Nomad Foods Limited (NOMD) 20-F 28 Feb 19 2018 FY Annual report (foreign) Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018shares
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	20-F
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Dec. 31, 2018
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Registrant Name	Nomad Foods Ltd.
Entity Central Index Key	1,651,717
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	175,729,051

Consolidated Statements of Fina

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Non-current assets
Goodwill	€ 1,861	€ 1,745.6
Intangibles	2,087.2	1,724.4
Property, plant and equipment	348.8	295.4
Other receivables	2.6	4.3
Derivative financial instruments	35.7	18.6
Deferred tax assets	68.7	64.3
Total non-current assets	4,404	3,852.6
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	327.6	219.2
Inventories	342.5	306.9
Trade and other receivables	173.9	147.1
Indemnification assets	79.4	73.8
Derivative financial instruments	13.4	2.1
Total current assets	936.8	749.1
Assets	5,340.8	4,601.7
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables	571.6	477.5
Current tax payable	201.2	145.3
Provisions	44.3	68
Loans and borrowings	21.4	3.3
Derivative financial instruments	1.5	7.8
Total current liabilities	840	701.9
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings	1,742.9	1,395.1
Employee benefits	200.6	188.4
Trade and other payables	1.3	1.8
Provisions	69.4	72.8
Derivative financial instruments	35.4	61.4
Deferred tax liabilities	392.1	327.7
Total non-current liabilities	2,441.7	2,047.2
Total liabilities	3,281.7	2,749.1
Net assets	2,059.1	1,852.6
Equity
Share capital	0	0
Capital reserve	1,748.5	1,623.7
Share-based compensation reserve	9.4	2.9
Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve	372.6	493.4
Translation reserve	88.8	83.2
Cash flow hedging reserve	8.5	(3)
Accumulated deficit reserve	(167.9)	(347.6)
Total equity	2,059.9	1,852.6
Non-controlling interests	(0.8)	0
Equity	€ 2,059.1	€ 1,852.6

Consolidated Statements of Prof

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Profit or loss [abstract]
Revenue	€ 2,172.8	€ 1,956.6	€ 1,927.7
Cost of sales	(1,519.3)	(1,357.2)	(1,356.7)
Gross profit	653.5	599.4	571
Other operating expenses	(352.7)	(319.3)	(298.4)
Exceptional items	(17.7)	(37.2)	(134.5)
Operating profit	283.1	242.9	138.1
Finance income	1.6	7.2	24.2
Finance costs	(57.6)	(81.6)	(86.3)
Net finance costs	(56)	(74.4)	(62.1)
Profit before tax	227.1	168.5	76
Taxation	(56.6)	(32)	(39.6)
Profit for the period	171.2	136.5	36.4
Profit (loss), attributable to non-controlling interests	(0.7)	0	0
Profit (loss)	€ 170.5	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share (in euros per share)	€ 0.97	€ 0.78	€ 0.20
Diluted earnings per share (in euros per share)	€ 0.97	€ 0.74	€ 0.20

Consolidated Statements of Comp

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Statement of comprehensive income [abstract]
Profit (loss)	€ 170.5	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
Other comprehensive (loss)/income:
Actuarial (losses)/gains on defined benefit pension plans	(12.9)	2.9	(23.6)
Taxation credit/(charge) on remeasurement of defined benefit pension plans	3.3	(2)	(6.3)
Items not reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss	(9.6)	0.9	(29.9)
Gain/(loss) on investment in foreign subsidiary, net of hedge	5.6	(0.8)	(0.5)
Effective portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	15.5	(16.4)	10.1
Taxation (charge)/credit relating to components of other comprehensive income	(4)	5	(2.8)
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss	17.1	(12.2)	6.8
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax	7.5	(11.3)	(23.1)
Comprehensive income	178	125.2	13.3
Total comprehensive income for the period	178.7	125.2	13.3
Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests	€ (0.7)	€ 0	€ 0

Consolidated Statements of Chan

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - EUR (€)	Total	Share capital	Capital reserve	Share based compensation reserve	Founder preferred shares dividend reserve	Translation reserve	Cash flow hedging reserve	Accumulated deficit reserve	Equity attributable to owners of parent [member]	Non-controlling interests [member]	Founder Preferred sharesFounder preferred shares dividend reserve
Equity	€ 1,888,100,000									€ 0
Equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015		€ 0	€ 1,762,400,000	€ 100,000	€ 531,500,000	€ 84,500,000	€ 1,100,000	€ (491,500,000)	€ 1,888,100,000
Profit (loss)	36,400,000							36,400,000	36,400,000	0
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year	(23,100,000)					(500,000)	7,300,000	(29,900,000)	(23,100,000)
Comprehensive income	13,300,000					(500,000)	7,300,000	6,500,000	13,300,000	0
Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount			38,100,000	0	(38,100,000)				0
Vesting of Non-Executive Restricted Stock award	(300,000)		0	(300,000)					(300,000)
Issue of shares	200,000		200,000						200,000
Share based payment charge	1,200,000			1,200,000					1,200,000
Total transaction with owners, recognized directly in equity	1,100,000		38,300,000	900,000	(38,100,000)				1,100,000
Equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016		0	1,800,700,000	1,000,000	493,400,000	84,000,000	8,400,000	(485,000,000)	1,902,500,000
Equity	1,902,500,000									0
Profit (loss)	136,500,000							136,500,000	136,500,000	0
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year	(11,300,000)					(800,000)	(11,400,000)	900,000	(11,300,000)
Comprehensive income	125,200,000					(800,000)	(11,400,000)	137,400,000	125,200,000	0
Repurchase of ordinary shares	(177,100,000)		(177,100,000)						(177,100,000)
Listing and share transaction costs	(500,000)		(500,000)						(500,000)
Vesting of Non-Executive Restricted Stock award	(100,000)		600,000	(700,000)					(100,000)
Share based payment charge	2,600,000			2,600,000					2,600,000
Total transaction with owners, recognized directly in equity	(175,100,000)		(177,000,000)	1,900,000					(175,100,000)
Equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017	1,852,600,000	0	1,623,700,000	2,900,000	493,400,000	83,200,000	(3,000,000)	(347,600,000)	1,852,600,000
Equity	1,852,600,000									0	€ 493,400,000
Equity attributable to owners of the parent (restated)		0	1,623,700,000	2,900,000	493,400,000	83,200,000	(3,000,000)	(329,500,000)	1,870,700,000
Equity (restated)	1,870,700,000									0
Fair value gain (loss) that would have been recognised in profit or loss or other comprehensive income if financial liabilities had not been reclassified as measured at amortised cost, initial application of IFRS 9	18,100,000							18,100,000	18,100,000
Profit (loss)	170,500,000							171,200,000	171,200,000	(700,000)
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year	7,500,000					5,600,000	11,500,000	(9,600,000)	7,500,000
Comprehensive income	178,000,000					5,600,000	11,500,000	161,600,000	178,700,000	(700,000)
Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount			120,800,000		(120,800,000)				0		(120,800,000)
Vesting of Non-Executive Restricted Stock award	(200,000)		600,000	(800,000)					(200,000)
Issue of shares	100,000		3,400,000	(3,300,000)					100,000
Share based payment charge	13,000,000			13,000,000					13,000,000
Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities	(2,400,000)			(2,400,000)					(2,400,000)
Non controlling interest through acquisition of subsidiary	(100,000)									(100,000)
Total transaction with owners, recognized directly in equity	10,400,000		124,800,000	6,500,000	(120,800,000)				10,500,000	(100,000)
Equity, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018	2,059,900,000	€ 0	€ 1,748,500,000	€ 9,400,000	€ 372,600,000	€ 88,800,000	€ 8,500,000	€ (167,900,000)	€ 2,059,900,000
Equity	€ 2,059,100,000									€ (800,000)	€ 372,600,000

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows € in Millions, $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Statement [Line Items]
Cash generated from operations before tax and exceptional items	€ 397.6	€ 358.5	€ 356.2
Cash flows relating to exceptional items	(43.4)	(99.5)	(49.2)
Tax paid	(32.9)	(65.2)	(24.9)
Net cash flows from operating activities	321.3	193.8	282.1
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired	(465.1)	0	0
Settlement of contingent consideration	(6.5)	0	(8)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(35)	(38)	(38)
Purchase of intangibles	(6.6)	(4.6)	(4.4)
Net cash used in investing activities	(513.2)	(42.6)	(50.4)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of Ordinary Shares	0.1	0	0
Proceeds from new loans and notes	355.6	1,470.5	0
Repayment of loan principal	(5.9)	(1,469.5)	0
Cash received from factored receivables	3.4	0	0
Payment of finance leases	0	(1.6)	(0.7)
Payment of financing fees	(2.6)	(16.7)	0
Repurchase of ordinary shares	0	(177.6)	0
(Loss)/proceeds on settlement of derivatives	(2.8)	1.6	(4)
Interest paid	(45.3)	(48.8)	(70.9)
Interest received	0.2	0.3	7.9
Net cash from/(used in) financing activities	302.7	(241.8)	(67.7)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	110.8	(90.6)	164
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	219.2	329.5	186.1
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations	(2.4)	(19.7)	(20.6)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	€ 327.6	€ 219.2	€ 329.5

General information

General information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
General Information About Financial Statements [Abstract]
General information	General information Nomad Foods Limited (the “Company” or “Nomad”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on April 1, 2014. The address of Nomad’s registered office is Nemours Chambers, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The Company is domiciled for tax in the United Kingdom. Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is a leading frozen foods company building a global portfolio of best-in-class food companies and brands within the frozen category and in the future across the broader food sector. Nomad produces, markets and distributes brands in 17 countries and has the leading market share in Western Europe. The Company’s portfolio of leading frozen food brands includes Birds Eye , Iglo , Findus , Goodfella's and Aunt Bessie's .

Basis of preparation

Basis of preparation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]
Basis of preparation	Basis of preparation The consolidated financial statements of Nomad and its subsidiaries (the “Company” or “Nomad”) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. These consolidated financial statements are also in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. References to "Iglo" or "Findus" refer to the groups of companies separately acquired by Nomad in June and November 2015, respectively. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the following relevant amendments to IFRS. – IFRS 9 ' Financial Instruments' The Company has adopted IFRS 9 ‘Financial Instruments’ from January 1, 2018, which has resulted in a transition adjustment and changes to accounting policies and disclosures. The Company has elected to apply the modified retrospective approach so that the cumulative impact of retrospectively applying the standard has been recognized as an adjustment to the accumulated deficit reserve on transition. Therefore the full impact on adoption of applying IFRS 9 has been recognized as an adjustment to opening assets, liabilities and the accumulated deficit reserve. The changes to the classification of financial instruments has not had a significant impact on the current or previous accounting periods. Deposits held in money market funds which were previously recognized at amortized cost, are now measured at fair value through Profit or Loss. No change in carrying amount has arisen as a result of this change. There has been no change to the classification of financial liabilities. The changes to the measurement of financial instruments has not had a significant impact on the current or previous accounting periods, except for the accounting for the debt repricing in December 2017. IFRS 9 clarifies that on a modification of a financial liability measured at amortized cost, the modified cash flows should be discounted at the original effective interest rate resulting in an immediate gain or loss. Such modification gains or losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss in the period of modification, and the modified cash flows are then amortized using the original effective interest rate. A retrospective change of the accounting treatment may therefore become necessary if in the past the effective interest rate was adjusted, and not the amortized cost amount. The December 2017 modification has led to an immediate gain at the modification date and a reduction in the carrying value of the debt. See Note 21 for further details. The new impairment model has not had a significant impact on the current or previous accounting periods. The significant financial assets held that are affected by the impairment losses recognized under IFRS 9 are trade receivables, however, the value of the impairment provision at the transition date was in line with IFRS 9 and so has not been adjusted on adoption of this standard. The Group has elected not to apply IFRS 9 for hedge accounting and continues to apply IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement . Summary of adjustments arising from application of IFRS 9 as of January 1, 2018: Opening balance IAS 39 Modification of financial liabilities Opening balance IFRS 9 €m €m €m Loans and borrowings - non-current 1,395.1 (21.8 ) 1,373.3 Deferred tax liabilities 327.7 3.7 331.4 Accumulated deficit reserve (347.6 ) 18.1 (329.5 ) – IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts with customers The Company has adopted IFRS 15 ‘Revenue from contracts with customers’ from January 1, 2018, which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the standard is for companies to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Management has assessed the effects of applying the new standard on the Company’s financial statements and has identified the need for additional disclosures in our footnotes around discounts and trade marketing expenses in relation to trade terms which are currently included in other balance sheet line items. The Company has quantified that there is no material impact on revenue recognition in the current or previous accounting periods by applying this standard. Refer to Note 3.22 for more information on new IFRSs not yet adopted. The Company’s financial statements and notes are presented in the reporting currency of millions of Euros. All financial information has been rounded to the nearest €0.1 million, except where otherwise indicated. The consolidated financial statements were approved for issuance by the Board of Directors of Nomad Foods Limited on February 26, 2019. The Directors have, at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation that Nomad has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future given the cash funds available and the current forecast cash outflows. Thus, Nomad continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Accounting policies

Accounting policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors [Abstract]
Accounting policies	Accounting policies The accounting policies set out below have, unless otherwise stated, been applied consistently. Judgments made by the Directors in the application of these accounting policies that have a significant effect on the financial statements and key sources of estimation uncertainty are discussed in Note 4. 3.1 Measurement convention The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis with the exception of derivative financial instruments, business combinations, share based payments, and founder preferred shares which are stated at fair value. 3.2 Business combination The Company uses the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interest issued by the Company. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. Non-controlling interests arise from business combinations in which the Company acquires less than a 100 per cent interest. Non-controlling interests are initially measured at either fair value or at the non-controlling interest’s proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. Nomad determines on a transaction by transaction basis which measurement method is used. The excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree and the acquisition-date fair value of any previous equity interest in the acquiree over the fair value of the identifiable net assets is recorded as goodwill. Where selling shareholders have contractually agreed to indemnify Nomad Foods Limited for contingent liabilities, an indemnification asset is recognized equivalent to the fair value of the liability recognized by Nomad. The indemnification asset is deducted from consideration transferred for the business combination. The indemnification asset value will subsequently be revised where revisions are made to the value of the liability or where there are doubts over the ability to recover losses from the selling shareholders. 3.3 Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated. Accounting policies are applied consistently across the Company. Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which Nomad has control; directly or indirectly. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. Where the Company owns less than a 100 per cent interest in a subsidiary, a non-controlling interest is recognized. The carrying amount of non-controlling interests is increased or decreased by the non-controlling interest’s share of subsequent changes in equity and payments to the non-controlling interest. Total comprehensive income is attributed to the non-controlling interests even if this results in the non-controlling interests having a negative balance. 3.4 Foreign currency i) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies (currencies other than the functional currency) are translated into the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling the financial year end. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are generally recognized in profit or loss. They are deferred in equity if they relate to qualifying cash flow hedges, qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to part of a net investment in a foreign operation. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency to establish historical cost, using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated at foreign exchange rates ruling at the date the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated at an average rate for the period (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transaction). ii) Assets and liabilities of foreign operations For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are translated at foreign exchange rates ruling at the financial year ended December 31, 2018 of £1:€1.11 ( December 31, 2017 : £1:€1.13 , December 31, 2016 : £1:€1.17 ). The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated at an average rate for the period where this rate approximates to the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to these assets and liabilities are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss within ‘finance income or costs’, except where hedge accounting applies. iii) Net investment in foreign operations Exchange differences arising from the translation of foreign operations and of related qualifying hedges are taken directly to the translation reserve within equity. They are realized through the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss upon disposal of the related foreign operation. 3.5 Goodwill Goodwill represents amounts arising on acquisition of subsidiaries. Goodwill is the difference between the cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is not monitored below the operating segment. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment. 3.6 Other intangible assets Intangible assets acquired separately are recorded at cost and those acquired as part of a business combination are recorded at fair value as at the date of acquisition. i) Computer software Capitalized software costs include the cost of acquired computer software licenses and costs that are directly associated with the design, construction and testing of such software where this relates to a major business system. Costs associated with identifying, sourcing, evaluating or maintaining computer software are recognized as an expense within other operating expenses as incurred. The assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Software costs are amortized by equal monthly installments over their estimated useful economic life of five to seven years once the software is capable of being brought into use. ii) Brands Based on the market position of the brands, the significant levels of investment in advertising and promoting the brands, and the fact that Goodfella's and Aunt Bessie's brands have been established for over 20 years, with the Birds Eye , Iglo and Findus brands established for over 50 years , the Directors consider that the brands have indefinite lives. Therefore these brands are not amortized, but instead held at historical cost less provision for any impairment. Brands that are deemed to not have an indefinite life are being amortized by equal monthly installments within other operating expenses over the course of their remaining useful economic life iii) Customer relationships Long standing Food Service customer relationships have been identified as intangible assets as part of the Findus Acquisition. These are deemed to not have an indefinite life and are being amortized by equal monthly installments within other operating expenses over 14 years . 3.7 Impairment of non-current assets The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-current assets are reviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Impairment losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the period in which they arise. For goodwill and assets that have an indefinite useful life an impairment review is performed at least annually. Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. i) Calculation of recoverable amount Recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows of the business are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. ii) Allocation of impairment losses Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to cash-generating units, then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit on a pro rata basis. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. iii) Reversals of impairment An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed when there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized. 3.8 Property, plant and equipment i) Owned assets Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price of the asset and the costs attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. ii) Leased assets Leases in which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset are classified as ‘finance leases’. Where land and buildings are held under finance leases the accounting treatment of the land is considered separately from that of the buildings. Leased assets acquired by way of finance lease are stated at an amount equal to the lower of their fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. All other leases are classified as ‘operating leases’. iii) Depreciation Depreciation is charged to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on a straight line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment once the item is brought into use. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives are as follows: • Buildings 40 years • Plant and equipment 5 to 14 years • Computer equipment 3 to 5 years The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed on a frequent basis. 3.9 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is based on the weighted average principle and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. Inventories that are acquired through business combinations are fair valued at the time of acquisition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of direct costs and overheads based on normal operating capacity. Provision is made for slow moving, obsolete and defective inventories. 3.10 Employee benefits i) Defined contribution plans Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as incurred. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or reduction in the future payments is available. ii) Defined benefit plans The Company’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. That net obligation is discounted to determine its present value. The calculation is performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. The current service cost of the defined benefit plan, recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in staff costs included within Operating profit/(loss), except where included in the cost of an asset, reflects the increase in the defined benefit obligation resulting from employee service in the current year, benefit changes, curtailments and settlements. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity in Other Comprehensive Income in the period in which they arise. The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. Past service cost is recognized immediately. iii) Share-based payment schemes Employee benefits given through share-based payment schemes are discussed further in section 3.15 within Accounting policies. 3.11 Founder Preferred Shares Nomad Foods issued Founder Preferred Shares to both TOMS Acquisition I, LLC and Mariposa Acquisition II, LLC (collectively the “Founder Entities”) in connection with its initial public offering in April 2014. Holders of the Founder Preferred Shares are entitled to receive annual dividend amounts subject to certain performance conditions (the “Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Amount”). The instrument and its component parts were analyzed under IFRS 2. The Company intends that any future Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount will be equity settled. Accordingly, the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount as of June 1, 2015 of €531.5 million (the “Founder Preferred Shares Dividend reserve”) was classified as equity and no further revaluations will be required or recorded. Should a Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount become due and payable, the market value of any dividend paid will be deducted from the Founder Preferred Shares Dividend reserve, with any excess deducted from the accumulated profit/(deficit) reserve within equity. 3.12 Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the financial year end date and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. Where it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the estimated financial effect of a provision, appropriate disclosure of the resulting contingent liability is made, but no provision is recognized. The Company is currently in discussions with the tax authorities in one of its markets regarding the treatment of the acquisition of the Iglo Group in 2006 by the previous owners. The Company has an indemnity in respect of this tax issue, but has not recognized an indemnification asset or a provision for this matter. 3.13 Financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are recognized in the Company’s Statement of Financial Position when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. i) Trade receivables Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold when control of the products has transferred, being when the products are delivered in accordance with the contractual arrangements. At this point, there is no unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product, except for returns due to quality. The Company holds the trade receivables with the objective of collecting the contractual cash flows and so they are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any loss allowance. Since trade receivables are due within one year, this equates to initial carrying value less any loss allowance. To assist in managing operating cash flow, we have entered into non-recourse factoring arrangements with certain receivables whereby we sell specific account receivables on a true sale basis to one or more external financial institutions. These trade receivables are sold on a true sale basis when we have surrendered control over the related assets. Up to the point of sale, these receivables are treated as held for sale and measured at fair value through Profit or Loss. Under the terms of the contractual arrangements, the Company may continue to collect the cash from the customer receivables sold, albeit acting solely as a collecting agent on behalf of the purchaser of receivables. Any cash received from customers which is due to be paid to the agent is presented as a financial liability in the Statement of Financial Position and as a financing activity within the Statement of Cash Flows. Under the terms of the contractual arrangements, the Company did continue to collect the cash from the customer receivables sold, albeit acting solely as a collecting agent on behalf of the purchaser of receivables. Any cash received from customers which is due to be paid to the purchaser of receivables is presented as a financial liability in the Statement of Cash Flows. Factoring fees associated with the sale of factored receivables for the year ended December 31, 2018 were €0.5 million and were minimal for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. Trade receivables are grouped by days past due. Expected loss rates are based on historical credit losses experienced in each market as well as forward looking information where this is significant. Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Appropriate allowances for expected credit losses and estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. Trade receivables are presented net of associated contract liabilities, referred to as 'trade terms'. ii) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash balances and deposits and are measured at amortized cost. Deposits held in money market funds are measured at fair value through Profit or Loss as the cash flows do not only represent principal and interest. iii) Loans and borrowings a. Valuation Interest bearing borrowings are recognized initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are stated at amortized cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss over the expected period of the borrowings. b. Capitalization of transaction costs Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognized as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw-down occurs. iv) Trade payables Trade payables are measured at initial recognition at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Since trade payables are largely due within one year, this equates to initial carrying value. v) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting Derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. When a derivative financial instrument is designated as held for trading, all changes in its fair value are recognized immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged. The fair value of all financial derivative instruments (including but not limited to forward foreign exchange contracts, currency swaps and cross currency interest rates swaps), is determined per market standard using forward foreign exchange and interest rates at the balance sheet date, with the resulting value discounted back to present value. Cross currency interest rate swaps can be entered into in order to mitigate perceived risks to foreign exchange translation risk and interest rate risk. The Company applies the IFRS 13, paragraph 56 exception allowing the credit risk associated with this portfolio of derivatives to be assessed on a net basis by each counterpart. The Company applies the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39 to all hedging relationships. a. Cash flow hedges Where a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the cash flow of a recognized asset or liability, (including a highly probable forecast transaction) the effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognized directly in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of the hedge is recognized immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, exercised or otherwise terminated, or the entity revokes designation of the hedge relationship but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is recognized when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss recognized in equity is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss immediately. b. Net investment hedges Foreign currency differences arising on the retranslation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income to the extent that the hedge is effective, and are presented in the translation reserve within equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal. 3.14 Revenue from contracts with customers The Company manufactures and sells a range of frozen foods to retail, wholesale and Food Service markets. Revenue is recognized when control of the products has transferred, being when the products are delivered to the customer in accordance with the contractual arrangements. At this point, there is no unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product, except for returns due to quality. A provision for product return allowances, which is estimated based upon the Company’s historical performance and management’s experience, is recorded as a reduction of sales in the same period that the revenue is recognized. Revenue excludes sales taxes and intra-company sales. Products are often sold with variable pricing arrangements, including payment discounts, trade promotions and slotting fees. Discounts given by the Company include rebates, price reductions and incentives to customers, promotional couponing and trade communication costs. Trade promotions consist of pricing allowances, merchandising funds and customer coupons, which are offered through various programs to customers and consumers. Certain retailers require the payment of slotting fees to obtain space for the Company’s products on the retailers’ store shelves. Where variable pricing arrangements are in place, revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that the amount recognized is unlikely to be reversed. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for the discounts. Revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur. Accruals for expected pay-outs under these programs are collectively known as ‘trade terms’ and are included within trade and other receivables or within trade and other payables in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. No element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made in line with market practice and all accruals are settled within twelve months of the sale. 3.15 Share based payments Nomad Foods 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan The Nomad Foods 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), which incorporates an annual Non-Executive Directors Restricted Stock Scheme, falls within the provisions of IFRS 2 “Share-based Payment” and awards under the LTIP represent equity settled share based payments. A charge is taken to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the difference between the fair value of the shares at grant date and the amount subscribed, spread over the vesting period. Share based payment arrangements in which Nomad receives goods or services as consideration for its own equity instruments are accounted for as equity-settled share based payment transactions, regardless of how the equity instruments are obtained by Nomad. The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to any Director or employee is recognized as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period that any Director or employee becomes unconditionally entitled to the awards. The fair value of the awards granted is measured using a valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the awards were granted. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of awards for which the related service and non-market vesting conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that do meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcomes. See Note 8(b) for further information on the Company’s share-based payment arrangements and details of the valuation model used. 3.16 Interest income Interest income is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on an accruals basis using the effective interest method. 3.17 Expenses i) Operating lease payments Payments made under operating leases are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized on a straight line basis in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as an integral part of the total lease expense. ii) Borrowing costs Unless capitalized as part of the cost of borrowing (see Note 3.13(iii)), borrowing costs are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the period in which they are incurred. iii) Exceptional items The separate reporting of exceptional items which are presented as exceptional within the relevant Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss category, helps provide an indication of the Company’s underlying business performance. Exceptional items have been identified and presented by virtue of their size, nature or incidence. In determining whether an event or transaction is exceptional, management considers quantitative as well as qualitative factors such as the frequency or predictability of occurrence. Exceptional items comprise restructuring costs, impairments or reversal of impairments of intangible assets, operational restructuring, integration and acquisition costs relating to new acquisitions, investigation of strategic opportunities and other items, costs relating to certain management incentive plans and other significant items (see Note 7). iv) Research and development Expenditure on research activities is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as an expense as incurred. 3.18 Taxation Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, in which case it is recognized within the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the financial year end date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Where tax exposures can be quantified, an accrual for uncertain tax positions is made based on the best estimates and management’s judgments. Given the inherent uncertainties in assessing the outcomes of these exposures (which can sometimes be binary in nature), the Company could in future periods experience adjustments to these accruals. Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes on an undiscounted basis. The following temporary differences are not provided for: the initial recognition of goodwill; the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit other than in a business combination, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the financial year end date. A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized. 3.19 Segment reporting The Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) has been determined to be the Chief Executive Officer as he is primarily responsible for the allocation of resources to the segments and the assessment of performance of the segments. Nomad’s operations are organized into one operating unit, ‘Frozen’, which comprises all the brands, as well as the factories, private label business units and certain corporate overheads. The CODM primarily uses (“Adjusted EBITDA”), disclosed in Note 5, as the key measure of the segment’s results. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted to exclude, when they occur, the impacts of exited markets, acquisition purchase price adjustments, chart of account (“CoA”) alignments and exceptional items such as restructuring charges, goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges and othe

Critical accounting estimates a

Critical accounting estimates and judgments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors [Abstract]
Critical accounting estimates and judgments	Critical accounting estimates and judgments The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires the use of estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgment in applying the accounting policies. The key areas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions are significant to the consolidated financial statements are highlighted under the relevant note. Critical accounting estimates and judgments are listed below: a) Discounts and trade promotions Discounts given by the Company include rebates, price reductions and incentives given to customers, promotional couponing and trade communication costs. Each customer has a unique agreement that is governed by a combination of observable and unobservable performance conditions. Trade promotions comprise of amounts paid to retailers for programs designed to promote Company products and include pricing allowances, merchandising funds and customer coupons, which are offered through various programs to customers and consumers. The ultimate costs of these programs can depend upon retailer performance and is the subject of significant management estimates. The estimated ultimate cost of the program is based upon the programs offered, timing of those offers, estimated retailer performance based on history, management’s experience and current economic trends. At each financial year end date, any discount or trade promotion expense incurred but not yet invoiced is estimated and accrued for. In certain cases, the estimate for discounts and trade promotions requires the use of forecast information for future trading periods and therefore a degree of estimation uncertainty exists. These estimates are sensitive to variances between actual results and forecasts. The estimate is based on accumulated experience and the principle that revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur. The accruals are presented as ‘trade terms’ and offset against trade receivables due to the same customer, or as trade term payables where there is no receivable to be offset. The balance of the reduction in trade receivables for trade terms as of December 31, 2018 is disclosed in Note 18 and the balance classified as a trade term payable is disclosed in Note 22. b) Business combinations The Company is required to recognize separately, at the acquisition date, the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired or assumed in a business combination at their fair values. This involves judgment over whether intangible assets can be separately identified as well as an estimate of fair value of all assets and liabilities acquired. Such estimates are based on valuation techniques, which require considerable judgment in forecasting future cash flows and developing other assumptions. These estimates are based on information available on the acquisition date and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by management. The following judgments, estimates and assumptions can materially affect our financial position and profit: • The fair value of intangible and tangible assets that are subject to depreciation or amortization in future periods. • Future changes to the assumptions over forecast future profitability used in estimating the value of intangible assets and goodwill may result in additional expenses or income. • Future changes to the assumptions used in estimating the value of uncertain tax positions may result in additional expenses or income. c) Carrying value of goodwill and brands Determining whether goodwill and brands are impaired requires an estimation of the value in use of the cash generating unit to which goodwill and brands have been allocated. The value in use calculation requires the entity to estimate the future cash flows expected to arise from the cash generating unit and a suitable discount rate in order to calculate present value. Details of impairment reviews are provided in Note 13. d) Employee benefit obligation The Group operates a number of defined benefit pension schemes and post-employment benefit schemes which are valued by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. Each Scheme has an actuarial valuation performed and is dependent on a series of assumptions See Note 23 for details of these assumptions and a sensitivity analysis on material assumptions. e) Uncertain tax positions Where tax exposures can be quantified, an accrual for uncertain tax positions is made based on best estimates and management’s judgments with regard to the amounts expected to be paid to the relevant tax authority. Given the inherent uncertainties in assessing the outcomes of these exposures (which can sometimes be binary in nature), the Company could in future periods experience adjustments to these accruals. The factors considered include the progress of discussions with the tax authorities and the level of documentary support for historical positions taken by previous owners. f) Onerous contracts Where the costs of fulfilling a contract exceed the economic benefits that the Company expects to receive from it, an onerous contract provision is recognized for the net unavoidable costs. In estimating the net unavoidable costs, management estimate foreseeable income that may be received and offset this against the minimum future cash outflows from fulfilling the contract. All cash flows are discounted at an appropriate discount rate. Estimating future income is highly judgmental and is based on management’s best estimate. Onerous contracts are presented as provisions in Note 24. g) Fair value of derivative financial instruments. Note 34 includes details of the fair value of the derivative instruments that the Company holds at each balance sheet period. Management has estimated the fair value of these instruments by using valuations based on discounted cash flow calculations. h) Share-based payments At the end of each reporting period, the Company, in estimating its share-based payment charge, assesses and revises its estimates of the number of interests that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting conditions. Note 8b contains details of these assumptions and of the valuation model used.

