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Understanding today.improving tomorrow.
annual rePort 2014
antea grouP
GenerAl InForMAtIon
> 2014 highlightS> joint StAtement from the boArd> fActS & figUreS
SeCtor InForMAtIon > enVironment> infrAStrUctUre> wAter> UrbAn PlAnning
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FInAnCIAl InForMAtIon
> StAte of AffAirS- Consolidated statement of fi nancial positi on- Consolidated statement of income
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> soliD results in 2014
> boosteD innovation
> 80% of all innovation occurs on Project level
> oil anD gas Prices influence Portfolio
> lots of Potential in asian anD latin american marKets
> gooD tracK recorD in environmental Processes
> larger Projects anD cooPeration with Different Parties
> international cooPeration grows raPiDlY in water sector
> focus on bilateral Projects
> connecting with communities of clients increasinglY imPortant
> raising awareness of health anD safetY
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2014 highlights
With a focus on the sectors of environment, infrastructure, water and urban planning, we have made considerable strides creati ng synergies and opportuniti es throughout the Group by leveraging innovati on and internati onal cooperati on. For us, 80% of innovati on is driven at the project level, with our engineers developing smarter ways of working. The balance is infl uenced at the business level where our managers strategically invest in services, industries and geographies. Through our Internati onal Exchange, Innovati on Award and Bilateral Initi ati ve Programs, we are building a strong future for our Group and our employees.
antea grouP 2014 consistent Performance builDs trust anD oPPortunitY
joint statementfrom the boarD
DESPITE SLuGGISH ECONOMIC CIRCuMSTANCES, ANTEA GROuP PERFORMANCE IN 2014 REMAINED STEADy WITH REVENuES
CONSISTENT WITH 2013. WHILE WE DID NOT REALIzE GROWTH, WE DID SuCCESSFuLLy OVERCOME MuLTIPLE CHALLENGES
WITHIN THE ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSuLTING MARKET. AS A GROuP, WE CONTINuE TO IMPROVE OuR
AGILITy, ExPAND OuR GLOBAL REACH AND FOSTER KNOWLEDGE ExCHANGE AMONG OuR BuSINESSES AND RESOuRCES.
AT THE SAME TIME, WE HAVE REMAINED TRuE TO OuR LOCAL ROOTS AND THE CLIENTS THAT HAVE MADE uS SuCCESSFuL
in oUr home coUntrieS.
left to rightJean-Philippe Loiseau mAnAging director frAnce Gary Wisniewski mAnAging director USA Bob Karls internAtionAl director enVironment Menno Smits mAnAging director the netherlAndS Sitting Jan Parys mAnAging director belgiUm Rob van Dongen mAnAging director the netherlAndS Juan Manuel Martí nez mAnAging director colombiA
tHe BoArD AnteA groUP 2014
siX goals
>1 Focus on four key sectors: environment, infrastructure, water and urban planning.
>2 Rank among the top consultancy and engineering companies worldwide.
>3 Achieve steady 5 - 10% annual growth for the Group.
>4 Develop synergies, resulti ng in 5% of all revenue to come from inter-country collaborati on.
>5 Achieve conti nuous innovati on in our daily business.
>6 Improve agility of the Group to adapt to a changing market place.
2015 AND BEyONDAs a company providing sustainable soluti ons to our clients, we must be sustainable ourselves. For us, the key to sustainability is agility and the ability to quickly make decisions and respond to changing market conditi ons. The launch of our Innovati on Center contributes to this.
By investi ng in technology and sti mulati ng conti nuous innovati on, we are more prepared than ever to face a complex world. Future investment targets include development within our infrastructure and water sectors as well as advances to our data management capabiliti es.
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facts & figures
Antea Group
Inogen
inogen environmental alliance global thinKing, local DeliverYAntea Group is a founding partner of the Inogen Environmental Alliance, a global network of 11 consultancies with 160 offi ces worldwide
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Antea Group brings more than sixty years of experience in soil and groundwater remediati on to clients around the world. This experti se is highly valued in the global arena as investments and development, especially in emerging markets, conti nue to grow. This increased expansion brings new opportuniti es for our clients, and in turn, our Group. Our proven technical knowledge in industry-leading remediati on techniques include the latest thermal treatments as well as green alternati ves that seek to reduce resource consumpti ons along with costs associated with operati ons and maintenance.
Our full-service consultati on includes deep knowledge of environmental and planning regulati ons and policies, allowing clients to smoothly navigate operati ons in countries where regulati ons and guidelines are currently being developed. Through our own experiences and know-how we leverage local knowledge to our clients’ advantage. The result is environmental soluti ons tailored to the specifi c needs of the geography and community of stakeholders along with the assurance that all required procedures, such as permitti ng, will be streamlined in effi cient and ethical ways.
In 2010, Antea Group set out to diversify its market positi on by reducing dependency on any single client or industry segment. Moving forward, we will conti nue to seek out internati onal expansion opportuniti es within our group through targeted investment and bilateral eff orts. For example, our operati ons in Colombia and uSA are jointly exploring opportuniti es to expand Antea Group’s positi on in Lati n America.
environment
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“Over the past year, we have been working closely with our USA
colleagues on a variety of environmental projects in Lati n America.
Through these bilateral eff orts, we’ve successfully collaborated on
projects in Bolivia, Colombia, Mexico and Paraguay, improving the
knowledge and skills of all parti es involved.”
Juan Manuel Martí nez, Managing Director Colombia
“In Winschoten, the Netherlands, we are saniti zing a gas plant
near a hospital and a school. This project also involves constant
online monitoring of vibrati ons and air quality. Another
interesti ng innovati on is detecti ng illegal degassing of shipping
vessels, for which we have integrated the marinetraffi c.com ship
monitoring system with gas detecti on devices.”
Menno Smits, Managing Director The Netherlands
“In 2014, we worked on every conti nent except Antarcti ca and
completed projects in 86 countries. In part, this is because we
are well positi oned to serve internati onal customers through our
own resources and the Inogen Environmental Alliance.”
