24. Financial instruments and financial risk management

24.1. Derivative financial instruments and hedging

The Group's risk management uses derivative financial instruments that predominantly serve the purpose of hedging price and interest rate risks. The accounting of these derivative financial instrument applies – in as far as hedging transactions are concerned and the criteria are met – the cash hedge flow and fair value accounting methods.

The use of derivative financial instruments in the Group is subject to corresponding authorisation and control procedures. Proprietary trading is only carried out within very tightly defined limits.

Interest rate swaps are used for hedging future variable interest payments on funding and leasing contracts as well as highly probable funding in the future. Energie AG Group hedges these by purchasing interest rate swaps that correspond to the hedged item in terms of the base interest rate, payment dates, interest rate fixing date, nominal amounts and maturities. As their essential parameters concur, a commercial relationship between the hedged item and the hedging transaction can be affirmed. Hedges may be ineffective in the case of changes in the counterparty's and Energie AG's credit risk, as well as in cases where the measurement-relevant parameters differ from the hedged item and hedging transaction. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

Futures and forwards are used to hedge price-related risks from electricity procurement and electricity sales. The objective of Energie AG Group is to hedge the entire price risk using derivative and non-derivative financial instruments and thereby reduce the cash flow risk from electricity purchasing and sales and/or the fair value risk from firm commitments. This means that only a portion of the total volume is hedged using derivative financial instruments. Hedging is carried out on a rolling basis. Either the entire price risk is hedged, or only a component of the risk. Components are hedged if the hedging instrument has a different market price zone than the hedged item. The difference between prices in different market price zones is observable on the market and amounted to an average of EUR 3.38/MWh (previous year: EUR 2.62/MWh) in fiscal year 2020/2021. The commercial relationship results either from almost identical parameters of hedging items or transactions (in particular base price, performance, term and price base), or the high correlation of prices in different market price zones in cases where only a component is hedged. A hedging ineffectiveness may result from temporal differences, price differences, different market price zones or the counterparty's credit risk. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

Futures, forwards and swaps are used to hedge price risks from gas purchases and gas sales. The hedging aims at reducing the cash flow risk or fair value risk from firm commitments. The hedging volume is determined on the basis of the hedging strategy. Only a portion of the purchases and sales are hedged using derivative instruments. The commercial relationship either results from almost identical parameters (in particular volume, price and term), or from the high correlation of prices if the hedged item and the hedging transaction have a different price base. A hedging ineffectiveness may result from temporal differences, price differences, different market price zones or the counterparty's credit risk. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

Futures are used to hedge procurement and sales of CO2 emission allowances. The hedging aims at reducing the cash flow risk. Only a portion of the total volume is hedged on the basis of the hedging strategy. The commercial relationship results from almost identical parameters (in particular volume, price and term). Ineffective hedges may result from temporal differences or the counterparties' credit risk. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

Beyond that, gas-oil futures in US dollars and the corresponding foreign exchange contracts as well as gas-oil-swaps are concluded to hedge the price risks of purchasing fuel. The objective is to reduce the cash flow risk from fuel purchases. The hedging volume results from the hedging strategy and concerns only a portion of the fuel purchases. The commercial relationship is established on the basis of the parameters quantity, term and the evidence for the correlation of the prices of the hedging item and the hedging transaction. Ineffective hedges may result from temporal differences, price differences and the counterparties' credit risk. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

The spark-spread risk from Gas- und Dampfkraftwerk Timelkam GmbH (CCGT power plant) and Cogeneration-Kraftwerke Management Oberösterreich GmbH (CMOÖ) is hedged using electricity, gas and CO2 emission allowances. The commercial relationship results from almost identical parameters (in particular volume, price and term). In these cases, a dynamic hedging strategy based on defined targets and price developments does frequently result in the termination and redesignation of hedging relationships. Ineffective hedges may result from temporal differences, price differences and the counterparties' credit risk. The qualitative and quantitative effectiveness of a hedge is determined on the basis of the hypothetical derivatives method.

The Group holds fair value hedges for firm commitments relating to transactions for procuring and supplying electricity and gas and for supplying CO2.

Cash flow hedges are used to protect future cash flows. The Group also uses electricity, gas, CO2, and gas-oil futures, as well as gas and gas-oil swaps, to hedge price risks; interest rate swaps are used to hedge the cash flow risks of variable-interest liabilities, highly probable funding in the future and foreign exchange contracts for US dollar hedging.

For cash flow hedges, the carrying amounts, nominal amounts and changes in fair values used for recognising an ineffective hedge are as follows:

30.09.2021

 

Positive
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Unit

 

Nominal
amount

 

Change in the
fair value for
ineffectiveness
measurement
EUR 1,000

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

101.3

 

-174,933.5

 

GWh

 

3,980.9

 

-174,832.2

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

219,773.8

 

-497.1

 

GWh

 

3,912.0

 

219,276.7

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

34,405.9

 

-1,902.1

 

GWh

 

1,487.5

 

32,503.8

Gas-oil swaps – procurement

 

1,238.7

 

-267.5

 

Tonnes

 

6,900.0

 

971.2

CO2 futures – sales

 

 

-655.7

 

Tonnes

 

27,000.0

 

-655.7

CO2 futures – procurement

 

8,413.8

 

-319.4

 

Tonnes

 

1,024,000.0

 

8,094.4

Interest rate swaps

 

2,443.2

 

-11,113.1

 

EUR mill.

 

172.0

 

-8,669.9

Total

 

266,376.7

 

-189,688.4

 

 

 

 

 

76,688.3

30.09.2020

 

Positive
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Unit

 

Nominal
amount

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement
EUR 1,000

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

5,630.5

 

-4,204.5

 

GWh

 

2,720.7

 

1,426.0

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

6,257.0

 

-8,589.2

 

GWh

 

3,545.0

 

-2,332.2

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

360.5

 

-2,940.0

 

GWh

 

1,313.6

 

-2,579.5

Gas-oil swaps – procurement

 

23.1

 

-358.3

 

Tonnes

 

6,000.0

 

-335.2

CO2 futures – sales

 

16.7

 

-790.4

 

Tonnes

 

250,000.0

 

-773.7

CO2 futures – procurement

 

610.1

 

-2.6

 

Tonnes

 

128,000.0

 

607.5

Interest rate swaps

 

 

-16,286.1

 

EUR mill.

 

176.8

 

-16,286.1

Total

 

12,897.9

 

-33,171.1

 

 

 

 

 

-20,273.2

If not yet cleared, the positive fair values of the derivatives are reported in the item other non-current assets or in the item receivables and other assets, while the negative fair values, if not yet cleared, are reported in the other non-current and current liabilities.

The nominal and average hedging prices for cash flow hedges are as follows:

30.09.2021

 

Unit

 

2021

 

2022

 

2023

 

2024

 

> 2024

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

275.5

 

1,469.0

 

1,235.0

 

1,001.4

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

59.88

 

51.92

 

65.51

 

69.82

 

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

742.6

 

1,843.1

 

566.8

 

417.9

 

341.6

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

102.96

 

65.92

 

54.71

 

57.26

 

62.18

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

157.3

 

328.6

 

252.5

 

637.9

 

111.2

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

19.01

 

20.03

 

17.78

 

19.71

 

20.02

Gas-oil swaps – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

900.0

 

3,000.0

 

2,100.0

 

900.0

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

428.55

 

379.51

 

417.66

 

435.00

 

CO2 futures – Sales CO2 emissions allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

27,000.0

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

37.46

 

 

 

 

CO2 futures – procurement CO2 emission allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

919,000.0

 

60,000.0

 

30,000.0

 

15,000.0

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

55.06

 

38.00

 

44.28

 

66.95

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

EUR mill.

