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Aalberts NV

Utrecht/Niederlande

sustainable.

performance.

annual report 2022

Aalberts engineers mission-critical technologies enabling a clean, smart and responsible future. We are where technology matters and real progress can be made.

Humanly, environmentally and financially.

highlights 2022

9% organic revenue growth and an EBITA margin of 15.5%

revenue

(in EUR million)

3,230

EBITA

(in EUR million)

500

net profit before amortisation

(in EUR million)

372

earnings per share before amortisation

(in EUR)

3.37

free cash flow (before interest and tax)

(in EUR million)

168

return on capital employed

(in %)

16.1

all figures before exceptionals

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Aalberts at a glance

we are where technology matters and real progress can be made

Aalberts (AMS: AALB) engineers mission-critical technologies enabling a clean, smart and responsible future. Aalberts is where technology matters and real progress can be made.

Humanly, environmentally and financially.

aalberts.com ↗

mission-critical people

14,597

locations worldwide

130

America

24%

of total revenue

Western Europe

59%

of total revenue

Eastern Europe

12%

of total revenue

APAC, Middle East, Africa

5%

of total revenue

shaping eco-friendly buildings

54%

of total revenue

increasing semicon efficiency

12%

of total revenue

driving sustainable transportation

15%

of total revenue

enhancing industrial niches

19%

of total revenue

message of the CEO

Dear shareholders, customers, partners and colleagues,

In 2022 we delivered a strong and resilient performance with an organic revenue growth of 8.7% and a record orderbook (+37% compared to last year). We realised a revenue of EUR 3,230 million, an EBITA of EUR 500 million and a net profit of EUR 372 million, with an earnings per share of EUR 3.37. Our innovation rate increased to 17% and our SDG rate to 68%.

Our Aalberts people did a great job in relentlessly finding solutions to continue the service to our customers, delivering strong results and driving the long-term business development plans. The ongoing pandemic, supply chain challenges, raw material and labour shortages and inflation were leading to inefficiencies, additional costs and a higher work in progress. We invested in additional inventory to secure our customer deliveries, to deliver the strong orderbook and to facilitate the organic revenue growth plans. The added value margin of 62.4% was on a good level due to our unique positioning, continuous portfolio optimisations and ongoing pricing initiatives.

Capital expenditure increased with 38% compared to last year, due to the following developments. First, capital was allocated to long-term organic revenue growth plans and innovation roadmaps of all business teams. These plans have been evaluated, improved and expanded during the year. Secondly, capacity was increased for fast-growing product lines and technologies in all end markets. Thirdly, capital was allocated to drive the many operational excellence initiatives to increase manufacturing efficiency and automation and continuously reduce costs. Fourthly, capital was allocated to optimise and increase regional manufacturing. This reshoring trend becomes favourable for customers in all our businesses to improve service, protect supply chains and manufacture close to their facilities to reduce transport, realising a more sustainable customer supply chain. We received many requests for customer reshoring projects. In parallel we are optimising our own supply chains by insourcing manufacturing of components, products, systems and technologies to improve our own market position and added value.

Our operational excellence programme accelerated, further optimising our structure and consolidating locations, driving our strategy and achieving our objectives. Our portfolio was further optimised with the acquisitions of ISEL, UWS and KML and the divestments of ETI and VTI.

In 2022 we relentlessly executed the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning' and started to implement the strategic actions 2022-2026 to achieve our objectives. During our investor day in September we presented the unique positioning and growth potential for each technology cluster.

At Aalberts, we engineer mission-critical technologies for a clean, smart and responsible future. We firmly believe that sustainability only works when it is an integrated part of the Aalberts strategy and it applies to all stakeholders. That is why we call it sustainable entrepreneurship. Our playing field focuses on shaping eco-friendly buildings, driving sustainable transportation, increasing semicon efficiency and enhancing industrial niches. Megatrends urbanisation, energy & resource scarcity and internet of things are shaping our future, creating a shift towards co-development, connectivity and integration.

" our Aalberts people did a great job in relentlessly finding solutions to continue the service to our customers "

In eco-friendly buildings we experience an increasing need for renovation and energy efficiency in buildings. Our hydronic flow control solutions combined with integrated piping systems have a prosperous future. We are at the heart of every building. In sustainable transportation the usage of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and aerospace travel is being redefined, the demand for e-bikes and e-mobility is lifting off in combination with usage of lightweight materials to reduce energy and extend the lifetime of materials. Our surface technologies activities are perfectly positioned to take advantage of these trends. In semicon efficiency the collection and analysis of data is set to explode, even more than expected. This creates many new business opportunities to support our key accounts in co-developing and manufacturing advanced mechatronics solutions. Aalberts is a key enabler to realise capacity growth and new developments for customers in the semicon efficiency end market.

" through our Aalberts development programmes we trained more than 550 talents of which 21% were promoted "

Our pragmatic entrepreneurial culture and lean structure keep us ahead of the game, while relentlessly running the Aalberts playbook, where good is never good enough. We win with the best teams, drive margin expansion through operational excellence and leverage, convert strong operational execution into free cash flow to reinvest in strengthening our market positions, innovations and portfolio optimisation. We do this through a disciplined capital allocation realising compounding returns. Our track record of more than 45 years of sustainable profitable growth proves the sustainability of this business model.

Our key strength is our mission-critical entrepreneurial people, taking ownership, going for excellence in everything we do, sharing knowledge to learn fast, continuously improving and innovating and always acting with integrity. 'The Aalberts way - winning with people' will continue to guide our culture. We can only win with the best teams as passionate drivers of our long-term business development plans, innovation roadmaps and operational excellence initiatives. For the best ideas, processes and vital innovations it is a necessity to develop, retain and attract the best people and empower them to be an entrepreneur and take ownership.

In 2022 we made a big step in the development of our Aalberts networks. The networks, driven by the head office leadership team and working closely together with the Executive Team and business teams leadership, made good progress stimulating teamwork, knowledge sharing, exchange of best practices, fast-learning, innovations and entrepreneurship. These networks are essential to create a professional organisation. Without a strong fundament there will be no solid and sustainable profitable growth. Especially our people & culture, HSR & sustainability and integrated audit networks made strong progress in realising our targets together with the Aalberts business leadership. The promotion of talents and leaders to other positions in the different business teams is increasing fast, generating energy and motivation in the organisation and utilising the knowledge within the group - greatness is made of shared knowledge. Through our Aalberts development programmes we trained more than 550 talents of which 21% were promoted.

The Aalberts brand and values are embraced more and more by all our stakeholders, which is reflected by the strengthening of the organisation and the leadership who joined us.

To the General Meeting we propose a cash dividend of EUR 1.11 per share (2021: EUR 1.01), an increase of 10%.

" we delivered a strong and resilient performance in 2022 "

We thank our customers for their patience and loyalty during the year, which was impacted by the disruptions in our supply chain and the raw material and labour shortages. We tried to serve everyone in the best possible way. A big thank you to all Aalberts people, relentlessly finding solutions to continue the service to our customers, delivering a strong operational performance and driving the long-term business development plans. A great achievement, showing the strength of our business teams and entrepreneurial culture. We thank our shareholders for their loyalty and trust. We were again able to deliver great shareholder value. We are a sustainable profitable growth company you can count on.

In 2023, we started with a strong orderbook and will relentlessly continue to execute our strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning'.

Sincerely,

Wim Pelsma

about Aalberts

our essence

we engineer mission-critical technologies enabling a clean, smart and responsible future

we are a company of mission-critical people who can't resist going beyond the line of duty - good is never good enough

sharing and discussing 'bad' gets us to brilliant - greatness is made of shared knowledge

our way of value creation

the Aalberts playing field

mission-critical technologies

the Aalberts playbook

good is never good enough

the Aalberts way

greatness is made of shared knowledge

we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence

the Aalberts playing field

we engineer mission-critical technologies enabling a clean, smart and responsible future

driving sustainable transportation

shaping eco-friendly buildings

enhancing industrial niches

increasing semicon efficiency

you will find Aalberts where technology matters and real progress can be made

megatrends shaping our future

urbanisation

strong need for comfortable and healthy buildings and sustainable transportation

energy & resource scarcity

saving energy, lowering waste, reshoring and making materials lightweight and durable

internet of things

accelerating breakthroughs enabling autonomous driving, smart buildings, industry 4.0

shift towards co-development, connectivity and integration

We win with the best teams, drive margin expansion through operational excellence and leverage, convert strong operational execution into free cash flow to reinvest in strengthening our market positions, innovations and portfolio optimisation.

We do this through a disciplined capital allocation realising compounding returns.

We are straight-talking, can-do, no-nonsense pragmatists. We win with people. It's that simple. We want to get the most out of ourselves, every day. We blend boundary pushing engineering with silo-breaking entrepreneurial business sense.

This is how we keep our eyes open for technological opportunities and how we manage to capitalise on them in a profitable way. Whatever the situation or request is, we put together the right team to change the game. That is how we deliver vital innovation to ground-breaking industries. Working as one, we improve the world of today and invent it for tomorrow.

'The Aalberts way' reflects the DNA of our company, it is what we stand for and what we practice and deliver every day. It is the common language in our organisation. It has been our strength since day one. It is the foundation for an even greater future that will lead to new growth paths. And it provides us with a focus when we review, recruit, coach and develop our talents.

We believe that greatness demands more than ingenuity and that failure is a valuable stop on the way to success. Sharing and discussing 'bad' gets us to 'brilliant'. No matter how big the problem or opportunity is, when we say "we got this", we won't let go until there is nothing left to learn. This is how we deliver excellence.

Long-term value creation can only be achieved by maintaining a company culture that embraces transparency and trust. We stimulate and protect a culture where people feel the need - and feel safe - to speak up and act with integrity. For us, this is real governance.

greatness is made of shared knowledge

" our pragmatic culture and lean structure keep us ahead of the game, no matter how frequently or significantly the game is disrupted "

Aalberts strategy & objectives

strategy

accelerating unique positions with mission-critical technologies, high entry barriers and pricing power

creating sustainable profitable growth with high added-value margins, EBITA margins and innovation rates

driving operational excellence and portfolio optimisation

converting into free cash flow, achieving world-class operation

allocating capital in a disciplined way strengthening our unique positions

realising sustainable entrepreneurship with clear impact and commitment

ensuring an open, pragmatic culture and lean structure, using the Aalberts strengths

objectives 2022-2026

organic revenue growth

(% annually)

4-6%

ROCE

18-20%

SDG rate

(%)

>70%

EBITA margin

(% of revenue)

16-18%

innovation rate (%)

>20%

leverage ratio

<2.5

our lean and effective structure

With 14,597 employees, 130 locations and activities in over 50 countries, Aalberts operates four mission-critical technology clusters in four end markets with different developments and dynamics. This divergence contributes to long-term, balanced and sustainable profitable growth. It gives us the opportunity to accelerate and develop our mission-critical technologies, end markets and regions simultaneously. We are where technology matters and real progress can be made.

The Executive Team is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of the business teams, driving our strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning'. The head office leadership, working closely together with the Executive Team and business teams, is driving the Aalberts networks (people & culture, business development, HSR & sustainability, legal & governance, finance and IT & cyber security) stimulating teamwork, fast-learning and entrepreneurship, improving the performance.

Through a multidisciplinary, integrated audit, we relentlessly improve our processes, including exchange of best practices between the business teams.

A lean and effective structure with a continuous share and learn approach, guided by 'the Aalberts way - winning with people'.

innovation

The word innovation is often used gratuitously. We know what it takes: it's people who believe that there is always room for improvement that creates real progress. To catalyse breakthrough innovation, we set bold aspirations, act swiftly, and mobilise resources at scale.

innovation drives organic growth

Aalberts delivers vital innovation to ground-breaking industries and everyday life. So it should be no surprise that innovation is at the centre of everything we do, serving as a catalyst for organic growth to create long-term stakeholder value.

To secure our leading and sustainable technology portfolio, we drive long-term innovation roadmaps and commit to continuous investments in R&D and innovation. In this pursuit, our lean organisational structure is a great asset. As customers are central to our innovation efforts, our business teams who interact with our customers on a daily basis, are driving innovations with maximum autonomy. In this fast-changing world of technological innovations and increasing demands, this setup enables us to act quickly on new opportunities and stay ahead of the game.

discipline & priorities

In selecting and executing the many ideas for future growth, we follow a disciplined approach of prioritising projects across our technology clusters. On group level we weigh expected returns on investments, and allocate capital and management efforts accordingly. We strongly believe that prioritising innovation and timely investing in new opportunities is vital for unlocking future growth.

" this setup enables us to act quickly on new opportunities and stay ahead of the game "

We closely monitor our annual investments in innovation (innovation expenditure is more than 5% of total revenue) and our diligent project execution ensures investments to materialise in a profitable way (innovation rate). In 2022, we continued our high investments in innovation and R&D and our capital expenditure increased to EUR 203 million. We focus on the innovation rate to measure and continuously improve our performance. In 2022 innovation rate increased to 17% and our objective is >20% at end of 2026.

winner BESA National Awards 2022

Aalberts integrated piping systems was the winner in the category 'product innovation of the year' for its ProFlow PICV valve. This dynamic balancing valve saves substantial time due to the unique combination of purge, valve and balancing functions. Combined properties result in time savings of up to 70% compared to alternatives on the market.

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our people

Our key strength is not the technology we produce, but the relentless people who create it. For the best ideas, processes and vital innovations it is a necessity to nurture a future-proof workforce: attracting, developing and retaining the best people, empowering them to be an entrepreneur and take ownership.

attract

In a dynamic marketplace and uncertain global macroeconomic environment, being able to continuously professionalise and improve is vital. The Aalberts company passport accelerates that process, creating awareness of our unique brand culture, which we continue to strengthen within an increasingly competitive marketplace. To keep us ahead of the game, we are fostering our pragmatic entrepreneurial culture and lean structure. We continue to make real progress providing potential employees with a better understanding of who we are and what we are about. Employer branding continues to be a key focus area for Aalberts and in 2022 we will kick-off our employer branding campaign.

The people & culture network made strong progress setting priorities and responsibilities, combining our Aalberts company passport and unique culture, human resource and marketing & communications initiatives throughout the group, aligning the business teams and regions. Activity and engagement on our digital and social channels are again increasing.

Awareness of the Aalberts brand, entrepreneurial culture and lean structure is increasing amongst our stakeholders, which is again reflected by the calibre of talent who joined us this year. The winning entrepreneurial voice, the resilience demonstrated in our hard-earned results and the continuation of investments play an important role. In this fast-changing world of technological innovations and increasing demands, Aalberts focuses on building

" we shared knowledge with the new generation"

challenge university team Forze

Susanne Knoops, Aalberts traineeship coordinator

Since we introduced our trainee programme in 2018, many trainees have joined our company and have been prepared to become successful within Aalberts. "A great example is a trainee who finished her trainee programme back in 2020 and started as customer success manager within one of our companies", Susanne says. "She now made the transfer to become responsible for strategic projects of Aalberts hydronic flow control."

Young professionals bring new knowledge, new ways of working and eagerness to achieve successes to the company. "We have changed our programme into a young professional programme in 2022", says Susanne. "By reinventing the needs, characteristics and ambitions of this next generation combined with the Aalberts strategy and values, we believe to become an even more attractive employer. To keep in touch with the next generation, we organised a challenge for a university student team. By doing so, we shared knowledge with the next generation and got to hear about their wishes and employee needs and we have accordingly tailored our young professional programme."

" the launch is the first step in a broader talent development and organisational journey"

European development programmes

Sarah Satkus, HR director Aalberts integrated piping systems Americas

In recent years, the development programmes have become an established part of talent development in Europe. Over time, the experience gained has led to some adjustments resulting in a mission-critical and solid programme. The success of the programmes did not go unnoticed. "We have partnered with an expert in the leadership development space to customise these programmes, now ready to be rolled out in North America", says Sarah. "Both programmes are part of our 'winning with people' strategy as we continue to differentiate Aalberts as an employer of choice."

"The cohorts, which focuses on personal development, and leadership development, will comprise of members from various Aalberts technologies in North America. This will provide the participants the opportunity to develop individually, and to network within the larger Aalberts companies based in North America", says Sarah. "We are thrilled to be able to make this investment in our most critical resource: our people. The launch is the first step in a broader talent development and organisational journey in North America."

a diversified future-proof workforce, attracting a blend of experienced leaders and young talents, who will continue to move the world forward through sustainable innovations.

With gender diversity high on Aalberts' agenda, the people & culture network and Executive Team are putting strong emphasis on connecting with female candidates in all recruitment activities.

Partnerships with entrepreneurial student teams enable us to learn from the next generation, to connect with key universities and to create exposure for the Aalberts brand.

" Aalberts focuses on building a diversified future-proof workforce "

develop

We empower our people to solve problems. We support and develop them. We challenge them to get the best out of themselves. Always working together, because we believe that greatness depends on shared knowledge and shared skills. We also believe that diverse teams led by inclusive leaders are more engaged, and therefore deliver better governance and business performance.

At Aalberts, training and development never stops. Our personal and leadership development programmes are designed to drive, shape and influence Aalberts and are tailored around seniority level - for those who recently embarked upon a career at Aalberts and for more experienced employees.

Made possible by incredible teamwork, learnings from our European development programmes were applied to design development programmes tailored for the American market, which will be launched early 2023.

Our international and personal development programmes help us develop our people, both as professionals as well as leaders.

developed

556

retained 81%

promoted 21%

In total, more than 550 people participated in our development programmes, enabling them to learn the unique Aalberts culture and to connect with colleagues from different Aalberts businesses. With the experience gained in 2021 around remote learning, we continued to offer a combination of online and offline training.

Our development strategy for global trainees has been redesigned, graduates of 2022 have been offered strategic positions across the organisation.

Suzanne Verheijen, HR business partner at MIFA

By hiring technical students to work weekend shifts at its manufacturing plant, MIFA is dealing with the growing shortage of workers across the (south of the) Netherlands. "Too few young people are choosing a technical career, so we have to be attractive as a company", says Suzanne. "One way is by hiring and training students, to work weekend shifts producing critical parts for our key customers. This is a win-win situation, with the students developing their skills and knowledge and we benefit by giving our regular employees more space, while maintaining production processes 24/7 and ensuring we can produce parts to the extremely high quality levels demanded. Additionally, we are also recruiting students directly once they graduate, with former students now working in areas such as R&D, project leaders or even a leadership role in our organisation."

retain

All activities and investments to attract and develop people are aimed at challenging them to convey the Aalberts strategy into everyday practice. Obviously, retaining our mission-critical people is as crucial.

Our results speak to how we have leveraged our strong business teams and entrepreneurial culture in this challenging year. The lifting of travel restrictions meant that colleagues were able to get together again. Increased engagement creates brand ambassadors and contributes to a better understanding of the overall mission and journey and how everyone is connected.

We managed to successfully retain our talents and experienced leaders by promoting them to challenging positions in our company. Moves of people between different technology clusters is generating energy and motivation in the organisation and utilising the knowledge within the group.

As an important part of retention, this process underlines the effectiveness of the Aalberts networks and our share and learn culture. The people & culture network exchanges open key positions throughout the Aalberts organisation and is becoming increasingly successful in finding the right match together with local management.

When recruiting, internal candidates are given priority to retain and nurture internal talent. For management, this requires a strong commitment to facilitate internal moves and to set people up for success. All these efforts contribute to building a sustainable people organisation.

diversity and inclusion

As employees are key for our success, Aalberts recognises and respects the differences between individuals and understands that these differences can include ethnicity, religion, nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, experience and perspective. Diversity ensures that we reinforce each other, bring out the best in each other and cooperate optimally. Providing an inclusive workplace makes diversity work.

Recruiting and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce gives us a wide range of perspectives and allows us to explore and adopt fresh ideas and technological innovations. It also allows us to better understand and meet the needs of our diverse customer base and communities. At all levels of our organisation, we encourage diversity by recruiting people with different backgrounds and genders.

It's widely acknowledged that gender imbalance is more common in operational industries. At year-end, 24% of our total workforce were women. The Aalberts approach is to focus our efforts on improving gender balance within the senior leadership of the company (top 100+) by putting gender diversity on top of all conversations related to attracting, developing and retaining talents. As a key priority, gender diversity is driven by our people & culture network and in 2022 gender diversity improved towards 25% women at senior leadership level. We already see more women entering various management levels, through attraction and retention of employees, job rotation, mentoring and coaching programmes, personal development and leadership programmes and succession planning.

In 2022, a target has been set to achieve more than 30% women in senior leadership by 2026. Through educating, coaching and building leadership in the business teams, head office and networks Aalberts aims for creating talents who are eventually able to make the step towards a Management Board role. In parallel, we continue to enhance our brand and unique culture, as this greatly contributes. This is a long-term approach, executed 'the Aalberts way'.

community engagement and partnerships

We believe in creating shared value for our stakeholders by supporting progress in society in various manners. That is why we engage in partnerships at head office level with a focus on technological progress and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Besides this, we are involved in countless regional and local philanthropic and community engagement initiatives, such as donations to charities and partnering with schools and universities to share knowledge. In 2022, we complemented this with a substantial donation to UNICEF relating to their refugee programme for children.

As entrepreneurs, we see a shared value proposition in working with people with disabilities, refugees or un (and under)-employed people. Assembly of part of our products takes place at sheltered workshops at multiple locations in France, Germany and the Netherlands and at some locations people from sheltered workshops work in-house. We have several business locations that integrate refugees into their workforce to increase capacity, for example a refugee project in Germany and the labour training centre in Norway. They receive language training combined with other education.

With our partnership projects we aim to support sustainable progress in society. Based on our policy, projects should match our strategy and values, focus on technology and sustainability and impact the SDGs that are material for Aalberts. Alongside our financial backing, we offer our knowledge and technologies to the respective projects.

Amongst other initiatives, we supported the electric superbike student team of the University of Twente and the Forze hydrogen racing team from the Delft University of Technology in 2022. We are also a solid partner of the Delft University of Technology to explore hydrogen opportunities at the Green Village.

stakeholder dialogue

shareholders

" Aalberts brings strong returns on my investments, they breathe sustainable entrepreneurship and their track record is impressive "

customers

" Aalberts blends boundary-pushing engineering with entrepreneurial business sense, together we make progress and disrupt the norm "

employees

" Aalberts enables me to grow and learn continuously, I'm passionate to contribute to the success of this entrepreneurial company "

partners

" Aalberts is a reliable and responsible partner, their dedication to progress and entrepreneurship enables us to grow together "

society

"Aalberts makes impact and contributes to a clean, smart and responsible future, they enable real progress for all stakeholders "

Aalberts engages with its stakeholders on a daily basis, creating dialogues to share our vision and strategy and learn about their expectations and views on us. Our stakeholders are parties affected by our activities or those who have a direct interest in or who can have an impact on our long-term business success.

We have identified five main stakeholder groups that could qualify as affected stakeholders or users of sustainability statements: shareholders, customers, employees, (business) partners and society. Our stakeholder engagement process includes meetings, conferences, surveys, webinars and events at the head office. In 2022, these were for example the ESG webinar for investors, several meetings with customers and banks, the Aalberts leadership event and webinars on sustainable entrepreneurship for customers.

Aalberts considers human, environmental and financial impacts for its materiality analysis. Topics can be material from a financial as well as an environmental, social or governance perspective. Positive and negative impacts are considered as equally important. In order to identify, assess and prioritise impacts we base our double materiality analysis on relevant megatrends, legislation, guidelines and standards (such as the NFRD and the GRI principles), investor questionnaires (such as Sustainalytics and S&P Global CSA) and desktop research. In follow-up discussions, we were able to assess the severity and likelihood of topics with a heightened risk of impact on our stakeholders and have the most significant impact on Aalberts' business.

The impact on stakeholders is not limited to the five main stakeholder groups but includes the impact on the environment as well. The outcome is presented in a materiality matrix. The materiality matrix recognises two axes. The Y-axis shows to what extend a topic has 'impact on stakeholders' being shareholders, customers, employees, (business) partners, society and the environment. To what extend a topic has a significant impact on Aalberts' business is presented on the X-axis, it reflects the view of the Management Board.

	shareholders	customers	employees	partners	society
humanly
1 future-proof workforce		•	•
2 pragmatic culture & lean structure		•	•	•
3 health and safety			•		•
4 diversity & inclusion			•		•
environmentally
5 technological innovation with sustainable impact	•	•	•	•	•
6 sustainable entrepreneurship & climate change	•	•	•	•	•
7 energy use & CO ₂ emissions		•	•		•
8 natural resource efficiency		•		•	•
financially
9 sustainable profitable growth & investment power	•		•	•
10 world-class footprint & reshoring		•	•	•
11 business integrity matters	•	•			•
12 human rights & speak up!		•	•	•

sustainable entrepreneurship

At Aalberts, we are no-nonsense, straight-talking, proudly technical people, who engineer mission-critical technologies for a clean, smart and responsible future. So it should be no surprise that sustainability has been a concern of ours since 1975 because it's just common sense.

Day in, day out, our strong team of entrepreneurs is focused on achieving our objectives as sustainably as possible. From creating technologies that enable our customers to enhance their own businesses and get the planet back into good shape, to ensuring our own operations are as clean, green, and waste free as possible. We are there, relentlessly doing our bit. Because that's 'the Aalberts way'.

We believe there is no magic technology or machine that will save the planet overnight. But there are many inventions that are being made or have yet to be even imagined that can cut down waste, introduce efficiencies, and contribute to a greener society. At Aalberts, that's music to our ears, because that's what we do.

We have been on this pathway since day one and are pretty sure that, working with our customers and partners, we will continue to break new ground. And every step forward we take, we get more efficient ourselves and share this knowledge and practices throughout the entire organisation. Our partners and customers know that the mission-critical technologies we develop are clean, green and non-polluting throughout their lifecycle.

" SDG impact increases to >70% in 2026, CO ₂ intensity reduces with 30% in 2026 "

our impact

To create shared value for all our stakeholders, sustainable entrepreneurship is fully embedded in our strategy, accelerating our unique positions with high growth potential and sustainable impact.

We identify three megatrends that are shaping our future: urbanisation, energy & resource scarcity and internet of things (see page 13).

These megatrends are bringing a shift towards co-development, connectivity and integration in the Aalberts playing field, providing opportunities for growth, while they may also pose transition risks to our business (see our risk paragraph on page 51).

In our end markets eco-friendly buildings and sustainable transportation for example, the EU Green Deal with the expected renovation wave and the focus on a carbon neutral economy in 2050 and the US Inflation Reduction Act with the focus on reducing carbon emissions by roughly 40% in 2030, offer us many opportunities.

Our sustainable entrepreneurship strategy focuses on realising social and environmental impact in all four end markets and demonstrates our own commitment to take responsibility. Our social and environmental impact is reflected in our SDG rate: already 68% of our revenue contributes to those subgoals of the Sustainable Development Goals that are material to us.

creating energy savings

Climate change and urbanisation reinforce the need for more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy buildings and smart, sustainable transportation. Space heating and cooling is accounting for a substantial part of the energy consumption in buildings. From the heat source to emitter, to distribution of heating or cooling, Aalberts hydronic flow control and Aalberts integrated piping systems cover a broad spectrum of mission-critical building technology systems that make residential, commercial and industrial buildings eco-friendly. Our technologies provide improved energy efficiency through hardware products such as balancing valves and air dirt separators. But also by digitised products and services, such as intelligent thermostats, smart radiator heads and remote services. Our air and dirt separators for example, can save up to 15% in energy consumption when installed. Intelligent thermostatic heads, balancing valves, underfloor heating, expansion vessels and manifolds are other products that will make heating and cooling in buildings efficient by at least 20%.

Aalberts is partnering with its customers to engineer solutions that offer optimal efficiency for new build as well as for renovation. Our piping systems complement the hydronic flow control technologies as key parts of hydronic systems for large residential, domestic, commercial and industrial buildings. We facilitate the growth of renewable and low carbon energy use with our technologies. We empower the energy transition by providing solutions needed for renewable energy systems, such as solar panels, heat pumps and hydrogen installations. For example, expansion vessels for solar powered installations or a thermal battery for domestic water, powered by solar. Our fittings and piping systems have a very high temperature resistance and are therefore suitable for use in solar installations. In addition, we have a wide range of technologies for district heating and underfloor heating. In 2022, Aalberts hydronic flow control contributed to the realisation of approximately one million installations operated on renewable energy. Also in our sustainable transportation end market, creating energy savings is high on the agenda. We engineer mission-critical technologies for e-mobility, with electric cars, e-bikes and e-scooters becoming increasingly important across society. For e-mobility we provide solutions such as surface treatments for electrical car parts and lightweight aluminium battery housing for e-bikes.

For the maritime transport sector our measurement systems enable ships to significantly decrease their fuel consumption and maintenance costs. For example, our high-tech propeller thrust sensor enabling shipowners to save up to 15% on fuel consumption and CO ₂ emissions.

hygienic distribution of water

More efficient use and sustainable water management are critical to address the growing demand for water, threats to water security and the increasing frequency and severity of droughts and floods resulting from climate change.

Each year, Aalberts piping systems delivers over three hundred million meters of pipes and connections for the hygienic distribution of drinking, potable and waste water. Our solutions ensure clean water and sanitation for millions of households worldwide and focus on efficient water use and water savings. For example, the Airfix vessel, an expansion vessel for domestic hot water that saves up to 1,200 litres of drinking water per household per year when installed.

The materials used in the distribution systems are of a significant importance. A high potable water quality begins with the planning and the selection of the right material. Chemical substances must not be present in concentrations that are harmful to human health. For example, lead in drinking water can be harmful for humans and more in particular for children. We address such topics by offering lead free piping systems, for example from lead free alloy or composite. Obviously, our piping systems have all major national and international quality certifications and approvals in this respect, such as NSF/ANSI, KIWA, DVGW and qualify for green building rating systems like LEED, DGNB and BREEAM. In addition, we offer technologies to protect and improve water quality including filtration, purification and softening.

lifetime extension and lightweight materials

Climate change and resource scarcity reinforce the need for solutions that improve energy efficiency, lower waste and make materials more lightweight and durable. These solutions are crucial for the transition to more sustainable transport by land, sea or air. Aalberts accelerates the transition towards sustainable transportation by engineering mission-critical technologies for the electrification of vehicles, from valve engineering for battery cooling to surface treatments for electrical car parts.

As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and complex, every single component needs to work and needs to work together. We respond to energy & resource scarcity by making materials more lightweight and durable. Lightweight materials are an important enabler of sustainable transportation.

Aalberts surface technologies partners with leading industrial customers worldwide to develop, produce and finish functional and highly durable surface designs of metals through sophisticated heat and surface treatments. The improved strength and stiffness of the materials improves product quality and reliability, while extending the entire lifetime of the manufactured parts.

We also develop and produce high-tech, lightweight aluminium and magnesium components that are both strong and light. They are of great importance for sustainable transportation in the automotive, e-mobility and aerospace industries. For electrical vehicles surface technologies play a role in noise reduction, lightweight constructions to extend the range, safety measures and extension of service life due to lifetime extension of components, such as increased corrosion protection.

Aalberts hydronic flow control and Aalberts piping systems also apply these lifetime, quality and reliability improvements to their products and innovations. In eco-friendly buildings, longevity of components matters and corrosion protection is important. Our R&D departments engineer with a 'fit to last' strategy, focusing on maximising lifetimes of components and solutions.

acceleration of technological breakthroughs

With the advent of super-fast 5G networks, internet of things will further accelerate technological breakthroughs for smart homes, autonomous driving and industry 4.0. Breakthrough innovation is necessary to address large-scale challenges such as ageing economies and climate change, while new, digital solutions are also targeting minor challenges making life easier, for example, through simplifying digital payments or streaming.

Aalberts advanced mechatronics delivers leading-edge innovative, tailor-made and future-proof technologies, enabling the roadmaps and manufacturing challenges of high-tech customers. From mechatronic systems, to motion and fluid control in high-end machines and process installations, environmental control solutions, ultrahigh purity liquid and gas supply systems and ultra large and accurate machining.

With our technologies and innovations, we are part of the high-tech infrastructure needed for technological breakthroughs. These breakthroughs enable the manufacturing of low carbon technologies and the world's shift towards decarbonisation. We continuously focus on long-term innovation and disciplined investments in R&D.

7 Affordable and clean energy

creating energy savings with our full range of balancing valves, ensuring accurate flow distribution across buildings resulting in minimising energy usage and cutting costs

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6 Clean water and sanitation

hygienic distribution of water through supplying water connections to the largest drinking water company in Belgium, by using our plunger valve

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9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

acceleration of technological breakthroughs by enabling reuse of installed base end-of-life modules and supporting responsible usage of materials for the semiconductor industry

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12 Responsable consumption and production

lifetime extension and lightweight materials through developing a highly advanced process to harden the surface of stainless steel while maintaining corrosion resistance

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our own commitment

At Aalberts, engineering solutions enabling a clean, smart and responsible future, goes hand in hand with a responsible way of doing business and addressing the risk of climate change. We nurture sustainable entrepreneurship in a safe and clean working environment with room for personal growth, enhancing our strong reputation and track record of sustainable, profitable growth.

environmental policy

operate from sustainable buildings with world-class operations

increase energy efficiency and reduce

CO ₂ emissions

reduce water consumption

reduce waste and hazardous substances

reduce and more efficient use of raw materials

perform LCAs and work towards a circular economy

travel consciously, limiting downstream and upstream transport

enhance commitments in our supply chains

committed to be net zero carbon in 2050 or earlier

Aalberts is committed to be net zero carbon by 2050, or earlier. In line with our material topics presented in our materiality matrix on page 29, we measure, manage and monitor energy use, CO ₂ emissions and energy and CO ₂ intensity. It is Aalberts' objective to decrease its CO ₂ intensity with 30% by 2026, taking 2018 as a base year. Some business teams have calculated their total carbon footprint in 2022 and with several other business teams we have started measuring material categories of our scope 3 emissions, like purchased goods and waste. As soon as we have good insight into scope 3 measurement and performance at group level, we will make further disclosures on scope 3.

