we eat our own cooking”). This system is conducive to a culture of high performance with a long-term horizon.

The basis for calculating Bellevue Group’s variable compensation pool is adjusted consolidated earnings before taxes.

A fixed portion of the adjusted Group profit before taxes is allocated to the employees (total pool of variable compensation). Due to the direct link between the Group’s results and the total pool of variable compensation, there is a mechanism in place to ensure that variable compensation is commensurate with the Group’s operating performance (variabilization of profit-sharing).

2.4 Operating expenses

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Occupancy and maintenance expenses

 

801

 

707

IT and telecommunications

 

3 539

 

3 161

Travel and representation, PR, advertising

 

4 254

 

2 557

Consulting and audit fees

 

1 992

 

2 124

Research expenses

 

2 188

 

2 071

Other operating expenses

 

1 570

 

1 085

Total Other operating expenses

 

14 344

 

11 705

2.5 Depreciation and amortization

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

426

 

667

Depreciation of rights of use

 

1 705

 

2 196

Depreciation of intangible assets

 

1 620

 

1 914

Total Depreciation and amortization

 

3 751

 

4 777

2.6 Valuation adjustments

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Value adjustment Goodwill (Impairment)

 

2 026

 

7 434

Value adjustment intangible assets (Impairment)

 

862

 

2 144

Total Valuation adjustments

 

2 888

 

9 578

For further details, please refer to the comments under section 3.6.

2.7 Tax

2.7.1 Income taxes

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Current income taxes

 

10 549

 

8 675

Deferred income taxes

 

– 22

 

200

Total

 

10 527

 

8 875

 

 

 

 

 

Tax income reconciliation

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax result

 

53 590

 

31 897

Expected rate of income tax 1)

 

19%

 

19%

Expected income tax

 

10 182

 

6 060

Reasons for higher/lower amounts:

 

 

 

 

Difference between applicable local tax rates and assumed mixed tax rate

 

– 81

 

273

Non-deductible expenses

 

435

 

2 196

Tax income unrelated to accounting period

 

– 9

 

346

Total income taxes

 

10 527

 

8 875

1) The expected income tax rate is a mixed tax rate estimated by considering all the different businesses of the Group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

Tax effect of other comprehensive income

 

Amount before taxes

 

Tax income/ (expense)

 

Amount after taxes

Currency translation adjustments

 

– 793

 

 

– 793

Gains and losses arising on revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

786

 

– 109

 

677

Remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligations IAS 19

 

– 3 877

 

738

 

– 3 139

Total

 

– 3 884

 

629

 

– 3 255

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Tax effect of other comprehensive income

 

Amount before taxes

 

Tax income/ (expense)

 

Amount after taxes

Currency translation adjustments

 

– 290

 

 

– 290

Gains and losses arising on revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

– 104

 

20

 

– 84

Remeasurement of post-employment benefit obligations IAS 19

 

– 460

 

87

 

– 373

Total

 

– 854

 

107

 

– 747

2.7.2 Deferred tax assets

CHF 1 000

 

Other

 

Total

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

465

 

465

Credited/(charged)

 

 

 

 

to profit or loss

 

– 27

 

– 27

Currency translation adjustments

 

– 5

 

– 5

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

433

 

433

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2021

 

433

 

433

Credited/(charged)

 

 

 

 

to profit or loss

 

63

 

63

Currency translation adjustments

 

5

 

5

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

501

 

501

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Expiry of unrecognized loss carryforwards

 

 

 

 

1 to 5 years

 

136

12 605

More than 5 years

 

759

3 404

Total

 

895

 

16 009

The non-capitalized loss carryforwards originate mainly from Swiss subsidiaries. Due to restructuring in these entities it is uncertain whether there will be an income tax benefit for Bellevue Group. Based on this fact, no deferred tax asset was capitalized.

2.7.3 Deferred tax liabilities

CHF 1 000

 

Intangible assets

 

Assets from pension plans

 

Other 1)

 

Total

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

2 917

 

68

 

2 650

5 635

Charged/(credited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to profit or loss

 

– 1 069

 

887

 

355

173

to other comprehensive income

 

 

2

 

– 20

– 18

directly to equity

 

125

 

 

125

Currency translation adjustments

 

– 20

 

 

16

– 4

Business combination

 

44

 

 

44

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

1 996

 

957

 

3 001

5 954

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2021

 

1 996

 

957

 

3 001

5 954

Charged/(credited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to profit or loss

 

– 611

 

– 46

 

698

41

to other comprehensive income

 

 

– 738

 

109

– 629

Currency translation adjustments

 

– 28

 

 

– 3

– 31

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

1 357

 

173

 

3 805

5 335

1) Other deferred tax assets refer to the result of the adoption of IFRS 2 (share-based payment) and IAS 19 (other long-term employee benefits).

3 Details on the consolidated balance sheet

3 Details on the consolidated balance sheet

3.1 Financial assets and financial liabilities

3.1.1 Fair value of financial instruments

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

 

 

Book value

 

Book value

Assets

 

 

 

 

Financial investments

 

 

 

 

Investments in own products

 

28 251

 

22 297

Investments in own products to fulfill long-term incentive plans

 

20 287

 

19 081

Derivative financial instruments

 

32

 

Other investments in equity instruments

 

1 037

 

1 306

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss

 

49 607

 

42 684

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investments

 

 

 

 

Investments in own products

 

3 528

 

989

Other investments in equity instruments

 

 

10 195

Financial assets with OCI fair value measurement

 

3 528

 

11 184

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial assets at fair value

 

53 135

 

53 868

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities

 

27

 

91

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss

 

27

 

91

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities at fair value

 

27

 

91

The fair value of other financial instruments measured at amortised cost does not differ significantly from their book value.

3.1.2 Valuation methods of financial instruments

CHF 1 000

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

31.12.2021 Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in own products

 

126

 

24 188

 

7 465

 

31 779

Investments in own products to fulfill long-term incentive plans

 

20 287

 

 

 

20 287

Derivative financial instruments

 

 

32

 

 

32

Other investments in equity instruments

 

635

 

 

402

 

1 037

Financial assets at fair value

 

21 048

 

24 220

 

7 867

 

53 135

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities

 

 

 

27

 

27

Financial liabilities at fair value

 

 

 

27

 

27

CHF 1 000

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

 

Total

31.12.2020 Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments in own products

 

2 794

 

13 944

 

6 548

 

23 286

Investments in own products to fulfill long-term incentive plans

 

19 081

 

 

 

19 081

Other investments in equity instruments

 

541

 

159

 

10 801

 

11 501

Financial assets at fair value

 

22 416

 

14 103

 

17 349

 

53 868

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial liabilities

 

 

11

 

80

 

91

Financial liabilities at fair value

 

 

11

 

80

 

91

No transfer between levels of the fair value hierarchy took place in 2021 or in the previous period.

Level 1 instruments

If a financial instrument is traded in an active market, its fair value is based on listed market prices. In the fair value hierarchy prescribed in IFRS 13, this type of financial instrument is classified as a level 1 instrument. The fair value of these positions corresponds to the current price (e.g. settlement price or closing price) multiplied by the number of units of the financial instruments held.

Level 2 instruments

If there is no active market, the fair value is determined on the basis of valuation models or other generally accepted valuation methods (primarily option pricing and discounted cash flow models). If all the significant inputs can be observed directly or indirectly in the market, the instrument is classified as a level 2 instrument. The valuation models take account of the relevant parameters such as contract specifications, the market price of the underlying asset, foreign exchange rates, yield curves, default risks and volatility.

Level 3 instruments

If at least one significant input cannot be observed directly or indirectly in the market, the instrument is classified as a level 3 instrument. These instruments include private-equity funds and unlisted equity instruments, as well as the contingent purchase price liability. The fair value of private equity funds is determined based on the last available net asset values, less necessary value adjustments according to own assessment. The fair value of unlisted equity instruments is determined primarily based on currently available financial information. Secondarily, depending on the equity security, different multiples based on currently available financial information are used to verify the valuation. If no multiples are applicable, the net asset value is used. The valuation of the contingent purchase price liability is mainly based on the underlying contractual share purchase terms and conditions.

3.1.3 Level 3 financial instruments

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

 

 

Financial investments

 

Financial investments

Holdings at the beginning of the year as 1.1.