Segment reporting

Segment reporting	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Segment reporting	Segment reporting Nomad has one reporting and operating segment, ‘Frozen’, reflected in the segment presentation below for the periods presented. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Profit for the period 170.5 136.5 36.4 Taxation 56.6 32.0 39.6 Net financing costs 56.0 74.4 62.1 Depreciation 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Amortization 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 EBITDA 329.4 285.3 189.2 Acquisition purchase price adjustments 5.7 — — Exceptional items 7 17.7 37.2 134.5 Other add-backs 23.6 5.6 1.2 Adjusted EBITDA 376.4 328.1 324.9 Acquisition purchase price adjustments relate to the reversal of the non-cash increase applied to inventory acquired in business combinations to value it at fair value as opposed to cost. Other add-backs include the elimination of share-based payment expense and related employer payroll expense of €14.7 million (2017: €2.6 million , 2016: €1.2 million ) and elimination of M&A related investigation costs, professional fees and transaction costs of €8.9 million (2017: €3.0 million , 2016: nil). We exclude these costs because we do not believe they are indicative of our normal operating costs, can vary significantly in amount and frequency, and are unrelated to our underlying operating performance. No information on segment assets or liabilities is presented to the CODM. Product information Management considers the products it sells belong to one category, being ‘Frozen’. Geographical information External revenue by geography Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m United Kingdom 585.4 411.9 437.5 Italy 383.6 371.4 348.5 Germany 310.2 300.3 267.8 Sweden 174.1 208.0 218.2 France 192.7 170.0 168.9 Norway 122.5 123.3 122.6 Austria 102.4 96.7 92.9 Spain 76.7 81.2 82.6 Rest of Europe 225.2 193.8 188.7 Total external revenue by geography 2,172.8 1,956.6 1,927.7 Non-current assets by geography December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 €m €m United Kingdom 141.5 94.8 Germany 121.8 126.4 Italy 52.5 55.0 Sweden 26.5 26.5 France 17.0 16.7 Norway 14.3 15.7 Rest of Europe 52.4 20.2 Total non-current assets by geography 426.0 355.3 Non-current assets exclude deferred tax assets, goodwill and brands which are not bound to one geographical area.

Operating profit_(loss)

Operating profit/(loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Operating profit/(loss)	Operating profit Operating profit is stated after charging: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Staff costs 8 299.7 257.4 264.5 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Impairment of property, plant and equipment 12 — 0.3 1.4 Amortization of software and brands 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 Operating lease charges 18.5 15.0 14.6 Exchange losses/(gains) 2.9 (1.2 ) (3.3 ) Research & development expenditure 15.5 15.4 13.3 Inventories recognized as an expense within cost of goods sold 1,410.0 1,273.3 1,282.6

Exceptional items

Exceptional items	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Exceptional items	Exceptional items Exceptional items are made up as follows: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Investigation of strategic opportunities (1) — 18.8 7.0 Supply chain reconfiguration (2) 1.2 14.0 84.3 Findus Group integration costs (3) 10.4 15.1 29.6 Costs related to transactions (4) — 3.2 4.8 Costs related to long-term management incentive plans (5) — — 1.9 Other restructuring costs (6) — — (1.0 ) Cisterna fire net income (7) — — (4.3 ) Goodfella's Pizza & Aunt Bessie's integration costs (8) 8.3 — — Factory optimization (9) 1.6 — — Settlement of legacy matters (10) (3.8 ) (5.6 ) 1.8 Remeasurement of indemnification assets (11) — (8.3 ) 10.4 Total exceptional items 17.7 37.2 134.5 (1) Investigation of strategic opportunities In the year ended December 31, 2017 , the Company incurred €18.8 million ( 2016 : €7.0 million ) in relation to the implementation of the Nomad strategic vision, which primarily relates to changes to the organizational structure to align behind core products and implement net revenue management initiatives. (2) Supply chain reconfiguration Supply chain reconfiguration relates to ongoing activities associated with the closure of the Bjuv manufacturing facility in Sweden which ceased production in 2017. A charge of €1.2 million ( 2017 : €14.0 million ) has been incurred in the year related to the relocation of production to other factories and are partially offset by income from the disposal of the remaining tangible assets. A charge of €84.3 million was incurred in the year ended December 31, 2016, of which €54.0 million was incurred in relation to restructuring activities, primarily relating to the closure of the Bjuv manufacturing facility. A further €30.3 million was incurred for an onerous contract that relates to the renegotiation of the Company’s agreements with a third party for the use of a warehouse facility. (3) Findus Group integration costs Following the acquisition of the Findus Group on November 2, 2015, the Company initiated a substantial integration project. Costs of €10.4 million have been incurred in the year ended December 31, 2018 . For the year ended December 31, 2017 costs of €15.1 million were incurred. For the year ended December 31, 2016 costs of €29.6 million were incurred. Costs incurred since 2017 primarily relate to the roll-out of the Nomad ERP system. (4) Costs related to transactions The charge for the year ended December 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 relate to enhanced control compliance procedures in territories following the acquisition of the Iglo Group. (5) Costs related to long-term management incentive plans Management participated in an incentive scheme from the Iglo acquired business for which the Company incurred charges €1.9 million in the year ended December 31, 2016 . (6) Other restructuring costs A credit of €1.0 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2016 related to the release of provisions for restructuring activities in the UK and German factories. (7) Cisterna fire net income A net income of €4.3 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2016 in relation to the August 2014 fire insurance claim in the Italian production facility. (8) Goodfella's Pizza & Aunt Bessie's integration costs Following the acquisition of the Goodfella’s pizza business in April 2018 and the Aunt Bessie's business in July 2018, the Company has initiated an integration project. Costs of €8.3 million have been incurred in the year ended December 31, 2018 . (9) Factory optimization The Company has initiated a three-year factory optimization program. The focus of the program will be to develop a new suite of standard manufacturing and supply chain processes, that will provide a single network of optimized factories. The program is expected to provide a number of benefits, including an optimized supply chain infrastructure, benefits derived from the implementation of a standardized global manufacturing and planning processes, and an increased level of sustainable performance improvement. Costs of €1.6 million have been incurred in the year ended December 31, 2018 . (10) Settlement of legacy matters A net income of €3.8 million has been recognized in liabilities relating to periods prior to acquisition of the Findus and Iglo businesses by the Company. This includes an income of €2.7 million recognized on settlement of contingent consideration for the La Cocinera acquisition and net income of €0.7 million associated with settlements of tax audits. Net income of €5.6 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2017 . This includes a charge of €3.9 million associated with settlements of tax audits, offset by gains of €4.2 million from the reassessment of sales tax provisions, €1.2 million from the reassessment of interest on sales tax provisions, a €2.8 million gain on a legacy pension plan in Norway and a €1.3 million gain on disposal of a non-operational factory. A net charge of €1.8 million was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2016 . (11) Remeasurement of indemnification assets Remeasurement of the indemnification assets relates to the movement in value of shares held in escrow as part of the consideration on the acquisition of the Findus Group, which are limited to the value at which the asset was originally recognized, as well as the release of indemnification assets associated with the acquisition of the Iglo Group as presented in Note 19. Tax impact of exceptional items The tax impact of the exceptional items amounts to a credit of €3.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2018 ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €13.8 million , year ended December 31, 2016 : €8.8 million ). Cash flow impact of exceptional items Included in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2018 is €43.4 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €99.5 million , nine months ended December 31, 2016 : €49.2 million ) of cash outflows relating to exceptional items. This includes cash flows related to the above items as well as the cash impact of the settlement of provisions brought forward from previous accounting periods.

Payroll costs, share based paym

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Employee Benefits And Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes	Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes (a) Payroll costs The average number of persons employed by the Company (excluding non-Executive Directors) is analyzed and set out below: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Production 2,915 2,285 2,627 Administration, distribution & sales 1,510 1,572 1,571 Total number of employees 4,425 3,857 4,198 The increase in the number of employees in the table above for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared with the year ended December 31, 2017 is primarily due to the acquisitions of Goodfella's and Aunt Bessie's in 2018. The table below discloses the Company’s aggregate payroll costs of these persons. Payroll costs exclude long term management incentive scheme and share based payment costs, but includes bonus costs. Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Wages and salaries 240.6 200.8 205.4 Social security costs 46.0 42.0 45.9 Other pension costs 13.1 14.6 13.2 Total payroll costs 299.7 257.4 264.5 (b) Share based payments The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards In accordance with the Board approved independent Non-Executive Director compensation guidelines, each independent Non-Executive Director is granted $100,000 of restricted shares annually on the date of the annual general meeting, valued at the closing market price for such shares on this date. The restricted shares vest on the earlier to occur of the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders or thirteen months from the date of grant. The Non-Executive Directors restricted share awards, granted at a share price of $11.50 on December 7, 2015, vested on June 16, 2016 and were issued in July 2016 at a share price of $8.98 . Of the total 34,780 number of shares vesting, 11,568 shares were held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested shares. The Non-Executive Directors restricted share awards granted on June 16, 2016, which consisted of 55,680 shares at a share price of $8.98 , vested on June 19, 2017 and were issued at a share price of $ 14.38 , resulting in a €0.3 million increase in the share based compensation reserve. Of the total 55,680 number of shares vesting, 9,384 shares were held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested shares. The Non-Executive Directors restricted share awards granted on June 19, 2017, which consisted of 53,498 shares at a share price of $14.38 , vested on June 14, 2018 and were issued at a share price of $17.94 , resulting in a €0.2 million increase in the share based compensation reserve. Of the total 53,498 number of shares vesting, 12,312 shares were held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested shares. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge for Non-Executive Director grants within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for stock compensation awards was €0.9 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €0.8 million ; year ended December 31, 2016 : €0.6 million ). Director and Senior Management Share Awards As part of its long term incentive initiatives, the Company has outstanding awards over 4,624,653 ordinary shares granted to certain members of its management team (the “Management Share Awards”) as of the following three award dates: January 1, 2016 Award January 1, 2017 Award January 1, 2018 Award Total Number of awards outstanding at January 1, 2018 3,837,000 1,090,000 — 4,927,000 New awards granted in the period — — 583,700 583,700 Awards vested and issued in the period (294,810) — — (294,810) Forfeitures in the period (516,237) (75,000) — (591,237) Number of awards outstanding at December 31, 2018 3,025,953 1,015,000 583,700 4,624,653 Relevant to each grant, the vesting of such awards is subject to the following performance conditions: up to one-half of such award will vest if the Company achieves one of a range of benchmark market share price performance targets over a four-year period (the "Share Price Performance Condition") and up to one-half of such award will vest upon the Company achieving one of a range of cumulative EBITDA performance targets over a four-year period (the "EBITDA Performance Condition"). If the Share Price Performance Condition is satisfied, up to 50% of the shares subject to the Share Price Performance Condition will vest in the initial two -year period following the grant and up to 50% of the shares subject to the Share Price Performance Condition will vest over the subsequent two -year period following the grant. • For the 2016 award, the initial two -year period is through to January 1, 2018 and the subsequent two -year period is through to January 1, 2020. • For the 2017 award, the initial two -year period is through to January 1, 2019 and the subsequent two -year period is through to January 1, 2021. • For the 2018 award, the initial two -year period is through to January 1, 2020 and the subsequent two -year period is through to January 1, 2022. With respect to each such award, if the respective EBITDA Performance Condition is satisfied, up to 50% of such award subject to the EBITDA Performance Condition will vest on January 1, 2020, 2021 and 2022, respectively, as the case may be. In September 2018, 294,810 restricted shares granted as part of the 2016 Management Share Awards vested at a share price of $20.72 , resulting in the issuance of 181,054 ordinary shares to participants in the LTIP in October 2018 (net of 113,756 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares). The stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to the management plan is €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million : year ended December 31, 2016 : €0.6 million ) The Company calculates the cost of the Management Share Awards based upon their fair value using the Monte Carlo Model, which is considered to be the most appropriate methodology considering the restricted shares only vest once the market performance conditions have been satisfied, as well as expected exercise period and the payment of dividends by the Company. Following a revision to the January 1, 2016 and 2017 awards, which included changes to the EBITDA Performance Conditions and benchmark market share price targets, the inputs and assumptions underlying the Monte Carlo models for all awards outstanding as of valuation date are now as follows: January 1, 2016 award January 1, 2017 award January 1, 2018 award Revised grant date price $ 16.91 $ 16.91 $ 16.91 Exercise price $ — $ — $ — Expected life of restricted share 0.78 - 2.00 years 1.25 - 3.00 years 2.54 - 4.00 years Expected volatility of the share price 22.0 % 22.0 % 24.0 % Dividend yield expected — % — % — % Risk free rate 2.06 % 2.15 % 2.23 % Employee exit rate 19.0 % 19.0 % 19.0 % EBITDA Performance Target Condition 70.0%-90.0% 50.0%-70.0% 40.0%-50.0% The expected volatility of the share price inputs above were estimated by referencing selected quoted companies which are considered to exhibit some degree of comparability with the Company, as the Company has only been listed for approximately three years. Based on the assessment of fair value and the number of shares expected to vest, the total fair values in respect of the restricted shares are: • 2016 award - $19.6 million ( €15.9 million ) • 2017 award - $4.2 million ( €3.4 million ) • 2018 award - $1.6 million ( €1.3 million ) Initial Options On April 11, 2014 Lord Myners, Alun Cathcart (resigned February 2016) and Guy Yamen (resigned June 2015), all Non-Executive Directors, were granted options (“Initial Options”) to purchase a maximum of 125,000 Ordinary Shares at an exercise price of $11.50 per ordinary share (subject to such adjustment to the number of Ordinary Shares and/or the exercise price as the Directors consider appropriate in accordance with the terms of the Initial Option Deeds in respect of an issue of Ordinary Shares by way of a dividend or distribution to holders of Ordinary Shares, a subdivision or consolidation or any other variation to the share capital of Nomad, as determined by the Directors). In June 2018, former Non-Executive Directors exercised 9,375 of 125,000 initial options granted to them for €0.1 million . The remaining 115,625 options expire in June 2020. The awards are now exercisable within a five year period, which commenced on the trading day immediately following the Iglo Group acquisition on June 1, 2015. Nomad has calculated the cost of the Initial Options based upon their fair value and taking into account the vesting period and using the Black-Scholes methodology. The valuation of the Initial Options has been based on the following assumptions: – market value of Ordinary Shares at the grant date of $10.00 ; – an exercise price of $11.50 ; – 1 year expected time to acquisition; – probability of acquisition of 61% ; – volatility of 17.03% ; and – a risk free interest rate of 0.84% . Such securities and awards have been accounted for in accordance with “IFRS 2—Share Based Payment”. Based on the preceding assumptions, the total value for the Initial Options is €0.06 million . There were no forfeitures at the grant date and the expense was recognized over an estimated 2 -year period ended on April 1, 2016.

Directors and Key Management co

Directors and Key Management compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party [Abstract]
Directors and Key Management compensation	Directors and Key Management compensation Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Short-term employee benefits 3.3 2.0 2.1 Share-based payment expense 6.3 1.4 0.9 Termination benefits 0.1 0.4 — Non-Executive Director fees 0.4 0.3 0.2 Total Directors' and executive officers' compensation 10.1 4.1 3.2 All significant management decision making authority is vested within the Board of Directors and the executive team, therefore key management are considered to be the Directors and executive Officers. Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Benefits are accruing to the following number of key management personnel under: Defined contribution plans 3 2 1 Share based payment schemes 3 2 3

Finance income and costs

Finance income and costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Finance income and costs	Finance income and costs Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Interest income 0.2 0.2 5.9 Net fair value gains on derivatives held for trading 1.4 7.0 — Net foreign exchange gains on translation of financial assets and liabilities — — 18.3 Finance income 1.6 7.2 24.2 Cash pay interest expense (64.4 ) (54.0 ) (68.7 ) Cross-currency interest rate swaps: cash flow hedges, transfer from equity 14.6 3.9 — Other interest expense — — (2.8 ) Net pension interest costs (3.8 ) (3.6 ) (4.1 ) Amortization of borrowing costs (1.5 ) (2.7 ) (5.0 ) Net foreign exchange losses on translation of financial assets and liabilities (0.3 ) (3.9 ) — Interest on unwinding of discounted items (1.1 ) (1.2 ) (1.4 ) Net fair value losses on derivatives held for trading — — (4.3 ) Financing costs incurred in amendment of terms of debt (1) (1.1 ) (20.1 ) — Finance costs (57.6 ) (81.6 ) (86.3 ) Net finance costs (56.0 ) (74.4 ) (62.1 ) (1) In the prior year a one-off charge of €20.1 million was incurred as a consequence of the refinancing in May 2017 and repricing in December 2017. Of this, deferred transaction costs of €15.7 million relating to the previous senior debt were written off.

Taxation

Taxation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Taxation	Taxation Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Current tax expense Current tax on profits for the period (63.9 ) (37.5 ) (58.9 ) Adjustments in respect of prior periods 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) (61.1 ) (34.3 ) (59.5 ) Deferred tax income/(expense) Origination and reversal of temporary differences 4.5 (2.1 ) 12.9 Impact of change in tax rates — 4.4 7.0 16 4.5 2.3 19.9 Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 ) Reconciliation of effective tax rate: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Profit before tax 227.1 168.5 76.0 Tax charge at the standard UK corporation tax rate 19% (2017: 19.25%; 2016: 20%) (43.2 ) (32.5 ) (15.2 ) Difference in tax rates (14.8 ) (10.0 ) (10.0 ) Non tax deductible interest — 4.4 — Other income and expenses not taxable or deductible 5.3 16.8 (7.4 ) Unrecognized tax assets 0.6 (19.3 ) (1.8 ) Provisions for uncertainties (7.3 ) 1.0 (11.6 ) Impact of change in deferred tax rates — 4.4 7.0 Prior period adjustment 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 ) Effective tax rates Effective from and including January 12, 2016, the Company become a resident in the United Kingdom for United Kingdom tax purposes. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 was 24.9% ( year ended December 31, 2017 : 19% ). The change is principally caused by higher tax rates applied to profits in other jurisdictions and by a reduction in the use of certain tax losses, partly offset by certain incentives to invest in research and development. The Company operates in many different jurisdictions and in some of these, certain matters are under discussion with local tax authorities. These discussions are often complex and can take many years to resolve. Accruals for tax contingencies require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit, and actual results could vary from these estimates. Where tax exposures can be quantified, a provision is made based on best estimates and management’s judgments. Given the inherent uncertainties in assessing the outcomes of these exposures (which can sometimes be binary in nature), the Company could, in future years, experience adjustments to this provision, including releases of provisions when those exposures become time-barred. Notwithstanding this, management believes that the Company’s position on all open matters including those in current discussion with local tax authorities is robust and that the Company is appropriately provided. Following the enactment of the Finance Act 2016, the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK is 19% for 2018 ( 2017 : 19.25% ). The standard rate of corporation tax in the UK reduced from 20% to 19% with effect from April 1, 2017 and will reduce by a further 2% to 17% from April 1 2020. As the reductions to 19% and 17% were substantially enacted on September 6, 2016, these rates are reflected in these financial statements. The tax (credit)/charge relating to components of other comprehensive income is as follows: Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2018 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 12.9 (3.3 ) 9.6 Net investment hedge (5.6 ) — (5.6 ) Cash flow hedges (15.5 ) 4.0 (11.5 ) Other comprehensive (income)/loss (8.2 ) 0.7 (7.5 ) Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 0.7 — — 0.7 — Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2017 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities (2.9 ) 2.0 (0.9 ) Net investment hedge 0.8 — 0.8 Cash flow hedges 16.4 (5.0 ) 11.4 Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.3 (3.0 ) 11.3 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — (3.0 ) — — (3.0 ) — Before tax Tax charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 23.6 6.3 29.9 Net investment hedge 0.5 — 0.5 Cash flow hedges (10.1 ) 2.8 (7.3 ) Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.0 9.1 23.1 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 9.1 — — 9.1 — Deferred tax assets and liabilities Recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Total Assets Liabilities Total €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment 15.6 (28.0 ) (12.4 ) 13.5 (28.7 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets 0.3 (354.4 ) (354.1 ) 0.1 (295.1 ) (295.0 ) Employee benefits 30.0 (0.4 ) 29.6 28.2 — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 19.1 — 19.1 15.6 — 15.6 Derivative financial instruments — (2.5 ) (2.5 ) 0.9 0.5 1.4 Other 3.7 (6.8 ) (3.1 ) 6.0 (4.4 ) 1.6 Tax assets/(liabilities) 68.7 (392.1 ) (323.4 ) 64.3 (327.7 ) (263.4 ) Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. Deferred tax assets that the Company has not recognized in the financial statements amount to €66.3 million ( December 31, 2017 : €65.3 million ). These deferred tax assets had not been recognized as the likelihood of recovery is not probable. The aggregate deferred tax relating to items that have been debited directly to equity is €0.7 million ( December 31, 2017 : credit of €3 million ). Movement in deferred tax during the year: Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition Acquired in business combinations Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (15.2 ) — — 3.2 — (0.4 ) (12.4 ) Intangible assets (295.0 ) — (59.3 ) 0.2 — — (354.1 ) Employee benefits 28.2 — — (1.5 ) 3.3 (0.4 ) 29.6 Tax value of loss carry forwards 15.6 — — 3.5 — — 19.1 Derivative financial instruments 1.4 — — 0.1 (4.0 ) — (2.5 ) Other 1.6 (3.7 ) — (1.0 ) — — (3.1 ) Total deferred tax (263.4 ) (3.7 ) (59.3 ) 4.5 (0.7 ) (0.8 ) (323.4 ) Opening balance Jan 1, 2017 Acquired in Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (23.3 ) — 8.2 — (0.1 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets (291.3 ) — (3.7 ) — — (295.0 ) Employee benefits 27.7 — 2.5 (2.0 ) — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 18.9 — (3.0 ) — (0.3 ) 15.6 Derivative financial instruments (3.3 ) — (0.3 ) 5.0 — 1.4 Other 3.0 — (1.4 ) — — 1.6 Total deferred tax (268.3 ) — 2.3 3.0 (0.4 ) (263.4 )

Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	Property, plant and equipment Land and buildings Plant and equipment Computer equipment Total €m €m €m €m Cost Balance at December 31, 2016 110.5 230.3 2.8 343.6 Additions 11.6 26.0 0.4 38.0 Disposals (0.1 ) (1.1 ) — (1.2 ) Effect of movements in foreign exchange (4.6 ) (12.7 ) — (17.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 117.4 242.5 3.2 363.1 Acquisitions through business combinations 32.7 28.1 0.5 61.3 Additions 6.7 24.5 5.3 36.5 Disposals (3.5 ) (0.5 ) — (4.0 ) Effect of movements in foreign exchange (1.5 ) (4.4 ) — (5.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 151.8 290.2 9.0 451.0 Accumulated depreciation and impairment Balance at December 31, 2016 5.8 38.4 1.2 45.4 Depreciation 6.1 28.9 0.9 35.9 Impairment — 0.3 — 0.3 Effect of movements in foreign exchange (3.7 ) (10.2 ) — (13.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 8.2 57.4 2.1 67.7 Depreciation 7.2 31.7 0.4 39.3 Effect of movements in foreign exchange (1.1 ) (3.6 ) (0.1 ) (4.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 14.3 85.5 2.4 102.2 Net book value December 31, 2016 104.7 191.9 1.6 298.2 Net book value December 31, 2017 109.2 185.1 1.1 295.4 Net book value December 31, 2018 137.5 204.7 6.6 348.8 Security Borrowings have been provided by a syndicate of third party lenders, (the “Syndicate”). The Syndicate together with holders of the bond issue have security over the assets of the ‘guarantor group’. The ‘Guarantor Group’ consists of those companies which individually have more than 5% of consolidated total assets or EBITDA (as defined in the Senior Facilities Agreement) of the Company and in total comprise more than 80% of consolidated total assets or EBITDA at any testing date.
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [text block]	Land and buildings Plant and equipment Computer equipment Total €m €m €m €m Cost Balance at December 31, 2016 110.5 230.3 2.8 343.6 Additions 11.6 26.0 0.4 38.0 Disposals (0.1 ) (1.1 ) — (1.2 ) Effect of movements in foreign exchange (4.6 ) (12.7 ) — (17.3 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 117.4 242.5 3.2 363.1 Acquisitions through business combinations 32.7 28.1 0.5 61.3 Additions 6.7 24.5 5.3 36.5 Disposals (3.5 ) (0.5 ) — (4.0 ) Effect of movements in foreign exchange (1.5 ) (4.4 ) — (5.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 151.8 290.2 9.0 451.0 Accumulated depreciation and impairment Balance at December 31, 2016 5.8 38.4 1.2 45.4 Depreciation 6.1 28.9 0.9 35.9 Impairment — 0.3 — 0.3 Effect of movements in foreign exchange (3.7 ) (10.2 ) — (13.9 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 8.2 57.4 2.1 67.7 Depreciation 7.2 31.7 0.4 39.3 Effect of movements in foreign exchange (1.1 ) (3.6 ) (0.1 ) (4.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 14.3 85.5 2.4 102.2 Net book value December 31, 2016 104.7 191.9 1.6 298.2 Net book value December 31, 2017 109.2 185.1 1.1 295.4 Net book value December 31, 2018 137.5 204.7 6.6 348.8

Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill and Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Goodwill and Intangibles	Goodwill and Intangibles Goodwill Brands Computer software Customer relationships Total €m €m €m €m €m Cost Balance at December 31, 2016 1,745.6 1,688.9 14.7 31.0 3,480.2 Additions — — 4.6 — 4.6 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (1.0 ) — (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 1,745.6 1,688.9 18.3 31.0 3,483.8 Acquisitions through business combinations 115.4 362.2 1.1 — 478.7 Additions — — 6.6 — 6.6 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 1,861.0 2,051.1 25.4 31.0 3,968.5 Goodwill Brands Computer Customer Total €m €m €m €m €m Accumulated amortization and impairment Balance at December 31, 2016 — 0.8 4.6 2.6 8.0 Amortization — 0.7 3.6 2.2 6.5 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.7 ) — (0.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 — 1.5 7.5 4.8 13.8 Amortization — 1.2 3.6 2.2 7.0 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.5 ) — (0.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 — 2.7 10.6 7.0 20.3 Net book value December 31, 2016 1,745.6 1,688.1 10.1 28.4 3,472.2 Net book value December 31, 2017 1,745.6 1,687.4 10.8 26.2 3,470.0 Net book value December 31, 2018 1,861.0 2,048.4 14.8 24.0 3,948.2 Amortization of €7.0 million ( December 31, 2017 : €6.5 million ; December 31, 2016 : €7.8 million ) is included in ‘other operating expenses’ in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. The Company’s goodwill, brand and customer relationships values have been allocated based on the enterprise value at acquisition of each cash generating unit (“CGU”). Goodwill is monitored at an operating segment level. As required by IAS 36 “Impairment of Assets”, an annual review of the carrying amount of the goodwill and the indefinite life brands is carried out to identify whether there is any impairment to these carrying values. This is done by means of comparison of the carrying values to the value in use of the CGU. Value in use is calculated as the net present value of the projected risk-adjusted cash flows of each CGU. Key assumptions The values for the key assumptions were arrived at by taking into consideration detailed historical information and comparison to external sources where appropriate, such as market rates for discount factors. • Budgeted cash flows: the calculation of value in use has been based on the cash flow forecasts by management for 2019 to 2021. The trends in these forecasts have been extrapolated to produce 2022 and 2023 forecast cash flows. Beyond 2023 the same assumptions have been applied for future periods in the absence of longer term detailed forecasts. These plans have been prepared and approved by management, and incorporate past performance of the entities acquired in the period, historical growth rates and projections of developments in key markets. • Sales: projected sales are built up with reference to markets and product platforms. They incorporate past performance, historical growth rates and projections of developments in key markets. • Adjusted EBITDA Margin: projected margins reflect historical performance. • Capital expenditure forecast reflects one-off additional capital expenditure required in order to roll-out the Company's ERP system to recently acquisitions. • Discount rate: a pre-tax discount rate of 8.2% ( 2017 : 8.0% ) was applied to the cash flows. This discount rate has been calculated using a capital asset pricing model using observable market data, including the share price of Nomad Foods Limited. • Long-term growth rates: the growth rate used in the testing after the detailed forecasting period was 1.0% (2017: 1.0% ). These rates do not reflect the long-term assumptions used by the Company for investment planning. Sensitivity to changes in assumptions Impairment was not required at either December 31, 2018 or December 31, 2017 . In each case the valuations derived from the discounted cash flow model indicate a sufficient amount of headroom for which any reasonably possible change to key assumptions is unlikely to result in an impairment of the related goodwill.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations1 [Abstract]
Acquisitions	Acquisitions (a) Goodfella’s Pizza On April 21, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the share capital of Green Isle Foods Limited (“Goodfella’s Pizza”) for £209.7 million ( €239.0 million ), including post-acquisition working capital and net debt adjustments. Goodfella’s Pizza (legal entity subsequently renamed Birds Eye Pizza Limited), is a pizza producer based in Ireland that complements our existing business model. The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Birds Eye Pizza Limited at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: April 21, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 158.0 Property, plant and equipment 33.2 Current assets 7.5 Inventories 10.7 Deferred tax assets 0.9 Total assets 210.3 Liabilities: Current liabilities 31.2 Deferred tax liabilities 22.6 Total liabilities 53.8 Total identifiable net assets acquired 156.5 Total purchase consideration 239.0 Total identifiable net assets acquired (156.5 ) Goodwill 82.5 The preliminary estimate of goodwill is €82.5 million . The goodwill recognized is attributable mainly to the growth prospects for the business expected organically and operational synergies. If new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition are identified, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. The figures presented include working capital and net debt revisions post acquisition. During the period from April 21, 2018 until December 31, 2018, the Goodfella's Pizza business contributed total revenue of €109.5 million and profit before tax of €6.1 million to the Company's results. (b) Toppfrys AB Effective March 2, 2018, the Company acquired a 60% stake of the outstanding share capital of Toppfrys AB, a pea processing business in Sweden that complements our existing business model. The Company paid €1.7 million (SEK 17.0 million ) for the equity share acquired and subsequently provided loans of €1.5 million (SEK 13.6 million ), bringing the total payments to €3.2 million (SEK 30.6 million ). The Company has consolidated the business and has recognized a 40% non-controlling interest as it was determined to have control based on an assessment of the acquired business. The shareholder arrangements include a put option for the non-controlling interest to sell their remaining shares from 2020 and call options for the Company to acquire the remaining shares from 2022. The provisional 60% stake of net liabilities acquired were valued at €0.1 million , resulting in a provisional estimate of goodwill of €1.8 million . The Company believes the future value of goodwill will be obtained through its market position in Sweden. The revenue and profit or loss since the acquisition date are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. On December 29, 2018, the Company increased its stake in Toppfrys AB to 81% , acquiring newly issued shares for consideration of €3.0 million (SEK 30.7 million ). The shares were settled in exchange for loans payable by the subsidiary to another wholly owned subsidiary. The Company continues to consolidate the business and has recognized a 19% non-controlling interest from this date. (c) Aunt Bessie's On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of all the share capital of Aunt Bessie’s Limited (“Aunt Bessie's”) from William Jackson & Son Limited for a purchase price of £209.0 million ( €235.9 million ). Aunt Bessie’s is a leading frozen food company in the United Kingdom where it manufactures, distributes and sells a range of branded frozen food products. The Aunt Bessie’s brand holds number one and number two market share positions, respectively, within frozen Yorkshire puddings and frozen potatoes, which combine to represent the majority of its revenues. The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Aunt Bessie's at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: July 2, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 205.3 Property, plant and equipment 23.1 Current assets 19.5 Inventories 13.2 Total assets 261.1 Liabilities: Current liabilities 18.7 Deferred tax liabilities 37.6 Total liabilities 56.3 Total identifiable net assets acquired 204.8 Total purchase consideration 235.9 Total identifiable net assets acquired (204.8 ) Goodwill 31.1 The preliminary estimate of goodwill is €31.1 million . The goodwill recognized is attributable mainly to the growth prospects for the business expected organically and operational synergies. If new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition are identified, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. During the period from July 2, 2018 until December 31, 2018, the business contributed total revenue of €71.5 million and profit before tax of €8.1 million to the Company's results. (d) Impact of all acquisitions on financial statements Acquisition related costs of €8.9 million are recognized as an expense in other operating expenses. If all acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2018, management estimates that the combined Company would have revenue of €2,287.5 million and profit before tax of €239.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. (e) Purchase consideration - cash outflow For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired €m €m Cash consideration 474.9 — Less cash acquired (9.8 ) — Net outflow of cash - investing activities 465.1 — Purchase consideration - cash outflow For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired €m €m Cash consideration 474.9 — Less cash acquired (9.8 ) — Net outflow of cash - investing activities 465.1 — Indemnification assets Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 €m €m Balance at January 1 73.8 65.5 Recognized through business combinations 6.1 — Remeasurement — 10.4 Utilized (0.5 ) — Release of indemnified provision — (2.1 ) Balance at December 31 79.4 73.8 As at the December 31, 2018 , €73.8 million ( December 31, 2017 : €73.8 million ) of the indemnification assets relate to the acquisition of the Findus Group for which 6,964,417 shares are held in escrow and are valued at $16.72 ( €14.62 ) ( December 31, 2017 : 6,964,417 shares valued at $16.91 ( €14.13 )) each. The shares placed in escrow will be released in stages over a four-year period beginning January 2019 and each anniversary thereafter. In January 2019, 4,901,330 shares were released from escrow. As a consequence the indemnification asset will be reduced with a corresponding charge to the income statement within the 2019 financial statements. The indemnification asset of € 6.1 million recognized in relation to the Goodfella’s Pizza acquisition relates to several contingent liabilities that arose prior to acquisition. As at December 31, 2018, € 0.5 million of the indemnification assets relate to liabilities with customers for which the seller has provided an indemnity. The remainder relates to other contingent liabilities which are covered by insurance policies taken out by the seller. A liability has also been recognized in the balance sheet to the same extent as the asset.