Sustainable entrepreneurship and the opportunities and risks of climate change are regularly on the agenda of the Management Board, the Executive Team, the business teams leadership and the head office leadership team of Aalberts. Opportunities and risks are included in the innovation roadmaps of the various business teams to create technological innovation with sustainable impact. Sustainable entrepreneurship plays a role in co-development with customers and adaptation to fast-changing circumstances and addresses the transitional risks of climate change. Social and environmental performance, innovation and governance are a recurring topic on the agenda for the annual strategy meetings of the business teams. The strategic long-term improvement plans related to these topics are discussed with the Management Board and head office leadership. Sustainable entrepreneurship, including the Aalberts commitments and objectives, is integrated in the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning'.

Sustainable entrepreneurship and social and environmental performance are embedded in our HSR & sustainability network, driving health & safety, risk and sustainability performance. The network is chaired by the CEO and the director sustainable entrepreneurship. Each business team is represented by its COO or equivalent position.

All business teams have developed a long-term strategic HSR & sustainability improvement plan, including clear targets per business team. The improvement plans must cover the social and environmental Aalberts key performance indicators. Performance and progress of the sustainability improvement plans are monitored via quarterly HSR & sustainability meetings throughout the year and more frequently where necessary. Best practices, such as energy savings by installing power quality systems or scope 3 measurement and calculations, are shared throughout the businesses via webinars and through other means. Ongoing interactions with and between the group companies enable fast-learning and adaptation.

Risk management is included in the HSR & sustainability improvement plans. Besides property and safety risks, physical climate risks related to extreme weather conditions to our operations are addressed. Our business teams evaluate these risks regularly in cooperation with our property risk insurer and follow up climate adaptation recommendations in this respect, such as implementing flood emergency plans in areas with flooding or heavy rainfall risk or roof securement in hurricane zones. In addition, physical climate change risks and climate adaptation measures are integrated in the business continuity plans of our business teams.

Most of our group companies have their environmental management systems certified in accordance with the ISO 14001 standard, while our German companies also have certification in accordance with the ISO 50001 standard. A few of our group companies conform their sustainable management behaviours to the ISO 26000 standard.

energy efficiency and CO ₂ reduction

Energy use, energy intensity, CO ₂ emissions and CO ₂ intensity are KPIs for all our sites and locations. Energy and CO ₂ efficiency action plans are integrated in the sustainability improvement plans of the business teams covering all locations of Aalberts. Where applicable, those energy efficiency plans are in line with the energy efficiency directive and requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certifications. Action plans contain activities such as the roll-out of LED lighting, usage of residual heat for the heating or cooling of buildings, monitoring and reducing energy peaks and motion detector lights. As a result, increased energy efficiency has been realised at various group companies in 2022 and CO ₂ intensity reduced.

Following our strategy, energy use and CO ₂ emissions are part of our business decisions. This applies for medium-term investments, such as LED lightning and for long-term investments, such as equipment, solar panels or new sustainable buildings. This approach reduces both emissions and energy costs. Considering the worldwide transition to a carbon neutral economy, related legislation and (future) CO ₂ taxes in the countries we operate, reducing CO ₂ is also important from a risk perspective.

We stimulate increasing the use of renewable energy, but believe that the most sustainable long-term solution for our planet and our company is energy efficiency. We focus on working as energy efficient as possible, by improving processes and looking for new energy efficient solutions. The group companies work towards targets set for their business team, enabling us to reduce our CO ₂ emissions in line with the Paris Agreement.

reduce water consumption

Due to climate change, droughts have become more extreme and unpredictable, which may lead to water becoming a scarce resource in certain areas causing risk for society. Although Aalberts' operations do not require significant amounts of water for production or processing, we can play a role in mitigating this risk by optimising water management in such areas. With help of the WRI Aqueduct tool, we have assessed our operational sites on water withdrawal availability. Approximately 20% of our operational sites is either located in 'high' or 'extremely high' water stressed regions. The analysis enables Aalberts to proactively act on the risks related to water-stressed areas which is part of business continuity management.

Aalberts seeks to promote responsible use of water throughout the company, efficient water management is a KPI for all our operational locations. Our water management policy focuses on reducing water withdrawal, increasing water recycling and increasing water treatment where possible. These measures contribute to reducing our water consumption intensity.

For instance, one way to increase our water recycling is through the installation of closed-loop water systems for cooling processes. This also prevents the discharge of legionella and avoids treatment of water with chemicals. These closed water circuits save up to 80% in water use. In Europe we have several locations with a closed water circuit and this number will increase in the coming years. Another example is the use and recycling of rainwater for use in CNC production and other internal processes.

water management policy

reduce water withdrawal

reduce use of third party, surface and ground water for sanitation and production processes

increase water recycling

install closed-loop water systems, reuse treated wastewater and rainwater

increase water treatment

discharge purified process water to the water cycle

committed to reducing our water consumption intensity

To minimise our impact, we remove solids, pollutants and organic matter from the water before it is discharged back to the source. This way, the water withdrawn holds the same or a higher level of water quality before it enters back into the water cycle. Particularly in water-stressed regions, there is a high focus on responsible use of water and there are many initiatives in place for water recycling and treatment to mitigate risks, like own water treatments stations.

reduce waste and hazardous substances

Aalberts is committed to continuously improving its waste management throughout the lifecycle to minimise its adverse impact on the environment. Monitoring the generation of waste by following the flow of materials and products throughout the production process helps to understand the flow of waste within the organisation. An overview of this waste flow and its causes, helps identifying opportunities for waste prevention and for adopting circularity measures. Waste flows are mapped at production and service locations and waste reduction programmes are in place and addressed in the sustainability improvement plans prepared by the business teams. Aalberts' focus is to reduce waste and to reuse and recycle as much as possible, so minimum waste ends up in incineration or landfill.

At our production locations scrap, for example brass, is separated and sent to a recycling company or melted down in our own foundries as a raw material for reuse in our production process. For some of our processes chemical use is unavoidable. Where applicable, action plans for reduction or elimination of hazardous substances, such as CMR substances are in place. We develop and apply alternatives for hazardous substances, for example IVD coatings as substitute for chrome and cadmium coatings.

reduce and more efficient use of raw materials

As a manufacturing company we are aware of the use of natural resources, such as raw materials, and strive to use these as efficient as possible. Starting at the design phase, where we assess how to use raw material smart and efficient and the effect of raw materials on our scope 3 CO ₂ footprint. This may lead to the use of other (recycled) materials. We believe in sustainable sourcing and transport of raw materials to minimise our carbon footprint. To further reduce production wastage, we use recycled and/or recyclable materials wherever we can and responsibly source high-quality materials that enhance the life cycle of the system, reducing the need for replacements.

In order to monitor and manage the efficient use of raw materials and waste streams from an Aalberts level, we started pilots for gathering raw materials and waste data on an aggregate level with several of our business teams in 2022. We will continue this in 2023 and will use this data as a basis for the calculation of the impact of raw materials and waste on our scope 3 emissions.

LCAs and circular economy

Our aim is to provide high-quality technologies with a minimum of natural resources and a responsible end of life. We see the circular economy as an opportunity and continued our projects to develop more products and technologies with a circular design. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) are performed for many of our products in accordance with standardised and internationally recognised methods (ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards) and by using professional programmes and data. The LCAs provide valuable reliable data about the environmental footprint of our products enabling us to make the right choices for material use. Upstream and downstream transport is taken into account and enhances the trend of reshoring. We use the data to innovate and realise further (environmental) savings. We also make the data accessible to our customers, so they can use it to substantiate their product choices. In 2022, we organised a global webinar on LCAs and facilitated the exchange of best practices on performing these LCAs via the HSR & sustainability network. In addition, a start has been made with performing circular design analyses for our products leading to a circular design strategy for many product types.

reduce packaging

Packaging is part of the LCAs performed and a focus point in the sustainability improvement plans of the business teams where it is a material topic. Many projects are initiated to reduce, replace or eliminate packaging. Think of more eco-friendly packaging such as cardboard, biodegradable foil and plastics, carton & pet tape, removing or using a smaller foil or bag, or the replacement of user manuals by QR codes.

travel consciously

We monitor business travel and make more sustainable choices. Based on our experiences in the past two years, we found a balance in traveling and choosing for alternatives online. For example, with video-meetings or using augmented reality to train colleagues overseas. For employees commuting, we stimulate the choice for sustainable cars and train and bike as a preferred choice.

biodiversity

A responsible way of doing business includes an awareness of our surroundings. Healthy ecosystems and biodiversity are a prerequisite for a clean future. Approximately 10% of our operational sites are in a 1-kilometer radius proximity of a Key Biodiversity Area, according to the Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT). Although the biodiversity impact of our sites is limited, Aalberts seeks to mitigate the risk of biodiversity loss by reducing energy and CO ₂ emissions and the use of natural resources such as raw materials and water. For new locations we strive to actively work with the natural environment around the buildings to create space around the buildings where the local plant and animal could thrive. For example at our location in Almere where we have several green spaces and biodiversity friendly initiatives like a sedum roof, insect hotels and kestrel boxes. Aalberts did not receive any fines or sanctions related to environmental issues in 2022.

progress and performance

financial development

Revenue increased by EUR 250.9 million to EUR 3,230.0 million. The acquisitions in 2021 (Sentinel and Premier Thermal) and 2022 (ISEL, UWS and KML) caused a positive effect of EUR 126.3 million. Divestments in 2021 (Adex, Lasco and STH) and 2022 (ETI) caused a negative effect of EUR 208.1 million. Currency translation impact amounted to EUR 86.1 million positive, mainly USD. Overall, we realised an organic revenue growth of EUR 246.6 million or 8.7%.

EBITA increased by EUR 46.1 million to EUR 500.3 million or 15.5% of the revenue (2021: 15.2%). There was a positive effect of EUR 28.5 million from the acquisitions in 2021 (Sentinel and Premier Thermal) and 2022 (ISEL, UWS and KML). Divestments in 2021 (Adex, Lasco and STH) and 2022 (ETI) caused a negative effect of EUR 23.9 million. Currency translation impact amounted to EUR 10.0 million positive, mainly USD, resulting into an organic EBITA growth of EUR 31.5 million. Holding/ eliminations is reported EUR 2.9 million negative against EUR 7.3 million negative in 2021.

Net profit before amortisation increased by EUR 34.9 million to EUR 372.1 million, per share to EUR 3.37 (2021: EUR 3.05). The effective tax rate was 24.1% against 24.5% last year. Working capital increased to EUR 721 million or 80 days (2021: EUR 452 million or 58 days). Inventories finished EUR 223 million higher at EUR 911 million, EUR 125 million volume to secure customer deliveries, EUR 69 million inflation and EUR 29 million acquisitions and divestments. The cash flow from working capital of EUR 243 million negative (2021: EUR 97 million negative) and an increased CAPEX cash out of EUR 189 million (2021: EUR 145 million) led to a lower free cash flow of EUR 168 million (2021: EUR 310 million). Net debt amounted to EUR 794 million (2021: EUR 492 million) with a leverage ratio of 1.3 (2021: 0.9).

Return on capital employed decreased from 17.2% to 16.1%. Capital employed increased with EUR 480 million to EUR 3,156 million. Solvability (total equity as a % of total assets) decreased to 56.1% of the balance sheet total (2021: 59.7%).

operational development

In 2022 Aalberts realised an organic revenue growth of 8.7% compared to last year. The year ended with a strong orderbook, 37% higher than last year. The added value margin of 62.4% was on a good level due to our unique positioning, continuous portfolio optimisations and ongoing pricing initiatives. Our innovation rate increased to 17% and our SDG rate to 68%.

We delivered a strong and resilient performance in 2022. The ongoing pandemic, supply chain challenges, raw material and labour shortages and inflation were leading to inefficiencies, additional costs and a higher work in progress. We invested in additional inventory to secure our customer deliveries, deliver the strong orderbook and facilitate the organic revenue growth plans. Our Aalberts people did a great job in relentlessly finding solutions to continue the service to our customers, delivering strong results and driving the long-term business development plans. Through our Aalberts development programmes we trained more than 550 talents of which 21% were promoted.

Capital expenditure increased with 38% compared to last year, due to the following developments. First, capital was allocated to the long-term organic revenue growth plans and innovation roadmaps of all business teams. These plans were evaluated, improved and expanded during the year. Secondly, capacity was increased for fast-growing product lines and technologies in all end markets. Thirdly, capital was allocated to drive the many operational excellence initiatives to increase manufacturing efficiency and automation and continuously reduce costs. Fourthly, capital was allocated to optimise and increase regional manufacturing. This reshoring trend becomes favourable for our customers in all our businesses to improve service, protect supply chains and manufacture close to their facilities to reduce transport, realising a more sustainable customer supply chain. We received many requests for customer reshoring projects. In parallel we are optimising our own supply chains by insourcing of manufacturing of components, products, systems and technologies to improve our own market position and added value.

Our operational excellence programme was accelerated to further optimise our structure and consolidate or close locations. In 2022 we relentlessly executed the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning' and started to implement the strategic actions 2022-2026 to achieve our objectives. During our investor day in September we presented the unique positioning and growth potential for each technology cluster.

Within eco-friendly buildings we made a good start of the year in all regions with a record orderbook. In the second half of the year our distributors reduced inventories. We served our customers as good as possible despite the labour constraints and supply chain disruptions. Renovation and new build of residential and commercial buildings continued during the year, driven by the transition towards sustainable heating and cooling systems, accelerated by governmental support programmes and legislation. Renovation projects to convert to sustainable energy systems in buildings were accelerating even faster. In addition, our innovations are driving our growth, such as the portfolio expansion of connection and valve technology, integrated piping systems solutions with digital drawing services and hydronic flow control solutions combined with digital services. We increased our capital expenditure driving operational excellence initiatives, improving manufacturing efficiency and adding manufacturing capacity. Aalberts hydronic flow control strengthened the portfolio with the acquisition of UWS, based in Germany.

Our activities in sustainable transportation realised a good performance, despite disruptions in the supply chain of our customers. The demand for passenger cars, motor bikes and commercial vehicles was strong, continuing the need for precision manufactured parts and specialised surface technologies. This was accelerated by many new developments in e-mobility and electrification of vehicles. This is accelerating even faster than expected and giving many opportunities. First, the need for lightweight materials is leading to an increase of precision manufactured aluminium parts with additional surface technologies. Secondly, connectors are growing fast with high-specified precision manufactured parts in combination with metal strip coatings. Thirdly, the development of many new passenger car and light truck models are generating additional business opportunities. The aerospace and marine market performed very well. The orderbook further increased, driven by sustainable solutions for lightweight materials and reduction of the carbon footprint. We continued our operational excellence projects consolidating our footprint.

In semicon efficiency we continued our strong growth. The orderbook further increased to a record level. We served our customers as good as possible despite the supply chain disruptions and high customer demand. Long-term growth drivers in the semicon efficiency end market are strong: microchip demand for computer logic, e-mobility developments, connectivity and IoT, investments in new fabs and 5G roll-out. These growth drivers are accelerating our business even faster than expected. We also see an increase in system refurbishment for a new life and a new purpose. Besides, microchip manufacturers are expanding their regional capacity to secure their own technology know-how and supply chain. This is accelerating additional investments in the most efficient microchip manufacturing equipment in all regions. Aalberts is a key enabler to realise capacity growth and new developments for customers in the semicon efficiency end market. Based on these growth drivers, the record orderbook and conversations with our key accounts, we are in the continuous process of capacity expansions, organisation and efficiency improvements in all our locations. In parallel, we are co-developing with our key accounts. The portfolio was strengthened with the acquisitions of ISEL, based in Germany and KML, based in Austria.

In industrial niches we realised a strong growth and performance, despite supply chain disruptions. The market recovered fast and our orderbook increased strongly during the year in Europe and North America. We invested in many business development projects for precision manufactured parts and surface technologies to facilitate the growth and further optimised our surface technologies portfolio. We received several requests for customer reshoring projects. In Eastern Europe we expanded our activities through additional capital expenditure expanding floor space and adding additional equipment to facilitate the growth. Our industrial valves portfolio in North America realised a strong growth during the year and we are in the process to add manufacturing capacity to facilitate the growth and increase manufacturing efficiency. We launched a new patented system of connections and valves for the industrial market in North America. This was jointly developed in Europe and North America in combination with highly automated manufacturing equipment.

Aalberts hydronic flow control

strengthened its portfolio with UWS Technologie and Heat Power 24, now offering heating water treatment solutions and maintenance service

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Aalberts advanced mechatronics is investing in a new factory to grow its output of production machinery for semicon efficiency

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Aalberts integrated piping systems

is constructing a sustainable production facility in Denmark to manufacture its latest sustainable valve range

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Aalberts surface technologies

strengthened its portfolio with aluminium treatment provider Premier Thermal, creating an even stronger business with a wide offering of technologies

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social performance

Our social performance is focused on health & safety and diversity. We have set clear health & safety KPIs including LTIFR (the number of lost time injuries per one million working hours), average days lost as a result of a LTI and absenteeism rate to monitor our performance. For diversity we monitor gender diversity of our total workforce and focus on gender diversity within the senior leadership of the company.

The social performance of 100% of our locations is reflected in the data on this page.

progress towards target of LTIFR <5

health & safety is driven by our HSR & sustainability network. The business teams have a joint responsibility to realise the group-wide average of an LTIFR below 5 in the coming years. There were no fatalities in 2022.

average days lost per LTI stayed below 18

safety policies and improvement plans throughout the business teams keep performance steady with a slight increase to 17.7 average number of days lost per LTI.

absenteeism rate increased to 3.8%. COVID-19 related absenteeism 0.7% (aggregated absenteeism 4.5%)

COVID-19 related absenteeism is not being able to work because of a COVID-19 infection or related reasons like quarantine, awaiting test results, preventive at home or other. Working from home is not included in the absenteeism rate.

total workforce

24%

Supervisory Board

25%

progress gender diversity senior leadership

gender diversity is monitored at various levels, total workforce (24%), Supervisory Board (25%) and senior leadership (25%). Diversity is a priority and is driven by our people & culture network. As a result of improved reporting, total workforce gender diversity is restated to 24% from 26% reported in 2021.

environmental performance

Energy use & CO ₂ emissions and natural resource efficiency are material to us. The main Aalberts KPIs to measure our environmental performance are SDG rate, CO ₂ and energy intensity, our renewable share and water consumption intensity. The SDG rate, carbon emissions, (renewable) energy use and water consumption of 100% of our locations is reflected in the data on this and the following page.

SDG rate

(in %)

68%

SDG impact further increased to 68% of total revenue

sustainable progress towards our commitment of at least 70% of total revenue in 2026

CO ₂ intensity

(tonnes of CO ₂ /EUR million revenue)

79

the CO ₂ intensity decreased with 29% versus base year 2018

sustainable progress towards our commitment of a 30% decrease in 2026, resulting in a C02 intensity of 78

energy intensity

(GJ/EUR million revenue)

1,258

the energy intensity decreased with 10% versus base year 2018

from our total energy use, 44% is electricity consumption. Our renewable electricity share improved to 37% (2021: 31%).

More than 50 of our locations are using 100% renewable electricity

water consumption intensity

(m ³ /EUR million revenue)

367

the water consumption intensity decreased with 15% versus 2021

as described in our water management policy we commit to annually decrease our water consumption intensity

We use accepted standards and protocols to compile, measure and disclose our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions related to our entire company using the operational control approach. In doing so, we aim to ensure the reliability of our reported data by performing internal audits and thoroughly checking our data before we disclose it. Our GHG emissions are calculated and disclosed in line with the guidance set out in the GHG Protocol and cover our direct (scope 1) and indirect (scope 2) GHG emissions, which primarily consist of electricity and natural gas. Scope 2 is calculated via the location and the market-based approach. The market-based approach shows our supply choices in the renewable electricity purchased. We annually review and update our carbon emission factors to have these aligned to the latest guidance and best practices using sources as AIB and DEFRA. Our carbon emissions decreased by 1.2% and energy consumption shows a 5.9% increase compared to 2021.

We are taking part in a CO ₂ offset programme through Verified Carbon Units (2,076 tCO ₂ in 2022) to mitigate our CO ₂. To ensure quality of the offset projects, our Verified Carbon Units are verified under the Verra (VCS) standard. The offset is not taken into account calculating the total carbon emissions as disclosed in the table.

Our total energy consumption was affected due to acquisitions with a relative high energy intensity in the second half of 2021. Carbon-emissions organically decreased by 7.6% and energy consumption decreased by 5.0%. These organic changes are shown for a fair year-on-year comparison. For this comparison we extracted the effects of acquisitions, divestments and changes to the measurement methodology.

The CO ₂ and energy intensity are calculated by dividing the carbon emission and energy by total revenue. The revenue of EUR 3,230 million equals the revenue as stated in the consolidated income statement on page 73. The CO ₂ intensity in 2022 was 79tCO ₂ per EUR million revenue, resulting in a 8% decrease compared to 2021. The energy intensity was 1,258 GJ per EUR million revenue, resulting in a 2% decrease compared to 2021.

As a result of implementing actions and investments as defined in the improvement plans and upgrading to 'world-class' operations, our total CO ₂ emissions are decreasing. Our CO ₂ intensity improvement is only partly caused by higher revenue due to pricing initiatives.

Water withdrawal is defined as the sum of third-party, surface and ground water withdrawn. Water consumption is the sum of all water withdrawn minus water discharged. It is our policy to reduce water withdrawal and to recycle and treat water where possible. The definition used for water treated is the total amount of water returned to the source of extraction at similar or higher quality as raw water withdrawn, treated by our own locations onsite. Most of our water withdrawal is third-party water. The total water withdrawal decreased by 4.0% and water consumption decreased by 7.9% compared to 2021. We are investing in water saving through multiple projects.

	2022	2021	2020
CO ₂ intensity	79	86	103
CO ₂ (in Ktonnes)	254	257	270
scope 1	125	104	89
scope 2 (market-based)	129	153	181
scope 2 (location-based)	144

	2022	2021	2020
energy intensity	1,258	1,287	1,325
energy consumption (in TJ)	4,062	3,835	3,458
energy (electricity)	44%	50%	53%
energy other (gas, district heating, fuel)	56%	50%	47%
electricity consumption (in TJ)	1,786	1,915	1,826
renewable electricity	37%	31%	15%

	2022	2021	2020
water consumption intensity	367	432	437
water withdrawal (in 1,000 m ³ )	1,505	1,567	1,594
water consumption	79%	82%	72%
water treated	21%	18%	28%
water withdrawal (in 1,000 m ³ )	1,505	1,567	1,594
third-party water	1,166	1,213	1,077
groundwater and surface water	339	354	517
water consumption (in 1,000 m ³ )	1,186	1,287	1,141

EU taxonomy

In accordance with European Regulation 2020/852, Aalberts is disclosing the part of its revenue, its capital expenditure and operating expenditure resulting from products or services associated with economic activities considered to be environmentally sustainable. This classification system, is known as the 'EU taxonomy'.

Aalberts reports its percentage eligibility related to revenue, capital expenditure and operational expenses. and alignment on these three subjects. We defined the business activities within Aalberts. These activities are clustered by technologies and/or markets. Further we determined per business activity whether the activity fits one of the six objectives as described in the EU taxonomy, of which climate mitigation (Annex I) and climate change adaptation (Annex II) are disclosed. In case the business activity was covered by Annex I or Annex II, the activity is considered eligible. Working from eligibility to alignment should be done by applying the technical screening criteria, investigating whether the activities meet the 'do not significant harm' criteria and checking if the activities comply with the minimum safeguards.

For 2022 we did not change our approach, we still see the best fit between our activities and climate change mitigation (Annex I). The Aalberts way of value creation is to achieve unique positions with high growth potential and sustainable impact. The products and services we deliver are often enabling activities. Such activities play a crucial role in the decarbonisation of the economy by directly enabling other activities to be carried out at a low carbon level. However, for some of our activities the end-use of our products is not being defined in the taxonomy. Also, as only end-use is described in the taxonomy, it is not always clear whether our activities can be seen as an enabling activity. This is mainly related to Aalberts' business activities within advanced mechatronics and surface technologies. Therefore we took a conservative approach for those technologies and only took low carbon technologies relating to sustainable transportation into account.

The eligibility percentages are presented in three KPIs: revenue, capital expenditure and operating expenditure. The revenue equals the revenue as presented in the consolidated income statement on page 73 and covers our business activities. Capital expenditure concerns the addition to the property, plant and equipment as presented in note 6. The operating expenditure covers direct non-capitalised costs in accordance with the EU taxonomy. These expenses are part of the expenses within the consolidated income statement page 73. For calculating the percentage of eligible capital and operating expenditure we took the same approach as in 2021. We expect to provide further insight in 2023. The business activities as defined do not have overlap, so risk of double counting is avoided.

Our business activities that are eligible are mainly activities within hydronic flow control and integrated piping systems, relating to manufacturing and installation of energy efficiency equipment and water supply systems for buildings. Our eligible activities are covered by chapters 3 (manufacturing), 5 (water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation), 6 (transport) and 7 (construction and real estate activities). The eligibility in construction and real estate activities is underlined by the renovation wave. Examples of eligible activities are efficiency & safety technology, smart home, and fittings for water & wastewater supply. We assessed that our material eligible activities are covered by chapter 5 and 7 as referred to above. We are in the process of disclosing the eligibility per activity in detail, for which we expect to provide further guidance in 2023. As the EU taxonomy is still in a developing stage, more guidance is expected which could have an impact on our 2022 findings. The four Annexes that still have to be disclosed will be reviewed when available to see if our business activities have a (better) fit. Whereas the EU taxonomy has to grow in maturity, sustainable progress is embedded in the Aalberts organisation for years. Our social and environmental impact is reflected in our SDG rate and the social and environmental targets and performance are shown on pages 43 and 44.

alignment

In 2022 we investigated the technical screening criteria and do not significant harm criteria for our eligible activities. On a high level we see alignment with these criteria, but this process will be further formalised in 2023. For the minimum safeguards criteria we do not comply yet. We are in the process of formalising an overall human rights due diligence process for Aalberts to comply with the minimum safeguards. Therefore, we consider ourselves not aligned yet in terms of the EU taxonomy. We expect to provide further insight in 2023 on alignment.

risk & governance

business integrity

Aalberts is committed to conducting its business with honesty and integrity, to follow the law and to make sure that each employee and business partner is treated fairly and respectfully. We insist that everyone within our company acts with the greatest possible integrity and takes responsibility for maintaining Aalberts' good reputation. This requires all our employees to take ownership, act transparently and speak up in a joint effort to safeguard the integrity of Aalberts internally and towards third parties with whom Aalberts deals in its daily business operations.

Code of Conduct

Our Code of Conduct serves as a framework that reflects on our main business standards as rules of ethical conduct. It clarifies the rules and standards that all Aalberts employees must follow and sets out expected behaviour about: compliance with laws, prevention of fraud, no corruption or bribery, avoidance of conflict of interest, compliance with insider trading rules and accurate accounting & reporting. Furthermore, Aalberts' Code of Conduct informs about fair and timely disclosure of information, dealing with suppliers, responsible work conduct, responsible work environment, corporate responsibility, proper authorisations and approvals.

More information can be found at aalberts.com/code.

When new employees join Aalberts we introduce the Code of Conduct immediately, by making it part of the employment onboarding package or processes. We check compliance with the Code of Conduct and other governance topics, with governance visits by the governance lead, together with a governance contact person from the particular business. A few of those governance visits took place as part of integrated audits. Plans have been made for more visits in 2023 by everyone in the governance network. This governance network consists of legal counsels who work together as much as possible beyond the borders of the business teams and countries, to ensure that available knowledge is used to the full, to share and learn from each other, to align Aalberts global governance topics and create synergy. The visits are part of the governance plans, with concrete action lists, established by the governance network. In this way we further strengthen and embed governance in the company.

The governance network came (online) together every month to discuss the long- and short-term objectives. Every business team is responsible for its own governance plan with long-term objectives.

anti-corruption and bribery

The subjects included in the Code of Conduct are further specified in the annexes to the Code of Conduct and policies, for example, our anti-corruption and bribery policy: Doing business all over the world can expose Aalberts to local bribery and corruption risks, which can lead to substantial penalties and reputational harm. Aalberts has several additional anti-corruption and bribery initiatives, including:

―	an anti-corruption and bribery checklist containing red flags about, for example, agents and public officials;
―	due diligence and third-party screening procedures;
―	use of anti-corruption clauses in contracts;
―	speak up! procedure to report suspected irregularities.

In addition, we regularly perform a risk assessment for the geographical areas and sectors we do business in. We are cautious with high-risk countries and provide additional guidelines for doing business in these countries. As a result of our policies and initiatives, awareness of our governance topics, such as anti-corruption and bribery laws and policies, is high. We continuously focus on expanding our awareness measures in key geographical areas and business sectors. We do this through the Aalberts academy and by providing additional trainings.

Aalberts academy and other training

To ensure that the Code of Conduct is not only signed when a new employee joins, but that our employees also know what the content actually means for their daily work and that it becomes part of the actions of our employees, we have several e-learnings about our Code of Conduct and business integrity in our Aalberts academy. The Aalberts academy is our e-learning portal. The e-learnings in the Aalberts academy are mandatory for all management team members and other managerial staff, for all our employees in sales, purchase, finance & controlling, human resource and all key employees of other departments such as R&D, logistics, operations and customer service. Our target is that 100% of the participants pass. From the employees who participate actively in the Aalberts academy, 98% completed the e-learnings about: our Code of Conduct in general, no unfair competition, no corruption & bribery, sanctions & export control, personal data protection & information security and the speak up! (whistleblower) procedure. This high percentage is achieved through strong management focus and the right company culture, where acting with integrity is embraced by everyone.

Also, additional training on the subjects of the e-learnings is provided. Physical trainings where possible and digital training sessions as a valuable alternative. In those trainings one or more governance topics are emphasised again, integrity dilemmas are raised and discussed, and employees are encouraged to speak up when confronted with a potential issue. Those extra trainings are adapted to the needs of the business teams and the applicable circumstances. Several business teams renewed focus, in alignment with their corporate governance person, on the Code of Conduct and on the importance of the regulation regarding sanctions and export controls via live trainings. We also updated our checklist regarding 'no unfair competition' and we created an introduction to our Code of Conduct in which we have presented the Code of Conduct even more approachable / extra easily accessible.

speak up!

With the legal and integrity framework that we have in place we make sure that all our employees are familiar with our business standards. To uphold those standards, all employees play a role in monitoring compliance with the Code of Conduct and reporting inappropriate behaviour. We strive for a working environment that encourages open dialogue within all layers of the organisation and with third parties. We encourage our employees to speak up whenever they observe or suspect a violation. Our employees, but also external business parties, can report violations of the Code of Conduct or other misconduct via our speak up! procedure at aalberts.com/speakup (anonymously if desired). To encourage our employees even more to express any concerns they may have regarding possible violations of our Code of Conduct or the law, we have continued our 'speak up! campaign'. Within this campaign we reminded our employees regularly about the speak up! procedure. Not only via mailings, but also with posters and banners in all offices, service locations and factories worldwide.

All relevant speak up! notifications have been investigated and followed up promptly. Where appropriate, necessary action has been taken. Relevant cases are reported to the Management Board and, if these occur, material violations will be immediately reported to the Audit Committee and the Supervisory Board. Even despite the fact that this year too, we have drawn extra attention to the speak up! procedure, no material violations of the Code of Conduct were either reported via the speak up! procedure or were detected via the internal or external audits or governance checks in 2022.

health & safety

Protecting the health and safety of our people was again a topic of high importance in 2022, also due to the ongoing pandemic. Preventive safety actions were continued worldwide, based on shared protocols and actions plans. The Aalberts culture, 'winning with people', means taking responsibility for our people by developing them and keeping them safe. That is why we are constantly focusing on providing a safe work environment. We focus on preventing incidents that may be harmful to our own people, but are also committed to the safety of our contractors, property and neighbouring communities. Our overall health & safety policy is embedded in the Annex responsible work environment of our Code of Conduct. All our employees must follow all applicable safety rules or instructions for the location where they work and promptly report all accidents, near misses, potential hazards and other risks to their manager. One may never put oneself or anyone else at risk of one's health or safety. Specific safety policies are in place at all our production and service locations and most companies within the group have safety management systems in place in accordance with the ISO 45001 standards. There are health & safety training programmes in place for employees, such as toolbox safety sessions, training on use of personal protection equipment, emergency preparedness procedures and hazard identification.

Health & safety performance and risk management are embedded in our HSR & sustainability network, which is chaired by the CEO and our director sustainable entrepreneurship and includes COOs or other representatives of all business teams. All business teams have developed long-term strategic health & safety and risk management improvement plans which are discussed, challenged and carefully monitored throughout the year. Multi-year health & safety targets are set, based on industry benchmarks. Targets vary per business team given the specifics of the operations. The business teams have a joint responsibility to realise the group-wide average of a LTIFR below 5 in the coming years.

supply chain management

We can only assure our integrity if our suppliers also subscribe to our business principles. To further improve integrity and sustainability throughout the entire value chain we partner with suppliers who live by the same main principles as our Code of Conduct (safe place to work, respect human rights, treat employees with respect and work in an environmentally friendly way). When selecting suppliers, we consider sustainability factors, such as quality, health & safety and environmental performance. At key suppliers we perform audits to check their standards. We also ask our suppliers to sign our Supplier Code of Conduct what all material suppliers have done. By signing this Supplier Code of Conduct, suppliers agree to comply with our principles. Our Supplier Code of Conduct includes the principles of the Code of Conduct and the principles of the UN Global Compact and the OECD. It goes without saying that we closely monitor new regulations also with regard to this topic.

product safety and quality

Aalberts manufactures and delivers high quality products and services and is continuously improving this quality. In our development, design, manufacturing, and installation we think about how to make products safe and of high quality. Our group companies have quality management systems in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, are certified as such, and have additional industry specific certifications, such as ISO 16949 for the automotive industry or AS 9100 for the aerospace industry. Quality and product safety policies and statements are in place at local level. Our group companies manage risks from chemicals or hazardous substances and provide safety information on the substances in accordance with REACH and RoHS.