 

17 349

 

9 318

Investments

 

1 964

 

8 274

Redemptions/Payments

 

– 10 947

 

Losses recognized in the income statement

 

– 1 389

 

– 216

Losses recognized in other comprehensive income

 

 

– 104

Gains recognized in the income statement

 

104

 

77

Gains recognized in other comprehensive income

 

786

 

Total book value at balance sheet date

 

7 867

 

17 349

Unrealised profit/losses from level 3 instruments which were held on the balance sheet date recorded in the income statement in the period

 

– 1 285

 

– 139

Key assumptions for the valuation of level 3 financial instruments vary from investment to investment. The following table shows the effect on the valuation when these assumptions are changed:

Sensitivity analysis

 

Fair value

 

Key assumption

 

Changes in key assumption

 

Change in fair value in CHF 1 000

Private Equity funds

 

7 867

 

Net asset value

 

+ 5 percentage points

 

393

 

 

 

 

 

 

– 5 percentage points

 

– 393

 

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

CHF 1 000

 

Other financial liabilities

 

Other financial liabilities

Holdings at the beginning of the year

 

80

 

Investments

 

 

80

Payments

 

– 45

 

Gains recognized in the income statement

 

– 8

 

Total book value at balance sheet date

 

27

 

80

Unrealised profit/losses from level 3 instruments which were held on the balance sheet date and recorded in the income statement in the period

 

 

The remaining balance of the contingent purchase price payment from the acquisition of REALWERK AG in 2020 of CHF 0.1 million is included in the balance sheet item «Other financial liabilities» and represents the remaining purchase price liability owed. The valuation is mainly based on the underlying share purchase agreement provisions.

3.1.4 Derivative financial instruments

CHF 1 000

 

Positive replacement value

 

Negative replacement value

 

Contract volume

31.12.2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward contracts (OTC) 2)

 

32

 

 

5 519

Futures 1)

 

 

 

3 910

Total

 

32

 

 

9 429

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.12.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward contracts (OTC) 2)

 

 

11

 

2 950

Futures 1)

 

 

 

3 851

Total

 

 

11

 

6 801

1) Level 1: listed on an active market

2) Level 2: valuated on the basis of models with observable input factors

Derivatives are used exclusively for economic hedging purposes and not as speculative investments. However, if derivatives do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting, they are classified as «Financial investments» and recognized at fair value through profit or loss for financial reporting purposes.

3.2 Trade and other receivables

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2019

Trade receivables

 

13 445

 

15 801

Prepayments

 

475

 

561

Other receivables

 

4 301

 

1 714

Total

 

18 221

 

18 076

3.3 Financial investments

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Investments in own products

 

31 779

 

23 286

Investments in own products to fulfill long-term incentive plans

 

20 287

 

19 081

Derivative financial instruments

 

32

 

Other investments in equity instruments

 

1 037

 

11 501

Total

 

53 135

 

53 868

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

45 269

 

46 713

Non-current

 

7 866

 

7 155

Total

 

53 135

 

53 868

3.4 Other assets

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Assets related to other employee benefits

 

16 703

 

15 815

Assets from pension plans

 

913

 

5 034

Other

 

1 412

 

1 443

Total

 

19 028

 

22 292

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

9 462

 

8 363

Non-current

 

9 566

 

13 929

Total

 

19 028

 

22 292

3.5 Property and equipment

CHF 1 000

 

IT equipment

 

Right of use

 

Other fixed assets

 

Total

Acquisition cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

2 267

 

9 221

 

1 868

 

13 356

Additions

 

198

 

50

 

231

 

479

Disposals

 

– 33

 

– 790

 

– 104

 

– 927

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

2 432

 

8 481

 

1 995

 

12 908

Additions

 

 

76

 

118

 

194

Disposals

 

– 109

 

– 61

 

– 15

 

– 185

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

2 323

 

8 496

 

2 098

 

12 917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

– 1 543

 

– 2 053

 

– 1 506

 

– 5 102

Additions

 

– 383

 

– 2 196

 

– 284

 

– 2 863

Disposals

 

33

 

 

83

 

116

Foreign currency impact

 

 

– 27

 

 

– 27

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

– 1 893

 

– 4 276

 

– 1 707

 

– 7 876

Additions

 

– 289

 

– 1 705

 

– 137

 

– 2 131

Disposals

 

109

 

 

15

 

124

Foreign currency impact

 

 

– 1

 

 

– 1

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

– 2 073

 

– 5 982

 

– 1 829

 

– 9 884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net carrying values

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

724

 

7 168

 

362

 

8 254

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

539

 

4 205

 

288

 

5 032

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

250

 

2 514

 

269

 

3 033

3.6 Goodwill and other intangible assets

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Goodwill

 

41 545

 

44 047

Other intangible assets

 

5 953

 

8 531

Total

 

47 498

 

52 578

CHF 1 000

 

Total

Goodwill Acquisition cost

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

109 977

Foreign currency effect

 

– 189

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

109 788

Foreign currency effect

 

– 476

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

109 312

 

 

 

Accumulated valuation adjustments

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

– 58 307

Additions

 

– 7 434

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

– 65 741

Additions

 

– 2 026

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

– 67 767

 

 

 

Net carrying values

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

51 670

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

44 047

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

41 545

The additions to goodwill in the financial year 2019 stem from the acquisition of the 100% investment in adbodmer AG.

Bellevue Group basically examines the value of the goodwill annually, based on the estimated recoverable amount that can be obtained per each single cash-generating unit, or group of such units (depending on allocation). If events or a change of circumstances indicate a possible impairment, the test is carried out more frequently.

The recoverable amount is determined to be the value-in-use and is calculated using the discounted cash flow method. The projected free cash flows for the respective cash-generating units are estimated based on five-year financial plans. The business plans approved by management serve as the basis for these estimates of projected free cash flows. These cash flows are discounted to present value.

The following key parameters and their single components have been taken into account in the discounted cash flow method:

  • Income on the average assets under management and the expected return on assets (management and performance fees);
  • Transaction-related income;
  • Discount rate.

An impairment test was carried out for all CGUs at the end of December 2021. The discount rate used in these calculations was 10.0% (31.12.2020: 10.6%) and the assumed growth rate was between 1% and 2% (31.12.2020: between 1% and 2%).

Based on a projected reduction in the asset under management for the second half of 2021 of CGU StarCapital AG an impairment test was carried out at the end of June 2021. The expected cash flow surpluses compared to the business plan have led to an adjustment of the estimate for the future earnings achievable by StarCapital AG. As a result, the goodwill for StarCapital AG had to be impaired by CHF 2.0 million as of June 30, 2021. This amount corresponds to the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. Assuming that the used growth rates of expected cash inflows (which depend primarily on the return on average assets under management and expected investment returns) would be assumed to be 20% lower or the used discount rate 10% higher, this could lead to an additional goodwill impairment of CHF 1.2 million or CHF 1.5 million, respectively. The goodwill allocated to the cash-generating unit StarCapital AG amounts to CHF 11.9 million as of December 31, 2021. The remaining goodwill is attributable to the cash-generating units Bellevue Asset Management AG (CHF 23.8 million) and adbodmer AG (CHF 5.8 million).

At the time of preparation of the consolidated financial statement, Bellevue Group’s management does not assume that a reasonably possible change in a parameter underlying the impairment test would lead to an additional goodwill impairment.

CHF 1 000

 

Client base

 

Brand

 

Other

 

Total

Other intangible assets Acquisition cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

49 271

 

375

 

 

49 646

Additions

 

 

 

372

 

372

thereof changes in the scope of consolidation

 

 

 

230

 

230

Foreign currency effect

 

– 71

 

– 1

 

 

– 72

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

49 200

 

374

 

372

 

49 946

Foreign currency effect

 

– 96

 

 

 

– 96

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

49 104

 

374

 

372

 

49 850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated valuation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

– 37 055

 

– 302

 

 

– 37 357

Additions

 

– 1 799

 

– 49

 

– 66

 

– 1 914

Impairment

 

– 2 144

 

 

 

– 2 144

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

– 40 998

 

– 351

 

– 66

 

– 41 415

Additions

 

– 1 504

 

– 23

 

– 93

 

– 1 620

Impairment

 

– 862

 

 

 

– 862

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

– 43 364

 

– 374

 

– 159

 

– 43 897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net carrying values

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

12 216

 

73

 

 

12 289

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

8 202

 

23

 

306

 

8 531

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

5 740

 

 

213

 

5 953

The other intangible assets are amortized over a period of 5 to 15 years and are included in the impairment test described under «Goodwill» (see above).

