Annual Financial Report
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2023
Management report on the consolidated financial statements
Consolidated financial statements
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
Auditor’s report on the consolidated financial statements
Annual financial statements and management report
Auditor’s report on the annual financial statements
Statement by the executive board
Co ntents
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Management report
on the consolidated
financial statements
as of December 31, 2023 of PIERER Mobility AG, Wels
1. DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PIERER MOBILITY GROUP 110
2. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND
MARKET DEVELOPMENT 113
3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 115
4. REFERENCE TO THE
NON-FINANCIAL REPORT 120
5. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
AND NEW MODELS 121
6. OPPORTUNITIES AND RISK REPORT 124
7. DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO
SECTION 243A 1 OF THE
AUSTRIAN COMMERCIAL CODE UGB 130
8. MAIN FEATURES OF THE INTERNAL
CONTROL SYSTEM PURSUANT
TO SECTION 243A 2 OF THE AUSTRIAN
COMMERCIAL CODE UGB 132
9. OUTLOOK 134
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1. DEVELOPMENT OF THE PIERER MOBILITY GROUP
THE COMPANY
PIERER Mobility AG is the umbrella company for Europe's leading
manufacturer of powered two-wheelers, and manufactures a full
range of premium products under the KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna
and MV Agusta Motorcycles brands. PIERER Mobilitys innovative
strength makes it a pioneering leader in technology for two-wheeled
electric mobility through its motorcycle brands. Husqvarna and
GASGAS E-Bicycles complement the two-wheeler range. The
premium brand range also includes high-performance components
from the WP brand and special KTM X-BOW high-performance
sports cars.
Following the strategic partnership with Bajaj in India, the company
has been able to diversify its production capacities in recent
years and increase its competitiveness in the global market.
The cooperation with CFMOTO in China and the joint venture
with Maxcom in Bulgaria will boost both bicycle and motorcycle
production over the long term. With its leading technology in the field
of low-voltage electric mobility, PIERER Mobility aims to become the
global market leader for electric two-wheelers in the power range
from 250 W to 15 kW.
The shares of PIERER Mobility AG have their primary listing in
the Swiss Performance Index (SPI) of the SIX Swiss Exchange in
Zurich and are also listed on the Prime Market of the Vienna Stock
Exchange.
DEVELOPMENT OF SALES AND REVENUE IN
THE 2023 FINANCIAL YEAR
Despite difficult economic conditions and upheaval in the bicycle
industry, in the 2023 financial year the PIERER Mobility Group
increased group revenue by 9.2 % to a new record level of
€ 2,661.2 million (previous year: € 2,437.2 million). With 381,555
motorcycles sold (previous year: 375,492) in the 2023 financial year,
the Motorcycles segment achieved an increase in sales of around
2 %. Surplus stocks in the bicycle sector globally meant that the
PIERER Mobility Group also faced a sharp drop in market prices. The
growth in sales in the Bicycle Division of more than 30 % was driven
by inventory adjustments and the sale of the R Raymon brand. In
the 2023 financial year, 157,358 bicycles were sold (previous year:
118,465).
The European sales regions accounted for sales of around 140,000
motorcycles (+15 %), and around two-thirds of motorcycles (around
240,000) were sold in markets outside Europe. Despite a slight
decline in sales in North America, the group's subsidiary there
nevertheless managed to sell more than 100,000 motorcycles for
the second time in a row. While sales in South America (-26 %) and
Asia (-27 %) declined in the past financial year, sales of around 19,700
motorcycles in Australia were slightly higher (+1 %) than the level
recorded in the previous year.
Despite the difficult global economic conditions, demand in the core
markets of Europe rose very strongly at a rate of +11 % (~ 820,000
newly registered motorcycles) and also displayed a significantly
positive trend in North America (USA & Canada) at +4 % (485,000
motorcycles). The market share of all three brands (KTM, Husqvarna,
GASGAS) in 2023 was therefore around 10.6 % in Europe and 12.6 %
in North America. The Australian (including New Zealand) motorcycle
market declined slightly, with a 3 % drop to 67,000 newly registered
motorcycles. Nevertheless, the three brands as a whole managed to
increase their share of this market to 21 %. By contrast, just like last
year, the relevant Indian motorcycle market is seeing a significant
upswing (+22 %). Bajaj sold around 66,000 KTM and Husqvarna
motorcycles in India, resulting in a market share of 5.3 %.
STRATEGIC PROJECTS
In the 2023 financial year, the company stepped up and expanded its
cooperation with CFMOTO. On the one hand, February 2023 saw the
start of activities in the subsidiary, CFMOTO Motorcycles Distribution
GmbH, Munderfing, which was established in the 2022 financial
year, and this company distributes CFMOTO motorcycles in Europe,
in particular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain and the United
Kingdom. On the other, the long-standing cooperation in relation to
industrialization projects in the established joint venture Zhejiang
CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd., Zhejian, China was stepped
up even more and the series production of mid-range KTM models
was expanded further. The stepping up of the joint venture and the
cooperation in the areas of product strategy, product development,
industrialization and sales is a further step toward being able to meet
the increasing market demand in China and the Asian region, as well
as worldwide. In addition, production capacity will be increased from
50,000 to 100,000 vehicles. As a sign of closer cooperation, CFMOTO
also increased its equity holding inter alia in PIERER Mobility AG
to 2.0 %.
An important milestone for the company was the conclusion
of a strategic cooperation with the Italian premium motorcycle
manufacturer MV Agusta S.p.A., based in Varese, in which KTM AG
acquired a 25.1 % stake back in November. Since the 2023 financial
year, the KTM Group has been responsible for purchasing and sales
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in the most important European countries, marketing and customer
support for MV Agusta motorcycles. Furthermore, the Executive
Board has made the strategic decision to exercise the call option
granted under the cooperation agreement to acquire a further 25.0 %
stake in MV Agusta S.p.A. in spring 2026.
The Executive Board has also made the strategic decision to
focus even more on the core business of powered two-wheelers
(motorcycles and electrified mobility products) and to concentrate
on the premium brands KTM, GASGAS and Husqvarna as well as MV
Agusta. As a result of this decision, the Executive Board instigated
the sale of the R Raymon and FELT brands and the sale of the non-e-
bicycle division. In this context, in September 2023 the “R Raymon
brand was sold to R RAYMON Bicycles GmbH (formerly: Johansson
GmbH), Schweinfurt, Germany. Furthermore, the process of selling
the FELT bicycle brand to a consortium led by Florian Burguet was
also initiated and is set to be completed in the first half of 2024.
Florian Burguet left the Executive Board at the end of December.
ACTIVITIES AND SUCCESSES IN RACING
Motorsport
The “Legends of Dakar” exhibition was opened in the KTM Motohall
in May 2023. The victorious motorcycle on which Kevin Benavides
won the Dakar Rally in January 2023 was able to take pride of place
in the exhibition. His triumph was KTM’s 19th victory in the Dakar
Rally in the last 22 years. PIERER Mobility is also successful with all
its brands in motocross. Jeffrey Herlings from Red Bull KTM Factory
Racing broke the all-time record of 101 wins at the Spanish Grand Prix
in the middle of the season, increasing his personal track record to
103 wins. Andrea Adamo secured the MX2 World Championship title.
The German Manuel Lettenbichler won his second FIM Hard Enduro
World Championship in a row – a phenomenal record of six victories
in six races. Jospe Garcia not only triumphed at the International
Six Days Enduro, but also claimed the title of world champion in the
EnduroGP E1 class. Since the launch of the global Husqvarna Factory
Racing Team in 2015, Husqvarna Motorcycles has consistently
strengthened its position as a dominant force in off-road racing. In
2023, Billy Bolt's FIM SuperEnduro title improved its track record to
a total of 116 world championship titles. GASGAS is the third brand
with a successful record in motorsport. Jorge Prado made history
with his MXGP World Championship title – it was the very first title
for GASGAS in the premier class of motocross. In the last few years,
GASGAS has been able to celebrate its greatest triumphs in the FIM
EnduroGP World Championship. After winning both the EnduroGP
and Enduro 1 titles in 2022, Andrea Verona switched class and
entered the Enduro 2 series in 2023.
Highly specialist trial sport is still extremely important for GASGAS
as the brand continues to compete at the highest level both indoors
and outdoors. For 2023, GASGAS signed TrialGP number two Jaime
Busto so he could team up with Sondre Haga, the 2022 Trial2 world
champion, to compete in the premier class.
In 2023, KTM alone entered 28 riders in MotoGP™ and a whole
series of talented young riders at junior events such as the Red Bull
MotoGP™ Rookies Cup and the Northern Talent Cup. Red Bull KTM
Factory Racing celebrated two wins with Brad Binder in the new
MotoGP™ sprint format and claimed a total of ten podium finishes
between him and his new teammate Jack Miller. This enabled KTM to
come second in the MotoGP™ manufacturers’ standings. In Moto2™,
Pedro Acosta outperformed the opposition for his second title in
just three years of world championship competition after dominating
Moto3™ in 2021. He is another talented rider to enhance the GASGAS
MotoGP™ project for 2024. As a two-time world champion, Pedro
Acosta is undoubtedly one of the most talented young riders in
road racing. He will be accompanied on the starting grid in 2024 by
Augusto Fernandez, who will be embarking upon his second season
at Red Bull GASGAS Tech3. In Moto3™, GASGAS Aspar rider David
Alonso celebrated four race victories and eight podium finishes in his
debut season. The Spaniard is the favorite to win the Moto3™ crown
in the 2024 season. After finishing fourth in the 2022 Moto3™ World
Championship, Ayumu Sasaki went into the 2023 season as a title
contender for Husqvarna Factory Racing. He once again appeared
regularly on the podium throughout the season and finished the
season as runner-up in the Moto3™ World Championship. His
teammate Collin Veijer also delivered impressive results and
celebrated a victory in his debut season.
Cycling
Since 2023, the GASGAS E-Bicycles brand has been entering the
UCI Mountain Bike World Series, in particular the E-Enduro Pro World
Cup. Together with partners from industry, Johannes Fischbach
and Alex Marin from GASGAS SRAM Racing and Simon Carlsson
and Alexandre Fayolle from GASGAS MOTOREX Racing have been
competing in races. After all five rounds, Alex Marin finished fourth
and got within reach of the podium for GASGAS E-Bicycles in the
team's very first season.
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IMPACT OF THE RUSSIANUKRAINIAN WAR
The PIERER Mobility Group's assessments of the impact of the
war that is happening in Ukraine remain unchanged compared to
the previous year. The PIERER Mobility Group has not identified
any significant reason to materially change its estimates and
expectations as of December 31, 2023 on the basis of the war that
is happening in Ukraine. The group does not have any investments,
other assets or other material business relationships in Ukraine,
Russia or Belarus, nor does the group have any material business
relationships with suppliers or dealers in these countries. With this in
mind, the group does not expect any material impact on the expected
future cash flows. Equally, the group has not suffered, and does
not expect to suffer, any loss of control, joint control or the ability to
exercise significant influence over any entity as a result of the war or
the sanctions that have been imposed.
© CFMOTO International
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2. ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET DEVELOPMENT
1 Related to the key sales markets of the KTM Group: DE, FR, IT, UK, ES, SE, BE, NL, AT, CH, FL, DK, NO, GR, PL, SL, HU, BALTIC, USA, CAN, AUS, NZ, JP, SA, TH, CN, AR, BR, CO.
2 Motorcycles = 120 cc excluding motocross, scooters, and ATVs, including electric motorcycles in the markets DE, FR, IT, UK, ES, SE, BE, NL, AT, CH, FI, NO, BALTIC.
The prospects for the global economy remain gloomy. The impact
of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which has been going on since 2022,
as well as significantly higher rates of inflation caused by this war,
among other factors, have led to a significant slowdown in the global
economy. Although the forecasts improved substantially over the
course of the 2023 financial year, they are still restrained as a result
of this.
As part of this, there is evidence of a largely positive normalization of
business and consumer sentiment, raw material prices are dropping
and the disruption to the supply chain seen in the last financial year
appears to have largely been overcome as logistics costs and delivery
times for the resources the company needs are generally returning
to the level they were at before the COVID pandemic. Significant
financial and macroeconomic risks exist, on the one hand as a result
of the simmering real estate crisis in China, and on the other from
the continued development in rates of inflation. While both overall
inflation and core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food
components, are declining, both are expected to remain high at
least in the short and medium term. Looking at the overall picture,
economic risks are generally more balanced than they were in the
last financial year, but there is still a risk of a downward trend. This
illustrates the continuing level of uncertainty, particularly regarding
the course of the war in Ukraine, its wider consequences and the
recent uncertainties about the outcome of the war that has erupted
in the Middle East.
Ultimately, the situation that has been outlined means that the global
growth forecasts from the leading organizations in this field, such as
the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the World Bank, are more
uncertain than usual and are constantly being adjusted. The IMF's
latest estimates suggest that the forecast for global economic growth
remains broadly unchanged at 3.1 % for 2024 and 3.2 % for 2025,
compared to previous estimates. These broadly unchanged forecasts
indicate that the biggest risks to global economic development are
now balanced and stabilized, but there are still downside risks given
the issues described above. The estimates published are based
on numerous assumptions about a wide range of macroeconomic
factors, in particular the trend in the prices of fossil fuels and other
resources and the general level of interest rates.
For industrialized countries, the IMF expects growth of 1.5 % in 2024
and 1.8 % in 2025. For the euro zone, growth of 0.9 % is forecast for
2024. For 2025, the IMF expects growth of 1.7 % for the euro zone,
while growth in Germany in particular is forecast to be below
average at 0.5 % for 2024 and 1.6 % for 2025.
For emerging markets and developing countries, the IMF forecasts
economic growth of 4.1 % for 2024 and 4.2 % for 2025. A growth rate
of 4.6 % is forecast for China in 2024 and 4.1 % in 2025. For India,
economic output is forecast to increase by 5.7 % in 2024 and by
6.8 % in 2025.
The IMF forecasts rates of inflation of 5.8 % for 2024 and 4.4 % for
2025. The future development of the global economy will depend in
particular on the successful calibration of monetary policy, taking
stock of the cumulative effects of previous interest rate hikes, which
could otherwise have serious detrimental effects for the financial
sector. Moreover, the course of the war in Ukraine and, more recently,
also in the Middle East, and not least the level of economic recovery
and demand from China represent key factors that will affect how the
global economy develops going forward. This assessment is largely
shared by the OECD and the World Bank. The IMF, in particular, also
declares that there is increasing divergence in economic growth, as
a slowdown in growth appears to be more pronounced in advanced
economies than it does in emerging markets and developing
countries. With the IMF’s forecast for global economic growth broadly
unchanged, a major global economic downturn is not expected,
although all forecasts in relation to the trend in the global economy
remain subject to significant uncertainties.
In the past 2023 financial year, the global
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motorcycle market
displayed a positive trend (+2.7 %, equating to an increase of
90,000 motorcycles). In Europe
2
the market, as measured by new
registrations, increased again to more than 800,000 motorcycles
(+11 %) following a small decline in 2022. The core markets of
Germany (+12 %), France (+14 %), Italy (+15 %) and Spain (+13 %) in
particular are benefiting from increased demand. This meant the
market share rose from 10.0 % to 10.5 % (measured by the three
core brands KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS).
In North America, sales (in contrast to Europe including motocross
models) also rose and culminated in around 490,000 units sold (+4 %).
The growth achieved by the three core brands saw the market share
increase from 11 % to 12.6 % (previous year: 11.8 %).
The trend in the Australian and New Zealand markets showed
a slight decline of 3.2 %. However, as the registrations of KTM,
Husqvarna and GASGAS rose by 3.4 %, the market share increased to
21.0 % (previous year: 19.7 %). The total volume is almost
67,000 motorcycles.
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The relevant Indian motorcycle market (S2/S3 segment) is once again
experiencing a significant upturn (+22 %), with a volume of 1.2 million
motorcycles sold. In this context, the strategic partner Bajaj sold more
than 65,000 motorcycles of the KTM and Husqvarna brands in India,
resulting in a slight increase in market share of 5.3 % (previous year:
5.0 %). The Asian region suffered losses in 2023, with the markets in
Thailand (-10.4 %) and China (premium importer market; -17 %) being
particularly affected. In Japan (motorcycles >250cc), the decline is
-6 %, which is slightly lower. The decline (including Hong Kong, with a
volume of approx. 2,000 motorcycles) is almost -12 % and the volume
of motorcycles sold is now nearly 200,000 units. Nevertheless, the
market share of the KTM core brands in this important growth region
rose to 5.2 % (previous year: 4.9 %).
The New Mobility market is facing major challenges. Whereas
recent years and expectations have been very much defined by
the after-effects of the increased level of demand produced by
the coronavirus pandemic, the forecast published by the German
Two-Wheeler Industry Association (ZIV) for the 2023 financial year
and at least the year after that suggests a significant slowdown in the
market. For 2023 as a whole, the ZIV forecasts sales of around two
million electrified New Mobility products. This equates to a decline
of approx. 10 % compared to the record-breaking year in 2022 when
2.2 million units were sold. In addition, it should be noted that current
macroeconomic uncertainties, as outlined in the introduction, along
with impacts on consumer prices, caused not least by high rates
of inflation, are having a negative effect on market development.
Forecasts indicate that the entire New Mobility market is facing a
trend of consolidation.
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3. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
MOST SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
EARNINGS RATIOS 2022 2023 CHANGE IN %
Revenue in € million 2,437.2 2,661.2 9.2%
EBITDA in € million 381.1 323.5 -15.1%
EBITDA margin in % 15.6% 12.2%
Result from operating activities (EBIT) in € million 235.3 160.0 -32.0%
EBIT margin in % 9.7% 6.0%
OTHER KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES:
EARNINGS RATIOS 2022 2023 CHANGE IN %
Earnings after taxes in € million 170.6 76.4 -55,2%
Earnings after minorities in € million 169.9 80.2 -52.8%
BALANCE SHEET RATIONS 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 CHANGE IN %
Balance sheet total in € million 2,550.6 2,952.9 15.8%
Equity in € million 914.4 909.3 -0.6%
Equitiy ratio in % 35.8% 30.8%
Working capital employed
1)
in € million 186.7 531.1 >100%
Net debt
2)
in € million 256.5 775.9 >100%
Gearing
3)
in % 28.1% 85.3%
CASH-FLOW AND CAPEX 2022 2023 CHANGE IN %
Cash flow from operating activities in € million 280.3 -110.9 <100%
Cash flow from investing activities in € million -283.1 -302.1 6.7%
Free cash flow
4)
in € million -2.8 -413.0 <100%
Cash flow from financing activities in € million -91.3 398.7 >100%
Capital expenditure
5)
in € million. 267.5 284.0 6.1%
VALUE CREATION 12/31/2022 12/31/2023
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
6)
in % 19.2% 10.2%
ROE (Return on Equity)
7)
in % 20.3% 8.4%
ROIC (Return on Invested Capital)
8)
in % 15.5% 9.2%
1) Working capital employed = inventory + trade receivables - trade payables
2) Net nancial debt = nancial liabilities (current, non-current) - cash
3) Gearing = net nancial debt / equity
4) Free cash ow = cash ow from operating activity + cash ow from investing activity
5) Additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets as per statement of changes in non-current assets; excluding lease additions (IFRS 16) in the amount of € 32.5 million
(previous year: € 25.9 million)
6) ROCE: EBIT / average capital employed; capital employed = property, plant and equipment + goodwill + intangible assets + working capital employed
7) ROE = net result after taxes / average equity
8) ROIC = NOPAT / average capital employed; NOPAT = EBIT – taxes
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ANALYSIS OF
EARNINGS RATIOS
Despite difficult economic conditions and upheaval in the bicycle
industry, in the 2023 financial year the PIERER Mobility Group
increased group revenue by 9.2 % to a new record level of
€ 2,661.2 million (previous year: € 2,437.2 million). Approximately
97 % of revenues were earned outside of Austria. Looking at
different regions, 54.4 % of revenues were generated in Europe
(+7.9 percentage points year-on-year), 29.2 % in North America
including Mexico (-4.7 percentage points year-on-year), and 16.4 %
in the rest of the world (-3.2 percentage points year-on-year).
Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell by around 32 % to
€ 160.0 million (previous year: € 235.3 million), which equates to an
EBIT margin of 6.0 %. In the motorcycle segment, the EBIT margin
is around 9 %, which is within the range of 8-10 % that was originally
envisaged. By contrast, the restructuring of the bicycle sector that
was initiated had a significant impact on the result. The earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of
€ 323.5 million is around 15 % below the previous year's figure, which
equates to an EBITDA margin of 12.2 %. The net result after tax
amounts to € 76.4 million (previous year: € 170.6 million).
The overall sales figures of the PIERER Mobility Group as well as the
sales of PTWs (motorcycles and e-bicycles) are as follows:
482,195
449,971
538,913
493,957
2023
2022
PTWs Bicycles
Unit sales total (Number of units)
The two segments “Motorcycles” and “Bicycles” represent the main
operating areas of the PIERER Mobility Group, the development of
which is discussed below.
MOTORCYCLES
In the 2023 financial year, the Motorcycle Division achieved revenue
of € 2,416.4 million (previous year: € 2,262.5 million) (+6.8 % compared
to the previous year). In the motorcycle sector, the costs of inventories
for dealers rose sharply despite a good level of demand because
of significantly higher interest rates. This meant that, in order to
strengthen the dealer structure, extended payment terms and higher
discounts had to be granted to the dealers. In the 2023 financial year,
EBITDA amounted to € 371.0 million (previous year: € 381.2 million)
and EBIT was € 214.4 million (previous year: € 241.0 million). This
corresponds to an EBITDA margin of 15.4 % (previous year: 16.8 %)
and an EBIT margin of 8.9 % (previous year: 10.7 %).
In Europe, revenue rose significantly compared to the previous
year's level to € 1,229.0 million (previous year: € 977.4 million),
corresponding to a revenue share of 50.9 % (previous year:
43.2 %). In North America, the motorcycle sector recorded revenue
of € 754.4 million (previous year: 811.3 million). This meant that 31.2 %
of revenue was generated in North America (previous year: 35.9 %).
Revenue in the other countries fell slightly compared to the previous
year by 8.6 % to € 432.9 million. The share of revenue in the other
countries is 17.9 % (previous year: 20.9 %).
With 280,206 KTM motorcycles sold, 67,462 Husqvarna motorcycles
sold and 29,532 GASGAS motorcycles sold in the 2023 financial year,
plus the motorcycles sold by MV Agusta (1,852) and CFMOTO (2,503),
sales of 381,555 motorcycles (2022: 375,492 units) were achieved
(including the motorcycles sold in India and Indonesia by partner
Bajaj). The Motorcycle Division thus achieved a 1.6 % increase in unit
sales, consolidating its presence in the important motorcycle sales
markets with its three motorcycle brands
KTM Husqvarna Mororcyles GASGAS CFM MVA
268,575
75,266
31,651
2022
Unit sales 2022 Motorcycles (Number of units)
375,492
280,206
67,462
29,532
2,503
1,852
2023
Unit sales 2023 Motorcycles (Number of units)*
381,555
* includes 8,957 units E-Balance Bikes and 69 units Skutta
In the European sales regions, unit sales were 140,214 motorcycles
(+14.9 %). Around two thirds of the motorcycles produced (241,341)
were sold in markets outside Europe. Growth was particularly strong
in India/Nepal, where 66,426 motorcycles were sold.
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This represented an increase of 29.0 % compared to the previous
year. Despite a slight decline in sales in North America (-7.7 %), the
group's subsidiary there nevertheless managed to sell more than
100,000 motorcycles for the second time in a row, with 101,277 units
sold. While sales fell in South America with 27,671 motorcycles sold
(-26.4 %) and in Asia with 23,129 motorcycles sold (-27.3 %), sales
of 19,648 motorcycles in Australia were slightly above the previous
year's level (previous year: 19,478 units) (+1 %).
Unit sales by region 2023
36.7% Europe
26.5% North America
(incl. Mexico)
17.4% India / Indonesia
(by Bajaj)
19.3% remaning global
region
Revenue by region 2023
50.9% Europe
31.2% North America
(incl. Mexico)
17.9% remaning global
region
In the 2023 financial year, 217,160 motorcycles were produced at the
Mattighofen production site, thus exceeding 200,000 motorcycles
once again. Compared to the previous year, this constitutes a slight
decline of -4,881 units or -2.2 %. Taking into account the small-engine
KTM and Husqvarna models produced by our partner Bajaj Auto Ltd.
in India, the GASGAS trial bikes produced in Spain, and the models
produced with our partner CFMOTO in China, 385,330 motorcycles
were manufactured worldwide (previous year: 381,823).
BICYCLES
Surplus stocks in the bicycle sector globally meant that the PIERER
Mobility Group also faced a sharp drop in market prices. The growth
of sales in this segment with the Husqvarna, R Raymon, GASGAS and
FELT brands of around 33 % was driven by inventory adjustments and
the sale of the R Raymon brand. In the 2023 financial year, 157,358
bicycles were sold (previous year: 118,465), of which 100,640 were
e-bicycles (previous year: 74,479). In the bicycle segment, the DACH
region still represents the largest sales market at around 60 %. In the
Bicycle Division, the share of sales in North America in 2023 was
10 %.
In the 2023 financial year, revenue of € 240.7 million was generated
in the Bicycle Division (previous year: € 171.2 million). This represents
a year-on-year increase in revenue of 40.6 %. EBITDA in 2023
was € -41.8 million (previous year: € 6.5 million) and EBIT was
€ -47.1 million (previous year: € 2.5 million).
Of the e-bicycles sold in the 2023 financial year, 69.9 % were sold
under the R Raymon brand, 20.7 % under the Husqvarna E-Bicycles
brand, and 7.6 % under the GASGAS brand. Sales of non-e bicycles
were spread between the two brands R Raymon at 60.0 % and FELT
at 37.8 % (there was an almost even split in the previous year).
(E-)Bicycles
Bicycles
100,640
56,718
2023
Unit sales 2023 (E-)Bicycles (Number of units)
157,358
74,479
43,986
2022
Unit sales 2022 (E-)Bicycles (Number of units)
118,4 6 5
Around 87 % of sales were in Europe and here in particular in the
DACH region. A further 10 % were in the North American sales region
and the remaining sales (around 3 %) were in Asia, South America
and Australia.
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Unit sales by region 2023
60.1% DACH region
26.6% remaining Europe
13.4% remaining global
region
Revenue by region 2023
71.8% DACH region
17.4% remaining Europe
10.8% remaining global
region
BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
The balance sheet structure of the PIERER Mobility Group is as follows:
2022 2023
€ million in % € million in %
Non-current assets 1,195.8 46.9% 1,333.8 45.2%
Current assets 1,354.8 53.1% 1,619.1 54.8%
Assets 2,550.6 100.0% 2,952.9 100.0%
Equity 914.4 35.8% 909.3 30.8%
Non-current liabilities 625.6 24.5% 1,130.0 38.3%
Current liabilities 1,010.6 39.6% 913.6 30.9%
Equity and liabilities 2,550.6 100.0% 2,952.9 100.0%
The statement of financial position total of the PIERER Mobility
Group increased by 15.8 % from € 2,550.6 million to € 2,952.9 million
compared to the consolidated financial statements as of
December 31, 2022.
Similar to previous years, the increase in non-current assets from
€ 1,195.8 million to € 1,333.8 million was in particular in the area of
development projects, which was above the level of amortization
and resulted in an increase in intangible assets. In addition, property,
plant and equipment also increased, mainly as a result of investments
in the PIERER MAXCOM Mobility OOD production site in Bulgaria.
Within current assets, inventories in particular increased by
€ 203.3 million. The other material changes involved firstly the
increase in trade receivables of € 80.4 million and secondly the
reduction in cash of € 19.8 million. Overall, this resulted in an
increase in current assets of 19.5 % to € 1,619.1 million.
Current liabilities decreased by € 97.0 million (-9.6 %) compared to
December 31, 2022. This decrease was largely due to the fall in trade
payables of € -60.6 million and provisions of € -22.2 million.
The provision of € 20.2 million that was set up in the previous year
and formed as part of the cooperation agreement with MV Agusta
was fully used up in 2023.
Non-current liabilities increased by 80.6 % to € 1,130.0 million. The
increase was largely due to the increase in financial liabilities, in
particular from the taking up of a promissory note loan with a volume
of € 300.0 million, a research loan from the European Investment
Bank amounting to € 100.0 million, and a registered bond amounting
to € 50 million.
Equity decreased by € 5.1 million from € 914.4 million to
€ 909.3 million in the 2023 financial year. On the one hand, equity was
strengthened by a net result after tax of € 76.4 million. On the other
hand, dividend payments of € 68.1 million led to a reduction in equity.
The other effects of € -13.4 million essentially concern the recognition
of foreign currency differences with no effect on profit or loss, the
measurement of financial instruments and the revaluation of net debt
from defined benefit plans. At 30.8 %, the equity ratio is below the
value as of December 31, 2023 of 35.8 % due to the balance sheet
increase described above.
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LIQUIDITY ANALYSIS
The cash flow from operating activities was € -110.9 million in
the 2023 financial year, and was therefore significantly below
the previous years value of € 280.3 million, which was primarily
attributable to the increase in working capital. The cash outflow from
investments amounted to € -302.1 million and was higher overall than
the previous year's figure of € -283.1 million. This increase was mainly
due to the higher payments for the acquisition of intangible assets
and property, plant and equipment (effect € -66.4 million).
As has already been explained, in the motorcycle sector the costs of
inventories for dealers rose sharply despite a good level of demand
because of significantly higher interest rates. This meant that, in
order to strengthen the dealer structure, extended payment terms
and higher discounts had to be granted to the dealers. Thanks to its
sufficient liquidity reserves, PIERER Mobility AG was able to provide
appropriate support to both its dealers and its suppliers in order
to stabilize their financial situation and to lessen the significantly
increased burdens resulting from increased interest rates. The
associated negative impact on free cash flow, which amounted to
€ -413.0 million in 2023 (previous year: € -2.8 million), was deliberately
accepted.
After taking the cash flow from financing activities of € 398.7 million
into account, liquid funds decreased by € 19.8 million (including
foreign currency effects of € -5.4 million) to € 259.0 million compared
to December 31, 2022.
Thanks to the strong equity base and long-term financing, sufficient
liquidity reserves are available on a sustainable basis.
INVESTMENTS
In the current financial year, total investments in the PIERER Mobility
Group amounted to € 316.5 million (previous year: € 293.4 million)
including IFRS 16 lease additions of € 32.5 million (previous year:
€ 25.9 million). The investments excluding leasing projects were
divided between development projects (incl. tools), property, plant
and equipment and intangible assets as follows:
FY 2023
284.0 Mio. Euro
FY 2022
267.5 Mio. Euro
44.0
intangible assets
62.1
property, plant and equipment
161.4
F&E (incl. tools)
32.6
intangible assets
56.3
property, plant and equipment
195.1
R&D (incl. tools)
As usual, high investments were made in series development
projects (including tools) in the past financial year. The investments
in development projects (incl. tools) as a percentage of total
investments were 69 %, which was above the previous year's level
(previous year: 60 %). The consistently high investments in series
product development represent one of the key success factors of
the PIERER Mobility Group. At 20 %, investments in infrastructure
(property, plant and equipment) were also slightly below the
previous year's level of 23 %. Another 11 % (previous year: 17 %) was
attributable to intangible assets (IT and licenses).
The investments made in recent years have safeguarded the
production capacities required for the years ahead. The focus of
the investments has been and still is, therefore, on other types of
projects, in particular on the (further) development of existing and
new models, electric mobility and high-tech modernization. These
are currently and will continue to be the PIERER Mobility Group's top
priority for investments. In line with strategic goals, expenditure on
investments in research and development will remain at the already
high level of the last few years.
One of the most significant single investments in the 2022 financial
year was the continued construction and completion of the new
headquarters of KTM North America in Murrieta, California. The
company site has been built over an area of approximately 14,000 m²
and houses office and motorsport buildings as well as warehouse
space. The opening ceremony took place in Murrieta on March 28,
2023. With a total level of investment of around USD 55 million, this
represents one of the largest single investments that the PIERER
Mobility Group has ever made.
As in previous years, major investment projects in 2023 were
primarily development projects and the purchase of tools and
equipment.
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4. REFERENCE TO THE NON-FINANCIAL REPORT
The company prepared a consolidated non-financial report for the
PIERER Mobility Group in accordance with Section 267a of the
Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) for the 2023 financial year. This
report contains information about concepts, non-financial risks, due
diligence processes as well as results and performance indicators
with regard to environmental, social and employee issues, respect
for human rights, and the fight against corruption and bribery. This
report has been reviewed by the Supervisory Board in accordance
with Section 96 of the Austrian Stock Corporation Act (AktG) and is
available online at https://www.pierermobility.com/en/sustainability/
publications.
The corporate governance report is available on the company's
website at https://www.pierermobility.com/investor-relations/
corporate-governance.
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5. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AND NEW MODELS
For PIERER Mobility AG, as the leading manufacturer of premium
powered two-wheeler (PTW) vehicles in Europe, it is our declared
goal to further expand our leading role in the world of motorcycling
in terms of technology, sales, and image. We have been particularly
focused on the area of research and development for several
years. The result of the R&D strategy we have pursued is innovative
products that meet our customers' high expectations in technology
and performance. At the same time, it makes it possible for us to
develop new markets in a manner that ensures lasting success.
Particularly high priority is given to the early recognition of trends
in the powered two-wheeler (PTW) segment and the further
development of the product range from a technical and functional
perspective. At the same time, we have a strong commitment to
tracking, recognizing and implementing customer requirements with
regard to the PIERER Mobility Group's products and services. This
enables us to further build on the pioneering role we have developed
in the past and to ensure a market-oriented product development
strategy.
Thanks to the globally active research and development organization,
the PIERER Mobility Group has a network of highly qualified
employees – for instance in the construction, computation and
simulation sectors. This network is supported by the in-house
machinery and equipment that performs the production, construction
and validation of newly developed prototypes. This combination
allows us to react with a high degree of flexibility to changing
requirements and the level of complexity associated with this.
As of the reporting date of December 31, 2023, the company
employed 1,302 people (previous year: 976 employees), representing
21.1 % of the total workforce. In operational terms, excluding the
ancillary effect of capitalization and amortization of development
expenses, 9.2 % of total revenue was spent on research and
development, corresponding in absolute figures to € 244.4 million
(previous year: € 213.2 million).
The research and development division of the PIERER Mobility Group,
which is brought together within KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs
GmbH (KTM F&E GmbH), is organized globally with decentralized
locations in Europe (especially Austria and Spain) and America.
The development programs are centrally managed at the R&D
headquarters in Mattighofen and in Munderfing, where the majority
of our employees from the research and development department
are based. The research and development center at the headquarters
in Mattighofen is an innovation site with a floor space of over 20,000
m² where pioneering products for the powersport segment are
designed, developed and tested using the latest methods and
equipment.
In organizational terms, KTM Technologies GmbH, with its
registered office in Anif near Salzburg, is part of KTM F&E GmbH
and is regarded as a specialist in future mobility, particularly in the
areas of concept and technology development and lightweight
construction. The success factor is the application-oriented
development of new solutions and technologies. KTM Technologies
GmbH possesses great expertise in vehicle concept development,
including the use of multi-material, composite and additive manufac-
turing technologies. As an innovation hub, it works closely with KTM
F&E GmbH and customers from other industrial sectors. Its partners
and customers include established OEMs and start-ups from sectors
such as automotive and aerospace, mechanical engineering and
the sporting goods industry. Thanks to the cross-industry service
portfolio, both the group and third-party customers benefit from
a broad spectrum of expertise and opportunities for technology
transfer.
When the KTM Freeride E was launched on the market in 2014,
the PIERER Mobility Group was considered a pioneer in the field of
electric mobility. In recent years, the range of electric vehicles in
various performance categories has been extended to all brands in
the group. The development of electric motorcycle models is largely
carried out at the in-house center of excellence in Anif near Salzburg.
Because motorcycles with electric drive systems are still subject
to significant practical restrictions due to their low power density,
one of the key work packages for research over the past year was
to reduce the exhaust and noise emissions of the PIERER Mobility
Group's range of internal combustion engines. To continue operating
in the premium vehicle segments with high performance and range
requirements as dynamically as before, the projects included
in-depth examination of future-proof synthetic fuels known as e-fuels
and testing of fuels with increased bioethanol content.
The noise emissions of motorcycles have become an important
acceptance criterion for this vehicle category in recent years. As
uniform type approval standards have not yet been specified for
off-road sports motorcycles, research into the noise sources of these
models and solutions derived from this for significantly reducing
noise emissions was continued in the 2023 financial year.
With regard to exhaust emissions, work began to develop a new
generation of power packs (performance class 110-170 kW) for
the 2029 model year. The aim of the project is to reduce CO
2
consumption in the WMTC cycle by 20-35 % compared to the
previous model. A top-down strategy is to be devised for series use
of the new power packs. The first step will be to equip the premium
models with this powertrain starting in 2029. In subsequent model
years, the intention will be to use this power pack generation in other
segments as well.
KTM F&E GmbH continues its commitment as a founding member
of the Swappable Batteries Motorcycle Consortium (SBMC). The
aim is to meet customer expectations for range, charging time and
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costs through international standardization of the battery system,
thus making an important contribution to the further spread of
electrified mobility concepts in urban living areas. Whereas activities
in 2022 focused mainly on the definition of uniform technical speci-
fications for the battery system within the member base, activities
in 2023 included the development of battery prototypes by selected
suppliers. The main objective of the first phase of prototyping is to
validate and refine the specifications.
Virtualization of product development is an important building block
for reducing development times, costs and quality risks. Ultimately,
the physical testing of components and complete vehicles on corre-
sponding test benches is an indispensable part of the testing of new
products. For this purpose, a test area covering 300 m² operates
at the Anif site in order to ensure quality assurance of the products
during development.
The modular electronics platform initiative, which was launched in
2022, continued in 2023 and was actually marketed in the first few
vehicles, such as the 1390 SUPER DUKE R. The aim of this modular
platform is to create standardized interfaces in order to guarantee
that components can be replaced rapidly.
Connectivity features that enable data exchange between the vehicle
and accessories such as smartphones have undergone intense
development in recent years and are now regarded as indispen-
sable features, especially in the premium segment. In addition to
the development of convenience functions such as telephony and
navigation, a key part of the activities over the year under review were
the development and testing of systems for communication between
the motorcycle and other vehicles, or between the motorcycle and
road infrastructure such as traffic lights. In addition, research was
also conducted into the use of (vehicle) data, particularly in the
context of product development. For example, the procurement,
production and maintenance of physical prototypes involves a
considerable expenditure of resources. By introducing virtual
development methods, the expense involved in testing physical
components and assemblies right through to the complete vehicle
can be significantly reduced, while also improving the resulting
product. These virtual approaches can be applied to digitalization in
lamp development, for example.
Another pillar of the development philosophy that the company
pursues is using high-quality materials in all vehicles, resulting in a
reduction in vehicle weight and the associated potential for reducing
fuel consumption and emissions and improving ridability. For
example, intensive efforts in recent years have made it possible to
further reduce the weight of our offroad competition models with
each generation. Among the many research and development
projects in the development of materials and surfaces, work
was carried out on developing and testing wheels and chassis
components made of fiber-reinforced composites, as well as on
further developing the manufacturing process for plastic parts with
design elements featuring hybrid construction.
MOTORCYCLE MODELS
The 2023 financial year was very much defined by a major model
rollout with a total of 72 new and revised models from the three core
brands KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS.
Following its success in 2021, the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR
returned as a limited-edition special model in the first quarter of 2023.
In 2022, the partnership between KTM and BRABUS was sealed
with the presentation of the BRABUS 1300 R to enable BRABUS
to compete in the world of motorcycle racing. This cooperation
continued with the introduction of the BRABUS 1300 R Masterpiece
Edition.
The KTM Enduro range for the 2024 model year bears testament to
many years at the pinnacle of Enduro motorsport and is a dynamic
blend of racing performance, ergonomics and the leading technology
in the industry. The new model generation features a brand-new look
and a new chassis concept, revised engines with the new throttle
body fuel injection for two-stroke engines and a new generation
of WP chassis elements, providing a better riding experience and
greater comfort for riders of all ages and skill levels.
KTM celebrated the rebirth of an icon with the KTM 890 SMT 2023.
The motorcycle with the overhauled LC8c platform was developed
to be the very best in the Supermoto Touring segment in terms of
power, torque and weight. This model is positioned between the KTM
ADVENTURE and KTM STREET product series.
In the second half of the year, a new, Euro5+-compliant generation
of the DUKE model series featuring new 125, 250, 390, 990 and
1390 models was also unveiled. The new LC4c platform (125 & 390
DUKE) offers a segment-leading power/weight ratio and electronic
assistance systems with two-channel ABS and lean-angle-dependent
traction control. The new 990 DUKE is based on a new generation
of the LC8c engine with 123 hp and 103 Nm of torque as well as a
newly developed electronic platform with state-of-the-art assistance
systems and an LED projector headlight with daytime running light
to provide an unmistakable DUKE signature. The new 1390 SUPER
DUKE R is also based on an enhanced LC8 engine with new camshift
technology that enabled a further increase in performance to 190 hp
& 145 Nm of torque without increasing the bike’s weight. In addition,
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the 1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO has been given a revised
WP APEX chassis with semi-active technology that enables
electronic adjustment of the chassis, enhanced performance while
maintaining a high level of comfort while riding, and lots more
adjustment options.
In March 2023, Husqvarna Motorcycles presented the Norden 901
Expedition, a powerful touring motorcycle equipped with an array of
convenient functions, designed for use both on the road and off-road.
In the last quarter of 2023, the Skutta, an electric scooter for urban
conurbations, was also presented and this is just the first step in a
major rollout of Husqvarna models for the street segment in 2024.
In the Enduro model range for the 2024 model year, Husqvarna
Motorcycles presented nine completely redesigned machines
featuring the latest technology and advanced electronics so it can
continue to set new standards in the offroad segment. A variety of
technical accessories and apparel added the finishing touch to the
market launch of the current two-stroke and four-stroke models. The
new TE 300 Pro & FE 350 Pro special models have specifications
with additional technical accessories for hard-enduro competitions,
making them the perfect choice for competitive customers.
The last quarter also saw the unveiling of a new generation of the
popular 50cc & 65cc sports minicycles featuring a new look, new
chassis and redesigned engines for junior offroad competitions.
GASGAS also presented a new generation of its Motocross, Enduro
and Cross Country model range for 2024 with 16 dirt bikes based on
the current off-road platform and supplemented this with innovative,
battery-powered products in the form of the MC-E 1.12, MC-E 1.16
and MC-E 1.20. These electric balance bikes, designed specifically
for children from the age of three, enable children to learn how to ride
two-wheeled vehicles safely while having fun, and they are equipped
with a quick-swap battery system to guarantee almost uninterrupted
riding. The three new models are also available for the KTM and
Husqvarna Motorcycles brands.
The transfer to series production of electrically powered
motorcycle models was completed across all brands with the
KTM SX-E 2, Husqvarna EE 2 and GASGAS MC-E 2 as well as the
KTM SX E3, HUSQVARNA EE3 and GASGAS MC E-3 models.
BICYCLE MODELS
The first half of 2023 also saw the release of a series of redesigned
products and a number of technical innovations in the bicycle
division. Husqvarna E-Bicycles focuses on innovative electric
mobility solutions to tap into promising new markets worldwide. The
Mountain Cross 6 (MC6), which was unveiled in 2022, is the template
for future product innovations and strengthens the position that
Husqvarna E-Bicycles occupies in the e-MTB sector. The new Light
Cross 6 (LC6) expands the range of models in the off-road segment.
Specific PG&A items and several new product lines complete the
Urban Range and Allroad model segment. In October 2023, the new
MY24 Husqvarna E-MTBs were presented.
GASGAS E-Bicycles is building on the success of the GASGAS brand
in the motorcycle segment. With its powerful E-MTBs for off-road
routes, the brand was also able to expand its reach worldwide in the
first quarter of 2023, following a successful financial year in 2022.
The experience gained from off-road motorsport along with the
knowledge of technologies and materials will play an even greater
role in the development of new electrified New Mobility products.
The new GASGAS ECC Race prototype was presented at the Sea
Otter Festival in Monterey, California. It is an e-mountain bike that
features lots of new specifications and components.
In June 2023, PIERER New Mobility displayed more new models
along with product developments in the bicycle and New Mobility
segments at EUROBIKE in Frankfurt. Alongside a new model from
the Grand City series for urban and all-road mobility from Husqvarna
E-Bicycles, GASGAS Bicycles unveiled the MOTO Urban Cruiser, a
beach cruiser designed with a Supermoto look.
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6. OPPORTUNITIES AND RISK REPORT
The business activities of the PIERER Mobility Group are
characterized by ongoing changes. Exploiting the opportunities that
these changes present is the essential cornerstone of the success of
the PIERER Mobility Group. In order to secure the future success of
the business and exploit the opportunities that arise, the group must
consciously take risks.
The management of opportunities and risks is the basis for
responding appropriately to changes in the underlying political,
economic, technical or legal conditions. Where it is likely that
the opportunities or risks identified will occur, they have already
been incorporated into the statements made in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements and the group management report.
The following statements include possible future developments or
events that could lead to a positive (opportunities) or negative (risks)
deviation from the company forecast for the PIERER Mobility Group.
As part of risk management, all individual and cumulative risks that
could jeopardize the success of the company are monitored and
controlled. Risks that could jeopardize the company as a going
concern are generally avoided. The scope of risk consolidation
corresponds to the scope of consolidation of the consolidated
financial statements of the PIERER Mobility Group.
RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The main purpose of the PIERER Mobility Group's risk management
system is to safeguard and strengthen the company by correctly and
transparently assessing financial, operational and strategic risks. In
this context, the Executive Board, together with the management
of the main group companies – in particular KTM AG, performs
extensive management and controlling tasks within the framework
of an internal, integrated control system that covers all major sites.
Recognizing, evaluating and responding to strategic and operational
risks promptly is an essential part of the management activities of
these units and adds significant value to the company. The basis for
this is a uniform, group-wide, regular reporting system and ongoing
monitoring of operational and strategic plans.
The PIERER Mobility Group has a multi-level risk management
system in which group-wide risks are identified by division or
geographical area. Operational responsibility and the assessment of
group-wide risks is carried out by the risk management of KTM AG
and local management and is reported directly to and monitored by
the Executive Board and the Group Executive Board.
Preventive analysis of potential events is another aim of risk
management. In addition, risk management is also responsible for
actively controlling risks and defining and evaluating appropriate
measures with the business units concerned.
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
The PIERER Mobility Group bases its risk management strategy
on the COSO® framework. Accordingly, the group has defined the
following core areas of the risk management strategy:
Risk
Identification
Risk
Assessment
Risk
Control
Reporting
+
Monitoring
Structured recording of opportunities and individual risks in the sectors
Implementation of risk workshops
Identification takes place, among other things, by means of the standard risk catalog
Failure mode and effect analysis
Extend of damage and probability of occurrence
Control of the overall risk position by influencing opportunities and
individual risk
Control of the effectiveness of measures
Continuous monitoring
Collection, evaluation, forwarding of information
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Risk management established at the level of KTM AG regularly
carries out risk analyses. Only risks that deviate from the
consolidated statement of financial position and the consolidated
income statement are presented.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS
Enterprise Risk Management in the PIERER Mobility Group is a
continuous process that is used to identify and evaluate, analyze
and report, define and track measures in relation to the operational
and strategic risks and opportunities across the group. This forms
the basis for a standard, group-wide reporting system and ensures
ongoing monitoring of operational and strategic risks.
The group has a multi-level risk management process in which
group-wide risks are identified by areas. The Risk Management
department is responsible for ensuring that the information is
implemented and kept up-to-date. The information about the risk
situation is provided by the risk owners from each department. The
Risk Management department reports directly to the Executive Board
of KTM AG. It and the Group Executive Board are provided with a
regular report on the overall risk situation for monitoring purposes.
Climate-related risks and opportunities are considered and taken into
account equally in the following process steps:
Identification & assessment
The risks and opportunities are identified as part of the risk
assessments, managed at the level of KTM AG. These risk
assessments discuss and identify climate-related risks and
opportunities in equal measure, as well as financial, operational or
strategic risks, with the affected risk owners from each department.
The aim of the risk assessment is to perform continuous, qualitative
and quantitative evaluation of all identified opportunities and risks
in order to prioritize risk control measures. Opportunity and risk
assessment at the PIERER Mobility Group should meet the following
requirements:
Objectivity: The assessment should be performed according to
standards that are as objective as possible.
Comparability: To allow the opportunities and risks to be compared
with each other, a quantitative assessment is made using uniformly
defined values (where reasonable and possible)
In principle, the risks and opportunities are assessed to identify how
likely they are to occur and the level of damage to the group's asset
position, financial position and earnings position, using a scenar-
io-based approach consisting of best case (BC), realistic case (RC)
and worst case (WC). The quantification can be based on
(a) risks that have actually occurred in the past, (b) benchmark values
from the industry, or (c) expert assessments. The choice of the
relevant distribution depends on the type of risk, but in most cases
this will equate to a PERT distribution. In addition to the quantitative
assessment of risks and opportunities, the methodology also
envisages making a qualitative assessment, which is particularly
useful in relation to climate-related and environment-related risks and
opportunities.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Analysis & reporting
The structured consolidation of the overall risk inventory is followed
by a Monte Carlo simulation, which produces the overall risk situation
and the key figures that are needed. In addition, the biggest risks and
opportunities for the group are identified to complete the picture.
Of course, this also includes the main climate-related risks and
opportunities.
Definition & tracking of measures
The main objective of risk mitigation is to ensure an active,
continuous, and controlled influence on the risks and opportunities,
taking account of the corporate strategy and economic viability, in
order to deliberately manage the company’s overall risk exposure
and thus produce an increase in the value of the company over the
long term. Risks are minimized, avoided or even consciously taken
in certain cases by adopting appropriate measures; the strategy
is defined and evaluated by the respective risk owner. The Risk
Management department is regularly informed about the status
of the measures. The measures and objectives for climate-related
risks and opportunities are defined in cooperation with the ESG
department.
Ad-hoc reporting
If there are ad-hoc changes to the risk situation, the Risk
Management department must be notified immediately by the risk
owners of the specialist departments and be kept informed.
Based on this, the risk and opportunity management strategy is
developed.
Risk monitoring / control
The essence of operational risk management is to identify, evaluate
and control significant risks arising from operations. This process is
carried out in particular by the senior and middle management levels
of KTM AG and monitored by the Executive Board of
PIERER Mobility AG.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND RISK REPORT
The following overview provides a general summary of the main
risks and opportunities identified and thus shows their significance
to the PIERER Mobility Group and the corresponding packages of
measures. Overall, the PIERER Mobility Group has not identified
any risks that could jeopardize its continued existence as a going
concern, neither on the reporting date nor at the time that the
financial statements were prepared.
