EX-15.2 7 dex152.htm FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF NKT FLEXIBLES I/S Financial Statements of NKT Flexibles I/S

Exhibit 15.2

NKT Flexibles I/S

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2005


Contents

 

      Page

Statements

  

Statement by the Management

   1

Report of independent Auditors

   2

Management’s review

  

Company details

   3

Financial highlights

   4

Financial review

   5 - 7

Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005

  

Accounting policies

   8 - 13

Income statement

   14

Balance sheet

   15 - 16

Cash flow statement

   17

Notes to the financial statements

   18 - 24


Statement by the Management

The Management have today discussed and adopted the Financial Statements of NKT Flexibles I/S as of and for the year ended 31 December 2005, prepared in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act, as presented on pages 8 - 22 of the Company’s Annual Report for 2005 and note 14 to the Financial Statements.

We consider the accounting policies applied to be appropriate. Accordingly, the Financial Statements referred to above present fairly the financial position of the Company as of 31 December 2005.

Brøndby, 23 March 2006

 

Management

/s/ Michael Chino Hjorth

Michael Chino Hjorth

CEO

/s/ Reidar Kleven

Reidar Kleven

COO

 

1


Report of independent Auditors

To the Partners of NKT Flexibles I/S:

We have audited the financial statements of NKT Flexibles I/S (“the Company”) as of and for the year ended December 31, 2004, prepared in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act. Such statements, as included in the Company’s Annual Report for 2004 and with the addition of note 14 “Reconciliation to United States generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)”, are included on pages 8-24 of Exhibit 15.2 of Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report filed on Form 20-F of Acergy S.A. for the year ended November 30, 2005. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards as established by the Auditing Standards Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing 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 over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2004 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles of the Danish Financial Statements Act.

The accounting principles of the Danish Financial Statements Act vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP). Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Notes 14 to the financial statements.

 

Copenhagen, 10 June, 2005

KPMG C. Jespersen

Statsautoriseret Revisionsinteressentskab

/s/ Lars Andersen

Lars Andersen

State Authorised Public Accountant

 

2


Management’s review

Company details

 

NKT Flexibles I/S
Priorparken 510
2605 Brøndby

 

Telephone:

   4348 3000

Fax:

   4348 3010

Homepage:

   www.nktflexibles.com

E-mail:

   nkt.flexibles@nktflexibles.com

CVR number:

   2425 5298

Established:

   1 July 1999

Registered office:

   Brøndby

Board of directors:

   Thomas Hofman-Bang (Chairman)
   Tom Ehret (Deputy chairman)
   Ole Bramsnæs
   Bruno Chabas
   Søren Isaksen
   Mark Preece

Management:

   Michael C. Hjorth, CEO
   Reidar Kleven, COO

Bank:

   Nordea Bank Danmark A/S
   Strandgade 3, 0900 København C

Auditor:

   KPMG
   Borups Alle 177, 2000 Frederiksberg
   State Authorized Public Accountant Lars Andersen

 

3


Management’s review

Financial highlights

 

DKKm

   2005     2004     2003     2002     2001  
     (unaudited)           (unaudited)     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Key figures

          

Revenue

   490,7     196,5     305,3     223,3     265,6  

Operating profit before depreciation

   51,9     -33,7     -5,6     -15,4     -17,2  

Profit before financial items

   23,7     -61,1     -32,3     -311,4     -72,9  

Profit/loss for the year

   18,2     -64,8     -37,8     -325,6     -88,7  

Fixed assets

   215,4     222,7     244,5     262,0     538,0  

Current assets

   268,5     157,6     127,8     144,3     145,2  

Total assets

   483,9     380,3     372,3     406,3     683,2  

Equity

   146,1     131,1     132,3     171,3     312,6  

Short-term liabilities

   337,8     249,2     240,0     235,0     370,6  

Cash flow from operating activities

   42,7     -60,3     -18,5     -6,9     -89,0  

Net cash flows from investment activities

   -21,0     -5,5     -9,3     -20,2     -22,9  

Portion relating to investment in property, plant and equipment

   -22,1     -4,9     -8,4     -7,9     -22,9  

Cash flow from financing activities

   -15,5     65,5     17,3     21,3     128,6  

Total cash flows

   6,2     -0,3     -10,5     -5,8     15,9  

Financial ratios

          

Net profit ratio

   5 %   -31 %   -106 %   -139 %   -27 %

Return on investment

   6 %   -16 %   -10 %   -58 %   -10 %

Gross margin ratio

   48 %   54 %   47 %   58 %   50 %

Current ratio

   79 %   63 %   53 %   61 %   39 %

Equity ratio

   30 %   34 %   36 %   42 %   45 %

Return on equity

   13 %   -49 %   -25 %   -134 %   -24 %

Average number of employees

   264     225     222     227     224  

The financial highlights for 2001 are not changed compared to the new accounting policy in 2002.