Bob Karls, Internati onal Director Environment
leveraging eXPerience
THE ENVIRONMENT IS ALL-ENCOMPASSING. IT IS A COMPLEX
pHenoMenon WHere eCoSYSteMS AnD nAturAl reSourCeS
MERGE TO CREATE THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. AIR, WATER, SOIL,
CLIMATE - THEIR INTERDEPENDENCY CANNOT BE DIVIDED. WE
unDerStAnD tHIS InterConneCteDneSS AnD AppreCIAte tHe
BroAD rAnGe oF StAKeHolDerS tHAt DrIVe enVIronMentAl
ACTION. BY LEVERAGING THE EXPERTISE OF OUR SKILLED
RESOURCES, WE PROVIDE SOLUTIONS THAT MANAGE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND RESTORE NATURAL CONDITIONS.
USAPerforming UPStreAm oil & gAS StAck teSting
An independent upstream oil and gas master limited partnership, called on Antea Group to help them conduct air quality testing related to their 15,300 horsepower natural gas turbine. The turbine, used to pump large quantities of salt water into the field to stimulate production, is difficult to test as it must be operated at maximum capacity to minimize air emissions. Antea Group was able to complete the required tests in record time, without any of the complications normally associated with this type of testing.
“Our clients trust us to solve some of their biggest and most complex challenges. Through responsiveness, fairness and respect, we strive to build strong relationships that endure even after a project is complete.” Barry Andrews, Senior Consultant [email protected]
VietnAmtechnicAl And enVironmentAl ASSeSSmentS on mining
Antea Group was selected to provide expertise on the technical feasibility of projects, and environmental management on two VinAcomin sites.Based on the review of the documentation provided by VINACOMIN and the AFD and a visit to both sites, a technical review and an environmental assessment were conducted. The technical review includes analysis of technical designs, verification of results, suggestions for improvements and prioritization of propositions. The environmental assessment includes a gap analysis of the environ-mental management system, drafting of an ESMP Framework based on ISO 14001 and IFC standards, preparation of an environmental action plan and prioritization of propositions.
“Working internationally within Antea Groupinvolves policies to avoid regression to animpoverished planet torn by differences.”
Jean-Frédéric Ouvry, Project Manager [email protected]
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the netherlAndS A chAllenging remediAtion job
A challenging job; remediation of the site of a former gas plant. Following a public bidding process, Antea Group Milieurealisatie Noord was awarded the project based on the price/quality ratio of their bid. The main challenge is to control the quality of the living environment as remediation work is carried out. The area is home to a hospital, nursing home, school and houses. A major main road for the area will partly need to be remediated as well. The soil and groundwater on the site of the former gas plant in Winschoten are contaminated with tar-like substances, mineral oil, and even cyanides and heavy metals at some places. The site is currently used as a hospital parking lot.
Real-time monitoring - Milieurealisatie Noord has worked out the design and preparations. The source zones are excavated (down to a depth of 5 meters) using sheet piling, trench boxes and a large drainage system (with groundwater remediation). “Management of the local surroundings” is what makes this an exceptional job, requiring extensive risk management, communications with stakeholders and traffic management. OWmonit©, a real-time monitoring system, will be installed to measure concentrations of (volatile) substances, groundwater levels, weather conditions and other variables. Nearly all Antea Group departments will be contributing to this special project at some point. Phases 1 through 3 were completed between August 2014 and February 2015. The final two phases (tar pit and parking lot) will be executed after the hospital’s relocation.
“Realtime monitoring gives Antea Group a price/quality advantage over other contractors!”
Laurenz Boer, Project Manager The [email protected]
USAdecommiSSioning An ASSet for SAle
To help a global specialty chemical company prepare an asset for sale, Antea Group provided decommissioning services at a 2,600 square meter former manufacturing facility. Project work included the decontamination and removal of 33 bulk storage tanks, five mixing vats and all associated process equipment. All waste materials were properly managed and safely disposed of at approved sites. the project was completed on time, on budget and without accident or injury.
“Teamwork and collaboration are a big part of how we work at Antea Group. During my 19 years with the company, I’ve had the opportunity to work with high caliber tech-nical teams on both domestic and international projects.”
Jim Cuthbertson, Consultant [email protected]
Projects environment
infrastructure
In line with Antea Group’s growth ambiti ons and increasingly internati onal approach, over the last three years we’ve been involved in signifi cantly larger infrastructure projects. This acti vity brings the Group to a whole new level and provides excellent expansion opportuniti es, as infrastructure projects oft en require delivery of multi ple soluti ons within one project. Our soluti ons draw on engineering approaches in combinati on with several geotechnical and environmental dimensions. We are exploring opportuniti es to tender projects with diff erent parti es, and translati ng experience obtained from smaller projects to larger projects.
In 2014, we invested heavily in developing knowledge and skills internally, largely through technology and strategies for sharing experience and experti se across the Group. To boost our capabiliti es in infra-structure, several bilateral infrastructure development programs are underway. A few examples include collaborati on between our Dutch and French bridge engineering experts on a client assignment, best practi ce sharing around infrastructure contracts, and French support of Colombian colleagues looking to positi on themselves in the country’s rapidly growing infrastructure market.
boosting caPabilities“The scopes of our projects have grown signifi cantly over the
past few years. We believe this is due to our demonstrated
experti se and proven ability to tackle complex work. An example
of this can be seen in our Tilburg Stati on project where we are
helping to construct a rail platf orm to accommodate increased
traffi c.”
Rob van Dongen, Managing Director The Netherlands
“Knowledge transfer is one of the top prioriti es of our Group.
It’s exciti ng to see this concept being applied, parti cularly in the
infrastructure market, where our advanced experience in France
is adding value to our Colombian operati ons and the multi tude
of infrastructure opportuniti es there.”
