Board of Directors Back to Corporate governance The Board of Directors is responsible for the Company’s management and for the due organization of the Company’s operations in accordance with the relevant legislation and the Company’s Articles of Association. The Board of Directors controls and monitors the Company’s operational management, appoints and dismisses the CEO, and approves the major decisions affecting the Company’s strategy, capital expenditures, organization, remuneration and bonus systems covering the management, and finances. The Board of Directors also approves the principles of risk management and ensures the proper operation of supervision of the management system. Charter of the Board As part of the Company’s corporate governance, the Etteplan Oyj Board of Directors has approved written charter to control Board work. The Board's charter complements the stipulations of the Finnish Companies Act and the Articles of Association of the Company. Charter of the Board: Charter_of_the_Board.pdf Composition of the Board The Annual General Meeting elects the members of the Board of Directors. The Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors of Etteplan Oyj prepares a list of proposed members of the Board of Directors for consideration by the General Meeting. The Board proposed candidates are reported upon in the summons to the meeting and on the Company’s website. According to the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors shall have a minimum of three and a maximum of seven members. The Board of Directors shall be elected for a term of one year at a time. In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors’ Nomination and Remuneration Committee the Annual General Meeting held on April 6, 2022 elected the following persons as members of the Board of Directors: Robert Ingman (born 1961), Chairman, Managing Director, Ingman Group Oy Ab, M.Sc. (Eng.) and M.Sc. (Economics), 16,630,000 shares Matti Huttunen (born 1967), B.Sc. (Eng.), no ownership Päivi Lindqvist (born 1970), CFO, Glaston Oyj, M.Sc. (Econ.) and MBA, 1,000 shares Leena Saarinen (born 1960), professional board member, M.Sc. (Food technology), 1,138 shares Mikko Tepponen (born 1979), Chief Digital Officer, FLSmidth A/S, M.Sc. (Technology) Automation Technology, no ownership The Board of Directors of Etteplan Oyj elected on April 6, 2022 in its organization meeting subsequent to the AGM Robert Ingman as Chairman of the Board. The ownerships include shares possibly owned by controlled entities. Meetings of the Board The Board meets as often as appropriate fulfilment of its obligations requires. In the financial year 2021, the Board held a total of 13 meetings three of which were e-mail meetings. Some Board meetings were held as Teams meetings due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation. The Board members participated in the meetings as follows: Matti Huttunen, Robert Ingman, Leena Saarinen and Mikko Tepponen in 13 meetings, Päivi Lindqvist in 12 meetings. In addition to the members of the Board, the Company's CEO attended Board meetings as the Secretary to the Board. Independence of the Board The majority of the members of the Board shall be independent of the Company. In addition, at least two of the members of the Board representing this majority shall be independent of significant shareholders of the Company. The Board shall evaluate the independence of its members and report which of them are independent of the Company and which are independent of significant shareholders. Robert Ingman, Matti Huttunen, Päivi Lindqvist, Leena Saarinen and Mikko Tepponen are independent of the Company. Matti Huttunen, Päivi Lindqvist, Leena Saarinen and Mikko Tepponen are independent of significant shareholders. Robert Ingman is not independent of the Company's significant shareholders due to his holdings in related parties. Diversity of the Board The Board of Directors of Etteplan has defined the principles on the diversity of the Board in compliance with the Corporate Governance Code 2020. Accordingly, the requirements on the size, market position and business industry of the Company should be duly reflected when composing the Board of Directors. When composing the Board the objective is that the members have versatile and different know-how on various industries so that the professional profiles of the members complete each other. A member of the Board must possess the competence and educational background required by the task and the possibility to allocate sufficient time for the task. The composition of the Board aims to ensure that it has extensive know-how on the essential strategic focus areas of the Company. In addition, the aim is to ensure that the Board will consist of both genders. The diversity principles defined by the Board of Directors were well fulfilled in the financial year 2021. The Company will continue to execute the principles in the financial year 2022. Performance evaluation of the Board On an annual basis, the Board of Directors assesses its own activities and work practices. The Board specifies the criteria to be used in the assessment, which is carried out as internal self-evaluation. The results of these activities are handled by the Board. Renumeration of the Board Further information on the remuneration of the Board in the financial year 2021 is available in the separate Remuneration Report for