As of December 31, 2021, no impairment was recognized in the review of the residual values (as of June 30, 2021, the review of the residual values of the StarCapital AG client base resulted in an impairment of CHF 0.9 million). The discount rate used for this purpose was currently between 10.0% and 11.5% (December 31, 2020: between 10.7% and 12.1%) and the applied growth rate between 1% and 2% (December 31, 2020: between 1% and 2%).

3.7 Trade and other payables

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Trade payables

 

659

 

799

Accrued expenses

 

64 204

 

53 098

Other payables

 

1 423

 

1 572

Total

 

66 286

 

55 469

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

50 677

 

39 241

Non-current

 

15 609

 

16 228

Total

 

66 286

 

55 469

3.8 Employee benefit plans

There are pension plans for most of the employees at Bellevue Group. These plans provide benefits in the event of death, disability, retirement or termination of employment. There were no unfunded liabilities due to employee pension plans as at the balance sheet date (previous year: no liabilities either). In Switzerland, pension contributions are paid equally by the employer and the employee. The foundation board is composed of an equal number of employee and employer representatives. According to Swiss law and the pension regulations, foundation boards are obliged to act solely in the interest of the foundation and its beneficiaries (active workforce and recipients of pensions). Hence, the employer cannot single-handedly determine the benefits and the funding; all resolutions have to be agreed on by both sides. The members of the foundation board are responsible for defining the investment strategy, for deciding on amendments to the pension regulations, and in particular for determining the funding of the pension benefits.

In the events of death and disability, pension benefits are based on the insured salary. In the event of old age, they are based on pension assets. At the time of retirement, insured persons can choose between a life annuity, which includes a prospective spouse pension, and a lump sum payment. Apart from retirement benefits, pension benefits also include disability and surviving spouse or partner pensions. Furthermore, insured persons can improve their pension situation up to the regulatory maximum by paying in additional amounts, or withdraw money early to acquire property that they occupy themselves. At the time of termination of an employment contract, the vested benefits will be transferred to the pension plan of the new employer or a vested benefits scheme. This type of benefit can result in pension payments fluctuating considerably from year to year.

When determining the benefits, the minimum requirements of the Federal Act on Occupational Old Age, Survivors’ and Invalidity Pension Provision (OPA) and its implementing provisions must be considered. The LOB defines minimum insured salary and minimum retirement assets. The Federal Council determines the minimum interest on these minimum retirement assets at least every two years. In 2021, it amounts to 1% (previous year: 1%).

Due to the nature of the pension plans and the provisions of the OPA, the employer is exposed to actuarial risks. The risks of death, disability and longevity are largely covered by an insurance policy. The major remaining risks include investment risk, interest risk and the risk of the insurer adjusting the premiums.

All employer and employee contributions are determined by the foundation board. The employer is to bear a minimum of 50% of the required contributions. In the case of underfunding, both employer and employee are entitled to pay in amounts to close the funding gap.

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Consolidated balance sheet

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

46 846

 

46 875

Present value of pension obligations

 

– 38 747

 

– 41 622

Assets not available to Company

 

– 7 186

 

– 219

Asset/Provision for pension obligation

 

913

 

5 034

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Pension cost recognised in the income statement

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

 

 

 

Current service cost

 

– 1 897

 

– 1 911

Past service cost (plan amendments) 1)

 

 

4 681

Net interest expenses/income

 

12

 

4

Administrative expenses

 

– 72

 

– 66

Total pension cost for the period

 

– 1 957

 

2 708

thereof from continuing operations

 

– 1 957

 

2 893

thereof from discontinued operations

 

 

– 185

1) The plan amendment in 2020 is mainly due to the persistently low-interest rate environment as a result of the fact that the conversion rate of the saved retirement capital was reduced by the pension fund.

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Revaluation components recorded in other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

Actuarial gains/losses

 

 

 

 

Arising from changes in demographical assumptions

 

1 093

 

Arising from changes in economic assumptions

 

576

 

– 2 607

Arising from experience

 

– 959

 

– 847

Return on plan assets (excluding amounts included in net interest expenses)

 

2 380

 

3 217

Changes in asset ceiling

 

– 6 967

 

– 219

Total of amounts recognised in other comprehensive income

 

– 3 877

 

– 456

CHF 1 000

 

2021

 

2020

Development of pension obligations

 

 

 

 

At January 1

 

– 41 622

 

– 53 425

Current service cost

 

– 1 897

 

– 1 911

Employee contributions

 

– 358

 

– 265

Interest expenses on the present value of the obligations

 

– 79

 

– 131

Pension payments and vested benefits

 

6 142

 

4 240

Additions from admissions and voluntary contributions

 

– 1 643

 

– 3 321

Plan amendments

 

 

4 681

Pension obligations sold as part of acquisitions

 

 

11 964

Actuarial gains/losses

 

710

 

– 3 454

At December 31

 

– 38 747

 

– 41 622

 

 

 

 

 

Development of plan assets

 

 

 

 

At 1 January

 

46 875

 

53 352

Interest income

 

91

 

135

Plan participants' contribution

 

358

 

265

Company contributions

 

1 713

 

1 930

Pension payments and vested benefits

 

– 6 142

 

– 4 240

Additions from admissions and voluntary contributions

 

1 643

 

3 321

Return on plan assets (excluding amounts in net interest)

 

2 380

 

3 217

Pension obligations sold as part of acquisitions

 

 

– 11 039

Administration expense

 

– 72

 

– 66

At December 31

 

46 846

 

46 875

 

 

 

 

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

2 471

 

3 352

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Allocation of plan assets

 

 

 

 

Equities

 

 

 

 

Listed investments

 

19 139

 

18 263

Bonds

 

 

 

 

Listed investments

 

3 793

 

5 005

Real estate

 

 

 

 

Investments in funds

 

3 484

 

2 722

Alternative investments

 

4 717

 

4 082

Qualified insurance policies

 

2 750

 

2 976

Liquidity

 

12 963

 

13 827

Total

 

46 846

 

46 875

The plan assets allocation as at December 31, 2021, as well as at December 31, 2020, do not include shares of Bellevue Group AG. The foundation board issues investment guidelines for the investment of plan assets. These guidelines include tactical asset allocation and benchmarks for comparing the results with a general investment universe. The plan assets are well diversified. In terms of diversification and security, the Swiss pension plan is subject to the provisions of the OPA. As a rule, bonds receive at least a rating of A.

The foundation board regularly reviews the selected investment strategy as to whether it meets the requirements of the pension plan and whether the risk budget is in line with the demographic structure. Adherence to investment guidelines as well as results achieved by investment advisors are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Furthermore, an external consultancy periodically examines the investment strategy with regard to whether it is effective and appropriate.

Defined-benefit obligations are distributed as follows:

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Active workforce

 

35 997

 

38 646

Pensioners

 

2 750

 

2 976

Total

 

38 747

 

41 622

The maturity of the obligation is 17.6 years as at December 31, 2021 (previous year: 19.4 years). The expected employer’s contributions for 2022 are estimated at CHF 1.7 million.

 

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Actuarial assumptions

 

 

 

 

Biometric assumptions

 

BVG 2020GT

 

BVG 2015GT

Life expectancy at the age of 65

 

 

 

 

Year of birth

 

1 956

 

1 955

Men

 

22.57

 

22.72

Women

 

24.37

 

24.76

Year of birth

 

1 976

 

1 975

Men

 

24.86

 

24.48

Women

 

26.40

 

26.51

Discount rate

 

0.31%

 

0.20%

Expected rate of salary increases

 

1.25%

 

1.00%

Expected rate of pension increases

 

0.00%

 

0.00%

Interest on pension assets

 

1.00%

 

1.00%

Changes to the present value of a defined-benefit obligation

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

 

 

+ 0.25%

 

+ 0.25%

Assumed interest rate

 

– 1 129

 

– 1 592

Salary development

 

205

 

263

Interest on pension assets

 

547

 

687

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

+ 1 year

 

+ 1 year

Development of life expectancy

 

445

 

583

The most important factors influencing the development of pension obligations are assumed interest rate, salary development, pension index and development of life expectancy.