Aalberts is committed to sourcing its materials responsibly. Aalberts ensures that its products do not contain conflict minerals tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold; 3TG) sourced from mines from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. Consequently, the group companies of Aalberts identify products and services which potentially contain conflict minerals and have a due diligence procedure in place. We expect our suppliers that work with materials containing 3TG to comply with applicable laws concerning responsible sourcing of conflict minerals.

human rights & labour relations

As a responsible member of the global community, we have a strong commitment to preventing human rights violations. We conduct business based on fairness, honesty and integrity as expressed in our Code of Conduct and we expect the same from all of those we work with. Aalberts' commitment to respect human rights, as defined by the United Nations in its Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is laid down in a formal human rights policy. We support the principles laid down in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and those in the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work. Aalberts wants to build long-term, sustainable relationships with its employees and therefore strives to pay fair salaries and benefits. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining are self-evident, fundamental rights, which we respect. At Aalberts, the principle of free choice of employment is inviolable. It applies to every employee in every country we operate. In 2022 we received no evidence of any human rights violations or abuses. Due diligence on human rights within our group companies and their supply chain forms part of all our governance visits, with special attention to this topic in areas where there may be a higher risk of impact to people. Human rights due diligence in our supply chain is performed at level of our business teams and group companies. Human rights are addressed in our Supplier Code of Conduct and form part of supplier assessment and audit procedures.

tax policy

A coherent and responsible tax policy is a key element of our sustainable way of doing business. Taxation is an important contributor to society and for that reason, we regard it as part of our corporate social responsibility towards our stakeholders. Over the years, Aalberts has developed and applied a conservative and cautious tax policy. We support and adhere to the principles on tax transparency and responsible tax management as published in various guidelines by the OECD and directives by the European Union.

Our business is leading in setting up international operations: we declare profits and we pay tax in conformity with the added value of the business activities in each jurisdiction. This results in paying our fair share of tax in the countries in which we operate, which is clearly reflected in our overall effective tax rate. Our tax strategy is not only aimed at complying with the letter of tax laws and regulations but also with the spirit of these laws. This means that we neither use tax structures or tax havens intended for tax avoidance, nor will we make use of artificial transfers of profits.

In order to benefit from our strong innovative disposition, Aalberts aims to optimise the use of tax incentives and investment schemes such as innovation box and R&D deductions, but only to the extent these tax incentives have been designed for. Furthermore, we aim at filing accurate and timely tax returns and we strive to maintain professional, transparent and respectful relationships with tax authorities in the various countries. As a result of our low tax risk appetite, the relationships with tax authorities are based on seeking dialogues rather than seeking controversy. Since 2020, Aalberts has been selected for Individual Supervision by the Dutch tax authorities. Individual Supervision consists of a tailor-made approach for each of the 100 largest and most complex organisations in the Netherlands.

Tax matters are being discussed with the CFO on a regular basis. As such, the Management Board has a proper oversight of tax-related risks and of the key factors that are affecting the effective tax rate of the group.

The involvement of the Aalberts tax department is not limited to corporate income tax but extends to VAT, wage tax, social securities, dividend withholding tax, sales and use tax, real estate tax and other taxes that Aalberts entities around the globe are subject to. To monitor and control the tax positions per entity, the Aalberts tax department deploys various internal tax controls. The effective tax rate is not a KPI of the tax department. The performance of the Aalberts tax department is assessed against compliance targets and adherence to tax regulations, such as compliance to transfer pricing documentation requirements and local tax return filing and payment obligations.

Since 2017, Aalberts submits a so-called 'Country-byCountry-report' to the Dutch tax authorities on an annual basis. This report is available to tax authorities in each jurisdiction where Aalberts has a taxable presence.

Depending on materiality and complexity of a specific matter or transaction, Aalberts will seek external tax advice from independent, third-party tax professionals. If appropriate, approval from tax authorities will be obtained to gain upfront certainty about the application of specific tax legislation.

personal data protection and information security

We have technical and organisational measures in place to prevent accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration or unauthorised access to personal data. Over the last years, we strengthened our policies, procedures and contracts for personal data protection and this is also a dedicated topic in the Aalberts academy. An e-learning module is devoted to personal data protection to train all key employees. In addition, our governance network, together with the business management teams, have together trained all employees responsible for processing personal data (such as HR, IT, sales and general management) and will continue do that on a regular basis to ensure sustainable progress and to further embed compliance with this important topic.

We also continued to strengthen the internal control measures around our IT infrastructure and IT systems to increase the protection of personal data, intellectual property and other sensitive information. This includes the further implementation of a wide range of control measures that are part of our Aalberts security baseline or are additional requirements within certain supply chains or jurisdictions. These controls are focused on critical topics such as security awareness, secure software configuration, user access management, email and endpoint protection as well as incident management to ensure appropriate response and fast recovery when needed.

risk and opportunity management

The nature of our business and our strategy means that we face a number of risks and opportunities. Taking risks is an inherent part of being an entrepreneur and controlled risk enables us to focus on the opportunities. Managing risks and opportunities is a continuous process, part of our daily business and strategic planning. New opportunities are on the horizon driven by megatrends including urbanisation, energy & resource scarcity and internet of things. We see many opportunities to benefit from these megatrends, but they can also bring a direct adverse effect. Failure to seize the opportunities or not being able to quickly respond and adapt is a risk.

Failure to mitigate risks could lead to damage: humanly, environmentally, and financially. Damage in either one of these areas could also lead to reputational damage. Our increasing use of the Aalberts brand can increase vulnerability to reputational risk. Our existing risk profile with spread in businesses, technologies, end markets and geographical regions reduces the impact because it limits our dependence on specific markets or customers.

We have carefully considered the type and extent of the risks to the group, achieving our objectives. No new risks were identified in 2022, but the relevance of risks driven by megatrends was further emphasised. This includes the long-term emerging risks related to climate change (energy & resource scarcity), disruptive technologies, cyber threats (internet of things) and increased geopolitical tensions.

We also clearly see the increasing impact on our business of long-term emerging risks included in our materiality analysis, especially the shortage of qualified and talented people. This shows the necessity to nurture a future-proof workforce to enable our sustainable profitable growth.

risk appetite and sensitivity

To achieve our objectives, we are willing to accept certain controlled risks. The boundaries are defined by our risk appetite which is derived from the nature of the risks and our strategy.

Risk appetite is different for the general risk areas that can be identified:

―	strategic: pursuing our strategy includes investigating new business opportunities. We are prepared to take risks linked to increasing game changing innovations and accelerating our unique positions with high growth potential and sustainable impact.
―	operational: sufficient qualified and talented people and investments in assets are required to improve operations effectively and efficiently. We are willing to accept risks to deliver high added value for our customer, but our risk appetite can be described as cautious to averse. We especially aim to minimise risks to ensure a responsible and safe work environment and to protect our people and the Aalberts brand.
―	legal & regulatory: complying with applicable laws, regulations and the Code of Conduct is fundamental to our reputation. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards non-compliance or breaches in these areas. We are also risk averse with respect to potential product failures or quality issues.
―	financial: maintaining a prudent financing strategy, disciplined capital allocation and ensuring consistent and timely reporting are needed to realise our objectives. We are cautious regarding risks related to our financial position and performance (e.g., currency, credit and interest rate risk) and risk averse to any risk that could jeopardise the integrity of our reporting.

Risk profile, scenarios, and sensitivity of the company's results to external factors are assessed as part of our strategy update and (semi-)annual forecasting process. In addition, sensitivity analyses are performed for the purpose of impairment testing and financial risk management. In general, vulnerability to individual external factors is low due to our balanced business portfolio and spread in end markets, geographical regions, and customers.

risk management and control systems

Managing risks and opportunities is not only part of our daily business, but also of a broadly felt joint responsibility with involvement of head office leadership team, our Aalberts networks, business teams and local ownership.

The Management Board has the overall responsibility for achieving our strategy, objectives and establishment of adequate internal risk management and internal control systems. The Management Board is supported in this by the Executive Team, business teams leadership and head office leadership team. The business teams are responsible for maintaining an effective risk and control environment as part of day-to-day operations. This includes the risk management and control systems, as set out above, which are regularly updated to respond to the group's changing risk profile.

The Aalberts networks also play an important role in our risk management approach by sharing knowledge on identified risks, exchanging best practices to mitigate these risks and monitor progress.

The risk management and control systems do, however, not provide absolute assurance that errors, fraud, losses, or unlawful acts can be prevented. During 2022, no significant shortcomings were found in the internal risk management and control systems and no significant changes were made or scheduled for these systems, other than the further strengthening of our business management teams and head office with increased focus on topics related to sustainability and information security.

We further implemented our multidisciplinary and integrated audit approach for all business teams, expanded our integrated audit network and we will further increase the number of audits in 2023. These audits cover a broad range of topics with a focus on people & culture, HSR & sustainability, legal & governance and finance & IT. Through these audits we continuously identify opportunities to improve our processes and related controls that are fundamental to the further growth of our business.

The internal risk management and control systems have been discussed with the Supervisory Board. These systems have demonstrated to be adequate, and they provide a reasonable degree of assurance that the financial reporting does not contain any material misstatements and that the risk management and control systems operated properly during 2022. The progress and performance in 2022 also showed the value of resilience through our lean and effective business model. Our diversity in mission-critical technologies, leading market positions, worldwide presence, strong local entrepreneurship and fast decision-making really help us in changes in economic landscape, dealing with geopolitical tensions and major events like (trade) wars and pandemics, including related challenges.

The next pages show an overview of the themes and related risks and opportunities that we believe are most relevant for the achievement of our objectives. The overview also shows the key actions driven by our Aalberts networks. The sequence of risks does not reflect an order of importance, vulnerability or materiality. This overview is not exhaustive and should be considered in connection with forward-looking statements. There may be risks not yet known to us or which are currently not deemed to be material.

1 R&D partnerships and co-development

business development network and pricing excellence network

opportunities

our technologies, global footprint and deep industry and market knowledge enable intensified cooperation with key customers in fast-growing markets

risks

co-development leads to increased investments, complexity and interdependency and could potentially limit our added value margin

key actions to manage risks

continue investments in R&D and competence centres per technology and increase innovation expenditure to >5% of revenue to drive further sustainable organic growth

further reduce complexity by simplifying our organisational structure through consolidation and reduction of locations

continue portfolio optimisation through execution of divestment programmes to focus on defined technology clusters and end markets

continue strong financial performance to maintain healthy balance sheet ratios and investment power

critically select the right partners and further optimise Key Account Management with an integrated offering and global presence

2 technological innovation with sustainable impact

business development network and integrated audit network

opportunities

our technologies accelerate breakthroughs in smart homes, transportation, and industries, enabling new business models, (digital) services with sustainable impact

risks

disruption can limit our growth potential and profitability, innovation cycles are reduced substantially and (sophisticated) cyber-attacks can expose sensitive data

key actions to manage risks

ensure fast anticipation and adaptation through our lean and effective business model

increase innovation rates and SDG rate by implementing long-term innovation roadmaps focused on sustainable impact with disciplined capital allocation

harmonise and standardise IT systems per business team to support business processes and realise more efficiency

increase focus and strengthen policies, procedures and contracts to protect privacy, personal data, intellectual property and other sensitive information

implement Aalberts cyber security baseline derived from the CIS Critical Security Controls and additional measures to prevent, detect and respond to threats and incidents

3 climate change & natural resources efficiency

HSR & sustainability network

opportunities

shifting to a carbon neutral economy with increased focus on natural resource efficiency has a positive impact on our reputation, operational and financial performance

risks

climate change leads to transition risks (e.g., adaptation portfolio, legislation, CO ₂ ) and causes extreme weather conditions that could bring physical climate risks to our operations

key actions to manage risks

monitor and manage Aalberts environmental KPIs via HSR & sustainability network and share best practices

scenario planning related to CO ₂ intensity and our net zero carbon roadmap

execute sustainability improvement plans per business to reduce CO ₂ emissions, energy use and water consumption and reduce, reuse and recycle (raw) materials

drive innovations to increase SDG rate, ensure successful shift to net zero carbon and apply resource efficiency in R&D based on circular design and LCAs

evaluate physical climate risks regularly in cooperation with our property risk insurer and focus on follow-up of recommendations to mitigate risks and improve

4 geopolitical and economic landscape

opportunities

our balanced portfolio and global footprint with local presence and empowerment create resilience, providing opportunities for sustainable profitable growth

risks

changes in geopolitical and economic landscape or major events like (trade) wars and pandemics, can impact our business continuity and financial performance

key actions to manage risks

embed resilience to rapidly adjust to changing circumstances through our lean and effective business model focused on entrepreneurship and appropriate autonomy

strengthen our technology positions through optimisation of our regional portfolio and local manufacturing footprint

ensure disciplined capital allocation and critical review of potential investments including bolt-on acquisitions

promote and monitor operating effectiveness of key control principles and strengthen internal audit activities throughout the group

5 future-proof workforce

people & culture network

opportunities

our pragmatic culture focuses on entrepreneurship and personal growth, enabling us to attract, develop and retain a diverse, inclusive and engaged workforce to seize opportunities

risks

an insufficient level of knowledge or unbalanced workforce lacking diversity and inclusion can slow down innovation and company growth and can lead to suboptimal cooperation

key actions to manage risks

promote our culture 'the Aalberts way' accelerated by our company passport which provides an Aalberts branding to recruit, coach, review and develop our talents

establish people & culture network to combine our Aalberts company passport, culture, human resource and marketing & communications initiatives throughout the group

continue focus on training and development through international and personal development programmes driven by our people & culture network and Executive Team

increase diversity and inclusion by focus on recruiting people with different backgrounds and fill vacancies for our development and leadership programmes with a sound balance

6 responsible work environment

HSR & sustainability network and people & culture network

opportunities

ensuring a safe work environment with a strong emphasis on ethical behaviour for both our own operations and business partners increases employee satisfaction

risks

health & safety incidents and human rights violations affect employees and can lead to business interruption, claims, absenteeism, dissatisfaction, and reputational harm

key actions to manage risks

further enhance a 'safe place to work' culture through 'the Aalberts way' and manage KPIs set to improve

ensure implementation of safety policies at all our production and service locations and further expand the number of locations with ISO 45001 certifications

embed responsible work environment in our Code of Conduct and employer agreements and enable employees to address non-conformances through our speak up! procedure

critically select and contractually bind suppliers to adhere to our Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that business integrity and human rights are respected

7 product quality & liability

governance network and HSR & sustainability network

opportunities

our world-class manufacturing, trained and engaged workforce and high-quality technologies and services provide a competitive advantage and pricing power

risks

product failures and quality issues may cause injuries, damage or non-compliance with regulations, resulting in liability proceedings, financial loss and reputational harm

key actions to manage risks

embed quality assurance programmes in production process of individual companies including ISO9001 certification and additional industry specific certification

accelerate operational excellence programmes and share best practices on quality assurance and control

further align terms and conditions in purchase and sales contracts to limit liabilities driven by our governance network

maintain group-wide product liability insurance facilities and conduct related risk engineering activities to prevent and mitigate potential losses

8 business integrity

governance network

opportunities

compliance with legislation and our Code of Conduct and respectful interactions with all stakeholders safeguard our reputation as responsible and reliable business partner

risks

different legislation and habits per country can expose us to non-compliance issues and breaches can result in litigation, substantial penalties and reputational harm

key actions to manage risks

realise full awareness and understanding of the Aalberts values and Code of Conduct supported by additional e-learning courses through our Aalberts integrity academy

support, train and educate key employees within our business teams and ongoing meetings to share and learn driven by our worldwide governance network

continue and increase number of governance visits and reviews within all business teams as part of our integrated and multidisciplinary audit approach

further increase awareness and opportunities to enable employees to report Code of Conduct violations through our speak up! procedure and prompt investigation of notifications

9 financial performance & controls

finance network, IT & cybersecurity network and integrated audit network

opportunities

our financial performance provides access to capital markets and our (financial) risk and control practices increase stability, performance and investment power

risks

ineffective financial controls can result in reporting delays or misstatements, financial loss or inappropriate decision-making which could harm our financial performance

key actions to manage risks

further strengthen our finance organisation within all business teams and increase level of expertise through training and exchange of best practices

continue thorough weekly and monthly reporting process resulting in timely and accurate financial reports assessed by group control and Management Board

implement Aalberts Control Principles prescribing minimum expected financial controls including appropriate segregation of duties, authorisations and approval

monitor implementation of controls through self-assessments and risk-based integrated audits as part of our multidisciplinary and integrated audit approach

mitigate impact of commodity price, currency and interest rate fluctuations as part of our financial risk management activities (note 3 of the consolidated financial statements)

corporate governance

Aalberts N.V. (Aalberts) is incorporated and based in the Netherlands. As a result, our governance structure is based on the requirements of Dutch legislation and the company's articles of association, complemented by internal policies and procedures. Given the worldwide exposure of our businesses, we conduct our operations in accordance with internationally accepted principles of good governance. Good corporate governance, including focus on long-term value creation and culture, is a key component of 'the Aalberts way' of doing business and is embedded in our core values.

Aalberts endorses the principles of the Dutch Corporate Governance Code (the Code). Our corporate governance structure has been updated in accordance with the Code in the past years. In 2022 there was no substantial change in the corporate governance structure of Aalberts nor in the compliance with the Code. Aalberts virtually applies all best practice provisions of the Code. To a limited extent, these have been adjusted to specific circumstances of Aalberts. As a result, the Management Board believes it meets the principles of 'comply or explain'. All the regulations pursuant to the Code and Dutch law concerning reporting and transparency of information applicable to Aalberts have been incorporated into the management report. Further guidance on how we comply with the provisions of the Code is available at aalberts.com/ governance.

The deviations from the Code relate to the following subjects.

Management Board

The term of the current appointment of the CEO is unlimited. The CFO has been appointed for a period of four years and Aalberts will also apply this four-year period for the appointment of new members of the Management Board. On dismissal of the CEO, the existing employment conditions and regulations are considered; this does not apply to the CFO nor to new appointments.

General Meeting

The Articles of Association provide that the General Meeting can deprive a nomination for appointment of a Management Board member or a Supervisory Board member of its binding nature, with a resolution passed with a maximum majority permitted by law. Currently, this majority amounts to two-thirds of the votes cast. The deviation relates to the well-balanced allocation of the control and influence of the company's individual bodies as referred to in the paragraph 'decision-making and priority shares'.

company secretary

Aalberts does not have a formal company secretary. This position is adequately fulfilled by the legal and governance function at head office level, in line with the lean and effective organisational structure.

appointment and dismissal of Management Board and Supervisory Board

The rules governing the appointment and dismissal of members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board and amendment of the Articles of Association are provided in the Articles of Association. For the selection and nomination of a member of the Management Board and/or the Supervisory Board, Aalberts' diversity policy is considered. Summarising, members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board are appointed by the General Meeting via a binding nomination for each vacancy to be drawn up by the holder of priority shares, being Stichting Prioriteit 'Aalberts N.V.' (the Priority). If the Priority does not use its right to draw up a binding nomination, the General Meeting is free in its appointment. The General Meeting may deprive the nomination from its binding nature by a resolution adopted with at least two-thirds of the votes cast. Members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board may be dismissed by the General Meeting. The General Meeting may resolve to amend the Articles of Association after prior approval of the Priority.

powers Management Board

The general powers of the Management Board are those arising from legislation and regulations and are set out in the Articles of Association. The Management Board was authorised by the General Meeting held on 19 May 2022 to issue ordinary shares, to grant rights to subscribe for ordinary shares and to restrict or exclude pre-emptive rights of existing shareholders in the case of issuing ordinary shares, all subject to approval of the Priority. The authorisation has been granted for 18 months and is valid for a maximum of 10% of the issued share capital at the time of issuing. The Management Board was further authorised by the General Meeting held on 19 May 2022 to repurchase the company's own ordinary shares up to a maximum of 10% of the issued share capital, other than for no consideration. The authorisation has been granted for 18 months.

decision-making and priority shares

The duties and powers of the General Meeting, the Supervisory Board, the Management Board and the Priority have been defined in such a way that a well-balanced allocation has been achieved with respect to the control and influence of the company's individual bodies. By doing so, Aalberts has ensured as much as possible that, when essential decisions are made, the interests of all company's stakeholders are considered and that the decision-making process can always be conducted in a prudent manner.

The powers of the Priority have been described in this chapter and on page 122 under 'Special Controlling Rights under the Articles of Association'. The authority to make a binding nomination to the General Meeting concerning the appointment of members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board could be an essential instrument in the well-balanced decision-making process. Therefore, the deprivation of the binding character of the nomination is aligned with Dutch law instead of the Code.

speak up!

The confidentiality advisor is responsible for dealing with violations of the Code of Conduct of Aalberts or other misconduct. Relevant cases are reported to the Management Board. If these would occur, material violations must be immediately reported by the Management Board to the Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Violations of the Code of Conduct can lead to immediate dismissal. Aalberts does not permit retaliation against employees who, in good faith, seek advice or report conduct that is not in line with the Code of Conduct. The use of the speak up! procedure is educated to our employees by way of e-learning and poster campaigns. Additional guidance on the use of the speak up! form is given at aalberts.com/speakup in several languages to enable all our employees to make use of the procedure.

insider trading

Aalberts has an insider trading policy in place. The compliance officer keeps all permanent and project specific insider lists up-to-date and informs all (new) insiders of their obligations based on applicable legislation. The full text of the insider trading policy can be found at aalberts.com/code.

bilateral contacts

The company fully endorses the importance of a transparent and equal provision of information to its shareholders and other parties. In accordance with principle 4.2 of the Code, the company therefore makes every effort to provide such parties equally and simultaneously with information relevant for shareholders, considering the exceptions provided by applicable law. This is laid down in Aalberts' policy on bilateral contacts with shareholders. The full text of the policy can be found at aalberts.com/governance.

Corporate Governance Statement

Our Corporate Governance Statement which must be disclosed pursuant to article 2a of the Decree additional requirements management reports (Vaststellingsbesluit nadere voorschriften inhoud bestuursverslag) is available at aalberts.com/governance and forms part of this management report. The Management Board states that all information which must be disclosed pursuant to the Decree Article 10 Takeover Directive (Besluit artikel 10 overnamerichtlijn) is included in this management report, to the extent that it is applicable to Aalberts.

Management Board declaration

In accordance with provision 1.4.3 of the Code and Article 5:25c of the Financial Supervision Act, the Management Board declares that, to the best of its knowledge:

1. the report of the Management Board as included in this annual report provides sufficient insights into any deficiencies in the effectiveness of Aalberts internal risk management and control systems;

2. the aforementioned systems provide reasonable assurance that Aalberts' financial reporting does not contain any material errors;

3. based on Aalberts' current status of affairs, it is justified that the financial reporting is prepared on a going concern basis;

4. the report of the Management Board lists those material risks and uncertainties that are relevant to the expectation regarding Aalberts' continuity for the period of twelve months after the preparation of the report of the Management Board;

5. the financial statements as included in this annual report provide a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and profit for the financial year of Aalberts and the group companies included in the consolidation; and

6. the report of the Management Board as included in this annual report provides a true and fair view of the situation on the balance sheet date, the business development during the financial year of Aalberts, and of its affiliated group companies included in the financial statements. The report of the Management Board describes the material risks to which Aalberts is exposed.

Utrecht, 22 February 2023

Wim Pelsma, CEO

Arno Monincx, CFO

financial calendar 2023-2024

27 April 2023	registration date General Meeting
24 May 2023	trading update
25 May 2023	General Meeting
29 May 2023	quotation ex-dividend
30 May 2023	record date for dividend
3 July 2023	paying out dividend
27 July 2023	publication interim results
9 November 2023	trading update
22 February 2024	publication full year results
29 May 2024	trading update
30 May 2024	General Meeting

report of the Supervisory Board

message of the Chairman

The year 2022 has been a challenging year

The ongoing pandemic remained leading to strong interruptions of the supply chain. The war in Ukraine led amongst others to strong price fluctuations in energy and raw materials, causing inflation rates not seen since the 1970's. In that environment Aalberts has shown a strong performance and resilience of the organisation. Innovation roadmaps, increased capital expenditure and operational excellence programmes are driving sustainable profitable growth. Our innovation rate and SDG rate further improved, emphasising the role of our mission-critical technologies for a clean, smart and responsible future.

With the nomination of Thessa Menssen and Frank Melzer for appointment at the EGM 2023, we have successfully completed the search for Supervisory Board members. Frank brings substantial technology knowledge about and experience in the end markets where Aalberts is active, more in particular sustainable transportation and semicon efficiency. Besides a continued balance in gender diversity, Thessa brings substantial financial expertise and experience in the ecofriendly buildings end market.

At the end of 2022 Wim Pelsma has informed the Supervisory Board that he will step down as CEO in the second half of 2023. Wim has been critical in bringing Aalberts to the current level. We are currently in the process of finding the right successor.

After two years of restrictions due to COVID-19, we were happy to welcome our trusted shareholders in a live annual general meeting of shareholders at the head office of Aalberts in 2022. As per the closing of this meeting, I took over the role of Chairman from Martin van Pernis. We thank Martin for his 12 years of dedication to Aalberts, fulfilling the role of Chairman for many years and his contribution to the long-term success of the company.

The Supervisory Board congratulates the Management Board and the employees of Aalberts with the hard-earned results in the fiscal year 2022 and is grateful for their relentless efforts. More in particular with a strong performance in a fiscal year with an ongoing pandemic, the geopolitical situation and inflation. I also thank my colleagues in the Supervisory Board for their constructive contribution in the meetings and conversations.

Peter van Bommel

composition of the Supervisory Board

The composition of the Supervisory Board is in accordance with the profile drawn up, which is published on the website of Aalberts.

The composition of the Supervisory Board changed in 2022. As per the closing of the AGM on 19 May 2022:

―	Martin van Pernis retired by rotation as Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board; and
―	Annette Rinck stepped down as member of the Supervisory Board, due to increased responsibilities outside Aalberts.

The Supervisory Board has appointed Peter van Bommel as Chairman. A search for new members of the Supervisory Board was commenced in 2022 after Annette Rinck stepped down. This search resulted in the nomination of Thessa Menssen and Frank Melzer as Supervisory Board members for appointment at the EGM 2023.

Individual meetings with Management Board members and Executive Directors provided insight into topics such as the Aalberts strategy, the business teams, business models, including sales, marketing, and distribution channels. In addition, individual meetings with the head office leadership team provided further insight into topics such as governance, sustainability, marketing and communication, people & culture, business development, investor relations, risk management and our integrated audit process.

P.A.M. (Peter) van Bommel

Former CFO ASM International N.V.,

Philips Semiconductors and NXP other relevant positions:

―	Chairman of the supervisory board of Nedap N.V.
―	Vice-chairman and non-executive director SES S.A.
―	Board member of the Glorieux Foundation
―	Board member of the Bernhoven Foundation
―	Chairman of the EMFC Curatorium of the Amsterdam Business School
―	Member of the advisory board Economic and Business faculty of the University of Amsterdam

L.C.A. (Lieve) Declercq

CEO SPIE Nederland B.V., executive board member SPIE Group and supervisory board member SPIE Deutschland & Zentraleuropa other relevant positions:

―	Non-executive board member Ramboll Group A/S
―	Board member Nationale Opera & Ballet Fund
―	Member supervisory board Foundation for Natural Leadership
―	Board member Techniek Nederland

P. (Piet) Veenema

Former Chairman management board Kendrion N.V. other relevant positions:

―	Member supervisory board Hydratec Industries N.V.

J. (Jan) van der Zouw

Former Chairman management board Eriks Group N.V. other relevant positions:

―	Chairman supervisory board Den Helder Airport C.V.
―	Member supervisory board Masterflex S.E.
―	Member supervisory board UTT Procurement B.V.

composition of the Supervisory Board as of 19 May 2022 until 31 December 2022

name	position	nationality	gender	year of birth	initial appointment	term expires
Peter van Bommel	Chairman of the Supervisory Board	Dutch	male	1957	2021	2025
	Member of the Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee
	Member of the Audit Committee
Lieve Declercq	Member of the Supervisory Board	Belgian	female	1966	2021	2025
	Member of the Audit Committee
Piet Veenema	Member of the Supervisory Board	Dutch	male	1955	2016	2024
	Chairman of the Audit Committee
Jan van der Zouw	Member of the Supervisory Board	Dutch	male	1954	2015	2023
	Chairman of the Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee

the work of the Supervisory Board

The Supervisory Board monitors the implementation of the strategy and the principal risks associated with the strategy. Business risks, risk appetite, governance risks, internal risk management and control systems were addressed in these discussions.

Operational, health & safety and property risks had again increased attention in 2022 in order to avoid possible business disruption. Risks related to the geopolitical situation in Eastern Europe and the resulting increased energy prices and inflation had specific attention in 2022. These risks were addressed within the business teams and in the relevant Aalberts networks, like the finance network and the HSR & sustainability network.

Supply chain challenges due to raw material shortages and missing (electronic) components and labour shortage were discussed. In addition, disruption of the supply chains effecting our operations and deliveries to our customers were given additional attention in 2022.

The business teams were able to quickly adapt and manage these risks well, making use of the lean and effective structure of Aalberts. Price initiatives to customers were ongoing, inventory was kept on a higher level to secure customer deliveries and facilitate growth and reshoring initiatives expanded.

Given the ongoing pandemic in 2022, the health & safety of the Aalberts people was still a recurring topic on the agenda. The company continued its strong focus on preventive safety actions in its operations. Made possible by incredible teamwork Aalberts' did a great job again in continuing the operations in a safe way, serving its customers worldwide.

The acceleration of the operational excellence programme to further optimise the structure and consolidate or close locations was regularly discussed to monitor progress.

In 2022, the Supervisory Board discussed and evaluated in depth the implementation of the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning', the non-financial and financial objectives 2022-2026 and the strategic actions 2022-2026 to realise the strategy.

The existing portfolio was further optimised by carrying out some divestments and bolt-on acquisitions to strengthen the positions. To increase organic growth existing business plans were driven forward allocating the capital and management accordingly. Capital expenditure was increased to facilitate the organic growth plans and the innovation rate further improved. The operational excellence programme was accelerated, including further consolidation and/or reduction of locations. Aalberts' aim is to realise world-class operations, highly automated, efficient with an excellent service. Driving sustainable entrepreneurship is integrated in the strategy & objectives. The Aalberts objective is to increase the SDG impact to >70% of total revenue in 2026. The Management Board and the Supervisory Board commit to Aalberts becoming net zero carbon in 2050 or earlier. All business teams have sustainability improvement plans in place to drive these objectives.

Reference is made to page 18 for a more detailed explanation of the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning' 2022-2026.

Supervisory Board meeting and attendance

name	Supervisory Board	Audit Committee	Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee
Peter van Bommel	100%	100%	100%
Lieve Declercq	100%	100%	n/a
Piet Veenema	100%	100%	n/a
Jan van der Zouw	86%	n/a	100%
Martin van Pernis ¹	100%	n/a	100%
Annette Rinck ²	33%	n/a	n/a

^1. attendance until end of term on 19 May 2022

^2. attendance until end of term on 19 May 2022

A considerable amount of attention was paid to Aalberts' entrepreneurial, open and pragmatic culture, the lean and effective management structure and resilience of the Aalberts people. In 2022, the people & culture network further embedded the Aalberts culture into the organisation and put gender diversity further on the agenda, including KPIs and target setting. Special attention was paid to the attraction, retention and development of people, by amongst others traineeships and leadership development programmes. The Supervisory Board considers it of vital importance that the company is able to attract and retain a diversified future-proof workforce, to facilitate the success and growth of the company. Succession planning was also discussed in this respect.

Other topics addressed by the Supervisory Board were the financial and operational developments, the forecast and the dividend policy. The Supervisory Board reviewed and discussed Aalberts' annual and interim financial statements, prior to publication thereof. The Supervisory Board is pleased to note that Aalberts increased its innovation expenditure to facilitate innovation roadmaps. The Supervisory Board approved the strategy and objectives to be achieved for 2022.

The Supervisory Board formally convened on seven occasions to meet with the Management Board and on one occasion to meet without the Management Board. The attendance of the members in the scheduled Supervisory Board meetings is reflected in the table below. The low attendance rate of Mrs. Rinck relates to the increased responsibilities outside Aalberts, which resulted in a personal decision to step down as per the AGM on the 19th of May 2022.

Since the Supervisory Board considers it important to visit at least one business location a year, Supervisory Board meetings are regularly held at one or more business locations. In the year under review, this was a location of Aalberts advanced mechatronics in Germany.

