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ANNUAL
REPORT
2023
1
Leer to the Shareholders
CEO
Chrisan Hadjiminas
on the 2023 financial year
Dear Shareholders and Readers,
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC (THEON), a leading
manufacturer of Night Vision and Thermal
Imaging systems for defense and security
applicaons with a global footprint,
this Annual
Report, presents its full year results for 2023.
Demonstrang outstanding financial results,
adaptability, and commitment to innovaon,
THEON has achieved unprecedented success,
seng new benchmarks in the industry.
THEON started its operaons in 1997 from
Greece and today plays a leading role in the
industry with
an internaonal presence,
including offices in Greece, Cyprus, USA, UAE,
Switzerland and Singapore, as well as 3 producon facilies in Athens, Wetzlar (Germany) and Plymouth
(USA). Through this network of companies, offices and facilies around the world, THEON has more than
150
.000 systems in service with Armed and Special Forces around the world. The company’s constantly
growing customer base now spans
69 countries across the globe, including 26 NATO members.
In FY2023, THEON’s order intake reached a record €506 million, marking a 51,7% increase compared to FY
2022. Addionally, the Soſt order backlog stood at €540,2 million, equivalent to 2,5 mes the revenue of
2023. THEON achieved €218,7 million in revenue, marking a year
-
on
-
year growth of 53,0%, with an
Adjusted EBIT of €56,8 million, represenng a margin of 26,0%. Over the last 5 years the company has
been growing at an average rate of 50% per year, maintaining its very high profitability level.
These results fill us with sasfacon and pride
and
they
jusfy ΤΗΕΟΝ
ΙΝΤΕRNATIONAL PLC’s successful
lisng
of
its shares on the regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam on
February 7 2024, achieving one of
the first IPOs in Europe
this year.
We are proud that we have delivered more than what we have been saying on our road to IPO. Throughout
2023, THEON has expanded its reach and market presence, solidifying its posion as a global leader in the
night vision systems for defense industry.
One of the milestones I could menon, is the five
-
year $500
million
IDIQ contract for the supply of the
Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems (SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps (USMC) that Elbit Systems
of America is awarded, with THEON as subcontractor. Another one, in consorum with its partner
Hensoldt, THEON was also awarded with a second amendment for an addional 19.500 night vision
goggles, as well as opons for an addional 50.000 for Belgium and Germany.
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THEON connues to invest in research and development, implemenng more than 400 training hours,
hiring 50% more people in R&D department, and introducing new groundbreaking products that address
evolving customer needs and market trends, like TALOS family, its first Stabilized Mulsensory system that
is officially launched during DSEI London 2023 Exhibion. Due to its commitment to innovaon, THEON
has started developing new technologies in Image Fusion and Augmented Reality (AR) systems for the
company’s man portable product range, offering complete, connected soldier optronic soluons to its
customers worldwide. We connue to develop and introduce new products, with the ARMED Ecosystem
being demonstrated to various potenal customers in Europe, the
US and Japan. For the IRIS system we
have now received our first orders and we expect the same to happen with ORION fused NV goggles and
THEA heads
-
up display. In plaorm
-
based systems, we are now parcipang in our first tender for
plaorm
-
based mul
-
sensor systems. Our product porolio is at the cung edge of technology and will
be even more digized and AI
-
enabled in the future.
One of THEON’s strengths is the customizaon of systems to parcular requirements of end users. With a
fast
-
track design and prototyping procedure, the company is able to respond to modificaon requests in
a very short me, comparing to similar companies in the industry. Priorizing customer sasfacon above
all, 2023 saw deepen relaonships with exisng customers and forge partnerships with new clients,
resulng in record
-
high levels of customer sasfacon and retenon.
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This busy and successful 2023 was accompanied by a series of special achievements. THEON was included
on FINANCIAL TIMES & STATISTA list with the 1000 Fastest Growing companies in Europe, while the
company has earned for 2023 the Great Place To Work Cerficaon
, evident that the company stands
out as one of the top companies to work for. Throughout 2023, THEON has acvely parcipated in various
Corporate Social Responsibility iniaves, supporng vulnerable social groups, fostering employee
volunteering, managing its environmental footprint, supporng diverse workplace, increasing female hires
by 4%, increasing employees’ engagement.
We have delivered strong performance in 2023 and connue to see good momentum in the business. We
believe we are well posioned to connue driving growth, both through organic growth as well as through
acquisions. We raised almost €100
million
in gross proceeds in our IPO with the goal of accelerang our
inorganic growth. Thus, we have created a task force who is sourcing potenal investments and is
idenfying a pipeline of opportunies. For these acquisions, we intend to grow within our core night
vision and thermal imaging sector, as well as expanding into adjacent markets.
For FY2024, despite the fluid internaonal economic environment, and the geopolical instability, THEON
ancipates another year of growth, expecng revenue to be in the range of €330
-
350
million, and to
achieve an EBIT margin in the mid
-
twenes. We expect to spend €10
-
12
million
in capex this year and we
are also in the posion to announce our intenon to have a dividend payout of 40% of net income realized
in 2023. In the medium
-
term, we expect to connue growing in line with our addressable market, and to
maintain an EBIT margin in the mid
-
twenes.
None of this would be possible without the commitment and dedicaon of our people, and I want to
acknowledge and thank them for their professionalism and hard work.
I would also like to thank our shareholders for their trust in THEON and its management team, for the
commitment and support to our company. We are all fully aware of the fact that the results of 2023
increase our responsibility towards our customers, the capital market, the society.
CEO & Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
Chrisan
Hadjiminas
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Leter of
the Chair of the Board
Another turbulent year has passed, marked by the
continuation of the war in Ukraine into its second year and
the outbreak of new conflicts, such as the war in the Gaza
Strip between Israel and Hamas last autumn.
The tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan in the
Caucasus persists, and the geopolitical situation in the
Balkans remains concerning. Along Israel's northern
borders, Hezbollah continues to provoke, prompting
retaliatory strikes by Israel. The Houthis have used missiles
and armed drones to attack Israel and merchant ships in the
Red Sea, threatening the freedom of navigation in a region
crucial for international trade. Additionally, the recent
elections in Taiwan and the upcoming US elections could
further impact the global geopolitical landscape.
These conflicts and regional tensions are significantly
influencing defense budgets and procurement programs
worldwide. In 2023, Asian countries increased their defense
budgets by an average of 4.7%, while NATO member states
have committed to spending 2% of their national GDP on defense. By 2024, two
-
thirds of NATO Allies are
expected to meet or exceed this target, a significant increase from only three Allies in 2014.
In our product markets, THEON continues to observe an international trend recognizing the importance
of night fighting capabilities and the necessity for troops to be fully equipped with adequate night vision
and thermal imaging systems. In Europe, we anticipate further increases in defense spending in 2024 as
the situation in Ukraine remains unchanged. In Asia, various tenders and procurement programs for Night
Vision equipment are set to commence this year. In the USA, several large programs for Night Vision
Systems are currently underway and gaining momentum, including the NVD Next and FCS programs for
Grenade Launchers and Heavy Machine Guns.
Our long
-
term planning for the development of our company was solidified on the 7th of February 2024,
when THEON successfully listed its shares on the regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam and raised
almost 100 million Euros in gross proceeds to be used for new investments and acquisitions.
This year, we anticipate another year of growth for THEON, expecting our revenue to be in the range of
330
-
350 million Euros. The achievements of THEON are the result of hard work, high
-
tech engineering,
reliable and competitive products, careful planning, and a corporate culture that prioritizes customer
satisfaction above all. This is our heritage, this is our identity, these are the values of THEON.
Chair of the Board of Directors
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarović
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Corporate Governance Report
Introduction
Theon International Plc is a public limited company, incorporated under the laws of Cyprus on August 10,
2021 as a private limited liability company and converted to a public limited company as of September
15, 2021, with the name Theon International Plc (“the Company”), under registration number HE 424549
of the Department of Registrar of Companies and Intellectual Property of the Republic of Cyprus, in
accordance with the Cyprus Companies’ Law Cap. 113 (hereinatier the “
Law
”). The Company’s registered
office address is at 5 Agiou Antoniou Street, Muskita Building 2, 1st floor, apartment 102, 2002, Strovolos,
Nicosia, Cyprus. During FY 2023, the Board of Directors of the Company comprised three executive
directors.
In view of the listing of the Company’s shares on Euronext Amsterdam, which took place during February
7
th
, 2024, the Company amended its Articles of Association (“AoA”) on November 23
rd
, 2023, and a new
Board of Directors was elected by the General Meeting of the Company’s Shareholders on January 19
th
,
2024, consisting of seven (7) directors, divided into (3) three Executive Directors and four (4) Non
-
Executive Directors.
By virtue of the Company’s Shareholders resolution passed on January 19
th
, 2024, the Company further
established its corporate governance framework incorporating the requirements of the Cyprus Stock
Exchange Corporate Governance Code and certain principles and best practices as set out in the Dutch
Corporate Governance Code. The policies adopted by virtue of the aforementioned resolution, apply to
the Company and its subsidiaries (hereinatier referred to as the “
Group
”).
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Board of Directors
As of January 19
th
, 2024, the Company, in accordance with the Law has a one
-
tier board structure
consisting of the following three Executive Directors ("
Executive Directors
") and four Non
-
Executive
Directors ("
Non-Executive Directors
" and together with the Executive Directors, hereafter referred to as
the "
Directors
").
The Board of Directors was elected to serve for a 3
-
year term as per the AoA.
Name
Age
Position
First appointed in
Appointed until
Christianos Hadjiminas
63
Company's founder
September
-
21
January
-
27
Vice
-
Chair of the Board of Directors,
and CEO
Stelios Anastasiou
67
Executive Director
September
-
21
January
-
27
Philippe Mennicken
47
Business Development Director
Executive Director
January
-
24
January
-
27
Stathis Potamitis
67
Non
-
Executive Director, Non
-
independent
January
-
24
January
-
27
Hans Peter Bartels
62
Non
-
Executive Director, Non
-
independent
January
-
24
January
-
27
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarović
55
Chair of the Board of Directors and
Non
-
Executive Director,
Independent
January
-
24
January
-
27
Maria Athienitou
Anastasiou
47
Non
-
Executive Director,
Independent
January
-
24
January
-
27
The Board of Directors is responsible for the continuity of the Company and the businesses of the Group.
The Directors are responsible for the Company's general affairs and are in charge of the oversight of the
day
-
to
-
day management, formulating the strategy and policies, as well as setting and achieving the
Company’s objectives. The Directors focus on long
-
term value creation for the Company and the
businesses of its Group thereby considering the interests of all its subsidiaries and how group
-
wide
strategies and policies contribute to the interests of each subsidiary and the interests of the Group as a
whole, over the long
-
term. The suitability of Directors to serve on the Board of Directors of the Company
is governed by the Suitability Policy of the Company. The Executive Directors are responsible for the
Company’s day
-
to
-
day management. The Non
-
Executive Directors supervise the Executive Directors’
policy and performance of duties as well as the Company’s general affairs and business, and advise the
Executive Directors.
The Non
-
Executive Directors shall in particular have regard to and supervise the manner in which the
Executive Directors implement the long
-
term value creation strategy and regularly discuss the strategy,
the implementation of the strategy and the principal risks associated with it.
The Terms of Reference of the Company’s Board, adopted on January 19
th
, 2024,
set out the description
of specific responsibilities for the Chair of the Board of Directors and further details on procedures for
holding meetings, decision making and overall functioning of the Board of Directors, including maintaining
internal governance arrangements, processes and mechanisms that are consistent, well
-
integrated and
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conducive to the alignment of the respective business objectives, strategies and risk management
framework of the Company and its Group.
In accordance with the Company’s AoA
and the Terms of Reference of the Company’s Board, the minimum
number of Directors, whether Executive Directors or Non
-
Executive Directors, shall be three (3) and the
maximum number of Directors shall be nine (9).
The Company ensures that a balance of independent Non
-
Executive Directors and Executive Directors is
maintained, with a view to safeguard that no individual Director or small group of them can dominate in
terms of decision
-
making.
The Directors of the Company can delegate one or more of their
powers to committees, with these
committees established consisting of a member, or members of the Board of Directors, as they think fit.
Any committee established to that effect, must follow the relevant rules or procedures as these are set
out by the Board of Directors of the Company and the AoA. The Company has currently established two
committees, the Audit and Risk Committee and the Nominations and Remuneration Committee.
Board Commitees
Audit and Risk Commi
tee
The Audit and Risk Committee's role is to assist the Board of Directors with the discharge of its
responsibilities in relation to financial reporting, including reviewing the Company's and its subsidiaries
annual financial statements and accounting policies, internal and external audits and controls, reviewing
and monitoring the scope of the annual audit and the extent of the non
-
audit work undertaken by external
auditors, advising on the appointment of external auditors as well as reviewing the effectiveness of the
internal audit, internal controls, whistleblowing and fraud systems in place.
The Company’s Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee provide,
inter alia
,
that:
the Audit and Risk Committee will meet as often as is required for its proper functioning, but at
least four times each year to coincide with key dates in the financial reporting and audit cycle;
the Audit and Risk Committee will consist of at least three members, all of which to be financially
literate and with at least one member of the Audit and Risk Committee to be a financial expert
with relevant knowledge and experience of financial administration and accounting for listed
companies or other large legal entities;
more than half of the members of the Audit and Risk Committee and
its chair must be
independent within the meaning of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code and of the CSE
Corporate Governance Code; and
the Audit and Risk Committee may not be chaired by the Chair of the Board of Directors or by a
former Executive Director.
The Audit and Risk Committee is currently chaired by Maria Athienitou Anastasiou and its members
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarović, Dr. Hans
-
Peter Bartels and Maria Athienitou Anastasiou are for the majority
independent.
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Nominations and Remuneration Commitee
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee assists the Board of Directors in reviewing the structure,
size and composition of the Board of Directors and proposes appointments and reappointments. It
periodically assesses the functioning of individual Directors and is also responsible for reviewing the
remuneration policy and succession plans for the Directors.
The Terms of Reference of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee as described above, provide,
inter alia
, that:
the Nominations and Remuneration Committee will meet as often as is required for its proper
functioning, but at least two times each year;
the Nominations and Remuneration Committee will consist of at least three members;
more than half of the members of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee, and its chair,
must be independent within the meaning of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code
and of the
CSE Corporate Governance Code; and
the Nominations and Remuneration Committee may not be chaired by the Chair of the Board of
Directors or by a former Executive Director.
The Nominations and Remuneration Committee is chaired by Stathis Potamitis and its members are
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarović, Maria Athienitou Anastasiou and Stathis Potamitis. All members meet the
requirements of members of the Nominations and Remuneration Committee pursuant to the terms of
reference, as further described above.
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Biographical details of the Directors of the Board
Christian Hadjiminas
.
Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO.
Christian
Hadjiminas graduated in 1981 from Columbia University with a B.A. in Economics (
Magna Cum
Laude
) and in 1983 from Wharton Business School (University of Pennsylvania) with an MBA in Business
and Finance. After working as a Senior Trader at Phibro
-
Salomon Inc. in 1987, he set up his first company
in New York and soon thereafter in 1989, he
moved his business to
Greece and established EFA VENTURES
in Athens. Mr. Hadjiminas is today the owner of EFA GROUP, a "marketing" construct referring to a set of
companies with a leading
-
edge position in the international market with more than 30 years of
experience, in the fields of Aerospace, Security, Defense, and Industrial cooperation. Mr. Hadjiminas is
also the President of the Hellenic Entrepreneurs Association
-
EENE and Head of EENE International, as
well as the Founder and Honorary President of the Wharton Alumni Club of Greece.
Stelios Anastasiou
.
Executive Director.
Stelios Anastasiou graduated from LCCI Higher Stage with a degree in accounting and from the English
College Commercial Department. He is a certified accountant technician, a member of the Association of
Accounting Technicians and a licensed auditor by the
Ministry of Finance of Cyprus. He worked at PwC in
Nicosia (Cyprus) between 1987 and 1999, where he was
promoted to the role of Senior Manager. Since
1999, he has worked at Dynasource Consultancy Limited where he has been acting in his current position
as Director.
Philippe Mennicken
.
Executive Director and Business Development Director.
Philippe Mennicken graduated in 2000 from Université de Liège, Belgium with a B.A. in Mechanical
Engineering, graduated in 2001 from College of Aeronautics, Cranfield University, UK with an MSc in
Aerospace Dynamics and in 2006 from Management Research Centre, University of Bristol with an MSc in
Strategic Management. After working as a product support engineer at Goodrich Aero and technical sales
manager at SKF Aerospace in the UK, he then worked as an
Offset & Industrial Cooperation Manager at
Epicos S.A. in Athens. He joined Theon Sensors S.A. in Athens in April 2010 as the Business Development
Manager and has been acting in his current position
as the Business Development Director since January
2013.
Stathis Potamitis
.
Non-Executive Director.
Stathis Potamitis graduated from
the
University of Toronto (Canada) with a B.A. degree in 1997, LL.B
degree in 1986 and with an M.A. degree in 1991. He is the founder and managing partner of an
independent law firm, Potamitisvekris, where he has been a managing partner since 1996 and has been
acting in his current position as senior partner since 2022. He is admitted to practice law in Athens,
Thessaloniki and previously was a qualified attorney at law in the State of New York.
Hans-Peter Bartels
.
Non-Executive Independent Director.
Hans
-
Peter Bartels graduated from the Max Planck School in Kiel in 1980. After he finished his military
service, he began studying political science, sociology and
e
thnology
at the Christian Albrechts University
in Kiel in 1981, which he completed in 1986 with a master's degree. He also holds a PhD in Political Science.
Bartels was a member of the German Bundestag from 1998 until he was
appointed
as Defense
Commissioner in 2015. From 2015 to 2020 he served as the Armed Forces Commissioner of the German
Bundestag and has been President of the Society for Security Policy since May 2022. He has been a
member of the supervisory board of ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems since 2023.
10
Kolinda Grabar-
Kitarović
.
Non-Executive Independent Director.
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarović graduated
from the University of Zagreb with a B.A. degree in Arts in 1993 and
with a M.A. degree in Arts in 2000. She became Minister Counsellor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in
Croatia in 2001 and served as a Minister of European integration between December
2003 and February
2005, and as Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration from February 2005 until January
2008. She worked as Assistant Secretary General for Public diplomacy at NATO between 2011 and 2014. In 2015,
she was elected as President of the Republic of Croatia and served until 2020. Since 2020, she has been
a member of the International Olympic Committee.
Maria Athienitou Anastasiou.
Non-Executive Independent Director
.
Maria Athienitou Anastasiou graduated in 1997 from Reading University with a B.A. degree
in Management and Business Administration and in 1999 from the City Business School (CASS) with
MSc degree in Internal Auditing and Management. Since 2000, she has been working at
current PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd in Cyprus where she has been focused on providing regulatory
compliance services in the financial sector. She holds the Advanced Certificate of Professional
Competency from the CySEC and the Certified Accounting Technician qualification from the Association
of Certified Chartered Accountants.
General Meeting of Shareholders
The holding of the General Meeting of the Company is subject to the provisions of the Law and the
AoA.
Under its current AoA, the Company shall in each year hold a general meeting as its Annual
General Meeting, in addition to any other meetings in that year, and shall specify the meeting as such in
the notices calling it; and not more than 15 months shall elapse between the date of one Annual
General Meeting and that of the next.
The Annual General Meeting shall be held at such place and time as the Directors shall decide
(the Directors are not restricted as to the location of the Annual General Meeting) and article 55 of the
Articles of Association permits both physical and hybrid meetings.
The Directors may, whenever they think fit, also convene an extraordinary General Meeting. Under the
Law, extraordinary General Meetings can also be convened by the request of shareholders holding at
least 10% of the paid in capital of the Company.
The Annual General Meeting and the meeting convened for the passing of a special resolution shall be
convened by at least twenty
-
one (21) days' notice, and any other general meeting of the Company shall
be convened by at least fourteen (14) days' notice. The notice shall be exclusive of the date on which it
is served or deemed to be served and of the date specified for the holding of the meeting. The notice
must specify the place, date and time of the General Meeting and, in the event of special business, the
general nature of such business and shall be given in the manner hereinafter mentioned or in such other
manner, if any, as may be prescribed by the Company in general meetings, to such persons as are entitled to
receive such notices from the Company.
11
Corporate Governance Framework
On January 19
th
, 2024, the Company established the following corporate governance policies complying
with the
with the applicable laws and regulations:
Conflict of Interest Policy
The conflict of interest policy ("
Conflicts of Interest Policy
”) of the Company sets out the procedure for
the prevention, detection and management of an actual or a potential “conflict of interest” (as defined
therein). The Conflict of Interest Policy applies to conflicts of interest of
-
inter alia
-
the members of the
Board of Directors, the executive committees, the executive officers, the employees of the Company and
its subsidiaries, and the shareholders holding shareholding percentage or voting rights equal or higher
than the 5% of the Company's issued share capital.
Suitability Policy
The suitability policy ("
Suitability Policy
") of the Company is aimed at supporting and promoting diversity
and conveying broad range of skills and experiences within the Board of Directors, ensuring quality staffing
and effective operation evaluation. Suitability criteria identified in the Suitability Policy apply to all Board
of Directors members, regardless of their status as Executive, Non
-
Executive, or Independent Non
-
Executive members, and include both individual and collective
criteria. Individual criteria include, inter
alia, adequate knowledge, expertise and competencies, ethical conduct and reputation, conflict of
interests, independence of judgment and commitment (devotion of sufficient time), while collective
criteria concern the collective expertise altogether and diversity of the board.
Market Abuse Regulation Policy
The market abuse regulation policy ("
MAR Policy
") of the Company is aimed at regulating the
management and handling of inside information, and the obligations of the persons within the Company
and its subsidiaries who are discharging material duties as well as for the persons that are closely
associated with them ("
Relevant Persons
").
Whistleblowing Policy
The whistleblowing policy ("
Whistleblowing
Policy
") of the Company is aimed at encouraging and urging
all employees of the Company and its subsidiaries to report violations as soon as they come to their
attention and to express concerns regarding violation within the entities. The Whistleblowing Policy
defines a whistle
-
blower as an employee, officer, consultant, intern, secondee or agent of the Company
or its subsidiaries who reports or publicly discloses information on breaches occurred in the context of his
or her work
-
related activities. The violations the employees are encouraged and urged to report include
information and reasonable suspicions, about actual or potential illegal acts, omissions and breaches,
which occurred or are very likely to occur in the Company.
Remuneration Policy
The Remuneration Policy of the Board of Directors ("
Remuneration Policy
") is primarily aimed at ensuring
that the Directors' compensation is aligned with the Company's short and long
-
term business plans to
foster value creation for customers, shareholders, employees and local communities. Pursuant to the
Remuneration Policy, the remuneration of Non
-
Executive Directors consists of fix pay which is designed
to compensate for the time required to fulfil their duties. The remuneration of the Executive Directors
consists of a combination of a fixed component that is in line with the role's scope and responsibilities,
benefits and variable component that includes short
-
term and long
-
term incentives. The Company's policy
12
is to consider the remuneration levels in other companies of similar size, with roles of comparable scope
and responsibility when determining the fixed component of Executive Director's compensation.
Related Party Transactions Management Framework
The Company’s Related Party Transactions Managing Framework ("
RPT Framework
") sets out the rules
and procedures regarding the identification, evaluation, approval, and disclosure of transactions with
related parties in accordance with relevant provisions of corporate legislation as well as rules and
provisions aimed at ensuring transparency and effective supervision of the Company's contracts or
transactions with related parties. Pursuant to the RPT Framework, a transaction with a Related Party
encompasses any transaction that establishes a provisional relationship between the Company and the
Related Party, regardless of whether a price is charged.
Internal Audit Function
The Company’s Internal Audit Charter (“
Internal Audit Charter
”) provides for the scope of operations,
purpose, authority, and responsibility of the Internal Audit function. The Internal Audit function
establishes the internal audit activity’s position within the organization, including the nature of the
Internal Audit Function’s functional reporting relationship with the Audit and Risk Committee, authorizes
access to records, personnel, and physical properties relevant to the performance of engagements,
defines the scope and purpose of internal audit activities, in accordance with and as defined in the
International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, with the view to assist the
Company accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and
improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance
processes.
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31
DECEMBER 2023
15
Contents
Board Of Directors and Other Principal Officers
.........................................................................................
20
Management Report
...................................................................................................................................
21
Principal activity and nature of operations of the Group
.......................................................................
21
Future developments of the Group
........................................................................................................
21
Existence of branches
.............................................................................................................................
21
Principal risks and uncertainties
.............................................................................................................
21
Share capital
............................................................................................................................................
21
Share buy
-
back disclosures
.....................................................................................................................
21
Board of Directors
...................................................................................................................................
21
Dividends
.................................................................................................................................................
22
Financial Results
......................................................................................................................................
22
Corporate governance
............................................................................................................................
22
Events atier the repor
ting date
...............................................................................................................
22
Independent Auditors
.............................................................................................................................
22
Significant events for the financial year 2023
.........................................................................................
23
Financial highlights
..................................................................................................................................
24
Capital expenditure
.................................................................................................................................
25
Research and development
....................................................................................................................
25
Selected Performance, Capital Structure and Liquidity Indicators
.........................................................
26
Non
-
Financial Reporting
.............................................................................................................................
27
Business Model and Sustainable Development
......................................................................................
27
Sustainability Approach
..........................................................................................................................
29
Sustainability Pillars
............................................................................................................................
29
Stakeholder engagement and materiality
...........................................................................................
30
Environmental Responsibility ma
ters
....................................................................................................
32
Responsible Energy Management (Energy consumption and reduction)
...............................................
32
Waste Management and Recycling
.........................................................................................................
33
Social Responsibility ma
ters
..................................................................................................................
35
Product safety and quality
..................................................................................................................
35
Supply Chain management
.................................................................................................................
37
Health and Safety
................................................................................................................................
38
Research and Development (R&D)
.....................................................................................................
39
Training and Development
..................................................................................................................
40
              