3.9 Share capital/Conditional capital/Authorized capital

 

 

Number of shares

 

Par value CHF 1 000

Share Capital (registered shares)

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

13 461 428

 

1 346

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

13 461 428

 

1 346

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

13 461 428

 

1 346

 

 

 

 

 

Conditional capital

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

1 000 000

 

100

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

1 000 000

 

100

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

1 000 000

 

100

The purpose of the conditional capital (in total) according to Art. 3a of the Articles of Association is as follows:

  • a sum of up to CHF 50 000 through the exercise of option rights granted to shareholders;
  • a sum of up to CHF 50 000 through the exercise of option rights granted to employees and the member of the Board of Directors.

The subscription rights of shareholders are excluded. After acquisition, the new registered shares are subject to the transfer restrictions pursuant to Art. 5 of the Articles of Association

The conditional capital amounts to a maximum of CHF 100 000 as of the balance sheet date, which represents approximately 7.4% of the existing share capital.

No such optional rights had been granted as of the balance sheet date.

 

 

Number of shares

 

Par value CHF 1 000

Authorized capital

 

 

 

 

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

2 500 000

 

250

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

 

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

 

At the Annual General Meeting on March 24, 2020, the Board of Directors did not propose any renewal of the authorized capital increase provided for in Art. 3b of the Articles of Association (version of March 20, 2018). The corresponding provision of the Articles of Association was deleted without replacement by means of an amendment to the Articles of Association on May 7, 2020.

3.10 Treasury shares

 

 

Number

 

CHF 1 000

Balance as of 1.1.2020

 

70 000

 

1 654

Purchases

 

762 206

 

16 980

Disposals

 

– 746 064

 

– 16 441

Balance as of 31.12.2020

 

86 142

 

2 193

Purchases

 

339 213

 

13 948

Disposals

 

– 269 724

 

– 10 062

Balance as of 31.12.2021

 

155 631

 

6 079

4 Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments

4 Significant estimates, assumptions and judgments

4.1 Estimates, assumptions and the exercising of discretion by management

In applying the accounting principles, management must make estimates, assumptions and discretionary decisions that influence the level of reported assets and liabilities, expense and income, as well as the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Bellevue Group is convinced that in all material respects these consolidated financial statements provide a true and fair view of its financial position, its results of operations and its cash flows. Management reviews its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and adjusts them according to new findings and conditions. This may, among other things, have a material impact on the following positions of the consolidated financial statements.

Income taxes

Bellevue Group AG and its subsidiaries are liable for income tax in most related countries. The current tax assets and current tax liabilities reported as at the balance sheet date as well as the resulting current tax expense for the period under review are based on estimates and assumptions and may therefore differ from the amounts determined in the future by the tax authorities.

Provisions

A provision is recorded if, as the result of a past event, Bellevue Group has a current liability as at the balance sheet date that will probably lead to an outflow of funds and if the amount of the liability can be reliably estimated. When determining whether a provision should be recorded and whether the amount is appropriate, best possible estimates and assumptions as at the balance sheet date are applied. These estimates and assumptions may be subject to change according to new findings and conditions.

Level 3 financial instruments (fair value)

Level 3 financial instruments are valued based on the inputs that are not based on observable market data. For details to the valuation methods applied for level 3 financial instruments refer to the notes to the consolidated financial statements on note 3.1.2 «Fair value financial instruments».

For details to the effect of significant changes on the assumptions behind the classification method for level 3 financial instruments refer the notes to the consolidated financial statements on note 3.1.3 «Level 3 financial instruments».

Pension plan

Management sets the actuarial assumptions and determines whether a pension plan surplus can be capitalized as an economic benefit for Bellevue Group. Pension costs are also subject to estimates and assumptions. The management believes that the assumptions and estimates which have been made are appropriate.

Review of goodwill and other intangible assets for impairment

Bellevue Group basically examines the value of the goodwill annually, based on the estimated recoverable amount that can be obtained per each single cash-generating unit, or group of such units (depending on allocation).

Established that an event or any circumstances cause a reduction in value of the goodwill, examinations will be performed more frequently.

The Group’s approach to determine the key assumptions and related growth expectations is based on management’s knowledge and reasonable expectations of future business, using internal and external market information, planned business initiatives and other reasonable intentions of management. For that purpose, the Group uses historical information by taking into consideration the current and expected market situations.

Changes in key assumptions: deviations of future actual results achieved vs. forecasted/planned key assumptions, as well as future changes of any of the key assumptions based on a future different assessment of the development of relevant markets, and/or the businesses, may occur. Such deviations may result from changes in the market environment and the related profitability, required types and intensity of personnel resources, general and company specific driven personnel cost development and/or changes in the implementation of known or addition of new business initiatives and/or other internal and/or external factors. These changes may cause the value of the business to alter and therefore either increase or reduce the difference between the carrying value in the balance sheet and the unit’s recoverable amount or may even lead to a partial impairment of goodwill.

5 Risk management and risk control

5 Risk management and risk control

5.1 Risk evaluation and risk policy

Risk management is based on the evaluation of risks by the Board of Directors and is ensuing risk policy, which is reviewed periodically. Independent risk control bodies monitor the risks at the individual operating unit level and at Group level. The Group Executive Board is informed on a regular basis about the assets, financial positions, liquidity and earnings of the Group and all related risks by means of financial and risk reporting procedures commensurate with each particular level of management. Risk reports are prepared at the individual operating unit level as well as at the Group level.

5.2 Market risk

Market risks arise through fluctuations in market pricing of interest rates, exchange rates and equities as well as the corresponding volatilities. Market risk management entails the identification, measurement, control and regulation of market risk exposure. This exposure primarily pertains to the financial investments.

Market risks are monitored by an independent function on a daily basis. Risk reports are prepared at the individual operating unit level as well as at Group level. Market risks are minimized through constant monitoring of risk.

Price change risks

The Group’s exposure to foreign exchange risk arises from financial assets held by the Group, which are either recognized at fair value through profit or loss or directly in equity. To manage the price risk, the Group diversifies the portfolio and partially hedges it with index futures or listed index options. Financial assets are mainly investments in own products (equities, investment funds and private equity funds) and other financial assets (equities, private equity funds and various). Investments in own products for the fulfillment of long-term incentive plans are held to secure liabilities from entitlements of such plans and are therefore considered as economic hedges. All positions in financial assets are valued at fair value. Wherever possible, stock market prices are automatically imported into our systems and used for valuation purposes. The positions are monitored on a daily basis. Any change in price is fully reflected in profit or loss or comprehensive income.

A change in fair value of 10% in relation to the year-end value (net after hedging) would result in a change in equity of CHF 5.3 million (previous year: CHF 5.4 million) for the financial assets measured at fair value, of which CHF 5.0 million (previous year: CHF 4.3 million) would be recognized in profit or loss.

Interest risk

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is marginal. On the one hand, the Group’s cash and cash equivalents available on demand bear interest at market rates and, on the other hand, the influence of debt interest is low due to the high equity ratio. If borrowings are necessary, these are short-term fixed loans that bear interest at market rates.

Currency risk

The Group’s exposure to interest rate risk is marginal. On the one hand, the Group’s cash and cash equivalents available on demand bear interest at market rates and, on the other hand, the influence of debt interest is low due to the high equity ratio. If borrowings are necessary, these are short-term fixed loans that bear interest at market rates.

CHF 1 000

 

CHF

 

EUR

 

USD

 

Other

Net position on 31.12.2021

 

 

 

21 078

 

13 231

 

382

10% change in fair value

 

+/– 3469

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net position on 31.12.2020

 

 

 

36 991

 

11 152

 

1 643

10% change in fair value

 

+/– 4979

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.3 Default risk

The Group is exposed to default risk, which is the risk that a counterparty is unable to pay the amount due in full when due. The Group measures default risk and expected default losses based on the probability of default, exposure at default and loss given default. In determining expected default losses, the Group considers both historical analysis and forward-looking information. The Group manages and controls its default risk by maintaining business relationships only with counterparties with an acceptable credit rating.