The financial ratios have been prepared in accordance with the Danish Society of Financial Analysts’ guidelines on the calculation of financial ratios. We refer to the accounting policies.

 

4


Management review

Financial review

Main activity

NKT Flexibles’ main activity is to develop, to market and produce flexible submarine pipe systems primarily for the offshore oil and gas industry. The production is carried out at the factory in Kalundborg.

Development in activities and economic conditions

Annual result

NKT Flexibles has realised revenue amounting to DKK 490.7 million in 2005 against DKK 196.5 million in 2004, corresponding to an increase of 150 %. The annual result before depreciation amounts to DKK 51.9 million against DKK – 33.7 million in 2004. The result for the year is DKK 18.2 million compared to DKK –64.8 million in 2004.

The year 2005 ended better than the expectations in the annual report for 2004. The year 2005 marked a turn-around for the Company due to improved market conditions and healthy backlog going into 2005. Throughout the year the Company has been ramping up the production in Kalundborg without loosing control of the operational expenditures, resulting in improved earnings.

The Company managed to take full advantage of an increased demand for flexible pipe during year 2005. Previous years process to improve competitiveness by focusing on product development, efficiency improvement and material technology has proven successful.

In 2005 there were no changes to the Company’s capital structure and bank facilities. The financial resources are provided through loans granted by the owners of the Company.

The realized result for 2005 is satisfactory.

Market conditions

During 2005 the oil price has stabilized at a fairly high level around USD 50 per barrel – with some fluctuation as a consequence of tropical storms and unrest in the Middle East. The general increase in oil prices are to a large extent driven by increasing consumption from China and India, which is expected to continue in the years to come.

In 2005 the activity level in the subsea offshore oil and gas industry increased substantially as a response to the continued high oil price. Throughout the year the Company has managed to improve its backlog position in terms of volume and quality.

 

5


Financial review

For 2006 the Company expects the market for SURF (Subsea Umbilical, Riser & Flowline) to consolidate at the same level that was experienced during 2005.

Projects

During 2005 NKT Flexibles grew its position in all offshore oil & gas regions – except Brazil – by executing a number of projects for existing as well as new Clients.

In 2005 NKT Flexibles was awarded new contracts amounting to DKK 1,093 million, which is a development that supports the future potential of the Company. By the end of the year the Company’s backlog was just above DKK 1,000 million, which is a remarkable improvement from previous years.

Of particular interest is that the Company has now reached a position in the market where large volume and value contracts are awarded. By the end of 2005 the Company is executing several DKK +100 million orders for 2006 and 2007 delivery.

Product development

R&D resources were primarily assigned to the development of new technology that will allow the Company to improve its competitiveness. Successful improvement was reached in a number of areas allowing the Company to substantially improve on its backlog. Of particular interest is the deepwater technology allowing the use of the Company’s products in water depths down to 2,000m.

Expectations

In 2006 NKT Flexibles expects an increase in the turnover compared to 2005 – primarily due to a better unit rates and higher quality of the backlog at the beginning of the year 2006 compared to the same period the year before. Founded in the expectations of better margins in the subsea market, the Company expects to be able to further improve the result in 2006 compared to 2005.

Due to the fact that a large proportion of the production capacity for 2006 is allready sold by the beginning of the year, the result for 2006 will primarily depend on the Company’s ability to act on commitments on entered contracts.

 

6


Financial review

 

The long-term potential of the Company will be realised through the continued implementation of new technology, which will lead to increased competitiveness. Of particular interest we are qualifying products for water depths down to 2,000m, which will widen the accessible market.

Special risks

Financial risks

The Company uses forward exchange contracts as a part of the hedging of recognized and unrecognized sales contracts in foreign currencies. Currencies, which are part of the EMU, are not hedged. Hedging of recognized contracts comprises receivables and payables.