Risks/opportunities Description Measures
INDUSTRY
Regulations Dependencies on national and international legal
frameworks in the countries in which vehicles are sold
have an impact on offroad motorsports, motorcycle
registrations and driver’s licenses (e.g., planned
regulation in the European Union for internal combustion
engines)
As a result of efforts to mitigate climate change, existing
regulations/driving bans could be tightened/expanded
or new regulations could be passed
Research and development required to comply with
existing and future regulations
Regulatory measures such as environmental zones or
other driving bans related to the climate and air quality
could make PTWs more attractive as a more fuel-
efficient alternative to the passenger car
Market segmentation – regulations are already taken into
account in the product development process (“PDP”)
Dedicated Regional Affairs department to ensure and
monitor compliance with existing and future country-
specific regulations
As a member of the ACEM (European Association
of Motorcycle Manufacturers) at the level of KTM
AG, PIERER Mobility supports the strategy of
decarbonization, which is based on the objectives of the
European Green Deal and the Climate Protection Act,
as well as the European Commission's Sustainable and
Smart Mobility Strategy (reference to TFCD report)
Development of low-emission/zero-emission alternative
drive systems and products
Product and
technology
development
Incorrectly targeted R&D activities and investments:
Hesitation in the research and development of
alternative drive technologies could worsen the market
position and the position in relation to technology and
innovation
Competitors could exploit the market if they make faster
progress
Technologies might turn out to be economically
unfeasible
Securing the leading role in technology: Technical
innovations and the launch on the market of new
products from research and development could further
strengthen the company’s position in the market and
in respect of technology and innovation and enable the
relatively high research budget of around 8 -9 % to be
maintained
Established R&D organization
Established product development process (“PDP”)
Development of emission-free alternative drive systems
and products
Strategic product management firmly established in the
organization
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Risks/opportunities Description Measures
MARKET
Changes in
customer behavior
Persistent inflation may reduce the level of consumer
demand from customers
E-bicycles and e-motorcycles: With higher demand for
low-emission and low-noise individual mobility solutions,
expanding the product range to include e-bicycles/
stand-up scooters and e-motorcycles in the low-power
range could help to boost revenues
Digital solutions: Digital solutions in products could
provide valuable information for climate change-related
transport measures and thus constitute a service that
offers a new source of revenue
The change to new (lower-emission or zero-emission)
technologies could turn the structure of the market on its
head and increase the opportunity to gain market shares
High quality standards and clear positioning in the
premium segment
Customer requirements are also taken into account in
the product development process to cater to the needs
of customers
Developing new product areas such as stand-up
scooters, e-bicycles or low-emission/emission-free
alternatives to conventional models with combustion
engines
Research and developments in the field of alternative
drive technologies
Market developments The motorcycle sector is cyclical and subject to large
fluctuations in demand. In addition, the motorcycle
market in industrialized countries is fiercely competitive.
– The increase in inflation is affecting the market and
therefore demand, and this development will continue
over the coming year and could have a negative impact
on the market
The PIERER Mobility Group’s largest individual sales
markets are the European and US markets, and sales
opportunities are dictated by the general economic
climate in each country and region
Market research and forecasts, which are taken into
account during planning
By collaborating with its strategic partner Bajaj Auto
Ltd., Pune, India, the company is working steadily toward
implementing a global product strategy in the motorcycle
sector
Successful market strategy for the long term – KTM as
Europe's leading manufacturer of powered two-wheelers
Strategic development of network of dealers
New developments: low-volume PTWs, stand-up
scooters, e-motorcycles, and motorcycles suitable for
e-fuels, as well as e-bicycles for urban us
IT
Cyber crime Cyber attacks on large companies have increased
steadily in recent years
Further development of the crisis organization
“Cyber security” training courses
IT security and risk management system for identifying
and managing information security risks
For further information on IT risks, please refer to the
notes to the consolidated financial statements (Chapter
VII) of PIERER Mobility AG
System errors and
data availability
Systems might not be available. This may lead to system
errors and thus affect the production process
IT security and risk management system for identifying
and
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Risks/opportunities Description Measures
FINANCES
Financial risk For further information on the risk report and on financial instruments, including the specific measures to mitigate risks
posed by the use of financial instruments (e.g., hedges of foreign currency positions with futures, swaps, etc.), please
refer to the notes to the consolidated financial statements (Chapters VII and VIII) of PIERER Mobility AG
Bad debt Persistently high or increasing interest rates increase the
pressure on dealers. This may lead to more bad debts
Close coordination with the network of dealers and
support for them with targeted programs
Bank guarantees as security
Strategic development of network of dealers
HR
Workforce Internal and external measures to increase employer
attractiveness are an essential element in conveying
the predominant spirit of the PIERER Mobility Group to
potential new employees
Key personnel could leave the company
Employee health and safety really matters to the PIERER
Mobility Group. This is why measures to improve it are
implemented on an ongoing basis
Strategic personnel development
Training courses
Cross-media employee campaigns
Comprehensive apprentice training program in the
company’s own apprentice workshop
Employee health program
PROCUREMENT AND PRODUCTION
Materials & raw
materials
Resources such as steel and aluminum could
become more expensive on the market as a result of
macroeconomic trends or climate change-related effects
(increased use of renewable energy, which is currently
still more expensive, higher requirements for steel
production, etc.)
A large increase in demand for critical resources, e.g.,
for the increased production of batteries needed for
e-mobility, could lead to shortages of resources in the
market
A reduction in the persistently high rate of inflation
in the 1st half of 2024 is not expected. This will
therefore continue to affect the prices of materials
and raw materials, which produces a global economic
procurement risk for the PIERER Mobility Group
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine may
have a negative impact on the prices of materials and
raw materials
Positive economic developments may lead to lower
costs for materials and raw materials
Technological advancement and new materials and raw
materials with improved properties ready for the market
Use of alternative supply chains and corresponding
activities to reduce the costs incurred
Logistical procurement structure to shorten transport
routes and minimize the associated costs
Research into alternative materials and raw materials,
and into material reductions/functional lightweight
construction
Purchasing conditions and effective cost engineering
Research into alternative materials and raw materials,
and into material reductions
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Risks/opportunities Description Measures
Supply of materials Bottlenecks or delays in the supply of materials may
impair production operations
There is an ongoing procurement risk for the Motorcycle
division from delays to deliveries of ordered components
Building up inventories to safeguard production
Flexibility in the production layout implemented
guarantees rapid adaptation of production plans
Long-term cooperation with our supply partners as well
as careful selection of excellent new suppliers
Nurturing relationships with suppliers
Promoting short supply chains and local procurement
strategies to shorten delivery times
Market intelligence system implemented for electronic
components and developing different sources of supply
(multiple sourcing)
Operating materials
(especially electricity)
The supply of electricity is essential for maintaining
production operations
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine means the
electricity supply may also be impaired in the coming
year. This may also have a negative impact on the
energy price.
Construction of photovoltaic installations
Setting up an energy ring to increase the proportion of
the electricity produced that the company uses itself
Implementation of energy-saving measures
Storage facilities
OTHERS
Product quality &
liability
Product quality is an essential attribute. Great
importance is therefore attached this.
Product liability cases are a risk, especially in the US
market
In addition to existing potential causes of product-related
lawsuits, climate change-related regulations could add
further grounds for action
High quality standard thanks to suitable supplier
selection procedures as well as quality management
systems and audits
Insurance
Compliance risks Business practices/corruption:
conducting business in an ethical manner
and acting with integrity
Guidelines, e.g., Code of Conduct
Training courses and sessions
Establishment of a whistleblower system for taking early
countermeasures against any misconduct
See Sustainability Report 2023 – pages 54-55,
Governance section, Management of prevention and
investigation of corruption and bribery
Climate & environ-
mental risks and
opportunities
See Sustainability Report 2023 – pages 27-28, Climate change section, Climate change mitigation
Strategic
opportunities
Strategic alignment with a focus on the core business of
powered two-wheelers (motorcycles)
Globalization of production sites: to counteract the
adverse economic conditions in Europe and to speed
up processes of development and industrialization, the
company is undertaking a strategic relocation of some
parts of production and R&D activities to our strategic
partner Bajaj Auto in India and CFMOTO in China
Focus on premium brands KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna
and MV Agusta
Partial relocation of production and R&D activities to the
strategic partners CFMOTO (China) and Bajaj Auto (India)
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7. DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO SECTION 243A 1 OF THE
AUSTRIAN COMMERCIAL CODE UGB
1. The share capital is EUR 33,796,535, and is divided into
33,796,535 bearer shares with voting rights, where every ordinary
share has an equal stake in the share capital. The shares grant
the customary rights due to stockholders under the Austrian
Stock Corporation Act. These include the right to payout of the
dividends resolved upon at the Annual General Meeting as well as
the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. All the shares of
PIERER Mobility AG have been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange
(SIX) in the International Reporting Standard since November 14,
2016 (ISIN AT0000KTMI02). Since March 1, 2022, the shares of
PIERER Mobility AG have additionally been listed on the Vienna
Stock Exchange (Official Market). There was no change in the
company’s share capital in the 2023 financial year. Likewise, no
treasury shares were acquired or sold, which is why the company
did not hold any treasury shares as of the reporting date of
December 31, 2023.
2. Since September 29, 2021, there has been a syndicate agreement
between Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, Pierer Industrie AG
and Pierer Bajaj AG on the one hand (the “Pierer Group”) and
Bajaj Auto Ltd. and Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. on the
other hand (the “Bajaj Group”) (the “2021 Syndicate Agreement”),
which governs the rights and obligations of the two groups of
companies with respect to the shareholding of Pierer Industrie
AG and Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. in Pierer Bajaj AG
as the majority shareholder of PIERER Mobility AG. The 2021
Syndicate Agreement provides that the rules of procedure for
the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board of Pierer Bajaj
AG require the approval of the Supervisory Board members of
Pierer Bajaj AG nominated by Bajaj in the event of a transfer of
ownership of shares in PIERER Mobility AG. Pierer Bajaj AG, which
is economically attributable to Stefan Pierer, is thus subject to
restrictions on disposal in light of the syndicate agreement at the
level of Pierer Bajaj AG. The Executive Board is not aware of any
other restrictions affecting voting rights or the transfer of shares.
3. As far as the company is aware, the following had a direct or
indirect equity holding of at least 10 % in the share capital of
PIERER Mobility AG as of December 31, 2023:
Pierer Bajaj AG: 74.18 % (direct equity holding);
Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH (direct and indirect equity
holding): 0.09 % (direct equity holding) and 74.18 % (indirect
equity holding).
4. There are no shares with special control rights.
5. There is currently no employee participation scheme in place.
6. There are no provisions going beyond the law with regard to
the appointment and dismissal of members of the Executive
Board and Supervisory Board and amendments to the Articles of
Association.
7. Authorizations to issue or repurchase shares:
Only opportunities to issue or repurchase shares that were still
outstanding at the reporting date of December 31, 2023 are taken
into account:
Based on the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting
on April 29, 2022 and the simultaneously resolved amendment to the
Articles of Association, the company’s Articles of Association contain
the following provision as Section 5 “Authorized Capital”:
a) The Executive Board is authorized in accordance with Section
169 of the Austrian Stock Corporation Act, until April 29, 2027, to
increase the share capital of the company from
EUR 33,796,535.00 by up to EUR 16,898,267.00 to up to
EUR 50,694,802.00 with the consent of the Supervisory Board
by issuing, in several tranches if necessary, up to 16,898,267
no-par-value bearer shares in return for cash contributions and/
or contributions in kind and to determine the initial offering price
and the terms and conditions of the issue and the further details
of implementing the capital increase in agreement with the
Supervisory Board and, if need be, to offer the new shares to the
shareholders for subscription by way of the indirect subscription
right pursuant to Section 153 (6) of the Austrian Stock
Corporation Act.
b) The Executive Board shall be authorized, with the consent of
the Supervisory Board, to exclude the subscription right of the
shareholders in full or in part
(i) if the capital increase takes place in return for cash contribu-
tions and in total the proportion of the companys share capital
which can be apportioned to the shares issued in return for
cash contributions with no subscription right does not exceed
the limit of 10 % of the share capital of the company at the time
of granting,
(ii) if there is a capital increase against a contribution in kind,
(iii) to service an over-allotment option (Greenshoe), and/or
(iv) for the settlement of fractional amounts.
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c) The Supervisory Board is authorized to pass amendments to the
Articles of Association that may arise due to the issue of shares
from the authorized capital.
Based on the conditional capital created by the Annual General
Meeting on April 21, 2023 and the amendment made to the Articles
of Association for this purpose, the company's Articles of Association
contain the following provision as Section 5a “Conditional Capital”:
The company’s share capital shall be increased in accordance
with Section 159 (2) (1) of the Austrian Stock Corporation Act
(AktG) by up to EUR 4,375,000,000.00 by issuing up to 4,375,000
no-par value bearer shares (ordinary shares) for issue to creditors
of financial instruments in accordance with Section 174 of the
Austrian Stock Corporation Act, as per the resolution adopted at
the Annual General Meeting of April 21, 2023, which are issued
using the authorization granted in this Annual General Meeting
by the company. The capital increase may only be carried out
to the extent that the creditors of financial instruments make
use of their options of conversion and/or pre-emption rights
on company shares. The issue amount and the exchange ratio
are to be determined in accordance with recognized methods
of financial mathematics and the share price in a recognized
pricing procedure. The newly issued shares of the conditional
capital increase are entitled to dividends to the same extent
as the existing shares in the company. The Executive Board
is authorized, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, to
determine the further details of the implementation of the
conditional capital increase. The Supervisory Board is authorized
to resolve amendments to the articles of association resulting
from the issue of shares from the conditional capital.
The conditional capital increase serves the purpose of servicing
any convertible bond issued and may explicitly be implemented
only to the extent that the creditors of convertible bonds exercise
their conversion and/or subscription rights to shares in the
company.
This conditional capital increase is for issuing new shares to
creditors of financial instruments pursuant to Section 174 of
the Austrian Stock Corporation Act, which are issued using the
authorization granted in the Annual General Meeting held on April
21, 2023 by the company. This authorization granted by the Annual
General Meeting on April 21, 2023 to issue financial instruments
pursuant to Section 174 of the Austrian Stock Corporation Act has
not yet been used.
The following resolutions were also passed by the Annual General
Meeting on April 21, 2023 in relation to the acquisition and sale of
treasury shares:
d) Pursuant to Section 65(1)(8) of the Austrian Stock Corporation
Act (AktG), the Executive Board is authorized for a period of
30 months from the date when the resolution was passed to
acquire treasury shares of the company both on and off the
stock exchange, also excluding the shareholders' right to offer
shares on a quota basis, and, without having to refer the matter
to the Annual General Meeting again in advance, to retire
these shares if necessary with the approval of the Supervisory
Board. Trading in treasury shares is excluded as a purpose of
the acquisition. The proportion of shares to be acquired may
not exceed 10 % of the share capital. The value received per
no-par-value share to be acquired may not be more than
20 % below or above the average unweighted closing price
on the SIX Swiss Exchange over the past 10 trading days. The
authorization may be exercised in whole or in part or in several
installments and in pursuit of one or more purposes by the
company, by affiliated companies or by third parties for the
account of the company. The Supervisory Board is authorized
to adopt amendments to the Articles of Association resulting
from the redemption of shares.
e) The Executive Board is authorized for a period of five years
from the date when the resolution was passed, with the
approval of the Supervisory Board, to sell or use treasury
shares in a way other than via the stock exchange or by means
of a public offer for any legally permissible purpose and in so
doing also to exclude the shareholders' quota-based purchase
right (exclusion of subscription rights) and to determine the
terms and conditions of disposal. The authorization may be
exercised in whole or in part or in several installments and in
pursuit of one or more purposes.
8. Any agreements on the part of the company which would take
effect, change or cease to apply in the case of a change in the
controlling interest in the company as a result of a public takeover
offer, or the effects thereof, will not be disclosed by the company
due to the fact that it would considerably harm the company.
9. There are no compensation agreements between the company
and its Executive Board and Supervisory Board members or
employees in the case of a public takeover bid.
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8. MAIN FEATURES OF THE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM PURSUANT
TO SECTION 243A 2 OF THE AUSTRIAN COMMERCIAL CODE UGB
The internal control system of the PIERER Mobility Group has the
task of ensuring the correctness and reliability of financial reporting,
compliance with the legal and internal regulations relevant to the
company, as well as the effectiveness and efficiency of operational
activities, including the protection of assets from losses due to
damages and malversations. Internationally accepted frameworks
for internal control systems (e.g. COSO framework) have been
considered in designing the elements of the internal control system.
The system comprises:
Group-wide specifications for financial reporting
Segregation of duties as an organizational measure
System-based and process-dependent controls
Process-independent controls
Management of risks relating to the preparation of financial
statements
The PIERER Mobility Group is committed to the continuous
development and improvement of the internal control system. To this
end, its functionality is regularly monitored through process and data
analyses as well as independent, external audit activities. The main
features of the internal control system with regard to the financial
reporting process are presented below.
CONTROL ENVIRONMENT
The organizational structure of the PIERER Mobility Group forms the
basis for the control environment and the internal control system
within the company. In terms of the organizational structure in
(group) financial reporting, there are clear areas of competence and
responsibility at the various management and hierarchical levels of
the group. On the one hand, this relates to the group headquarters
in Wels as well as the Austrian and all international subsidiaries.
Treasury and Business Process Finance are located in the operating
areas of the group, with duties and responsibilities also being clearly
divided here.
The strong international orientation of the PIERER Mobility Group
and the associated decentralized structures of the company and
different sites are taken into account by centralizing key corporate
functions in the area of financial reporting at the Austrian sites
(especially in Mattighofen). The performance and management of
national business activities is the responsibility of the respective local
management and is monitored by the Executive Board of KTM AG
and the Group Executive Board.
In terms of process organization, the PIERER Mobility Group relies
on a distinctive and comprehensive set of accounting, valuation and
account assignment rules. This provides an appropriate basis for
a strong control environment and control system. New accounting
standards are assessed with regard to their impact on the financial
reporting of the PIERER Mobility Group. The specifications for
financial reporting and financial reporting processes are reviewed on
an ongoing basis and adjusted at least annually, or more frequently if
necessary. Monitoring compliance with the controls and regulations
relating to financial reporting is the responsibility of the relevant
management.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Risks relating to the financial reporting process are identified and
monitored by the management and taken into account in the risk
management process. The focus here is on those risks that are to be
considered material.
Material risks in the area of financial reporting include incomplete
recording of facts relevant to accounting, errors in document
recording, and incorrect calculations. Complex accounting principles
could lead to an increased risk of error, incorrect reporting, and late
preparation of financial statements. There is also a risk of data being
accessed by unauthorized persons or of data being manipulated, IT
systems failing, and data being lost.
For the preparation of the financial statements, estimates have to
be made on a regular basis and there is an inherent risk that future
developments may deviate from these estimates. This applies in
particular to the following matters/items in the consolidated financial
statements: Social capital, outcome of legal disputes, recoverability of
receivables, investments and stocks. In some cases, external experts
are consulted or publicly available sources are used to minimize the
risk of incorrect estimates.
CONTROL MEASURES
The PIERER Mobility Group has integrated its controls directly into
the (group) financial reporting processes. An essential element
of this, in addition to process-independent external control
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mechanisms, is the principle of segregation of duties. To ensure
complete, timely and correct preparation of the financial statements,
quality assurance and control measures have been implemented in
all areas involved in the accounting process. All control measures
are applied in the ongoing business process to ensure that potential
errors in financial reporting are prevented or are detected and
corrected. Furthermore, the application of internal company
guidelines results in consistent handling of business transactions as
well as consistent accounting and reporting.
Controls are integrated in the key IT systems with a relevance for
financial reporting which prevent, among other things, the incorrect
recording of business transactions, ensure the complete recording of
business transactions or the measurement of business transactions
in accordance with the financial reporting requirements, or support
the verification of consolidation. In view of the increasing demands
on IT systems in financial reporting as well as the constantly growing
technical possibilities, the PIERER Mobility Group regularly conducts
IT-supported analyses of the effectiveness of the measures taken in
order to identify and subsequently eliminate any control weaknesses
that may have occurred.
Control measures relating to IT security are a cornerstone of the
internal control system. For example, the separation of sensitive
activities is supported by restricting the allocation of IT authoriza-
tions. Automated checks take place through the ERP software used,
such as the automated checks for invoice approval and invoice
verification.
COMMUNICATION AND MONITORING
Responsibility for the effectiveness of the internal control system in
the (group) financial reporting process is clearly defined and lies with
the responsible managers and process owners. In addition to the
results of the internal assessment, the assessment of effectiveness
also includes the results of external audits, e.g., as part of the audit
of the annual financial statements or external IT security audits, as
well as those of the Supervisory Board and the Audit Committee.
Weaknesses in the control system are remedied taking into account
their potential impact on the financial reporting processes.
In addition to the financial statements required by law, which
are made available to management levels, the group has also
implemented a comprehensive internal reporting system that is
prepared and distributed at different levels of aggregation depending
on the recipient of the report.
Other central instruments of risk monitoring and control are the
company-wide guidelines on dealing with significant risks, the
planning and controlling processes, and ongoing reporting. The
guidelines include the setting and control of limits and actions to limit
financial risks, as well as the strict specification of the dual control
principle for invoice and payment approvals.
In addition, the internal control system is based on precise
information about the accounting and financial reporting processes
and also includes their upstream business processes, e.g. purchase
requisitions or logistics processes. The effectiveness of the internal
control system is reviewed by management in that the results, which
are submitted to management in condensed reporting form, are
analyzed, evaluated and commented on by management.
The Executive Board and the Audit Committee are informed annually
about the assessment of the effectiveness of the internal control
system in financial reporting. In the event of significant changes in
the effectiveness of the internal control system, a report is submitted
immediately to the Executive Board and, if necessary, to the
Supervisory Board, and suitable measures are taken to increase its
effectiveness.
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9. OUTLOOK
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Following the trend from 2022, the KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles and
GASGAS brands were able to largely expand their market shares in
the relevant sales markets in 2023. In addition, the group expects the
motorcycle market to continue to grow in the medium to long term
and to display a positive trend overall for the high-quality premium
products that it sells.
The challenges that arose in the 2022 financial year in the group's
international supply chains eased considerably in 2023 and are not
expected to cause any major disruption for the group in the 2024
financial year. The measures that the KTM AG Group has put in place
are thus having an effect as the consequences of last year's situation
have been largely mitigated with the supplier risk assessment. In
addition to other measures and the reasons identified for problems
in the supply chain in the past, the procurement strategy has been
adapted and the procurement risk has been reduced, particularly by
having direct access to the Asian market and continuing to focus on
the European market.
For the 2024 financial year, the PIERER Mobility Group expects that
the global economic environment will continue to be difficult, driven
not least by ongoing significantly high rates of inflation and wage
and salary trends, with far-reaching effects on pricing worldwide. For
the group, 2024 will be a year of consolidation, which will be used to
strengthen the core business. As part of this, the PIERER Mobility
Group expects revenue for the 2024 financial year to be at a similar
level as in the previous year and an EBIT margin of 5-7 %.
To safeguard the group's profitability, management will implement
cost-cutting measures amounting to tens of millions in the 2024
financial year. These measures include, in particular, a greater focus
on the core business of powered two-wheelers (motorcycles
and electrified mobility products) with the premium brands KTM,
GASGAS and Husqvarna as well as MV Agusta.
As another key measure for cutting costs, parts of production for
individual mid-range models and certain research and development
activities are being relocated to the strategic partner Bajaj Auto,
India, and to CFMOTO, China. This applies to products (street
motorcycles) in markets that are very price-sensitive and competitive.
The range of models produced at Bajaj to date (between 125 and
390 cubic centimeters) will be expanded. Street motorcycles ranging
from 790 to 950cc will be assembled at the company's Chinese
partner CFMOTO. The group expects that this will not just deliver
cost benefits, but also speed up processes of development and
industrialization.
These measures will be accompanied, among other things, by a
reduction in the number of employees, with up to 300 jobs going in
Mattighofen and Munderfing. This will be achieved in particular by no
longer using temporary workers as well as by employees leaving the
company due to natural turnover.
As a result of the strategic changes described above, the reported
sub-divisions will be restructured from the 2024 financial year
onwards. In the future, the focus will be on the “Motorcycles” and
“E-Mobility” segments. In addition to electrified New Mobility
products, the new “E-Mobility” segment will include all electrically
powered two-wheelers such as electric motorcycles, e-minis and
stand-up scooters.
INVESTMENTS
The investments made in recent years have safeguarded the
production capacities required for the years ahead. The focus of
the investments has been and still is, therefore, on other types of
projects, in particular on the (further) development of existing and
new models, electric mobility and high-tech modernization. These
are currently and will continue to be the group's top priority for
investments. In line with strategic goals, expenditure on investments
in research and development will remain at the already high level of
previous years.
Important investments planned are also the procurement of tools,
in particular for planned research and development projects,
investments in digital distribution platforms for dealers and end
customers as well as the modernization, expansion, improvement
and digitalization of existing production capacities.
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ADEQUATE FINANCIAL POSITION
The current liquidity reserves combined with a balanced mix of
different financial instruments will enable the group to continue
to operate flexibly in a volatile market environment in 2024. In this
regard, the available liquidity reserves were increased significantly for
the short and long term. For example, in the 2023 financial year, the
KTM Group issued a promissory note loan with a volume of
EUR 300 million and a registered bond with a volume of
EUR 50 million.
The group is also affected by the consequences of the current trend
in interest rates and the interest rate risk is evaluated regularly.
Measures were also taken to manage the interest rate risk. The
PIERER Mobility Group expects to see interest rates fall from their
currently high level in the medium term.
Wels, March 14, 2024
The Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG
Stefan Pierer Hubert Trunkenpolz Viktor Sigl
Florian Kecht Alex Pierer Rudolf Wiesbeck
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© Marco Campelli
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Consolidated
financial statement
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION 138
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT 140
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 141
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS 142
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF
CHANGES IN EQUITY 145
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at December 31, 2023
EURK NOTES NO. 12312023 12312022
Assets:
Non-current assets:
Goodwill 21 131,735 130,655
Intangible assets 22 668,967 570,356
Property, plant, and equipment 23 483,886 443,712
Investments accounted for using the equity method 24 33,870 33,341
Deferred tax assets 25 9,934 13,782
Other non-current assets 26 5,436 3,999
1,333,828 1,195,845
Current assets:
Inventories 27 857,255 653,928
Trade receivables 28 350,801 270,422
Receivables and other assets 29 146,087 137,616
Tax refund claims 2,272 14,087
Non-current assets held for sale 30 3,700 0
Cash and cash equivalents 31 258,972 278,738
1,619,087 1,354,790
2,952,915 2,550,635
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Equity and liabilities:
Equity:
Share capital 32 33,797 33,797
Capital reserves 32 9,949 9,949
Other reserves including retained earnings 32 860,515 863,989
Equity of the owners of the parent company 904,261 907,735
Non-controlling interests 32 5,012 6,661
909,273 914,396
Non-current liabilities:
Financial liabilities 33 962,849 458,620
Liabilities for employee benefits 34 27,967 26,154
Deferred tax liabilities 25 120,665 124,428
Other non-current liabilities 35 18,517 16,407
1,129,998 625,609
Current liabilities:
Financial liabilities 33 72,049 76,635
Trade payables 35 676,978 737,602
Provisions 36 21,871 44,037
Tax liabilities 1,824 5,203
Other current liabilities 35 140,922 147,152
913,644 1,010,630
2,952,915 2,550,635
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
for the financial year from 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2023
EURK NOTES NO. 2023 2022
Revenue 8 2,661,210 2,437,200
Production costs of the services
provided to generate the revenue
9 -1,977,117 -1,745,878
Gross profit from sales 684,093 691,322
Selling and racing expenses 10 -289,838 -242,800
Research and development expenses 11 -53,764 -55,352
Administration expenses 12 -185,742 -164,900
Other operating expenses 13 -799 -391
Other operating income 14 3,736 2,377
Earnings from at-equity holdings 15 2,338 4,994
Result from operating activities 160,024 235,250
Interest income 16 10,669 4,023
Interest expenses 16 -73,940 -19,313
Other financial and investment income (expenses) 16 -4,620 -4,057
Result before taxes 92,133 215,903
Income taxes 17 -15,720 -45,280
Profit or loss for the financial year 76,413 170,623
thereof owners of the parent company 80,183 169,921
thereof non-controlling shareholders -3,770 702
Undiluted (=diluted) earnings per share (EUR) 18 2.37 5.03
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the financial year from 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2023
EURK NOTES NO. 2023 2022
Profit or loss for the financial year 76,413 170,623
Items reclassified to profit or loss or which can be subsequently
reclassified
Foreign currency translation re foreign subsidiaries 32 -4,195 1,684
Foreign currency translation re investments accounted for using the
equity method
24, 32 -1,051 -255
Valuation of cash flow hedges 32 -9,851 19,651
Deferred tax on valuation of cash flow hedges 32 2,340 -4,742
-12,757 16,338
Items not reclassified to profit or loss
Revaluation of net debt from defined benefit plans 32, 34 -485 1,606
Tax effect 32 112 -539
-373 1,067
Other net result after tax -13,130 17,405
Total comprehensive income 63,283 188,028
thereof owners of the parent company 67,053 187,326
thereof non-controlling shareholders -3,770 702
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the financial year 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2023
EURK NOTES NO. 2023 2022
Operations
Profit or loss for the financial year 76,413 170,623
+ (-) Interest expenses / interest income 16 63,271 15,290
+ Tax expenses 17 15,720 45,280
+ Depreciation/amortization of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets
22, 23 163,504 145,858
+ (-) Addition (reversal) of non-current liabilities
for employee benefits
240 -1,517
(-) + Profit (loss) from equity consolidation 15 -2,338 -4,994
(-) + Profit (loss) from the diposal of fixed assets 22, 23 0 10,199
+ (-) Other non-cash expenses (income) VI 8,731 -23,987
+ Interest received 9,630 3,982
- Interest payments -67,623 -18,880
- Tax payments -10,457 -43,768
+ Dividends received 943 984
Gross cash flow 258,034 299,070
- (+) Increase (decrease) in inventories -224,004 -241,620
- (+) Increase (decrease) in trade receivables, advance payments, other
current and non-current assets
-39,986 -154,610
+ (-) Increase (decrease) in trade payables, advance payments and
other current and non-current liabilities
-104,895 377,495
Increase (decrease) in the net current assets -368,885 -18,735
Cash flow from operations -110,851 280,335
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EURK NOTES NO. 2023 2022
Investing activity
- Payments for the acquisition of intangible
assets and property, plant and equipment
22, 23 -312,950 -246,519
- Payments for the acquisition of investments accounted for using
the equity method and other financial assets
7, 24 0 -16,017
+ Receipts from the sale of intangible
assets and property, plant and equipment
13,124 300
+ Receipts from the disposal of investments accounted for using
the equity method and other financial assets
24 932 1,275
- Acquisition of subsidiaries 7 -1,609 -5,477
- Payments from other assets -1,637 -16,687
Cash flow from investing activity -302,140 -283,125
Free cash flow -412,991 -2,790
Financing activity
- Dividend payments to third parties -68,093 -34,297
- Acquisition of non-controlling interests 32 -214 -5,055
+ Disposal of non-controlling interests 0 251
+ Contributions of equity to fully consolidated companies
by non-controlling shareholders
32 2,556 2,556
+ Taking out non-current interest-bearing liabilities 33, VI 504,175 0
- Repayment of promissory note loan 33, VI -24,027 -6,000
- Repayment of research loan VI -2,400 -14,118
- Repayment of non-current interest-bearing liabilities VI 0 -6,687
- Repayment of lease liability VI, 48 -25,158 -23,414
+ (-) Change in other current financial liabilities VI 11,823 -4,531
Cash flow from financing activity 398,662 -91,295
Total cash flow -14,329 -94,085
+ Opening balance of liquid funds within the Group 278,738 373,509
+ Effect of foreign currency fluctuations -5,437 -686
Closing balance of liquid funds within the Group 258,972 278,738
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
EURK NOTES NO. EQUITY OF THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
Share capital Capital reserves Reserves
including
total earnings
Reserve
in accordance
with IFRS 9
Adjustment
items currency
translation
Reserves
for own shares
Total Shares of
non- controlling
shareholders
Total
consolidated
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023 33,797 9,949 845,432 16,255 2,302 0 907,735 6,661 914,396
Profit or loss for the financial year 0 0 80,183 0 0 0 80,183 -3,770 76,413
Other comprehensive income 32 0 0 -373 -7,511 -5,246 0 -13,130 0 -13,130
Total comprehensive income 0 0 79,810 -7,511 -5,246 0 67,053 -3,770 63,283
Transactions with shareholders
Dividends to third parties 18, 32
0 0 -67,593 0 0 0 -67,593 -500 -68,093
Acquisition/disposal of shares to subsidiaries 32 0 0 -214 0 0 0 -214 0 -214
Gains and losses on hedging transactions and hedging costs reclassified
to inventories
0 0 0 -309 0 0 -309 0 -309
Options on non-controlling interests 35 0 0 -2,420 0 0 0 -2,420 0 -2,420
Capital increase by non-controlling shareholders without changing the shareholding structure 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,556 2,556
Consolidation changes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 61
Miscellaneous 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 4 13
Balance as of December 31, 2023 33,797 9,949 855,024 8,435 -2,944 0 904,261 5,012 909,273
EURK NOTES NO. EQUITY OF THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
Share capital Capital reserves Reserves
including
total earnings
Reserve
in accordance
with IFRS 9
Adjustment
items currency
translation
Reserves
for own shares
Total Shares of
non-controlling
shareholders
Total
consolidated
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2022 33,797 9,949 714,154 1,369 873 0 760,142 5,409 765,551
Profit or loss for the financial year 0 0 169,921 0 0 0 169,921 702 170,623
Other comprehensive income 32 0 0 1,067 14,909 1,429 0 17,405 0 17,405
Total comprehensive income 0 0 170,988 14,909 1,429 0 187,326 702 188,028
Transactions with shareholders
Dividends to third parties 18, 32
0 0 -33,797 0 0 0 -33,797 -500 -34,297
Acquisition/disposal of shares to subsidiaries 32 0 0 -3,298 0 0 0 -3,298 -1,506 -4,804
Gains and losses on hedging transactions and hedging costs reclassified
to inventories
0 0 0 -23 0 0 -23 0 -23
Options on non-controlling interests 35 0 0 -2,579 0 0 0 -2,579 0 -2,579
Capital increase by non-controlling shareholders without changing the shareholding structure 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,556 2,556
Miscellaneous 0 0 -36 0 0 0 -36 0 -36
Balance as of December 31, 2022 33,797 9,949 845,432 16,255 2,302 0 907,735 6,661 914,396
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
EURK NOTES NO. EQUITY OF THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
Share capital Capital reserves Reserves
including
total earnings
Reserve
in accordance
with IFRS 9
Adjustment
items currency
translation
Reserves
for own shares
Total Shares of
non- controlling
shareholders
Total
consolidated
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2023 33,797 9,949 845,432 16,255 2,302 0 907,735 6,661 914,396
Profit or loss for the financial year 0 0 80,183 0 0 0 80,183 -3,770 76,413
Other comprehensive income 32 0 0 -373 -7,511 -5,246 0 -13,130 0 -13,130
Total comprehensive income 0 0 79,810 -7,511 -5,246 0 67,053 -3,770 63,283
Transactions with shareholders
Dividends to third parties 18, 32
0 0 -67,593 0 0 0 -67,593 -500 -68,093
Acquisition/disposal of shares to subsidiaries 32 0 0 -214 0 0 0 -214 0 -214
Gains and losses on hedging transactions and hedging costs reclassified
to inventories
0 0 0 -309 0 0 -309 0 -309
Options on non-controlling interests 35 0 0 -2,420 0 0 0 -2,420 0 -2,420
Capital increase by non-controlling shareholders without changing the shareholding structure 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,556 2,556
Consolidation changes 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61 61
Miscellaneous 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 4 13
Balance as of December 31, 2023 33,797 9,949 855,024 8,435 -2,944 0 904,261 5,012 909,273
EURK NOTES NO. EQUITY OF THE OWNERS OF THE PARENT COMPANY
Share capital Capital reserves Reserves
including
total earnings
Reserve
in accordance
with IFRS 9
Adjustment
items currency
translation
Reserves
for own shares
Total Shares of
non-controlling
shareholders
Total
consolidated
equity
Balance as of January 1, 2022 33,797 9,949 714,154 1,369 873 0 760,142 5,409 765,551
Profit or loss for the financial year 0 0 169,921 0 0 0 169,921 702 170,623
Other comprehensive income 32 0 0 1,067 14,909 1,429 0 17,405 0 17,405
Total comprehensive income 0 0 170,988 14,909 1,429 0 187,326 702 188,028
Transactions with shareholders
Dividends to third parties 18, 32
0 0 -33,797 0 0 0 -33,797 -500 -34,297
Acquisition/disposal of shares to subsidiaries 32 0 0 -3,298 0 0 0 -3,298 -1,506 -4,804
Gains and losses on hedging transactions and hedging costs reclassified
to inventories
0 0 0 -23 0 0 -23 0 -23
Options on non-controlling interests 35 0 0 -2,579 0 0 0 -2,579 0 -2,579
Capital increase by non-controlling shareholders without changing the shareholding structure 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,556 2,556
Miscellaneous 0 0 -36 0 0 0 -36 0 -36
Balance as of December 31, 2022 33,797 9,949 845,432 16,255 2,302 0 907,735 6,661 914,396
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Notes to the consolidated
financial statements
for the 2023 financial year
I. GENERAL INFORMATION 148
1. Company information 148
2. Principles of financial reporting 148
3. Newly applied standards and interpretations 149
4. Standards and interpretations to be applied
in the future 149
5. Estimates and discretionary decisions 150
II. SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION 152
6. Consolidation principles and methods 152
7. Changes in the scope of consolidation 152
III. SEGMENT REPORTING 154
IV. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED
INCOME STATEMENT 156
8. Revenues 156
9. Cost of sales 156
10. Selling and racing expenses 157
11. Research and development expenses 157
12. Administrative expenses 157
13. Other operating expenses 158
14. Other operating income 158
15. Earnings from at-equity holdings 158
16. Financial and investment earnings 159
17. Income taxes 159
18. Earnings per share and proposal on the
appropriation of net profit 160
19. Expenses for the auditor of the financial statements 161
20. Employees 161
V. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT
OF FINANCIAL POSITION 162
21. Goodwill 162
22. Intangible assets 163
23. Property, plant and equipment 166
24. Investments accounted for using the equity method 168
25. Deferred tax assets 169
26. Other non-current assets 171
27. Inventories 171
28. Trade receivables 172
29. Current receivables and other assets 173
30. Non-current assets held for sale 173
31. Cash and cash equivalents 173
32. Consolidated equity 174
33. Financial liabilities 176
34. Liabilities for employee benefits 177
35. Other current and non-current liabilities and
trade payables 180
36. Provisions 181
VI. NOTES ON THE STATEMENT OF
CASH FLOWS 182
VII. RISK REPORT 183
37. Risk management 183
38. Market risks 183
39. Industry-specific risks 184
40. IT risks 186
41. Financial risks 186
42. Other risks 192
VIII. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 194
43. Basic principles 194
44. Classification and fair value 195
45. Set-off of financial assets and liabilities 200
46. Hedges 202
47. Capital management 206
IX. LEASES 208
48. Leases as a lessee (IFRS 16) 208
49. Leases as a lessor (IFRS 16) 210
X. EXPLANATIONS REGARDING RELATED
PARTIES AND THE CORPORATE BODIES 211
50. Related party disclosures 211
51. Corporate bodies of PIERER Mobility AG 213
52. Executive board and supervisory board remuneration 213
XI. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE 213
XII. GROUP COMPANIES
(SCHEDULE OF EQUITY HOLDINGS) 214
XIII. APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 217
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. COMPANY INFORMATION
PIERER Mobility AG is the umbrella company for Europe's leading
manufacturer of powered two-wheelers, and manufactures a full
range of premium products under the KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna
and MV Agusta Motorcycles brands. PIERER Mobilitys innovative
strength makes it a pioneering leader in technology for two-wheeled
electric mobility through its motorcycle brands. Husqvarna and
GASGAS E-Bicycles complement the two-wheeler range. The
premium brand range also includes high-performance components
from the WP brand and special KTM X-BOW high-performance
sports cars.
Following the strategic partnership with Bajaj in India, the company
has been able to diversify its production capacities in recent
years and increase its competitiveness in the global market.
The cooperation with CFMOTO in China and the joint venture
with Maxcom in Bulgaria will boost both bicycle and motorcycle
production over the long term. With its leading technology in the field
of low-voltage electric mobility, PIERER Mobility aims to become the
global market leader for electric two-wheelers in the power range
from 250 W to 15 kW.
PIERER Mobility AG has its registered office at Edisonstraße 1,
4600 Wels, and is registered in the commercial register at the
Provincial Court of Wels in its capacity as Commercial Court under
the registration number FN 78112 x. The company is part of the same
group as Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, Wels (ultimate parent
company of the group) and its affiliated companies, and is included
within the consolidated financial statements of that group. These
consolidated financial statements are filed with the Provincial Court
of Wels in its capacity as Commercial Court under file number FN
134766 k and represent the consolidated financial statements for the
largest scope of consolidation.
The shares of PIERER Mobility AG have their primary listing in
the Swiss Performance Index (SPI) of the SIX Swiss Exchange in
Zurich and are also listed on the Prime Market of the Vienna Stock
Exchange.
2. PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL REPORTING
The consolidated financial statements for the period from January 1
to December 31, 2023 were prepared in accordance with the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) issued by the
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and in accordance
with the interpretations of the International Financial Reporting
Interpretations Committee (IFRIC), insofar as they are applied within
the European Union. The additional requirements stipulated by
Section 245a (1) of the Austrian Commercial Code (UGB) were also
met in this context.
The companies included in the consolidated financial statements are
established on the basis of uniform financial reporting provisions.
These provisions were applied by all consolidated entities. The
companies included in the annual financial statements have prepared
their annual financial statements as of the consolidated balance
sheet date of December 31.
The financial statements of all major domestic and foreign companies
included in the consolidated financial statements, which are subject
to mandatory auditing in accordance with national regulations, were
audited by independent auditors and received an unqualified audit
opinion.
The figures in the consolidated financial statements are reported
in the functional currency of the Group parent, the euro. Unless
otherwise specifically indicated, all amounts are rounded to the
nearest 1,000 euros (EURk), which may give rise to rounding
differences. The use of automated calculating tools may result in
rounding differences with accumulation of rounded figures and with
percentages.
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3. NEWLY APPLIED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS
The table below shows the standards and interpretations mandatorily applied for the first time that had also already been endorsed by the
European Commission as of December 31, 2023:
INITIAL APPLICATION NEW STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE IASBJanuary 1, 2023Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2 – February 12, 2021Disclosure of Accounting PoliciesAmendments to IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in Estimates and February 12, 2021Errors – Definition of Accounting EstimatesAmendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes – Deferred Taxes related to Assets May 7, 2021and Liabilities arising from a Single TransactionIFRS 17 Insurance Contracts May 18, 2017Amendments to IFRS 17 – Initial Application of IFRS 17 and IFRS 9 – December 9, 2021Comparative InformationAmendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes – Reform of the International Tax System – May 23, 2023Model Rules for Pillar 2
All amended standards and interpretations are either irrelevant to the PIERER Mobility Group or have no material impact.
4. STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS TO BE APPLIED IN THE FUTURE
The following table shows the amendments to standards and interpretations that have already been adopted by the European Commission, but
whose application was not yet mandatory on the reporting date and which have also not been applied early:
INITIAL APPLICATION NEW OR AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS PUBLISHED BY THE IASBJanuary 1, 2024Amendments to IFRS 16 Leases – Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback September 22, 2022TransactionAmendment to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current October 31, 2022Liabilities (Including Deferral of the Effective Date and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants)
The IASB and the IFRIC have passed further standards and interpretations, the application of which was not mandatory during the 2023 financial
year and/or which have not yet been adopted by the European Commission. These are the following standards and interpretations:
NEW OR AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS IASB DATE OF PUBLISHED EU ENDORSEMENT?APPLICATIONBY THE IASBAmendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 – Supplier Finance Arrangements January 1, 2024 May 25, 2023 NoAmendments to IAS 21 – Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates January 1, 2025 August 15, 2023 NoLack of Exchangeability
The PIERER Mobility Group assumes that there will be no material impact on the consolidated financial statements from the standards to be applied
in the future.
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5. ESTIMATES AND DISCRETIONARY DECISIONS
In the consolidated financial statements, certain estimates and
assumptions must be made that affect the recognized assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities as at the reporting
date, and the presentation of income and expenses for the financial
year. In making estimates, the Executive Board takes account of
empirical values and current forecasts. The amounts actually arising
may differ from the estimates if assumed parameters develop
contrary to expectations. If new conditions become known, they are
duly taken into account and previous assumptions are revised.
In particular, assumptions are made to assess the recoverability
of goodwill and intangible assets of indeterminate useful life.
Goodwill of EUR 131,735k (previous year: EUR 130,655k) was
recognized at the reporting date, along with the “KTM” brand,
which is valued at EUR 61,103k (previous year: EUR 61,103k), the
“GASGAS” brand, which is valued at EUR 13,346k (previous year:
EUR 13,346k), the “MV Agusta” brand, which is valued at EUR
20,165k (previous year: EUR 20,165k), and the “JOHANSSON”
brand, which is valued at EUR 1,300k (previous year: EUR 0k). The
“FELT” brand was classified as an asset held for sale and valued at
EUR 3,700k. For further information, see the explanations in Note
21 “Goodwill”, Note 22 “Intangible assets” and Note 30
“Non-current assets held for sale”.
Deferred tax assets on tax loss carryforwards not subject to
expiration are recognized based on the assumption that sufficient
taxable income will be generated in the future to allow them to be
utilized. Suitable allowances are made in the event of uncertainties
in the assumptions. As of December 31, 2023, deferred tax assets
on loss carryforwards of EUR 19,968k (previous year: EUR 1,747k)
were capitalized. Based on current tax planning, the management
expects that the loss carryforwards recognized as of December
31, 2023 will be utilized over the next five years. For further details
on deferred taxes, see the explanations in Note 25 “Deferred tax
assets”.
In cash flow hedge accounting, assessments are made regarding
the occurrence of future cash flows. The planning of future cash
flows is derived from sales planning and order volume planning.
It is reviewed against actual figures on a monthly basis and
checked for plausibility using past experience. In line with the
internal guideline on currency hedges, foreign currency hedges
are generally entered into on a rolling basis and cover a period of
up to 18 months. The hedge ratio of the individual currencies is
determined based on uncertainty in the planning for the relevant
market, on the volatility of the currency and on the hedging costs.
Currencies are aggregated by type based on their significance (vol-
ume, relevance to results) and different methods are applied ac-
cordingly. A hedge ratio of 80 % of the foreign-currency exposure
is targeted for each currency. Details on sensitivities in relation to
currency and interest rate risks are provided in Note VII
“Financial risks”.
Furthermore, there is some uncertainty as to the estimation for the
recognition and measurement of liabilities for employee benefits.
Assumptions are made concerning the following factors: empirical
values, demographic assumptions such as the retirement age of
women/men and staff turnover, as well as financial assumptions
such as the discount rate and future wage and salary trends.
Liabilities for employee benefits of EUR 27,967k (previous year:
EUR 26,154k) were recognized at the reporting date. For further
information, see the explanations in Note 34 “Liabilities for
employee benefits”.
Estimates for provisions mainly relate to provisions relating to
guarantees and warranties. To determine the amount of the
provisions, a direct correlation was established for each product
group between revenues and the guarantee and warranty
expenses incurred. The percentage value of guarantee and
warranty expenses in terms of revenue is checked several times a
year and adjusted if necessary. As of December 31, 2023,
provisions relating to guarantees and warranties of EUR 20,523k
(previous year: EUR 20,947k) were recognized. For the changes in
the provisions relating to guarantees and warranties, see Note 36
“Provisions”.
The determination of the fair values of assets and liabilities
acquired as part of a business combination and the useful lives of
these assets is based on assessments by the management.
Leases
Assessments of the term and interest rates are made. Further
details are provided under Note 23 “Property, plant, and
equipment” and Note 48 “Leases as lessee”.
Inventories are subject to estimates and discretionary decisions
in connection with valuation (subsequent consumption methods
and analyses of coverage). In addition, allowance requirements are
recorded on a case-by-case basis due to long storage periods and
limited sales possibilities.
The following judgments were made in respect of the application of
accounting policies in the PIERER Mobility Group:
Development costs
Development costs are capitalized in accordance with the
accounting policy presented. The initial capitalization of costs is
based on management assumptions to assess the future econom-
ic benefit of the expenses incurred and the technical
feasibility of the developed product or process, as well as its
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marketability.
Derecognition of receivables in connection with ABS and factoring
agreements. Evaluations were made with respect to the conditions
for derecognition under IFRS 9. For further details, please refer to
Section VIII. “Financial instruments and capital management”.
Supplier finance
Assessments were made regarding the disclosure of liabilities in
relation to the supplier finance program. Further details are
provided under Note 35 “Other current and non-current liabilities
and trade payables”.
Consolidation
In determining whether control exists in accordance with IFRS 10,
management exercises judgments in determining the relevant
activities of the subsidiaries..
Impact of climate-related issues on financial reporting
The Executive Board takes account of the impact of climate
change in preparing the consolidated financial statements. The
assumptions to be made by management in the course of preparing
the consolidated financial statements are always made in accordance
with the long-term corporate planning that has been approved by
the Executive Board. The long-term corporate planning also takes
account of the climate-related risks and opportunities identified by
the company based on the recommendations of the Task Force for
Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Climate-related aspects are significant in the context of preparing
the consolidated financial statements – in particular with regard to
assumptions, discretionary decisions and estimates regarding future
developments that will affect the PIERER Mobility Group – and are
taken into account accordingly by the management. This does not
produce any fundamental changes to the assumptions or estimates
for the consolidated financial statements of the PIERER Mobility
Group as at December 31, 2023. The Executive Board estimates the
potential impact of climate-related opportunities and risks on the
consolidated financial statements under IFRS as follows:
Useful lives of non-financial assets:
The PIERER Mobility Group has evaluated the extent to which the
useful lives of property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets could be affected by climate-related issues. In particular, an
assessment was made to determine whether, on the basis of
existing and forthcoming legal and regulatory requirements,
industrial plants can no longer be used to the extent that was
originally envisaged. It was not possible to conclude that useful
lives would be affected by external or internal obligations.
Impairment losses on assets:
The short-term and medium-term financial plans and thus the
impairment tests are based on the business model with a focus on
sustainability. The short-term and medium-term financial plans of
the individual CGUs take appropriate account of assumptions made
regarding climate-related factors in capital expenditure programs
(CAPEX), technologies and production processes for achieving the
group's internal climate targets, and in the ecologically sustainable
product mix based on them, in line with the “Right Vehicle, Right
Place, Right Energy Carrier” concept.
Provisions and contingent liabilities:
In the 2023 financial year, the PIERER Mobility Group did not incur
any new obligations arising from the violation of climate protection
laws and/or climate regulations that would have required the
recognition of a provision or the disclosure of a contingent liability.
The PIERER Mobility Group is constantly adapting its sustainability
goals to reflect evolving requirements and technological changes or
to take account of future business plans or strategies. As the potential
impact of regulatory requirements, technological changes or future
plans and strategies that have not yet been announced and their
operationalization, including the reallocation of resources, cannot be
estimated, the consolidated financial statements may be affected by
these developments in future periods.
Impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war:
The PIERER Mobility Group's assessments of the impact of the war
that is happening in Ukraine re-main unchanged from the previous
year. The PIERER Mobility Group has not identified any significant
reason to materially change its estimates and expectations as of
December 31, 2023 on the basis of the war that is happening in
Ukraine. The group does not have any investments, other assets or
other material business relationships in Ukraine, Russia or Belarus,
nor does the group have any material business relationships with
suppliers or dealers in these countries. With this in mind, the
company does not expect any material impact on the expected future
cash flows. Equally, PIERER Mobility AG has not suffered, and does
not expect to suffer, any loss of control, joint control or the ability to
exercise significant influence over any entity as a result of the war or
the sanctions that have been imposed.
