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CVR no. 14 65 00 91
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Designit Denmark A/S
Annual report 2020/21
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EY Godkendt Revisionspartnerselskab - Værkmestergade 25 - P.O. Box 330, 8100 Aarhus C, Denmark - CVR no. 30 70 02 28
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Designit Denmark A/S for the financial year 1 April 2020
- 31 March 2021, which comprise income statement, balance sheet, statement of changes in equity
and notes, including accounting policies. The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the
Danish Financial Statements Act.
In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of the
Company at 31 March 2021 and of the results of the Company's operations for the financial year 1
April 2020 - 31 March 2021 in accordance with the Danish Financial Statements Act.
Independence
We are independent of the Company in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants' Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) and the additional
requirements applicable in Denmark, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in
accordance with these rules and requirements.
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Management's review
Company details
Name Designit Denmark A/S
Address, Postal code, City Bygmestervej 61, DK-2400 København NV
CVR no. 14 65 00 91
Established 13 September 1990
Registered office København/Copenhagen
Financial year 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021
Website www.designit.com
Telephone +45 70 27 77 00
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Management's review
Financial highlights
DKK'000 2020/21 2019/20 2018/19 2017/18 2016/17
Key figures
Gross profit 30,796 39,855 115,025 73,370 60,232
Operating profit/loss -9,674 -24,924 -21,373 -33,778 -43,354
Net financials 3,761 3,266 5,655 -6,449 469
Profit/loss for the year -3,601 -20,398 51,194 -48,739 -38,245
Financial ratios
Return on assets -7.1% -14.2% -15.7% -41.3% -103.3%
Equity ratio 83.1% 36.6% 58.0% 35.5% 4.3%
Return on equity -5.2% -25.1% 77.6% -228.0% -501.9%
Financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the Danish Finance Society's recommendations. For
terms and definitions, please see the accounting policies.
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Management's review
Business review
Designit Denmark A/S is one of Europe's largest and most international strategic design agencies. The
primary activities are integrated services within innovation, service design, product design,
interactive designs, interaction designs and branding/communication. Designit Denmark A/S is the
Danish subsidiary of Designit A/S.
Financial review
The income statement for 2020/21 shows a loss of DKK 3,601 thousand against a loss of DKK
20,398 thousand last year, and the balance sheet at 31 March 2021 shows equity of DKK 66,340
thousand. Management considers the development in activity unsatisfactory due to challenging
market conditions. Actions were taken to concentrate design resources in Copenhagen, with a sales
function remaining in Aarhus, leading to reduction in head count of 24.
Knowledge resources
In order to deliver relevant solutions to the customers, it is material for Designit Denmark A/S to
recruit and retain skilled and talented employees. Designit Denmark A/S has a well developed HR
policy, which makes the Company able to attract, develop and retain the best design talents in
Denmark. This is necessary to ensure access to the latest knowledge and allow fast adaptions to the
organisation.
Foreign branches
The company's foreign branches include:
The primary activities of the branch are the same as Designit Denmark A/S
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Management's review
Outlook
Demand for Designit Denmark A/S' services is high both nationally as well as internationally. Based on
this demand, the Company expects revenue growth and a result around break-even. But the exact
outlook is subject to the uncertainty of COVID-19.
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Income statement
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Balance sheet
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Balance sheet
1 Accounting policies
11 Contractual obligations and contingencies, etc.
12 Related parties
13 Appropriation of profit/loss
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Retained
Note DKK'000 Share capital earnings Total
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1 Accounting policies
The annual report of Designit Denmark A/S for 2020/21 has been prepared in accordance with the
provisions in the Danish Financial Statements Act applying to medium-sized reporting class C entities.
The accounting policies applied by the Company are consistent with those of last year.
Reporting currency
The financial statements are presented in Danish kroner (DKK'000).
Income statement
Revenue
The Company has chosen IFRS15 as interpretation for revenue recognition.
Income from work in progress for third parties where the purchaser has significantly influenced the
asset is recognised as revenue as the production activities are carried on, implying that revenue
corresponds to the market value of the work performed (production method). This method is used
where the total income and expenses and the degree of completion of the contract can be made up
reliably.
Where the income from a work in progress for third parties cannot be estimated reliably, contract
revenue corresponding to the expenses incurred is recognised only in so far as it is probable that such
expenses will be recoverable from the counterparty.
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the agreed consideration excluding VAT and taxes charged
on behalf of third parties. All discounts and rebates granted are recognised in revenue.
Gross profit
The items revenue, cost of sales, other operating income and external expenses have been
aggregated into one item in the income statement called gross profit in accordance with section 32 of
the Danish Financial Statements Act.
Staff costs
Staff costs include wages and salaries, including compensated absence and pension to the Company's
employees, as well as other social security contributions, etc. The item is net of refunds from public
authorities.
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Depreciation
The item comprises depreciation of property, plant and equipment.