The Chairman of the Supervisory Board regularly met with the CEO to discuss the business progress, business development and M&A initiatives, implementation of the strategy and the composition of the Management Board and the Executive Team, as well as to prepare for the meetings with the Supervisory Board.

diversity

The Supervisory Board recognises the importance of diversity within the Supervisory Board and the Management Board (the Boards) and believes that the business of Aalberts benefits from a wide range of skills and a variety of different backgrounds. A diverse composition of the Boards contributes to a well-balanced decision-making process and proper functioning of the Boards. Diversity should not be limited to the Boards, but should extend to all areas of the Aalberts business. In accordance with the Code, a diversity policy is in place for the composition of the Boards. The following diversity aspects have been identified as relevant for the company and its business, considering the market in which the company operates and the diversity of its customer base: (i) education/ experience; (ii) nationality/cultural background; (iii) gender; and (iv) age.

With respect to the Supervisory Board, the objectives of Aalberts' diversity policy are to maintain a sound balance of nationality and cultural background within the Supervisory Board, to increase the gender diversity within the Supervisory Board, such that at least 30% of the Supervisory Board will consist of women and at least 30% will consist of men and to increase the age diversity within the Supervisory Board. With the resignation of Annette Rinck in 2022, the Supervisory Board consists of one woman and three men with diversity in education, experience, nationality and age and thus temporarily does not meet the targets of the diversity policy. A search for two new members of the Supervisory Board was commenced in 2022, in line with the Supervisory Board's profile and diversity policy. This resulted in the nomination of two diverse candidates in terms of gender, nationality, education and experience.

Currently, the Management Board consists of two men who are both Dutch citizens, there was no vacancy to be fulfilled in 2022. The Aalberts approach to realise the diversity policy is to continue the efforts to increase gender diversity within the senior leadership of the company (approx. top 100). In the last years gender diversity increased in this leadership team towards 25% women in 2022, through attraction and retention of employees, job rotation, mentoring and coaching, personal development and leadership programmes and succession planning. Diversity is a priority and is driven by our people & culture network.

In 2022, a target has been set to achieve more than 30% women in senior leadership by 2026. Through educating, coaching and building leadership in the business teams, head office and networks, Aalberts aims for creating talents who are eventually able to make the step towards a Management Board role. This is a long-term approach, executed 'the Aalberts way'.

Reference is made to the paragraph on diversity and inclusion on page 25.

corporate governance

In view of the Code, the Supervisory Board has reviewed and discussed the corporate governance structure of Aalberts with the Management Board. The governance structure was updated in 2017 in line with the Code, Dutch corporate law and market practice and is still effective. The Supervisory Board refers to page 56 for a more detailed explanation of the corporate governance structure of Aalberts.

The Boards have specifically discussed the level of awareness of governance topics within the company, further implementation of the Code of Conduct, the monitoring of the effectiveness and compliance with the Code of Conduct and violations of the Code of Conduct reported via the speak up! procedure. The speak up! campaign that was launched throughout the entire Aalberts organisation to pay additional attention to this procedure was evaluated. In addition, the e-learning programme, governance regulations and internal processes, including the training and monitoring thereof via governance visits and integrated audits, have been discussed. There was specific attention for the Aalberts brand, entrepreneurial culture and core values of Aalberts, the implementation thereof throughout the entire organisation and how this contributes to the long-term value creation and attractiveness of Aalberts for its stakeholders.

Taking into account geopolitical, international economic, health and climate developments, the Supervisory Board supports the more stringent approach to possible governance, health & safety, cybersecurity and climate related risks at group companies combined with a further strengthening of governance and sustainability at Aalberts head office and throughout the business. Governance risk management and the work schedule of the legal department and governance network were discussed with the Supervisory Board. The work schedule of the internal audit function has been approved by the Supervisory Board.

independence

All members of the Supervisory Board are fully independent. There are no members of the Supervisory Board holding shares in the company. In the Supervisory Board's opinion, the composition of the Supervisory Board is such that the members can act critically and independently from each other and the Management Board, as stipulated in the Code and the Supervisory Board rules. This means that the tasks of the Supervisory Board as laid down by law and by the Articles of Association are being fulfilled, including providing the Management Board with solicited and unsolicited advice and support.

In 2022, there were no conflicts of interests between the company and members of the Management Board or members of the Supervisory Board. Nor were there any transactions of material significance in 2022 between the company and natural persons or legal entities that hold at least 10% of the shares in the company.

committees

There are two committees of the Supervisory Board: the Audit Committee and the Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee aids and advises the Supervisory Board in its responsibility to supervise the integrity and quality of the Aalberts' financial reporting and the effectiveness of Aalberts' internal risk management and control systems. The Audit Committee consists of Piet Veenema (chairman), Lieve Declercq and Peter van Bommel, who qualify as financial and risk experts.

The role of the Audit Committee is described in its charter, which is part of the Supervisory Board rules available at aalberts.com/governance. During the year, the Audit Committee met six times with the CFO, the finance director, the director internal audit and several internal subject matter experts. The external auditor Deloitte Accountants was (partly) present in five meetings and the Audit Committee also met separately with the external auditor.

Specific topics were addressed during the Audit Committee meetings whereby the Audit Committee was kept updated on the progress of the multidisciplinary and integrated audit activities and reviewed the results of integrated audits performed as well as the status of the follow-up on actions plans. The Audit Committee also discussed the management letter and monitored the follow-up by the Management Board on the recommendations made in the management letter. The WACC used for the goodwill impairment testing was evaluated. Other specific topics discussed by the Audit Committee in 2022 were the overall risk profile and accompanying risk management activities, IT & cybersecurity developments (including the technical and organisational measures) and progress of operational excellence programmes including the development of net working capital.

Other topics on the agenda of the Audit Committee meetings were: the company's financial performance, the company's financial reporting including the annual report, and the financial statements including application of accounting principles. The company's internal risk management systems including the risk assessment processes have been evaluated, the multidisciplinary and integrated audit plan for 2022 was discussed and approved and the essence of the internal audit results were reviewed. Specific attention was given to climate risk and risks associated with geopolitical developments, more in particular to raw material shortages, supply chain disruptions and price increases. Process and outcome of the speak up! procedures and (potential) claims and liabilities were also standing topics on the agenda. Other agenda items during the year were the company's tax policy and the treasury and funding strategy. For these topics, relevant experts from the company participated in the meetings.

The Audit Committee discussed the external auditor's performance with the Management Board without the presence of Deloitte Accountants. The Audit Committee reported to the Supervisory Board on its deliberations and findings which were discussed by the Supervisory Board.

Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee

The Nomination, Selection and Remuneration Committee (NSR) aids and advises the Supervisory Board on matters relating to the nomination, selection and appointment of the members of the Boards, sustainable entrepreneurship and people & culture (including diversity & inclusion). The NSR further monitors and evaluates the remuneration policy for the Management Board. The NSR consists of Jan van der Zouw (chairman) and Peter van Bommel. In addition, the NSR aids and advises the Supervisory Board on sustainable entrepreneurship, health & safety (including the COVID-19 situation) people & culture (including diversity & inclusion) and succession planning topics.

The role of the NSR is described in its charter, which is part of the Supervisory Board rules available at aalberts.com/governance. During the year, the NSR met five times with the CEO and several internal subject matter experts. The work they performed relating to the remuneration of the Management Board is further described in the remuneration report 2022 that has been prepared by the NSR.

In 2022, the NSR was involved in the nomination for two additional members of the Supervisory Board. A specific search profile was prepared in line with the Supervisory Board's profile and diversity policy and an international search firm was instructed to assist with both searches. In order to maintain a strong and diverse profile in international business experience and executive leadership, the NSR advised the Supervisory Board and the Priority to nominate Thessa Menssen and Frank Melzer for appointment as Supervisory Board member at the EGM 2023. The knowledge and experience of Frank Melzer in different end markets where Aalberts is active and his broad network within the technology industry are a welcome complement to the Supervisory Board. Thessa Menssen has broad knowledge and experience in Aalberts' end market eco-friendly buildings and has broad financial and management experience in various stock listed companies which competences complement the present competences and experiences in the Supervisory Board.

The NSR discussed succession planning of the Management Board, the leadership potential within the group and succession planning of the Supervisory Board.

Other agenda items during the year were sustainable entrepreneurship, health & safety and people & culture, to discuss the status and plans going forward. For these topics, relevant responsible members of the office leadership team participated in the meetings. For health & safety, the COVID-19 situation was regularly discussed.

appraisal of performance by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board

During a private meeting, the Supervisory Board evaluated and assessed its own performance, the performance of its committees and the individual members.

The evaluation of the Supervisory Board and its individual members took place by way of a special meeting. As preparation for the meeting a self-assessment questionnaire was used. Based on the filled-out questionnaires, each of the members were evaluated as well as the functioning of the total Supervisory Board and its committees. In addition, the Chairman held interviews with the Supervisory Board's members. Succession planning of the Supervisory Board was on the agenda of the Supervisory Board as well.

Outside the Management Board's presence, the Supervisory Board evaluated and assessed the performance of the Management Board and the individual members. In the opinion of the Supervisory Board, the Management Board performed its duties in 2022 in an excellent way.

The evaluation of the Management Board and its individual members took place by way of individual meetings with the Management Board as a total and with the individual members. Topics as communication with the Supervisory Board, individual targets, cooperation within the Management Board, the Executive Team and the head office leadership team, strategy towards stakeholders, as well as potential company risks were discussed.

The outcome of the evaluation meetings of the Boards resulted in an action plan, to be realised in the following fiscal year. The action items related to, amongst others, the performance of the Boards, the communication between the Boards and stakeholders of the company, the individual targets of the members of the Management Board, the composition of the Boards and the committees and the succession plans of the Boards. The Supervisory Board will evaluate the progress on the action plan during their meetings.

financial statements 2022

The 2022 financial statements have been prepared by the Management Board and have been signed by the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. Page 123 of the financial statements includes the independent auditor's report from the external auditor Deloitte Accountants. The Management Board will present the 2022 financial statements to the General Meeting on 25 May 2023, the Supervisory Board advises the General Meeting to adopt these financial statements, including the proposed cash dividend of EUR 1.11. The dividend payment percentage of the cash dividend is approximately 30% of the net profit before amortisation. The payment of the dividend is entirely in cash.

external auditor

Deloitte Accountants was appointed as external auditor for the reporting year 2023 at the General Meeting on 19 May 2022. In the discussion of the annual financial statements, the Supervisory Board was informed by the external auditor, Deloitte Accountants. Topics discussed included the 2022 audit plan, the management letter, early warning reports and the report to the Audit Committee, Supervisory Board and Management Board.

Utrecht, 22 February 2023

Peter van Bommel, Chairman

Lieve Declercq

Piet Veenema

Jan van der Zouw

remuneration report

For the evaluation of the remuneration of the Management Board in 2022, the Supervisory Board takes into account the short-term company performance for 2022 and the long-term Aalberts non-financial objectives and financial objectives 2022-2026.

highlights 2022

9% organic revenue growth and an EBITA margin of 15.5%

For further details of Aalberts' performance, reference is made to the report of the Management Board.

The Supervisory Board is satisfied that the Management Board has delivered solid short-term results and long-term value creation for Aalberts' stakeholders during 2022. Overall, Aalberts is well positioned to execute its strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning' and to drive long-term sustainable profitable growth.

voting results at the General Meeting

During the Annual General Meeting on 19 May 2022 (AGM 2022) the advisory vote on the remuneration report 2021, relating to the implementation of the remuneration policy 2021, was adopted with a majority vote of 96.1%.

The positive voting results for the advisory vote on the remuneration report 2021 followed on the open dialogue that the company entered into with its stakeholders on the contents of the remuneration report in 2022. To address the most discussed topic in this dialogue, more insight and transparency on the performance criteria for the STI was provided, which we have continued to do in the remuneration report 2022. The NSR believes that a sound balance has been found between the request for transparency by shareholders and the company's hesitation to disclose commercially sensitive information, as disclosure of such information may not be in the interest of Aalberts and all its stakeholders.

remuneration policy of the Management

Board The remuneration policy of the Management Board was last updated in 2021 and supports the company's purpose, values, strategy and objectives. Aalberts is where technology matters and real progress can be made. Humanly, environmentally and financially. The remuneration policy encourages the Management Board to relentlessly execute the Aalberts strategy and objectives by being entrepreneurial, taking ownership, going for excellence in everything they do, sharing knowledge to learn fast, continuously improving and innovating and acting with integrity. Aalberts strives for sustainable profitable growth and to continuously improve business results, while integrating sustainability in its strategy and taking responsibility for human and environment. Taking this into account, the remuneration structure for the Management Board is aimed at the best possible balance between the company's short-term results and its long-term objectives. The objective of the remuneration policy is to recruit, motivate and retain qualified and experienced directors with industry experience for the Management Board. The best qualified talent is necessary to continuously improve company performance and create long-term value with mission-critical technologies. Meanwhile the public context around remuneration is acknowledged and the interests of all Aalberts' stakeholders are recognised.

Annually, the NSR reviews the total remuneration of the Management Board members, as well as each remuneration component of their package, such on behalf of the Supervisory Board. In doing so, the NSR takes the remuneration objectives and principles as reflected in the remuneration policy into account.

The total remuneration of the Management Board members comprises the following components:

―	a fixed base salary;
―	a pension plan;
―	variable remuneration in cash for achievements in the short-term (one year); and
―	value remuneration in shares for achievements in the long-term (three years).

The aim is to achieve a good balance between fixed and non-fixed remuneration and short-term variable and long-term value remuneration.

fixed and variable remuneration of the Management Board

The aggregate fixed and variable remuneration of the members of the Management Board for 2022 amounted to EUR 2.4 million (2021: EUR 2.6 million) and is determined in accordance with the remuneration policy. The remuneration of the individual Management Board members split out by component is reflected in the table on page 67.

application remuneration policy

In accordance with the Articles of Association, the remuneration of the Management Board members has been set by the Supervisory Board. The remuneration of the individual Management Board members, including share-based remuneration, is in accordance with the remuneration policy. Scenario analyses have been performed in conformity with the Code and have been taken into account by setting the remuneration.

fixed remuneration

The fixed remuneration of the Management Board consists of a base salary and a pension plan.

base salary

Once a year, the Supervisory Board determines whether, and if so, to what extent the base salary will be adjusted, taking into account developments in the market, the reward structures of peer group companies, the results of Aalberts and the pay ratio within the Aalberts group. The NSR uses various benchmarks to arrive at an informed position. Medium size and Dutch stock listed companies included in the AEX and the AMX as well as Dutch and European peer group companies are considered most relevant. The Supervisory Board takes into consideration factors like the size and nature of the company, global presence, nature and complexity of the business and exposure of the Management Board.

pension plan

The Management Board members participate in a pension plan (average pay or defined contribution pension plan). The pension plan includes two contribution arrangements, dependent on annual pensionable salary levels:

―	basic arrangements for that part of the annual pensionable salary up to EUR 114,866 (2022);
―	net surplus arrangement for that part of the annual pensionable salary above EUR 114,866.

The employer contributions to this arrangement are made to participants in the form of gross cash compensation subject to tax withholdings, which can be used to fund a voluntary net defined contribution plan.

Management Board members pay one-third of the contribution for the basic arrangements.

non-fixed remuneration

The non-fixed remuneration consists of variable remuneration in the form of short-term incentives (STAI)albaenrts annual report 2022 neration in the form of long-term incentives (LTI) and is an important component of the remuneration package. The distribution between the STI and the LTI aims to achieve an optimal balance between short-term result and long-term value creation. The non-fixed remuneration for 2022 relates to the 5-year business plan of Aalberts as reflected in the non-financial and financial objectives 2022-2026 under the strategy Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning' 2022-2026. The Aalberts 5-year business plan is based on the plans of the business teams, which are discussed and evaluated each year with the Management Board during the forecast & strategy meetings.

The Aalberts non-financial objectives and financial objectives 2022-2026 (the Aalberts Strategic Strategic Objectives) are the following:

strategy

accelerating unique positions with mission-critical technologies, high entry barriers and pricing power

creating sustainable profitable growth with high added-value margins, EBITA margins and innovation rates

driving operational excellence and portfolio optimisation

converting into free cash flow, achieving world-class operations

allocating capital in a disciplined way strengthening our unique positions

realising sustainable entrepreneurship with clear impact and commitment

ensuring an open, pragmatic culture and lean structure, using the Aalberts strengths

objectives 2022-2026

organic revenue growth

(% annually)

4-6%

ROCE

18-20%

SDG rate

(%)

>70%

EBITA margin

(% of revenue)

16-18%

innovation rate

(%)

>20%

leverage ratio

<2.5

		fixed remuneration	variable remuneration	total fixed and variable remuneration	value remuneration
name and position	base salary (in EUR 1,000)	pension plan (in EUR 1,000)	STI ^* (in EUR 1,000)	(in EUR 1,000)	LTI (in number of shares)	proportion of variable remuneration (in %)
Wim Pelsma (CEO)	850	155	447	1,452	43,750	30.8
Arno Monincx (CFO)	550	90	289	929	18,750	31.1
total	1,400	245	736	2,381	62,500	30.9

^* The STI is reflected in this table as the STI awarded over the financial year 2022.

short-term incentives (STI)

The STI is an important component of the remuneration package to reward short-term performance in line with the long-term Aalberts Strategic Objectives, combined with additional individual non-financial performance objectives. The Supervisory Board sets the yearly financial and non-financial targets, based on the Aalberts strategy & objectives and the yearly updated Aalberts 5-year business plan, at the beginning of each financial year and these are evaluated in a personal conversation after the end of each financial year.

Depending on the level of achievement of the targets, the STI can add from a minimum of 0% up to a maximum of 75% to the base salary. The on-target bonus percentage for the Management Board members is 75% of base salary and will not exceed that percentage in case of above-target performance of some or all of the criteria, except in exceptional circumstances as determined by Supervisory Board. Above-target and below-target performance can be compensated with each other, where 90% is the minimum for below-target performance of the objectives. If all objectives are achieved for a percentage under 90%, the STI will be 0, which endorses the pay for performance principle.

The targets are based on three financial objectives, earnings per share before amortisation (EPS), free cash flow (FCF) and revenue (revenue) and on nonfinancial objectives. The non-financial objectives are not specifically disclosed yet, Aalberts is in the process making its overall non-financial objectives more specific and measurable via KPIs.

STI

performance criteria	weighting	target achievement
EPS	32%	above-target
FCF	32%	below-target
revenue	16%	above-target
non-financial objectives	20%	on-target

The Supervisory Board has established the extent to which the STI targets set for 2022 have been achieved by the members of the Management Board as set out above. The achievement of the non-financial objectives is based on personal defined targets and visits of the NSR and the Supervisory Board to locations in 2022. During these visits, meetings and conversations took place with the business teams and head office leadership team on topics relating to the non-financial objectives for 2022. The non-financial objectives for 2022 have been achieved on-target.

The average overall achievement of the financial and non-financial objectives is 70.1%. In accordance, the STI awarded over the financial year 2022 is 52.6% of the base salary (70.1% multiplied by 75% with a maximum of 75%) and amounts to EUR 736k.

long-term incentives (LTI)

The value remuneration in the long-term for performance of Management Board members is in the form of a conditional awarding of shares. Under the Performance Share Plan (PSP), shares will conditionally be granted to Management Board members. Vesting of these shares is conditional on the achievement of certain predetermined performance targets at the end of a three-year period. The long-term performance criteria attached to the granting of the performance shares relate to the implementation of the Aalberts Strategic Objectives over a three-year period (the performance period). The Supervisory Board determines upfront how many shares will be conditionally awarded to the Management Board members.

Under the PSP 2021-2023 the vesting of the performance shares is subject to the achievement of the company's average growth of the EPS and the ROCE % over the performance period, in accordance with the vesting schedule as included in the PSP. The vesting schedule reflects that the actual number of performance shares to be released after the performance period can be a number between 0% and 125% of the shares that have been conditionally awarded. If the average annual growth of EPS in the performance period equals 10% and the average ROCE % in the performance period equals 17%, then 100% of the performance shares will vest and will be released.

Shares awarded conditionally must be held for at least five years (three years vesting period plus two years holding period). Given this five-year period Management Board members are driven and motivated to contribute to the realisation of the Aalberts Strategic Objectives, creating long-term value creation for the stakeholders of Aalberts. Upon the release of the performance shares, personal tax and social contribution obligations arise for the Management Board members. The holding period of five years does not apply if the shares are sold to pay these tax and social contribution obligations.

Wim Pelsma (CEO) held a total number of 181,875 (2021: 148,125) ordinary shares in Aalberts at year-end. Of the 35,000 conditional performance shares that were granted in 2019 (PSP 2019-2021), a total of 43,750 (125%) vested in 2022, for which EUR 160k (2021: EUR 565k) was charged to the income statement.

Those shares are subject to a holding period of 2 years pursuant to the vesting and release of shares in 2022. The number of conditional performance shares awards that were granted in 2021 (PSP 2021-2023) amounted to 35,000 shares for which EUR 504k (2021: EUR 336k) was charged to the income statement.

Arno Monincx (CFO) held a total number of 33,000 (2021: 18,000) ordinary shares in Aalberts at year-end. Of the 15,000 conditional performance shares that were granted in 2019 (PSP 2019-2021), a total of 18,750 (125%) vested in 2022, for which EUR 69k (2021: EUR 242k) was charged to the income statement. Those shares are subject to a holding period of 2 years pursuant to the vesting and release of shares in 2022. The number of conditional performance shares awards that were granted in 2021 (PSP 2021-2023) amounted to 20,000 shares for which EUR 288k (2021: EUR 192k) was charged to the income statement.

The total remuneration of the members of the Management Board for 2022, including the amounts charged to the income statement for the LTI, amounted to EUR 3.4 million (2021: EUR 3.9 million).

sustainable profitable growth

The Supervisory Board took note of the individual Management Board members' views with regard to the amount and structure of their own remuneration. Within the framework of the Code and the best practice principles contained therein, the Supervisory Board has implemented the remuneration policy in line with the strategy, long-term value creation objectives, risks and (non-)financial objectives of Aalberts.

The Supervisory Board believes that the total remuneration package is a sound balance to realise the Aalberts Strategic Objectives. The remuneration package encourages the Management Board members to deliver solid results every year and to relentlessly execute the updated strategy 2022-2026 Aalberts 'accelerates unique positioning'.

pay ratio

The average annual employee compensation is calculated by dividing the total Aalberts' personnel expenses specified in note 21 of the financial statements - excluding the LTI of all employees, termination benefits and the total remuneration of the members of the Management Board -by the average number of employees minus the average number of Management Board members.

The average annual Management Board members' compensation is calculated by adding up the amounts of salary, pension contribution and STI of the Management Board members and dividing this aggregate amount by the number of Management Board members.

	2018		2019		2020
annual change	fixed and STI (in EUR 1,000)	LTI ^** (in number of shares)	fixed and STI (in EUR 1,000)	LTI ^** (in number of shares)	fixed and STI (in EUR 1,000)	LTI ^** (in number of shares)
Wim Pelsma (CEO)	1,441	37,500	1,441	0	1,286	29,050
Arno Monincx (CFO)	794	12,500	815	0	754	12,450
company performance
organic revenue growth %	4.6		1.1		(7.0)
EBITA	366		363		283 ^*
EPS	2.49		2.42		1.81 ^*
FCF	312		312		360 ^*
average remuneration on a full-time equivalent basis of employees
employees of the group	49.2		51.4		50.3

	2021		2022
annual change	fixed and STI (in EUR 1,000)	LTI ^** (in number of shares)	fixed and STI (in EUR 1,000)	LTI ^** (in number of shares)
Wim Pelsma (CEO)	1,585	0	1,452	43,750
Arno Monincx (CFO)	989	0	929	18,750
company performance
organic revenue growth %	16.0		8.7
EBITA	454 ^*		500
EPS	3.05 ^*		3.37
FCF	310 ^*		168 ^*
average remuneration on a full-time equivalent basis of employees
employees of the group	54.4		60.5

^* before exceptionals.

^** LTI is reflected in this table as number of shares vested under a PSP in the relevant financial year.

The pay ratio is defined as the ratio between the average annual employee compensation and the average annual Management Board members' compensation. The pay ratio in 2022 was 19.7 (2021: 23.7).

comparative information

The table on previous page provides information on the annual change of remuneration of each individual member of the Management Board, of the performance of the company and of average remuneration on a full-time equivalent basis of employees of the company other than Management Board members over the five most recent financial years.

miscellaneous

In the context of the Dutch Claw Back Act, the Supervisory Board saw no reason to revise an incentive prior to payment nor to claw back an incentive. There are no specific arrangements for early termination of employment and resignation of the members of the Management Board. Aalberts did not provide any loans to Management Board members.

update

Each year, the Supervisory Board reviews the Management Board remuneration policy and assesses its alignment with the market in more detail.

remuneration policy Supervisory Board

The remuneration policy of the Supervisory Board supports the company's purpose, values, strategy and objectives. The remuneration policy of the Supervisory Board aims to recruit and retain Supervisory Board members with the right expertise and experience. The remuneration policy of the Supervisory Board supports the Supervisory Board to duly execute its duties and responsibilities independently, and, hence, contribute as best as possible to the realisation of the company's strategic objectives, including long term value creation for the company and its stakeholders. It achieves these objectives by providing remuneration that consists of fixed elements only, with remuneration levels that are sustainable within the level playing field in the Netherlands.

The remuneration policy of the Supervisory Board was updated in 2022. In the last few years the work of the Supervisory Board has expanded considerably in intensity, complexity and time with additional themes on the agenda of its committees. A benchmark study has been done in 2022 on the remuneration of supervisory board members of other Dutch stock listed AMX companies. Based on this benchmark, it was evaluated and concluded by the NSR that compared to the AMX reference group, Aalberts was positioned below median market levels for the annual remuneration of the members and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and for the committee fees. On this basis and upon proposal of the NSR, the Supervisory Board proposed to the AGM that the annual remuneration of the members and the Chairman of the Supervisory Board and the committee fees be increased to the median of the AMX reference group. This updated remuneration policy reflecting the increased amounts as reflected below was approved by the General Meeting on 19 May 2022.

The total remuneration of the Supervisory Board members comprises of the following components:

	EUR 1,000
general membership fee	50
chairmanship fee	25
Audit committee membership/ chairmanship fee	7.5/10
NSR membership/chairmanship fee	7/10

remuneration Supervisory Board

The following fixed individual remuneration were paid members of the Supervisory Board in accordance with the remuneration policy. The table also reflects the annual change of remuneration of each individual member of the Supervisory Board over the five most recent financial years. Information on performance of the company and average remuneration of employees is provided on page 68.

The current amounts of the general fee, the committee fees and the chairmanship fee are approved by the General Meeting on 19 May 2022 and effective as per 1 January 2022.

No loans, advances or guarantees have been granted to the members of the Supervisory Board. No options have been granted to members of the Supervisory Board. At year-end there are no members of the Supervisory Board that hold shares in the company.

amounts in EUR 1,000	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
Peter van Bommel ¹	78	12
Lieve Declercq ²	56	34
Piet Veenema	60	50	50	50	50
Jan van der Zouw	60	55	55	55	55
Martin van Pernis ³	32	65	65	65	65
Annette Rinck ⁴	19	45	23
total	305	284	248	225	225

^1. appointed EGM 2021

^2. appointed AGM 2021

^3. untill AGM 2022

^4. untill AGM 2022

financial statements 2022

consolidated financial statements

consolidated balance sheet

in EUR million	notes	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
assets
intangible assets	5	1,549.3	1,377.3
property, plant and equipment	6	995.0	880.6
right-of-use assets	7	168.1	175.3
non-current financial assets	8	6.1	7.3
deferred income tax assets	16	13.7	19.4
total non-current assets		2,732.2	2,459.9
inventories	9	911.3	688.4
trade receivables	10	380.6	336.7
current income tax receivables		10.6	16.9
other current assets	11	96.8	54.7
cash and cash equivalents	12	79.2	72.0
assets held for sale	29.3	-	26.7
total current assets		1,478.5	1,195.4
total assets		4,210.7	3,655.3

in EUR million	notes	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
equity and liabilities
shareholders' equity	13	2,318.4	2,143.7
non-controlling interests	13	44.2	40.0
total equity		2,362.6	2,183.7
bank loans	14	477.0	178.9
lease liabilities	15	139.2	149.8
deferred income tax liabilities	16	175.7	134.2
provisions for employee benefits	17	35.2	53.5
provisions	18	23.3	7.3
non-current financial liabilities	20	1.5	1.8
total non-current liabilities		851.9	525.5
current portion of bank loans	14	60.2	96.4
current portion of lease liabilities	15	35.0	33.7
current borrowings	12	161.4	104.1
current portion of provisions	18	11.0	12.5
trade and other payables	19	470.1	450.3
current income tax payables		45.9	38.9
other current liabilities	20	212.6	205.1
liabilities held for sale	29.3	-	5.1
total current liabilities		996.2	946.1
total equity and liabilities		4,210.7	3,655.3

consolidated income statement

in EUR million	notes	2022	2021
revenue	4	3,230.0	2,979.1
raw materials used and work subcontracted	9	(1,214.0)	(1,138.5)
personnel expenses	21	(906.6)	(837.0)
other operating expenses	22	(530.7)	(475.0)
amortisation of intangible assets	5	(54.9)	(48.4)
depreciation of property, plant and equipment	6	(99.2)	(108.5)
depreciation of right-of-use assets	7	(34.0)	(43.1)
total operating expenses		(2,839.4)	(2,650.5)
other income	23	54.8	177.5
operating profit		445.4	506.1
net finance cost	24	(20.8)	(13.2)
profit before income tax		424.6	492.9
income tax expense	25	(102.3)	(125.1)
profit after income tax		322.3	367.8
attributable to:
shareholders		317.3	360.1
non-controlling interests		5.0	7.7
profit after income tax		322.3	367.8
earnings per share (in EUR)
basic	26.1	2.87	3.26
diluted	26.1	2.86	3.25

consolidated statement of comprehensive income

in EUR million	notes	2022	2021
profit for the period		322.3	367.8
other comprehensive income:
remeasurements of employee benefit obligations	17	14.4	22.2
income tax effect on remeasurements	16	(3.6)	(4.3)
items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss		10.8	17.9
currency translation differences		8.8	48.9
fair value changes of derivative financial instruments	20.1	33.7	6.8
income tax effect on fair value changes of derivatives	16	(8.7)	(1.7)
items that may be reclassified to profit or loss		33.8	54.0
other comprehensive income		44.6	71.9
total comprehensive income		366.9	439.7
attributable to:
shareholders		362.7	431.8
non-controlling interests		4.2	7.9
total comprehensive income		366.9	439.7

consolidated statement of changes in equity

in EUR million	share capital	share premium	translation reserve	hedging reserve	retained earnings	shareholders' equity
as at 1 January 2022	27.6	200.8	(26.8)	(3.2)	1,945.3	2,143.7
profit for the period	-	-	-	-	317.3	317.3
other comprehensive income	-	-	9.6	25.0	10.8	45.4
total comprehensive income	-	-	9.6	25.0	328.1	362.7
dividend 2021	-	-	-	-	(182.5)	(182.5)
share based payments	-	-	-	-	(5.5)	(5.5)
as at 31 December 2022	27.6	200.8	(17.2)	21.8	2,085.4	2,318.4

in EUR million	non-controlling interests	total equity
as at 1 January 2022	40.0	2,183.7
profit for the period	5.0	322.3
other comprehensive income	(0.8)	44.6
total comprehensive income	4.2	366.9
dividend 2021	-	(182.5)
share based payments	-	(5.5)
as at 31 December 2022	44.2	2,362.6

in EUR million	share capital	share premium	translation reserve	hedging reserve	retained earnings	shareholders' equity
as at 1 January 2021	27.6	200.8	(75.5)	(8.3)	1,629.5	1,774.1
profit for the period	-	-	-	-	360.1	360.1
other comprehensive income	-	-	48.7	5.1	17.9	71.7
total comprehensive income	-	-	48.7	5.1	378.0	431.8
dividend 2020	-	-	-	-	(66.3)	(66.3)
share based payments	-	-	-	-	4.1	4.1
as at 31 December 2021	27.6	200.8	(26.8)	(3.2)	1,945.3	2,143.7

in EUR million	non-controlling interests	total equity
as at 1 January 2021	32.2	1,806.3
profit for the period	7.7	367.8
other comprehensive income	0.2	71.9
total comprehensive income	7.9	439.7
dividend 2020	(0.1)	(66.4)
share based payments	-	4.1
as at 31 December 2021	40.0	2,183.7

consolidated cash flow statement

in EUR million	notes	2022	2021
cash flow from operating activities operating profit		445.4	506.1
adjustments for: amortisation of intangible assets	5	54.9	48.4
depreciation of property, plant and equipment	6	99.2	108.5
depreciation of right-of-use assets	7	34.0	43.1
result on sale of equipment		(1.0)	1.1
gain on disposal of subsidiaries	29	(34.4)	(173.7)
changes in provisions	18	(2.4)	(10.0)
total adjustments		150.3	17.4
changes in inventories		(198.8)	(156.2)
changes in trade and other receivables		(45.0)	(63.7)
changes in trade and other payables		0.4	122.6
changes in working capital		(243.4)	(97.3)
cash flow from operations		352.3	426.2
finance cost paid		(15.9)	(14.9)
income taxes paid		(89.1)	(119.6)
net cash generated by operating activities		247.3	291.7

in EUR million	notes	2022	2021
cash flow from investing activities
acquisition of subsidiaries	29.1	(182.8)	(191.1)
disposal of subsidiaries	29.2	65.0	298.4
purchase of property, plant and equipment	6	(188.7)	(144.6)
purchase of intangible assets	5	(13.3)	(12.2)
proceeds from sale of equipment		8.1	2.1
net cash generated by investing activities		(311.7)	(47.4)
cash flow from financing activities
proceeds from new bank loans	14	351.3	-
repayment of bank loans	14	(100.5)	(163.2)
lease payments	15	(36.6)	(36.2)
dividends paid	13.4	(182.5)	(66.4)
settlement of share based payment awards and other	13.3	(8.8)	-
net cash generated by financing activities		22.9	(265.8)
net increase/(decrease) in cash and current borrowings		(41.5)	(21.5)
cash and current borrowings as at 1 January		(32.1)	(15.5)
effect of changes in exchange rates		(8.6)	4.9
cash and current borrowings as at 31 December	12	(82.2)	(32.1)

notes to the consolidated financial statements

1. reporting entity

Aalberts N.V. (the Company and together with its subsidiaries Aalberts or the Group) engineers mission-critical technologies to achieve leading positions in eco-friendly buildings, sustainable transportation, semicon efficiency and industrial niches. Aalberts operates some 130 business locations with activities in over 50 countries, split into the segments building technology and industrial technology.

