METSÄ BOARD Annual review 2024
4.7 Trade payables and other liabilities
4.8 Provisions
Expected credit losses on trade receivables
EUR million
2024
2023
EUR million
2024
2023
Business operations and value creation 2 This is Metsä Board 4 CEO’s review 6
Advance payments received
5.1
5.4
Accounting principles A provision is recognised when, as a result of an earlier event, the Group has a legal or actual obligation, the realisation of a payment obligation is likely, and the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated. Any reimbursement from a third party is presented as an asset separate from the provision if it is practically certain that reimbursement will be received. Restructuring A restructuring provision is recorded when the Group has incurred a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment. Termination payments are recorded when a detailed plan has been made for the restructuring and the Group has raised valid expectations in those affected that it will carry out the restructuring by starting to implement that plan or announcing its main features to those affected by it. If the Group makes an offer to employees concerning voluntary resignation against benefits determined in the offer, the liability arising from this is recorded when the Group can no longer withdraw its offer. The obligation arising from such an offer is based on the number of employees that the Group expects to accept the offer. Benefits falling due in twelve months’ time or later are measured at their present value.
Environmental obligations Costs arising from environmental remediation that do not increase present or future revenue are recorded as expenses. An environmen- tal obligation is recognised if, based on the current interpretation of environmental legislation, an obligation has likely arisen and its amount can be reliably estimated. The obligation is recorded at the current value of estimated future expenses. A sum corresponding to the obligation is also recognised in property, plant and equipment. Other provisions Other provisions mainly consist of provisions arising from estimated cost of future restoration of leased sites. Key estimates and judgements The determination of the criteria for the recognition of provisions involves the management’s judgement. The amounts recognised as provisions are based on the management’s best assessment of the expenses required to handle the obligation. As the timing and amount of these expenses are not fully certain, the actual expenses may differ significantly from the original estimate. The book value of provisions is regularly reviewed and adjusted as required, taking into account changes in cost assessments, regulation, technology and conditions.
Value 1 Jan
-0.6 -0.2
-1.2 -0.6
Trade payables
226.4
221.4 40.5
Increase Decrease
Trade payables, Supply Chain Finance schemes
50.1
0.5
1.2
Other liabilities
6.2
13.1
Value 31 Dec
-0.3
-0.6
Accruals and deferred income Customer discounts
Strategy and financial targets
19.4 20.6 30.1 32.8
20.4 20.8 31.6 24.3 377.5
Credit losses recognised were EUR 0.0 million (-0.1).
Purchase-related items
8
Value creation
Employee costs
Other accrued expenses
Financial development 10 Key figures 12
Total
390.6
Age distribution of trade receivables
EUR million Not overdue
2024 174.4
2023 153.8
Supplier finance arrangements
Report of the Board of Directors
Overdue
With financing banks, Metsä Group has established Supply Chain Finance (SCF) schemes aimed at a few key suppliers. In the schemes, the suppliers are offered the option of selling their Metsä Group receivables to a bank providing the SCF scheme. The SCF schemes partly replace the earlier advance payment arrangements, and their aim is not to cause a significant deviation from Metsä Group’s normal payment terms.
20 20 37 70 89 96
• Sustainability statement
Less than 30 days
28.4 9.7 2.6 0.6 -0.1
25.0
General information
Between 31 and 60 days Between 61 and 90 days Between 91 and 180 days
8.0 0.5 0.2 2.2
E – Environment
S – Social responsibility
Over 180 days
G – Governance
Total
215.5
189.7
Annexes to the Sustainability statement
EUR million
2024
2023
98 Consolidated financial statements 102 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 150 Parent company financial statements 153 Notes to the parent company financial statements 166 The Board’s proposal to the Annual General Meeting for the distribution of funds 167 Auditor’s Report 171 Sustainability statement assurance report 173 Shares and shareholders 177 Ten years in figures 178 Taxes 179 Production capacities 181 Calculation of key ratios and comparable performance measures Corporate governance 183 Corporate governance statement 190 • Board of Directors of Metsä Board 194 • Corporate Management Team of Metsä Board
4.6 Other non-current liabilities
Supplier finance arrangements, carrying amount of trade payables Purchase of pulp
50.1 50.1
40.7 40.7
EUR million
2024
2023
Total
Advance payments received Accruals and deferred income
5.6
8.2 0.5 8.7
Of which suppliers have received payment
50.1
40.7
Total
5.6
Provisions
Payment period, days from the invoice date Liabilities that are part of the arrangement Purchase of pulp
EUR million
Restructuring
Environmental
Other
Total
1 Jan 2024
1.1
2.0 0.0
0.0 0.0
3.2 0.0 -1.4
63
63
Translation differences Utilised during the year
Comparable trade payables that are not part of the arrangement Purchase of pulp
-1.1
-0.3
30
30
31 Dec 2024
1.7
0.0
1.7
Non-current
1.7 1.7
0.0 0.0
1.7 1.7
Total
1 Jan 2023
4.9
2.0
0.0
6.9 0.0 0.0 -3.8
Translation differences
Increases
0.0
Unused amounts reversed
-3.8
31 Dec 2023
1.1
2.0
0.0
3.2
Non-current
1.7
0.0
1.7 1.4 3.2
Current
1.1 1.1
0.3 2.0
Total
0.0
Provisions are estimated to be utilised within five years. The Group companies have environmental responsibilities related to former industrial activities at sites that have since been closed, sold or leased, and from decommissioned landfill sites. Provisions for the costs of land rehabilitation work have been made in cases where it has been possible to measure the Group’s liability for land contamination and any post-treatment obligations.
196 Remuneration report 201 Investor relations and investor information
124
125
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