Governing Bodies 2021 published by the Company on the Company's website. Our Board of Directors According to the Articles of Association, the Board of Directors shall have a minimum of three and a maximum of seven members. The Board of Directors is elected for a term of one year at the Annual General Meeting. Robert Ingman - Chairman of the Board of Directors Matti Huttunen - Board member Päivi Lindqvist - Board member Leena Saarinen - Board member Mikko Tepponen - Board member Robert Ingman b. 1961, Chairman of the Board of Directors, M.Sc. (Eng.), M.Sc. (Economics) Chairman of the Board of Directors since 2013 Board member since 2009 Member of Nomination and Remuneration Committee Independent of the company Primary working experience: Managing Director of Arla Ingman Oy Ab 2007-2011 Managing Director of Ingman Foods Oy Ab 1997-2006 Main positions of trust: Ingman Group Oy Ab, Chairman of the Board 2009- Ingman Finance Oy Ab, Chairman of the Board 2009- Ingman Baltic Sea Finance OÜ, member of the Board 2015- Ingman Development Oy, Chairman of the Board 2013- Digia Oyj, member of the Board 2010-, chairman of the Board 2018- Evli Pankki Oyj, member of the Board 2010- Halti Oy, Chairman of the Board 2012- Massby Facility & Services Ltd. Oy, member of the Board 2012- PK Oliver AS, member of the Board 2013- Qt Group Plc, Chairman of the Board 2016- Arla Oy, member of the Board 2012-2017 M-Brain Oy, member of the Board 2011-2018, chairman of the Board 2018-2019 Matti Huttunen b. 1967, Board member, B.Sc. (Eng.) Board member since 2015 Chairman of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Independent of the company and of significant shareholders Primary working experience: Nordic Resque Group Oy, CEO 2020-2021 PKC Group Plc, COO Rolling stock, 2017-2019 PKC Electronics Oy, President, 2016-2017 Alteams Poland Sp. z o.o., President & CEO, 2013-2016 Alteams (Suzhou) Co. Ltd., China, President, 2009-2013 Perlos Corporation, China, Director NPI & Engineering, 2007-2009 Perlos, Beijing China, General Manager, 2007 Perlos Corporation, Finland/China, Director Product Platforms, 2004-2007 Engel At. GmbH, Austria, Group Marketing Director, 2003-2004 Perlos Corporation, Beijing China, Director Operations APAC, 2003 Perlos, Guangzhou China, Plant Manager and General Manager, 1999-2003 Main positions of trust: none Päivi Lindqvist b. 1970, Board member, M.Sc. (Econ.) Board member since 2020 Independent of the company and of major shareholders Member of the Audit Committee Primary working experience: Glaston Oyj, Chief Financial Officer, 2016- Basware Oyj, Vice President, Business Control, 2014-2016 Outokumpu Oyj, Divisional CFO, Stainless Coil EMEA, 2012-2013 Outokumpu Oyj, Senior Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations, 2007- 2011 Tieto Corporation, Executive Vice President Communications and Investor Relations, 2006-2007 Tieto Corporation, Senior Vice President Investor Relations and Financial Communications, 2004-2005 Tieto Corporation, Investor Relations and various finance roles, 1997-2003 Main positions of trust: none Leena Saarinen b. 1960, Board member, M.Sc. (Food technology) Board member since 2013 Chairman of the Audit Committee Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee Independent of the company and significant shareholders Primary working experience: Suomen Lähikauppa Ltd, Managing Director, 2007-2010 Altia Corporation, President and CEO, 2005-2007 Unilever, various positions,1990-2005 Main positions of trust: Handelsbanken Finland, member of the Board 2017- Palmia Oy, Chairman of the Board 2015- Qt Group Oy, member of the Board 2016- Arcus ASA, member of the Board 2013-2021 Arla Oy, member of the Board 2012-2016 Digia Plc, member of the Board 2012-2016 Goodwiller Oy, member of the Board 2017-2019 I.G.Alita Ab, Chairman of the Supervisory Council 2011-2014 Luottokunta, Member of the Advisory Board 2008-2011 Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Member of the Advisory Board 2008-2012 Verso Food Oy, Chairman of the Board 2010-2019 and member of the Board 2019-2021 Mikko Tepponen b. 1979, Board member, M. Sc. (Technology), Automation Technology Board member since 2017 Member of the Audit Committee Independent of the company and of significant shareholders Primary working experience: FLSmidth A/S, Chief Digital Officer and Group Executive, 2020- Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Vice President, Digital Portfolio Management, 2017- Wärtsilä Finland Oy, Director, Digitalisation Services, 2015-2017 Outotec Finland Oy Senior Manager, Product Management, Digital Services, 2014- 2015 Outotec Finland Oy, Senior Manager, Service Applications, 2013-2014 Outotec Oyj, System Owner, O&M, 2012-2013 Sigma Solutions Oy, Chief Operations Officer, 2012 Sigma Solutions Oy, Chief Technical Officer, IT Architect, 2010-2011 Corenet Oy, Development Manager, 2010 Main positions of trust: none Reasons to invest in us See more Key financial data See more 5 year history Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Consolidated statement of financial position Consolidated statement of cash flows 5 year history Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000, Financial period Jan 1 – Dec 31 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Revenue 300,111 259,702 263,292 236,477 214,768 Change in revenue, % 15.6 -1.4 11.3 10.1 16.8 Operating profit (EBITA) 30,139 26,172 25,964 