Know-how

It is imperative for NKT Flexibles’ continued development to attract and maintain highly skilled and specialised manpower, including engineers possessing knowledge within the offshore business. The earning capacity of the Company will also depend on a continued training and flexibility among the blue-collar workers at the Kalundborg factory.

Environment

In line with the previous years the Company’s green accounts show that the pollution from the factory in the shape of smoke, noise and wastewater is negligible. Maintaining the environmental management system ISO14001 as well as the health and safety system OHSAS 18001 will be a high priority so that the Company can continue to live up to national as well as international standards.

The job of improving the Company’s safety level continues. Through information campaigns and compulsory safety courses for all employees we have established a better understanding of how to avoid accidents. Compared to other Danish companies of similar type, the safety level of NKT Flexibles is quite good.

 

7


Financial statements for the year ending 31 December

Accounting policies

The annual report of NKT Flexibles for 2005 has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applying to class C enterprises under the Danish Financial Statements Act.

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the financial statements are consistent with those of last year.

Recognition and measurement

Assets are recognized in the balance sheet when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the enterprise and the value of the asset can be reliably measured.

Liabilities are recognized in the balance sheet when an outflow of economic resources is probable and when the liability can be reliably measured.

On initial recognition, assets and liabilities are measured at cost. Subsequently, assets and liabilities are measured as described below for each individual item.

Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at amortized cost implying the recognition of a constant effective interest rate to maturity. Amortized cost is calculated as initial cost minus any principal repayments and plus or minus the cumulative amortization of any difference between cost and nominal amount.

In recognizing and measuring assets and liabilities, any gains, losses and risks occurring prior to the presentation of the annual report that evidence conditions existing at the balance sheet date are taken into account.

Income is recognized in the income statement as earned, including value adjustments of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value or amortized cost. Equally, costs incurred to generate the year’s earnings are recognized, including depreciation, amortization, impairment and provisions as well as reversals as a result of changes in accounting estimates of amounts which were previously recognized in the income statement.

Foreign currency translation

On initial recognition, transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the average exchange rates ruling last month.

Receivables and payables and other monetary items denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. The difference between the exchange rates at the balance sheet date and at the date at which the receivable or payable arose or was recognized in the latest financial statements is recognized in the income statement as financial income or expense.

 

8


Accounting policies

 

Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized in the balance sheet at cost and are subsequently measured at fair value. Positive and negative fair values of derivative financial instruments are included in other receivables and payables, respectively.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as and qualifying for recognition as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability are recognized in the income statement together with changes in the value of the hedged asset or liability.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as and qualifying for recognition as a hedge of future assets or liabilities are recognized as receivables or payables and in capital and reserves. Income and expenses relating to such hedging transactions are transferred from capital and reserves on realization of the hedged item and recognized in the same item as the hedged item.

Income statement

Revenue

Revenue from the sale of goods and services is recognized in the income statement provided that delivery and transfer of risk to the buyer has taken place before year end and that the income can be reliably measured and is expected to be received. Revenue is measured ex VAT, taxes and discounts in relation to the sale.

Contract work in progress concerning special production of flexible pipes is recognized as revenue by reference to the stage of completion. Accordingly, revenue corresponds to the selling price of work performed during the year (the percentage of completion method). Revenue is recognized when total income and expenses and the stage of completion of the contract at the balance sheet date can be reliably calculated and when it is probable that the economic benefits, including payment, will flow to the enterprise.

Interest income and expense and similar items

Interest income and expense and similar items comprise interest income and expense, market gains and losses in respect of payables and transactions denominated in foreign currencies, etc.

Tax on profit/loss from ordinary activities

The enterprise is not liable to tax as it is a partnership. Therefore, tax has not been computed on the profit/loss for the year, and provisions have not been made for deferred tax.

 

9


Accounting policies

 

Balance sheet

Intangible assets

Development costs comprise costs, salaries and amortization directly or indirectly attributable to the enterprise’s development activities.

Development projects that are clearly defined and identifiable, where the technical utilization degree, sufficient resources and a potential future market or development opportunities in the enterprise is evidenced, and where the enterprise intends to produce, market or use the project, are recognized as intangible assets provided that the cost can be measured reliably and that there is sufficient assurance that future earnings can cover production costs, selling and administrative expenses and development costs. Other development costs are recognized in the income statement when incurred.