 

170.5

 

167.3

 

131.6

 

131.6

 

131.6

Average fixed interest rate

 

%

 

3.17

 

3.22

 

4.62

 

4.62

 

1.33

30.09.2020

 

Unit

 

2020

 

2021

 

2022

 

2023

 

> 2023

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

637.5

 

1,599.0

 

484.2

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

40.98

 

43.37

 

44.51

 

 

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

718.2

 

1,656.3

 

708.1

 

427.3

 

35.1

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

43.43

 

43.72

 

44.90

 

44.79

 

48.24

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

301.8

 

630.8

 

221.7

 

71.4

 

87.9

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

15.64

 

15.50

 

17.92

 

18.04

 

15.26

Gas-oil swaps – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

900.0

 

2,700.0

 

1,800.0

 

600.0

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

418.67

 

339.19

 

387.29

 

377.25

 

CO2 futures – Sales CO2 emissions allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

250,000.0

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

23.83

 

 

 

 

CO2 futures – procurement CO2 emission allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

128,000.0

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

22.18

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swaps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

EUR mill.

 

175.4

 

170.5

 

167.3

 

131.6

 

131.6

Average fixed interest rate

 

%

 

3.14

 

3.17

 

3.22

 

4.62

 

4.62

The reporting of derivatives is broken down by calendar year.

For fair value hedges, the carrying amounts, nominal amounts and changes in fair values used for recognising an ineffective hedge are as follows:

30.09.2021

 

Positive
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Unit

 

Nominal
amount

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement
EUR 1,000

Electricity forwards – sales

 

 

-5,045.0

 

GWh

 

57.5

 

-5,045.0

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

150.6

 

 

GWh

 

11.9

 

150.6

Gas futures – procurement

 

4,190.7

 

-18.9

 

GWh

 

631.2

 

4,171.8

CO2 futures – sales

 

343.9

 

-2,686.2

 

Tonnes

 

835,000.0

 

-2,342.3

Total

 

4,685.2

 

-7,750.1

 

 

 

 

 

-3,064.9

30.09.2020

 

Positive
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair
values
EUR 1,000

 

Unit

 

Nominal
amount

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement
EUR 1,000

Electricity forwards – sales

 

 

-313.9

 

GWh

 

22.0

 

-313.9

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

206.7

 

-15.9

 

GWh

 

48.1

 

190.8

Gas futures – procurement

 

 

-201.1

 

GWh

 

43.8

 

-201.1

CO2 futures – sales

 

 

 

Tonnes

 

 

Total

 

206.7

 

-530.9

 

 

 

 

 

-324.2

The nominal and average hedging prices for fair value hedges are as follows:

30.09.2021

 

Unit

 

2021

 

2022

 

2023

 

2024

 

> 2024

Electricity forwards – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

28.1

 

11.9

 

17.5

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

44.73

 

46.58

 

77.53

 

 

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

3.2

 

 

8.7

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

207.50

 

 

76.50

 

 

Gas futures – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

 

52.6

 

43.8

 

166.9

 

367.9

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

 

23.08

 

24.86

 

18.65

 

18.32

CO2 futures – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

30,000.0

 

805,000.0

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

55.20

 

59.34

 

 

 

30.09.2020

 

Unit

 

2020

 

2021

 

2022

 

2023

 

> 2023

Electricity forwards – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

22.0

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

48.41

 

 

 

 

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

48.1

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

48.89

 

 

 

 

Gas futures – procurement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

GWh

 

 

 

43.8

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

 

 

19.18

 

 

CO2 futures – sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nominal amount

 

Tonnes

 

 

 

 

 

Average price hedged

 

EUR

 

 

 

 

 

The reporting of energy derivatives is broken down by calendar year.

The carrying amounts of the hedged items related to fair value hedges, the reserve for cash flow hedges and the change in the fair value for the determination of ineffective cash flow hedges and fair value hedges are as follows:

30.09.2021

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement (cash flow hedges)
EUR 1,000

 

Amount in the reserves for measurements of cash flow hedges closed derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Amount in the reserves for measurements of cash flow hedges open derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement (fair value hedges)
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount of the hedged item in fair value hedges closed derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount of the hedged item in fair value hedges open derivatives
EUR 1,000

Future electricity sales

 

-174,832.2

 

3,083.2

 

174,832.2

 

5,027.2

 

 

5,027.2

Future electricity procurement

 

219,276.7

 

-48,400.0

 

-219,276.7

 

-575.3

 

 

-575.3

Future gas purchases

 

32,503.8

 

8.0

 

-32,503.8

 

-4,268.7

 

206.1

 

-4,268.7

Future diesel purchases

 

971.2

 

76.3

 

-971.2

 

 

 

Future sales of CO2 emissions allowances

 

-655.7

 

 

655.7

 

2,302.2

 

 

2,302.2

Future purchases of CO2 emissions allowances

 

8,094.4

 

 

-8,094.4

 

 

 

Financial liabilities bearing variable interest

 

-8,574.8

 

 

8,574.8

 

 

 

30.09.2020

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement (cash flow hedges)
EUR 1,000

 

Amount in the reserves for measurements of cash flow hedges closed derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Amount in the reserves for measurements of cash flow hedges open derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Change in the fair value for ineffectiveness measurement (fair value hedges)
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount of the hedged item in fair value hedges closed derivatives
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount of the hedged item in fair value hedges open derivatives
EUR 1,000

Future electricity sales

 

1,426.0

 

-107.3

 

-1,426.0

 

259.1

 

 

259.1

Future electricity procurement

 

-2,332.2

 

124.7

 

2,332.2

 

-224.4

 

-16.1

 

-224.4

Future gas purchases

 

-2,579.5

 

7.9

 

2,579.5

 

203.9

 

-20.4

 

203.9

Future diesel purchases

 

-335.2

 

426.5

 

335.2

 

 

 

Future sales of CO2 emissions allowances

 

-773.7

 

 

773.7

 

 

 

Future purchases of CO2 emissions allowances

 

607.5

 

 

-607.5

 

 

 

Financial liabilities bearing variable interest

 

-16,286.1

 

13.4

 

16,286.1

 

 

 

The development of the reserves for cash flow hedges is as follows:

2020/2021

 

Hedging gains (+)/
losses (-) recognised in the other comprehensive income
EUR 1,000

 

Ineffective hedges recognised through profit or loss
EUR 1,000

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income item in which ineffective hedge was recognised
EUR 1,000

 

Transfers from reserves to profit or loss
EUR 1,000

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income item in which transfer was recognised
EUR 1,000

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

-182,572.0

 

 

 

3,123.2

 

Sales revenues

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

281,299.4

 

 

 

-11,165.8

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

37,334.8

 

 

 

2,251.7

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Gas-oil futures and swaps – procurement