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
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ROADS, BRIDGES, WATER SUPPLY, RAILWAYS AND UNDERGROUND
TUNNELS - THEY ARE THE ARTERIES OF SOCIETY, ESSENTIAL FOR
LIVABILITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. HOWEVER,
INFRASTRUCTURE IS MORE THAN JUST CONNECTING TWO POINTS.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT THE FOCUS IS MUCH BROADER, A COM-
PREHENSIVE UNDERTAKING INVOLVING LEGISLATION, REGULA-
TIONS AND COMMUNICATION. WE DEVELOP INFRASTRUCTURE
SolutIonS tHAt StrenGtHen our BuIlt enVIronMent
WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM OUR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
the netherlAndS foUr engineering firmS joined forceS
Four engineering firms, one study. Rijkswaterstaat has awarded Flow27 the contract for the Draft Infrastructure Decree and Environmental Impact Assessment on the widening of the Houten to Hooipolder stretch of highway A27. Flow27 is an extraordinary partnership of four leading consultancy and engineering firms (Antea Group, Movares, Goudappel Coffeng and Tauw) that are drawing on each other’s strengths and top-quality specialists. Rijkswaterstaat wants to clear up traffic congestion on highway A27 between the Houten junction and the Hooipolder interchange by widening the highway. The objective of the project is to improve the flow of traffic, to cut traffic jams and to reduce cut-through traffic. Collaboration between engineering firms is not new, but the way in which the firms are working together as part of this project is. Each firm brings in its own specialization: we know each other and know what each of us can do. At board level, we also commit fully to this project and our approach. Four engineering firms that are each offering the best of the best: this has yielded an unprecedentedly high score. Rijkswaterstaat rated the tender with two tens and two eights on a scale of 1 to 10, including on project and risk management.
“We were able to draw on the safety expertise of our US colleagues and advice from our colleagues in France, who have a lot of experience with drafting long routes.”
René de Boer, Project Manager The [email protected]
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dAkArdeVeloPment And deePening StUdieS
As part of the concession of the new terminal “RoRo” in the Port of Dakar, Bolloré selected Antea Group to carry out the design project management of the new terminal (80,000m2). The studies involve the deepening of the existing quay, and the sizing and design of plat-forms, including the creation of a network for stormwater recovery and treatment. Antea Group is performing the following services: preliminary design, detailed design, assistance with works contracting and the validation of construction plans.
“Working at Antea Group means remaining open to other ways of thinking, working and innovating ”
Florent Gaillard, Business Unit Infrastructure Manager [email protected]
NORMANDybeAcheS And UneSco heritAge SiteS clASSified
In 2010 Antea Group assisted with the stabilization of the bunker in Pointe du Hoc, Normandy, and is currently providing its expertise to save another vestige of the D-Day landing beaches. The Basse- Normandie region has recently selected us to carry out a diagnosis of the current condition of the caissons of the artificial harbor at Arromanches-les-Bains. In World War II, the Allies had an immediate need for deepwater ports and therefore developed them rapidly to facilitate the Allied invasion of Normandy. Two ports were construct-ed on French beaches: Mulburry A (“American harbor”) off the coast of Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer and Mulburry B (“British harbor”) off Arromanches-les-Bains.Over the last few years the Basse-Normandie region has been com-mitted to list the landing beaches as a World Heritage site, hence the need to conduct an assessment of the World War II vestiges.
“As engineers, working within an internation-al company allows us to take part in projects where the customer’s corporate image may be at stake. Our customers require a reliable and credible service provider as they will not hand over their project to anyone. These projects are therefore generally very exciting!”
Benoît Lerévérend, Project Manager [email protected]
Projects infrastructure
SoUth PerUViAn PiPelineLAyOuT AND GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
Antea Colombia is involved in the project design and construction of South America’s largest hydrocarbons transmission lines. The project consists of a pipeline comprising a 918km main line and three branch-es of 45km, 58km and 28km, i.e. 1,059km in total. The line runs through Peru’s three major physiographic zones (jungle, mountains and coast) and its route develops by 35% at altitudes between 4,000 and 5,000 AMSL. This will translate into more experience in develop-ment of international and high-complexity projects.
“Working in today's company unable us to know different and new styles of doing business and executing projects. It also allows us to offer our customers more services with greater technical support and knowledge. This means entering new markets and projects to expand our portfolio and take on new challenges as a company, as professionals and as human beings.”
Eduardo Táutiva, Engineering Director [email protected]
water
Last November, we selected a number of areas for increased investment with a focus on enhancing our service off erings. One of these is water, specifi cally water quality and availability. As a Group, we have considerable experience working with water as a resource and a transportati on platf orm, and we seek to leverage this knowledge across regions.
Water leads the way when it comes to internati onal cooperati on. Last year, we secured a contract with the Indian coastal Port of Cochin, which was troubled by sediment blocking shipping routes. A cross-conti nental team is carrying out extensive research into how sediment may be kept at bay and we are providing advice on the best technologies to neutralize this threat. Also in India, our Dutch operati ons and unihorn, our sister company in Gurgaon, India, are expanding opportuniti es, parti cularly in the fi elds of river training, vessel transport management systems and water quality improvement of major rivers such as the Ganges and the yamuna.
Over the years, the Dutch and Belgian operati ons have acquired signifi cant experti se in the development of fl ood early warning systems. Last year, we received an assignment in Papua New Guinea, where we will be working for the united Nati ons Development Program on researching and improving the country’s early warning system. In Colombia, several Antea Group members are examining river management and integrated coastal zone management. In the Netherlands, Antea Group supports the development of several ti dal energy plants on major dikes and sea defenses. Internati onally, we see a huge potenti al to export this experti se by combining our experience with water, renewable energy and spati al planning.
water leaDs the waY“Water management is becoming increasingly important in
urban setti ngs and the eff ects it has on business are multi -
faceted. Our experience in water protecti on enables us to
confi dently advise our clients in countries where they will
undoubtedly face similar water challenges in the future.”
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
“Antea Belgium has developed very strong know-how and
experti se in the water sector, especially when it comes to early
warning systems and port and harbor management. Right now,
our teams are sharing this knowledge on projects in Europe,
Africa, Asia and the Americas.”