Capitalized development costs are measured at the lower of cost less accumulated amortization and the recoverable amount.

Following the completion of the development work, development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life. The amortization period is five years.

Patents are measured at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment. Patents are amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining patent period.

Intangible assets are written down to the recoverable amount if this is lower than the carrying amount. Impairment tests are conducted annually of each individual asset or group of assets.

Gains and losses on the disposal of development projects and patents are determined as the difference between the sales price less disposal costs and the carrying amount at the date of disposal. The gains or losses are recognized in the income statement as other external expenses.

Property, plant and equipment

Land and buildings, plant and machinery and fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation.

Cost comprises the purchase price and any costs directly attributable to the acquisition until the date when the asset is available for use. The cost of self-constructed assets comprises direct and indirect costs of materials, components, sub suppliers, and wages and salaries.

Interest expense on loans to finance the production of property, plant and equipment that concerns the production period is included in cost. All other borrowing costs are recognized in the income statement.

The cost of leases is stated at the lower of fair value and the present value of the future lease payments. For the calculation of the net present value, the interest rate implicit in the lease or an approximation thereof is used as discount rate.

 

10


Accounting policies

 

Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the expected useful lives of the assets. The expected useful lives are as follows:

 

Buildings

   25 years

Plant and machinery

   8-15 years

Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment

   3-8 years

Computer hardware

   4 years

Cars

   3-5 years

Property, plant and equipment are written down to the recoverable amount if this is lower than the carrying amount. Impairment tests are conducted annually of each individual asset or group of assets.

Gains and losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are determined as the difference between the sales price less disposal costs and the carrying amount at the date of disposal. The gains or losses are recognized in the income statement as other operating income or other operating expenses.

Inventories

Inventories are measured at moving average prices. Where the net realizable value is lower than cost, inventories are written down to this lower value.

Goods for resale and raw materials and consumables are measured at cost, comprising purchase price plus delivery costs.

Finished goods and work in progress are measured at cost, comprising the cost of raw materials, consumables, direct wages and salaries and indirect production overheads. Indirect production overheads comprise indirect materials and wages and salaries as well as maintenance and depreciation of production machinery, buildings and equipment as well as factory administration and management. Borrowing costs are not recognized.

The net realizable value of inventories is calculated as the sales amount less costs of completion and costs necessary to make the sale and is determined taking into account marketability, obsolescence and development in expected sales price.

Receivables

Receivables are measured at amortized cost. Provision is made for anticipated losses.

Contract work in progress

Contract work in progress is measured at the selling price of the work performed by reference to the stage of completion. The stage of completion is based on the share of the contract costs paid compared with the expected total costs of the contract. When it is probable that the total contract costs will exceed total income from a contract, the anticipated loss is recognized in the income statement.

When the selling price of a construction contract cannot be measured reliably, the selling price is measured at the lower of costs incurred and net realizable value.

 

11


Accounting policies

 

Prepayments are set off against contract work in progress. Progress billings received in excess of the contract work performed are calculated separately for each contract and recognized as payments on account from customers under short-term liabilities other than provisions.

Selling costs and costs incurred in securing contracts are recognized in the income statement when incurred.

Prepayments

Prepayments comprise costs incurred concerning subsequent financial years.

Financial liabilities

Other liabilities, comprising trade payables as well as other payables, are measured at amortized cost.

Cash flow statement

The cash flow statement shows the enterprise’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the year, the year’s changes in cash and cash equivalents as well as the enterprise’s cash and cash equivalents at the beginning and end of the year.

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash flows from operating activities are calculated as the year’s profit/loss adjusted for non-cash operating items, changes in working capital and corporation tax paid.

Cash flows from investing activities

Cash flows from investing activities comprise payments in connection with acquisitions and disposals of enterprises and activities and of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment and investments.

Cash flows from financing activities

Cash flows from financing activities comprise changes in the size or composition of the company’s equity and related costs as well as the raising of loans, repayment of interest-bearing debt, and payment of dividends to shareholders.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash and short-term marketable securities with a term of three months or less which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Segment information

Information is provided on geographical markets. The segment information is based on the company’s accounting policies, risks and internal financial management.

 

12


Accounting policies

Financial ratios

Financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the Danish Society of Financial Analysts’ guidelines on the calculation of financial ratios.