 

1,597.4

 

9.7

 

Other operating expenses

 

59.3

 

Other operating expenses

CO2 futures – sales

 

-1,654.3

 

 

 

1,772.4

 

Sales revenues

CO2 futures – procurement

 

8,230.2

 

 

 

-743.4

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Interest rate swaps

 

4,976.2

 

-95.1

 

Other interest income

 

2,748.6

 

Financing expenses

Total

 

149,211.7

 

-85.4

 

 

 

-6,457.4

 

 

2019/2020

 

Hedging gains (+)/
losses (-) recognised in the other comprehensive income
EUR 1,000

 

Ineffective hedges recognised through profit or loss
EUR 1,000

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income item in which ineffective hedge was recognised
EUR 1,000

 

Transfers from reserves to profit or loss
EUR 1,000

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income item in which transfer was recognised
EUR 1,000

Electricity futures, forwards – sales

 

2,127.6

 

 

 

-6,957.4

 

Sales revenues

Electricity futures, forwards – procurement

 

-30,150.2

 

 

 

11,088.7

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Gas futures, forwards and swaps – procurement

 

-7,386.1

 

 

 

6,134.2

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Gas-oil futures and swaps – procurement

 

-1,234.2

 

 

 

474.6

 

Other operating expenses

CO2 futures – sales

 

884.7

 

 

 

 

Sales revenues

CO2 futures – procurement

 

2,185.6

 

 

 

-389.2

 

Expenses for material and other purchased services

Interest rate swaps

 

-2,039.8

 

 

 

2,814.2

 

Financing expenses

Total

 

-35,612.4

 

 

 

 

13,165.1

 

 

The Energie AG Group holds the following derivatives not dedicated to any hedging relationship:

 

 

Nominal Value

 

Positive
fair values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair values
EUR 1,000

30.09.2021

 

Purchase

 

Sale

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electricity forwards

 

EUR 146.7 mill.

 

EUR 145.5 mill.

 

151,708.7

 

-153,816.2

Electricity futures

 

EUR 2.0 mill.

 

EUR 1.0 mill.

 

245.4

 

-807.6

Gas forwards

 

EUR 0.3 mill.

 

EUR 0.2 mill.

 

1,018.2

 

-106.4

Gas futures

 

EUR 5.2 mill.

 

EUR 7.9 mill.

 

4,502.7

 

-5,326.7

CO2 forwards

 

EUR 12.0 mill.

 

EUR 0.0 mill.

 

1,797.2

 

-1.6

CO2 futures

 

EUR 5.6 mill.

 

EUR 19.3 mill.

 

3,318.6

 

-3,814.9

 

 

Nominal Value

 

Positive
fair values
EUR 1,000

 

Negative
fair values
EUR 1,000

30.09.2020

 

Purchase

 

Sale

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electricity forwards

 

EUR 145.3 mill.

 

EUR 144.0 mill.

 

13,523.6

 

-13,331.2

Electricity futures

 

EUR 19.7 mill.

 

EUR 5.7 mill.

 

576.0

 

-865.6

Gas forwards

 

EUR 7.9 mill.

 

EUR 4.1 mill.

 

287.3

 

-1,984.4

Gas futures

 

EUR 2.7 mill.

 

EUR 6.2 mill.

 

163.1

 

-578.1

CO2 forwards

 

EUR 4.7 mill.

 

EUR 0.0 mill.

 

338.3

 

CO2 futures

 

EUR 1.5 mill.

 

EUR 6.7 mill.

 

451.0

 

-255.5

The cash flow from operations includes payment receipts from hedging transactions in an amount of EUR 320.8 million (previous year: disbursements of EUR 48.0 million). The position mainly consist of margin payments from electricity and gas futures, as well as payments received from hedging annexes.

24.2. Carrying amounts in accordance with IFRS 9

In accordance with IFRS 9 or IFRS 16, the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities are grouped into classes or measurement categories as follows:

 

 

Category acc. to IFRS 9

 

Carrying amount
30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount
30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

Investments

 

 

 

30,836.0

 

28,588.3

Shares in affiliated companies

 

FVOCI

 

1,580.7

 

1,480.5

Other investments

 

FVOCI

 

29,255.3

 

27,107.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial assets

 

 

 

80,318.4

 

50,641.7

Lendings to companies in which an interest is held

 

AC

 

5,186.4

 

7,063.2

Other lendings

 

AC

 

6,544.3

 

5,432.9

Fixed term deposits

 

AC

 

24,847.2

 

Securities FVOCI

 

FVOCI

 

12,631.5

 

9,181.0

Securities FVPL

 

FVPL

 

31,109.0

 

28,964.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables and other assets (non-current and current) acc. to the Statement of Financial Position

 

 

 

840,718.7

 

357,727.9

Thereof non-financial assets

 

 

 

91,764.0

 

28,486.9

Thereof financial assets

 

 

 

748,954.7

 

329,241.0

Trade receivables

 

AC

 

259,902.2

 

256,209.1

Receivables from affiliated companies

 

AC

 

252.4

 

532.7

Receivables from joint arrangements and associated companies

 

AC

 

5,076.8

 

5,299.4

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

n/a

 

211,765.5

 

7,849.8

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

FVPL

 

154,524.1

 

14,149.2

Other financial assets

 

AC

 

117,433.7

 

45,200.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed term deposits and short-term investments

 

 

 

105,775.3

 

109,808.3

Fixed term deposits

 

AC

 

85,816.1

 

89,776.3

Short-term investments

 

FVPL

 

19,959.2

 

20,032.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

AC

 

219,197.3

 

46,304.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial assets

 

 

 

1,185,081.7

 

564,584.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

 

 

670,096.9

 

597,586.2

Bonds

 

FLAC

 

301,231.8

 

301,548.0

Liabilities to banks

 

FLAC

 

6,530.5

 

9,319.8

Lease liabilities

 

IFRS 16

 

114,748.8

 

113,090.4

Other financial liabilities

 

FLAC

 

247,585.8

 

173,628.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables (current)

 

FLAC

 

162,178.9

 

156,644.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities (non-current and current) acc. to the Statement of Financial Position

 

 

 

748,801.9

 

337,621.2

Thereof non-financial liabilities

 

 

 

160,346.0

 

254,050.9

Thereof financial liabilities

 

 

 

588,455.9

 

83,570.3

Liabilities to affiliated companies

 

FLAC

 

9,292.5

 

7,201.1

Liabilities to joint arrangements and associated companies

 

FLAC

 

2,774.3

 

3,551.0

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

n/a

 

179,434.5

 

29,521.1

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

FVPL

 

153,924.2

 

15,315.6

Other financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

FLAC

 

243,030.4

 

27,981.5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total financial liabilities

 

 

 

1,420,731.7

 

837,801.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying amounts grouped to measurement categories according to IFRS 9

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial Assets at Amortized Costs (AC)

 

 

 

724,256.4

 

455,819.2

Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)

 

 

 

43,467.5

 

37,769.3

Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVPL)

 

 

 

205,592.3

 

63,145.8

Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost (FLAC)

 

 

 

972,624.2

 

679,874.2

Financial Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVPL)

 

 

 

153,924.2

 

15,315.6

As of 30 September 2021, the Energie AG Group holds shares in affiliated companies and other investments in the amount of EUR 30,836.0 thousand (previous year: EUR 28,588.3), as well as securities (stocks) in the amount of EUR 12,631.5 thousand (previous year: EUR 9,181.0 thousand) classified as “Financial Assets Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)”. These investments are held for long-term, strategic purposes. For fiscal year 2020/2021, the dividends distributed for securities amount to EUR 210.8 thousand (previous year: EUR 64.6 thousand). Dividends distributed for investments amount to EUR 1,924.3 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,506.8 thousand).