Investments

Investments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Interests in Other Entities [Abstract]
Investments	Investments The following are the Company's significant investments as of December 31, 2018 . Activity Country of incorporation Class of shares held Ownership as of Dec 31, 2018 Nomad Foods Europe Holdings Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Holdco Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Finco Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Midco Limited Holding/ Finance England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Bondco Plc Finance England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Lux S.à.r.l. Finance Luxembourg Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Limited Management England Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Limited Trading England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Finance Limited Finance England Ordinary 100% Aunt Bessie's Limited Trading England Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Ireland Limited Trading Republic of Ireland Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Pizza Limited Trading Republic of Ireland Ordinary 100% Iglo Holding GmbH Holding Germany Ordinary 100% Iglo Nederland B.V. Trading Netherlands Ordinary 100% Iglo Belgium S.A. Trading Belgium Ordinary 100% Iglo Portugal Trading Portugal Ordinary 100% Iglo Austria Holdings GmbH Holding Austria Ordinary 100% C.S.I. Compagnia Surgelati Italiana S.R.L Trading Italy Ordinary 100% Findus Sverige Holdings AB Holding Sweden Ordinary 100% Iglo GmbH Trading Germany Ordinary 100% Frozen Fish International GmbH Trading Germany Ordinary 100% Liberator Germany Newco GmbH Property Germany Ordinary 100% Iglo Austria GmbH Trading Austria Ordinary 100% Findus Sverige AB Trading Sweden Ordinary 100% Frionor Sverige AB Holding Sweden Ordinary 100% Findus Holdings France SAS Holding France Ordinary 100% Findus France SAS Trading France Ordinary 100% Findus Espana SLU Trading Spain Ordinary 100% Findus Danmark A/S Trading Denmark Ordinary 100% Findus Finland Oy Trading Finland Ordinary 100% Findus Norge AS Trading Norway Ordinary 100% Findus Norge Holding AS Holding Norway Ordinary 100% Toppfrys AB Trading Sweden Ordinary 81%

Deferred tax assets and liabili

Deferred tax assets and liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of income tax [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets and liabilities	Taxation Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Current tax expense Current tax on profits for the period (63.9 ) (37.5 ) (58.9 ) Adjustments in respect of prior periods 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) (61.1 ) (34.3 ) (59.5 ) Deferred tax income/(expense) Origination and reversal of temporary differences 4.5 (2.1 ) 12.9 Impact of change in tax rates — 4.4 7.0 16 4.5 2.3 19.9 Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 ) Reconciliation of effective tax rate: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Profit before tax 227.1 168.5 76.0 Tax charge at the standard UK corporation tax rate 19% (2017: 19.25%; 2016: 20%) (43.2 ) (32.5 ) (15.2 ) Difference in tax rates (14.8 ) (10.0 ) (10.0 ) Non tax deductible interest — 4.4 — Other income and expenses not taxable or deductible 5.3 16.8 (7.4 ) Unrecognized tax assets 0.6 (19.3 ) (1.8 ) Provisions for uncertainties (7.3 ) 1.0 (11.6 ) Impact of change in deferred tax rates — 4.4 7.0 Prior period adjustment 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 ) Effective tax rates Effective from and including January 12, 2016, the Company become a resident in the United Kingdom for United Kingdom tax purposes. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2018 was 24.9% ( year ended December 31, 2017 : 19% ). The change is principally caused by higher tax rates applied to profits in other jurisdictions and by a reduction in the use of certain tax losses, partly offset by certain incentives to invest in research and development. The Company operates in many different jurisdictions and in some of these, certain matters are under discussion with local tax authorities. These discussions are often complex and can take many years to resolve. Accruals for tax contingencies require management to make estimates and judgments with respect to the ultimate outcome of a tax audit, and actual results could vary from these estimates. Where tax exposures can be quantified, a provision is made based on best estimates and management’s judgments. Given the inherent uncertainties in assessing the outcomes of these exposures (which can sometimes be binary in nature), the Company could, in future years, experience adjustments to this provision, including releases of provisions when those exposures become time-barred. Notwithstanding this, management believes that the Company’s position on all open matters including those in current discussion with local tax authorities is robust and that the Company is appropriately provided. Following the enactment of the Finance Act 2016, the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK is 19% for 2018 ( 2017 : 19.25% ). The standard rate of corporation tax in the UK reduced from 20% to 19% with effect from April 1, 2017 and will reduce by a further 2% to 17% from April 1 2020. As the reductions to 19% and 17% were substantially enacted on September 6, 2016, these rates are reflected in these financial statements. The tax (credit)/charge relating to components of other comprehensive income is as follows: Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2018 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 12.9 (3.3 ) 9.6 Net investment hedge (5.6 ) — (5.6 ) Cash flow hedges (15.5 ) 4.0 (11.5 ) Other comprehensive (income)/loss (8.2 ) 0.7 (7.5 ) Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 0.7 — — 0.7 — Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2017 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities (2.9 ) 2.0 (0.9 ) Net investment hedge 0.8 — 0.8 Cash flow hedges 16.4 (5.0 ) 11.4 Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.3 (3.0 ) 11.3 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — (3.0 ) — — (3.0 ) — Before tax Tax charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 23.6 6.3 29.9 Net investment hedge 0.5 — 0.5 Cash flow hedges (10.1 ) 2.8 (7.3 ) Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.0 9.1 23.1 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 9.1 — — 9.1 — Deferred tax assets and liabilities Recognized deferred tax assets and liabilities Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Total Assets Liabilities Total €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment 15.6 (28.0 ) (12.4 ) 13.5 (28.7 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets 0.3 (354.4 ) (354.1 ) 0.1 (295.1 ) (295.0 ) Employee benefits 30.0 (0.4 ) 29.6 28.2 — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 19.1 — 19.1 15.6 — 15.6 Derivative financial instruments — (2.5 ) (2.5 ) 0.9 0.5 1.4 Other 3.7 (6.8 ) (3.1 ) 6.0 (4.4 ) 1.6 Tax assets/(liabilities) 68.7 (392.1 ) (323.4 ) 64.3 (327.7 ) (263.4 ) Deferred income tax assets are recognized for tax loss carry-forwards to the extent that the realization of the related tax benefit through future taxable profits is probable. Deferred tax assets that the Company has not recognized in the financial statements amount to €66.3 million ( December 31, 2017 : €65.3 million ). These deferred tax assets had not been recognized as the likelihood of recovery is not probable. The aggregate deferred tax relating to items that have been debited directly to equity is €0.7 million ( December 31, 2017 : credit of €3 million ). Movement in deferred tax during the year: Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition Acquired in business combinations Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (15.2 ) — — 3.2 — (0.4 ) (12.4 ) Intangible assets (295.0 ) — (59.3 ) 0.2 — — (354.1 ) Employee benefits 28.2 — — (1.5 ) 3.3 (0.4 ) 29.6 Tax value of loss carry forwards 15.6 — — 3.5 — — 19.1 Derivative financial instruments 1.4 — — 0.1 (4.0 ) — (2.5 ) Other 1.6 (3.7 ) — (1.0 ) — — (3.1 ) Total deferred tax (263.4 ) (3.7 ) (59.3 ) 4.5 (0.7 ) (0.8 ) (323.4 ) Opening balance Jan 1, 2017 Acquired in Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (23.3 ) — 8.2 — (0.1 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets (291.3 ) — (3.7 ) — — (295.0 ) Employee benefits 27.7 — 2.5 (2.0 ) — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 18.9 — (3.0 ) — (0.3 ) 15.6 Derivative financial instruments (3.3 ) — (0.3 ) 5.0 — 1.4 Other 3.0 — (1.4 ) — — 1.6 Total deferred tax (268.3 ) — 2.3 3.0 (0.4 ) (263.4 )

Inventories

Inventories	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventories [Abstract]
Inventories	Inventories Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Raw materials and consumables 81.6 82.9 Work in progress 50.7 41.0 Finished goods and goods for resale 210.2 183.0 Total inventories 342.5 306.9 During the year ended December 31, 2018 €7.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 €7.6 million , year ended December 31, 2016 : €6.4 million ) was charged to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the write down of inventories.

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Trade and other receivables	Trade and other receivables Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Current assets €m €m Trade receivables 98.3 94.7 Prepayments and accrued income 9.2 10.1 Other receivables 38.4 19.7 Tax receivable 28.0 22.6 Total current trade and other receivables 173.9 147.1 Non-current assets Other receivables 2.6 4.3 Total non-current trade and other receivables 2.6 4.3 Total trade and other receivables 176.5 151.4 Trade receivables, prepayments and other receivables, except for those defined as non-current, are expected to be recovered in less than 12 months. Other receivables includes VAT receivable. The ageing of trade receivables is detailed below: Gross Impaired Net December 31, 2018 €m €m €m Not past due 228.5 — 228.5 Past due less than 1 month 20.9 — 20.9 Past due 1 to 3 months 4.8 — 4.8 Past due 3 to 6 months 1.6 (0.2 ) 1.4 Past due more than 6 months 5.6 (4.1 ) 1.5 Sub-total 261.4 (4.3 ) 257.1 Reduction in trade-terms* (158.8 ) Total trade receivables 98.3 Gross Impaired Net December 31, 2017 €m €m €m Not past due 243.4 — 243.4 Past due less than 1 month 35.6 (0.7 ) 34.9 Past due 1 to 3 months 4.8 (0.3 ) 4.5 Past due 3 to 6 months 0.2 (0.2 ) — Past due more than 6 months 5.3 (4.9 ) 0.4 Sub-total 289.3 (6.1 ) 283.2 Reduction in trade-terms* (188.5 ) Total trade receivables 94.7 * Refer to Note 4(a). Reduction in trade term amounts are primarily not past due. All impaired trade receivables have been provided based on expected credit losses. The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the fair value of each class of receivable. The Company does not hold any collateral as security. Debts past due are not impaired where there are eligible trade terms deductions which can be offset against them. The Company entered into facilities with third-party banks in which the Company may sell qualifying trade debtors on a non-recourse basis. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company has transferred substantially all the credit risks and control of the receivables, which are subject to this agreement, and accordingly €51.0 million (December 31, 2017: minimal) of trade receivables has been derecognized at the period end. Liabilities related to contracts with customers The Company has recognized the following liabilities related to contracts with customers: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Trade terms liabilities reported within trade receivables (158.8 ) (188.5 ) Trade terms liabilities reported within trade and other payables (Note 22) (79.5 ) (39.5 ) Total trade terms liabilities (238.3 ) (228.0 ) Significant changes to trade terms Trade terms have increased in value compared to the prior period as the Company has acquired the Goodfella's Pizza and Aunt Bessie's businesses in 2018. Revenue recognized in relation to trade terms Trade terms relate to sales made with variable consideration and are an estimate as disclosed in Note 4(a). Revenue recognized in the year ended December 31, 2018 relating to performance obligations that were satisfied in the prior year was €17.2 million ( 2017 : €16.8 million ).

Indemnification assets

Indemnification assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations1 [Abstract]
Indemnification assets	Acquisitions (a) Goodfella’s Pizza On April 21, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the share capital of Green Isle Foods Limited (“Goodfella’s Pizza”) for £209.7 million ( €239.0 million ), including post-acquisition working capital and net debt adjustments. Goodfella’s Pizza (legal entity subsequently renamed Birds Eye Pizza Limited), is a pizza producer based in Ireland that complements our existing business model. The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Birds Eye Pizza Limited at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: April 21, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 158.0 Property, plant and equipment 33.2 Current assets 7.5 Inventories 10.7 Deferred tax assets 0.9 Total assets 210.3 Liabilities: Current liabilities 31.2 Deferred tax liabilities 22.6 Total liabilities 53.8 Total identifiable net assets acquired 156.5 Total purchase consideration 239.0 Total identifiable net assets acquired (156.5 ) Goodwill 82.5 The preliminary estimate of goodwill is €82.5 million . The goodwill recognized is attributable mainly to the growth prospects for the business expected organically and operational synergies. If new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition are identified, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. The figures presented include working capital and net debt revisions post acquisition. During the period from April 21, 2018 until December 31, 2018, the Goodfella's Pizza business contributed total revenue of €109.5 million and profit before tax of €6.1 million to the Company's results. (b) Toppfrys AB Effective March 2, 2018, the Company acquired a 60% stake of the outstanding share capital of Toppfrys AB, a pea processing business in Sweden that complements our existing business model. The Company paid €1.7 million (SEK 17.0 million ) for the equity share acquired and subsequently provided loans of €1.5 million (SEK 13.6 million ), bringing the total payments to €3.2 million (SEK 30.6 million ). The Company has consolidated the business and has recognized a 40% non-controlling interest as it was determined to have control based on an assessment of the acquired business. The shareholder arrangements include a put option for the non-controlling interest to sell their remaining shares from 2020 and call options for the Company to acquire the remaining shares from 2022. The provisional 60% stake of net liabilities acquired were valued at €0.1 million , resulting in a provisional estimate of goodwill of €1.8 million . The Company believes the future value of goodwill will be obtained through its market position in Sweden. The revenue and profit or loss since the acquisition date are immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. On December 29, 2018, the Company increased its stake in Toppfrys AB to 81% , acquiring newly issued shares for consideration of €3.0 million (SEK 30.7 million ). The shares were settled in exchange for loans payable by the subsidiary to another wholly owned subsidiary. The Company continues to consolidate the business and has recognized a 19% non-controlling interest from this date. (c) Aunt Bessie's On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of all the share capital of Aunt Bessie’s Limited (“Aunt Bessie's”) from William Jackson & Son Limited for a purchase price of £209.0 million ( €235.9 million ). Aunt Bessie’s is a leading frozen food company in the United Kingdom where it manufactures, distributes and sells a range of branded frozen food products. The Aunt Bessie’s brand holds number one and number two market share positions, respectively, within frozen Yorkshire puddings and frozen potatoes, which combine to represent the majority of its revenues. The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Aunt Bessie's at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: July 2, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 205.3 Property, plant and equipment 23.1 Current assets 19.5 Inventories 13.2 Total assets 261.1 Liabilities: Current liabilities 18.7 Deferred tax liabilities 37.6 Total liabilities 56.3 Total identifiable net assets acquired 204.8 Total purchase consideration 235.9 Total identifiable net assets acquired (204.8 ) Goodwill 31.1 The preliminary estimate of goodwill is €31.1 million . The goodwill recognized is attributable mainly to the growth prospects for the business expected organically and operational synergies. If new information obtained within one year of the date of acquisition about facts and circumstances that existed at the date of acquisition are identified, then the accounting for the acquisition will be revised. During the period from July 2, 2018 until December 31, 2018, the business contributed total revenue of €71.5 million and profit before tax of €8.1 million to the Company's results. (d) Impact of all acquisitions on financial statements Acquisition related costs of €8.9 million are recognized as an expense in other operating expenses. If all acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2018, management estimates that the combined Company would have revenue of €2,287.5 million and profit before tax of €239.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. (e) Purchase consideration - cash outflow For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired €m €m Cash consideration 474.9 — Less cash acquired (9.8 ) — Net outflow of cash - investing activities 465.1 — Purchase consideration - cash outflow For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 Outflow of cash to acquire subsidiary, net of cash acquired €m €m Cash consideration 474.9 — Less cash acquired (9.8 ) — Net outflow of cash - investing activities 465.1 — Indemnification assets Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 €m €m Balance at January 1 73.8 65.5 Recognized through business combinations 6.1 — Remeasurement — 10.4 Utilized (0.5 ) — Release of indemnified provision — (2.1 ) Balance at December 31 79.4 73.8 As at the December 31, 2018 , €73.8 million ( December 31, 2017 : €73.8 million ) of the indemnification assets relate to the acquisition of the Findus Group for which 6,964,417 shares are held in escrow and are valued at $16.72 ( €14.62 ) ( December 31, 2017 : 6,964,417 shares valued at $16.91 ( €14.13 )) each. The shares placed in escrow will be released in stages over a four-year period beginning January 2019 and each anniversary thereafter. In January 2019, 4,901,330 shares were released from escrow. As a consequence the indemnification asset will be reduced with a corresponding charge to the income statement within the 2019 financial statements. The indemnification asset of € 6.1 million recognized in relation to the Goodfella’s Pizza acquisition relates to several contingent liabilities that arose prior to acquisition. As at December 31, 2018, € 0.5 million of the indemnification assets relate to liabilities with customers for which the seller has provided an indemnity. The remainder relates to other contingent liabilities which are covered by insurance policies taken out by the seller. A liability has also been recognized in the balance sheet to the same extent as the asset.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	Cash and cash equivalents Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cash and cash equivalents 327.5 219.0 Restricted cash 0.1 0.2 Total cash and cash equivalents 327.6 219.2 ‘Cash and cash equivalents’ comprise cash balances and deposits. Restricted cash comprises money that is primarily reserved for a specific purpose and therefore not available for immediate or general business use.

Loans and borrowings

Loans and borrowings	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Loans and borrowings	Loans and borrowings The repayment profile of the syndicated and other loans held by the Company is as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Current liabilities/(assets) Syndicated loans 23.4 5.1 Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized within 1 year (2.0 ) (1.8 ) Total due in less than one year 21.4 3.3 Non-current liabilities Syndicated loans 1,351.8 1,004.4 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized in 2-5 years (7.9 ) (7.2 ) Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized in more than 5 years (1.0 ) (2.1 ) Total due after more than one year 1,742.9 1,395.1 Total borrowings 1,764.3 1,398.4 On May 3, 2017 the Company completed a refinancing of its Senior debt. All Senior debt as at the balance sheet date was repaid and replaced with new Senior Euro debt of €500.0 million and Senior U.S. Dollar debt of $610.0 million . Both are repayable on May 15, 2024. The Senior U.S. Dollar debt requires a mandatory repayment of 1% of notional outstanding, of which $6.6 million was repaid in 2018. The existing revolving credit facility was also replaced with a new €80.0 million facility, which is available until May 15, 2023 and may be utilized to support working capital requirements, including letters of credit and bank guarantees. Concurrent to the refinancing, the Company through its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Nomad Foods Bondco Plc, repaid the senior secured notes due 2020 and completed a private offering of €400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% senior secured notes due May 15, 2024 (the “Notes”). Interest on the Notes accrued from the date of issue, payable semi-annually in arrears on May 15 and November 15, commencing on November 15, 2017. Both the new Senior debt and the Notes are guaranteed on a senior basis by the Company and certain subsidiaries thereof. Eligible transaction costs of approximately €9.8 million were capitalized as part of the refinancing and will be amortized over the life of the debt. On December 20, 2017 we further amended and restated our Senior Facilities Agreement to reprice our $610.0 million and €500.0 million term loan facilities. The margin was reduced by 50 basis points on the U.S. Dollar-denominated term loan and 25 basis points on the Euro-denominated term loan. There were no changes to the maturity dates of the term loan facilities. We also established a $50.0 million incremental term loan facility and a €58.0 million incremental term loan facility. These amendments were accounted for as a modification of the existing loan. On January 31, 2018, the $50.0 million incremental term loan facility was fully drawn and on February 9, 2018, the €58.0 million incremental term loan facility was fully drawn. Eligible transaction costs of approximately €2.5 million have been capitalized as part of this amendment and will be amortized over the life of the debt. On June 15, 2018, we amended and restated our Senior Facilities Agreement to establish an incremental U.S. Dollar denominated term loan that increased the amount of U.S. Dollar Term Loans by $300 million to $953.4 million . Principal outstanding under the Euro-denominated term loan remained unchanged at €558.0 million . The maturity dates are May 2024 for both Euro and U.S. Dollar denominated Term Loans. In addition to the U.S. Dollar and Euro denominated Term Loans, the Senior Facilities includes a multicurrency revolving credit facility of €80.0 million that matures in May 2023. As at December 31, 2018 €16.8 million ( December 31, 2017 : €14.0 million ) has been utilized for issuance of letters of credit and bank guarantees. Change in measurement of debt arising on transition to IFRS 9 The repricing of our $610.0 million and €500.0 million term loan facilities on December 20, 2017 represents a modification of a financial liability measured at amortized cost, this was initially accounted for in line with IAS 39, whereby the modified cash flows were discounted at the revised effective interest rate, so that no gain or loss was recognized. However, IFRS 9, which has been applied retrospectively as at the transition date of January 1, 2018, recognize the modified cash flows at the original effective interest rate, which has led to a transition adjustment directly to the accumulated deficit reserve and a reduction in the carrying value of the debt. As a consequence, the carrying value of the USD loan has been reduced by $17.4 million ( €14.6 million ) and the EUR loan has been reduced by €7.2 million as at the transition date of January 1, 2018. No changes have been made to the loan values for the prior period which continue to be presented in accordance with IAS 39. Guarantees and secured assets The Senior Facility arrangements that govern the Company’s Senior debt, establishes security over the assets of the “Guarantor Group”. The Guarantor Group consists of those companies which individually have more than 5% of consolidated total assets or EBITDA (as defined in the Senior Facilities Agreement) of the Company and in total comprise more than 80% of consolidated total assets or EBITDA at any testing date. In connection with its pension scheme, Findus Sverige AB, a 100% owned subsidiary, is required to obtain credit insurance with PRI Pensionsgaranti (“PRI”), a credit insurance company that provides insurance annually against the risk of a sponsoring company’s insolvency. In connection with such credit insurance, as at December 31, 2018 Findus Sverige AB has granted floating charges over certain assets in favor of PRI in an amount of SEK 300 million ( €29.3 million ) ( December 31, 2017 : €30.5 million ) and Nomad Foods Limited has issued a parent guarantee to PRI which will not exceed SEK 450 million ( €43.9 million ) ( December 31, 2017 : €50.3 million ) and has a maturity date of March 31, 2021.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Trade and other payables	Trade and other payables Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Current liabilities €m €m Trade payables 321.1 289.4 Accruals and deferred income 125.3 109.6 Trade terms payable 79.5 39.5 Social security and other taxes 19.0 18.2 Other payables 19.0 17.7 Financial payables 7.7 3.1 Total current trade and other payables 571.6 477.5 Non-current liabilities Accruals and deferred income 1.3 1.8 Total non-current trade and other payables 1.3 1.8 Total trade and other payables 572.9 479.3

Employee benefits

Employee benefits	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Employee benefits	Employee benefits The Company operates defined benefit pension plans in Germany, Italy, Sweden and Austria, as well as various defined contribution plans in other countries. i. Defined contribution plans The total expense relating to defined contribution plans for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €9.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €8.5 million , year ended December 31, 2016: €9.6 million ) ii. Defined benefit plans The Company operates partially funded defined benefit pension plans in Germany and Austria as well as unfunded plans in Sweden and Italy. In addition, an unfunded post-retirement medical plan is operated in Austria. In Germany and Italy long term service awards are in operation and various other countries provide other employee benefits. Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Total employee benefit obligations-Germany 128.0 117.5 Total employee benefit obligations-Sweden 60.5 59.8 Total employee benefit obligations-Italy 4.7 5.3 Total employee benefit obligations-Austria 4.3 2.8 Sub-total 197.5 185.4 Total net employee benefit obligations-other countries 3.1 3.0 Total net employee benefit obligations 200.6 188.4 The obligation of €3.1 million ( December 31, 2017 : €3.0 million ) in respect of other countries is the aggregate of a number of different types of minor schemes, each one not being considered material individually or in aggregate. Consequently detailed disclosure of these schemes is not provided. The amount included in the Statement of Financial Position arising from the Company’s obligations in respect of its defined benefit retirement plans and post-employment benefits is as follows: Defined benefit retirement plans Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits Total December 31, 2018 €m €m €m Present value of unfunded defined benefit obligations 65.8 4.8 70.6 Present value of funded defined benefit obligations 208.4 — 208.4 Subtotal present value of defined benefit obligations 274.2 4.8 279.0 Fair value of plan assets (81.5 ) — (81.5 ) Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations 192.7 4.8 197.5 Defined benefit Post-employment Total December 31, 2017 €m €m €m Present value of unfunded defined benefit obligations 65.7 4.9 70.6 Present value of funded defined benefit obligations 196.1 — 196.1 Subtotal present value of defined benefit obligations 261.8 4.9 266.7 Fair value of plan assets (81.3 ) — (81.3 ) Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations 180.5 4.9 185.4 Movements in recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations: Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 180.5 4.9 185.4 Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 3.6 — 3.6 Actuarial losses 12.9 — 12.9 Contributions to plan (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Benefits paid (5.4 ) — (5.4 ) Exchange adjustments (2.2 ) — (2.2 ) As at December 31, 2018 192.7 4.8 197.5 Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 182.9 4.9 187.8 Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 3.5 0.1 3.6 Actuarial gains (2.9 ) — (2.9 ) Contributions to plan (0.5 ) — (0.5 ) Benefits paid (4.9 ) — (4.9 ) Exchange adjustments (1.7 ) — (1.7 ) As at December 31, 2017 180.5 4.9 185.4 Movements in present value of defined benefit obligations: Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 261.8 4.9 266.7 Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 5.2 — 5.2 Actuarial experience losses 0.5 — 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 13.8 — 13.8 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (1.1 ) — (1.1 ) Contributions to plan 0.4 — 0.4 Benefits paid (8.1 ) — (8.1 ) Exchange adjustments (2.2 ) — (2.2 ) As at December 31, 2018 274.2 4.8 279.0 Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 262.7 4.9 267.6 Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 4.9 0.1 5.0 Actuarial experience losses 0.5 — 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 1.5 — 1.5 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (3.0 ) — (3.0 ) Contributions to plan 0.3 — 0.3 Benefits paid (7.5 ) — (7.5 ) Exchange adjustments (1.7 ) — (1.7 ) As at December 31, 2017 261.8 4.9 266.7 Movements in fair value of plan assets of defined benefit retirement plans: 2018 €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 81.3 Interest income 1.6 Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income 0.3 Contributions by employer 0.5 Contributions by members 0.5 Benefits paid (2.7 ) As at December 31, 2018 81.5 2017 €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 79.8 Interest income 1.4 Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income 1.9 Contributions by employer 0.5 Contributions by members 0.3 Benefits paid (2.6 ) As at December 31, 2017 81.3 Expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss: Defined benefit Post-employment Total 2018 2018 2018 €m €m €m Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 3.6 — 3.6 For the year ended December 31, 2018 7.5 (0.1 ) 7.4 Defined benefit Post-employment Total 2017 2017 2017 €m €m €m Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 3.5 0.1 3.6 For the year ended December 31, 2017 7.6 — 7.6 Current service cost is allocated between cost of sales and other operating expenses. Interest on net defined benefit obligation is disclosed in net financing costs. Amount recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 €m €m Actuarial experience losses 0.5 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 13.8 1.5 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (1.1 ) (3.0 ) Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income (0.3 ) (1.9 ) Total actuarial losses/(gains) 12.9 (2.9 ) Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 €m €m Cumulative amount of actuarial losses recognized in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 14.2 1.3 The fair value of plan assets, all at quoted prices are as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Equities 20.2 17.4 Debt instruments 47.2 51.3 Property 10.9 8.9 Other 3.2 3.7 Total 81.5 81.3 Defined benefit retirement plans Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits December 31, 2018 Germany Sweden Austria Italy Germany Austria Discount rate 1.75 % 2.25 % 2.0 % 1.6 % 1.20 % 1.0 % Inflation rate 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 1.5 % 2.0 % 2.0 % Rate of increase in salaries 2.8 % 2.75 % 3.0 % — 2.8 % 3.0 % Rate of increase for pensions in payment 1%-2% — 2.0 % — — — Long term medical cost of inflation — — — — — 2.0 % Defined benefit Post-employment medical December 31, 2017 Germany Sweden Austria Italy Germany Austria Discount rate 1.95 % 2.4 % 2.2 % 1.2 % 1.15 % 0.9 % Inflation rate 2.0 % 1.90 % 2.0 % 1.5 % 2.0 % 2.0 % Rate of increase in salaries 2.8 % 2.25 % 3.0 % — 2.8 % 3.0 % Rate of increase for pensions in payment 1%-2% 2.25 % 1.7 % — — — Long term medical cost of inflation — — — — — 2.0 % In valuing the liabilities of the pension fund at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 , mortality assumptions have been made as indicated below. The assumptions relating to longevity underlying the pension liabilities at the financial year end date are based on standard actuarial mortality tables and include an allowance for future improvements in longevity. The assumptions are based on the following mortality tables: • Germany: Richttafeln 2018 G • Sweden: DUS 14 • Austria: AVÖ 2018 - P Angestellte • Italy: RG48 These four references are to the specific standard rates of mortality that are published and widely used in each country for the use of actuarial assessment of pension liabilities and take account of local current and future average life expectancy. December 31, 2018 (years) Germany Sweden Austria Italy Retiring at the end of the year: Male 21 22 23 19 Female 24 24 25 22 December 31, 2017 (years) Germany Sweden Austria Italy Retiring at the end of the year: Male 20 22 21 20 Female 24 24 25 20 The history of experience adjustments from inception of the Company for the defined benefit retirement plans is as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 €m €m €m Present value of defined benefit obligations 274.2 261.8 262.7 Fair value of plan assets (81.5 ) (81.3 ) (79.8 ) Recognized liability in the scheme 192.7 180.5 182.9 Experience losses/(gains) on scheme liabilities 0.5 0.5 (0.3 ) Experience gains on scheme assets (0.3 ) (1.9 ) (0.6 ) Post-employment medical benefits- sensitivity analysis The effect of a 1% movement in the assumed medical cost trend rate is not significant. Defined benefit obligation- sensitivity analysis The effect of a 1% movement in the most significant assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2018 is as follows: Increase Decrease €m €m Discount rate (45.5 ) 59.8 Inflation rate 37.8 (30.1 ) Rate of increase in salaries 14.5 (10.7 ) Rate of increase for pensions in payment 38.7 (30.8 ) There are no deficit elimination plans for any of the defined benefit schemes. Expected contributions and payments to post-employment benefit plans for the period ending December 31, 2018 are €5.6 million ( December 31, 2017 : €5.8 million ). The weighted average duration of the defined benefit obligations is 18.5 years.

