12 Trade receivables

in CHF 1,000

2021

2020

 

 

 

Trade receivables

1,874,472

1,731,266

Less provision for impairment of trade receivables

–13,304

–17,108

 

 

 

Total trade receivables, net

1,861,168

1,714,158

Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are generally on terms of 30 to 90 days.

An impairment analysis is performed at each reporting date using a provision matrix to measure expected credit losses. The provision rates are based on days past due for groupings of various customer segments with similar loss patterns (ie, geographical region and customer rating and coverage by letters of credit or other forms of credit insurance). The calculation reflects the probability weighted outcome and reasonable and supportable information that is available at the reporting date about past events, current conditions and forecasts of future economic conditions.

The provision matrix is initially based on the group’s historical observed default rates. The group calibrates the matrix to adjust the historical credit loss experience with forward-looking information. For instance, if forecast economic conditions (ie, gross domestic product) are expected to deteriorate over the next year which can lead to an increased number of defaults, the historical default rates are adjusted. At each reporting date, the historical observed default rates are updated and changes in the forward-looking estimates are analyzed.

The group applies the expected credit loss model under IFRS 9 and reviews its receivables periodically to determine an adequate impairment provision. Loss allowances are recognized based on lifetime ECLs at the reporting date. The aging of the receivables for the year 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

2021

 

 

 

in CHF 1,000

Expected credit loss rate

Estimated total gross carrying amount at default

Expected credit loss

 

 

 

 

Not past due

–0.0 %

1,616,421

–578

Past due since 1–90 days

–0.5 %

212,094

–996

Past due since 91–180 days

–5.8 %

29,899

–1,736

Past due since 181–360 days

–30.8 %

6,245

–1,924

Past due since more than 360 days

–82.2 %

9,813

–8,070

 

 

 

 

Total trade receivables, gross

–0.7 %

1,874,472

–13,304

2020

 

 

 

in CHF 1,000

Expected credit loss rate

Estimated total gross carrying amount at default

Expected credit loss

 

 

 

 

Not past due

–0.1 %

1,499,911

–836

Past due since 1–90 days

–0.4 %

192,858

–710

Past due since 91–180 days

–13.5 %

18,409

–2,484

Past due since 181–360 days

–52.7 %

8,487

–4,473

Past due since more than 360 days

–74.2 %

11,601

–8,605

 

 

 

 

Total trade receivables, gross

–1.0 %

1,731,266

–17,108

Movements on the group’s provision for impairment of trade receivables are as follows:

 

2021

2020

 

 

 

At 1 January

–17,108

–16,223

Allowance recognized

–3,436

–7,492

Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible

2,091

2,101

Unused amounts reversed

5,116

2,952

Currency translation adjustments

34

1,554

 

 

 

As at 31 December

–13,303

–17,108

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