As was the case in the previous year, no strategic investments were disposed of in the 2020/2021 fiscal year. No accumulated profits or losses were reclassified within equity.

24.3. Offsetting of financial assets and liabilities

The following table shows the effect of netting agreements:

 

 

30.09.2021

 

30.09.2020

 

 

Reported financial assets/liabilities
EUR 1,000

 

Effects from offsetting framework agreements
EUR 1,000

 

Net amounts
EUR 1,000

 

Reported financial assets/liabilities
EUR 1,000

 

Effects from offsetting framework agreements
EUR 1,000

 

Net amounts
EUR 1,000

Financial assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade receivables

 

259,902.2

 

-13,478.0

 

246,424.2

 

256,209.1

 

-18,062.5

 

238,146.6

Positive fair value of derivatives

 

366,289.6

 

-250,090.6

 

116,199.0

 

21,999.0

 

-16,972.2

 

5,026.8

Total

 

626,191.8

 

-263,568.6

 

362,623.2

 

278,208.1

 

-35,034.7

 

243,173.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables

 

162,178.9

 

-13,478.0

 

148,700.9

 

156,644.8

 

-18,062.5

 

138,582.3

Negative fair value of derivatives

 

333,358.7

 

-250,090.6

 

83,268.1

 

44,836.7

 

-16,972.2

 

27,864.5

Total

 

495,537.6

 

-263,568.6

 

231,969.0

 

201,481.5

 

-35,034.7

 

166,446.8

At the Energie AG Oberösterreich Group, the derivative financial instruments and receivables/payables presented above are concluded on the basis of standard agreements (e.g. ISDA, EFET, German Master Agreement for Financial Derivative Transactions), which, in the event of insolvency of a business partner, permit the offsetting of outstanding transactions. The criteria for netting in the statement of financial position are not met, because either no net payments are being made or the legal enforceability of the netting agreements is uncertain.

24.4. Measurement at fair value

24.4.1. Fair value of financial assets and liabilities that are measured regularly at fair value

Pursuant to IFRS 13, financial instruments that are measured at fair value are classified within a fair value hierarchy. In view of possible uncertainties relating to possible estimates of the fair values, a distinction is made between three levels:

Level 1: Measurement on the basis of a published price quotation for identical assets or liabilities in an active market.

Level 2: Measurement on the basis of inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly in the market and measurements based on prices quoted in inactive markets.

Level 3: Measurement on the basis of inputs not observable in the market.

If the inputs used to determine the fair value of an asset or liability are attributable to different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the measurement at fair value is wholly assigned to the fair value hierarchy level that corresponds to the lowest input which, in the aggregate, is material for the measurement.

The financial instruments measured at fair value are assigned to levels 1 to 3:

30.09.2021

 

Carrying amount
EUR 1,000

 

Measurement at market prices
Level 1
EUR 1,000

 

Measurement on the basis of inputs observable on the market
Level 2
EUR 1,000

 

Other measurement methods
Level 3
EUR 1,000

 

Total fair
value
EUR 1,000

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares in affiliated companies (FVOCI)

 

1,580.7

 

 

 

1,580.7

 

1,580.7

Other investments (FVOCI)

 

29,255.3

 

1,938.5

 

 

27,316.8

 

29,255.3

Securities (FVOCI)

 

12,631.5

 

12,631.5

 

 

 

12,631.5

Securities (FVPL)

 

31,109.0

 

31,109.0

 

 

 

31,109.0

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

211,765.5

 

 

211,765.5

 

 

211,765.5

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (FVPL)

 

154,524.1

 

 

154,524.1

 

 

154,524.1

Short-term investments (FVPL)

 

19,959.2

 

19,959.2

 

 

 

19,959.2

Total

 

460,825.3

 

65,638.2

 

366,289.6

 

28,897.5

 

460,825.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

179,434.5

 

 

179,434.5

 

 

179,434.5

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (FVPL)

 

153,924.2

 

 

153,924.2

 

 

153,924.2

Total

 

333,358.7

 

 

333,358.7

 

 

333,358.7

30.09.2020

 

Carrying amount
EUR 1,000

 

Measurement at market prices
Level 1
EUR 1,000

 

Measurement on the basis of inputs observable on the market
Level 2
EUR 1,000

 

Other measurement methods
Level 3
EUR 1,000

 

Total fair
value
EUR 1,000

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares in affiliated companies (FVOCI)

 

1,480.5

 

 

 

1,480.5

 

1,480.5

Other investments (FVOCI)

 

27,107.8

 

1,020.2

 

 

26,087.6

 

27,107.8

Securities (FVOCI)

 

9,181.0

 

9,181.0

 

 

 

9,181.0

Securities (FVPL)

 

28,964.6

 

28,964.6

 

 

 

28,964.6

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

7,849.8

 

 

7,849.8

 

 

7,849.8

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (FVPL)

 

14,149.2

 

 

14,149.2

 

 

14,149.2

Short-term investments (FVPL)

 

20,032.0

 

20,032.0

 

 

 

20,032.0

Total

 

108,764.9

 

59,197.8

 

21,999.0

 

27,568.1

 

108,764.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

29,521.1

 

 

29,521.1

 

 

29,521.1

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (FVPL)

 

15,315.6

 

 

15,315.6

 

 

15,315.6

Total

 

44,836.7

 

 

44,836.7

 

 

44,836.7

Level 3 financial instruments have developed as follows:

 

 

2020/2021
EUR 1,000

 

2019/2020
EUR 1,000

Carrying amount as of 01.10.

 

27,568.1

 

22,210.9

Gains (losses) – not recognised in profit or loss

 

1,160.6

 

5,300.6

Additions

 

35.0

 

3,185.3

Disposals

 

 

-15.7

Transfers

 

 

-3,155.8

Currency translation

 

133.8

 

42.8

Carrying amount as of 30.09.

 

28,897.5

 

27,568.1

The impairment reversal of EUR 1,923.7 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,303.2 thousand) relates to Other Investments (FVOCI). The fair value of these Other Investments is determined using a measurement method based on capitalisation of earnings. Essential input factors are the cash flow assumptions from planning and the discount rate. The depreciation on other investments in the Czech Republic amounts to EUR 763.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 2.6 thousand). The resulting income of EUR 1,160.6 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,300.6 thousand) outside of profit or loss was recognised as other comprehensive income in the item “change in value of investments and securities FVOCI”.

An increase (reduction) of the cash flow assumptions by 25% would have resulted in an increase (reduction) of the OCI in the amount of EUR 4,702.4 thousand (EUR -4,702.4 thousand) (previous year: EUR 4,080.1 thousand (EUR -4,080.1 thousand)). An increase (reduction) of the discount rate by 50 basis points would have resulted in a reduction (increase) of the OCI in the amount of EUR -1,116.1 thousand (EUR 1,278.2 thousand) (previous year: EUR -1,030.3 thousand (EUR 1,179.2 thousand)).