The basis of depreciation, which is calculated as cost less any residual value, is depreciated on a
straight line basis over the expected useful life. The expected useful lives of the assets are as follows:
Land and buildings 5-10 years
Other fixtures and fittings, tools and 3-5 years
equipment
Leasehold improvements 3-5 years
Tax
Tax for the year includes current tax on the year's expected taxable income and the year's deferred
tax adjustments. The portion of the tax for the year that relates to the profit/loss for the year is
recognised in the income statement, whereas the portion that relates to transactions taken to equity
is recognised in equity.
The entity is jointly taxed with other group entities. The total Danish income tax charge is allocated
between profit/loss-making Danish entities in proportion to their taxable income (full absorption).
Jointly taxed entities entitled to a tax refund are reimbursed by the management company based on
the rates applicable to interest allowances, and jointly taxed entities which have paid too little tax pay
a surcharge according to the rates applicable to interest surcharges to the management company.
Balance sheet
Leases
The Company has chosen to use IFRS 16 as interpretation basis for the provisions of the Danish Fi-
nancial Statements Act on recognition of leases.
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Receivables
Receivables are measured at amortised cost, which usually corresponds to the nominal value. Write-
downs are made for bad debts on the basis of objective evidence that a receivable or a portfolio are
impaired. If there is an objective indication that an induvidual receivable has been impaired, a write-
down is made on an individual basis.
The Company has chosen IAS 39 as interpretation for impairment of financial receivables.
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Contract assets
Work in progress for third parties is measured at the selling price of the work performed less progress
billings and anticipated losses. Work in progress for third parties entails a significant degree of design
customisation of services. Moreover, before the work is commenced, a binding agreement must have
been entered into to the effect that penalties covering at least costs incurred will be enforced if the
contract is subsequently terminated.
The market value is calculated on the basis of the percentage of completion at the balance sheet date
and the total expected income from the relevant contract. The percentage of completion is
determined on the basis of an assesment of the work performed, which is usually measured as the
proportion of contract costs incurred for work performed to date relative to total estimated contract
costs.
Where the outcome of work in progress for third parties cannot be made up reliably, the market value
is measured at the costs incurred in so far as they are expected to be paid by the purchaser.
Where the total expenses relating to the work in progress for third parties are expected to exceed the
total market value, the expected loss is recognised as a loss-making agreement under 'Provisions' and
is expensed in the income statement.
The value of each contract in progress less prepayments is classified as assets when the market value
exceeds progress billings and as liabilities when progress billings exceed the market value.
Prepayments from customers are recognised under liabilities.
Selling costs and costs incurred in securing contracts are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.
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Prepayments
Prepayments recognised under "Assets" comprise prepaid expenses regarding subsequent financial
reporting years.
Cash
Cash comprise cash and short term securities which are readily convertible into cash and subject only
to minor risks of changes in value.
Equity
Proposed dividends
Dividends proposed for the financial year are presented as a separate item under ‘Equity'. Dividends
are recognised as a liability at the date when they are adopted at the annual general meeting
(declaration date).
Income taxes
Current tax payables and receivables are recognised in the balance sheet as the estimated income tax
charge for the year, adjusted for prior-year taxes and tax paid on account.
Provisions for deferred tax are calculated, based on the liability method, of all temporary differences
between carrying amounts and tax values, with the exception of temporary differences occurring at
the time of acquisition of assets and liabilities neither affecting the results of operations nor the
taxable income, as well as temporary differences on non-amortisable goodwill. Where different tax
rules can be applied to determine the tax base, deferred tax is measured based on Management's
planned use of the asset or settlement of the liability, respectively. Deferred tax assets, if any, are
measured at net realisable value.
Deferred tax is measured according to the taxation rules and taxation rates applicable at the balance
sheet date when the deferred tax is expected to crystallise as current tax. Deferred tax assets are
recognised at the value at which they are expected to be utilised, either through elimination against
tax on future earnings or through a set-off against deferred tax liabilities within the same jurisdiction.
Other payables
Other payables are measured at net realisable value.
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities are measured at the net present value of the remaining lease payments including any
guaranteed residual value based on the interest rate implicit in the lease.
Deferred income
Deferred income recognised as a liability comprises payments received concerning income in
subsequent financial reporting years.
Financial ratios
Financial ratios are calculated in accordance with the Danish Finance Society's guidelines.
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By reference to section 98b(3), (ii), of the Danish Financial Statements Act, remuneration of
Management is not disclosed.
4 Financial expenses
Interest expenses, group entities 792 557
Other interest expenses 393 617
Exchange adjustments 956 1,803
2,141 2,977
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The total value of right of use assets amount to DKK 710 thousand.
recognised as follows:
Contract assets (assets) 6,444 736
Contract assets (liabilities) -501 -286
5,943 450
8 Deferred income
Prepayments include accrual of expenses relating to subsequent financial years.
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9 Share capital
The share capital consists of 12,065 shares of DKK 100 each.
The Company's share capital has remained DKK 1,206 thousand over the past 5 years.
12 Related parties
13 Appropriation of profit/loss
Recommended appropriation of profit/loss
Retained earnings/accumulated loss -3,601 -20,398
-3,601 -20,398
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