Jan Parys, Managing Director Belgium
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AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE, WATER CAN BE SEEN FROM
MANY ANGLES - SCARCITY, FLOODING, DRINKING, TRANSPORTA-
TION AND TRANSFORMATION INTO ENERGY. THE MANAGEMENT
OF WATER IS MULTI-FACETED, REQUIRING A DELICATE BALANCE
BETWEEN SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS. WE UNDERSTAND
CURRENT WATER CONCERNS AND TRANSLATE OUR HYDROLOGY,
eColoGY AnD enVIronMentAl KnoWleDGe Into SolutIonS
THAT SUPPORT EFFICIENT USE OF THIS NATURAL RESOURCE,
PROTECTING THE LIVELIHOODS OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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gUineA technicAl ASSiStAnce to wAter PUblic SerViceS
As part of the European initiative for achieving the Millennium Development Goals, a National Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PNAEPA) was developed in 2007 and 2008 in the Republic of Guinea and has been operated by the National Service for Water Points (SNAPE). Moreover, a reform and a national sectoral water and sanitation policy were elaborated to continue the decentralization process. This resulted in the development of an operational strategy for the Public Water Service (SPE). This project was funded under the 10th European Development Fund. The overall goal is to improve the living conditions and the health of populations in rural and semi- urban areas. Antea Group has been providing a technical assistance under this project. As part of this technical assistance, Antea Group will mainly support the stakeholders of the Public Water Service and perform technical services while involving the SNAPE and the municipalities.
“Having spent most of my professional career (37 years) working on projects in Africa, the Indian Ocean and Caribbean, being part of an international group has really expanded my potential range of action, especially in geographical terms”
Michel Gageonnet, Project Manager [email protected]
PAPUA new gUineAASSESSMENT OF EARLy WARNING SySTEMS FOR FLOODING
The establishment of an ‘Early Warning System’ is included as a principal theme in the PNG framework for action (2005-2015), by the National Disaster Centre. The global objective is to assess the ‘Early Warning Systems’ (EWS) for inland and coastal flooding in Papua New Guinea. Special attention is given to five selected pilot provinces; East Sepik, Madang, Morobe and Northern and New Ireland. The methodology for assessing the EWS status and functionality is based on the Resilience Checker concept (Freeman/Antea Group), and the ISDR Checklist for the Development of Early Warning Systems. The Resilience Checker facilitates a structured scan of the key aspects of flood risk management in a certain area. Subsequently recommenda-tions for improving and/or establishing new systems and procedures will be proposed in a national stakeholder’s workshop.
“It is personally very rewarding to experience that our knowledge is appreciated by this client – the other side of the world.”
Renaat De Sutter, BU Manager Water [email protected]
Projects water
the netherlAndSStorm SUrge bArrier deformAtion meASUrementS
To make sure storm surge barriers provide adequate protection, Rijkswaterstaat subjects them to intensive monitoring. Every year and after every time a barrier is closed in stormy conditions, deformation measurements are conducted. Antea Group has been performing these measurements for Rijkswaterstaat for the past three years, using the measurement results to advise Rijkswaterstaat on barrier maintenance.The measurements performed on the storm surge barriers are the most complex deformation measurements possible, and they are therefore a great challenge for us. Aside from that, they offer us the opportunity to trial a number of innovations on our own initiative, such as modernization of the measurement method and of the verification of the broad array of requirements.
“It is highly satisfying to successfully complete these complex measurements and help protect our country from the sea.”
Arjan Ooms, Project Manager The [email protected]
the netherlAndS innoVAtion in dike reinforcement
Inward stability, or macro-stability, is a major problem for dikes, in which weak spots can form as a result of traffic load and high water levels. The JLD Dike Stabilizer is an elongated element that is inserted into a dike, at right angles to the potential glide plane, to help prevent the dike from collapsing. The stabilizer consists of an earth anchor and a fin element. The former anchors the system into the compact sand, while the latter provides greater slide resistance.
Final testing of this system is currently taking place at a test site in Purmerend. The method of introducing the stabilizer into the dike is being tested at length, and the technique is already suitable for appli-cation. The ENW (Expertise Network for Flood Protection) is expected to endorse the system in the fourth quarter of 2015.
Partners: JLD Contracting BV, Wiertsema & Partners, Waterschap rivierenland
“The JLD Dike Stabilizer, offers the Netherlands a more socially responsible solution worldwide for protection from high river water levels.”
Vincent Laracker, Project Manager The [email protected]
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urban Planning
Antea Group excels wherever urban planning and environmental considerati ons meet. The methodolo-gies used can be deployed across diff erent regions, taking into account local knowledge of infrastructure, culture and legislati on. Our signifi cant experti se in this fi eld is represented by the following two projects.
One project examines the implicati ons of climate change for Europe’s future, allowing experts to create pre-empti ve plans. The other looks at how urban planning can adapt to climate change and move away from the classical approach. Fift y-one percent of the citi es in Europe (Eu28) are adopti ng Smart City initi a-ti ves, and almost all of the world’s countries are examining issues related to modernizati on in one way or another. Linking up data streams to increase process effi ciency and eff ecti veness in city development, and therefore improving the quality of urban life, is the hallmark of Smart Citi es.
In most areas, urban planning is largely legislati on-driven and our knowledge in this fi eld can be leveraged across regions by adapti ng our proven experience to local circumstances. For example, there are many considerati ons and laws that can hinder the development of wind parks. Our demonstrated knowledge in this area can eff ecti vely be applied across diff erent countries.
While local governments in some regions are slow to develop new projects, Antea Group has managed to maintain its market share. As the market gains tracti on, the Group is in a good positi on to benefi t as upcoming opportuniti es related to changing demographics and new types of funding are being uti lized to support urban development needs.
changing DemograPhics“Urban Planning projects always require the engagement and
management of multi ple stakeholders. We are currently work-
ing on a project that involves the Flemish Government, Port of
Antwerp and a cluster of petro-chemical companies to carry out
a technical feasibility study for the constructi on of a pipeline
connecti ng Antwerp, Limburg and the Ruhr area of Germany.”