The following table shows the maximum credit risk exposure of Bellevue Group at the balance sheet date:

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Cash and cash equivalents

 

84 363

 

82 547

Trade and other receivables

 

18 221

 

18 076

Other assets

 

1 412

 

1 443

Total

 

103 996

 

102 066

As of December 31, 2021, there are no financial assets that are impaired (December 31, 2020: none) and there are no indications of material adverse effects on the credit quality of financial assets. In 2021, no impairments were identified on financial assets exposed to credit risk.

The following table provides an analysis of the maturity of financial assets with credit risk:

CHF 1 000

 

Due within 3 months

 

Due within 3 to 12 months

 

Due between 1 and 5 years

 

Total

31.12.2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

84 363

 

 

 

84 363

Trade and other receivables

 

14 173

 

4 048

 

 

18 221

Other assets

 

38

 

 

1 374

 

1 412

Total

 

98 574

 

4 048

 

1 374

 

103 996

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.12.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

82 547

 

 

 

82 547

Trade and other receivables

 

16 771

 

1 305

 

 

18 076

Other assets

 

7

 

57

 

1 379

 

1 443

Total

 

99 325

 

1 362

 

1 379

 

102 066

As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the ECL impairment model had no material impact as (i) the majority of financial assets are measured at fair value through profit or loss and the impairment requirements do not apply to such instruments; and (ii) the financial assets «at amortized cost» are mainly current. Consequently, no impairment loss has been recognized based on expected credit losses.

5.4 Liquidity risk

The CFO of Bellevue Group is responsible for managing liquidity and financing risks. Financing risks refer to the risk of Bellevue Group or one of its operating units being unable to refinance its current or anticipated obligations on an ongoing basis at acceptable conditions. Liquidity risks refer to the risk of Bellevue Group or one of its operating units being unable to fulfill its payment obligations when due. Whereas financing risks relate to the ability to finance business operations at all times, liquidity risks primarily concern the ability to ensure sufficient liquidity an any point in time.

Bellevue Group manages its liquidity and financing risks on an integrated basis at the consolidated level. Day-to-day liquidity management is performed at the level of the individual Group companies by functions responsible for this. Financing capacities are managed through appropriate diversification of funding sources and the provision of collateral, thereby reducing liquidity risks.

Risk management ensure that Bellevue Group always has sufficient liquidity to be able to fulfill its payment obligations, even in stress scenarios. The liquidity risk management system therefore comprises functional risk measurement and control systems to ensure its continuous ability to pay its obligations at any time. It also defines strategies and requirements for the management of liquidity risk under stress conditions as part of the defined liquidity risk tolerance. They mainly include risk mitigation measures, the holding of a liquidity buffer comprising highly liquid assets, and a contingency plan to manage any liquidity shortfalls. In the event of an unexpected tightening of liquidity, the Group can also access a portfolio of positions that retain their value and can easily be liquidated and has access to two existing credit lines at different banks.

The maturity structure of financial liabilities is as follows:

CHF 1 000

 

Due within 3 months

 

Due within 3 to 12 months

 

Due between 1 and 5 years

 

Total

31.12.2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

37 266

 

13 411

 

15 609

 

66 286

Leasing liabilities 1)

 

379

 

1 087

 

1 041

 

2 507

Other financial liabilities

 

14

 

13

 

 

27

Total

 

37 659

 

14 511

 

16 650

 

68 820

1) According to IFRS 7 B11D, the undiscounted contractual cash flows relating to the gross lease liabilities must be disclosed. The corresponding undiscounted cash flows differ from the amount recognised in the balance sheet because the amount is based on discounted cash flows.

CHF 1 000

 

Due within 3 months

 

Due within 3 to 12 months

 

Due between 1 and 5 years

 

Total

31.12.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

28 341

 

10 900

 

16 228

 

55 469

Leasing liabilities 1)

 

484

 

1 305

 

2 368

 

4 157

Other financial liabilities

 

56

 

35

 

 

91

Total

 

28 881

 

12 240

 

18 596

 

59 717

1) According to IFRS 7 B11D, the undiscounted contractual cash flows relating to the gross lease liabilities must be disclosed. The corresponding undiscounted cash flows differ from the amount recognised in the balance sheet because the amount is based on discounted cash flows.

5.5 Operational risk

Operational risks represent the risk of losses resulting from the inadequacy or failure of internal processes, people and systems or from external events. 

All business activities entail operational risks, which are prevented, mitigated, transferred or even assumed based on cost/benefit considerations. During this process, potential legal, regulatory and compliance-related risks are taken into account, as are follow-on risks in the form of reputational risks.

The Group-wide process model represents the basis for the management of operational risks. As part of the systematic assessments that are performed annually, the operational risks in all critical processes and process entities are identified and evaluated. In addition, further attention is focused on core security topics such as data protection and business continuity management, which are guaranteed through the use of extra tools.

All measures to control operational risks from part of the Internal Control Systems (ICS).

5.6 Legal and compliance risks

Legal and compliance risks refer to risks related to legal and regulatory issues, primarily liability and default risks. These risks are minimized when processing orders by requiring standardized master agreements and individual agreements. Risk related to the acceptance of client assets and adherence to due diligence obligations are monitored at the respective operating unit level. When appropriate, external attorneys will be consulted to limit legal risks.

6 Business combination

6 Business combination

On January 7, 2020, Bellevue Private Markets AG, a 100% subsidiary of Bellevue Group AG, acquired 100% of the shares in REALWERK AG, based in Zug, Switzerland, for CHF 0.2 million thereof CHF 0.1 million in cash. The conditional purchase price payment amounts to CHF 0.1 million. The acquired company offers consulting and management services to qualified investors.

7 Discontinued operations

7 Discontinued operations

On August 20, 2019, Bellevue Group AG and KBL European Private Bankers (new: Quintet Private Bank) signed an agreement on the sale of Bank am Bellevue AG (new: Quintet Private Bank (Switzerland) AG) (including its subsidiary Bellevue Investment Advisers AG).

After receiving all the necessary regulatory approvals, Bellevue Group successfully closed the sale of Bank am Bellevue AG to Quintet Private Bank on April 30, 2020, and Bank am Bellevue’s workforce and its client relationships with underlying assets of CHF 1.7 billion have been transferred to Quintet Private Bank.

On January 28, 2020, the General Meeting of Shareholders of Bank am Bellevue AG unanimously resolved to distribute the available earnings of CHF 49.1 million and the reserves from tax-exempt capital contributions of CHF 1.3 million to the wholly owned parent company, Bellevue Group AG. The total distribution of CHF 50.4 million was made on January 29, 2020, and is allocated to continuing operations under the item «Cash and cash equivalents» in the consolidated balance sheet.

Further detailed disclosures on the discontinued operation are made below:

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Income statement of discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

2 061

Personnel expenses

 

 

– 2 340

Other operating expenses

 

 

– 1 195

Profit before tax from discontinued operations

 

 

– 1 474

Taxes

 

 

5

Valuation adjustments and provisions 1)

 

 

751

Group net profit from discontinued operations

 

 

– 718

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of comprehensive income for discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

Gains and losses arising on revaluation of financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income

 

 

Remeasurements of post-employment benefit obligations

 

 

– 383

Other comprehensive income for discontinued operations

 

 

– 383

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of cash flows for discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow from operating activities

 

 

117 391

Net cash flow from investing activities

 

 

– 176 252

Net cash flow from financing activities

 

 

899

Currency translation effects

 

 

Net cash flow

 

 

– 57 962

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share (discontinued operations)

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (in CHF)

 

 

– 0.05

Diluted earnings per share (in CHF)

 

 

– 0.05

1) In connection with the completion of the sale of Bank am Bellevue in the first half of 2020, provisions of CHF 0.8 million no longer required were released to the income statement.