Provisions

Provisions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Provisions	Provisions Restructuring Onerous/ unfavorable contracts Provisions related to other taxes Contingent consideration Other Total €m €m €m €m €m €m Balance at December 31, 2016 59.1 80.6 24.5 10.0 19.5 193.7 Additional provision in the period 30.9 — 5.8 — 6.6 43.3 Release of provision (0.1 ) — (12.2 ) — (1.2 ) (13.5 ) Transfer between categories — — (2.1 ) — 2.1 — Utilization of provision (63.6 ) (3.9 ) (5.8 ) — (8.4 ) (81.7 ) Unwinding of discounting — 0.8 — 0.4 — 1.2 Foreign exchange — (2.1 ) — — (0.1 ) (2.2 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 26.3 75.4 10.2 10.4 18.5 140.8 Acquired through business combinations — — — — 7.0 7.0 Additional provision in the period 4.0 — 0.3 — 4.1 8.4 Release of provision (1.5 ) — — (2.7 ) (2.0 ) (6.2 ) Utilization of provision (16.5 ) (4.3 ) (4.7 ) (6.5 ) (2.3 ) (34.3 ) Unwinding of discounting — 0.8 — 0.3 — 1.1 Foreign exchange — (3.1 ) — — — (3.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 12.3 68.8 5.8 1.5 25.3 113.7 Current 44.3 Non-current 69.4 Total 113.7 Restructuring The €12.3 million ( 2017 : €26.3 million ) provision relates to committed plans for certain restructuring activities of exceptional nature which are due to be completed within the next 18 months . A provision of €4.0 million has been recognized in the year ended December 31, 2018 for committed expenditure arising from the integration of the Goodfella's Pizza and Aunt Bessie's businesses. The amounts have been provided based on the latest information available on the likely remaining expenditure required to complete the committed plans. €16.5 million has been utilized in the year ended December 31, 2018 which mainly relates to the closure of the production facilities in Bjuv as well as for reorganizational activities arising from the implementation of Nomad's strategic vision across the Company. The Company has signed an agreement with Foodhills AB to sell the buildings and parts of the premises in Bjuv, Sweden. The purchase price could be up to SEK 85 million ( €8.6 million ), with cash received of SEK 72.25 million ( €7.2 million ) and the remainder held in escrow. The final settlement due in early 2019 is subject to liabilities and warranties in the framework of the transaction which are covered within the provision. Legal handover of the site was completed on March 1, 2018. Onerous/unfavorable contracts Of the onerous/unfavorable contracts provision, €66.9 million ( 2017 : €72.5 million ) is held in relation to a lease in Bjuv, Sweden, for a factory and cold store unrelated to the assets sold in 2018. The factory is now vacant and the Company currently anticipates the cold store will not be fully utilized by the Company or other third parties, so the lease has been identified as being onerous. The ability for the Company to offset the unavoidable costs associated with the unutilized portion of the facility with future rental income is highly uncertain and difficult to accurately estimate. The provision has been assessed to be the best estimate of the net unavoidable costs based on the latest information available. This provision is frequently reassessed by management and may change significantly over time. The provision is calculated using a discounted cash flow which is subject to a high level of estimation uncertainty. The most significant assumptions are the ability to sublease the facility, the Company’s own use of the facility, the discount rate and inflation. Of these, the ability to sublease the facility or a change to the Company’s usage of the facility are based on management’s best estimate and are a matter of judgment. The provision is highly sensitive to changes in these assumptions as changes can lead to either a material increase or decrease in the provision. The discount rate is based on the risk free rate in Sweden, estimated by management to be 1% ( 2017 : 1% ). The inflation rate is also assumed to be 1% ( 2017 : 1% ). A 0.5% change in either of these assumptions will increase or decrease the provision by up to 7% . Furthermore, an independent valuation of the lease performed as part of the acquisition accounting for the November 2, 2015 acquisition of the Findus Group identified that the lease payments were in excess of market rates, deeming the contract to be unfavorable. This provision will be utilized over the duration of the lease. The remaining provision of €1.9 million relates to a service contract covering the same warehouse facility. Provisions relating to other taxes The €5.8 million ( 2017 : €10.2 million ) provision relates to other taxes due to tax authorities after tax investigations within certain operating subsidiaries within the Nomad Group. €4.7 million was utilized in the year ended December 31, 2018 . Contingent consideration As at December 31, 2018 , the provision for contingent consideration comprised of €1.5 million relating to the acquisition of the Lutosa brand. During the year ended December 31, 2018 , a €0.3 million charge has been recognized relating to the unwinding of discounting on deferred consideration for the La Cocinera acquisition which occurred in Spain in April 2015. The consideration was settled in advance of its 2020 due date in December 2018, utilizing €6.5 million of the provision. The remaining provision is no longer required and so has been released. There was negligible movement on the contingent consideration provided for the Lutosa brand (under license until 2020), which was acquired in Belgium in 2014 and is payable in 2019. This payment has been presented as an investing cash flow within the Statement of Cash Flows. Other Other provisions include €5.0 million ( 2017 : €5.6 million ) of probable obligations in Italy, €6.6 million of contingent liabilities acquired as part of the Goodfella’s Pizza acquisition that are indemnified by the Seller’s insurance policies, €5.9 million (2017: €4.9 million ) for asset retirement obligations, €1.8 million ( 2017 : €2.7 million ) professional fees in respect of the above mentioned tax investigations and other obligations from previous accounting periods.

Share capital and reserves

Share capital and reserves	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Share capital and reserves	Share capital and reserves Share capital and capital reserve As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Authorized: Unlimited number of Ordinary Shares with nil nominal value issued at $10.00 per share n/a n/a Unlimited number of Founder Preferred Shares with nil nominal value issued at $10 per share n/a n/a Issued and fully paid: 174,229,051 (December 31, 2017: 165,291,546) Ordinary Shares with nil nominal value 1,751.7 1,626.9 1,500,000 (December 31, 2016: 1,500,000) Founder Preferred Shares with nil nominal value 10.6 10.6 Total share capital and capital reserve 1,762.3 1,637.5 Listing and share transaction costs (13.8 ) (13.8 ) Total net share capital and capital reserve 1,748.5 1,623.7 Ordinary Shares Issued and Repurchased Ordinary shares (in millions) Balance at December 31, 2016 182.1 Shares repurchased and canceled in the year (16.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 165.3 Shares issued in the year 8.9 Balance at December 31, 2018 174.2 In June 2017, the Company issued 46,296 Ordinary Shares in settlement of the Non-Executive Directors restricted share awards. These shares, granted at a share price of $8.98 on June 16, 2016, vested on June 19, 2017 and were issued at a share price of $14.38 . Of the total 55,680 number of shares vesting, 9,384 shares were held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested shares. On June 12, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to repurchase 9,779,729 of its shares beneficially owned by funds advised by Permira Advisers LLP ("Permira") at a purchase price of $10.75 per share, which was a 25% discount to the closing price of Nomad Foods ordinary shares on June 9, 2017. The aggregate purchase price of approximately $105.1 million ( €93.9 million ) was funded from the Company's cash on hand and the shares were retired on June 12, 2017. The transaction related to a final settlement of indemnity claims against an affiliate of Permira, which are legacy tax matters that predate the Company's acquisition of the Iglo Group in 2015. On September 11, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to repurchase 7,063,643 shares of 33,333,334 ordinary shares being sold in an underwritten secondary public offering by selling Shareholders, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”), at a per-share purchase price equal to $14.16 per ordinary share. As such, 26,269,691 ordinary shares of the 33,333,334 ordinary shares sold by the Selling Shareholders were sold to the public. The Company did not sell any ordinary shares in the offering and did not receive any of the proceeds from the offering. The aggregate purchase price of approximately $100.0 million ( €83.2 million ) was funded from the Company's cash on hand and the repurchased shares were retired on September 11, 2017. As part of the transaction, the Company incurred €0.5 million of fees, which were recognized directly within Capital reserve. On January 2, 2018, the Company issued a share dividend of 8,705,890 ordinary shares (the "Founder Preferred Share Dividend") calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017). The Non-Executive Directors restricted share awards granted on June 19, 2017, which consisted of 53,498 shares at a share price of $14.38 , vested on June 14, 2018 and were issued at a share price of $17.94 , resulting in a €0.2 million increase in the share based compensation reserve. Of the total 53,498 number of shares vesting, 12,312 shares were held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested shares. In June 2018, former Non-Executive Directors exercised 9,375 of 125,000 initial options granted to them for €0.1 million . The remaining options expire in June 2020 . In September 2018, 294,810 restricted shares granted as part of the 2016 Management Share Awards vested at a share price of $20.72 , resulting in the issuance of 181,054 ordinary shares to participants in the LTIP in October 2018 (net of 113,756 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares). Following the issuance of shares in 2018, the Company had 174,229,051 Ordinary Shares outstanding. Listing and share transaction costs As at December 31, 2018 , listing and share transaction costs, which includes the total cost of admission and share issuance expenses on initial public offering, as well as costs associated with share repurchases was €13.8 million and are disclosed as a deduction directly against the capital reserve. €m At December 31, 2016 13.3 Placement fees 0.5 At December 31, 2017 and 2018 13.8 Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and Warrant Redemption Amount Each of the Founder Entities holds 750,000 shares for a total of 1,500,000 Founder Preferred Shares which were issued at $10.00 per share. The Founder Preferred Shares are intended to incentivize the Founders to achieve Nomad’s objectives. In addition to providing long term capital, the Founder Preferred Shares are structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the holders of ordinary shares on a long term basis. The Founder Preferred Shares are also intended to encourage the Founders to grow Nomad to maximize value for holders of ordinary shares. There are no Founder Preferred Shares held in Treasury. Founder Preferred Shares confer upon the holder the following: 1. the right to one vote per Founder Preferred Share on all matters to be voted on by shareholders generally and to vote together with the holders of ordinary shares; 2. commencing on January 1, 2015 and for each financial year thereafter: a. once the average price per ordinary share for the Dividend Determination Period, i.e. the last ten consecutive trading days of a year is at least $11.50 (which condition has been satisfied for the year ended December 31, 2016 ), the right to receive a Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount (as more fully described below), payable in Ordinary Shares or cash, at the Company’s sole option; and b. the right to receive dividends and other distributions as may be declared from time to time by the Company’s board of directors with respect to the Ordinary Shares (such dividends to be distributed among the holders of Founder Preferred Shares, as if for such purpose the Founder Preferred Shares had been converted into Ordinary Shares immediately prior to such distribution) plus an amount equal to 20% of the dividend which would be distributable on such number of Ordinary Shares equal to the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (as defined below); and 3. in addition to amounts payable pursuant to clause 2 above, the right, together with the holders of Ordinary Shares, to receive such portion of all amounts available for distribution and from time to time distributed by way of dividend or otherwise at such time as determined by the Directors; and 4. the right to an equal share (with the holders of Ordinary Shares on a share for share basis) in the distribution of the surplus assets of Nomad on its liquidation as are attributable to the Founder Preferred Shares; and 5. the ability to convert into Ordinary Shares on a 1 -for-1 basis (mandatorily upon a Change of Control or the seventh full financial year after an acquisition) On December 31, 2016 , the Company’s Board of Directors determined that no Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due, as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the previously achieved 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. See Note 27 for further information.

Share-based compensation reserv

Share-based compensation reserve	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Share-based compensation reserve	Share-based compensation reserve The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Note 8(b) sets out the Non-Executive Director and Director and Senior Management Restricted share awards. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards On June 14, 2018, 53,498 restricted shares granted as part of the 2017 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards vested, resulting in the issuance of 41,186 ordinary shares (net of shares 12,312 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares) and a €0.2 million increase in the share-based compensation reserve based on the value of the awards issued. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Non-Executive Director stock compensation awards was €0.9 million and €0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Director and senior management stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million ). Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. A summary of the key terms of the Founder Preferred Shares is set out in Note 25. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares, thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the investors on a long term basis. Commencing in 2015, the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount became payable because the Company’s volume weighted average ordinary share price was above $11.50 for the last ten consecutive trading days of the 2015 financial year. The Preferred Shares Annual Dividend amount is determined with reference to the Dividend Determination Period of a financial year, ie the last ten consecutive trading days and calculated as 20% of the increase in the volume weighted average share price of our ordinary shares across the determination period compared to the highest price previously used in calculating the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amounts (currently $16.7538 ) multiplied by 140,220,619 Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (the “Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent”). The Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent is equal to the number of ordinary shares outstanding immediately following the Iglo Acquisition, but excluding the 13.7 million ordinary shares issued to the seller of the Iglo Group. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is paid for so long as the Founder Preferred Shares remain outstanding. The amounts used for the purposes of calculating the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and the relevant numbers of ordinary shares are subject to such adjustments for share splits, share dividends and certain other recapitalization events as the Directors in their absolute discretion determine to be fair and reasonable in the event of a consolidation or sub-division of the ordinary shares in issue, as determined in accordance with Nomad Foods’ Memorandum and Articles of Association. Dividends on the Founder Preferred Shares are payable until the Founder Preferred Shares are converted into Ordinary Shares. The Founder Preferred Shares automatically convert on a one for one basis (i) on the last day of the seventh full financial year following our acquisition of Iglo Foods (or if such day is not a trading day, the next trading day) or (ii) in the event of a change of control (unless the independent directors of our board of directors determine otherwise). The holders of Founder Preferred Shares may also be converted to Ordinary shares on a one for one basis at the option of the holder. In the event of an automatic conversion, a dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the shorted dividend year on the trading day immediately prior to the conversion. In the event of an optional conversion by the holder, no dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the year in which the conversion occurred. No Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due as at December 31, 2016 as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6 Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the Company’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments. Cash flow hedging reserve The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. Details of the Company's cash flow hedge accounting is detailed in Note 33. The reserve relating to forward currency contracts will be reclassified to the Statement of Profit or Loss within 12 months whilst the reserve relating to the cross currency interest rate swaps will be reclassified over the life of the instruments which mature in 2022. The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5

Founder Preferred Shares Divide

Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Translation reserve	Share-based compensation reserve The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Note 8(b) sets out the Non-Executive Director and Director and Senior Management Restricted share awards. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards On June 14, 2018, 53,498 restricted shares granted as part of the 2017 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards vested, resulting in the issuance of 41,186 ordinary shares (net of shares 12,312 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares) and a €0.2 million increase in the share-based compensation reserve based on the value of the awards issued. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Non-Executive Director stock compensation awards was €0.9 million and €0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Director and senior management stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million ). Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. A summary of the key terms of the Founder Preferred Shares is set out in Note 25. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares, thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the investors on a long term basis. Commencing in 2015, the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount became payable because the Company’s volume weighted average ordinary share price was above $11.50 for the last ten consecutive trading days of the 2015 financial year. The Preferred Shares Annual Dividend amount is determined with reference to the Dividend Determination Period of a financial year, ie the last ten consecutive trading days and calculated as 20% of the increase in the volume weighted average share price of our ordinary shares across the determination period compared to the highest price previously used in calculating the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amounts (currently $16.7538 ) multiplied by 140,220,619 Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (the “Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent”). The Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent is equal to the number of ordinary shares outstanding immediately following the Iglo Acquisition, but excluding the 13.7 million ordinary shares issued to the seller of the Iglo Group. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is paid for so long as the Founder Preferred Shares remain outstanding. The amounts used for the purposes of calculating the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and the relevant numbers of ordinary shares are subject to such adjustments for share splits, share dividends and certain other recapitalization events as the Directors in their absolute discretion determine to be fair and reasonable in the event of a consolidation or sub-division of the ordinary shares in issue, as determined in accordance with Nomad Foods’ Memorandum and Articles of Association. Dividends on the Founder Preferred Shares are payable until the Founder Preferred Shares are converted into Ordinary Shares. The Founder Preferred Shares automatically convert on a one for one basis (i) on the last day of the seventh full financial year following our acquisition of Iglo Foods (or if such day is not a trading day, the next trading day) or (ii) in the event of a change of control (unless the independent directors of our board of directors determine otherwise). The holders of Founder Preferred Shares may also be converted to Ordinary shares on a one for one basis at the option of the holder. In the event of an automatic conversion, a dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the shorted dividend year on the trading day immediately prior to the conversion. In the event of an optional conversion by the holder, no dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the year in which the conversion occurred. No Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due as at December 31, 2016 as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6 Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the Company’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments. Cash flow hedging reserve The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. Details of the Company's cash flow hedge accounting is detailed in Note 33. The reserve relating to forward currency contracts will be reclassified to the Statement of Profit or Loss within 12 months whilst the reserve relating to the cross currency interest rate swaps will be reclassified over the life of the instruments which mature in 2022. The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5

Translation reserve Translation

Translation reserve Translation reserve (Notes)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of share capital, reserves and other equity interest [Abstract]
Share-based compensation reserve	Share-based compensation reserve The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Note 8(b) sets out the Non-Executive Director and Director and Senior Management Restricted share awards. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards On June 14, 2018, 53,498 restricted shares granted as part of the 2017 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards vested, resulting in the issuance of 41,186 ordinary shares (net of shares 12,312 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares) and a €0.2 million increase in the share-based compensation reserve based on the value of the awards issued. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Non-Executive Director stock compensation awards was €0.9 million and €0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Director and senior management stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million ). Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. A summary of the key terms of the Founder Preferred Shares is set out in Note 25. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares, thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the investors on a long term basis. Commencing in 2015, the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount became payable because the Company’s volume weighted average ordinary share price was above $11.50 for the last ten consecutive trading days of the 2015 financial year. The Preferred Shares Annual Dividend amount is determined with reference to the Dividend Determination Period of a financial year, ie the last ten consecutive trading days and calculated as 20% of the increase in the volume weighted average share price of our ordinary shares across the determination period compared to the highest price previously used in calculating the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amounts (currently $16.7538 ) multiplied by 140,220,619 Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (the “Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent”). The Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent is equal to the number of ordinary shares outstanding immediately following the Iglo Acquisition, but excluding the 13.7 million ordinary shares issued to the seller of the Iglo Group. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is paid for so long as the Founder Preferred Shares remain outstanding. The amounts used for the purposes of calculating the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and the relevant numbers of ordinary shares are subject to such adjustments for share splits, share dividends and certain other recapitalization events as the Directors in their absolute discretion determine to be fair and reasonable in the event of a consolidation or sub-division of the ordinary shares in issue, as determined in accordance with Nomad Foods’ Memorandum and Articles of Association. Dividends on the Founder Preferred Shares are payable until the Founder Preferred Shares are converted into Ordinary Shares. The Founder Preferred Shares automatically convert on a one for one basis (i) on the last day of the seventh full financial year following our acquisition of Iglo Foods (or if such day is not a trading day, the next trading day) or (ii) in the event of a change of control (unless the independent directors of our board of directors determine otherwise). The holders of Founder Preferred Shares may also be converted to Ordinary shares on a one for one basis at the option of the holder. In the event of an automatic conversion, a dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the shorted dividend year on the trading day immediately prior to the conversion. In the event of an optional conversion by the holder, no dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the year in which the conversion occurred. No Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due as at December 31, 2016 as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6 Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the Company’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments. Cash flow hedging reserve The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. Details of the Company's cash flow hedge accounting is detailed in Note 33. The reserve relating to forward currency contracts will be reclassified to the Statement of Profit or Loss within 12 months whilst the reserve relating to the cross currency interest rate swaps will be reclassified over the life of the instruments which mature in 2022. The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5

Cash flow hedging reserve

Cash flow hedging reserve	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Cash flow hedging reserve	Share-based compensation reserve The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Note 8(b) sets out the Non-Executive Director and Director and Senior Management Restricted share awards. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards On June 14, 2018, 53,498 restricted shares granted as part of the 2017 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards vested, resulting in the issuance of 41,186 ordinary shares (net of shares 12,312 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares) and a €0.2 million increase in the share-based compensation reserve based on the value of the awards issued. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Non-Executive Director stock compensation awards was €0.9 million and €0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Director and senior management stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million ). Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. A summary of the key terms of the Founder Preferred Shares is set out in Note 25. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares, thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the investors on a long term basis. Commencing in 2015, the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount became payable because the Company’s volume weighted average ordinary share price was above $11.50 for the last ten consecutive trading days of the 2015 financial year. The Preferred Shares Annual Dividend amount is determined with reference to the Dividend Determination Period of a financial year, ie the last ten consecutive trading days and calculated as 20% of the increase in the volume weighted average share price of our ordinary shares across the determination period compared to the highest price previously used in calculating the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amounts (currently $16.7538 ) multiplied by 140,220,619 Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (the “Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent”). The Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent is equal to the number of ordinary shares outstanding immediately following the Iglo Acquisition, but excluding the 13.7 million ordinary shares issued to the seller of the Iglo Group. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is paid for so long as the Founder Preferred Shares remain outstanding. The amounts used for the purposes of calculating the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and the relevant numbers of ordinary shares are subject to such adjustments for share splits, share dividends and certain other recapitalization events as the Directors in their absolute discretion determine to be fair and reasonable in the event of a consolidation or sub-division of the ordinary shares in issue, as determined in accordance with Nomad Foods’ Memorandum and Articles of Association. Dividends on the Founder Preferred Shares are payable until the Founder Preferred Shares are converted into Ordinary Shares. The Founder Preferred Shares automatically convert on a one for one basis (i) on the last day of the seventh full financial year following our acquisition of Iglo Foods (or if such day is not a trading day, the next trading day) or (ii) in the event of a change of control (unless the independent directors of our board of directors determine otherwise). The holders of Founder Preferred Shares may also be converted to Ordinary shares on a one for one basis at the option of the holder. In the event of an automatic conversion, a dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the shorted dividend year on the trading day immediately prior to the conversion. In the event of an optional conversion by the holder, no dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the year in which the conversion occurred. No Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due as at December 31, 2016 as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6 Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the Company’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments. Cash flow hedging reserve The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. Details of the Company's cash flow hedge accounting is detailed in Note 33. The reserve relating to forward currency contracts will be reclassified to the Statement of Profit or Loss within 12 months whilst the reserve relating to the cross currency interest rate swaps will be reclassified over the life of the instruments which mature in 2022. The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5

Earnings_(loss) per share

Earnings/(loss) per share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings per share [abstract]
Earnings/(loss) per share	Earnings per share Basic earnings per share Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Net profit attributable to shareholders (€m) 171.2 136.5 36.4 Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares 175,622,538 176,080,272 183,518,743 Basic earnings per share (€’s) 0.97 0.78 0.20 For the year ended December 31, 2018 , basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to the shareholders of the Company of €171.2 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €136.5 million , year ended December 31, 2016 : €36.4 million ) by the weighted average number of Ordinary Shares of 174,122,538 ( December 31, 2017 : 174,580,272 , year ended December 31, 2016 : 182,018,743 ) and Founder Preferred Shares of 1,500,000 ( December 31, 2017 : 1,500,000 , year ended December 31, 2016 : 1,500,000 ). Diluted earnings per share Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Net profit attributable to shareholders (€m) 171.2 136.5 36.4 Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares 175,793,631 184,786,162 183,528,621 Diluted earnings per share (€’s) 0.97 0.74 0.20 For the year ended December 31, 2018 , the number of shares in the diluted earnings per share calculation include 171,092 shares for the dilutive impact of the Ordinary shares to settle the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2018 , which were issued in January 2018. Refer to Notes 27 and 38 for further details. There is no adjustment to the profit attributable to shareholders.

Reconciliation of liabilities a

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract]
Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities	Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities The table below details changes in the Company's liabilities arising from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. Liabilities arising from financing activities are those for which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be classified in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows from financing activities. Cash / non-cash Total loans and borrowings (Note 21) Financial payables (Note 22) Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of forward foreign exchange and currency swap contracts FVPTL Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of cross currency interest rate swaps €m €m €m €m Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 1,398.4 3.1 0.7 42.8 Restatement on adoption of IFRS 9 (Note 2) Non-cash (21.8 ) — — — Restated opening balance Jan 1, 2018 1,376.6 3.1 0.7 42.8 Cash inflow (1) Cash 355.6 3.4 0.8 13.8 Cash outflow (2) Cash (5.9 ) (59.1 ) — (3.6 ) Interest accretion Cash — 64.4 — — Acquired through business combinations Non-cash 2.5 — — — Exchange movement Non-cash 32.7 (0.8 ) — — Fair value changes Non-cash — — (1.4 ) (53.3 ) Other non-cash adjustments Non-cash 2.8 (3.3 ) — — Closing balance Dec 31, 2018 1,764.3 7.7 0.1 (0.3 ) Cash / non-cash Total loans and borrowings (Note 21) Total finance lease obligations Financial payables (Note 22) Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of forward foreign exchange and currency swap contracts FVPTL Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of cross currency interest rate swaps €m €m €m €m €m Opening balance Jan 1, 2017 1,446.8 1.6 1.7 0.3 — Cash inflow (1) Cash 1,470.5 — — 3.9 4.5 Cash outflow (2) Cash (1,469.5 ) (1.6 ) (53.3 ) — (2.3 ) Interest accretion Cash — — 54.0 — — Exchange movement Non-cash (55.7 ) — 0.7 — — Fair value changes Non-cash — — — (3.5 ) 40.6 Other non-cash adjustments Non-cash 6.3 — — — — Closing balance Dec 31, 2017 1,398.4 — 3.1 0.7 42.8 (1) Cash inflows from cross currency interest rate swaps are part of effective cash flow hedging relationships and are presented within interest paid within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. (2) Cash outflows from cross currency interest rate swaps are not part of a cash flow hedge and are presented within proceeds on settlement of derivatives within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Note: IFRS 16 Leases becomes effective as of January 1 2019, at which point operating lease liabilities will also appear in the information presented

Cash flows from operating activ

Cash flows from operating activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities	Cash flows from operating activities Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Cash flows from operating activities Profit for the period 170.5 136.5 36.4 Adjustments for: Exceptional items 7 17.7 37.2 134.5 Non-cash fair value purchase price adjustment of inventory 5 5.7 — — Share based payments expense 13.0 2.6 1.2 Depreciation charge 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Amortization 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0.3 0.5 0.7 Finance costs 10 57.6 81.6 86.3 Finance income 10 (1.6 ) (7.2 ) (24.2 ) Taxation 11 56.6 32.0 39.6 Operating cash flow before changes in working capital, provisions and exceptional items 366.1 325.6 325.6 (Decrease)/increase in inventories (20.2 ) 16.7 (18.1 ) Increase in trade and other receivables (10.8 ) (1.6 ) (8.8 ) Increase in trade and other payables 64.5 18.1 60.8 Decrease in employee benefit and other provisions (2.0 ) (0.3 ) (3.3 ) Cash generated from operations before tax and exceptional items 397.6 358.5 356.2

Financial risk management

Financial risk management	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial risk management	Financial risk management a) Overall risk management policy The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s overall risk management program focuses on minimizing potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance. Where appropriate, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures. Risk management is led by senior management and executed according to Company policy. All hedging activity is carried out by a central treasury department that evaluates and hedges financial risks according to forecasts provided by the Company’s operating units. b) Derivatives and hedging Derivatives are used for economic hedging purposes and not as speculative investments. Where derivatives do not meet hedge accounting criteria, they are classified as 'held for trading' for accounting purposes and are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss. They are presented as current assets or liabilities to the extent they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. The Company's derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 34. Hedge accounting is applied to remove the accounting mismatch between the hedging instrument and the hedged item. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is accounted for in the translation reserve or cash flow hedge reserve through Other Comprehensive Income and will be recognized in profit or loss in the same period as the hedged item. Movements in the Company's translation reserve and cash flow hedging reserve are presented in Notes 28 & 29 respectively. The Company's accounting policy for hedge accounting is disclosed within Note 3. As at December 31, 2018, the Company has $953.4 million of U.S. Dollar floating rate debt. The Company uses cross currency interest rate swaps to convert this into €860.8 million of debt with a fixed rate of interest, designated as a cash flow hedge. Additionally cross currency interest rate swaps have been entered into which receive €312.9 million with fixed interest flows and pays £263.4 million with fixed interest flows. £224.7 million of these swaps have been designated as a net investment hedge of the Company's investments in Pound Sterling. In creating cash flow hedges over U.S. Dollar debt, the Company enters into cross currency hedging arrangements with similar critical terms as the hedged item, such as reference rate, reset dates, payment dates, maturities and notional amount. As all critical terms matched during the year, the economic relationship was 100% effective. If due to certain circumstances one or more critical terms do not match, the economic relationship and the hedge effectiveness will be assessed quantitatively using a cumulative dollar-offset test. Hedge ineffectiveness may occur due to: – the credit value/debit value adjustment on the cross currency interest rate swaps that is not matched to the underlying liability, and/or – differences in critical terms between the cross currency interest rate swaps and underlying liability. There was no material ineffectiveness during 2018 in relation to the cross currency interest rate swaps. The effects of the cash flow hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Derivative financial instruments - cross currency interest rate swaps Carrying amount of asset/(liability) (25.6 ) (61.3 ) Notional amount (USD) $953.4 $610.0 Maturity date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 35.6 (61.3 ) Change in value of hedged item used to determine effectiveness (35.6 ) 61.3 Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.11 1.07 The effects of the net investment hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 UK cross-currency interest rate swaps hedge Carrying amount of cross-currency interest rate swaps 21.6 15.3 Notional amount (GBP) £224.7 £187.6 Maturity Date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of cross-currency interest rate swaps as a result of foreign currency movements since January 1 3.7 12.4 Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness (3.4 ) (12.4 ) Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.19 1.20 The impact of the net investment hedge is taken directly to equity via the foreign currency translation reserve. The amount taken to this reserve that arose on the translation of the notional component of cross currency interest rate swaps was a gain of €3.4 million (2017: €12.4 million gain). There was no material ineffectiveness in the net investment hedge in either 2018 or 2017 . The ineffective amount taken through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss in 2018 amounted to €0.3 million . The Company's policy is to reduce its risk of foreign exchange on material operating cashflows in currencies other than the operating entity's functional currency using forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges. In order to qualify as a cash flow hedge, the hedging instrument must meet the requirements of IAS39, including that the hedging instrument must align with the hedged item. The group designates the forward component of forward contracts as the hedging instrument. Hedge ineffectiveness may arise if the timing of the forecast transaction changes from what was originally estimated. The effects of the foreign currency hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: As at December 31, 2018 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of asset/(liability) 8.4 2.0 1.4 (0.6 ) 0.5 Notional amount 224.9 47.2 97.4 65.6 38.5 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 14.1 4.5 1.9 1.5 0.8 Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.20 1.34 1.12 0.10 — As at December 31, 2017 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of (liability)/asset (5.0 ) (1.5 ) (0.1 ) 1.3 0.3 Notional amount 134.5 52.3 46.3 65.9 29.8 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 (15.6 ) (3.7 ) (3.9 ) 2.6 (0.2 ) Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.16 1.32 1.12 0.10 — The Company has historically held derivatives acting as an economic hedge. Gains during 2018 from foreign exchange forward contracts designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss amounted to € nil ( 2017 : € nil , 2016 : €1.0 million ). Gains in the year from foreign exchange swap contracts used for liquidity purposes designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss amounted to €1.0 million ( 2017 : €3.5 million , 2016 : €4.3 million loss). Gains in the year from cross currency interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss amounted to €0.4 million (2017: €3.9 million , 2016: € nil ). c) Market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk) In managing market risks, the Company aims to minimize the impact of short term fluctuations on the Company’s earnings. Over the longer term, permanent changes in both foreign exchange rates and interest rates will have an impact on consolidated earnings. Currency risk Foreign currency risk on assets and liabilities in currencies other than functional currency Foreign Exchange translation risk The Company is exposed to foreign exchange translation risk arising from the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the Euro. Key areas of foreign currency exposure include non-Euro debt and investments in subsidiaries not held in Euro. Company policy is to mitigate the potential foreign exchange translation risk by converting where appropriate, borrowings into Euro. This has been achieved on the U.S. Dollar debt through the use of cross currency swaps designated as a cash flow hedge. The Company also hedges translational exposure on consolidation of GBP net assets through the use of currency swaps designated as a net investment hedge. Differences between fair value at inception and the transaction cost will be amortized and adjusted through changes in fair value over the life of the hedging instrument. Mitigation & Impact on Statement of Financial Foreign exchange translation risk resulting from the translation of non-Euro Position Denominated borrowings into Euros, to the extent that they are hedged will be mitigated by the translation of the underlying cross currency interest rate hedging arrangements. As at 31 December 2018, 85.3% of the Company’s Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps are designated as hedges against the Company’s investment in its UK subsidiaries (2017: 82.8% ). As at December 31, 2018 , this represented 103% of the net assets held in GBP ( 2017 : 93.1% ). Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , the Euro strengthened by 1.3% against Pound Sterling ( 2017 : strengthened by 3.9% ). The notional amount of Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps designated as a Net Investment hedge is £224.7 million . A 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would result in a gain or loss of €2.5 million (2017: €2.2 million ) which would be taken to equity. Hedge accounting is not applied to 14.7% of the Company's Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps. A 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would result in a gain or loss of €0.5 million . In addition, the impact on the related interest charge for each 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would be to decrease or increase the charge by €0.1 million , (2017: €0.1 million ) within the Company Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss. Currency risk Foreign currency risk on purchases The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk where a business unit has material operating cashflows in a currency other than the functional currency of that entity. The most significant exposures for the Company are the purchase of raw materials, stock and services purchased in U.S. Dollars and Euros. Mitigation & Impact on The Company’s policy is to reduce this risk by using foreign exchange forward contracts Statement of Financial which are designated as cash flow hedges. Position / Equity As at December 31, 2018, the fair value of forward contracts entered into to hedge the future purchase of U.S. Dollars is an asset of €10.6 million ( 2017 : €6.5 million asset). All forecast transactions are still expected to occur. As at December 31, 2018 , 85.2% ( 2017 : 69.8% ) of forecast future U.S. Dollar payments to the end of 2019 were hedged through the use of forward contracts and existing cash. All forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and have a maturity within the next 12 months. The fair value of the Euro forward contracts with reference to non-Euro functional currencies as at December 31, 2018 is €1.1 million ( 2017 : €1.5 million ). As at December 31, 2018 , 69.5% ( 2017 : 68% ) of forecast future net euro payments to the end of 2019 were hedged through the use of forward contracts and existing cash. All forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and have a maturity within the next 12 months. Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , the Euro strengthened by 1.3% against Pound Sterling (2017: strengthened by 3.9% ), weakened by 4.5% against the U.S.Dollar (2017: strengthened by 13.9% ) and strengthened by 4.1% against the Swedish Krona (strengthened by 2.7% ). On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against Pound Sterling, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €1.2 million ( 2017 : €0.7 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against the U.S.Dollar, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €2.3 million ( 2017 : €2.4 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against Swedish Krona, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €1.3 million ( 2017 : €0.7 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. We do not expect purchase levels to be materially different in the coming year. Interest rate risk Description The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates to the extent that it enters into floating rate borrowings. Mitigation & Impact on Equity / Income Statement The Company’s policy on interest rate risk is to mitigate the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. In 2018 the Company extended its U.S. Dollar denominated floating rate Senior debt by $343.4 million to $953.4 million . The company also entered into additional cross currency interest rate swaps to convert incremental floating rate U.S. Dollar term loans into fixed rate Euro borrowings. Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , three month EURIBOR rates remained below zero ( 2017 : no change). Within the Euro denominated senior loans, there is a EURIBOR floor of 0% . If interest rates were to move by 1% , this would have a correspondingly decrease or increase in the Company’s profit/(loss) before tax by approximately €5.7 million ( 2017 : €5.1 million ). d) Credit risk Description Credit risk arises on cash and cash equivalents and derivative financial instruments with banks and financial institutions, as well as on credit exposures to customers. See Note 18 for analysis of the trade receivables balance and Note 20 for analysis of the cash and cash equivalents balance. Mitigation The Company limits counterparty exposures by monitoring each counterparty carefully and where possible, sets credit limits according to approved treasury policy. The Company limits its exposure to individual financial institutions by diversification of exposure across a range of financial institutions, including forward foreign exchange contracts, cross currency interest rate swaps and surplus cash deposits. The credit quality of customers is assessed taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors. Credit limits are set for customers and regularly monitored to mitigate ongoing payment risk. e) Liquidity risk Description The Company is exposed to the risk that it is unable to meet its commitments as they fall due. The Company has financial conditions, including financial covenants as part of the Senior debt arrangements which it must comply with in order to maintain its current level of borrowings. There have been no breaches of the covenants throughout the year. Mitigation The Company ensures that it has sufficient cash and available funding through regular cash flow and covenant forecasting. In addition, the Company has access to a revolving credit facility of €80.0 million , expiring in May 2023. This is available to finance working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. Currently €16.8 million is utilized for letters of credit, overdrafts, customer bonds and bank guarantees. Capital risk management The objective of the Company when considering total capital is to protect the value of capital investments and to generate returns on shareholder funds. Total capital is defined as including Loans and Borrowings and equity, including derivatives used for the purpose of hedging currency and interest exposure on Loans and Borrowings, but excluding the cashflow hedging reserve. In support of its objectives, the Company may undertake actions to adjust its capital structure accordingly. Actions may include, but not limited to, raising or prepayment of Borrowings together with related derivative instruments, issuance of additional share capital, payment of dividends or share buy-back. Maturity analysis The USD denominated term loans include the requirement to repay 1% of outstanding notional per annum. In 2019 this amounts to €8.4 million (2018: €5.1 million ) In addition, the Senior Facilities Agreement also includes an excess cashflow calculation whereupon an amount of principal shall be repaid based upon terms including cash generated during the year and Company leverage. In 2019, this value amounts to €12.1 million (2018: nil ). Both amounts have been reflected as current borrowings in the tables below. The tables below show a maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows, showing items at the earliest date on which the Company could be required to pay the liability: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 23.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 1,737.4 1,794.4 Borrowings-interest 67.9 67.6 67.1 66.7 66.3 26.3 361.9 Forward contracts Sell 671.9 — — — — — 671.9 Forward contracts Buy (686.7 ) — — — — — (686.7 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 40.1 39.8 39.6 1,130.8 — 1,250.3 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (56.7 ) (56.4 ) (55.9 ) (1,130.1 ) — — (1,299.1 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 534.9 — — — — — 534.9 Total 594.8 59.4 59.2 75.8 74.7 1,763.7 2,627.6 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 1,384.0 1,409.5 Borrowings-interest 46.3 46.0 46.0 45.7 45.5 62.9 292.4 Forward contracts Sell 484.0 — — — — — 484.0 Forward contracts Buy (479.6 ) — — — — — (479.6 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 29.1 28.7 28.6 28.4 801.4 — 916.2 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (32.0 ) (31.6 ) (31.4 ) (31.2 ) (759.3 ) — (885.5 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 441.6 — — — — — 441.6 Total 494.5 48.2 48.3 48.0 92.7 1,446.9 2,178.6