Jan Parys, Managing Director Belgium
“In the Netherlands, we are renowned for our urban develop-
ment and redevelopment know-how. Building on this experti se
internati onally is one of our top prioriti es.”
Rob van Dongen, Managing Director The Netherlands
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A GroWInG WorlD populAtIon GoeS HAnD In HAnD WItH
AN INCREASE IN URBANIZATION. IN TURN, THE DESIGN AND
USE OF LAND IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE INTRICATE.
We unDerStAnD BotH tHe teCHnICAl AnD polItICAl ASpeCtS
OF URBAN PLANNING. THROUGH RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND
SOUND ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES, OUR SOLUTIONS ENSURE THAT
SpAtIAl plAnS Are FullY InCorporAteD Into tHe FABrIC oF
OUR COMMUNITIES AND THAT MARKET VALUE IS MAXIMIZED.
the netherlAndSnoordooStPolder wind fArm
In 1994, inhabitants of the Netherlands’ Noordoostpolder joined forces to start a wind farm, which is now capable of supplying electricity to 180,000 homes each year. This is the largest on-shore wind farm in the Netherlands, and home to 26 of the world’s highest wind turbines. Each turbine has a hub height of 135 meters, a 126-meter rotor diameter and a capacity of 7.5 megawatts.
Antea Group’s Ka-Lung To is involved as a consulting engineer, overseeing many different aspects of the project and advising on the various matters that need to be taken into account. Safety is a key issue in this project, as is keeping the local community and different stakeholders, ranging from local farmers to a diverse group of financiers, informed and involved. Furthermore, teams from Austria, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands are working closely together. This ambitious project, carried out entirely in accordance with FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) standards, perfectly matches Antea Group’s ambition to participate in more renewable energy opportunities.
“It’s a great experience: building the world’s largest wind turbines with a fantastic international team!”
Ka-Lung To, FIDIC Engineer The [email protected]
THE NETHERLANDS/BELGIuMhedwigePolder
Following extensive domestic and international political debate, a final decision was made in December 2012 to proceed to the ‘depoldering’ of the Hertogin Hedwigepolder. From 2009, the Antea Group consultancy and engineering firm, commissioned by the Flemish-Dutch Scheldt Commission, has been involved in preparing plans for the design of the intertidal zone of the Hedwigepolder and the Prosperpolder. Antea Belgium has also been working on the environmental impact assessment for the Flemish part of the project since that time. Initially, work on this project consisted in performing the environ- mental impact assessment and a number of related analyses. In August 2013, the environmental impact assessment was used in a procedure by the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, together with the draft version of the integration plan and associated permits. The Council of State has meanwhile issued a ruling that has made the decision irrevocable. We assisted the ministry with advice during preparations for the procedure before the Council of State. The client has expressed great satisfaction with the work of Antea Group’s team. Execution of the project is scheduled to start in 2016 and be complet-ed in 2019.
“Our main task was to provide legal substantiation of the ecological manifestations”
Luc Koks, Senior Consultant The [email protected] Vervaet, Senior Consultant [email protected]
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nice CôTE D’AzuR METROPOLIS
The Nice Côte d’Azur local authority selected the consortium led by Antea Group to develop its local intercommunal urbanism plan. The city is facing many challenges including conservation of the Plaine du Var sector of national interest, tourism in coastal areas and in mountain resorts (Auron, Isola 2000), specific sensitivities related to heritage, landscape and natural hazards, and urban renewal. The development of the local intercommunal urbanism plan will strengthen the coherence of public policies and the private opera-tors in a region in need of new economic prosperity. The assignment consists of drafting the relevant regulatory urban planning documents in various steps (territorial diagnosis, drafting a sustainable develop-ment strategy, development planning and regulations).
“The success of Antea Group in France contributes to the international dimension of the urban planning division. I recognize that without the group’s power in its international dimension, we would never have won this project.” Jacques Perret, Project Manager [email protected]
domo PlAnAS And iwiwiindigenoUS commUnitieS conSUltAtion
An impact assessment and management measures were arranged for the exploration Ecopetrol CPO 8 project, with the Domo Planas and Iwiwi indigenous communities, located in the Colombian depart-ments of Meta and Vichada. The process was a success thanks to the previous approach to recognize the authorities. This involved a clear relationship between Antea Group and communities, joint definition of working rules, prior explanation of the project and translation and incorporation of cultural elements in communicative parts used. Members of the community (children, adults, leaders and authorities) were also involved in the definition of the baseline, while videos gave them self-recognition. There were also land walks and guarantees for the preparation of minutes.
“The opportunity to meet colleagues from other countries and learn from their experience on issues of the environment allowed us to expand our knowledge and share it with our teams. I hope that, as a group, we will generate opportunities for sharing information, transferring knowledge, getting to know our ways of operating and promoting cooperation.”
Silvia Jimenez, Environmental Director [email protected]
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quALITy- We maintain a quality Management System (qMS) that is consistent with the requirements of ISO 9001 and includes defi ned processes for management acti viti es, provision of resources, product realizati on and measure- ment. Antea Group consistently receives high rati ngs from external evaluators. Example: FPAL external assessment rated quality 9.1 on a scale of 1 to 10.