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II. SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
6. CONSOLIDATION PRINCIPLES AND METHODS
All subsidiaries are fully consolidated in the consolidated financial
statements of PIERER Mobility AG. Subsidiaries are companies
controlled by the group. The financial statements of subsidiaries are
included in the consolidated financial statements from the moment
control begins and until the moment control ends. Unless otherwise
stated, the amount for non-controlling interests is recorded with the
pro rata net assets of the acquired company without goodwill.
Investments in associates are included in the statement of financial
position item “Investments accounted for using the equity method”.
The reporting currency of the PIERER Mobility Group is the euro.
The subsidiaries and the holdings accounted for using the equity
method prepare their annual financial statements in their functional
currency. In this context, assets and liabilities included in the financial
statements to be consolidated are translated using the average
exchange rate on the reporting date and the income statement items
are translated using the mean rate of exchange for the financial year.
The following significant exchange rates for the PIERER Mobility
Group were used for currency translation into the reporting currency:
CLOSING RATE AVERAGE RATE12/31/2023 12/31/2022 2023 2022US-dollar 1.1050 1.0666 1.0829 1.0500Swiss franc 0.9260 0.9847 0.9717 1.0017Japanese yen 156.3300 140.6600 153.1758 138.1392South African rand 20.3477 18.0986 20.0410 17.2127Mexican peso 18.7231 20.8560 19.0658 21.0536Australian dollar 1.6263 1.5693 1.6347 1.5154Chinese renminbi 7.8509 7.3582 7.6839 7.1543
7. CHANGES IN THE SCOPE OF CONSOLIDATION
All subsidiaries that are either legally or de facto under the control of
PIERER Mobility AG are included in the present consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 2023. The number of companies
included in the scope of consolidation changed as follows in the 2023
financial year:
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES AT-EQUITY COMPANIESBalance as of 12/31/2022 76 5Additions to the scope of consolidation 4 0Eliminations from the scope of consolidation 0 -1Balance as of 12/31/2023 80 4thereof foreign companies 55 3
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PIERER Mobility AG, as the parent company of the PIERER Mobility
Group, has not been included in this list. The entities included in the
consolidated financial statements and their dates of initial
consolidation are listed in Section XII. “Group companies
(schedule of equity holdings)”.
Changes in the fully consolidated entities
Additions to the scope of consolidation:
On March 30, 2023, PIERER New Mobility Bulgaria OOD, Plovdiv,
Bulgaria was newly founded and fully consolidated.
On June 16, 2023, KTM Racing North America Inc. with its
registered office in Murrieta, CA, USA, was newly founded and fully
consolidated.
On July 13, 2023, KTM Informatics GmbH, based in Mattighofen,
Austria, was newly founded and fully consolidated.
On October 13, 2023, the PIERER Mobility Group acquired 74 % of the
shares in LX Media GmbH, based in Wels. At the time of acquisition,
the company had net assets of EUR 233k. The purchase price was
EUR 1,739k. The goodwill arising from the acquisition amounted to
EUR 1,567k.
Changes in entities accounted for at equity
In the past year, the PIERER Mobility Group acquired 23 % of
the shares in Vöcklabrucker Metallgieserei Dambauer GmbH
through KTM AG, which was included in the consolidated financial
statements using the equity method. On March 31, 2023, KTM AG
sold these shares to PB Invest GmbH, Wels, a subsidiary of
PIERER Industrie AG, Wels.
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III. SEGMENT REPORTING
The business activities of PIERER Mobility AG are managed on
the basis of the two “Motorcycles” and “Bicycles” divisions. The
individual segments are managed separately and report to PIERER
Mobility AG in accordance with IFRS accounting regulations. The
main decision-maker for the segment report is the overall Executive
Board of PIERER Mobility AG. The segment reporting is made with
the segments Motorcycles, Bicycles and Others, according to the
internal reporting.
MOTORCYCLES:
The “Motorcycles” segment comprises the development, production
and distribution of motorcycles under the “KTM, “Husqvarna
Motorcycles” and “GASGAS” brands as well as components of the
WP” brand. As of December 31, 2023, the Motorcycles segment
included 58 subsidiaries, located in Aus-tria, the United States, Japan,
South Africa, Mexico, India, Australia and New Zealand and in various
other European and Asian countries, which are included within the
consolidated financial statements. In addition, interests are also held
in assembly companies in the Philippines and China.
BICYCLES:
PIERER New Mobility GmbH together with its subsidiaries forms
the “Bicycles” segment of the PIERER Mobility Group. With the
“Husqvarna E-Bicycles”, “GASGAS Bicycles”, “Liteville” and
Johansson” brands, the focus is on developing, manufacturing and
trading e-bicycles and bicycles. In total, the segment comprises 15
fully consolidated companies.
OTHERS:
The “Others” segment summarizes PIERER Mobility AG, PIERER
Innovation GmbH, Avocodo GmbH, PIERER E-Commerce GmbH,
PIERER E-Commerce North America Inc., DealerCenter Digital
GmbH, Platin 1483 GmbH, and LX Media GmbH.
None of the segments has a dependency on external customers
within the meaning of IFRS 8.34. Goods and services between the
segments are provided on an arm’s length basis. The segment
performance indicator EBIT describes the operating result for the
period before the financial result and income taxes. The investments
relate to additions to property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets (excluding lease additions in accordance with IFRS 16).
Income accounted for using the equity method is included in EBIT
in accordance with the classification of the consolidated income
statement. Working capital employed corresponds to the sum of
inventories and trade receivables less trade payables as of the
reporting date. Net financial debt corresponds to the total of current
and non-current financial liabilities (including lease liabilities) less
cash at the reporting date.
The segment information for the 2023 and 2022 financial year breaks down among the segments described as follows:
2023 MOTORCYCLES BICYCLES OTHER CONSOLIDATION TOTALEURKRevenues 2,416,376 240,741 62,410 -58,317 2,661,210(including revenues within the segments)External revenues 2,415,979 240,681 4,550 0 2,661,210Result from operating activities 214,442 -47,070 -8,030 682 160,0241)Investments 256,458 26,996 504 0 283,958Depreciation and amortization -156,507 -5,227 -3,408 1,638 -163,504Share in the result of companies accounted 1,632 0 0 706 2,338for using the equity methodBalance sheet total 2,777,303 40 8,114 78,694 -311,19 6 2,952,915Equity 930,245 -3,765 283,657 -300,864 909,273Working Capital Employed 375,820 147,770 5,410 2,078 531,078Net debt -771,573 -222,519 217,095 1,071 -775,926
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2022 MOTORCYCLES BICYCLES OTHER CONSOLIDATION TOTALEURKRevenues 2,262,491 171,192 55,496 -51,979 2,437,200(including revenues within the segments)External revenues 2,262,049 171,192 3,959 0 2,437,200Result from operating activities 240,968 2,458 -8,972 796 235,250 1)Investments258,665 11,780 788 -3,707 267,526Depreciation and amortization -140,250 -4,005 -3,120 1,517 -145,858Share in the result of companies accounted 4,172 0 0 822 4,994for using the equity methodBalance sheet total 2,354,682 212,706 258 ,115 -274,868 2,550,635Equity 900,624 41,239 233,767 -261,234 914,396Working Capital Employed 185,872 -6,072 4,133 2,814 186,747Net debt -254,720 10,832 -13,675 1,046 -256,5171) Excluding IFRS 16 (Leases); lease additions amounted to EUR 32,546k in 2023 (previous year: EUR 25,877k)
INFORMATION ABOUT GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS:
Non-current assets (excluding tax claims and financial instruments), broken down by geographical area, are as follows:
EURK NON-CURRENT ASSETS12/31/2023 12/31/2022Austria 1,170,384 1,046,841Europe (excl. Austria) 51,587 37,211North America incl. Mexico 90,890 89,611Others 5,597 4,401TOTAL 1,318,458 1,178,064
The breakdown of sales revenue by geographical area can be found in Note 8 “Revenues”.
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IV. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
The consolidated income statement is prepared according to the cost of sales method.
8. REVENUES
Revenues, minus cash discounts, customer bonuses, and rebates,
are generally recorded upon the passing of the risk as per the terms
of the transaction (Incoterms) or at the time when performance was
rendered.
The breakdown by geographical area of external revenues is based
on the location of the customers. The revenues by geographical
regions of the group are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Austria 107,545 119,4 4 6Europe (without Austria) 1,340,260 1,013,850North America and Mexico 776,022 825,755Other 437,383 478,149 2,661,210 2,437,200
Variable forms of consideration such as discounts, sales bonuses,
and cash discounts are reported as revenue reductions. Variable
consideration obligations are reported as contractual obligations
within the meaning of IFRS 15. The contractual obligations for
variable considerations in respect of price discounts, sales bonuses
and cash discounts amounted to € 61.0 million as of December 31,
2023 (December 31, 2022: € 63.5 million).
As warranties are not sold separately, they only provide assurance
that the products being sold meet the agreed specifications. As these
warranties do not depart from the statutory warranty obligations or
those that are typical of the industry in terms of their duration or their
content, they are deemed to be assurance-type implied warranties,
which do not constitute a separate performance obligation.
Accordingly, the warranties continue to be recognized in accordance
with IAS 37.
9. COST OF SALES
The group's cost of sales is made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Cost of materials and purchased services 1,727,180 1,488,845Personnel expenses 152,082 138,893Amortization charged to capitalized development costs 68,164 61,024Depreciation/amortization of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 34,329 30,550Other operating expenses -4,638 26,566 1,97 7,117 1,745,878
Cost of sales includes income from currency translation differences of EUR 22,136k (previous year: expenses of EUR 31,966k).
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10. SELLING AND RACING EXPENSES
The group's selling and racing expenses are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Cost of materials and purchased services 46,120 39,974Personnel expenses 122,943 110,101Depreciation/amortization of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 13,881 13,047Other operating expenses 157,516 129,073Sponsorship money and other operating income -50,622 -49,395 289,838 242,800
11. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES
The group's research and development expenses are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Cost of materials and purchased services 11,016 9,419Personnel expenses 40,682 33,820Depreciation/amortization of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 8,179 8,159Other operating expenses 27,617 25,272Subsidies and other operating income -33,730 -21,318 53,764 55,352
Expenses disclosed under research and development expenses
comprise research costs and non-capitalizable development costs.
Personnel expenses before the effects of capitalizing development
costs were EUR 109,329k (previous year: EUR 91,947k). The research
and development expenses (before capitalizing development costs)
were EUR 244,371k (previous year: EUR 213,209k) and therefore 9.2 %
(previous year: 8.7 %) of revenue.
12. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The group's administrative expenses are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Cost of materials and purchased services 3,569 3,060Personnel expenses 71,852 65,336Depreciation/amortization of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 38,951 33,078Other operating expenses 78,595 66,932Other operating income -7,225 -3,506 185,742 164,900
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13. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
The other operating expenses total EUR 799k (previous year: EUR 391k) and include bank charges and expenses resulting from the disposal of
assets.
14. OTHER OPERATING INCOME
Other operating income is realized when the economic benefit arising from the underlying contract becomes probable and a reliable determination
of the income can be made.
The group’s other operating income is made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Income from the disposal of assets 0 137Consolidation changes 0 2,136Other remaining income 3,736 104 3,736 2,377
15. EARNINGS FROM AT-EQUITY HOLDINGS
The share of the profit/loss of associates accounted for using the
equity method is shown in the income statement as a separate
item in the result from operating activities. These are mainly equity
holdings that are involved in the operating activities of the PIERER
Mobility Group as major suppliers or customers.
The earnings from the companies accounted for using the equity method are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Kiska GmbH 706 822KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc. -199 72China Zhejiang CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd. 6,993 4,100MV Agusta MOTOR SPA -5,162 0 2,338 4,994
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16. FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT EARNINGS
The group’s financial and investment earnings are made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Interest income 10,669 4,023Interest expenses -73,940 -19,313Other financial and investment income (expenses) -4,620 -4,057 -67,891 -19,347
The group's other financial and investment income is made up as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Foreign exchange valuation of bank deposits -3,495 -1,676Foreign currency valuation of given loans -1,955 441Cost of hedging 830 -2,483Valuation interest swap 0 17Impairment of non-current financial assets 0 -450Gain / Loss from the disposal of non-consolidated subsidiaries 0 94 -4,620 -4,057
17. INCOME TAXES
The group’s income tax expense and income are attributable to current taxes and deferred taxes as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Current tax -12,982 -34,626Deferred tax -2,738 -10,654 -15,720 -45,280
Income taxes comprise taxes on income and earnings payable in
each country as well as deferred taxes. The Austrian companies of
the PIERER Mobility Group are subject to a corporate income tax
rate of 24 %. In Austria, a tax reform law was passed in 2022 and
provides for a gradual reduction in the corporate income tax rate.
The corporate income tax rate will be reduced to 24 % for 2023 and
to 23 % from 2024 onwards. Following this tax rate change, deferred
taxes were calculated using the respective future tax rate that will
apply at the time of the anticipated reversal of the difference in value.
The calculation of foreign income taxes is based on the laws and
regulations that are in force or have been adopted in the individual
countries. The income tax rates applicable to foreign entities vary
from 9.0 % to 37.6 %. A reconciliation between the expected tax
expense for the financial year (application of the group tax rate of
24 % to earnings before taxes) and the actual tax expense recognized
can be presented as follows:
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EURK 2023 2022Profit before income taxes 92,133 215,903Expected tax expenses / income -22,112 -53,976Non-temporary differences and other tax additions -1,381 -3,010Recognition / allowances / utilization of loss carryforwards -2,764 -1,995Non-taxable results in consequence of consolidation changes 0 534Taxes in relation to prior periods 750 -2,608Effects of foreign tax rates -839 -286Earnings from equity holdings 809 1,062Investment benefits 8,546 5,362Tax rate changes 1,271 9,696Miscellaneous 0 -59 -15,720 -45,280
Global minimum taxation
The group operates in several countries that have enacted new laws
to introduce the global minimum tax rate, particularly in Austria,
where the group's parent company has its headquarters. The group
assumes that it will be subject to the minimum tax rate on its activities
in Switzerland and Bulgaria, where the statutory tax rate is below
15 %, and in Singapore, where the tax regime provides for a tax
exemption that reduces the effective tax rate of our subsidiary to
below 15 %. Since the new tax law in Austria only came into force on
January 1, 2024, there are no effects on the actual tax expense for the
2023 financial year.
The group applied the temporary, mandatory exemption to the
accounting for deferred tax resulting from the introduction of the
global minimum tax regime and recognized it as an actual tax
expense/income at the time it occurred.
If minimum taxation had already applied in the 2023 financial year,
the profits from the group's activities in Switzerland, Bulgaria and
Singapore would be subject to the minimum tax, with the tax due
representing an insignificant amount for the group.
18. EARNINGS PER SHARE AND PROPOSAL ON THE APPROPRIATION OF NET PROFIT
Earnings per share in the past 2023 financial year amounted to EUR 2.37 (previous year: EUR 5.03) and are calculated as follows:
2023 2022Earnings - owner of parent company (EURk) 80,183 169,921Total number of shares (units) 33,796,535 33,796,535Effect of own and new shares (units) 0 0Weighted average of shares 33,796,535 33,796,535Undiluted (=diluted) earnings per share (EUR) 2.37 5.03
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According to the Austrian Stock Corporation Act, the separate
financial statement issued by PIERER Mobility AG in accordance with
the Austrian accounting regulations on December 31, 2023 forms the
basis for the payment of dividends.
For the 2023 financial year, it is proposed that, from the net profit of
PIERER Mobility AG amounting to EUR 162,464k, a dividend of EUR
0.50 per share (equating to EUR 16,898k in total) is paid out and the
remaining amount is carried forward. A dividend of EUR 67,593k was
paid from the net profit in 2022.
19. EXPENSES FOR THE AUDITOR OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The expenses for the auditor KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft attributable to the reporting period
break down as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Annual audit for each individual company and the consolidated financial statements 635 564Other assurance services 77 48Other services 74 56786 668
20. EMPLOYEES
Employee numbers as stated include agency and external staff:
Balance as of 1/1/2023 6,088Changes during the financial year 96Balance as of 12/31/2023 6,184
As of December 31, 2023, there were 3,553 white-collar employees
(previous year: 3,293) and 2,631 manual workers (previous year:
2,795). As of December 31, 2023, 4,970 employees (previous year:
5,008) were employed in Austria and 1,214 employees (previous
year: 1,080) were employed abroad. On average, the group employed
6,268 people (previous year: 5,727), of which 3,486 were white-collar
employees (previous year: 3,088) and 2,782 manual workers
(previous year: 2,639).
During the 2023 financial year, total personnel expenses before
the effects of capitalizing development costs were EUR 456,206k
(previous year: EUR 406,277k).
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21. GOODWILL
Goodwill is tested for impairment once a year. If the
requirements of IAS 36.99 are met, the last detailed calculation
of the recoverable amount is used for the assessment of recov-
erability. If there are indications of impairment in accordance
with IAS 36, goodwill is always tested for impairment. The
group determines the recoverable amount fundamentally on
the basis of the value in use, which represents the present
value of the expected future cash flows before tax.
The calculation was made using the following method: The
forecast of cash flows is based on financial budgets approved
by management and/or forecasting, taking into account the
medium-term strategy targets. Estimated cash flows beyond
this period are calculated by extrapolation of budget/forecast
values, whereby constant further development based on a
growth rate of 1 % is assumed from the third year onwards.
The discount rate used was a weighted average cost of capital
(WACC) before taxes of 11.1 % (2022: 11.6 %) for “KTM” and
10.4 % (2022: 11.3 %) for “PIERER New Mobility”. All other
conditions being equal, for the “KTM” cash-generating unit
any increase in input tax for WACC to 14.1 % (2022: 18.9 %)
or decline in budgeted future EBITs by 20.6 % (2022: 36.6 %)
would result in the carrying amount of the CGU corresponding
to the recoverable amount. All other conditions being equal, for
the “PIERER New Mobility” cash-generating unit any increase
in input tax for WACC to 11.6 % (2022: 34.3 %) or decline in
budgeted future EBITs by 13.9 % (2022: 68.4 %) would result
in the carrying amount of the CGU corresponding to the
recoverable amount.
The breakdown of goodwill and its development and division between the respective CGUs is as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Acquisition and production costs: Balance as of 01/01 150,632 150,681Changes in the scope of consolidation 1,567 0Currency translation -474 -49Balance as of 12/31 151,725 150,632Accumulated depreciation and amortization: Balance as of 01/01 19,977 19,970Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0Currency translation 13 7Balance as of 12/31 19,990 19,977Balance as of 12/31 131,735 130,655KTM 109,766 110,253PIERER New Mobility 19,457 19,457Others 2,512 945
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22. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are capitalized in the same way as property, plant
and equipment, at acquisition or production cost and valued less
amortization. Amortization is calculated in accordance with the
straight line method and is based on the following expected useful
lives:
USEFUL LIFE IN YEARSSoftware 3 - 5Intangible assets generated internally 5
For intangible assets generated internally, the production period is
subdivided into research, development and model update phases.
Costs incurred during the research and model update phases are
immediately recognized in profit and loss. Capitalized development
costs that can be clearly attributed to projects are amortized from
the commencement of series production. In the 2023 financial year,
development costs of EUR 156,877k (previous year: EUR 136,539k)
were capitalized and a total of EUR 68,164k (previous year: EUR
61,024k) were amortized. As of December 31, 2023, development
costs with a carrying amount of EUR 506,666k (previous year: EUR
420,572k) are included in intangible assets.
Intangible assets of indeterminate useful life, such as the “KTM”,
“GASGAS”, “MV AGUSTA” and “JOHANSSON” brands, which
were mostly recognized in the course of the initial purchase price
allocation at a value of EUR 61,103k, EUR 13,346k, EUR 20,165k,
and EUR 1,300k, respectively, are not amor-tized but are instead
subjected to an impairment test in accordance with IAS 36 and
miscellaneous necessary impairment losses are recognized in profit
or loss. The Executive Board assumes an indeterminate useful life for
the three brands because the rights are not subject to any restrictions
in respect of time, in law or by contract in the relevant markets and
because the enduring public awareness of the brands indicates that
there has been no loss of economic value.
Following the strategic decision to sell the “FELT” brand on
December 5, 2023, it was valued in ac-cordance with the rules of
IFRS 5 and the corresponding disposal of EUR 3,700k was posted
in the statement of assets below. The “KTM”, “GASGAS” and “MV
Agusta” brands are allocated to the “KTM” cash-generating unit, and
the “JOHANSSON” brand or, in the previous year, the “FELT” brand is
allocated to the “PIERER New Mobility” cash-generating unit. As the
brands do not generate cash inflows that are largely independent of
the cash inflows from other assets, the impairment test is performed
as part of the impairment tests of the respective “KTM” and “PIERER
New Mobility” goodwill (see Note 21. “Goodwill”).
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The tables below provide a breakdown of intangible assets along with movements during the 2023 and 2022 financial years:
EURK CONCESSIONS, INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS,ADVANCETOTALPROPERTY RIGHTS AND SIMILAR BRAND VALUES,PAYMENTS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AS WELL AS DEVELPMENT COSTRESULTING LICENSESAcquisition and production costs:Balance as of 01/01/2023 90,640 675,834 14,561 781,035Additions 9,081 158,177 22,241 189,499Disposals -1,240 -66,193 -146 - 67,579Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 0Currency translation -34 -7 0 -41Transfers 3,219 0 -3,043 176Balance as of 12/31/2023 101,666 767,811 33,613 903,090Accumulated depreciation and amortization:Balance as of 01/01/2023 62,059 148,620 0 210,679Additions 13,968 69,864 0 83,832Disposals -909 -59,462 0 -60,371Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 0Currency translation -15 -2 0 -17Transfers 0 0 0 0Balance as of 12/31/2023 75,103 159,020 0 234,123Carrying amount:Balance as of 12/31/2023 26,563 608,791 33,613 668,967Balance as of 12/31/2022 28,581 527, 214 14,561 570,356
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EURK CONCESSIONS, INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS,ADVANCETOTALPROPERTY RIGHTS AND SIMILAR BRAND VALUES,PAYMENTS RIGHTS AND BENEFITS AS WELL AS DEVELPMENT COSTRESULTING LICENSESAcquisition and production costs:Balance as of 01/01/2022 82,567 615,768 3,473 701,808Additions 11,693 156,705 12,175 180,573Disposals -5,103 -96,649 0 -101,752Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 0Currency translation 67 0 0 67Transfers 1,416 10 -1,087 339Balance as of 12/31/2022 90,640 675,834 14,561 781,035Accumulated depreciation and amortization:Balance as of 01/01/2022 54,498 173,749 0 228,247Additions 12,305 62,705 0 75,010Disposals -4,751 -87,849 0 -92,600Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 0Currency translation 22 0 0 22Transfers -15 15 0 0Balance as of 12/31/2022 62,059 148,620 0 210,679Carrying amount:Balance as of 12/31/2022 28,581 527,214 14,561 570,356Balance as of 12/31/2021 28,069 442,019 3,473 473,561
In the current financial year, development costs of an asset not
available for use amounting to EUR 2,625k (previous year:
EUR 8,798k) were derecognized due to the termination of the project.
In the consolidated statement of cash flows, an adjustment of
EUR 33,381k (previous year: EUR -17,011k) was made to additions to
intangible assets to reflect transactions that had no cash flow effect.
Government grants for capitalized development costs, which are
mainly subsidies for development services, are recognized over the
expected useful life of the development costs in accordance with
IAS 20. The net presentation in accordance with IAS 20 is applied, i.e.
grants for non-current assets are deducted from the carrying amount
of the asset in the consolidated statement of financial position. This
relates to carrying amounts of EUR 23,724k in the 2023 financial year
(previous year: EUR 17,828k).
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23. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated in accordance with the straight line method and
is based on the following expected useful lives:
USEFUL LIFE IN YEARSBuildings 10 - 50Technical plant and machinery 2 - 10Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment 3 - 8
For the rights of use reported under property, plant and equipment
from January 1, 2019 (IFRS 16), the useful life is between 3 and 10
years.
The tables below provide a breakdown of property, plant and
equipment along with movements during the 2023 and 2022 financial
years:
EURK REALBUILDINGS TECHNICALOPERATIONALADVANCETOTALESTATE PLANT ANDAND BUSINESSPAYMENTS ANDMACHINERYEQUIPMENTINVESTMENTSIN CONSTRUCTIONAcquisition and production costs:Balance as of 01/01/2023 49,328 323,605 304,099 172,244 21,456 870,732Additions 3,884 33,632 44,204 34,975 10,310 127,005Disposals 0 -7,374 -19,216 -15,976 -409 -42,975Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 116 0 116Currency translation -481 -1,861 -5 -1,064 -53 -3,464Transfers 0 3,509 7,545 1,429 -12,675 -192Balance as of 12/31/2023 52,731 351,511 336,627 191,724 18,629 951,222Accumulated depreciation and amortization:Balance as of 01/01/2023 781 94,959 220,475 110,805 0 427,020Additions 252 20,208 32,714 26,498 0 79,672Disposals 0 -5,176 -18,799 -14,460 0 -38,435Changes in the scope of consolidation 0 0 0 74 0 74Currency translation -1 - 411 -1 -582 0 -995Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0Balance as of 12/31/2023 1,032 109,580 234,389 122,335 0 467,336Carrying amount:Balance as of 12/31/2023 51,699 241,931 102,238 69,389 18,629 483,886Balance as of 12/31/2022 48,547 228,646 83,624 61,439 21,456 443,712
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EURK REALBUILDINGS TECHNICALOPERATIONALADVANCETotalESTATEPLANT ANDAND BUSINESSPAYMENTS ANDMACHINERYEQUIPMENTINVESTMENTSIN CONSTRUCTIONAcquisition and production costs:Balance as of 01/01/2022 32,738 266,620 301,822 145,623 9,009 755,812Additions 2,867 28,487 27,349 33,539 20,588 112, 8 30Disposals 0 -2,411 -31,708 -8,174 -2 -42,295Changes in the scope of 13,715 0 0 0 29,038 42,753consolidationCurrency translation 8 993 -1 998 -1 1,997Transfers 0 29,916 6,637 258 -37,176 -365Balance as of 12/31/2022 49,328 323,605 304,099 172,244 21,456 870,732Accumulated depreciation and amortization:Balance as of 01/01/2022 550 77,775 221,456 94,701 0 394,482Additions 230 17,758 29,519 23,341 0 70,848Disposals 0 -1,132 -30,514 -7,882 0 -39,528Changes in the scope of 0 0 0 0 0 0consolidationCurrency translation 1 558 -1 682 0 1,240Transfers 0 0 15 -37 0 -22Balance as of 12/31/2022 781 94,959 220,475 110,80 5 0 427,020Carrying amount:Balance as of 12/31/2022 48,547 228,646 83,624 61,439 21,456 443,712Balance as of 12/31/2021 32,188 188,845 80,366 50,922 9,009 361,330
Property, plant and equipment additions include investments
amounting to EUR 32,546k (previous year: EUR 25,877k) as additions
from leases, which had no cash flow effect as of the reporting date.
For more details, please refer to Note 47, “Leases as lessee”. In the
consolidated statement of cash flows, an adjustment of EUR -4,389k
(previous year: EUR -3,996k) was made to additions to other property,
plant and equipment to reflect transactions that had no cash flow
effect.
As of the reporting date, property, plant and equipment amounting
to EUR 103,500k (previous year: EUR 42,000k) was secured by
registered and deposited pledge agreements, primarily for liabilities
owed to credit institutions. The increase is due to the collateralization
of investment loans and operating funds of PIERER & MAXCOM
MOBILITY OOD, Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Investment grants for property, plant and equipment are recognized
over the expected useful life of the assets in accordance with IAS 20.
The net presentation in accordance with IAS 20 is applied, i.e. grants
for non-current assets are deducted from the carrying amount of the
asset in the consolidated statement of financial position.
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24. INVESTMENTS ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
The companies accounted for using the equity method are
associated companies and not joint ventures. The investments in
associates accounted for under the equity method are regarded
individually as immaterial. As of December 31, 2023, the investments
accounted for using the equity method are Kiska GmbH, KTM Asia
Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc., CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles
Co., Ltd., and MV Agusta Motor S.P.A. The changes to companies
accounted for using the equity method are detailed in Note 7.
“Changes in the scope of consolidation”.
Kiska GmbH is a design business that provides development and
design services. The reporting date of Kiska GmbH is March 31,
which was determined prior to the acquisition of the investment. A
change in the end of the reporting period is not sought on account
of materiality considerations. For the purposes of accounting under
the equity method, unaudited interim financial statements as of
December 31 were used. PIERER Mobility AG holds 50 % of the
company.
KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc. was jointly founded in
June 2016 in partnership with Ayala Corp. The company began the
CKD (completely knocked down) assembly of KTM motorcycles in
the Philippines in mid-2017. The KTM group's equity holding was
increased from 34 % to 40 % in the 2021 financial year.
The KTM joint venture in China conducted in partnership with
CFMOTO was established in the 2018 financial year under the name
“Zhejiang CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd.”. The company
began operation in the 2021 financial year. Mid-class motorcycles
are produced in Hangzhou, China. In the 2023 financial year, the
KTM Group stepped up its cooperation with CFMOTO and expanded
production in a joint venture. The KTM group has an equity holding of
49 % of the company.
In the 2022 financial year, a cooperation agreement was entered
into with the Italian motorcycle manufacturer MV Agusta. Under
this agreement, KTM has taken over the global sales, marketing
and customer support for the MV Agusta motorcycle range since
the 2023 financial year. In addition, KTM AG supports MV Agusta in
the supply chain through MV Agusta Services S.r.l. and carries out
purchasing on its behalf. As part of this cooperation agreement, KTM
AG acquired 25.1 % of the shares in MV Agusta Motor S.p.A., with
registered office in Varese, Italy, as of November 15, 2022. Further-
more, the Executive Board of the KTM Group has taken the strategic
decision to exercise the call option granted to the KTM Group under
the cooperation agreement to acquire a further 25.0 % stake in MV
Agusta S.p.A. in spring 2026.
With effect from April 1, 2023, KTM AG sold its 23 % stake in
Vöcklabrucker Metallgiesserei Dambauer GmbH, based in
Vöcklabruck, which it acquired in the previous year, to PB Invest
GmbH, Wels, at the carrying amount of the shares.
Movements in the carrying amounts of the financial assets accounted for using the equity method were as follows in the financial year:
EURK 2023 2022Book value of investments on 1/1 33,341 13,562Acquisition of holdings 0 16,012Sale of shares -946 0Proportionate net income (minus eliminations of intercompany profits) 2,338 4,994Other eliminations of intercompany profits 1,131 0Other results -1,051 -255Dividend -943 -972Book value of investments on 12/31 33,870 33,341
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25. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS
Deferred tax relating to tax loss carryforwards are recognized insofar
as they can be realized within a reasonable period. Deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities are reported on a net basis if they
are subject to the same tax jurisdiction and are of a similar duration.
Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for differences between the
tax base of fully consolidated investments or investments accounted
for using the equity method and the corresponding Group equity,
except to the extent that the Group is unable to control the timing of
the reversal of the temporary difference and it is probable that the
temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Total deferred tax assets and liabilities were calculated from the following statement of financial position items:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Deferred tax assets:Current assets: Inventories 11,70 9 9,800Non-current assets: Fixed assets 61 140Employee benefits 2,888 2,544Provisions 259 1,620Liabilities 15,172 8,504 30,089 22,608Offsetting -40,123 -10,573Loss carryforwards 19,968 1,7479,934 13,782Deferred tax liabilities:Currents assets -2,034 -1,854Non-current assets -158,754 -133,130Other 0 -17 -160,788 -135,001Offsetting 40,123 10,573-120,665 -124,428
Deferred tax assets in relation to non-current assets include
EUR 396k (previous year: EUR 751k) in relation to the remaining
sevenths of write-downs of equity holdings to going concern value
pursuant to Section 12 (3) (2) of the Austrian Corporate Tax Act (KStG).
The temporary differences in deferred tax liabilities in the
“Non-current assets” item result mainly from development costs that
cannot be capitalized for tax purposes and from quasi-permanent
differences due to the recognition of the “KTM” brand as an asset.
As of December 31, 2023 (and in the previous year), it was to be
assumed either that, under current tax regulations, the differences
between the value for tax purposes of the carrying amount of
investments in consolidated subsidiaries and the proportion of
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equity recognized in the consolidated IFRS financial statements
(outside-basis differences), which arise largely from retained profits/
uncovered losses, will remain untaxed in the foreseeable future,
or that their reversal can be controlled by the group. It was also to
be assumed either that the differences between the value for tax
purposes of the carrying amount of investments accounted for
using the equity method and the carrying value of those holdings
(outside-basis differences) will remain untaxed in the foreseeable
future, or that their reversal can be controlled by the group.
In accordance with IAS 12.39, no deferred tax was recognized in
connection with the taxable temporary differences of EUR 5,068k
(previous year: EUR 4,710k) arising in connection with holdings in
subsidiaries and investments accounted for using the equity method.
Movements in deferred taxes in the financial year were as follows:
EURK 2023 2022Deferred tax (net) at 1/1 -110,646 -90,360Change in scope of consolidation 0 -3,860Deferred taxes recognized in the income statement -2,738 -10,654Deferred taxes recognized in other comprehensive income 2,452 -5,281Deferred taxes recognized in equity 92 7Deferred taxes from reclassification recognised directly in equity (previous year) 62 -491Foreign currency 47 -7Deferred tax (net) at 12/31 -110,731 -110 ,6 46
The tax loss carryforwards existing and capitalized in the PIERER Mobility Group can be summarized as follows:
EURK LOSS THEREOF NOT REMAINING LOSSDEFERRED TAX CARRYFORWARDRECOGNIZEDCARRYFORWARDASSET12/31/202312/31/202312/31/202312/31/2023PIERER Mobility AG 85,202 -85,202 0 0PIERER E-Commerce GmbH 11,50 6 -11, 506 0 0Other 86,817 0 86,817 19,968183,525 -96,708 86,817 19,968EURK LOSS THEREOF NOT REMAINING LOSSDEFERRED TAX CARRYFORWARDRECOGNIZEDCARRYFORWARDASSET12/31/202212/31/202212/31/202212/31/2022PIERER Mobility AG 74,320 -74,320 0 0PIERER E-Commerce GmbH 11,507 -11,507 0 0Other 7,280 0 7,280 1,74793,107 -85,827 7,280 1,747
The deferred tax assets of other companies in the amount of
EUR 0k (previous year: EUR 546k) relate to a future tax benefit from
the liquidation loss of WP Suspension B.V. and were liquidated in the
current year. Deferred tax assets of EUR 19,968k were recorded for
loss carryforwards of the KTM AG Group (previous year: EUR 1,201k).
Deductible temporary differences and unused tax losses (including
outstanding sevenths of write-downs to going concern value) for
which deferred tax assets were not capitalized amount to
EUR 96,708k (previous year: EUR 85,956k).
The tax loss in Austria can be carried forward indefinitely.
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26. OTHER NON-CURRENT ASSETS
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Receivables from financing activities 2,597 647Lease receivables from subleases 515 511Other 2,324 2,8415,436 3,999
Other non-current assets mainly include deposits and prepayments to suppliers.
27. INVENTORIES
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or net realizable
value on the reporting date. Net realizable value is the estimated
proceeds less estimated selling costs. Raw materials and supplies
are measured using cost averaging based on an analysis of coverage,
with write-downs in the event of limited usability. The economic value
of existing inventories is also reviewed on a case-by-case basis and
additional allowances are made as required for slow-moving items or
items with limited possibilities of sale.
Costs of acquisition include all costs that were incurred in order to
bring the object to its required condition and to the relevant location.
Costs of conversion comprise direct material and production
costs based on normal capacity usage, plus appropriate portions
of materials and production overheads. Administrative overheads
and selling costs on the other hand do not form part of the costs
of conversion. Interest on borrowings is not capitalized as the
inventories do not constitute qualifying assets as defined in IAS 23.
Inventories are made up as follows:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Raw materials, auxiliary materials and operating materials 174,633 163,275Unfinished products 35,754 83,819Finished products and goods 646,868 406,834857, 255 653,928EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Gross inventory level 909,411 681,654- Allowances -52,156 -27,726Net inventory level 857, 255 653,928
The carrying amount of inventories recognized at the lower net realizable value amounts to EUR 108,002k (previous year: EUR 105,200k).
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28. TRADE RECEIVABLES
The gross value of third-party trade receivables is stated net of individual value adjustments of EUR 7,406k (previous year: EUR 5,049k).
Movements in allowances on receivables were as follows:
EURK TRADE RECEIVABLESBalance as of 01/01/2022 4,060Currency translation 35Additions to specific valuation allowance 1,848Additions to expected loss allowance 87Utilization -8Reversals to expected loss allowance 0Reversals -973Balance as of 12/31/2022 = 01/01/2023 5,049Currency translation -94Additions to specific valuation allowance 3,430Additions to expected loss allowance 111Utilization -305Reversals to expected loss allowance 0Reversals -785Balance as of 12/31/2023 7,406
Expenses for the complete derecognition of trade receivables amounted to EUR 112k (previous year: EUR 149k).
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29. CURRENT RECEIVABLES AND OTHER ASSETS
Subsidies are taken into account as soon as there is assurance that they will be received by the PIERER Mobility Group and that the group can
comply with the applicable requirements.
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 Receivables from derivative financial instruments 15,666 35,800 Asset backed securities (ABS) financing / Factoring financing 22,733 22,216 Receivables from related company shareholders 53 3,012 Other 12,403 5,338 Other current financial assets 50,855 66,366 Subsidies 26,288 19,940 Receivables due from tax offices 24,441 3,655 Receivables from value added taxes (from tax group settlement with Pierer Industrie AG) 8,583 9,784 Advance payments on inventory and other prepayments 35,782 37,832 Other 138 39 Other current non-financial assets 95,232 71,250Other current assets 146,087 137,616
Receivables sold in connection with the current ABS and factoring
program are fully derecognized in accordance with the rules under
IFRS 9. Under the ABS program, trade receivables insured on a
revolving monthly basis are sold up to a maximum volume of
EUR 350,000k (previous year: EUR 250,000k), and under the factoring
program maintained at PIERER New Mobility up to a maximum
volume of EUR 125,000k (previous year: EUR 125,000k). Further
information on the ABS and factoring program can be found under
Note 43 “Classification and fair values”.
30. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
In a press release dated December 5, 2023, the Executive Board
committed itself to the strategic decision that was made to sell the
previously held “FELT” brand in the 2024 financial year. The search
for a buyer had already been completed at the time this report was
compiled, but work on the contract is still ongoing.
As part of this, the “FELT” brand was firstly assessed on the reporting
date with its fair value of EUR 3,700k (previous carrying amount:
EUR 3,706k). In addition, other intangible assets were fully written off
(previous carrying amount: EUR 747k).
31. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks,
checks, and time deposits with a fixed term of not more than three
months (calculated from the acquisition date). For further details
on changes in the cash status, please refer to the information
in the statement of cash flows in Chapter VI of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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32. CONSOLIDATED EQUITY
The development of the consolidated equity in the 2023 financial year
and in the 2022 financial year is shown in Annex I/7.
The share capital of the company is EUR 33,796,535 and is divided
into 33,796,535 bearer shares of no par value, each of which
represents an equal equity holding in the share capital. The shares
grant the customary rights due to stockholders under the Austrian
Stock Corporation Act. These include the right to payout of the
dividends resolved upon at the Annual General Meeting as well as
the right to vote at the Annual General Meeting. All shares have been
paid up in full. The share capital shown in the consolidated financial
statements is equal to the figure reported in the separate financial
statement of PIERER Mobility AG.
The reserve in accordance with IFRS 9 includes the cash flow hedge
reserve. The cash flow hedge reserve comprises the effective
portion of the cumulative net changes in the fair value of hedging
instruments used to hedge cash flows until subsequent recognition
in profit or loss or direct recognition in the costs of acquisition or
carrying amount of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability.
The reserve for hedging costs shows profits and losses on the
portion excluded from the designated hedging transaction that
relates to the forward element of the forward currency transaction.
These are initially recognized as other comprehensive income and
accounted for in the same way as profit and losses in the hedging
transaction.
The development of the cash flow hedge reserve and the reserve for
hedging costs is explained in Note 45 “Hedges”.
The interests held by non-controlling shareholders include the interests of third parties in the equity of the consolidated subsidiaries:
2023KTM AG OTHER TOTALEURKPercentage of non-controlling interests on reporting date 0.00%Revenue 2,657,157 4,053 2,661,210Profit 94,249 -17,836 76,413Other comprehensive income -13,080 -50 -13,130Total comprehensive income 81,169 -17,886 63,283Profit assigned to non-controlling interests -4,612 842 -3,770Other comprehensive income assigned to non-controlling interests -4,612 842 -3,770Non-current assets 1,268,966 64,862 1,333,828Current assets 1,547,203 71,884 1,619,087Non-current liabilities -1,081,711 -48,287 -1,129,998Current liabilities -894,346 -19,298 -913,644Net assets 840,112 69,161 909,273Carrying amount of non-controlling interests 3,690 1,322 5,012Cash flow from operating activities -102,840 - 8,011 -110,851Cash flow from investing activity -308,158 6,018 -302,140Cash flow from financing activity 384,256 14,406 398,662Cash change -26,742 12,413 -14,329Dividends from non-controlling interests 500 0 500
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2022 KTM AG OTHER TOTALEURKPercentage of non-controlling interests on reporting date 0.00%Revenue 2,433,260 3,940 2,437,200Profit 180,493 -9,870 170,623Other comprehensive income 17,405 0 17,405Total comprehensive income 197,898 -9,870 188,028Profit assigned to non-controlling interests 695 7 702Other comprehensive income assigned to non-controlling interests 695 7 702Non-current assets 1,157,629 38,216 1,195,845Current assets 1,331,019 23,771 1,354,790Non-current liabilities -593,621 -31,988 -625,609Current liabilities -1,006,410 -4,220 -1,010,630Net assets 888,617 25,779 914,396Carrying amount of non-controlling interests 6,434 227 6,661Cash flow from operating activities 290,323 -9,988 280,335Cash flow from investing activity -283,631 506 -283,125Cash flow from financing activity -92,102 807 -91,295Cash change -85,410 -8,675 -94,085Dividends from non-controlling interests 500 0 500
The non-controlling interests of KTM AG include non-controlling
interests of subsidiaries of KTM AG and relate to the companies
CERO Design Studio S.L., KTM MOTOHALL GmbH, MV Agusta
Motorcycles GmbH, and PIERER & MAXCOM MOBILITY OOD. In the
2022 and 2023 financial year, there was a capital increase in PIERER
& MAXCOM MOBILITY OOD. The minority shareholder's share of
the capital increase amounting to EUR 2,556k in each case is shown
in the equity reconciliation. For the amounts of the equity holdings,
please refer to the schedule of equity holdings in Section XII.
The effects of the transactions with non-controlling interests and the change in the proportion of equity attributable to the shareholders during the
financial year were as follows:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Carrying amount acquired (-) or disposed of (+) for non-controlling interests 0 1,506Purchase price received from (+) or paid (-) to non-controlling shareholders 214 -4,804Difference recorded in equity 214 -3,298
In the previous year, PIERER Mobility AG acquired the remaining shares in KTM AG and now holds 100 % of the company.
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Movements in other earnings after tax within consolidated equity were as follows:
EURK PROVISIONRESERVESFOREIGNTOTAL INTERESTSTOTALAS PER INCLUDING TOTALCURRENCYNON-CONSOLIDATEDIFRS 9EARNINGSTRANSLATIONCONTROLLINGEQUITYRESERVESHAREHOLDERS2023 Currency translation differences 0 0 -5,246 -5,246 0 -5,246Cash flow hedge -7,511 0 0 -7,511 0 -7, 511Revaluation of net debt from defined 0 -373 0 -373 0 -373benefit plans-7,511 -373 -5,246 -13,130 0 -13,1302022 Currency translation differences 0 0 1,429 1,429 0 1,429Cash flow hedge 14,909 0 0 14,909 0 14,909Revaluation of net debt from defined 0 1,067 0 1,067 0 1,067benefit plans14,909 1,067 1,429 17,405 0 17,405
33. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 NOMINALCARRYING AMOUNTTERM < 1 YEARTERM > 1 YEARPromissory note loans 495,000 493,680 0 493,680Registered bond 110,000 109,630 0 109,630Liabilities owed to credit institutions 335,820 335,820 29,892 305,928Liabilities from factoring program between group companies 5,373 5,373 5,373 0Liabilities from supplier finance program between group 4,904 4,904 4,904 0companiesLease liabilities 73,282 73,282 19,671 5 3,611Other interest-bearing liabilities 12,209 12,209 12,209 0Total financial liabilities 1,036,588 1,034,898 72,049 962,849
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EURK 12/31/2022 12/31/2022 12/31/2022 12/31/2022 NOMINALCARRYING AMOUNTTERM < 1 YEARTERM > 1 YEARPromissory note loans 219,000 218,754 24,000 194,754Registered bond 60,000 59,591 0 59,591Liabilities owed to credit institutions 182,789 182,789 24,611 158,178Liabilities from factoring program between group companies 0 0 0 0Liabilities from supplier finance program between group 3,394 3,394 3,394 0companiesLease liabilities 67,890 67,890 21,793 46,097Other interest-bearing liabilities 2,837 2,837 2,837 0Total financial liabilities 535,910 535,255 76,635 458,620
In June 2016, a promissory note loan with an issuing volume of
EUR 120,000k and a term of five, seven or ten years was placed
by KTM AG in order to refinance the bond repaid in April 2017. In
June 2018, a further promissory note loan with a volume of EUR
135,000k and terms of seven and ten years was successfully placed.
In addition, EUR 24,000k of the promissory note loan issued in 2016
was repaid (in previous years repayment of EUR 36,000k). In October
2023, the KTM Group placed another promissory note loan with an
issuing volume of EUR 300,000k and a term of four, seven, ten and
eleven years.
In May 2021, KTM AG issued registered bonds with a term of
12 years amounting to EUR 30,000k. Furthermore, PIERER Mobility
AG previously issued a registered bond amounting to EUR 30,000k
with a term of 10 years in July 2015. In December 2023, KTM AG
issued another 14-year registered bond with a value of EUR 50,000k
(also equivalent to nominal value).
34. LIABILITIES FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Liabilities for employee benefits consist of obligations relating to severance pay and anniversary bonuses:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Severance payments 20,548 19,548Anniversary bonuses 7,419 6,60627,967 26,154
The PIERER Mobility Group is obligated by law to make a severance
payment to all employees in Austria whose employment relationship
commenced before January 1, 2003 upon termination by the
employer or upon retirement. The amount of this defined benefit
obligation (DBO) is dependent on the number of years of service and
on the relevant salary at the time of termination. For all employees in
Austria who joined after December 31, 2002, the company pays
1.53 % of their gross monthly salary each month into a staff
severance pay fund that invests the contributions in an account
maintained for the employee; at the end of the employment
relationship, the amount thus accumulated is paid out or the claim
thereto is passed on. The company’s obligation extends only to the
payment of the contributions, which are recognized as expenses
in the financial year for which they were paid (defined-contribution
obligation). For employees of Austrian group companies whose
employment commenced on or after January 1, 2003, contributions
amounting to 1.53 % of their wages or salaries, as the case may
be, were paid into a statutory staff sev-erance pay fund. Total
contributions of EUR 3,595k were paid during the past financial
year (previous year: EUR 2,959k).
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Movements in the net liability under the defined benefit plans in respect of severance pay were as follows during the financial year:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Conditional benefit: Balance as of 01/01 19,548 21,202Service cost 509 636Interest expenses 793 240Payments made -861 -922Actuarial gain / loss 485 -1,606Miscellaneous 74 -2Balance as of 12/31 20,548 19,548
The weighted durations of the severance payment obligations as of December 31, 2023 were 10 years (previous year: 11 years).
The actuarial profit/loss is made up of the following factors:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Change in expected values 248 2,408Change in demographic assumptions 2 -68Change in financial assumptions 309 -3,946Actuarial gain / loss 559 -1,606
The measurement of the obligation is based on the following assumptions:
12/31/2023 12/31/2022Discount rate 3.51% 4.17%Wage / salary trend 3.50% 4.00%Retirement age (years) women/men 65 years 65 years
The discount rate was determined taking into account the average
duration and average remaining life expectancy. The discount rate
is the market yield on high quality, fixed-interest corporate bonds
at the end of the reporting period. Staff turnover is determined on
a company-specific basis and takes account of age and length
of service. The actuarial measurements are based on country-
specific mortality tables. The chosen retirement age is the statutory
retirement age in each country.
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A change (+/- 0.5 percentage points) in the “discount rate” and “wage/salary trend” parameters would have had the following effects on the present
value of future payments as of December 31, 2023:
PARAMETER CHANGECHANGE -0,50%+0,50%Discount rate 4.9% -4.5%Wage / salary trend -4.6% 4.9%
A change (+/- 0.5 percentage points) in the “discount rate” and “wage/salary trend” parameters would have had the following effects on the present
value of future payments as of December 31, 2022:
PARAMETER CHANGECHANGE -0,50%+0,50%Discount rate 5.3% -4.9%Wage / salary trend -4.9% 5.3%
The companies in the PIERER Mobility Group are obligated under
collective-bargaining agreements to pay their employees in Austria
anniversary bonuses upon attaining a certain number of years of
service (from 25 years of service upward) (defined benefit obligation).
The interest result is recognized under “Other financial result.
Movements in obligations relating to claims to anniversary bonuses
were as follows:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Balance as of 01/01 6,606 7,561Service cost 601 753Interest expenses 288 91Payments made -160 -103Actuarial gain / loss 84 -1,696Miscellaneous 0 0Balance as of 12/31 7,419 6,606
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35. OTHER CURRENT AND NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES AND TRADE PAYABLES
Other non-current liabilities essentially comprise the following:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 Deposits 10,881 11,611 Options on non-controlling interests 5,816 3,396 Other financial liabilities 3 0Other non-current financial liabilities 16,700 15,007Other non-current non-financial liabilities 1,817 1,400Other non-current liabilities 18,517 16,407
The options on non-controlling interests result from PIERER &
MAXCOM MOBILITY OOD, Plovdiv, Bulgaria. They are based on the
contract concluded. As a result, they are reclassified between equity
and financial liabilities with no effect on income.
Other current liabilities essentially comprise the following:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 Sales bonuses 54,230 57,059 Price rebates 6,726 6,417 Liabilities from derivative financial instruments 2,590 333 Other financial liabilities 9,342 9,126Other current financial liabilities 72,888 72,935 Employee benefits 49,117 52,876 Prepayments 5,178 8,215 Tax liabilities 10,049 13,120 Other non-financial liabilities 3,690 6 Other current non-financial liabilities 68,034 74,217Other current liabilities 140,922 147,152
Current employee benefits mainly include liabilities for unconsumed
vacations, liabilities for employee bonuses, liabilities to district health
insurance funds, and wage and salary liabilities.
Supplier finance:
Companies in the PIERER Mobility Group have entered into a
supplier finance program (a revolving facility for the financing of trade
payables) with an Austrian credit institution. Suppliers can sell their
receivables from the PIERER Mobility Group to the credit institution
before the due date. The PIERER Mobility Group is not released
from its original obligation and, due to a quantitative and qualitative
audit, there is no significant change in the contractual terms
and conditions. The liabilities continue to be shown under trade
payables and are reported in cash flow from operating activities. As
of December 31, 2023, trade payables amounting to EUR 349,065k
(previous year: EUR 350,236k) are covered by this supplier finance
program. This is 51.6 % (previous year: 47.5 %) of total trade payables
as of the reporting date amounting to EUR 676,978k (previous year:
EUR 737,602k).