The aggregated carrying amounts of net assets disposed of and the aggregated cash outflows on disposal of subsidiaries in 2020 were as follows:

CHF 1 000

 

30.4.2020

Cash and cash equivalents (incl. due from banks)

 

176 252

Due from clients

 

116 531

Trading portfolio assets

 

14 632

Positive replacement values

 

209

Accrued income and prepaid expenses

 

964

Current tax assets

 

454

Deferred tax assets

 

175

Other assets

 

405

Due to clients

 

– 270 066

Negative replacement values

 

– 527

Accrued expenses and deferred income

 

– 645

Current tax liabilities

 

– 2 382

Provisions and pension obligations

 

– 925

Other liabilities

 

– 248

Net assets disposed of

 

34 829

 

 

 

Selling price (cash and cash equivalents)

 

27 981

Cash and cash equivalents disposed of

 

– 176 252

Net cash flow from the sale of companies

 

– 148 271

8 Major subsidiaries

8 Major subsidiaries

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share of

 

Share of

Company name

 

Domicile

 

Purpose

 

Currency

 

Share capital/Nominal capital

 

Capital

Voting rights

 

Capital

Voting rights

Fully consolidated companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bellevue Group AG

 

Küsnacht, Switzerland

 

Holding

 

CHF

 

1 346 143

 

Parent company

 

Parent company

Bellevue Asset Management AG

 

Küsnacht, Switzerland

 

Asset Management

 

CHF

 

1 750 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Bellevue Asset Management (Deutschland) GmbH

 

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

 

Asset Management

 

EUR

 

25 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Bellevue Asset Management (UK) Limited

 

London, UK

 

Asset Management

 

GBP

 

50 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Asset Management BaB N.V.

 

Curaçao

 

Asset Management

 

USD

 

6 001

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Bellevue Research Inc.

 

New York, USA

 

Research

 

USD

 

100

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

BB Biotech Ventures GP

 

Guernsey

 

Investment Advisor

 

GBP

 

10 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

BB Pureos Bioventures GP Limited

 

Guernsey

 

Investment Advisor

 

GBP

 

60 000

 

99%

99%

 

99%

99%

StarCapital AG

 

Oberursel, Germany

 

Asset Management

 

EUR

 

540 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

adbodmer AG

 

Horgen, Switzerland

 

Investment Advisor

 

CHF

 

100 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Bellevue Private Markets AG

 

Küsnacht, Switzerland

 

Holding

 

CHF

 

1 000 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Realwerk AG

 

Horgen, Switzerland

 

Investment Advisor

 

CHF

 

100 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Bellevue Komplementär AG

 

Küsnacht, Switzerland

 

Asset Management

 

CHF

 

200 000

 

100%

100%

 

100%

100%

Minority shareholders’ equity ownership of BB Pureos Bioventures GP Limited is 1%. Due to the non-materiality of this ownership with respect to the overall Bellevue Group’s equity and comprehensive income, no separate disclosure of minority shareholders has been published on the Group’s financial statements.

9 Pledged assets, guarantees and contingent liabilities

9 Pledged assets, guarantees and contingent liabilities

CHF 1 000

 

31.12.2021

 

31.12.2020

Rent deposit accounts in connection with leasing contracts

 

950

 

956

Contingent liabilities

 

6 465

 

3 320

10 Events after the balance sheet date

10 Events after the balance sheet date

No events have occurred since the balance sheet date that would have a material impact on the information provided in the year 2021 consolidated financial statements and would therefore need to be disclosed.

In January 2022, the Group Executive Board of Bellevue Group AG decided to merge the operating business units Bellevue Asset Management and StarCapital described under 1 Segment Disclosures under the management of Bellevue Asset Management. This is intended to create a uniform presence in the German market under the "Bellevue" brand.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on the global economy and, accordingly, the economic environment for certain industries has deteriorated significantly in fiscal year 2021 and 2020. The Group Executive Board has taken various precautionary measures to ensure the smooth and trouble-free maintenance of business operations. Together with the Board of Directors, the Group Executive Board continuously assesses the challenges and opportunities resulting from this crisis. At the time of preparing the annual financial statements, however, there are no direct consequences arising from the crisis that have an impact on Bellevue Group AG’s business policy.

11 Transactions with related companies and persons

11 Transactions with related companies and persons

11.1 Compensation paid to members of the Board of Directors and to members of the Group Executive Board

CHF 1 000

 

Fixed compensation paid in cash

 

Short-term variable compensation paid in cash

 

Short-term variable compensation paid in shares

 

Long-term variable compensation paid in shares

 

Total

Total 1.1.–31.12.2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation to members of the Board of Directors

 

616

 

 

245

 

 

861

Compensation to members of the Group Executive Board

 

1 124

 

1 547

 

1 075

 

150

 

3 896

Total 1.1.–31.12.2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation to members of the Board of Directors

 

652

 

 

197

 

 

849

Compensation to members of the Group Executive Board

 

1 319

 

1 546

 

1 216

 

152

 

4 233

The amounts listed for fixed and variable compensation also include any employer contributions to statutory or regulatory social security schemes.

The short-term variable compensation in shares of the Board of Directors consists of the following items:

  • TCHF 147 (2020: TCHF 147) in 4 years restricted shares
  • TCHF 98 (2020: TCHF 50) in 3 years blocked and discounted shares from participation program (monetary benefit)

The short-term variable compensation in shares of the Group Executive Board consists of the following items:

  • TCHF 318 (2020: TCHF 318) in 4 years restricted shares
  • TCHF 592 (2020: TCHF 730) in 4 years restricted shares with one-year service period and right of redemption (taking into account the service/vesting period in accordance with IFRS 2)
  • TCHF 165 (2020: TCHF 168) in 3 years blocked and discounted shares from participation program (monetary benefit)

Members of the Group Executive Board partially participate in an employee stock ownership plan in connection with the asset management mandate of BB Biotech AG. Within the scope of these plans, some of the members of the Group Executive Board are entitled to receive a maximum number of shares in BB Biotech AG. The actual number of shares awarded depends on various conditions. Awarded shares are subject to a three-year vesting period beginning on the date of grant. In addition, the actual number of shares distributed will depend on the achievement of certain performance targets over the subsequent three fiscal years in connection with the respective investment mandates. The cost of this employee program is recognized as long-term variable compensation.

In the financial years 2021 and 2020, no compensation was paid to related parties of members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive Board, nor to former members of the Board of Directors.

For the months of January and February 2020 (2019: March to December), CHF 50,000 (2019: CHF 250,000) was paid to Daniel Koller, the former CFO of the Company and a member of the Group Executive Group, as compensation for a one-year non-competition clause, in accordance with Art. 33 para. 4 of the Articles of Association. This compensation was agreed in a severance and release agreement. Daniel Koller left Bellevue Group as of February 28, 2019.

11.2 Transactions with related companies and persons

CHF 1 000

 

Key management personnel 1)

 

Major shareholders 2)

 

Other related companies and persons 3)

 

Total

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

10

 

18

 

 

28

Fee and commission income

 

4

 

315

 

 

319

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

93

 

93

1) Key management personnel: Board of Directors and Group Executive Board (excluding major shareholders).
2) Major shareholders: see Corporate Governance, section Group structure and shareholders.
3) Other closely related companies and persons: This includes all other natural persons and legal entities that have close personal, economic, legal or de facto ties with members of the Board of Directors or the Group Executive Board.

Since the sale of the subsidiary Bank am Bellevue AG in the first half of 2020, there were neither receivables nor liabilities to related parties as at December 31, 2021 and 2020. 

In 2021, there was no payment to a related company of one of the members of the Board of Directors for consultancy services (2020: CHF 0.1 million).

12 Share-based payments

12 Share-based payments

12.1. Variable compensation (share of profit) with service conditions

According to the rules for the payment of variable compensation set by the Board of Directors, higher variable compensation (> TCHF 200) is partly paid in blocked shares with a 1-year (pro rata) service condition. The cost of this portion of the variable compensation is recognized over the service period from the grant date. In 2021, TCHF 1 623 (2020: TCHF 1 969) of share-based compensation costs were recognized in personnel expenses.

12.2. Voluntary employee stock ownership plan

In 2021, the Board of Directors approved a voluntary employee stock option program for a total of 200 000 shares (2020: 165 000 shares). Depending on the management level, the Board of Directors, Executive Board and employees were offered a certain number of Bellevue Group AG shares at a discounted purchase price of CHF 31.75 per share (2020: CHF 17.65 per share). This corresponded to a discount of almost 25% on the volume-weighted average price of the quarter prior to the grant date of the entitlements. The difference between the market value at the effective grant date and the purchase price corresponds to a monetary benefit of CHF 1.2 million (2020: CHF 1.1 Mio.), which was recognized in personnel expenses. 133 241 rights (2020: 165 000 rights) were exercised (thereof 10 000 (2020: 8 010) by the Board of Directors and 16 755 (2020: 26 481) by the Group Executive Board). 