HEALTH & SAFETy- We have launched an awareness program and training program, aimed at people working in the fi eld in Colombia and Belgium.- We have received various Client Awards in 2014: Most notably, one from Shell for remediati on acti viti es in the netherlands.- Our goal is to complete all work safely. Achieving this goal requires a consistent company-wide culture fostered by clearly established guidelines, tools and expectati ons in our day-to-day work acti viti es. Our Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) Management System sets forth 13 essenti al elements that provide the framework used to achieve our safety goal: Roles and Accountabiliti es, Performance Measurement and Assessment, Risk Assessment and Management, Management of Change, HSSE Plans, Documentati on, Training and Communicati on, Security, Incident Management, Environment, Contractor Management, Conti nuous Improvement, Stakeholder Awareness.- In Colombia, we were awarded ARL SuRA’s Excellence Prize in the World Class Company Category. ARL SuRA, a risk management company that seeks to highlight the major achievements of companies in Health and Safety Management at Work, recognized Antea Group for achieving the highest standards of health and safety at work, out of 9 companies of all affi liates in the country. This award demonstrates Colombia’s safety culture within the organizati on and among collaborati ons.
enVironment & cSr- Dutch operati ons achieved ISO 14001 certi fi cati on in 2014.- Dutch and uS operati ons share their CSR acti viti es and results in separate CSR reports.- Offi ces in Antwerp and Ghent are being turned into low-energy faciliti es.- We are reducing unnecessary travel by decentralizing company sites, encouraging the use of conference calls, creati ng secure network access through the Internet (using secure access gateways), and providing online tools for meeti ngs.- We are promoti ng sustainable mobility by using the right mix of transportati on modes for each specifi c journey. This includes public transport, cycling, and ride sharing. Today, our employees use sustainable mobility soluti ons and Antea Group will conti nue to encourage these acti viti es.
AnteA groUP iS fUrthering AwAreneSS of QhSe And cSr AS comPonentS of itS
CORPORATE CuLTuRE. AS A CLIENT OFFERING, qHSE CONTINuES TO ExPAND, AS BuSINESS
CONTINuITy AND A LICENSE TO OPERATE ARE VASTLy DEPENDENT ON SAFE, ACCOuNTABLE
PERFORMANCE. IN ADDITION, THE BALANCE OF PEOPLE, PLANET AND PROFIT IS BECOMING
EVER MORE IMPORTANT, AND ANTEA GROuP HAS ExHIBITED NOTEWORTHy IMPROVEMENT
in thiS AreA in 2014.
USA bUilding A PoSitiVe cUltUre
Antea Group is supporting a global technology company with RiskRight EHSTM, a customizable solution to support clients in low risk environments. Project work has included the deployment of office assessments to benchmark health and safety practices, emergency preparedness, disaster recovery, and safety culture and attitudes. Assessment findings were recorded through a mobile iEHS® survey tool that provided the client with real-time results and meaningful analysis.
“RiskRight EHS is a philosophy and a roadmap that will help us build an agile, fit-for-purpose solution that evolves with our client’s changing business needs and risk levels.” Angie Stagg, Senior Consultant [email protected]
colombiATAKE CARE OF yOuRSELF SO I WILL TAKE CARE OF yOu
Antea Group has been developing the “Take care of yourself so I will take care of you” (Cuidate que yo te cuidare) program that aims to work on the aspects of safety, health and the environment beyond the workplace, creating safe, healthy and environmentally friendly homes. The program was developed in 4 modules: 1. Emergency Plan and First Aid, 2. Save water, energy and solid waste, 3. Transportation and 4. Good Habits. In total, 38 families of Antea Group employees participated, 12 of which were proclaimed the safest and healthiest homes according to the assessments made by the Administrator of Occupational Risks ARL SuRA.
“Migrating from activities at national level to become an international company provides a great opportunity to work on different aspects that seek to standardize security practices, procedures and tasks, drawing on the experience of each of the Antea Group countries. We can develop cultural care programs, implementing HSE legal matrices that allow us to consult each country’s legal requirements and unify HSE policies, targets and accident indicators as a group.” Javier Perea, Project Manager Consultant [email protected]
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cUmminS colombiA HSE REGuLATORy REquIREMENTS ANALySIS
Thanks to positive conditions in the Colombian economy, multi- national enterprises from different economic sectors are setting up in Colombia. For that reason Antea Group Colombia has been supporting some of these companies with knowledge of HSE regulatory requirements. Specifically, we have been supporting Cummins (an Antea uSA client) with the preliminary analysis of the Colombian HSE regulatory requirements, the issuing of technical and legal environmental concepts for environmental authorities, the implementation of the environmental impact assessment for the storage of hazardous chemicals and the detailed analysis of the risks associated with spillages, leaks and explosions, resulting in manage-ment measures for different scenarios. The same working model has been applied successfully in companies in other sectors.
“Working with Antea Group has been a great opportunity to interact with colleagues from various cultures, learning about what is done in other countries and the trends in environ-mental consulting. Being part of a global organization has changed my perspective on many topics and how to approach key issues.” Ivan Angel, Project Manager [email protected]
ITALy SuPPORTING HEALTH & SAFETy COMPLIANCE
Antea Group is supporting a multinational software and hardware corporation for its health and safety compliance in Europe. This support is an extension of the existing Antea Group contract in the uS with this global enterprise. The first assignment is the medical monitoring of employees in more than 15 locations in Italy. Antea Group is working together with Inogen’s partner in Italy. The project started in July 2014 and consists of program management and report-ing, selection and appointment of occupational doctors throughout Italy, management and coordination of the employee medical monitoring program and health examinations to check the suitability of employees for a specific job or task.
“It is great to work together with our Antea Group colleagues in the US and our Inogen associate in Italy for a global enterprise. Our common goal is to deliver customer satisfaction!” Frederik Van Eetvelde, Account Manager [email protected]
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“A dedicated team in Orleans, France, is working on speeding up innovati on in
our processes. We aim to be stronger in data, going from data acquisiti on to
managing and obtaining value from data. We will also create an internati onal
expert network, which can include people from outside the Group. This will
boost our R&D program and even off er clients the opti on of outsourcing their
R&D programs to us. We would also like to create a pool of startups around
the Group, to speed up innovati on, generate new ideas and decide where to
invest.”
Jean-Philippe Loiseau, Managing Director France
“We believe that it is important to connect with and gain insights from
communiti es of clients and to establish Antea group as thought leaders and
innovators of new soluti ons for targeted industry segments.”