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In addition to suppliers outside the group, such a program was also
concluded between Austrian companies in the PIERER Mobility
Group. From the point of view of the PIERER Mobility Group, no
exchange of services took place; it merely made use of external
financing, which is reported under current financial liabilities. Cash
flows are reported under cash flow from financing activities. As of
December 31, 2023, the relationships between group companies of
EUR 4,904k (previous year: EUR 3,394k) were presented as current
financial liabilities in the consolidated financial statements of PIERER
Mobility AG.
36. PROVISIONS
The group makes provisions relating to guarantees and warranties
in relation to known, expected individual cases. The amounts of
expected expenses are primarily based on previous experience
and are recorded at the time the products are sold as an expense
affecting profit and loss.
The estimation of future expenses is subject to uncertainties, which
may lead to an adjustment of the provisions recognized in the future.
It cannot be ruled out that the actual expenses for these measures
may be higher or lower than the provision made for these purposes in
an unforeseeable way.
Movements in provisions in the financial year were as follows:
EURK BALANCE AS OFADDITIONS DISOLUTIONS UTILIZATION BALANCE AS OF1/1/202312/31/2023Current provisions Provisions for guarantee and warranty 20,947 20,523 0 -20,947 20,523Provisions for legal actions 757 0 442 0 1,199Other provisions 22,333 241 -1,956 -20,470 14944,037 20,764 -1,514 -41,417 21,871
Provisions relating to guarantees and warranties largely relate to risks
arising from statutory and voluntary product liability. Other provisions
mainly include provisions for outstanding investments. Provisions
are measured on the basis of past experience and forward-looking
assumptions.
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VI. NOTES ON THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
The changes in the statement of financial position items presented
in the statement of cash flows cannot be derived directly from the
statement of financial position, as non-cash effects are neutralized.
Other non-cash expenses (income) mainly include valuations
of foreign-currency receivables and liabilities, write-downs of
receivables and inventories, and non-cash income from grants. The
effects associated with changes in the scope of consolidation have
been eliminated and are accounted for in cash flow from investing
activity.
The changes in the recognized financial liabilities and the amounts
disclosed in the statement of cash flows can be reconciled as follows:
EURK BALANCE AS CHANGES CHANGES NOT AFFECTING CASH FLOW CARRYING OF 1/1/2023AFFECTING AMOUNT CASH FLOW12/31/2023Acquisition Reclassifi-Scope ofTransactionAccrued cationconsolidationcostsinterest, changesforeign exchange effectCurrent financial liabilities 54,842 -14,604 0 7,708 0 0 4,432 52,378Non-current financial 412,523 504,175 0 -7,708 0 248 0 909,238liabilitiesCurrent lease liabilities 21,793 -25,158 0 23,036 0 0 0 19,671Non-current lease liabilities 46,097 0 30,650 -23,036 0 0 -100 53,611Total 535,255 464,413 30,650 0 0 248 4,332 1,034,898EURK BALANCE AS CHANGES CHANGES NOT AFFECTING CASH FLOW CARRYING OF 1/1/2022AFFECTING AMOUNT CASH FLOW12/31/2022Acquisition Reclassifi-Scope ofTransactionAccrued cationconsolidationcostsinterest, changesforeign exchange effectCurrent financial liabilities 36,939 -31,336 0 48,631 600 0 8 54,842Non-current financial 461,005 0 0 -48,631 0 149 0 412,523liabilitiesCurrent lease liabilities 19,908 -23,414 0 25,299 0 0 0 21,793Non-current lease liabilities 45,534 0 25,662 -25,299 0 0 200 46,097Total 563,386 -54,750 25,662 0 600 149 208 535,255
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VII. RISK REPORT
37. RISK MANAGEMENT
As a group of companies conducting business on a global scale, the
PIERER Mobility Group faces a multitude of possible risks that are
monitored by means of a comprehensive risk management system.
The Executive Board and Supervisory Board are periodically informed
about risks that may have a major impact on the group’s business
operations. Management takes timely action to avoid, minimize and
hedge risks.
An internal control system adapted to the company’s needs and
incorporating basic principles such as segregation of duties and
dual control has been integrated into the financial reporting process.
Internal and external audits ensure that the processes are continually
improved and optimized. Furthermore, a uniform reporting system
is in place throughout the group, for the ongoing management and
control of the risk management process. Group reporting is subject
to a continuous improvement process so that the Executive Board is
informed even sooner, and more comprehensively, about the degree
to which targets have been achieved and about changes in the
market and competition.
Continuous growth depends on a variety of factors, such as demand
behavior, product development, changes in foreign exchange rates,
the general economic setting in the individual sales markets, prices
of goods purchased from others, or talent management. Increased
market research activities and a model policy reflecting the resulting
findings are the means of responding to a market environment
characterized by rapidly changing situations.
In order to prevent risks associated with fraud, corruption, and
bribery, employees are obliged to behave in accordance with the
principles defined in the Code of Conduct. The code is binding
for all employees, managers, and board members as well as for
consultants, business partners, and customers of the PIERER
Mobility Group. Since the 2021 financial year, the Code of Conduct
has been an annex and thus an integral part of existing dealer
agreements. Since the beginning of 2020, this has already been the
case with new dealer agreements and also with new contractual
relationships in the supply sector.
In order to counteract negative macroeconomic and geopolitical
effects, PIERER Mobility promotes global diversification of the sales
markets. The greatest relative growth in the coming years is expected
in Asia. In order to promote this growth, intensive cooperation
with our strategic partner Bajaj is being continuously expanded. In
addition, investments have been made in production sites with local
partners in China and the Philippines. The Russian-Ukrainian war
in particular is having a negative impact on the global economy. In
business terms, the PIERER Mobility Group is not directly affected
by the military conflict that is taking place in Ukraine. Indirectly, the
group, along with the whole industry, is confronted primarily by
further increases in energy and raw material costs and negative
effects on the capital markets.
The earnings position of PIERER Mobility AG (as an individual
company) is characterized by expenses associated with financing,
the acquisition of equity holdings and expenses for projects, and
is significantly dependent on the dividend policy of its investees.
The investment in the KTM Group is currently the largest and most
significant investment of PIERER Mobility AG.
In accordance with the requirements of Section 243(c) of the Austrian
Commercial Code, a corporate governance report has been drawn
up. In this regard, we refer to the publication in the annual report of
PIERER Mobility AG or to the website of PIERER Mobility AG.
38. MARKET RISKS
CYCLICAL RISK
The PIERER Mobility Group operates in the motorcycle and bicycle
industry. Sales opportunities are determined by the general
economic situation in the countries and regions in which the PIERER
Mobility Group is represented with its products.
As recent years have shown, the motorcycle sector in particular is
cyclical and subject to large fluctuations regarding demand. The
increase in inflation is affecting the market and therefore demand,
and this development will continue over the coming year and could
have a negative impact on the market. This risk is counteracted
by our experience in this area, together with market research and
forecasting, which are taken into account in the planning. With
changes in mobility behavior, high rates of inflation and the Russian-
Ukrainian war, the global motorcycle market in particular has
stabilized at a high level.
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COMPETITION AND PRICING PRESSURE
Competition on the motorcycle market in industrialized countries
is particularly intense; the strongest competitors are four Japanese
and three European manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, a U.S.
manufacturer, some of which have greater financial resources,
higher sales figures and market shares. The street motorcycle
market is moreover characterized by high pricing pressure, and
new competitors are trying to enter the market by relying on a
low-price strategy. Thanks to its successful market strategy, the
PIERER Mobility Group is Europe's leading manufacturer of powered
two-wheelers. The full integration of GASGAS as the third brand
and the further development of the network of dealers has also
contributed to this. Thanks to the innovative strength which it has
demonstrated, the group sees itself as a technology leader in the
two-wheeler sector in Europe. The strategic partnership with Bajaj
and the increased level of co-operation with CFMOTO strengthens
the company’s competitiveness in global markets. The development
of low-volume PTWs, stand-up scooters, electric motorcycles and
motorcycles suitable for e-fuels as well as e-bicycles for use in urban
areas is intended to continue to meet specific demand requirements
in the future.
SALES RISK
The group’s biggest individual sales markets are the European as
well as the U.S. market for motorcycles and the DACH region for
New Mobility/(E)-Bicycle products. A slump in these markets could
have a negative impact on business activities. Entering new markets
involves a major cost risk as, in some of these markets, the sales
trends as well as the geopolitical conditions are difficult to assess. By
collaborating with its strategic partner Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune, India, the
company is working steadily toward implementing a global product
strategy in the motorcycle sector.
The global impacts of high rates of inflation could ultimately also be
reflected in changes in the consumer behavior of customers, which
has been reduced overall. The group constantly monitors such
impacts on the consumer behavior of customers. For example, it
was established that there is still a high demand for products from
the group because it provides high-quality PTWs, but there is higher
demand for low-emission and low-noise individual mobility solutions.
Expanding the product range to include e-bicycles/stand-up
scooters and e-motorcycles in the low-power range, an increased
focus on research and development in the field of alternative drive
technologies, and developing new product areas such as stand-up
scooters, e-bicycles or low-emission/emission-free alternatives to
conventional models with combustion engines will boost sales here.
The change to new (lower-emission or zero-emission) technologies
could turn the structure of the market on its head and increase the
opportunity to gain market shares
For the PIERER Mobility Group, providing support to end customers
through the network of dealers represents a key success factor. In
order to be able to continuously guarantee a high standard in this
area, mandatory dealer training sessions are held on an ongoing
basis. In these sessions new technical standards are taught and
dealers are trained in dealing with the customer. In addition, the
group in particular provides a modern communication platform which
the dealers can use to undertake the procurement process and
document the sales process. New, digital solutions in products could
provide valuable in-formation for climate change-related transport
measures and thus constitute a service that offers a new source of
revenue.
39. INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC RISKS
RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO MOTORCYCLING
As the group markets its products in a large number of countries,
it is exposed to the risk of changes in national regulations, terms
of licenses, taxes, trade restrictions, prices, income, and exchange
restrictions as well as to the risk of political, social, and economic
instability, inflation, and interest rate fluctuations. Among other
things, motorcycles registered for road use must comply with
relevant provisions concerning noise and exhaust gas emissions in
order to be approved for sale in each country. For all new models
that are homologated for road use, the group complies with the Euro
V European emission standard that is relevant for motorcycles. The
possible offroad uses of motorcycles are influenced significantly by
the national and legal conditions that exist in the countries where the
vehicles are sold. To counteract this risk, the respective regulations
specific to the given country are analyzed in detail prior to market
launch and continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis in order to
be able to react in good time to any changes.
PROCUREMENT RISK
The current economic situation creates a procurement and sales risk
for the global economy that also affects the PIERER Mobility Group.
Essentially, this risk involves the significant increases in the prices of
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procuring raw materials, supplies and components, which have been
driven by the global shortage of goods and resources, as well as the
production overheads, which have risen to a high level, particularly in
respect of energy prices, transport and personnel costs, as a result
of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This primarily
affects companies involved in the energy-intensive production of raw
materials such as aluminum and steel, which could have an impact
on the level of availability in the overall market as a result of macroe-
conomic trends or climate change-related effects (increased use of
renewable energy, higher requirements for steel production, etc.).
In the current situation, the procurement risk consists largely of
failing to receive ordered components or not receiving them on the
agreed date. On the other hand, rising energy costs are increasingly
becoming established as a significant financial risk for smaller
suppliers to the group and could therefore cause further disruption in
the supply chain. The group itself can cope with rising energy costs
because the in-house production and assembly processes are not
very energy-intensive.
A reduction in the persistently high rate of inflation in the first half of
2024 is not expected. This will therefore continue to affect the prices
of materials and raw materials, which produces a global economic
procurement risk for the PIERER Mobility Group.
The group has largely stabilized and compensated for the supply
chain bottlenecks that have arisen, causing procurement delays, by
regularly coordinating with suppliers and approving all procurement
and production at an early stage. This means the group will be able to
meet the resource requirements of each of its production sites over
the longer term. The intense cooperation right along the supply chain
means there was only a small impact on the group.
On the procurement side, the PIERER Mobility Group is countering
the risks described above by taking several measures, such as using
alternative supply chains and engaging in appropriate activities to
reduce the costs that are incurred, implementing efficiency measures
at suppliers by providing cost engineering support and agreeing on
temporary price increases based on indices. In addition, the group
has already implemented further significant measures to secure its
supply chain and thus its production at an early stage, as mentioned
above, and introduced a market intelligence system for electronic
components. The flexibility in the production layout implemented
means that, in exceptional cases, the group is also able to adjust its
production schedules as needed to cope with global developments
that result in increasingly tight supply chains. In addition, more
in-depth research into alternative raw materials and materials will
help to meet the increasing demand for critical resources required
for the increased production of batteries needed for e-mobility and to
avoid resource bottlenecks. Ultimately, the intention is to adjust the
logistical procurement structure in order to minimize transportation
distances and associated costs.
The supply of electricity is essential for maintaining production
operations. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine means the
electricity supply may also be impaired in the coming year. This may
also have a negative impact on the energy price. In order to ensure a
stable supply of electricity, the PIERER Mobility Group is increasingly
relying on constructing photovoltaic systems, setting up an energy
ring to increase the proportion of the electricity produced that the
company uses itself, and implementing energy-saving measures.
TECHNICAL INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Technical innovations and the introduction of new products are
largely responsible for the PIERER Mobility Group’s competitive
position. To this end, new trends must be identified promptly. To
counteract the risk, our own products’ innovative capacity must be
ensured.
The PIERER Mobility Group therefore attaches great importance
to identifying trends at an early stage, conducting research and
development in technical and functional areas, and researching
what customers want in order to develop innovative products that
reflect what the market wants. Racing achievements are not only
an important marketing instrument for the company but also form
the basis for product development and set standards for series
development. Among other things, the company will also focus in
future on developing emission-free, alternative drive systems and
products so it can live up to its role as a technological pioneer.
PRODUCT LIABILITY RISK
The PIERER Mobility Group is also exposed in its business activity to
claims for damages owing to accidents and injuries. This applies
especially to the U.S., where claims asserted in product liability cases
involve higher amounts of liability. In addition to existing potential
causes of product-related lawsuits, climate change-related
regulations could add further grounds for action. In addition to
existing safeguards, this risk is minimized by comprehensive quality
control in all production areas and high quality standard thanks to
suitable supplier selection procedures as well as quality
management systems and audits.
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40. IT RISKS
We apply the same high quality standards in the area of data security
and data protection as we do for our products.
The PIERER Mobility Group has implemented an IT security and risk
management system for the purpose of identifying and managing
company-relevant risks in the area of information security. In addition,
evidence of compliance and the exercising of due diligence when
handling and using information and equipment for the processing
of information is provided and documented in respect of customers,
the Executive Board and the general managers of each participating
company.
The constantly growing IT and cyber risks are countered by
ongoing evolution of IT security measures and using the latest IT
security technologies. Cyber attacks are averted with a multi-stage
technical concept using the latest security features such as
intrusion prevention systems and additional security systems
which are operated upstream or internally. Behavior-based security
solutions are also used with a view to identifying security-related
abuse. Incidents are identified and handled by a malware incident
response process. In parallel, regular internal and external vulner-
ability analyses are performed and any vulnerabilities identified
are countered by means of an established patch and update
management process. Regular internal and external security audits
are documented in risk management, any findings are evaluated and
prioritized, and a solution is then applied.
Care is taken to ensure that all users of IT systems possess the
requisite knowledge and awareness for the use of IT within the scope
of their role via the provision of regular general IT security awareness
training. This training is provided in a preventative and traceable
manner.
41. FINANCIAL RISKS
The PIERER Mobility Group is subject to credit, market, currency and
liquidity risks regarding its assets, liabilities and planned transactions.
Financial risk management is aimed at controlling and limiting those
risks. The Executive Board and the Supervisory Board are informed
on a regular basis about risks that can have a major impact on the
group’s business operations.
The principles of financial risk management are laid down and
monitored by the Supervisory Board and the Executive Board. Group
Treasury is responsible for their implementation. To protect itself
against the financial risks described below, the PIERER Mobility
Group uses derivative financial instruments in order to safely hedge
cash flows from operating activities against fluctuations in exchange
rates and/or interest rates. The hedging horizon generally covers
currently open items and any transactions planned for the next 12 to
18 months. In exceptional cases, strategic hedge positions involving
longer time periods may be entered into in consultation with the
Supervisory Board.
CURRENCY RISKS
As an enterprise doing business on a global scale, the PIERER
Mobility Group is influenced by general global economic data such
as changes in currency parities or developments in the financial
markets. As the US dollar represents the highest individual foreign
currency risk, movements in the US dollar exchange rate are of
particular importance to the development of revenue and income.
Due to the increasing importance of USD in purchasing, the foreign
currency risk associated with the USD is significantly reduced
(“natural hedge”). Approximately 26 % of revenues were earned in
US dollars in financial year 2023 (previous year: 34 %). Currency
hedging measures, in particular hedging strategies, can largely offset
these currency shifts over at least one model year.
The group is exposed to further currency risks where financial assets
and liabilities are settled in a currency other than the local currency
of the relevant company. The companies of the group predominantly
do their invoicing in local currency and largely take out financing in
local currency. Financial investments are primarily made in the local
currency of the investing group company. For these reasons, most
resulting currency positions will be closed out naturally.
The main causes of ineffectiveness in currency hedges are:
the impact of the credit risk of the counterparties and the group
on the fair value of the forward currency transactions that is not
reflected in the change in the fair value of the hedged cash flows
attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates;
changes in the transaction date of the hedged items.
Sensitivity analyses have been performed on currency risks in
relation to financial instruments in order to show the effects that
hypothetical changes in the exchange rates have on profit or loss
(after taxes) and equity. In the scope of the sensitivity analysis,
effects of changes in the exchange rate of ± 10% are shown as
profit or loss, other comprehensive income, and equity. The relevant
balances as of the reporting date and foreign currency purchases
and sales budgeted for the 2023 financial year were used as a basis.
It was assumed that the risk faced on the reporting date essentially
represents the risk present during the financial year. The group tax
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rate of 24% was used as the tax rate. Furthermore, it was assumed
in the analysis that all other variables, in particular the interest rates,
remained constant. Currency risks relating to financial instruments of
a monetary nature that are denominated in a currency other than the
functional currency were included in the analysis.
Currency risks from euro positions in subsidiaries with a functional
currency other than the euro were attributed to the currency risk
of the subsidiary’s functional currency. Risks from foreign currency
positions apart from the euro were aggregated at a group level.
Exchange rate related differences arising from the translation of
financial statements into the group currency were not taken into
account.
The PIERER Mobility Group bases the analysis on the following
assumptions:
For the sensitivity of profit and loss, the group's cash in banks,
receivables and payables are considered, as are future receipts
and payments in foreign currency that are not accounted for in the
functional currency of the group company. Account is also taken of
open derivatives on cash flow hedges where the hedged item has
already been realized on the reporting date (recognized as income).
For the sensitivity of other comprehensive income, account is
taken of open derivatives from cash flow hedges where the hedged
item has not yet been realized on the reporting date (movements
are not recognized in profit and loss). The exposure corresponds to
the notional amount of the open derivatives.
INCREASE (+) / DECREASE (-) 10% INCREASE 10% DEVALUATIONEURK12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Change in net result -33,302 -28,868 40,702 35,284Change in currency-related cash flow hedge provisions 6,866 3,636 -8,392 -4,444Change in equity -26,436 -25,232 32,310 30,840
INTEREST RATE RISKS
Certain financial instruments on both the assets side and the
liabilities side carry interest at variable rates. The risk therefore
comprises rising interest expenses or falling interest income resulting
from an adverse change in market interest rates.
The PIERER Mobility Group is thus exposed to the risk of interest
rate fluctuations on the market. Regular monitoring of the money and
capital markets and, in some cases, the use of interest rate swaps
(fixed interest rate payer swaps) serve to respond to this risk. Under
the interest rate swaps entered into, the company receives variable
interest payments and, in return, pays fixed interest on the notional
amounts of the contracts entered into.
Interest rate risks thus result mainly from primary financial
instruments carrying interest at variable rates (cash flow risk).
Sensitivity analyses were performed on the interest rate risks of these
financial instruments in order to show the effects that hypothetical
changes in the market interest rate level have on profit or loss (after
tax) and equity. The relevant balances as of the reporting date were
used as a basis. It was assumed that the risk faced on the reporting
date essentially represents the risk present during the financial year.
The group tax rate of 24% was used as the tax rate. Furthermore, it
was assumed in the analysis that all other variables, in particular the
exchange rates, remained constant.
The main causes of ineffectiveness in interest rate hedges are:
the impact of the credit risk of the counterparties and the group on
the fair value of the interest rate derivatives that is not reflected in
the change in the fair value of the hedged cash flows attributable to
changes in interest rates; and
differences in the parameters (e.g., interest rate adjustment dates)
between the derivatives and the hedged items
A sensitivity analysis was performed on interest rate risk. This
showed the effects of changes in the interest rate of +/- 50 basis
points on profit and loss, other comprehensive income, and equity.
INCREASE (+) / DECREASE (-) INCREASE BY 50 BP DECREASE BY 50 BPEURK12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Change in net result -2,362 -316 2,361 318Change in currency-related cash flow hedge provisions 1,113 1,752 -1,120 -1,757Change in equity -1,249 1,436 1,241 -1,439
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The Group Treasury completed the changes to the reference interest
rates in the financial instruments used by the group which were
required as a result of the IBOR Reform in the 2023 financial year.
Working together closely with business partners, contracts were
appropriately amended and contractual transitional arrangements
governing the handling of temporarily or permanently unavailable
reference interest rates were utilized. The use of the new reference
interest rates has been agreed on, without exception, for contracts
and financial instruments that were newly concluded in the financial
year. The amendments had no material impact on the consolidated
financial statements.
DEFAULT RISKS (CREDIT OR CREDITWORTHINESS RISKS)
The default risk is the risk of financial losses if a customer or
counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet its contractual
obligations. The default risk generally arises from trade receivables.
On the assets side, the carrying amounts reported also represent
the maximum default risk. In addition, there are no general set-off
agreements, with the exception of the set-off agreement described
under note 44 in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Trade receivables
The default risk on receivables from customers may be rated as
low as ongoing checks of the creditworthiness of new and existing
customers are performed and collateral is requested.
Risk management carries out an analysis and assessment of new
customers. Initially, these are analyzed individually with regard to
their creditworthiness, and standardized group-wide contracts are
concluded with customers. The analysis includes external credit
ratings, where available, as well as annual financial statements
and information from credit agencies and banks. Sales limits are
set for each customer and reviewed on an ongoing basis. All sales
exceeding these limits require the approval of risk management.
Default risks are largely hedged by means of credit insurance and
bankable security (guarantees, letters of credit). The default risks
and related controls are defined in internal guidelines. Most of the
business relationships with dealers and importers have been in
place for many years. By continuously monitoring the default risk and
the creditworthiness of customers, each receivable is individually
reviewed to ascertain the need for a value adjustment.
A summary of the default risk on trade receivables as of December 31, 2023 is presented in the following table.
TRADE RECEIVABLES NOT IMPAIRED IN CREDITWORTHINESS TOTALEURKCREDITWORTHINESSIMPAIREDNot overdue 297,836 0 297,836Overdue 1-30 days 18,404 0 18,404Overdue 31-60 days 11,213 0 11,213Overdue 61-90 days 3,145 0 3,145Overdue > 90 days 16,594 10,916 27,510Total gross carrying amount 347,192 10,916 358,108Impairment loss -301 -7,006 -7,307Total 346,892 3,910 350,801
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A summary of the default risk on trade receivables as of December 31, 2022 is presented in the following table.
TRADE RECEIVABLES NOT IMPAIRED IN CREDITWORTHINESS TOTALEURKCREDITWORTHINESSIMPAIREDNot overdue 242,774 0 242,774Overdue 1-30 days 16,460 0 16,460Overdue 31-60 days 4,123 0 4,123Overdue 61-90 days 2,592 0 2,592Overdue > 90 days 2,627 6,895 9,522Total gross carrying amount 268,576 6,895 275,471Impairment loss -190 -4,859 -5,049Total 268,386 2,036 270,422
In order to determine the need for impairment of trade receivables
for which no individual value adjustments have been made, the
PIERER Mobility Group evaluated the defaults of recent years. The
analysis showed that there is only an insignificant risk for receivables
with a certain past due status. The estimate of loss rates is based
on historical default rates in relation to past due receivables and
considering forward-looking information.
As regards the current portfolio of trade and other receivables that
are neither impaired nor past due, there are no indications as of the
closing date that the debtors will not meet their payment obligations.
There are no concentration risks.
Estimation of expected credit losses
Based on the actual defaults observed in the past, an average
default rate of 0.07 % (previous year: 0.07 %) of trade receivables was
determined. The risk premium for developments in the future has
been adjusted to take account of the effects of increased inflation
rates as well as the Russian-Ukrainian war. An addition of EUR 111k
(previous year: EUR 87k) to the allowance for expected losses on
trade receivables was recognized.
The impairment for expected losses as of December 31, 2023 in the
PIERER Mobility Group is EUR 301k (previous year: EUR 190k).
Changes in value adjustments
Changes in value adjustments related to trade receivables are
described in the notes under Note 28 “Trade receivables”.
Cash and cash equivalents, other assets and derivatives
Credit losses on cash and cash equivalents and other financial assets
are determined on the basis of average default rates and the rating of
the instrument. A significant change in the credit risk is determined
on the basis of ratings and delay in payment. Given the short-term
nature of these items and the good rating of the banks, the group
assumes that these portfolios are financial instruments with a low
default risk and that the expected losses are negligible.
The default risk on derivative financial instruments with positive
market value is limited to their replacement cost; as all the counter-
parties are banks of good creditworthiness, the default risk can
be classified as low. There are no indications of any additional
impairment loss requirements for financial assets.
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LIQUIDITY RISKS
The current liquidity reserves (see below) combined with a balanced
mix of different financial instruments will enable the group to
continue to operate flexibly in a volatile market environment in 2024.
In this context, the available liquidity reserves were increased
significantly in the 2023 financial year with both short-term and
long-term financing measures. For example, in the 2023 financial
year, the KTM Group issued a promissory note loan with a volume of
EUR 300,000k and a registered bond with a volume of EUR 50,000k.
It is a material objective of financial risk management in the PIERER
Mobility Group to ensure solvency and financial flexibility at all times.
Liquidity risks may arise, among other things, if the proceeds from
revenues are below the planning assumptions. For this purpose,
the group maintains a liquidity reserve in the form of unused credit
lines (cash credits and guarantee credits) and in the form of cash
in banks of a high creditworthiness. As of December 31, 2023, the
Pierer Mobility Group has a liquidity portfolio of EUR 258,972k and
unused credit lines of EUR 560,386k. Top priority is given to ensuring
liquidity over the short and medium term. Another major control
parameter is the maximization of free cash flow by cost-cutting
measures, proactive working capital management and reduced
investment expenditure. In the area of working capital management
in particular, the group has a wide range of instruments at its disposal
to manage liquidity in line with demand. These include utilizing ABS
and factoring programs or adjusting stock levels by making use of the
flexibility of production volumes.
From todays perspective, sufficient commitments have been given
by our strategic financing partners for securing current liquidity
requirements. Non-current liquidity requirements are met by the
issuance of promissory note loans and by taking out bank loans.
The group's loan agreements only include covenants that lead to
an increase in the interest rate. There are no agreed covenants that
entitle the company to early repayment.
The contractually agreed (undiscounted) cash flows (payments of interest and principal) and the remaining terms to maturity of the financial
liabilities are composed of the following:
EURK CARRYING CASH FLOW 2024 CASH FLOW 2025 TO 2028 CASH FLOW FROM 2029AMOUNT 12/31/2023FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-INTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTFinancial liabilities measured at fair valueFair value - hedging instrumentsOther financial liabilities - 419 0 0 419 0 0 0 0 0 0derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to receivablesOther financial liabilities - 1,707 0 0 1,707 0 0 0 0 0 0derivatives with negative market value(cash flow hedge)Total 2,126 0 0 2,126 0 0 0 0 0 0
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EURK CARRYING CASH FLOW 2024 CASH FLOW 2025 TO 2028 CASH FLOW FROM 2029AMOUNT 12/31/2023FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-INTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTFinancial liabilities not measured at fair valueAt amortized costInterest-bearing liabilities 961,616 14,447 26,773 45,743 47,971 75,308 560,402 34,031 18,810 350,806Lease liabilities 73,282 0 1,870 19,681 0 3,395 41,114 0 3,451 12,487Trade payables 676,978 0 0 676,978 0 0 0 0 0 0Other financial liabilities 87,462 0 0 87,462 0 0 0 0 0 0(current and non-current)Total 1,799,338 14,447 28,643 829,864 47,971 78,703 601,516 34,031 22,261 363,293Total 1,801,464 14,447 28,643 831,990 47,971 78,703 601,516 34,031 22,261 363,293EURK CARRYING CASH FLOW 2023 CASH FLOW 2024 TO 2027 CASH FLOW FROM 2028AMOUNT 12/31/2022FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-FIXED VARIABLE REPAY-INTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTINTERESTINTERESTMENTFinancial liabilities measured at fair valueFair value - hedging instruments Other financial liabilities - 394 0 0 394 0 0 0 0 0 0derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to receivablesOther financial liabilities - 254 0 0 254 0 0 0 0 0 0derivatives with negative market value(cash flow hedge)Total 648 0 0 648 0 0 0 0 0 0Financial liabilities not measured at fair valueAt amortized costInterest-bearing liabilities 467,365 5,110 3,944 52,577 12,332 10,309 258,245 4,622 1,333 155,045Lease liabilities 67,890 0 1,010 21,803 0 1,853 35,707 0 3,150 10,380Trade payables 737,602 0 0 737,602 0 0 0 0 0 0Other financial liabilities 87,294 0 0 87,294 0 0 0 0 0 0(current and non-current)Total 1,360,151 5,110 4,954 899,276 12,332 12,162 293,952 4,622 4,483 165,425Total 1,360,799 5,110 4,954 899,924 12,332 12,162 293,952 4,622 4,483 165,425
Liabilities that are affected by the supplier finance program are
paid on their due date. The associated cash outflows are taken into
account in liquidity planning. The supplier finance program results
in a concentration of risk. The number of suppliers is replaced by
a concentration on a creditor bank. If this creditor bank were to
terminate the supplier finance agreement, an additional liquidity risk
would generally be incurred, which is not of great significance due to
supplier payment goals that are almost identical. As cited in Note 35,
this relates to 51.6 % (previous year: 47.5 %) of trade payables as of
the reporting date. The concentration risk is regarded as low.
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42. OTHER RISKS
PROCESS RISKS
There is a risk that standardized processes will not be adhered to,
particularly in production. To minimize this risk, these processes are
documented in work instructions and handbooks. Employees are
trained in the use of this documentation and the documents are freely
accessible via various systems.
RISKS DUE TO THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK
As the PIERER Mobility Group markets its motorcycles and e-bikes
and non-e-bikes in a large number of countries, it is exposed to the
risk of changes in national regulations, terms of licenses, taxes, trade
re-strictions, prices, income, and exchange restrictions as well as
to the risk of political, social, and economic instability, inflation, and
interest rate fluctuations.
Motorcycles registered for road use must comply with relevant
provisions concerning noise and exhaust gas emissions in order
to be approved for sale in each country. For all new models that
are homologated for road use, the group complies with the Euro V
European emission standard that is relevant for motorcycles. The
possible offroad uses of motorcycles are influenced significantly by
the national and legal conditions that exist in the countries where the
vehicles are sold. To counteract this risk, the respective regulations
specific to the given country are analyzed in detail prior to market
launch and continue to be monitored on an ongoing basis in order to
be able to react in good time to any changes.
The strong focus on research and development ensures that
all products of the PIERER Mobility Group will continue to meet
regulatory requirements in the future. Fully electric motorcycles
already complement the product range today. At the same time,
research and development is also focusing on other alternative drive
technologies.
BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
Environmental risks may relate to products, production, procurement
and non-operating factors. More detailed examinations of environ-
mental risks can also be found in the sustainability report published
annually by PIERER Mobility AG and/or the reporting in accordance
with the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-Related
Financial Disclosures (TCFD) on climate-related opportunities and
risks.
With regard to the products, risks arise from possible emissions,
such as the emission of greenhouse gases. Measures being
promoted to minimize these risks include in particular technological
developments to boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. In
addition, research projects aimed at reducing noise and pollutant
emissions are supported. Another risk is the trend in the level of
acceptance for vehicles with internal combustion engines, which
could be reduced due to restrictions and social trends and lead
to increased demand for alternatives. This is one of the reasons
why the company is increasingly focusing on the development of
emission-free alternative drive systems and products.
In production, there are environmental risks from the generation
of waste and material residues as well as the disposal of waste.
Numerous measures are undertaken to minimize these risks. These
include waste management concepts and low-waste packaging
solutions that conserve resources. In the 2023 financial year, for
example, a machine for shredding cardboard waste and reusing it as
filler material for shipping products started operating.
Environmental risks in procurement may result from the environ-
ment-related shortage and rising prices of resources, cooperation
with suppliers that do not operate with sufficient environmental
measures, and emissions from delivery routes. In order to minimize
these risks, measures are taken that include auditing suppliers,
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optimizing procurement channels, and prioritizing regional
procurement.
In addition, environmental risks arise from weather-related and
climate-related phenomena, such as floods and changes in
temperature.
Although it is not possible to completely rule out the risk of natural
disasters, the PIERER Mobility Group makes efforts to minimize
the risk of production processes being impaired by having suitable
corrective measures in place. Due to the geographical location of the
main plants in Mattighofen and Munderfing, the risk of climate-
related, physical natural disasters occurring is considered to be low.
PERSONNEL-RELATED RISKS
Especially with regard to the growth course, risks may arise if key
staff leave the company. Efficient personnel management as well
as the constant pursuit of personnel development programs are
designed to counteract the risk of managerial staff leaving the
company. The risk of a shortage of skilled staff is minimized by a
comprehensive apprentice training program in our own apprentice
workshop. The aim is to recruit employees from the region and to
retain them in the long term.
Internal and external measures to increase employer attractiveness
are an essential element in conveying the predominant spirit of the
PIERER Mobility Group to potential new employees. With various
cross-media employee campaigns, the company was able to largely
meet its personnel requirements in the reporting year. In the area of
apprenticeships, attention was not only paid to addressing the target
group appropriately, but a dedicated section was also created for
the parents of future apprentices. The purpose of this is to provide
information about opportunities and options at an early stage, and to
prevent any uncertainties.
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VIII. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
43. BASIC PRINCIPLES
The PIERER Mobility Group holds primary and derivative financial
instruments. Primary financial instruments mainly include trade
receivables, credit balances with credit institutions, liabilities owed
to credit institutions, trade payables, and financial liabilities. The
portfolio of primary financial instruments is shown in the consolidated
statement of financial position and described in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements. Derivative financial instruments
are generally used to hedge existing interest rate fluctuation and
foreign currency risks. The use of derivative financial instruments is
subject to appropriate authorization and control procedures in the
group. The link to a hedged item is mandatory; trading transactions
are not permitted. Purchases and sales of all financial instruments
are recognized as of the settlement date. Purchases and sales of all
financial instruments are recognized as of the settlement date.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Categorization will take place in accordance with the contractual
cash flows and the business models on which they are based. In this
regard, the following measurement categories are provided by
IFRS 9:
AC category: At amortized cost using the effective interest method
FVOCI category: At fair value, changes to the fair value are
recorded under other comprehensive income
FVPL category: At fair value, changes to the fair value are recorded
in the income statement
In the case of equity instruments (such as shares in companies not
listed on the stock exchange), the FVOCI option can be exercised.
This will lead to changes in the fair value being recorded under other
comprehensive income, meaning that it will no longer be possible to
regroup the changes to fair value accumulated under other compre-
hensive income in the income statement. Insofar as this option is not
exercised, these will be assigned to the FVPL category, under which
all changes to the fair value will be recorded in the income statement.
Receivables and other assets upon initial recognition are measured
at fair value and in subsequent periods are measured at amortized
cost of acquisition. Foreign currency receivables are translated at the
closing exchange rate on the reporting date. Financial receivables are
classified as “at amortized cost” and are measured at amortized cost.
That portion of trade receivables that is part of the ABS or factoring
program is allocated to the category “Fair Value through Profit and
Loss” (FVPL).
Financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost of acquisition.
Financial liabilities are assigned to the “at amortized cost” category.
Any difference between the amount received and the amount
repayable is apportioned over the term to maturity using the effective
interest method and recognized in financial income and expenses.
The fundraising costs incurred in connection with borrowings
were amortized to profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Liabilities are measured at amortized cost. Liabilities denominated in
foreign currencies are translated at the closing rate.
All financial instruments in the FVPL category are measured at
fair value through profit or loss on the basis of the criteria in IFRS 9
(business model or SPPI test). The fair value option was not exercised.
Impairment losses
Trade receivables do not exhibit any material financing components.
For that reason, the simplified method for determining the expected
credit loss is used; this involves accounting for all instruments
with a risk provision, which is independent of their credit quality,
in the amount of the expected losses over the term to maturity.
This amounts to less than twelve months for trade receivables
and therefore corresponds to the 12-month loss. For details of the
amounts involved, please refer to Note 41 “Financial risks”.
In order to determine the expected credit loss, historic default data
for receivables were collected over the last eight to ten years and
split according to geographic regions. Current economic factors and
forecasts are also taken into account.
Individual valuation adjustments are made to financial assets if
they are deemed to be uncollectible or partially uncollectible. Signs
that an individual allowance is required are financial difficulties,
insolvency, breach of contract or considerable delay in payment
on the part of the customer. Individual value adjustments consist
of numerous individual items, none of which is material when
considered in isolation. Financial assets are only derecognized
directly if the contractual rights to receive payment cease to exist (in
particular in the case of insolvency). If, in a subsequent period, the
amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be
related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was
recognized, the previously recognized impairment loss is reversed by
adjusting the allowance account.
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Hedge accounting
The regulations on hedge accounting are applied in accordance with
IFRS 9. According to IFRS 9, the fair value of an option, the forward
element of a forward contract and any foreign currency basis spreads
can be excluded from the designation of a financial instrument as
a hedging instrument and accounted for as the cost of hedging.
In this regard, fluctuations in the value of these components that
have optionally not been designated are recorded as hedging costs
under other comprehensive income and reclassified in the income
statement in the event that the hedged item is recognized in profit or
loss.
44. CLASSIFICATION AND FAIR VALUE
The fair value of a financial instrument is determined by means
of quoted market prices for identical instruments in active markets
(Level 1). If no quoted market prices in active markets are available
for the instrument, the fair value is determined by means of valuation
techniques for which the material inputs are based exclusively on
observable market data (Level 2). In all other cases, the fair value is
determined on the basis of valuation techniques for which at least
one material input is not based on observable market data (Level 3).
Reclassifications from one level to another are taken into account
at the end of the reporting period. There were no transfers between
levels in the financial year.
The table below shows the valuation techniques used to determine
fair value as well as the significant unobservable inputs used.
Financial instruments measured at fair valueType Measurement technique Significant, Connection between unobservable inputssignificant unobservable inputs and measurement at fair valueForward currency transactions Fair values are based on the Not applicable Not applicableand interest rate swapsmarket values determined using recognized valuation models (discounted cash flows). They are regularly checked for plausibility.Other financial assets Securities are measured at the Not applicable Not applicable(securities)current stock-exchange price on the reporting date.Financial instruments not measured at fair valueType Measurement technique Significant, unobservable inputsPromissory note loans, financial Liabilities Discounted cash flows Risk premium for own credit risk
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The table below shows the carrying amounts and fair values of the
financial assets (financial instruments shown on the assets side),
broken down by class or measurement category according to IFRS
9. However, it does not provide information on the fair value or level
of financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value
where the carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair
value.
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2023
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL AC
Amortised Cost
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
(without
recycling)
FVPL
Fair Value
through P&L
FAIR VALUE -
Hedging
Instruments
- 4,685 - 4,685 - - - - 4,685
- 10,981 - 10,981 - - - - 10,981
- - 17,939 17,939 - - - 17,939 -
- - 216 216 - - 216 - -
- - - - 258,972 - - - -
- - - - 332,862 - - - -
- - - - 40,410 - - - -
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2022
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL AC
Amortised Cost
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
(without
recycling)
FVPL
Fair Value
through P&L
FAIR VALUE -
Hedging
Instruments
- 17,281 - 17,281 - - - - 17,281
- 18,519 - 18,519 - - - - 18,519
- - 6,765 6,765 - - - 6,765 -
- - 216 216 - - 216 - -
- - - - 278,738
- - - - 263,657 - - - -
- - - - 34,349 - - - -
EURK CARRYING AMOUNT FAIR VALUE 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 Financial assets measured at fair value Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to 4,685 4,685 receivables (fair value hedge)Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value (cash flow hedge) 10,981 10,981 Trade receivables 17,939 17,939 Other financial assets 216 216 Total 33,821 Financial assets not measured at fair value Cash and cash equivalents 258,972 - Trade receivables 332,862 - Other financial assets 40,410 - Total 632,244 Total 666,065 EURK CARRYING AMOUNT FAIR VALUE 12/31/2022 12/31/2022 Financial assets measured at fair value Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to 17,281 17,281 receivables (fair value hedge)Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value (cash flow hedge) 18,519 18,519 Trade receivables 6,765 6,765 Other financial assets 216 216 Total 42,781 Financial assets not measured at fair valueCash and cash equivalents 278,738 - Trade receivables 263,657 - Other financial assets 34,349 - Total 576,744 Total 619,525
In connection with the existing ABS and factoring programs,
revolving insured trade receivables are sold on a monthly basis
and fully derecognized in accordance with the rules under IFRS 9.
The largest programs in terms of maximum volume are the ABS
program with a maximum volume of EUR 350,000k (previous year:
EUR 250,000k) and the factoring program in the Bicycle segment
with a maximum volume of EUR 125,000k (previous year: EUR
125,000k). In addition, the PIERER Mobility Group has entered
into further factoring programs with a maximum volume of EUR
263,000k (previous year: EUR 100,000k). As of the reporting date,
trade receivables of EUR 432,867k (previous year: EUR 264,904k)
had been sold to third parties. In addition, receivables amounting
to EUR 97,000k were sold to related parties and derecognized in
the 2023 financial year (see Note 50 “Related party transactions”).
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EURK
CARRYING AMOUNT
12/31/2022
FAIR VALUE
12/31/2023
Financial assets measured at fair value
Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to
receivables (fair value hedge)
4,685 4,685
Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value (cash flow hedge) 10,981 10,981
Trade receivables 17,939 17,939
Other financial assets 216 216
Total 33,821
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Cash and cash equivalents 258,972 -
Trade receivables 332,862 -
Other financial assets 40,410 -
Total 632,244
Total 666,065
EURK
CARRYING AMOUNT
12/31/2022
FAIR VALUE
12/31/2022
Financial assets measured at fair value
Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to
receivables (fair value hedge)
17,281 17,281
Other current assets - derivatives with positive market value (cash flow hedge) 18,519 18,519
Trade receivables 6,765 6,765
Other financial assets 216 216
Total 42,781
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Cash and cash equivalents 278,738 -
Trade receivables 263,657 -
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2023 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL ACFVOCI FVOCIFVPLFAIR VALUE - Amortised CostFair Value Fair Value Fair Value Hedging through OCIthrough OCI through P&LInstruments(without recycling) - 4,685 - 4,685 - - - - 4,685 - 10,981 - 10,981 - - - - 10,981 - - 17,939 17,939 - - - 17,939 - - - 216 216 - - 216 - - - - - - 258,972 - - - - - - - - 332,862 - - - - - - - - 40,410 - - - - FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2022 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL ACFVOCI FVOCIFVPLFAIR VALUE - Amortised CostFair Value Fair Value Fair Value Hedging through OCIthrough OCI through P&LInstruments(without recycling) - 17,281 - 17,281 - - - - 17,281 - 18,519 - 18,519 - - - - 18,519 - - 6,765 6,765 - - - 6,765 - - - 216 216 - - 216 - - - - - - 278,738 - - - - 263,657 - - - - - - - - 34,349 - - - -
Other financial assets 34,349 -
Total 576,744
Total 619,525
Up to a contractually defined amount, the PIERER Mobility Group
continues to bear a risk from credit risk related defaults. As of
December 31, 2023, the expected risk of loss was EUR 8,459k
(previous year: EUR 3,294k). The expected loss is recorded as a
liability and expensed at the time of sale and is recognized under
other current liabilities. The carrying amount represents the fair
value of the ongoing commitment. Income of EUR 197k (previous
year: EUR -27k) was recognized in the income statement during the
period under review; the cumulative total since the commencement
of the transaction is EUR 3,490k (previous year: EUR 3,294k). The
group has no control over the ABS or factoring investees since the
group does not have any rights that allow it to influence the relevant
activities of the investee. These include in particular the selection and
financing of the receivables to be purchased as well as the recovery
of non-performing receivables.
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The table below shows the carrying amounts and fair values of the
financial liabilities (financial instruments shown on the liabilities side),
broken down by class or measurement category according to IFRS
9. However, it does not provide information on the fair value or level
of financial liabilities not measured at fair value where the carrying
amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2023
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL AC
Amortised Cost
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
(without
recycling)
FVPL
Fair Value
through P&L
FAIR VALUE -
Hedging
Instruments
- 419 - 419 - - - - 419
- 1,707 - 1,707 - - - - 1,707
- - 979,384 979,384 961,616
- - - - 676,978 - - - -
- - - - - 5,816* - - -
- - - - 81,646 - - - -
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2022
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL AC
Amortised Cost
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
FVOCI
Fair Value
through OCI
(without
recycling)
FVPL
Fair Value
through P&L
FAIR VALUE -
Hedging
Instruments
- 394 - 394 - - - - 394
- 254 - 254 - - - - 254
- - 449,181 449,181 467,365 - - - -
- - - - 737,602 - - - -
- - - - 3,396* - -
- - - - 83,898 - - - -
EURK CARRYING AMOUNT FAIR VALUE 12/31/2023 12/31/2023 Financial liabilities measured at fair valueFair value - hedging instrumentsOther financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to 419 419 receivablesOther financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value 1,707 1,707 (cash flow hedge)Total 2,126 Financial liabilities not measured at fair valueAt amortized costInterest-bearing liabilities 961,616 979,384 Trade payables 676,978 - Options on non-controlling interests 5,816 - Other financial liabilities (current and non-current) 81,646 - Total 1,726,056 Total 1,728,182 EURK CARRYING AMOUNT FAIR VALUE 12/31/2022 12/31/2022 Financial liabilities measured at fair valueFair value - hedging instrumentsOther financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to 394 394 receivablesOther financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value (cash flow hedge) 254 254 Total 648 Financial liabilities not measured at fair valueAt amortized costInterest-bearing liabilities 467,365 449,181 Trade payables 737,602 - Options on non-controlling interests 3,396 - Other financial liabilities (current and non-current)) 83,898 - Total 1,292,261 Total 1,292,909 * The valuation is not done via OCI, but via other reserves in equity; for further details, see Note 35.
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EURK
CARRYING AMOUNT
12/31/2023
FAIR VALUE
12/31/2023
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Fair value - hedging instruments
Other financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to
receivables
419 419
Other financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value
(cash flow hedge)
1,707 1,707
Total 2,126
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
At amortized cost
Interest-bearing liabilities 961,616 979,384
Trade payables 676,978 -
Options on non-controlling interests 5,816 -
Other financial liabilities (current and non-current) 81,646 -
Total 1,726,056
Total 1,728,182
EURK
CARRYING AMOUNT
12/31/2022
FAIR VALUE
12/31/2022
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Fair value - hedging instruments
Other financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to
receivables
394 394
Other financial liabilities - derivatives with negative market value (cash flow hedge) 254 254
Total 648
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
At amortized cost
Interest-bearing liabilities 467,365 449,181
Trade payables 737,602 -
Options on non-controlling interests 3,396 -
FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2023 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL ACFVOCI FVOCIFVPLFAIR VALUE - Amortised CostFair Value Fair Value Fair Value Hedging through OCIthrough OCI through P&LInstruments(without recycling) - 419 - 419 - - - - 419 - 1,707 - 1,707 - - - - 1,707 - - 979,384 979,384 961,616 - - - - 676,978 - - - - - - - - - 5,816* - - - - - - - 81,646 - - - - FAIR VALUE CARRYING AMOUNT 12/31/2022 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 TOTAL ACFVOCI FVOCIFVPLFAIR VALUE - Amortised CostFair Value Fair Value Fair Value Hedging through OCIthrough OCI through P&LInstruments(without recycling) - 394 - 394 - - - - 394 - 254 - 254 - - - - 254 - - 449,181 449,181 467,365 - - - - - - - - 737,602 - - - - - - - - 3,396* - - - - - - 83,898 - - - -
Other financial liabilities (current and non-current)) 83,898 -
Total 1,292,261
Total 1,292,909
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The net profit or loss from the financial instruments by IFRS 9 measurement category includes net gains/losses, total interest income/expenses
and impairment losses and is made up as follows:
2023 FROM INTEREST FROM FROM FROM DISPOSALFROM FOREIGN NET INCOME EURKSUBSEQUENTALLOWANCEINCOMEEXCHANGE (TOTAL)MEASUREMENTVALUATIONTO FAIR VALUEFinancial assets - 10,669 0 -2,812 0 -3,494 4,363amortized cost (AC)Fair Value through OCI (FVOCI) -0 0 0 0 0 0equity instrumentsFair Value through PL (FVPL) -0 0 0 0 0 0equity instrumentsOther financial liabilities - amortized -76,708 0 0 0 -1,955 -78,663cost (AC)Total -66,039 0 -2,812 0 -5,449 -74,3002022 FROM INTEREST FROM FROM FROM DISPOSALFROM FOREIGN NET INCOME EURKSUBSEQUENTALLOWANCEINCOMEEXCHANGE (TOTAL)MEASUREMENTVALUATIONTO FAIR VALUEFinancial assets - 4,023 0 -992 -450 -1,676 905amortized cost (ACFair Value through OCI (FVOCI) -0 0 0 0 0 0equity instrumentsFair Value through PL (FVPL) -12 17 0 81 0 110equity instrumentsOther financial liabilities - amor-tized -18,102 0 0 0 441 -17,661cost (AC)Total -14,067 17 -992 -369 -1,235 -16,646
Changes in allowances and the derecognition of financial assets
(amortized cost) are disclosed in other operating expenses for the
relevant overhead areas. The remaining components of the net result
are included in financial income and financial expenses, respectively.
45. SET-OFF OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The group enters into set-off agreements with banks in connection
with derivatives. Generally, the amounts owed under such
agreements by each counterparty on a given day for all outstanding
transactions in the same currency are aggregated into a single net
amount payable by one party to the other. In certain cases – e.g.
when a credit event such as a default occurs – all outstanding
transactions under the agreement are terminated, their value as of
termination is determined, and only a single net amount is payable
for settling all transactions. These items are not set off in the balance
sheet, as such, as the net set-off of multiple transactions under the
same framework agreements does not generally occur.
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The tables below show financial assets and liabilities that have actually been offset along with amounts that are subject to a set-off agreement but
which have not been offset as they do not fulfill the criteria for set-off prescribed under IFRS.