Financial instruments

Financial instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial instruments	Financial instruments a) Categories of financial instruments The following table shows the carrying amount of each Statement of Financial Position class split into the relevant category of financial instrument as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit or loss Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables 98.3 — — — — 98.3 Derivative financial instruments — — 4.6 44.5 — 49.1 Cash and cash equivalents 297.0 30.6 — — — 327.6 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (534.9 ) (534.9 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.3 ) (36.6 ) — (36.9 ) Loans and borrowings (note 1) — — — — (1,775.2 ) (1,775.2 ) Total 395.3 30.6 4.3 7.9 (2,310.1 ) (1,872.0 ) Note 1: Loans and borrowings excludes €10.9 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,764.3 million of total loans and borrowings in Note 21. Cash and cash equivalents Loans and Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2017 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables — 94.7 — — — 94.7 Derivative financial instruments — — 3.2 17.5 — 20.7 Cash and cash equivalents 219.2 — — — — 219.2 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (441.6 ) (441.6 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.7 ) (68.5 ) — (69.2 ) Loans and borrowings (note 2) — — — — (1,409.5 ) (1,409.5 ) Total 219.2 94.7 2.5 (51.0 ) (1,851.1 ) (1,585.7 ) Note 2: Loans and borrowings excludes €11.1 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,398.4 million of total non-current loans and borrowings in Note 21. b) Fair values Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, Nomad uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, Nomad utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs may be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1—Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation; also includes observable inputs for nonbinding single dealer quotes not corroborated by observable market data. Where market information is not available to support internal valuations, reviews of third party valuations are performed. While Nomad believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and assumptions used for estimating the fair values of financial instruments held by the Company. (i) Derivative financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are held at fair value. There is no difference between carrying value and fair value. The valuation technique utilized by the Company maximizes the use of observable market data where it is available. All significant inputs required to fair value the instrument are observable. The Company has classified its derivative financial instruments as level 2 instruments as defined in IFRS 13 ‘Fair value measurement’. (ii) Trade and other payables/receivables The notional amount of trade and other payables/receivables are deemed to be carried at fair value, short term and settled in cash. (iii) Cash and cash equivalents The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is deemed to equal fair value. (iv) Interest bearing loans and liabilities The fair value of secured notes is determined by reference to price quotations in the active market in which they are traded. They are classified as level 1 instruments. The fair value of the senior loans is calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at the year end’s prevailing interest rates. They are classified as level 2 instruments. Fair value Carrying value Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m €m Senior EUR/USD loans 1,347.2 1,012.7 1,372.2 1,009.5 Other external debt 3.0 — 3.0 — 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 395.2 412.2 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs — — (10.9 ) (11.1 ) 1,745.4 1,424.9 1,764.3 1,398.4 c) Derivatives As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps 35.7 18.6 Forward foreign exchange contracts 13.4 2.1 Total assets 49.1 20.7 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps (35.4 ) (61.4 ) Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.5 ) (7.8 ) Total liabilities (36.9 ) (69.2 ) Total 12.2 (48.5 ) Offsetting of derivatives Derivative contracts are held under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements with financial institutions. An ISDA is an enforceable master netting agreement that permits the Company to settle net in the event of default. The following table sets out the carrying amounts of recognized financial instruments that are subject to the above agreements. Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet Related financial instruments that are offset Net amount As at Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 49.1 (29.8 ) 19.3 Derivatives - liabilities (36.9 ) 29.8 (7.1 ) Gross amount Related Net amount As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 20.7 (20.7 ) — Derivatives - liabilities (69.2 ) 20.7 (48.5 )

Operating leases

Operating leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases1 [Abstract]
Operating leases	Operating leases The Company leases certain buildings, plant and equipment under operating leases. The agreements do not share common characteristics across the Company. Non-cancellable operating lease rentals relate to total future aggregate minimum lease payments and are payable as follows: As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Less than one year 22.2 17.8 Between one and three years 38.5 26.1 Between three and five years 26.0 17.8 More than five years 94.9 106.6 Total 181.6 168.3 Non-cancellable operating leases relate to equipment, motor vehicles and land and buildings and may be subject to contractual annual increases linked to inflation indices. The payments shown above exclude the impact of these contractual increases which cannot be reliably estimated. Findus Sverige AB has a long lease for a factory and cold-store that expires in 2040. This accounts for €110.6 million of the lease payments. As explained in Note 24, this lease has been identified as being onerous and so a provision of €66.9 million has been recognized in respect of the onerous part of the lease.

Capital commitments

Capital commitments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Additional information [abstract]
Capital commitments	Capital commitments Capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not yet incurred is as follows: As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Property, plant and equipment 6.8 3.0 Intangible assets 2.8 2.6 Total 9.6 5.6

Related parties

Related parties	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party [Abstract]
Related parties	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Short-term employee benefits 3.3 2.0 2.1 Share-based payment expense 6.3 1.4 0.9 Termination benefits 0.1 0.4 — Non-Executive Director fees 0.4 0.3 0.2 Total Directors' and executive officers' compensation 10.1 4.1 3.2 Related parties Founder Preferred Shares Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. The conditions of the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount for 2016 were not met and consequently no Founder Preferred Share Dividend was approved for issue. The conditions of the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount in both 2017 and 2018 were met and further details relating to these dividends is set out in note 27. Advisory Services Agreements On June 15, 2015, the Company entered into an Advisory Services Agreement with Mariposa Capital, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Franklin, and TOMS Capital LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Gottesman. Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Services Agreement, Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC provide high-level strategic advice and guidance to the Company. Under the terms of the Advisory Services Agreement, Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC are entitled to receive an aggregate annual fee equal to $2.0 million , payable in quarterly installments. This agreement expires on June 1st annually and will be automatically renewed for successive one -year terms unless any party notifies the other parties in writing of its intention not to renew the agreement no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the term. The agreement may only be terminated by the Company upon a vote of a majority of its directors. In the event that the agreement is terminated by the Company, the effective date of the termination will be six months following the expiration of the initial term or a renewal term, as the case may be. Expenses of €218,313 and €138,285 for certain travel costs of Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC respectively in the year ending December 31, 2018 were reimbursed ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €130,454 and €232,379 respectively). Directors and Key Management All significant management decision making authority is vested within the Board of Directors and the Executive Team, therefore key management are considered to be the Directors and Executive Officers. Their remuneration has been disclosed in Note 9. On September 11, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to repurchase shares being sold in an underwritten secondary public offering by selling Shareholders, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”). See Note 25 for a description of the transaction. As part of the sale of the Iglo Group to Nomad Foods Limited, former Executive Officer and current Non-Executive Director, Paul Kenyon and former Executive Officer, Tania Howarth each acquired shares in the Company from Birds Eye Iglo Group LP Inc. Mr. Kenyon acquired 37,060 shares and Ms. Howarth acquired 38,956 shares at a price of $10.50 ( €9.71 ) per share which was deemed to be at fair value. On June 12, 2017, Nomad repurchased 9,779,729 of our shares beneficially owned by Permira Funds ("Permira Repurchase") at a purchase price of $10.75 (approximately €9.60 ) per share, which represents a 25% discount to the closing price of our Ordinary Shares on June 9, 2017, for an aggregate purchase price of $105.1 million (approximately €93.9 million ), in final settlement of indemnity claims against an affiliate of Permira Funds, of legacy tax matters that predated the Iglo Acquisition. In connection with the Permira Repurchase in 2017 (and upon removal of certain transfer restrictions relating to their shares), Mr. Kenyon and Ms. Howarth sold 26,372 and 27,721 , shares, respectively, and no further shares were sold in 2018. Lord Myners of Truro CBE, a Non-Executive Director, holds 72,028 Ordinary Shares in Nomad Foods Limited which includes 50,000 Ordinary Shares granted pursuant to a five -year option that expires on June 2, 2020 at a purchase price of $11.50 per share. The Non-Executive Directors are eligible to an annual restricted stock grant issued under the LTIP which will vest on the earlier to occur of the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders or thirteen months from the date of grant. Details of the annual annual restricted stock grants under the LTIP which have been issued in both 2017 and 2018 can be found in note 8(b). As part of its long term incentive initiatives, the Company has granted 4,624,653 restricted shares to the management team (the “Management Share Awards”). The Directors and Executive Officers have all been awarded shares. The associated performance metrics and valuation method is detailed in Note 8(b).

Significant events after the St

Significant events after the Statement of Financial Position date	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2015
Events After Reporting Period [Abstract]
Preference shares, dividend payment terms, weighted average share price, minimum term required		10 days	10 days
Significant events after the Statement of Financial Position date	Significant events after the Statement of Financial Position date On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 Ordinary Shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our Ordinary Shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the Ordinary Shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019.

Accounting policies (Policies)

Accounting policies (Policies)	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of types of insurance contracts [line items]
Measurement convention		Measurement convention The financial statements are prepared on the historical cost basis with the exception of derivative financial instruments, business combinations, share based payments, and founder preferred shares which are stated at fair value.
Business combination		Business combination The Company uses the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair value of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred and the equity interest issued by the Company. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.
Basis of consolidation		Basis of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. Intercompany balances and transactions, and any unrealized income and expenses arising from intra-group transactions are eliminated. Accounting policies are applied consistently across the Company. Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which Nomad has control; directly or indirectly. The Company controls an entity when the Company is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Company. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases.
Foreign currency		Foreign currency i) Foreign currency transactions Transactions in foreign currencies (currencies other than the functional currency) are translated into the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the foreign exchange rate ruling the financial year end. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year end exchange rates are generally recognized in profit or loss. They are deferred in equity if they relate to qualifying cash flow hedges, qualifying net investment hedges or are attributable to part of a net investment in a foreign operation. Non-monetary assets and liabilities in a foreign currency are translated into the functional currency to establish historical cost, using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are stated at fair value are translated at foreign exchange rates ruling at the date the fair value was determined. Translation differences on assets and liabilities carried at fair value are reported as part of the fair value gain or loss. The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated at an average rate for the period (unless this is not a reasonable approximation of the cumulative effect of the rates prevailing on the transaction dates, in which case income and expenses are translated at the dates of the transaction). ii) Assets and liabilities of foreign operations For the purposes of presenting consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on consolidation, are translated at foreign exchange rates ruling at the financial year ended December 31, 2018 of £1:€1.11 ( December 31, 2017 : £1:€1.13 , December 31, 2016 : £1:€1.17 ). The revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated at an average rate for the period where this rate approximates to the foreign exchange rates ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to these assets and liabilities are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss within ‘finance income or costs’, except where hedge accounting applies. iii) Net investment in foreign operations Exchange differences arising from the translation of foreign operations and of related qualifying hedges are taken directly to the translation reserve within equity. They are realized through the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss upon disposal of the related foreign operation.
Goodwill		Goodwill Goodwill represents amounts arising on acquisition of subsidiaries. Goodwill is the difference between the cost of the acquisition and the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is stated at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Gains and losses on the disposal of an entity include the carrying amount of goodwill relating to the entity sold. Goodwill is not monitored below the operating segment. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested annually for impairment.
Other intangible assets		Other intangible assets Intangible assets acquired separately are recorded at cost and those acquired as part of a business combination are recorded at fair value as at the date of acquisition. i) Computer software Capitalized software costs include the cost of acquired computer software licenses and costs that are directly associated with the design, construction and testing of such software where this relates to a major business system. Costs associated with identifying, sourcing, evaluating or maintaining computer software are recognized as an expense within other operating expenses as incurred. The assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses. Software costs are amortized by equal monthly installments over their estimated useful economic life of five to seven years once the software is capable of being brought into use. ii) Brands Based on the market position of the brands, the significant levels of investment in advertising and promoting the brands, and the fact that Goodfella's and Aunt Bessie's brands have been established for over 20 years, with the Birds Eye , Iglo and Findus brands established for over 50 years , the Directors consider that the brands have indefinite lives. Therefore these brands are not amortized, but instead held at historical cost less provision for any impairment. Brands that are deemed to not have an indefinite life are being amortized by equal monthly installments within other operating expenses over the course of their remaining useful economic life iii) Customer relationships Long standing Food Service customer relationships have been identified as intangible assets as part of the Findus Acquisition. These are deemed to not have an indefinite life and are being amortized by equal monthly installments within other operating expenses over 14 years .
Impairment of non-current assets		Impairment of non-current assets The carrying amounts of the Company’s non-current assets are reviewed annually to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Impairment losses are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the period in which they arise. For goodwill and assets that have an indefinite useful life an impairment review is performed at least annually. Assets that are subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the net carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. i) Calculation of recoverable amount Recoverable amount is the greater of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows of the business are discounted to their present value using a discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. ii) Allocation of impairment losses Impairment losses recognized in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to cash-generating units, then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit on a pro rata basis. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets. iii) Reversals of impairment An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, an impairment loss is reversed when there is an indication that the impairment loss may no longer exist and there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortization, if no impairment loss had been recognized.
Property, plant and equipment		Property, plant and equipment i) Owned assets Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes the original purchase price of the asset and the costs attributable to bringing the asset to its working condition for its intended use. Where parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items of property, plant and equipment. ii) Leased assets Leases in which the Company assumes substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset are classified as ‘finance leases’. Where land and buildings are held under finance leases the accounting treatment of the land is considered separately from that of the buildings. Leased assets acquired by way of finance lease are stated at an amount equal to the lower of their fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. All other leases are classified as ‘operating leases’. iii) Depreciation Depreciation is charged to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on a straight line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the estimated useful lives of each part of an item of property, plant and equipment once the item is brought into use. Land is not depreciated. The estimated useful lives are as follows: • Buildings 40 years • Plant and equipment 5 to 14 years • Computer equipment 3 to 5 years The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed on a frequent basis.
Inventories		Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is based on the weighted average principle and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their existing location and condition. Inventories that are acquired through business combinations are fair valued at the time of acquisition. In the case of manufactured inventories and work in progress, cost includes an appropriate share of direct costs and overheads based on normal operating capacity. Provision is made for slow moving, obsolete and defective inventories.
Employee benefits		Employee benefits i) Defined contribution plans Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension plans are recognized as an expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as incurred. Prepaid contributions are recognized as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or reduction in the future payments is available. ii) Defined benefit plans The Company’s net obligation in respect of defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefits is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods. That net obligation is discounted to determine its present value. The calculation is performed by a qualified actuary using the projected unit credit method. The current service cost of the defined benefit plan, recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in staff costs included within Operating profit/(loss), except where included in the cost of an asset, reflects the increase in the defined benefit obligation resulting from employee service in the current year, benefit changes, curtailments and settlements. Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience adjustments and changes in actuarial assumptions are charged or credited to equity in Other Comprehensive Income in the period in which they arise. The net interest cost is calculated by applying the discount rate to the net balance of the defined benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. This cost is included in employee benefit expense in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. Past service cost is recognized immediately.
Founder Preferred Shares		Founder Preferred Shares Nomad Foods issued Founder Preferred Shares to both TOMS Acquisition I, LLC and Mariposa Acquisition II, LLC (collectively the “Founder Entities”) in connection with its initial public offering in April 2014. Holders of the Founder Preferred Shares are entitled to receive annual dividend amounts subject to certain performance conditions (the “Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Amount”). The instrument and its component parts were analyzed under IFRS 2. The Company intends that any future Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount will be equity settled. Accordingly, the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount as of June 1, 2015 of €531.5 million (the “Founder Preferred Shares Dividend reserve”) was classified as equity and no further revaluations will be required or recorded. Should a Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount become due and payable, the market value of any dividend paid will be deducted from the Founder Preferred Shares Dividend reserve, with any excess deducted from the accumulated profit/(deficit) reserve within equity.
Provisions/Onerous contracts provisions		Provisions Provisions are recognized when the Company has a legal or constructive present obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that the Company will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at the Directors’ best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the obligation at the financial year end date and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. Where it is not possible to make a reliable estimate of the estimated financial effect of a provision, appropriate disclosure of the resulting contingent liability is made, but no provision is recognized.
Financial instruments		Financial instruments Financial assets and liabilities are recognized in the Company’s Statement of Financial Position when the Company becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. i) Trade receivables Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold when control of the products has transferred, being when the products are delivered in accordance with the contractual arrangements. At this point, there is no unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product, except for returns due to quality. The Company holds the trade receivables with the objective of collecting the contractual cash flows and so they are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method, less any loss allowance. Since trade receivables are due within one year, this equates to initial carrying value less any loss allowance. To assist in managing operating cash flow, we have entered into non-recourse factoring arrangements with certain receivables whereby we sell specific account receivables on a true sale basis to one or more external financial institutions. These trade receivables are sold on a true sale basis when we have surrendered control over the related assets. Up to the point of sale, these receivables are treated as held for sale and measured at fair value through Profit or Loss. Under the terms of the contractual arrangements, the Company may continue to collect the cash from the customer receivables sold, albeit acting solely as a collecting agent on behalf of the purchaser of receivables. Any cash received from customers which is due to be paid to the agent is presented as a financial liability in the Statement of Financial Position and as a financing activity within the Statement of Cash Flows. Under the terms of the contractual arrangements, the Company did continue to collect the cash from the customer receivables sold, albeit acting solely as a collecting agent on behalf of the purchaser of receivables. Any cash received from customers which is due to be paid to the purchaser of receivables is presented as a financial liability in the Statement of Cash Flows. Factoring fees associated with the sale of factored receivables for the year ended December 31, 2018 were €0.5 million and were minimal for the year ended December 31, 2017. The Company applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. Trade receivables are grouped by days past due. Expected loss rates are based on historical credit losses experienced in each market as well as forward looking information where this is significant. Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Appropriate allowances for expected credit losses and estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. Trade receivables are presented net of associated contract liabilities, referred to as 'trade terms'. ii) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash balances and deposits and are measured at amortized cost. Deposits held in money market funds are measured at fair value through Profit or Loss as the cash flows do not only represent principal and interest. iii) Loans and borrowings a. Valuation Interest bearing borrowings are recognized initially at fair value less attributable transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are stated at amortized cost with any difference between cost and redemption value being recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss over the expected period of the borrowings. b. Capitalization of transaction costs Fees paid on the establishment of loan facilities are recognized as transaction costs of the loan to the extent that it is probable that some or all of the facility will be drawn down. In this case, the fee is deferred until the draw-down occurs. iv) Trade payables Trade payables are measured at initial recognition at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Since trade payables are largely due within one year, this equates to initial carrying value. v) Derivative financial instruments and hedge accounting Derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. When a derivative financial instrument is designated as held for trading, all changes in its fair value are recognized immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any resultant gain or loss depends on the nature of the item being hedged. The fair value of all financial derivative instruments (including but not limited to forward foreign exchange contracts, currency swaps and cross currency interest rates swaps), is determined per market standard using forward foreign exchange and interest rates at the balance sheet date, with the resulting value discounted back to present value. Cross currency interest rate swaps can be entered into in order to mitigate perceived risks to foreign exchange translation risk and interest rate risk. The Company applies the IFRS 13, paragraph 56 exception allowing the credit risk associated with this portfolio of derivatives to be assessed on a net basis by each counterpart. The Company applies the hedge accounting requirements of IAS 39 to all hedging relationships. a. Cash flow hedges Where a derivative financial instrument is designated as a hedge of the cash flow of a recognized asset or liability, (including a highly probable forecast transaction) the effective part of any gain or loss on the derivative financial instrument is recognized directly in the cash flow hedging reserve. Any ineffective portion of the hedge is recognized immediately in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, exercised or otherwise terminated, or the entity revokes designation of the hedge relationship but the hedged forecast transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is recognized when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to take place, the cumulative unrealized gain or loss recognized in equity is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss immediately. b. Net investment hedges Foreign currency differences arising on the retranslation of a financial liability designated as a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income to the extent that the hedge is effective, and are presented in the translation reserve within equity. To the extent that the hedge is ineffective, such differences are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss. When the hedged net investment is disposed of, the relevant amount in the translation reserve is transferred to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as part of the gain or loss on disposal.
Revenue		Revenue from contracts with customers The Company manufactures and sells a range of frozen foods to retail, wholesale and Food Service markets. Revenue is recognized when control of the products has transferred, being when the products are delivered to the customer in accordance with the contractual arrangements. At this point, there is no unfulfilled performance obligation that could affect the customer’s acceptance of the product, except for returns due to quality. A provision for product return allowances, which is estimated based upon the Company’s historical performance and management’s experience, is recorded as a reduction of sales in the same period that the revenue is recognized. Revenue excludes sales taxes and intra-company sales. Products are often sold with variable pricing arrangements, including payment discounts, trade promotions and slotting fees. Discounts given by the Company include rebates, price reductions and incentives to customers, promotional couponing and trade communication costs. Trade promotions consist of pricing allowances, merchandising funds and customer coupons, which are offered through various programs to customers and consumers. Certain retailers require the payment of slotting fees to obtain space for the Company’s products on the retailers’ store shelves. Where variable pricing arrangements are in place, revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that the amount recognized is unlikely to be reversed. Accumulated experience is used to estimate and provide for the discounts. Revenue is only recognized to the extent that it is highly probable that a significant reversal will not occur. Accruals for expected pay-outs under these programs are collectively known as ‘trade terms’ and are included within trade and other receivables or within trade and other payables in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. No element of financing is deemed present as the sales are made in line with market practice and all accruals are settled within twelve months of the sale.
Share based payments		Share based payments Nomad Foods 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan The Nomad Foods 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”), which incorporates an annual Non-Executive Directors Restricted Stock Scheme, falls within the provisions of IFRS 2 “Share-based Payment” and awards under the LTIP represent equity settled share based payments. A charge is taken to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the difference between the fair value of the shares at grant date and the amount subscribed, spread over the vesting period. Share based payment arrangements in which Nomad receives goods or services as consideration for its own equity instruments are accounted for as equity-settled share based payment transactions, regardless of how the equity instruments are obtained by Nomad. The grant date fair value of share-based payment awards granted to any Director or employee is recognized as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the period that any Director or employee becomes unconditionally entitled to the awards. The fair value of the awards granted is measured using a valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the awards were granted. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the actual number of awards for which the related service and non-market vesting conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized as an expense is based on the number of awards that do meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with non-vesting conditions, the grant date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual outcomes. See Note 8(b) for further information on the Company’s share-based payment arrangements and details of the valuation model used.
Interest income		Interest income Interest income is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on an accruals basis using the effective interest method.
Expenses		Expenses i) Operating lease payments Payments made under operating leases are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. Lease incentives received are recognized on a straight line basis in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as an integral part of the total lease expense. ii) Borrowing costs Unless capitalized as part of the cost of borrowing (see Note 3.13(iii)), borrowing costs are recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the period in which they are incurred. iii) Exceptional items The separate reporting of exceptional items which are presented as exceptional within the relevant Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss category, helps provide an indication of the Company’s underlying business performance. Exceptional items have been identified and presented by virtue of their size, nature or incidence. In determining whether an event or transaction is exceptional, management considers quantitative as well as qualitative factors such as the frequency or predictability of occurrence. Exceptional items comprise restructuring costs, impairments or reversal of impairments of intangible assets, operational restructuring, integration and acquisition costs relating to new acquisitions, investigation of strategic opportunities and other items, costs relating to certain management incentive plans and other significant items (see Note 7). iv) Research and development Expenditure on research activities is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss as an expense as incurred.
Taxation		Taxation Tax on the profit or loss for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, in which case it is recognized within the Statement of Other Comprehensive Income. Current tax is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the financial year end date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years. Where tax exposures can be quantified, an accrual for uncertain tax positions is made based on the best estimates and management’s judgments. Given the inherent uncertainties in assessing the outcomes of these exposures (which can sometimes be binary in nature), the Company could in future periods experience adjustments to these accruals. Deferred tax is provided on temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes on an undiscounted basis. The following temporary differences are not provided for: the initial recognition of goodwill; the initial recognition of assets or liabilities that affect neither accounting nor taxable profit other than in a business combination, and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries to the extent that they will probably not reverse in the foreseeable future. The amount of deferred tax provided is based on the expected manner of realization or settlement of the carrying amount of assets and liabilities, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the financial year end date. A deferred tax asset is recognized only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available against which the asset can be utilized.
Segment reporting		Segment reporting The Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) has been determined to be the Chief Executive Officer as he is primarily responsible for the allocation of resources to the segments and the assessment of performance of the segments. Nomad’s operations are organized into one operating unit, ‘Frozen’, which comprises all the brands, as well as the factories, private label business units and certain corporate overheads. The CODM primarily uses (“Adjusted EBITDA”), disclosed in Note 5, as the key measure of the segment’s results.
Unfavorable contracts		Unfavorable contracts Unfavorable contracts recognized from business combinations are classified as a liability, discounted and recognized over the term of the underlying contract as a reduction in the associated expense.
IFRSs not yet adopted	Summary of adjustments arising from application of IFRS 9 as of January 1, 2018: Opening balance IAS 39 Modification of financial liabilities Opening balance IFRS 9 €m €m €m Loans and borrowings - non-current 1,395.1 (21.8 ) 1,373.3 Deferred tax liabilities 327.7 3.7 331.4 Accumulated deficit reserve (347.6 ) 18.1 (329.5 )	IFRSs not yet adopted At the date of authorization of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations, which have not been applied in the financial statements, were in issue but not yet effective: • IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and replaces IAS 17 ‘Leases’. The standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. The Standard also contains enhanced disclosure requirements for lessees. This IFRS will become effective for accounting periods starting on January 1, 2019. The Company will apply the modified retrospective approach allowed by IFRS 16 and so comparative figures will not be restated. All right-of-use assets will be measured at the amount of the lease liability on adoption (adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease expenses). The Company also elected to apply the practical expedients in IFRS 16 for short-term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The weighted-average incremental borrowing rate for lease liabilities initially recognized as of January 1, 2019 was 2.9% , with the exception of the Bjuv lease which is discussed below. As a result of the adoption of this standard, the Company will capitalize eligible operating leases under the classification right-of-use assets within property, plant & equipment. The total amount to be capitalized on transition is approximately €84.0 million . The discounted present value of lease payments will also be recognized as a lease payable of approximately €120.0 million . As a consequence of transition, the onerous lease recognized in relation to a factory and cold store in Bjuv, Sweden as presented in Note 24 of €66.9 million will be released as an adjustment to equity attributable to the parent. The value of the right-of-use-asset recognized in relation to this lease will be subject to an impairment review on transition so that the value of the asset recognized is not equal to the lease payable by approximately €36.0 million , this too will be recognized as an adjustment to equity attributable to the parent. As all lease payments become financing cash flows, the Company expects a reduction in operating cash outflows , with a corresponding increase in financing cash flows, based on leases in place as of the transition date. Within the Statement of Profit or Loss, a straight-line depreciation expense on the right-of-use-asset and a front-loaded interest expense on the lease payable will replace the operating lease expense. The actual impact of IFRS 16 on our profits depends not only on the lease agreements in effect at the time of adoption but also on new lease agreements entered into or terminated in 2019. The Company expects that profit before tax for the year ended December 31, 2019 to be negatively impacted by approximately €5.0 million as a result of adopting the new rules. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase by approximately €15.0 million as the operating lease expenses were previously included within Adjusted EBITDA, but the depreciation on the right-of-use-asset and interest on the lease liability are excluded.
Onerous/ unfavorable contracts
Disclosure of types of insurance contracts [line items]
Provisions/Onerous contracts provisions		Onerous contracts provisions Where the costs of fulfilling a contract exceed the economic benefits that the Company expects to receive from it, an onerous contract provision is recognized for the net unavoidable costs. In estimating the net unavoidable costs, management estimate foreseeable income that may be received and offset this against the minimum future cash outflows from fulfilling the contract. All cash flows are discounted at an appropriate discount rate.