The financial ratios stated in the survey of financial highlights have been calculated as follows:

 

Net profit ratio

  

Operating [profit/loss] x 100

  

Revenue

Return on investment

  

Operating [profit/loss] x 100

  

Average operating assets

Gross margin ratio

  

Gross [profit/loss] x 100

  

Revenue

Current ratio

  

                  Current assets x 100                  

  

Short-term liabilities other than provisions

Equity ratio

  

Equity, ex. minority interests at year end x 100

  

Total equity and liabilities at year end

Return on equity

  

[Profit/loss] for analytical purposes x 100

  

Average equity, ex. minority interests

 

13


Income statement 1 January - 31 December

 

         

2005

DKK’000

   2004
DKK’000
   2003
DKK’000
          (unaudited)         (unaudited)
     Note               

Revenue

   1    490.736    196.462    305.307

Work performed for own purpose and capitalized

      49    230    1.897
                 
      490.785    196.692    307.204
                 

Raw materials, consumables and goods for resale

      257.621    89.441    162.555

Other production, sales and administrative costs

   3    64.609    48.817    59.230

Staff costs

   2    116.635    92.194    91.065
                 
      438.865    230.452    312.850
                 

Operating profit before depreciation

      51.920    -33.760    -5.646

Depreciation and impairment on fixed assets

   4    28.260    27.376    26.764
                 
      23.660    -61.136    -32.410

Profit before financial items

           

Financial income

      2.253    1.449    1.730

Financial expenses

      7.674    5.098    7.107
                 

Profit/(loss) for the year

      18.239    -64.785    -37.787
                 

Proposed distribution of profit/(loss):

           

Retained earnings

      18.239    -64.785    -37.787
                 

 

14


Balance sheet 31 December

Assets

 

         

2005

DKK’000

   2004
DKK’000
          (unaudited)     
   Note      

Fixed assets

        

Intangible assets

   5      

Patents

      1.656    1.846

Patents in progress

      104    0

Completed development projects

      8.110    5.449

Development projects in progress

      511    5.998
            
      10.381    13.293
            

Property plant and equipment

   6      

Land and buildings

      72.734    76.791

Plant and machinery

      115.078    129.636

Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment

      1.639    1.819

Property, plant and equipment under construction

      15.596    1.125
            
      205.047    209.371
            

Total fixed assets

      215.428    222.664
            

Current assets

        

Inventories

        

Raw materials and consumables

      128.755    89.696
            

Receivables

   7      

Account receivables

      112.412    43.354

Contract work in progress

   8    7.054    8.021

Other receivables

      11.253    7.527

Prepayments

   9    1.517    7.708
            
      132.236    66.610
            

Cash at bank and in hand

      7.525    1.347
            

Total current assets

      268.516    157.653
            

TOTAL ASSETS

      483.944    380.317
            

 

15


Balance sheet 31 December

Equity and liabilities

 

         

2005

DKK’000

   2004
DKK’000
          (unaudited)     
   Note      

Equity

        

Equity

   10    146.113    131.097
            
      146.113    131.097
            

Liabilities

        

Short-term liabilities

        

Bank loans

      24.303    16.836

Payment on account from costumers

      75.608    10.546

Accounts payables

      67.000    25.752

Group companies

      150.509    173.423

Other debts

      20.411    22.663
            
      337.831    249.220
            

Total liabilities

      337.831    249.220
            

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

      483.944    380.317
            

Contingent liabilities and other obligations

   11      

Notes without reference

   12 - 13      

 

16


Cash flow statement 1 January - 31 December

 

     2005
DKK’000
   2004
DKK’000
   2003
DKK’000
     (unaudited)         (unaudited)

Profit/(loss) before financial items

   23.660    -61.136    -32.327

Depreciation and impairment

   28.260    27.377    26.764

Changes in working capital

   -3.802    -23.008    -7.551
              

Cash flows from operations before financial items

   48.118    -56.767    -13.114

Interests received

   2.253    1.449    1.730

Interests paid

   -7.636    -5.013    -7.118
              

Cash flows from operations

   42.735    -60.331    -18.502
              

Acquisition of intangible fixed assets

   634    -1.076    -2.036

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

   -22.081    -4.934    -8.352

Disposal of property, plant and equipment

   423    516    1.083
              

Cash flows from investing activities

   -21.024    -5.494    -9.305
              

Paid in capital

   0    60.000    0

Change in debt to credit institutions

   7.467    2.399    -4.670

Change in debt to group companies

   -23.000    3.127    22.000
              

Cash flows from financing activities

   -15.533    65.526    17.330
              

Net cash flow from operating, investing and financing activities

   6.178    -299    -10.477
              

Cash at bank and in hand 1 January

   1.347    1.646    12.123

Net cash flow

   6.178    -299    -10.477
              

Cash at bank and in hand 31 December

   7.525    1.347    1.646
              

 