16
Employee wellbeing
............................................................................................................................
42
Social contribution and volunteering
..................................................................................................
43
Responsible Governance maters
...........................................................................................................
45
The Group’s Governance Structure
.....................................................................................................
45
Export and customs control
................................................................................................................
45
Data privacy and cybersecurity
...........................................................................................................
47
Compliance and Anti
-
Corruption
........................................................................................................
48
Business Ethics
....................................................................................................................................
49
Compliance with applicable legislation
...............................................................................................
49
Diversity & Inclusion and Human Rights
.................................................................................................
52
Diversity & Inclusion
...........................................................................................................................
52
Potential effects of the Ukrainian, Gaza, Yemen crisis
............................................................................
54
Outlook
...................................................................................................................................................
54
Projected developments in 2024
............................................................................................................
55
Independent Auditors’ Report
....................................................................................................................
56
Consolidated statement of financial
position (1/2)
....................................................................................
63
Consolidated statement of financial position (2/2)
....................................................................................
64
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
.............................................
65
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
.............................................................................................
66
Consolidated statement of cash flows
........................................................................................................
67
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
.........................................................................................
68
1.
Reporting entity
.............................................................................................................................
68
2.
Basis of accounting
........................................................................................................................
70
3.
Basis of measurement
....................................................................................................................
71
4.
Functional and presentation currency
...........................................................................................
71
5.
Consolidated Financial Statements
................................................................................................
71
6.
Use of judgements and estimates
..................................................................................................
72
a.
Judgment
.....................................................................................................................................
72
b.
Assumptions and estimation uncertainties
.................................................................................
72
7.
Material accounting policies
..........................................................................................................
73
a.
Consolidation
...............................................................................................................................
73
b.
Foreign currency
..........................................................................................................................
74
c.
Property, plant and equipment
...................................................................................................
75
d.
Investment property
....................................................................................................................
76
17
e.
Intangible assets
..........................................................................................................................
76
f.
Impairment of tangible & intangible assets
................................................................................
77
g.
Leases
..........................................................................................................................................
78
h.
Inventories
...................................................................................................................................
79
i.
Trade accounts receivable
...........................................................................................................
79
j.
Cash and cash equivalents
...........................................................................................................
79
k.
Share capital
................................................................................................................................
79
l.
Loans and borrowings
.................................................................................................................
79
m.
Income tax
...................................................................................................................................
80
n.
Deferred tax
.................................................................................................................................
80
o.
Employee benefits
.......................................................................................................................
81
p.
Government grants
......................................................................................................................
82
q.
Provisions
.....................................................................................................................................
83
r.
Revenue recognition
....................................................................................................................
83
s.
Dividend distribution
...................................................................................................................
85
t.
Financial assets and financial liabilities
.......................................................................................
85
u.
Borrowing cost
.............................................................................................................................
88
v.
Trade accounts payable
...............................................................................................................
88
w.
Derivatives and hedge accounting
...............................................................................................
88
x.
Earnings per share
.......................................................................................................................
89
y.
Expenses
......................................................................................................................................
89
z.
Share buy back
.............................................................................................................................
90
8.
Adoption of new Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards by
the European Union (EU)
........................................................................................................................
90
a.
New Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards adopted by
the EU
..................................................................................................................................................
90
b.
Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards not endorsed by
the EU
..................................................................................................................................................
91
9.
Revenue
.........................................................................................................................................
93
a.
Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
........................................................
93
b.
Contract balances
........................................................................................................................
94
10.
Income and expenses
................................................................................................................
94
a.
Other income
...............................................................................................................................
94
b.
Other expenses
............................................................................................................................
95
18
c.
Expenses by nature
......................................................................................................................
95
11.
Net finance costs
.......................................................................................................................
96
12.
Earnings per share
.....................................................................................................................
96
a.
Profit for the year atier tax
..........................................................................................................
96
b.
Weighted
average number of ordinary shares (basic and diluted)
..........................................
97
13.
Employee benefits
.....................................................................................................................
97
a.
Actuarial assumptions
.................................................................................................................
97
b.
Defined benefit liability
...............................................................................................................
98
c.
Sensitivity analysis
.......................................................................................................................
98
14.
Income taxes
..............................................................................................................................
99
15.
Deferred tax
.............................................................................................................................
100
16.
Inventories
...............................................................................................................................
101
17.
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables
...................................................................
102
18.
Cash and cash equivalents
.......................................................................................................
103
19.
Property, plant and equipment
...............................................................................................
104
a.
Reconciliation of carrying amount
.............................................................................................
104
b.
Impairment
................................................................................................................................
105
c.
Security
......................................................................................................................................
105
d.
Property, plant and equipment under construction
..................................................................
105
e.
Leased property, plant and equipment
.....................................................................................
105
20.
Intangible assets
......................................................................................................................
106
a.
Reconciliation of carrying amount
.............................................................................................
106
b.
Impairment test
.........................................................................................................................
106
21.
Investment property
................................................................................................................
107
22.
Equity
-
accounted investees
.....................................................................................................
108
23.
Other financial assets
..............................................................................................................
109
24.
Prepayments
............................................................................................................................
110
25.
Capital and reserves
................................................................................................................
111
26.
Capital Management
...............................................................................................................
113
27.
Loans and borrowings
..............................................................................................................
113
a.
Loan balances
............................................................................................................................
113
b.
Reconciliation of movements
....................................................................................................
115
c.
Terms and repayment schedule
................................................................................................
116
28.
Contract liabilities
....................................................................................................................
116
19
29.
Government grants
..................................................................................................................
116
30.
Trade accounts payable and Accrued and other current liabilities
.........................................
117
31.
Provisions
.................................................................................................................................
117
32.
List of subsidiaries
....................................................................................................................
118
33.
Leases
......................................................................................................................................
120
34.
Commitments & Contingencies
...............................................................................................
122
a.
Guarantees
................................................................................................................................
122
b.
Indirect and contingent indebtedness
.......................................................................................
122
c.
Tax liabilities
...............................................................................................................................
122
35.
Related parties
.........................................................................................................................
123
a.
Parent and ultimate controlling party
.......................................................................................
123
b.
Key Management personnel
......................................................................................................
123
c.
Key Management personnel compensation
..............................................................................
123
d.
Other related party transactions
...............................................................................................
123
e.
Share buy
-
back
..........................................................................................................................
125
36.
Financial risk Management
......................................................................................................
125
a.
Market risk
.................................................................................................................................
125
b.
Credit risk
...................................................................................................................................
125
c.
Liquidity risk
...............................................................................................................................
127
d.
Interest rate risk
.........................................................................................................................
128
e.
Currency risk
..............................................................................................................................
129
f.
Price risk
....................................................................................................................................
130
g.
Capital risk
.................................................................................................................................
131
37.
Correction of errors
.................................................................................................................
132
38.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (adjusted EBITDA)
....
139
39.
Subsequent events
..................................................................................................................
140
20
Board Of Directors and Other Principal Officers
Board of Directors:
Christianos Hadjiminas (Vice
-
Chairperson of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive Officer)
Stelios Anastasiou
Hans Peter Dr. Bartels (appointed on 19 January 2024)
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarovic (appointed on 19 January 2024)
Philippe Jean Mennicken (appointed on 19 January 2024)
Maria Athienitou (appointed on 19 January 2024)
Petros Christou (resigned on 19 January 2024)
Compan
y Secretary:
Stelios Anastasiou
(appointed on 19 January 2024)
Petros Christou (resigned on 19 January 2024)
Independent Auditors:
KPMG Limited
Chartered Accountants
14 Esperidon Street, 1087 Nicosia, Cyprus
P.O. Box 21121
1502 Nicosia, Cyprus
Registered office:
5 Agiou Antoniou
Muskita Building 2, 1
st
Floor, Office 102
2002 Nicosia, Cyprus
Bankers
:
Alpha Bank
Optima Bank
Commerzbank
Aegean Baltic Bank
United Bank Limited
First Abu Dhabi Bank
National Bank of Greece
Piraeus Bank
Liechtensteinische Landesbank
AG
OCBC
Macau
United Overseas Bank
Lawyers:
Potamitis Vekris
George Karavokiris
L. Papaphilippou & Co. LLC
Ioannides Demetriou
Clifford Chance, Frankfurt
Bird & Bird LLP, Bird & Bird Advokatpartnerselskab
Sitz der Gesellschaft: Berlin Amtsgericht
Sheppard
Mullin
Lee & Ko
RASK Attorneys
-
at
-
Law
TGS Baltic
E
stonia
Mashora Law Firm
Registration number:
ΗΕ 424549
21
Management Report
The Board of Directors of Theon International Plc (the "Company") presents to the members its
Management Report together with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and its
subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2023, prepared in accordance with International Financial
Statements (“IFRS”) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus
Companies Law, Cap 113.
Principal activity and nature of operations of the Group
The main activities of the Group, that remain unchanged from prior year,
is the production and trade of a
large range of sensors, and in particular night vision systems, thermal systems (thermal sights) as well as
other innovative electro
-
optical equipment and equipment for application to Defense and Security.
Future developments of the Group
T
he Board of Directors does not expect any significant changes or developments in the operations,
financial position and performance of the Group in the foreseeable future.
Existence of branches
The holding Company of the Group does not maintain any branches.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The principal risks and uncertainties faced by the Group are disclosed in Note 36 of the financial
statements.
Share capital
Changes to share capital are disclosed in Note 25
of the financial statements.
Share buy
-
back disclosures
Share buy
-
back disclosures
are disclosed in the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
of the
financial statements.
Board of Directors
The members of the Company's Board of Directors as at 31 December 2023 and at the date of this report
are presented on page 6. On 19 January 2024, Petros Christou resigned from his position as Director and
Hans Peter Dr. Bartels, Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarovic, Philippe Jean Mennicken and Maria Athienitou were
appointed as Directors.
In accordance with the holding Company's Articles of Association all Directors presently members of the
Board continue in office.
There were no significant changes in the assignment of responsibilities and remuneration of the Board of
Directors.
Advanced Optnics
Dividends
On 16th August 2023, the Company in General Meet
ing approved the d
istribuon of dividend amount
ing
to €10.000.000 (2022: nil)
.
Financial Results
The Group's results f
or the year are set
out on pages 63-64. The net profit for the year ar
ibutable to the
shareholders of the Group amounted to €36.095.588 (2022: €30
.000
.618). On 31 December 2023 the total
assets of the Group were €210.522.998 (2022: €157.410.231) and the net assets of the Group were
€77.357.508 (2022: €64.263.932)
Corporate governance
As the Company was listed in February 2024, there is no legal requirement f
or the C
ompany to provide a
corporate governance statement for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Events aſter the reporng date
Any signif
icant events that occurred aſter the end of the reporting per
iod are described in note 39 of the
consolidated f
inanc
ial statements.
Independent Auditors
The Independent Auditors, KPMG Limited, were appointed in replacement of the previous auditors, PKF
ABAS Limited, and have expressed their willingness to cont
inue
in office and a resolut
ion g
iving authority
to the Board of Directors to set their remunerat
ion w
ill be proposed at the Annual General Meeng.
CEO & Vice Chairman of BoD
Christ
ian Hadj
iminas
Nicosia, 19 April 2024
23
Significant events for the financial year 2023
A.
During the International Defense Equipment Expo (IDEX 2023) held in Abu Dhabi from 20th to
24th February, the Group entered into a strategic partnership agreement with the International
Golden Company (IGG), a leading defense and security company and supplier to the UAE Armed
Forces. This agreement left a significant impression, especially considering its alignment with
similar important agreements signed by European defense industry giants for cooperation with
the UAE, such as Safran (France) and Escribano (Spain). The new agreement pertains to the
production of the Company's most advanced products which have been joinly designed with
international partners and production scheduled to commence towards the end of 2023.
B.
In June 2023, the Group completed the expansion of its existing building facilities by 3.200 m2 in
order to increase production capacity for its products resulting from an expansion of its
operations.
C.
In July 2023, the Group submi
ted
a documentation folder to the General Secretariat for Research
and Innovation (GSRI) for expenditure of €708.230 on research and development incurred in 2022.
D.
Until 19th September 2023, the Company was listed on the Emerging Companies Market of
the
Cyprus
Stock Exchange. Thereatier, the Company delisted its shares. It is noted that, on the
same
date, the Company’s shares were also delisted from the Central Securities Depository and
Central
Registry, in accordance with Article 19 of the Securities and Cyprus Stock Exchange
E.
In December Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) is awarded, through an international
tender,
a five
-
year $500 million IDIQ contract for the supply of the Squad Binocular Night Vision
Goggle
(SBNVG) to the US Marine Corps (USMC). THEON
SENSORS will provide to Elbit
America, as its
exclusive subcontractor, its dedicated night vision binocular NYX in a Semi Knock
Down Kit format,
where final manufacturing and dissemination of the complete SBNVG solution
will be performed
at Elbit America’s Roanoke, Virginia facility. In addition, THEON SENSORS will
provide its night
vision spare and repair parts, logistics support and test article refurbishment
throughout the
contract term.
F.
On 18 December, the Group signed two framework agreements with duration of up to 7 and
up
to 5 years with the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for the supply of
thermal
weapon sights and thermal monoculars. Another contract award was received by a
European
NATO member state for its Extra Long Range THERMIS systems.
24
Financial highlights
2023 marked a significant milestone for the Group as it attained its highest sales and profitability since
its inception , despite operating within an intensely competitive environment. Our market share
expansion was accompanied by an notable 53,07% growth in sales, a 38,54% increase in Operating
profit and a 38,14% rise in adjusted EBITDA.
The Group
continues to emphasise
on foreign markets, aiming to secure even larger shares with
innovative products and continuous support to our customers. Foreign markets continue to be a key
priority of the Group
with domestic sales accounting for just 0.8%
of total turnover.
*Total number of shares at 31 December 2023: 60.000.000.
As at 31 December 2022: 200.000, but for comparative
purposes the calculations were performed using 2023 total number of shares.
40.232.475
55.737.571
2022
2023
Operating profit
142.894.760
218.722.904
2022
2023
Revenue
65%
19%
16%
82%
8%
10%
Revenue by Region
Asia
Americas
Europe
2023
2022
41.708.362
57.741.171
2022
2023
Adj EBITDA
1,5
0,6
2022
2023
Earnings per
Share*
0,2
2022
2023
Dividend per
ordinary share
25
Turnover amounted to €218.722.904
(2022: €142.894.760), while the operating profit for the year, was
€55.737.571
(2022: €40.194.574).
Operating Cash Flow has improved significantly €35.261.597
(2022 €
-
7.139.754), an indicator that
confirms the Company's strong financial position.
The rise in working capital requirements, driven by increased sales and the execution of €7,7m worth of
investments, led to higher borrowing. However, the gearing ratio
has improved significantly, with holdings
exceeding total lending and a gearing ratio of
-
0,3% from 14,2%.
in euro
2022
2023
Varriance
Long
-
term loan obligations
3.661.356
32.742.460
29.081.104
Short
-
term loan obligations
31.293.899
32.777.312
1.483.413
Total debt
34.955.255
65.519.772
30.564.517
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
(24.035.134)
(65.639.067)
(41.603.933)
Net debt
10.920.121
(119.295)
(11.039.416)
Equity
64.263.932
77.357.508
13.093.576
Non
-
current liabilities
4.011.809
33.069.037
29.057.228
Total capital employed
68.275.741
110.426.545
42.150.804
Leverage ratio
16,0%
(0,1%)
Capital expenditure
The Group's total investments in the period from 1.1.2023 to 31.12.2023 amounted to €7.662.561. The
Group's Management team will continue to dynamically implement the budgeted €10m investment
programme in 2024, placing emphasis on automating production capacity and new systems as well as
laboratories for the R&D department.
Research and development
The Group invests significant funds in research and in the development of optical systems with emphasis
on new innovative products that ensure a competitive edge. In 2023, expenditure of the research and
development department amounted to €2.807.368 compared to €1.985.022 in the same period during
the previous year, an increase of +41,42%. This increase was accompanied by the recruitment of 7 new
technicians with
high levels of training in different specialties.
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Selected Performance, Capital Structure and Liquidity Indicators
2023
2022
Return on
Equity (ROE)
=
Net profit after tax
=
36.095.588
=
0,47
30.000.618
=
0,47
Equity
77.357.508
64.263.932
Adjusted EBITDA
Margin
=
Adjusted EBITDA
=
57.741.171
=
0,26
41.708.362
=
0,29
Revenue
218.722.904
142.894.760
Debt ratio
=
Debt
=
65.519.772
=
0,46
34.955.255
=
0,35
Debt + Equity
142.877.280
99.219.187
Current ratio
=
Current assets
=
188.783.452
=
1,89
135.382.825
=
1,52
Current
Liabilities
100.096.453
89.134.490
ROCE
=
Adjusted EBIT
=
56.471.087
=
0,51
40.232.475
=
0,59
Invested capital
110.426.545
68.275.741
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Non
-
Financial Reporting
The Group (or “Theon”) , through this non
-
financial Statement, complies with the provisions of the EU
Directive 2014/95/EU
(Non
-
Financial Reporting Directive) (“NFRD”) which was incorporated into
Cypriot legislation by Law N.51(I)/2017 (amendment law of the Companies Law Cap.113) . The non
-
financial Statement presents details regarding the Group’s activities across various thematic areas,
including:
Environmental Responsibility ma
ters;
Social Responsibility ma
ters;
Responsible Governance;
Diversity & Inclusion and Human Rights
This Statement focuses on the non
-
financial performance of the Group for the year ended 31 December
2023 and contains information in connection with the policies and other arrangements maintained by the
Group with regards to the thematic areas above (where applicable) as well as relevant Key Performance
Indicators (“KPIs”) to convey the Group’s performance. It is noted that the material topics and associated
metrics presented herein relate to the Group’s activities in Greece, which account for the vast majority of
the Group’s principal activities and operations.
Business Model and Sustainable Development
The Group is operating in the defence and security sensor systems sector, primarily active in the optronics
market. The optronics market is a sub
-
segment of the Global Defence Market, which includes businesses
that design, develop, manufacture, market, sell and service high
-
tech optical systems and devices, such
as, amongst other things, night vision and thermal imaging devices for military and security applications
and/or dual
-
use goods (“Optronics Market”).
Theon boasts a global presence spanning 69 countries, including 24 countries that are part of NATO. In
addition, it has established market
-
leading positions in Germany and Belgium, among others. Notably, the
Group holds a prominent position in Gulf Cooperation Council (“GCC”) nations and its rapid growth in the
US through the supply contracts with the Department of Defence and the US Marine Corps reinforces its
strong presence across diverse global markets.
The Group’s core target customers are defence and security forces and its typical end
-
customers
are
governments (national governments, as well as supranational organisations, such as OCCAR and NSPA)
and organisations that allocate budgets and make procurement decisions for their defence and security
forces.
The Group’s Management continuously assesses the various trends and factors that may affect the Group’s
development. In view of the war crisis and conflict in Ukraine, the Group recognises that there has been
an increase in the defence budgets in Europe and elsewhere both to replenish equipment that was
provided in support to Ukraine or to update legacy equipment. In addition, the conflict in Ukraine has
shitied the focus of new procurements of warfare equipment to core land based and amphibious figh
ting
capabilities, which is in turn driving innovation and growth in the optronics and sensors market.
Notwithstanding the conflict in Ukraine, the Group’s Management also remains vigilant of the political
rivalries and tension currently taking place in the Gaza Strip in that increased tensions throughout the
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Middle East resulting directly or indirectly from this conflict will, over time, also have a pronounced effect
on the Global Defence Market.
Looking ahead, the Group is strategically positioned to facilitate both organic and inorganic growth
opportunities. The Group believes that its current capabilities will enable it to explore a diverse range of
growth possibilities in the coming years, underpinned by a carefully cra
tied strategy. More specifically, the
main areas of focus for the Group are expected to be:
Market Tailwinds: The Group anticipates significant upside potential with recurring contract
possibilities driven by increased defence spending in Europe and around the world, as a result of
current geopolitical developments.
New Product Innovation: The Group’s future growth is expected to be driven by new technologies
and products, including, amongst others, the fused night vision and thermal goggle, the heads
-
up
display and additional multisensory pla
tiorms expected to be launched in the
near future, all of
which aim to support the development of military advancements, such as the “future soldier” or
“digital soldier”. To this end, the Group is examining to acquire new technologies in order to
expedite the development of new more advanced
products in the Optronics Market.
Adjacent Products: The Group has a strategic vision for expansion into adjacent end markets,
specifically targeting civil and commercial markets such as law enforcement, firefighting and
hunting equipment as well as engaging in co
-
development of a thermal sight for sports and
hunting.
Geographical Expansion: The Group is commited
to accelerating its growth in the US market and
further developing entry into new markets for the Group, with potential joint ventures in key
geographies, including the U.S., South Korea, and the Middle East. Additionally, the Group is
exploring mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) as a means of further geographical expansion,
allowing it to enter new markets globally. Additional targets may be identified for the purposes of
vertical integration of the supply of certain main components.
Core Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Markets: The Group is exploring strategic opportunities to
enhance its operational efficiency and overall business growth through vertical integration with
in
-
house capabilities in the image intensifier tubes sectors and innovating and reengineering
existing products, tailored for applications in law enforcement, firefighting, sports and recreational
hunting, as well as advancing the
development of a maritime pla
tiorm.
Adjacent Markets: The Group gears up to introduce innovative products such as telescopic sights,
AR goggles, lasers, and displays for various platiorms. In addi
tion to this product expansion, the
Group is considering the acquisition of smaller companies (with an annual sales turnover of up to
Euro 30 million), such as those specialising in adjacent products like electronics and night vision
systems, laser systems, thermal imaging, and fire control systems..
The Group recognises that there is an increasing demand from various stakeholders such as consumers
and investors for organisations to establish and maintain environmental, social and governance practices
including practices safeguarding diversity and inclusion, anti
-
corruption and human rights. In its efforts to
grow sustainably but also promote sustainability, the Group’s values and strategy are centered around
environmental, social, and governance factors. This represents the Group’s commitments and plans for a
more
sustainable future through diverse initiatives and projects in the long run. As a first step, the Group
has been continuously monitoring its activities to confirm alignment with the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) and to this date, the
Group has contributed positively to 13 out of the 17 SDGs.
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The non
-
financial Statement follows the GRI Standards of the Global Reporting Initiative (“GRI”), as well
as the standards of the Integrated Reporting Framework of the International Integrated Reporting Council
(“IIRC”), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (“SASB”).
Sustainability Approach
Sustainability Pillars
The Group is commited
to sustainable development, balancing economic viability with social
responsibility and environmental stewardship. Its mission extends beyond providing superior systems; it
encompasses reduction of its environmental footprint, enhancement of its social impact and fostering
economic prosperity. At the heart of its operations lies the commitment to environmental protection
through sustainable practices, active support for vulnerable communities via targeted initiatives, the well
-
being of its employees, and an unwavering dedication to transparency and ethical conduct in all business
relationships. To effectively integrate these values, the Group has developed a sustainability framework
structured around three foundational pillars:
I.
Environmental Stewardship: Environmental stewardship guides Theon’s commitment to actively
try to minimise its environmental footprint, endorsing eco
-
friendly practices and leading
innovation towards a sustainable future. Through the enactment of strategies such as lower
energy consumption and monitoring of carbon emissions, Theon actively contributes to the
principles of a circular economy, ensuring that operations not only minimise environmental impact
but also create a positive, regenerative cycle for the benefit of the planet and future generations.
II.
Social Responsibility: Theon’s commitment extends beyond environmental stewardship
to
incorporate social responsibility. At the heart of the Group, employees are the dynamic force that
drive its success and represent its corporate spirit. At Theon, the employee’s wellbeing is
prioritised as it is recognised that a thriving workforce is essential for the sustained growth and
success of the Group. Through investing in professional development opportunities and
continuous training, and creating a supportive work environment, it is ensured that employees
not only excel professionally but also find fulfilment in their personal lives as well. Theon’s social
responsibility commitment goes beyond its corporate walls, as it is actively engaged in
partnerships with organisations that aid vulnerable groups, to address social challenges and
positively contribute to the reduction of inequalities.
III.
Economic Prosperity: Theon embeds its economic growth in the foundational values of
transparency, integrity, and accountability. The commitment to these principles extends into every
aspect of work, creating a
corporate culture that aims for excellence. Theon mandates strict
adherence to laws and a zero
-
tolerance approach towards bribery and corruption, and staunch
support for fair market practices. Maintaining a strong code of ethics means more than just
adhering to laws and strict company policies, it is about creating a deep
-
rooted sense of
accountability in every task. Theon places a strong emphasis on robust stakeholder engagement,
recognising its critical role in governance and as a cornerstone of its journey towards enduring
economic success and stability.
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Stakeholder engagement and materiality
The Group strongly believes in the vital importance of every stakeholder within its ecosystem. Robust
communication systems have been established to actively engage with stakeholders, aiming not only to
comprehend their unique needs but also to cultivate strong, mutually beneficial relationships. The
commitment to open dialogue serves as the cornerstone of the Group’s approach, with the aim to drive
collaborative success, fostering a community where every stakeholder feels heard and valued.
Theon places a significant emphasis on materiality assessment which is an insightiul process that carefully
identifies and prioritises the environmental, social and governance factors essential to stakeholders and
the sustainable success of the Group. It serves as a strategic roadmap guiding the Group in addressing key
issues and enhancing performance by prioritising the most impac
tiul environmental, social and
governance factors. It aligns the Group’s initiatives with stakeholders’ expectations and ensures that a
focus approach towards sustainable growth and continuous improvement has been adopted.
The materiality assessment has been developed based on the GRI Standards, SASB and follows a three
-
step approach. Firstly, material issues are identified through a comprehensive research and analysis taking
into account the SASB standard and the Group’s strategic priorities. Then, the assessment and ranking of
identified material issues takes place followed by the validation and evaluation of relevant targets by
management, always taking into consideration the strategic priorities of the Group. The results of the
materiality assessment are presented in the materiality matrix below:
Figure 1: Materiality Assessment matrix
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Materiality Analysis
SDGs
Environmental Material topics
1
Responsible energy management (energy
consumption & reduction)
2
Waste management and recycling
Social Material topics
3
Product safety and quality
4
Supply chain management
5
Health and safety
6
Research and development
7
Training and development
8
Employee well being
9
Social contribution and volunteering
Governance Material topics
10
Exports and customs control
11
Data privacy and cybersecurity
12
Compliance and anti
-
corruption
13
Business ethics
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Environmental Responsibility ma
ters
The Group, reinforced by its Environmental Stewardship, takes into consideration the increasing
importance of environmental protection and is commi
ted
to meet the customer requirements while
promoting sustainable development through effective management of natural resources, reducing its
environmental impacts and continuous environmental monitoring of its activities. In addition, the Group’s
goal is to employ a rational use of natural resources, energy, raw and auxiliary materials in the production
process and at the same time reduce and minimise where possible, liquid, solid or gaseous effluents. It is
also important for the Group to achieve and maintain compliance of all its operations with the relevant
European and national laws and regulations underpinning the protection of the environment.
In view of the above, the Group maintains an Environmental Policy emphasising its dedication to strategic
goals for environmentally responsible operations and reflects its proactive stance towards the reduction
of its environmental footprint. In line with its Environmental Policy, the Group has developed a
comprehensive Environmental Management System certified in accordance with the international
standard ISO 14001:2015 to continuously perform environmental assessments of its activities. Internal
audits pertaining to the ISO 14001 standard were carried out in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
In order to achieve its strategic goals, the Group conducts an analysis of the environmental impacts prior
to the adoption and introduction of new production processes and products, and offers continuous
training, education and encouraging all employees to actively participate in improving the Group’s
environmental performance. In addition, the Group also collects information from its partners including
customers, suppliers, contractors and government agencies, with a view to support its commitment to
reduce its environmental impact. The Group aims to contract and collaborate with environmentally
responsible suppliers who must meet high standards, including implementing the ISO 9001 Quality
Management System and ISO 28000:2007. In view of this, the Group communicates its environmental
commitments to its suppliers through an assessment (due diligence) that incorporates specific
environmental criteria.
Furthermore, the Group places a strong emphasis on employee
engagement in connection with
sustainability ma
ters and
training, to ensure that the team is well equipped with the knowledge and tools
to contribute to the Group’s commitment to environmental responsibility. In particular, the Group has
invested in enhancing the environmental awareness of its employees through a tailor
-
made environmental
training provided to all employees, regardless of their position or hierarchical level. The said Environmental
Awareness Training forms part of the onboarding process as
well as the emergency response exercise
conducted on an annual basis.
Responsible Energy Management (Energy consumption and reduction)
The Group has developed a plan focused on responsible energy management and carbon emissions
reduction. To ensure transparency and accountability, a number of Key Performance Indicators have been
established to measure the progress towards the said plan’s objectives, whilst ensuring a continuous
improvement in environmental performance. More specifically, the Group reduced its electricity
consumption
from 725.365kWh
in 2022 to 651.038kWh in 2023 which represents a reduction of c.11%.
In addition, the Group also reduced its CO2 emissions from 422tn in 2022 to 381tn in 2023 representing a
reduction of c.10%.
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Electricity Consumption (kWh)
Year
kWh
2022
725.365,40
2023
65
1
.037,91
CO
2
Emissions (tn)
Year
tn
2022
422
2023
381
Furthermore, in its efforts to identify opportunities to increase its energy efficiency and the use of
renewable energy and hence mitigate its climate change impacts, the Group has implemented additional
initiatives such as installing photovoltaic panels on the roo
tiop of Theon produc
tion facility in Koropi,
Greece. As previously mentioned, the Group consistently adheres to environmental regulations, as also
evidenced by its annual reporting of fluorinated gases to the European Union and conducting Energy
E
fficiency Audits for its production facilities located in Koropi, Greece (57 Ioannou Metaxa and 62 Ioannou
Metaxa).
Another initiative undertaken by the Group relates to the implementation of the principles of ‘Green IT’,
aiming at the optimal management
of energy needs in a way that utilises alternative energy sources and
takes care of the natural environment. The key concept of ‘Green IT’ is the alignment between the
economic viability and optimal efficiency of infrastructure with the social and ethical
responsibilities
arising from the need to reduce the energy and environmental footprint of businesses. The Group embeds
these principles in its operations and encourages the use of environmentally friendly technologies and
sotiware tools, such as virtual energy management and telecommu
ting.
Waste Management and Recycling
The Group endorses the principles of circular economy and acknowledges the crucial role that waste
management plays in shaping its ecological footprint and has implemented comprehensive strategies to
reduce waste and responsibly handle and recycle materials. By adopting such practices and continuously
monitoring waste streams from its activities, the Group ensures that resources are used efficiently, and
that waste is either recycled, reused or disposed of in an environmentally responsible manner. Particularly,
the amount of waste produced by the Group’s operations is submi
ted
to electronic waste registration and
hazardous waste management is performed by adequately certified subcontracting companies. The Group
minimises waste quantities at all locations through process optimization and the implementation of
advanced waste management technologies.
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The Group has managed to increase its non
-
hazardous waste management materials as follows:
Paper (2023: 9,800tn, 2022: 7,140tn);
Plastic (2023: 2,770tn, 2022: 2,150tn); and
Aluminium
/ Metals (2023: 0,340tn, 2022: 0,170tn)
In connection with hazardous waste management, the Group achieved the following relevant metrics:
Glues (2023: 0,022tn, 2022:
0,038tn);
Organic Chemical Materials (2023: 0,044tn, 2022: 0,033tn); and
Machinery Soap Oils (2023: 1,5tn, 2022: 1,0tn)
Non-Hazardous Waste Management (tn)
Material
2022 (tn)
2023 (tn)
Paper
7,14
0
9,80
0
Plastic
2,15
0
2,77
0
Aluminium
0,170
0,340
Hazardous Waste Management (tn)
Material
2022 (tn)
2023 (tn)
Glues
0
,038
0
,022
Organic Chemical
Materials
0
,033
0
,044
Machinery Soap Oils
1
,
000
1,500
The Group’s operations are subject to a variety of environmental challenges, all of which mandate careful
atention and s
trategic planning. Amongst these challenges, two broad categories emerge: physical and
transition risks. Physical risks include the tangible threats caused by environmental factors and natural
disasters such as excessive heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts and wildfires. Transition risks relate to the
transition to a lower carbon economy and include, for example, the evolving regulatory, technological and
market aspects in connection with climate
-
change mitigation and the environment. In addition, the Group
recognises that the utilisation of hazardous substances imposes safety and environmental risks, requiring
strict compliance with environmental regulations. Through its Environmental Policy, Theon is proactive in
mitigating such risks by staying informed about environmental and climate related regulations, as well as
implementing sustainable practises which include, amongst others, responsible energy and waste
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management, the performance of regular environmental and impact assessments and the execution of
strict protocols for the management of hazardous substances.
Social Responsibility ma
ters
In line with its Social Responsibility pillar, the Group is commi
ted
to the professional and personal growth
of its workforce and at the same time it is actively engaged in societal ma
ters being responsible for
ensuring high quality products to its customers and fostering an inclusive environment for all its
stakeholders.
The Group is dedicated to creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment that fosters loyalty and
long
-
term commitment, achieving a high retention rate of 98% per month in 2023. In 2023, the total
number of employees at Theon Sensors was 303. The Group’s employees play a vital role in the
organisation’s development and their well
-
being is of paramount importance to the Group. For this reason,
the Group continues to invest in employee welfare and education, providing comprehensive benefit
packages and opportunities for personal and professional development. At the same time, the Group, over
its history, established an exceptional track record of maintaining a safe and secure working environment
for its employees. The Group maintains a strong record on reported workplace accidents across all
production sites. To ensure the overall health and safety of its workforce, the Group has implemented
comprehensive safety protocols, including regular employee training programs, strict adherence to
industry best practices, and continuous monitoring of potential hazards.
Moreover, the Group is commi
ted
to social responsibility extending beyond the workplace. Through
various philanthropic activities, it strives to make a positive impact on the local community, supporting
causes that align with core values and fostering a sense of purpose among employees.
In recognition of the above, the Group has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2023 awarded by
Great Place to Work
Hellas.
The Group is one of the leaders in the industry with a global presence and important partnerships, by
tailoring its products to meet the unique requirements of its customers. The Group’s goal is to offer
innovative and high
-
quality products that guarantee flexibility, effectiveness and efficiency in the military
operations. Through the customization of its products, the consultation of each client about its specific
needs and the complete atier sales support, the Company maintains excellent client rela
tionships, which
is a key element for its international success.
Product safety and quality
The Group designs and manufactures cuting
-
edge optoelectronic devices across both man
-
portable
platiorm
-
based systems that allow the visualisation of images in low light or obscure conditions using
different state
-
of
-
the
-
art technologies. Securing product safety and quality is of vital importance to the
Group.
The Group recognises its profound obligation that holds towards its customers and the world. All products
undertake rigorous scrutiny to meet industry standards as well as the Group’s uncompromising quality
standards. The advanced production facility in Greece upholds NATO security clearance and conducts
thorough testing of all systems in accordance with standard military test procedures prior to their launch.
The Group’s unique competitive edge lies on the utilisation of its extensive range of in
-
house designed and
assembled test and measurement equipment. The Group’s process capabilities include Research, Design
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& Prototyping, Testing & Evaluation, Product Development & Enhancement, Enhanced Automation &
Technology and Atiermarket Support & Moderniza
tion.
In view of the above, the Group maintains and implements a Quality Management System (“QMS”), in
accordance with the requirements of the international standard ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO
28000:2007 aiming at the continual effectiveness improvement of all of its processes. Quality assurance,
which is implemented throughout the production process from design to final achievement of the product,
is implemented for both internal and external purposes. Internal Quality Assurance provides trust to
management while external quality assurance provides trust to customers or third parties and is aligned
with Quality Control functions.
Atier determining the specifica
tions and requirements regarding production and product disposal, a
program is implemented, through which the scope of Quality Assurance is the "prevention of error" by
ensuring quality at all stages of production.
Through the QMS, all the processes applied in Theon are defined as well as resources, criteria and
methods to ensure that both the operation and the control of these processes are effective. A critical part
of quality assurance procedures is the quality control process. Quality control is implemented in different
parts of the Group’s processes such as incoming inspection, during production, and outgoing inspection.
Theon is also a NATO Security certified organisation. Its Facility Security Plan is approved by the Hellenic
Ministry of Defence regarding the application of measures that ensure the security of sensitive products,
military material, documentation and other information as well as personnel security. The Group,
registered in the Defence Material Manufacturers Registry of the Hellenic MoD, has consistently
demonstrated exceptional performance in contract fulfilment, earning certificates of achievement from
numerous clients.
The Group acknowledges the potential risks associated with keeping in pace with evolving technology,
potentially leading to unsuccessful future products. Custom product requirements pose challenges,
including high R&D investments and difficulties in assessing reliability. Potential supplier failures to meet
contractual obligations could also hinder timely fulfilment of customer orders. Adapting swi
tily to evolving
customer needs and technological changes is imperative for sustaining competitiveness and ensuring
future success.
As described above, the Group’s fundamental principle and commitment, as well as the philosophy of its
staff, is to deliver products and services that meet contractual obligations, adhere to relevant laws and
regulations, and achieve the quality objectives established for each contract. To achieve this, Theon:
Develops a company's business development plan incorporating internal and external factors
through SWOT analysis and conducts ongoing stakeholder analysis via a risk assessment process.
It also continuously reviews and enhances product features, where possible, as well as the
efficiency of its processes, thereby improving the QMS as a whole;
Establishes measurable quality objectives at the company, departmental/ process, and project
levels. These objectives are established and reviewed as to the point of achievement during the
Management review of the QMS by the leadership and at the end of each project, respectively;
Provides the resources needed for the unobstructed, effective and efficient operation of each
department;
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Invests in the continual upskilling, advising and training of its staff so as they enhance the quality
in all their activities; and
Monitors, measures and evaluates critical parameters and processes, in order to ensure quality
objectives achievement.
The Group is subject to provisions on product safety in all countries and jurisdictions where it delivers
products and
could therefore be held liable in cases concerning damage caused by defective products
manufactured. As a principle, each delivered product leaves the production site with a product safety
record stating compliance with all applicable product safety laws.
A product is defective if it does not provide for the safety which one is entitled to expect, taking into
account all circumstances, in particular (i) its presentation, (ii) the use to which it could reasonably be
expected that it would be put, and (iii) the time when it was put into circulation. The Group recognises the
risk that if a defective product causes a person’s death, injury to the body, damage to health, or damage
to an item of property, the Group is obliged to compensate the injured person for the respective damage
under certain circumstances. To ensure this risk is mitigated, the Group ensures compliance with the safety
requirements and also provides consumers with the necessary information in order to assess a product’s
inherent risks and take
necessary measures to avoid such threats.
Supply Chain management
Aiming to provide high quality equipment, the Group cooperates with an extensive network of suppliers
both in Greece and abroad. The Group incorporates best practices and principles ensuring accountability
and transparency, and thoroughly assesses all its suppliers prior to any collaboration, as well as evaluating
existing suppliers on an ongoing basis.
The Group uses an international supply chain for the production of all components. This supply chain is
partially supported by the in
-
house Computer Numerical Control (“CNC”) workshop and mostly
outsourced, with particular regard to the supply of specific intermediate products, such as image
intensifier tubes (“IITs”), lenses, metal bodies and plastic parts, which are necessary for the manufacture
of its technological products.
Purchases from suppliers (%)
Year
Foreign Suppliers (%)
Local Suppliers (%)
2022
94%
6%
2023
91%
9%
The most relevant suppliers are based in the EU (Germany, Greece, France, and Netherlands), Asia and the
U.S. In 2023, 91% of Theon Sensors’ suppliers were foreign whereas 9% of its suppliers were from the local
market (Greece) (please refer to the table above). Due to the strict regulatory requirements concerning
the Group's products, the Group needs to abide by strict selection criteria, including pricing, accessibility,
quality and track
-
record, and policies to ensure that also outsourced services and components and the
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relevant suppliers comply with such requirements. The Group also keeps a record of the approved
suppliers and partners, which is updated every year ("Approved Suppliers
-
Partners"). For this reason, the
Group maintains a Procurement Policy and Process for selecting its suppliers with its primary objective
being to ensure that the quality of every piece of equipment or hardware, and every product supplied
meets the prescribed standard and that the service delivered by the supplier complies with the
specifications already set.
The Group acknowledges supply chain risks stemming from reliance on specific suppliers for key
components like IITs, which have faced shortages due to increased global demand. In addition, as the
Group’s supply chains are subject to sales and export restrictions, any delays or failures to comply with
such restrictions may lead to increased costs in the form of fines and penalties as well as pose reputational
risks. The Group is actively managing such challenges to ensure continued operations and compliance with
regulations.
Overall, the Group aims to establish a good relationship and a long
-
term collaboration with its suppliers,
while seeking to intensify cooperation and expand the number of suppliers in the future in order to ensure
that the services delivered by
the suppliers continue to comply with the Group's specifications and that all
products of the Group are compatible and fully tested for compliance with military standards. In addition,
by participating in tender procurement procedures, the Group benefits from sales volume forecasts and is
able to organise its supply chain more efficiently, particularly the supply of IITs, which have the most
significant effect on the Group's ability to meet customer demand. The Group also deals with its suppliers
mainly by
means of purchase orders, governed by standard terms and conditions provided either by the
Group itself, or by the relevant supplier.
Health and Safety
Providing a work environment that ensures the health and safety of its employees, contractors and
suppliers is of utmost importance to the Group. Aiming at zero accidents and occupational illnesses, the
Company ensures the promotion of health and safety in the workplace and the achievement of continuous
improvement in this area. For this reason, the Group maintains a Health and Safety policy which underpins
its commitment to protecting both its people and property by maintaining a safe and healthy workspace
in accordance with industry standards and legislative requirements, aiming to eliminate any foreseeabl
e
hazards which may result in property damage, accidents or personal injury/ illness.
The Group’s approach to health and safety relies on three aspects:
Safety Task Force Groups;
Safety culture and awareness trainings; and
Risk identification and assessment.
Safety Task Force Groups
To manage potential risks effectively and comprehensively, the Group implements safety protocols and
procedures to assure a safe workplace environment. In view of this, Safety Taskforce Groups have been
launched including employees from all departments. Their main task is to assure the identification of
potential safety issues and risks and their immediate communication to the responsible manager, in order
to take precautionary measures and avoid potential incidents. To achieve that, Safety Task Force Groups
perform regular safety inspections in all premises and operations.
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Safety culture and awareness trainings
The Group has developed awareness initiatives including an internal training program for all its employees,
wide collaboration with companies specialised in health and safety issues and the construction of fully
equipped medical facilities within its premises.
In addition, Theon Sensors has also offered First Aid training organised in cooperation with a company
specialised in the provision of training services. Through these training sessions, fourteen (14) employees
have been successfully trained and certified to the CARPA method and the use of a defibrillator. Following
the safety awareness initiative, two (2)
of the First Aid trained employees have been placed to each
working shiti as an addi
tional precautionary measure for the successful coordination of a medical
emergency situation.
Besides CARPA training, a fire safety session has also been conducted and a
Fire Safety Team has been
established which reports to the Fire Safety Commander and is responsible for any fire safety or evacuation
event, as well as respective drills organised at least once per year.
Risk idenficaon and assessment
Theon regularly
conducts hazard identification and assessment in cooperation with its dedicated Safety
Technician. The results of these assessments are included in the wri
ten Occupational Risk Assessmen
t
that is available to all employees and is revised on a 3
-
year basis. The last revision of the Occupational Risk
Assessment has been made in 2020.
The Group seeks to achieve zero accidents and eliminate relevant risks and has established specific
indicators for recording and effectively monitoring health and safety performance, as indicated in the table
below:
Health and Safety
-
Accidents and Injuries KPIs
KPI
2023
2022
Lost Time Incidents (LTIs)
0
1
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) for employees
0
2,5
Absenteeism Rate (AR) for employees
2%
1,27%
Research and Development (R&D)
The Group’s R&D efforts are focused on in
-
house product development and can last from six (6) months
up to two (2) years, with potentially longer durations in areas where operational safety is a critical feature.
Within the R&D department, there is a range of highly skilled professionals in optics, mechanics and
electronics who run the process. The Group initiates the development of a product either upon a market
need, or a
tender requirement. This begins with the specification review, followed by detailed design work
which integrates optomechanical components alongside electronic hardware and sotiware development.
The phases of integration, prototyping and design verification ensure a successful product before releasing
to production.
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The Group has continuous interaction with its end
-
users, utilising their feedback for continuous
improvement and customization of the product throughout its life cycle. In addition, the Group protects
its innovative solutions, handling them as trade secrets and confidential information, fortified by contracts
with various counterparties.
As the Group operates in a highly competitive market, it continuously develops new products and
technology improvements to retain its market share. Additional new product development may be
required to compete in certain tenders and larger projects.
Therefore, the Group invests constantly in research and in the fields of optics, mechanics and electronics
with a focus on new innovative products that may ensure a competitive advantage. In the year ended
December 31, 2023, the expenditures in the research and development amounted to €2.234.174,80
(compared to €1.985.082, for the year ended December 31, 2022, corresponding to an increase of
+12,55%). In 2023, the Group employed 57 highly qualified technicians for R&D activities in various fields.
The Group recognizes the potential risks associated with R&D expenditures, such as the risk of technology
or product developments not meeting expected market demand or facing competition from superior
alternatives. Furthermore, unforeseen circumstances resulting from ineffective resource allocation may
impact the success of R&D investments, potentially resulting in missed opportunities or futile expenditure.
However, the Group remains steadfast in its commitment to prudent resource allocation and proactive
management of R&D initiatives to navigate and address these challenges effectively.
Training and Development
The Group supports the continuous advancement of its workforce, and it is dedicated to cultivating the
professional growth and development of its employees through comprehensive training initiatives. It
recognizes that by investing in its workforce, this will enhance the individual capabilities and will also
strengthen the collective capacity to innovate and excel in a constantly changing environment. By
providing tailored training programs for the needs and objectives of the employees, it will enable them to
atain
their maximum potential and drive the success of the organisation forward.
The Group approves and encourages a wide range of training programmes including:
Training in hard and soti skills;
Employee coaching and mentoring;
Onboarding trainings;
On
-
th
e-
job trainings;
Learning of foreign languages; and
Global history workshops and reading material (provided by the Group).
In stimulating professional advancement, Theon Sensors introduced in 2022 the “Power Week” aimed at
enhancing the soti skills of the employees. The “Power Week” also ran in 2023 and it a
trac
ted 166
individuals from various departments. Designed to equip participants with the necessary so
ti skills, the
program fostered a dynamic learning environment where collaborative exchange and hands on experience
thrived. In a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, this program was conducted remotely enabling
all employees to participate regardless of location, including also the production workers who work in
shitis. In addi
tion, to ensure the top quality of the training, this initiative was conducted in collaboration
with three leading educational companies in Greece.
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In 2023, and as shown in the tables below, the total number of employees trained was 112 including
members of the Management under a total of 391 hours.
Total number of employees trained by hierarchical level in 2023
Employees (Hierarchical level)
Technical employees
28
Administration employees
77
Middle Management
5
Upper Management
2
Total
112
Total training
hours by hierarchical level in 2023
Employees (Hierarchical level)
Technical employees
120
Administration employees
239
Middle Management
20
Upper Management
12
Total
391
Beyond providing training to its internal stakeholders, the Group provides training to its end
-
customers/
users. In particular, the Group provides training performed by skilled and experienced personnel, including
either operator training such as in
-
person demonstrations on equipment handling, or technical training,
such
as on maintaining and repairing the devices. In both cases, trainees receive relevant documentation,
such as manuals, prepared by the Group's dedicated training and integrated logistics support
departments. Especially for the technical training, the Group
also offers hands
-
on training to technical
personnel of the end
-
users.
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Employee wellbeing
The Group maintains a dedicated team of highly skilled and experienced employees who competently
handle activities from design through to manufacturing. Its management approach to employee
experience remains holistic, ensuring that every interaction and touchpoint within the Group is designed
to enhance the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of its employees.
The Group has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 2023, standing out for its excellent work
environment and corporate culture, following an evaluation carried out by the organisation Great Place to
Work Hellas. The evaluation of the working environment was done by the employees of the Group.
Through this evaluation, the employees acknowledged the Group for its corporate culture and working
environment as a whole, for the investment that it undertakes in the continuous improvement of the skills
of its employees the broadening of their horizons, as well as their cultural and digital upskilling and
reskilling.
The survey confirmed that the Group promotes meaningful relationships based on equality and justice,
with 89% and 87% of employees stating that people are treated fairly and regardless of their race and
sexual orientation respectively. In addition, high levels of staff trust in their management were noted, with
92% of employees believing that management is honest and ethical in their business practices.
Holisc approach on employee experience
The employee onboarding process is essential for the successful integration of new hires into the
organisation. This procedure includes activities which allow new employees to complete an initial new
-
hire orientation process, as well as learn about the Group and its structure, culture, vision, mission and
values. Moreover, during the onboarding process, employees become familiar with the “Employees
Handbook” which includes all corporate documents and policies outlining areas such as Human Resources
forms, guidelines and other procedures about working at the Group.
In addition, the Group’s integrated performance management system plays a pivotal role in driving
workforce productivity, fostering higher employee engagement, reducing turnover and maximising
revenue per
employee. The performance management system supports the Group through:
Providing a fair basis for awarding compensation based on merit;
Helping managers distribute and achieve departmental goals;
Helping employees clearly define and understand their responsibilities;
Identifying employees for advancement within the Group;
Providing criteria for the evaluation of employees performance; and
Suggesting ways in which employees can improve their performance.
Employee survey
Theon Sensors conducts employee surveys on a regular basis aiming to understand its employees’
aspirations, concerns and suggestions so that it can identify areas for improvement, celebrate its strengths,
and align its strategies with their needs and expectations.
In 2023, 77% of the Group’s employees participated in the survey and a staggering 77% of the Group’s
employees claimed they enjoy being part of the team.
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Addional employee benefits
In fostering a comprehensive reward system, the Group has developed an additional employee benefits’
plan that is offered to all employees despite their job position or hierarchical level and includes both health
care and economic benefits. Medical plan is provided for all staff and all their first level family members
atier three months of
employment within the Company.
Fostering employee wellbeing
Under the corporate commitment for the provision of safe, equal, and inclusive workplace, the Group has
included employee’s wellbeing in its corporate strategic approach in order to a
trac
t and retain top human
capital. The corporate devotion to wellbeing of its people is highlighted through the following initiatives:
Promoting engagement through empowering employees to participate in social events and
cultural activities;
Christmas children’s party;
Running team;
Gym subscription;
Webinars in connection with physical and mental health;
24/7 psychological support line, in collaboration with an expert organisation in occupational
health and safety;
Healthy way of living through promoting a balanced eating pa
tern; and
Corporate band (musical band consisting of Group employees including members of the
Management).
The Group recognizes the critical importance of retaining technical and skilled personnel for its operations.
Intense industry competition heightens the risk of losing talent to competitors or facing challenges in
recruiting new employees. For this reason, and as evidenced by the activities/ initiatives referred to above,
the Group ensures that both the wellbeing of its employees as well as their professional growth continue
to remain top priorities.
Social contribution and volunteering
The Group places special emphasis on social contribution, reflecting its commitment to contribute in the
positive transformation of the world. The Group’s mission extends beyond its core operations as it
recognises the importance of acting with a strong sense of responsibility towards the society and the
communities in which it operates. Guided by these principles, the Group has established a framework
consisting of the following four (4) pillars of social contribution, with the active participation and devotion
of its employees aiming to further amplify this commitment.
Support vulnerable groups
Acknowledging the importance of refining the lives of those in need, the Group is dedicated to creating a
more inclusive and equitable world for all. The Group actively supports organisations that address the
challenges faced by vulnerable social groups. The goal of the Group is to magnify the impact of those
organisations, developing greater social awareness and improving the quality of life for those they serve.
The Group provides support to the following organisations:
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Donation to “The Smile of the Child" organisation: The organisation is dedicated to assisting
children who have experienced abuse, live in poverty, or have health challenges, ensuring they
and their caregivers have the conditions necessary for a dignified life.
SOS Villages: To ensure the adequate care that every child deserves, the Group
extends its support
to the organisation "SOS Children's Villages", which provides shelter to every child in need.
ELEPAP: The organisation is open to infants, children and adults and provides therapeutic
programs, education and medical care to them as well as support and counselling services to their
families.
Odyssea: Odyssea is a non
-
profit organisation that supports young vulnerable people to have
access to employment opportunities in society.
Employee volunteering
Employee volunteering is a core value embedded in the Group’s culture. The Group encourages and
supports its employees who dedicate their time and skills in order to make a difference in the communities
served. Encouraged to offer to the society and inspired by a shared sense of social responsibility,
employees actively engage in various volunteering programs that champion the values of sports, solidarity
and environmental responsibility, strengthening the collective impact and representing the Group’s
commitment to corporate citizenship. Some of the volunteering programs in which the Group’s employees
were involved include:
Odyssea Social Cooking;
Christmas and Easter Bazaar for Smile of the Child, SOS Villages and ELEPAP; and
Tree planting (the team managed to plant 1000 samplings).
Support of
educaon and science
Education stands as a cornerstone in the Group’s social contribution framework. The Group supports
promising young professionals through sponsorships, acknowledging their potential and investing in their
growth and development. Furthermore, the Group offers internship opportunities providing valuable
hands
-
on experience and mentorship to the next generation of talent. In 2023, three (3) students
undertook internships at the Group.
The Group extends its support through sponsorship for conferences, webinars, events, and workshops
which cover a broad spectrum of subjects from defence, security, aerospace and emerging technologies
to economic growth and entrepreneurship. In these events organised by the Group, esteemed speakers
are brought
to enrich discussions and the active participation of the company’s management is evident
through their involvement in panel discussion. An illustration of the sponsorship initiatives undertaken by
the Group includes the donation that facilitated the participation of the “Robocores”, a dynamic team of
young students, in the WRO 2022 Educational Robotics Olympiad, where they secured the second place.
Support of culture
The aim of the Group is to cultivate a profound reverence for Greek culture, both domestically and
internationally. Through various initiatives such as sponsorship to Greek museums and cultural institutions
the company actively contributes to the preservation and promotion of Greece’s rich history and heritage
on a global scale. The Group’s support has been channelled to notable establishments including:
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The creation of Maria Callas statue for the construction of the Maria Callas Museum;
The Benaki Museum to support its cultural work; and
The Artefact Athens for the implementation of the exhibition "Reality check chapter II:inner
sanctum" at the Psychiatric Hospital of Atica in Dafni.
In addition, the Group has supported official festive events organised both by embassies abroad in Greece,
as well as by Greek embassies and institutions in various countries around the world.
Responsible Governance maters
The Group’s Governance Structure
The Group’s internal structure reflects the dynamic corporate governance practices adopted which allow
a constant flow of information in real time, optimising responsiveness whilst minimising or eliminating
potential risks to sensitive information and incidents of corruption.
For FY 2023, the Group had a one
-
tier board structure consisting of three (3) executive directors
(“Executive Directors”), for the new corporate governance framework that the Group adopted and
implements as of 19/1/2024 in the frame of the IPO and listing to Euronext Amsterdam Stock Exchange,
please refer to the Corporate Governance Report. The members of the Board of Directors combine
unparalleled industry knowledge with extensive experience, providing stable and decisive leadership that
nurtures growth and innovation in the Group.
The Board of Directors (“Board”) is responsible for the continuity and the businesses of the Group. The
Directors are responsible for the Group’s general affairs and are in charge of the oversight of the day
-
to
-
day management, formulating the strategy and policies and se
ting the Group’s objec
tives. The Directors
focus on the long
-
term value creation for
the Group, thereby considering the interests of all subsidiaries
and how Group
-
wide strategies and policies contribute to the interest of each subsidiary and the interest
of the Group as a whole, over the long
-
term.
Export and customs control
Navigating the exports legal framework is a major challenge for the Group, due to the particularities of
business operations, products, and global reach. The Group is required to comply with three distinct and
interrelated levels of legislation: national, EU, and international.
As products in the Group’s portiolio qualify as military goods or, alterna
tively, as dual
-
use goods or military
services under export control regulations, they are subject to strict sales and export restrictions. ’
In particular, as to European
law, the regulatory framework concerning customs is the Union Customs Code
(Regulation (EU) No 952/2013), with the powers of the customs authorities being further set out in the
national laws of the Member States.
Since the products are sold worldwide and
given that most of them are to a large extent export controlled,
these goods and services are subject to export control regulations of the country in which the relevant
Group’s affiliate is located.
In addition, the Group procures goods from suppliers worldwide, who might also be subject to export
restrictions. Such export restrictions from suppliers could also impose further legal requirements when
the Group provides goods and services to customers. To this end, exporting companies have to comply
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with, in particular, European export control regulations, as well as the U.S. re
-
export regulations (for
example, the ITAR/EAR), applicable depending on (i) the kind of product and the purpose for which the
product has been developed, (ii) the country of destination, (iii) the intended use of the exported goods,
and (iv) as part of the U.S. re
-
export regulations, the classification status of the receiving company.
Furthermore, some of the Group products qualify as dual
-
use items. Dual
-
use items are goods, sotiware
and technology that can be used for both civilian and military applications. To that end, the Group complies
with EU export control regime for dual
-
use items, governed by Regulation (EU) 2021/821 of May 21, 2021
(“Dual
-
Use Regulation”) entered into force on September 9, 2021 and repealed Council Regulation (EU)
428/2009 of May 5, 2009. The Dual
-
Use Regulation provides for common EU control rules, a common EU
dual
-
use items list and harmonized policies for implementation.
The Group acknowledges the complexities of export and customs control, particularly in complying with
laws governing military items and navigating diverse export regimes across jurisdictions, which may entail
additional costs and administrative burdens. Moreover, evolving export restrictions pose risks to
component suitability and availability, potentially impacting customer access, underscoring the
importance of proactive supply chain management to ensure regulatory compliance and sustain
operational continuity while safeguarding the Group’s reputation.
Therefore, compliance with all applicable restrictions and controls is essential for the Group. The Group
places a strong emphasis on comprehensive due diligence processes for each business deal involving
clients, suppliers, and business partners, ensuring that all necessary authorisations and certifications are
obtained. The Contracts & Purchasing and Business Development departments play a vital role in this
process and are considered to be at the heart of the Group’s operations, as they are
responsible for
navigating the complex legal landscape and ensuring compliance with export control regulations.
By diligently adhering to the export control laws and regulations, the Group aims to mitigate the risks
associated with sales and export restrictions.
By staying informed and proactive, the Group aims to ensure compliance with all applicable restrictions
and controls, safeguarding its business, assets, and prospects. Remaining aware and vigilant of the
dynamic nature of the international trade landscape is paramount for effectively and efficiently responding
to any changes in governments’ composition, elections, media coverage, geopolitical events, and policy
changes, which may lead to the introduction of new or more stringent restrictions and controls.
Finally, countries like the United States, as well as supranational organisations like the EU and the United
Nations, impose sanctions or other restrictive measures against countries/territories, organisations,
groups, non
-
state entities, and individuals who infringe upon internationally accepted behaviour and
norms, or otherwise pose national security or foreign policy risks. As both embargoes and trade sanctions
can occur or change at any moment, and compliance with them is of highest importance,
the Group puts
significant effort in remaining up to date, with any developments and abide accordingly with relevant
sanctions frameworks.
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Data privacy and cybersecurity
The IT infrastructure plays a pivotal role in the operations of the Group, serving as a cornerstone for various
functions including product development, manufacturing, sales, customer support, administration, as well
as communication channels, both internally and externally. Moreover, it facilitates the management with
crucial financial data indispensable for strategy implementation, while ensuring controls, compliance, and
uniform reporting across the Group. Given the strategic significance of IT systems and the sensitive
information handled, the Group has implemented rigorous measures to forestall incidents such as IT
breaches and cyber
-
atacks. The Group has no
t observed any incidents of violations or data forgery in
2023.
As an advanced technology
-
based solutions provider and a government contractor with access to highly
confidential government information, the Group is subject to stringent secrecy obligations. The Group’s
exposure to national security or other sensitive government data accentuates the risk of security breaches
or disruptions posed by unauthorised access to its IT networks and related systems. Moreover, compliance
with the EU Regulation no. 679/2016 (“GDPR”) and similar data protection rules mandates adherence to
stringent data security protocols.
The Group acknowledges notable risks related to data protection and cybersecurity. Compliance with
GDPR and similar regulations is pivotal to avoid potential fines or penalties from regulatory authorities.
Moreover, the threat of cyber
-
atacks, encompassing various risks such as compu
ter viruses and phishing
atacks, emphasizes
the importance of implementing robust cybersecurity measures to protect the
Group’s IT infrastructure. Additionally, the risk of data breaches due to third
-
party non
-
compliance or
cyber
-
atacks remains a concern, necessi
tating proactive risk management strategies to safeguard the
Group’s data integrity and operational continuity.
Theon has proactively adopted an array of measures including employee awareness campaigns and
training, dedicated cyber
-
security teams, and increased investments in IT infrastructure, which surged
from €280.254,00 in 2020 to €527.274,00 in 2022.
Additionally, Theon’s IT infrastructure and systems are protected externally and internally by firewalls and
the latest versions of the firmware available. The Group has also implemented a sotiware, Veeam, in both
of its Greek sites to automatically backup and synchronise repositories, and the Quality Network Appliance
Provider (“QNAP”) archive, a disaster recovery procedure and back
-
up facility, in order to mitigate the IT
risks.
In relation to the system maintenance, the Group has adopted a proactive approach in the IT asset lifecycle
management for core and backbone IT infrastructure and implemented a dedicated sotiware to monitor
the lifecycle of the Group’s products.
The Group must also rely on the safeguards put in place by customers, suppliers, vendors, subcontractors
or other third parties to minimise the impact of cyber threats, other security threats or business
disruptions. These third parties may have varying levels of cybersecurity expertise and safeguards, and
their relationships with government contractors may increase their likelihood of being targeted by cyber
threats. The Group’s commercial arrangements with these third parties include.
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Compliance and Anti
-
Corruption
In the defence industry, meetings and negotiations with officials from foreign countries are part of the day
to day business conduct and, as such, the reputation of both parties involved has to remain intact at all
times. To achieve this, the Group sets the elimination of corruption as a top strategic priority and strives
to create conditions that leave no room for such phenomena in its operations.
The Group addresses and communicates this issue through its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, which,
amongst others, clarifies that political contributions are absolutely forbidden by anyone in the Group. The
Group’s staff have been instructed neither to a
temp
t to give nor accept any favourable treatment from
any party. Significant emphasis is also placed on dealing fairly with all other counterparties, as is the only
way to conduct business at the Group and it is expected from all employees, executives, and partners in
general to respect the Group’s rules and principles.
The Group acknowledges significant compliance risks related to anti
-
corruption and anti
-
money
laundering regulations, particularly within jurisdictions like Greece, the United Kingdom, and the United
States. Compliance efforts are complicated due to the evolving nature of sanctions and regulatory regimes,
posing challenges in interpretation and implementation. In addition, the industry’s susceptibility to
corruption, compounded by international sales in high
-
risk jurisdictions, emphasizes the importance of
stringent compliance measures. While non
-
compliance could lead to adverse consequences such as fines
and reputational harm, the Group remains commi
ted
to maintaining robust compliance policies to
mitigate these risks.
In tandem with these regulatory challenges, the Group remains steadfast in its commitment to uphold a
rigorous code of business conduct. Therefore, the Group has implemented a structured set of guidelines
seting out its organisa
tion’s processes, standards, and best practices to aggregate and harmonise its
operations with the applicable established regulations and legislation, which is enforced and overseen by
the Legal Department of the Group in coordination with the Contracts and Purchasing Department, which
handles the compliance issues of the day to day business, including export control.
Compliance issues are closely monitored on an ongoing basis ensuring both the smooth performance of
the Group’s contractual obligations and the adherence to the corresponding regulatory framework. To this
end, the Group ensures its staff and employees periodically receive accommodated training and updates
on any legal and regulatory developments that need to be strictly followed when doing business. External
advisors and counsels are also engaged by the Group on an ad
-
hoc basis to provide tailored
-
made advice
and solutions and support the Group when bespoke solutions are required.
The Group conducts its business activities in accordance with applicable anti
-
corruption laws, rules, and
regulations, and its Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. The Group recognises the corrosive effect that
corruption has on democracy and good governance and is commited
to ensuring that the Group and
those who conduct business on its behalf do so with integrity and the highest ethical business standards
and in full compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act, and other
applicable anti
-
corruption laws.
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Furthermore, the Group has zero tolerance for bribery and corruption in any form in its business dealings.
The Code of Ethics and Business Conduct applies to all officers, members of the Board of Directors, and
employees of the Group, and, by wri
ten agreemen
t, all appropriate provisions apply to any domestic or
international representative, distributor, reseller, consultant, agent, or any other person or firm by
whatever name known, of any nationality, who is conducting business for or on behalf of the Group.
The Group has experienced zero allegations of corruption and/ or bribery in 2023.
Business Ethics
The Group promotes transparency, integrity, accountability, and ethical behaviour throughout its
organisation and entrusts its people with the responsibility to further its ambition and commitment to
responsible business conduct beyond its borders. In view of this, the Group adopted a Code of Ethics and
Business Conduct (“Code”). The Code reaffirms the Group’s core business principles and ethos and is
addressed to all of its employees, members of the Board, officers, associates, contractors, as well as any
agents or third parties when representing or cooperating with the Group.
In the Code, Theon reiterates its unwavering commitments towards continuous compliance with the
applicable legislation, elimination of instances of bribery and corruption, respecting confidentiality at all
times and practising fair dealing in accordance with established rules of competition. Specifically, the Code
of Ethics and Business Conduct covers mainly the following areas of business:
Compliance with applicable legislation;
Avoiding conflicts
of interest;
No bribery
anti
-
corruption clauses
business courtesies;
Political contributions;
Health & safety
quality;
Competition and fair dealing;
Accuracy in business record keeping;
Sensitive information / confidentiality;
Compliance with applicable legislation
The Group is fully commited
to competing in strict compliance with all appropriate laws and regulations
in all jurisdictions of countries in which it operates. The Group, as well as each person to whom this Code
applies to, shall at
all times be in full compliance with all national, European and international laws, rules
and regulations which apply to the Group’s and its counterparties’ business, regarding data privacy,
competition and anti
-
trust, anti
-
bribery, anti
-
money laundering and anti
-
corruption legislation including,
amongst others, the Organisation for Economic Development (“OECD”) Convention and recommendations
and guidelines thereto, the United Nations Convention against Corruption (“UNCAC”), the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (“FCPA”) legislation and the European Commission’s applicable rules and regulations and
their implementation thereof.
The Group, as well as each person to whom this Code applies to, does not, and will not, whether directly
or indirectly, breach or evade
the laws of any country in which it seeks to do business in, even if such
illegality constitutes “customary” business or practice. Accordingly, full compliance with all laws applicable
to the Group’s business operations is the very minimum to be demonstrated.
Avoiding conflicts of interest
The Group’s conflicts of interest arrangements and procedures are derived from the Code and the
applicable Greek legal and regulatory framework. All Group personnel and any other persons to which this
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Code applies to, must avoid any actual or threatened conflict of interest between the Group’s and their
own (private) interests, whether by way of relationship or activity and regardless of whether such conflict
may impair their ability to render fair and objective judgements or effectively perform their duties.
In addition, on January 19th, 2024, the Board of Directors of Theon International PLC approved the
“Conflicts of Interest Policy” for the Group. Theon’s arrangements and procedures in connection with
conflicts of interest are designed to prevent, manage, and eliminate cases of conflicts of interest and, in
particular, specify what constitutes a conflict of interest as well as outline the general principles, rules, and
regulations for their prevention and management. Arrangements and procedures regarding conflicts of
interest apply to all “Covered Persons”, including members of the Board, executive officers, employees,
and shareholders with a participation rate or voting rights equal to or higher than 5% of the company’s
issued share capital.
The Group requires all actual and potential conflicts of interest to be communicated, discussed,
documented, and managed appropriately. It also specifies procedures for the prevention of conflicts of
interest, measures for the disclosure and management of the conflicts of interest, and conditions under
which a member of the Board or Senior Executive Officer may have a conflict of interest.
The Conflicts of Interest Policy is enforced by the Group compliance function, which is responsible for
evaluating and managing conflicts of interest, as well as maintaining a record of all declared cases.
No bribery
-
an
-
corrupon clauses
-
business courtesies
Neither the Group, nor any person to whom this Code applies to, shall offer, authorise
or provide, whether
directly or indirectly, a bribe, kick
-
back or benefit (including facilitation of payments, favours, gratuities or
anything of value to the recipient), in return for an unfair business advantage resulting from an act or
omission on behalf of such bribed party. Such acts are prohibited regardless of the reason, the persons
involved, the means (pecuniary or other) or whether they involve intermediaries or not.
Polical contribuons
Political contributions are strongly prohibited and Theon is, at all times, compliant with all applicable public
disclosure requirements and any applicable legislation.
Health & safety – quality
The Group, in compliance with applicable legislation, takes any steps necessary to assure a healthy and
safe work environment for its employees and business invitees, while offering extensive training in this
regard. The services provided by Theon must be delivered in a manner unreservedly respecting the health
and safety of any employees and customers.
The Group is subject to provisions on product safety in all countries and jurisdictions where it delivers
products and could therefore be held liable in cases concerning damage caused by defective products
manufactured. As a principle, each delivered product leaves the production site with a product safety
record stating compliance with all applicable product safety laws.
The Group is commited
to preventing accidental loss of resources, including employees and physical
assets, striving to provide and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with industry
standards and legislative requirements. The aim is to eliminate any foreseeable hazards that may result in
property damage, accidents, or personal injury/illness.
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The responsibility for health and safety is shared among all employees, with safety being the direct
responsibility of all managers, supervisors, employees, and contractors. All management activities comply
with company safety requirements related to planning, operation, and maintenance of facilities and
equipment.
Compeon and fair dealing
Dealing fairly with companies or individuals whom the company does business with, as well as its
competitors, is considered of paramount importance to the company which treats this as the only way
forward. For this reason, neither the Group nor its employees, officers or third parties representing it may
take any unfair advantage by way of manipulating any person, misrepresenting or concealing facts of
material nature, abusing any privileged information or in any other manner practising unfair dealing.
Accuracy in business record keeping
Theon and its employees shall safely maintain an accurate and complete financial record to be able to
make responsible business decisions. It shall also be ensured that any transactions are accurately
documented and completely reflected in the company’s books. False or artificial entries aiming to alter,
conceal or destroy any document to misrepresent a circumstance or transaction are prohibited.
Sensive informaon / confidenality
Disclosure of Theon non
-
public information to third parties may irreparably harm the company and its
business. It is for this reason that the company requires its employees and contractors to demonstrate the
highest level of confidentiality in relation to the information entrusted with them in the context of their
employment or otherwise cooperation unless disclosure is expressly authorised or required by law. Any
obligation relating to confidentiality remains binding even a
tier the termina
tion of employment or
cooperation, regardless of the reason.
Whistleblowing Policy
Theon maintains, amongst others, arrangements and practices around whistleblowing, which aim at
encouraging and urging all employees of the Group to report violations within the Group as soon as they
come to their a
tention and
to express concerns regarding violations within the Group.
Anyone from an employee, officer, consultant, intern, secondee or agent of the Group is encouraged and
urged to report any violations including information and reasonable suspicions about actual or potential
illegal acts, omissions and breaches, which occurred or are very likely to occur in the Group. The Group’s
arrangements also set out reporting channels that enable named or anonymous reporting, in writing and/
or orally, as well as an investigative process monitored by a compliance officer.
The investigative process commences with the receipt of a report, followed by an evaluation of the
reported violation and whether it falls under the scope of the whistleblowing arrangements and practices.
If the reported violation is considered credible, the compliance officer, alone or with the assistance of third
parties, decides whether the case is to be closed or if it requires further investigation. Wri
ten feedback
and update on the progress of the investigation is provided to the reporting person. The compliance officer
decides whether disciplinary measures need to be imposed, based on the result of the investigation
process. The Group keeps a record of all the reports. In addition, specific measures have been established
for protection against retaliation.
On January 19th, 2024, the Board of Directors of Theon approved the Whistleblowing Policy.
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Diversity & Inclusion and Human Rights
Diversity & Inclusion
The Group is commited
to workforce diversity, creating equal opportunities, and advancing a culture of
inclusion where everyone feels valued and able to achieve their full potential. A culture of belonging
is about uniting different backgrounds, beliefs, abilities and experiences in an environment where
everyone feels valued and works together to achieve meaningful outcomes. Any form of
discrimination shall be avoided, and to contribute effectively, individuals must actively promote
understanding, empathy and open communication. This culture outlines the responsibility to create
an inclusive environment and respect the dignity and diversity of all people. It guides how the Group
engages with one another and inspires in order to take purposeful action to support the customers,
employees and local communities.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) is everyone's responsibility within the Group. Theon sets out the
principles and requirements by which the Group enhances DEI throughout. Arrangements regarding DEI
are applicable
but not limited
to the practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and
benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; social and recreational
programs, layoffs, terminations; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the
premise of gender and diversity equity. These arrangements apply to all employees and anyone
conducting work on behalf of the Group. The DEI strategy is guided by internal and external insights,
global best practices, and continual employee feedback, which together remind the Group that while
diversity changes by location, inclusion is the same everywhere. This approach allows the Group to
continually evaluate its Global DEI strategy to ensure it remains relevant to meet the changing
demands of the communities it serves.
On January 19th, 2024, the Board of Directors of Theon approved the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy.
The Group aims to support equality, equal opportunities and diversity in the work environment, and it is
also commited
to supporting community
-
driven projects that enhance social inclusiveness. In 2023,
Theon Sensors carried out tailor
-
made seminars to its employees in connection to bullying, diversity and
inclusion and harassment. During 2022, Theon Sensors has developed a tailor
-
made training regarding
employee harassment in the workplace in cooperation with the organisation Women on Top (WoT) that is
specialised in women’s professional and economic empowerment and equality at work. WoT mission is
to contribute to everyone having equal opportunities in public life, through individual empowerment
and change in their educational, work and social environment. Through the "Women in Science"
program, Theon Sensors, in collaboration with ADECCO, creates new jobs for women scientists, giving
them the opportunity to work in the largest Company in Greece operating in the aerospace,
defence, new technologies and security market, next to experienced executives to gain professional
experience and develop their skills. Actively supporting that equal opportunities for all in the
workplace are non
-
negotiable, the "Women in Science" program is addressed to women
scientists with an academic background in STEM (Natural Sciences, Technology, Engineering Science
and Mathematics), who will be employed in Theon Sensors.
Furthermore, with the aim of practical and substantial support of equality, equal opportunities and
diversity in the working environment, Theon Sensors signed the Diversity Charter. Participation in
the "Diversity Charter" confirms the Company's commitment to respecting human rights and shaping a
culture based on inclusion, promoting equal opportunities to all employees, without exclusion or
discrimination, and fully accepting and integrating uniqueness at work.
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and RemuneraƟon CommiƩee plays a key role in ensuring diversity by idenƟfying and proposing suitable
candidates for the Board. The said arrangements and pracƟces aim at ensuring that independent non-
execuƟve members consƟtute at least one third of the Board, contribuƟng to diversity of thought. These
arrangements have been designed to promote diversity at mulƟple levels and to ensure this diversity is
maintained and valued. Aiming to uphold its diversity and inclusion principles, The Board recently
welcomed (as of January 2024) a female non-execuƟve Director, and it is currently composed of five (5)
male members and one (1) female member.
The tables below indicate the levels of diversity across Theon Sensors:
Number of Employees in 2023
Gender
Number of employees
Men
232
Women
71
Employee distribuƟon by gender and hierarchical level in 2023
Hierarchical Levels
Men
Women
Total
Upper Management
14
1
15
Middle Management
10
1
11
AdministraƟon Employees
65
24
89
Technical Employees
143
45
188
Employee distribuƟon by age and gender
Age range
2022
2023
Men
Women
Men
Women
<30
39
21
50
28
30-50
120
26
159
36
51+
15
9
20
10
5
PotenƟal effects of the Ukrainian, Gaza, Yemen crisis
The Group does not operate in the affected areas, nor does it have a large exposure to commodiƟes affected
by the crisis in Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza (such as energy or agriculture, so its financials have not been
affected. In any case, because this is an ongoing event, management is monitoring developments and is
ready to take the necessary measures if necessary.
Especially given the risks the Red Sea crisis is throwing Yemen. The Group is not exposed to any Supply risk.
It conƟnuously assesses the situaƟon and its possible impact and promptly takes all the necessary and
effecƟve measures and acƟons to minimize any impact on its business.
Outlook
The Group seeks to achieve balanced growth, to operate with respect for the environment and to bolster
the local -and by extension the naƟonal- economy while retaining exisƟng jobs and creaƟng new ones.
On a global level, recent geopoliƟcal events have driven spending increases in virtually all countries in the
world, with each region being driven by their own specific threat areas, and hence having different spending
paƩerns. This global momentum driven by geopoliƟcal tensions translates into significant growth in defense
budgets globally, to the tune of 5,2% per annum over the next 5 years. Theon is acƟve in the defense
electronics segment, which is expected to grow at a significantly higher pace than the market, at about 10%
per annum over the same period. Theon’s addressable market consists of dismounted, and vehicle based
EO/IR systems, which is expected to see even faster growth of 11,5% CAGR, driven by a renewed focus on
dismounted capabiliƟes, which are seen to be growing at over 16% per annum.
Values such as sound management, prevenƟng potenƟal risks or problems, reducing costs without
imperiling high-quality levels and being consistent to customers and other partners have long been key for
the Company and its management team.
As a result of our long-standing commitment to quality products / services / merchandise and sound
partnerships, the Group has become firmly established in the field as a reliable partner for clients and our
goal, in the current compeƟƟve economic environment, is to retain our current posiƟon in the night vision
systems manufacturing sector.Given the increased challenges we face, investment in even beƩer-quality
technical characterisƟcs for end products, merchandise and services offered to clients will be our key
strategic focus for the years to come.
Projected developments in 2024
The Company's Management team has posiƟvely assessed those current developments that will contribute
to the further development of our sector and mainly in the field of night-vision and thermal systems. This
is expected to have a posiƟve impact on our overall financials for the 2024 financial year.
In parƟcular, the Company considers that the projected increase in defence and security over the next 5
years will be over 5% per annum. In our own product markets, we conƟnue to see a trend acknowledging
the importance of night fighƟng capability and the need for fully equipped troops. We expect the
procurement cycle for night vision and thermal imaging to pick up speed in 2024, as we also see increasing
demand for advanced interconnected systems.
The Company's Management team conƟnuously assesses the trends in our sector and by evaluaƟng the
new condiƟons that are emerging plans measures designed to opƟmise its financials. In 2024, Management
will make every effort to enhance the company’s profitability, strengthen its presence in foreign markets,
while also improving its financial indicators. The Company's high credit raƟng contributes to easy access to
financing from banks to partnerships with suppliers offering compeƟƟve terms, ensuring our smooth
operaƟon.
DECLARATION BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE COMPANY OFFICIALS
RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DRAFTING OF THE CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In accordance with the provisions of Law 190(I)/2007 on Transparency Requirements)
In accordance with sections (3)(c) and (7) of Article 9 of the Transparency Requirements (Traded Securities
in Regulated Markets) Law 190(I)/2007, as amended from time to time (the “
Law
”), we, the members of
the Board of Directors, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the
drafting of the separate financial statements of Theon International Plc (the “Company”) and the
consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group"), confirm, to the best
of our knowledge, that:
(a)
the financial statements of the Company and the consolidated financial statements of the Group for
the year ended 31 December 2023, that are presented on pages 63 to 140:
(i)
have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the European Union, and in accordance with the provisions of section (4) of
Article 9, of the Law; and
(ii)
give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the
Company and the Group; and
(b)
the Management Report provides a fair review of the developments and performance of the
business and the financial position of the Company and the Group, together with a description of
the principal risks and uncertainties that they face.
Members of the Board of Directors:
Name and Position
Signature
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic - Chairperson of the Board of Directors and
Non-Executive Director
Christianos Hadjiminas - Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and CEO
Stelios Anastasiou - Executive Director
Philippe Jean Mennicken - Business Development Director and
Executive Director
Efstathios Potamitis- Non-Executive Director, Non-independent
Hans Peter Bartels - Non-Executive Director, Non-independent
Maria Athienitou Anastasiou - Non-Executive Director, Independent
Responsible for drafting the financial statements
Name and Position
Signature
Dimitrios Parthenis (Chief Financial Officer)
Nicosia, 19 April 2024
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Theon International PLC
(the ''Company'') and
its
subsidiaries
(the ''Group''), which are presented
on pages
63 to 140 and comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31
December 2023, and the consolidated statements of
profit or loss and other
comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and
notes to the consolidated financial statements, including material accounting policy
information.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and
fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December 2023,
and of its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows
for the
year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the European Union (''IFRS-EU'') and the requirements of the Cyprus
Companies Law, Cap. 113 (the ''Companies Law, Cap.113'').
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing
(''ISAs''). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the
''Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements'''
section of our report. We remained independent of the Group throughout the period
of our appointment in accordance with the International Code of Ethics (Including
International Independence Standards) for Professional Accountants of the
International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (''IESBA Code'') together with
the ethical requirements in Cyprus that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with
these requirements and the IESBA Code. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
Key audit matters incorporating the most significant risks of material misstatements, including assessed
risk of material misstatements due to fraud
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our
audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the
context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion
thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Revenue Recognition
Refer to note 9 of the consolidated financial
statements
Key audit matter
How the matter was addressed in our audit
The Group’s revenue for the year
ended 31 December 2023 amounted
to €218.722.904.
Due to the significance of the
amounts, the volume of transactions,
the
inherent
risk
of
revenue
recognition at the wrong time and
amount and due to the nature of the
Group’s
operations,
we
have
concluded that revenue recognition
is considered to be a key audit
matter.
Our audit procedures regarding the Revenue recognition
included amongst others the following:
-
Obtained and examined the Group’s accounting policy
with respect to revenue recognition and ensured that the
policy is in compliance with the provisions of IFRS 15.
-
Assessed the design and implementation of controls
related to revenue.
-
A sample of sales transactions which was derived from
the general ledger and selected using statistical sampling
methods, has been vouched to
the related sales contracts
or purchase orders submitted by clients, delivery notes,
invoices, CMRs (shipping documents). Subsequent
settlement of invoices was also examined.
-
For a sample of sales transactions that occurred close to
the reporting date, selected using the specific items
sampling method, we have examined the related sales
documentation (delivery notes, invoices, CMRs and
collections against the relevant invoices) to assess
whether revenue has been properly recognized in the
correct accounting period.
-
A sample of credit notes issued subsequent to 31
December 2023 has been examined in order to assess
whether they have been properly recognized in the
correct accounting period.
-
Considered adequacy of the disclosures in the financial
statements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
Reporting on other information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the
information included in the Annual Report but does not include the financial statements and the auditors’
report thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon, except as required by the Companies Law, Cap.113.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the
other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with
the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed on the information obtained prior to the
date of the auditors’ report, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information,
we are required to report that fact.
With regards to the other information, with the exception of the Management Report, we have nothing
to report.
With regards to the Management Report, our report in this regard is presented in the ''Report on other
regulatory and legal requirements'' section.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors and those charged with governance for the consolidated
financial statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements that give
a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS-EU and the requirements of the Companies Law, Cap. 113,
and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the
Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern
and using the going concern basis of accounting, unless there is an intention to either liquidate the
Company or to cease the Group’s operations, or there is no realistic alternative but to do so.
The Board of Directors and those charged with governance are responsible for overseeing the Group's
financial reporting process.
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as
a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditors'
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs will always detect a material misstatement when it
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the
basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgment and maintain
professional skepticism throughout the audit. We also:
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements,
whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and
obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk
of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from
error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of internal control.
Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Group's internal control.
Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting
estimates and related disclosures made by the Board of Directors.
Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors' use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related
to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going
concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our
auditors' report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such
disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditors' report. However, future events or conditions may cause the
Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements,
including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves a true and fair view.
Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or
business activities of the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements.
We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain
solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope
and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal
control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance with a statement that we have complied with relevant
ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other
matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken
to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with those charged with governance, we determine those matters that
were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and
are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditors' report.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
Report on other regulatory and legal requirements
Other regulatory requirements
Pursuant to the requirements of Article 10(2) of European Union (EU) Regulation 537/2014 we provide
the following information in our Independent Auditors' Report, which is required in addition to the
requirements of ISAs.
Date of appointment and period of engagement
We were appointed auditors on 16 August 2023 by the General Meeting of the Company's members to
audit the consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023. Our total
uninterrupted period of engagement is 1 year covering the period ended 31 December 2023.
Consistency of auditors' report to the additional report to the Audit Committee
We confirm that our audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements expressed in this report is
consistent with the additional report presented to the Audit Committee of the Company, which is dated
18 April 2024.
Provision of Non-audit Services ('NAS')
We have not provided any prohibited NAS referred to in Article 5 of EU Regulation 537/2014 as applied
by Section 72 of the Auditors Law of 2017, L.53(I)2017, as amended from time to time (''Law
L53(I)/2017'').
Other legal requirements
Pursuant to the additional requirements of law L.53(
Ι
)/2017, and based on the work undertaken in the
course of our audit, we report the following:
In our opinion, the Management Report, the preparation of which is the responsibility of the Board
of Directors, has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Law, Cap
113, and the information given is consistent with the consolidated financial statements.
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the business and the Group's environment
obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the
Management Report.
European Single Electronic Format
We have examined the digital files of the European Single Electronic Format (ESEF) of Theon
International PLC for the year ended 31 December 2023 comprising an XHTML file which includes the
consolidated financial statements for the year then ended and XBRL files with the marking up carried
out by the entity of the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, and the
consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash
flows for the year then ended, and all disclosures made in the consolidated financial statements or made
by cross-reference therein to other parts of the annual financial report for the year ended 31 December
2023 that correspond to the elements in Table 1 of Annex II of the EU Delegated Regulation 2019/815
of 17 December 2018 of the European Commission, as amended from time to time (the “ESEF
Regulation”) (the “digital files”).
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
THEON INTERNATIONAL PLC
European Single Electronic Format (continued)
The Board of Directors of Theon International PLC is responsible for preparing and submitting the
consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 in accordance with the
requirements set out in the EU Delegated Regulation 2019/815 of 17 December 2018 of the European
Commission. (the “ESEF Regulation”).
Our responsibility is to examine the digital files prepared by the Board of Directors of Theon
International PLC. According to the Audit Guidelines issued by the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Cyprus (the “Audit Guidelines”), we are required to plan and perform our audit
procedures in order to examine whether the content of the consolidated financial statements included in
the digital files correspond to the consolidated financial statements we have audited, and whether the
format and marking up included in the digital files have been prepared in all material respects, in
accordance with the requirements of the ESEF Regulation.
In our opinion, the digital files examined correspond to the consolidated financial statements, and the
consolidated financial statements included in the digital files, are presented and marked-up, in all
material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the ESEF Regulation.
Other matters
Reporting responsibility
This report, including the opinion, has been prepared for and only for the Company's members as a body
in accordance with Article 10(1) of the EU Regulation 537/2014 and Section 69 of Law L.53(
Ι
)/2017
and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, accept or assume responsibility for any other
purpose or to any other person to whose knowledge this report may come to.
Corporate Governance
The Company did not include in its Management Report a corporate governance statement in accordance
with Article 151(2)(a) of the Companies Law Cap.113, since the Company was not listed on a regulated
market during the year ended 31 December 2023.
Comparative figures
The consolidated financial statements of Theon International PLC for the years ended 31 December 2022
and 31 December 2021 (from which the statement of financial position as at 1 January 2022 has been
derived), excluding the adjustments described in Note 37 to the consolidated financial statements, were
audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion on those financial statements on 4 May
2023.
As part of our audit of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023, we
audited the adjustments described in Note 37 that were applied to restate the comparative information
presented in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and in the
consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 31 December 2022, and in the consolidated
statements of financial position as at 31 December 2022 and as at 1 January 2022. We were not engaged
to audit, review, or apply any procedures to the consolidated financial statements for the years ended 31
December 2022 or 31 December 2021 (not presented herein) or to the consolidated statement of financial
position as at I January 2022 or to the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income for the year ended 31 December 2022 or to the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year
ended 31 December 2022, other than with respect to the adjustments described in Note 37 to the
consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of
assurance on those respective financial statements taken as a whole. However, in our opinion, the
adjustments described in Note 37 are appropriate and have been properly applied.
 