Basis of preparation Summary of

Basis of preparation Summary of adjustments arising form application of IFRS 9 (Tables)	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of notes and other explanatory information [Abstract]
Explanation of initial application of IFRS 9 [text block]	Summary of adjustments arising from application of IFRS 9 as of January 1, 2018: Opening balance IAS 39 Modification of financial liabilities Opening balance IFRS 9 €m €m €m Loans and borrowings - non-current 1,395.1 (21.8 ) 1,373.3 Deferred tax liabilities 327.7 3.7 331.4 Accumulated deficit reserve (347.6 ) 18.1 (329.5 )	IFRSs not yet adopted At the date of authorization of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations, which have not been applied in the financial statements, were in issue but not yet effective: • IFRS 16 ‘Leases’ sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases and replaces IAS 17 ‘Leases’. The standard introduces a single lessee accounting model and requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases with a term of more than 12 months, unless the underlying asset is of low value. The Standard also contains enhanced disclosure requirements for lessees. This IFRS will become effective for accounting periods starting on January 1, 2019. The Company will apply the modified retrospective approach allowed by IFRS 16 and so comparative figures will not be restated. All right-of-use assets will be measured at the amount of the lease liability on adoption (adjusted for any prepaid or accrued lease expenses). The Company also elected to apply the practical expedients in IFRS 16 for short-term leases and leases for which the underlying asset is of low value. The weighted-average incremental borrowing rate for lease liabilities initially recognized as of January 1, 2019 was 2.9% , with the exception of the Bjuv lease which is discussed below. As a result of the adoption of this standard, the Company will capitalize eligible operating leases under the classification right-of-use assets within property, plant & equipment. The total amount to be capitalized on transition is approximately €84.0 million . The discounted present value of lease payments will also be recognized as a lease payable of approximately €120.0 million . As a consequence of transition, the onerous lease recognized in relation to a factory and cold store in Bjuv, Sweden as presented in Note 24 of €66.9 million will be released as an adjustment to equity attributable to the parent. The value of the right-of-use-asset recognized in relation to this lease will be subject to an impairment review on transition so that the value of the asset recognized is not equal to the lease payable by approximately €36.0 million , this too will be recognized as an adjustment to equity attributable to the parent. As all lease payments become financing cash flows, the Company expects a reduction in operating cash outflows , with a corresponding increase in financing cash flows, based on leases in place as of the transition date. Within the Statement of Profit or Loss, a straight-line depreciation expense on the right-of-use-asset and a front-loaded interest expense on the lease payable will replace the operating lease expense. The actual impact of IFRS 16 on our profits depends not only on the lease agreements in effect at the time of adoption but also on new lease agreements entered into or terminated in 2019. The Company expects that profit before tax for the year ended December 31, 2019 to be negatively impacted by approximately €5.0 million as a result of adopting the new rules. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to increase by approximately €15.0 million as the operating lease expenses were previously included within Adjusted EBITDA, but the depreciation on the right-of-use-asset and interest on the lease liability are excluded.

Segment reporting (Tables)

Segment reporting (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Segment As Adjusted EBITDA	Segment Adjusted EBITDA Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Profit for the period 170.5 136.5 36.4 Taxation 56.6 32.0 39.6 Net financing costs 56.0 74.4 62.1 Depreciation 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Amortization 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 EBITDA 329.4 285.3 189.2 Acquisition purchase price adjustments 5.7 — — Exceptional items 7 17.7 37.2 134.5 Other add-backs 23.6 5.6 1.2 Adjusted EBITDA 376.4 328.1 324.9
External Revenue and Non-current Assets by Geography	External revenue by geography Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m United Kingdom 585.4 411.9 437.5 Italy 383.6 371.4 348.5 Germany 310.2 300.3 267.8 Sweden 174.1 208.0 218.2 France 192.7 170.0 168.9 Norway 122.5 123.3 122.6 Austria 102.4 96.7 92.9 Spain 76.7 81.2 82.6 Rest of Europe 225.2 193.8 188.7 Total external revenue by geography 2,172.8 1,956.6 1,927.7 Non-current assets by geography December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 €m €m United Kingdom 141.5 94.8 Germany 121.8 126.4 Italy 52.5 55.0 Sweden 26.5 26.5 France 17.0 16.7 Norway 14.3 15.7 Rest of Europe 52.4 20.2 Total non-current assets by geography 426.0 355.3

Operating profit_(loss) (Tables

Operating profit/(loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Disclosure of Detailed Information About Profit (Loss) from Operating Activities	Operating profit is stated after charging: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Staff costs 8 299.7 257.4 264.5 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Impairment of property, plant and equipment 12 — 0.3 1.4 Amortization of software and brands 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 Operating lease charges 18.5 15.0 14.6 Exchange losses/(gains) 2.9 (1.2 ) (3.3 ) Research & development expenditure 15.5 15.4 13.3 Inventories recognized as an expense within cost of goods sold 1,410.0 1,273.3 1,282.6

Exceptional items (Tables)

Exceptional items (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Schedule of Exceptional Items	Exceptional items are made up as follows: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Investigation of strategic opportunities (1) — 18.8 7.0 Supply chain reconfiguration (2) 1.2 14.0 84.3 Findus Group integration costs (3) 10.4 15.1 29.6 Costs related to transactions (4) — 3.2 4.8 Costs related to long-term management incentive plans (5) — — 1.9 Other restructuring costs (6) — — (1.0 ) Cisterna fire net income (7) — — (4.3 ) Goodfella's Pizza & Aunt Bessie's integration costs (8) 8.3 — — Factory optimization (9) 1.6 — — Settlement of legacy matters (10) (3.8 ) (5.6 ) 1.8 Remeasurement of indemnification assets (11) — (8.3 ) 10.4 Total exceptional items 17.7 37.2 134.5

Payroll costs, share based pa_2

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Employee Benefits And Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Disclosure of number and weighted average exercise prices of share options [text block]	management team (the “Management Share Awards”) as of the following three award dates: January 1, 2016 Award January 1, 2017 Award January 1, 2018 Award Total Number of awards outstanding at January 1, 2018 3,837,000 1,090,000 — 4,927,000 New awards granted in the period — — 583,700 583,700 Awards vested and issued in the period (294,810) — — (294,810) Forfeitures in the period (516,237) (75,000) — (591,237) Number of awards outstanding at December 31, 2018 3,025,953 1,015,000 583,700 4,624,653
Disclosure of Employee Information	The average number of persons employed by the Company (excluding non-Executive Directors) is analyzed and set out below: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Production 2,915 2,285 2,627 Administration, distribution & sales 1,510 1,572 1,571 Total number of employees 4,425 3,857 4,198
Disclosure of Employee Benefit Expense	The table below discloses the Company’s aggregate payroll costs of these persons. Payroll costs exclude long term management incentive scheme and share based payment costs, but includes bonus costs. Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Wages and salaries 240.6 200.8 205.4 Social security costs 46.0 42.0 45.9 Other pension costs 13.1 14.6 13.2 Total payroll costs 299.7 257.4 264.5
Inputs and Assumptions Underlying the Monte Carlo Model	January 1, 2016 award January 1, 2017 award January 1, 2018 award Revised grant date price $ 16.91 $ 16.91 $ 16.91 Exercise price $ — $ — $ — Expected life of restricted share 0.78 - 2.00 years 1.25 - 3.00 years 2.54 - 4.00 years Expected volatility of the share price 22.0 % 22.0 % 24.0 % Dividend yield expected — % — % — % Risk free rate 2.06 % 2.15 % 2.23 % Employee exit rate 19.0 % 19.0 % 19.0 % EBITDA Performance Target Condition 70.0%-90.0% 50.0%-70.0% 40.0%-50.0%

Directors and Key Management _2

Directors and Key Management compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Related Party [Abstract]
Disclosure of transactions between related parties [text block]	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Benefits are accruing to the following number of key management personnel under: Defined contribution plans 3 2 1 Share based payment schemes 3 2 3
Key management personnel compensation	Directors and Key Management compensation Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Short-term employee benefits 3.3 2.0 2.1 Share-based payment expense 6.3 1.4 0.9 Termination benefits 0.1 0.4 — Non-Executive Director fees 0.4 0.3 0.2 Total Directors' and executive officers' compensation 10.1 4.1 3.2 All significant management decision making authority is vested within the Board of Directors and the executive team, therefore key management are considered to be the Directors and executive Officers. Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Benefits are accruing to the following number of key management personnel under: Defined contribution plans 3 2 1 Share based payment schemes 3 2 3
Disclosure of related party [text block]	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Short-term employee benefits 3.3 2.0 2.1 Share-based payment expense 6.3 1.4 0.9 Termination benefits 0.1 0.4 — Non-Executive Director fees 0.4 0.3 0.2 Total Directors' and executive officers' compensation 10.1 4.1 3.2 Related parties Founder Preferred Shares Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. The conditions of the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount for 2016 were not met and consequently no Founder Preferred Share Dividend was approved for issue. The conditions of the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount in both 2017 and 2018 were met and further details relating to these dividends is set out in note 27. Advisory Services Agreements On June 15, 2015, the Company entered into an Advisory Services Agreement with Mariposa Capital, LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Franklin, and TOMS Capital LLC, an affiliate of Mr. Gottesman. Pursuant to the terms of the Advisory Services Agreement, Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC provide high-level strategic advice and guidance to the Company. Under the terms of the Advisory Services Agreement, Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC are entitled to receive an aggregate annual fee equal to $2.0 million , payable in quarterly installments. This agreement expires on June 1st annually and will be automatically renewed for successive one -year terms unless any party notifies the other parties in writing of its intention not to renew the agreement no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the term. The agreement may only be terminated by the Company upon a vote of a majority of its directors. In the event that the agreement is terminated by the Company, the effective date of the termination will be six months following the expiration of the initial term or a renewal term, as the case may be. Expenses of €218,313 and €138,285 for certain travel costs of Mariposa Capital, LLC and TOMS Capital LLC respectively in the year ending December 31, 2018 were reimbursed ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €130,454 and €232,379 respectively). Directors and Key Management All significant management decision making authority is vested within the Board of Directors and the Executive Team, therefore key management are considered to be the Directors and Executive Officers. Their remuneration has been disclosed in Note 9. On September 11, 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to repurchase shares being sold in an underwritten secondary public offering by selling Shareholders, Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P. (“Pershing Square”). See Note 25 for a description of the transaction. As part of the sale of the Iglo Group to Nomad Foods Limited, former Executive Officer and current Non-Executive Director, Paul Kenyon and former Executive Officer, Tania Howarth each acquired shares in the Company from Birds Eye Iglo Group LP Inc. Mr. Kenyon acquired 37,060 shares and Ms. Howarth acquired 38,956 shares at a price of $10.50 ( €9.71 ) per share which was deemed to be at fair value. On June 12, 2017, Nomad repurchased 9,779,729 of our shares beneficially owned by Permira Funds ("Permira Repurchase") at a purchase price of $10.75 (approximately €9.60 ) per share, which represents a 25% discount to the closing price of our Ordinary Shares on June 9, 2017, for an aggregate purchase price of $105.1 million (approximately €93.9 million ), in final settlement of indemnity claims against an affiliate of Permira Funds, of legacy tax matters that predated the Iglo Acquisition. In connection with the Permira Repurchase in 2017 (and upon removal of certain transfer restrictions relating to their shares), Mr. Kenyon and Ms. Howarth sold 26,372 and 27,721 , shares, respectively, and no further shares were sold in 2018. Lord Myners of Truro CBE, a Non-Executive Director, holds 72,028 Ordinary Shares in Nomad Foods Limited which includes 50,000 Ordinary Shares granted pursuant to a five -year option that expires on June 2, 2020 at a purchase price of $11.50 per share. The Non-Executive Directors are eligible to an annual restricted stock grant issued under the LTIP which will vest on the earlier to occur of the date of the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders or thirteen months from the date of grant. Details of the annual annual restricted stock grants under the LTIP which have been issued in both 2017 and 2018 can be found in note 8(b). As part of its long term incentive initiatives, the Company has granted 4,624,653 restricted shares to the management team (the “Management Share Awards”). The Directors and Executive Officers have all been awarded shares. The associated performance metrics and valuation method is detailed in Note 8(b).

Finance income and costs (Table

Finance income and costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Schedule of Finance income and costs	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Interest income 0.2 0.2 5.9 Net fair value gains on derivatives held for trading 1.4 7.0 — Net foreign exchange gains on translation of financial assets and liabilities — — 18.3 Finance income 1.6 7.2 24.2 Cash pay interest expense (64.4 ) (54.0 ) (68.7 ) Cross-currency interest rate swaps: cash flow hedges, transfer from equity 14.6 3.9 — Other interest expense — — (2.8 ) Net pension interest costs (3.8 ) (3.6 ) (4.1 ) Amortization of borrowing costs (1.5 ) (2.7 ) (5.0 ) Net foreign exchange losses on translation of financial assets and liabilities (0.3 ) (3.9 ) — Interest on unwinding of discounted items (1.1 ) (1.2 ) (1.4 ) Net fair value losses on derivatives held for trading — — (4.3 ) Financing costs incurred in amendment of terms of debt (1) (1.1 ) (20.1 ) — Finance costs (57.6 ) (81.6 ) (86.3 ) Net finance costs (56.0 ) (74.4 ) (62.1 )

Taxation (Tables)

Taxation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Components Of Tax Expense (Benefit)	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Current tax expense Current tax on profits for the period (63.9 ) (37.5 ) (58.9 ) Adjustments in respect of prior periods 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) (61.1 ) (34.3 ) (59.5 ) Deferred tax income/(expense) Origination and reversal of temporary differences 4.5 (2.1 ) 12.9 Impact of change in tax rates — 4.4 7.0 16 4.5 2.3 19.9 Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 )
Reconciliation Of Effective Tax Rate	Reconciliation of effective tax rate: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 €m €m €m Profit before tax 227.1 168.5 76.0 Tax charge at the standard UK corporation tax rate 19% (2017: 19.25%; 2016: 20%) (43.2 ) (32.5 ) (15.2 ) Difference in tax rates (14.8 ) (10.0 ) (10.0 ) Non tax deductible interest — 4.4 — Other income and expenses not taxable or deductible 5.3 16.8 (7.4 ) Unrecognized tax assets 0.6 (19.3 ) (1.8 ) Provisions for uncertainties (7.3 ) 1.0 (11.6 ) Impact of change in deferred tax rates — 4.4 7.0 Prior period adjustment 2.8 3.2 (0.6 ) Total tax expense (56.6 ) (32.0 ) (39.6 )
Income Tax Relating to Components Of Other Comprehensive Income	The tax (credit)/charge relating to components of other comprehensive income is as follows: Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2018 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 12.9 (3.3 ) 9.6 Net investment hedge (5.6 ) — (5.6 ) Cash flow hedges (15.5 ) 4.0 (11.5 ) Other comprehensive (income)/loss (8.2 ) 0.7 (7.5 ) Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 0.7 — — 0.7 — Before tax Tax (credit)/ charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2017 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities (2.9 ) 2.0 (0.9 ) Net investment hedge 0.8 — 0.8 Cash flow hedges 16.4 (5.0 ) 11.4 Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.3 (3.0 ) 11.3 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — (3.0 ) — — (3.0 ) — Before tax Tax charge After tax Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities 23.6 6.3 29.9 Net investment hedge 0.5 — 0.5 Cash flow hedges (10.1 ) 2.8 (7.3 ) Other comprehensive loss/(income) 14.0 9.1 23.1 Current tax — — — Deferred tax 16 — 9.1 — — 9.1 —

Goodwill and Intangibles (Table

Goodwill and Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill	Goodwill Brands Computer software Customer relationships Total €m €m €m €m €m Cost Balance at December 31, 2016 1,745.6 1,688.9 14.7 31.0 3,480.2 Additions — — 4.6 — 4.6 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (1.0 ) — (1.0 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 1,745.6 1,688.9 18.3 31.0 3,483.8 Acquisitions through business combinations 115.4 362.2 1.1 — 478.7 Additions — — 6.6 — 6.6 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 1,861.0 2,051.1 25.4 31.0 3,968.5 Goodwill Brands Computer Customer Total €m €m €m €m €m Accumulated amortization and impairment Balance at December 31, 2016 — 0.8 4.6 2.6 8.0 Amortization — 0.7 3.6 2.2 6.5 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.7 ) — (0.7 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 — 1.5 7.5 4.8 13.8 Amortization — 1.2 3.6 2.2 7.0 Effect of movements in foreign exchange — — (0.5 ) — (0.5 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 — 2.7 10.6 7.0 20.3 Net book value December 31, 2016 1,745.6 1,688.1 10.1 28.4 3,472.2 Net book value December 31, 2017 1,745.6 1,687.4 10.8 26.2 3,470.0 Net book value December 31, 2018 1,861.0 2,048.4 14.8 24.0 3,948.2

Acquisitions Goodfella's Pizza

Acquisitions Goodfella's Pizza summary of net assets acquired (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combinations [text block]	The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Aunt Bessie's at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: July 2, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 205.3 Property, plant and equipment 23.1 Current assets 19.5 Inventories 13.2 Total assets 261.1 Liabilities: Current liabilities 18.7 Deferred tax liabilities 37.6 Total liabilities 56.3 Total identifiable net assets acquired 204.8 Total purchase consideration 235.9 Total identifiable net assets acquired (204.8 ) Goodwill 31.1 The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Birds Eye Pizza Limited at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: April 21, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 158.0 Property, plant and equipment 33.2 Current assets 7.5 Inventories 10.7 Deferred tax assets 0.9 Total assets 210.3 Liabilities: Current liabilities 31.2 Deferred tax liabilities 22.6 Total liabilities 53.8 Total identifiable net assets acquired 156.5 Total purchase consideration 239.0 Total identifiable net assets acquired (156.5 ) Goodwill 82.5 19) Indemnification assets Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 €m €m Balance at January 1 73.8 65.5 Recognized through business combinations 6.1 — Remeasurement — 10.4 Utilized (0.5 ) — Release of indemnified provision — (2.1 ) Balance at December 31 79.4 73.8

Acquisitions Aunt Bessie's deta

Acquisitions Aunt Bessie's detailed net assets acquired (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combinations [text block]	The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Aunt Bessie's at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: July 2, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 205.3 Property, plant and equipment 23.1 Current assets 19.5 Inventories 13.2 Total assets 261.1 Liabilities: Current liabilities 18.7 Deferred tax liabilities 37.6 Total liabilities 56.3 Total identifiable net assets acquired 204.8 Total purchase consideration 235.9 Total identifiable net assets acquired (204.8 ) Goodwill 31.1 The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Birds Eye Pizza Limited at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: April 21, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 158.0 Property, plant and equipment 33.2 Current assets 7.5 Inventories 10.7 Deferred tax assets 0.9 Total assets 210.3 Liabilities: Current liabilities 31.2 Deferred tax liabilities 22.6 Total liabilities 53.8 Total identifiable net assets acquired 156.5 Total purchase consideration 239.0 Total identifiable net assets acquired (156.5 ) Goodwill 82.5 19) Indemnification assets Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 €m €m Balance at January 1 73.8 65.5 Recognized through business combinations 6.1 — Remeasurement — 10.4 Utilized (0.5 ) — Release of indemnified provision — (2.1 ) Balance at December 31 79.4 73.8

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Interests in Other Entities [Abstract]
Disclosure of Significant Investments	The following are the Company's significant investments as of December 31, 2018 . Activity Country of incorporation Class of shares held Ownership as of Dec 31, 2018 Nomad Foods Europe Holdings Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Holdco Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Finco Limited Holding England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Midco Limited Holding/ Finance England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Bondco Plc Finance England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Lux S.à.r.l. Finance Luxembourg Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Limited Management England Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Limited Trading England Ordinary 100% Nomad Foods Europe Finance Limited Finance England Ordinary 100% Aunt Bessie's Limited Trading England Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Ireland Limited Trading Republic of Ireland Ordinary 100% Birds Eye Pizza Limited Trading Republic of Ireland Ordinary 100% Iglo Holding GmbH Holding Germany Ordinary 100% Iglo Nederland B.V. Trading Netherlands Ordinary 100% Iglo Belgium S.A. Trading Belgium Ordinary 100% Iglo Portugal Trading Portugal Ordinary 100% Iglo Austria Holdings GmbH Holding Austria Ordinary 100% C.S.I. Compagnia Surgelati Italiana S.R.L Trading Italy Ordinary 100% Findus Sverige Holdings AB Holding Sweden Ordinary 100% Iglo GmbH Trading Germany Ordinary 100% Frozen Fish International GmbH Trading Germany Ordinary 100% Liberator Germany Newco GmbH Property Germany Ordinary 100% Iglo Austria GmbH Trading Austria Ordinary 100% Findus Sverige AB Trading Sweden Ordinary 100% Frionor Sverige AB Holding Sweden Ordinary 100% Findus Holdings France SAS Holding France Ordinary 100% Findus France SAS Trading France Ordinary 100% Findus Espana SLU Trading Spain Ordinary 100% Findus Danmark A/S Trading Denmark Ordinary 100% Findus Finland Oy Trading Finland Ordinary 100% Findus Norge AS Trading Norway Ordinary 100% Findus Norge Holding AS Holding Norway Ordinary 100% Toppfrys AB Trading Sweden Ordinary 81%

Deferred tax assets and liabi_2

Deferred tax assets and liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of income tax [Abstract]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Deferred tax assets and liabilities are attributable to the following: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Assets Liabilities Total Assets Liabilities Total €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment 15.6 (28.0 ) (12.4 ) 13.5 (28.7 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets 0.3 (354.4 ) (354.1 ) 0.1 (295.1 ) (295.0 ) Employee benefits 30.0 (0.4 ) 29.6 28.2 — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 19.1 — 19.1 15.6 — 15.6 Derivative financial instruments — (2.5 ) (2.5 ) 0.9 0.5 1.4 Other 3.7 (6.8 ) (3.1 ) 6.0 (4.4 ) 1.6 Tax assets/(liabilities) 68.7 (392.1 ) (323.4 ) 64.3 (327.7 ) (263.4 ) Movement in deferred tax during the year: Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition Acquired in business combinations Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (15.2 ) — — 3.2 — (0.4 ) (12.4 ) Intangible assets (295.0 ) — (59.3 ) 0.2 — — (354.1 ) Employee benefits 28.2 — — (1.5 ) 3.3 (0.4 ) 29.6 Tax value of loss carry forwards 15.6 — — 3.5 — — 19.1 Derivative financial instruments 1.4 — — 0.1 (4.0 ) — (2.5 ) Other 1.6 (3.7 ) — (1.0 ) — — (3.1 ) Total deferred tax (263.4 ) (3.7 ) (59.3 ) 4.5 (0.7 ) (0.8 ) (323.4 ) Opening balance Jan 1, 2017 Acquired in Recognized Recognized Movement Closing balance €m €m €m €m €m €m Property, plant and equipment (23.3 ) — 8.2 — (0.1 ) (15.2 ) Intangible assets (291.3 ) — (3.7 ) — — (295.0 ) Employee benefits 27.7 — 2.5 (2.0 ) — 28.2 Tax value of loss carry forwards 18.9 — (3.0 ) — (0.3 ) 15.6 Derivative financial instruments (3.3 ) — (0.3 ) 5.0 — 1.4 Other 3.0 — (1.4 ) — — 1.6 Total deferred tax (268.3 ) — 2.3 3.0 (0.4 ) (263.4 )

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Inventories [Abstract]
Schedule of inventories	Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Raw materials and consumables 81.6 82.9 Work in progress 50.7 41.0 Finished goods and goods for resale 210.2 183.0 Total inventories 342.5 306.9

Trade and other receivables (Ta

Trade and other receivables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Disclosure of trade terms	<div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:13px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Liabilities related to contracts with customers</font><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div><div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:13px;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">The Company has recognized the following liabilities related to contracts with customers:</font></div><div style="line-height:120%;text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><div style="padding-left:0px;text-indent:0px;line-height:normal;padding-top:10px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;text-align:left;"><tr><td colspan="6" rowspan="1"></td></tr><tr><td style="width:77%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td><td style="width:10%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td><td style="width:1%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td><td style="width:1%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td><td style="width:10%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td><td style="width:1%;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">Dec 31, 2018</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">Dec 31, 2017</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">€m</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1"><div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">€m</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Trade terms liabilities reported within trade receivables</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(158.8</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(188.5</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Trade terms liabilities reported within trade and other payables (Note 22)</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(79.5</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;"> </font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(39.5</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)</font></div></td></tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font 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style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">(228.0</font></div></td><td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1"><div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;"><font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">)</font></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div>" id="sjs-B4">&lt;div style="font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:10pt;">&lt;div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:13px;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Liabilities related to contracts with customers&lt;/font>&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;"> &lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;div style="line-height:120%;padding-top:13px;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font 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2017&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;/tr>&lt;tr>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">&#8364;m&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td colspan="2" style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:center;font-size:8pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:8pt;font-weight:bold;">&#8364;m&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;/tr>&lt;tr>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Trade terms liabilities reported within trade receivables&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(158.8&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(188.5&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;/tr>&lt;tr>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">Trade terms liabilities reported within trade and other payables (Note 22)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(79.5&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">(39.5&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;border-bottom:1px solid #000000;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;/tr>&lt;tr>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">Total trade terms liabilities&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">(238.3&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;padding-right:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="overflow:hidden;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:inherit;font-size:10pt;">&#160;&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-left:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:right;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">(228.0&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;td style="vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#cceeff;padding-right:2px;padding-top:2px;padding-bottom:2px;" rowspan="1" colspan="1">&lt;div style="text-align:left;font-size:10pt;">&lt;font style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10pt;font-weight:bold;">)&lt;/font>&lt;/div>&lt;/td>&lt;/tr>&lt;/table>&lt;/div>&lt;/div>&lt;/div>
Schedule of Trade and Other Receivables	Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Current assets €m €m Trade receivables 98.3 94.7 Prepayments and accrued income 9.2 10.1 Other receivables 38.4 19.7 Tax receivable 28.0 22.6 Total current trade and other receivables 173.9 147.1 Non-current assets Other receivables 2.6 4.3 Total non-current trade and other receivables 2.6 4.3 Total trade and other receivables 176.5 151.4
Disclosure of Aging Trade Receivables	The ageing of trade receivables is detailed below: Gross Impaired Net December 31, 2018 €m €m €m Not past due 228.5 — 228.5 Past due less than 1 month 20.9 — 20.9 Past due 1 to 3 months 4.8 — 4.8 Past due 3 to 6 months 1.6 (0.2 ) 1.4 Past due more than 6 months 5.6 (4.1 ) 1.5 Sub-total 261.4 (4.3 ) 257.1 Reduction in trade-terms* (158.8 ) Total trade receivables 98.3 Gross Impaired Net December 31, 2017 €m €m €m Not past due 243.4 — 243.4 Past due less than 1 month 35.6 (0.7 ) 34.9 Past due 1 to 3 months 4.8 (0.3 ) 4.5 Past due 3 to 6 months 0.2 (0.2 ) — Past due more than 6 months 5.3 (4.9 ) 0.4 Sub-total 289.3 (6.1 ) 283.2 Reduction in trade-terms* (188.5 ) Total trade receivables 94.7 * Refer to Note 4(a). Reduction in trade term amounts are primarily not past due.