13 Earnings per share

13 Earnings per share

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

Group net profit

 

43 063

 

22 304

thereof from continuing operations

 

43 063

 

23 022

thereof from discontinued operations

 

 

– 718

Weighted average number of issued registered shares

 

13 461 428

 

13 461 428

Less weighted average number of treasury shares

 

– 157 909

 

– 95 797

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (undiluted)

 

13 303 519

 

13 365 631

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (diluted)

 

13 303 519

 

13 365 631

 

 

 

 

 

Undiluted/Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (in CHF)

 

3.24

 

1.72

Undiluted/Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations (in CHF)

 

0.00

 

– 0.05

Total undiluted/diluted earnings per share (in CHF)

 

3.24

 

1.67

14 Dividend payment

14 Dividend payment

The Board of Directors will propose a dividend distribution of CHF 2.70 per registered share to the Annual General Meeting of Bellevue Group AG on March 22, 2022. This corresponds to a total distribution of CHF 36.3 million. 

15 Approval of the consolidated financial statements

15 Approval of the consolidated financial statements

The Audit & Risk Committee discussed and approved the consolidated financial statements at its meeting on February 21, 2022, and the Board of Directors at its meeting on February 22, 2022. The consolidated financial statement will be submitted to the Annual General Meeting on March 22, 2022, for approval.

16 Summary of significant accounting policies

16 Summary of significant accounting policies

16.1. Company and business activity

Bellevue Group AG is a public limited company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and has its registered office at Seestrasse 16, 8700 Küsnacht/Switzerland. The company acts as a pure asset manager with a multi-boutique approach and specializes in investment themes that require an active investment style.

16.2 Accounting principles

The consolidated financial statements of Bellevue Group AG have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and comply with the listing regulations of the Swiss Stock Exchange.

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. The application of the underlying principles is unchanged from the previous year, with the exception of the accounting standards newly applied in item 16.3.

16.3 New accounting standards used

Bellevue Group applied the following new and revised standards and interpretations for the first time in the 2021 financial year:

 

 

To be applied as of

IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4, IFRS 16 Amendments: Interest Rate Benchmark Reform - Phase 2 -

 

01.01.2021

16.4 International Financial Reporting Standards and interpretations which will be introduced in 2022 or later

Based on early stage analysis, the following new standards and/or standards’ updates will not have a significant effect on Bellevue Group’s financial statements:

 

 

To be applied as of

IFRS 3 Amendments: Reference to the Conceptual Framework

 

01.01.2022

IAS 16 Amendments: Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use

 

01.01.2022

IAS 37 Amendments: Onerous Contracts - Costs of Fulfilling a Contract -

 

01.01.2022

IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts

 

01.01.2023

IAS 1 Amendments: Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

 

01.01.2023

IAS 8 Amendments: Definition of Accounting Estimates

 

01.01.2023

16.5 Important accounting principles

16.5.1 Consolidation principles

Fully consolidated companies

The annual consolidated financial statements comprise the annual accounts of Bellevue Group AG and its subsidiaries. All companies that are directly or indirectly controlled by Bellevue Group AG are consolidated. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group, and deconsolidated from the date when control ceases.

Method of consolidation

The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. Under this method, the book value of the participation held by the parent company is offset against its share of the shareholders’ equity of the subsidiary at the time of the acquisition. The effects of intercompany transactions are eliminated during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.

Business combinations

In a business combination, the acquirer obtains control of the net assets of one or more businesses. The business combination is accounted for using the acquisition method. This requires the recognition of the identifiable assets acquired, including previously unrecognized intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of the acquired business at their fair values at the acquisition date. Any excess of the consideration transferred over the net identifiable assets acquired is recognized as goodwill. Consideration transferred is assets or equity instruments issued that are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Transaction costs are immediately charged to the income statement.

Contingent consideration, which is accounted for as part of the consideration transferred for the acquiree, is measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes in the fair value of contingent consideration are recognized in the income statement in accordance with IFRS 9.

16.5.2 General principles

Foreign currency translation

The items included in the financial accounts of each of the Group’s company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment, in which the company operates (functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Swiss Francs, which is also the functional and presentation currency of Bellevue Group AG.

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at foreign group member companies are converted into Swiss francs using the applicable exchange rates for the balance sheet date. For the income and cash flow statements, year-average exchange rates are used. The differences resulting from consolidation are booked directly in other comprehensive income.

In the individual year-end accounts of group member companies transactions are booked in foreign currency at the respective daily exchange rates. Monetary assets are translated at the respective daily exchange rate and any gains or losses are recognized in the income statement. Monetary items carried on the balance sheet at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated at the historical exchange rate.

The following exchange rates apply to the translation of significant currencies:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

2020

 

 

Year-end rate

 

Average rate

 

Year-end rate

 

Average rate

EUR

 

1.03740

 

1.07929

 

1.08134

 

1.07201

USD

 

0.91290

 

0.91271

 

0.88520

 

0.93742

GBP

 

1.23390

 

1.25362

 

1.21000

 

1.21296

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and current accounts as well as call money at banks with a maturity of less than three months. These are measured at nominal value, which corresponds to fair value due to the short-term maturities.

Accrual of income

The Group’s revenue consists mainly of asset management fees. A distinction is made between the following fees: Management fees result from the management of collective capital contributions and institutional asset management mandates. Performance fees are only recognized when all performance criteria have been met. Interest is accrued on an accrual basis.

16.5.3 Financial instruments

Initial recognition

Purchases and disposals of financial assets are recognized in the balance sheet on the trade date. At the time of initial recognition, financial assets or financial liabilities are classified in the respective category according to criteria set forth in IFRS 9 and measured at the fair value of the consideration given or received, including directly attributable transaction costs. In the case of trading portfolio assets and other financial instruments carried at fair value, transaction costs are immediately recognized in the income statement, except of value changes of financial instruments, which are recorded in the comprehensive income.

Determination of fair value

At initial recognition, the fair value of financial instruments is ascertained from quoted market prices provided that the financial instrument is traded on an active market (level 1). Whenever possible, the fair value of other financial instruments is determined using generally recognized valuation models (level 2). These models are based on input parameters other than level 1 that can be observed on the market. For a residue of financial instruments, there are no available market listings or valuation models or methods based on market prices. For such instruments, in-house valuation methods or models are used (level 3). In such cases, the fairness of the valuation is assured by clearly defined methods and processes and by independent checks.

Financial investments at amortized costs

Investments whereby the objective is to hold financial assets to collect contractual cash flows and for which the contractually agreed cash flows comprise only interest and the repayment of parts of the nominal value are entered on the balance sheet as amortised costs using the effective interest method. Any expected credit losses are deducted from the book value of the item.

Financial assets and liabilities from financial assets

Financial instruments that do not meet the criteria for recognition at amortized cost are recognized at fair value. The resulting income is reported under the item «Income from financial investments». Liabilities from financial assets are reported under the item «Other financial liabilities».

Investments at fair value with fair value changes recognized in other comprehensive income

Investments in equity instruments that are not held for trading purposes are carried fair value in the balance sheet. Changes in value are recognised in the income statement except in cases where Bellevue Group has irrevocably decided to recognised them at fair value through other comprehensive income.

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are recognized in the balance sheet under «Financial assets» or «Other financial liabilities». No offsetting takes place on the basis of master netting agreements. Realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in «Income from financial investments».

16.5.4 Other principles

Treasury shares and derivatives on treasury shares

Bellevue Group AG shares held by Bellevue Group are designated as treasury shares and are deducted from shareholders’ equity at weighted average cost. Changes in fair value are not recognized. The difference between the sales proceeds of treasury shares and the corresponding acquisition cost is recorded in retained earnings.

Derivatives on own shares that must be settled in cash or that offer a choice of settlement method are treated as derivative financial instruments.