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Consolidated statement of financial posion (1/2)
31 December
2023
31 December
2022
01 January
2022
in euro
Note
Restated*
Restated*
Assets
Property plant and equipment
19.
17.358.467
10.637.023
8.118.726
Intangible assets
20.
1.470.095
824.317
523.458
Right of use assets
33.
908.907
844.653
1.066.691
Investment property
21.
703.802
1.412.354
1.491.327
Investment in associates
22.
1.099.085
45.425
-
Other non
-
current assets
150.932
105.716
103.922
Long term loans receivable
35.
-
7.526.149
-
Deferred tax assets
15.
48.258
631.769
214.089
Non-current assets
21.739.546
22.027.406
11.518.213
Inventories
16.
63.613.462
34.021.574
14.250.666
Trade accounts receivable
17.
46.087.790
67.996.704
15.843.544
Other receivables
17.
10.977.857
5.092.763
2.709.584
Other financial assets
23.
208.156
462.404
397.378
Prepayments
24.
2.255.011
3.774.246
1.841.177
Cash and cash equivalents
18.
65.639.067
24.035.134
26.096.448
Current assets
188.781.343
135.382.825
61.138.797
Total assets
210.520.889
157.410.231
72.657.010
*The comparave informaon is restated on account of correcon of errors. See Note 37.
The notes on pages
6
8
to 140
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
64
Consolidated statement of financial position (2/2)
31 December
31 December
01 January
2023
2022
2022
in euro
Note
Restated*
Restated*
Equity
Share Capital
25.
600.000
200.000
200.000
Merger Reserve
25.
(27.937.057)
(27.947.398)
(27.945.738)
Reserves
25.
104.694.565
92.011.330
61.023.526
Equity a
tribu
table to the owners of the
77.357.508
64.263.932
33.277.788
Company
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings
27.
25.521.669
3.075.002
7.540.103
Amount owed for share buy
-
back
35.
6.656.157
-
-
Provision for staff retirement indemnities
13.
198.320
162.026
162.035
Lease liabilities
33.
564.634
586.354
815.417
Government grants
29.
128.257
188.427
378.385
Non-
current liabilities
33.069.037
4.011.809
8.895.940
Trade accounts payable
30.
41.811.689
23.989.883
6.915.629
Lease liabilities
33.
401.526
295.232
281.351
Loans and borrowings
27.
25.391.700
30.998.667
9.640.434
Amount owed for share buy
-
back
35.
6.984.086
-
-
Contract liabilities
28.
5.240.112
26.237.209
5.618.148
Income tax payable
7.974.569
6.067.157
4.296.230
Accrued and other current liabilities
30.
12.290.662
1.546.342
3.731.490
Current liabilities
100.094.344
89.134.490
30.483.282
Total liabilities
133.163.381
93.146.299
39.379.222
Total equity and liabilities
210.520.889
157.410.231
72.657.010
*The comparative information is restated on account of correction of errors. See Note 37.
The notes on pages 68
to 140
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
65
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive
income
For the year ended 31 December
2023
2022
in euro
Note
Restated*
Revenue
9.
218.722.904
142.894.760
Cost of sales
10c.
(148.511.795)
(92.689.099)
Gross profit
70.211.109
50.205.661
Other income
10a.
496.641
1.486.416
Administrative expenses
10c.
(9.326.455)
(7.114.798)
Selling and distribution expenses
10c.
(2.744.204)
(2.008.391)
Research and development expenses
10c.
(2.807.368)
(1.985.082)
Other expenses
10b.
(92.152)
(351.331)
Operating profit
55.737.571
40.232.475
Finance income
681.119
16.765
Finance costs
(7.137.587)
(2.452.547)
Net
finance costs
11.
(6.456.468)
(2.435.782)
Share of profit of equity
-
accounted investees
22.
585.614
-
Profit before tax
49.866.717
37.796.693
Income tax expense
14.
(13.187.548)
(8.213.755)
Deferred tax
15.
(583.581)
417.680
Profit for the year atier tax
36.095.588
30.000.618
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be classified to profit or loss
Staff leaving indemnity
13.
(317)
16.000
Deferred tax
15.
70
(3.520)
Merger reserve
10.341
(1.660)
10.094
10.820
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or
loss
Foreign currency translation reserves
2.709.690
974.703
2.709.690
974.703
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
2.719.784
985.523
Total
comprehensive income for the year
38.815.373
30.986.141
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
12.
0,6
1,5
Diluted earnings per share
12.
0,6
1,5
Adjusted Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortisation
(Adj EBITDA)
38.
57.741.171
41.708.362
*The comparative information is restated on account of correction of errors. See Note 37.
The notes on pages 68
to 140
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
66
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the year ended 31 December
in euro
Note
Share
Capital
Legal
Reserve
Other
Reserves
Treasury
Share
Reserve
Foreign
Exchange
reserve
Merger
Reserve
Retained
Earnings
Total Equity
Balance at 1 January 2022, as previously reported
200.000
1.781.154
3.603.943
-
4.408.342
(31.304.588)
55.156.361
33.845.212
Impact of correcon of errors
37.
-
-
-
-
(3.358.850)
3.358.850
(567.421)
(567.421)
Restated* balance at 1 January 2022
200.000
1.781.154
3.603.943
-
1.049.491
(27.945.738)
54.588.940
33.277.788
Total comprehensive income for the year (restated*)
Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
30.000.618
30.000.618
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
(381.933)
(1.660)
1.369.116
985.523
Total comprehensive income for the year (restated*)
-
-
-
-
(381.933)
(1.660)
31.369.734
30.986.141
Transfer from retained earnings to legal reserves
-
884.880
-
-
-
-
(884.880)
-
Balance at 31 December 2022
200.000
2.666.034
3.603.943
-
667.559
(27.947.398)
85.073.794
64.263.932
Balance at 1 January 2023, as previously reported
200.000
2.666.034
3.603.943
-
6.052.027
(33.331.866)
86.237.278
65.427.416
Impact of correcon of errors
37.
-
-
-
-
(5.384.468)
5.384.468
(1.163.484)
(1.163.484)
Restated* balance at 1 January 2023
200.000
2.666.034
3.603.943
-
667.559
(27.947.398)
85.073.794
64.263.932
Total comprehensive income for the year
Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
-
36.095.588
36.095.588
Other comprehensive income
-
-
-
-
1.863.147
10.341
846.296
2.719.784
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
1.863.147
10.341
36.941.884
38.815.373
Transacons with owners of the Company
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share capital increase
25.
400.000
-
-
-
-
-
(400.000)
-
Dividends
25.
-
-
-
-
-
-
(10.000.000)
(10.000.000)
Share buy-back
35.
-
-
-
(17.173.937)
-
-
-
(17.173.937)
Change in the present value of amounts owed for share
buy-back
35.
-
-
-
1.452.140
-
-
-
1.452.140
Reallotment of treasury shares
35.
-
-
-
15.721.797
-
-
(15.721.797)
-
Total transacons with owners of the Company
400.000
-
-
-
-
-
(26.121.797)
(25.721.797)
Transfer from retained earnings to legal reserves
-
1.430.540
-
-
-
-
(1.430.540)
-
Balance at 31 December 2023
600.000
4.096.574
3.603.943
-
2.530.706
(27.937.057)
94.463.342
77.357.508
*The comparave informaon is restated on account of correcon of errors. See Note 37.
The notes on pages 68 to 140 are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
67
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the year ended 31 December
2023
2022
in euro
Note
Restated*
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the year atier tax
36.095.588
30.000.618
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
19.
989.333
996.737
Depreciation of right of use assets
33.
353.178
295.897
Amortisation of intangible assets
20.
(72.427)
183.255
(Reversal of) / Impairment of receivables
17.
(59.476)
161.308
(Gains) / losses on disposal of tangible assets
(20.030)
(53.817)
Impairment of inventory
613.331
(263.238)
Amortization of grants
29.
(40.256)
(189.958)
Gain from valuation of forward contracts
(48.988)
-
Fair value (gains) / losses on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
(58.633)
(77.048)
Dividend Income
(17.688)
(17.046)
Foreign Exchange (gain)/losses
2.881.444
1.001.124
(Gains) / losses on disposal of financial assets
(69.832)
-
Share of profit of equity
-
accounted investee, net of tax
(585.614)
-
Finance cost net
3.763.923
1.451.704
Tax expense
13.771.129
7.796.075
57.494.982
41.285.611
Changes in:
Inventories
16.
(30.205.219)
(19.507.670)
Prepayments
1.519.235
(1.933.069)
Trade and other receivables
17.
16.434.317
(54.699.441)
Trade and other payables
30.
24.598.871
11.387.276
Provision for staff retirement indemnities
36.294
(9)
Contract Liabilities
(20.997.097)
20.619.061
Cash generated (used in)/from operation activities
48.881.383
(2.848.240)
Income tax paid
14.
(11.278.027)
(3.653.841)
Interest paid
(2.341.760)
(637.674)
Net cash (used in) / from operating activities
35.261.596
(7.139.755)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for tangible and intangible assets
(7.575.571)
(3.825.280)
Payments for acquisition of associates
(513.471)
(342.623)
Payments for financial assets at fair value
(147.923)
(45.425)
Proceeds from sale of tangible and intangible assets
20.031
193.598
Proceeds from sale of financial assets
530.636
-
Proceeds from sale of associates
45.425
-
Loans to related parties
-
(8.700.000)
Repayment of loans receivables
7.526.149
1.211.573
Dividends received
17.689
198.120
Interest received
310.181
(281)
Net cash flows (used in) / from investing activities
213.147
(11.310.318)
Cash flows financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
27.
(72.948.581)
(26.231.374)
Proceeds from borrowings from financial institutions
27.
89.617.241
42.919.990
Proceeds from government grants
35.797
-
Outilows of lease liabili
ties
33.
(336.783)
(289.311)
Dividends paid
25.
(10.000.000)
-
Net cash flows (used in) / from financing activities
6.367.674
16.399.305
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
41.842.417
(2.050.768)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
24.035.135
26.096.448
Foreign exchange differences
(238.485)
(10.546)
Cash and cash equivalents balance at 31 December:
18.
65.639.067
24.035.134
*The comparative information is restated on account of correction of errors. See Note 37.
The notes on pages 68
to 140
are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
 