22,555 17,387 % of revenue 10.0 10.1 9.9 9.5 8.1 Operating profit (EBIT) 25,754 22,380 22,819 20,184 15,484 % of revenue 8.6 8.6 8.7 8.5 7.2 Profit before taxes 24,867 21,080 21,924 19,396 14,745 % of revenue 8.3 8.1 8.3 8.2 6.9 Profit for the financial year 20,044 17,077 17,387 15,280 11,586 Return on equity, % 21.6 20.8 24.1 24.4 20.9 ROCE, % 16.0 16.0 19.9 21.3 17.8 Equity ratio, % 39.7 40.5 38.9 42.9 40.7 Gross investments 30,582 29,697 36,908 16,527 7,589 % of revenue 10.2 11.4 14.0 7.0 3.5 Net gearing, % 48.6 46.6 52.6 29.8 43.0 Personnel, average 3,480 3,320 3,305 2,995 2,711 Personnel at year end 3,629 3,267 3,447 3,055 2,802 Employee benefits expenses 197,596 177,301 172,520 156,183 144,965 Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of comprehensive income Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2021 Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2020 Revenue 300,111 259,702 Other operating income 1,289 3,622 Materials and services -31,685 -23,317 Employee benefits expenses -197,596 -177,301 Other operating expenses -28,527 -22,300 Depreciation and amortization -17,839 -18,026 Operating profit (EBIT) 25,754 8,6% 22,380 8.6% Financial income 593 422 Financial expenses -1,480 -1,722 Profit before taxes 24,867 21,080 Income taxes -4,823 -4,003 Profit for the financial year 20,044 17,077 Other comprehensive income, that may be reclassified to profit or loss Currency translation differences -589 1,415 Other comprehensive income, that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Change in fair value of equity investments at fair value through other comprehensive income 32 -7 Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax -557 1,409 Total comprehensive income for the year 19,487 18,486 Profit for the financial year attributable to Equity holders of the parent company 20,044 17,077 Total comprehensive income attributable to Equity holders of the parent company 19,487 18,486 Earnings per share calculated from the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company Basic earnings per share, EUR 0.80 0.69 Diluted earnings per share, EUR 0.80 0.69 The notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements. Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of financial position Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 ASSETS Non-current assets Goodwill 92,380 83,685 Other intangible assets 28,807 26,011 Tangible assets 24,759 25,698 Investments at fair value through other comprehensive income 418 378 Other non-current receivables 54 54 Deferred tax assets 731 493 Non-current assets, total 147,150 136,320 Current assets Inventory 376 336 Work in progress 26,810 17,764 Trade and other receivables 47,988 38,883 Current tax assets 273 208 Cash and cash equivalents 30,356 24,407 Current assets, total 105,803 81,598 TOTAL ASSETS 252,953 217,918 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Share capital 5,000 5,000 Share premium account 6,701 6,701 Unrestricted equity fund 22,037 20,101 Own shares -1,245 -124 Cumulative translation adjustment -3,473 -2,884 Other reserves 133 101 Retained earnings 69,761 58,178 Equity, total 98,914 87,074 Non-current liabilities Deferred tax liabilities 7,408 6,502 Loans from financial institutions 30,350 12,900 Lease liabilities 8,777 8,608 Other non-current liabilities 827 27 Non-current liabilities, total 47,362 28,038 Current liabilities Loans from financial institutions 25,453 27,583 Lease liabilities 13,894 15,883 Advances received 3,891 2,770 Trade and other payables 61,673 54,608 Current income tax liabilities 1,766 1,962 Current liabilities, total 106,677 102,806 Liabilities, total 154,039 130,844 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 252,953 217,918 The notes are an integral part of the financial statements. Back to Key financial data Read more Consolidated statement of cash flows Back to Key financial data EUR 1,000 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2021 Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2020 OPERATING CASH FLOW Cash receipts from customers 287,564 267,784 Operating expenses paid -253,056 -223,600 Operating cash flow before financial items and taxes 34,508 44,184 Interest and payment paid for financial expenses -1,289 -1,257 Interest received 80 79 Income taxes paid -6,205 -5,010 Operating cash flow (A) 27,093 37,997 INVESTING CASH FLOW Purchase of tangible and intangible assets -2,157 -1,639 Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired -14,255 -5,885 Proceeds from sale of tangible and intangible assets 17 30 Proceeds from repayment of loans 73 0 Investing cash flow (B) -16,321 -7,494 Cash flow after investments (A+B) 10,772 30,503 FINANCING CASH FLOW Proceeds from directed share issue 1,936 0 Purchase of own shares -1,382 0 Issue of new current loans 6,941 11,698 Repayments of current loans -30,060 -12,217 Issue of new non-current loans 37,503 0 Repayments of non-current loans -6 -695 Payment of lease liabilities -11,478 -12,131 Dividend paid -8,461 -8,682 Financing cash flow (C) -5,007 -22,028 Variation in cash (A+B+C) increase (+) / decrease (-) 5,765 8,475 Assets at the beginning of the financial period 24,407 15,878 Exchange gains or losses on cash and cash equivalents 184 55 Assets at the end of the financial period 30,356 24,407 The notes are an integral part of the Financial Statements. 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