Gary Wisniewski, Managing Director USA
sPeeDing uP innovation THE BAR IS HIGH. PROJECTS ARE CARRIED OuT ACROSS BORDERS, ARE MORE COMPLEx AND
REquIRE HIGH-quALITy TECHNICAL ExPERTISE. TODAy’S KNOWLEDGE IS OuTDATED TOMORROW
IF yOu DO NOT INVEST IN INNOVATION. IN 2014, ANTEA GROuP CONTINuED TO ACCELERATE ITS
EFFORTS IN INNOVATION, RESuLTING IN SEVERAL GREAT PROJECTS AND INVALuABLE NEW
PERSPECTIVES. THROuGH OuR INTERNAL INNOVATION AWARDS PROGRAM, WE FOCuS ON
SmArt And creAtiVe ideAS And imProVementS At the Project leVel thAt deliVer
direct benefitS to the client.
Antea Group’s research and development functi on is centralized at country level and we’ve been investi ng heavily in soft ware technology and informati on management tools. Many of our applicati ons are device independent and can be accessed from mobile devices from one neat dashboard, allowing us to connect with each other and clients in real ti me.
The quest for conti nuous improvement is in our DNA, and it’s something we strive for on a daily basis. We are currently developing experti se and innovati ve soluti ons around how to most effi ciently accommodate the needs of Smart Citi es and how to apply lean-thinking to large infrastructure projects.
USA ProViding ehS oVerSight to lArge ScAle crUde oil releASe
Antea Group is providing environmental support at one of the largest crude oil spills in North America. A lightning strike is suspected of burning a small hole in a pipeline, resulting in a leak of over 20,000 barrels of oil across 7 acres of farmland. Project work has included excavation and thermal desorption treatment of the impacted soil. A mobile treatment unit is currently treating 750 tons of soil per day. The project goal is to completely restore the land to agricultural use.
“What I like most about working for Antea Group is the challenge of coming up with new ways to solve problems for our clients. Innovation is important to us and helps drive continuous improvement.” Gary Schroeher, Consultant [email protected]
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BRITTANy BuILDING COMPLEx 3D GEOLOGICAL MODELS
Antea Group has been modeling geological data as an initial analysis for its hydrogeological and engineering projects for a long time now. In 2014, Antea Group implemented GeoModeller 3D software to model the geology of the former Brennilis nuclear facility in Brittany for EDF group prior to groundwater and transport modeling for safety studies. This tool enables Antea Group to fully take into account complex geological units and objects. It implicitly models 3D surfaces constrained by primary geological data (contacts between layers and orientation data together) and drill hole intercepts. The model can take into account a network of geological faults, which was very important in terms of Brennilis’ geology. It also offers a range of inter-polation methods and geophysics inversion techniques.
“This return in terms of experience gives us the opportunity to provide our clients with a very high level of geological modeling expertise. We are now looking forward to showing our skills for Oil & Gas, Minerals and Geothermal projects.” Stéphane Belbéze, Project Manager [email protected]
AntwerPExPERT ROLE IN CITy HEATING
Antwerp is the second largest city in Belgium. By 2020 the city’s target is to have a full focus on sustainability. In the context of the new city development, “New South”, Antea Group was selected as technical expert. Our task consisted in the evaluation of selected bids in accordance with the existing selection and award framework. As an expert, Antea Group rated all bids in terms of completeness, transpar-ency, technical added value and sustainability. This report, together with our advice, was leading for the selection of the most promising contractor for the construction of a new district heating network and a sustainable energy plant.
“It is an honor for Antea Group to be selected as an expert in sustainable city projects.” Patrick Verdonck, Contract Manager [email protected]
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the netherlAndS INNOVATIVE FIRE SAFETy CONCEPT
Antea Group has designed an innovative and integrated fire safety concept that provides equivalent levels of fire safety for two companies sharing a single storage facility. The fire safety concept we have developed draws on the strengths of existing fire safety facilities, while adding ultra-fast detection capability as used in the petrochemical industry, which we have adapted for specific use in a building-based environment.We partnered with Chubb Fire & Security on this project. To assess equivalence, the competent authority uses the expertise of the Rotterdam Security Region’s CIV knowledge center. The knowledge center has critically evaluated and approved this fire safety concept, and made the following comments: “The camera system intended to be installed for early fire detection is the first of its kind in the Netherlands.”This system has the potential to provide significant added value on an international level. We have meanwhile proceeded to further flesh out this innovative fire safety concept to enable its implementation.
“This solution centers on the idea that every fire can be extinguished using a glass of water - provided you get to it in time.”
Albert Werkman, Fire Safety Engineer The [email protected]
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our nameantea grouP
THE ANTEA®GROuP NAME DERIVES FROM THE MyTHOLOGICAL GREEK
GIANT ANTAIOS/ANTAEuS, SON OF POSEIDON, RuLER OF THE SEA,
AND GAIA, MOTHER EARTH. OuR NAMESAKE ACquIRED HIS
LEGENDARy STRENGTH By REMAINING IN PHySICAL CONTACT WITH
THE EARTH. AT ANTEA GROuP, OuR NAME AND OuR NATuRE
reflect thiS Strength. with oUr SkillfUl UnderStAnding of
THE PHySICAL WORLD, WE DEVELOP AND DELIVER SOLuTIONS THAT
MEET OuR CLIENTS’ LOCAL AND GLOBAL CHALLENGES WHILE
WORKING TO IMPROVE SuSTAINABILITy FOR THE FuTuRE.
corPorate ProfileANTEA® GROuP IS AN INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSuLTING
FIRM. WE SPECIALIzE IN FuLL-SERVICE SOLuTIONS IN THE FIELDS OF ENVIRONMENT,
INFRASTRuCTuRE, WATER AND uRBAN PLANNING.
By COMBINING STRATEGIC THINKING AND MuLTIDISCIPLINARy PERSPECTIVES WITH
TECHNICAL ExPERTISE AND PRAGMATIC ACTION, WE DO MORE THAN EFFECTIVELy SOLVE
CLIENT CHALLENGES; WE DELIVER SuSTAINABLE RESuLTS FOR A BETTER WORLD.
By uNDERSTANDING TODAy, WE ARE IMPROVING TOMORROW.