68
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
1.
Reporting entity
Theon International PLC (“The Company) together with its subsidiaries form the Group “Theon Sensors”
(“The Group”).
Theon International PLC was incorporated in Cyprus on 10 August 2021 as a private limited liability
Company under the provisions of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 113, is domiciled in the country of its
incorporation
and was converted to a Public Limited Liability Company on 13 September 2021.
Its
registered office is at 5 Agios Antonios Street, 1st floor, Office 102, 2002 Nicosia, Cyprus.
The Company was incorporated with the purpose to acquire the 100% of the issued share capital of Theon
Sensors AG, a Company incorporated in Switzerland.
The acquisition agreements were concluded on 27
August 2021. Theon Sensors AG is the owner of the following companies:
Theon Sensors SA, Greece (100%),
Theon Sensors MEA FZC, United Arab Emirates (99%),
Theon Deutschland GmbH, Germany (100%),
Theon Sensors Far East Long Ltd., Singapore (100%) and
Theon Sensors USA Inc. USA (100%)
The Group is a leading developer and manufacturer of customizable night vision, thermal imaging systems
and Electro
-
Optical ISR systems for military and security applications in Europe with a global footprint. The
Group was founded in 1997 and has since become one of the most relevant players in the segment with
offices in Athens, Cyprus, Kempen, Arlington, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Zug, Copenhagen, and Singapore, coupled
with manufacturing facilities in Athens, Wetzlar and
Plymouth. THEON's commercial presence extends to
68 countries, of which 24 are members of NATO, with almost 150.000 systems manufactured and sold as
of 2023.
The Group is involved in the manufacture and trade of a large range of sensors, and in particular it
manufactures night vision systems, thermal systems (thermal sights) and other innovative electro
-
optical
equipment and equipment for defence and security applications.
The Group’s objects are to manufacture, maintain, repair and trade in high
-
tech sensors and thermal
imaging instruments, vision instruments, distance meters, daytime and night
-
time sights, high
-
tech and
microelectronics products, to provide all manner of information and advice about the operation of those
products, to act as agent for and/or to broker the conclusion of all manner of contracts relating to those
products, to brief individuals about the above work, to provide advice and services to foreign and
Greek
companies.
The Group is today one of the market leaders in night vision systems for military and security applications,
with production facilities and head offices in Athens.
The main product categories
are:
Night vision monoculars and binoculars;
Full range of night vision sights and thermal imaging instruments;
Sights for night driving and upgrade kits for armoured vehicles;
Night vision and thermal imaging systems for vehicles and digital platiorms;
 
69
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
All products of the Group
are compatible and fully tested for compliance with military standards, focusing
on highly effective and ergonomically advanced systems that increase the safety and performance of
soldiers during night operations.
One of the featured advantages is that systems can be adjusted to meet the specific requirements of end
users. Following flexible procedures, we can promptly respond to adjustment requests within a short
period.
The Group
also advises clients about the right system for them for the specific purpose and the mission
profile and provides training services at all levels. Professional and full atier
-
sales support is yet another
key feature of the Group's international success, as it provides customised support and maintenance
solutions.
All Group
sensor systems are stringently checked following military standard testing procedures and using
exacting quality assurance and quality control criteria. The Group
maintains a Quality Management
System, which complies with the requirements of standard EN ISO 9001:2015, an Environmental
Management System as per standard EN ISO 14001:2015 and a Security System in the Supply Chain as per
standard 28000:2007 with the following scope of certification: Planning, Manufacture and Trade of
Electro
-
optical Systems and Sensors. Group
manufacturing facilities and staff have NATO security clearance
for defence projects.
For the acquisition of the share capital of Theon Sensors AG, the Group
issued on 13 September 2021,
199.000 ordinary shares of €1,00 each in exchange for 204.082 issued and fully paid shares in Theon
Sensors AG.
Until 19th September 2023, the Group
was listed on the Emerging Companies Market of the Cyprus Stock
Exchange. Thereatier, the Group
delisted its’ shares. It is noted that, on the same date, the Group’s shares
were also delisted from the Central Securities Depository and Central Registry, in accordance with Article
19 of the Securities and Cyprus Stock Exchange (Central Securities Department and Central Registry) Law.
On November 14, 2023, the Company's general shareholder meeting resolved to affect a share split of 1
to
1
00 and
resolved to increase the share capital from €200.000 to €600.000 using Company retained
earnings and at
the same time reduce the nominal value per Share from €1,00 to €0,01, increasing the
number of existing
shares from 200.000 to 60.000.000.
On November 16, 2023, in connection with the planned Private Placement and Admission to Trading, the
Company's general shareholder meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to affect an increase
in the
Company's share capital by up to €150.000 for the issuance of up to 15.000.000 Shares, excluding
preemption
rights for Existing Shareholders as of the date of this Prospectus, in connection with the Private
Placement.
On November 23, 2023, the Company's general shareholder meeting resolved to create a second class of
restricted
Non
-
Voting Shares with a nominal value of €0.01 each, increasing the issued share capital from
€600.000 to
€60.000,10.
 
