ADP // 2021 Universal Registration Document
R I SK AND MANAGEMENT 2 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM
Account closures, consolidation and management reports The closure process of corporate accounts and consolidated financial accounts is based on a detailed calendar, which has been shared with all consolidated companies so as to ensure that deadlines are met and that the preparation of financial statements is coordinated. The consolidation of the Group’s accounts is carried out ten times a year. The Statutory Auditors carry out a limited review of the half-yearly accounts and an audit of the annual accounts. The statements for the months of May and October are reviewed within the framework of these missions. In addition, managers of the Group’s entities 1 , sign an engagement letter every month to confirm the correctness of the accounting information they communicate relating to their area of responsibility. BUDGET AND REPORTING Budget (OPEX/CAPEX) and rolling forecast (OPEX) Each year, the Finance, Management and Strategy Department prepares and sends to all Directors and financial managers in the Finance, Management and Strategy Department: ◆ a framework note containing elements to guide the investment review for the current year and the CAPEX budget for the coming year; it also presents the specific points of attention and particularities specific to the budget year in question; ◆ a financial framework note for the Groupe ADP for the coming year, distinguishing between Aéroports de Paris SA and the subsidiaries (subsidiaries in the “International and Airport Development” segment, commercial subsidiaries, real estate subsidiaries and Hub One) aimed at guiding the budget forecast (income and expenses). The rolling forecast (review of forecasts) is applied to Groupe ADP’s income statement, with each of the consolidated entities reporting its latest forecasts to the Finance, Management & Strategy Division. By allowing a monthly update of the exit point forecast at 31 December according to the latest available information, the rolling forecast strengthens the reliability of the financial forecasts and improves the Group’s financial management. Investments by Aéroports de Paris SA are subject to two annual reviews. Reporting COMEX analysis report Each month, except for the end of the closing periods in January and July, the Finance, Management & Strategy Division produces an operating report for the Executive Committee. It incorporates the rolling forecast and its commentary is on the analysis reports drawn up by the entities. FINANCIAL COMMUNICATION As an issuer of regulated information, the Finance, Management and Strategy Division exerts control over the development and publication of all communications of a financial nature. Alongside the Legal Affairs and Insurance Division, it is responsible for authorising any type of memo or press release containing “sensitive information”, that is, any information of a financial or legal nature, or with financial or legal implications, and/or information likely to influence Aéroports de Paris SA share price. A procedure concerning financial communication of Groupe ADP has been designed to guarantee the accuracy of information
As extensions of the Board of Directors of Aéroports de Paris, the Strategy and Investment Committee and Audit and Risk Committee make recommendations to it on, respectively: ◆ the definition and implementation of the strategic policies of Groupe ADP, including its diversification or growth operations; ◆ the efficiency of the risk management, internal control and internal audit as well as on the appropriateness of the Group’s financial policy. Their mandates are specified in the rules of procedure of Aéroports de Paris’ Board of Directors. The group’s decision process in terms of investments is based on two internal committees within Aéroports de Paris, relating to the group’s investments, chaired by the Chairman and CEO: ◆ the Strategic Investments Committee (CSI) examines and approves the different investment strategies by business sector. Following a defined annual programme, it evaluates the main medium- and long-term sectoral policies by regularly reviewing needs, risks and opportunities. It carries out a regular review of priorities and validates the multi-annual investment programme for each segment. Such an exercise ensures that each activity’s strategic directions are coordinated with the associated schemes and plans and the multi-annual investment programme; ◆ the Group Investment Committee, which validates the tangible, intangible and financial investment and divestment projects above certain thresholds or according to certain criteria (the golden rules), completed by Aéroports de Paris and the subsidiaries that it controls. Within these same entities, local investment committees validate those investments that do not come under the scope of the Group Investment Committee. Likewise, according to the thresholds in force, each investment project is examined by the Board of Directors of the subsidiary concerned, before examination by the Board of Directors of Aéroports de Paris. These arrangements are implemented while fulfilling obligations to consult staff representative bodies. The Treasury The Group’s cash position is centralised within the limits permitted by regulations ( i.e. excluding joint ventures and international subsidiaries). For entities that cannot be centralised, they also retain cash management, while for centralised subsidiaries, investments are handled by the Finance, Management and Strategy Division. In addition, the Finance, Management and Strategy Division monitors the consolidated cash flow forecast for the entire group, which is regularly presented to the governance bodies. The Finance, Management and Strategy Division also monitors
the group’s consolidated debt maturity schedule. PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONSOLIDATION Frameworks
All accounting processes are the subject of specific procedures, follow-ups, rules of validation, authorisation and accounting defined and stated by the Corporate Accounts Division (particularly for sales, purchasing, management of assets and cash flow, etc.).
1 This covers the divisions of Aéroports de Paris SA and the companies consolidated by the Group.
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