24.4.2. Valuation techniques and inputs used in measuring fair values

In general, the fair values of the financial assets and liabilities correspond to their market prices on the reporting date. If active market prices are not directly available, then – if they are not of minor significance – they are calculated using recognised actuarial measurement models and current market parameters (in particular interest rates, exchange rates and the credit rating of contractual partners). This is done by discounting the cash flows from the financial instruments to the reporting date.

The following valuation parameters and inputs were used:

Financial instruments

 

Level

 

Valuation techniques

 

Inputs

Other investments

 

3

 

Capital value-oriented

 

Assumptions concerning cash flows, interest rates, planning

Listed securities, mutual funds

 

1

 

Market value-oriented

 

Nominal values, stock market price, net asset value

Listed energy futures

 

1

 

Market value-oriented

 

Settlement price determined at stock exchange

Non-listed energy forwards

 

2

 

Capital value-oriented

 

Forward price curve derived from stock exchange prices, interest rate curve, credit risk of contractual partners on a net basis

Interest rate swaps

 

2

 

Capital value-oriented

 

Cash flows already fixed or determined using forward rates, interest rate curve, credit risk of contractual partners

Gas and gas-oil swaps

 

2

 

Capital value-oriented

 

Cash flows already fixed or determined using forward rates, interest rate curve, credit risk of contractual partners

24.4.3. Fair values of financial assets and liabilities that are not measured regularly at fair value, however for which the fair value must be disclosed

The items trade receivables, receivables from affiliated companies, receivables from joint arrangements and associated companies, other financial assets, as well as fixed term deposits and current investments are characterised by predominantly short remaining terms. This means that their carrying amounts as of the reporting date roughly represent their fair value. If they are material and have a fixed interest rate, then the fair value of non-current lendings corresponds to the present value of the payments associated with the assets, taking into consideration the current market parameters in each case (interest rates, credit spreads).

Trade payables, liabilities to affiliated companies, liabilities to joint arrangements and associated companies and other financial liabilities usually have short remaining terms. The values on the balance sheet are approximately the fair values. If they are material and bear interest at a fixed rate, the fair value of financial liabilities is determined using the present value of the payments associated with the liabilities, taking into consideration the respectively applicable market parameters (interest rates, credit spreads).

The following financial assets and liabilities have a fair value different from the carrying amount:

 

 

Category acc. to IFRS 9

 

Carrying amount 30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

Fair value 30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

Carrying amount 30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Fair value 30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Level

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other financial assets

 

 

 

11,730.7

 

12,521.0

 

12,496.1

 

13,600.0

 

 

Lendings to companies in which an interest is held

 

AC

 

5,186.4

 

5,847.9

 

7,063.2

 

8,041.0

 

Level 3

Other lendings

 

AC

 

6,544.3

 

6,673.1

 

5,432.9

 

5,559.0

 

Level 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities

 

 

 

548,817.6

 

607,949.5

 

475,176.0

 

538,280.0

 

 

Bonds

 

FLAC

 

301,231.8

 

344,823.0

 

301,548.0

 

355,557.0

 

Level 1

Other financial liabilities

 

FLAC

 

247,585.8

 

263,126.5

 

173,628.0

 

182,723.0

 

Level 3

The fair values of the Level 3 financial assets and liabilities disclosed above were determined in agreement with generally accepted valuation techniques based on discounted cash flow analyses. Material input is the discount rate, which takes into account the expected credit loss of the counterparty.

24.5. Net result

The net result from financial instruments is grouped in the different classes of financial instruments as follows:

Net result

 

 

2020/2021
EUR 1,000

 

2019/2020
EUR 1,000

Financial Assets at Amortized Cost

 

760.2

 

-1,325.0

Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income

 

5,740.3

 

5,226.3

Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

 

936.0

 

-418.3

Financial Assets/Liabilities at Fair Value through Profit or Loss

 

4,733.3

 

175.0

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

 

-18,273.6

 

-16,961.4

Net result

 

-6,103.8

 

-13,303.4

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income and expenses from financial instruments measured at amortised costs:

 

 

 

 

Total interest income

 

753.7

 

707.1

Total interest expense

 

-18,273.6

 

-16,961.4

The net result for the category Financial Assets at Amortized Cost (AC) mainly includes interest income from invested money and lendings and is recognised in the financial result. This item also includes income from the reversal of impairments and expected credit losses, income from the receipt of receivables that had previously been written off, as well as expenses from impairments, expected credit losses and write-offs for trade receivables recognised in the operating result.

The net result of the category Financial Assets at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI) shows the measurement result for the investments and securities measured outside of profit or loss. Income from investments and dividends from securities are reported in the other financial result.

The net result of the category Financial Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (FVPL) mainly includes earnings from remeasurement and earnings from disposals, as well as dividends from securities and income from the remeasurement of money market funds and is shown in other financial result.

The net result of the category Financial Assets at Fair Value Trading through Profit or Loss (FVPL) and Financial Liabilities at Fair Value Trading through Profit or Loss (FVPL) essentially results from the derivatives used by Energy AG. The measured value of derivative instruments in the Energy Segment is recognised in the operating result.

The net result of the category Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost mainly includes interest expenses from financial liabilities and is part of the financial result.

24.6. Financial risk management

24.6.1. Principles of financial risk management

Due to its business activities and the financial transactions it conducts, the Energie AG Group is exposed to various risks. These risks primarily include currency and interest rate risks, liquidity risks, expected credit loss, price risks from securities, and price risks in the commodity sector (energy sector price risks).

Energy sector risks are managed by Energie AG Oberösterreich Trading GmbH, and financial risks are managed centrally by Group Treasury, which is also responsible for any hedging measures for all Group companies. Hedging against energy sector risks is handled on the basis of an internal policy on conducting energy sector hedging transactions. A financial management guideline for the Group (Treasury Policy), in which the main goals, principles and distribution of duties in the Group are set out, serves as a basis for the management of financial risks.

Hedging against energy sector and financial risks is also handled using derivative financial instruments. Transactions of this type are on principle only carried out with counterparties with very good credit ratings in order to minimise the risk of default.

24.6.2. Foreign exchange risk

The foreign exchange risks in the Energie AG Group result from funding provided in foreign currencies and the translation risk from the conversion of foreign Group companies into the Group currency (Czech Republic and Hungary).

For the foreign exchange risk of financial instruments, sensitivity analyses were carried out which show the effects of hypothetical changes in exchange rates on result (after taxes) and equity. The affected holdings as of the reporting date were used as a basis (CZK 7.4 million, HUF 2.7 billion), (previous year: CZK 75.2 million, HUF 2.7 billion). Here it was assumed that the risk on the reporting date basically represents the risk during the fiscal year. The Group tax rate of 25% was used as the tax rate. In addition, it was assumed for the analysis that all other variables, in particular interest rates, remain constant. In the analysis, the currency risks for financial instruments that are denominated in a currency different from the functional currency and are of a monetary nature were included. Differences resulting from the exchange rate in translating financial statements into the Group currency were not taken into consideration.