EURK FINANCIALOFFSET BALANCEACCOUNTEDEFFECT OFNET AMOUNTSASSETS (GROSS)ITEMS (GROSS)FINANCIALGENERALASSETS (NET)OFFSETTINGAGREEMENTSFinancial assets 2023 Other financial assets - Derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to receivables Forward currency transactions 4,238 0 4,238 -1630 2,608 Interest rate swaps 11,428 0 11,428 0 11,4 28Total 15,666 0 15,666 -1,630 14,036Financial assets 2022 Other financial assets - Derivatives with positive market value that have already been assigned to receivables Forward currency transactions 17,803 0 17,803 -254 17,549 Interest rate swaps 17,998 0 17,998 0 17,998Total 35,801 0 35,801 -254 35,547EURK FINANCIALOFFSET BALANCEACCOUNTEDEFFECT OFNET AMOUNTSASSETS (GROSS)ITEMS (GROSS)FINANCIALGENERALASSETS (NET)OFFSETTINGAGREEMENTSFinancial liabilities 2023 Other financial liabilities - Derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to receivables Forward currency transactions 2,590 0 2,590 -1,630 960 Interest rate swaps 0 0 0 0 0Total 2,590 0 2,590 -1,630 960Financial liabilities 2022 Other financial liabilities - Derivatives with negative market value that have already been assigned to receivables Forward currency transactions 330 0 330 -254 76 Interest rate swaps 3 0 3 0 3Total 333 0 333 -254 79
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46. HEDGES
The group enters into derivative financial instruments (forward
currency transactions and interest rate swaps) to hedge foreign
currency and interest rate risk. The aim of using derivative financial
instruments is to offset fluctuations in cash flows from future
transactions. Expected revenues in foreign currencies serve as the
basis for planning future cash flows.
The group only recognizes changes in the spot rate component
of forward currency transactions as a hedging instrument in cash
flow hedges. The change in the forward component is accounted
for separately as a cost of hedging and transferred to a reserve for
hedging costs in equity or reclassified in the income statement if the
hedged item affects profit or loss (as part of the financial result).
Derivatives are generally measured at fair value in accordance with
IFRS 9. The group applies the rules for cash flow hedge accounting
defined by IFRS 9 to these derivative financial instruments.
However, the main contractual criteria of the hedged item and the
hedging instrument are identical but oppositely structured (“critical
terms match”), ensuring an economic context for the hedging
relationship. As of December 31, 2023 (as well as during the previous
year), there were no derivative financial instruments for which no
hedging relationships were able to be established.
A cash flow hedge is present if variable cash flows from recognized
assets and/or liabilities or forecast business transactions that are
subject to a market price risk are being hedged. If the requirements
for a cash flow hedge are met, the effective portion of the change in
the market value of hedging instruments must be recognized directly
in consolidated equity. However, it is not recognized in profit or loss
until the hedged item transaction occurs.
Where foreign currency hedges are used, the change in the market
value of the derivatives is recognized in profit or loss. From that
date, the change in the market value can be compared to the
end-of-period closing rate of the foreign currency trade payables or
foreign currency trade receivables. Any changes in earnings that are
caused by the ineffectiveness of derivative financial instruments are
recognized in profit or loss in the consolidated income statement.
To measure the effectiveness of a currency hedge, the hedged items
and the hedging transactions are grouped together in so-called
maturity bands according to the hedged risk. The maturity bands
should not cover more than one quarter-year. The prospective
effectiveness is assessed at the inception of the hedging relationship
and reviewed at each measurement date as well as in the event of
a significant change in the circumstances that affect the criteria
for assessing effectiveness. In the case of interest rate hedges,
prospective effectiveness is measured using a sensitivity analysis
and retrospective effectiveness testing is performed using the dollar
offset approach.
Derivatives are measured at fair value. The fair value is the market
value and is determined using accepted methods of financial
mathematics. The basis for measuring the derivatives is the market
data (interest rate, exchange rates, etc.) prevailing on the reporting
date. The forward rate applicable on the reporting date is used for
measuring forward currency transactions. In the case of positive
market values, the creditworthiness of the counterparty is included
in the measurement by means of a credit value adjustment (CVA). In
the case of negative market values, a debit value adjustment (DVA)
is deducted in order to account for the group's own risk of default.
Special models are used to estimate the measurement. They are
checked for plausibility by means of bank valuations.
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The following derivative financial instruments used as hedging instruments are employed as of December 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022:12/31/2023 CURRENCY NOTIONAL MARKET GROSSTERMAVERAGETERMAVERAGEAMOUNTVALUESEXPOSURESUP TO 1 YEARFOREIGN1 - 5 YEARSFOREIGNIN 1000 LOCAL IN EURKIN EURKEXCHANGE EXCHANGE CURRENCYRATERATEForward currencyUSD 137,000 3,076 131,715 137,000 1.08 0 -transactionsJPY 6,600,000 -511 -38,510 6,600,000 155.69 0 -CAD 65,000 522 71,074 65,000 1.45 0 -GBP 37,000 -93 101,892 37,000 0.88 0 -CHF 37,000 -1,503 35,156 37,000 0.95 0 -CNY 132,000 138 -58,675 132,000 7.89 0 - NOTIONAL MARKETANNUALYTERMAVERAGETERMAVERAGEAMOUNTVALUES IN EXPOSURESUP TO 1 YEARINTEREST RATE1 - 5 YEARSINTEREST RATEIN 1000 LOCAL EURKIN EURKCURRENCYInterest rate swaps 164,706 11,428 0 0 0.00% 164,706 -2.71%12/31/2022 CURRENCY NOTIONAL MARKET GROSSTERMAVERAGETERMAVERAGEAMOUNT IN VALUES IN EXPOSURESUP TO 1 YEARFOREIGN1 - 5 YEARSFOREIGN1000 LOCAL EURKIN EURKEXCHANGE EXCHANGE CURRENCYRATERATEForward currencyUSD 180,000 11,028 198 ,411 180,000 1.00 0 -transactionsJPY 3,750,000 396 -43,076 3,750,000 141.64 0 -CAD 45,000 1,965 111, 672 45,000 1.37 0 -GBP 25,000 676 105,214 25,000 0.87 0 -CHF 28 ,115 14 47,717 28,115 0.98 0 -AUD 64,000 3,075 116, 229 64,000 1.46 0 -NZD 13,000 256 14,122 13,000 1.64 0 -CNY 60,000 62 -38,841 60,000 7.42 0 - NOTIONAL MARKETANNUALYTERMAVERAGETERMAVERAGEAMOUNTVALUESEXPOSURESUP TO 1 YEARINTEREST RATE1 - 5 YEARSINTEREST RATEIN 1000IN EURKIN EURKLOCAL CURRENCYInterest rate swaps 172,316 17,955 0 423 2.11 % 182,883 -2.69 %
In cash flow hedge accounting, both variable future cash flows arising
from non-current liabilities with maturity dates up to 2025 or up to
2031 and future operating cash flows (receipts as well as payments)
planned for the next twelve to eighteen months are hedged.
At the reporting date, the amounts relating to items designated as
hedged items were as follows.
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EURK CASH FLOW HEDGE RESERVE COSTS OF HEDGING HEDGE BALANCES REMAINING IN THE CASH FLOW HEDGE RESERVERESERVE FROM HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS FOR WHICH HEDGE ACCOUNTING IS NO LONGER APPLIED12/31/2023 Foreign currency risk12/31/2023 Sales and receivables Foreign currency risk -621 -130 0Inventory purchases 136 -51 03,772 -1,719 Other current assets, otherInterest rate risk Variable-rate instruments 8,986 0 0Total 8,501 -181 0466 -871 Other current assets, other12/31/2022 Foreign currency riskSales and receivables 2,639 -541 0Inventory purchases 164,706 309 0 011,428 0 Other current assetsInterest rate risk Variable-rate instruments 475,489 13,729 0 015,666 -2,590 Total 12/31/2022 16,677 Foreign currency risk -541The hedging transactions designated as of the reporting date are composed of the following: 0EURKNominal amount17,284 -217 Other current assets, otherCarrying amount Line item in the statement of financial pos-tionwhere the hedging instrument is includedAssets Liabilities519 -113 Other current assets, otherForeign currency forwards - 235,018 Interest rate risk sales and receivablescurrent liabilities172,316 Foreign currency forwards - 17,998 -3 Other current assets75,765 520,239 inventory purchases35,801current liabilities -333Interest rate risk Interest rate swaps Total Foreign currency forwards - 312,442 sales and receivablescurrent liabilitiesForeign currency forwards - 35,481 inventory purchasescurrent liabilitiesInterest rate swaps Total
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The cash flow hedge reserve and the reserve for hedging costs (after taxes)
developed as follows:
EURK RESERVE FORCASH FLOW TOTALHEDGING COSTSHEDGE RESERVE As of 1/1/2022 486 886 1,372Amount reclassified to the income statement Realization of hedged item (recognized in revenues - currency risk) 0 1,242 1,242Realization of hedged item (recorded in net interest income - currency risk) -486 0 -486Realization of hedged item (recorded in net interest income - interest rate risk) 0 -230 -230Inventories Realization of hedged item (recorded in inventories / production costs - 0 -144 -144currency risk)Change in fair value Addition - interest rate risk 0 11,975 11,975Addition - currency risk -541 2,948 2,407Cash flow hedge reserve from initial consolidation 0 0Balanace as af 12/31/2022 = balance as of 1/1/2023 -541 16,677 16,136Amount reclassified to the income statement Realization of hedged item (recognized in revenues - currency risk) 541 -2,639 -2,098Realization of hedged item (recorded in net interest income - currency risk) 0 0 0Realization of hedged item (recorded in net interest income - interest rate risk) 0 929 929Inventories Realization of hedged item (recorded in inventories / production costs - 0 -309 -309currency risk)Change in fair value Addition - interest rate risk 0 -5,667 -5,667Addition - currency risk -177 -494 -671Cash flow hedge reserve from initial consolidation 0 0As of 12/31/2023 -177 8,497 8,320
As of December 31, 2023, ineffective components of the derivative financial instruments classified as cash flow hedges yielded a net result
(after tax) of EUR 0k (previous year: EUR 0k).
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FORWARD CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS
The PIERER Mobility Group enters into forward currency transactions
to hedge intended future revenue and cost of materials denominated
in foreign currency against the risk of exchange rate fluctuations.
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
In order to control the interest rate risk in relation to variable euro
interest rates, amortizing interest rate swaps with a nominal value
of EUR 50,000k and a term of 10 years were entered into during the
2021 financial year. In 2020, USD interest rate swaps with a nominal
value of USD 130,000k and a term of 5 years were entered into to
hedge variable USD financing.
As of December 31, 2023, the outstanding notional amount was
EUR 164,706k (previous year: EUR 172,316k).
In the 2023 financial year, EUR 0k (previous year: EUR 17k) from the
measurement of interest rate swaps was recognized in the income
statement.
47. CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
The aim of the group is to preserve a strong capital structure in order
to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to ensure
the company’s sustainable development. The Executive Board
regularly monitors the return on capital as well as the amounts of the
dividends that will be paid to the holders of ordinary shares.
The strategy of the PIERER Mobility Group aims to ensure that
PIERER Mobility AG and the other group companies have an equity
base that meets the local requirements. The principal key figures
used for capital management control are equity ratio, net financial
debt, gearing and the dynamic debt level.
The equity ratio is as follows:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Equity 909,273 914,396Balance sheet total 2,952,915 2,550,635Equity ratio 30.8% 35.8%
The net financial debt is defined on the basis of the current and
non-current financial liabilities (bonds, loans, lease liabilities and
other interest-bearing liabilities) minus cash and cash equivalents.
The objectives in this regard are to secure liquidity in the long term,
the efficient use of external financing, and minimizing the financial
risk while simultaneously optimizing returns.
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Non-current financial liabilities 962,849 458,620Current financial liabilities 72,049 76,6351,034,898 535,255Cash and cash equivalents -258,972 -278,738Net financial debt 775,926 256,517
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The key figures of gearing” (ratio of net financial debt to equity) and “dynamic debt level” (ratio of net financial debt to EBITDA) for monitoring the
capital are as follows:
EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Equity 909,273 914,396Net financial debt 775,926 256,517Gearing 85.3% 28.1%EURK 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Net financial debt 775,926 256,517EBITDA 323,528 381,108Dynamic debt level 2.4 0.7
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IX. LEASES
48. LEASES AS A LESSEE (IRFS 16)
The PIERER Mobility Group has concluded rental and lease
agreements for the use of land, operating and administrative
buildings, or office space and storage areas, machines (including
CNC machines) and in respect of the vehicle fleet.
The PIERER Mobility Group also leases IT equipment with
contractual terms of between one and five years. These rental and
lease agreements are short-term and/or for items of low value.
The group has exercised the option under IFRS 16.5-.8 and has not
recognized any rights of use or leasing liabilities for these rental and
lease agreements.
Furthermore, leases have been entered into for tools (special leasing)
and machines with terms of 3-10 years.
Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
The carrying amount of the right-of-use assets is as follows:
EURK LAND AND BUILDINGS MACHINERY PLANT & OFFICE TOTALFURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT2023 As of 1/1 33,361 15,498 16,130 64,989- Depreciation and amortization -11,139 -5,720 -8,185 -25,044+ Additions right-of-use assets 9,302 9,839 13,405 32,546- Disposals right-of-use assets -1,659 -6 -220 -1,885+/- Currency effects, reclassifications -110 0 -52 -162Carrying amount as of 12/31/2023 29,755 19,611 21,078 70,4442022 As of 1/1 29,269 17,527 16,090 62,887- Depreciation and amortization -10,170 -5,673 -7,313 -23,156+ Additions right-of-use assets 14,825 3,645 7,407 25,877- Disposals right-of-use assets -574 0 -238 -812+/- Currency effects, reclassifications 11 -1 184 194Carrying amount as of 12/31/2022 33,361 15,498 16,130 64,989
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The cash value of the minimum lease payments is as follows:
EURK FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE INTEREST PAYMENTS PRESENT VALUE OF PAYMENTSFUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS2023 Up to 1 year 21,541 1,870 19,671Longer than 1 year and up to 5 years 44,519 3,395 41,123Over 5 years 15,938 3,451 12,487Total 81,998 8,716 73,2812022 Up to 1 year 22,803 1,010 21,793Longer than 1 year and up to 5 years 37,571 1,853 35,717Over 5 years 13,530 3,150 10,380Total 73,904 6,013 67,890
Payment obligations under leases are disclosed in the consolidated statement of financial position under financial liabilities, see Note 32.
Amounts recognized in the income statement and statement of cash flows
2023 - LEASES ACCORDING TO IFRS 16 EURKInterest expenses on lease liabilities 1,923Income from sublease of right-of-use assets 245Expenses relating to short-term leases 6,636Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets, excluding short-term leases of low-value assets 18,2232022 - LEASES ACCORDING TO IFRS 16 EURKInterest expenses on lease liabilities 1,087Income from sublease of right-of-use assets 214Expenses relating to short-term leases 5,556Expenses relating to leases of low-value assets, excluding short-term leases of low-value assets 14,102
The expenses for leases for low-value assets relate to rental and
lease agreements for IT equipment.
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The statement of cash flows recorded net cash outflows for
leases amounting to EUR 51,676k (previous year: EUR 43,945k).
Cash flow from financing activities included repayments of lease
liabilities amounting to EUR 25,139k (previous year: EUR 23,414k).
The remaining EUR 26,537k (previous year: EUR 20,531k) relate to
short-term and low-value leases as well as interest expenses and
income from subleases of right-of-use assets and are presented in
cash flow from operating activities.
Options for prolongation
Some rental and lease agreements contain options for prolongation,
which can be exercised by the group up to one year before the end of
the fixed term. Wherever possible, the group seeks to include options
for prolongation when concluding new rental contracts and leases
in order to ensure operational flexibility. On the date of provision, the
group assesses whether the right to exercise options for prolongation
is sufficiently certain. The group reassesses whether it is reasonably
certain that an option for prolongation will be exercised if a material
event or change in circumstances occurs that is within its control.
49. LEASES AS A LESSOR (IFRS 16)
From the lessor's perspective, all leases are classified as operating
leases, as they are structured in such a way that the PIERER Mobility
Group essentially retains all the risks and opportunities associated
with ownership.
This does not apply to one sublease which the group classifies as a
finance lease. This relates to the sublease of a building which was
reported as a right of use under property, plant and equipment. No
new sublease was concluded and recognized in the 2023 financial
year. In addition, the group recognized interest income on leasing
receivables in 2023 in the amount of EUR 10k (previous year:
EUR 10k). As of December 31, 2023, the leasing receivables from
subleases amounted to EUR 767k (previous year: EUR 763k). Of this,
EUR 253k (previous year: EUR 251k) are due in less than one year, and
EUR 514k (previous year: EUR 511k) are due in 1-5 years.
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X. EXPLANATIONS REGARDING RELATED PARTIES
AND THE CORPORATE BODIES
50. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
According to the provisions of IAS 24, details of related party
transactions are to be provided.
On the reporting date of Sunday, December 31, 2023, 74.18 %
of the shares in PIERER Mobility AG were held by Pierer Bajaj AG,
which is 50.10 % owned by Pierer Industrie AG. Furthermore,
Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH holds 0.09 % of the shares in
PIERER Mobility AG. Pierer Industrie AG is 100.00 % owned by
Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH. The sole shareholder of Pierer
Konzerngesellschaft mbH is Stefan Pierer.
Stefan Pierer held the following key positions in the Pierer
Konzerngesellschaft mbH Group as of December 31, 2023:
Chairman of the Executive Board of Pierer Industrie AG, Wels
Chairman of the Executive Board of Pierer Bajaj AG, Wels
Chairman of the Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG, Wels
Chairman of the Executive Board of KTM AG, Mattighofen
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Pankl AG, Kapfenberg
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Pankl Racing Systems AG,
Kapfenberg
Member of the Supervisory Board of SHW AG, Aalen, Germany
In the PIERER Mobility Group, transactions with related parties are
grouped according to “shareholder-related companies, “associates”
and “other companies”.
PIERER Mobility AG is part of the same group as Pierer
Konzerngesellschaft mbH, the ultimate parent company of the group,
and its subsidiaries and is included within the consolidated financial
statements of that group. All the companies included within the
consolidated financial statements of Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH
and controlled by Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH are shown as
related companies in the “shareholder-related companies” category.
Associates can be seen from the schedule of equity holdings (see
Chapter XII) and concern all investments accounted for using the
equity method.
Other companies are defined as all companies controlled by
key management. PIERER Mobility AG principally defines key
management as members of the Executive Board and Supervisory
Board and, where appropriate, further managers in key positions
who may exert a significant influence on the finance and business
policy decisions of the group. In addition, family members of key
management and their companies are also taken into account.
In the 2023 financial year and in the previous year, there were no
material transactions with related parties (apart from Executive
Board and Supervisory Board earnings, see Note 51.). The business
transactions with related companies are represented as follows
according to the grouping described:
EURK SHAREHOLDER RELATED COMPANIES ASSOCIATED COMPANIES OTHER COMPANIES12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 12/31/2022 12/31/2023 12/31/2022Receivables 46,352 26,887 25,041 44,669 5,627 3,884Liabilities -8,667 -10,153 -16,597 -20,782 -7,300 -8,342Revenues 89,411 4,023 25,458 57,586 23,528 17,613Expenses -152,823 -127,273 -220,654 -100,108 -222,886 -247,560Dividend -50,583 -25,371 0 0 -144 -72
All transactions with related companies were carried out at arm’s
length. Material business relationships are disclosed below:
SHAREHOLDER-RELATED COMPANIES:
Since the investment in 2014, PIERER Mobility AG has been a group
member of Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, Wels, in accordance
with Section 9 of the Austrian Corporate Tax Act (KStG). KTM AG has
been a member of this tax group within the meaning of the Austrian
Corporate Tax Act since 2017. The taxable incomes of the group
members are allocated to the group parent. The tax compensation
between the group parent and each individual group member was
regulated by a group taxation and tax transfer agreement. Tax losses
are reserved at the level of the respective subsidiaries and can be
offset at this level against future tax profits.
In the 2023 financial year, together with Pierer Konzerngesellschaft
mbH, expenses from tax compensation were EUR 223k (previous
year: EUR 16,733k). Furthermore, as of the reporting date, there were
outstanding receivables arising from tax compensation to Pierer
Konzerngesellschaft mbH of EUR 4,932k (previous year: EUR 12,533k)
and liabilities arising from tax compensation of EUR 232k (previous
year: EUR 773k). In June 2023, the PIERER Mobility Group sold
receivables amounting to EUR 97,000k to Pierer Konzerngesellschaft
mbH. As of December 31, 2023, EUR 10,216k of this amount were
outstanding.
Since October 1, 2018, Pierer Industrie AG has formed a tax group for
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VAT purposes with the PIERER Mobility Group. As of the reporting
date, the PIERER Mobility Group had receivables totaling EUR 8,583k
(previous year: EUR 9,784k) from the tax group settlement with Pierer
Industrie AG.
In the 2023 financial year, Pierer Bajaj AG received dividends
amounting to EUR 49,982k (previous year: EUR 24,781k), and Pierer
Konzerngesellschaft mbH received dividends amounting to EUR
601k (previous year: EUR 590k), from PIERER Mobility AG from the
previous financial year.
In April 2023, PIERER New Mobility concluded an asset deal with
PIERER 2 Radbeteiligungs GmbH, Wels, and Johansson GmbH,
Regensburg, Germany. Both companies are affiliated companies of
Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH. PIERER New Mobility acquired the
“Johansson” brand from Johansson GmbH for EUR 1.3 million as well
as inventories and other assets required for production. In addition,
further production-relevant assets were acquired from PIERER 2
Radbeteiligungs GmbH.
In September 2023, the KTM Group entered into agreements with
R RAYMON Bicycles GmbH (formerly: Johansson GmbH),
Schweinfurt, Germany, 51% of whose shares are held by PIERER 2
Radbeteiligungs GmbH, Wels, in relation to the future cooperation.
Firstly, the “R RAYMON” bicycle brand was sold for EUR 3,500k, and
secondly all associated inventories and other assets, i.e. bicycles
featuring the “R RAYMON” brand and property, plant and equipment,
were sold by PIERER New Mobility GmbH to R RAYMON Bicycles
GmbH for around EUR 73,500k. It was also agreed that outstanding
orders for bicycles belonging to the “R RAYMON” brand will be taken
over by R RAYMON Bicycles GmbH.
Other transactions with shareholder-related companies on the
expenses side mainly concern the Pankl Racing Group, which acts
as a supplier of purchased parts for the PIERER Mobility Group.
The Pankl Racing Group is part of the Pierer Industrie Group and is
controlled via Pankl AG.
ASSOCIATES:
For development and design services as well as services in relation
to brand development for Kiska GmbH, expenses amounting to
EUR 19,795k (previous year: EUR 17,860k) were incurred in the past
financial year. As of December 31, 2023, accounts payable to Kiska
GmbH stood at EUR 1,573k (previous year: EUR 1,231k).
Other transactions with associates relate to the companies which
are explained below with an ongoing operating business relationship
described in each case.
KTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc. was jointly founded in June
2016 in partnership with Ayala Corp. The company began the CKD
(completely knocked down) assembly of KTM motorcycles in the
Philippines in mid-2017.
The joint venture in China conducted in partnership with CF Moto
was established in the 2018 financial year under the name “Zhejiang
CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd.” Mid-range motorcycles
have been produced in the Chinese city of Hangzhou since 2021.
With effect from November 15, 2022, 25.1 % of the shares in MV
Agusta Motor S.p.A. were acquired. In addition, in the 2022 financial
year the KTM Group concluded a cooperation agreement with the
traditional Italian manufacturer MV Agusta, with its head office in
Varese. Under this agreement, the KTM Group will take over the
purchasing and global distribution of MV Agusta products.
With an agreement dated November 21, 2022, KTM AG acquired
23 % of the shares in Vöcklabrucker Metallgiesserei Dambauer
GmbH, Vöcklabruck. A further 51 % of the shares in the company
were acquired from Pierer Beteiligungs GmbH, Wels. The company
produces aluminum castings and acts as a supplier of series material
for KTM AG. The 23 % equity holding inter alia was sold to PB Invest
GmbH on April 1, 2023
OTHER COMPANIES:
A cooperation arrangement with the Indian Bajaj Group has been
in place since 2007. The Bajaj Group is India’s second largest
manufacturer of motorcycles, selling approximately 4.7 million
motorcycles and three-wheelers during the last financial year
(reporting date: March 31, 2023). The cooperation focuses on the joint
development of entry-level street motorcycles, which are produced
in India and distributed under the KTM brand by both companies in
their respective core markets.
The Deputy Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PIERER Mobility
AG, Rajiv Bajaj, is Managing Director and CEO of Bajaj Auto Ltd.,
Pune, India. Srinivasan Ravikumar, a member of the Supervisory
Board of PIERER Mobility AG, is a director of Bajaj Auto International
Holdings B.V., Amsterdam, Netherlands, and President of Business
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Development and Assurance, Bajaj Auto Ltd., Pune, India. Following
the simplification of the ownership structure in the 2021 financial
year, Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V., a subsidiary of Bajaj Auto
Ltd., now owns 49.9% of Pierer Bajaj AG, which in turn is the majority
shareholder of PIERER Mobility AG. As of December 31, 2023, there
was a liability to Bajaj Auto Ltd. of EUR 7,033k (previous year: EUR
7,788k). The expenses in the category “Other companies” also largely
relate to Bajaj Auto Ltd.
Third-party deliveries of motorcycles and spare parts were made
to dealers (KTM Braumandl GmbH, MX - KTM Kini GmbH, SO
Regensburg GmbH, KTM Wien GmbH). Revenues and receivables
from other companies mainly relate to transactions with these
dealers. The minority interests in the dealers are held via Pierer
Industrie AG.
51. CORPORATE BODIES OF PIERER MOBILITY AG
The following individuals were appointed as members of the Executive Board with collective power of representation:
Stefan P i e r e r , CEO
Hubert T r u n k e n p o l z, Deputy Chairman of the Executive Board
Viktor S i g l, MBA, CFO
Florian K e c h t (since April 21, 2023)
Alex P i e r e r (since April 21, 2023)
Rudolf W i e s b e c k (since April 21, 2023)
Florian B u r g u e t, MBA (from April 21, 2023 to December 31, 2023)
Friedrich R o i t h n e r, CFO (until April 21, 2023)
The following individuals were appointed as members of the Supervisory Board:
Josef B l a z i c e k, Chairman
Rajiv B a j a j, Deputy Chairman
Iris F i l z w i e s e r
Michaela F r i e p e ss
Srinivasan R a v i k u m a r
Friedrich R o i t h n e r (since April 21, 2023)
Klaus R i n n e r b e r g e r (until April 21, 2023)
52. EXECUTIVE BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD REMUNERATION
The remuneration for the 2023 Executive Board of PIERER Mobility
AG includes salaries, benefits in kind, bonuses, severance payments
as well as payments into the company’s staff severance pay fund and
amounted to EUR 4,822k (previous year: EUR 7,451k). Furthermore,
earnings from previous periods for members of the Executive Board
did not result in any subsequent payment. In addition, there are
no agreements regarding a company retirement scheme for the
Executive Board and no pension fund payments were made to the
Executive Board in the 2023 financial year.
It is proposed that the remuneration to be paid to the Supervisory
Board of PIERER Mobility AG for the 2023 financial year (payout in the
2024 financial year) shall amount to a total of EUR 22k (previous year:
EUR 40k).
No loans or advances have been granted to the members of the
Supervisory Board of PIERER Mobility AG as of the reporting date.
XI. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE
Events that occurred after December 31, 2023 and are material for the measurement of the assets and liabilities have either been reflected in these
financial statements or are not known.
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XII. GROUP COMPANIES (SCHEDULE OF EQUITY HOLDINGS)
The schedule of equity holdings comprises all companies that have been included in the consolidated financial statements in addition to the parent
companies.
COMPANY COMPANY INITIAL 12/31/2023 12/31/2022CONSOLIDATION DATEINTEREST CONSOLIDATI-INTEREST CONSOLIDATI-%ON TYPE%ON TYPEFully consolidated companies:KTM AG, Mattighofen 5/31/2005 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Immobilien GmbH, Mattighofen 5/31/2005 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM North America, Inc., Murrieta, CA, USA 5/31/2005 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM-Motorsports Inc., Murrieta, CA, USA 5/31/2005 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Japan K.K., Tokyo, Japan 5/31/2005 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportcar GmbH, Mattighofen 5/31/2005 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Motorcycles S.A. Pty. Ltd., Midrand, South Africa 3/1/2009 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle Mexico C.V. de S.A., Lerma, Mexico 6/1/2009 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Mattighofen 3/31/2011 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM-Sportmotorcycle India Private Limited, Pune, India 6/1/2012 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen 1/1/2013 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Sportmotorcycle Deutschland GmbH, Ursensollen, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Germany KTM Switzerland Ltd., Frauenfeld, Suisse 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle UK Ltd., Northamptonshire, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA UK KTM-Sportmotorcycle Espana S.L., Terrassa, Spain 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle France SAS, Saint-Priest, France 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle Italia S.r.l., Meran, Italy 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM-Sportmotorcycle Nederland B.V., Malden, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Netherlands KTM Sportmotorcycle Scandinavia AB, Örebro, Sweden 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle Benelux S.A., Gembloux, Belgium 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Canada Inc., Chambly, Canada 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle Hungária Kft., Budapest, Hungary 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Central East Europe s.r.o., Bratislava, Slovakia 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Österreich GmbH, Mattighofen 12/31/2013 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Nordic Oy, Vantaa, Finland 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle d.o.o., Marburg, Slovenia 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Czech Republic s.r.o., Pilsen, Czech Republic 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Sportmotorcycle SEA PTE. Ltd., Singapur, Singapore 1/1/2014 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Husqvarna Motorcycles North America, Inc., Murrieta, CA, 12/1/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA USA Husqvarna Motorsports, Inc., Murrieta, CA, USA 4/1/2015 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Logistikzentrum GmbH, Mattighofen 9/16/2016 100.00 FC 100.00 FC WP Suspension GmbH, Mattighofen 11/3 0/2016 100.00 FC 100.00 FC WP Suspension North America, Inc., Murrieta, CA, USA 8/31/2017 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA
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COMPANY COMPANY INITIAL 12/31/2023 12/31/2022CONSOLIDATION DATEINTEREST CONSOLIDATI-INTEREST CONSOLIDATI-%ON TYPE%ON TYPE KTM do Brasil Ltda., Sao Paulo, Brazil 12/31/2017 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Components GmbH, Munderfing 11/30/20 07 100.00 FC 100.00 FC WP Immobilien GmbH, Munderfing 4/30/2005 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Beteiligungs GmbH, Mattighofen 4/30/2018 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Australia Holding Pty Ltd., Prestons, Australia 7/1/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Australia Pty Ltd., Prestons, Australia 7/1/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA HQVA Pty Ltd., Prestons, Australia 7/1/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Motorcycles Distributers NZ Limited Wellington 7/1/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Central, New Zealand GASGAS Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen 10/31/2019 100.00 FC 100.00 FC GASGAS Motorcycles Espana S.L.U., Terrassa, Spain 1/1/2020 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM MOTOHALL GmbH, Mattighofen 1/1/2020 90.00 FC 90.00 FC CFMOTO Motorcycles Distribution GmbH, Mattighofen 6/25/2022 100.00 FC 100.00 FC PIERER IMMOREAL NORTH AMERICA LLC., Murrieta, CA, 7/7/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA USA KTM (SHANGHAI) MOTO CO., LTD., Shanghai, China 7/15/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA MV Agusta Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen, Austria 9/21/2022 74.90 FC 74.90 FC MV Agusta Motorcycles North America, Inc., Murrieta, CA, 9/30/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA USA MV Agusta Services S.r.l., Meran, Italy 10/24/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA PIERER Produktion GmbH, Munderfing 11/26/2022 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM Informatics GmbH, Mattighofen 7/13/2023 100.00 FC - - PIERER New Mobility GmbH, Munderfing 2/25/2020 100.00 FC 100.00 FC PIERER New Mobility Deutschland GmbH, Schweinfurt, 12/31/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Germany PIERER New Mobility Suisse GmbH, Frauenfeld, 12/31/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Suisse PIERER New Mobility Espana S.L., Terrassa, Spain 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA PIERER New Mobility France SAS, Saint-Priest, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA France PIERER New Mobility Italia S.r.l., Meran, Italy 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA PIERER New Mobility Scandinavia AB, Örebro, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Sweden PIERER New Mobility North America, Inc., Murrieta, CA, 10/1/2020 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA USA PIERER New Mobility UK Ltd., Northamptonshire, 12/31/2013 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA UK PIERER New Mobility Benelux SA, Gembloux, Belgium 11/29/2021 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA PIERER & MAXCOM MOBILITY OOD, Plovdiv, Bulgaria 1/1/2022 50.00 FCA 50.00 FCA PIERER New Mobility Asia Ltd., Taichung City, Taiwan 5/25/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA PIERER NEW MOBILITY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD, 10/13/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Prestons, Australia
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COMPANY COMPANY INITIAL 12/31/2023 12/31/2022CONSOLIDATION DATEINTEREST CONSOLIDATI-INTEREST CONSOLIDATI-%ON TYPE%ON TYPE PIERER NEW MOBILITY BULGARIA OOD, Plowdiw, 3/30/2023 100.00 FCA - - Bulgaria PIERER New Mobility S.A. Pty. Ltd. (formerly: Husqvarna 4/1/2015 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA Motorcycles S.A. Pty. Ltd.), Midrand, South AfricaPIERER E-Commerce GmbH, Munderfing 12/31/2016 100.00 FC 100.00 FC PIERER E-Commerce North America Inc., Murrieta, CA, 6/21/2022 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA USAKTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH, Mattighofen 3/18/2021 100.00 FC 100.00 FC Cero Design Studio S.L., Barcelona, Spain 10/1/2019 50.01 FCA 50.01 FCA KTM Technologies GmbH, Anif 10/1/2008 100.00 FC 100.00 FCPIERER Innovation GmbH, Wels 3/31/2018 100.00 FC 100.00 FC DealerCenter Digital GmbH, Landshut, Germany 7/31/2021 75.46 FCA 75.46 FCAKTM Racing GmbH, Mattighofen 2/29/2020 100.00 FC 100.00 FC KTM-Racing AG, Frauenfeld, Suisse 5/31/2005 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCA KTM Racing North America Inc., Murrieta, CA, USA 6/16/2023 100.00 FCA - -Avocodo GmbH, Linz 4/30/2019 100.00 FC 100.00 FC1)Platin 1483. GmbH, Schweinfurt, Germany 12/31/2019 100.00 FCA 100.00 FCALX Media GmbH, Wels 10/31/2023 74.00 FC - -Associated companies:Kiska GmbH, Anif - 50.00 IE 50.00 KEIKTM Asia Motorcycle Manufacturing Inc., Binan, Laguna, - 40.00 IEA 40.00 KEAPhilippinesZhejiang CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd., - 49.00 IEA 49.00 KEAHangzhou City, Zhejiang, ChinaMV Agusta Motor S.P.A., Varese, Italy 25.10 IEA 25.10 KEAVöcklabrucker Metallgießerei Dambauer GmbH - - 23.00 KEI(formerly: Vöcklabrucker Metallgießerei Dambauer GmbH), Vöcklabruck Other non-current financial assets:AC styria Mobilitätscluster GmbH, Grambach - 12.33 - 12.33 -Key:FC Full consolidation, domestic IE Inclusion at equity, domesticFCA Full consolidation, foreignIEA Inclusion at equity, foreign 1) held via PIERER Mobility AG in the previous year
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XIII. APPROVAL OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated financial statements were approved by the Executive Board on March 20, 2024 (previous year: March 21, 2023) for review by the
Supervisory Board, for submission to the Annual General Meeting and for subsequent publication. Within the scope of the review it is required to
perform, the Supervisory Board may require changes to be made to the consolidated financial statements.
Wels, March 14, 2024
The Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG
Stefan Pierer (CEO) Hubert Trunkenpolz Viktor Sigl (CFO)
Florian Kecht Alex Pierer Rudolf Wiesbeck
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Auditors Report
REPORT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUDIT OPINION
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of
PIERER Mobility AG, Wels, Austria,
and its subsidiaries ("the Group"), which comprise the consolidated
statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, and the
consolidated income statement and consolidated statement of
comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity
and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended,
and the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements comply with
the legal requirements and present fairly, in all material respects, the
consolidated financial position of the Group as at 31 December
2023, and its consolidated financial performance and consolidated
cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU, and
the additional requirements pursuant to Section 245a UGB (Austrian
Commercial Code).
BASIS FOR OUR OPINION
We conducted our audit in accordance with the EU Regulation
537/2014 ("AP Regulation") and Austrian Standards on Auditing.
These standards require the audit to be conducted in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities
under those standards are further described in the "Auditor’s Respon-
sibilities" section of our report. We are independent of the audited
Group in accordance with Austrian company law and professional
regulations, and we have fulfilled our other responsibilities under
those relevant ethical requirements. We believe that the audit
evidence we have obtained up to the date of the auditor’s report is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion on
this date.
KEY AUDIT MATTERS
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional
judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated
financial statements. These matters were addressed in the con- text
of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole,
however, we do not provide a separate opinion thereon.
Recognition of Development Costs Refer to note 22
Risk for the Consolidated Financial Statements
In the consolidated financial statements of PIERER Mobility AG,
development costs of EUR 506.7 million are reported under the
balance sheet item "Intangible assets" and therefore represent
a significant portion of the group's assets. According to IAS 38,
the Group recognizes research costs are as expenses, while
development costs for future serial products are capitalized if the
capitalization requirements according to IAS 38.57ff. are fulfilled.
The main requirments for recognizing development costs as
assets are the feasibility of the development projects (including the
possibility of technical realization, the intention to complete and the
ability to use) and the expected achievement of future economic
benefits. The complexity of research and development projects is
increasing due to the group’s technology leadership as the leading
powered two-wheeler manufacturer in Europe and the associated
new development projects (including investments in electromobility
and a range of zero-emission products). The assessment of project
feasibility plays an important role in this context and is subject to
discretionary decicions by management.
In addition to meeting the recognition requirements in accordance
with IAS 38.57ff. the recording of time and cost for development
projects also plays an important role in accuratley calculating
development costs.
Our Response
We assessed the recognition of development costs as follows:
We obtained an understanding of managements process for the
distinction between research and development costs and the
evaluation of the recognition requirements of development costs
according to IAS 38.57ff.
We evaluated the design, establishment and effectiveness of
management's process-related controls over the capitalization
of development costs, including review of management's project
feasibility documentation.
We assessed, on the basis of random samples, whether a proper
distinction has been made between research and development
costs capitalized as intangible assets.
We evaluated, on a sample basis, the adequacy of capitalized
expenses by reconciling material costs, overheads and
accumulated engineering hours to external invoices and internal
time- sheets and payslips.
Impairment of goodwill "Pierer New Mobility"
Refer to note 22
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Risk for the Consolidated Financial Statements
In the consolidated financial statements of PIERER Mobility AG,
goodwill is recognized for the cash-generating unit "PIERER New
Mobility" of EUR 19.5 million. PIERER Mobility AG therefore tests the
"PIERER New Mobility" cash-generating unit for impairment at least
once a year and whenever there are indications of impairment.
For this purpose, PIERER Mobility AG determines the recoverable
amount of the "PIERER New Mobility" cash-generating unit using a
discounted cash flow method. The recoverable amount determined
(impairment test) resulted in sufficient coverage of the carrying
amounts.
The measurement of the recoverable amount of cash-generating
units requires assumptions and estimates, such as the estimate of
future cash flows and the determination of the discount rate to be
used.
There is therefore a risk for the consolidated financial statements
that inappropriate estimates could have a material impact on the
recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit "PIERER New
Mobility" and thus the carrying amount of goodwill, intangible assets
and property, plant and equipment in the consolidated balance sheet
and the operating result in the consolidated income statement.
Our Response
We assessed the recoverability of the cash-generating unit "PIERER
New Mobility" with the involvement of our valuation specialists as
follows:
We obtained an understanding of the planning process, we
discussed the assumptions regarding growth rates and operating
results with the responsible managers in the company and
compared the planning data on which the valuation is based with
the current budget figures approved by the Supervisory Board and
the medium-term planning approved by the Management Board.
We evaluated the methodology of the impairment test performed
and assessed whether it complies with the relevant standards. We
compared the assumptions used to determine the cost of capital
rates with market and industry-specific benchmarks and verified
the mathematical accuracy of the calculation scheme.
In addition, we assessed whether the disclosures on goodwill
and the trademark in the consolidated financial statements are
appropriate.
OTHER INFORMATION
Management is responsible for other information. Other information
is all information provided in the annual report, other than the
consolidated financial statements, the group management report and
the auditor’s report.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover
other information and we do not provide any kind of assurance
thereon.
In conjunction with our audit, it is our responsibility to read this
other information and to assess whether, based on knowledge
gained during our audit, it contains any material inconsistencies
with the consolidated financial statements or any apparent material
misstatement of fact.
If, on the basis of our work on the other information obtained before
the date of the auditor's report, we conclude that there is a material
misstatement of fact in other information, we must report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT AND THE
AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THE CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation
of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Interna-
tional Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the EU,
the additional requirements pursuant to Section 245a UGB (Austrian
Commercial Code) and for such internal controls as management
determines are necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated
financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Management is also 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 management either intents to liquidate the Group
or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
The audit committee is responsible for overseeing the Group’s
financial reporting process.
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AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
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 auditor’s
report that includes our audit opinion. Reasonable assurance
represents a high level of assurance, but provides no guarantee
that an audit conducted in accordance with the AP Regulation and
Austrian Standards on Auditing (and therefore ISAs), will always
detect a material misstatement, if any. Misstatements may result
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in
aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the eco-
nomic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated
financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with the AP Regulation and
Austrian Standards on Auditing, we exercise professional judgment
and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
Moreover:
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement in the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error,
we design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks
and obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence to serve as
a basis for our audit opinion. The risk of not detecting material
misstatements resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting
from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional
omissions, misrepresentations or override of internal control.
We 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.
We evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used
and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related
disclosures made by management.
We conclude on the appropriateness of management’s 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 audit report to the respective note in the consolidated financial
statements. If such disclosures are not appropriate, we will modify
our audit opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. How- ever, future
events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as
a going concern.
We evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of
the consolidated financial statements, including the notes, and
whether the consolidated financial statements represent the
underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair
presentation.
We obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the
financial information of the entities and business activities within
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 the audit committee regarding, amongst
other matters, the planned scope and timing of our audit as well
as significant findings, including any significant deficiencies in
internal control that we identify during our audit.
We communicate to the audit committee that we have complied
with the relevant professional requirements in respect of our
independence, that we will report any relationships and other
events that could reasonably affect our independence and, where
appropriate, the related safeguards.
From the matters communicated with the audit committee, we
determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit
i.e. key audit matters. We describe these key audit matters in our
auditor’s report unless laws or other legal regulations preclude
public disclosure about the matter or when in very rare cases,
we determine that a matter should not be included in our audit
report because the negative consequences of doing so would
reasonably be expected to outweigh the public benefits of such
communication.
REPORT ON OTHER LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
Group Management Report
In accordance with Austrian company law, the group management
report is to be audited as to whether it is consistent with the
consolidated financial statements and prepared in accordance with
legal requirements.
Management is responsible for the preparation of the group
management report in accordance with Austrian company law and
other legal or regulatory requirements.
We have conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted
standards on the audit of group management reports.
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Opinion
In our opinion, the group management report is consistent with
the consolidated financial statements and has been prepared in
accordance with legal requirements. The disclosures pursuant to
Section 243a UGB (Austrian Commercial Code) are appropriate.
Statement
Based on our knowledge gained in the course of the audit of the
consolidated financial statements and our understanding of the
Group and its environment, we did not note any material
misstatements in the group management report.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE
WITH ARTICLE 10 AP REGULATION
We were elected as auditors at the Annual General Meeting on
21 April 2023 and were appointed by the supervisory board on 25 Juli
2023 to audit the financial statements of Company for the financial
year ending on 31 December 2023.
We have been auditors of the Company, without interruption, since
the consolidated financial statements as at 31 December, 2014.
We declare that our opinion expressed in the "Report on the
Consolidated Financial Statements" section of our report is
consistent with our additional report to the Audit Committee, in
accor- dance with Article 11 AP Regulation.
We declare that we have not provided any prohibited non-audit
services (Article 5 Paragraph 1 AP Regulation) and that we have
ensured our independence throughout the course of the audit, from
the audited Group.
ENGAGEMENT PARTNER
The engagement partner is Mr Mag. Alexander Gall.
Linz, 14 March 2024
KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und
Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
Mag. Alexander Gall Wirtschaftsprüfer
(Austrian Chartered Accountant)
This report is a translation of the original report in German, which is
solely valid. The consolidated financial statements together with our
auditor's opinion may only be published if the consolidated financial
statements and the group management report are identical with the
audited version attached to this report. Section 281 Paragraph 2 UGB
(Austrian Commercial Code) applies.
PIERER Mobility AG, Wels Beilage I
Jahresabschluss
zum 31. Dezember 2023
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zum 31. Dezember 2023PIERER Mobility AG
Bilanz
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
Aktiva
A. Anlagevermögen
I. Immaterielle Vermögensgegenstände
1. Sof tware 32.030,03 53.383,37
II. Sachanlagen
1. Betriebs- und Geschäftsausstattung 223.078,82 281.958,20
III. Finanzanlagen
1. Anteile an verbundenen Unternehmen 1.282.171.289,54 1.241.189.038,91
2. Ausleihungen an verbundene Unternehmen 250.000,00 250.000,00
3. Beteiligungen 9.701.000,00 9.701.000,00
4. Wertpapiere (Wertrechte) des Anlagevermögens 206.031,20 206.031,20
1.292.328.320,74 1.251.346.070,11
1.292.583.429,59 1.251.681.411,68
B. Umlaufvermögen
I. Forderungen und sonstige Vermögensgegenstände
1. Forderungen aus Lieferungen und Leistungen 9.097,35 5.229,46
2. Forderungen gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen 13. 612.698,93 90.268.530,89
davon aus Lieferungen und Leistungen 2.169.773,92 3.746.216,30
davon sonstige 11.442.925,01 86.522.314,59
3. sonstige Forderungen und Vermögensgegenstände 27. 939,94 280.349,99
13.649.736,22 90.554.110,34
II. Guthaben bei Kreditinstituten 28.689.110,37 19.458.595,56
42.338.846,59 110.012.705,90
C. Rechnungsabgrenzungsposten
35.776,75 1.436.825,01
Summe Aktiva 1.334.958.052,93 1.363.130.942,59
31.12.2023
31.12.2022
Passiva
A. Eigenkapital
I. eingefordertes Grundkapital 33. 796.535,00 33.796.535,00
übernommenes Grundkapital 33.796.535,00 33.796.535,00
einbezahltes Grundkapital 33.796.535,00 33.796.535,00
II. Kapitalrücklagen
1. gebundene 9.949.093,87 9. 949.093,87
2. nicht gebundene 1.091.905.445,97 1.091.905.445,97
1.101.854.539,84 1.101.854.539,84
III. Gewinnrücklagen
1. gesetzliche Rücklagen 3.379.653,50 3. 379.653,50
IV. Bilanzgewinn 162.464.113,45 187.171.633,58
davon Gewinnvortrag 119.578.563,58 108.460.668,61
1.301.494.841,79 1.326.202.361,92
B. Rückstellungen
1. sonstige Rückstellungen 413.070,00 2. 530.223,56
C. Verbindlichkeiten
1. Anleihen und Schuldverschreibungen 30.000.000,00 30.000.000,00
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von mehr als einem Jahr 30.000.000,00 30.000.000,00
2. Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber Kreditinstituten 0,00 26,22
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von bis zu einem Jahr 0,00 26,22
3. Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen 1.876.393,79 1.600.354,23
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von bis zu einem Jahr 1.876.393,79 1.600.354,23
4. Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber v erbundenen Unternehmen 566.331,95 2.236.919,80
davon aus Lieferungen und Leistungen 562.831,95 2.234.560,43
davon sonstige 3.500,00 2.359,37
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von bis zu einem Jahr 566.331,95 2.236.919,80
5. sonstige Verbindlichkeiten 607.415,40 561.056,86
davon im Rahmen der soz ialen Sicherheit 1.781,33 1.726,52
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von bis zu einem Jahr 607.415,40 561.056,86
33.050.141,14 34.398.357,11
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von bis zu einem Jahr 3.050.141,14 4.398.357,11
davon mit einer Restlaufzeit von mehr als einem Jahr 30.000.000,00 30.000.000,00
Summe Passiva 1.334.958.052,93 1.363.130.942,59
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1.1.2023 bis 31.12.2023PIERER Mobility AG
Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
2023
2022
1. Umsatzerlöse 22.925.584,18 19.108.694,38
2. sonstige betriebliche Erträge
a) Erträge aus der Auflösung von Rückstellungen 1.966.507,38 0,00
b) übrige 87.200,00 17.343,68
2.053.707,38 17.343,68
3. Aufwendungen für Material und sonstige bezogene
Herstellungsleistungen
a) Aufwendungen für bezogene Leistungen 17.120.967,22 14.172.408,25
4. Personalaufwand
a) Gehälter 80.887,92 21.699,12
b) soziale Aufwendungen 0,00 8.362,50
80.887,92 30.061,62
5. Abschreibungen
a) auf immaterielle Gegenstände des Anlagevermögens und
Sachanlagen
85.411,61 79.149,43
6. sonstige betriebliche Aufwendungen
a) Steuern, soweit sie nicht unter Steuern vom Einkommen
fallen 11.125,66 9.103,70
b) übrige 16.771.902,10 15.922.432,15
16.783.027,76 15.931.535,85
7. Zwischensumme aus Z 1 bis 6 (Betriebsergebnis) -9.091.002,95 -11.087.117,09
8. Erträge aus Beteiligungen 12.621.404,00 90.914.362,00
9. Erträge aus Ausleihungen des Finanzanlagevermögens 14.399,35 5.190,42
davon aus verbundenen Unternehmen 14.399,35 5.190,42
10. sonstige Zinsen und ähnliche Erträge 1.496.145,26 101.393,40
davon aus verbundenen Unternehmen 1.363.971,59 42.529,16
11. Erträge aus dem Abgang von und der Zuschreibung zu
Finanzanlagen und Wertpapieren des Umlaufvermögens 0,00 80.711,24
12. Zinsen und ähnliche Aufwendungen 1.179.000,04 1.300.075,00
13. Zwischensumme aus Z 8 bis 12 (Finanzergebnis) 12.952.948,57 89.801.582,06
14. Ergebnis vor Steuern (Summe aus Z 7 und Z 13) 3.861.945,62 78.714.464,97
15. Steuern vom Einkommen 3.500,00 3.500,00
davon weiterverrechnet vom Gruppenträger 3.500,00 3.500,00
16. Sonderposten aus Einbringung 39.027.104,25 0,00
17. Ergebnis nach Steuern 42.885.549,87 78.710.964,97
18. Jahresüberschuss 42.885.549,87 78.710.964,97
19. Gewinnvortrag aus dem Vorjahr 119.578.563,58 108.460.668,61
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1.1.2023 bis 31.12.2023PIERER Mobility AG
Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
2023
2022
20. Bilanzgewinn 162.464.113,45 187.171.633,58
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Anhang
Bilanzierungs- und Bewertungsmethoden
Allgemeine Grundsätze
Der Jahresabschluss wurde nach den Vorschriften der §§ 189 ff des Unternehmensgesetzbuchs (UGB) unter
Beachtung der Grundsätze ordnungsmäßiger Buchführung, sowie unter Beachtung der Generalnorm, ein
möglichst getreues Bild der Vermögens-, Finanz- und Ertragslage des Unternehmens zu vermitteln,
aufgestellt.
Bei der Gesellschaft handelt es sich um eine große Kapitalgesellschaft im Sinne des § 221 UGB.
Bei Vermögensgegenständen und Verbindlichkeiten, die unter mehrere Posten der Bilanz fallen, wurde die
Zugehörigkeit zu anderen Posten im Anhang angegeben.