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Notes to the financial statements

 

Note

        2005
DKK’000
   2004
DKK’000
   2003
DKK’000
          (unaudited)         (unaudited)

1

   Revenue         
   Revenue includes the production value of construction contracts completed and in progress to the amount of    469.831    177.064    294.086
                 
   Revenue distributed on geographical segments (DKK’000):         
   Scandinavia    130.710    46.198    74.310
   Other countries in Europe    188.195    61.161    107.108
   Other countries    171.831    89.103    123.889
                 
      490.736    196.462    305.307
                 

2

   Staff costs         
   Wages and salaries    107.555    84.491    83.836
   Pensions    7.897    6.633    6.282
   Social security contributions    1.183    1.070    947
                 
      116.635    92.194    91.065
                 
   Average number of employees    264    225    222
                 
   Included in staff costs is wages to the Management to the amount of 2,688 DKK’000 (2004: 2,544 DKK’000 and 2003: 2,361 DKK’000) and pensions with 118 DKK’000 (2004: 107 DKK’000 and 2003: 51 DKK’000).   

3

   Fees paid to independent auditor         
   Audit fee    315    213    200
   Non-audit fee    19    99    160
                 
      334    312    360
                 

4

   Depreciation and impairment         
   Loss on sale of tangible fixed assets    0    0    604
   Patents    459    561    680
   Completed development projects    1.820    1.521    634
   Buildings    4.057    4.057    4.024
   Plant and machinery    21.468    20.607    20.145
   Fixtures and fittings, tools and equipment    456    630    677
                 
      28.260    27.376    26.764
                 

 

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Notes to the financial statements

 

Note

        Patents    Patents
in progress
   Completed
development
projects
   Development
projects
in progress
    Amounts in DKK’000                    

5

  Intangible assets            
  Cost at 1 January 2004    2.433    0    7.603    5.577
 

Additions

   655    0    0    421
 

Disposals

   0    0    0    0
 

Transferred

   0    0    0    0
                     
 

Cost at 31 December 2004

   3.088    0    7.603    5.998
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 1 January 2004

   681    0    633    0
 

Amortisation

   561    0    1.521    0
 

Disposals

   0    0    0    0
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 31 December 2004

   1.242    0    2.154    0
                     
 

Carrying amount at 31 December 2004

   1.846    0    5.449    5.998
                     
 

Amortised over

   5 years    —      5 years    —  
                     
           Patents    Patents
in progress
   Completed
development
projects
   Development
projects
in progress
         (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)
  Cost at 1 January 2005    3.088    0    7.603    5.998
 

Additions

   269    104    -1.007    0
 

Disposals

   0    0    0    0
 

Transferred

   0    0    5.488    -5.487
                     
 

Cost at 31 December 2005

   3.357    104    12.084    511
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 1 January 2005

   1.242    0    2.155    0
 

Amortisation

   459    0    1.819    0
 

Disposals

   0    0    0    0
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 31 December 2005

   1.701    0    3.974    0
                     
 

Carrying amount at 31 December 2005

   1.656    104    8.110    511
                     
 

Amortised over

   5 years    —      5 years    —  
                     
         Buildings    Plant and
machinery
   Fixtures and
fittings
   Property, plant
and equipment
under constr.
    Amounts in DKK’000                    

6

  Property, plant and equipment            
 

Cost at 1 January 2004

   190.187    431.196    7.949    3.992
 

Additions

   0    3.478    610    847
 

Disposals

   0    -1.020    -123    0
 

Transferred

   0    3.714    0    -3.714
                     
 

Cost at 31 December 2004

   190.187    437.368    8.436    1.125
                     
 

Impairment and depreciation 1 January 2004

   109.339    287.656    6.092    0
 

Depreciation

   4.057    20.607    631    0
 

Disposals

   0    -521    -106    0
                     
 

Impairment and depreciation 31 December 2004

   113.396    307.732    6.617    0
                     
 