Following the aforementioned assumptions, an upward revaluation of the Euro by 10% against all other currencies on the reporting date would result in lower earnings (after taxes) by EUR 530.3 thousand (previous year: EUR 567.2 thousand) and a reduction in equity by EUR 530.3 thousand (previous year: EUR 692.8 thousand). Here, the sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of profit (after taxes), were affected by the sensitivity of the currency-related translation effects of net investments and hedge accounting in the amount of EUR 0.0 thousand (previous year: EUR 125.6 thousand).

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a write-down of the Euro by 10% against all other currencies on the reporting date would result in increased earnings (after taxes) by EUR 648.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 693.3 thousand) and an increase in equity by EUR 648.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 846.8 thousand). Here, the sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of profit (after taxes), were affected by the sensitivity of the currency-related translation effects of net investments and hedge accounting in the amount of EUR 0.0 thousand (previous year: EUR 153.5 thousand).

24.6.3. Interest rate risk

The Energie AG Group holds interest rate-sensitive financial instruments in order to meet the requirements of operational and strategic liquidity management. Interest rate change risks mainly result from financial instruments with variable interest rates (cash flow risk). Interest rate risks result in particular from:

 

 

30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

Cash in bank

 

219,197.3

 

46,304.8

Variable rate lendings

 

2,595.4

 

3,652.9

Variable rate loans

 

-33,179.8

 

-35,937.1

Variable rate lease liabilities

 

-78,370.6

 

-82,525.7

Net risk before hedge accounting

 

110,242.3

 

-68,505.1

Hedge accounting and interest rate derivatives

 

72,028.0

 

76,814.6

Net risk after hedge accounting and interest derivatives

 

182,270.3

 

8,309.5

For the interest rate risks of these financial instruments, sensitivity analyses were carried out which show the effects of hypothetical changes in market interest rates on result (after taxes) and equity. The affected holdings as of the reporting date were used as a basis. Here it was assumed that the risk on the reporting date basically represents the risk during the fiscal year. The Group tax rate of 25% was used as the tax rate. In addition, it was assumed for the analysis that all other variables, in particular exchange rates, remain constant.

Following the aforementioned assumptions, an increase in the market interest rate by 50 basis points on the reporting date would result in increased earnings (after taxes) by EUR 683.5 thousand (previous year: EUR 31.2 thousand) and an increase in equity in the amount of EUR 5,327.4 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,348.5 thousand). The sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of earnings (after taxes), were in this case affected by the sensitivity of the interest rate-related cash flow hedge reserve in the amount of EUR 4,643.9 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,317.3 thousand).

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a decrease in the market interest rate by 50 basis points on the reporting date would result in a reduction of earnings (after taxes) by EUR 683.5 thousand (previous year: increase: EUR 31.2 thousand) and a decrease in equity in the amount of EUR 5,713.6 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,820.3 thousand). The sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of earnings (after taxes), were in this case affected by the sensitivity of the interest rate-related cash flow hedge reserve in the amount of EUR 5,030.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,789.1 thousand).

24.6.4. Commodity price risk

Commodity price risks arise primarily from the procurement and sale of electricity, gas and CO2. Beyond that price risks arise for Energie AG Oberösterreich due to speculative positions taken in proprietary trading. Proprietary trading is only carried out within very tightly defined limits and the risk can therefore be considered immaterial.

Hedging instruments are used for electrical energy, gas and CO2 to hedge against energy industry risks.

For the commodity price risks, sensitivity analyses were carried out which show the effect of hypothetical changes in the fair value level on result (after taxes) and equity. The affected derivative holdings in the area of energy as of the reporting date were used as a basis. Here it was assumed that the risk on the reporting date basically represents the risk during the fiscal year. The Group tax rate of 25% was used as the tax rate. In addition, it was assumed for the analysis that all other variables, in particular exchange rates, remain constant. Not taken into consideration are contracts which are for the purpose of the receipt or delivery of non-financial items according to the expected purchase, sale and use requirements of the company (own use) and which therefore are not to be reported according to IFRS 9, with the exception of onerous contacts.

Sensitivity of derivative contracts regarding the electricity price:

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a 15% increase (decrease) in the fair value level as of the reporting date would result in a decrease (increase) in profit (after taxes) by EUR 55.4 thousand (previous year: increase (decrease) EUR 1,706.5 thousand) and an increase (decrease) in equity by EUR 8,380.9 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,804.2 thousand). The sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of earnings (after taxes), were in this case affected by the sensitivity of the electricity-price-related cash flow hedge reserve in the amount of EUR 8,436.3 thousand (previous year: EUR 4,097.7 thousand).

Sensitivity of derivative contracts with regard to the prices for gas and diesel (gas-oil):

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a 25% increase (decrease) in the fair value level as of the reporting date would result in a decrease (increase) in profit (after taxes) by EUR 466.8 thousand (previous year: EUR 353.7 thousand) and an increase (decrease) in equity by EUR 10,912.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 3,505.5 thousand). The sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of earnings (after taxes), were in this case affected by the sensitivity of the gas-price-related cash flow hedge reserve in the amount of EUR 11,378.9 thousand (previous year: EUR 3,859.2 thousand).

Sensitivity of derivative contracts with regard to the price of CO2:

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a 15% increase (decrease) in the fair value level as of the reporting date would result in a decrease (increase) in profit (after taxes) by EUR 55.5 thousand (previous year: EUR 0.0 thousand) and an increase (decrease) in equity by EUR 6,823.7 thousand (previous year: decrease (increase) EUR 369.6 thousand). The sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of earnings (after taxes), were in this case affected by the sensitivity of the CO2-price-related cash flow hedge reserve in the amount of EUR 6,879.2 thousand (previous year: EUR -369.6 thousand).

24.6.5. Market risk from securities measured at fair value

The Energie AG Oberösterreich Group holds securities and funds that result in price change risks for the company. The fluctuation risk of the securities held is limited by a conservative investment policy and ongoing monitoring, as well as ongoing quantification of the risk potential.

A sensitivity analysis carried out for the price risks from securities established the effect of hypothetical changes in the market price level on earnings (after taxes) and equity. The relevant holdings of financial instruments “At Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income” and “At Fair Value through Profit or Loss” on the reporting date were used as a basis. Here it was assumed that the risk on the reporting date basically represents the risk during the fiscal year. The Group tax rate of 25% was used as the tax rate. In addition, it was assumed for the analysis that all other inputs, such as the currency, remain constant.

Following the aforementioned assumptions, a 15% increase (decrease) in the fair value level as of the reporting date would result in an increase (decrease) in profit (after taxes) in the amount of EUR 5,745.2 thousand (previous year: EUR 5,512.1 thousand) and in equity in the amount of EUR 7,384.3 thousand (previous year: EUR 6,659.7 thousand). Here, the sensitivity of equity, as well as the sensitivity of profit (after taxes), were affected by the sensitivity of the market-price-level-related OCI reserve in the amount of EUR 1,639.1 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,147.6 thousand).

24.6.6. Expected credit loss

Credit risks arise for the Energie AG Group due to non-fulfilment of contractual arrangements by counterparties.

The expected credit loss is limited by performing regular credit assessments of the customer portfolio. In the area of financial and energy trading, transactions are only conducted with counterparties with a first-class credit rating. In addition, the risks are mitigated by limit systems and monitoring.