Share-based payments

Bellevue Group maintains various share-based payment plans in the form of share plans for selected employees. When such payments are made to these employees, the fair value of these payments at grant date serves as the basis for calculating the personnel expenses. Share-based payments that are not subject to any further conditions are expensed immediately at grant date. Share-based payments that are subject to the completion of a service period or to other vesting conditions are expensed over the respective vesting period starting at grant date. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of share awards for which the related services and non-market performance vesting conditions are expected to be met.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment include leasehold improvements, information technology and telecommunications equipment, capitalized right of use from leases and other fixed assets. The acquisition or production costs of property and equipment are capitalized when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Bellevue Group mainly acts as a lessee in the context of the leasing of business premises. At the lease commencement date, a lease liability corresponding to the present value of lease payments over the lease term is recognized. The lease term basically corresponds to the non-cancellable period during which Bellevue Group has the right to use the business premises but it also takes account of the period covered by an option to extend the lease if Bellevue Group is reasonably certain to exercise that option, and the period covered by an option to terminate the lease if Bellevue Group is reasonably certain not to exercise that option.

At the same time as the lease liability is recognized, a right to use the underlying asset, which corresponds to the lease liability plus prepaid lease payments, directly attributable costs and any reinstatement obligations, is capitalised. After initial recognition, the interest component on the lease liability is accrued in the period in which it is incurred using the effective interest method and is recognized in «Net other income». The lease liability is adjusted to reflect interest recognized and lease payments made. The right-of-use asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The depreciation charge and any impairment charge are recognized in the income statement in «Depreciation and amortization».

If there is any change to the lease term or if lease payments are adjusted to an index, the lease liability is remeasured. In the first case, the current incremental borrowing rate is used to calculate the present value; in the second case, the original incremental borrowing rate is used. The amount of the remeasurement of the lease liability is recognized as an adjustment to the right-of-use asset. Right-of-use assets are recognized in the balance sheet item «Property and equipment». The carrying amount of the right-of-use assets and changes in that value are shown in note 3.5. Lease liabilities related to leased office space are recognized in the balance sheet item «Lease liabilities». Bellevue Group applies the accounting exceptions for short-term leases and leased assets of low value. Neither a lease liability nor a right-of-use asset is recognized for these leases.

Property and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life as follows:

 

 

 

Leasehold improvements

 

max. 5 years

Information technology and communications equipment

 

max. 5 years

Rights of use

 

over leasing contract duration

Other fixed assets

 

max. 5 years

Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the realizable amount, an impairment loss is charged. Any reversals of impairments at a later date will be recognized in the income statement.

Goodwill and other intangible assets

Goodwill arises from the acquisition of subsidiaries and represents the future economic benefits from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and are recognised separately. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the CGUs (cash generating unit) or group’s of CGUs, that is expected to benefit for synergies from combination. Each unit or group of units to which goodwill is allocated represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill is monitored at the CGU level. Goodwill is capitalized and tested for impairment at least on an annual basis, or if events or changed circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The test is carried out more frequently to determine whether the book value exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. If the book value exceeds the recoverable amount an impairment loss is recorded.

Other intangible assets include client relationships and brands acquired during business combination as well as softwares. Such intangible assets are capitalized if their fair value can be reliably determined. They are amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful life of not more than 5 years (software), 10 to 15 years (client relationships) or 5 years (brands). Other intangible assets are reviewed for impairment if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount exceeds the realizable amount, an impairment loss is charged. Any reversals of impairments at later date will be recognized in the income statement. At present, there are no other intangible assets with an indefinite useful life capitalized in Bellevue Group’s balance sheet.

Income taxes

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the applicable tax laws enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income and recognized as expense in the period in which the related profits are made. Receivables or liabilities related to current income taxes are reported in the balance sheet in the items «Current tax assets» or «Current tax liabilities». Tax effects arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheet and their corresponding tax values are recognized as «Deferred tax assets» and «Deferred tax liabilities» respectively. Deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences and from tax loss carry forwards can be offset. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are calculated at the tax rates expected to apply in the period in which the tax assets will be realized, or the tax liabilities settled. Tax receivables and tax liabilities are offset when they refer to the same taxable entity, fall under the same jurisdiction, and the enforceable rights to offset exists.

Current and deferred taxes are credited or charged directly to shareholders’ equity if the taxes are related to items that are credited or charged under other comprehensive income in the same or a different period.

Provisions

A provision is recognized if Bellevue Group has, as a result of a past event, a current liability at the balance sheet date that will probably lead to an outflow of funds and whose amount can be reliably estimated. If an outflow of funds is unlikely to occur, or the amount of the liability cannot be reliably estimated, a contingent liability is shown. If there is, as a result of a past event, a possible liability as at the balance sheet date whose existence depends on future developments that are not fully under Bellevue Group’s control, a contingent liability is likewise shown. The recognition and reversal of pro-visions are recognized under «Valuation adjustments and provisions» except for changes in actuarial pension provisions, which are recognized under «Other comprehensive income», with the exception of changes in actuarial provisions which are recorded in the income statement.

Pension funds

Bellevue Group maintains in Switzerland a defined-contribution pension plan. The pension fund is set up in accordance with Swiss defined-contribution regulations, but does not meet all of the criteria of a defined-contribution plan as defined by IAS 19. Therefore, this plan is treated as a defined-benefit plan.

Pension obligations are met exclusively with pension fund assets held by a pension foundation legally separated from and independent of Bellevue Group. It is managed by a Board of Trustees, consisting in equal parts of representatives of management and employees. The organization, operational management and financing of the pension fund are conducted in accordance with legal regulations, the foundation’s charter and applicable pension fund regulations. Employees and pensioners, or their survivors, receive legally determined benefits upon leaving the Company, during retirement, at death, and in the event of invalidity. These benefits are financed by employee’s and employer’s contributions.

For defined-benefit plans, pension costs are determined on the basis of different economic and demographic assumptions using the projected unit credit method. This method uses the number of service years until the key date. The assumptions to be evaluated by the Group include expectations of future salary development, long-term interest on retirement assets, retirement trends and life expectancy. The valuations are carried out by independent actuaries every year. The pension assets are valued annually at fair value.

Pension cost is composed of three components:

  • Service cost, which is recorded as personnel expenses in the income statement;
  • Net interest expenses, which are recorded in the position «Other financial income» in the income statement; and
  • Revaluation components, which are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

Service cost encompasses the current service cost, past service cost, and gains and losses from non-routine plan settlements. Gains and losses from plan curtailments are treated the same way as past service cost. Employee contributions and third-party contributions reduce the service cost and are deducted from it, provided they are required by the benefit regulations or are the result of a factual obligation.

Net interest expenses are the result of the assumed interest rate multiplied by the pension obligations or the pension assets. Capital flows and changes of less than a year are included on a weighted basis.

Revaluation components include actuarial gains and losses from changes in the net present value of the pension obligations and the pension assets. Actuarial gains and losses are calculated on the basis of changes in assumptions and experience adjustments. Gains and losses on assets are the result of income on assets less the amounts contained in net interest expenses. The revaluation component also includes changes in unrecognised assets less effects included in net interest expenses. Revaluation components are recorded in the statement of comprehensive income and cannot be recycled. Amounts recorded in the statement of comprehensive income can be reallocated within equity.

Pension obligations or assets recorded in the consolidated financial statements correspond to the funding surplus or shortfall of the defined-benefit plans. However, pension assets are restricted to the net present value of the Group’s economic benefit from future curtailments or repayments. Pension obligations in Swiss benefit plans are currently valued on the basis of employers and employees sharing the risk.

17 Alternative Performance Indicators (unaudited)

17 Alternative Performance Indicators (unaudited)

CHF 1 000

 

1.1.–31.12.2021

 

1.1.–31.12.2020

 

Change

Income

 

140 618

 

109 851

 

+30 767

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personnel expenses

 

– 66 045

 

– 51 894

 

– 14 151

Other operating expenses

 

– 14 344

 

– 11 705

 

– 2 639

Operating expenses

 

– 80 389

 

– 63 599

 

– 16 790

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit (continuing operations)

 

60 229

 

46 252

 

+13 977

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

– 3 751

 

– 4 777

 

+1 026

Valuation adjustments

 

– 2 888

 

– 9 578

 

+6 690

Group profit before tax (continuing operations)

 

53 590

 

31 897

 

+21 693

Taxes

 

– 10 527

 

– 8 875

 

– 1 652

Group net profit (continuing operations)

 

43 063

 

23 022

 

+20 041

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Group net profit from discontinued operations (net of tax)

 

 

– 718

 

+718

Group net profit

 

43 063

 

22 304

 

+20 759

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