Aalberts is incorporated and domiciled in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The address of the Company's registered office is WTC Utrecht, Stadsplateau 18 in Utrecht. The Company is registered in the Trade Register of Utrecht under No. 30089954. The head office is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. Aalberts N.V. has been listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker symbol: AALB.AS) since March 1987 and is included in the AMX index.

2. general accounting policies

2.1 basis of preparation

The Group has prepared the consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRS) and with Part 2 Book 9 of the Dutch Civil Code.

The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended 31 December 2022 comprise the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. The financial statements were signed and authorised for issue by the Management Board and Supervisory Board on 22 February 2023. The Management Board released the full-year results on 23 February 2023. The adoption of the financial statements and the dividend are reserved for the shareholders in the General Meeting on 25 May 2023.

The financial statements are presented in EUR million, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis unless otherwise indicated. The areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in note 2.8.

2.2 changes in accounting policies

The accounting policies described in these consolidated financial statements have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements. Several IFRS amendments apply for the first time in 2022. However, these do not materially impact the Group's consolidated financial statements.

There are no new accounting standards, amendments to existing standards or new IFRIC interpretations published that are not yet effective and expected to have a material impact on the Group in future reporting periods and on foreseeable future transactions.

2.3 changes in presentation

No significant changes in presentation have been made in the financial statements 2022 compared to 2021.

2.4 basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are entities controlled by Aalberts. Control is achieved when the Company has power over the investee, is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to use its power to affect its returns. Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring their accounting policies in line with the Group's accounting policies. Profit or loss and each component of other comprehensive income are attributed to the owners of the Company and to the non-controlling interests.

Intercompany transactions are determined on an arm's length basis. On consolidation, all intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to transactions between members of the Group are eliminated. Unrealised gains on intercompany transactions are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.

2.5 foreign currency transactions and translation functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (functional currency). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Euros, which is the presentation currency of the Group and the functional currency of the parent company Aalberts N.V.

foreign currency transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the respective functional currencies of Aalberts entities using the exchange rate at transaction date. Receivables, payables and other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the functional currency using the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of financial transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates are recognised in the income statement. Non-monetary assets and liabilities that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate at the date of transaction. Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was determined.

The following exchange rates, for the most important countries in which Aalberts has operations, were used while preparing these consolidated financial statements:

	1 British pound (GBP) = EUR	1 US dollar (USD) = EUR
2022 year-end	1.131	0.934
2022 average	1.173	0.950
2021 year-end	1.190	0.880
2021 average	1.163	0.845

group companies

The results and balances of the group companies that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency Euro as follows:

―	assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rate at the date of that balance sheet
―	income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates (approximating the exchange rates at the transactions dates), and
―	all resulting translation differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and are presented within equity in the currency translation reserve, unless the operation is not a wholly owned subsidiary for which the relevant proportionate share of the translation difference is allocated to the non-controlling interests.

This is also applicable to currency translation differences on intercompany loans which are treated as investments in foreign activities. On the disposal of a foreign operation, the translation differences accumulated in equity in respect of that operation attributable to the owners of the Company are reclassified to profit or loss.

2.6 offsetting financial instruments

If Aalberts has a legal right to offset financial assets with financial liabilities and if Aalberts intends either to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously, financial assets and liabilities are presented in the balance sheet as a net amount.

2.7 cash flow statement

The cash flow statement is prepared based on the indirect method. The cash paid for the acquired group companies, less the available cash, is recorded under cash flow from investing activities. The changes in assets and liabilities because of acquisitions are eliminated from the cash flows arising from these assets and liabilities. These changes have been incorporated in the cash flow from investment activities under 'acquisition of subsidiaries'. The net cash flow consists of the net change of cash and current borrowings in comparison with the previous year.

2.8 significant accounting estimates and judgements

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses. The estimates and assumptions are based on experience and factors that are believed to be reasonable under circumstances. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. The accounting policies have been consistently applied by Group entities to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.

impairments of goodwill

The Group annually tests whether goodwill has suffered any impairment losses. The recoverable amounts of cash generating units have been determined based on value-in-use calculations. The impairment model used is the discounted cash flow method using a weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Details on the impairment tests performed are stated in note 5.

estimated useful lives and residual values

The useful life and residual value of intangible assets (note 5) and property, plant and equipment (note 6) are periodically reviewed during the life of the asset to ensure that it reflects current circumstances.

leases

The lease liability (note 15) is determined based on judgement in determining the lease terms, which includes assessing whether extension and termination options are exercised. Assumptions are used to determine the incremental borrowing rate for discounting future lease payments, which as a result could have an impact on the lease liability.

pension plans

Assumptions are used for determining the defined benefit obligation of pension plans (note 17). Assumptions are used such as future salary increase, the rate of return on plan investments, mortality rates, and the rates at which plan participants are expected to leave the pension plans because of retirement, disability and termination.

taxes

The Group is subject to taxes in numerous jurisdictions. Judgement is required in determining the worldwide provision for taxes (note 16). There are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. The Group recognises liabilities for anticipated tax issues based on estimates of whether additional taxes will be due. Where the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the company tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made.

As from 2024, Global Minimum Taxation rules (Pillar 2) will apply in the European Union (EU) following the agreement reached between EU Member States in December 2022. The Pillar 2 rules will apply to multinational groups with a consolidated turnover exceeding EUR 750 million.

Aalberts N.V. (residing in Utrecht, the Netherlands) is the ultimate parent entity of the Aalberts group. The Aalberts group currently exceeds the EUR 750 million consolidated turnover threshold and expects that this threshold will also be met in 2024 and subsequent financial years. As a result, the Pillar 2 rules will likely apply to Aalberts starting from 2024. Aalberts typically operates in jurisdictions with a statutory tax rate higher than 15%, but at this stage it is not possible to provide a reliable estimate of the (financial) implications associated with the introduction of the Pillar 2 rules. Management will continue to review the impact of the Pillar 2 rules during 2023.

purchase price allocation

For the purpose of the purchase price allocation (note 29.1) judgments, estimates and assumptions are made to determine the fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities at acquisition date. This is mainly related to fair value assessments of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and the related deferred tax liabilities.

3. financial risk management

3.1 financial risk factors

The Group's activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks: foreign currency exchange risk, price risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, cash flow and interest rate risk and capital risk. The Group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures. Risk management is carried out by Group Treasury under policies approved by the Management Board. Group Treasury identifies, evaluates and hedges financial risks in close cooperation with the group companies. The Management Board provides principles for overall risk management, as well as policies covering specific areas, such as foreign currency exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, and the use of derivative financial instruments and non-derivative financial instruments. These principles may differ per group company or business segment being a result of different local market circumstances.

3.1.1 foreign currency risk

The Group operates internationally and is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk arising from various currency exposures, primarily with respect to the US dollar and the British pound. Foreign currency exchange risk arises from future commercial transactions, recognised assets and liabilities and net investments in foreign operations. Foreign currency exchange risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised assets or liabilities are denominated in a currency that is not the entity's functional currency. Group Treasury is responsible for managing the net position in each foreign currency. In general, remaining substantial currency risks are covered by using currency instruments.

The Group has several foreign subsidiaries of which the net equity is subject to currency translation risk resulting from the translation of foreign operations into the reporting currency of Aalberts. This currency translation risk is monitored but not hedged.

The US dollar and British pound are the major foreign currencies for the Group. As at 31 December 2022, if the Euro had weakened against the US dollar by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the net profit of the Group would have been impacted by positive EUR 1.9 million (2021: positive EUR 2.0 million) and the net equity would have been impacted by positive EUR 54.6 million (2021: positive EUR 46.7 million). As at 31 December 2022, if the Euro had weakened against the British pound by 10%, with all other variables held constant, the net profit of the Group would have been impacted by negative EUR 0.7 million (2021: negative EUR 0.5 million) and the net equity would have been impacted by positive EUR 22.5 million (2021: positive EUR 21.7 million).

3.1.2 credit risk

The Group has no significant concentrations of credit risk due to the diversification of activities and markets. It has policies in place to ensure that wholesale sales of products are made to creditworthy customers. The majority of the Group companies make use of credit insurance. The Group did not receive any collateral for its financial assets. Derivative and cash transactions are executed with creditworthy financial institutions.

The maximum credit risk on financial assets, being the total carrying value of these assets before provisions for impairment of receivables, amounts to EUR 568.9 million (2021: EUR 476.1 million):

in EUR million	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
trade receivables (gross)	386.8	342.1
non-current financial assets	6.1	7.3
other current assets	96.8	54.7
cash and cash equivalents	79.2	72.0
total	568.9	476.1

3.1.3 liquidity risk

Prudent liquidity risk management implies maintaining sufficient cash and marketable securities, the availability of funding through an adequate amount of credit facilities and the ability to close out market positions. Due to the dynamic nature of the underlying businesses, Group Treasury aims to maintain flexibility in funding by keeping credit lines available at a number of well-known financial institutions. On the basis of cash flow forecasting models the Group tests, on a periodic basis, whether the available credit facilities will cover the expected credit need. Based on these analyses, the Group believes that the current expected credit need is sufficiently covered. On a going concern basis, except for major acquisitions, the Group therefore expects to be able to cover cash flow from investing and financing activities out of the cash flow from operating activities and existing credit facilities.

The maturity of the future undiscounted cash flows of financial liabilities, including interest payments, is as follows:

	within 1 year	between 1 - 5 years	over 5 years	total contractual cash flows	carrying amount
as at 31 December 2022
bank loans	78.6	426.2	89.6	594.4	537.2
lease liabilities	36.9	85.1	59.3	181.3	174.2
current borrowings	161.4	-	-	161.4	161.4
trade and other payables	470.1	-	-	470.1	470.1
other current liabilities ¹	161.4	-	-	161.4	161.4
total financial liabilities at amortised cost	908.4	511.3	148.9	1,568.6	1,504.3
derivative liabilities	1.4	-	-	1.4	1.4
total financial liabilities	909.8	511.3	148.9	1,570.0	1,505.7

^1. excluding taxes payable

	within 1 year	between 1 - 5 years	over 5 years	total contractual cash flows	carrying amount
as at 31 December 2021
bank loans	98.5	181.4	0.1	280.0	275.3
lease liabilities	35.5	87.8	67.8	191.1	183.5
current borrowings	104.1	-	-	104.1	104.1
trade and other payables	450.3	-	-	450.3	450.3
other current liabilities ¹	156.4	-	-	156.4	156.4
total financial liabilities at amortised cost	844.8	269.2	67.9	1,181.9	1,169.6
derivative liabilities	3.4	4.9	-	8.3	4.5
total financial liabilities	848.2	274.1	67.9	1,190.2	1,174.1

^1. excluding taxes payable

For more information on derivative financial instruments we refer to note 20.1.

3.1.4 cash flow and interest rate risk

As the Group has no significant interest-bearing assets, the Group's income and operating cash flows are substantially independent of changes in market interest rates. The Group's interest rate risk arises mainly from current and non-current borrowings. Bank borrowings are mainly entered into using floating rate debt. Where considered applicable, the Group manages its interest rate risk by using floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. Such interest rate swaps have the economic effect of converting borrowings from floating rates to fixed rates.

The exposure of the Group's borrowings to interest rate changes at the end of the reporting period was as follows:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
banks loans:
• floating rate	1.3	30.0
• fixed rate	0.5	4.0
• hedged from floating rate to fixed rate	535.4	241.3
total bank loans	537.2	275.3
current borrowings - floating rate	161.4	104.1
total bank loans and current borrowings	698.6	379.4

As at 31 December 2022, if the Euribor/US Libor would have been 100 basis points higher, with all other variables constant, the net profit of the Group would have been impacted by negative EUR 0.9 million (2021: negative EUR 0.8 million), mainly as a result of higher interest expenses on floating rate borrowings. The net equity as at year-end would have been impacted by the same amount. The change in the market value as at balance sheet date of the derivative financial instruments, as a result of the interest adjustment, is excluded from this sensitivity analysis.

3.1.5 price risk

The Group is exposed to price risk of commodities because of its dependence on certain raw materials, especially copper. Generally, commodity price variances are absorbed in the sales price. Additionally, the Group makes use of its strong position in the market for commodities to realise the purchase and delivery of raw materials at the best possible terms and conditions. Where considered necessary, exposures with high risk may be covered through commodity future contracts.

3.1.6 capital risk

The policy of Aalberts is to maintain a strong capital base to maintain investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business and acquisitions of Aalberts. In order to manage going concern for shareholders and other stakeholders the Group periodically monitors the capital structure in consistency with the industry through the following principal financial ratios:

―	leverage ratio (net debt / EBITDA): 1.3 (2021: 0.9)
―	interest cover ratio (EBITDA / net interest expense): 31.4 (2021: 42.7)
―	gearing ratio (net debt / total equity): 0.3 (2021: 0.2)

EBITDA is adjusted for non-recurring items. Both EBITDA and net interest expense are on 12 months rolling basis.

3.2 financial instruments

The Group holds the following financial instruments:

	notes	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
financial assets
• non-current financial assets	8	6.1	7.3
• trade receivables	10	380.6	336.7
• other current assets ¹	11	54.5	39.1
• cash and cash equivalents	12	79.2	72.0
financial assets at amortised cost		520.4	455.1
derivative assets at fair value	20.1	29.6	1.9
total financial assets		550.0	457.0
financial liabilities
• bank loans	14	537.2	275.3
• lease liabilities	15	174.2	183.5
• current borrowings	12	161.4	104.1
• trade and other payables	19	470.1	450.3
• other current liabilities ¹	20	161.4	156.4
financial liabilities at amortised cost		1,504.3	1,169.6
derivative liabilities at fair value	20.1	1.4	4.5
total financial liabilities		1,505.7	1,174.1

^1. excluding taxes receivable and payable

Financial instruments are measured at amortised cost or fair value. The fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, regardless of whether that price is directly observable or estimated using another valuation technique. In estimating the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group takes into account the characteristics of the asset or liability.

Fair value measurements are categorised into level 1, 2 or 3 based on the degree to which the inputs to the fair value measurements are observable and the significance of the inputs to the fair value measurement in its entirety, which are described as follows:

―	level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;
―	level 2 inputs are inputs, other than quoted prices included within level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
―	level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

All financial instruments carried at fair value are classified as level 2. The carrying amounts of the financial instruments approximate their fair values.

4. segment reporting

4.1 reportable segments

Information regarding the operating activities and performance of each reportable segment is as follows:

	building technology	industrial technology	holding / eliminations	total 2022	building technology	industrial technology
revenue	1,841.8	1,388.2	-	3,230.0	1,856.1	1,123.0
EBITA before exceptionals	276.4	226.8	(2.9)	500.3	290.5	171.0
EBITA before exceptionals as % of revenue	15.0	16.3	-	15.5	15.6	15.2
total assets	2,070.5	1,992.3	147.9	4,210.7	1,857.5	1,676.3
total liabilities	432.9	303.2	17.6	753.7	442.8	276.1
depreciation of property, plant and equipment	44.0	53.5	1.7	99.2	44.4	49.2
capital expenditure of property, plant and equipment	94.3	108.3	0.6	203.2	75.8	68.0

	holding / eliminations	total 2021 ^*
revenue	-	2,979.1
EBITA before exceptionals	(7.3)	454.2
EBITA before exceptionals as % of revenue	-	15.2
total assets	121.5	3,655.3
total liabilities	16.7	735.6
depreciation of property, plant and equipment	14.9	108.5
capital expenditure of property, plant and equipment	2.9	146.7

^* 2021 figures are adjusted for comparison purposes due to movement of activities between business segments

Reconciliation of EBITA before exceptionals of reportable segments to profit before income tax is as follows:

	2022	2021
total EBITA before exceptionals	500.3	454.2
amortisation of intangible assets	(54.9)	(48.4)
exceptional income / (costs)	-	100.3
net finance cost	(20.8)	(13.2)
consolidated profit before income tax	424.6	492.9

Total exceptional income in 2021 of EUR 100.3 million included the exceptional benefit of EUR 154.2 million from the Lasco disposal and one-off exceptional costs of EUR 53.9 million related to the 2021 operational excellence programme.

Segment assets consist primarily of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, assets held for sale, inventories, trade debtors and other current assets. Segment liabilities do not include borrowings, leases and other liabilities that are incurred for financing rather than operating purposes. In addition, segment liabilities do not include deferred tax liabilities and current income tax payables.

Reconciliation of total liabilities of reportable segments to the consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
total liabilities of reportable segments	753.7	735.6
non-current and current borrowings	698.6	379.4
lease liabilities	174.2	183.5
tax liabilities	221.6	173.1
equity	2,362.6	2,183.7
consolidated equity and liabilities	4,210.7	3,655.3

4.2 geographical information

Revenue is allocated based on the geographical location of the customers:

	2022	%	2021	%
revenue
Western Europe	1,916.4	59.3	1,763.0	59.2
America	771.4	23.9	731.7	24.6
Eastern Europe	380.6	11.8	333.6	11.2
APAC, Middle East, Africa	161.6	5.0	150.8	5.0
total	3,230.0	100.0	2,979.1	100.0

Non-current assets are allocated based on the country in which the assets are located and include intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and right-of-use assets:

	31-12-2022	%	31-12-2021	%
non-current assets
Western Europe	1,881.7	68.9	1,656.7	67.4
America	643.1	23.5	616.0	25.0
Eastern Europe	156.2	5.7	133.0	5.4
APAC, Middle East, Africa	51.2	1.9	54.2	2.2
total	2,732.2	100.0	2,459.9	100.0

4.3 analysis of revenue by category

	2022	%	2021	%
revenue
sale of goods	2,593.4	80.3	2,459.0	82.5
services	636.6	19.7	520.1	17.5
total	3,230.0	100.0	2,979.1	100.0

accounting policies

segment reporting

Aalberts businesses are presented in the reportable segments building technology and industrial technology. Building technology develops, manufactures and monitors hydronic flow control systems for heating and cooling to improve the energy efficiency and develops, designs and manufactures integrated piping systems to distribute and regulate water or gas flows in heating, cooling, water, gas and sprinkler systems in eco-friendly buildings and industrial niches. The market approach in this segment is based on local sales platforms focused on installers, contractors and wholesalers.

Industrial technology co-develops, engineers and manufactures advanced mechatronics and technologies to regulate, measure and control fluids under severe and critical conditions for worldwide active OEMs in semicon efficiency, sustainable transportation and industrial niches and offers an extensive range of surface technologies utilising a global network of service locations with excellent local knowledge to customers active in sustainable transportation and industrial niches.

Besides the identified reportable segments there are head office activities, unallocated items and eliminations of intersegment transfers or transactions. These are grouped together as holding/ eliminations and are mainly related to supporting activities and projects at the level of the head office. The related gains and losses are directly monitored by the Management Board. Unallocated assets mainly consist of (deferred) income tax assets. Intersegment transfers or transactions are entered into under transfer pricing terms and conditions that are comparable with terms and conditions with unrelated third parties.

The businesses in a segment are each managed separately by a business management team which is held directly responsible for the functioning and performance of the business and which reports to the Management Board (the chief operating decision maker) which is responsible for the allocation of the available resources, the assessment of the operational results and strategic decisions. The results of the businesses are monitored on the level of EBITA before exceptionals, being the operating profit before amortisation, interest and tax related expenses, and is adjusted for exceptional items.

Exceptional items are income and expense items of such nature, size and/or frequency of occurrence that their disclosure is relevant to explain Aalberts' performance. Exceptional items include, amongst others, impairments, restructuring costs and gains and losses from acquisition and disposal. EBITA before exceptionals is not a financial measure calculated in accordance with IFRS, but is used to measure performance as management believes that this measurement is the most relevant in evaluating the results of the businesses. The presentation of these financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in the ways the measures are calculated. Operational segment reporting is performed consistently with the internal reporting as provided to the Management Board.

revenue

The Group recognises revenue to represent the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the amount to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

The Group applies the 5-step approach to recognise revenue and recognises revenue when (or as) a performance obligation is satisfied, i.e. when 'control' of the goods or services underlying the particular performance obligation is transferred to the customer. Determining the timing of the transfer of control - at a point in time or over time - requires judgement.

If one of the following criteria are met, then the Group recognises revenue over time:

―	the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group's performance as the Group performs;
―	the Group's performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer controls as the asset is created or enhanced; or
―	the Group's performance does not create an asset with an alternative use and the Group has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date.

In these cases, a method that follows its performance is used to reflect the pattern of transfer of control of the good or service to the customer (e.g. milestones reached, or costs incurred to date). If none of these criteria are met, the Group considers the control being transferred to the customer at a point in time and the Group recognises revenue at that point in time.

The following is a description of the activities where the Group generates revenue, including the nature and timing of satisfaction of the performance obligations, which is consistent with the revenue information that is disclosed for each reportable segment:

―	within building technology and some business within industrial technology revenue is related to the sale of goods. Revenue is recognised for each separate performance obligation when control over the corresponding goods is transferred to the customer and in accordance with the applicable incoterms.
―	within industrial technology some businesses are involved in performing several services under one contract. If the services under a single arrangement are rendered in different reporting periods then the consideration is allocated on a relative fair value basis between the different services. Revenue is recognised at a point in time since none of the criteria to recognise revenue over time are met. The customer can only benefit from the services rendered after Group's performance and not when the performance is delivered.
―	for some made-to-order product contracts within industrial technology, the customer controls the work in progress during manufacturing. When this is the case, revenue is recognised as the products are being manufactured. This results in revenue for these contracts being recognised over time.

The transaction price allocated to (partially) unsatisfied performance obligations at period end date are limited given the nature and timing of satisfaction of the performance obligations as described above. Contract balances and relevant disclosures are limited to receivables and are described as 'trade receivables' in note 10.

5. intangible assets

	goodwill	other intangibles	software	assets under construction	total 2022	goodwill
as at 1 January
cost	881.3	787.0	70.8	13.2	1,752.3	834.2
accumulated amortisation	-	(319.3)	(55.7)	-	(375.0)	-
net book amount as at 1 January	881.3	467.7	15.1	13.2	1,377.3	834.2
additions	-	5.1	2.4	3.9	11.4	-
transfers	-	-	1.5	-	1.5	-
assets taken into operation	-	0.7	1.1	(1.8)	-	-
acquisition of subsidiaries	81.0	111.7	0.1	-	192.8	74.8
disposal of subsidiaries	-	(0.5)	(0.2)	-	(0.7)	(37.2)
reclassified to held for sale	-	-	-	-	-	(5.3)
amortisation	-	(48.9)	(6.0)	-	(54.9)	-
currency translation	9.5	11.8	0.1	0.5	21.9	14.8
net book amount as at 31 December	971.8	547.6	14.1	15.8	1,549.3	881.3
as at 31 December
cost	971.8	920.6	68.9	15.8	1,977.1	881.3
accumulated amortisation	-	(373.0)	(54.8)	-	(427.8)	-
net book amount as at 31 December	971.8	547.6	14.1	15.8	1,549.3	881.3

	other intangibles	software	assets under construction	total 2021
as at 1 January
cost	696.4	67.9	10.3	1,608.8
accumulated amortisation	(301.0)	(52.1)	-	(353.1)
net book amount as at 1 January	395.4	15.8	10.3	1,255.7
additions	2.3	2.6	7.6	12.5
transfers	-	-	-	-
assets taken into operation	0.5	4.6	(5.1)	-
acquisition of subsidiaries	110.1	0.1	-	185.0
disposal of subsidiaries	(8.8)	(1.6)	-	(47.6)
reclassified to held for sale	(3.7)	-	-	(9.0)
amortisation	(41.6)	(6.8)	-	(48.4)
currency translation	13.5	0.4	0.4	29.1
net book amount as at 31 December	467.7	15.1	13.2	1,377.3
as at 31 December
cost	787.0	70.8	13.2	1,752.3
accumulated amortisation	(319.3)	(55.7)	-	(375.0)
net book amount as at 31 December	467.7	15.1	13.2	1,377.3

Other intangible assets mainly consist of intangible assets from acquisitions. Approximately two third of the book amount relates to acquired customer relationships. The remainder relates to acquired brand names and technology. Intangible assets under construction are ongoing development costs mainly related to ERP and other IT solutions. These costs are related to assets that are not yet available for use and are therefore not amortised.

At year-end, Group companies had EUR 2.0 million investment commitments outstanding in respect of intangible assets (2021: EUR 0.0 million).

goodwill impairment test

The book amount of goodwill has been allocated to the cash generating units within building technology and industrial technology for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation of the book amount of goodwill to the reportable segments is, on aggregated level, as follows:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021 ¹
building technology	441.5	417.1
industrial technology	530.3	464.2
total	971.8	881.3

^1. adjusted for comparison purposes

The recoverable amount of a cash generating unit is determined based on their calculated value-in-use. These calculations are pre-tax cash flow projections based on the strategic business plans for the coming years. Management determined forecasted growth rates based on past performance and its expectations of market developments. For the period after 2027 a growth rate equal to expected long-term inflation is taken into account. The discount rates used are pre-tax and reflect specific risks relating to the relevant cash generating units.

The assumptions used for impairment tests are as follows:

	building technology	industrial technology	building technology	industrial technology
	2022	2022	2021	2021
average growth rate (first 5 years)	2.4% - 7.2%	1.5% - 14.2%	1.6% - 7.0%	1.4% - 8.8%
long-term average growth rate (after 5 years)	1.5%	1.5%	1.0%	1.0%
discount rate (pre-tax)	10.9% - 15.9%	10.2% - 12.9%	9.1% - 12.0%	8.8% - 10.1%
discount rate (post-tax)	8.3% - 12.2%	8.3% - 9.7%	6.9% - 9.1%	6.7% - 7.7%

No impairment was necessary following impairment tests on all cash generating units within the Group, since the discounted future cash flows from the cash generating units exceeded the value of the capital employed.

It is inherent in the method of computation used that a change in the assumptions may lead to a different conclusion on the impairment required. Therefore a sensitivity analysis is performed based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant.

To reflect the increased uncertainty related to the COVID pandemic, the parameters of the sensitivity analysis were amended in 2020 and 2021. In 2022 the parameters were amended to pre-COVID levels, which means the following changes in assumptions are assessed:

―	decrease of the average growth rate by 3.0% (2021: 5.0%)
―	decrease of the long-term average growth rate by 1.0% to 0.5% (2021: 0.0%)
―	increase of the discount rate (post-tax) by 1.0% (2021: 2.0%)

Based on the sensitivity analysis performed it is concluded that any reasonable change in the key assumptions would also not require an impairment.

accounting policies

goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the costs of an acquisition over the fair value of the Group's share of the net identifiable assets of the acquired subsidiary at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units, being the parts of the segments benefiting from the business combination in which the goodwill arose. Goodwill is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. On disposal of the relevant cash generating unit, the attributable amount of goodwill is included in the determination of the profit or loss on disposal.

other intangible assets

Other intangible assets include brand names, customer base and technology. Intangible assets that are acquired through acquired companies are initially valued at fair value. These identifiable intangibles are then systematically amortised over the estimated useful life which is between 15 and 20 years.

Expenditure on research activities, undertaken with the prospect of gaining new technical knowledge and new commercially feasible products is recognised in the income statement. An internally generated intangible asset arising from development is only recognised if all relevant criteria have been met, otherwise development expenditure is recognised in the income statement in the period in which it is incurred. Capitalised development costs are recorded as intangible assets and amortised from the point at which the asset is available for use. After initial recognition, internally-generated intangible assets are reported at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses.

software

Acquired software is capitalised and stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Software is amortised over the estimated useful life, normally 3 to 5 years. Expenditure on internally developed software is capitalised when the expenditure qualifies as development activities, otherwise it is recognised in profit or loss when incurred.

amortisation and impairment

Amortisation is calculated over the cost of the asset less its residual value. Intangible assets with a finite life are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives from the date they are available for use.

Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted if appropriate. Changes in useful lives or residual value are recognised prospectively.

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are not subject to amortisation and are tested annually for impairment, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that they might be impaired. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's fair-value-less-costs-of-disposal and value-in-use. For the purpose of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows which are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets (cash generating units). An impairment loss is first allocated to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognised directly in profit and loss. An impairment loss recognised for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

6. property, plant and equipment

	land and buildings	plant and equipment	other	assets under construction	total 2022	land and buildings
as at 1 January
cost	689.8	1,720.6	98.0	82.8	2,591.2	648.7
accumulated depreciation	(339.4)	(1,288.5)	(82.7)	-	(1,710.6)	(329.9)
net book amount as at 1 January	350.4	432.1	15.3	82.8	880.6	318.8
additions	18.3	50.7	4.8	129.4	203.2	22.3
transfers	-	-	-	(1.5)	(1.5)	-
assets taken into operation	8.9	37.0	1.7	(47.6)	-	21.4
disposals	(5.0)	-	(0.2)	-	(5.2)	(1.9)
acquisition of subsidiaries	10.3	2.2	0.9	1.0	14.4	13.2
disposal of subsidiaries	(0.8)	(2.6)	-	(0.2)	(3.6)	(8.6)
reclassified to held for sale	-	-	-	-	-	(1.0)
depreciation	(19.2)	(74.4)	(5.6)	-	(99.2)	(20.0)
currency translation	2.1	4.2	-	-	6.3	6.2
net book amount as at 31 December	365.0	449.2	16.9	163.9	995.0	350.4
as at 31 December
cost	721.0	1,778.7	94.5	163.9	2,758.1	689.8
accumulated depreciation	(356.0)	(1,329.5)	(77.6)	-	(1,763.1)	(339.4)
net book amount as at 31 December	365.0	449.2	16.9	163.9	995.0	350.4

	plant and equipment	other	assets under construction	total 2021
as at 1 January
cost	1,671.3	100.8	63.4	2,484.2
accumulated depreciation	(1,241.1)	(84.6)	-	(1,655.6)
net book amount as at 1 January	430.2	16.2	63.4	828.6
additions	45.0	3.8	75.6	146.7
transfers	-	-	-	-
assets taken into operation	31.6	1.4	(54.4)	-
disposals	(0.3)	(0.4)	(0.7)	(3.3)
acquisition of subsidiaries	17.9	0.4	1.3	32.8
disposal of subsidiaries	(16.6)	(0.9)	(3.7)	(29.8)
reclassified to held for sale	(3.1)	(0.1)	(0.1)	(4.3)
depreciation	(83.0)	(5.5)	-	(108.5)
currency translation	10.4	0.4	1.4	18.4
net book amount as at 31 December	432.1	15.3	82.8	880.6
as at 31 December
cost	1,720.6	98.0	82.8	2,591.2
accumulated depreciation	(1,288.5)	(82.7)	-	(1,710.6)
net book amount as at 31 December	432.1	15.3	82.8	880.6

In 2022 there were no impairments of property, plant and equipment (2021: EUR 13.7 million, as part of the operational excellence programme).

At year-end, Group companies had investment commitments outstanding in respect of property, plant and equipment amounting to EUR 51.3 million (2021: EUR 54.5 million).

accounting policies

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of directly attributable overheads. The Group recognises in the net book amount of an item of property, plant and equipment the cost of replacing part of such an item when that cost is incurred if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other costs such as repair and maintenance costs are recognised in the income statement as an expense as incurred. The difference between opening and closing balance of assets under construction normally consists of additions and reclassifications to other categories of property, plant and equipment.

For depreciation, the straight-line method is used. The useful life and residual value are reviewed periodically through the life of an asset to ensure that it reflects current circumstances. Depreciation will be applied to property, plant and equipment as soon as the assets are put into operation. The following useful lives are used for depreciation purposes:

	useful life (minimum)	useful life (maximum)
land	infinite	infinite
buildings	5 years	40 years
plant and equipment	3 years	15 years
other	3 years	5 years

Property, plant and equipment are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. Property, plant and equipment that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at the end of each reporting period. An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.

7. right-of-use assets

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
land and buildings	139.2	147.4
plant and equipment	14.9	14.8
company cars and other	14.0	13.1
net book amount right-of-use assets	168.1	175.3

Additions to the right-of-use assets during 2022 amounted to EUR 22.6 million (2021: EUR 65.1 million).

The income statement includes the following amounts relating to leases:

	2022	2021
depreciation expense right-of-use assets:
• land and buildings	21.8	30.2
• plant and equipment	4.5	4.4
• company cars and other	7.7	8.5
total depreciation expense right-of-use assets	34.0	43.1
interest expense on lease liabilities	2.1	2.4
expenses relating to leases	36.1	45.5

As part of the operational excellence programme, the Group has impaired right-of-use assets in 2021 related to land and buildings for an amount of EUR 7.0 million which was included in the depreciation of EUR 43.1 million. In 2022, there was no impairment of right-of-use assets.