Carrying amount at 31 December 2004

   76.791    129.636    1.819    1.125
                     
 

Assets held under finance leases

   0    0    0    0
                     
         Buildings    Plant and
machinery
   Fixtures and
fittings
   Property, plant
and equipment
under constr.
         (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)
 

Cost at 1 January 2005

   190.187    437.368    8.436    1.124
 

Additions

   0    6.559    544    14.978
 

Disposals

   0    -573    -969    0
 

Transferred

   0    506    0    -506
                     
 

Cost at 31 December 2005

   190.187    443.860    8.011    15.596
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 1 January 2005

   113.396    307.733    6.617    0
 

Amortisation

   4.057    21.467    456    0
 

Disposals

   0    -418    -701    0
                     
 

Impairment and amortisation 31 December 2005

   117.453    328.782    6.372    0
                     
 

Carrying amount at 31 December 2005

   72.734    115.078    1.639    15.596
                     
 

Amortised over

   25 years    8 - 15 years    3 - 8 years    —  
                     
 

Assets held under finance leases

   0    0    0    0
                     
 

Official annual valuation of Danish properties

           
 

at 1 January 2004

   38.500         
               
 

at 1 January 2005

   43.500         
               

 

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Notes to the financial statements

 

Note

        2005
DKK’000
   2004
DKK’000
    
          (unaudited)          

7

   Receivables         
   Receivables with more than one years maturity    0    0   
               

8

   Contract work in progress         
   Contract work in progress    254.975    125.560   
   Progress billing    -316.865    -124.074   
               
   Net contract work in progress    -61.890    1.486   
               
   Recognised as follows:         
   Contract work in progress    7.053    8.021   
   Prepayments    -68.943    -6.535   
               
      -61.890    1.486   
               

9

   Prepayments         
   Value adjustment of hedging instruments    0    6.575   
   Others    1.517    1.133   
               
      1.517    7.708   
               
          2005
DKK’000
   2004
DKK’000
   2003
DKK’000
          (unaudited)         (unaudited)

10

   Equity         
   Equity 1 January    131.097    132.312    171.343
   Paid in capital    0    60.000    0
   Loss for the year    18.239    -64.785    -37.787
   Value adjustment of hedging instruments, end    454    3.677    107
   Value adjustment of hedging instruments, beginning    -3.677    -107    -1.351
                 
   Equity 31 December    146.113    131.097    132.312
                 
   Specification of equity:         
   Paid in capital 1 January    779.808    719.808    719.808
   Paid in this year    0    60.000    0
                 
   Paid in capital 31 December    779.808    779.808    719.808
                 
   Retained earnings 1 January    -648.711    -587.496    -548.465
   Transferred from proposed distribution of loss    18.239    -64.785    -37.787
   Value adjustment of hedging instruments    -3.223    3.570    -1.244
                 
   Retained earnings 31 December    -633.695    -648.711    -587.496
                 
   Equity 31 December    146.113    131.097    132.312
                 

 

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Notes to the financial statements

 

Note

         2005
DKK’000
   2004
DKK’000
          (unaudited)     

11

   Contingent liabilities and other obligations      
   Lease obligations      
   Lease obligations for service and buildings amounts to:      
   0 - 1 year    8.400    9.390
   1 - 5 years    8.121    2.364
            
      16.521    11.754
            
   Contingent liabilities      
   The company has no contingent liabilities      

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   Currency and interest rate risk and the use of derivatives      
   As part of the hedging of recognized and unrecognized transactions, NKT Flexibles I/S uses forward exchange contracts. Currencies which is part of the EMU-coorporation is not hedged. Hedging of recognised transactions comprises receivables and payables.

Currency risk

 

DKK’000

Currency

   Payment/
maturity
   Receivables    Payables    Hedged by
forward
contracts
   Net
position

At 31 December 2004

              

EUR

   < 1 year    17.335    14.065    0    3.270

USD

   < 1 year    19.016    2.796    17.338    -1.118

GBP

   < 1 year    690    1.025    0    -335
          Receivables    Payables    Hedged by
forward
contracts
   Net
position
          (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)    (unaudited)

At 31 December 2005

              

EUR

   < 1 year    72.723    30.322    0    42.401

USD

   < 1 year    4.103    4.545    0    -442

GBP

   < 1 year    11.122    4.322    6.800    0

Anticipated future transactions

The company hedges anticipated currency risks concerning already signed contracts on construction contracts and purchase of raw materials with forward contracts.