Bei der Erstellung des Jahresabschlusses wurde der Grundsatz der Vollständigkeit entsprechend den
gesetzlichen Regelungen eingehalten.
Bei der Bewertung der einzelnen Vermögensgegenstände und Schulden wurde der Grundsatz der
Einzelbewertung beachtet und eine Fortführung des Unternehmens unterstellt.
Dem Vorsichtsprinzip wurde dadurch Rechnung getragen, dass nur die am Abschlussstichtag verwirklichten
Gewinne ausgewiesen wurden. Alle erkennbaren Risiken und drohenden Verluste wurden - soweit gesetzlich
geboten - berücksichtigt.
Die Gesellschaft ist ein konsolidierungspflichtiges Mutterunternehmen im Sinne des §244 UGB und hat einen
Konzernabschluss, der beim Landesgericht Wels unter der Nummer FN 78112x hinterlegt wird, aufzustellen.
Die Gesellschaft ist ein Konzernunternehmen iSd § 15 AktG (§ 115 GmbHG) und gehört als verbundenes
Unternehmen gem. § 244 UGB zum Konsolidierungskreis der Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH.
Anlagevermögen
Immaterielles Anlagevermögen
Die erworbenen immateriellen Vermögensgegenstände wurden zu Anschaffungskosten bewertet, die um die
planmäßigen Abschreibungen vermindert sind.
Die planmäßigen Abschreibungen wurden linear vorgenommen.
Gemäß den steuerrechtlichen Vorschriften wird für Zugänge im ersten Halbjahr eine volle
Jahresabschreibung, für Zugänge im zweiten Halbjahr eine halbe Jahresabschreibung vorgenommen.
Folgende Nutzungsdauern wurden den planmäßigen Abschreibungen zugrunde gelegt:
Nutzungsdauer
in Jahren
Software 3
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Sachanlagen
Das abnutzbare Sachanlagevermögen wurde zu Anschaffungs- oder Herstellungskosten bewertet, die um
die planmäßigen Abschreibungen vermindert werden. Die geringwertigen Vermögensgegenstände bis zu
einem Wert von EUR 1 000,00 wurden im Zugangsjahr voll abgeschrieben.
Die planmäßigen Abschreibungen wurden linear der voraussichtlichen Nutzungsdauer entsprechend
vorgenommen.
Gemäß den steuerrechtlichen Vorschriften wird für Zugänge im ersten Halbjahr eine volle
Jahresabschreibung, für Zugänge im zweiten Halbjahr eine halbe Jahresabschreibung vorgenommen.
Folgende Nutzungsdauern wurden den planmäßigen Abschreibungen zugrunde gelegt:
Nutzungsdauer
in Jahren
Betriebs- und Geschäftsausstattung 1 - 20
Finanzanlagen
Das Finanzanlagevermögen wurde zu Anschaffungskosten vermindert um außerplanmäßige
Abschreibungen soweit diese notwendig sind, um dauernden Wertminderungen Rechnung zu tragen
angesetzt. Die im Jahresabschluss ausgewiesenen Anteile an verbundenen Unternehmen, Beteiligungen und
Wertpapiere (Wertrechte) des Anlagevermögens werden im Anlassfall auf ihre Werthaltigkeit untersucht.
Zum 31. Dezember 2023 lag bei den wesentlichen Anteilen an verbundenen Unternehmen kein Anlassfall für
eine Werthaltigkeitsprüfung vor. Anlassbezogene Bewertungen werden auf Basis von diskontierten
Netto-Zahlungsmittelzuflüssen, die im Wesentlichen von zukünftigen Umsatz- und Margenerwartungen und
von abgeleiteten Diskontierungszinssätzen abhängig sind, durchgeführt. Für Anteile die kurz vor dem
Bilanzstichtag erworben wurden, bildet der Kaufpreis die Grundlage für die geführte Werthaltigkeitsprüfung.
Bei der Werthaltigkeitsprüfung ergaben sich keine Abwertungserfordernisse.
Umlaufvermögen
Forderungen und sonstige Vermögensgegenstände
Die Forderungen und sonstigen Vermögensgegenstände wurden mit dem Nennwert angesetzt.
Im Falle erkennbarer Einzelrisken wurde der niedrigere beizulegende Wert angesetzt.
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Rückstellungen
Sonstige Rückstellungen
In den sonstigen Rückstellungen wurden unter Beachtung des Vorsichtsprinzips alle im Zeitpunkt der
Bilanzerstellung erkennbaren Risiken und der Höhe oder dem Grunde nach ungewissen Verbindlichkeiten
mit den Beträgen berücksichtigt, die nach bestmöglicher Schätzung zur Erfüllung der Verpflichtung
aufgewendet werden müssen. Sämtliche Rückstellungen haben eine Laufzeit von weniger als einem Jahr.
Verbindlichkeiten
Verbindlichkeiten wurden mit ihrem Erfüllungsbetrag angesetzt.
Änderungen von Bilanzierungs- und Bewertungsmethoden
Die bisher angewandten Bilanzierungs- und Bewertungsmethoden wurden auch bei der Erstellung des
vorliegenden Jahresabschlusses beibehalten.
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Erläuterungen der Bilanz und der Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
Erläuterungen zur Bilanz
Anlagevermögen
Die Entwicklung der einzelnen Posten des Anlagevermögens und die Aufgliederung der Jahresabschreibung
nach einzelnen Posten sind in folgendem Anlagenspiegel dargestellt:
Anschaffungs-/Herstellungskosten Abschreibungen kumuliert Buchwert
1.1.2023
31.12.2023
Zugänge
Abgänge
1.1.2023
31.12.2023
Abschreibungen
Zuschreibungen
Abgänge
1.1.2023
31.12.2023
EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR EUR
Anlagevermögen
Immaterielle Vermögensgegenstände
Software 173 094,82 0,00 119 711,45 21 353,34 0,00 53 383,37
173 094,82 0,00 141 064,79 0,00 32 030,03
Sachanlagen
Betriebs- und Geschäftsausstattung 1 342 115,24 5 178,90 1 060 157,04 64 058,27 1 049,99 281 958,20
1 346 244,14 1 050,00 1 123 165,32 0,00 223 078,82
Finanzanlagen
Anteile an verbundenen Unternehmen 1 272 714 547,13 40 982 250,63 31 525 508,22 0,00 0,00 1 241 189 038,91
1 313 696 797,76 0,00 31 525 508,22 0,00 1 282 171 289,54
Ausleihungen an verbundene Unternehmen 250 000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 250 000,00
250 000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 250 000,00
Beteiligungen 9 701 000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 9 701 000,00
9 701 000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 9 701 000,00
Wertpapiere (Wertrechte) des
Anlagevermögens 266 031,20 0,00 60 000,00 0,00 0,00 206 031,20
266 031,20 0,00 60 000,00 0,00 206 031,20
1 282 931 578,33 40 982 250,63 31 585 508,22 0,00 0,00 1 251 346 070,11
1 323 913 828,96 0,00 31 585 508,22 0,00 1 292 328 320,74
Summe Anlagenspiegel 1 284 446 788,39 40 987 429,53 32 765 376,71 85 411,61 1 049,99 1 251 681 411,68
1 325 433 167,92 1 050,00 32 849 738,33 0,00 1 292 583 429,59
Die Finanzanlagen haben sich insbesondere durch folgende Transaktionen verändert:
Mit Notariatsakt vom 10.7.2023 hat die KTM AG als Sachdividende 100% Anteile an der KTM Forschungs &
Entwicklungs GmbH sowie 100% Anteile an der KTM Racing GmbH in die PIERER Mobility AG zum
Buchwert eingebracht.
Mit Kauf- und Abtretungsvertrag vom 13.10.2023 hat die PIERER Mobility AG 74% Anteile an der LX media
GmbH, Wels erworben.
Die PIERER Mobility AG als Alleinaktionär der KTM AG hält zum Stichtag 10.652.191 Stk. Aktien (100%
Anteile).
Der gesamte Umgründungsmehrwert in Höhe von EUR 57 253 610,76 (Vorjahr: TEUR 57 254) wird dem
Tochterunternehmen KTM AG, Mattighofen, zugeordnet.
Im laufenden Geschäftsjahr sowie im Vorjahr wurden keine Zuschreibungen auf Anteile an verbundenen
Unternehmen sowie keine Abschreibungen an Wertpapiere (Wertrechte) des Anlagevermögens
vorgenommen.
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Forderungen und sonstige Vermögensgegenstände
Die Forderungen gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen in Höhe von EUR 13 612 698,93 (Vorjahr:
EUR 90 268 530,89) betreffen im Wesentlichen Forderungen aus Dividendenanspruch in Höhe von
EUR 10 678 706,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 85 429 648,00), Forderungen aus Finanzierungsdarlehen und sonstige
Verrechnungen in Höhe von EUR 764 219,01 (Vorjahr: EUR 1 092 666,59 ) sowie Forderungen aus
laufenden Verrechnungen EUR 2 169 773,92 (Vorjahr: EUR 3 746 216,30 ).
Die sonstigen Forderungen und Vermögensgegenstände in Höhe von EUR 27 939,94 (Vorjahr:
EUR 280 349,99) betreffen im Wesentlichen Forderungen aus geleisteten Anzahlungen in Höhe von
EUR 27 030,74 (Vorjahr: EUR 108 592,31).
Sämtliche Forderungen haben wie im Vorjahr eine Restlaufzeit von unter einem Jahr.
Eingefordertes und einbezahltes Nennkapital (Grundkapital)
Das eingeforderte und einbezahlte Nennkapital (Grundkapital) der Gesellschaft beträgt EUR 33 796 535,00
(Vorjahr: EUR 33 796 535,00) und ist in 33.796.535 Stück (Vorjahr: 33 796 535 Stück) auf Inhaber lautende
nennbetragslose Stückaktien, von denen jede eine gleiche Beteiligung am Grundkapital repräsentiert,
aufgeteilt. Zum Stichtag hält die Gesellschaft keine eigenen Aktien.
Der Vorstand wurde bis 26.04.2023 ermächtigt gemäß § 169 AktG das Grundkapital mit Zustimmung des
Aufsichtsrats um bis zu weitere EUR 11 269 337,00 durch Ausgabe von bis zu 11 269 337 Stück neue, auf
Inhaber oder Namen lautende Stammaktien (Stückaktien) gegen Bar- und/oder Sacheinlage allenfalls in
mehrere Tranchen zu erhöhen und die weiteren Einzelheiten der Durchführung der Kapitalerhöhung im
Einvernehmen mit dem Aufsichtsrat festzusetzen. Diese Ermächtigung wurde vom Vorstand der PIERER
Mobility AG zur Durchführung der Sachkapitalerhöhung im Oktober 2021 im Ausmaß von
EUR 11 257 861,00 durch Ausgabe von 11.257.861 Stück auf Inhaber lautende nennbetragslose Stückaktien
ausgenützt.
Der Vorstand ist gemäß § 169 AktG ermächtigt, bis 29.04.2027 mit Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates das
Grundkapital der Gesellschaft von EUR 33.796.535,00, allenfalls in mehreren Tranchen, gegen Bar-
und/oder Sacheinlagen um bis zu EUR 16.898.267,00 durch Ausgabe von bis zu 16.898.267 Stück auf
Inhaber lautende nennbetragslose Stückaktien auf bis zu EUR 50.694.802,00 zu erhöhen und den
Ausgabebetrag sowie die Ausgabebedingungen und die weiteren Einzelheiten der Durchführung der
Kapitalerhöhung im Einvernehmen mit dem Aufsichtsrat festzusetzen sowie allenfalls die neuen Aktien im
Wege des mittelbaren Bezugsrechts gemäß § 153 Abs 6 AktG den Aktionären zum Bezug anzubieten.
Seit dem 14. November 2016 sind die Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG im International Reporting Standard
der SIX Swiss Exchange primärkotiert. Am 29. März 2017 wurden die Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG in den
Swiss Performance Index (SPI) der SIX Swiss Exchange aufgenommen. Seit dem 1. März 2022 notieren die
Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG auch im prime market, dem Top-Segment des Amtlichen Handels der
Wiener Börse. Das Listing an der Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse (General Standard) wurde am 18. Oktober
2022 (letzter Handelstag) beendet. Zudem wurde die Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG ebenfalls am 19.
September 2022 in den ATX Global Players Index (ATX GP) der Wiener Börse aufgenommen.
Die gesetzliche Rücklage wurde im Geschäftsjahr um EUR 0,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 0,00) erhöht.
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Rückstellungen
Zusammensetzung und Entwicklung der Rückstellungen:
Stand 1.1.2023 Verwendung Auflösung Zuweisung
Stand
31.12.2023
EUREUREUREUREUR
1. sonstige Rückstellungen
Rückstellung für
Rechtsberatungskosten 22 758,13 22 758,13 0,00 45 000,00 45 000,00
Rückstellung für
Wirtschaftsprüfung 230 800,00 230 800,00 0,00 162 600,00 162 600,00
Rückstellung für
Steuerberatung 146 544,05 146 544,05 0,00 95 000,00 95 000,00
Sonstige Rückstellungen 2 130 121,38 173 829,00 1 956 292,38 110 470,00 110 470,00
Summe Rückstellungen 2 530 223,56 573 931,18 1 956 292,38 413 070,00 413 070,00
Die sonstigen Rückstellungen in Höhe von EUR 110 470,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 2 130 121,38) betreffen
Rückstellung für Aufsichtsratsvergütungen in Höhe von EUR 22 000,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 40 000,00) sowie
Rückstellung für den Jahresbericht in Höhe von EUR 88 470,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 78 614,00). Weiters waren im
Vorjahr Rückstellungen für Haftungen und Risiken im Zusammenhang mit dem Beteiligungsportfolio in Höhe
von EUR 2 011 507,38 enthalten.
Verbindlichkeiten
Am 17.7.2015 hat die PIERER Mobility AG eine Namensschuldverschreibung in Höhe von
EUR 30 000 000,00 mit einer fixen Laufzeit von 10 Jahren begeben.
Die Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen in Höhe von EUR 566 331,95 (Vorjahr:
EUR 2 236 919,80) betreffen im Wesentlichen Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und sonstige Leistungen in
Höhe von EUR 562 831,95 (Vorjahr: EUR 2 019 735,00).
Die sonstigen Verbindlichkeiten in Höhe von EUR 607 415,40 (Vorjahr EUR 561 056,86) betreffen im
Wesentlichen Zinsen Namensschuldverschreibungen sowie Schuldscheindarlehen im Vorjahr in Höhe von
EUR 542 663,04 (Vorjahr: EUR 542 663,01), Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen in Höhe von
EUR 60 069,48 (Vorjahr: EUR 15 115,62) sowie sonstige Verbindlichkeiten in Höhe von EUR 4 682,88
(Vorjahr: EUR 3 278,23).
Die Summe der Verbindlichkeiten mit einer Restlaufzeit von mehr als fünf Jahren beträgt EUR 0,00 (Vorjahr:
EUR 0).
In den sonstigen Verbindlichkeiten sind Aufwendungen in Höhe von EUR 607 415,40 (Vorjahr:
EUR 561 056,86) enthalten, die erst nach dem Abschlussstichtag zahlungswirksam werden.
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Haftungsverhältnisse und sonstige wesentliche finanzielle Verpflichtungen
Die PIERER Mobility AG hat für die DealerCenter Digital GmbH, Landshut, Deutschland gegenüber der RLB
OÖ, aus Verpflichtungen gegenüber Lieferanten eine Garantie bis zu einem Höchstbetrag von
EUR 500 000,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 500 000,00) abgegeben.
Verpflichtungen aus der Nutzung von in der Bilanz nicht ausgewiesenen Sachanlagen
Zusammensetzung:
des folgenden
Geschäftsjahres
des folgenden
Geschäftsjahres
der folgenden
fünf
Geschäftsjahre
der folgenden
fünf
Geschäftsjahre
2023 2022 2023 2022
EUR TEUR EUR TEUR
Verpflichtungen aus Mietverträgen
2 360 481,60
2 198 11 802 408,00 11 004
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Erläuterungen zur Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung
Die Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung wurde nach dem Gesamtkostenverfahren erstellt.
Aufgliederung der Umsatzerlöse
Die Umsatzerlöse setzen sich wie folgt zusammen bzw. haben sich wie folgt entwickelt (Angaben in TEUR):
2023 2022
TEUR TEUR
Umsatzerlöse
Erlöse Inland 22 907 19 100
Erlöse EU 18 9
22 926 19 109
Sonstige betriebliche Aufwendungen
Die übrigen sonstigen betrieblichen Aufwendungen betreffen im Wesentlichen Aufwendungen für
konzerninterne Dienstleistungen und Umlagen, Aufwendungen für Vorstandstätigkeiten,
Steuerberatungsaufwand sowie Rechts- und Beratungsaufwand.
Bezüglich der Aufwendungen für den Abschlussprüfer wird § 238 (1) Z 18 UGB in Anspruch genommen.
Erträge aus Beteiligungen
Die Erträge aus Beteiligungen in Höhe von EUR 12 621 404,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 90 914 362,00) betreffen
Dividendenerträge, davon aus verbundenen Unternehmen EUR 11 678 706,00 (Vorjahr:
EUR 89 929 648,00).
Sonstige Zinsen und ähnliche Erträge
Sonstige Zinsen und ähnliche Erträge in Höhe von EUR 1 496 145,26 (Vorjahr: EUR 101 393,40) betreffen
im Wesentlichen Zinsen aus Darlehen.
Erträge aus dem Abgang von und der Zuschreibung zu
Finanzanlagen und Wertpapieren des Umlaufvermögens
Die Erträge aus dem Abgang von und der Zuschreibung zu Finanzanlagen und Wertpapieren des
Umlaufvermögens im Vorjahr resultierten zur Gänze aus dem Verkauf von Wertpapieren des
Umlaufvermögens.
Steuern vom Einkommen und vom Ertrag
Seit der Veranlagung 2014 ist die Gesellschaft Gruppenmitglied der Gruppe der Pierer Konzerngesellschaft
mbH iSd § 9 KStG.
Die steuerlichen Ergebnisse der Gruppenmitglieder werden dem Gruppenträger zugerechnet. Die zu
leistenden Steuerumlagen zwischen dem Gruppenträger und jedem einzelnen Gruppenmitglied wurde in
Form von einer Gruppen- und Steuerumlagevereinbarung geregelt.
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Die im Jahresabschluss ausgewiesenen Steuern vom Einkommen und vom Ertrag betreffen in Höhe von
EUR 3 500,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 3 500,00) die Steuerumlage an den Gruppenträger (25%).
Die Pierer Mobility AG, Wels, ist seit 1.10.2018 Gruppenmitglied einer Organschaft im umsatzsteuerlichen
Sinn, die von der Pierer Industrie AG, Wels, gebildet wird.
Zur Unternehmensgruppe gehören folgende Gesellschaften (Gruppenmitglieder):
Pierer Industrie AG, Wels (Gruppenträger)
PIERER Mobility AG, Wels
PIERER New Mobility GmbH (vorm. PIERER E-Bikes GmbH), Munderfing
KTM Technologies GmbH, Anif
KTM AG, Mattighofen
KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM Österreich GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM Sportcar GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM Immobilien GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM Logistikzentrum GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM MOTOHALL GmbH, Mattighofen
PIERER Innovation GmbH, Wels
Husqvarna Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen
Pankl AG, Kapfenberg
Pankl Racing Systems AG, Kapfenberg
Pankl Immobilienverwaltung GmbH, Kapfenberg
Pankl Aerospace Systems Europe GmbH, Kapfenberg
Krenhof GmbH, Köflach
KTM Components GmbH, Munderfing
WP Immobilien GmbH, Munderfing
WP Suspension GmbH, Mattighofen
GASGAS Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen
Avocodo GmbH, Linz
PIERER E-Commerce GmbH, Munderfing
KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH, Mattighofen
KTM Racing GmbH, Munderfing
CFMOTO Motorcycles Distribution GmbH, Mattighofen
MV Agusta Motorcycles GmbH, Mattighofen
PIERER Produktion GmbH, Munderfing
LX media GmbH
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Da zum Bilanzstichtag weder passive latente Steuern zur Gegenverrechnung, als auch substantielle
Hinweise für die Rechtfertigung eines Ansatzes aktiver latenter Steuern vorliegen, wurden keine aktiven
latenten Steuern angesetzt.
Sonderposten aus Einbringung
Der Sonderposten aus Einbringung in Höhe von EUR 39 027 104,25 (Vorjahr: EUR 0,00) betrifft die
Einbringung der 100% Tochtergesellschaften KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH sowie der KTM
Racing GmbH von der KTM AG in die Gesellschaft in Form einer Sachdividende.
Sonstige Angaben
Ergebnisverwendung
Es wird vorgeschlagen, aus dem Bilanzgewinn in Höhe von EUR 162 464 113,45 eine Dividende von
EUR 0,50 je Aktie, das sind in Summe EUR 16 898 267,50 auszuschütten und den Restbetrag auf neue
Rechnung vorzutragen.
Ereignisse nach dem Bilanzstichtag
Es sind keine wesentlichen Ereignisse nach dem Abschlussstichtag eingetreten.
Unternehmen, das den Konzernabschluss für den größten Kreis von Unternehmen aufstellt
Gemäß § 238 Abs.1 Z 7 und 8 UGB wird wie folgt berichtet:
Name des Mutterunternehmens: Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, FN 134766k
Sitz des Mutterunternehmens: Wels, Österreich
Ort der Offenlegung: Landesgericht Wels
Organe und Arbeitnehmer der Gesellschaft
Im Geschäftsjahr waren folgende Personen als Aufsichtsräte tätig:
Josef Blazicek (Vorsitzender)
Rajiv Bajaj (Stellvertreter des Vorsitzenden)
Srinivasan Ravikumar (Mitglied)
Mag. Michaela Friepeß (Mitglied)
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Iris Filzwieser (Mitglied)
Mag. Friedrich Roithner (Mitglied) seit April 2023
Mag. Klaus Rinnerberger (Mitglied) bis April 2023
Der Aufsichtsrat erhält für den Zeitraum 1.1.2023 bis 31.12.2023 eine Vergütungen in Höhe von
EUR 22 000,00 (Vorjahr: EUR 40 000,00), der als Vorschlag in der nächsten Hauptversammlung eingebracht
wird.
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Beteiligungen
Firmenname Firmensitz Eigenkapital
Anteil in
% Letztes Ergebnis Bilanzstichtag
KTM AG 5230 Mattighofen 387 810 057,87 100,0 108 915 025,63 31.12.2023
KTM Forschungs & Entwicklungs
GmbH 5230 Mattighofen 16 443 049,59 100,0 -9 352 987,13 31.12.2023
KTM Racing GmbH 5222 Munderfing 13 963 313,69 100,0 -798 880,13 31.12.2023
PIERER Innovation GmbH 4600 Wels 2 617 944,49 100,0 165 238,43 31.12.2023
Avocodo GmbH 4020 Linz 2 105 069,14 100,0 453 392,12 31.12.2023
PIERER E-Commerce GmbH 5222 Munderfing 109 605,14 100,0 -1 448,14 31.12.2023
Platin 1483. GmbH
(in Liquidation)
97424 Schweinfurt,
Deutschland 217 715,65 100,0 -271,46 30.4.2022
Kiska GmbH 5081 Anif 6 444 510,35 50,0 1 888 372,29 31.3.2023
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ANLAGENSPIEGEL
€€€€€€€€€€€€
Anschaffungs-/Herstellungskosten kumulierte Abschreibungen Buchwerte
Stand
1.1.2023
Zugänge Abgänge Umbuchungen Stand
31.12.2023
Stand
1.1.2023
Abschreibungen Zuschreibungen Abgänge St and
31.12.2023
Stand
1.1.2023
Stand
31.12.2023
A. Anlagevermögen
I. Immaterielle Vermögensgegenstände
1. Software
173.094,82 0,00 0,00 0,00 173.094,82 119. 711,45 21.353,34 0,00 0,00 141. 064,79 53.383,37 32.030,03
II. S achanlagen
1. Betriebs- und Geschäftsausstattung
1.342.115,24 5.178,90 1.050,00 0,00 1.346.244,14 1.060.157,04 64.058,27 0,00 1. 049,99 1. 123.165,32 281.958,20 223.078,82
III. Finanzanlagen
1. Anteile an verbundenen Unternehmen
1.272.714.547,13
40.982.250,63 0,00 0,00
1.313.696.797,76
31.525.508,22 0,00 0,00 0,00 31.525.508,22
1.241.189.038,91 1.282.171.289,54
2. Ausleihungen an verbundene Unternehmen 250.000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 250.000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 250.000,00 250.000,00
3. Beteiligungen 9.701.000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 9.701.000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 9.701.000,00 9.701.000,00
4. Wertpapiere (Wertrechte) des Anlagevermögens 266.031,20 0,00 0,00 0,00 266.031,20 60.000,00 0,00 0,00 0,00 60.000,00 206.031,20 206.031,20
1.282.931.578,33 40.982.250,63 0,00 0,00 1.323.913.828,96 31.585.508,22 0,00 0,00 0,00 31.585.508,22 1.251.346.070,11 1.292.328.320,74
SUMME ANLAGENSPIEGEL 1.284.446.788,39 40.987.429,53 1.050,00 0,00 1.325.433.167,92 32.765.376,71 85.411,61 0,00 1.049,99 32.849.738,33 1.251.681.411,68 1.292.583.429,59
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Lagebericht
PIERER Mobility AG
per 31.12.2023
der PIERER Mobility AG , Wels
Da diese Gesellschaft eine geschäftsleitende Holdinggesellschaft ist, beinhaltet der Lagebericht neben den
Informationen des Einzelabschlusses auf Basis UGB (Teil 1) auch die Informationen des
Konzernabschlusses auf Basis IFRS (Teil 2).
I) Einzelabschluss der PIERER Mobility AG (nach UGB):
A. Geschäftsverlauf und Lage des Unternehmens
Das Geschäftsjahr für den Einzelabschluss der PIERER Mobility AG umfasst den Zeitraum vom 1.1.2023 bis
31.12.2023.
Die PIERER Mobility AG ist Alleinaktionärin der KTM AG und hält 10.678.706 Stk. Aktien (100% Anteile).
Zum Stichtag 31.12.2023 hält die PIERER Mobility AG unverändert 100% Anteile an der PIERER Innovation
GmbH, 100% der Anteile an der PIERER E-Commerce GmbH (vorm. HDC GmbH) und 100% Anteile an der
Avocodo GmbH. Seit Juli 2023 hält die Pierer Mobility AG direkt 100% Anteile an der KTM Forschungs- und
Entwicklungs GmbH sowie KTM Racing GmbH, die von der KTM AG eingebracht wurden. Im Oktober hat die
PIERER Mobility AG 74 % Anteile an der LX media GmbH direkt erworben. An der Kiska GmbH hält die
Gesellschaft unverändert 50% sowie an der AC styria Mobilitätscluster GmbH 12,33%.
Da die PIERER Mobility AG im Wesentlichen die Aufgaben einer geschäftsleitenden Holdinggesellschaft
erfüllt, wird im Lagebericht auch auf die Entwicklungen des Geschäftsjahres 2023 ihrer
Tochtergesellschaften sowie des Konzerns insgesamt eingegangen.
B. Ertrags- und Vermögenslage
Ergebnisanalyse
Die PIERER Mobility AG hat im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr einen Jahresüberschuss von 42,9 Mio.
(Vorjahr: 78,7 Mio.) erzielt. Positiv wirkten sich im Wesentlichen Dividendenerträge aus den
Beteiligungsunternehmen in Höhe von 12,6 Mio. sowie Zinserträge in Höhe von 1,5 Mio. aus. Negativ
wirkten sich vor allem die sonstigen betrieblichen Aufwendungen aus. Diese betreffen im Wesentlichen
Aufwendungen für konzerninterne Dienstleistungen und Umlagen, Aufwendungen für Vorstandstätigkeiten,
Steuerberatungsaufwand sowie Rechts- und Beratungsaufwand.
Beilage II
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Lagebericht
PIERER Mobility AG
Bilanzanalyse
Die Bilanzsumme zum 31.12.2023 in Höhe von 1.335 Mio (Vorjahr: 1.363,1 Mio) hat sich um 28,2 Mio.
reduziert, was im Wesentlichen auf die Reduktion der Forderungen gegenüber verbundene Unternehmen
zurückzuführen ist.
Das Anlagevermögen hat sich im Geschäftsjahr 2023 auf 1.292,6 Mio. erhöht (Vorjahr: € 1.251,7 Mio.) und
ist im Wesentlichen auf die Erhöhung der Anteile an der KTM Forschungs- und Entwicklungs GmbH sowie
KTM Racing GmbH zurückzuführen.
Das Umlaufvermögen hat sich im Geschäftsjahr 2023 auf 42,3 Mio. vermindert (Vorjahr: 110,0 Mio.
erhöht) und ist im Wesentlichen auf die Reduktion der Forderungen gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen
zurückzuführen. Die Forderungen gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen betragen zum Stichtag 13,6 Mio.
(Vorjahr: 90,3 Mio.) und betreffen im Wesentlichen Forderungen aus Dividendenanspruch,
Finanzierungsforderungen sowie Forderungen aus laufenden Verrechnungen und sonstigen Forderungen.
Die liquiden Mittel haben sich gegenüber dem Vorjahr um 9,2 Mio. erhöht.
Das Eigenkapital hat sich vermindert und beträgt zum Stichtag 1.301,5 Mio. (Vorjahr: 1.326,2 Mio.). Die
Eigenkapitalquote beträgt 97,5% und liegt somit auf einem sehr hohen Niveau.
Die Verbindlichkeiten haben sich im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr reduziert und lagen zum 31.12.2023 bei
33,1 Mio. (Vorjahr: 34,4 Mio.). Die Reduktion der Verbindlichkeiten resultiert im Wesentlichen aus dem
Rückgang der Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen. Von den kurz- und langfristigen
Verbindlichkeiten betreffen 30,0 Mio. (Vorjahr: 30,0 Mio.) Namensschuldverschreibungen, 1,9 Mio.
(Vorjahr: 1,6 Mio.) Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen, 0,6 Mio. (Vorjahr: 2,2 Mio.)
Verbindlichkeiten gegenüber verbundenen Unternehmen sowie 0,6 Mio. (Vorjahr: 0,6 Mio.) sonstige
Verbindlichkeiten.
C. Mitarbeiter
Im Jahresdurchschnitt beschäftigte die Gesellschaft keine (Vorjahr: 0) MitarbeiterInnen.
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LAGEBERICHT ZUM KONZERNABSCHLUSS
PER 31.12.2023 DER PIERER MOBILITY AG, WELS
1. ENTWICKLUNG DER PIERER MOBILITY-GRUPPE
DAS UNTERNEHMEN
Die PIERER Mobility AG ist die Dachgesellschaft für Europas führenden Hersteller motorisierter Zweiräder und
produziert eine vollständige Premium-Markenpalette von KTM, GASGAS, Husqvarna und MV Agusta
Motorcycles. Mit ihrer Innovationskraft ist PIERER Mobility durch ihre Motorradmarken ein wegweisender
Technologieführer für zweirädrige E-Mobilität. Mit Husqvarna und GASGAS E-Bicycles wird das Zweiradsortiment
komplementiert. Das Premium-Markenangebot bietet weiters Hochleistungskomponenten der Marke WP sowie
spezielle KTM X-BOW Hochleistungssportwagen.
Infolge der strategischen Partnerschaft mit Bajaj in Indien konnte das Unternehmen die Produktionskapazitäten
in den letzten Jahren diversifizieren und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit auf dem globalen Markt erhöhen. Die
Kooperation mit CFMOTO in China und das Joint Venture mit Maxcom in Bulgarien stärken sowohl die Fahrrad-
als auch die Motorradproduktion nachhaltig. Mit führender Technologie im Bereich der Niedervolt-Elektromobilität
will PIERER Mobility weltweit Marktführer bei elektrischen Zweirädern im Leistungsbereich von 250W bis 15 kW
werden.
Die Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG sind im „Swiss Performance Index (SPI)“ der SIX Swiss Exchange in Zürich
primärkotiert und zusätzlich im Prime Market der Wiener Börse gelistet.
ABSATZ- UND UMSATZENTWICKLUNG IM GESCHÄFTSJAHR 2023
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe steigerte im Geschäftsjahr 2023 trotz schwieriger wirtschaftlicher
Rahmenbedingungen und einem Umbruch in der Fahrradindustrie den Konzernumsatz um 9,2 % auf einen neuen
Rekordwert von 2.661,2 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 2.437,2 Mio.). Mit 381.555 verkauften Motorrädern (Vorjahr: 375.492)
im Geschäftsjahr 2023 erreichte der Motorradbereich ein Absatzplus von rund 2 %. Aufgrund der weltweiten
Überbestände im Fahrradbereich war auch die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe mit stark gefallenen Marktpreisen
konfrontiert. Das Absatzwachstum in der Fahrrad-Division von mehr als 30 % war geprägt von
Lagerbestandsbereinigungen und der Abgabe der Marke R Raymon. Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 wurden 157.358
Fahrräder (Vorjahr: 118.465) verkauft.
In den Vertriebsregionen von Europa lag der Absatz bei rund 140.000 Motorrädern (+15 %) und rund zwei Drittel
der Motorräder (rund 240.000) wurden in den Märkten außerhalb Europas abgesetzt. Trotz eines leichten
Absatzrückgangs in Nordamerika schaffte es die dortige Niederlassung dennoch zum zweiten Mal in Folge mehr
als 100.000 Motorräder abzusetzen. Während sich der Absatz in Südamerika (-26 %) und Asien (-27 %) im
abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr rückläufig zeigte, konnte der Absatz in Australien mit rund 19.700 abgesetzten
Motorrädern leicht (+1 %) über das Vorjahresniveau gehoben werden.
Entgegen den globalen wirtschaftlichen schwierigen Rahmenbedingungen ist die Nachfrage in den Kernmärkten
Europa mit +11 % (~ 820.000 neu zugelassene Motorräder) sehr stark und in Nordamerika (USA & Kanada) mit
+4 % (485.000 Motorräder) ebenfalls auch deutlich positiv gestiegen. Der Marktanteil aller drei Marken (KTM,
Husqvarna, GASGAS) liegt somit im Jahr 2023 in Europa bei rund 10,6 % bzw. bei 12,6 % in Nordamerika. Leicht
rückgängig ist der australische (inklusive Neuseeland) Motorradmarkt mit einem 3%-igen Rückgang auf 67.000
neu registrierte Motorräder. Dennoch gelang in diesem Markt ein Anstieg des Marktanteiles der drei Marken
gesamt auf 21 %. Der relevante indische Motorradmarkt befindet sich hingegen wie im Vorjahr deutlich im
Aufschwung (+22 %). Bajaj setzte in Indien knapp 66.000 KTM und Husqvarna Motorräder ab, resultierend in
einem Marktanteil von 5,3 %.
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STRATEGISCHE PROJEKTE
Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 wurde die Zusammenarbeit mit CFMOTO weiter intensiviert und ausgebaut. Einerseits
wurden im Februar 2023 die Aktivitäten in der im Geschäftsjahr 2022 gegründeten Tochtergesellschaft CFMOTO
Motorcycles Distribution GmbH, Munderfing, aufgenommen und somit der Vertrieb von CFMOTO-Motorrädern in
Europa, insbesondere in Deutschland, Österreich, der Schweiz, Spanien und Großbritannien übernommen.
Andererseits wurde die seit vielen Jahren bestehende Zusammenarbeit bei Industrialisierungsprojekten im
etablierten Joint Venture Zhejiang CFMOTO-KTMR2R Motorcycles Co., Ltd., Zhejian, China, intensiviert und die
Serienproduktion von KTM-Modellen der Mittelklasse weiter ausgebaut. Die Intensivierung des Joint Ventures
und die Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen Produktstrategie, Produktentwicklung, Industrialisierung und Vertrieb
ist ein weiterer Schritt, um die steigende Marktnachfrage in China und dem asiatischen Raum, sowie auch weltweit
bedienen zu können. Darüber hinaus wird die Produktionskapazität von 50.000 auf 100.000 Fahrzeuge erhöht.
Als Zeichen der intensivierten Zusammenarbeit erhöhte CFMOTO zudem seine Beteiligung an der PIERER
Mobility AG auf 2,0 %.
Ein wichtiger Meilenstein für das Unternehmen war der Abschluss einer strategischen Kooperation mit dem
italienischen Premium-Motoradhersteller MV Agusta S.p.A., mit Sitz in Varese, an dem die KTM AG bereits im
November einen Anteil von 25,1 % übernommen hat. Die KTM-Gruppe verantwortet seit dem Geschäftsjahr 2023
den Einkauf sowie den Vertrieb in den wichtigsten europäischen Ländern, das Marketing und die
Kundenbetreuung für MV Agusta-Motorräder. Ferner hat der Vorstand den strategischen Beschluss gefasst, die
im Zuge des Kooperationsvertrags eingeräumte Call-Option zum Erwerb eines weiteren Anteils von 25,0 an der
MV Agusta S.p.A. im Frühjahr 2026 auszuüben.
Weiters hat der Vorstand hat den strategischen Beschluss gefasst, den Fokus noch stärker auf das Kerngeschäft
Powered-Two-Wheelers (Motorräder und E-Bicycles) zu legen und sich auf die Premiummarken KTM, GASGAS
und Husqvarna sowie MV Agusta zu konzentrieren. Aufgrund dieser Entscheidung wurde der Verkauf der Marken
R Raymon und FELT sowie die Abgabe des Non-E-Fahrradbereiches vom Vorstand eingeleitet. In diesem
Zusammenhang wurde im September 2023 die Marke „R Raymon“ an die R RAYMON Bicycles GmbH (vormals:
Johansson GmbH), Schweinfurt, Deutschland, veräußert. Weiters wurde der Verkaufsprozess der Fahrradmarke
FELT an ein Konsortium rund um Florian Burguet ebenfalls eingeleitet, welcher in der ersten Jahreshälfte 2024
abgeschlossen werden soll. Florian Burguet ist als Vorstand mit Ende Dezember ausgeschieden.
AKTIVITÄTEN UND ERFOLGE IM RENNSPORT
Motorsport
Im Mai 2023 wurde in der KTM Motohall die Ausstellung „Legends of Dakar“ eröffnet. So konnte das
Siegermotorrad, mit dem Kevin Benavides im Januar die Rally Dakar 2023 gewonnen hatte, noch einen stolzen
Platz in der Ausstellung einnehmen. Sein Erfolg war der bereits 19. KTM-Sieg bei der Rally Dakar in den letzten
22 Jahren. Auch im Motocross ist PIERER Mobility mit allen Marken erfolgreich. Jeffrey Herlings von KTM Red
Bull Factory Racing brach beim Grand Prix von Spanien zur Saisonmitte den Allzeitrekord von 101 Siegen und
erhöhte seine persönliche Erfolgsbilanz auf 103 Siege. Andrea Adamo sicherte sich den MX2 WM Titel. Der
Deutsche Manuel Lettenbichler holte seine zweite FIM Hard Enduro Weltmeisterschaft in Folge eine
phänomenale Quote von sechs Siegen in sechs Rennen. Jospe Garcia triumphierte nicht nur bei den International
Six Days Enduro, sondern krönte sich auch in der EnduroGP E1 Klasse zum Weltmeister. Seit der Einführung
des globalen Husqvarna Factory Racing Teams im Jahr 2015 hat Husqvarna Motorcycles seine Position als
dominierende Kraft im Offroad-Rennsport konsequent ausgebaut. 2023 wurde diese Erfolgsbilanz mit dem FIM
SuperEnduro-Titel von Billy Bolt auf insgesamt 116 Weltmeistertitel verbessert. Als dritte Marke ist GASGAS im
Motorsport erfolgreich unterwegs. Jorge Prado schrieb mit seinem MXGP WM Titel Geschichte es war der erste
Titel für GASGAS in der Motocross Königsklasse überhaupt. In der FIM EnduroGP-Weltmeisterschaft konnte
GASGAS in den letzten Jahren seine größten Triumphe feiern. Nachdem Andrea Verona 2022 sowohl den
EnduroGP- als auch den Enduro1-Titel gewonnen hatte, wechselte er die Klasse und stieg 2023 in die Enduro2
ein.
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Der hochspezialisierte Trial-Sport ist für GASGAS nach wie vor äußerst wichtig, da die Marke sowohl drinnen als
auch draußen weiterhin auf höchstem Niveau konkurriert. Für 2023 verpflichtete GASGAS die TrialGP-Nummer
zwei Jaime Busto, um zusammen mit Sondre Haga, dem Trial2-Weltmeister von 2022, in der Königsklasse
anzutreten.
Im Jahr 2023 setzte allein KTM 28 Fahrer in der MotoGP™ sowie bei Nachwuchsveranstaltungen wie dem Red
Bull MotoGP™ Rookies Cup und dem Northern Talent Cup eine ganze Reihe von jungen Talenten ein. Red Bull
KTM Factory Racing feierte mit Brad Binder zwei Siege im neuen MotoGP™-Sprintformat und errang durch ihn
und seinen neuen Teamkollegen Jack Miller insgesamt zehn Podestplätze. KTM sicherte sich dadurch Platz zwei
der Herstellerwertung in der MotoGP. In der Moto2™ ließ Pedro Acosta die Konkurrenz hinter sich und holte
bei seiner erst dritten WM-Teilnahme seinen zweiten Titel, nachdem er 2021 die Moto3™ dominiert hatte. Mit ihm
wird das GASGAS MotoGP™-Projekt für 2024 um ein weiteres Talent erweitert. Als zweifacher Weltmeister ist
Pedro Acosta zweifellos einer der talentiertesten Nachwuchsfahrer im Straßenrennsport. Er wird 2024 von
Augusto Fernandez in der Startaufstellung unterstützt, der seine zweite Saison bei Red Bull GASGAS Tech3
antritt. In der Moto3 feierte GASGAS Aspar Fahrer David Alonso vier Rennsiege und acht
Podiumsplatzierungen in seiner Premierensaison. Der Spanier gilt als Favorit für die Moto3-Krone in der Saison
2024. Bei Husqvarna Factory Racing ging Ayumu Sasaki nach dem vierten Platz in der 2022er Moto3™-
Weltmeisterschaft als Titelanwärter in die Saison 2023. Erneut erwies er sich während der gesamten Saison als
regelmäßiger Podiumskandidat und beendete die Saison als Vize-Moto3™-Weltmeister. Teamkollege Collin
Veijer lieferte ebenfalls beeindruckende Ergebnisse ab und feierte einen Sieg in seiner Debutsaison.
Radsport
Seit 2023 bestreitet die Marke GASGAS E-Bicycles die UCI Mountain Bike World Series, insbesondere den E-
Enduro Pro World Cup. Gemeinsam mit Industriepartnern traten Johannes Fischbach und Alex Marin von
GASGAS SRAM Racing sowie Simon Carlsson und Alexandre Fayolle von GASGAS MOTOREX Racing an.
Nach allen fünf Runden belegte Alex Marin den 4. Platz und hielt das Podium bereits in der allerersten Saison für
GASGAS E-Bicycles in greifbarer Nähe.
AUSWIRKUNGEN DES RUSSISCH-UKRAINISCHEN KRIEGES
Die Einschätzungen der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe zu den Auswirkungen des Kriegsgeschehens in der Ukraine
sind im Vergleich zum Vorjahr unverändert. Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe hat keinen wesentlichen Grund
identifiziert, ihre Schätzungen und Erwartungen zum 31. Dezember 2023 aufgrund des Kriegsgeschehens in der
Ukraine wesentlich zu ändern. Die Gruppe verfügt weder über Investitionen, sonstige Vermögenswerte oder
sonstige wesentliche Geschäftsbeziehungen in der Ukraine, Russland oder Weißrussland noch hat die Gruppe
wesentliche Geschäftsbeziehungen zu Lieferanten oder Händlern in diesenndern. Vor diesem Hintergrund
erwartet die Gruppe keine wesentlichen Auswirkungen auf die erwarteten zukünftigen Cashflows. Gleichermaßen
hat die Gruppe durch den Krieg und die verhängten Sanktionen keinen Verlust der Beherrschung, der
gemeinschaftlichen Führung oder der Fähigkeit zur Ausübung eines maßgeblichen Einflusses auf Unternehmen
erlitten und erwartet auch dergleichen nicht.
2. WIRTSCHAFTLICHES UMFELD UND
MARKTENTWICKLUNG
Die weltwirtschaftlichen Aussichten sind unverändert eingetrübt. Die Auswirkungen des seit 2022 andauernden
Russisch-Ukrainischen Krieges, sowie die unter anderem daraus resultierenden signifikant erhöhten
Inflationsraten, haben zu einer deutlichen Verlangsamung der Weltwirtschaft geführt. Zwar haben sich die
Prognosen im Laufe des Geschäftsjahres 2023 grundlegend verbessert, allerdings bleiben sie hierdurch weiterhin
gehemmt.
Im Zuge dessen lässt sich eine weitgehend positive Normalisierung der Geschäfts- und Verbraucherstimmung
erkennen, die Rohstoffpreise sinken und die im vergangenen Geschäftsjahr beobachteten Störungen in der
Beilage II/5
Lieferkette erscheinen weitgehend überwunden, da die Logistikkosten und die Lieferzeiten für notwendige
Ressourcen im Allgemeinen wieder das Niveau vor der COVID-Pandemie erreichen. Wesentliche finanz- und
gesamtwirtschaftliche Risiken bestehen zum einen in der schwelenden Immobilienkrise in China, zum anderen in
der weiteren Entwicklung der Inflationsraten. Während sowohl die Gesamtinflation als auch die Kerninflation, die
die volatilen Energie- und Nahrungsmittelkomponenten ausschließt, rückläufig sind, wird erwartet, dass beide
zumindest kurz- und mittelfristig erhöht bleiben. In einer Gesamtbetrachtung sind die wirtschaftlichen Risiken im
Allgemeinen besser ausbalanciert als im vergangenen Geschäftsjahr, aber das Risiko einer Abwärtsbewegung
ist immer noch Gegenwertig. Dies verdeutlicht die weiterhin bestehende Unsicherheit insbesondere über den
Verlauf des Krieges in der Ukraine, seine weiteren Folgen sowie die jüngsten Unsicherheiten über den Ausgang
des aufgeflammten Krieges im Nahen Osten.
Letztlich führt die beschriebene Situation immer noch dazu, dass die globalen Wachstumsprognosen der
führenden Organisationen auf diesem Gebiet, wie dem Internationalen Währungsfonds (IWF), der Organisation
für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung (OECD) und die Weltbank, unsicherer sind als üblich und
ständig angepasst werden. Die jüngsten Schätzungen des IWF deuten auf eine im Wesentlichen unveränderte
globale Wirtschaftswachstumsprognose von 3,1 % für 2024 und 3,2 % für 2025 im Vergleich zu früheren
Schätzungen. Die im Wesentlichen unveränderten Prognosen zeigen, dass die größten Risiken für die globale
Wirtschaftsentwicklung inzwischen ausgeglichen und stabilisiert sind, wenngleich angesichts der oben
beschriebenen Probleme immer noch Abwärtsrisiken bestehen. Die veröffentlichten Schätzungen basieren auf
zahlreichen Annahmen zu einer Vielzahl makroökonomischer Faktoren, insbesondere zur Preisentwicklung
fossiler Brennstoffe und anderer Ressourcen sowie zum allgemeinen Zinsniveau.
Für Industrieländer rechnet der IWF für das Jahr 2024 mit einem Wachstum von 1,5 % und für das nächste Jahr
2025 von 1,8 %. Für die Euro-Zone wird für 2024 ein Wachstum von 0,9 % prognostiziert. Für das Jahr 2025
rechnet der IWF mit einem Wachstum von 1,7 % für die Euro-Zone, während das Wachstum insbesondere in
Deutschland mit 0,5 % für 2024 und 1,6 % für 2025 unterdurchschnittlich prognostiziert wird.
Für die Schwellen- und Entwicklungsländer prognostiziert der IWF für das Jahr 2024 ein Wachstum der
Wirtschaftsleistung von 4,1 %, für 2025 von 4,2 %. Für China wird eine Wachstumsrate von 4,6 % für das Jahr
2024 und 4,1 % für das Jahr 2025 prognostiziert. Für Indien wird ein Anstieg der Wirtschaftsleistung von 5,7 %
für 2024 und von 6,8 % für 2025 prognostiziert.
Der IWF prognostiziert Inflationsraten in Höhe von 5,8 % für 2024 und in Höhe von 4,4 % für 2025. Die künftige
Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft hängt insbesondere von der erfolgreichen Kalibrierung der Geldpolitik ab. Dabei
muss eine Bilanz der kumulierten Auswirkungen vergangener Zinserhöhungen gezogen werden, die andernfalls
zu erheblichen negativen Nebenwirkungen für den Finanzsektor führen können. Darüber hinaus stellen der
Verlauf des Krieges in der Ukraine sowie neuerdings auch im Nahen Osten und nicht zuletzt die wirtschaftliche
Erholung und Nachfrage aus China wesentliche Faktoren für die zukünftige Entwicklung der Weltwirtschaft dar.
Diese Einschätzung wird weitgehend von der OECD und der Weltbank geteilt. Insbesondere der IWF erklärt auch,
dass sich zunehmende Divergenzen im Wirtschaftswachstum abzeichnen, da eine Verlangsamung des
Wachstums in fortgeschrittenen Volkswirtschaften offenbar ausgeprägter zu sein scheint als in Schwellen- und
Entwicklungsländern. Bei einer im Wesentlichen unveränderten globalen Wachstumsprognose des IWF ist kein
größerer globaler Wirtschaftsabschwung zu erwarten, wenngleich alle Prognosen zur globalen
Wirtschaftsentwicklung weiterhin mit erheblichen Unsicherheiten behaftet sind.
Im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr 2023 entwickelte sich der globale
1
Motorradmarkt positiv (+2,7 %, entsprechend
einem Plus von 90.000 Motorrädern). In Europa
2
stieg der Markt, gemessen an Neuzulassungen, nach einem
kleinen Einbruch im Jahr 2022 wieder auf mehr als 800.000 Motorräder an (+11 %). Speziell die Kernmärkte
Deutschland (+12 %), Frankreich (+14 %), Italien (+15) und Spanien (+13 %) profitieren von einer gestiegenen
Nachfrage. Dadurch stieg der Marktanteil von 10,0 % auf 10,5 % (gemessen an den drei Kernmarken KTM,
Husqvarna und GASGAS).
1
Bezogen auf die wesentlichen Absatzmärkte der KTM Gruppe: DE, FR, IT, UK, ES, SE, BE, NL, AT, CH, FL, DK, NO, GR, PL, SL, HU, BALTIC, USA, CAN, AUS, NZ, JP, SA, TH, CN,
AR, BR, CO.
2
Motorräder = ϣϤϢccm ohne Motocross, Scooters und ATV’s, inkl. Elektromotorräder in den Märkten DE, FR, IT, UK, ES, SE, BE, NL, AT, CH, FI, NO, BALTIC.
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In Nordamerika stieg der Absatz (im Gegensatz zu Europa inklusive Motocrossmodelle) ebenfalls und schließt
bei knapp 490.000 verkauften Einheiten (+4 %). Der Marktanteil steigt durch ein erreichtes Wachstum der drei
Kernmarken von 11 % auf 12,6 % (Vorjahr: 11,8 %).
Leicht rückläufig zeigt sich die Entwicklung des australischen und neuseeländischen Marktes mit einem
Rückgang von 3,2 %. Da sich die Zulassungen von KTM, Husqvarna und GASGAS aber um 3,4 % erhöhten,
konnte der Marktanteil auf 21,0 % gesteigert werden (Vorjahr: 19,7 %). Das Gesamtvolumen beläuft sich auf
knapp 67.000 Motorrädern.