70
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
On February 7, 2024, the Group listed its shares on the regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam,
achieving one of the first IPOs in Europe. A total of 15,4 million ordinary shares, consisting of 10 million
newly issued ordinary shares and 5,4 million existing ordinary shares (including 1,4 million shares of the
over
-
allotment option), were placed with institutional and private investors as part of the private
placement. The total number of offer shares placed in the private placement corresponds to 22% of th
e
share capital of the Group.
The Group debuted with issue price at €10,00 per share. During the first days of trading, the over
-
allotment
option has been partially exercised, leading to a total number of shares placed in the private placement of
14,3 m, leaving a free
-
float below 21%.
Post
-
IPO and until the moment of this publication the share price
has had an upward trend and surpassed €13, fueled by the geopolitical instability, favorable release of
initiation of coverage reports and announcement of new contracts.
Theon International PLC does no longer hold a stake in European Sensor Systems SA, Greece, as it was sold
during 2023 for an amount of € 30.954.
Operating environment of the Group
The Group
assesses the
impact of
changes on the global economic environment on the markets in which
it operates.
The global macroeconomic and financial environment shows
signs of improvement, however,
there is still some uncertainty. The Group's Management assesses continuously the possible impact of any
changes to the macroeconomic and financial environment in global level, in order to ensure that all the
necessary action and measures are taken to minimise any effects on the Group’s activities.
Management
considers that the projected increase in defense and security expenditure worldwide will have a positive
impact on the Group's financial results in 2024.
The Management
team continuously assesses the trends in our sector and by evaluating the new
conditions that are emerging plans measures designed to optimise its financials.
The global energy crisis
that started in 2021 is characterized by the ongoing energy shortage around the world, but also by the
rapid increase in its prices, affecting countries in Europe and Asia. Greece was facing a significant increase
in prices for all forms of energy. The Group
was not significantly affected by the energy crisis in 2022 &
2023.
The Group
does not operate in Ukrainian, Gaza, Yemen, nor does it have a large exposure to commodities
affected by the crisis in Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza (such as energy or agriculture, so its financials have not
been affected. In any case, because this is an ongoing event, management is monitoring developments
and is ready to take the necessary measures if necessary.
Especially given the risks the Red Sea crisis is
throwing Yemen, the Group
is not exposed to any Supply risk.
It continuously assesses the situation and
its possible impact and promptly takes all the necessary and effective measures and actions to minimize
any impact on its business.
2.
Basis of accounting
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus
Company Law, Cap. 113. They were authorised for issue by the Company’s Board of Directors on
1
9
April
2024.
 
71
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
3.
Basis of measurement
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost or
deemed cost principle except provision for staff retirement indemnities, lease liabilities which are
measured at present value and other financial assets which are measured at fair value, keeping each year
separate, ensuring uniform presentation.
Going concern
Management assesses the Group’s financial position in relation to the risks the Group faces, its capital
adequacy and any major uncertainties relating to the Group's ability to continue operating in the
foreseeable future, and in particular for at least 12
months from the date of the approval of the financial
statements.
Management considers that the financial statements can safely be prepared on a going concern basis,
since there are no major uncertainties in relation to the Group’s ability to continue to operate in the
foreseeable future.
4.
Functional and presentation currency
These consolidated financial statements are presented in euro, which is the Group’s functional currency.
All amounts have been rounded up to no decimals, unless otherwise indicated.
5.
Consolidated Financial Statements
The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2023 consist of the
financial statements of the parent Company and its subsidiaries in accordance with international financial
reporting standards (IFRS) and the Interpretations issued by the IFRS Interpretations Commi
tee as
adopted by the European Union.
Preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the IFRS requires the use of certain important
accounting estimates and the exercise of judgement by Management in applying the accounting policies.
The financial statements areas where estimates are particularly important are outlined in Note
6.
The consolidated Statement of Financial Position on 31 December 2023 and the Profit or Loss and Other
Comprehensive income for the respective year include the financial statements of Theon International PLC
and its subsidiaries and were prepared on the assumption that were a Group since 1 January 2020.
For the purposes of preparing the consolidated financial statements, the method of Business
Combinations under Common Control was followed, where the book value method (“book
-
value
accounting” or “Predecessor Value method”) is applied. The assets and liabilities of the acquired company
were recognised based on their current book values instead of fair values.
The Management has adopted
this method of business combination since the new business structure does not affect the shareholding
structure and minority interests.
Furthermore, no resources were spent outside the group because of this
restructuring.
Therefore, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and the Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income on 31 December 2023 are presented as the sum of the respective financial
statements of the parent and its subsidiaries as if they had been combined during the accounting periods
 
72
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
included in these financial statements. The difference between the acquisition price of a company and the
book value of the corresponding net assets is presented as “merger
reserve” in the reserves.
6.
Use of judgements and estimates
In preparing these consolidated financial statements, Management has exercised judgement and used
accounting
estimates that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgements made by Management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key
sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those described in the last annual financial
statements.
a.
Judgment
In preparing these
consolidated
financial statements, management has made judgements and estimates
that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key
sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those described in the last annual financial statements
and they are as follows:
Net
realisable value of inventories
T
he Group
uses its judgment derived from its experience in the industry in which it operates to make the
best estimate of future selling prices of its inventory. On a consistent basis, the current selling prices
prevailing just before and atier the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements are used as the basis for
making estimates unless there is certainty that the inventories at the date of the Financial Statements will
be disposed of at predetermined dates in the future with the result that the estimated selling prices at
those dates are used to make the relevant calculations.
b.
Assumptions and estimation uncertainties
The preparation of financial statements requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions,
which affect the disclosures in the financial statements.
The estimates and judgements are based on experience
-
based data and other factors, including the
expectations of future events which are considered reasonable under specific circumstances.
These estimates and assumptions form the basis for taking decisions about the book values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily available from other sources. The resulting accounting estimates will, by
definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that entail risk of
causing significant changes in the amounts of assets and liabilities within the next fiscal year are presented
below.
 
73
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Provision for doubtiul debts
The allowance for expected credit losses for trade receivables and contract assets are calculated at
individual level when there is an indication of impairment. For receivables and contract assets without any
indication of impairment the expected credit losses are based on historical data combined with forward
-
looking macroeconomic factors affecting credit risk, such as country risk.
Expected loss rates are updated
at every reporting date.
Details of the key assumptions and inputs used are disclosed
in Note 36, Credit
risk section.
7.
Material accounting policies
a.
Consolidation
Business combinations
The acquisition method of accounting is used to account for all business combinations
when all the
activities and assets acquired meet the definition of a business and control is transferred to the Group. To
determine whether a particular set of activities and assets constitutes a business, the Group assesses
whether the set of assets and activities acquired includes at least one input and a substantive process and
whether the
processes applied to those inputs have the ability to contribute to the creation of outputs.
The Group has the option to apply on a transaction level a "concentration control" that allows a simplified
assessment of whether an acquired set of activities and assets is not a business. This optional
"concentration control" is met if substantially all the fair value of the gross assets acquired is aggregated
into a single identifiable asset or a set of similar identifiable assets. Where se
tlemen
t of any part of cash
consideration is deferred, the amounts payable in the future are discounted
to their present value as at
the date of exchange. The discount rate used is the interest rate at which the Group
could borrow from an
independent source under corresponding terms and conditions (incremental borrowing rate). The
consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary comprises the fair values of the assets
transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquired business, the equity interests
issued by the group, the fair value of any
asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration
arrangement, and the fair value of any pre
-
existing equity interest in the subsidiary. The excess of the
consideration transferred, the amount of any non
-
controlling interest in the acquired entity, and the
acquisition
-
date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquired entity over the fair value of the
net identifiable assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
Any goodwill arising is checked annually for
impairment. If those amounts are less than the fair value of the net identifiable assets of the business
acquired, the difference is recognised directly in profit or loss as a bargain purchase.
Transaction costs are
expensed when incurred, unless related to the issuance of bonds or equity securities.
The price does not include amounts related to any pre
-
existing relationship setlemen
t. These amounts
are generally recognized in the results. Any price payable by the Group is initially recognized at its fair value
at the date of acquisition and is categorized either in equity or as a financial liability. Amounts that have
been classified as a financial liability are reassessed at fair value and any changes are recognized in profit
or loss. There is no subsequent measurement for amounts that have been recorded in equity.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is exposed to or
entitled to variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to influence those
returns through its power to direct the activities of the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated (full
consolidation) from the date on which control is transferred to the group and are deconsolidated from the
date that such control ceases. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to
ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the
G
roup.
Associates
Associates are all entities over which the group has significant influence but not control or joint control.
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method of accounting, a
tier ini
tially being
recognised at cost.
Eliminations
Transactions between Group companies, balances and unrealized gains and losses (excluding foreign
exchange gains and losses) related to transactions between Group companies are eliminated. Also
unrealized losses and unrealized gains are eliminated, but only to the extent that there is no indication of
impairment.
b.
Foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the Group companies using
the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses arising
from the se
tlemen
t of such transactions during the period and the translation of monetary items
denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates
are recognized in profit or loss. Non
-
monetary items denominated in foreign currencies and valued at historical cost are translated at the
exchange rates ruling at that date. Non
-
monetary items denominated in foreign currencies and valued at
fair value are translated at the exchange rates ruling at the dates of the fair value when the fair value was
determined. In this case, the resulting exchange differences from the change in fair value are recognised
in profit or loss or directly in other comprehensive income, depending on the item.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Business activitie
s abroad
The assets and liabilities of the companies participating in the consolidation and which are initially
presented in a currency other than the presentation currency of the Group have been translated into euro
at the closing rate of the balance sheet date. Income and expenses are translated into the Group's
presentation currency at the average exchange rates during the reporting period (unless the average
exchange rate is a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the exchange rates prevailing at
the dates of the transactions, in which case the income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates
prevailing on the dates of the transactions). All resulting exchange differences are recognised in other
comprehensive income
and cumulatively in the foreign currency balance sheet reserve of the net position
except for the portion of those differences allocated to non
-
controlling interests, when any. When a foreign
operation is sold, the associated exchange differences are reclassified to profit or loss, as part of the gain
or loss on sale.
c.
Property, plant and equipment
Tangible assets are measured at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment loss,
apart from the plots/lots category which is measured at historical cost less any impairment losses.
The historical cost of tangible assets includes all expenses directly associated with acquisition of the
tangible assets. Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognised as a separate
asset, as appropriate, only 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.
T
he carrying amount of any component accounted for as a separate asset is derecognised when replaced.
All other repairs and maintenance are charged to profit or loss during the reporting period in which they
are incurred.
Subsequent expenditure is depreciated either over the remaining useful life of the asset or the period up
to the next planned improvement to the tangible asset, whichever is shorter.
Depreciation of all tangible assets is calculated using the straight
-
line method over the useful life of the
assets.
The useful life of each asset category is presented below:
Asset category
Useful life
Buildings
25 years
Machinery and equipment
10 years
Motor vehicles
6,2 to 8,3 years
Fixtures and fittings
5-10 years
Computers
2-5 years
The residual values and useful lives of tangible assets are re
-
examined and adjusted at the end of each
reporting period if that is considered necessary.
Where the carrying amount of an asset is greater than its recoverable amount, the value of the asset is
writen down
to the recoverable amount.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Each tangible asset and each important part thereof initially recognised is derecognised upon sale or when
no future economic gain is expected from use or sale thereof.
Gains and losses which arise from the sale of tangible assets are calculated as the difference arising
between the proceeds from sale and the carrying amount and included in profit or loss.
Interest from loans taken out specifically or generally to finance the construction of tangible assets is
capitalised in the year in which it arises, during the tangible asset construction period, where the
recognition criteria are met.
d.
Investment property
Investment property is investments that relate to all those properties (including land, buildings or parts of
buildings or both) that are held by the Group either to earn rentals or for capital appreciation or both and
are not used in commercial or other activities of the Group. Investment property is measured at cost less
accumulated depreciation and impairment.
Repairs and maintenance are recognised in the period in which they are incurred. Significant subsequent
expenditure is capitalised if they result in an increase in the useful life of the property, enhance its
productive capacity, or reduce operating
costs. Transfers of property from the category of investment
property shall be made only when there is a change in use, evidenced by the commencement of the
Group's own use or the commencement of the development with the intent to sale. Where the carrying
amount of an asset is greater than its recoverable amount, the value of the asset is adjusted to the
recoverable amount.
The useful life of the investment property is 25 years.
e.
Intangible assets
Intangible assets acquired separately are recorded at historical cost. Atier ini
tial recognition, intangible
assets continue to be measured at historical cost, less the accumulated depreciation and accumulated
impairment losses.
Intangible assets generated in
-
house are capitalised if the relevant expenditure is associated with an
intention on Management’s part, and a technical capability, to complete the intangible asset (for use or
sale), if there is a strong likelihood that there will be future financial gains and that there is a reliable
system for measuring such costs.
In all other cases, the relevant cost is recognised as an expense.
The Group’s intangible assets have a limited useful life and are amortised over their useful life. They are
tested for impairment when there are signs that some intangible assets may have suffered impairment.
Intangible assets whose usage period is contractually specified are amortised over that period. Such assets
without a usage period specified in contract are amortised based on estimated useful economic life.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The useful life and amortisation method for intangible assets with a specific useful life are re
-
examined at
least in each year in which financial statements are prepared. Changes to the expected useful life or
expected method by which future financial gains accrue for each intangible asset are treated as a change
in an accounting estimate. The amortization cost of intangible assets is recognised in the income
statement.
Amortisation of all intangible assets is calculated using the straight
-
line method over the useful life of the
assets. The estimated useful life of the most important categories of intangible assets coincides with the
depreciation rates in the tax laws, since in the view of the Group
management team, they correctly reflect
the estimated useful economic life of the assets.
Useful life is as follows:
f.
Impairment of tangible & intangible assets
Tangible assets with an unlimited life (such as land) are not depreciated or tested annually for impairment.
Tangible and intangible assets which can be depreciated, are tested for impairment in case events or
changes in the circumstances suggest that the carrying amount may no longer be recoverable. An
impairment loss is recognised in profit and loss for the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount
exceeds its recoverable amount.
For the purposes of impairment testing, assets are grouped together in the lowest category for which
there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other
assets or groups of assets (cash
-
generating units). Non
-
financial assets other than goodwill that suffered
an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period.
The recoverable value of assets is either the fair value of asset less sale costs or the value in use, whichever
is higher.
Asset category
Useful life
Other intangibles
10 years
Internally generated intangibles
5-10 years
Contractual specified
1 year
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
g.
Leases
When recognising
a contract as a lease, the Group examines all relevant facts and circumstances, and
excludes short
-
term leases (of less than 12 months) and leases where the leased property has low value.
When a contract is or contains a lease, each lease element is recognised separately from the non
-
lease
elements of the contract, unless the Group
opts, as appropriate, for the sake of simplification to apply
uniform recognition as a practical solution.
The Group as lessee
At the lease start date, the lessee recognises the asset with a right to use and a lease liability.
Initial measurement of the right to use the assets includes the lease liability, any rents paid on the rental
period start date or prior to it, less any lease incentives collected, any initial direct costs incurred by the
lessee and an estimate of the cost
of returning the leased property to the state specified in the lease
agreement.
The initial measurement of the lease liability includes the current value of rents discounted using the
presumed lease interest rate. If that interest rate cannot be easily set, the lessee’s differential borrowing
rate is used.
Subsequently, the right to use the asset is reduced by the accumulated depreciation and impairment losses
and any re
-
measurements of the lease liability is adjusted.
Subsequently the lease liability increases the interest on the lease liability, and is reduced by the payment
of rental costs, and is re
-
measured when the leased property is revalued, or the lease is amended.
The Group as lessor
The Group classifies the lease either as an operating lease or finance lease. Leases where the Group does
not in effect transfer all risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases.
When the assets are leased in the context of operating leases, they are presented in the statement of
financial position in accordance with the nature of each asset.
Rental costs under operating leases are recognised
in the results using the straight
-
line method over the
duration of the lease.
Initial direct costs incurred when signing an operating lease are added to the book value of the leased
asset and are recognised in expenses over the term of the lease on the same basis of recognition as
revenues from rental income.
Any rental income is recognised as revenues in the period in which they are generated.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
h.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at acquisition cost or net realisable value, whichever is lower.
Acquisition cost is calculated using the average weighted cost method. The cost of finished goods and work
in progress consists of the cost of raw materials, direct labour costs, other direct costs and general
industrial overheads associated with production (in accordance with normal production capacity). Net
realisable value is the estimated sale price in the normal course of business, less the estimated selling and
transaction costs.
Any loss resulting from measuring stocks/inventories at net realisable value, when it is below acquisition
cost, is recognised in impairment losses and affects the cost of sales in the income statement. Where there
are particularly high impairment losses for stocks/inventories, the relevant amounts are shown in the
‘Asset impairment’ account in the income statement to ensure fair presentation.
Appropriate provisions are made for impaired, obsolete, and slow
-
moving inventories. Write
-
downs of
inventories to net realisable value and other losses from inventories are recognised in the income
statement in the period they occur.
i.
T
rade accounts receivable
Trade receivables are the balances owed by customers from the sale of goods or provision of services in
the context of the Group’s normal course of business
Trade receivables are initially recognised at their fair
value and later valued at the carrying amount by using the effective interest rate method, less impairment
losses,
and subsequently
measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less
impairment losses. The Group shows any unreserved rights over the consideration of contracts
with
customers separately as a trade receivable.
j.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash, demand deposits, short
-
term, up to 3 months from the date of
acquisition, investments and term deposits, highly liquid and zero risk.
Cash equivalents in the cash flow statement include not just cash and sight deposits but also short
-
term
highly liquid investments and bank overdratis, when applicable.
Bank overdratis are shown in liabili
ties under short
-
term loan liabilities. Cash and cash equivalents entail
negligible risk of a change in their value
k.
Share capital
Ordinary and preference shares without voting rights are shown in the “share capital” account in Equity.
The share capital shows the value of Company shares which have been issued and are in circulation.
l.
Loans and borrowings
Loan obligations are initially recognised at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred
(bank charges and
bank or third
-
party commission). In subsequent periods, the loan obligations are measured at amortised
cost
using the effective interest rate method.
Loan obligations are classified as short
-
term liabilities apart from cases where the Group has the
unreserved right to defer se
tlemen
t of its liability for at least 12 months atier the repor
ting date.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
m.
Income tax
Tax for the period consists of current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the Income Statement except
to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In
this case, tax is recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.
Income tax is calculated based on the tax laws adopted or substantively adopted at the end of the
reporting period in the countries where the Group
and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable
income. Management periodically evaluates the positions taken in the tax returns when applicable tax
laws are subject to interpretation and forms provisions, when needed, based on the amounts expected to
be paid to the tax authorities.
n.
Deferred tax
Deferred income tax is calculated using the liability method, based on temporary differences between the
tax base of assets and liabilities and the corresponding amounts shown in the financial statements.
Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that there will be a future taxable profit for use of the
temporary difference generated by the deferred tax assets.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary adjustments. A deferred tax asset is
recognised for deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is expected that the temporary
difference will be reversed in the future and there will be an adequate future taxable profit for use of the
temporary difference.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
o.
Employee benefits
Pension and other post-
employment obligations
The Group does not participate in pension and other post
-
employment benefit plans or defined benefit,
or defined contribution plans apart from the statutory social security schemes which are mandatory by
the laws.
Defined Contribution Plans
Defined contribution plans mean pension plans where the Group pays fixed contributions to a separate
entity. The Group has no legal or presumed obligation to pay additional contributions in the case where
the fund’s resources would not be adequate to pay employees benefits for their service, relating to the
current period and past periods.
For defined contribution plans, the Group pays the mandatory contributions required by public social
security funds. Once the contributions are paid, the Group is not obliged to pay any additional
contributions. Regular contributions are recognised as a cost of employee benefits when they become
payable.
Any prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that prepayment would lead to a
reduction in future payments or the return of cash.
Defined Benefit Plans
Defined benefit plan means a pension plan or plan involving other post
-
employment benefits which is not
a defined contribution plan. Post
-
employment benefit obligations at the end of the current period and
previous period were calculated in line with an actuarial study using the projected credit unit method.
The obligation arising from defined benefit plans is the present value of the commitment to provide a
defined benefit on the date the financial statements are prepared, less the fair value of any assets the plan
has.
The present value of the commitment to provide a defined benefit is calculated using the discount rate for
corporate bonds with a high credit rating in €, whose term approximates the duration of the relevant
pension obligation.
The cost of past service is recognised in the results, broken down into current cost of service and cost of
past service, gains and losses from reductions and the cost of se
tling pay.
The net financial income or expenses are recognised in financial expenses.
Re
-
assessments, broken down into actuarial gains or losses and the difference between the estimated and
actual performance of the plan’s assets, are recognised in the statement of financial position in the
“retained earnings” account through the statement of other comprehensive income for the period. The
re
-
assessments are not reclassified in the income statement in subsequent periods.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Employment termination benefits
Employment termination benefits are payable when an employee’s employment is terminated by the
Group before the normal retirement date or when the employee agrees to voluntarily leave in return for
these benefits.
The Group records these benefits on whichever of these dates is first: a) when the Group can no longer
withdraw the offer of such benefits and b) when the Group recognises an expense from restructuring
which is in the context of implementing IAS 37, which includes payment of employment termination
benefits.
Where an offer to encourage voluntary redundancy is made, employment termination benefits are
calculated based on the number of employees who are expected to accept the offer. Employment
termination benefits due 12 months a
tier the end of the repor
ting period are discounted at present value.
Employee profit sharing and bonus schemes
The obligation to provide benefits to employees in the form of profit sharing or performance bonuses is
entered in the “other provisions” account when there is an official scheme and the amounts to be paid
have been specified before the date on which the financial statements are published, or if previous Group
practices have given rise to a strong expectation from employees that they will be paid a performance
bonus / profit share
-
out and the amount can be estimated before the date on which the financial
statements are approved.
p.
Government grants
Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will
be received, and the Group will comply with all relevant conditions.
Government grants relating to expenses are recognised as income in the period in which the subsidised
expenses are incurred.
Government grants relating to the purchase of tangible assets are included in the non
-
current liabilities as
deferred income grants and credited to profit or loss on a
straight
-
line method over the expected useful
life of the relevant assets.
Subsequent to initial recognition, state grants are depreciated by transfer to the Income Statement as
expenses, in the same period and in a manner corresponding to the transfer to Income Statement of the
book value of the asset subsidised.
Government grants relating to expenses are initially recognised as liabilities in the period in which they
are collected or in the period when approval for them is finalised and it is certain that they will be collected.
State grants concerning expenses are transferred to profit and loss as revenue for the period when the
subsidised expenses are charged in profit and loss.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
q.
Provisions
Provisions are liabilities where the time or amount is uncertain.
Provisions are recognised
when there is a present legal or presumed commitment because of past events;
it is likely that an outilow of resources will be needed to se
tle
the commitment and the amount required
can be reliably estimated. When the Group expects to be compensated for a loss which it has suffered (as
in the case of insurance contracts for example) and it is fully certain that the amount will be collected, the
specific compensation is recognised as a separate receivable. The cost associated with each provision is
presented in the income statement, in net of any compensation.
Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. The Group forms a provision for onerous
contracts when the financial gain expected to flow from such contracts is less than the unavoidable cost
of complying with contractual obligations.
Restructuring provisions include penalties for early termination of leases and payment of employment
termination benefits and are recorded in the period in which the Group acquires the legal or presumed
obligation to make payment. Costs associated with the Group’s normal business activity are not entered
in provisions before binding events occur.
When time affects the value of money in a significant way, provisions are measured at the present value
of the expenditure expected to be required to se
tle
the liability, using a pre
-
tax interest rate which reflects
the current market estimates of the value of money over time and risks associated with the liability, as the
discounting rate. An increase in the provision due to the passage of time is recognised as a financial
expense.
r.
Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Group’s revenues derive from A) the sale of night vision systems, thermal systems (thermal sights),
other innovative electro
-
optical equipment and equipment for application to Defense and Security, and B)
the provision of training / maintenance services related to the above sales.
The Group recognizes revenue, excluding interest and dividend income and other related income from
financial instruments recognized under IFRS 9, upon the transfer of promised services to customers in
amounts that reflect the consideration to which the Group expects to be entitled in exchange for those
goods based on the following five
-
step approach:
Step 1:
Identify the contract for the sale of the goods.
Step 2:
Identify the separate performance obligations arising from the contract with the customer.
Step 3:
Determination of the transaction price.
Step 4:
Allocate the transaction price to the obligations under the contract.
Step 5:
Recognition of revenue as the entity satisfies its obligations under the contract with the customer.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Revenue is recognized, in accordance with IFRS 15, at the amount that the entity expects to be entitled to
as consideration for the transfer of goods when the customer obtains control of the goods, specifying the
timing of the transfer of control
-
either at a point in time or over time.
Revenue is defined as the consideration amount in exchange for the services or goods transferred to a
customer, excluding amounts received on behalf of third parties (value added tax, other sales taxes).
The Group recognizes revenue when (or as) it satisfies its performance obligation to fulfil a contract by
transferring the goods or services promised to the customer. The time of transfer of control is usually when
the goods have been shipped to the customer's location, unless otherwise specified in the terms of the
contract. The terms governing contracts with customers are consistent with international commercial
terms (Incoterms). Receivable from the customer is recognized when there is an unconditional right for
the entity to receive the consideration for the performed obligations of the contract to the customer.
The Group has determined that sales of night vision, thermal and other equipment is a distinct
performance obligation. The Group has concluded that revenue from the sale of products meets the
criteria to be recognized at a particular point in time since it
does not meet the recognition criteria to
recognized over time. Transaction price is determined in the contract and it does not include variable
consideration.
The Group does not enter contracts where the period between the sale of goods promised to the customer
and payment by the customer exceeds one year. Therefore, the Group does not adjust the transaction
price for the time value of money. Sales Invoices are issued the date that products are shipped to customer
locations and they are generally payable between 0 and 120 days.
Revenue from training and maintenance services is a distinct performance obligation where revenue is
recognized over time since the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by
the entity's performance as the entity performs. The transaction price is determined in the contract, and
it does not include variable consideration. Progress is determined based on the cost
-
to
-
cost method.
The Group does not provide volume discounts to customers.
The Group
provides warranty for its products and has assessed that the warranty is not a separate
performance obligation since it is assurance warranty in order products to comply with agreed upon
specifications. As a result, provision for warranty is accounted in accordance with IAS 37.
Contract assets
A contract assets is recognized when a performance obligation is satisfied, meaning the work is complete
and revenue has been recognized, but the payment remains conditional on the entity’s future
performance.
Contract liability
A contract liability is recognised if a payment is received or a payment is due
whichever is earlier
from
a customer before Group transfers the related goods or services. Contract liabilities are recognised as
revenue when the Group fulfils its performance obligation under the contract (i.e., transfers control of the
related goods or services to the customer).
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
s.
Dividend distribution
Dividends to shareholders are recognised
as a liability for the period in which Management’s proposal for
distribution is approved by the annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders
.
t.
Financial assets and financial liabilities
Classification and initial measurement
At initial recognition financial assets are classed in two categories, one where valuation is done at the
amortised cost and one where valuation is done at fair value. The criteria which must be taken into account
in order to decide on how financial assets are to be initially categorised are as follows:
The business model used by the business to manage such assets. There are 3 types of business models:
The business model where the objective is to hold financial instruments to collect the contractual
cash flows (hold to collect);
the business model where the goal is achieved either by collecting the contractual cash flow or by
selling the financial assets (hold to collect and sell);
other business models;
The characteristics of the instruments’ contractual cash flows.
In order for a financial instrument to be classed as valued at amortised cost, all the following criteria must
be met:
the instrument must be under a business model where the objective is to hold financial
instruments to collect the contractual cash flows;
the contractual terms governing the asset must exclusively seek cash flows of principal and
interest on the unpaid principal which must be paid on specific dates (known as Solely Payments
of Principal and Interest
-
SPPI);
If an instrument meets such criteria but is held both for sale and to collection of contractual cash flows, it
must be classed in the ‘valued at fair value’ category through other results entered directly in equity.
Instruments not falling into any of the two classification categories must be valued at fair value through
profit and loss.
Subsequent measurement of financial assets
For measurement purposes the Group divides financial assets into the following categories:
financial assets valued at amortised costs (primarily non-interest-bearing receivables from
customers) and
financial assets valued at fair value through profit and loss (primarily investments in equity
instruments for profit)
The following rules apply to these categories:
Financial assets valued at
amorsed cost
(loans and receivables)
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
This category includes instruments which meet the following requirements:
They are under a business model where the objective is to hold financial instruments to collect
the contractual cash flows;
The contractual terms governing the asset must refer to the Solely Payments of Principal and
Interest
-
SPPI, which must be paid on specific dates;
This category is valued at amortised
cost using the effective interest rate model and is periodically
examined for signs of expected impairment losses.
It includes current assets unless their effective term is over 12 months from the date on which the financial
statements are prepared, and Management’s intention is to hold them for a longer period until they
mature.
Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss
This category includes financial assets:
which there is an intention to sell within a short period in order to capitalise on short
-
term market
fluctuations (commercial por
tiolio). The Group places a limited number of shares in this category
which do not meet the classification criteria for some other category
which the Group chose at initial valuation to value at fair value by transferring the difference
arising to the results. Such an irrevocable choice can be made when in doing so eliminates any
accounting asymmetry which arises from valuation of such financial assets in a different way (such
as carrying cost) compared to related financial instruments (such as derivatives, which are valued
at fair value through profit and loss)
Assets in this category are classed as current assets.
Subsequent measurement of financial liabilities
To measure financial liabilities the Group values them at the carrying amount.
Financial liabilies valued at amorzed cost
These liabilities bear interest using the effective interest rate method.
This category includes liabilities to credit institutions and customers.
Impairment of financial assets
When the Consolidated financial statements are prepared, the Group recognises impairment for expected
credit risk losses for customer receivables.
At the end of each period for which the Consolidated financial statements are prepared, the Group
assesses whether there are signs that a financial asset or a Group of financial assets has been impaired.
Signs of impairment can include the fact that debtors or a Group of debtors face serious financial
difficulties, an inability to pay interest or the principal, the probability that they will become bankrupt or
engage in some other form of financial restructuring, and where there are observable data which indicate
that there is a measurable reduction in the estimated future cash flows.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
If in a subsequent period, the impairment figure is reduced,
and the reduction can be objectively
correlated to an event atier ini
tial recognition of the impairment (such as an improvement in the debtor’s
creditworthiness) the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the income
statement.
Impairment is based on expected credit risk losses associated with the probability of default within the
next 12 months, unless there is a major increase in credit risk from the time of initial recognition, where
the expected credit risk losses are recognised over the instrument's entire life.
For impairment
measurement purposes, the Group divides financial assets into the following categories based on credit
risk:
Stage 1:
This includes performing credit facilities which have no major rise in credit risks compared to the
date of initial recognition. In this stage the expected credit risk losses are recognised based on the
probability of default over the next 12 months;
Stage 2:
This includes performing credit facilities where there has been a major increase in the credit risk
since initial recognition. In this stage, expected credit risk losses are recognised over the instrument’s
entire life;
Stage 3
: includes non
-
performing/impaired credit facilities. In this stage, expected credit risk losses are
recognised over the instrument’s entire life;
The Group defines significant increase in credit risk for financial assets whose balance of receivables is
past due by more than 180 days, there are no guaranteed, there is not commitment of payment close atier
the year end, they are not receivables where final customer are governments and transnational
organizational or receivables from foreign countries past due 180 days are political & economical
instability. The Group defines default of trade receivables for customers whose balance of receivables is
past due by more than 360 days, and there are no guarantees since the entity's final customers are mainly
government or transnational organizations with remote risk of default. A major increase in credit risk arises
by comparing the risk of default on the reporting date against the risk of default on the initial recognition
date for all performing credit facilities, including credit facilities which have no past
-
due days.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets (or a part of a financial asset or part of a Group of financial assets, as appropriate) cease
to be recognised when:
the rights to an inflow of cash resources have expired or;
the Group retains the right to an inflow of cash resources from a specific asset but has
simultaneously undertaken an obligation to a third party to fully pay them without major delay, in
the form of a transfer agreement or;
the Group has transferred the right to an inflow of cash from a specific asset and at the same time
has: (a) either materially transferred all risks and rewards of ownership or (b) has not materially
transferred all risk and rewards of ownership but has transferred control over the specific asset;
the Group's write off policy is when it has exhausted its legal actions against the customers
.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Where the Group has transferred the rights to an inflow of cash resources from a specific asset but at the
same time has not materially transferred all risks and rewards or control of the specific asset, the asset is
recognised to the extent of the Group’s
continuing involvement in the asset. A corresponding liability is
also recognised.
Continuing involvement in the form of a guarantee over the transferred asset is valued at either the initial
value of the asset or the maximum amount the Group may be called to pay, whichever is lower.
The Group’s
write off policy is when it has exhausted its legal actions against its customers.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities cease to be recognised when the relevant obligation is cancelled or has expired. Where
a financial liability is replaced by another one from the same lender with materially different terms, or
where the terms of an existing obligation
have materially changed, the swap or change is considered to be
derecognition of the initial obligation and recognition of a new obligation. The difference with current
values is recognised in the income statement.
u.
Borrowing cost
General and specific borrowing costs that are directly a
tribu
table to the acquisition, construction or
production of a qualifying asset are capitalised during the period of time that is required to complete and
prepare the asset for its intended use or sale.
Qualifying assets are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended
use or sale. The Group considers that a time of over 4 months is an extensive time period.
All other borrowing costs are expensed as incurred. Borrowing costs consist of the interest and other costs
that an entity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.
v.
Trade accounts payable
Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services acquired from suppliers in the normal course
of the Group’s business.
Trade payables are recorded as short
-
term liabilities where payment is made within 1 year (and/or more
if the time period is part of the Group’s normal operating cycle). If not, they are presented as long
-
term
liabilities.
Trade payables are initially recognised at fair value and are subsequently measured at the carrying amount
using the effective interest rate method.
w.
Derivatives and hedge accounting
The Group holds derivative financial instruments to hedge cash flows and fair value. Derivatives include
futures to hedge the financial risk arising from changes in the exchange rate with foreign currencies
(mainly USD).
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The results from the se
tled operations of financial risk Managemen
t are recognized through profit or loss
when they are realized (foreign currency contracts). Derivatives are initially and subsequently recognized
at their fair value. The method by which profits and losses are recognized depends on whether derivatives
are designated as a fair value or cash flow hedging instrument. Derivatives are recognized when the
transactions entered into by the Group as hedges for the fair value of receivables, liabilities or
commitments (fair value hedges) or very probable transactions (cash flow hedges).
When entering into transactions the Group records the proportion between hedged assets and hedging
assets and the relevant financial risk Management strategy. When entering into the contract and
thereatier the es
timate is recorded about the high effectiveness of hedging both for fair value hedges and
for cash flow hedges. As for future transaction hedging, the probability to complete the transaction is
substantiated.
Fair value hedging
Changes in the fair value of derivatives which are defined as fair value hedges are posted through profit or
loss as are the changes in the fair value of the hedged assets which are a
tribu
ted to the risk offset.
Cash Flow hedges
The effective proportion of the change in the fair value of derivatives defined as cash flow change hedges
is posted to an Equity Reserve. The gain or loss on the non
-
effective proportion is posted through profit or
loss. The amounts posted as an Equity Reserve are carried forward to the results of the periods where the
hedged assets affect profits or losses. In cases of hedging forecast future transactions which result in
recognition of a non
-
monetary asset (e.g., inventory) or liability, profits or losses
which had been posted
to equity are carried forward to acquisition cost of the non
-
financial asset generated.
When a hedging instrument matures or is sold or when the hedging proportion no longer meets the hedge
accounting criteria, the profits and losses accrued to Equity remain as a reserve and are carried forward
to the results when the hedge affects profits or
losses. In the case of a hedge on a forecast future
transaction which is no longer expected to be realized, the profits or losses accrued to Equity are
transferred to the statement of profit or loss.
x.
Earnings per share
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit a
tribu
table to owners of the Group, excluding any
costs of servicing equity other than ordinary shares by the weighted average number of ordinary shares
outstanding during the financial year, adjusted for bonus elements in ordinary shares issued during the
year and excluding treasury shares. There were no bonds convertible into shares or other potential
securities convertible into shares that are less profitable during the reporting period, and therefore no
diluted
earnings per share have been calculated.
y.
Expenses
Expenses are recognized in the income statement on an accrued basis. Interest expenses recognized on
an accrual basis.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
z.
Share buy back
When shares recognised as equity are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid, which includes
directly a
tribu
table costs, net of any tax effects, is recognised as a deduction from equity (Treasury Share
Reserve). Repurchased shares are classified as treasury
shares and are presented in the Treasury Share
Reserve. When treasury shares are sold or reissued subsequently, the amount received is recognised as
an
increase in Treasury Share Reserve and the
resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is presented
within retained earnings.
8.
Adoption of new Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing
Standards
by the European Union (EU)
From 1st January 2023 the Group has adopted all amendments in IFRS as these were adopted by the
European Union (“EU”) which relate to its operations. These Amendments and Interpretations did not
have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Group.
The following Standards, amendments and interpretations have been issued from International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB), have been adopted by the EU and they are effective from annual
periods beginning on or atier 1st January 2023.
a.
New Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards
adopted by the EU
IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements
(Amendments): Classification of Liabilities as Current
or Non-current
and Non-
current Liabilities with covenants
(effective for annual periods beginning on or
atier 1 January 2024)
In 2020, the IASB has amended IAS 1 to promote consistency in application and clarify the requirements
on determining if a liability is current or non
-
current. Under existing IAS 1 requirements, companies
classify a liability as current when they do not have an unconditional right to defer se
tlemen
t of the
liability for at least twelve months atier the end of the repor
ting period. As part of its amendments, the
IASB has removed the requirement for a right to be unconditional and instead, now requires that a right
to defer se
tlemen
t must have substance and exist at the end of the reporting period. Similar to existing
requirements in IAS 1, the classification of liabilities is unaffected by management’s intentions or
expectations about whether the Group
will exercise its right to defer se
tlemen
t or will choose to se
tle
early.
On 31 October 2022 the IASB issued further
amendments to IAS 1 i.e. Non
-
current liabilities with
covenants. The new amendments aim to improve the information an entity provides when its right to
defer setlemen
t of a liability is subject to compliance with
covenants within twelve months atier the
reporting period. The amendments clarify that only covenants with which a Group
must comply on or
before the reporting date affect the classification of a liability as current or non
-
current. Covenants with
which the Group
must comply
atier
the reporting date (i.e. future covenants) do not affect a liability’s
classification at that date. However, when non
-
current liabilities are subject to future covenants,
companies will now need to disclose information to help users understand the risk that those liabilities
could become repayable within 12 months atier the repor
ting date.
The amendments also clarify how a Group
classifies a liability that can be se
tled in i
ts own shares (e.g.
convertible debt).
When a liability includes a counterparty conversion option that involves a transfer of
the Group’s own equity instruments, the conversion option is recognised as either equity or a liability
 