Indemnification assets (Tables)

Indemnification assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Business Combinations1 [Abstract]
Disclosure of Detailed Information About Indemnification Assets	The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Aunt Bessie's at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: July 2, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 205.3 Property, plant and equipment 23.1 Current assets 19.5 Inventories 13.2 Total assets 261.1 Liabilities: Current liabilities 18.7 Deferred tax liabilities 37.6 Total liabilities 56.3 Total identifiable net assets acquired 204.8 Total purchase consideration 235.9 Total identifiable net assets acquired (204.8 ) Goodwill 31.1 The preliminary assessment of the fair values of assets and liabilities of Birds Eye Pizza Limited at the date of acquisition and the consideration paid was as follows: April 21, 2018 €m Assets: Intangible assets 158.0 Property, plant and equipment 33.2 Current assets 7.5 Inventories 10.7 Deferred tax assets 0.9 Total assets 210.3 Liabilities: Current liabilities 31.2 Deferred tax liabilities 22.6 Total liabilities 53.8 Total identifiable net assets acquired 156.5 Total purchase consideration 239.0 Total identifiable net assets acquired (156.5 ) Goodwill 82.5 19) Indemnification assets Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 €m €m Balance at January 1 73.8 65.5 Recognized through business combinations 6.1 — Remeasurement — 10.4 Utilized (0.5 ) — Release of indemnified provision — (2.1 ) Balance at December 31 79.4 73.8

Cash and cash equivalents (Tabl

Cash and cash equivalents (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents per Statement of Cash Flows	Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cash and cash equivalents 327.5 219.0 Restricted cash 0.1 0.2 Total cash and cash equivalents 327.6 219.2

Loans and borrowings (Tables)

Loans and borrowings (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Repayment Profile and Individual Loan Details	The repayment profile of the syndicated and other loans held by the Company is as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Current liabilities/(assets) Syndicated loans 23.4 5.1 Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized within 1 year (2.0 ) (1.8 ) Total due in less than one year 21.4 3.3 Non-current liabilities Syndicated loans 1,351.8 1,004.4 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized in 2-5 years (7.9 ) (7.2 ) Less deferred borrowing costs to be amortized in more than 5 years (1.0 ) (2.1 ) Total due after more than one year 1,742.9 1,395.1 Total borrowings 1,764.3 1,398.4

Trade and other payables (Table

Trade and other payables (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Disclosure of Detailed Information About Trade and Other Payables	Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Current liabilities €m €m Trade payables 321.1 289.4 Accruals and deferred income 125.3 109.6 Trade terms payable 79.5 39.5 Social security and other taxes 19.0 18.2 Other payables 19.0 17.7 Financial payables 7.7 3.1 Total current trade and other payables 571.6 477.5 Non-current liabilities Accruals and deferred income 1.3 1.8 Total non-current trade and other payables 1.3 1.8 Total trade and other payables 572.9 479.3
Disclosure of Finance Lease Obligations	Non-cancellable operating lease rentals relate to total future aggregate minimum lease payments and are payable as follows: As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Less than one year 22.2 17.8 Between one and three years 38.5 26.1 Between three and five years 26.0 17.8 More than five years 94.9 106.6 Total 181.6 168.3

Employee benefits (Tables)

Employee benefits (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset)	Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Total employee benefit obligations-Germany 128.0 117.5 Total employee benefit obligations-Sweden 60.5 59.8 Total employee benefit obligations-Italy 4.7 5.3 Total employee benefit obligations-Austria 4.3 2.8 Sub-total 197.5 185.4 Total net employee benefit obligations-other countries 3.1 3.0 Total net employee benefit obligations 200.6 188.4
Disclosure of Fair Value of Plan Assets	The fair value of plan assets, all at quoted prices are as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Equities 20.2 17.4 Debt instruments 47.2 51.3 Property 10.9 8.9 Other 3.2 3.7 Total 81.5 81.3 Movements in fair value of plan assets of defined benefit retirement plans: 2018 €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 81.3 Interest income 1.6 Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income 0.3 Contributions by employer 0.5 Contributions by members 0.5 Benefits paid (2.7 ) As at December 31, 2018 81.5 2017 €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 79.8 Interest income 1.4 Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income 1.9 Contributions by employer 0.5 Contributions by members 0.3 Benefits paid (2.6 ) As at December 31, 2017 81.3
Disclosure of Expense Recognized in Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss	Expense recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss: Defined benefit Post-employment Total 2018 2018 2018 €m €m €m Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 3.6 — 3.6 For the year ended December 31, 2018 7.5 (0.1 ) 7.4 Defined benefit Post-employment Total 2017 2017 2017 €m €m €m Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 3.5 0.1 3.6 For the year ended December 31, 2017 7.6 — 7.6
Disclosure of Amount Recognized In Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	Amount recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income: Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 €m €m Actuarial experience losses 0.5 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 13.8 1.5 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (1.1 ) (3.0 ) Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income (0.3 ) (1.9 ) Total actuarial losses/(gains) 12.9 (2.9 ) Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 €m €m Cumulative amount of actuarial losses recognized in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 14.2 1.3
Disclosure of Actuarial Assumptions	Defined benefit retirement plans Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits December 31, 2018 Germany Sweden Austria Italy Germany Austria Discount rate 1.75 % 2.25 % 2.0 % 1.6 % 1.20 % 1.0 % Inflation rate 2.0 % 2.0 % 2.0 % 1.5 % 2.0 % 2.0 % Rate of increase in salaries 2.8 % 2.75 % 3.0 % — 2.8 % 3.0 % Rate of increase for pensions in payment 1%-2% — 2.0 % — — — Long term medical cost of inflation — — — — — 2.0 % Defined benefit Post-employment medical December 31, 2017 Germany Sweden Austria Italy Germany Austria Discount rate 1.95 % 2.4 % 2.2 % 1.2 % 1.15 % 0.9 % Inflation rate 2.0 % 1.90 % 2.0 % 1.5 % 2.0 % 2.0 % Rate of increase in salaries 2.8 % 2.25 % 3.0 % — 2.8 % 3.0 % Rate of increase for pensions in payment 1%-2% 2.25 % 1.7 % — — — Long term medical cost of inflation — — — — — 2.0 %
Disclosure of the Effect of a 1% Movement in the Discount Rate	The effect of a 1% movement in the most significant assumptions for the year ended December 31, 2018 is as follows: Increase Decrease €m €m Discount rate (45.5 ) 59.8 Inflation rate 37.8 (30.1 ) Rate of increase in salaries 14.5 (10.7 ) Rate of increase for pensions in payment 38.7 (30.8 )
Present value of defined benefit obligation [member]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset)	Defined benefit retirement plans Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits Total December 31, 2018 €m €m €m Present value of unfunded defined benefit obligations 65.8 4.8 70.6 Present value of funded defined benefit obligations 208.4 — 208.4 Subtotal present value of defined benefit obligations 274.2 4.8 279.0 Fair value of plan assets (81.5 ) — (81.5 ) Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations 192.7 4.8 197.5 Defined benefit Post-employment Total December 31, 2017 €m €m €m Present value of unfunded defined benefit obligations 65.7 4.9 70.6 Present value of funded defined benefit obligations 196.1 — 196.1 Subtotal present value of defined benefit obligations 261.8 4.9 266.7 Fair value of plan assets (81.3 ) — (81.3 ) Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations 180.5 4.9 185.4 Movements in recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations: Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 180.5 4.9 185.4 Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 3.6 — 3.6 Actuarial losses 12.9 — 12.9 Contributions to plan (0.6 ) — (0.6 ) Benefits paid (5.4 ) — (5.4 ) Exchange adjustments (2.2 ) — (2.2 ) As at December 31, 2018 192.7 4.8 197.5 Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 182.9 4.9 187.8 Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 3.5 0.1 3.6 Actuarial gains (2.9 ) — (2.9 ) Contributions to plan (0.5 ) — (0.5 ) Benefits paid (4.9 ) — (4.9 ) Exchange adjustments (1.7 ) — (1.7 ) As at December 31, 2017 180.5 4.9 185.4 Movements in present value of defined benefit obligations: Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2018 261.8 4.9 266.7 Current service cost 3.9 (0.1 ) 3.8 Interest cost 5.2 — 5.2 Actuarial experience losses 0.5 — 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 13.8 — 13.8 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (1.1 ) — (1.1 ) Contributions to plan 0.4 — 0.4 Benefits paid (8.1 ) — (8.1 ) Exchange adjustments (2.2 ) — (2.2 ) As at December 31, 2018 274.2 4.8 279.0 Defined benefit Post-employment Total €m €m €m Opening balance January 1, 2017 262.7 4.9 267.6 Current service cost 4.1 (0.1 ) 4.0 Interest cost 4.9 0.1 5.0 Actuarial experience losses 0.5 — 0.5 Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions 1.5 — 1.5 Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions (3.0 ) — (3.0 ) Contributions to plan 0.3 — 0.3 Benefits paid (7.5 ) — (7.5 ) Exchange adjustments (1.7 ) — (1.7 ) As at December 31, 2017 261.8 4.9 266.7
Experience adjustments [Domain]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of Net Defined Benefit Liability (Asset)	The history of experience adjustments from inception of the Company for the defined benefit retirement plans is as follows: Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 €m €m €m Present value of defined benefit obligations 274.2 261.8 262.7 Fair value of plan assets (81.5 ) (81.3 ) (79.8 ) Recognized liability in the scheme 192.7 180.5 182.9 Experience losses/(gains) on scheme liabilities 0.5 0.5 (0.3 ) Experience gains on scheme assets (0.3 ) (1.9 ) (0.6 )
Actuarial assumption of life expectancy after retirement [member]
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Disclosure of Actuarial Assumptions	December 31, 2018 (years) Germany Sweden Austria Italy Retiring at the end of the year: Male 21 22 23 19 Female 24 24 25 22 December 31, 2017 (years) Germany Sweden Austria Italy Retiring at the end of the year: Male 20 22 21 20 Female 24 24 25 20

Provisions (Tables)

Provisions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Other Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets [Abstract]
Disclosure of Detailed Information About Provisions	Restructuring Onerous/ unfavorable contracts Provisions related to other taxes Contingent consideration Other Total €m €m €m €m €m €m Balance at December 31, 2016 59.1 80.6 24.5 10.0 19.5 193.7 Additional provision in the period 30.9 — 5.8 — 6.6 43.3 Release of provision (0.1 ) — (12.2 ) — (1.2 ) (13.5 ) Transfer between categories — — (2.1 ) — 2.1 — Utilization of provision (63.6 ) (3.9 ) (5.8 ) — (8.4 ) (81.7 ) Unwinding of discounting — 0.8 — 0.4 — 1.2 Foreign exchange — (2.1 ) — — (0.1 ) (2.2 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 26.3 75.4 10.2 10.4 18.5 140.8 Acquired through business combinations — — — — 7.0 7.0 Additional provision in the period 4.0 — 0.3 — 4.1 8.4 Release of provision (1.5 ) — — (2.7 ) (2.0 ) (6.2 ) Utilization of provision (16.5 ) (4.3 ) (4.7 ) (6.5 ) (2.3 ) (34.3 ) Unwinding of discounting — 0.8 — 0.3 — 1.1 Foreign exchange — (3.1 ) — — — (3.1 ) Balance at December 31, 2018 12.3 68.8 5.8 1.5 25.3 113.7 Current 44.3 Non-current 69.4 Total 113.7

Share capital and reserves (Tab

Share capital and reserves (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Schedule of Share Capital and Capital Reserve	Share capital and capital reserve As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Authorized: Unlimited number of Ordinary Shares with nil nominal value issued at $10.00 per share n/a n/a Unlimited number of Founder Preferred Shares with nil nominal value issued at $10 per share n/a n/a Issued and fully paid: 174,229,051 (December 31, 2017: 165,291,546) Ordinary Shares with nil nominal value 1,751.7 1,626.9 1,500,000 (December 31, 2016: 1,500,000) Founder Preferred Shares with nil nominal value 10.6 10.6 Total share capital and capital reserve 1,762.3 1,637.5 Listing and share transaction costs (13.8 ) (13.8 ) Total net share capital and capital reserve 1,748.5 1,623.7 Ordinary Shares Issued and Repurchased Ordinary shares (in millions) Balance at December 31, 2016 182.1 Shares repurchased and canceled in the year (16.8 ) Balance at December 31, 2017 165.3 Shares issued in the year 8.9 Balance at December 31, 2018 174.2
Summary of Listing and Share Transaction Costs	€m At December 31, 2016 13.3 Placement fees 0.5 At December 31, 2017 and 2018 13.8

Share-based compensation rese_2

Share-based compensation reserve (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Disclosure of detailed information about reserves within equity	Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6

Founder Preferred Shares Divi_2

Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Disclosure of classes of share capital	Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6

Translation reserve Translati_2

Translation reserve Translation reserve table (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Cash flow hedging reserve	Share-based compensation reserve The Company's discretionary share award scheme, the LTIP, enables the Company’s Compensation Committee to make grants (“Awards”) in the form of rights over ordinary shares, to any Director, Non-Executive Director or employee of the Company. However, it is the Committee’s current intention that Awards be granted only to Directors and senior management, whilst recognizing a separate annual Restricted Stock Award for Non-Executive Directors. All Awards are to be settled by physical delivery of shares. Note 8(b) sets out the Non-Executive Director and Director and Senior Management Restricted share awards. Non-Executive Director Restricted Share Awards On June 14, 2018, 53,498 restricted shares granted as part of the 2017 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards vested, resulting in the issuance of 41,186 ordinary shares (net of shares 12,312 ordinary shares held back from issue by the Company as settlement towards personal tax liabilities arising on the vested ordinary shares) and a €0.2 million increase in the share-based compensation reserve based on the value of the awards issued. On June 14, 2018, after the Company's annual general meeting of shareholders, the current Non-Executive Directors were granted a 44,272 restricted share award at a share price of $18.07 . The total charge within the Statement of Consolidated Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Non-Executive Director stock compensation awards was €0.9 million and €0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 . The Director and senior management stock compensation charge reported within the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was €12.1 million ( year ended December 31, 2017 : €1.8 million ). Share based compensation reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 2.9 Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge 0.9 Directors and Senior Management share awards charge 12.1 Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares (0.8 ) Vesting of LTIP Share awards (3.3 ) Reclassification of awards for settlement of tax liabilities (2.4 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 9.4 Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve Nomad has issued Founder Preferred Shares to its Founder Entities. A summary of the key terms of the Founder Preferred Shares is set out in Note 25. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is structured to provide a dividend based on the future appreciation of the market value of the ordinary shares, thus aligning the interests of the Founders with those of the investors on a long term basis. Commencing in 2015, the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amount became payable because the Company’s volume weighted average ordinary share price was above $11.50 for the last ten consecutive trading days of the 2015 financial year. The Preferred Shares Annual Dividend amount is determined with reference to the Dividend Determination Period of a financial year, ie the last ten consecutive trading days and calculated as 20% of the increase in the volume weighted average share price of our ordinary shares across the determination period compared to the highest price previously used in calculating the Founder Preferred Share Annual Dividend Amounts (currently $16.7538 ) multiplied by 140,220,619 Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent (the “Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent”). The Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent is equal to the number of ordinary shares outstanding immediately following the Iglo Acquisition, but excluding the 13.7 million ordinary shares issued to the seller of the Iglo Group. The Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount is paid for so long as the Founder Preferred Shares remain outstanding. The amounts used for the purposes of calculating the Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and the relevant numbers of ordinary shares are subject to such adjustments for share splits, share dividends and certain other recapitalization events as the Directors in their absolute discretion determine to be fair and reasonable in the event of a consolidation or sub-division of the ordinary shares in issue, as determined in accordance with Nomad Foods’ Memorandum and Articles of Association. Dividends on the Founder Preferred Shares are payable until the Founder Preferred Shares are converted into Ordinary Shares. The Founder Preferred Shares automatically convert on a one for one basis (i) on the last day of the seventh full financial year following our acquisition of Iglo Foods (or if such day is not a trading day, the next trading day) or (ii) in the event of a change of control (unless the independent directors of our board of directors determine otherwise). The holders of Founder Preferred Shares may also be converted to Ordinary shares on a one for one basis at the option of the holder. In the event of an automatic conversion, a dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the shorted dividend year on the trading day immediately prior to the conversion. In the event of an optional conversion by the holder, no dividend on the Founder Preferred Shares shall be payable with respect to the year in which the conversion occurred. No Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount was due as at December 31, 2016 as the average price per ordinary share for the last ten consecutive trading days of the year did not reach the 2015 Dividend Price of $11.4824 . On December 29, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 8,705,890 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2015 dividend price of $11.4824 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.6516 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2017 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2018. On December 31, 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share dividend of an aggregate of 171,092 ordinary shares calculated as 20% of the increase in the market price of our ordinary shares compared to 2017 dividend price of $16.6516 multiplied by the Preferred Share Dividend Equivalent. The Dividend Price used to calculate the Annual Dividend Amount was $16.7538 (calculated based upon the volume weighted average price for the last ten consecutive trading days of 2018 ) and the ordinary shares underlying the Founder Preferred Share Dividend were issued on January 2, 2019. Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve €m Balance as of January 1, 2018 493.4 Settlement of dividend through share issue (120.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 372.6 Translation reserve The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, as well as from the translation of liabilities that hedge the Company’s net investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments. Cash flow hedging reserve The hedging reserve comprises the effective portion of the cumulative net change in the fair value of cash flow hedging instruments related to hedged transactions that have not yet occurred. Details of the Company's cash flow hedge accounting is detailed in Note 33. The reserve relating to forward currency contracts will be reclassified to the Statement of Profit or Loss within 12 months whilst the reserve relating to the cross currency interest rate swaps will be reclassified over the life of the instruments which mature in 2022. The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5
Reserve of exchange differences on translation [member]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Cash flow hedging reserve	investment in a foreign subsidiary. Year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 €m €m €m Balance as of January 1 83.2 84.0 84.5 Foreign currency translation adjustments 2.2 (8.9 ) (35.9 ) Net deferred gains on net investment hedges* 3.4 8.1 35.4 Total presented in Other Comprehensive Income 5.6 (0.8 ) (0.5 ) Balance as of December 31 88.8 83.2 84.0 *Gains on net investment hedges are offset by € 3.7 million of losses (2017: € 8.7 million , 2016: € 44.2 million ) on GBP net investments included within the foreign currency translation adjustments. The translation reserve as at December 31, 2018 includes € 15.8 million (2017: € 12.4 million ) relating to continuing hedging relationships in respect of GBP net investments, as well as € 47.6 million (2017: € 47.6 million ) relating to a discontinued hedging relationship in respect of GBP net investments.

Cash flow hedging reserve (Tabl

Cash flow hedging reserve (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Movement in cash flow hedging reserve	The table below shows the movement in the cash flow hedging reserve during the year, including the gains or losses arising on the revaluation of hedging instruments during the year and the amount reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income ("OCI") to the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss in the year. Cross currency interest rate swaps Forward currency contracts Total Cash flow hedge reserve €m €m €m Balance as of January 1, 2016 — 1.1 1.1 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year — 14.2 14.2 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (4.1 ) (4.1 ) Deferred tax — (2.8 ) (2.8 ) Balance as of December 31, 2016 — 8.4 8.4 Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year (56.8 ) (19.7 ) (76.5 ) Reclassified to cost of goods sold — 3.8 3.8 Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs 56.3 — 56.3 Deferred tax 0.1 4.9 5.0 Balance as of December 31, 2017 (0.4 ) (2.6 ) (3.0 ) Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI for the year 49.5 20.3 69.8 Reclassified to cost of goods sold — (6.4 ) (6.4 ) Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs (47.9 ) — (47.9 ) Deferred tax (0.3 ) (3.7 ) (4.0 ) Balance as of December 31, 2018 0.9 7.6 8.5

Earnings_(loss) per share (Tabl

Earnings/(loss) per share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Earnings per share [abstract]
Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share	Basic earnings per share Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Net profit attributable to shareholders (€m) 171.2 136.5 36.4 Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares 175,622,538 176,080,272 183,518,743 Basic earnings per share (€’s) 0.97 0.78 0.20
Diluted earnings (loss) per share	Diluted earnings per share Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Net profit attributable to shareholders (€m) 171.2 136.5 36.4 Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares 175,793,631 184,786,162 183,528,621 Diluted earnings per share (€’s) 0.97 0.74 0.20

Reconciliation of liabilities_2

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [abstract]
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [text block]	The table below details changes in the Company's liabilities arising from financing activities, including both cash and non-cash changes. Liabilities arising from financing activities are those for which cash flows were, or future cash flows will be classified in the Company's consolidated statements of cash flows from financing activities. Cash / non-cash Total loans and borrowings (Note 21) Financial payables (Note 22) Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of forward foreign exchange and currency swap contracts FVPTL Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of cross currency interest rate swaps €m €m €m €m Opening balance Jan 1, 2018 1,398.4 3.1 0.7 42.8 Restatement on adoption of IFRS 9 (Note 2) Non-cash (21.8 ) — — — Restated opening balance Jan 1, 2018 1,376.6 3.1 0.7 42.8 Cash inflow (1) Cash 355.6 3.4 0.8 13.8 Cash outflow (2) Cash (5.9 ) (59.1 ) — (3.6 ) Interest accretion Cash — 64.4 — — Acquired through business combinations Non-cash 2.5 — — — Exchange movement Non-cash 32.7 (0.8 ) — — Fair value changes Non-cash — — (1.4 ) (53.3 ) Other non-cash adjustments Non-cash 2.8 (3.3 ) — — Closing balance Dec 31, 2018 1,764.3 7.7 0.1 (0.3 ) Cash / non-cash Total loans and borrowings (Note 21) Total finance lease obligations Financial payables (Note 22) Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of forward foreign exchange and currency swap contracts FVPTL Derivatives: (Net) Fair value of cross currency interest rate swaps €m €m €m €m €m Opening balance Jan 1, 2017 1,446.8 1.6 1.7 0.3 — Cash inflow (1) Cash 1,470.5 — — 3.9 4.5 Cash outflow (2) Cash (1,469.5 ) (1.6 ) (53.3 ) — (2.3 ) Interest accretion Cash — — 54.0 — — Exchange movement Non-cash (55.7 ) — 0.7 — — Fair value changes Non-cash — — — (3.5 ) 40.6 Other non-cash adjustments Non-cash 6.3 — — — — Closing balance Dec 31, 2017 1,398.4 — 3.1 0.7 42.8 (1) Cash inflows from cross currency interest rate swaps are part of effective cash flow hedging relationships and are presented within interest paid within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. (2) Cash outflows from cross currency interest rate swaps are not part of a cash flow hedge and are presented within proceeds on settlement of derivatives within the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Cash flows from operating act_2

Cash flows from operating activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Cash Flow Statement [Abstract]
Schedule of cash flow disclosures	Year ended December 31, 2018 Year ended December 31, 2017 Year ended December 31, 2016 Note €m €m €m Cash flows from operating activities Profit for the period 170.5 136.5 36.4 Adjustments for: Exceptional items 7 17.7 37.2 134.5 Non-cash fair value purchase price adjustment of inventory 5 5.7 — — Share based payments expense 13.0 2.6 1.2 Depreciation charge 12 39.3 35.9 43.3 Amortization 13 7.0 6.5 7.8 Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 0.3 0.5 0.7 Finance costs 10 57.6 81.6 86.3 Finance income 10 (1.6 ) (7.2 ) (24.2 ) Taxation 11 56.6 32.0 39.6 Operating cash flow before changes in working capital, provisions and exceptional items 366.1 325.6 325.6 (Decrease)/increase in inventories (20.2 ) 16.7 (18.1 ) Increase in trade and other receivables (10.8 ) (1.6 ) (8.8 ) Increase in trade and other payables 64.5 18.1 60.8 Decrease in employee benefit and other provisions (2.0 ) (0.3 ) (3.3 ) Cash generated from operations before tax and exceptional items 397.6 358.5 356.2

Financial risk management (Tabl

Financial risk management (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [text block]	As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps 35.7 18.6 Forward foreign exchange contracts 13.4 2.1 Total assets 49.1 20.7 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps (35.4 ) (61.4 ) Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.5 ) (7.8 ) Total liabilities (36.9 ) (69.2 ) Total 12.2 (48.5 )
Disclosure of financial risk management [text block]	Financial risk management a) Overall risk management policy The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Company’s overall risk management program focuses on minimizing potential adverse effects on the Company’s financial performance. Where appropriate, the Company uses derivative financial instruments to hedge certain risk exposures. Risk management is led by senior management and executed according to Company policy. All hedging activity is carried out by a central treasury department that evaluates and hedges financial risks according to forecasts provided by the Company’s operating units. b) Derivatives and hedging Derivatives are used for economic hedging purposes and not as speculative investments. Where derivatives do not meet hedge accounting criteria, they are classified as 'held for trading' for accounting purposes and are accounted for at fair value through profit or loss. They are presented as current assets or liabilities to the extent they are expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the reporting period. The Company's derivative financial instruments are disclosed within Note 34. Hedge accounting is applied to remove the accounting mismatch between the hedging instrument and the hedged item. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of the hedging instrument is accounted for in the translation reserve or cash flow hedge reserve through Other Comprehensive Income and will be recognized in profit or loss in the same period as the hedged item. Movements in the Company's translation reserve and cash flow hedging reserve are presented in Notes 28 & 29 respectively. The Company's accounting policy for hedge accounting is disclosed within Note 3. As at December 31, 2018, the Company has $953.4 million of U.S. Dollar floating rate debt. The Company uses cross currency interest rate swaps to convert this into €860.8 million of debt with a fixed rate of interest, designated as a cash flow hedge. Additionally cross currency interest rate swaps have been entered into which receive €312.9 million with fixed interest flows and pays £263.4 million with fixed interest flows. £224.7 million of these swaps have been designated as a net investment hedge of the Company's investments in Pound Sterling. In creating cash flow hedges over U.S. Dollar debt, the Company enters into cross currency hedging arrangements with similar critical terms as the hedged item, such as reference rate, reset dates, payment dates, maturities and notional amount. As all critical terms matched during the year, the economic relationship was 100% effective. If due to certain circumstances one or more critical terms do not match, the economic relationship and the hedge effectiveness will be assessed quantitatively using a cumulative dollar-offset test. Hedge ineffectiveness may occur due to: – the credit value/debit value adjustment on the cross currency interest rate swaps that is not matched to the underlying liability, and/or – differences in critical terms between the cross currency interest rate swaps and underlying liability. There was no material ineffectiveness during 2018 in relation to the cross currency interest rate swaps. The effects of the cash flow hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Derivative financial instruments - cross currency interest rate swaps Carrying amount of asset/(liability) (25.6 ) (61.3 ) Notional amount (USD) $953.4 $610.0 Maturity date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 35.6 (61.3 ) Change in value of hedged item used to determine effectiveness (35.6 ) 61.3 Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.11 1.07 The effects of the net investment hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 UK cross-currency interest rate swaps hedge Carrying amount of cross-currency interest rate swaps 21.6 15.3 Notional amount (GBP) £224.7 £187.6 Maturity Date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of cross-currency interest rate swaps as a result of foreign currency movements since January 1 3.7 12.4 Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness (3.4 ) (12.4 ) Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.19 1.20 The impact of the net investment hedge is taken directly to equity via the foreign currency translation reserve. The amount taken to this reserve that arose on the translation of the notional component of cross currency interest rate swaps was a gain of €3.4 million (2017: €12.4 million gain). There was no material ineffectiveness in the net investment hedge in either 2018 or 2017 . The ineffective amount taken through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss in 2018 amounted to €0.3 million . The Company's policy is to reduce its risk of foreign exchange on material operating cashflows in currencies other than the operating entity's functional currency using forward foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges. In order to qualify as a cash flow hedge, the hedging instrument must meet the requirements of IAS39, including that the hedging instrument must align with the hedged item. The group designates the forward component of forward contracts as the hedging instrument. Hedge ineffectiveness may arise if the timing of the forecast transaction changes from what was originally estimated. The effects of the foreign currency hedging instruments on the Company's financial position and performance are as follows: As at December 31, 2018 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of asset/(liability) 8.4 2.0 1.4 (0.6 ) 0.5 Notional amount 224.9 47.2 97.4 65.6 38.5 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 14.1 4.5 1.9 1.5 0.8 Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.20 1.34 1.12 0.10 — As at December 31, 2017 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of (liability)/asset (5.0 ) (1.5 ) (0.1 ) 1.3 0.3 Notional amount 134.5 52.3 46.3 65.9 29.8 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 (15.6 ) (3.7 ) (3.9 ) 2.6 (0.2 ) Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.16 1.32 1.12 0.10 — The Company has historically held derivatives acting as an economic hedge. Gains during 2018 from foreign exchange forward contracts designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss amounted to € nil ( 2017 : € nil , 2016 : €1.0 million ). Gains in the year from foreign exchange swap contracts used for liquidity purposes designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss amounted to €1.0 million ( 2017 : €3.5 million , 2016 : €4.3 million loss). Gains in the year from cross currency interest rate swap contracts designated as fair value through the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss amounted to €0.4 million (2017: €3.9 million , 2016: € nil ). c) Market risk (including currency risk and interest rate risk) In managing market risks, the Company aims to minimize the impact of short term fluctuations on the Company’s earnings. Over the longer term, permanent changes in both foreign exchange rates and interest rates will have an impact on consolidated earnings. Currency risk Foreign currency risk on assets and liabilities in currencies other than functional currency Foreign Exchange translation risk The Company is exposed to foreign exchange translation risk arising from the translation of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the Euro. Key areas of foreign currency exposure include non-Euro debt and investments in subsidiaries not held in Euro. Company policy is to mitigate the potential foreign exchange translation risk by converting where appropriate, borrowings into Euro. This has been achieved on the U.S. Dollar debt through the use of cross currency swaps designated as a cash flow hedge. The Company also hedges translational exposure on consolidation of GBP net assets through the use of currency swaps designated as a net investment hedge. Differences between fair value at inception and the transaction cost will be amortized and adjusted through changes in fair value over the life of the hedging instrument. Mitigation & Impact on Statement of Financial Foreign exchange translation risk resulting from the translation of non-Euro Position Denominated borrowings into Euros, to the extent that they are hedged will be mitigated by the translation of the underlying cross currency interest rate hedging arrangements. As at 31 December 2018, 85.3% of the Company’s Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps are designated as hedges against the Company’s investment in its UK subsidiaries (2017: 82.8% ). As at December 31, 2018 , this represented 103% of the net assets held in GBP ( 2017 : 93.1% ). Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , the Euro strengthened by 1.3% against Pound Sterling ( 2017 : strengthened by 3.9% ). The notional amount of Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps designated as a Net Investment hedge is £224.7 million . A 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would result in a gain or loss of €2.5 million (2017: €2.2 million ) which would be taken to equity. Hedge accounting is not applied to 14.7% of the Company's Pound Sterling cross currency interest rate swaps. A 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would result in a gain or loss of €0.5 million . In addition, the impact on the related interest charge for each 1% movement in the GBP-EUR foreign exchange rate would be to decrease or increase the charge by €0.1 million , (2017: €0.1 million ) within the Company Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss. Currency risk Foreign currency risk on purchases The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk where a business unit has material operating cashflows in a currency other than the functional currency of that entity. The most significant exposures for the Company are the purchase of raw materials, stock and services purchased in U.S. Dollars and Euros. Mitigation & Impact on The Company’s policy is to reduce this risk by using foreign exchange forward contracts Statement of Financial which are designated as cash flow hedges. Position / Equity As at December 31, 2018, the fair value of forward contracts entered into to hedge the future purchase of U.S. Dollars is an asset of €10.6 million ( 2017 : €6.5 million asset). All forecast transactions are still expected to occur. As at December 31, 2018 , 85.2% ( 2017 : 69.8% ) of forecast future U.S. Dollar payments to the end of 2019 were hedged through the use of forward contracts and existing cash. All forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and have a maturity within the next 12 months. The fair value of the Euro forward contracts with reference to non-Euro functional currencies as at December 31, 2018 is €1.1 million ( 2017 : €1.5 million ). As at December 31, 2018 , 69.5% ( 2017 : 68% ) of forecast future net euro payments to the end of 2019 were hedged through the use of forward contracts and existing cash. All forward contracts have been designated as cash flow hedges and have a maturity within the next 12 months. Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , the Euro strengthened by 1.3% against Pound Sterling (2017: strengthened by 3.9% ), weakened by 4.5% against the U.S.Dollar (2017: strengthened by 13.9% ) and strengthened by 4.1% against the Swedish Krona (strengthened by 2.7% ). On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against Pound Sterling, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €1.2 million ( 2017 : €0.7 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against the U.S.Dollar, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €2.3 million ( 2017 : €2.4 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. On an annualized 2018 basis, and assuming all other factors remain constant, for each 1% movement in value of the Euro against Swedish Krona, the impact to the Company profit or loss before tax would be approximately €1.3 million ( 2017 : €0.7 million ), excluding the impact of any forward contracts. We do not expect purchase levels to be materially different in the coming year. Interest rate risk Description The Company is exposed to changes in interest rates to the extent that it enters into floating rate borrowings. Mitigation & Impact on Equity / Income Statement The Company’s policy on interest rate risk is to mitigate the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. In 2018 the Company extended its U.S. Dollar denominated floating rate Senior debt by $343.4 million to $953.4 million . The company also entered into additional cross currency interest rate swaps to convert incremental floating rate U.S. Dollar term loans into fixed rate Euro borrowings. Sensitivity analysis During 2018 , three month EURIBOR rates remained below zero ( 2017 : no change). Within the Euro denominated senior loans, there is a EURIBOR floor of 0% . If interest rates were to move by 1% , this would have a correspondingly decrease or increase in the Company’s profit/(loss) before tax by approximately €5.7 million ( 2017 : €5.1 million ). d) Credit risk Description Credit risk arises on cash and cash equivalents and derivative financial instruments with banks and financial institutions, as well as on credit exposures to customers. See Note 18 for analysis of the trade receivables balance and Note 20 for analysis of the cash and cash equivalents balance. Mitigation The Company limits counterparty exposures by monitoring each counterparty carefully and where possible, sets credit limits according to approved treasury policy. The Company limits its exposure to individual financial institutions by diversification of exposure across a range of financial institutions, including forward foreign exchange contracts, cross currency interest rate swaps and surplus cash deposits. The credit quality of customers is assessed taking into account their financial position, past experience and other factors. Credit limits are set for customers and regularly monitored to mitigate ongoing payment risk. e) Liquidity risk Description The Company is exposed to the risk that it is unable to meet its commitments as they fall due. The Company has financial conditions, including financial covenants as part of the Senior debt arrangements which it must comply with in order to maintain its current level of borrowings. There have been no breaches of the covenants throughout the year. Mitigation The Company ensures that it has sufficient cash and available funding through regular cash flow and covenant forecasting. In addition, the Company has access to a revolving credit facility of €80.0 million , expiring in May 2023. This is available to finance working capital requirements and for general corporate purposes. Currently €16.8 million is utilized for letters of credit, overdrafts, customer bonds and bank guarantees. Capital risk management The objective of the Company when considering total capital is to protect the value of capital investments and to generate returns on shareholder funds. Total capital is defined as including Loans and Borrowings and equity, including derivatives used for the purpose of hedging currency and interest exposure on Loans and Borrowings, but excluding the cashflow hedging reserve. In support of its objectives, the Company may undertake actions to adjust its capital structure accordingly. Actions may include, but not limited to, raising or prepayment of Borrowings together with related derivative instruments, issuance of additional share capital, payment of dividends or share buy-back. Maturity analysis The USD denominated term loans include the requirement to repay 1% of outstanding notional per annum. In 2019 this amounts to €8.4 million (2018: €5.1 million ) In addition, the Senior Facilities Agreement also includes an excess cashflow calculation whereupon an amount of principal shall be repaid based upon terms including cash generated during the year and Company leverage. In 2019, this value amounts to €12.1 million (2018: nil ). Both amounts have been reflected as current borrowings in the tables below. The tables below show a maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows, showing items at the earliest date on which the Company could be required to pay the liability: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 23.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 1,737.4 1,794.4 Borrowings-interest 67.9 67.6 67.1 66.7 66.3 26.3 361.9 Forward contracts Sell 671.9 — — — — — 671.9 Forward contracts Buy (686.7 ) — — — — — (686.7 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 40.1 39.8 39.6 1,130.8 — 1,250.3 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (56.7 ) (56.4 ) (55.9 ) (1,130.1 ) — — (1,299.1 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 534.9 — — — — — 534.9 Total 594.8 59.4 59.2 75.8 74.7 1,763.7 2,627.6 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 1,384.0 1,409.5 Borrowings-interest 46.3 46.0 46.0 45.7 45.5 62.9 292.4 Forward contracts Sell 484.0 — — — — — 484.0 Forward contracts Buy (479.6 ) — — — — — (479.6 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 29.1 28.7 28.6 28.4 801.4 — 916.2 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (32.0 ) (31.6 ) (31.4 ) (31.2 ) (759.3 ) — (885.5 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 441.6 — — — — — 441.6 Total 494.5 48.2 48.3 48.0 92.7 1,446.9 2,178.6
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities [text block]	The following table sets out the carrying amounts of recognized financial instruments that are subject to the above agreements. Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet Related financial instruments that are offset Net amount As at Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 49.1 (29.8 ) 19.3 Derivatives - liabilities (36.9 ) 29.8 (7.1 ) Gross amount Related Net amount As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 20.7 (20.7 ) — Derivatives - liabilities (69.2 ) 20.7 (48.5 )
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]	Financial instruments a) Categories of financial instruments The following table shows the carrying amount of each Statement of Financial Position class split into the relevant category of financial instrument as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit or loss Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables 98.3 — — — — 98.3 Derivative financial instruments — — 4.6 44.5 — 49.1 Cash and cash equivalents 297.0 30.6 — — — 327.6 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (534.9 ) (534.9 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.3 ) (36.6 ) — (36.9 ) Loans and borrowings (note 1) — — — — (1,775.2 ) (1,775.2 ) Total 395.3 30.6 4.3 7.9 (2,310.1 ) (1,872.0 ) Note 1: Loans and borrowings excludes €10.9 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,764.3 million of total loans and borrowings in Note 21. Cash and cash equivalents Loans and Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2017 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables — 94.7 — — — 94.7 Derivative financial instruments — — 3.2 17.5 — 20.7 Cash and cash equivalents 219.2 — — — — 219.2 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (441.6 ) (441.6 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.7 ) (68.5 ) — (69.2 ) Loans and borrowings (note 2) — — — — (1,409.5 ) (1,409.5 ) Total 219.2 94.7 2.5 (51.0 ) (1,851.1 ) (1,585.7 ) Note 2: Loans and borrowings excludes €11.1 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,398.4 million of total non-current loans and borrowings in Note 21. b) Fair values Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, Nomad uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, Nomad utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs may be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1—Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation; also includes observable inputs for nonbinding single dealer quotes not corroborated by observable market data. Where market information is not available to support internal valuations, reviews of third party valuations are performed. While Nomad believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and assumptions used for estimating the fair values of financial instruments held by the Company. (i) Derivative financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are held at fair value. There is no difference between carrying value and fair value. The valuation technique utilized by the Company maximizes the use of observable market data where it is available. All significant inputs required to fair value the instrument are observable. The Company has classified its derivative financial instruments as level 2 instruments as defined in IFRS 13 ‘Fair value measurement’. (ii) Trade and other payables/receivables The notional amount of trade and other payables/receivables are deemed to be carried at fair value, short term and settled in cash. (iii) Cash and cash equivalents The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is deemed to equal fair value. (iv) Interest bearing loans and liabilities The fair value of secured notes is determined by reference to price quotations in the active market in which they are traded. They are classified as level 1 instruments. The fair value of the senior loans is calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at the year end’s prevailing interest rates. They are classified as level 2 instruments. Fair value Carrying value Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m €m Senior EUR/USD loans 1,347.2 1,012.7 1,372.2 1,009.5 Other external debt 3.0 — 3.0 — 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 395.2 412.2 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs — — (10.9 ) (11.1 ) 1,745.4 1,424.9 1,764.3 1,398.4 c) Derivatives As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps 35.7 18.6 Forward foreign exchange contracts 13.4 2.1 Total assets 49.1 20.7 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps (35.4 ) (61.4 ) Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.5 ) (7.8 ) Total liabilities (36.9 ) (69.2 ) Total 12.2 (48.5 ) Offsetting of derivatives Derivative contracts are held under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements with financial institutions. An ISDA is an enforceable master netting agreement that permits the Company to settle net in the event of default. The following table sets out the carrying amounts of recognized financial instruments that are subject to the above agreements. Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet Related financial instruments that are offset Net amount As at Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 49.1 (29.8 ) 19.3 Derivatives - liabilities (36.9 ) 29.8 (7.1 ) Gross amount Related Net amount As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 20.7 (20.7 ) — Derivatives - liabilities (69.2 ) 20.7 (48.5 )
Disclosure of maturity analysis for non-derivative financial liabilities [text block]	The tables below show a maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows, showing items at the earliest date on which the Company could be required to pay the liability: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 23.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 1,737.4 1,794.4 Borrowings-interest 67.9 67.6 67.1 66.7 66.3 26.3 361.9 Forward contracts Sell 671.9 — — — — — 671.9 Forward contracts Buy (686.7 ) — — — — — (686.7 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 40.1 39.8 39.6 1,130.8 — 1,250.3 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (56.7 ) (56.4 ) (55.9 ) (1,130.1 ) — — (1,299.1 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 534.9 — — — — — 534.9 Total 594.8 59.4 59.2 75.8 74.7 1,763.7 2,627.6 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 1,384.0 1,409.5 Borrowings-interest 46.3 46.0 46.0 45.7 45.5 62.9 292.4 Forward contracts Sell 484.0 — — — — — 484.0 Forward contracts Buy (479.6 ) — — — — — (479.6 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 29.1 28.7 28.6 28.4 801.4 — 916.2 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (32.0 ) (31.6 ) (31.4 ) (31.2 ) (759.3 ) — (885.5 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 441.6 — — — — — 441.6 Total 494.5 48.2 48.3 48.0 92.7 1,446.9 2,178.6
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [text block]	The tables below show a maturity analysis of contractual undiscounted cash flows, showing items at the earliest date on which the Company could be required to pay the liability: 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 23.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4 1,737.4 1,794.4 Borrowings-interest 67.9 67.6 67.1 66.7 66.3 26.3 361.9 Forward contracts Sell 671.9 — — — — — 671.9 Forward contracts Buy (686.7 ) — — — — — (686.7 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 40.1 39.8 39.6 1,130.8 — 1,250.3 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (56.7 ) (56.4 ) (55.9 ) (1,130.1 ) — — (1,299.1 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 534.9 — — — — — 534.9 Total 594.8 59.4 59.2 75.8 74.7 1,763.7 2,627.6 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Over 5 years Total €m €m €m €m €m €m €m Borrowings-principal 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 1,384.0 1,409.5 Borrowings-interest 46.3 46.0 46.0 45.7 45.5 62.9 292.4 Forward contracts Sell 484.0 — — — — — 484.0 Forward contracts Buy (479.6 ) — — — — — (479.6 ) Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Pay 29.1 28.7 28.6 28.4 801.4 — 916.2 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps Receive (32.0 ) (31.6 ) (31.4 ) (31.2 ) (759.3 ) — (885.5 ) Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities 441.6 — — — — — 441.6 Total 494.5 48.2 48.3 48.0 92.7 1,446.9 2,178.6
Cash flow hedges [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]	performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 Derivative financial instruments - cross currency interest rate swaps Carrying amount of asset/(liability) (25.6 ) (61.3 ) Notional amount (USD) $953.4 $610.0 Maturity date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 35.6 (61.3 ) Change in value of hedged item used to determine effectiveness (35.6 ) 61.3 Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.11 1.07
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]	and performance are as follows: All amounts stated in €m, unless otherwise stated December 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 UK cross-currency interest rate swaps hedge Carrying amount of cross-currency interest rate swaps 21.6 15.3 Notional amount (GBP) £224.7 £187.6 Maturity Date 5/15/2022 5/15/2022 Change in fair value of cross-currency interest rate swaps as a result of foreign currency movements since January 1 3.7 12.4 Change in value of hedged item used to determine hedge effectiveness (3.4 ) (12.4 ) Weighted average hedged rate for the year 1.19 1.20
Foreign currency hedging instruments [Domain]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedging instruments [line items]
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]	position and performance are as follows: As at December 31, 2018 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of asset/(liability) 8.4 2.0 1.4 (0.6 ) 0.5 Notional amount 224.9 47.2 97.4 65.6 38.5 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 14.1 4.5 1.9 1.5 0.8 Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.20 1.34 1.12 0.10 — As at December 31, 2017 EUR/USD GBP/USD GBP/EUR SEK/EUR Other Currencies €m €m €m €m €m Derivative financial instruments - forward currency contracts Carrying amount of (liability)/asset (5.0 ) (1.5 ) (0.1 ) 1.3 0.3 Notional amount 134.5 52.3 46.3 65.9 29.8 Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments since January 1 (15.6 ) (3.7 ) (3.9 ) 2.6 (0.2 ) Weighted average hedge rate for the year 1.16 1.32 1.12 0.10 —