At Energie AG Oberösterreich, the maximum expected credit loss corresponds to the carrying amount of the reported financial assets.

A low credit risk is assumed for derivatives and other instruments accounted for at fair value. Netting agreements are used to reduce the credit risks attached to derivatives.

The carrying amounts of the financial assets are composed as follows:

 

 

Carrying amount
30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

Thereof: not impaired or overdue as of the reporting date
EUR 1,000

 

Thereof: neither impaired nor past due in the following maturity ranges

 

Thereof: not impaired as of the reporting date
EUR 1,000

 

 

 

 

Less than 30 days
EUR 1,000

 

Between 30 and 60 days
EUR 1,000

 

Between 60 and 90 days
EUR 1,000

 

More than 90 days
EUR 1,000

 

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

382,412.7

 

366,297.5

 

9,734.4

 

852.2

 

526.8

 

640.3

 

4,361.5

Trade receivables

 

259,902.2

 

247,042.5

 

9,709.6

 

674.3

 

526.6

 

606.3

 

1,342.9

Receivables from joint arrangements and associated companies

 

5,076.8

 

5,069.0

 

7.8

 

 

 

 

Other financial assets

 

117,433.7

 

114,186.0

 

17.0

 

177.9

 

0.2

 

34.0

 

3,018.6

Total

 

382,412.7

 

366,297.5

 

9,734.4

 

852.2

 

526.8

 

640.3

 

4,361.5

 

 

Carrying amount 30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Thereof: not impaired or overdue as of the reporting date
EUR 1,000

 

Thereof: neither impaired nor past due in the following maturity ranges

 

Thereof: not impaired as of the reporting date
EUR 1,000

 

 

 

 

Less than 30 days
EUR 1,000

 

Between 30 and 60 days
EUR 1,000

 

Between 60 and 90 days
EUR 1,000

 

More than 90 days
EUR 1,000

 

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

306,709.3

 

289,601.4

 

8,966.5

 

1,964.7

 

574.0

 

815.7

 

4,787.0

Trade receivables

 

256,209.1

 

242,209.6

 

8,941.1

 

1,877.6

 

573.8

 

771.3

 

1,835.7

Receivables from joint arrangements and associated companies

 

5,299.4

 

5,276.5

 

22.9

 

 

 

 

Other financial assets

 

45,200.8

 

42,115.3

 

2.5

 

87.1

 

0.2

 

44.4

 

2,951.3

Total

 

306,709.3

 

289,601.4

 

8,966.5

 

1,964.7

 

574.0

 

815.7

 

4,787.0

The changes in impairments of financial assets were as follows:

 

 

Balance
as of
01.10.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Change in scope of consoli­dation
EUR 1,000

 

Additions
EUR 1,000

 

Use
EUR 1,000

 

Reversals
EUR 1,000

 

Currency
conversion
EUR 1,000

 

Balance
as of
30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

9,051.9

 

 

713.4

 

-77.6

 

-1,203.1

 

71.7

 

8,556.3

Trade receivables

 

8,973.1

 

 

713.4

 

-77.6

 

-1,203.1

 

66.4

 

8,472.2

Other financial assets

 

78.8

 

 

 

 

 

5.3

 

84.1

Total

 

9,051.9

 

 

713.4

 

-77.6

 

-1,203.1

 

71.7

 

8,556.3

 

 

Balance
as of
01.10.2019
EUR 1,000

 

Change in scope of consoli­dation
EUR 1,000

 

Additions
EUR 1,000

 

Use
EUR 1,000

 

Reversals
EUR 1,000

 

Currency
conversion
EUR 1,000

 

Balance
as of
30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

9,315.6

 

142.6

 

427.5

 

-11.9

 

-765.5

 

-56.4

 

9,051.9

Trade receivables

 

9,232.6

 

142.4

 

427.5

 

-11.9

 

-765.3

 

-52.2

 

8,973.1

Other financial assets

 

83.0

 

0.2

 

 

 

-0.2

 

-4.2

 

78.8

Total

 

9,315.6

 

142.6

 

427.5

 

-11.9

 

-765.5

 

-56.4

 

9,051.9

The expenses for complete derecognition of receivables amount to EUR 1,589.8 thousand (previous year: EUR 1,625.3 thousand). The income from the receipt of derecognised receivables amount to EUR 590.2 thousand (previous year: EUR 34.0 thousand). The income from the reversal of impairments in the fiscal year amounts to EUR 489.7 thousand (previous year: EUR 338.0 thousand) for financial assets classified as “Financial Assets at Amortized Cost (AC)”.

With regard to the holdings of financial trade and other receivables that are neither impaired nor in default, there are no indications as of the reporting date that the debtors will not meet their payment obligations. For the financial assets not listed in the above table, there are no material delinquencies or impairments at the reporting date, and there are no indications that the debtors will not meet their payment obligations.

Individual impairments are made up of a number of individual items, of which none is material when considered by itself. In addition, impairments graduated by risk groups are recognised to provide for general credit risks. An impairment of 50% is usually recognised for trade receivables that are more than 180 days overdue.

A financial asset is considered a write-off if the debtor is unlikely to meet his obligations. This is in particular assumed if insolvency proceedings are opened or a claim is overdue for a long time.

Pursuant to the expected credit loss model described in IFRS 9, expected credit losses must also be recognised for financial assets “At Amortised Cost” (AC). The expected credit losses developed as follows:

 

 

01.10.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Change in scope of consoli­dation
EUR 1,000

 

Additions
EUR 1,000

 

Reversals
EUR 1,000

 

Currency
conversion
EUR 1,000

 

Balance
as of
30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

Other financial assets

 

57.3

 

 

159.3

 

-10.7

 

0.9

 

206.8

Lendings to companies in which an interest is held

 

24.0

 

 

 

-5.3

 

 

18.7

Other lendings

 

33.3

 

 

6.5

 

-5.4

 

0.9

 

35.3

Fixed term deposits

 

 

 

152.8

 

 

 

152.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

1,123.1

 

 

23.6

 

-649.0

 

3.3

 

501.0

Trade receivables

 

1,123.1

 

 

23.6

 

-649.0

 

3.3

 

501.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed term deposits and short-term investments

 

223.7

 

 

 

-39.8

 

 

183.9

Fixed term deposits

 

223.7

 

 

 

-39.8

 

 

183.9

Total

 

1,404.1

 

 

182.9

 

-699.5

 

4.2

 

891.7

 

 

01.10.2019
EUR 1,000

 

Change in scope of consoli­dation
EUR 1,000

 

Additions
EUR 1,000

 

Reversals
EUR 1,000

 

Currency
conversion
EUR 1,000

 

Balance
as of
30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

Other financial assets

 

90.3

 

-16.5

 

11.9

 

-27.9

 

-0.5

 

57.3

Lendings to companies in which an interest is held

 

67.1

 

-16.5

 

 

-26.6

 

 

24.0

Other lendings

 

23.2

 

 

11.9

 

-1.3

 

-0.5

 

33.3

Fixed term deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables and other financial assets (non-current and current)

 

399.0

 

 

742.1

 

-14.7

 

-3.3

 

1,123.1

Trade receivables

 

399.0

 

 

742.1

 

-14.7

 

-3.3

 

1,123.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed term deposits and short-term investments

 

116.2

 

 

195.7

 

-88.2

 

 

223.7

Fixed term deposits

 

116.2

 

 

195.7

 

-88.2

 

 

223.7

Total

 

605.5

 

-16.5

 

949.7

 

-130.8

 

-3.8

 

1,404.1

For trade receivables and receivables from subsidiaries that are essentially comprised of trade receivables, the credit losses expected over the term are measured using an impairment matrix. In the case of lendings, fixed term deposits, cash and cash equivalents, the expected credit losses are assessed for a 12-month period due to the credit risk remaining essentially unchanged, or because a low credit risk is assumed on the basis of the counterparty's current rating. Any change in the credit risk is ascertained by monitoring the rating. For the purpose of reflecting an assumed recovery rate, the expected losses include the Loss Given Default (LGD), unless the instrument is of diminished creditworthiness. The estimated losses are in this case ascertained on the basis of the estimated expected cash flows and the originally effective interest rate.