91
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
separately from the host liability under IAS 32
Financial Instruments: Presentation. The IASB has now
clarified that when a Group
classifies the host liability as current or non
-
current, it can ignore only those
conversion options that are recognised as equity. Companies may have interpreted the existing IAS 1
requirements differently when classifying convertible debt. Therefore, convertible debt may become
current.
IFRS 16
Leases
(Amendments): Lease Liability in Sale and Leaseback
(effective for annual periods
beginning on or atier 1 January 2024)
The IASB has issued amendments to IFRS 16
Leases
, which add to requirements explaining how a
Group
accounts for a sale and leaseback atier the date of the transac
tion. A sale and leaseback is a
transaction for which a Group
sells an asset and leases that same asset back for a period of time from
the new owner. IFRS 16 includes requirements on how to account for a sale and leaseback at the date
the transaction takes place. However, IFRS 16 had not specified how to measure the transaction when
reporting a
tier that date. The amendments issued in September 2022 impact how a seller
-
lessee
accounts for variable lease payments that arise in a sale and leaseback transaction.
The
amendments
introduce a new accounting model for variable payments and will require seller
-
lessees to reassess and potentially restate sale and leaseback transactions entered into since 2019.
The amendments confirm the following: (1) On initial recognition, the seller
-
lessee includes variable
lease payments when it measures a lease liability arising from a sale and leaseback transaction. (2)
After initial recognition, the seller
-
lessee applies the general requirements for subsequent accounting
of the lease liability such that it recognises no gain or loss relating to the right of use it retains.
b.
Standards, Interpretations, Revisions and Amendments to existing Standards
not
endorsed by the EU
The following New Standards, Amendments and Interpretations have been issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board (IASB) but are not yet effective for annual periods starting 1st January 2023.
IAS 7
Statement of Cash Flows
(Amendments)
and IFRS 7 Financial Instruments:
Disclosures
(Amendments)
– Supplier Finance Arrangements
(effective for annual periods beginning on or a
tier 1
January 2024)
The amendments introduce two new disclosure objectives
one in IAS 7 and another in IFRS 7
to
enable the users of the financial statements in understanding and assessing the effects of supplier
finance arrangements on an entity’s liabilities, cash flows
and exposure to liquidity risk as well as the
impact to the entity if supplier finance arrangements were no longer available.
The amendments do not define the supplier finance arrangements. Instead, the amendments describe
the characteristics of an arrangement for which an entity is required to provide the information.
Specifically, all the following characteristics should apply:
-
a finance provider pays amounts that the entity owes to its suppliers;
-
the entity agrees to pay under the terms and conditions of the arrangements on the same date or
at a later date than its suppliers are paid; and
-
the entity is provided with extended payment terms or suppliers benefit from early payment
terms, compared with the related invoice payment due date.
 
92
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
IAS 21
The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates (
Amendments):
Lack of Exchangeability
(effective for annual periods beginning on or a
tier 1 January 2025)
The amendments, as issued in August 2023, aim to clarify when a currency is exchangeable into
another currency and how a Group
estimates a spot rate when a currency lacks exchangeability.
According to the amendments, a currency is exchangeable into another currency when a Group
is able
to exchange that currency for the other currency at the measurement date and for a specified purpose.
When a currency is not exchangeable at the measurement date, the Group
will be required to estimate
a spot rate as the rate that would have been applied to an orderly exchange transaction between
market participants under prevailing economic conditions. The amendments contain no specific
requirements for estimating a spot rate, but they set out a framework under which an entity can
determine the spot rate at the measurement date using an observable exchange rate without
adjustment or another estimation technique.
Companies will be required to provide also new disclosures to help users assess the impact of a
currency not being exchangeable to the entity’s financial performance, financial position, and cash
flows. To achieve this objective, entities will disclose information about the nature and financial
impacts of a lack of exchangeability, the spot exchange rate(s) used, the estimation process and risks
to the Group
because the currency is not exchangeable.
IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amendments) and IAS 28
Investments in Associates and
Joint Ventures
(Amendments): Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate
or Joint Venture
(effective date postponed indefinitely; early adoption continues to be permi
ted)
The amendments address an acknowledged inconsistency between the requirements in IFRS 10 and
those in IAS 28, in dealing with the sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associate
or joint venture. The main consequence of the amendments is that a full gain or loss is recognised
when a transaction involves a business (as defined in IFRS 3). A partial gain or loss is recognised when
a transaction involves assets that do not constitute a business. In December 2015, the IASB postponed
the effective date of this amendment indefinitely pending the outcome of its research project on the
equity method of accounting.
The Boad of Directors expects that the adoption of these standards or interpretations in future periods
will not have material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
 
93
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
9.
Revenue
a.
Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by primary geographical market, major products and
timing of revenue recognition.
For the year ended 31 December
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Primary geographic markets
Europe
178.679.985
92.913.957
Asia
22.127.515
22.714.495
Americas
17.904.379
27.126.465
Africa
-
73.380
Oceania
11.025
66.463
218.722.904
142.894.760
Major product categories
Night
202.674.167
126.527.039
Thermal
12.233.656
13.015.333
Misc
1.699.175
688.523
Other
2.115.906
2.663.865
218.722.904
142.894.760
Timing of revenue recognition
Products transferred at a point in time
218.128.624
137.505.351
Products and services transferred over time
594.280
5.389.409
218.722.904
142.894.760
Revenue from contracts with customers
218.722.904
142.894.760
218.722.904
142.894.760
Total Revenue
218.722.904
142.894.760
3 European customers
(23%, 14% and 12% respectively)
individually comprise more than 10% of total
revenue in 2023
regarding Night vision products
(2022: 2 European customers
accounting for 18% and
10% respectively
for Night vision contracts as well).
The Group
has two divisions which are night and thermal divisions.
Segmentation is based on the fact
that the above range of products are managed separately, relevant devices have different technologies,
characteristics, and components (tubes/sensors), specifically, night vision products have image
intensification technology and thermal products have thermal imaging technology.
The Group
has outstanding customer orders records (backlog) which amount to €192,3 million as of
31.12.20223 (31.12.2022:
€253m), which are expected to be executed and recognized in revenue during
the years 2024 & 2025.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
b.
Contract balances
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Receivables which are included in trade accounts
receivable
46.087.790
67.996.704
Contract Liabilities
(5.240.112)
(26.237.209)
Total
40.847.678
41.759.495
Analysis and movement of contract liabilies:
in euro
Client down
payments
Deferred
income
Total
Balance as at 1 January 2022 as restated
5.618.148
-
5.618.148
Revenue recognised
(5.618.148)
-
(5.618.148)
New contract liabilities outstanding at year end
20.456.989
5.780.220
26.237.209
Balance as at 31 December 2022 as restated
20.456.989
5.780.220
26.237.209
in euro
Client down
payments
Deferred
income
Total
Balance as at 1 January 2023
20.456.989
5.780.220
26.237.209
Revenue recognised
(16.297.102)
(5.780.220)
(22.077.322)
New contract liabilities outstanding at year end
957.051
123.172
1.080.223
Balance as at 31 December 2023
5.116.938
123.172
5.240.110
10.
Income and expenses
a.
Other income
in euro
2023
2022
Subsidies received
370
1.974
Unused provisions
-
130.720
Various revenues from sales
11.026
91.549
Revenue from disposal of property, plant and equipment
20.030
53.517
Income from rent
119.700
135.106
Other income
345.515
1.073.550
Total
496.641
1.486.416
Regarding 2022, €735.000 relates to the reversal of sales commissions.
 
95
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
b.
Other expenses
in euro
2023
2022
Taxes and duties
(1.247
)
(3.536
)
FX differencies
-
8.964
Prior years' expenses
(65.439
)
(55.278
)
Other expenses
(25.466
)
(301.481
)
Total
(92.152
)
(351.331
)
c.
Expenses by nature
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Change in inventories
(130.142.070)
(78.215.503)
Employee wages and salaries and other benefits
(10.320.191)
(7.559.137)
Third party remuneration and expenses
(16.243.688)
(10.824.374)
Taxes & duties
(121.177)
(160.654)
Depreciation & amortisation
(1.270.084)
(1.475.887)
Foreign exchange losses / (gains)
107.405
(617.678)
Sundry expenses
(3.138.056)
(3.029.410)
Provisions
(5.356)
(20.339)
Transportation expenses
(1.184.415)
(1.052.867)
Travelling expenses
(1.072.190)
(841.521)
Total cost of sales, administrative, selling and distribution
and
research and development expenses
(163.389.822)
(103.797.370)
The independent auditors’ remuneration regarding the statutory audits of the annual financial statements
amounted to €232.089 (2022: €68.854). Non audit services provided totaled €265.440 (2022: €22.690).
Third
-
party remuneration and expenses mainly consist of production subcontracting fees and sales
commissions paid to agents.
Sundry expenses mainly comprise utilities, repair and maintenance fees, insurance fees, car fleet costs,
hospitality and advertising expenses.
 
96
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Staff costs
in euro
2023
2022
Salaries
7.555.270
5.374.332
Employer's contributions
1.673.295
1.229.112
Insurance
111.972
89.805
Staff leaving indemnity
23.322
19.645
Other benefits
1.296.284
1.055.396
DnD Capitalisation
(339.952)
(209.153)
Total
10.320.191
7.559.137
The Group employed 272 employees on average in 2023, while the respective amount was 213 throughout
2022.
11.
Net finance costs
For the year ended 31 December
in euro
Note
2023
2022
Bank deposit receipts
297.831
(281)
Dividends received
-
17.046
Gain from sales of financial asset
188.899
-
Foreign exchange gains
182.039
-
Other financial income
12.350
-
Finance income
681.119
16.765
Interest on long
-
term loans
27.
(217.263)
(165.603)
Interest on short
-
term loans
27.
(2.264.423)
(644.534)
Foreign exchange losses
(3.063.483)
(1.001.124)
Other finance expenses
(1.557.384)
(608.928)
Interest on lease liabilities
33.
(35.034)
(32.358)
Finance expenses
(7.137.587)
(2.452.547)
Net finance costs recognised in profit or loss
(6.456.468)
(2.435.782)
12.
Earnings per share
a.
Profit for the year
atier tax
Restated*
in euro
2023
2022
Profit for the year after tax
36.095.588
30.000.618
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
b.
Weighted
average number of ordinary shares (basic and diluted)
2023
2022
Issued ordinary shares 1st January
200.000
200.000
Issued ordinary shares 14th November
400.000
-
600.000
200.000
Share split from €1 to €0,01 14th November
60.000.000
20.000.000
Weight average number of ordinary shares at 31 December
60.000.000
20.000.000
Earnings per share
0,6
1,5
During 2023, the number of ordinary shares outstanding increased as a result of a share split. Therefore,
the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all periods presented was adjusted
retrospectively.
On November 14, 2023, the Group's general shareholder meeting resolved to affect a share split of 1 to
1
00 and resolved to increase the share capital from €200.000,00 to €600.000,00 using Group
retained
earnings and at the same time reduce the nominal value per Share from €1,00 to €0,01, increasing the
number of existing shares from 200.000 to 60.000.0
0
0.
13.
Employee benefits
a.
Actuarial assumptions
in euro
2023
2022
Discount rate
3,0%
3,5%
Future salary growth
2,4%
2,4%
Inflation rate
2,1%
2,2%
Longevity
EVK 2000
Incapability
EVK 2000 * 50%
Retirement age
62
The defined benefits liabilities derive from the requirements of Law 2112/1920 as modified by Law
4093/2012. According to decision adopted in May 2021 by the IFRS Interpretations Commi
tee
differentiates the way in which the Basic Principles of IAS 19 were
applied in Greece.
The application of this final decision to the a
tached consolida
ted Financial Statements results in the
distribution of benefits over the last 16 years until the retirement date of the employees following the
scale of Law 4093/2012. Law 4808/2021 equates the compensation of salaried employees with salaried
employees.
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
b.
Defined benefit liability
The employee benefits analysis of the Group is the following:
in euro
2023
2022
Balance at 1 January
162.026
162.035
Included in Profit or
Loss
Current service cost
52.837
29.725
Interest cost
5.316
1.094
58.153
30.819
Included in Other comprehensive income
Actuarial loss / (gain) arising from:
Financial assumptions
3.676
(13.663)
Experience adjustment
(3.359)
(2.338)
317
(16.001
)
Other
Benefits paid
(22.176)
(14.827)
Balance at 31 December
198.320
162.026
The actuarial estimate of obligations has been prepared in accordance with the relevant legislation
contained in Laws 2112/1920 and 3026/1954 and amended by Laws 4093/2012, 4336/2015 and
4194/2013.
They are pension benefits specified in the relevant legislation paid once the employee retires. Greek labour
law provides for compensation when one retires from work. The amount is based on length of service at
the Group, taking into account the pay on the
date of departure.
Compensation for retirement is not funded from special funds.
The Group has not developed a special benefits plan for employees other than those specified in the
relevant legislation, to be used for the payment of benefits to all employees who leave the Group.
The present value of the defined benefit obligation, the normal cost of current employee and, where
appropriate, the cost of past service are calculated using the projected unit credit method (IAS 19).
During 2022 and based on a decision of the International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations
Commitee (IFRIC) on
the application of IAS 19 to this actuarial liability, the actuarial liability was allocated
in such a way that it is now recognised
only in relation to the last 16 years of service before retirement.
c.
Sensitivity analysis
Reasonably possible changes at the reporting date to one of the relevant actuarial assumptions, holding
other assumptions constant, would have affected the defined benefit obligation by the amount shown
below:
 
99
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Increase
Decrease
in euro
2023
2022
2023
2022
Discount rate (0,5% movement)
176.213
148.122
183.091
153.216
Future salary growth (0,5% movement)
183.094
153.232
176.179
148.083
14.
Income taxes
The Group's income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would result using the current tax rate
on the Group's results. The difference is as follows:
According to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration, Theon AG paid the amount of € 1.457.391
as
withholding tax on dividends paid to Theon PLC.
Regarding the Greek Subsidiary “Theon Sensors SA”: (“Greek Subsidiary”)
The tax rate on profits from the business activity of legal persons in Greece for the year 2023 based on
Article 120 of Law No. 4799/2021 amounts to
22%
(2022: 22%).
The Group's income tax differs from the theoretical amount that would result using the current tax rate
on the Group's results. The difference is as follows:
2023
2022
in euro
Restated
*
Current tax
(13.244.295
)
(8.421.821
)
Deferred tax
(583.581
)
421.200
Previous year's tax expense
56.747
204.546
Tax Expense
(13.771.129
)
(7.796.075
)
Reconciliation of effective tax rate
2023
2022
in euro
Restated
*
Profit before tax
49.866.717
37.796.693
Tax rate using the Group's domestic tax rate
40,4%
(20.161.579
)
26,7%
(10.093.414
)
Deductible temporary diffs (no DT recognition)
(192.450
)
1.298
Expenses not recognised for tax purposes
(16,1%)
8.050.599
(5,6%)
2.100.453
Prior year income tax
(0,1%)
56.747
(0,5%)
204.546
Reversal of prior year deferred tax
0,1%
(50.781
)
-
Other movements
(16.274
)
(8.958
)
Overseas taxes
2,9%
(1.457.391
)
-
-
Tax Expense
(13.771.129
)
(7.796.075
)
Effective tax rate
27,6%
20,6%
The Greek Subsidiary has obtained tax compliance certificates with unqualified opinion by its certified
auditor for each fiscal year from 2011 up to and including 2021 according to Greek tax laws (years 2011
-
2013 pursuant to the provisions of Article 82 of
Law No. 2238/1994 and years 2014
-
2022 pursuant to the
 
100
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
provisions of Arcle 65Α of Law No. 4174/2013). Tax compliance cerficate for the year ended 31
December 2023 is sll in progress and expected to be completed within 2024.
The Greek Subsidiary does not expect addional taxes and surcharges to occur in the context of the audit
of the Greek tax authories for the years 2016 up to 2022. Accordingly, based on risk analysis criteria and
as part of the audits carried out on companies that have received tax compliance cerficates with
unqualified opinion by a cerfied auditor, the Greek subsidiary may be selected by the Greek tax
authories for a tax audit. The Group’s Management esmates that no significant differences will arise
from this assurance work.
The Greek subsidiary is audited by the Tax Authories based on an audit instrucon served on it at the
end of January 2023. This audit covers the 2018 and 2019 financial years. That audit is sll under way and
the Greek subsidiary has not received any other audit instrucon from the tax authories for the 2020 to
2022 financial years. Addionally, the Management of the Group esmates that, in case of possible re-
audits by the tax authories, no addional tax disputes will arise with a significant impact on the
consolidated financial statements.
The tax rates on the profits of the rest subsidiaries of the Group, based on their country of tax residence
are as follows:
Theon Internaonal PLC, Cyprus:
12,5%
Theon Sensors AG, Switzerland:
11,9%
Theon Sensors MEA FZC, United Arab Emirates:
0%
Theon Sensors Far East Ltd, Singapore:
16%
Τ Industries DK ApS, Denmark:
23,5%
Τ Industries Inc, USA:
35%
15.
Deferred tax
2022 Restated*
Recognised in
Balance at 31 December
in euro
Net
balance at
1 January
PnL
OCI
Net
Deferred
tax assets
Deferred
tax
liabilities
Trade receivables
34.828
281.290
-
316.118
316.118
-
Leases liabilities
241.286
(47.337
)
-
193.949
193.949
-
Right of use assets
(234.672)
48.848
-
(185.824)
-
(185.824)
Derivatives
7.740
(16.951)
-
(9.211)
-
(9.211)
Employee benefits
32.091
4.562
(3.520)
33.133
33.133
-
Deferred income
160.042
168.121
-
328.163
328.163
-
Trade payables
(27.209)
(56.420)
-
(83.629)
-
(83.629)
Other items
(17)
39.087
-
39.070
39.070
-
Net tax assets (liabilities)
214.089
421.200
(3.520)
631.769
910.433
(278.664)
 
101
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
2023
Recognised in
Balance at 31 December
in euro
Net
balance at
1 January
PnL
OCI
Net
Deferred
tax assets
Deferred
tax
liabilities
Property, plant and equipment
-
(131.680)
-
(131.680)
-
(131.680)
Trade receivables
316.118
(288.610)
-
27.508
27.508
-
Leases liabilities
193.949
(12.698)
-
181.251
181.251
-
Right of use assets
(185.824)
16.168
-
(169.656)
-
(169.656)
Derivatives
(9.211)
(1.566)
-
(10.777)
-
(10.777)
Inventories
-
125.704
-
125.704
125.704
-
Employee benefits
33.133
6.301
70
39.504
39.504
-
Provision / accruals
-
44.537
-
44.537
44.537
-
Deferred income
328.163
(328.163)
-
-
-
-
Trade payables
(83.629)
40.044
-
(43.585)
-
(43.585)
Other items
39.070
(53.618)
-
(14.548)
-
(14.548)
Net tax assets (liabilities)
631.769
(583.581)
70
48.258
418.504
(370.247)
16.
Inventories
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Finished goods and work in progress
16.578.514
12.284.889
Raw materials and various materials
41.157.191
18.900.712
Raw materials and various materials in transit
5.877.757
2.835.973
Inventories
63.613.462
34.021.574
In 2023, inventories of €130,1m (2022: €78,2m) were recognized as an expense during the year and are
included in Cost of Sales.
During the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group wrote down finished goods inventory by €915.637
(2022: €302.305). The write
-
down was included in cost of sales in the consolidated financial statement of
profit or loss.
The increase in inventories is due to increased demand for the Group’s products.
 