Lease expenses in relation to short-term and low-value assets are included in other operating expenses. Payment of principal amounts of leases amount to EUR 36.6 million (2021: EUR 36.2 million) and payments of interest on leases amount to EUR 2.1 million (2021: EUR 2.4 million). The lease liabilities related to the right-of-use assets are disclosed in note 15.

accounting policies

The Group leases various production facilities, machinery and equipment, warehouses and company cars. Leases are recognised as a right-of-use asset and a corresponding liability at the date at which the leased asset is available for use by the Group.

Extension and termination options are included in a number of leases across the Group. The majority of extension and termination options held are exercisable only by the Group and not by the respective lessor.

Contracts may contain both lease and non-lease components. The Group allocates the consideration in the contract to the lease and non-lease components based on their relative stand-alone prices. Non-lease components are included in the lease liability for company cars and are excluded for other lease categories.

Right-of-use assets are measured at cost and comprise the amount of the initial measurement of lease liability, any lease payments made at or before the commencement date less any lease incentives received, any initial direct costs and restoration costs.

Right-of-use assets are generally depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life and the lease term on a straight-line basis. If the Group is reasonably certain to exercise a purchase option, the right-of-use asset is depreciated over the underlying asset's useful life.

Payments associated with short-term leases of equipment and vehicles and all leases of low-value assets are recognised on a straight-line basis as an expense in profit or loss. Shortterm leases are leases with a lease term of 12 months or less. Low-value assets comprise low-value items of IT equipment and office furniture.

8. non-current financial assets

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	9.0	11.7
additions	0.2	0.4
payments	(1.9)	(1.2)
disposal of subsidiaries	3.8	(1.9)
as at 31 December	11.1	9.0
current portion of deferred consideration receivable	5.0	1.7
non-current financial assets	6.1	7.3
as at 31 December	11.1	9.0

Non-current financial assets consist of deferred consideration receivables in relation to the disposal of subsidiaries. No loss allowance is recognised for the financial asset. The current portion of the deferred consideration amounting to EUR 5.0 million is presented under other current assets.

accounting policies

Non-current financial assets are initially measured at fair value. The Group holds these financial assets with the objective of collecting the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortised cost minus any impairment losses.

9. inventories

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
raw materials	271.2	186.4
work in progress	244.7	189.3
finished goods	383.9	301.4
other inventories	11.5	11.3
total	911.3	688.4

The costs of inventories are recognised as an expense and write-offs on inventories are included in 'raw materials used and work subcontracted' in the income statement. In 2022 an amount of EUR 1,129.5 million (2021: EUR 1,072.9 million) is recognised as raw materials used. In 2022 a net write-off expense of EUR 1.4 million (2021: EUR 13.5 million) is recognised. The provision for write-down of inventories, due to obsolescence and slow-moving stock, amounts to EUR 29.4 million (2021: EUR 28.7 million). The vast majority of the inventory has a turnover of less than one year.

accounting policies

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost includes all costs of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their present location and condition. Cost comprises direct materials, direct labour and an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overhead expenditures, the latter being allocated on the basis of normal operating capacity. Costs of purchased inventory are determined after deducting rebates and discounts. Net realisable value represents the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale. The cost of inventories is calculated by using a weighted average cost formula or on a first-in-first-out basis.

10. trade receivables

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
trade receivables (gross amount)	386.8	342.1
allowance for expected credit losses of receivables	(6.2)	(5.4)
trade receivables (net amount)	380.6	336.7

The movement in the allowance for expected credit losses of receivables is as follows:

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	5.4	4.6
additions/(reversals)	1.0	1.5
used during year	(0.8)	(0.7)
acquisition of subsidiaries	0.2	0.2
disposal of subsidiaries	-	(0.3)
currency translation differences	0.4	0.1
as at 31 December	6.2	5.4

Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. There is no concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receivables, as the Group has a large customer base which is internationally dispersed and makes use of credit insurance for a majority of its receivables.

The allowance for expected credit losses of receivables of EUR 6.2 million (2021: EUR 5.4 million) is mainly related to receivables past due more than 90 days. The allowance for expected credit losses (ECL) of trade receivables is based on a periodically review whether an allowance for credit losses is needed by considering factors such as payment history, credit quality, expected lifetime losses and current economic conditions that may affect a customer's ability to pay. Additions to the allowance for expected credit losses amount to EUR 1.0 million (2021: EUR 1.5 million) and are included in the 'other operating expenses'.

Receivables fall due in less than one year. The fair value of the receivables approximates the book value, due to their short-term character.

The past due aging analysis of the trade receivables is as follows:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
not past due	324.5	293.5
past due less than 30 days	41.3	29.6
past due between 30 days and 60 days	9.1	6.4
past due between 60 days and 90 days	3.1	3.5
past due more than 90 days	8.8	9.1
trade receivables (gross amount)	386.8	342.1

The majority of the carrying amounts is denominated in the functional currency of the reported entities:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
Euro	190.7	169.2
US dollar	104.6	84.1
British pound	33.6	33.3
other currencies	57.9	55.5
trade receivables (gross amount)	386.8	342.1

accounting policies

Trade receivables are initially measured at fair value. The Group holds the trade receivables with the objective of collecting the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortised cost minus any impairment losses.

11. other current assets

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
prepaid expenses and accrued income	26.6	22.3
deferred consideration receivable	5.0	1.7
value added tax receivable	12.7	13.7
derivative financial instruments	29.6	1.9
other receivables	22.9	15.1
total	96.8	54.7

12. cash and current borrowings

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
cash and cash equivalents	79.2	72.0
current borrowings	(161.4)	(104.1)
total cash and current borrowings	(82.2)	(32.1)

The cash and current borrowings amount to EUR 82.2 million negative (2021: EUR 32.1 million negative). The carrying amounts of cash and current borrowings approximate their fair values.

The cash consists of cash and bank balances for an amount of EUR 79.2 million (2021: EUR 72.0 million). Cash is freely disposable.

The current borrowings of EUR 161.4 million (2021: EUR 104.1 million) are drawn on short-term credit facilities consisting of committed and uncommitted credit lines, provided by a number of credit institutions. The total of these facilities at year-end 2022 amounted to EUR 939.3 million (2021: EUR 938.0 million), of which generally between EUR 214 million and EUR 352 million was used throughout the year. At year-end 2022, the total committed revolving credit facilities amounted to EUR 443.4 million (2021: EUR 438.0 million), consisting of seven credit facilities of EUR 50 million and two credit facilities of USD 50 million.

accounting policies

For the purpose of presentation in the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents comprise cash balances, deposits held at call with financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand form an integral part of the Group's cash management and are shown within current borrowings in the balance sheet.

13. equity

13.1 share capital

The total number of ordinary shares outstanding at year-end was 110.6 million shares (2021: 110.6 million shares) with a par value of EUR 0.25 per share. In addition, there are 100 priority shares issued with a par value of EUR 1.00 per share. An explanation of the total number of shares outstanding is included in note 33.4.

13.2 currency translation and hedging reserve

The translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations. The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of hedging instruments used in cash flow hedges pending subsequent recognition in profit or loss as the hedged cash flows affect profit or loss.

13.3 share-based payments (performance share plan)

Aalberts reviews on an annual basis whether awards from the existing Performance Share Plan will be granted to a limited number of executives. This plan is a share-based equity-settled incentive plan. Conditional shares are awarded that become unconditional three years after the start of the performance period as long as the related conditions with regard to employment and performance have been met. The performance conditions attached to the granting of Performance Shares are based on the Group's financial performance over a three-year performance period. The financial performance over the three calendar years is measured based on the average growth of the earnings per share before amortisation and exceptionals (EPS) for PSP 2019-2021 and PSP 2019-2022 BT. For PSP 2021-2023 the financial performance over the three calendar years is measured based on the average growth of EPS and based on the average ROCE percentage. The conditions of the plan stipulate that ultimately a maximum of 125% of the number of conditionally granted shares at the start of the performance period can be paid out.

PSP 2019-2021: Based on the average growth of the earnings per share before amortisation and exceptionals (EPS) over the three-year period (2019-2021) 125% of the conditional shares at the end of 2021 (143,500 shares) vested in 2022 (173,125 shares). In June 2022, a total of 149,804 shares were purchased at market value for EUR 7.1 million and transferred to the security account of the individual employees. A total of 23,321 shares with a market value of EUR 1.1 million were used to settle the income tax liability of several employees ('net settlement feature'). An amount of EUR 0.5 million (2021: 2.3 million) was charged to personnel expenses and credited to total equity (overall no impact on equity).

PSP 2019-2022 BT: In May/June 2019, a total number of 112,500 (100%) conditional shares were granted and accepted. As at the end of 2022, there are still 70,500 conditional shares in circulation because a number of employees left (2021: 78,000 shares). The fair value of the Performance Shares is based on the share price on the grant date, minus the discounted value of the expected dividends in the period that the shares were granted conditionally, in view of the fact that the participants are not entitled to dividends during the vesting period. The expected dividends are based on the Group's dividend policy. Based on the performance over the four-year period (2019-2022) it is expected that 100% of the conditional shares will vest in May 2023. As at the end of 2022, the total fair value of the 70,500 conditional shares was EUR 2.0 million. An amount of EUR 0.5 million was charged to the personnel expenses and credited to total equity (overall no impact on equity).

PSP 2021-2023: In May/June 2021, a total number of 150,000 (100%) conditional shares were granted and accepted. As at the end of 2022, there are still 132,000 conditional shares in circulation because a number of employees left (2021: 150,000 shares).

The fair value of the Performance Shares is based on the share price on the grant date, minus the discounted value of the expected dividends in the period that the shares were granted conditionally, in view of the fact that the participants are not entitled to dividends during the vesting period. The expected dividends are based on the Group's dividend policy. As at the end of 2022, the total fair value of the 132,000 conditional shares was EUR 5.7 million. An amount of EUR 1.7 million was charged to the personnel expenses and credited to total equity (overall no impact on equity).

The Management Board members participate in the Performance Share Plan.

The details are mentioned in the remuneration of the Management and Supervisory Board as disclosed in note 33.9.

accounting policies

A limited number of executives of the Group are given the opportunity to participate in a long-term equity-settled incentive plan. The fair value of the rights to shares is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in equity. The total amount taken into account is determined based on the fair value of the shares as determined on the grant date without taking into account the non-market related performance criteria and continued employment conditions ('vesting conditions'). These vesting conditions are included in the expected number of shares that will be vested and this estimate will be revised at the end of each reporting period. The impact of the revision of the original estimates, if any, is recognised in profit or loss such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to the other reserves.

13.4 dividend

The dividends paid in 2022 amounted to EUR 1.65 per share (2021: EUR 0.60 per share) which included a special dividend of EUR 0.64 per share.

A dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2022 of EUR 1.11 per share will be proposed at the General Meeting to be held on 25 May 2023.

These financial statements do not reflect this dividend payable. The dividend payment will be subject to 15% Dutch withholding tax.

13.5 non-controlling interests

Non-controlling interests amount to EUR 44.2 million (2021: EUR 40.0 million), where the result for the year, including other comprehensive income, amounts to EUR 4.2 million (2021: EUR 7.9 million).

14. bank loans

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	275.3	425.4
repayment of bank loans	(100.5)	(163.2)
new bank loans	351.3	-
currency translation differences	11.1	13.1
as at 31 December	537.2	275.3
current portion of bank loans	60.2	96.4
non-current bank loans	477.0	178.9
as at 31 December	537.2	275.3

The carrying amount of bank loans approximates the fair value; the effective interest rate approximates the average interest rate. The average effective interest rate on the portfolio of loans outstanding in 2022, including hedge instruments related to these loans, amounted to 2.4% (2021: 2.2%). There are no assets pledged as security for bank loans.

The Group's bank loans are denominated in the following currencies:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
Euro	405.6	109.0
Polish Zloty	1.3	-
US dollar	130.3	166.3
Total	537.2	275.3

14.1 bank covenants

Aalberts has agreed the following covenants with its banks which are tested twice a year:

	leverage ratio	interest cover ratio
as at 30 June of each year	< 3.5	> 3.0
as at 31 December of each year	< 3.0	> 3.0

The interest rate margin depends on the leverage ratio achieved.

The following definitions are used to calculate the ratios:

―	leverage ratio: net debt / EBITDA
―	interest cover ratio: EBITDA / net interest expense

EBITDA is adjusted for non-recurring items in accordance with the bank covenants.

Both EBITDA and net interest expense are on 12 months rolling basis.

At year-end the requirements in the covenants are met as stated below:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
leverage ratio	1.3	0.9
interest cover ratio	31.4	42.7

EBITDA and net debt amounts are calculated as follows:

	2022	2021
reported EBITDA	633.5	706.1
adjustment for acquisitions and disposals	(28.6)	(176.2)
adjustment for non-recurring items	26.7	42.5
EBITDA	631.6	572.4

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
bank loans	537.2	275.3
lease liabilities	174.2	183.5
lease liabilities held for sale	-	1.3
current borrowings	161.4	104.1
cash	(79.2)	(72.0)
net debt	793.6	492.2

The net interest expense is disclosed in note 24.

accounting policies

Bank loans are initially recognised at fair value net of transaction costs and are subsequently stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Bank loans are classified as current liabilities unless the Group has an unconditional right to defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

15. lease liabilities

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	183.5	159.1
new leases and renewals	22.6	65.1
lease payments	(38.7)	(38.6)
interest expense on lease liabilities	2.1	2.4
acquisition of subsidiaries	4.0	3.0
disposal of subsidiaries	-	(10.0)
reclassified to held for sale	-	(1.3)
early terminations	(1.1)	(1.5)
currency translation differences	1.8	5.3
as at 31 December	174.2	183.5
current portion of lease liabilities	35.0	33.7
non-current lease liabilities	139.2	149.8
as at 31 December	174.2	183.5

The right-of-use assets related to the lease liabilities are disclosed in note 7.

accounting policies

Lease liabilities are initially measured at the present value of the lease payment to be paid during the lease term, discounted using the incremental borrowing rate. Lease liabilities are subsequently increased by the interest expense on the lease liabilities and decreased by lease payments made during the lease term. Lease contracts may have extension or termination options. Lease payments to be made under reasonably certain extension options are also included (termination options: excluded) in the measurement of the liability. Lease liabilities are remeasured when there is a change in the amount to be paid (variable lease payments based on an index or rate) or when there is a change in the assessment of the lease term (making use of the extension and termination options).

To determine the incremental borrowing rate, the Group uses a build-up approach that includes a risk-free interest rate adjusted for credit risk for leases held by Aalberts, and makes adjustments specific to the lease, e.g. term, country, currency and security.

Lease payments are allocated between principal and finance cost. The finance cost is charged to profit or loss over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. Payment of principal amounts are included in the cash flow from financing activities, while payments of interest are included in the cash flow from operating activities.

16. deferred income taxes

	tax losses	intangible assets	property, plant and equipment	right-of-use assets	lease liabilities	provisions
as at 1 January 2022	(2.8)	107.8	30.2	42.9	(45.5)	(17.5)
income statement	0.5	(6.8)	2.0	(1.9)	2.4	0.8
other comprehensive income (equity)	-	-	-	-	-	3.6
acquisition of subsidiaries	-	28.9	(0.1)	-	-	(0.2)
disposal of subsidiaries	-	-	-	-	-	0.1
currency translation	-	2.5	1.3	-	-	(0.2)
as at 31 December 2022	(2.3)	132.4	33.4	41.0	(43.1)	(13.4)
deferred income tax assets	(2.3)	-	(6.5)	-	(43.1)	(14.3)
deferred income tax liabilities	-	132.4	39.9	41.0	-	0.9
as at 31 December 2022	(2.3)	132.4	33.4	41.0	(43.1)	(13.4)

	working capital and other	offsetting	net (asset)/ liability
as at 1 January 2022	(0.3)	-	114.8
income statement	5.5	-	2.5
other comprehensive income (equity)	8.7	-	12.3
acquisition of subsidiaries	0.2	-	28.8
disposal of subsidiaries	-	-	0.1
currency translation	(0.1)	-	3.5
as at 31 December 2022	14.0	-	162.0
deferred income tax assets	(7.4)	59.9	(13.7)
deferred income tax liabilities	21.4	(59.9)	175.7
as at 31 December 2022	14.0	-	162.0

	tax losses	intangible assets	property, plant and equipment	right-of-use assets	lease liabilities	provisions
as at 1 January 2021	(9.1)	98.0	29.4	38.0	(38.9)	(22.0)
income statement	5.0	(4.6)	0.4	4.9	(6.6)	-
other comprehensive income (equity)	-	-	-	-	-	4.3
acquisition of subsidiaries	0.2	20.2	(1.3)	-	-	0.5
disposal of subsidiaries	1.5	(7.8)	-	-	-	0.4
currency translation	(0.4)	2.0	1.7	-	-	(0.7)
as at 31 December 2021	(2.8)	107.8	30.2	42.9	(45.5)	(17.5)
deferred income tax assets	(2.8)	(0.7)	(7.9)	-	(45.5)	(18.5)
deferred income tax liabilities	-	108.5	38.1	42.9	-	1.0
as at 31 December 2021	(2.8)	107.8	30.2	42.9	(45.5)	(17.5)

	working capital and other	offsetting	net (asset)/ liability
as at 1 January 2021	(4.0)	-	91.4
income statement	1.7	-	0.8
other comprehensive income (equity)	1.7	-	6.0
acquisition of subsidiaries	0.2	-	19.8
disposal of subsidiaries	(0.1)	-	(6.0)
currency translation	0.2	-	2.8
as at 31 December 2021	(0.3)	-	114.8
deferred income tax assets	(8.3)	64.3	(19.4)
deferred income tax liabilities	8.0	(64.3)	134.2
as at 31 December 2021	(0.3)	-	114.8

unrecognised unused tax losses

The Group has unrecognised carry-forward tax losses amounting to EUR 32.6 million (2021: EUR 36.5 million). The related deferred income tax assets have not been recorded.

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
expire in less than 1 year	-	5.6
expire between 1 and 5 years	8.1	5.8
expire from 5 years or more	9.5	11.1
indefinite	15.0	14.0
total	32.6	36.5

unrecognised temporary differences

The Group has no unrecognised temporary differences (2021: EUR 22.4 million) relating to undistributed earnings of subsidiaries.

accounting policies

Deferred income tax is provided in full, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, if the deferred income tax arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss, it is not accounted for. In addition, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of goodwill.

Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantially enacted at the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. The deferred tax asset is recognised for the carry-forward of unused tax losses, unused tax credits and deductible temporary differences to the extent that these can be offset by probable future taxable profits. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax asset will be realised.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset where there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and where the deferred tax balances of an entity relate to the same taxation authority, or for different taxable entities which intend either to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or to realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously, in each future period in which significant amounts of deferred tax liabilities or assets are expected to be settled or recovered.

17. provisions for employee benefits

	present value (partly) funded obligations	fair value plan assets	net liability of funded schemes	present value unfunded obligations	total 2022	present value (partly) funded obligations
as at 1 January	205.7	(170.0)	35.7	17.8	53.5	205.9
current service cost	1.1	-	1.1	1.0	2.1	1.2
interest expense / (income)	3.3	(2.8)	0.5	0.2	0.7	2.6
curtailments and settlements	(2.5)	2.2	(0.3)	(0.3)	(0.6)	(1.5)
in income statement	1.9	(0.6)	1.3	0.9	2.2	2.3
remeasurements:
• plan assets	-	49.7	49.7	-	49.7	-
• demographic assumptions	1.0	-	1.0	(0.1)	0.9	0.5
• financial assumptions	(64.3)	-	(64.3)	(3.0)	(67.3)	(5.1)
• experience adjustments	2.1	-	2.1	0.2	2.3	(2.0)
in other comprehensive income	(61.2)	49.7	(11.5)	(2.9)	(14.4)	(6.6)
contributions by employer	-	(4.7)	(4.7)	-	(4.7)	-
contributions by participants	0.2	(0.2)	-	-	-	0.2
benefits paid	(7.3)	7.3	-	(1.1)	(1.1)	(7.3)
acquisition of subsidiaries	1.2	-	1.2	-	1.2	-
disposal of subsidiaries	-	-	-	(0.6)	(0.6)	-
currency translation	(6.3)	5.4	(0.9)	-	(0.9)	11.2
as at 31 December	134.2	(113.1)	21.1	14.1	35.2	205.7

	fair value plan assets	net liability of funded schemes	present value unfunded obligations	total 2021
as at 1 January	(148.2)	57.7	19.6	77.3
current service cost	-	1.2	0.8	2.0
interest expense / (income)	(1.9)	0.7	0.1	0.8
curtailments and settlements	0.8	(0.7)	(0.1)	(0.8)
in income statement	(1.1)	1.2	0.8	2.0
remeasurements:
• plan assets	(14.2)	(14.2)	-	(14.2)
• demographic assumptions	-	0.5	-	0.5
• financial assumptions	-	(5.1)	(1.3)	(6.4)
• experience adjustments	-	(2.0)	(0.1)	(2.1)
in other comprehensive income	(14.2)	(20.8)	(1.4)	(22.2)
contributions by employer	(4.6)	(4.6)	-	(4.6)
contributions by participants	(0.2)	-	-	-
benefits paid	7.3	-	(1.1)	(1.1)
acquisition of subsidiaries	-	-	-	-
disposal of subsidiaries	-	-	-	-
currency translation	(9.0)	2.2	(0.1)	2.1
as at 31 December	(170.0)	35.7	17.8	53.5

The retirement benefit obligations are largely related to defined benefit plans in the UK, Germany and France. The liability in the balance sheet and the amounts recognised in the income statement for these countries are as follows:

	United Kingdom	Germany	France	other	total 2022	United Kingdom
balance sheet
funded obligations	106.2	8.0	1.5	18.5	134.2	170.3
fair value of plan assets	(91.3)	(5.3)	(0.8)	(15.7)	(113.1)	(145.5)
net liability of funded schemes	14.9	2.7	0.7	2.8	21.1	24.8
unfunded obligations	0.2	5.1	6.6	2.2	14.1	-
as at 31 December	15.1	7.8	7.3	5.0	35.2	24.8
income statement
current service cost	0.4	0.1	0.8	0.8	2.1	0.3
interest expense / (income)	0.4	0.2	0.1	-	0.7	0.6
curtailments and settlements	-	-	(0.3)	(0.3)	(0.6)	-
in income statement	0.8	0.3	0.6	0.5	2.2	0.9

	Germany	France	other	total 2021
balance sheet
funded obligations	11.0	1.7	22.7	205.7
fair value of plan assets	(5.6)	(0.8)	(18.1)	(170.0)
net liability of funded schemes	5.4	0.9	4.6	35.7
unfunded obligations	7.3	7.9	2.6	17.8
as at 31 December	12.7	8.8	7.2	53.5
income statement
current service cost	0.1	0.7	0.9	2.0
interest expense / (income)	0.2	-	-	0.8
curtailments and settlements	-	(0.2)	(0.6)	(0.8)
in income statement	0.3	0.5	0.3	2.0

The significant actuarial assumptions used for the calculations of the defined benefit obligations are:

	United Kingdom	Germany	France	United Kingdom	Germany	France
actuarial assumptions
discount rate	4.8%	3.5%	3.8%	1.8%	1.2%	0.8%
rate of inflation	3.2%	2.0%	2.2%	3.4%	1.7%	2.0%
future salary increases	-	2.5%	3.0%	-	2.5%	2.0%

Assumptions regarding future mortality are based on published statistics and mortality tables in the respective countries. The sensitivity of the defined benefit obligation to changes in the actuarial assumptions is:

	change in assumption	impact on defined benefit obligation
actuarial assumptions
discount rate	+ 0.5%	decrease by 6%
rate of inflation	+ 0.5%	increase by 5%
future salary increases	+ 0.5%	increase by 1%
life expectancy	+ 1 year	increase by 3%

The sensitivity analysis is based on a change in an assumption while holding all other assumptions constant. In practice, the outcome will deviate from this analysis because assumptions may be correlated.

The plan assets consist of the following categories:

	2022	2021
equities	47%	60%
bonds	3%	3%
other net assets	50%	37%
total	100%	100%

The other net assets mainly comprise collective insurance contracts held by insurance companies. The Dutch subsidiaries participate in multi-employer pension plans. Under IFRS these plans qualify as defined contribution plans as sufficient information is not available to recognise as a defined benefit plan. The Group expects EUR 4.6 million in contributions to be paid to its defined benefit plans in 2023 of which EUR 3.7 million is related to the UK defined benefit plans.

United Kingdom defined benefit plans

The defined benefit plans in the UK comprise the Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme and the Hauck Heat Treatment Limited Group Pension Scheme (previously known as TTI Group Pension Scheme). The defined benefit plans can be classified as final salary benefit plans.

Both plans are subject to funding legislation, which came into force on 30 December 2005, outlined in the Pensions Act 2004. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator, and Guidance Notes adopted by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension plans. Together with the trustees, the investment strategy is reviewed at the time of each funding valuation. In addition and in accordance with the actuarial valuations, the Group has agreed with the trustees of the pension schemes that it will meet expenses of the plans and levies to the Pension Protection Fund as and when they are due.

None of the fair values of the related assets include any direct investments in the company's own financial instruments or any property occupied by, or other assets used by, the company. All the scheme assets have a quoted market price in an active market with the exception of the Trustee's bank account balance. The plan asset scheme of Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme holds next to equities, bonds, property and cash also Liability Driven Investments ('LDI'). The LDI aim to hedge a significant part of the inflation risk and interest rate risk to the liabilities. The LDI are classified as 'other net assets'.

Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme

The Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme is a separate trustee administrated fund, holding the pension assets to meet long-term pension liabilities for some 560 past employees. The scheme closed to future accrual with effect from 31 December 2010. The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligation at the period ended 31 December 2022 is 14 years. The most recent statutory funding valuation of Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme was carried out as at 31 March 2021 and showed a deficit of GBP 30.2 million. Allowing for actual asset returns, contributions and changes in market conditions between 31 March 2021 and 31 October 2021 reduced the deficit to GBP 23.0 million. The company has agreed with the trustees that it will aim to eliminate the deficit over a period of 7 years and 10 months from 1 April 2022 by the payment of GBP 2.4 million per annum, increasing by 4% per annum. The Company has issued a parent guarantee, for a maximum amount of GBP 75.0 million.

The IAS 19 actuarial report of the Yorkshire Fittings Pension Scheme shows a deficit of GBP 12.3 million as at 31 December 2022 (2021: GBP 15.4 million).

Hauck Heat Treatment Limited Group Pension Scheme

The Hauck Heat Treatment Limited Group Pension Scheme is a separate trustee administrated fund, holding the pension assets to meet long-term pension liabilities for some 160 past employees. The scheme closed to future accrual with effect from 30 September 2007. The average duration of the defined benefit obligation at the period ended 31 December 2022 is 12 years. The most recent statutory funding valuation of Hauck Heat Treatment Limited Group Pension Scheme was carried out as at 31 December 2021 and showed a deficit of GBP 7.8 million. The company has agreed with the trustees that it will aim to eliminate the deficit. The fundings shortfall is expected to be addressed by 28 February 2027 by the payments of annual contributions of GBP 0.7 million in respect of the deficit. The Company has issued a parent guarantee, for a maximum amount of GBP 9.5 million.

The IAS 19 actuarial report of the Hauck Heat Treatment Limited Group Pension Scheme shows a deficit of GBP 0.8 million as at 31 December 2022 (2021: GBP 5.5 million).

accounting policies

The Group has a number of pension plans in accordance with local conditions and practices. The Group has both defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The Group has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit plans are recognised as an expense when employees have rendered service entitling them to the contributions. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available.

Mainly in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Norway, the plans are partly defined benefit plans. Typically, defined benefit plans define an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and compensation. The liability or asset recognised in the balance sheet in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period less the fair value of plan assets.

Any surplus resulting from this calculation is limited to the present value of any economic benefits available in the form of refunds from the plans or reductions in future contributions to the plans.

The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates of high-quality corporate bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension liability. Remeasurements, including actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions, are recognised in other comprehensive income and therefore immediately charged or credited to equity. The service costs including past service costs and the impact of curtailments and settlements are recognised as personnel expenses. The interest expenses are recognised as net interest expenses on employee benefit plans as part of net finance cost. Curtailment gains and losses are accounted for as past service costs.

18. provisions

	earn out	restructuring	other	total
current portion	-	12.5	-	12.5
non-current portion	-	-	7.3	7.3
as at 1 January 2022	-	12.5	7.3	19.8
additions	0.3	11.1	8.1	19.5
used / paid during year	-	(10.3)	(1.2)	(11.5)
acquired subsidiaries	24.1	-	0.9	25.0
disposal of subsidiaries	-	-	(0.1)	(0.1)
unused amounts reversed	(5.2)	(2.3)	(0.8)	(8.3)
as at 31 December 2022	19.2	11.0	14.2	44.4
current portion	10.1	11.0	-	21.1
non-current portion	9.1	-	14.2	23.3
as at 31 December 2022	19.2	11.0	14.2	44.4

Provision for earn out relates to result dependent deferred purchase consideration for acquisitions for an amount of EUR 19.2 million, of which EUR 10.1 million is included in other current liabilities.

In 2022 an amount of EUR 11.1 million was added to the restructuring provision as part of the operational excellence programme (2021: EUR 11.5 million). At year-end the restructuring provision amounts to EUR 11.0 million (2021: EUR 12.5 million).

Other provisions include liabilities related to normal business operations and provisions for environmental restoration amount to EUR 14.2 million as per 31 December 2022 (2021: EUR 7.3 million).

accounting policies

A provision is recognised in the balance sheet when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.

A restructuring provision is recognised when the Group has developed a detailed formal plan for the restructuring and has raised a valid expectation in those affected that it will carry out the restructuring by starting to implement the plan or announcing its main features to those affected by it. The measurement of a restructuring provision includes only the direct expenditures arising from the restructuring, which are those amounts that are both necessarily entailed by the restructuring and not associated with the ongoing activities of the entity.

19. trade and other payables

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
trade creditors	359.5	341.6
investment creditors	30.8	16.6
customer related payables	79.8	92.1
total	470.1	450.3

Trade and other payables are payables arising from the Group's normal business operations. Trade and other payables fall due in less than one year. The fair value of the trade and other payables approximates the book value, due to their short-term character.

accounting policies

Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value and subsequently at amortised cost. Trade payables are derecognised when the contractual obligation is either discharged, cancelled or expired.

20. other current liabilities

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
social security charges and taxes	28.7	24.2
value added tax	21.1	20.0
accrued expenses	48.8	57.1
amounts due to personnel	69.6	68.3
deferred consideration liability	5.1	9.4
current earn out obligations	10.1	-
derivative financial instruments	1.4	4.5
other	27.8	21.6
total	212.6	205.1

Other current liabilities fall due in less than one year. The fair value of the current liabilities approximates the book value, due to their short-term character.

20.1 derivative financial instruments

The derivative financial instruments consist of the following items:

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
interest rate swap contracts	-	4.3
foreign currency exchange contracts	1.4	0.2
derivative financial instruments - liabilities	1.4	4.5
interest rate swap contracts	(29.4)	-
foreign currency exchange contracts	(0.2)	(1.4)
metal price hedging contracts	-	(0.5)
derivative financial instruments - assets	(29.6)	(1.9)
total	(28.2)	2.6

The principal amounts of the outstanding interest rate swap contracts at 31 December 2022 were EUR 535.3 million (2021: EUR 241.3 million), for foreign currency exchange contracts EUR 149.0 million (2021: EUR 133.7 million) and for metal price hedging contracts EUR 1.2 million (2021: EUR 7.0 million).

The maturity of interest rate swaps is directly related to the bank loans (note 14) and are used for hedging. The foreign currency exchange and metal hedging contracts are classified as held for trading and are short-term.

The fair value of financial instruments equals the market value at 31 December 2022. All financial instruments are classified as level 2.

accounting policies

The Group uses derivative financial instruments like interest rate swaps, foreign currency contracts and commodity futures to hedge cash flow risks from non-current borrowings, foreign currency exchange and commodity prices. In accordance with its treasury policy, the Group neither holds nor issues derivate financial instruments for trading purposes. However, derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting are classified as held for trading instruments for accounting purposes and are accounted for at fair value through profit and loss. Derivatives are stated at fair value. Changes in the fair value of these financial instruments are recognised immediately in the income statement. However, where the derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resulting gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the Group determines the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on ongoing basis, the Group determines whether the hedging instrument is effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, which is when the hedging relationship meets all of the hedge effectiveness requirements. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the hedging reserve in equity. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in profit or loss and is included in the 'other gains and losses' line item. Amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognised hedged item. Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognised in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk.

The valuation of the interest rate swaps is based on future cash flows which are estimated based on forward interest rates (from observable yield curves at the end of the reporting period) and contract interest rates, discounted at a rate that reflects the credit risk of various counterparties. The valuation of foreign currency hedging contracts is based on future cash flows which are estimated based on forward exchange rates (from observable forward exchange rates at the end of the reporting period) and contract forward rates, discounted at a rate that reflects the credit risk of various counterparties.

20.2 deferred consideration liability

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	11.2	1.5
payments	(8.5)	(1.7)
acquired subsidiaries	3.2	10.9
currency translation	0.7	0.5
as at 31 December	6.6	11.2
current portion of deferred consideration liability	5.1	9.4
non-current financial liabilities	1.5	1.8
as at 31 December	6.6	11.2

The deferred consideration liability consists of fixed deferred payments in relation to the acquisition of subsidiaries and amounts to EUR 6.6 million as per 31 December 2022 (2021: EUR 11.2 million). The non-current portion is presented under non-current financial liabilities and the current portion under other current liabilities.