The rating of one particular long-term investment with one Austrian bank pursuant to IFRS 9B.5.5.23 has deteriorated to “non-investment grade”. This has significantly increased the expected credit loss since the investment's initial recognition. The loss expected for this long-term fixed deposit is thus measured over the remaining term and amounts to EUR 107.8 thousand. It is reported in the item other financial assets and included in the addition of EUR 152.8 thousand.

24.6.7. Liquidity risk

A liquidity risk would exist when liquidity reserves or debt capacity were insufficient to meet financial obligations on time. Due to anticipatory liquidity planning and the liquidity reserves that are held, the liquidity risk is considered very low for the Energie AG Group. In addition, open lines of bank credit and on the capital market are also drawn on as sources for financing. Measures aimed at assuring an appropriate capital structure and a conservative financial profile assist the company in maintaining its current “A” rating.

All financial instruments held on the reporting date and for which payments are contractually agreed upon are consolidated. Plan figures for new, future financial liabilities are not included. An average remaining term of 12 months is assumed for the current operating loans; the loan terms are however extended regularly and are, from a commercial perspective, available for longer than the stated periods. Foreign currency amounts are translated at the spot rate as of the reporting date. Variable interest payments from financial instruments are determined based on the last interest rates set before the reporting date. Financial liabilities that can be repaid at any time are always assigned to the earliest maturity range.

 

 

Carrying amount
30.09.2021
EUR 1,000

 

Cash flows
2021/2022

 

Cash flows
2022/2023 to 2025/2026

 

Cash flows
from 2026/2027

 

 

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

Financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

670,096.9

 

18,319.7

 

21,127.2

 

59,446.1

 

376,518.1

 

51,566.7

 

273,897.2

Bonds

 

301,231.8

 

13,500.0

 

 

40,500.0

 

301,842.2

 

 

Liabilities to banks

 

6,530.5

 

123.4

 

382.7

 

442.5

 

2,111.4

 

644.7

 

4,036.4

Lease liabilities

 

114,748.8

 

231.4

 

7,555.4

 

1,317.9

 

52,396.2

 

2,707.6

 

54,797.2

Other financial liabilities

 

247,585.8

 

4,464.9

 

13,189.1

 

17,185.7

 

20,168.3

 

48,214.4

 

215,063.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables (current)

 

162,178.9

 

 

162,178.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities (non-current and current) acc. to the Statement of Financial Position

 

748,801.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thereof non-financial liabilities

 

160,346.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thereof financial liabilities

 

588,455.9

 

2,665.2

 

499,517.4

 

6,734.4

 

77,450.7

 

1,094.6

 

374.6

Liabilities to affiliated companies

 

9,292.5

 

 

9,292.5

 

 

 

 

Liabilities to joint arrangements and associated companies

 

2,774.3

 

 

2,774.3

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

179,434.5

 

2,665.2

 

117,063.1

 

6,734.4

 

51,258.2

 

1,094.6

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

153,924.2

 

 

131,353.6

 

 

22,570.6

 

 

Other financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

243,030.4

 

 

239,033.9

 

 

3,621.9

 

 

374.6

Total

 

1,420,731.7

 

20,984.9

 

682,823.5

 

66,180.5

 

453,968.8

 

52,661.3

 

274,271.8

 

 

Carrying amount 30.09.2020
EUR 1,000

 

Cash flows
2020/2021

 

Cash flows
2021/2022 to 2024/2025

 

Cash flows
from 2025/2026

 

 

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

 

Interest
EUR 1,000

 

Repayments
EUR 1,000

Financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

597,586.2

 

17,301.9

 

10,769.0

 

61,032.1

 

392,765.9

 

29,216.2

 

195,621.3

Bonds

 

301,548.0

 

13,500.0

 

0.1

 

46,125.5

 

302,336.7

 

 

Liabilities to banks

 

9,319.8

 

127.8

 

2,811.6

 

468.9

 

1,975.8

 

767.4

 

4,532.4

Lease liabilities

 

113,090.4

 

268.4

 

7,277.7

 

969.3

 

55,251.5

 

1,395.9

 

50,561.2

Other financial liabilities

 

173,628.0

 

3,405.7

 

679.6

 

13,468.4

 

33,201.9

 

27,052.9

 

140,527.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trade payables (current)

 

156,644.8

 

 

156,644.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities (non-current and current) acc. to the Statement of Financial Position

 

337,621.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thereof non-financial liabilities

 

254,050.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thereof financial liabilities

 

83,570.3

 

2,613.0

 

56,894.3

 

7,435.4

 

9,852.4

 

4,791.1

 

537.4

Liabilities to affiliated companies

 

7,201.1

 

 

7,201.1

 

 

 

 

Liabilities to joint arrangements and associated companies

 

3,551.0

 

 

3,551.0

 

 

 

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (cash flow hedge)

 

29,521.1

 

2,613.0

 

10,183.2

 

7,435.4

 

3,051.7

 

4,791.1

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

 

15,315.6

 

 

13,329.2

 

 

1,986.4

 

 

Other financial liabilities (non-current and current)

 

27,981.5

 

 

22,629.8

 

 

4,814.3

 

 

537.4

Total

 

837,801.3

 

19,914.9

 

224,308.1

 

68,467.5

 

402,618.3

 

34,007.3

 

196,158.7

24.7. Development and terms of the most material financial liabilities

 

 

EUR 1,000

Financial liabilities 30.09.2020

 

 

Non-current

 

586,817.2

Current

 

10,769.0

 

 

597,586.2

 

 

 

Registered bond 2021–2051

 

65,000.0

Other registered bonds

 

10,000.0

Other changes in financial liabilities

 

-2,489.3

 

 

Financial liabilities 30.09.2021

 

 

Non-current

 

648,969.7

Current

 

21,127.2

 

 

670,096.9

The Group issued the following material funding:

Energie AG Oberösterreich:

4.5% Energie AG OOe. Bond 2005-25 ISIN: XS0213737702 volume: EUR 300,000,000 matures: 4 March.

Registered bond 2010-2030, 4.75%, Volume: EUR 40,000,000

Registered bond 2020-2040, 1.25%, Volume: EUR 100,000,000

Registered bond 2021-2051, 1.386%, Volume: EUR 65,000,000

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