Fiscal 2021 Universal Registration Document

4. Consolidated financial statements

  DISCOUNT RATE
  FISCAL 2021 FISCAL 2020 
Continental Europe

Continental Europe

DISCOUNT RATE

7.9%

 7.6%
North America

North America

DISCOUNT RATE

7.0%

 7.2%
United Kingdom and Ireland

United Kingdom and Ireland

DISCOUNT RATE

7.5%

 7.3%
Latin America

Latin America

DISCOUNT RATE

9.1%

 10.5%
Rest of the world (excluding Latin America)

Rest of the world (excluding Latin America)

DISCOUNT RATE

8.3%

 8.3%
Group

Group

DISCOUNT RATE

7.6%

 7.2%
SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS

Sodexo has analyzed the sensitivity of goodwill impairment test results to different financial and operational scenarios:

  • the results of the goodwill sensitivity analysis indicated no probable scenario where a change in the discount rate or longterm growth rate would result in the recoverable amount of segment assets becoming less than its carrying amount. In fact, the results of the impairment testing demonstrate that even an increase of 200 basis points in the discount rate or a reduction of 200 basis points in the long-term growth rate would not result in an impairment of the assets tested for any segment;
  • the Group also performed a sensitivity analysis on the operational assumptions used in order to determine whether a 10% decrease in forecast net cash flows over the time period of the business plans prepared by the management and in terminal value would result in the recognition of an impairment in the Group’s consolidated financial statements as of August 31, 2021. The results of this analysis did not indicate any risk of impairment for any of the segments.

NOTE 7. LEASES

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES

The Group determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at inception of the contract. The Group classifies as a lease a contract that conveys to the Group the right to control the use of an identified asset for a given period of time.

Leases are recognized on the consolidated statement of financial position at the commencement date of the contract, except for leases covered by the exemptions allowed by IFRS 16 (short-term leases and leases of low value assets), adopted by the Group.

Leases are reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position by recognizing an asset representing the right to use the leased asset and a related liability corresponding to the obligation to make future lease payments. In the consolidated income statement, a depreciation of the right-of-use assets is recorded in operating expenses, separately from the interest expense on lease liabilities. In the consolidated cash flow statement, cash outflows relating to interest on lease liabilities impact operating activities flows, while repayment of the lease liabilities impact financing activities flows.

Short-term leases (i.e. lease term of 12 months or less) and leases of low-value assets (such as IT equipment) are expensed directly in operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Particular rent concessions payments due until June 30, 2022 occurring as a direct consequence of the Covid-19 pandemic are recorded in operating profit as if they were not lease modifications in accordance with the practical expedient permitted by amendments to IFRS 16 "Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions" and "Covid-19-Related Rent Concessions beyond June 30, 2021" published respectively in May 2020 and March 2021.

The leases contracted by the Group as a lessee mainly relate to the following categories of assets:

  • real estate (land and buildings): The Group leases land and buildings for its offices, as well as for its Personal & Home Services activity (mainly Childcare facilities). Terms and conditions are negotiated on an individual case basis and contain numerous different clauses, depending on the legal environment specific to each country. These leases are entered into for terms of 1 to 20 years and may contain extension options;
  • sites and spaces operated as part of concession arrangements: The Group operates various sites (restaurants, retail spaces and kitchens) made available pursuant to concession agreements. The commissions paid in that respect are based on performance indicators of the location (variable payments, generally based on turnover) and may contain a minimum guarantee fee. Terms and conditions are negotiated on an individual case basis and contain numerous different clauses. These leases are entered into for terms of 1 to 18 years and may contain extension options
  • vehicles: The Group leases vehicles for some of its employees. These leases are entered into for terms of 1 to 5 years;
  • equipment: The Group also leases some equipment necessary for its operations (kitchen equipment, vending machines…). Terms and conditions are negotiated on a case-by-case basis and contain numerous different clauses. These leases are entered into for terms of 1 to 5 years and may contain extension options.