ANTEA GROuP INCLuDES THE DuTCH, BELGIAN, COLOMBIAN, FRENCH, uSA AND INDIA
ENGINEERING AND CONSuLTANCy OPERATIONS OF ORANJEWOuD N.V.
our values> We protect the earth, allow for business growth and safeguard social well-being. > We are committ ed to innovati on and conti nuous improvement. > We are committ ed to the communiti es in which we live and work. > We are a trusted partner and att ach great importance to strong relati onships with our clients
our Promise> you are assured of global insight, with technical command and local delivery capacity to have even the most complex environmental issues solved. > Innovati on, integrity, technical experti se and the space project management skills will make sure you get results focused on business soluti ons.> We combine client-specifi c goals with stakeholders’ expectati ons and regulatory requirements.
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Understanding today.improving tomorrow.
oranjewouD n.v.Oranjewoud N.V., the top holding of Strukton Groep and Antea Group, is a listed enterprise encompassing companies operati ng both nati onally and internati onally.
The companies belonging to Oranjewoud N.V. conduct acti viti es in the areas of civil infrastructure, railways, technology and buildings, environment, spati al development and recreati on. This covers the enti re process, from preliminary studies, consulti ng, design, planning and organizati on, right up to realizati on, management and operati on.
Oranjewoud N.V. is listed on the offi cial Euronext N.V. Amsterdam market and 95.70% of the company is owned by Sanderink Investments B.V. It currently has approx. 10,500 employees and brought in € 2.1 billion in revenue in 2014.
Gerard Sanderink is CEO and shareholder of Oranjewoud N.V. Pieter Pijper is CFO of Oranjewoud N.V.
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As in 2013, Antea Group faced a lot of competi ti on in Belgium in 2014, putti ng considerable pressure on prices. Cutbacks in local government spending in parti cular had great impact on the market, and bidding as part of bidding processes has become a relati vely costly aff air due to complex invitati ons to bid. Aside from that, many projects were put on hold, and clients demand long payment terms. Despite these diffi cult market circumstances, revenue in Belgium was up slightly compared to 2013, while operati ng profi ts grew sharply. The total value of the orderportf olio grew from € 25.3 million to € 26.2 million.
Antea Group’s consultancy and engineering operati ons in the united States are focused on Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability. 95% of clients are private-sector parti es. In the uS, Antea Group mainly serves the oil and gas industry and works on Environmental Liability Transfer (ELT) projects. Compared to 2013, revenue was down slightly in 2014, while operati ng profi ts were considerably lower. This drop in operati ng profi ts was largely due to an adjustment in the determinati on of income for the ELT portf olio (which is sti ll profi table), as well as to the high costs of the recruitment and selecti on process. The total value of the orderportf olio fell from € 90.6 million to € 82.3 million.
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the netherlAndSIn 2014, the Netherlands saw modest economic growth, largely on the back of a rise in exports, the weaker Euro, and lower energy prices. A large part of Antea Group’s private-sector clients in the Netherlands operate in the energy industry (oil and gas). Many of these clients have scaled back their investments or even put them off altogether. Despite fi erce competi ti on and partly thanks to a good balance between public-sector and private-sector clients, Antea Group managed to maintain its positi on in the market in 2014 (in parti cular in the area of spati al development, environment, and asset management). Compared to 2013, revenue was down slightly, while operati ng profi ts were up. The total value of the orderport-folio (incl. India) grew from € 77.9 million to € 80.2 million at 2014 year-end.
indiA (INDIAN SERVICES ARE MANAGED By THE NETHERLANDS)
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In 2014, Antea Group’s operati ons in Colombia were aff ected by the global drop in oil prices, resulti ng in reduced investments in the oil and gas industry and dwindling demand for geotechnical and civil engineering services. The impact on Antea Group Colombia’s 2014 revenue and profi ts was limited. Compared to 2013, revenue was up slightly, while operati ng profi ts showed a clear drop. Knock-on eff ects of lower oil prices will be felt in 2015. Following the developments outlined above, the order portf olio lost € 3.7 million of its value, falling from € 11.0 million at the end of 2013 to € 7.3 million at the end of 2014.
In France, the economic situati on conti nued to be diffi cult in 2014. The French government is under pressure from the European Commission to reign in its spending. This situati on is not expected to improve in the short term. Despite these diffi cult circumstances, Antea Group’s revenue was only down slightly compared to 2013, but operati ng profi ts were up. This signifi cant rise in operati ng profi ts was the result of tax credits for research & development. The total value of the order-portf olio fell from € 41.3 million to € 34.4 million.
In India the group is very dependent on a single client, the Nati onal Highway Authority of India. To reduce this dependency the mantra is to diversify, benefi ti ng from the knowledge and experti se within the group. Due to the changes in the politi cal environment, tendering processes have been slow and competi ti on has been tough. Nevertheless revenue in 2014 grew marginal compared to 2013 and operati ng profi t even grew marked. The total value of the orderportf olio fell from € 3.7 million to € 2.5 million.
2014 2013
Total operating income 368,460 375,361
Project costs of third parties (97,131) (97,850)
Added value 271,329 277,511
Staff costs (215,244) (218,505) Other operating expenses (30,411) (34,242)Depreciation (10,264) (9,321)
Total operating expenses (255,919) (262,068)
Operating profit 15,410 15,443
Net finance revenue/(costs)Share in profit after taxes of associates
(337)(23)
2850
Profit before taxes 15,050 15,728Income tax (3,718) (4,118)
Net profit for the year 11,332 11,610
December 31st, 2014 December 31st, 2013
Non-current assets 210,602 260,918Current assets 171,498 156,108
Total assets 382,100 417,026
Total equity 206,501 246,794Non-current liabilities 64,295 64,671Current liabilities 111,304 105,561
Total equity and liabilities 382,100 417,026
conSolidAted StAtement of finAnciAl PoSition (in thousands of euros)
conSolidAted StAtement of income (in thousands of euros)
*) These figures are unaudited
*) These figures are unaudited
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2014 AnteA Group AnnuAl report
ProdUction noteS
PRODuCTION, EDITORIAL TEAM AND DESIGNAntea GroupPR & Communications
editionmay 2015
THIS ANNuAL REPORT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:[email protected]
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