102
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
17.
Trade accounts receivable and other receivables
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Trade accounts receivable
46.606.320
68.574.710
Provision for doubtful debts
(518.530)
(578.006)
Total trade accounts receivable
46.087.790
67.996.704
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
V.A.T. and other receivables
1.457.415
2.497.593
Prepaid expenses
1.960.303
879.481
Other short
-
term receivables
7.562.248
1.715.689
Total other receivables
10.979.966
5.092.763
Total trade and other receivables
57.067.756
73.089.467
The “Other
short
-
term receivables” account includes amounts relating to income tax credit, VAT credit,
amounts blocked for imports (cash guarantees) and various balances from miscellaneous debtors in euro.
In addition, other short
-
term receivables amounting to €5.982.684 relate to qualifying costs a
tribu
table
to the issue of share capital that took place atier the year end.
The overall provision for impairment of trade accounts receivable as at 31 December 2023 stood at
€518.530 (2022: €578.006) and relates to additional provisions for customers whose balance of
receivables was past due by more than 360 days.
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Balance as at 1 January
(578.006
)
(416.697
)
Impairment loss recognized
-
(161.309
)
Impairment loss reversed
59.476
-
Balance as at 31 December
(518.530
)
(578.006
)
 
103
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
18.
Cash and cash equivalents
in euro
2023
2022
Cash in hand
37.894
9.553
Cash at banks
65.601.173
24.025.581
Total
65.639.067
24.035.134
The
Group has further enhanced its already solid cash position, as part of the realisation
of the increased
revenue, coupled with the inflows stemming from bank loans.
Cash equivalents in the cash flow statement include only cash and sight deposits. No short
-
term highly
liquid investments, demand deposits and/or bank overdratis are included as at 31 December 2023.
in euro
2023
2022
AAA
74.861
76.598
Aa1
2.085
2.156
AA
-
6.653.542
14.875.271
A+
380.113
159.910
BB+
8.895.594
1.538.188
BB
54.851
189.175
BB
-
48.720.335
7.109.041
n/a
819.792
75.242
Total
65.601.173
24.025.581
The credit score of each bank was obtained by Standard & Poor’s (as displayed in each bank’s website).
 
104
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
19.
Property, plant and equipment
a.
Reconciliation of carrying amount
in euro
Land
Buildings
Machinery and
equipment
Motor
vehicles
Fixtures and
fittings
Under
construction
Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2022
1.055.447
5.804.669
5.567.323
301.889
3.553.048
43.000
16.325.376
Additions
-
1.711.454
781.634
339.513
663.336
24.000
3.519.937
Transfers
-
-
(6.450
)
-
(111.042
)
(24.000
)
(141.492
)
Disposals
-
-
-
-
(1.139
)
-
(1.139
)
Balance at 31 December 2022
1.055.447
7.516.123
6.342.507
641.402
4.104.203
43.000
19.702.682
Balance at 1 January 2023
1.055.447
7.516.123
6.342.507
641.402
4.104.203
43.000
19.702.682
Additions
-
2.478.948
1.097.857
105.558
1.071.861
2.247.997
7.002.221
Transfers
-
688.540
-
-
-
-
688.540
Disposals
-
-
(91.401
)
-
(441
)
-
(91.842
)
Balance at 31 December 2023
1.055.447
10.683.611
7.348.963
746.960
5.175.623
2.290.997
27.301.601
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
losses
Balance at 1 January 2022
-
2.422.743
3.181.787
130.898
2.471.222
-
8.206.650
Depreciation
-
209.183
434.614
11.000
278.651
-
933.448
Disposals
-
-
-
(73.304
)
(1.135
)
-
(74.439
)
Balance at 31 December 2022
-
2.631.926
3.616.401
68.594
2.748.738
-
9.065.659
Balance at 1 January 2023
-
2.631.926
3.616.401
68.594
2.748.738
-
9.065.659
Depreciation
-
296.585
355.270
52.299
210.081
-
914.235
Transfers
-
55.083
-
-
-
-
55.083
Disposals
-
-
(91.401
)
-
(442
)
-
(91.843
)
Balance at 31 December 2023
-
2.983.594
3.880.270
120.893
2.958.377
-
9.943.134
Carrying amount 31 December 2023
1.055.447
7.700.017
3.468.693
626.067
2.217.246
2.290.997
17.358.467
Carrying amount 31
December 2022
(restated*)
1.055.447
4.884.197
2.726.106
572.808
1.355.465
43.000
10.637.023
 
105
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
In 2023, the Group
evaluated the useful life of its
assets and, as a result, the profits for
the year to positive
effect by the amount of €202.745 and relates to fixtures and fitings, buildings, machinery and equipment.
b.
Impairment
Tangible fixed assets are tested for impairment when events and circumstances indicate that their
depreciable value may no longer be recoverable. If the depreciated value of the fixed assets exceeds their
recoverable amount, the excess amount represents an
impairment loss, which is charged directly to the
income statement as an expense.
No circumstances or events were identified in 2023 that indicate that the depreciable amount may no
longer be recoverable.
In addition, current environmental legislation does not have a negative impact on the Group's operations
or create conditions that the depreciable value of assets may no longer be recoverable.
Management has concluded that future cash expenditures to comply with environmental legislation are
not material to the Group's current year financial statements given that environmental approvals are
already in place for the Group's operations.
c.
Security
The following security interest has been registered in favour of Piraeus Bank:
A first mortgage prenotation on the plot situated at 62 Ioannou Metaxa St., Koropi, A
tica and the industrial
building thereon for €2.
000
.000 to secure bank loan whose total outstanding balance was €
1
.725.000 on
31
December 2023.
d.
Property, plant and equipment under construction
The most important additions in property, plant, and equipment under construction as of 31 December
2023 concern machinery additions.
e.
Leased property, plant and equipment
The Group
holds
both
property (Vas. Georgiou building) and equipment
(car fleet and machinery) under
leased contracts.
The period of the leasing may vary from asset to asset, although the Group mostly
engages into 4
-
5year
contracts.
 
106
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
20.
Intangible assets
a.
Reconciliation of carrying amount
in euro
Other
intangibles
Software
Internally
generated
developed
costs
Property
rights and
patents
Total
Cost
Balance at 1 January 2022
193.834
1.242.523
2.378.664
6.790
3.821.811
Additions
-
75.542
267.081
-
342.623
Internally developed
-
-
141.491
-
141.491
Balance at 31 December 2022
193.834
1.318.065
2.787.236
6.790
4.305.925
Balance at 1 January 2023
193.834
1.318.065
2.787.236
6.790
4.305.925
Additions
-
118.753
450.697
3.900
573.350
Balance at 31 December 2023
193.834
1.436.818
3.237.933
10.690
4.879.275
Accumulated amortisation and impairment losses
Balance at 1 January 2022
12.394
1.092.847
2.186.322
6.790
3.298.353
Amortisation
1.649
129.553
52.053
-
183.255
Balance at 31 December 2022
14.043
1.222.400
2.238.375
6.790
3.481.608
Balance at 1 January 2023
14.043
1.222.400
2.238.375
6.790
3.481.608
Amortisation
1.313
(112.839
)
37.444
1.654
(72.428
)
Balance at 31 December 2023
15.356
1.109.561
2.275.819
8.444
3.409.180
Carrying amount 31 December 2023
178.478
327.257
962.114
2.246
1.470.095
Carrying amount 31 December 2022
179.791
95.665
548.861
-
824.317
In connection with the foresaid evaluation of the useful life, the
positive effect regarding intangible assets amounted to
€241.863.
b.
Impairment test
Impairment tests were performed on assets, where no circumstances or events were identified in 2023 that indicate that the depreciable amount
may no longer be recoverable.
 
107
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
21.
Investment property
It should be noted that investment property is monitored on an "at cost" basis. There were no indications
for impairment of investment property during 2023.
On 31 December 2023 based on the valuation performed, the fair value of land and buildings was €882.857
and €5.236.718
respectively.
2022
in euro
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Carrying
amount
Balance at 1 January
1.491.327
(34.085
)
1.457.242
Acquisitions
18.401
-
18.401
Depreciation
-
(63.289
)
(63.289
)
Balance at 31 December
1.509.728
(97.374
)
1.412.354
2023
in euro
Cost
Accumulated
depreciation
Carrying
amount
Balance at 1 January
1.509.728
(97.374
)
1.412.354
Reclassification to
property, plant and equipment
(688.540
)
55.083
(633.457
)
Depreciation
-
(75.095
)
(75.095
)
Balance at 31 December
821.188
(117.386
)
703.802
In 2023, the Group reclassified a carrying amount of €633.457 from investment property to property and
plant, as the Group now uses much of the property.
 
108
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
22.
Equity
-
accounted investees
In 2022 the Group announced a joint Group
with Hensoldt, called Hensoldt Theon NightVision GmbH
("HTN") which is based in Wetzlar Germany. The specific Group was
set
-
up in connection with the award
of an Organisation
for Joint Armament Co
-
Operation ("OCCAR") contract to a consortium of Theon and
Hensoldt Optronics for 20.000 night vision goggles on behalf of the governments of Belgium and Germany.
The Group owns 49,9% of the equity interests of the associate, however the Group
has determined that it
has significant influence on the associate because it has meaningful representation on its board of
directors, having 33,33% of the seats in its advisory board.
in euro
2023
Assets
Property plant and equipment
248.307
Non-current assets
248.307
Inventories
2.635.584
Trade accounts receivable
15.442.849
Cash and cash equivalents
1.386.761
Current assets
19.465.194
Total assets
19.713.501
Trade accounts payable
(15.441.554)
Income tax payable
(490.950)
Accrued and other current liabilities
(1.582.421)
Current
liabilities
(17.514.925)
Net assets (100%)
2.198.576
49,9% of ownership
1.097.089
Goodwill
1.996
Carrying amount of interest in associate
1.099.085
2023
in euro
Revenue
20.723.253
Operating profit
1.729.475
Profit for the period after tax
1.241.242
Prior years' losses
(67.667)
Accumulated profit
1.173.575
49,9% of ownership
585.614
 
109
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
23.
Other financial assets
The Group uses the following scale to determine and disclose the fair value of assets and liabilities for each
valuation technique:
Level 1:
Negotiable (non
-
adjusted) prices on active markets for similar assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Other techniques for which all data with a major impact on fair value is visible, either directly or
indirectly, and includes valuation techniques employing negotiable prices on less active markets for similar
or identical assets or liabilities.
Level 3:
Techniques that use data with a major impact on fair value not based on observable market data.
31 December 2023
Financial assets measured at fair value
Carrying amount
Fair Value Scale
in euro
FVTPL
Level
Level
Level
Total
Derivatives
48.988
-
48.988
-
48.988
Equity securities
159.168
159.168
-
-
159.168
Total
208.156
159.168
48.988
-
208.156
31 December 2022
Financial
assets measured at fair value
Carrying amount
Fair Value Scale
in euro
FVTPL
Level
Level
Level
Total
Derivatives
1.600
-
1.600
-
1.600
Equity securities
460.804
460.804
-
-
460.804
Total
462.404
460.804
1.600
-
462.404
During the year
ended 3
1
December
2023, there were no transfers from within or outside any level
when measuring fair value. Financial assets relate to investments in shares in companies listed on the
Athens Exchange. The Group has sold the specific investments with a profit of €69.832 as of the date of
this publication.
For the derivative, the fair value is determined using quoted forward exchange rates at the reporting date.
On 27 September 2023 the Group participated in the share capital increase of Optima bank, acquiring
20,406 number of stocks at a total value of €147.923.
Valuation techniques
Listed investments
The fair values of investments traded on active liquid markets are determined with reference to quoted
market prices. These investments are included within Level 1 of the hierarchy.
 
110
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Non-listed investments
The fair values of non
-
listed securities are determined in accordance with generally accepted pricing
models based on discounted cash flow analysis using prices from observable current market transactions
and dealer quotes for similar instruments. The Group classifies the fair value of these investments as Level
3.
Reconciliation of fair value measurements
in euro
2023
2022
Level 1
Balance 1 January
460.804
385.355
Gains on disposals/revaluation
11.245
75.449
Purchases
147.923
-
Sales
(460.804
)
-
Balance 31 December
159.168
460.804
Level 2
Balance 1 January
1.600
-
Gains on revaluation
47.388
1.600
Balance 31 December
48.988
1.600
Total
208.156
462.404
24.
Prepayments
Prepayments amounting to €2.255.011 as at 31 December 2023, relate to advance payments made to
suppliers for inventory purchases (2022: €3.774.246).
 
111
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
25.
Capital and reserves
Share capital
Authorised capital
On 14 November 2023 the authorised share capital of the Company was increased to €600.000 divided
into
600.000 ordinary shares of €1 each. On the same day, the par value of the authorised share capital of
the Group
was subdivided and the number of shares was increased from 600.000 ordinary shares of €1
each to 60.000.000
ordinary shares of €0,01 each.
On 16 November 2023 the authorised share capital of the Company was increased to €750.000 divided
into
75.000.000 ordinary shares of €0,01 each.
On 23 November 2023 the authorised share capital of the Company
was increased to €750.000,10 divided
into
75.000.000 ordinary shares of €0,01 each and 10 ordinary Class B shares of €0,01 each. Ordinary Class
B shares
do not carry voting rights.
Issued
capital
Between July and September 2023, the Company
declared and then undertook a share buyback acquiring
19.631
ordinary shares in exchange for €17.173.937.
Following the approval by the Extraordinary General Meeting on 17th July 2023 of the share buy
-
back, the
Company
repurchased 19.631 ordinary shares for an amount of €17.173.937 and recognized the net
present value of the consideration as a financial liability. The resulting discount of €1.452.140 was
recognized as an increase in the Treasury Share Reserve. As at 31 December 2023 the amount of €
13.640.243 was outstanding. The non
-
current portion of amount owed for share buy
-
back of € 6.656.157
is payable by
31 December 2025.
On 2nd October 2023, the Company
distributed all treasury shares to existing shareholders i.e Venetus
Limited, Christianos Hadjiminas and Evangelos Boutlas, and therefore the amount of €15.721.797 was
reclassified from the Treasury share reserve to Retained earnings in the Statement of changes in equity.
On 14 November 2023, the Company's general shareholder meeting resolved to effect a share split of 1 to
1
00, and
resolved to increase the share capital from €200.000 to €600.000 using Group retained earnings
and at
the same time reduce the nominal value per Share from €1,00 to €0,01, this increasing the number
of existing
shares from 200.000 to 60.000.000.
On 16 November 2023, in connection with the planned Private Placement and Admission to Trading, the
Copmany's general shareholder meeting resolved to authorize the Board of Directors to effect an increase
in the
Company's share capital by up to €150.000 for the issuance of up to 15.000.000 Shares, excluding
preemption
rights for Existing Shareholders as of the date of this Prospectus, in connection with the Private
Placement.
 
112
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
On 23 November 2023, the Company's general shareholder meeting resolved to create a second class of
restricted
Non
-
Voting Shares with a nominal value of €0,01 each, increasing the issued share capital from
€600.000 to
€600.000,10.
Legal reserve
Pursuant to Greek company law, the companies are obliged to allocate each year at least 5% of its annual
net profits to its legal
reserve, until this reserve equals at least 1/3 of the company’s share capital. The
distribution of the legal
reserve is prohibited but it can be used to offset losses.
The balance carried forward in the “Reserves mandated by law or the articles of association (article 158
of law 4548/20218) account of €5.317.161 as at 31.12.2023.
L
egal
reserve amounts to €4.096.574
increased by € 1.430.540 compared to the prior year following decision of general meeting of shareholders
dated 5/7/2023.
Other reserve
Other reserves comprise “action 2.5.3.” extraordinary tax reserve amounting to €400.000 and “Law
3908/2011” untaxed reserve amounting to €820.587.
Merger reserve
A merger reserve mainly represents the amount recognised
in equity, of the difference between the
consideration paid and the capital of the acquiree by Theon Sensors AG and its subsidiary undertakings.
Treasury share reserve
Details regarding the Treasury share transactions that took place during the year are disclosed in note 35
e
of the financial statements.
Dividends
On 16 August 2023 the Group in General Meeting approved the distribution of dividend amounting to
€10.000.000 (2022: €NIL).
Dividend per share for 2023 amounted
to €50, while the respective amount for 2022 was nil.
Dividends are subject to a deduction of special contribution for defense at 17% for individual shareholders
that are both Cyprus tax resident and Cyprus domiciled. Dividends are also subject to a 2,65% contribution
to the General Healthcare System.
Foreign exchange reserve
A foreign exchange reserve relates to the net foreign exchange transaction differences resulted from the
translation of its foreign subsidiary’s merger reserve to the Group’s presentation currency (euro).
 
113
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
26.
Capital Management
The policy of the Board of Directors consists of the preservation of a solid capital base, in order to maintain
investor, creditor, and market confidence in the Group and to allow the future expansion of its activities.
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Total liabilities
133.163.381
93.146.299
Less: Cash and cash equivalent
(65.639.067)
(24.035.134)
Net liabilities
67.524.314
69.111.165
Total equity
77.357.508
64.263.932
Adjusted equity
77.357.508
64.263.932
Net liabilties to adjusted equity ratio
0,87
1,08
During the reported year, no changes occurred to the Group’s approach regarding
C
apital
Management.
27.
Loans and borrowings
a.
Loan balances
in euro
Note
2023
2022
Non-current liabilities
Secured bank loans
1.505.000
1.725.000
Guaranteed bank loans
416.669
750.002
Bond loans
23.600.000
600.000
Lease liabilities
33.
564.634
586.354
26.086.303
3.661.356
Current liabilities
Secured bank loans
220.000
220.000
Guaranteed bank loans
21.277.393
29.283.917
Bond loans
1.408.268
561.397
Lease liabilities
33.
401.526
295.231
Non guaranteed bank loans
2.486.039
933.354
25.793.226
31.293.899
Guaranteed
Personal guarantee from the Group’s majority shareholder.
Secured
Amounts secured by a first mortgage
-
notation on the plot situated at 62 Ioannou Metaxa St. Koropi, A
tica
and the industrial thereon from €2.000.000 to secure bank loan
.
 
114
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Some loans contain covenants that the Group adheres to.
The maturity for borrowings
(excl lease liabilities)
is as follows:
in euro
2023
2022
Up to 1 year
25.391.700
30.998.667
Between 1 and 2
years
21.753.336
753.335
Between 2 and 5 years
3.143.333
1.476.667
Over 5 years
625.000
845.000
Total
50.913.369
34.073.669
The loans contain clauses of change of control that provide the lenders with the right of early termination.
The Group did not breach these clauses in 2023 and consequently loans are presented in the financial
statements according to their repayment schedule.
 
115
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
b.
Reconciliation of movements
The movement of loans for the years 2023 and 2022 is as follows:
in euro
Long-term
loans
Short-term
loans
Short-term
part of long
-
term loans
Total bank
loans
Balance at 01 January 2022
7.540.103
8.922.898
717.536
17.180.537
New Loans
-
42.919.990
-
42.919.990
Repayments
(1.711.768)
(23.837.158)
(682.448)
(26.231.374)
Interest expense
165.603
644.534
810.137
Interest repayments
(165.603)
(384.507)
(55.511)
(605.621)
Transfers between accounts
(2.753.333)
2.000.000
753.333
-
Balance
at
31 December 2022
3.075.002
30.265.757
 
732.910
34.073.669
in euro
Long-term
loans
Short-term
loans
Short-term
part of long
-
term loans
Total bank
loans
Balance at 01 January 2023
3.075.002
30.265.757
732.910
34.073.669
New Loans
4.000.000
85.617.241
-
89.617.241
Repayments
-
(72.195.249)
(753.332)
(72.948.581)
Interest expense
217.263
2.264.423
-
2.481.686
Interest repayments
(237.227)
(2.073.420)
-
(2.310.647)
Transfers between accounts
18.466.631
(20.000.000)
1.533.369
-
Balance
at
31 December 2023
25.521.669
23.878.752
 
1.512.947
50.913.368
I
n December, the Group refinanced a €20m short
-
term loan to a Bond loan of 3 years with favorable terms
and signed a new bond loan of €6m (€4m were drawn in 2023) to finance capex investments in new
machinery and equipment.
 
116
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
c.
Terms and repayment schedule
2023
2022
in euro
Currency
Nominal
interest rate
Year of
maturity
Face Value
Carrying
amount
Face Value
Carrying
amount
Bond loan
EUR
3,50%+Eur6m
2024
1.000.000
607.067
1.000.000
806.870
Guaranteed loan
EUR
3,75%+Eur3m
n/a
1.500.000
754.114
1.500.000
1.088.038
Secured loan
EUR
1,90%+Eur3m
2029
2.000.000
1.748.990
2.000.000
1.961.490
Guaranteed loan
EUR
2,50%+Eur3m /Eur6m
+0,6%
2023
4.000.000
3.648.218
2.000.000
4.052.890
Bond loan
EUR
2,25%+Eur3m
2024
6.000.000
4.000.000
-
-
Bond loan
EUR
2.00%+ Eur3m
2025
20.000.000
20.039.764
-
-
Non guaranteed loan
EUR
3,00%+Eur3m
2024
1.000.000
2.486.039
1.500.000
933.354
Guaranteed loan
EUR
3,25%+Eur3m + 0,6%
2024
17.000.000
3.426.222
-
49.569
Guaranteed loan
EUR
3,25%+Eur3m+0,6%
n/a
6.000.000
2.000.000
4.000.000
4.000.000
Guaranteed loan
EUR
1,90%+Eur3m+0,6%
2025
12.000.000
12.202.954
11.000.000
11.078.137
Secured loan
EUR
2%+Eur3m+0,6%
2024
n/a
-
10.000.000
10.103.321
Lease liabilities
EUR
n/a
n/a
n/a
966.161
n/a
881.586
51.879.529
34.955.255
28.
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities amounting to €5.24
0
.
11
2
as at 31 December 2023, mainly relate to downpayments
made by customers (2022: €26.237.209). 2022 figures also include the derecognition of Revenue which
was eroniously booked in 2022 and was ultimately transferred to 2023 (check Note 37. Correction of erros,
Error1
Revenue recognition).
29.
Government grants
in euro
2023
2022
Government grants
698.067
717.981
Depreciated government grants
(569.810)
(529.554)
Net debt
128.257
188.427
The Group
was awarded grants for an
EU (Horizon) & a Greek program (Poiotikós Eksynchronismós)
 
117
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
30.
Trade accounts payable
and Accrued and other current liabilities
The trade and other payables
balance on their current or non
-
current classification is as follows:
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Trade payables
41.811.689
23.989.743
Post dated cheques payable
-
140
Total trade accounts payable
41.811.689
23.989.883
2023
2022
in euro
Restated*
Staff payments due
702.680
600.258
Sundry creditors
1.506.640
(413.908)
Sales and other taxes due
226.816
139.992
Dividends due
-
431.507
Accruals
9.854.526
787.789
Other current liabilities
-
704
Total other payables
12.290.662
1.546.342
Total trade and other payables
54.102.351
25.536.225
The increase of balances at year is a
tribu
ted to increased purchases of inventory in comparison to 2022.
31.
Provisions
in euro
Warranties
Total
Balance at 1 January 2023
-
-
Provisions made during the year
202.441
202.441
Balance at 31 December 2023
202.441
202.441
Current
202.441
202.441
Total
202.441
202.441
The provision for warranties relates mainly to products sold during 2023. The provision has been estimated
based on historical warranty data associated with similar products. The Group
expects to se
tle
the
majority of the liability over the next year. The amount of €202.441 has been included in “Accrued and
other current liabilities”.
 
118
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
32.
List of subsidiaries
THEON International Plc is the holding Company
of the Group, which consists of 10 companies active in
several different jurisdictions, mainly Greece, Germany, Denmark, the USA, the UAE and Singapore. The
acquisition from the shareholders of Theon Sensors AG became fully effective on September 13, 2021,
whereby the Company
became the parent entity of the Group. The Company's primary role is to function
as the Management
and finance holding of the Group. The business is conducted primarily through its
subsidiaries.
Theon Sensors AG
is domiciled in Switzerland
with the purpose of investing
in businesses, particularly in
the area of Night Vision and Thermal Imaging Systems for military and security applications. As mentioned
above, this Company
served as the holding Company
of the Group until 2021.
THEON Sensors Single
-
Member Commercial and Industrial Société Anonyme (THEON Sensors S.A.) is
domiciled in Athens, Greece and is involved in the manufacture and trade of a large range of sensors, and
in particular it manufactures night vision systems, thermal systems (thermal sights) and other innovative
electro
-
optical equipment and equipment for defence and security applications.
THEON Sensors Far East PTE LTD is incorporated and domiciled in Singapore, while THEON Sensors MEA
FZC in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, THEON Saudi Arabia LLC in Saudi Arabia, THEON Sensors GMBH in Germany
and THEON Sensors USA Inc in the US. The principal activity of those Companies is the design of electro
-
optical, thermal and night vision equipment including sensors and electronics, as well as marketing
representation and advisory
-
consulting services.
T Industries DK APS and T Industries INC are incorporated and domiciled in Denmark and USA respectively
and their principal activity is to act as the industrial branches of THEON International PLC in those
countries.
HTN concerns an
associate
which was formed along
with HENSOLDT Optronics GmbH, giving
the
G
roup
the ability and advantage to produce the night vision and thermal products of both companies in Wetzlar,
Germany.
 
119
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The chart below shows the current structure of the Group in a simplified form.
 
120
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
33.
Leases
Right of use assets
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2022
Balance at 1 January
781.927
284.764
1.066.691
Depreciation charge for the year
(186.513)
(109.384)
(295.897)
Additions to right
-
of
-
use assets
-
73.859
73.859
Balance at 31 December
595.414
249.239
844.653
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2023
Balance at 1 January
595.414
249.239
844.653
Depreciation charge for the year
(219.609)
(102.535)
(322.144)
Derecognition of depreciation
-
44.984
44.984
Additions to right
-
of
-
use assets
192.728
193.670
386.398
Derecognition of right
-
of
-
use assets
-
(44.984)
(44.984)
Balance at 31 December
568.533
340.374
908.907
Lease liabilities
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2022
Balance at 1 January
804.978
291.789
1.096.767
Interest charge for the year
23.489
8.869
32.358
Interest payments
(23.489)
(8.869)
(32.358)
Repayments
(180.511)
(108.800)
(289.311)
Additions to lease liabilities
-
73.859
73.859
Derecognition of lease liabilities
-
271
271
Balance at 31 December
624.467
257.119
881.586
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2023
Balance at 1 January
624.467
257.119
881.586
Interest charge for the year
22.372
12.663
35.035
Interest payments
(18.450)
(12.663)
(31.113)
Repayments
(204.323)
(132.460)
(336.783)
Additions to lease liabilities
192.729
193.670
386.399
Derecognition of lease liabilities
-
31.036
31.036
Balance at 31 December
616.795
349.366
966.160
 
121
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The tables below summarise
the effect of Leases in Profit or Loss and the Statement of Cash flows:
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2022
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
(163.024
)
(100.515
)
(263.539
)
Depreciation
(186.513
)
(109.384
)
(295.897
)
Interest
23.489
8.869
32.358
Amounts recognised
in statement of cash flows
(204.000
)
(117.669
)
(321.669
)
Interest payments
(23.489
)
(8.869
)
(32.358
)
Repayments
(180.511
)
(108.800
)
(289.311
)
in euro
Land and
buildings
Motor
vehicles
Total
2023
Amounts recognised in profit or loss
(197.237
)
(44.888
)
(242.125
)
Depreciation
(219.609
)
(57.551
)
(277.160
)
Interest
22.372
12.663
35.035
Amounts recognised in statement of cash flows
(222.773
)
(145.123
)
(367.896
)
Interest payments
(18.450
)
(12.663
)
(31.113
)
Repayments
(204.323
)
(132.460
)
(336.783
)
The tables below summarise the maturity analysis of the Group’s Leases:
31 December 2022
Up to 12
1 to 2
2 to 5
Over 5
in euro
Total
months
years
years
years
Lease liabilities
Interest
74.975
31.113
25.555
18.308
-
Principal
962.068
297.153
301.336
347.578
16.000
Total
1.037.043
328.266
326.891
365.886
16.000
31 December 2023
Up to 12
1 to 2
2 to 5
Over 5
in euro
Total
months
years
years
years
Lease liabilities
Interest
50.848
30.167
19.127
1.554
-
Principal
969.303
403.225
402.619
163.458
-
Total
1.020.150
433.393
421.746
165.012
-
 
122
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
34.
Commitments & Contingencies
The Board of Directors of the Company has decided to grant permission, in accordance with Article 100 of
Law 4548/2018, for the provision of a guarantee in favor of credit institutions, if required, amounting up
to €4.050.000 in favor of Company related companies to secure credit limits for the issuance of le
ters of
guarantee to third parties.
The Group is not involved in any outstanding legal cases.
a.
Guarantees
The guaranteed le
ters which have been issued are displayed
below:
in euro
2023
2022
Letters of Guarantee
-
Customs
16.569.000
12.154.000
Letters of Guarantee
-
Project Performance
251.069
145.409
Letters of Guarantee
-
Equipment Substandard Performance
816.239
817.750
Letters of Guarantee
-
Customers advance payments
9.431.964
16.367.199
Letters of Guarantee
-
Third Parties
191.744
191.744
Letters of Guarantee
-
Participation
-
509.200
Total
27.260.016
30.185.302
b.
Indirect and contingent indebtedness
As part of government defense tenders, the Group
occasionally undertakes to invest certain amounts into
investment and/or development projects selected by customer (so called “offsets”). As of 31 December
of
2023, the Group’s contingent liabilities under such offsets amounted to approximately
€34
million.
c.
Tax liabilities
The Greek subsidiary
is audited by the Large Enterprises Audit Centre based on an audit instruction served
on it at the end of January 2023. This audit covers the 2017, 2018 and 2019 financial years. That audit is
still under way for the years 2018 & 2019 and the Group
has not received any other audit instruction from
the tax authorities for the 2020 to 2023 financial years.
The Management
does not expect any tax liabilities other than those already recorded and shown in the
financial statements.
The existence of contingent liabilities requires Management
to constantly apply assumptions and make
value judgements about the likelihood of future events occurring or not occurring and about the impact
that those events could have on the Group’s activities.
 