 

     Period    Contractual value   

Deferred recognition in the

income statement of gains/

loss (-) expected to be realized

after the balance sheet date

DKK’000

      2005    2004    2003    2005    2004    2003
          (unaudited)         (unaudited)    (unaudited)         (unaudited)

Forward contracts

   0 - 6 months    122.371    91.427    20.829    454    3.677    107

 

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Notes to the financial statements

 

Note

     

13

   Related party disclosures
   Significant influence
  

SubSeaFlex Holding A/S,

Danco A/S

   Other related parties
  

Further, the company’s related parties comprise Board of directors, Management and executive employees.

   Owners
  

SubSeaFlex Holding A/S

Vibeholms Allé 25

2605 Brøndby

  

Ownership: 51%

  

(SubSeaFlex Holding A/S is owned by NKT Holding A/S)

  

Danco A/S

  

Stranden

  

Postboks 1524 Vika

  

0117 Oslo

  

Norway

  

Ownership: 49%

  

(Danco AS is owned by Acergy)

   Transactions with related parties
   The owners of the company has granted loans amounting to 150 mill DKK as of 31/12 2005 (as of 31/12/2004: 171 mill DKK). The loans have been granted on market conditions.
   Sale of products to Acergy in the finance year amounts to 22 % of the turnover (2004: 20%). The sale has taken place on market conditions.

 

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Note 14 – Reconciliation to United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)

The financial statements for 2004 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Danish Financial Statements Act (Danish GAAP), which differ in certain respects from U.S. GAAP.

The following is a summary of the adjustments to net income for the year ended December 31, 2004 and equity as of December 31, 2004, necessary to reconcile those to net income and equity determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Reconciliation of net income and equity under Danish GAAP to U.S. GAAP

(All figures in DKK thousand)

 

           Net loss for
the year
ended
December 31,
2004
    Equity as of
December 31,
2004
 

As reported under Danish GAAP

     (64,785 )   131,097  

Reversal of capitalized development costs, net of accumulated amortization as of 1 January 2004

   (a )   —       (12,547 )

Development costs incurred in 2004

   (a )   (421 )   (421 )

Amortization of development costs in 2004

   (a )   1,521     1,521  

Derivatives not meeting SFAS 133 criteria

   (b )   3,677     —    
              

As reported under U.S. GAAP

     (60,008 )   119,650  
              

 

(a) Development costs

According to Danish GAAP development projects that are clearly defined and identifiable, where the technical utilization degree, sufficient resources and a potential future market or development opportunities in the enterprise is evidenced, and where the enterprise intends to produce, market or use the project, are recognized as intangible assets provided that the cost can be measured reliably and that there is sufficient assurance that future earnings can cover production costs, selling and administrative expenses and development costs. Other development costs are recognized in the income statement when incurred.

Capitalized development costs are measured at the lower of cost less accumulated amortization and the recoverable amount.

Following the completion of the development work, development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life. The amortization period is five years.

Intangible assets are written down to the recoverable amount if this is lower than the carrying amount. Impairment tests are conducted annually of each individual asset or group of assets.

Under US GAAP development costs are expensed as incurred.

 

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(b) Derivatives

According to Danish GAAP derivative financial instruments are initially recognized in the balance sheet at cost and are subsequently measured at fair value. Positive and negative fair values of derivative financial instruments are included in other receivables and payables, respectively.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as and qualifying for recognition as a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability are recognized in the income statement together with changes in the value of the hedged asset or liability.

Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments designated as and qualifying for recognition as a hedge of future assets or liabilities are recognized as receivables or payables and in capital and reserves. Income and expenses relating to such hedging transactions are transferred from capital and reserves on realization of the hedged item and recognized in the same item as the hedged item.

Under U.S. GAAP, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 133 “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2001. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments, including embedded derivatives, and for hedging activities. SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives be recognized as either assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet and measured at fair value. Depending on the documented designation of a derivative instrument, any change in fair value is recognized in either income or equity (as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income). As the Company did not meet the documentation standards of SFAS 133 for its forward exchange contracts, the unrealized gain associated with its forward exchange contracts is recognized through the income statement for U.S. GAAP purposes. There is no effect on equity.

 

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