21. personnel expenses

	2022	2021
wages and salaries	(726.3)	(669.2)
social security charges	(120.0)	(107.1)
defined benefit plans	(1.5)	(1.2)
defined contribution plans	(20.0)	(19.9)
termination benefits	(10.6)	(13.5)
other expenses related to employees	(28.2)	(26.1)
total	(906.6)	(837.0)

In the year under review, the average number of full-time employees amounted to 15,035 (2021: 15,013) of which 12,750 (2021: 12,885) full-time employees are active outside the Netherlands. The termination benefits of EUR 10.6 million relate to 2022 operational excellence programme (2021: EUR 13.5 million).

The remuneration of the Management and Supervisory Board is disclosed as part of the company financial statements (note 33.9).

accounting policies

Personnel expenses are recognised when the related service is provided. For more details on accounting policies related to employee benefits provisions and share-based payments refer to note 17 and 13 respectively.

22. other operating expenses

	2022	2021
production expenses	(318.4)	(272.4)
selling expenses	(49.4)	(42.0)
housing expenses	(31.6)	(32.9)
general expenses	(128.8)	(123.0)
warranty costs	(2.5)	(4.7)
total	(530.7)	(475.0)

23. other income

	2022	2021
gains on disposal and earn-out gains	39.6	173.7
insurance amounts received	5.9	0.5
government grants	1.9	1.7
result on property, plant and equipment	1.0	(1.1)
other	6.4	2.7
total	54.8	177.5

The gains on disposals and earn-out gains of EUR 39.6 million in 2022 mostly relates to the disposals of VTI Ventil Technik GmbH and Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial. In 2021, the gains on disposals and earn-out gains of EUR 173.7 million mostly related to the disposal of Lasco. Refer to note 29.2 for further details on the disposal of subsidiaries.

accounting policies

Other income is income not related to the key business activities of the Group or relates to non-recurring items. Other income from asset disposals is recognised in profit or loss when control over the sold asset is transferred to the buyer. The amount recognised as other income equals the proceeds obtained minus the net book value of the sold asset. Insurance amounts received relate to business interruption insurance and to the excess amounts received above the net book value of the lost assets. Government grants are recognised at fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the Group will comply with all related conditions. Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the income statement over the period necessary to match the costs they are intended to compensate. Government grants relating to compensation for personnel are deducted from the personnel expenses. Government grants relating to the purchase of property, plant and equipment are deducted from the carrying amount of that property, plant and equipment.

24. net finance cost

	2022	2021
interest cost on bank loans and current borrowings	(18.4)	(11.3)
interest cost on lease liabilities	(2.1)	(2.4)
total interest expense	(20.5)	(13.7)
interest income	0.4	0.3
net interest expense	(20.1)	(13.4)
foreign currency exchange contracts	(2.4)	0.3
metal price hedge contracts	(0.5)	0.3
fair value results on derivative financial instruments	(2.9)	0.6
net interest expense on employee benefit plans	(0.7)	(0.8)
unwinding of discounts	(0.1)	0.3
foreign currency exchange results	3.0	0.1
net finance cost	(20.8)	(13.2)

accounting policies

Interest expense and income on current and non-current borrowings, foreign currency exchange results and fair value changes on derivative financial instruments are recognised in the income statement in net finance cost if no hedge accounting is applied. Results from derivative financial instruments for which hedge accounting is applied are brought from equity to net finance cost upon expiration and in relation with the hedged item.

25. income tax expense

	2022	2021
current tax:
• current year	(102.6)	(127.0)
• prior years	2.8	2.7
total current tax	(99.8)	(124.3)
deferred tax	(2.5)	(0.8)
total income tax expense	(102.3)	(125.1)

	2022	%	2021	%
profit before tax	424.6	100.0	492.9	100.0
tax at domestic rates	(108.3)	(25.5)	(123.2)	(25.0)
non-deductible expenses	(3.7)	(0.9)	(3.8)	(0.8)
tax-exempt results and tax relief facilities	12.3	2.9	6.3	1.3
other effects	(2.6)	(0.6)	(4.4)	(0.9)
total income tax expense and effective tax rate %	(102.3)	(24.1)	(125.1)	(25.4)

accounting policies

The income tax expense or credit for the period is the tax payable on the current period's taxable income, based on the applicable income tax rate for each jurisdiction, adjusted by changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities attributable to temporary differences and to unused tax losses. Current and deferred tax is recognised in profit or loss, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which an applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions, where appropriate, on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. Current tax assets and tax liabilities are offset where the entity has a legally enforceable right to offset and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

26. earnings and dividends per share

26.1 earnings per share

Earnings per share are calculated as follows:

	2022	2021
net profit (in EUR million)	317.3	360.1
weighted average number of shares in issue (in units)	110,580,102	110,580,102
basic earnings per share (in EUR)	2.87	3.26
net profit (in EUR million)	317.3	360.1
weighted average number of shares in issue including effect of performance share plan (in units)	110,782,602	110,951,602
diluted earnings per share (in EUR)	2.86	3.25

In addition to the earnings per share based on net profit, the Group calculated earnings per share before amortisation and exceptionals:

	2022	2021
net profit before amortisation and exceptionals (in EUR million)	372.2	337.3
weighted average number of shares in issue (in units)	110,580,102	110,580,102
basic earnings per share before amortisation and exceptionals (in EUR)	3.37	3.05
net profit before amortisation and exceptionals (in EUR million)	372.2	337.3
weighted average number of shares in issue including effect of performance share plan (in units)	110,782,602	110,951,602
diluted earnings per share before amortisation and exceptionals (in EUR)	3.36	3.04

The net profit before amortisation and exceptionals (in EUR million) is as follows:

in EUR million	2022	2021
net profit	317.3	360.1
amortisation	54.9	48.4
exceptional (income) / costs	-	(100.3)
tax impact on exceptionals	-	29.1
net profit before amortisation and exceptionas	ls 372.2	337.3

accounting policies

The Group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is determined by dividing the profit or loss attributable to shareholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential shares which comprise share rights granted for performance share plans.

26.2 dividends per share

The dividends paid in 2022 were EUR 1.65 per share (2021: EUR 0.60 per share). This payment in 2022 included a special dividend of EUR 0.64 per share. A dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2022 of EUR 1.11 per share will be proposed at the General Meeting to be held on 25 May 2023. These financial statements do not reflect this dividend payable.

27. contingent liabilities

The Group has contingent liabilities in respect of bank and other guarantees arising from the ordinary course of business. It is not anticipated that any material liabilities will rise from the contingent liabilities. The Group has provided bank guarantees in the ordinary course of business amounting to EUR 13.5 million (2021: EUR 6.0 million) to third parties. In addition, the guarantees and liability undertakings mentioned in note 33.10 apply to the Group.

accounting policies

A contingent liability is a liability of uncertain timing and amount. Contingencies are not recognised in the balance sheet because the existence can only be confirmed by occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events, or because the risk of loss is estimated to be possible but not probable or because the amount cannot be measured reliably.

28. commitments

At year-end, outstanding commitments related to the purchase of copper, steel, brass and aluminium for the European building technology operations amounted to EUR 69.9 million (2021: EUR 67.4 million).

At year-end, outstanding investment commitments in respect of property, plant and equipment EUR 51.3 million (2021: EUR 54.5 million) and in respect to intangible assets EUR 2.0 million (2021: EUR 0 million).

29. business combinations

29.1 acquisition of subsidiaries

The following Group companies were acquired in 2022:

	as of	interest	segment
ISEL Germany AG	February 2022	100%	industrial technology
UWS Technologie GmbH	April 2022	100%	building technology
KML Linear Motion Technology GmbH	September 2022	100%	industrial technology

ISEL Germany AG (Germany)

Aalberts acquired 100% of the shares of ISEL Germany AG, based in Germany and generating an annual revenue of approximately EUR 35 million with 200 employees.

ISEL combines mechanics, electronics and software knowledge to develop, engineer and manufacture wafer handling & robotics and machine systems with digital services. ISEL is active in the semicon efficiency and industrial niches end markets. Moreover, most of the components needed for these systems are manufactured in-house, such as linear motion units, rotary stages and drive elements. ISEL is able to offer completely customised advanced mechatronics solutions with digital services. Through this acquisition Aalberts strengthens its technology portfolio in advanced mechatronics and expands its manufacturing footprint in Germany. The combined strength and knowledge will result in long-term innovation roadmaps for our customers, driving significant future growth in fast-growing end markets.

UWS Technologie GmbH (Germany)

Aalberts acquired 100% of the shares of UWS Technologie GmbH (UWS) and service company Heat-Power 24 GmbH (Heat-Power), based in Germany and generating an annual revenue of approximately EUR 25 million with 90 employees.

UWS develops and manufactures water treatment systems to improve the energy efficiency of heating and cooling installations in eco-friendly buildings. Heat-Power offers filling services and regular maintenance of the UWS systems for eco-friendly buildings, in close cooperation with the building owner and installer. These services are often combined with Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to optimise energy efficiency in the heating and cooling systems by measuring and improving water quality according to government regulations.

The UWS systems and Heat-Power services are complementary to the technology offering of Aalberts hydronic flow control and Sentinel, acquired in 2021. The UWS systems and Heat-Power services can be introduced in almost all regions where Aalberts hydronic flow control and Sentinel are active, utilising the existing sales forces. The combined strength and knowledge of the service, innovation and digital teams will drive significant future growth in improving the energy efficiency of heating and cooling systems for the eco-friendly buildings end market.

KML Linear Motion Technology GmbH (Austria)

Aalberts acquired 100% of the shares of KML Linear Motion Technology GmbH and KML Precision Machining GmbH (KML), based in Austria and generating an annual revenue of approximately EUR 35 million with 120 employees.

KML provides cutting-edge mechatronic solutions performing linear and rotative high-speed movements in complex areas of application. KML systems are predominantly used as integral subsystem of machinery, enabling high-performance manufacturing in semicon efficiency.

KML's portfolio encompasses mainly customised solutions, tailored precisely to the customers' individual needs from design to series production. KML is a partner from project definition and conception to engineering, manufacturing and assembly, including training and aftersales service. In addition, KML offers standardised linear motor systems and components. Both companies can offer combined mechatronics solutions to existing key accounts and new customers in the different regions. Technology will be exchanged between the companies to drive innovations and further capacity expansions will be executed.

As at acquisition date the fair values of assets, liabilities and cash flow on account of these acquisitions were as follows:

	building technology	industrial technology	total
fair values of assets and liabilities arising from business combinations
intangible assets	27.0	84.8	111.8
property, plant and equipment	1.2	13.2	14.4
right-of-use assets	0.4	3.6	4.0
inventories	2.2	24.0	26.2
receivables and other current assets	2.2	12.2	14.4
cash and current borrowings	1.4	11.6	13.0
net deferred tax asset/(liability)	(6.0)	(22.8)	(28.8)
lease liabilities	(0.4)	(3.6)	(4.0)
provisions	-	(2.1)	(2.1)
payables and other current liabilities	(1.8)	(12.9)	(14.7)
net assets acquired	26.2	108.0	134.2
purchase consideration settled in cash	42.7	144.6	187.3
minority interest	-	0.6	0.6
deferred purchase consideration	6.7	20.6	27.3
total purchase consideration	49.4	165.8	215.2
goodwill	23.2	57.8	81.0
purchase consideration settled in cash	42.7	144.6	187.3
cash and current borrowings	(1.4)	(11.6)	(13.0)
cash outflow from acquisitions	41.3	133.0	174.3

The fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities as at acquisition date for the acquisitions in 2022 are based on the outcome of the preliminary purchase price allocations. Therefore, the fair values of the identifiable assets and liabilities were determined provisionally and are subject to change, awaiting further validation and verification of assumptions used. The purchase price allocations will be finalised within 12 months from the applicable acquisition dates.

The total purchase consideration of EUR 215.2 million includes a minority interest of EUR 0.6 million and deferred purchase considerations of EUR 27.3 million. This is related to fixed deferred payments and agreed upon additional considerations depending on the results for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024.The deferred purchase consideration relating to these transactions represents its fair value as at acquisition date. The deferred purchase considerations are recognised as part of the provisions and deferred consideration liability (see notes 18 and 20).

The goodwill of EUR 81.0 million related to the acquired businesses mainly include the benefit of anticipated synergies, future market developments and knowhow. The goodwill arising on these acquisitions is not tax deductible.

The nominal value of the acquired receivables and other current assets at acquisition dates amounts to EUR 14.6 million (fair value EUR 14.4 million).

The increase of the 2022 revenue due to the consolidation of acquisitions amounted to EUR 76.3 million. The contribution to the 2022 operating profit of Aalberts amounted to EUR 16.4 million. Had these acquisitions been effected at 1 January 2022, the contribution to the 2022 revenue would have been EUR 105.7 million (pro forma). The contribution to the operating profit for the year would have been EUR 23.7 million (pro forma).

The Group incurred acquisition related costs such as external legal fees and due diligence costs for an amount of EUR 1.3 million. These costs have been excluded from the purchase consideration and have been recognised as an expense in the current year within the general expenses line item (part of other operating expenses).

Contingent purchase considerations with respect to prior year acquisitions were paid in cash during 2022 for a total amount of EUR 8.5 million. Together with the EUR 174.3 million cash outflow for 2022 acquisitions, this results in a total cash outflow from acquisitions of EUR 182.8 million.

accounting policies

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. This means that at the time of acquisition the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree are included at their fair value, considering any contingent liabilities, indemnification assets, reacquired rights and the settlement of existing clients with the acquired group company. The purchase consideration is set at the payment transferred and consists of the fair value of all assets transferred, obligations entered into, and shares issued in order to obtain control of the acquired entity. This includes an estimate of the conditional purchase consideration.

Any contingent consideration payable is measured at fair value at acquisition date. If an obligation to pay contingent consideration that meets the definition of a financial instrument is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured, and settlement is accounted for within equity. Otherwise, other contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at each reporting date and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration are recognised in profit or loss.

All identifiable intangible assets of the acquired company are recorded at fair value. Intangible assets are separately identified and valued. An asset is identifiable when it either arises from contractual or other legal rights or if it is separable. An asset is separable if it can be sold on its own or with other assets. The transferred payment is allocated across the fair value of all assets and liabilities with any residual allocated to goodwill.

Excess of the acquirer's interest in the net fair value of the acquired identifiable assets over the fair value of the payment is recognised immediately in the statement of comprehensive income. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

The accounting of non-controlling interests is determined per transaction. The non-controlling interests are valued either at the fair value on the acquisition date or at a proportionate part of the acquiree's identifiable assets and liabilities. If an acquisition is affected by consecutive purchases (step acquisition) the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquiree are included at their fair value once control is acquired. Any profit or loss pursuant to the difference between the fair value of the interest held previously in the acquiree and the carrying amount is included in the income statement.

29.2 disposal of subsidiaries

The following Group companies were divested in 2022:

	as of	interest	segment
Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial	January 2022	100%	building technology
VTI Ventil Technik GmbH	December 2022	100%	industrial technology

Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial (United States)

In January 2022 Aalberts divested 100% of the shares of Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial ('ETI') with locations in the USA and Canada. ETI generated an annual revenue of approximately USD 45 million. As at 31 December 2021, ETI qualified as a subsidiary held for sale.

VTI Ventil Technik GmbH (Germany)

In December 2022 Aalberts divested 100% of the shares of VTI Ventil Technik GmbH in Germany, generating an annual revenue of approximately EUR 20 million.

The book value of the assets and liabilities disposed of and the cash flow impact in 2022 is as follows:

	building technology	industrial technology	total
book value of the assets and liabilities disposed
intangible assets	-	0.7	0.7
property, plant and equipment	-	3.6	3.6
inventories	-	7.3	7.3
receivables and other current assets	-	2.5	2.5
assets held for sale	27.9	-	27.9
cash and current borrowings	0.7	2.2	2.9
net deferred tax asset/(liability)	-	0.1	0.1
provisions	-	(0.7)	(0.7)
payables and other current liabilities	-	(2.9)	(2.9)
liabilities held for sale	(4.7)	-	(4.7)
currency translation	(1.3)	-	(1.3)
net assets disposed	22.6	12.8	35.4
consideration settled in cash	30.1	35.9	66.0
deferred consideration	-	4.1	4.1
total consideration	30.1	40.0	70.1
gain on disposal	7.5	27.2	34.7
consideration settled in cash	30.1	35.9	66.0
cash and current borrowings	(0.7)	(2.2)	(2.9)
cash inflow from disposals	29.4	33.7	63.1

The gain on the disposals in 2022 amounted to EUR 34.7 million (2021: EUR 173.7 million), while the deferred consideration related to prior year divestments decreased with EUR 0.3 million. As a result, the book profit on the 2022 disposals and the adjustment to prior year divestments amounted to EUR 34.4 million and is recognised in other income (see note 23). The 2022 disposals resulted in a net cash inflow of EUR 63.1 million. Deferred considerations for prior year disposals were settled in cash in 2022 for an amount of EUR 1.9 million. Together with the cash inflow for 2022 disposals, this results in a total cash inflow from disposals of EUR 65.0 million.

In 2021, the total cash inflow from disposals amounted to EUR 298.4 million which included the net cash inflow of EUR 297.2 million from the 2021 disposals (Adex, Lasco Fitings and Standard Hidráulica Group) and EUR 1.2 million from settlements in cash of deferred considerations for prior year disposals.

The contribution of the disposed activities to the 2022 revenue amounted to EUR 24.0 million. The contribution to the 2022 operating profit amounted to EUR 4.1 million.

29.3 assets held for sale

As at 31 December 2021 the company Elkhart Tri-Went Industrial (ETI) was classified as a subsidiary held for sale. Assets amounting to EUR 26.7 million and liabilities amounting to EUR 5.1 million were reclassified as held for sale as per 31 December 2021 (net assets held for sale of EUR 21.6 million).

In January 2022 ETI was divested (see note 29.2). No subsidiary is classified as held for sale as per 31 December 2022.

accounting policies

Non-current assets (or disposal groups) are classified as held for sale if their carrying amount will be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use and a sale is considered highly probable. They are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Non-current assets are not depreciated or amortised while they are classified as held for sale. An impairment loss is recognised for any initial or subsequent write-down of the asset (or disposal group) to fair value less costs to sell.

Non-current assets classified as held for sale and the assets of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from the other assets in the balance sheet. The liabilities of a disposal group classified as held for sale are presented separately from other liabilities in the balance sheet.

30. overview of significant subsidiaries

The consolidated financial statements of Aalberts incorporate the financial information of more than 200 legal entities controlled by the Company and its subsidiaries.

The overview group companies as included in this annual report shows the most important operational legal entities including the country in which their main operations are located. They all are wholly owned subsidiaries, unless indicated otherwise.

31. related parties

The Management Board and the Supervisory Board are considered key management. Key management are those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group as a whole. The total remuneration of key management in 2022 amounts to EUR 3.7 million (2021: EUR 4.2 million).

In addition transactions with Aalberts' pension funds qualify as related party transactions.

No material related party transactions have been executed other than transactions with pension funds (note 17) and remuneration of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board (note 33.9) under normal business conditions.

32. subsequent events

There are no subsequent events to report.

company financial statements

company balance sheet (before profit appropriation)

in EUR million	notes	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
assets
intangible assets		0.9	0.6
property, plant and equipment		1.1	1.4
investments in subsidiaries	33.2	2,609.1	2,435.6
total non-current assets		2,611.1	2,437.6
receivables	33.3	13.5	12.8
total current assets		13.5	12.8
total assets		2,624.6	2,450.4

in EUR million	notes	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
equity and liabilities
issued and paid-up share capital		27.6	27.6
share premium		200.8	200.8
currency translation reserve		(17.2)	(26.8)
hedging reserve		21.8	(3.2)
retained earnings		1,768.1	1,585.2
profit for the year		317.3	360.1
shareholders' equity	33.4	2,318.4	2,143.7
deferred taxation		1.4	2.2
total non-current liabilities		1.4	2.2
current borrowings		297.4	299.5
current liabilities	33.5	7.4	5.0
total current liabilities		304.8	304.5
total equity and liabilities		2,624.6	2,450.4

company income statement

in EUR million	notes	2022	2021
management fee and service charges		7.5	12.4
personnel expenses	33.6	(9.5)	(9.2)
housing expenses		(0.6)	(0.6)
general expenses		(5.3)	(2.3)
amortisation of intangible assets		(0.1)	(0.1)
depreciation of property, plant and equipment		(0.3)	(0.3)
operating profit / (loss)		(8.3)	(0.1)
net interest income / (expense)		(4.2)	(2.8)
profit / (loss) before income tax		(12.5)	(2.9)
income tax benefit / (expense)	33.7	3.4	3.1
result subsidiaries	33.2	326.4	359.9
profit after income tax		317.3	360.1

notes to the company financial statements

33.1 accounting principles

The company financial statements of Aalberts N.V. (the Company) are prepared in accordance with Part 9, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code. In accordance with sub 8 of article 362, Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, the Company's financial statements are prepared based on the accounting principles of recognition, measurement and determination of profit, as applied in the consolidated financial statements. The Company prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') as adopted by the European Union.

In case no other policies are mentioned, refer to the accounting policies as described in the accounting policies in the consolidated financial statements of this Annual Report. For an appropriate interpretation, the company financial statements of Aalberts N.V. should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements.

All amounts are presented in EUR million, unless stated otherwise. The balance sheet and income statement include references to the disclosure notes.

33.2 investments in subsidiaries

	2022	2021
as at 1 January	2,435.6	2,021.7
share in profit for the period	326.4	359.9
share in other comprehensive income	45.4	71.7
capital contribution / (repayment)	2.7	5.2
dividends paid	(201.0)	(22.9)
as at 31 December	2,609.1	2,435.6

A list of subsidiaries is available at the Chamber of Commerce (the Netherlands). Aalberts N.V. is registered in the Trade Register of Utrecht under No. 30089954.

accounting policies

Investments in consolidated subsidiaries are measured at net asset value. Net asset value is based on the measurement of assets, provisions and liabilities and determination of profit based on the principles applied in the consolidated financial statements. The share in the result of subsidiaries consists of the share of the Company in the result of these subsidiaries.

33.3 receivables

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
current income tax receivables	11.2	9.6
intercompany receivables	1.2	2.5
other receivables	1.1	0.7
total	13.5	12.8

Receivables fall due in less than one year. The fair value of the receivables approximates the book value, due to their short-term character. Intercompany transactions are determined on an arm's length basis.

33.4 shareholders' equity

	share capital	share premium	translation reserve	hedging reserve	retained earnings	profit for the year
as at 1 January 2022	27.6	200.8	(26.8)	(3.2)	1,585.2	360.1
profit for the period	-	-	-	-	-	317.3
other comprehensive income:
• remeasurements of employee benefit obligations	-	-	-	-	14.4	-
• currency translation differences	-	-	9.6	-	-	-
• fair value changes of derivative financial instruments	-	-	-	33.7	-	-
• income tax effect on direct equity movements	-	-	-	(8.7)	(3.6)	-
other comprehensive income	-	-	9.6	25.0	10.8	-
total comprehensive income	-	-	9.6	25.0	10.8	317.3
dividend 2021	-	-	-	-	-	(182.5)
addition to retained earnings	-	-	-	-	177.6	(177.6)
share based payments	-	-	-	-	(5.5)	-
as at 31 December 2022	27.6	200.8	(17.2)	21.8	1,768.1	317.3

	total shareholders' equity
as at 1 January 2022	2,143.7
profit for the period	317.3
other comprehensive income:
• remeasurements of employee benefit obligations	14.4
• currency translation differences	9.6
• fair value changes of derivative financial instruments	33.7
• income tax effect on direct equity movements	(12.3)
other comprehensive income	45.4
total comprehensive income	362.7
dividend 2021	(182.5)
addition to retained earnings	-
share based payments	(5.5)
as at 31 December 2022	2,318.4

	share capital	share premium	translation reserve	hedging reserve	retained earnings	profit for the year
as at 1 January 2021	27.6	200.8	(75.5)	(8.3)	1,512.2	117.3
profit for the period	-	-	-	-	-	360.1
other comprehensive income:
• remeasurements of employee benefit obligations	-	-	-	-	22.2	-
• currency translation differences	-	-	48.7	-	-	-
• fair value changes of derivative financial instruments	-	-	-	6.8	-	-
• income tax effect on direct equity movements	-	-	-	(1.7)	(4.3)	-
other comprehensive income	-	-	48.7	5.1	17.9	-
total comprehensive income	-	-	48.7	5.1	17.9	360.1
dividend 2020	-	-	-	-	-	(66.3)
addition to retained earnings	-	-	-	-	51.0	(51.0)
share based payments	-	-	-	-	4.1	-
as at 31 December 2021	27.6	200.8	(26.8)	(3.2)	1,585.2	360.1

	total shareholders' equity
as at 1 January 2021	1,774.1
profit for the period	360.1
other comprehensive income:
• remeasurements of employee benefit obligations	22.2
• currency translation differences	48.7
• fair value changes of derivative financial instruments	6.8
• income tax effect on direct equity movements	(6.0)
other comprehensive income	71.7
total comprehensive income	431.8
dividend 2020	(66.3)
addition to retained earnings	-
share based payments	4.1
as at 31 December 2021	2,143.7

share capital

The authorised share capital amounts to EUR 50.0 million divided into:

―	200,000,000 ordinary shares of EUR 0.25 par value each; and
―	100 priority shares of EUR 1.00 par value each

The issued and paid-up share capital did not change in the course of the year under review. As at 31 December 2022, a total of 110,580,102 ordinary shares and 100 priority shares were issued and paid-up. We refer to the section Other information for the Special controlling rights under the Articles of Association of the 100 priority shares.

legal reserves

The legal reserves include the currency translation reserve and the hedging reserve. In addition, retained earnings contain a legal reserve for development cost recognised as intangible assets for an amount of EUR 9.7 million (2021: EUR 6.3 million). Legal reserves cannot be used for profit distribution.

profit appropriation 2021

In accordance with the resolution of the General Meeting held on 19 May 2022, the profit for 2021 has been appropriated in conformity with the proposed appropriation of profit stated in the 2021 financial statements.

profit appropriation 2022

The net profit for the year 2022 attributable to the shareholders amounting to EUR 317.3 million shall be available in accordance with the articles of association as disclosed in the section Other information. The Management Board proposes to declare a cash dividend of EUR 1.11 per share of EUR 0.25 par value. Any residual profit shall be added to reserves.

33.5 current liabilities

	31-12-2022	31-12-2021
accounts payable	2.3	0.8
other payables and accruals	5.1	4.2
total	7.4	5.0

Current liabilities fall due in less than one year. The fair value of the current liabilities approximates the book value, due to their short-term character. Intercompany transactions are determined on an arm's length basis.

33.6 personnel expenses

	2022	2021
wages and salaries	(7.7)	(7.6)
social security charges	(0.4)	(0.3)
defined contribution plans	(1.0)	(0.9)
other expenses related to employees	(0.4)	(0.4)
total	(9.5)	(9.2)

The average number of employees amounted to 30 full-time equivalents (2021: 27), as at year-end 29 (2021: 27), of which no (2021: no) full-time employees are active outside the Netherlands.

33.7 income tax benefit / (expense)

	2022	2021
current tax:
• current year	3.2	1.6
• prior years	(0.7)	1.5
total current tax	2.5	3.1
deferred tax	0.9	-
total income tax benefit / (expense)	3.4	3.1

33.8 audit fees

The following amounts are charged as audit fees by Deloitte Accountants B.V. and its member firm and/or affiliates (amounts in EUR 1,000).

2022	Deloitte Accountants B.V.	Deloitte network	Deloitte total
audit of financial statements	960	1,837	2,797
other audit services	-	8	8
tax advisory services	-	66	66
other non-audit services	-	-	-
total	960	1,911	2,871

2021	Deloitte Accountants B.V.	Deloitte network	Deloitte total
audit of financial statements	829	1,742	2,571
other audit services	-	-	-
tax advisory services	-	89	89
other non-audit services	-	-	-
total	829	1,831	2,660

The fees listed above relate to the services applied to the Company and its consolidated group companies by accounting firms and independent external auditors as referred to in Section 1(1) of the Dutch Audit Firms (Supervision) Act (Wta), as well as by Dutch and foreign-based Deloitte audit firms, including their tax services and advisory groups. The audit fees relate to the audit of the 2022 financial statements, regardless of whether the work was performed during the financial year.

33.9 remuneration of the Management and Supervisory Board

The total remuneration of the members of the Management Board for 2022 amounted to EUR 3.7 million (2021: EUR 3.9 million) and is determined in accordance with the remuneration policy as disclosed in the remuneration report.

amounts in EUR 1,000:

Mr. W.A. Pelsma (CEO) received a salary of EUR 850 (2021: EUR 820), a bonus amounting to EUR 447 (2021: EUR 615) and a pension contribution of EUR 155 (2021: EUR 150). At year-end he held a total number of 181,875 (2021: 148,125) ordinary shares in Aalberts. Of the 35,000 conditional performance shares that were granted in 2019 (PSP 2019-2021), a total of 43,750 (125%) vested in 2022, for which EUR 160k (2021: EUR 565k) was charged to the income statement. Those shares are subject to a holding period of 2 years pursuant to the vesting and release of shares in 2022. The number of conditional performance shares awards that were granted in 2021 (PSP 2021-2023) amounted to 35,000 shares for which EUR 504k (2021: EUR 336k) was charged to the income statement.

amounts in EUR 1,000:

Mr. A.R. Monincx (CFO) received a salary of EUR 550 (2021: EUR 520), a bonus amounting to EUR 289 (2021: EUR 390) and a pension contribution of EUR 90 (2021: EUR 79). At year-end he held a total number of 33,000 (2021: 18,000) ordinary shares in Aalberts. Of the 15,000 conditional performance shares that were granted in 2019 (PSP 2019-2021), a total of 18,750 (125%) vested in 2022, for which EUR 69k (2021: EUR 242k) was charged to the income statement. Those shares are subject to a holding period of 2 years pursuant to the vesting and release of shares in 2022. The number of conditional performance shares awards that were granted in 2021 (PSP 2021-2023) amounted to 20,000 shares for which EUR 288k (2021: EUR 192k) was charged to the income statement.

The share price of Aalberts as at 31 December 2022 amounted to EUR 36.23 per ordinary share. Additional information regarding conditional performances share awards is disclosed in note 13.

The following fixed individual remunerations were paid to members of the Supervisory Board:

amounts in EUR 1,000	2022	2021
Peter van Bommel ¹	78.2	12.5
Lieve Declercq ²	55.7	33.8
Piet Veenema	60.0	50.0
Jan van der Zouw	60.0	55.0
Martin van Pernis ³	31.5	65.0
Annette Rinck ⁴	19.2	45.0
Marjan Oudeman ⁵	-	22.9
total	304.6	284.2

^1. appointed EGM 2021

^2. appointed AGM 2021

^3. untill AGM 2022

^4. untill AGM 2022

^5. untill AGM 2021

No loans, advances or guarantees have been granted to the members of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board. No options have been granted to members of the Supervisory Board. At year-end the members of the Supervisory Board do not hold shares in the Company.

33.10 contingent liabilities and commitments

The Company has guaranteed the bank loans of the Group for an amount of EUR 535.3 million (2021: EUR 273.4 million). In addition, the Company has guaranteed the two UK defined benefit Pension Schemes for an amount of GBP 84.5 million (2021: GBP 84.5 million).

The Company has guaranteed the liabilities of almost all of its Dutch group companies in accordance with the provisions of article 403, paragraph 1, Book 2, Part 9 of the Dutch Civil Code. Consequently, these companies are exempt from publication requirements.

The company forms a tax unity with almost all of its Dutch subsidiaries for both the income tax and value added tax. All tax unity members (including the Company) are jointly and severally liable for the tax obligations of the tax unity as a whole.

Several German subsidiaries as listed in the table will make use of the § 264 HGB / § 291 HGB exemption rules of filing their own (consolidated) financial statements.

	direct and indirect participation %
name and seat of the company
Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Gelsenkirchen	100%
Aalberts Immobilien GmbH, Gelsenkirchen	100%
D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH, Hamm	100%
Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH, Argenbühl	100%
Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Essen	100%
Meibes System-Technik GmbH, Machern OT Gerichshain	100%
ISIFLO GmbH, Hemer	100%
Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH, Raunheim	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH, Kerpen	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Solingen	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Burg	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Moers	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Remscheid	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Gaildorf	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Dunningen	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Landsberg am Lech	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lübeck	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwickau	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kaufbeuren	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Göppingen	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lüneburg	100%
Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg	100%
iProcess Technologies GmbH, Zwönitz	100%
iProcess Technologies GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen	100%
iProcess Technologies GmbH, Lübtheen OT Jessenitz	100%
iProcess Technologies GmbH, Wünschendorf/Elster	100%

Utrecht, 22 February 2023

the Management Board

Wim Pelsma, CEO

Arno Monincx, CFO

the Supervisory Board

Peter van Bommel, Chairman

Lieve Declercq, Member

Piet Veenema, Member

Jan van der Zouw, Member

other information

1. appropriation of profits under the articles of association

According to the Articles of Association of Aalberts N.V. the Management Board is authorised annually, with prior approval of the Supervisory Board, to add a portion of the net profit to the reserves. Any profits remaining will be at the disposal of the General Meeting based on the Articles of Association.

a. The Company may only pay dividends and make other distributions to the shareholders and other persons entitled to the profit available for distribution to the extent that the shareholders' equity is greater than the amount of the paid-in and called-up portion of the capital plus the reserves that must be maintained by law.

b. From the profit insofar as it may be distributed a distribution is, if possible, first made on each priority share, said distribution being a percentage of the nominal value paid-up on those shares. No further profit distributions are made on priority shares.

c. The General Meeting may decide on the basis of a proposal of the Management Board approved by the Supervisory Board to make distributions chargeable to a reserve available for distribution, if the requirement reflected sub a. has been met.