123
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
35.
Related parties
a.
Parent and ultimate controlling party
The parent of the Group
is Venetus Limited. The Ultimate Controlling Party is Mr. Christianos Hadjiminas.
b.
Key Management personnel
Christianos Chatziminas (Vice
-
Chairman
of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer)
Stelios Anastasiou
Hans Peter Dr. Bartels
Kolinda Grabar
-
Kitarovic
Philippe Jean Mennicken
Maria Athienitou
Petros Christou (resigned on 19 January 2024)
c.
Key Management personnel compensation
in euro
2023
2022
Key Management and Board Members compensation
345.133
399.143
Key management personnel refer to executives who are responsible for planning, managing and
controlling the activities of an economic entity, whether directly or indirectly.
No loans have been provided to members of the Board or other Group management executives (or their
families) and there are no receivables/liabilities involving Board members.
There were no changes in transactions between the Group and its related parties which could have
material impacts on the Group's financial position and performance for the period ended (01 December
2023
31
December 2023).
d.
Other related party transactions
This section includes the most important transactions between the Group
and related companies as
defined in IAS 24.
All outstanding balances are to be se
tled in cash wi
thin 6
months of the reporting date. None of the
balances are secured. No expense has been recognized in the current year or prior year for doubtiul debts
in respect of amounts owed by related parties.
The Board of Directors of the Group
has decided to grant permission, in accordance with Article 100 of
Law 4548/2018, for the provision of a guarantee in favor of credit institutions, if required, amounting up
to €4.050.000 in favor of Group
related companies to secure credit limits for the issuance of le
ters of
guarantee to third parties.
 
124
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
In particular, the transactions between the Group
and related companies in the year
ended 31
December
2023 and 31
December
2022 accordingly were as follows:
Balance outstanding as at 31 December
in euro
2023
2022
Balance from UBO
-
3.008.378
Christianos Hadjiminas
-
3.008.378
Related parties
-
3.008.378
Receivables
24.805.408
16.863.436
Venetus
Limited
701.555
-
Hensoldt
Theon Gbr
8.557.569
12.222.026
Interad Hellas
404
-
Ucandrone
26.385
19.861
ESS
136.799
102.089
EFA Ventures
(270)
1.689
Aerospace Ventures AG
-
4.517.771
Related parties
9.422.442
16.863.436
Hensoldt Theon Nightvision Gmbh
15.382.966
-
Associate
15.382.966
-
Payables
(136.097)
11.126
ESS
(148.410)
-
EFA Ventures
12.313
11.126
Related parties
(136.097)
11.126
Transaction values for the year ended 31 December
in euro
2023
2022
Sales of Goods
68.456.743
28.297.453
Hensoldt
Theon Gbr
47.149.355
28.297.453
Hensoldt Theon Nightvision Gmbh
21.307.388
-
Income from rebilled expenses
100.537
143.976
Interad Hellas
715
-
Ucandrone
23.200
49.527
ESS
62.159
90.587
EFA Ventures
14.463
3.662
Scytalis
-
200
Total
68.557.280
28.441.429
Purchases of products and services
48.190
586.082
ESS
22.410
200.000
EFA Ventures
1.685
28.549
Defender LLC
24.095
357.533
Total
48.190
586.082
 
125
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
e.
Share buy
-
back
Following the approval by the Extraordinary General Meeting on 17th July 2023 of the share buy
-
back, the
Group repurchased 19.631 ordinary shares for an amount of €17.173.937 and recognized the net present
value of the consideration as a financial liability. The resulting discount of €1.452.140 was recognized as
an increase in the Treasury Share Reserve. As at 31 December 2023 the amount of €13.640.243 was
outstanding. The non
-
current portion of amount owed for share buy
-
back of €6.656.157 is payable by 31
December 2025.The amount is owed to ex
-
shareholders (non
-
controlling interest) from whom the
company purchased the ordinary shares.
On 2nd October 2023, the Group
distributed all treasury shares to existing shareholders, and therefore
the amount of €15.721.797 was reclassified from the Treasury share reserve to Retained earnings in the
Statement of changes in equity.
36.
Financial risk Management
The Group is exposed to financial risks primarily due to the nature and geographical spread of its markets
and sales.
The Group's financial risk factors are managed by Management to minimise the potentially unfavourable
impacts of market fluctuations on the Group’s financial performance.
a.
Market risk
Market risk consists of 3 main risks:
currency risk,
price risk (such as the price of goods risk); and
interest rate risk.
The Group’s
exposure to exchange rate risk derives primarily from existing or expected cash flows in
foreign currency (imports / exports) and from foreign investments.
b.
Credit risk
The Group provides goods and services solely to recognised, solvent counterparties.
It is Group policy that all clients to whom goods and services are provided on credit must undergo credit
checks. In addition, trade receivables are constantly monitored to minimise the risk from bad debt.
As far as the credit risk from other financial assets of the Group is concerned (cash and cash equivalents),
the risk derives from failure to comply with the counterparty’s contractual terms, and maximum exposure
to risk is equal to the book value of the instruments concerned.
The Group’s
historical loses are 0,1% of sales which are calculated based on actual losses for the years
2019
-
2022.
The Credit risk of Group's customers is not significant affected by economic conditions since final
customers of the entity's products are usually governments.
Based on the above, it has been concluded that expected credit losses for buckets 0
-
360 days are
immaterial. More than 1 year from the contractual payment date and those provisions are considered
adequate.
 
126
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Receivables exposed to credit risks
31 December 2023
31 December 2022
in euro
Restated*
Trade accounts receivable
46.087.790
67.996.704
Long term loans receivable
-
7.526.149
Cash and cash equivalents
65.601.173
24.025.581
Total
111.688.963
99.548.434
Cash and cash equivalents are considered items with low credit risk according to credit exercise that was
performed.
Receivables
by geographic region
31 December 2023
31 December 2022
in euro
Restated*
Europe
28.587.570
39.478.582
5 EYES & Japan
7.679.817
12.305.749
Middle East
6.186.135
13.645.963
Asia Pacific
2.229.720
97.625
LATAM
1.382.231
2.151.526
Africa
13.516
13.516
Central Asia
8.801
303.742
Total
46.087.790
67.996.704
Ageing of
receivables
31 December 2023
31 December 2022
in euro
Restated*
Current
22.853.874
43.770.870
0-
60
11.496.242
13.091.898
61
-
120
6.835.056
6.968.618
121
-
180
2.479.746
3.741.808
181
-
360
2.314.518
423.510
360+
108.355
-
Total
46.087.790
67.996.704
 
127
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The
G
roup applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime
expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables
have been grouped based on shared credit risk characteristics and the days past due.
Expected Credit Loss
2022
in euro
Trade
receivables
Impairment
loss allowance
Carrying
amount
Weighted average
loss rate (%)
Credit
- impaired
Current
43.770.870
-
43.770.870
0,0%
No
0-
60
13.091.898
-
13.091.898
0,0%
No
61
-
120
6.968.618
-
6.968.618
0,0%
No
121
-
180
3.741.808
-
3.741.808
0,0%
No
181
-
360
423.510
-
423.510
0,0%
No
360+
578.006
(578.006)
-
100,0%
Yes
Total
68.574.710
(578.006)
67.996.704
2023
in euro
Trade
receivables
Impairment
loss allowance
Carrying
amount
Weighted average
loss rate (%)
Credit
- impaired
Current
22.853.874
-
22.853.874
0,0%
No
0-
60
11.496.242
-
11.496.242
0,0%
No
61
-
120
6.835.056
-
6.835.056
0,0%
No
121
-
180
2.479.746
-
2.479.746
0,0%
No
181
-
360
2.314.518
-
2.314.518
0,0%
No
360+
626.886
(518.530)
108.356
82,7%
Yes
Total
46.606.321
(518.530)
46.087.791
Expected credit loss is based on historical information of 2
-
3
years.
The Group limits its exposure to credit risk from trade receivables by establishing a maximum payment
period of
0
to 120 days for its customers.
At December 2023, the carrying amount of the receivable from the Group’s most significant customer (a
European defense
manufacturer) was €8.557.569 (2022: €12.222.026).
c.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting the obligations associated with
its financial liabilities that are se
tled by delivering cash or ano
ther financial asset. The Group’s objective
when managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will have sufficient liquidity to meet its
liabilities when they are due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable
losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.
 
128
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
In addition to operating cash flows, the Group holds adequate cash reserves and other liquid assets such
as credit facilities with banks in order to ensure it can discharge its financial obligations.
The table below summarises the maturity dates for financial obligations as at 31 December 2023 and 31
December 2022 based on payments deriving from the relevant contracts at non
-
discounted prices.
Borrowing includes the balances of loans (unpaid principal) including interest at a fixed and variable rate
to maturity.
31 December 2022
Contractual undiscounted cash flows
Carrying
Up to 12
1 to 2
2 to 5
Over 5
in euro
amounts
Total
months
years
years
years
Loans and borrowings
34.073.669
34.713.426
31.205.839
913.738
1.702.021
891.828
Lease liabilities
881.586
1.037.043
328.266
326.891
365.886
16.000
Trade accounts payable
23.989.883
23.989.883
23.989.883
-
-
-
Contract liabilities
26.237.209
26.237.209
26.237.209
-
-
-
Accrued and other current liabilities
1.546.342
1.546.342
1.546.342
-
-
-
Total liabilities
86.728.689
87.523.903
83.307.538
1.240.629
2.067.907
907.828
31 December 2023
Contractual
undiscounted cash flows
Carrying
Up to 12
1 to 2
2 to 5
Over 5
in euro
amounts
Total
months
years
years
years
Loans and borrowings
50.913.369
53.804.878
26.988.117
22.606.937
3.584.824
625.000
Lease liabilities
966.160
1.020.150
433.393
421.746
165.012
-
Trade accounts payable
41.811.689
41.811.689
41.811.689
-
-
-
Contract liabilities
5.240.112
5.240.112
5.240.112
-
-
-
Accrued and other current
12.290.662
12.290.662
12.290.662
-
-
-
liabilities
Total liabilities
111.221.992
114.167.492
86.763.972
23.028.683
3.749.836
625.000
The Group does not face liquidity risks since its working capital is sufficient to meet its needs.
d.
Interest rate risk
The Group finances its investments, as well as its working capital needs, through bank lending and bond
loans, thus burdening its results with debt interest. Increased interest rate trends will have a negative
impact on results, as the Group will be charged with additional borrowing costs.
Since the Group does not have significant interest
-
bearing assets, its operating income and cash flows are
materially independent of changes in interest rates.
T
he Group is
not
in default on its loans. If loans are available, the credit banks are negotiated with over
the terms of loan repayment, including interest rates. Both the interest rate and the interest level are
negotiable rather than freely changeable.
 
129
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Interest rate changes sensitivity analysis
The impacts of variations in interest rates on the Group’s operating results and operating cash flows are
limited as can be seen from the following sensitivity analysis:
Profit or loss
in euro
Increase by 100
base points
Decrease by 100
base points
Impact in € at 31 December 2023
Financial instruments of variable rate
(380.733)
380.733
Impact in € at 31 December 2022
Financial instruments of variable rate
(88.552)
88.552
The interest
-
bearing financial liabilities as at 31
December 2023
and 31
December 2022
respectively are
shown in the table below:
in euro
2023
2022
Short term loans
25.391.700
30.998.667
Long term loans
25.521.669
3.075.002
Bank loans
50.913.369
34.073.669
Short term loans
401.526
295.232
Long term loans
564.634
586.354
Lease liabilities
966.160
881.586
Total interest bearing liabilities
51.879.529
34.955.255
e.
Currency risk
The Group enters into transactions in foreign currencies both when selling and buying goods and so is
exposed to such risk.
When purchasing from foreign firms, the main transactional currency is the USD. Although there are
fluctuations in the EUR/USD exchange rate, this had no major impact on the results for the period.
Moreover, the Group uses FX derivatives (options
-
forwards)
to hedge the risk of changes in exchange rates.
Based on its sales and receipts in USD, the Group covers all its purchases in the same currency and
therefore any exposure to foreign exchange is limited to the receipts segment. For surplus cash in USD,
the Group enters into forward contracts to hedge exchange rate risk.
Average
Year-end spot
2023
2022
2023
2022
USD 1
0,925
0,950
0,952
0,938
GBP 1
1,150
1,173
1,151
1,127
CHF 1
1,029
0,995
1,080
1,016
 
130
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The Groups currency risk is summarised as follows:
2022
in euro
EUR
USD
GBP
Other
Total
Trade and other receivables
59.061.665
13.979.039
-
48.763
73.089.467
Cash and cash equivalents
22.094.100
1.730.431
60.297
150.306
24.035.134
Total assets
81.155.765
15.709.470
60.297
199.069
97.124.601
Loans and borrowings and lease liabilities
34.955.255
-
-
-
34.955.255
Trade and other payables
19.756.251
5.652.482
12.932
114.559
25.536.225
Contract Liabilities
26.237.209
-
-
-
26.237.209
Total liabilities
80.948.715
5.652.482
12.932
114.559
86.728.689
Net total risk
207.050
10.056.988
47.365
84.510
10.395.912
2023
in euro
EUR
USD
GBP
Other
Total
Trade and other receivables
47.913.945
7.989.321
1.164.490
-
57.067.756
Cash and cash equivalents
62.403.726
2.771.483
289.129
174.729
65.639.067
Total assets
110.317.671
10.760.804
1.453.619
174.729
122.706.823
Loans and borrowings and lease liabilities
51.879.529
-
-
-
51.879.529
Trade and other payables
46.025.049
7.910.494
10.909
155.899
54.102.351
Contract Liabilities
5.240.112
-
-
-
5.240.112
Total liabilities
103.144.690
7.910.494
10.909
155.899
111.221.992
Net total risk
7.172.981
2.850.310
1.442.710
18.830
11.484.831
Currency risk sensitivity analysis is summarised as follows:
Profit or loss
in euro
Strengthening
Weakening
2023
USD (10% movement)
285.031
(285.031)
GBP (10% movement)
144.271
(144.271)
2022
USD (10% movement)
837.889
(837.889)
GBP (10% movement)
4.736
(4.736)
f.
Price risk
The Group is exposed to changes in the value of raw materials/merchandise to a limited degree. The risk
to the Group from changes in the price of commodities is controlled.
 
131
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
The Group checks for any impairment of its stocks/inventories and other assets, and if there are signs and
there are grounds for depreciation, the Group applies the relevant impairments so that the value in the
financial statements always matches the actual value.
As for selling prices, the Group enters into binding sales agreements at fixed prices, and so there is no price
risk in relation to sales and receivables.
g.
Capital risk
The Group’s gearing ratio as at 31
December 2023 and 31 December 2022 was as follows:
in euro
2022
2023
Varriance
Long
-
term loan obligations
3.661.356
32.742.460
29.081.104
Short
-
term loan obligations
31.293.899
32.777.312
1.483.413
Total debt
34.955.255
65.519.772
30.564.517
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
(24.035.134)
(65.639.067)
(41.603.933)
Net debt
10.920.121
(119.295)
(11.039.416)
Equity
64.263.932
77.357.508
13.093.576
Non
-
current liabilities
4.011.809
33.069.037
29.057.228
Total capital employed
68.275.741
110.426.545
42.150.804
Leverage ratio
16,0%
(0,1%)
The Group
is not exposed to capital risk since the key liquidity indicators for the last 2 financial years
establish
its high liquidity and adequate working capital despite the existence of loans.
 
132
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
37.
Correction of errors
Error 1 -
Revenue Recognition:
The Group discovered that revenues had been erroneously recognized in its consolidated financial
statements since 2021. The error related to premature revenue recognition of specific sale invoices which
should have been recognized in later periods according to IFRS15 Revenue from contracts with customers.
Consequently, the Group’s revenues, cost of sales, deferred tax expense, the related contract liabilities,
inventories, and deferred tax assets included errors.
The errors have been corrected in these consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2023 by restating the affected comparative information as follows:
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 1 January 2022:
Increase the value of the Group’s inventory by the amount of €561.336 by increasing the value of
the Group’s retained earnings with the equivalent amount.
Increase the value of the Group’s contract liabilities with the amount of €1.288.799 by decreasing
the value of the Group’s retained earnings by the equivalent amount.
Increase the value of the Group’s deferred tax asset with the amount of €160.042 by increasing
the value of the Group’s retained earnings with the equivalent amount.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022:
Increase the value of the Group’s inventory by the amount of €4.288.569 by increasing the value
of the Group’s retained earnings by the equivalent amount.
Increase the value of contract liabilities by the amount of €5.780.218 by decreasing the value of
the Group’s retained earnings by the equivalent amount.
Increase the amount of deferred tax assets by the amount of €328.163 by increasing the value of
the Group’s retained earnings by the equivalent amount.
Consolidated Statement of Profit & Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the year 2022:
Decrease the value of the Group’s revenues by the amount of €4.491.419 by increasing the value
of the Group’s contract liabilities by the equivalent amount.
Decrease the value of the Group’s cost of sales by €3.727.233 by increasing the value of the
Group’s inventory by the equivalent amount.
Increase the value of the Group’s deferred tax income by €168.121 by increasing the value of the
Group’s deferred tax asset by the equivalent amount.
Error 2 -
Reclassifications:
During the period, the Group discovered multiple amounts included in certain financial statement captions
which had been erroneously classified and presented in its consolidated financial statements.
 
133
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
During the period, the Group discovered multiple amounts included in certain financial statement captions
which had been erroneously classified and presented in its consolidated financial statements since the
year 2021. The classification errors have been corrected in these consolidated financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2023 by reclassifying the affected comparative information as follows:
a.
Reclassification of Merger Reserve to foreign exchange reserve
Since 2021, the Group erroneously classified net foreign exchange transaction differences resulted from
the translation of its foreign subsidiary’s merger reserve to the Group’s presentation currency (euro) at
each reporting date in its merger reserve instead of its foreign currency translation reserve in OCI. As a
result, the classification error has been corrected in these consolidated financial statements for the year
ended 31 December 2023 by reclassifying the affected comparative information as follows:
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 1 January 2022
Increase the value of the Group’s merger reserve by the amount of €3.358.835 by decreasing the
value of the Group’s foreign exchange reserve by the equivalent amount.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31
December 2022:
Increase the value of the Group’s merger reserve by the amount of €5.384.468 by decreasing the
value of the Group’s foreign exchange reserve by the equivalent amount.
b.
Reclassification of Accrued and other current liabilities to Contract liabilities.
The Group erroneously classified items that met the definition of contract liabilities to accrued and other
current liabilities in its consolidated financial statements since the year 2021. As a result, the classification
error has been corrected in these consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023
by reclassifying the affected comparative information as follows:
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 1 January 2022
Decrease the value of the Group’s accrued and other current liabilities by the amount of
€4.329.347 by increasing the value of the Group’s contract liabilities with the equivalent amount.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022:
Decrease the value of the Group’s accrued and other current liabilities with the amount of
€20.456.994 by increasing the value of the Group’s contract liabilities with the equivalent amount.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022:
c.
Reclassification of trade accounts receivable to other receivables
The Group erroneously classified other receivables which did not meet the definition of trade accounts
receivables into trade accounts receivables in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2022. As a result, the classification
error has been corrected in these consolidated financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 by reclassifying the affected comparative information
as follows:
 
134
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022
Decrease the value of the Group’s trade accounts receivable with the amount of €1.393.781 by
increasing the value of the Group’s other receivables with the equivalent amount.
d.
Reclassification of inventories to Prepayments
The Group erroneously classified items related to prepayments for the acquisition of inventories to
inventories in its consolidated financial statements since the year 2021, even though they did not meet
the definition of inventories. As a result, the classification errors have been corrected in these consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 by reclassifying the affected comparative
information as follows:
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 1 January 2022
Decrease the value of the Group’s inventories with the amount of €1.841.177 by increasing the
value of the Group’s prepayments with the equivalent amount.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022
Decrease the value of the Group’s inventories with the amount of €3.774.245 by increasing the
value of the Group’s prepayments with the equivalent amount.
e.
Reclassification of Provisions for staff retirement indemnities to long term Liabilities
As at 31 December 2022 and 1 January 2022, the Group has erroneously classified provisions for staff
retirement indemnities as a separate subtotal from total long term liabilities, despite the fact that these
amounts relate to long term liabilities. The classification error has been corrected in these consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 by reclassifying the affected comparative
information as follows:
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 1 January 2022
Total provisions for staff retirement indemnities of €162.026 have been reclassified to total long
-
term liabilities.
Consolidated statement of financial posion as at 31 December 2022
Total provisions for staff retirement indemnities of €162.035 have been reclassified to total long
-
term liabilities.
 
135
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Restated Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (1/2)
31 December 2022
in euro
Reported
31 December
2022
Adjustments
Restated
31 December
2022
Assets
Property plant and equipment
11.481.677
(844.654)
10.637.023
Intangible assets
824.317
-
824.317
Right of use assets
-
844.653
844.653
Investment property
1.412.354
-
1.412.354
Investment in associates
45.425
-
45.425
Other non
-
current assets
105.716
-
105.716
Long term loans receivable
7.526.149
-
7.526.149
Deferred tax assets
303.606
328.163
631.769
Non-current assets
21.699.244
328.162
22.027.406
Inventories
33.507.250
514.324
34.021.574
Trade accounts receivable
69.390.484
(1.393.781)
67.996.704
Other receivables
3.698.983
1.393.780
5.092.763
Other financial assets
462.404
-
462.404
Prepayments for inventories
-
3.774.246
3.774.246
Cash and cash equivalents
24.035.134
-
24.035.134
Current assets
131.094.255
4.288.569
135.382.825
Total assets
152.793.499
4.616.731
157.410.231
Equity
Share Capital
200.000
-
200.000
Merger Reserve
(33.331.866)
5.384.468
(27.947.398)
Reserves
98.559.283
(6.547.952)
92.011.331
Equity a
tribu
table to the owners of the Company
65.427.417
(1.163.484)
64.263.933
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings
3.075.002
-
3.075.002
Provision for staff retirement indemnities
162.026
-
162.026
Lease liabilities
586.354
-
586.354
Government grants
188.427
-
188.427
Deferred tax liabilities
54.622
(54.622)
-
Non-
current liabilities
4.066.431
(54.622)
4.011.809
Trade accounts payable
23.989.882
-
23.989.883
Lease liabilities
295.232
-
295.232
Loans and borrowings
30.998.667
-
30.998.667
Contract liabilities
-
26.237.209
26.237.209
Income tax payable
6.067.157
-
6.067.157
Accrued and other current liabilities
21.948.714
(20.402.372)
1.546.342
Current liabilities
83.299.652
5.834.837
89.134.490
Total liabilities
87.366.083
5.780.215
93.146.299
Total equity and liabilities
152.793.499
4.616.731
157.410.231
 
136
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Restated Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (2/2)
01 January 2022
in euro
Reported
01
January
2022
Adjustments
Restated
01 January
2022
Assets
Property plant and equipment
9.185.417
(1.066.691)
8.118.726
Intangible assets
523.458
-
523.458
Right of use assets
-
1.066.691
1.066.691
Investment property
1.491.327
-
1.491.327
Other non
-
current assets
103.922
-
103.922
Deferred tax assets
54.047
160.042
214.089
Non-current assets
11.358.171
160.042
11.518.213
Inventories
15.530.507
(1.279.841)
14.250.666
Trade accounts receivable
15.843.544
-
15.843.544
Other receivables
2.709.584
-
2.709.584
Other financial assets
397.378
-
397.378
Prepayments for inventories
-
1.841.177
1.841.177
Cash and cash equivalents
26.096.448
-
26.096.448
Current assets
60.577.461
561.336
61.138.797
Total assets
71.935.632
721.378
72.657.010
-
Equity
Share Capital
200.000
-
200.000
Merger Reserve
(31.304.573)
3.358.835
(27.945.738)
Reserves
64.949.785
(3.926.259)
61.023.526
Equity a
tribu
table to the owners of the Company
33.845.212
(567.424)
33.277.788
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings
7.540.103
-
7.540.103
Provision for staff retirement indemnities
162.035
-
162.035
Lease liabilities
815.417
-
815.417
Government grants
378.385
-
378.385
Non-
current liabilities
8.895.940
-
8.895.940
Trade accounts payable
6.915.631
-
6.915.631
Lease liabilities
281.350
-
281.350
Loans and borrowings
9.640.434
-
9.640.434
Contract liabilities
-
5.618.148
5.618.147
Income tax payable
4.296.230
-
4.296.230
Accrued and other current liabilities
8.060.835
(4.329.346)
3.731.488
Current liabilities
29.194.480
1.288.802
30.483.282
Total liabilities
38.090.420
1.288.802
39.379.222
Total equity and liabilities
71.935.632
721.378
72.657.010
 
137
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Restated Consolidated
Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 December 2022
in euro
Reported
2022
Adjustments
Restated
2022
Revenue
147.386.179
(4.491.419)
142.894.760
Cost of sales
(96.416.332)
3.727.233
(92.689.099)
Gross profit
50.969.847
(764.186)
50.205.661
Other income
1.486.416
-
1.486.416
Administrative expenses
(7.114.798)
-
(7.114.798)
Selling and distribution expenses
(2.008.391)
-
(2.008.391)
Research and development expenses
(1.985.082)
-
(1.985.082)
Other expenses
(351.331)
-
(351.331)
Operating profit
40.996.661
(764.186)
40.232.475
Finance income
16.765
-
16.765
Finance costs
(2.452.547)
-
(2.452.547)
Net finance costs
(2.435.782)
-
(2.435.782)
Profit before tax
38.560.879
(764.186)
37.796.693
Income tax expense
(8.213.755)
-
(8.210.235)
Deferred tax
249.559
168.121
417.680
Profit for the period atier tax
30.596.683
(596.065)
30.004.138
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Staff leaving indemnity
16.001
-
16.001
Deferred tax
(3.520)
-
(3.520)
Merger reserve
(1.660)
-
(1.660)
10.821
-
10.821
Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to
profit or loss
Foreign currency translation reserves
974.703
-
974.703
974.703
-
974.703
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax
985.524
-
985.524
Total comprehensive income for the year
31.582.207
(596.065)
30.989.662
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
1,53
(0,03)
1,5
Diluted earnings per share
1,53
(0,03)
1,5
 
138
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Restated Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow
For the year ended 31 December
2022
2022
in euro
Note
Reported
Adjustments
Restated*
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit for the period after tax
30.596.683
(596.065)
30.000.618
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of tangible assets
19.
1.292.634
(295.897)
996.737
Depreciation of right of use assets
33.
295.897
295.897
Amortisation of intangible assets
20.
183.255
-
183.255
(Reversal of) / Impairment of receivables
103.993
57.315
161.308
(Gains) / losses on disposal of tangible assets
(53.817)
-
(53.817)
Impairment of inventory
(263.238)
-
(263.238)
Amortization of grants
29.
(189.958)
-
(189.958)
Fair value (gains) / losses on financial assets at FV through
(77.048)
-
(77.048)
Dividend Income
(198.120)
181.074
(17.046)
Foreign Exchange (gain)/losses
2.465.336
(1.464.212)
1.001.124
Finance cost net
1.473.474
(21.770)
1.451.704
Tax expense
7.964.196
(168.121)
7.796.075
43.297.390
(2.011.779)
41.285.611
Changes in:
Inventories
16.
(17.713.726)
(1.793.944)
(19.507.670)
Prepayments
(1.933.069)
(1.933.069)
Trade and other receivables
17.
(55.649.173)
949.732
(54.699.441)
Trade and other payables
30.
27.787.506
(16.400.230)
11.387.276
Provision for staff retirement indemnities
20.740
(20.749)
(9)
Contract Liabilities
20.619.061
20.619.061
Cash generated from operation activities
(2.257.263)
(590.977)
(2.848.240)
Income tax paid
14.
(3.739.735)
85.894
(3.653.841)
Interest paid
(1.274.083)
636.409
(637.674)
Net cash (used in) /
from operating activities
(7.271.081)
131.326
(7.139.755)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for tangible and intangible assets
(3.791.194)
(34.086)
(3.825.280)
Payments for acquisition of associates
(342.621)
(2)
(342.623)
Payments for financial assets at fair value
(45.425)
-
(45.425)
Proceeds from sale of tangible and intangible assets
193.598
-
193.598
Loans to related parties
(8.700.000)
-
(8.700.000)
Repayment of loans receivables
1.211.573
-
1.211.573
Dividends received
198.120
-
198.120
Interest received
-
(281)
(281)
Net cash flows (used in) / from investing activities
(11.275.949)
(34.369)
(11.310.318)
Cash flows financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
(26.231.375)
1
(26.231.374)
Proceeds from borrowings from financial institutions
42.919.990
-
42.919.990
Outflows of
lease liabllities
(215.181)
(74.130)
(289.311)
Net cash flows (used in) / from financing activities
16.473.434
(74.129)
16.399.305
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(2.073.596)
22.828
(2.050.768)
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
26.096.448
-
26.096.448
Foreign exchange differences
12.283
(22.829)
(10.546)
Closing Cash and cash
equivalents balance:
24.035.135
-
24.035.134
 
139
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
38.
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (adjusted
EBITDA)
For the year ended 31 December
2023
2022
in euro
Note
Restated*
Profit after tax
36.095.588
30.000.618
Income tax expense
14.
13.187.548
8.217.275
Deferred tax
15.
583.581
(421.200)
Profit before tax
49.866.717
37.796.693
Adjustments for:
Interest income and related income
11.
(681.119)
(16.765)
Financial expenses
11.
7.137.587
2.452.547
(Revenues) / expenses from holdings and investments
(585.614)
-
EBIT
55.737.571
40.232.475
Non recurring items
733.516
-
Adjusted EBIT
56.471.087
40.232.475
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
19.
989.333
996.735
Amortisation of intangibles
20.
(72.427)
183.254
Depreciation of right of use assets
33.
353.178
295.898
Adjusted EBITDA
57.741.171
41.708.362
Management has presented the performance measure adjusted EBITDA because it monitors this
performance measure at a consolidated level and it believes that this measure is relevant to an
understanding of the Group’s financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting profit for
the year atier tax to exclude the impact from taxa
tion, net finance costs, depreciation and amortization,
impairment of assets, gains from the revaluation of assets, the share of profit of equity
-
accounted
investees and non
-
recurring expenses incurred.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a defined performance measure in IFRS Accounting Standards. The Group's
definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled performance measures and
disclosures by other entities.
 
140
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
39.
Subsequent events
The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation OCCAR signed on 26 January 2024, in Bonn, a
second contract amendment of an existing contract for binocular night vision goggles and in
-
Service
Support on behalf of Belgium and Germany with a Consortium consisting of HENSOLDT Optronics
GmbH and THEON SENSORS SA. The newly signed second amendment includes 3.500
-
night vision
goggles for Belgium, as well as 16.041 night vision goggles and 8.423 Head Mounting Systems for
Germany, the la
ter
two are pending approval from German parliament, which the consortium expects
to be received at the end of Q1 2024. Moreover, the contract includes an option for up to 25.000
additional night vision goggles each for Belgium and Germany. Thus, both Participating States have
the opportunity to buy additional quantities without further negotiations.
On 16 January 2024, the Group signed 2 more contracts. The first contract concerns the supply of the
night vision binocular NYX to a central European Armed Forces at a value of €23m with an option for
an additional €70m. Deliveries shall start at the end of 2024 with the bulk to be delivered in 2025. The
second contract award was received by a European NATO member state and first
-
time customer and
concerns the supply of Theon’s Night Vision monocular ARGUS at a value of €8 m with immediate
delivery.
On 7 February 2024 the ultimate mother Group listing on Euronext Amsterdam was the first Initial
Public Offering (IPO) in Europe for 2024. The listing on the Euronext Amsterdam market allows Group
to further accelerate growth and its future business development.
In February, THEON SENSORS SA received the first drawdown of EUR 3,56 million from a total amount
of EUR 7,91 million approved for eligible investments through the State Supported Loan Facility of the
Recovery and Resilience Fund.
There are no other material events atier the repor
ting period which have a bearing on the understanding
of the consolidated financial statements.
On 19
April 2024 the Board of Directors of Theon International PLC approved and authorized these
consolidated financial statements.