Der relevante indische Motorradmarkt (S2/S3-Segment) befindet sich abermals deutlich im Aufschwung (+22 %)
und weist ein Volumen von 1,2 Millionen verkauften Motorrädern auf. Dabei setzte der strategische Partner Bajaj
in Indien über 65.000 Motorräder der Marken KTM und Husqvarna ab, resultierend in einem leicht gestiegenen
Marktanteil von 5,3 % (Vorjahr: 5,0 %). Der asiatische Raum ist 2023 von Verlusten geprägt, wobei die Märkte in
Thailand (-10,4 %) und China (Premium-Importeursmarkt; -17 %) in besonderem Maße betroffen sind. In Japan
(Motorräder >250cc) beläuft sich der Rückgang auf -6 % und fällt damit etwas geringer aus. Der Rückgang
(inklusive Hongkong, bei einem Volumen von ca. 2.000 Motorrädern) beträgt knapp -12 % und hält sich bei einem
Volumen von nun knapp 200.000 Motorrädern. Der Marktanteil der KTM-Kernmarken ist in dieser wichtigen
Wachstumsregion dennoch auf 5,2 % (Vorjahr 4,9 %) gestiegen.
Der Markt für New Mobility sieht sich großen Herausforderungen gegenüber. Während die vergangenen Jahre
und Erwartungen von den Nachwirkungen des durch die Corona-Pandemie erhöhten Nachfrageniveaus geprägt
waren, deutet sich schon in der vom Zweirad-Industrie-Verbandes (ZIV) veröffentlichten Prognose für das
Geschäftsjahr 2023 und zumindest im Folgejahr eine wesentliche Abkühlung an. Für das gesamte Jahr 2023
prognostiziert der ZIV einen Absatz von rund 2 Millionen elektrifizierten New Mobility-Produkten. Dies entspricht
einem Rückgang von ca. 10 % verglichen mit dem Rekordjahr 2022, in dem ein Absatzvolumen von 2,2 Mio.
Stück erzielt wurde. Darüber hinaus ist anzumerken, dass aktuelle makroökonomische Unsicherheiten, wie
einleitend dargelegt, sowie Einflüsse auf Verbraucherpreise nicht zuletzt aufgrund von hohen Inflationsraten die
Marktentwicklung negativ beeinflussen. Die Prognosen deuten darauf hin, dass sich der gesamte New Mobility-
Markt einem Trend der Konsolidierung gegenübersieht.
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3. FINANZIELLE LEISTUNGSINDIKATOREN
BEDEUTSAMSTE FINANZIELLE LEISTUNGSINDIKATOREN:
ERTRAGSKENNZAHLEN
2022
2023
VDG. IN %
Umsatzerlöse
in € Mio.
2.437,2
2.661,2
9,2%
Betriebsergebnis vor Abschreibung (EBITDA)
in € Mio.
381,1
323,5
-
15,1%
EBITDA-Marge
in %
15,6%
12,2%
Ergebnis der betrieblichen Tätigkeit (EBIT)
in € Mio.
235,3
160,0
-
32,0%
EBIT
-Marge
in %
9,7%
6,0%
WEITERE FINANZIELLE KENNZAHLEN:
ERTRAGSKENNZAHLEN
2022
2023
VDG. IN %
Ergebnis nach Steuern
in € Mio.
170,6
76,4
-
55,2%
Ergebnis nach Minderheiten
in € Mio.
169,9
80,2
-
52,8%
BILANZKENNZAHLEN
31.12.2022
31.12.2023
VDG. IN %
Bilanzsumme
in € Mio.
2.550,6
2.952,9
15,8%
Eigenkapital
in € Mio.
914,4
909,3
-
0,6%
Eigenkapitalquote
in %
35,8%
30,8%
Working Capital Employed
1)
in € Mio.
186,7
531,1
>100%
Nettoverschuldung
2)
in € Mio.
256,5
775,9
>100%
Gearing
3)
in %
28,1%
85,3%
CASH
-FLOW UND INVESTITIONEN
2022
2023
VDG. IN %
Cash
-Flow aus Betriebstätigkeit
in € Mio.
280,3
-1
10,9
<100%
Cash
-Flow aus Investitionstätigkeit
in € Mio.
-
283,1
-
302,1
6,7%
Free Cash
-Flow
4)
in € Mio.
-2,8
-
413,0
<100%
Cash
-Flow aus Finanzierungstätigkeit
in € Mio.
-
91,3
398,7
>100%
Investitionen
5)
in € Mio.
267,5
284,0
6,1%
WERTSCHAFFUNG
31.12.2022
31.12.2023
ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
6)
in %
19,2%
10,2%
ROE (Return on Equity)
7)
in %
20,3%
8,4%
ROIC (Return on Invested Capital)
8)
in %
15,5%
9,2%
1) Working Capital Employed = Vorräte + Forderungen aus Lieferungen und Leistungen - Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen
2) Nettoverschuldung = Finanzverbindlichkeiten (kurzfristig, langfristig) - Zahlungsmittel
3) Gearing = Nettoverschuldung/Eigenkapital
4) Free Cash-Flow = Cash-Flow aus Betriebstätigkeit + Cash-Flow aus Investitionstätigkeit
5) Zugänge von Sachanlagen und immateriellen Vermögenswerten laut Anlagespiegel; ohne Leasingzugänge (IFRS 16) iHv. € 32,5 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 25,9 Mio.)
6) ROCE: EBIT/durchschnittliches Capital Employed; Capital Employed = Sachanlagen + Firmenwert + Immaterielle Vermögenswerte + Working Capital Employed
7) ROE = Ergebnis nach Steuern/durchschnittliches Eigenkapital
8) ROIC = NOPAT/durchschnittliches Capital Employed; NOPAT = EBIT Steuern
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GESCHÄFTSENTWICKLUNG UND ANALYSE DER ERTRAGSKENNZAHLEN
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe steigerte im Geschäftsjahr 2023 trotz schwieriger wirtschaftlicher
Rahmenbedingungen und einem Umbruch in der Fahrradindustrie den Konzernumsatz um 9,2 % auf einen neuen
Rekordwert von € 2.661,2 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 2.437,2 Mio.). Rund 97 % der Umsatzerlöse wurden außerhalb von
Österreich erzielt. Regional betrachtet entfielen 54,4 % der Umsatzerlöse auf Europa (+7,9 Prozentpunkte zum
Vorjahr), 29,2 % auf Nordamerika inkl. Mexiko (-4,7 Prozentpunkte zum Vorjahr) und 16,4 % auf den Rest der
Welt (-3,2 Prozentpunkte zum Vorjahr).
Das operative Betriebsergebnis (EBIT) verringerte sich um rund 32 % auf 160,0 Mio. (Vorjahr: 235,3 Mio.),
was einer EBIT-Marge von 6,0 % entspricht. Im Motorradsegment beläuft sich die EBIT-Marge bei rund
9 %, welches innerhalb der ursprünglich geplanten Bandbreite von 8-10 % liegt. Demgegenüber hat die
eingeleitete Neuausrichtung des Fahrradbereiches das Ergebnis deutlich belastet. Das operative Ergebnis vor
Abschreibungen (EBITDA) liegt mit 323,5 Mio. um rund 15 % unter dem Vorjahreswert was einer EBITDA-
Marge von 12,2 % entspricht. Das Ergebnis nach Steuern beträgt 76,4 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 170,6 Mio.).
Die Gesamtabsatzzahlen der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe sowie der Absatz von PTWs (Motorräder und E-Bicycles)
stellen sich wie folgt dar:
Die beiden Segmente „Motorcycles“ und „Bicycles“ stellen die operativen Hauptbereiche der PIERER Mobility-
Gruppe dar, auf deren Entwicklung im Folgenden eingegangen wird.
MOTORCYCLES
Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 konnte in der Motorrad-Division ein Umsatz von € 2.416,4 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 2.262,5 Mio.)
erzielt werden (+6,8 % gegenüber Vorjahr). Im Motoradbereich sind die Kosten für die Lagerbestände der Händler
trotz guter Nachfrage durch deutlich erhöhte Zinsen stark angestiegen. Dies führte dazu, dass zur Stärkung der
Händlerstruktur verlängerte Zahlungsziele und höhere Rabatte an die Händler gewährt werden mussten. Das
EBITDA beträgt im Geschäftsjahr 2023 371,0 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 381,2 Mio.) und das EBIT liegt bei 214,4 Mio.
(Vorjahr: € 241,0 Mio.). Dies entspricht einer EBITDA-Marge von 15,4 % (Vorjahr: 16,8 %) und einer EBIT-Marge
von 8,9 % (Vorjahr: 10,7 %).
In Europa stieg der Umsatz im Vergleich zum Vorjahresniveau deutlich auf € 1.229,0 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 977,4 Mio.)
an, was einem Umsatzanteil von 50,9 % entspricht (Vorjahr: 43,2 %). In Nordamerika verzeichnete der
Motorradbereich einen Umsatz von754,4 Mio. (Vorjahr: 811,3 Mio.). Damit wurden 31,2 % des Umsatzes in
Nordamerika erzielt (Vorjahr: 35,9 %). In den übrigen Ländern sank der Umsatz leicht gegenüber dem Vorjahr
um 8,6 % auf € 432,9 Mio. Der Umsatzanteil in den übrigen Ländern beträgt 17,9 % (Vorjahr: 20,9 %).
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Mit 280.206 verkauften KTM Motorrädern, 67.462 verkauften Husqvarna Motorrädern und 29.532 verkauften
GASGAS Motorrädern im Geschäftsjahr 2023 zusätzlich der abgesetzten Motorräder von MV Agusta (1.852) und
CFMOTO (2.503) konnte ein Absatz von 381.555 Motorrädern (2022: 375.492 Stück) erzielt werden (dies unter
Berücksichtigung der in Indien und Indonesien von Partner Bajaj verkauften Motorräder). Die Motorrad-Division
erreichte somit ein Absatzplus von 1,6 % und festigte damit mit ihren drei Motorradmarken ihre Präsenz in den
wichtigen Motorradabsatzmärkten.
In den Vertriebsregionen von Europa lag der Absatz bei 140.214 Motorrädern (+14,9 %). Rund zwei Drittel der
produzierten Motorräder (241.341) wurden in Märkten außerhalb Europas abgesetzt. Besonders stark war das
Wachstum in Indien/Nepal, wo 66.426 Motorräder abgesetzt wurden, was einem Plus von 29,0 % im Vergleich
zum Vorjahr entspricht. Trotz eines leichten Absatzrückgangs in Nordamerika (-7,7 %) schaffte es die dortige
Niederlassung zum zweiten Mal in Folge mit 101.277 Stück mehr als 100.000 Motorräder abzusetzen. Während
sich der Absatz in Südamerika mit 27.671 (-26,4 %) und in Asien mit 23.129 (-27,3 %) abgesetzten Motorrädern
rückläufig zeigte, konnte der Absatz in Australien mit 19.648 abgesetzten Motorrädern leicht über das
Vorjahresniveau (Vorjahr: 19.478 Stück) gehoben werden (+1 %).
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Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 wurden am Produktionsstandort Mattighofen 217.160 und damit abermals mehr als
200.000 Motorräder produziert. Im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht dies einem leichten Rückgang von -4.881
Stück bzw. -2,2 %. Unter Berücksichtigung der von unserem Partner Bajaj Auto Ltd. in Indien produzierten
kleinmotorigen KTM- und Husqvarna-Modelle, der in Spanien produzierten GASGAS-Trials sowie der in China
mit unserem Partner CFMOTO produzierten Modelle wurden weltweit 385.330 Motorräder (Vorjahr: 381.823)
produziert.
BICYCLES
Aufgrund der weltweiten Überbestände im Fahrradbereich war auch die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe mit stark
gefallenen Marktpreisen konfrontiert. Das Absatzwachstum in diesem Segment mit den Marken Husqvarna, R
Raymon, GASGAS und FELT von rund 33 % war geprägt von Lagerbestandsbereinigungen und der Abgabe der
Marke R Raymon. Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 wurden 157.358 Fahrräder (Vorjahr: 118.465) verkauft, davon 100.640
E-Bicycles (Vorjahr: 74.479). Im Fahrradbereich stellt die DACH-Region nach wie vor den größten Absatzmarkt
mit rund 60% dar. Der Absatzanteil in der Fahrrad-Division in Nordamerika lag in 2023 bei 10 %.
Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 konnte in der Fahrrad-Division ein Umsatz in Höhe von € 240,7 Mio. erzielt werden
(Vorjahr: € 171,2 Mio.). Dies bedeutet ein Umsatzplus von 40,6 % im Jahresvergleich. Das EBITDA lag in 2023
bei € -41,8 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 6,5 Mio.) und das EBIT bei € -47,1 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 2,5 Mio.).
Von den im Geschäftsjahr 2023 abgesetzten E-Bicycles wurden 69,9 % unter der Marke R Raymon, 20,7 % unter
der Marke Husqvarna E-Bicycles sowie 7,6 % unter der Marke GASGAS verkauft. Die Absätze der Fahrräder
ohne Elektroantrieb verteilen sich auf die beiden Marken R Raymon mit 60,0 % und FELT mit 37,8 % (im Vorjahr
annähernd gleich).
Rund 87 % des Absatzes entfallen auf Europa und hier insbesondere auf die DACH-Region. Weitere 10 %
betreffen die nordamerikanische Vertriebsregion und der restliche Absatz (rund 3 %) betrifft Asien, Südamerika
und Australien.
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BILANZANALYSE
Die Bilanzstruktur der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe setzt sich wie folgt zusammen:
2022 2023
Mio. €
in %
Mio. €
in %
Langfristige Vermögenswerte
1.195,8
46,9%
1.333,8
45,2%
Kurzfristige Vermögenswerte
1.354,8
53,1%
1.619,1
54,8%
Vermögenswerte
2.550,6
100,0%
2.952,9
100,0%
Eigenkapital
914,4
35,8%
909,3
30,8%
Langfristige Schulden
625,6
24,5%
1.130,0
38,3%
Kurzfristige Schulden
1.010,6
39,6%
913,6
30,9%
Eigenkapital und Schulden
2.550,6
100,0%
2.952,9
100,0%
Die Bilanzsumme der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe erhöhte sich gegenüber dem Konzernabschluss zum 31.
Dezember 2022 von € 2.550,6 Mio. auf € 2.952,9 Mio. um 15,8 %.
Die Erhöhung der langfristigen Vermögenswerte von € 1.195,8 Mio. auf € 1.333,8 Mio. liegt insbesondere analog
zu den Vorjahren im Bereich von Entwicklungsprojekten, welche über den Abschreibungen liegen und zu einer
Steigerung der immateriellen Vermögenswerte führten. Zudem stieg auch das Sachanlagevermögen
insbesondere aufgrund von Investitionen in den Produktionsstandort von PIERER MAXCOM Mobility OOD in
Bulgarien.
Innerhalb der kurzfristigen Vermögenswerte erhöhten sich insbesondere die Vorräte um € 203,3 Mio. Die weiteren
wesentlichen Veränderungen betreffen einerseits den Anstieg der Forderungen aus Lieferungen und Leistungen
in Höhe von € 80,4 Mio. und andererseits die Reduktion der Zahlungsmittel in Höhe von € 19,8 Mio. Dies führte
insgesamt zu einer Erhöhung der kurzfristigen Vermögenswerte um 19,5 % auf € 1.619,1 Mio.
Die kurzfristigen Schulden reduzierten sich gegenüber dem 31. Dezember 2022 um € 97,0 Mio. (-9,6 %). Die
Reduzierung ist größtenteils auf das Sinken der Verbindlichkeiten aus Lieferungen und Leistungen in Höhe von
-60,6 Mio. sowie Rückstellungen in Höhe von € -22,2 Mio. zurückzuführen. Die im Vorjahr eingestellte
Rückstellung in Höhe von € 20,2 Mio., welche im Rahmen der Kooperationsvereinbarung mit MV Agusta gebildet
wurde, wurde in 2023 vollständig verbraucht.
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Die langfristigen Schulden erhöhten sich um 80,6 % auf € 1.130,0 Mio. Der Anstieg ist größtenteils auf die
Erhöhung der Finanzverbindlichkeiten und hier insbesondere aus der Aufnahme eines Schuldscheindarlehens
mit einem Volumen von € 300,0 Mio., einem Forschungsdarlehen der Europäischen Investitionsbank in Höhe von
€ 100,0 Mio. sowie einer Namensschuldverschreibung in Höhe von € 50 Mio. zurückzuführen.
Das Eigenkapital verringerte sich im Geschäftsjahr 2023 um € 5,1 Mio. von € 914,4 Mio. auf € 909,3 Mio.
Einerseits wurde durch das Ergebnis nach Steuern in Höhe von € 76,4 Mio. das Eigenkapital gestärkt.
Andererseits führten Dividendenzahlungen in Höhe von € 68,1 Mio. zu einer Verringerung des Eigenkapitals. Die
sonstigen Effekte in Höhe von € -13,4 Mio. betreffen im Wesentlichen die ergebnisneutrale Erfassung von
Fremdwährungsdifferenzen, die Bewertung von Finanzinstrumenten sowie die Neubewertung der Nettoschuld
aus leistungsorientierten Versorgungsplänen. Die Eigenkapitalquote liegt mit 30,8 % aufgrund der beschriebenen
Bilanzerhöhung unter dem Wert per 31. Dezember 2023 von 35,8 %.
LIQUIDITÄTSANALYSE
Der Cash-Flow aus dem operativen Bereich lag im Geschäftsjahr 2023 bei € -110,9 Mio. und damit deutlich unter
dem Vorjahreswert von € 280,3 Mio., wofür insbesondere der Anstieg im Working Capital hauptverantwortlich
war. Der Zahlungsmittelabfluss aus Investitionen betrug € -302,1 Mio. und liegt insgesamt über dem
Vorjahreswert von € -283,1 Mio. Dieser Anstieg resultiert im Wesentlichen aufgrund der höheren Auszahlungen
für den Erwerb von immateriellen Vermögenswerten und Sachanlagen (Effekt € -66,4 Mio.).
Wie schon erläutert, sind die Kosten für die Lagerbestände der Händler im Motorradbereich trotz guter Nachfrage
durch deutlich erhöhte Zinsen stark angestiegen. Dies führte dazu, dass zur Stärkung der Händlerstruktur
verlängerte Zahlungsziele und höhere Rabatte an die Händler gewährt werden mussten. Auf Grund der
ausreichend vorhandenen Liquiditätsreserven konnte die PIERER Mobility AG neben ihren Händlern auch die
Lieferanten entsprechend unterstützen, um auch deren finanzielle Situation zu stabilisieren und die durch das
gestiegene Zinsniveau deutlich erhöhten Belastungen zu dämpfen. Die damit einhergehende negative
Auswirkung auf den Free Cash-Flow, der sich im Jahr 2023 auf -413,0 Mio. beläuft (Vorjahr: -2,8 Mio.), wurde
dadurch bewusst in Kauf genommen.
Nach Berücksichtigung des Cash-Flows aus Finanzierungsaktivitäten in Höhe von € 398,7 Mio. verringerten sich
die liquiden Mittel im Vergleich zum 31. Dezember 2022 um € 19,8 Mio. (inklusive Fremdwährungseffekte von €
-5,4 Mio.) auf € 259,0 Mio.
Durch die starke Eigenkapitalbasis und die langfristigen Finanzierungen stehen ausreichende Liquiditätsreserven
nachhaltig zur Verfügung.
INVESTITIONEN
Im laufenden Geschäftsjahr wurden in der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe Gesamtinvestitionen in Höhe von € 316,5
Mio. (Vorjahr: 293,4 Mio.) inklusive IFRS 16 Leasingzugänge in Höhe von € 32,5 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 25,9 Mio.)
getätigt. Die Investitionen ohne Leasingprojekte verteilen sich auf Entwicklungsprojekte (inkl. Werkzeuge),
Sachanlagen und immaterielle Vermögensgegenstände wie folgt:
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Im abgelaufenen Geschäftsjahr wurden wie gewohnt hohe Investitionen in Serienentwicklungsprojekte (inkl.
Werkzeuge) vorgenommen. Der Anteil an den Investitionen in Entwicklungsprojekte (inkl. Werkzeuge) zu den
Gesamtinvestitionen betragen 69 % und liegen somit über dem Vorjahresniveau (Vorjahr: 60 %). Die nachhaltig
hohen Investitionen in die Serienproduktentwicklung stellen einen der wesentlichen Erfolgsfaktoren der PIERER
Mobility-Gruppe dar. Auch die Investitionen in die Infrastruktur (Sachanlagen) lagen mit 20 % leicht unter dem
Vorjahresniveau von 23 %. Weitere 11 % (Vorjahr: 17 %) entfielen auf immaterielle Vermögensgegenstände (IT,
Lizenzen).
Die Investitionen der vergangenen Jahre haben die notwendigen Produktionskapazitäten für die kommenden
Jahre gesichert. Der Fokus der Investitionen lag und liegt daher auf anderen Projektthemen, insbesondere auf
der (Weiter-)Entwicklung bestehender und neuer Modelle, der Elektromobilität und der High-Tech-
Modernisierung. Diese markieren für die PIERER Mobility Gruppe derzeit und auch in Zukunft die oberste Priorität
der Investitionen. Im Einklang mit den strategischen Zielen werden die Ausgaben für Investitionen in Forschung
und Entwicklung auf dem bereits hohen Niveau der vergangenen Jahre bleiben.
Eine der bedeutendsten Einzelinvestitionen im Geschäftsjahr 2022 war der Weiterbau und die Fertigstellung des
neuen Headquarters von KTM North America in Murrieta, Kalifornien. Das Firmengelände wurde auf einer Fläche
von ca. 14.000 m² errichtet und umfasst Büro- und Motorsportgebäude sowie Lagerflächen. Am 28. März 2023
fand die Eröffnungsfeier in Murrieta statt. Mit einem Gesamtinvestitionsvolumen von rund 55 Mio. USD stellt dies
eine der größten Einzelinvestitionen in der Geschichte der PIERER Mobility Gruppe dar.
Wesentliche Investitionsprojekte in 2023 sind wie in den Vorjahren vor allem Entwicklungsprojekte und der Kauf
von Werkzeugen und Anlagen.
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4. VERWEIS AUF DEN NICHTFINANZIELLEN
BERICHT
Die Gesellschaft erstellte für die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe einen konsolidierten nichtfinanziellen Bericht gemäß §
267a UGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2023, welcher Angaben zu Konzepten, nichtfinanziellen Risiken, Due Diligence
Prozessen sowie Ergebnissen und Leistungsindikatoren hinsichtlich Umwelt-, Sozial- und Arbeitnehmerbelangen,
der Achtung von Menschenrechten, sowie der Bekämpfung von Korruption und Bestechung, enthält. Dieser
Bericht wurde vom Aufsichtsrat gemäß § 96 AktG geprüft und ist online verfügbar unter
https://www.pierermobility.com/nachhaltigkeit/publikationen.
Der Corporate Governance Bericht ist auf der Webseite der Gesellschaft verfügbar unter
https://www.pierermobility.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance.
5. FORSCHUNG & ENTWICKLUNG UND NEUE
MODELLE
Für die PIERER Mobility AG als führender Hersteller von Premium Powered-Two-Wheelers (PTW)-Fahrzeugen
in Europa ist es erklärtes Ziel, durch kontinuierliches Wachstum die Vorreiterrolle in Bezug auf Technologie,
Vertrieb und Image in der Motorradwelt weiter auszubauen. Der Bereich Forschung- und Entwicklung steht daher
seit Jahren besonders im Fokus. Als Resultat der verfolgten F&E-Strategie entstehen innovative Produkte, die
den hohen Kundenerwartungen hinsichtlich Technologie und Performance gerecht werden. Gleichzeitig
ermöglicht dies, nachhaltig neue Märkte zu erschließen.
Besonders hohe Priorität wird dabei der frühzeitigen Erkennung von Trends im Powered Two-Wheeler (PTW)-
Segment und der Weiterentwicklung des Produktportfolios in technischer und funktioneller Sicht beigemessen.
Gleichzeitig wird hohes Engagement zur Verfolgung, Erkennung und Umsetzung der Kundenanforderungen an
die Produkte und Dienstleistungen der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe aufgebracht, um die in der Vergangenheit
erarbeitete Vorreiterrolle weiter auszubauen und eine marktnahe Produktentwicklungsstrategie gewährleisten zu
können.
Dank der global agierenden Forschungs- und Entwicklungsorganisation verfügt die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe über
ein Netzwerk an hoch qualifizierten Mitarbeitern etwa im Bereich Konstruktion, Berechnung und Simulation.
Dieses Netzwerk wird durch den betriebsinternen Maschinen- und Anlagenpark, der für Produktion, Aufbau und
Validierung neu entwickelter Prototypen verantwortlich ist, unterstützt. Diese Kombination ermöglicht es, mit
hoher Flexibilität auf sich ändernde Anforderungen und die damit einhergehende Komplexität zu reagieren.
Zum Stichtag 31.12.2023 beschäftigte das Unternehmen 1.302 Mitarbeiter (Vorjahr: 976), das entspricht 21,1 %
der gesamten Belegschaft. Operativ, ohne Nebeneffekt aus der Aktivierung und Abschreibung von
Entwicklungsaufwendungen, wurden 9,2 % des Gesamtumsatzes für den Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung
aufgewendet, dies entspricht in absoluten Werten € 244,4 Mio. (Vorjahr: € 213,2 Mio.).
Der Forschungs- und Entwicklungsbereich der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe, gebündelt in der
KTM Forschungs-
und Entwicklungs GmbH
(KTM F&E GmbH), ist mit dezentralen Standorten in Europa (insbesondere Österreich
und Spanien) sowie Amerika global organisiert. Die zentrale Steuerung der Entwicklungsprogramme erfolgt im
F&E-Hauptquartier in Mattighofen sowie in Munderfing, wo ein Großteil der Mitarbeiter aus dem Forschungs- und
Entwicklungsbereich angesiedelt ist. Das Forschungs- und Entwicklungszentrum am Hauptsitz in Mattighofen ist
ein Innovationsstandort mit einer Nutzfläche von über 20.000 m². Hier werden richtungsweisende Produkte für
das Powersport-Segment konzipiert, entwickelt und mit modernsten Mitteln erprobt.
Die
KTM Technologies
GmbH mit Sitz in Anif bei Salzburg, ist organisatorisch Teil der KTM F&E GmbH und gilt
als Spezialist für die Mobilität der Zukunft, insbesondere in den Bereichen Konzept-, Technologieentwicklung und
Beilage II/15
Leichtbau. Erfolgsfaktor ist die anwendungsorientierte Entwicklung neuer Lösungen und Technologien. Sehr hohe
Expertise besteht im Bereich der Entwicklung von Fahrzeugkonzepten, unter anderem durch den Einsatz von
Multimaterial, Composite und additiven Fertigungstechnologien. Die KTM Technologies GmbH arbeitet als
Innovations-Hub eng mit der KTM F&E GmbH und Kunden aus anderen Industriezweigen zusammen. Zum Kreis
von Partnern und Kunden gehören etablierte OEMs und Start-Ups aus Branchen wie Automobil und Luftfahrt,
Maschinenbau und der Sportartikelindustrie. Durch das branchenübergreifende Leistungsportfolio profitieren
sowohl die Unternehmensgruppe als auch Drittkunden von einem breiten Know-how-Spektrum und den
Möglichkeiten des Technologietransfers.
Mit der Markteinführung der KTM Freeride E im Jahr 2014 gilt die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe als Pionier auf dem
Gebiet der Elektromobilität. In den letzten Jahren wurde das Spektrum an elektrifizierten Fahrzeugen
verschiedener Leistungskategorien auf alle Konzernmarken ausgedehnt. Die Entwicklung elektrifizierter
Motorradmodelle erfolgt zum überwiegenden Teil in dem hauseigenen Kompetenzzentrum in Anif bei Salzburg.
Da elektrifizierte Antriebssysteme zum gegenwärtigen Zeitpunkt aufgrund ihrer geringen Leistungsdichte mit
weitreichenden Einschränkungen hinsichtlich der Nutzbarkeit eines Motorrads einhergehen, zählt insbesondere
die Reduktion der Abgas- und Lärmemissionen im Bereich des Verbrennungsmotorenportfolios der PIERER
Mobility-Gruppe zu den wesentlichen Arbeitspaketen des abgelaufenen Forschungsjahres. Um die oberen
Fahrzeugsegmente mit höheren Leistungs- und Reichweitenanforderungen weiterhin dynamisch betreiben zu
können, wurde beispielsweise die Untersuchung zukunftsfähiger synthetischer Kraftstoffe, sogenannter E-Fuels,
und die Erprobung von Kraftstoffen mit erhöhtem Bioethanol-Anteil intensiv vorangetrieben.
Das Lärmemissionsverhalten von Motorrädern hat sich in den vergangenen Jahren zu einem bedeutenden
Akzeptanzkriterium für diese Fahrzeugkategorie entwickelt. Da es für Offroad-Sportmotorräder noch keine
einheitlichen Homologationsstandards vorgegeben sind, wurde im Geschäftsjahr 2023 die Erforschung der
Geräuschquellen dieser Modelle und davon abgeleiteten Lösungsansätzen zur signifikanten Reduktion von
Lärmemissionen fortgesetzt.
Hinsichtlich der Abgasemission wurde mit der Entwicklung einer neuen Powerpackgeneration (Leistungsklasse
110-170 kW) für das Modelljahr 2029 gestartet. Projektziel ist es, den CO
2
-Verbrauch im WMTC-Zyklus im
Vergleich zum Vorgängermodell um 20-35 % zu reduzieren. Für den Serieneinsatz der neuen Power-Packs soll
eine Top-Down-Strategie erarbeitet werden. Im ersten Schritt ist es geplant, ab dem Jahr 2029 die
Premiummodelle mit diesem Antriebsstrang auszustatten. In späteren Modelljahren soll diese
Powerpackgeneration auch in weiteren Segmenten zum Einsatz kommen.
Die
KTM F&E GmbH
engagiert sich weiterhin als Gründungsmitglied des Swappable Batteries Motorcycle
Consortium (SBMC). Ziel ist es, durch internationale Standardisierung des Batteriesystems die
Kundenerwartungen hinsichtlich Reichweite, Ladezeit und Kosten zu erfüllen und so einen wichtigen Beitrag zur
weiteren Verbreitung elektrifizierter Mobilitätskonzepte in urbanen Lebensbereichen zu leisten. Während sich die
Aktivitäten im Jahr 2022 hauptsächlich auf die Definition einheitlicher technischer Spezifikationen für das
Batteriesystem innerhalb der Mitgliederbasis konzentrierten, umfassten die Aktivitäten im Jahr 2023 die
Entwicklung von Batterieprototypen durch ausgewählte Lieferanten. Das Hauptziel der ersten Phase des
Prototyping ist die Validierung und Verfeinerung der Spezifikationen.
Die Virtualisierung der Produktentwicklung ist ein wichtiger Baustein zur Reduktion von Entwicklungszeiten, -
kosten und Qualitätsrisiken. Letztlich ist die physische Freiprüfung von Komponenten und Gesamtfahrzeugen auf
entsprechenden Prüfständen ein unerlässlicher Baustein in der Erprobung von Neuprodukten. Hierzu wird am
Standort Anif eine Prüffläche im Ausmaß von 300 m² betrieben, um entwicklungsbegleitend die
Qualitätssicherung der Produkte gewährleisten zu können.
Die 2022 gestartet Initiative zur modularen Elektronikplattform wurde 2023 fortgesetzt und konnte bereits in erste
Fahrzeuge wie beispielsweise die 1390 SUPER DUKE R für den Markt eingeführt werden. Ziel dieser modularen
Plattform sind standardisierte Schnittstellen, um so einen schnellen Austausch von Komponenten gewährleisten
zu können.
Beilage II/16
Konnektivität-Funktionen, die einen Datenaustausch zwischen Fahrzeug und Zubehör wie etwa Smartphones
ermöglichen, wurden in den letzten Jahren intensiv weiterentwickelt und zählen insbesondere im
Premiumsegment zu unverzichtbaren Ausstattungsmerkmalen. Neben der Entwicklung von Komfortfunktionen
wie Telefonie und Navigation stellen insbesondere die Entwicklung und Erprobung von Kommunikationssystemen
zwischen dem Motorrad und anderen Fahrzeugen bzw. zwischen dem Motorrad und (Verkehrs-)Infrastruktur, wie
etwa Ampelanlagen, einen zentralen Bestandteil der Aktivitäten des Berichtsjahres dar. Darüber hinaus wurde
auch an der Nutzung von (Fahrzeug-)Daten geforscht vor allem im Kontext der Produktentwicklung. So ist unter
anderem mit der Beschaffung, Herstellung und Instandhaltung von physischen Prototypen ein erheblicher
Ressourcenaufwand verbunden. Durch Einführung virtueller Entwicklungsmethoden kann der Aufwand für die
Erprobung physischer Bauteile und Baugruppen bis hin zum Gesamtfahrzeug erheblich reduziert und gleichzeitig
eine Verbesserung des späteren Produktes erzielt werden. Diese virtuellen Ansätze können etwa bei der
Digitalisierung in der Leuchtkörperentwicklung angewandt werden.
Der Einsatz hochwertiger Materialien in allen Fahrzeugen, die darin begründete Reduktion des Fahrzeuggewichts
und das damit einhergehende Potential zur
Verbrauchs- und Emissionsreduktion
sowie Verbesserung der
Fahrbarkeit sind eine weitere Säule der verfolgten Entwicklungsphilosophie. Durch die intensiven Bemühungen
der letzten Jahre konnte etwa das Gewicht unserer Offroad-Competition-Modelle mit jeder Generation weiter
reduziert werden. Stellvertretend für eine Vielzahl an Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekten im Bereich der
Material- und Oberflächenentwicklung wurde an der Entwicklung und Erprobung von Rädern und
Fahrwerkskomponenten aus Faserverbundwerkstoffen sowie an der Weiterentwicklung des Fertigungsprozesses
von Kunststoffteilen mit Designelementen in Hybridbauweise gearbeitet.
MODELLE MOTORRÄDER
Das Geschäftsjahr 2023 stand ganz im Zeichen einer großen Modelloffensive mit insgesamt 72 neuen und
überarbeiteten Modellen der drei Kernmarken KTM, Husqvarna und GASGAS.
Nach dem Erfolg im Jahr 2021 kehrte die
KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE RR
im ersten Quartal 2023 als limitiertes
Sondermodell zurück. Bereits im Jahr 2022 wurde die Partnerschaft zwischen KTM und BRABUS mit der
Präsentation der BRABUS 1300 R besiegelt, um BRABUS den Einstieg in die Welt des Motorradsports zu
ermöglichen. Diese Kooperation wurde mit der Einführung der
BRABUS 1300 R Masterpiece Edition
fortgeführt.
Die
KTM-Enduro-Palette
des Modelljahres 2024 ist der Beweis vieler Jahre an der Spitze des Enduro-
Motorsports und bildet eine dynamische Kombination aus Rennsportleistung, Ergonomie sowie führender
Technologie in der Branche. Die neue Modellgeneration präsentiert sich in einem brandneuen Look und mit einem
neuen Rahmenkonzept, überarbeiteten Motoren mit der neuen Drosselklappenkörper Einspritzung bei Zwei-Takt-
Motoren und einer neuen Generation WP Fahrwerkselementen ermöglicht es ein besseres Fahrgefühl sowie
höheren Komfort für Fahrer jeden Alters und aller Fähigkeitsstufen.
Mit der
890 SMT
2023 feierte KTM die Wiedergeburt einer Ikone. Das Motorrad mit der überarbeiteten LC8c
Plattform wurde entwickelt, um in Sachen Leistung, Drehmoment und Gewicht die Spitzenposition im Supermoto-
Touring-Segment zu erreichen. Dieses Modell ist zwischen den KTM ADVENTURE- und KTM Street-
Produktreihen platziert.
Im zweiten Halbjahr wurde weiters eine neue, Euro5+ konforme Generation der
DUKE-Modellreihe
präsentiert
mit neuen
125, 250, 390, 990 und 1390
Modellen. Die neue LC4c Plattform (125 & 390 DUKE) bietet ein
segmentführendes Leistungs-/Gewichtsverhältnis und elektronische Assistenzsysteme mit zwei-Kanal ABS sowie
schräglagenabhängige Traktionskontrolle. Die neue 990 DUKE basiert auf einer neuen Generation des LC8c
Motors mit 123 PS und 103 Nm Drehmoment sowie einer neu entwickelten Elektronikplattform mit modernsten
Assistenzsystemen und einem LED Projektor Scheinwerfer mit Daytime Running Light für eine unverkennbare
DUKE-Signatur. Auch die neue 1390 SUPER DUKE R basiert auf einem weiterentwickelten LC8 Motor mit neuer
Camshift Technologie, welcher eine weitere Leistungssteigerung auf 190 PS & 145 Nm Drehmoment bei
gleichbleibendem Fahrzeuggewicht ermöglichte. Darüber hinaus erhielt die
1390 SUPER DUKE R EVO
ein
überarbeitetes WP APEX Fahrwerk mit semiaktiver Technologie, welches die elektronische Einstellung des
Beilage II/17
Fahrwerks, eine verbesserte Performance bei gleichbleibend hohem Fahrkomfort und mehr
Einstellungsmöglichkeiten ermöglicht.
Husqvarna Motorcycles
präsentierte im März 2023 die
Norden 901 Expedition
, ein mit zahlreichen
Komfortfunktionen ausgestattetes und leistungsstarkes Reisemotorrad, ausgerichtet für den Einsatz sowohl auf
der Straße als auch im Gelände. Im letzten Quartal 2023 wurde zudem der Skutta, ein E-Scooter für urbane
Ballungsräume, vorgestellt und ist nur der erste Schritt einer großen Husqvarna Modelloffensive im Street
Segment für 2024.
In der Enduro Modellreihe für das Modelljahr 2024 präsentierte Husqvarna Motorcycles neun komplett
neugestaltete Maschinen mit neuester Technologie und weiterentwickelter Elektronik, um auch weiterhin im
Offroad-Bereich neue Standards zu setzen. Ein vielfältiges Angebot an technischem Zubehör und Bekleidung
vervollständigte die Markteinführung der aktuellen Zwei- und Vier-Takt-Modelle. Die neuen
TE 300 Pro & FE 350
Pro Sondermodelle
sind mit zusätzlichem technischem Zubehör für Hard Enduro Competitions spezifiziert und
bilden damit die perfekte Basis für wettbewerbsorientierte Kunden.
Im letzten Quartal folgten darüber hinaus eine neue Generation der beliebten
50cc & 65cc Sportminicycles
mit
neuem Look, neuen Rahmen und überarbeiteten Motoren für Offroad Wettbewerbe im Jugendbereich.
GASGAS
präsentierte ebenfalls eine neue Generation der Motocross, Enduro und Cross Country Modellpalette
2024 mit gleich 16 Dirtbikes auf Basis der aktuellen Offroadplattform und ergänzte dies durch innovative und
batterieelektrisch betriebene Produkte in Form der
MC-E 1.12, MC-E 1.16 und MC-E 1.20
. Diese, speziell für
Kinder ab drei Jahren konzipierten Electric-Balance-Bikes, ermöglichen das spielerische Erlernen im sicheren
Umgang mit Zweiradfahrzeugen und sind mit einem Akku-Schnellwechselsystem ausgestattet, um ein beinahe
unterbrechungsloses Fahren zu gewährleisten. Die drei neuen Modelle sind auch für die Marken KTM und
Husqvarna Motorcycles erhältlich.
Die Serienüberleitung im Bereich
elektrisch angetriebener Motorradmodelle
wird durch die
markenübergreifend angebotenen KTM SX-E 2, Husqvarna EE 2- und GASGAS MC-E 2 ModelleKTM SX E3-,
HUSQVARNA EE3- und GASGAS MC E-3-Modelle abgerundet.
MODELLE FAHRRÄDER
In der ersten Jahreshälfte 2023 gab es auch in der Fahrradsparte eine Reihe an neu gestalteten Produkten und
eine Vielzahl an technischen Erneuerungen.
Husqvarna E-Bicycles
setzt auf innovative
Elektromobilitätslösungen und öffnet sich dadurch vielversprechende neue Märkte weltweit. Das im Jahr 2022
präsentierte Mountain Cross 6 (MC6) dient als Vorlage für zukünftige Produktinnovationen und stärkt die Position
von Husqvarna E-Bicycles im
e-MTB-Sektor
. Das neue
Light Cross 6 (LC6)
erweitert die Modellpalette im
Offroad-Segment. Spezifische PG&A-Artikel und mehrere neue Produktlinien runden das Urban Range- und
Allroad-Modellsegment ab. Im Oktober 2023 wurden die neuen MY24 Husqvarna E-MTBs präsentiert.
GASGAS E-Bicycles
baut auf dem Erfolg der Marke GASGAS im Motorradsegment auf. Mit den leistungsstarken
E-MTBs für Offroad-Strecken konnte die Marke nach einem erfolgreichen Geschäftsjahr 2022 ihre Reichweite
auch im ersten Quartal 2023 weltweit ausbauen. Die Erfahrungen aus dem Offroad-Motorsport sowie das Wissen
über Technologien und Materialien werden bei der Entwicklung neuer elektrifizierter New Mobility Produkte eine
noch größere Rolle spielen. Der neue GASGAS
ECC Race-Prototyp
wurde auf dem Sea Otter Festival in
Monterey, Kalifornien gezeigt. Ein E-Mountainbike, das weitere neue Spezifikationen und Komponenten verbirgt.
Im Juni 2023 stellte PIERER New Mobility auf der EUROBIKE in Frankfurt weitere neue Modelle sowie
Produktentwicklungen im Bereich Fahrrad und New Mobility aus. Neben einem neuen Modell der
Grand City-
Reihe
für die Stadt- und Allroad-Mobilität von Husqvarna E-Bicycles enthüllte GASGAS Bicycles den
MOTO
Urban Cruiser
, einen in Supermoto-Ästhetik designten Beach-Cruiser.
Beilage II/18
6. CHANCEN- UND RISIKOBERICHT
Die Geschäftstätigkeit der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe ist von laufenden Veränderungen geprägt. Die Nutzung der
sich durch diese Veränderungen ergebenden Chancen ist der wesentliche Grundstein des Erfolges der PIERER
Mobility- Gruppe. Zur Sicherung des zukünftigen unternehmerischen Erfolgs und Nutzung der sich ergebenden
Chancen muss die Gruppe bewusst Risiken eingehen.
Das Management von Chancen und Risiken ist die Basis, um auf Änderungen politischer, wirtschaftlicher,
technischer oder rechtlicher Rahmenbedingungen adäquat zu reagieren. Sofern es wahrscheinlich ist, dass die
identifizierten Chancen beziehungsweise Risiken eintreten, sind sie bereits in den Aussagen im Konzernanhang
und -lagebericht verarbeitet. Die nachfolgenden Ausführungen beinhalten mögliche künftige Entwicklungen oder
Ereignisse, die zu einer für die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe positiven (Chancen) beziehungsweise negativen
(Risiken) Abweichung von der Unternehmensprognose führen können.
Im Rahmen des Risikomanagements werden alle Einzel- und kumulierten Risiken, die den Erfolg des
Unternehmens gefährden könnten, überwacht und gesteuert. Bestandsgefährdende Risiken werden
grundsätzlich vermieden. Der Risikokonsolidierungskreis entspricht dem Konsolidierungskreis des
Konzernabschlusses der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe.
RISIKOMANAGEMENTSYSTEM
Der Hauptzweck des Risikomanagements der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe besteht in der Sicherung und Stärkung
des Unternehmens durch eine richtige und transparente Einschätzung der finanziellen, operativen und
strategischen Risiken. Der Vorstand übernimmt dabei gemeinsam mit dem Management der wesentlichen
Konzerngesellschaften, insbesondere der KTM AG, umfangreiche Steuerungs- und Controlling-Aufgaben im
Rahmen eines internen, alle wesentlichen Standorte umfassenden, integrierten Kontrollsystems. Das rechtzeitige
Erkennen, Evaluieren und Reagieren auf strategische und operative Risiken ist ein wesentlicher Bestandteil der
Führungstätigkeit dieser Einheiten und leistet einen wesentlichen Wertbeitrag für das Unternehmen. Grundlagen
dafür sind ein einheitliches und konzernweites, regelmäßiges Berichtswesen und eine laufende Überwachung der
operativen und strategischen Pläne.
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe verfügt über ein mehrstufiges Risikomanagementsystem, bei dem die
konzernweiten Risiken nach Fachbereichen bzw., geografischen Bereichen erhoben werden. Die operative
Verantwortung und die Bewertung der konzernweiten Risiken erfolgt durch das Risikomanagement der KTM AG
und dem lokalen Management und wird direkt an den Vorstand berichtet und von diesem sowie vom
Konzernvorstand überwacht.
Eine präventive Analyse von potenziellen Ereignissen ist ebenso Ziel des Risikomanagements. Zusätzlich ist es
auch Aufgabe des Risikomanagements, Risiken aktiv zu steuern und entsprechende Maßnahmen mit den
betroffenen Unternehmensbereichen zu definieren und evaluieren.
RISIKOMANAGEMENTSTRATEGIE
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe orientiert sich im Rahmen Ihrer Risikomanagementstrategie am COSO®
Framework. Demgemäß hat der Konzern folgende Kernbereiche der Risikomanagementstrategie definiert:
Beilage II/19
Das auf Ebene der KTM AG eingerichtete Risikomanagement führt regelmäßig Risikoanalysen durch. Es werden
nur Risiken abweichend von der Konzern-Bilanz und der Konzern-GuV dargestellt.
ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT PROZESS
Das Enterprise Risikomanagement der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe umfasst einen kontinuierlichen Prozess, welcher
die Identifikation und Bewertung, Analyse und Reporting, Maßnahmendefinition sowie -nachverfolgung der
gruppenweiten sowohl operativen als auch strategischen Risiken und Chancen sicherstellt. Dieser bildet die Basis
für ein einheitliches und konzernweites Berichtswesen und stellt eine laufende Überwachung der operativen und
strategischen Risiken sicher.
Die Unternehmensgruppe verfügt über einen mehrstufigen Risikomanagementprozess, bei dem die
konzernweiten Risiken nach Bereichen erhoben werden. Die Sicherstellung der Durchführung und der Aktualität
der Informationen obliegt der Risikomanagement-Abteilung. Die Informationen über die Risikolage werden durch
die Risk Owner der Fachbereiche zur Verfügung gestellt. Die Risikomanagement-Abteilung berichtet direkt an
den Vorstand der KTM AG, diesem sowie dem Konzernvorstand wird zur Überwachung ein regelmäßiger Report
über die Gesamtrisikolage zur Verfügung gestellt.
Klimabezogene Risiken und Chancen werden in den folgenden Prozessschritten gleichermaßen betrachtet und
berücksichtigt:
Identifikation & Bewertung
Die Identifikation der Risiken und Chancen findet im Zuge der Risiko Assessments, gesteuert auf Ebene der KTM
AG, statt. In diesen werden klimabezogene Risiken und Chancen gleichermaßen wie auch finanzielle, operative
oder strategische Risiken mit den betroffenen Risk Ownern der Fachbereiche diskutiert und identifiziert.
Ziel der Risikobewertung ist die kontinuierliche, qualitative und quantitative Bewertung aller identifizierten
Chancen und Risiken zur Priorisierung von Risikosteuerungsmaßnahmen. Die Chancen- und Risikobewertung
bei der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe soll folgenden Anforderungen entsprechen:
Beilage II/20
Objektivität: Die Bewertung soll nach möglichst objektiven Maßstäben erfolgen.
Vergleichbarkeit: Damit die Chancen und Risiken miteinander verglichen werden können, erfolgt eine
quantitative Bewertung anhand einheitlich definierter Werte (sofern sinnvoll und möglich)
Grundsätzlich erfolgt die Bewertung der Risiken und Chancen hinsichtlich Eintrittswahrscheinlichkeit und
Schadensausmaß, für die Vermögens-, Finanz- und Ertragslage des Konzerns, in einem szenariobasierten
Ansatz bestehend aus Best Case (BC), Realistic Case (RC) und Worst Case (WC). Die Quantifizierung kann
dabei auf (a) tatsächlich in der Vergangenheit eingetretenen Risiken, (b) Benchmark-Werten aus der Branche
oder (c) Expertenschätzungen basieren. Die Wahl der jeweiligen Verteilung ist abhängig von der Art des Risikos,
in den meisten Fällen entspricht diese aber einer Pert-Verteilung. Neben der quantitativen Bewertung der Risiken
und Chancen kann gemäß Methodik zusätzlich auch eine qualitative Bewertung stattfinden, welche gerade im
Bereich klima- und umweltbezogener Risiken und Chancen nützlich ist.
RISIKOBEWERTUNG
Analyse & Reporting
Nach strukturierter Konsolidierung des Gesamt-Risiko-Inventars erfolgt eine Monte Carlo Simulation, daraus
ergibt sich die Gesamtrisikolage sowie die benötigten Kennzahlen. Darüber hinaus werden die größten Risiken
und Chancen der Gruppe identifiziert und vervollständigen das Lagebild. Darin sind selbstverständlich auch die
wesentlichen klimabezogenen Risiken und Chancen enthalten.
Maßnahmendefinition & -nachverfolgung
Hauptziel der Risikomitigation ist die aktive, kontinuierliche und kontrollierte Beeinflussung der Risiken und
Chancen unter Berücksichtigung der Unternehmensstrategie und der Wirtschaftlichkeit, um den
Gesamtrisikoumfang des Unternehmens bewusst zu lenken, und somit langfristig eine Steigerung des
Unternehmenswertes zu erreichen. Risiken werden durch entsprechende Maßnahmen minimiert, vermieden oder
auch in bestimmten Fällen bewusst eingegangen, die Strategie wird vom jeweiligen Risk Owner festgelegt und
evaluiert. Dabei wird die Risikomanagement- Abteilung regelmäßig über den Status der Maßnahmen informiert.
In Zusammenarbeit mit der ESG-Abteilung erfolgt die Maßnahmen- sowie Zieldefinition der klimabezogenen
Risiken und Chancen.
Ad-hoc Berichterstattung
Bei Ad-hoc Änderungen der Risikolage ist die Risikomanagement- Abteilung unverzüglich von den Risk Ownern
der Fachabteilungen zu unterrichten und informiert zu halten.
Darauf aufbauend wird die Risiko- und Chancenmanagement Strategie erarbeitet.
Risikoüberwachung /-kontrolle
Kernpunkt des operativen Risikomanagements ist die Identifizierung, Evaluierung und Beherrschung von
wesentlichen Risiken aus dem operativen Geschäft. Dieser Prozess wird insbesondere von den oberen und
mittleren Managementebenen der KTM AG durchgeführt und vom Vorstand der PIERER Mobility AG überwacht.
CHANCEN- UND RISIKOBERICHT
Die folgende Übersicht dient dem Gesamtüberblick über die wesentlichen identifizierten Risiken und Chancen
und zeigt damit deren Bedeutung für die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe auf sowie die zugehörigen Maßnahmenpakete.
Gesamthaft hat die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe weder zum Bilanzstichtag noch zum Zeitpunkt der Aufstellung des
Abschlusses bestandsgefährdende Risiken identifiziert.