2. special controlling rights under the articles of association

One hundred issued and paid-up priority shares are held by Stichting Prioriteit 'Aalberts N.V.', whose board members consist of Management Board and Supervisory Board members of Aalberts N.V. and an independent board member. A transfer of priority shares requires the approval of the Management Board.

―	Every board member who is also a member of the Management Board of Aalberts N.V. has the right to cast as many votes as there are board members present or represented at the meeting who are also members of the Supervisory Board of Aalberts N.V.
―	Every board member who is also a member of the Supervisory Board of Aalberts N.V. has the right to cast as many votes as there are board members present or represented at the meeting who are also members of the Management Board of Aalberts N.V.
―	The independent member of the board of Stichting Prioriteit 'Aalberts N.V.' has the right to cast a single vote and can decide in the event of a tied vote of the board.

The following principal powers are vested in the holders of priority shares:

―	authorisation of every decision to issue shares;
―	authorisation of every decision to designate a corporate body other than the General Meeting to issue shares;
―	authorisation of every decision to limit or exclude the preferential rights of shareholders in the event of an issue of shares;
―	authorisation of every decision to repurchase paid-up shares in the capital of the Company or depositary receipts thereof for no consideration or subject to conditions;
―	authorisation of every decision to dispose of shares held by the Company in its own capital;
―	authorisation of every decision to reduce the issued capital through the cancellation of shares or through a decrease in the par value of shares by amending the Articles of Association;
―	determination of the number of members of the Management Board;
―	to make a binding nomination to the General Meeting concerning the appointment of members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board;
―	to approve the sale of a substantial part of the operations of the Company;
―	to approve acquisitions that would signify an increase of more than 15% in the Company's revenue, or that would involve more than 10% of the Company's balance sheet total;
―	to approve the borrowing of funds that would involve an amount of EUR 100 million or more; and
―	to approve a change in the Articles of Association, a legal merger, a split-up or the dissolution of the Company.

The full text of the Articles of Association of Aalberts N.V. can be found on the website:

aalberts.com/governance.

3. Independent auditor's report

To the shareholders and Supervisory Board of Aalberts N.V.

report on the audit of the financial statements 2022 included in the annual report

our opinion

We have audited the financial statements 2022 of Aalberts N.V. ("the company" or "the group"), based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The financial statements comprise the consolidated financial statements and the company financial statements as set out on pages 71 to 121 of the annual report.

In our opinion:

―	The accompanying consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of Aalberts N.V. as at 31 December 2022, and of its result and its cash flows for 2022 in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRS) and with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
―	The accompanying company financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of Aalberts N.V. as at 31 December 2022, and of its results for 2022 in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

The consolidated financial statements comprise:

1. The consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2022.

2. The following statements for 2022: the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of changes in equity and the consolidated cash flow statement.

3. The notes comprising a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

The company financial statements comprise:

1. The company balance sheet as at 31 December 2022.

2. The company income statement for 2022.

3. The notes comprising a summary of the significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

basis for our opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with Dutch law, including the Dutch Standards on Auditing. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the "Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements" section of our report.

We are independent of Aalberts N.V. in accordance with the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities, the Wet toezicht accountantsorganisaties (Wta, Audit firms supervision act), the Verordening inzake de onafhankelijkheid van accountants bij assurance-opdrachten (ViO, Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, a regulation with respect to independence) and other relevant independence regulations in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we have complied with the Verordening gedrags- en beroepsregels accountants (VGBA, Dutch Code of Ethics).

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

information in support of our opinion

We designed our audit procedures in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon. The following information in support of our opinion was addressed in this context, and we do not provide a separate opinion or conclusion on these matters.

materiality

Based on our professional judgment we determined the materiality for the financial statements as a whole at EUR 22 million (2021: EUR 20 million). The materiality is based on the profit before income tax, adjusted for certain non-recurring items.

We have also taken into account misstatements and/or possible misstatements that in our opinion are material for the users of the financial statements for qualitative reasons.

Audits of components were performed using materiality levels determined by judgment of the group engagement team, taking into account the materiality of the financial statements as a whole and the reporting structure of the group. Component performance materiality did not exceed EUR 10.5 million.

We agreed with the Supervisory Board that misstatements in excess of EUR 1 million which are identified during the audit, would be reported to them, as well as smaller misstatements that in our view should be reported on qualitative grounds.

scope of the group audit

Aalberts N.V. is at the head of a group of entities with activities in more than 50 countries. The financial information of this group is included in the consolidated financial statements of Aalberts N.V.

In establishing the overall group audit strategy and plan, the group engagement team determined the type of work that needed to be performed. We directed and supervised the work of component auditors as part of the group audit.

Our group audit mainly focused on the significant entities within the group. Our assessment of entitiesthat are significant to the group was done as part of our audit planning and was aimed to obtain sufficient coverage of the risks of a material misstatement for the significant account balances, classes of transactions and disclosures that we have identified. In addition, we considered qualitative factors as part of our assessment.

Where the work was performed by component auditors, we determined the level of involvement we needed to have in the audit work at those components to be able to conclude whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence was obtained as a basis for our opinion on the group financial statements as a whole. For each component we determined whether we required an audit of their complete financial information or whether other procedures would be sufficient.

We visited components in the United States and the Netherlands and held several sessions with local management and component auditors.

The group consolidation, financial statements disclosures and certain centrally coordinated accounting topics were audited by the group engagement team. These include among others the annual goodwill impairment testing, corporate income tax, acquisitions, divestments and share-based payments. Specialists were involved in the areas of fraud, tax, accounting, information technology and valuation.

By performing the procedures mentioned above by the component auditors, together with additional procedures at group level, we have been able to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence about the group's financial information to provide an opinion about the financial statements.

audit approach fraud risks

In accordance with Dutch Standards on Auditing, we are responsible for obtaining reasonable assurance that the financial statements taken as a whole are free from material misstatements, whether due to fraud or error.

We identified and assessed the risks of material misstatements of the financial statements due to fraud. During our audit we obtained an understanding of the company and its environment and the components of the system of internal control, including the risk assessment process and management's process for responding to the risks of fraud and monitoring the system of internal control and how the Supervisory Board exercises oversight, as well as the outcomes. We evaluated Aalberts' fraud risk assessment and made inquiries with management, those charged with governance and others within the group, including but not limited to, Internal audit function, Legal & Governance and group Control. We involved our fraud specialists in our risk assessment and in determining the audit response.

We evaluated the design and relevant aspects of the system of internal control and in particular the fraud risk assessment, as well as, among others, the code of conduct, whistle blower procedures and incident registration. We evaluated the design and the implementation of internal controls designed to mitigate fraud risks.

As part of our process of identifying fraud risks, we evaluated fraud risk factors with respect to financial reporting fraud, misappropriation of assets and bribery and corruption in close co-operation with our forensic specialists. We evaluated whether these factors indicate that a risk of material misstatement due to fraud is present.

Following these procedures, and the presumed risk under the prevailing auditing standards, we considered the fraud risks in relation to management override of controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence of bias by the Management Board, the executive leadership team, and other members of management, which may represent a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.

As part of our audit procedures to respond to this risk, we evaluated whether the selection and application of accounting policies by the group, particularly those related to subjective measurements and complex transactions, may be indicative of fraudulent financial reporting. We tested the appropriateness of journal entries recorded in the general ledger and other adjustments made in the preparation of the financial statements, including, amongst others, correcting journal entries made in the corporate holding entities within the company.

We incorporated elements of unpredictability in our audit. We also considered the outcome of our other audit procedures and evaluated whether any findings were indicative of fraud or non-compliance.

We evaluated whether the judgments and decisions made by management in making the accounting estimates included in the financial statements indicate a possible bias that may represent a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. Management insights, estimates and assumptions that might have a major impact on the financial statements are disclosed in note 2.8 of the financial statements. We performed a retrospective review of management judgments and assumptions related to significant accounting estimates reflected in prior year financial statements. Impairment testing of goodwill is a significant area to our audit as the determination whether these assets are not carried at more than their recoverable amounts is subject to significant management judgment. Reference is made to the section "Our key audit matters". For significant transactions, we evaluated whether the business rationale of the transactions suggests that they may have been entered into to engage in fraudulent financial reporting or to conceal misappropriation of assets.

Our procedures did not lead to indications for fraud potentially resulting in material misstatements.

audit approach compliance with laws and regulations

We assessed the laws and regulations relevant to the company through inquiries with the Management Board, Legal & Governance, Internal audit function, Group Control and Tax accounting and reading relevant minutes. We involved our forensic specialists in this evaluation.

As a result of our risk assessment procedures, and while realizing that the effects from non-compliance could considerably vary, we considered the following laws and regulations: adherence to (corporate) tax law and financial reporting regulations, the requirements under the International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (EU-IFRS) and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code with a direct effect on the financial statements as an integrated part of our audit procedures, to the extent material for the related financial statements. We obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding provisions of those laws and regulations generally recognized to have a direct effect on the financial statements.

Apart from these, the group is subject to other laws and regulations where the consequences of non-compliance could have a material effect on amounts and/or disclosures in the financial statements, for instance, through imposing fines or litigation. In addition, we considered major laws and regulations applicable to listed companies, including the Dutch Corporate Governance Code, the EU taxonomy for sustainable activities, and the European Single Electronic Reporting Format.

Our procedures are more limited with respect to other laws and regulations that do not have a direct effect on the determination of the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Compliance with these laws and regulations may be fundamental to the operating aspects of the business, to company's ability to continue its business, or to avoid material penalties (e.g., compliance with the terms of operating licenses and permits, compliance with environmental regulations and compliance with sanctions) and therefore non-compliance with such laws and regulations may have a material effect on the financial statements.

Our responsibility is limited to undertaking specified audit procedures to help identify non-compliance with those laws and regulations that may have a material effect on the financial statements. Our procedures are limited to (i) inquiries of management, the Management Board, those charged with governance and others within the company as to whether the company is in compliance with such laws and regulations and (ii) reviewing minutes to help identify non-compliance with those laws and regulations that may have a material effect on the financial statements. We also remained alert to indications of (suspected) non-compliance throughout the audit.

Finally, we obtained written representations that all known instances of (suspected) fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations have been disclosed to us.

audit approach going concern

Our responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities of the Management Board and the Supervisory Board, are outlined under the prevailing standards in the "Description of responsibilities regarding the financial statements" section below.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the going concern assumption. The appropriateness of the going concern assumption depends on management's assessment of the expected company's performance within its future economic environment. The Management Board believes that no events or conditions, give rise to doubt the ability of the group to continue in operation during at least twelve months after the adoption of the financial statements.

We have obtained management's assessment of the entity's ability to continue as a going concern, and have assessed the going concern assumption applied. As part of our procedures, we evaluated whether sufficient appropriate audit evidence has been obtained regarding, and have concluded on, the appropriateness of management's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Based on these procedures, we did not identify any reportable findings related to the entity's ability to continue as a going concern.

our key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the financial statements. We have communicated the key audit matters to the Supervisory Board. The key audit matters are not a comprehensive reflection of all matters discussed.

In comparison with previous year, the nature of our key audit matter did not change.

The key audit matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.

key audit matters

International group structure and coordination of the group audit

description

As described in the "Scope of the group audit" paragraph, Aalberts is operating in a large number of countries and consequently, in order to be able to conclude on the audit of the consolidated statements, we are overseeing the work performed by component auditors. The coordination of the global audit procedures is the most significant part of our group audit engagement and therefore we have identified this as a key audit matter.

how the key audit matter was addressed in the audit

Our audit procedures to address the key audit matter identified started with, among others, obtaining an understanding of the group, including inquiries with the Management Board and those charged with governance regarding risks of material misstatements due to error, fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations. We also obtained an understanding of the process for identifying and responding to these risks, including the relevant group-wide policies and procedures.

Our response furthermore comprised of a centralized risk assessment, the determination of the group audit scope and instructions to component auditor focusing specifically on risks of material misstatements due to error, fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.

Following the foregoing, we performed the following procedures:

―	We evaluated the company's internal control environment, including entity level controls and monitoring controls at group, business teams and operating level.
―	We performed audit procedures at group level in areas such as consolidation, reporting, accounting acquisitions, goodwill impairment testing and taxation. Specialists were involved, amongst others, in the areas of information technology, tax and valuation.
―	At group level, we have performed audit procedures regarding the corporate holding entities.
―	For all components with an audit scope, the group audit team provided detailed written instructions. Furthermore, we developed a plan for directing and overseeing each component audit team based on its relative significance to the company and certain other risk characteristics. This included conference calls with component during all stages of the audit, performing (remote) file reviews, site visits, attending client meetings and reviewing component audit team deliverables in order to gain sufficient understanding of the work performed.
―	For the remaining components analytical procedures at group level were performed.
―	As part of our audit of the consolidation, we tested the relevant controls around the elimination of all intercompany transactions and positions and performed detailed substantive procedures.

our observation

The scope and nature of the procedures performed were appropriate and sufficient to address the key audit matter. Our procedures did not result in any reportable matters.

valuation of goodwill

description

On 31 December 2022 Aalberts' goodwill carrying amount is EUR 971 million. The goodwill is allocated to cash generating units (CGUs) which is subject to an annual impairment test under EU-IFRS.

The impairment assessment prepared by management includes a variety of internal and external factors. In connection with these factors, management made significant estimates that require the use of valuation models and a significant level of management judgment, potentially subject to management override, particularly the assumptions related to the weighted average cost of capital, revenue growth rates, and the adjusted operating profit margin.

Given the significant judgement made by management to estimate recoverable amounts in the current economic climate, procedures to evaluate the significant estimates in management's impairment tests required a high degree of auditor judgement and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve our fair value specialists.

The key assumptions and sensitivities are disclosed in note 5 to the consolidated financial statements.

how the key audit matter was addressed in the audit

Our audit procedures related to the projected cash flows and discount rates used by management included the following, among others:

―	We obtained an understanding of management's process over the annual goodwill impairment tests.
―	We evaluated management's ability to accurately forecast by comparing actual results to management's historical forecasts.
―	We evaluated sensitivities in management's projections (as disclosed in note 5) that could cause a substantial change to the impairments recorded, and or cause headroom to change in an impairment.
―	Comparing and challenging the projected cash flows to historical forecasts, historical growth rates, external industry reports and information included in the company's internal communications to local management, the Management Board and the Supervisory Board.
―	With the assistance of our fair value specialists, we evaluated the reasonableness of the weighted average cost of capital, including testing the source information underlying the determination of the discount rates, testing the mathematical accuracy of the calculation, and developing a range of independent estimates and comparing those to the discount rates selected by management.

our observation

Our procedures did not result in any reportable matters with respect to the goodwill recorded and the corresponding disclosures.

report on the other information included in the annual report

In addition to the financial statements and our auditor's report, the annual report contains other information that consists of:

―	Report of the Management Board.
―	Report of the Supervisory Board.
―	Remuneration report.
―	Other information as required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.
―	Other information as included in the annual report.

Based on the following procedures performed, we conclude that the other information: ° is consistent with the financial statements and does not contain material misstatements. ° contains the information as required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

We have read the other information. Based on our knowledge and understanding obtained through our audit of the financial statements or otherwise, we have considered whether the other information contains material misstatements.

By performing these procedures, we comply with the requirements of Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Dutch Standard on Auditing 720. The scope of the procedures performed is substantially less than the scope of those performed in our audit of the financial statements.

The Management Board is responsible for the preparation of the other information, including the Report of the Management Board in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, and the other information as required by Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

report on other legal and regulatory requirements

engagement

We were initially engaged by the General Meeting as auditor for the year 2015 and have operated as statutory auditor ever since that financial year. For the audit of 2022, we were appointed by the General Meeting held on 27 May 2021.

no prohibited non-audit services

We have not provided prohibited non-audit services as referred to in Article 5(1) of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities.

European Single Electronic Reporting Format (ESEF)

Aalberts N.V. has prepared its annual report in ESEF. The requirements for this are set out in the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/815 with regard to regulatory technical standards on the specification of a single electronic reporting format (hereinafter: the RTS on ESEF).

In our opinion, the annual report, prepared in XHTML format, including the (partially) marked-up consolidated financial statements, as included in the reporting package by the Aalberts N.V., complies in all material respects with the RTS on ESEF.

The Management Board is responsible for preparing the annual report including the financial statements in accordance with RTS on ESEF, whereby the Management Board combines the various components in a reporting package.

Our responsibility is to obtain reasonable assurance for our opinion whether the annual report in this reporting package complies with the RTS on ESEF.

We performed our examination in accordance with Dutch law, including Dutch Standard 3950N 'Assurance-opdrachten inzake het voldoen aan de criteria voor het opstellen van een digitaal verantwoordingsdocument' (assurance engagements relating to compliance with criteria for digital reporting). Our examination included amongst others:

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Obtaining an understanding of the company's financial reporting process, including the preparation of the reporting package.

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Identifying and assessing the risks that the annual report does not comply in all material respects with the RTS on ESEF and designing and performing further assurance procedures responsive to those risks to provide a basis for our opinion, including:

―	obtaining the reporting package and performing validations to determine whether the reporting package containing the Inline XBRL instance and the XBRL extension taxonomy files has been prepared in accordance with the technical specifications as included in the RTS on ESEF;
―	examining the information related to the consolidated financial statements in the reporting package to determine whether all required mark-ups have been applied and whether these are in accordance with the RTS on ESEF.

description of responsibilities regarding the financial statements

responsibilities of the Management Board and Supervisory Board for the financial statements

The Management Board is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with EU-IFRS and Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code, and for the preparation of the Report of the Management Board in accordance with Part 9 of Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code.

Furthermore, the Management Board is responsible for such internal control as the Management Board determines is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

As part of the preparation of the financial statements, the Management Board is responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern. Based on the financial reporting frameworks mentioned, the Management Board should prepare the financial statements using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Management Board either intends to liquidate the company or to cease operations or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

The Management Board should disclose events and circumstances that may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern in the financial statements.

The Supervisory Board is responsible for overseeing the company's financial reporting process.

our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objective is to plan and perform the audit assignment in a manner that allows us to obtain sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for our opinion.

Our audit has been performed with a high, but not absolute, level of assurance, which means we may not detect all material errors and fraud during our audit.

Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The materiality affects the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and the evaluation of the effect of identified misstatements on our opinion.

We have exercised professional judgment and have maintained professional skepticism throughout the audit, in accordance with Dutch Standards on Auditing, ethical requirements and independence requirements. Our audit included e.g.:

―	Identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, designing and performing audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
―	Obtaining 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 company's internal control.
―	Evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by management.
―	Concluding 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 company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor's report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor's report. However, future events or conditions may cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern.
―	Evaluating the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures.
―	Evaluating whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.

Because we are ultimately responsible for the independent auditor's report, we are also responsible for directing, supervising and performing the group audit. In this respect, we have determined the nature and extent of the audit procedures to be carried out for group entities. Decisive were the size and/or the risk profile of the group entities or operations. On this basis, we selected group entities for which an audit or review had to be carried out on the complete set of financial information or specific items.

We communicate with the Management Board and the Supervisory Board regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant findings in internal control that we identified during our audit. In this respect we also submit a report to the Audit Committee in accordance with Article 11 of the EU Regulation on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public-interest entities. The information included in this additional report is consistent with our opinion in this auditor's report.

We provide the Supervisory Board with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and to communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, related safeguards.

From the matters communicated with the Supervisory Board, we determine the key audit matters: those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements. We describe these matters in our auditor's report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, not communicating the matter is in the public-interest.

Utrecht, 22 February 2023

Deloitte Accountants B.V.

Signed by: M.R. van Leeuwen

glossary non-GAAP measures

results

EBITA	earnings before finance cost, income taxes and amortisation
EBITDA	earnings before finance cost, income taxes, depreciation and amortisation
free cash flow (before interest and tax)	cash flow from operations less (net) investments in property, plant and equipment, and other intangible fixed assets
added value	revenue less raw materials used and work subcontracted
exceptional items ¹	income and expense items of such nature, size and/or frequency of occurrence that their disclosure is relevant to explain Aalberts' performance, including impairments, restructuring costs and gains and losses from acquisition and disposal

balance sheet

net debt	bank loans, lease liabilities and current borrowings less cash and cash equivalents
capital employed	equity plus net debt and dividend payable
net working capital	total of inventories and trade and other receivables less trade and other payables, excluding income taxes and finance cost
capital expenditure	investments in property, plant and equipment

ratios

organic revenue growth (%)	revenue growth adjusted for acquired and disposed revenues and currency impact
added value (% of revenue)	added value as a percentage of revenue
EBITA (% of revenue)	EBITA as a percentage of revenue
return on capital employed	rolling 12 months EBITA divided by capital employed
innovation rate (%)	last 12 months revenue from products launched in the last 48 months divided by last 12 months total revenue
SDG rate (%)	revenue related to Sustainable Development Goals divided by total revenue
leverage ratio	net debt divided by adjusted EBITDA on 12 months rolling basis
solvability	equity as a percentage of total assets
gearing ratio	net debt divided by total equity
interest cover ratio	adjusted EBITDA divided by the net interest expense on 12 months rolling basis

earnings per share

earnings per share before amortisation

net profit before amortisation divided by the weighted average number of shares

^1. the results of the businesses are monitored on the level of KPIs before exceptionals

overview group companies

The consolidated financial statements of Aalberts include the assets and liabilities of more than 200 legal entities. Set out below is an overview of the most important operational legal entities including the country of the main activity. All of the subsidiaries are 100% owned, unless indicated otherwise.

A list of subsidiaries is available at the Chamber of Commerce (the Netherlands). Aalberts N.V. is registered in the Trade Register of Utrecht under No. 30089954.

building technology		industrial technology
Aalberts hfc holding B.V.	NLD	Aalberts advanced mechatronics B.V.	NLD
Aalberts integrated piping systems Americas, Inc.	USA	Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH	DEU
Aalberts integrated piping systems B.V.	NLD	Aalberts Surface Treatment Corp	USA
Aalberts integrated piping systems Limited	GBR	iProcess Technologies GmbH	DEU
Aalberts integrated piping systems APAC Inc.	TWN	Metalis S.A.S.	FRA
KAN Sp. z.o.o. (51%)	POL	Mifa Aluminium B.V.	NLD
Henco Industries N.V.	BEL	ISEL Germany AG	DEU
BROEN A/S	DNK	KML Linear Motion Technologie GmbH	AUT
ISIFLO AS	NOR	Ventrex Automotive GmbH	AUT
VAF Instruments B.V.	NLD	DISPTEK B.V.	NLD

Aalberts operates some 130 locations with activities in over 50 countries.

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the Aalberts share

At year-end 2022 a total number of 110,580,102 ordinary shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.25 each were in circulation; the market capitalisation amounted to EUR 4,006 million (at year-end 2021: EUR 6,442 million).

dividend policy

In the General Meeting of 2015, shareholders agreed to a dividend payment percentage of 30% of net profit before amortisation and exceptionals and dividends only to be paid in cash.

shareholders' interests

Around 90% of the shares is freely tradable. Pursuant to the Decree on Disclosure of Major Holdings and Capital Interests in Securities-Issuing Institutions as part of the Dutch Financial Supervision Act, shareholders with a substantial participating interest of more than 3% must be disclosed.

shareholder	interest	disclosure date
Aalberts Beheer B.V., J. Aalberts, J.A.M. Aalberts-Veen ^*	11.90%	13 May 2022
FMR LLC	10.00%	18 Oct 2021
Capital Group	9.92%	6 Jan 2020
BlackRock, Inc.	3.00%	23 Dec 2022
Impax Asset Management	3.02%	2 Apr 2019
BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding	3.01%	26 Nov 2018
New Perspective Fund	3.00%	17 Sep 2018
Norges Bank	3.00%	27 May 2022

^* disclosure based on interest as per registration date AGM 2022

key share information	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
closing price at year-end (in EUR)	36.23	58.26	36.46	40.01	29.05
highest price of the year (in EUR)	59.76	58.46	43.11	40.92	45.05
lowest price of the year (in EUR)	30.55	36.09	16.16	27.52	27.43
average daily trading (in EUR thousands)	9,646	8,766	10,591	10,549	12,169
number of shares issued as at year-end (in millions)	110.6	110.6	110.6	110.6	110.6
market capitalisation at year-end (in EUR millions)	4,006	6,442	4,032	4,424	3,212
earnings per share before amortisation (in EUR)	3.37	3.05 ^*	1.81 ^*	2.42	2.49
dividend per share (in EUR)	1.11	1.01	0.60	0.80	0.75
price/earnings ratio at year-end	10.8	19.1	20.1	16.5	11.7

^* before exceptionals

key figures 2018-2022

	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
results (in EUR million)
revenue	3,230	2,979	2,610	2,841	2,759
EBITDA	634	585 ^*	423 ^*	493	462
EBITA	500	454 ^*	283 ^*	363	366
net profit before amortisation	372	337 ^*	200 ^*	267	275
cash flow from operations	352	426	454	465	427
free cash flow (before interest and tax)	168 ^*	310 ^*	360 ^*	312	312
balance sheet (in EUR million)
intangible assets	1,549	1,377	1,256	1,320	1,235
property, plant and equipment	995	881	829	874	818
capital expenditure	203	147	95	148	134
net working capital	721	452	399	490	464
total equity	2,363	2,184	1,806	1,838	1,676
net debt	794	492	600	755	586
capital employed	3,156	2,676	2,406	2,592	2,262
total assets	4,211	3,655	3,255	3,466	3,148
number of employees at end of period (x1)	14,597	14,402	14,782	16,094	16,452
ratios
organic revenue growth (%)	8.7	16.0	(7.0)	1.1	4.6
added value (% of revenue)	62.4	62.2 ^*	61.6	62.8	62.6
EBITA (% of revenue)	15.5	15.2 ^*	10.8 ^*	12.8	13.3
return on capital employed	16.1	17.2 ^*	11.7 ^*	14.1	16.6
innovation rate (%)	17	15	-	-	-
SDG rate (%)	68	66	-	-	-
leverage ratio	1.3	0.9	1.4	1.5	1.3
solvability (total equity as a % of total assets)	56.1	59.7	55.5	53.0	53.2
effective tax rate	24.1	24.5 ^*	24.4 ^*	22.9	21.4
number of ordinary shares issued (in millions)	110.6	110.6	110.6	110.6	110.6
figures per share (in EUR)
net profit before amortisation	3.37	3.05 ^*	1.81 ^*	2.42	2.49
dividend	1.11	1.01	0.60	0.80	0.75
special dividend	-	0.64	-	-	-
share price at year-end	36.23	58.26	36.46	40.01	29.05

^* before exceptionals

Erklärung gemäß § 291 Abs. 2 Nr. 1 bis 3 HGB:

Die Alleingesellschafterin, die Aalberts N.V., Utrecht, Niederlande, hat die Zustimmung für die Aalberts Deutschland B.V, mit dem Satzungssitz in Utrecht, Niederlande, und dem Verwaltungssitz in Kerpen, zur Inanspruchnahme der Erleichterungen des § 291 HGB bei gleichzeitiger Inanspruchnahme der Befreiungsmöglichkeiten des § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für den Jahresabschluss zum 31.12.2022 gegeben.

Der Jahresabschluss der Aalberts Deutschland B.V. sowie deren Tochtergesellschaften ist in den nach IFRS aufgestellten Konzernabschluss der Aalberts N.V., Utrecht, Niederlande, zum 31.12.2022 mit einbezogen worden.

Da die Aalberts Deutschland B.V. gemäß der Gründungstheorie (gegründet in den Niederlanden am 29.01.1987) keinen befreienden deutschen Teilkonzernabschluss aufstellen kann, entfallen somit auch Erläuterungen zu vom deutschen Recht abweichend angewandten Bilanzierungs-, Bewertungs- und Konsolidierungsmethoden, da einheitlich nach IFRS bilanziert wird.

Die Befreiung nach § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB nehmen in Anspruch die folgenden Tochterunternehmen, mit denen ein Gewinnabführungsvertrag besteht:

1. Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg

2. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lüneburg

3. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Landsberg am Lech

4. iProcess Technologies GmbH, Lübtheen OT Jessenitz

5. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lübeck

6. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Dunningen

7. iProcess Technologies GmbH, Wünschendorf/Elster

8. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwickau

9. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kaufbeuren

und die folgenden Tochterunternehmen, mit denen eine freiwillige Verlustübernahmevereinbarung getroffen wurde:

10. Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Gelsenkirchen

11. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

und die folgenden Tochterunternehmen der unter 10. und 11. genannten Unternehmen, mit denen ein Gewinnabführungsvertrag besteht:

12. D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH, Hamm

13. ISIFLO GmbH, Hemer

14. Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH, Argenbühl

15. Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH, Raunheim

16. Meibes System-Technik GmbH, Machern OT Gerichshain

17. Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Essen

18. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Gaildorf

19. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen

20. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Burg

21. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Solingen

22. iProcess Technologies GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen

23. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Moers

24. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwönitz

25. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Remscheid

26. Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Göppingen

und die folgenden Tochterunternehmen der unter 10. und 11. genannten Unternehmen, mit denen eine freiwillige Verlustübernahmevereinbarung getroffen wurde:

27. Aalberts Immobilien GmbH, Gelsenkirchen

28. Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH, Kerpen

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland B.V., Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland B.V.

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lüneburg

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lüneburg.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lüneburg, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

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Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Treatment GmbH, Landsberg

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Landsberg.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Landsberg, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

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Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Jessenitz

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Jessenitz.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Jessenitz, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lübeck

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lübeck.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Lübeck, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Dunningen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Dunningen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Dunningen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Wünschendorf

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Wünschendorf.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Wünschendorf, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2021 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwickau

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwickau.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Zwickau, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kaufbeuren

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH, Lüneburg, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kaufbeuren.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kaufbeuren, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Lüneburg, 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies Polymer GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Marcus Wendel

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen

Wir,

die Aalberts N.V., mit Sitz in Utrecht, Niederlande (vormals Aalberts Industries N.V., mit Sitz in Langbroek, Niederlande), sind mit 6% Gesellschafterin sowie die Aalberts Deutschland B.V., Kerpen ist mit 94% Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, mit Sitz in Kerpen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Deutschland GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland B.V.

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Aalberts N.V.

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Arno Monincx

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, mit Sitz in Velbert

Wir,

die Aalberts N.V., mit Sitz in Utrecht, Niederlande, sind mit 6% Gesellschafterin sowie die Aalberts Deutschland B.V., Kerpen ist mit 94% Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, mit Sitz in Velbert

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, mit Sitz in Velbert ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, mit Sitz in Velbert, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland B.V.

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Utrecht, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts N.V.

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Arno Monincx

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH, Hamm

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH, Hamm.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der D.S.I. Getränkearmaturen GmbH, Hamm gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der ISIFLO GmbH, Hemer

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der ISIFLO GmbH, mit dem Geschäftssitz in Hemer.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der ISIFLO GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der, ISIFLO GmbH, Hemer, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH, Argenbühl-Eisenharz

Wir,

die Meibes System-Technik GmbH mit Sitz in Machern OT Gerichshain sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH, mit dem Geschäftssitz in Argenbühl-Eisenharz.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Simplex Armaturen & Systeme GmbH, Argenbühl-Eisenharz gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Machern OT Gerichshain, den 22.12.2022

Meibes System-Technik GmbH

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Maarten van de Veen

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH, Raunheim

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH, mit dem Geschäftssitz in Raunheim.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Integrated Dynamics Engineering GmbH, Raunheim, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Meibes System-Technik GmbH, Machern OT Gerichshain

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind mit 68% und wir die Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Gelsenkirchen (vormals Seppelfricke Armaturen GmbH), sind mit 32% die Gesellschafter der Meibes System-Technik GmbH, mit dem Geschäftssitz in Machern OT Gerichshain.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Meibes System-Technik GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der, Meibes System-Technik GmbH, Machern OT Gerichshain, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH

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Roland Voermans

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Essen

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Essen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts integrated piping systems GmbH, Essen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Gaildorf

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Gaildorf

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Gaildorf ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies, Gaildorf, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Kerpen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Burg

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies mit Sitz in Burg.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies, Burg, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies, Kerpen

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Matthias Kester

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Solingen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Solingen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Solingen ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Solingen gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 02.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der iProcess Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Villingen-Schwenningen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Moers

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Moers

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Moers ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Moers, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Zwönitz

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der iProcess Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Zwönitz.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Zwönitz ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der iProcess Technologies GmbH, Zwönitz, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Remscheid

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Remscheid

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Remscheid ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Remscheid, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Göppingen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH mit Sitz in Göppingen

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Göppingen ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Göppingen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Immobilien GmbH, Kerpen

Wir,

die Aalberts Deutschland GmbH, Kerpen, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Immobilien GmbH, Kerpen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Immobilien GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Immobilien GmbH, Kerpen gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Deutschland GmbH

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Dr. Jens Hackenberger

Beschluss der Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH, Kerpen

Wir,

die Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert, sind die alleinige Gesellschafterin der Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH mit Sitz in Kerpen.

Unter Verzicht auf alle durch Gesetz und Gesellschaftsvertrag vorgeschriebenen Formen und Fristen der Einberufung halten wir eine Gesellschafterversammlung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH ab und beschließen einstimmig:

Der Befreiung der Aalberts Surface Technologies Grundstücksverwaltungs GmbH, Kerpen, gemäß § 291 HGB in Verbindung mit § 264 Abs. 3 HGB für das Geschäftsjahr 2022 wird hiermit zugestimmt.

Damit schließt die Gesellschafterversammlung.

Kerpen, den 22.12.2022

Aalberts Surface Technologies GmbH, Velbert

Vertreten durch ihren zur Einzelvertretung berechtigten Geschäftsführer

Dr. Jens Hackenberger