Beilage II/21
Risiken/ Chancen
Maßnahmen
BRANCHE
Regulierungen
gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen in den
Absatzländern beeinflussen, den
Lenkerberechtigungen (z.B.: geplante
Regulierung in der Europäischen Union für
Verbrennungsmotoren)
x
Durch Klimaschutzbestrebungen könnten
bestehende Regulierungen bzw. Fahrverbote
Regulierungen auftreten
x
Forschung und Entwicklung zur Einhaltung
bestehender und zukünftiger Regularien
notwendig
x
Regulierun
andere klima- und luftqualitätsbedingte
Alternative zum Pkw attraktiver machen
x
Marktsegmentierung – Regularien
werden bereits im
Produktentstehungsprozess
(„PEP“) berücksichtigt
x
Eigene Abteilung für „Regional
Affairs“ zur Sicherstellung und
Überwachung der Einhaltung
bestehender und zukünftiger
länderspezifischer Regularien
x
Als ACEM-Mitglied (European
Association of Motorcycle
Manuf
acturers) auf der Ebene der
KTM AG unterstützt PIERER
Mobility die Strategie zur
Dekarbonisierung, die sich an den
Zielen des europäischen Green
Deal und des Klimaschutzgesetzes
sowie der Strategie für nachhaltige
und intelligente Mobilität der
Europäischen Kommission
orientiert (Verweis TCFD Bericht)
x
Entwicklung emissionsarmer/ -
freier
alternativer Antriebsysteme und
Produkte
Produkt- und
Technologieentwicklun
g
Investitionen: Zögern bei der Forschung und
Entwicklun
könnte die Marktposition und Position bzgl.
Technologie und Innovation verschlechtern
x
Mitbewerber könnten aufgrund schnelleren
Fortschritts den Markt erschließen
x
Technologien könnten sich als nicht
abbildbar herausstellen
x
Sicherung der technologischen Vorreiterrolle:
neuer Produkte durch Forschung und
Entwicklung könnten die Marktposition und
verstärken und eine Beibehaltung der relativ
hohen Forschungsquote von rund 8 -9 %
ermöglichen
x
Etablierte F&E Organisation
x
Etablierter
Produktentstehungsprozess
(„PEP“)
x
Entwicklung emissionsfreier
alternativer Antriebssysteme und
Produkte
x
Strategisches Produktmanagement in
Organisation verankert
MARKT
Verändertes
Kundenverhalten
Konsums der Kunden führen
x
E-Bicycles und E-Motorcycles: Durch höhere
Nachfrage nach emissions- und lärmarmen
Individualmobilitätslösungen könnte die
Erweiterung des Produktportfolios auf
E-Bicycles/Stand-Up-Scooter und E-
im niedrigen Leistungsbereich für
Umsatzsteigerungen sorgen
x
Digitale Lösungen: Digitale -
x
Hohe Qualitätsstandards und klare
Positionierung im
Premiumsegment
x
Kundenanforderungen werden beim
Produktentstehungsprozess
mitberücksichtigt, um so die
Kundenbedürfnisse abdecken zu
können
x
Erschließung neuer Produktfelder wie
Stand-Up-Scooter, E-
Bicycles oder
emissionsarme/-freie Alternativen
Beilage II/22
Risiken/ Chancen
Maßnahmen
liefern und somit als Dienstleistung eine neue
Umsatzquelle ergeben
x
Durch den Wandel zu neuen
oder - freien) Technologien könnte das
Marktgefüge umgekrempelt werden und die
Chance auf Erschließung von Marktanteilen
erhöhen
zu konventionellen Verbrenner-
Modellen
x
Forschung und Entwicklungen im
Feld der alternativen
Antriebstechnologien
Marktentwicklungen
Wettbewerb geprägt. – Die
diese Entwicklung wird sich auch über das
kommende Jahr erstrecken und könnte den
Markt negativ beeinflussen
x
Die größten Einzelabsatzmärkte der PIERER
Mobility-
der US-amerikanische Markt dar,
konjunkturellen Lage in den Ländern und
Regionen bestimmt
x
Marktforschungen und
-
prognosen, welche in der Planung
berücksichtigt, werden
x
In Zusammenarbeit mit dem
strategischen Partner Bajaj Auto
Ltd., Pune, Indien, wird
konsequent an der Umsetzung
einer glo
balen Produktstrategie im
Motorradbereich gearbeitet
x
Langfristig erfolgreiche
Marktstrategie- KTM Europas
führender „Powered Two-
Wheeler“
Hersteller
x
Strategische Händlernetzentwicklung
x
Neue Entwicklungen: kleinvolumige
PTW, Stand-Up-Scootern, E-
Motorrädern und für E-Fuels
geeignete Motorräder sowie E-
Bicycles für den innerstädtischen
Gebrauch
IT
Cyber Crime
den letzten Jahren stetig zugenommen
Weiterentwicklung der
Krisenorganisation
„Cyber Security“ Trainings
lT-Security- und Riskmanagement
-
System zur Identifikation und
Steuerung der
Informationssicherheitsrisiken
Für weitere Ausführungen zu IT-
Risiken wird auf den
Konzernanhang (Kapitel VII)
der
PIERER Mobility AG verwiesen
Systemfehler und
Datenverfügbarkeit
kann zu Systemfehlern führen und somit den
Produktionsprozess beeinflussen
lT-Security- und Riskmanagement-
System zur Identifikation und
Steuerung der
Informationssicherheitsrisiken
FINANZEN
Finanzrisiko
Für weitere Ausführungen zum Risikobericht sowie zu Finanzinstrumenten, einschließlich der
konkreten Maßnahmen zur Mitigierung von Risiken durch den Einsatz von Finanzinstrumenten
(z.B.
Hedging von Fremdwährungspositionen mit Futures, Swaps etc.) wird auf den
Konzernanhang (Kapitel VII und VIII) der PIERER Mobility AG verwiesen
Beilage II/23
Risiken/ Chancen
Maßnahmen
Forderungsausfall
den Händlerdruck. Dies kann vermehrt zu
Forderungsausfällen führen
Enge Abstimmung mit Händlernetz
und Unterstützung dieser mit
gezielten Programmen
Bankgarantien zur Absicherung
Strategische Händlernetzentwicklung
HR
Workforce
Arbeitgeber-
Baustein, um den vorherrschenden Spirit der
PIERER Mobility-Gruppe an potenzielle neue
Mitarbeiter zu vermitteln
ausscheiden
PIERER Mobility-
x
Strategische Personalentwicklung
x
Trainingsangebot
x
Crossmediale Mitarbeiterkampagnen
x
Umfassendes
Lehrlingsausbildungsprogramm in
einer eigenen Lehrwerkstätte
x
Mitarbeitergesundheitsprogramm
BESCHAFFUNG UND PRODUKTION
Material & Rohstoffe
derzeit noch teurerer, erneuerbarer Energie,
höhere Auflagen an Stahlherstellung, …) im
Markt verteuern
x
z.B. für die vermehrte Akkuherstellung für E-
Markt führen
x
Ein Abklingen der anhalte
diese auch die Preise für Materialien und
Rohstoffe, was für die Pierer Mobility-
einem globalen konjunkturellen
Beschaffungsrisiko führt
x
Der anhaltende Russland Ukraine Konflikt kann
Materialien & Rohstoffen nehmen
x
geringeren Kosten für Material & Rohstoffe
führen
x
neuer M
Eigenschaften
x
Nutzung alternativer Lieferketten und
entsprechende Aktivitäten zur
Reduktion der anfallenden Kosten
x
logistische Beschaffungsstruktur zur
Minimierung von Transportwegen
und damit
verbundenen Kosten
anzupassen
x
Forschung zu alternativen Materialien
und Rohstoffen und zur
Materialreduktionen/funktionaler
Leichtbau
x
Einkaufsbedingungen und effektives
„Cost Engineering“
x
Forschung zu alternativen Materialien
und Rohstoffen und zur
Materialreduktionen
Materialversorgung
des Produktionsbetriebs führen
x
Anhaltendes Beschaffungsrisiko für die Motorrad
Division liegt in Lieferverzögerungen von
bestellten Komponenten
x
Aufbau von Lagerbeständen zur
Absicherung der Produktion
x
Flexibilität im implementierten
Produktionslayout garantiert
schnelle Anpassung der
Produktionspläne
x
langfristige Zusammenarbeit mit
unseren Lieferpartnern sowie
Beilage II/24
Risiken/ Chancen
Maßnahmen
sorgfältige Auswahl
leistungsfähiger neuer Lieferanten
x
Pflege der Lieferantenbeziehungen
x
Förderung kurzer Lieferketten und
lokaler Beschaffungsstrategien zur
Verkürzung der Lieferzeiten
x
Implementiertes Market-
Intelligence-
System für elektronische Bauteile
sowie die Erschließung
unterschiedlicher Bezugsquellen
(Multiple Sourcing)
Betriebsstoffe (insb.
Strom)
Produktionsbetrieb essenziell
x
Aufgrund des Russland-
auch im kommenden Jahr zur
den Energiepreis negativ beeinflussen.
x
Errichtung von Photovoltaikanlagen
x
Errichtung eines Energierings zur
Steigerung der
Eigenverbrauchsquote des
gewonnenen Stroms
x
Umsetzung von
Energieeinsparmaßnahmen
x
Lagerungsmöglichkeiten
SONSTIGE
Produktqualität & -
haftung
wird darauf großer Wert gelegt
Produkthaftungsfälle sind vor allem im US-
amerikanischen Markt ein Risiko
Neben bisher
produktbezogene Klagen könnten durch
klimawandelbedingte Regulierungen weitere
Klagegründe hinzukommen
Hohe Qualitätsstandard durch
geeignete
Lieferantenauswahlverfahren
sowie Qualitätsmanagement
Systeme und Audits
Versicherung
Compliance Risiken
o
Weise und Handlung mit Integrität
Richtlinien z.B. Code of Conduct
Trainings und Schulungen
Aufbau eines Hinweisgebersystem
für frühzeitiges Gegensteuern
gegen Fehlverhalten
siehe Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2023 –
Seiten 54 bis 55, Abschnitt
Governance, Management der
Prävention und Aufklärung von
Korruption und Bestechung
Klima- & Umweltrisiken
und Chancen
siehe Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2023 – Seiten 27 bis 28, Abschnitt Klimawandel, Anpassung an den
Klimawandel“
strategische Chancen
Kerngeschäft Powered- Two- Wheelers
(Motorräder)
Globalisierung Produktionsstandorte: um den
nachteiligen wirtschaftlichen
Rahmenbedingungen in Europa
entgegenzuwirken und Entwicklungs- und
Fokus auf Premiummarken KTM,
GASGAS, Husqvarna und MVAgusta
Teilverlagerungen von Produktion
und F&E
-Aktivitäten zu den
strategischen Partnern CFMOTO
(China) und Bajaj Auto (Indien)
Beilage II/25
Risiken/ Chancen
Maßnahmen
CFMOTO in China statt
7. ANGABEN GEMÄß § 243A (ABS 1) UGB
1. Das Grundkapital beträgt EUR 33.796.535. Es ist zerlegt in 33.796.535 Stück auf Inhaber lautende,
Stückaktien mit Stimmrecht, wobei jede Stammaktie am Grundkapital in gleichem Umfang beteiligt ist. Die
Aktien gewähren die gewöhnlichen nach dem österreichischen Aktiengesetz den Aktionären zustehenden
Rechte. Dazu zählt das Recht auf die Auszahlung der in der Hauptversammlung beschlossenen Dividende
sowie das Recht auf Ausübung des Stimmrechtes in der Hauptversammlung. Sämtliche Aktien der PIERER
Mobility AG sind seit dem 14. November 2016 an der SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX) im International Reporting
Standard hauptkotiert (ISIN AT0000KTMI02). Seit dem 1. März 2022 sind die Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG
zusätzlich an der Wiener Börse (Amtlicher Handel) gelistet. Im Geschäftsjahr 2023 kam es zu keiner Änderung
im Grundkapital der Gesellschaft. Ebenso wenig wurden eigene Aktien erworben oder veräußert, weshalb die
Gesellschaft zum Stichtag 31. Dezember 2023 keine eigenen Aktien hielt.
2. Zwischen der Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH, der Pierer Industrie AG und der Pierer Bajaj AG einerseits (die
„Pierer- Gruppe“) und der Bajaj Auto Ltd. und Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. andererseits (die „Bajaj-
Gruppe“) besteht seit 29. September 2021 ein Syndikatsvertrag (der „Syndikatsvertrag 2021“), der die Rechte
und Pflichten der beiden Unternehmensgruppen in Bezug auf die Beteiligung der Pierer Industrie AG und der
Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. an der Pierer Bajaj AG als Mehrheitsaktionärin der PIERER Mobility AG
regelt. Der Syndikatsvertrag 2021 sieht vor, dass die Geschäftsordnung für den Vorstand und den Aufsichtsrat
der Pierer Bajaj AG im Falle einer Übertragung des Eigentums von Aktien der PIERER Mobility AG der
Zustimmung der von Bajaj nominierten Aufsichtsratsmitglieder der Pierer Bajaj AG bedarf. Die Pierer Bajaj
AG, die wirtschaftlich Herrn DI Stefan Pierer zuzurechnen ist, unterliegt angesichts des Syndikatsvertrags auf
der Ebene der Pierer Bajaj AG somit Veräußerungsbeschränkungen. Dem Vorstand sind keine weiteren
Beschränkungen bekannt, die Stimmrechte oder die Übertragung von Aktien betreffen.
3. Nach Kenntnis der Gesellschaft bestand per 31. Dezember 2023 folgende direkte oder indirekte Beteiligung
am Kapital der PIERER Mobility AG, die zumindest 10 von Hundert betragen:
• Pierer Bajaj AG: 74,18 % (direkte Beteiligung);
• Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH (direkte und indirekte Beteiligung): 0,09 % (direkte Beteiligung) und
74,18 % (indirekte Beteiligung).
4. Es gibt keine Aktien mit besonderen Kontrollrechten.
5. Es bestehen derzeit keine Mitarbeiterbeteiligungsmodelle.
6. Es bestehen keine über das Gesetz hinausgehenden Bestimmungen hinsichtlich der Ernennung und
Abberufung der Mitglieder des Vorstandes und des Aufsichtsrates und über die Änderung der Satzung.
7. Möglichkeiten, Aktien auszugeben oder zurückzukaufen:
Berücksichtigt werden nur Möglichkeiten Aktien auszugeben oder zurückzukaufen, die zum Stichtag
31. Dezember 2023 noch aufrecht waren:
Beilage II/26
Aufgrund der von der Hauptversammlung vom 29. April 2022 erteilten Ermächtigung und gleichzeitig
beschlossenen Satzungsänderung enthält die Satzung der Gesellschaft als § 5 „Genehmigtes Kapital
folgende Bestimmung:
a) Der Vorstand ist gemäß § 169 AktG ermächtigt, bis 29.04.2027 mit Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates das
Grundkapital der Gesellschaft von EUR 33.796.535,00, allenfalls in mehreren Tranchen, gegen Bar-
und/oder Sacheinlagen um bis zu EUR 16.898.267,00 durch Ausgabe von bis zu 16.898.267 Stück auf
Inhaber lautende nennbetragslose Stückaktien auf bis zu EUR 50.694.802,00 zu erhöhen und den
Ausgabebetrag sowie die Ausgabebedingungen und die weiteren Einzelheiten der Durchführung der
Kapitalerhöhung im Einvernehmen mit dem Aufsichtsrat festzusetzen sowie allenfalls die neuen Aktien
im Wege des mittelbaren Bezugsrechts gemäß § 153 Abs 6 AktG den Aktionären zum Bezug anzubieten.
b) Der Vorstand wird ermächtigt, mit Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates das Bezugsrecht der Aktionäre ganz
oder teilweise auszuschließen,
(i) wenn die Kapitalerhöhung gegen Bareinlagen erfolgt und in Summe der rechnerisch auf die gegen
Bareinlagen unter Ausschluss des Bezugsrechts ausgegebenen Aktien entfallende Anteil am
Grundkapital der Gesellschaft die Grenze von 10 % des Grundkapitals der Gesellschaft zum
Zeitpunkt der Einräumung nicht übersteigt,
(ii) wenn die Kapitalerhöhung gegen Sacheinlagen erfolgt,
(iii) zur Bedienung einer Mehrzuteilungsoption (Greenshoe), und/oder
(iv) für den Ausgleich von Spitzenbeträgen.
c) Der Aufsichtsrat ist ermächtigt, Änderungen der Satzung, die sich durch die Ausgabe von Aktien aus dem
genehmigten Kapital ergeben, zu beschließen.
Aufgrund des von der Hauptversammlung vom 21. April 2023 geschaffenen bedingten Kapitals und der dazu
beschlossenen Satzungsänderung enthält die Satzung der Gesellschaft als § 5a „Bedingtes Kapital“ folgende
Bestimmung:
Das Grundkapital der Gesellschaft wird gemäß § 159 Abs 2 Z 1 AktG um bis zu EUR 4.375.000.000,00
durch Ausgabe von bis zu 4.375.000 auf Inhaber lautende Stammaktien ohne Nennwert (Stückaktien) zur
Ausgabe an Gläubiger von Finanzinstrumenten gemäß § 174 AktG im Sinne des
Hauptversammlungsbeschlusses vom 21.04.2023, die unter Ausnutzung der in dieser
Hauptversammlung eingeräumten Ermächtigung von der Gesellschaft ausgegeben werden, erhöht. Die
Kapitalerhöhung darf nur soweit durchgeführt werden, als die Gläubiger der Finanzinstrumente von ihrem
Umtausch und/ oder Bezugsrecht auf Aktien der Gesellschaft Gebrauch machen. Der Ausgabebetrag
und das Umtauschverhältnis sind nach Maßgabe anerkannter finanzmathematischer Methoden sowie
des Aktienkurses in einem anerkannten Preisfindungs- verfahren zu ermitteln. Die neu ausgegebenen
Aktien der bedingten Kapitalerhöhung sind im gleichen Maße wie die bereits bestehenden Aktien der
Gesellschaft dividendenberechtigt. Der Vorstand ist ermächtigt mit Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates die
weiteren Einzelheiten der Durchführung der bedingten Kapitalerhöhung festzusetzen. Der Aufsichtsrat ist
ermächtigt, Änderungen der Satzung, die sich durch die Ausgabe von Aktien aus dem bedingten Kapital
ergeben, zu beschließen.
Die bedingte Kapitalerhöhung dient der Bedienung einer eventuell begebenen
Wandelschuldverschreibung und darf ausdrücklich nur so weit durchgeführt werden, als Gläubiger von
Wandelschuldverschreibungen von ihrem Umtausch- und /oder Bezugsrecht auf Aktien der Gesellschaft
Gebrauch machen.
Diese bedingte Kapitalerhöhung dient zur Ausgabe von neuen Aktien an Gläubiger von
Finanzinstrumenten gemäß § 174 AktG, die unter Ausnutzung der in der Hauptversammlung vom 21.
April 2023 eingeräumten Ermächtigung von der Gesellschaft ausgegeben werden. Diese von der
Hauptversammlung vom 21. April 2023 eingeräumte Ermächtigung Finanzinstrumente gemäß § 174 AktG
auszugeben, wurde bisher nicht ausgenutzt.
Beilage II/27
Von Hauptversammlung vom 21. April 2023 wurden im Hinblick auf den Erwerb und die Veräußerung eigener
Aktien zudem folgende Beschlüsse gefasst:
d) Der Vorstand ist gemäß § 65 Abs 1 Z 8 AktG für die Dauer von 30 Monaten ab dem Datum der
Beschlussfassung ermächtigt, eigene Aktien der Gesellschaft sowohl über die Börse als auch
außerbörslich auch unter Ausschluss des quotenmäßigen Andienungsrechtes der Aktionäre zu erwerben
und, ohne dass die Hauptversammlung vorher nochmals befasst werden muss, gegebenenfalls diese
Aktien mit Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates einzuziehen. Der Handel mit eigenen Aktien ist als Zweck des
Erwerbs ausgeschlossen. Der Anteil der zu erwerbenden Aktien darf 10% des Grundkapitals nicht
übersteigen. Der Gegenwert pro zu erwerbender Stückaktie darf jeweils den durchschnittlichen
ungewichteten Börseschlusskurs an der SIX Swiss Exchange der vergangenen 10 Handelstage um nicht
mehr als 20% unterschreiten oder übersteigen. Die Ermächtigung kann ganz oder teilweise oder auch in
mehreren Teilbeträgen und in Verfolgung eines oder mehrerer Zwecke durch die Gesellschaft, mit ihr
verbundenen Unternehmen oder für deren Rechnung durch Dritte ausgeübt werden. Der Aufsichtsrat ist
ermächtigt, Änderungen der Satzung, die sich durch die Einziehung von Aktien ergeben, zu beschließen.
e) Der Vorstand ist für die Dauer von fünf Jahren ab dem Datum der Beschlussfassung ermächtigt, mit
Zustimmung des Aufsichtsrates eigene Aktien auch auf andere Art als über die Börse oder durch ein
öffentliches Angebot zu jedem gesetzlich zulässigen Zweck zu veräußern oder zu verwenden und hierbei
auch das quotenmäßige Kaufrecht der Aktionäre auszuschließen (Ausschluss des Bezugsrechtes) und
die Veräußerungsbedingungen festzusetzen. Die Ermächtigung kann ganz oder teilweise oder auch in
mehreren Teilbeträgen und in Verfolgung eines oder mehrerer Zwecke ausgeübt werden.
8. Vereinbarungen der Gesellschaft, die bei einem Kontrollwechsel infolge eines Übernahmeangebotes wirksam
werden, sich ändern oder enden sowie deren Wirkungen werden seitens der Gesellschaft nicht bekannt
gegeben, da dies der Gesellschaft erheblich schaden würde.
9. Es existieren keine Entschädigungsvereinbarungen zwischen der Gesellschaft und ihren Vorstands- und
Aufsichtsratsmitgliedern oder Arbeitnehmern für den Fall eines öffentlichen Übernahmeangebotes.
8. WESENTLICHE MERKMALE DES INTERNEN
KONTROLLSYSTEMS § 243A (ABS2) UGB
Das interne Kontrollsystem der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe hat die Aufgabe, die Ordnungsmäßigkeit und
Zuverlässigkeit der Finanzberichterstattung, die Einhaltung der für das Unternehmen maßgeblichen gesetzlichen
und unternehmensinternen Vorschriften sowie die Wirksamkeit und Wirtschaftlichkeit der betrieblichen Tätigkeit
einschließlich des Schutzes des Vermögens vor Verlusten durch Schäden und Malversationen sicherzustellen.
In der Gestaltung der Elemente des internen Kontrollsystems wurden international anerkannte Rahmenwerke für
Interne Kontrollsysteme (z.B. COSO-Framework) berücksichtigt. Das System umfasst:
x
Konzernweite Vorgaben für die Rechnungslegung
x
Funktionstrennung als organisatorische Maßnahme
x
Systemgestützte und prozessabhängige Kontrollen
x
Prozessunabhängige Kontrollen
x Management von Risiken der Bilanzerstellung
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe setzt auf eine kontinuierliche Weiterentwicklung und Verbesserung des internen
Kontrollsystems. Dazu erfolgt regelmäßig eine Überwachung seiner Funktionsfähigkeit durch Prozess- und
Datenanalysen sowie unabhängige, externe Prüfungstätigkeiten. Im Folgenden werden die wesentlichen
Merkmale des internen Kontrollsystems im Hinblick auf den Rechnungslegungsprozess dargestellt.
Beilage II/28
KONTROLLUMFELD
Die Organisationsstruktur der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe bildet die Basis für das Kontrollumfeld und das interne
Kontrollsystem im Unternehmen. Im Bereich der Aufbauorganisation im (Konzern-)Rechnungswesen bestehen
eindeutige Kompetenz- und Verantwortungsbereiche auf den unterschiedlichen Führungs- und Hierarchieebenen
des Konzerns. Dies betrifft einerseits die Konzernzentrale in Wels sowie die österreichischen und alle
internationalen Tochtergesellschaften. Die Bereiche Treasury und Business Process Finance sind in den
operativen Bereichen der Gruppe angesiedelt, wobei auch hier die Aufgaben und Verantwortungen klar aufgeteilt
sind.
Der starken internationalen Ausrichtung der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe und der damit zusammenhängenden
dezentralen Gesellschafts- und Standortstrukturen wird durch die Zentralisierung von wesentlichen
Unternehmensfunktionen im Bereich der Finanzberichterstattung in den österreichischen Standorten
(insbesondere in Mattighofen) Rechnung getragen. Die Wahrnehmung und Steuerung der nationalen
Geschäftstätigkeiten obliegt dem jeweiligen lokalen Management und wird vom Vorstand der KTM AG sowie vom
Konzernvorstand überwacht.
In der Ablauforganisation setzt die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe auf ein ausgeprägtes und umfangreiches Regelwerk
an Bilanzierungs-, Bewertungs- und Kontierungsvorgaben. Dies stellt eine angemessene Basis für ein starkes
Kontrollumfeld und Kontrollsystem dar. Neue Bilanzierungsstandards werden hinsichtlich ihrer Auswirkung auf
die Rechnungslegung der PIERER Mobility-Gruppe beurteilt. Die Vorgaben an die Rechnungslegung und die
Rechnungslegungsprozesse werden laufend überprüft und mindestens jährlich, bei Bedarf häufiger angepasst.
Die Überwachung der Einhaltung der rechnungslegungsbezogenen Regelungen und Kontrollen liegt in der
Verantwortung des jeweils zuständigen Managements.
RISIKOBEURTEILUNG
Risiken in Bezug auf den Rechnungslegungsprozess werden durch das Management erhoben und überwacht
sowie im Risikomanagementprozess berücksichtigt. Der Fokus wird dabei auf jene Risiken gelegt, die als
wesentlich zu betrachten sind.
Die wesentlichen Risiken im Bereich der Rechnungslegung umfassen die nicht vollständige Erfassung von
bilanzierungsrelevanten Sachverhalten, Fehler in der Belegerfassung sowie fehlerhafte Berechnungen.
Komplexe Bilanzierungsgrundsätze könnten zu einem erhöhten Fehlerrisiko, unrichtigen Ausweis sowie
verspätete Bilanzerstellung führen. Zudem besteht das Risiko eines Datenzugriffes von unberechtigten Personen
bzw. Datenmanipulation, Ausfall von IT-Systemen und Datenverlust.
Für die Erstellung des Abschlusses müssen regelmäßig Schätzungen vorgenommen werden, bei denen das
immanente Risiko besteht, dass die zukünftige Entwicklung von diesen Schätzungen abweicht. Dies trifft
insbesondere auf die folgenden Sachverhalte/Posten des Konzernabschlusses zu: Sozialkapital, Ausgang von
Rechtsstreitigkeiten, Werthaltigkeit von Forderungen, Beteiligungen und Vorräten. Teilweise werden externe
Experten zugezogen bzw. wird auf öffentlich zugängliche Quellen abgestellt, um das Risiko einer
Fehleinschätzung zu minimieren.
KONTROLLMAßNAHMEN
Die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe hat ihre Kontrollen direkt in die (Konzern-)Rechnungslegungsprozesse integriert.
Wesentliches Element ist dabei, neben prozessunabhängigen externen Kontrollmechanismen, das Prinzip der
Funktionstrennung. Zur Gewährleistung einer vollständigen, zeitgerechten und richtigen Bilanzerstellung wurden
in allen am Buchungsprozess beteiligten Bereichen Qualitätssicherungs- und Kontrollmaßnahmen implementiert.
Sämtliche Kontrollmaßnahmen werden im laufenden Geschäftsprozess angewandt, um sicherzustellen, dass
potenzielle Fehler in der Finanzberichterstattung vorgebeugt bzw. diese entdeckt und korrigiert werden. Des
Weiteren führt die Anwendung von unternehmensinternen Richtlinien zu einer einheitlichen Behandlung der
Geschäftsfälle sowie zu einer einheitlichen Bilanzierung und Berichterstattung.
In den wichtigen IT-Systemen mit Rechnungslegungsrelevanz sind Kontrollen integriert, die unter anderem die
falsche Erfassung von Geschäftsvorfällen verhindern, die vollständige Erfassung von Geschäftsvorfällen
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beziehungsweise Bewertung der Geschäftsvorfälle entsprechend den Rechnungslegungsvorschriften
sicherstellen oder die Überprüfung der Konsolidierung unterstützen sollen. Im Hinblick auf die steigenden
Anforderungen an IT-Systeme in der Rechnungslegung sowie den ständig steigenden technischen Möglichkeiten
führt die PIERER Mobility Gruppe regelmäßig IT-gestützte Analysen der Wirksamkeit der gesetzten Maßnahmen
durch, um etwaige aufgetretene Kontrollschwächen zu erkennen und anschließend zu beseitigen.
Kontrollmaßnahmen in Bezug auf die IT-Sicherheit stellen einen Eckpfeiler des internen Kontrollsystems dar. So
wird die Trennung von sensiblen Tätigkeiten durch eine restriktive Vergabe von IT-Berechtigungen unterstützt.
Durch die eingesetzte ERP Software finden automatisierte Prüfungen statt, wie z.B. die automatisierten Kontrollen
bei Rechnungsfreigabe und Rechnungsprüfung.
KOMMUNIKATION UND ÜBERWACHUNG
Die Verantwortung für die Wirksamkeit des internen Kontrollsystems im (Konzern-)Rechnungslegungsprozess ist
klar geregelt und liegt bei den verantwortlichen Führungskräften und Prozessverantwortlichen. In die Beurteilung
der Wirksamkeit fließen neben den Ergebnissen aus der unternehmensinternen Einschätzung auch jene von
externen Prüfungen, z. B. im Rahmen der Jahresabschlussprüfung oder von externen IT-Security Audits, sowie
des Aufsichtsrats und des Prüfungsausschusses ein. Schwächen im Kontrollsystem werden unter
Berücksichtigung ihrer möglichen Auswirkung auf die Rechnungslegungsprozesse behoben.
Neben den gesetzlich vorgeschriebenen Abschlüssen, welche den Führungsebenen zur Verfügung gestellt
werden, wurde im Konzern auch ein umfangreiches Internes Berichtswesen implementiert, das je nach
Berichtsempfänger in unterschiedlichen Aggregationstiefen erstellt und verteilt wird.
Weitere zentrale Instrumente der Risikoüberwachung und -kontrolle sind die unternehmensweiten Richtlinien über
den Umgang mit wesentlichen Risiken, der Planungs- und der Controlling-Prozesse, sowie die laufende
Berichterstattung. Die Richtlinien umfassen die Festsetzung und Kontrolle von Limits und Handlungsabläufen zur
Begrenzung finanzieller Risiken sowie die strikte Vorgabe des Vier-Augen-Prinzips bei Rechnungs- und
Zahlungsfreigaben.
Darüber hinaus basiert das interne Kontrollsystem auf genauen Informationen über die Prozesse für die
Rechnungslegung und Finanzberichtserstattung und schließt auch deren vorgelagerte Unternehmensprozesse,
z. B. Bestellanforderungen oder Logistikprozesse, mit ein. Die Wirksamkeit des internen Kontrollsystems wird
vom Management dahingehend überprüft, dass die Ergebnisse, die in komprimierter Berichtsform an das
Management übermittelt werden von ihm analysiert, bewertet und kommentiert werden.
Vorstand und Prüfungsausschuss werden jährlich über die Einschätzung zur Wirksamkeit des internen
Kontrollsystems in der Rechnungslegung unterrichtet. Bei wesentlichen Veränderungen der Wirksamkeit des
internen Kontrollsystems erfolgt eine unverzügliche Berichterstattung an den Vorstand und gegebenenfalls an
den Aufsichtsrat sowie eine Ergreifung adäquater Maßnahmen zur Erhöhung der Wirksamkeit.
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9. AUSBLICK
Geschäftsentwicklung
Anknüpfend an den Trend aus dem Jahr 2022 konnten die Marken KTM, Husqvarna Motorcycles und GASGAS
im Jahr 2023 ihre Marktanteile in den relevanten Absatzmärkten weitgehend ausbauen. Darüber hinaus erwartet
die Gruppe mittel- bis langfristig ein weiteres Wachstum des Motorradmarktes und eine insgesamt positive
Entwicklung des Motorradmarktes für die von ihr vertriebenen hochwertigen Premiumprodukte.
Die noch im Geschäftsjahr 2022 aufgetretenen Herausforderungen in den internationalen Lieferketten der
Unternehmensgruppe haben sich in 2023 deutlich entspannt und werden voraussichtlich auch im Geschäftsjahr
2024 keine größeren Störungen verursachen. Die in der KTM AG Gruppe etablierten Maßnahmen zeigen somit
Wirkung, da die Folgen aus der letztjährigen Situation durch die Lieferantenrisikobewertung weitgehend
abgemildert wurden. Neben anderen Maßnahmen und den identifizierten Gründen für Lieferkettenprobleme in
der Vergangenheit wurde die Beschaffungsstrategie angepasst und das Beschaffungsrisiko insbesondere durch
den direkten Zugang zum asiatischen und den weiteren Fokus auf den europäischen Markt reduziert.
Für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 rechnet die PIERER Mobility-Gruppe weiterhin mit einem global schwierigen
wirtschaftlichen Umfeld, nicht zuletzt getrieben von den unverändert signifikant hohen Inflationsraten und Lohn-
und Gehaltsentwicklungen mit weitreichenden Einflüssen auf die Preisentwicklung weltweit. Für die Gruppe wird
das Jahr 2024 ein Konsolidierungsjahr, welches zur Stärkung des Kerngeschäfts genutzt wird. Im Zuge dessen
erwartet die PIERER Mobility Gruppe für das Geschäftsjahr 2024 einen Umsatz auf ähnlichem Niveau wie im
Vorjahr und eine EBIT-Marge von 5-7 %.
Um die Rentabilität der Gruppe zu sichern, wird das Management Kostenreduktionsmaßnahmen im Geschäftsjahr
2024 im zweistelligen Millionenbereich durchführen. Diese Maßnahmen umfassen insbesondere die stärkere
Fokussierung auf das Kerngeschäft Powered-Two-Wheelers (Motorräder und elektrifizierte Mobility-
Produkte) mit den Premiummarken KTM, GASGAS und Husqvarna sowie MV Agusta.
Als weitere wesentliche Maßnahme zur Kostenreduktion werden Teile der Produktion für einzelne Modelle der
Mittelklasse und bestimmte Forschungs- und Entwicklungsaktivitäten zum strategischen Partner Bajaj Auto,
Indien, sowie zu CFMOTO, China, verlagert. Das betrifft Produkte (Straßenmotorräder) in sehr preis- und
wettbewerbsintensiven Märkten. Die bisher bei Bajaj produzierte Modellpalette (zwischen 125 und 390
Kubikzentimeter) wird erweitert. Beim chinesischen Partner CFMOTO werden Straßenmotorräder zwischen 790
und 950 Kubikzentimeter assembliert. Die Unternehmensgruppe erwartet sich daraus nicht nur Kostenvorteile,
sondern auch eine Beschleunigung von Entwicklungs- und Industrialisierungsprozessen.
Begleitet werden diese Maßnahmen unter anderem durch die Reduktion der Mitarbeiteranzahl um bis zu 300
Arbeitsplätze in Mattighofen und Munderfing, insbesondere durch die Herausnahme von Leiharbeitern sowie
durch Mitarbeiter, die über natürliche Fluktuation das Unternehmen verlassen.
Aufgrund oben beschriebener strategischer Anpassungen werden ab dem Geschäftsjahr 2024 die berichteten
Teilbereiche neu strukturiert. Künftig erfolgt die Ausrichtung an den Segmenten „Motorcycles“ sowie „E-Mobility“.
Das neue Segment „E-Mobility“ umfasst künftig neben elektrifizierten New Mobility-Produkten sämtliche
elektrobetriebenen Powered-Two-Wheelers wie E-Motorräder, E-Minis sowie Stand-up Scooters.
Investitionen
Die Investitionen der vergangenen Jahre haben die notwendigen Produktionskapazitäten für die kommenden
Jahre gesichert. Der Fokus der Investitionen lag und liegt daher auf anderen Projektthemen, insbesondere auf
der (Weiter-)Entwicklung bestehender und neuer Modelle, der Elektromobilität und der High-Tech-
Modernisierung. Diese markieren für die Gruppe derzeit und auch in Zukunft die oberste Priorität der Investitionen.
Im Einklang mit den strategischen Zielen werden die Ausgaben für Investitionen in Forschung und Entwicklung
auf dem bereits hohen Niveau der Vorjahre bleiben.
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Bestätigungsvermerk
Bericht zum Jahresabschluss
Prüfungsurteil
Wir haben den Jahresabschluss der
PIERER Mobility AG,
Wels,
bestehend aus der Bilanz zum 31. Dezember 2023, der Gewinn- und Verlustrechnung für das an
diesem Stichtag endende Geschäftsjahr und dem Anhang, geprüft.
Nach unserer Beurteilung entspricht der Jahresabschluss den gesetzlichen Vorschriften und ver-
mittelt ein möglichst getreues Bild der Vermögens- und Finanzlage zum 31. Dezember 2023 so-
wie der Ertragslage der Gesellschaft für das an diesem Stichtag endende Geschäftsjahr in Über-
einstimmung mit den österreichischen unternehmensrechtlichen Vorschriften.
Grundlage für das Prüfungsurteil
Wir haben unsere Abschlussprüfung in Übereinstimmung mit der EU-Verordnung Nr 537/2014
(im Folgenden AP-VO) und mit den österreichischen Grundsätzen ordnungsgemäßer Abschluss-
prüfung durchgeführt. Diese Grundsätze erfordern die Anwendung der International Standards
on Auditing (ISA). Unsere Verantwortlichkeiten nach diesen Vorschriften und Standards sind im
Abschnitt "Verantwortlichkeiten des Abschlussprüfers für die Prüfung des Jahresabschlusses"
unseres Bestätigungsvermerks weitergehend beschrieben. Wir sind von der Gesellschaft unab-
hängig in Übereinstimmung mit den österreichischen unternehmens- und berufsrechtlichen Vor-
schriften und wir haben unsere sonstigen beruflichen Pflichten in Übereinstimmung mit diesen
Anforderungen erfüllt. Wir sind der Auffassung, dass die von uns erlangten Prüfungsnachweise
bis zum Datum dieses Bestätigungsvermerkes ausreichend und geeignet sind, um als Grundlage
für unser Prüfungsurteil zu diesem Datum zu dienen.
Besonders wichtige Prüfungssachverhalte
Besonders wichtige Prüfungssachverhalte sind solche Sachverhalte, die nach unserem pflichtge-
mäßen Ermessen am bedeutsamsten für unsere Prüfung des Jahresabschlusses des Geschäfts-
jahres waren. Diese Sachverhalte wurden im Zusammenhang mit unserer Prüfung des Jahres-
abschlusses als Ganzes und bei der Bildung unseres Prüfungsurteils hierzu berücksichtigt und
wir geben kein gesondertes Prüfungsurteil zu diesen Sachverhalten ab.
Wir haben bestimmt, dass es keine besonders wichtigen Prüfungssachverhalte gibt, die in unse-
rem Vermerk mitzuteilen sind.
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Verantwortlichkeiten der gesetzlichen Vertreter und des Prüfungsausschusses
für den Jahresabschluss
Die gesetzlichen Vertreter sind verantwortlich für die Aufstellung des Jahresabschlusses und
dafür, dass dieser in Übereinstimmung mit den österreichischen unternehmensrechtlichen Vor-
schriften ein möglichst getreues Bild der Vermögens-, Finanz- und Ertragslage der Gesellschaft
vermittelt. Ferner sind die gesetzlichen Vertreter verantwortlich für die internen Kontrollen, die
sie als notwendig erachten, um die Aufstellung eines Jahresabschlusses zu ermöglichen, der frei
von wesentlichen falschen Darstellungen aufgrund von dolosen Handlungen oder Irrtümern ist.
Bei der Aufstellung des Jahresabschlusses sind die gesetzlichen Vertreter dafür verantwortlich,
die Fähigkeit der Gesellschaft zur Fortführung der Unternehmenstätigkeit zu beurteilen, Sachver-
halte im Zusammenhang mit der Fortführung der Unternehmenstätigkeit – sofern einschlägig –
anzugeben, sowie dafür, den Rechnungslegungsgrundsatz der Fortführung der Unternehmens-
tätigkeit anzuwenden, es sei denn, die gesetzlichen Vertreter beabsichtigen, entweder die Ge-
sellschaft zu liquidieren oder die Unternehmenstätigkeit einzustellen oder haben keine realis-
tische Alternative dazu.
Der Prüfungsausschuss ist verantwortlich für die Überwachung des Rechnungslegungsprozes-
ses der Gesellschaft.
Verantwortlichkeiten des Abschlussprüfers für die Prüfung des Jahresab-
schlusses
Unsere Ziele sind hinreichende Sicherheit darüber zu erlangen, ob der Jahresabschluss als Gan-
zes frei von wesentlichen falschen Darstellungen aufgrund von dolosen Handlungen oder Irrtü-
mern ist und einen Bestätigungsvermerk zu erteilen, der unser Prüfungsurteil beinhaltet. Hinrei-
chende Sicherheit ist ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit, aber keine Garantie dafür, dass eine in Über-
einstimmung mit der AP-VO und mit den österreichischen Grundsätzen ordnungsgemäßer Ab-
schlussprüfung, die die Anwendung der ISA erfordern, durchgeführte Abschlussprüfung eine we-
sentliche falsche Darstellung, falls eine solche vorliegt, stets aufdeckt. Falsche Darstellungen
können aus dolosen Handlungen oder Irrtümern resultieren und werden als wesentlich ange-
sehen, wenn von ihnen einzeln oder insgesamt vernünftigerweise erwartet werden könnte, dass
sie die auf der Grundlage dieses Jahresabschlusses getroffenen wirtschaftlichen Entscheidun-
gen von Nutzern beeinflussen.
Als Teil einer Abschlussprüfung in Übereinstimmung mit der AP-VO und mit den österreichischen
Grundsätzen ordnungsgemäßer Abschlussprüfung, die die Anwendung der ISA erfordern, üben
wir während der gesamten Abschlussprüfung pflichtgemäßes Ermessen aus und bewahren eine
kritische Grundhaltung.
Darüber hinaus gilt:
Wir identifizieren und beurteilen die Risiken wesentlicher falscher Darstellungen aufgrund von
dolosen Handlungen oder Irrtümern im Abschluss, planen Prüfungshandlungen als Reaktion
auf diese Risiken, führen sie durch und erlangen Prüfungsnachweise, die ausreichend und
geeignet sind, um als Grundlage für unser Prüfungsurteil zu dienen. Das Risiko, dass aus do-
losen Handlungen resultierende wesentliche falsche Darstellungen nicht aufgedeckt werden,
ist höher als ein aus Irrtümern resultierendes, da dolose Handlungen kollusives Zusammen-
wirken, Fälschungen, beabsichtigte Unvollständigkeiten, irreführende Darstellungen oder das
Außerkraftsetzen interner Kontrollen beinhalten können.
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Wir gewinnen ein Verständnis von dem für die Abschlussprüfung relevanten internen Kon-
trollsystem, um Prüfungshandlungen zu planen, die unter den gegebenen Umständen ange-
messen sind, jedoch nicht mit dem Ziel, ein Prüfungsurteil zur Wirksamkeit des internen Kon-
trollsystems der Gesellschaft abzugeben.
Wir beurteilen die Angemessenheit der von den gesetzlichen Vertretern angewandten Rech-
nungslegungsmethoden sowie die Vertretbarkeit der von den gesetzlichen Vertretern darge-
stellten geschätzten Werte in der Rechnungslegung und damit zusammenhängende Anga-
ben.
Wir ziehen Schlussfolgerungen über die Angemessenheit der Anwendung des Rechnungsle-
gungsgrundsatzes der Fortführung der Unternehmenstätigkeit durch die gesetzlichen Vertre-
ter sowie, auf der Grundlage der erlangten Prüfungsnachweise, ob eine wesentliche Unsi-
cherheit im Zusammenhang mit Ereignissen oder Gegebenheiten besteht, die erhebliche
Zweifel an der Fähigkeit der Gesellschaft zur Fortführung der Unternehmenstätigkeit aufwer-
fen können. Falls wir die Schlussfolgerung ziehen, dass eine wesentliche Unsicherheit be-
steht, sind wir verpflichtet, in unserem Bestätigungsvermerk auf die dazugehörigen Angaben
im Jahresabschluss aufmerksam zu machen oder, falls diese Angaben unangemessen sind,
unser Prüfungsurteil zu modifizieren. Wir ziehen unsere Schlussfolgerungen auf der Grundla-
ge der bis zum Datum unseres Bestätigungsvermerks erlangten Prüfungsnachweise. Zukünf-
tige Ereignisse oder Gegebenheiten können jedoch die Abkehr der Gesellschaft von der Fort-
führung der Unternehmenstätigkeit zur Folge haben.
Wir beurteilen die Gesamtdarstellung, den Aufbau und den Inhalt des Jahresabschlusses ein-
schließlich der Angaben sowie ob der Jahresabschluss die zugrunde liegenden Geschäftsvor-
fälle und Ereignisse in einer Weise wiedergibt, dass ein möglichst getreues Bild erreicht wird.
Wir tauschen uns mit dem Prüfungsausschuss unter anderem über den geplanten Umfang
und die geplante zeitliche Einteilung der Abschlussprüfung sowie über bedeutsame Prüfungs-
feststellungen, einschließlich etwaiger bedeutsamer Mängel im internen Kontrollsystem, die
wir während unserer Abschlussprüfung erkennen, aus.
Wir geben dem Prüfungsausschuss auch eine Erklärung ab, dass wir die relevanten berufli-
chen Verhaltensanforderungen zur Unabhängigkeit eingehalten haben und uns mit ihm über
alle Beziehungen und sonstigen Sachverhalte austauschen, von denen vernünftigerweise an-
genommen werden kann, dass sie sich auf unsere Unabhängigkeit und – sofern einschlägig
damit zusammenhängende Schutzmaßnahmen auswirken.
Wir bestimmen von den Sachverhalten, über die wir uns mit dem Prüfungsausschuss ausge-
tauscht haben, diejenigen Sachverhalte, die am bedeutsamsten für die Prüfung des Jahres-
abschlusses des Geschäftsjahres waren und daher die besonders wichtigen Prüfungssach-
verhalte sind. Wir beschreiben diese Sachverhalte in unserem Bestätigungsvermerk, es sei
denn, Gesetze oder andere Rechtsvorschriften schließen die öffentliche Angabe des Sachver-
halts aus oder wir bestimmen in äußerst seltenen Fällen, dass ein Sachverhalt nicht in
unserem Bestätigungsvermerk mitgeteilt werden sollte, weil vernünftigerweise erwartet
wird, dass die negativen Folgen einer solchen Mitteilung deren Vorteile für das öffentliche
Interesse übersteigen würden.
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Sonstige gesetzliche und andere rechtliche Anforderungen
Bericht zum Lagebericht
Der Lagebericht ist aufgrund der österreichischen unternehmensrechtlichen Vorschriften darauf
zu prüfen, ob er mit dem Jahresabschluss in Einklang steht und ob er nach den geltenden recht-
lichen Anforderungen aufgestellt wurde.
Die gesetzlichen Vertreter sind verantwortlich für die Aufstellung des Lageberichts in Überein-
stimmung mit den österreichischen unternehmensrechtlichen Vorschriften.
Wir haben unsere Prüfung in Übereinstimmung mit den Berufsgrundsätzen zur Prüfung des La-
geberichts durchgeführt.
Urteil
Nach unserer Beurteilung ist der Lagebericht nach den geltenden rechtlichen Anforderungen auf-
gestellt worden, enthält die nach § 243a UGB zutreffenden Angaben, und steht in Einklang mit
dem Jahresabschluss.
Erklärung
Angesichts der bei der Prüfung des Jahresabschlusses gewonnenen Erkenntnisse und des ge-
wonnenen Verständnisses über die Gesellschaft und ihr Umfeld haben wir keine wesentlichen
fehlerhaften Angaben im Lagebericht festgestellt.
Zusätzliche Angaben nach Artikel 10 AP-VO
Wir wurden von der Hauptversammlung am 21. April 2023 als Abschlussprüfer gewählt und am
25. Juli 2023 vom Aufsichtsrat mit der Abschlussprüfung der Gesellschaft für das am 31. Dezem-
ber 2023 endende Geschäftsjahr beauftragt.
Wir sind ohne Unterbrechung seit dem Jahresabschluss zum 31. Dezember 2014 Abschluss-
prüfer der Gesellschaft.
Wir erklären, dass das Prüfungsurteil im Abschnitt "Bericht zum Jahresabschluss" mit dem zu-
sätzlichen Bericht an den Prüfungsausschuss nach Artikel 11 der AP-VO in Einklang steht.
Wir erklären, dass wir keine verbotenen Nichtprüfungsleistungen (Artikel 5 Abs 1 der AP-VO) er-
bracht haben und dass wir bei der Durchführung der Abschlussprüfung unsere Unabhängigkeit
von der geprüften Gesellschaft gewahrt haben.
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Auftragsverantwortlicher Wirtschaftsprüfer
Der für die Abschlussprüfung auftragsverantwortliche Wirtschaftsprüfer ist Herr Mag. Alexander
Gall.
Linz
14. März 2024
KPMG Austria GmbH
Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft
qualifiziert elektronisch signiert:
Mag. Alexander Gall
Wirtschaftsprüfer
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the annual financial
statements of the parent company give a true and fair view of the
assets, liabilities, financial and earnings position of the parent
company as required by the applicable accounting standards
and that the management report gives a true and fair view of the
development and performance of the business and the position of the
parent company, together with a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties the parent company faces.
Statement by
the
Executive Board
Pursuant to Section 124 (1) (3) of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act
We confirm to the best of our knowledge that the consolidated
financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets,
liabilities, financial and earnings position of the Group as required
by the applicable accounting standards and that the consolidated
management report gives a true and fair view of the development and
performance of the business and the position of the Group, together
with a description of the principal risks and uncertainties the Group
faces.
Wels, March 2024
The Executive Board of PIERER Mobility AG
Stefan Pierer Hubert Trunkenpolz Viktor Sigl
Florian Kecht Alex Pierer Rudolf Wiesbeck
IMPRINT
Owner and publisher
PIERER Mobility AG
Edisonstrasse 1
4600 Wels, Austria
FN 78112 x / Wels Provincial and Commercial Court
CONTACT
Melinda Busáné Bellér
Investor Relations, Sustainability
Telefon: +43 1 533 1 433 - 70
E-Mail: ir@pierermobility.com
Website: www.pierermobility.com
CI-Conzept: LX media GmbH, 4600 Wels, www.lx-media.at‚
Design: Grak-Buero Elena Gratzer, 4600 Wels, www.grak-buero.at
Photos: KTM/Factory Racing-archive, Husqvarna Motorcycles/Factory Racing-archive, WP-archive, GASGAS/Factory Racing-archive, Kiska-archive, CFMOTO International , Husqvarna/
GASGAS-e-bicycles-archive
The present report has been prepared with the utmost care and the correctness of the data was checked. Nevertheless, slight dierences in the calculations may arise as result
of the summation of rounded amounts and percentages, and typographical and printing errors cannot be ruled out.
References to persons such as “employees” or “sta members” are intended to be gender-neutral and insofar as the contrary appears this is solely for purposes of legibility.
This half-year report and the forward-looking statements it contains were prepared on the basis of all the data and information available at the time of going to press.
However, we are must point out that various factors may cause the actual results to deviate from the forward-looking statements given in the report.
This report is published in German and English. In case of doubt, the German version shall prevail.
GENERAL COMPANY DATA:
Reporting company: PIERER Mobility AG
Registered office of the company: Austria
Legal form of the company: Aktiengesellschaft
Country in which the company is registered as a legal entity: Austria
Address of registered office: Edisonstrasse 1, 4600 Wels
Headquarters of the business activity: Edisonstrasse 1, 4600 Wels
Name of the parent company: Pierer Bajaj AG
Name of the ultimate parent company: Pierer Konzerngesellschaft mbH
Business activity: PIERER Mobility AG is the parent company for Europe‘s leading manufacturer
of powered two-wheelers in the sport motorcycles and e-bikes segment.
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