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Financial instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
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Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Disclosure of financial instruments [text block]	Financial instruments a) Categories of financial instruments The following table shows the carrying amount of each Statement of Financial Position class split into the relevant category of financial instrument as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit or loss Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables 98.3 — — — — 98.3 Derivative financial instruments — — 4.6 44.5 — 49.1 Cash and cash equivalents 297.0 30.6 — — — 327.6 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (534.9 ) (534.9 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.3 ) (36.6 ) — (36.9 ) Loans and borrowings (note 1) — — — — (1,775.2 ) (1,775.2 ) Total 395.3 30.6 4.3 7.9 (2,310.1 ) (1,872.0 ) Note 1: Loans and borrowings excludes €10.9 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,764.3 million of total loans and borrowings in Note 21. Cash and cash equivalents Loans and Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2017 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables — 94.7 — — — 94.7 Derivative financial instruments — — 3.2 17.5 — 20.7 Cash and cash equivalents 219.2 — — — — 219.2 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (441.6 ) (441.6 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.7 ) (68.5 ) — (69.2 ) Loans and borrowings (note 2) — — — — (1,409.5 ) (1,409.5 ) Total 219.2 94.7 2.5 (51.0 ) (1,851.1 ) (1,585.7 ) Note 2: Loans and borrowings excludes €11.1 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,398.4 million of total non-current loans and borrowings in Note 21. b) Fair values Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, Nomad uses various methods including market, income and cost approaches. Based on these approaches, Nomad utilizes certain assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk and the risks inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. These inputs may be readily observable, market corroborated, or generally unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: Level 1—Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities traded in active exchange markets, such as the New York Stock Exchange. Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in less active markets, or other observable inputs that can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3—Unobservable inputs supported by little or no market activity for financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation; also includes observable inputs for nonbinding single dealer quotes not corroborated by observable market data. Where market information is not available to support internal valuations, reviews of third party valuations are performed. While Nomad believes its valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies and assumptions used for estimating the fair values of financial instruments held by the Company. (i) Derivative financial instruments Derivative financial instruments are held at fair value. There is no difference between carrying value and fair value. The valuation technique utilized by the Company maximizes the use of observable market data where it is available. All significant inputs required to fair value the instrument are observable. The Company has classified its derivative financial instruments as level 2 instruments as defined in IFRS 13 ‘Fair value measurement’. (ii) Trade and other payables/receivables The notional amount of trade and other payables/receivables are deemed to be carried at fair value, short term and settled in cash. (iii) Cash and cash equivalents The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents is deemed to equal fair value. (iv) Interest bearing loans and liabilities The fair value of secured notes is determined by reference to price quotations in the active market in which they are traded. They are classified as level 1 instruments. The fair value of the senior loans is calculated by discounting the expected future cash flows at the year end’s prevailing interest rates. They are classified as level 2 instruments. Fair value Carrying value Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m €m Senior EUR/USD loans 1,347.2 1,012.7 1,372.2 1,009.5 Other external debt 3.0 — 3.0 — 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 395.2 412.2 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs — — (10.9 ) (11.1 ) 1,745.4 1,424.9 1,764.3 1,398.4 c) Derivatives As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps 35.7 18.6 Forward foreign exchange contracts 13.4 2.1 Total assets 49.1 20.7 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps (35.4 ) (61.4 ) Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.5 ) (7.8 ) Total liabilities (36.9 ) (69.2 ) Total 12.2 (48.5 ) Offsetting of derivatives Derivative contracts are held under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements with financial institutions. An ISDA is an enforceable master netting agreement that permits the Company to settle net in the event of default. The following table sets out the carrying amounts of recognized financial instruments that are subject to the above agreements. Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet Related financial instruments that are offset Net amount As at Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 49.1 (29.8 ) 19.3 Derivatives - liabilities (36.9 ) 29.8 (7.1 ) Gross amount Related Net amount As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 20.7 (20.7 ) — Derivatives - liabilities (69.2 ) 20.7 (48.5 )
Disclosure of Financial Assets	The following table shows the carrying amount of each Statement of Financial Position class split into the relevant category of financial instrument as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit or loss Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables 98.3 — — — — 98.3 Derivative financial instruments — — 4.6 44.5 — 49.1 Cash and cash equivalents 297.0 30.6 — — — 327.6 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (534.9 ) (534.9 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.3 ) (36.6 ) — (36.9 ) Loans and borrowings (note 1) — — — — (1,775.2 ) (1,775.2 ) Total 395.3 30.6 4.3 7.9 (2,310.1 ) (1,872.0 ) Note 1: Loans and borrowings excludes €10.9 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,764.3 million of total loans and borrowings in Note 21. Cash and cash equivalents Loans and Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2017 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables — 94.7 — — — 94.7 Derivative financial instruments — — 3.2 17.5 — 20.7 Cash and cash equivalents 219.2 — — — — 219.2 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (441.6 ) (441.6 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.7 ) (68.5 ) — (69.2 ) Loans and borrowings (note 2) — — — — (1,409.5 ) (1,409.5 ) Total 219.2 94.7 2.5 (51.0 ) (1,851.1 ) (1,585.7 ) Note 2: Loans and borrowings excludes €11.1 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,398.4 million of total non-current loans and borrowings in Note 21.
Disclosure of Financial Liabilities	The following table shows the carrying amount of each Statement of Financial Position class split into the relevant category of financial instrument as defined in IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments”. Financial assets at amortized cost Financial Assets at Fair Value through profit or loss Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2018 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables 98.3 — — — — 98.3 Derivative financial instruments — — 4.6 44.5 — 49.1 Cash and cash equivalents 297.0 30.6 — — — 327.6 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (534.9 ) (534.9 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.3 ) (36.6 ) — (36.9 ) Loans and borrowings (note 1) — — — — (1,775.2 ) (1,775.2 ) Total 395.3 30.6 4.3 7.9 (2,310.1 ) (1,872.0 ) Note 1: Loans and borrowings excludes €10.9 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,764.3 million of total loans and borrowings in Note 21. Cash and cash equivalents Loans and Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss Derivatives used for hedging (see (c)) Financial liabilities at amortized cost Total 2017 €m €m €m €m €m €m Assets Trade receivables — 94.7 — — — 94.7 Derivative financial instruments — — 3.2 17.5 — 20.7 Cash and cash equivalents 219.2 — — — — 219.2 Liabilities Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities — — — — (441.6 ) (441.6 ) Derivative financial instruments — — (0.7 ) (68.5 ) — (69.2 ) Loans and borrowings (note 2) — — — — (1,409.5 ) (1,409.5 ) Total 219.2 94.7 2.5 (51.0 ) (1,851.1 ) (1,585.7 ) Note 2: Loans and borrowings excludes €11.1 million of deferred borrowing costs which are included within €1,398.4 million of total non-current loans and borrowings in Note 21. Fair value Carrying value Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m €m Senior EUR/USD loans 1,347.2 1,012.7 1,372.2 1,009.5 Other external debt 3.0 — 3.0 — 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes 395.2 412.2 400.0 400.0 Less deferred borrowing costs — — (10.9 ) (11.1 ) 1,745.4 1,424.9 1,764.3 1,398.4
Disclosure of Derivatives	As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps 35.7 18.6 Forward foreign exchange contracts 13.4 2.1 Total assets 49.1 20.7 Cross Currency Interest Rate Swaps (35.4 ) (61.4 ) Forward foreign exchange contracts (1.5 ) (7.8 ) Total liabilities (36.9 ) (69.2 ) Total 12.2 (48.5 )
Disclosure of offsetting of financial assets and financial liabilities [text block]	The following table sets out the carrying amounts of recognized financial instruments that are subject to the above agreements. Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet Related financial instruments that are offset Net amount As at Dec 31, 2018 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 49.1 (29.8 ) 19.3 Derivatives - liabilities (36.9 ) 29.8 (7.1 ) Gross amount Related Net amount As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m €m Derivatives - assets 20.7 (20.7 ) — Derivatives - liabilities (69.2 ) 20.7 (48.5 )

Operating leases (Tables)

Operating leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Leases1 [Abstract]
Non-cancellable Operating Lease Rentals Related to Total Future Aggregate Minimum Lease Payments	Non-cancellable operating lease rentals relate to total future aggregate minimum lease payments and are payable as follows: As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Less than one year 22.2 17.8 Between one and three years 38.5 26.1 Between three and five years 26.0 17.8 More than five years 94.9 106.6 Total 181.6 168.3

Capital commitments (Tables)

Capital commitments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Additional information [abstract]
Schedule of capital commitments	Capital expenditure contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not yet incurred is as follows: As at Dec 31, 2018 As at Dec 31, 2017 €m €m Property, plant and equipment 6.8 3.0 Intangible assets 2.8 2.6 Total 9.6 5.6

General information (Details)

General information (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018country
General Information About Financial Statements [Abstract]
Number of countries in which entity produces, markets and distributes brands	17

Basis of preparation Financial

Basis of preparation Financial impact due to application of IFRS 9 (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items]
Loans and borrowings	€ 1,742.9		€ 1,395.1
Borrowings	1,764.3	€ 1,373.3	1,398.4
Deferred tax liability (asset)	323.4	331.4	263.4	€ 268.3
Accumulated deficit reserve	€ (167.9)	€ (329.5)	(347.6)
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member]
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items]
Borrowings			(21.8)
Deferred tax liability (asset)			3.7
Accumulated deficit reserve			18.1
Hedging instruments [member]
Disclosure of initial application of standards or interpretations [line items]
Deferred tax liability (asset)			€ 327.7

Accounting policies (Details)

Accounting policies (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)segment	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016	Jun. 01, 2015EUR (€)
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors [Abstract]
Foreign exchange rate	1.11	1.13	1.17
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Trade receivables	€ 257.1	€ 283.2
Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve	€ 372.6	493.4		€ 531.5
Number of operating segments | segment	1
Cost
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Trade receivables	€ 261.4	€ 289.3
Buildings
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Estimated useful life	40 years
Plant and equipment | Bottom of range
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Plant and equipment | Top of range
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Estimated useful life	14 years
Computer equipment | Bottom of range
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Estimated useful life	3 years
Computer equipment | Top of range
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Estimated useful life	5 years
Computer software | Bottom of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Intangible assets useful life	5 years
Computer software | Top of range
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Intangible assets useful life	7 years
Brands
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Years established	50 years
Customer relationships
Disclosure of detailed information about intangible assets [line items]
Intangible assets useful life	14 years

Accounting policies IFRS 16 dis

Accounting policies IFRS 16 disclosure (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure changes in accounting policy IFRS 16 [Line Items]
Other provisions			€ 113.7	€ 140.8	€ 193.7
Increase (decrease) in accounting estimate			227.1	168.5	76
EBITDA			329.4	285.3	€ 189.2
Bjuv Facility | Sweden | Onerous/unfavorable contracts - lease
Disclosure changes in accounting policy IFRS 16 [Line Items]
Other provisions			66.9	€ 72.5
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member]
Disclosure changes in accounting policy IFRS 16 [Line Items]
Right-of-use assets			84
Lease liabilities			€ 120
Impairment loss	€ 36
Increase (decrease) in accounting estimate		€ 5
EBITDA		€ 15
Weighted average lessee's incremental borrowing rate applied to lease liabilities recognised at date of initial application of IFRS 16			2.90%
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Bjuv Facility | Sweden | Onerous/unfavorable contracts - lease
Disclosure changes in accounting policy IFRS 16 [Line Items]
Other provisions			€ 66.9

Accounting policies Factoring (

Accounting policies Factoring (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Fees incurred related to factoring arrangements	€ 0.5

Segment reporting - Additional

Segment reporting - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)segment	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Operating Segments [Abstract]
Number of operating segments | segment	1
Share-based payment charges	€ 13	€ 2.6	€ 1.2
Adjustments for acquisition related costs	€ 8.9	€ 3

Segment reporting - Segment as

Segment reporting - Segment as Adjusted EBITDA (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent	€ 171.2	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
adjustments for share based payments including employer tax	14.7
Profit (loss)	170.5	136.5	36.4
Taxation	56.6	32	39.6
Net financing costs	56	74.4	62.1
Depreciation	39.3	35.9	43.3
Amortization	7	6.5	7.8
EBITDA	329.4	285.3	189.2
Exceptional items	17.7	37.2	134.5
Share based payments expense	13	2.6	1.2
Material reconciling items
Disclosure of operating segments [line items]
Acquisition purchase price adjustments	5.7	0	0
Exceptional items	17.7	37.2	134.5
Other add-backs	23.6	5.6
Adjusted EBITDA	€ 376.4	€ 328.1	€ 324.9

Segment reporting - Geographica

Segment reporting - Geographical information (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	€ 2,172.8	€ 1,956.6	€ 1,927.7
Non-current assets	426	355.3
United Kingdom
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	585.4	411.9	437.5
Non-current assets	141.5	94.8
Italy
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	383.6	371.4	348.5
Non-current assets	52.5	55
Germany
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	310.2	300.3	267.8
Non-current assets	121.8	126.4
Sweden
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	174.1	208	218.2
Non-current assets	26.5	26.5
France
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	192.7	170	168.9
Non-current assets	17	16.7
Norway
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	122.5	123.3	122.6
Non-current assets	14.3	15.7
Austria
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	102.4	96.7	92.9
Spain
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	76.7	81.2	82.6
Rest of Europe
Disclosure of geographical areas [line items]
Revenue	225.2	193.8	€ 188.7
Non-current assets	€ 52.4	€ 20.2

Operating profit_(loss) (Detail

Operating profit/(loss) (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Staff costs	€ 299.7	€ 257.4	€ 264.5
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	39.3	35.9	43.3
Impairment of property, plant and equipment	0	0.3	1.4
Amortization of software and brands	7	6.5	7.8
Operating lease charges	18.5	15	14.6
Exchange losses/(gains)	2.9	1.2	3.3
Research & development expenditure	15.5	15.4	13.3
Inventories recognized as an expense within cost of goods sold	€ 1,410	€ 1,273.3	€ 1,282.6

Exceptional items (Details)

Exceptional items (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Unusual Or Infrequent Item1 [Line Items]
Investigation of strategic opportunities	€ 0	€ 18.8	€ 7
Expenses From Supply Chain Reconfiguration, Restructuring Activities	1.2	14	84.3
Findus Group integration costs	10.4	15.1	29.6
Costs related to transactions	0	3.2	4.8
Costs related to long-term management incentive plans	0	0	1.9
Other restructuring costs	0	0	(1)
Cisterna fire net income	0	0	4.3
Goodfella's Pizza and Aunt Bessie's Integration Related Costs	8.3	0	0
Factory Optimization	1.6	0	0
Settlement of legacy matters	(3.8)	(5.6)	(1.8)
Remeasurement of indemnification assets	0	(8.3)	10.4
Adjustments For Exceptional Items	€ 17.7	€ 37.2	€ 134.5

Exceptional items - Additional

Exceptional items - Additional Information (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Analysis Of Income And Expense [Line Items]
Investigation of strategic opportunities and other items	€ 0	€ 18.8	€ 7
Restructuring activities charges	1.2	14	84.3
Restructuring reconfiguration charge			54
Supply chain reconfiguration provision			30.3
Integration costs	10.4	15.1	29.6
Costs related to transactions	0	3.2	4.8
Long-term incentive scheme	0	0	1.9
Other restructuring costs (credits)	0	0	(1)
Income from reimbursements under insurance policies	0	0	(4.3)
Income (charge) related to legacy matters	3.8	5.6	1.8
Contingent Consideration Arrangements And Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date, Release of Provision	0	2.1
Charge associated with settlements of tax audits		3.9
Gain from reassessment of sales tax provision	0.7	4.2
Gain from reassessment of interest on sales tax provision		1.2
Gain on legacy pension plan		2.8
Gain on disposal of non-operational factory		1.3
Tax impact of exceptional items	3.2	13.8	8.8
Cash flows used relating to exceptional items	43.4	99.5	49.2
Goodfella's Pizza and Aunt Bessie's Integration Related Costs	8.3	0	0
Factory Optimization	1.6	€ 0	€ 0
La Cocinera [Member]
Analysis Of Income And Expense [Line Items]
Contingent Consideration Arrangements And Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date, Release of Provision	€ 2.7

Payroll costs, share based pa_3

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes - Information About the Number of Persons Employed by the Company (Details) - employee	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Employee Information [Line Items]
Average number of employees	4,425	3,857	4,198
Production
Employee Information [Line Items]
Average number of employees	2,915	2,285	2,627
Administration, distribution & sales
Employee Information [Line Items]
Average number of employees	1,510	1,572	1,571

Payroll costs, share based pa_4

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes - Number of Persons Employed by the Company (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Employee Benefits And Share-Based Payments [Abstract]
Wages and salaries	€ 240.6	€ 200.8	€ 205.4
Social security costs	46	42	45.9
Other pension costs	13.1	14.6	13.2
Total payroll costs	€ 299.7	€ 257.4	€ 264.5

Payroll costs, share based pa_5

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes - Inputs and Assumptions Underlying the Monte Carlo Model (Details) - Restricted Shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018$ / shares
January 1, 2016
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Grant date price (in usd)	$ 16.91
Exercise Price, Other Equity Instruments Granted	$ 0
Expected volatility of the share price	22.00%
Dividend yield expected	0.00%
Risk free rate	2.06%
Employee exit rate	19.00%
January 1, 2016 | Minimum
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	9 months 10 days
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	70.00%
January 1, 2016 | Top of range
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	2 years
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	90.00%
January 1, 2017
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Grant date price (in usd)	$ 16.91
Expected volatility of the share price	22.00%
Risk free rate	2.15%
January 1, 2017 | Minimum
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	1 year 3 months
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	50.00%
January 1, 2017 | Top of range
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	3 years
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	70.00%
January 1, 2018 [Member]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Expected volatility of the share price	24.00%
Risk free rate	2.23%
January 1, 2018 [Member] | Minimum
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	2 years 6 months 15 days
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	40.00%
January 1, 2018 [Member] | Top of range
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Other Equity Instruments Life, Other Equity Instruments Granted	4 years
EBITDA Performance Target Condition	50.00%

Payroll costs, share based pa_6

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes - Restricted Share Awards (Details) $ / shares in Units, € in Millions	Jun. 14, 2018EUR (€)shares	Jun. 14, 2018USD ($)shares$ / shares	Jun. 19, 2017EUR (€)shares	Jun. 16, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 07, 2015USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)shares$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Jun. 19, 2017$ / shares	Jul. 31, 2016$ / shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share based payment charge | €						€ 13		€ 2.6	€ 1.2
Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement							4,624,653	4,927,000
Number of shares vested						294,810	294,810
Number of shares granted						583,700	583,700
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement						591,237	591,237
LTIP vesting 1 [Member] [Domain]
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of shares vested						181,054	181,054
Non-Executive Director
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share-based payment expense | €						€ 0.9		€ 0.8	0.6
Non-Executive Director | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of shares issued		41,186
Number of shares issued per director | $							$ 100,000
Exercise price (in dollars per share) | $		$ 18.07		$ 8.98	$ 11.50
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares		$ 17.94								$ 14.38	$ 8.98
Number of shares vested	53,498	53,498	55,680	34,780		9,375	9,375
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation	12,312	12,312	9,384	11,568		(2,400,000)	(2,400,000)
Number of shares granted	44,272	44,272	53,498	55,680
Share-based payment expense | €						€ 0.9		0.8
Management Award 2016 [Member] | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 20.72
Number of shares vested						294,810	294,810
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation						113,756	113,756
Key management personnel
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share-based payment expense | €						€ 12.1		€ 1.8
Key management personnel | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of shares issued							4,624,653
January 1, 2016 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement							3,025,953	3,837,000
Number of shares vested						294,810	294,810
Number of shares granted						0	0
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement						516,237	516,237
Expected volatility of the share price						22.00%	22.00%
January 1, 2017 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement							1,015,000	1,090,000
Number of shares vested						0	0
Number of shares granted						0	0
Number of other equity instruments forfeited in share-based payment arrangement						75,000	75,000
Expected volatility of the share price						22.00%	22.00%
January 1, 2018 [Member] | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Number of other equity instruments outstanding in share-based payment arrangement							583,700
Number of shares granted						583,700	583,700
Expected volatility of the share price						24.00%	24.00%
Key management personnel
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share-based payment expense | €									0.6
Key management personnel | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share-based payment expense | €						€ 12.1		€ 1.8
Key management personnel | 50% over a 2 year period | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting percentage						50.00%	50.00%
Key management personnel | 50% over a 2 year period | January 1, 2016 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
Key management personnel | 50% over a 2 year period | January 1, 2017 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
Key management personnel | 50% over a 2 year period | January 1, 2018 [Member] | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
Key management personnel | 50% over a 4 year period | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting percentage						50.00%	50.00%
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share based payment charge | €						€ 13		€ 2.6	€ 1.2
Share based compensation reserve | Non-Executive Director | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Share based payment charge | €	€ 0		€ 0.3
50% over a 4 year period | Key management personnel | January 1, 2016 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
50% over a 4 year period | Key management personnel | January 1, 2017 | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years
50% over a 4 year period | Key management personnel | January 1, 2018 [Member] | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of number and weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options [line items]
Vesting period						2 years	2 years

Payroll costs, share based pa_7

Payroll costs, share based payments and management incentive schemes - Initial Options (Details) € in Thousands	Jun. 14, 2018shares	Jun. 19, 2017shares	Jun. 16, 2016shares	Apr. 01, 2016	Apr. 11, 2014EUR (€)shares	Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)sharesyear	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)sharesyear	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Jan. 01, 2018EUR (€)	Jan. 01, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2017EUR (€)	Jan. 01, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2016EUR (€)	Jan. 01, 2016USD ($)
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Weighted average fair value at measurement date, other equity instruments granted											€ 1,300	$ 1,600,000	€ 3,400	$ 4,200,000	€ 15,900	$ 19,600,000
Number of shares reserved for issue under options and contracts for sale of shares | shares					125,000		115,625	115,625
Vesting of Non-Executive Restricted Stock award | €						€ 100	€ (200)		€ (100)	€ (300)
Restricted Stock1 [Member]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | shares							294,810	294,810
Non-Executive Director
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Weighted average remaining contractual life of outstanding share options | year							5	5
Market value at grant date (in usd) | $								$ 10
Expected time to acquisition							1 year	1 year
Probability of acquisition							61.00%	61.00%
Expected volatility							17.03%	17.03%
Risk free interest rate							0.84%	0.84%
Number of share options forfeited | shares					0
Share-based payment expense | €							€ 900		800	€ 600
Non-Executive Director | Restricted Stock1 [Member]
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement | shares	53,498	55,680	34,780				9,375	9,375
Share-based payment expense | €							€ 900		€ 800
Non-Executive Director | Stock Option
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Value of options | €					€ 60
Expense recognition period				2 years
Ordinary shares | Non-Executive Director
Disclosure of terms and conditions of share-based payment arrangement [line items]
Exercise price of share options granted (in usd) | $								$ 11.50

Directors and Key Management _3

Directors and Key Management compensation (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party [Abstract]
Short-term employee benefits	€ 3.3	€ 2	€ 2.1
Share-based payment expense	6.3	1.4	0.9
Termination benefits	0.1	0.4	0
Non-Executive Director fees	0.4	0.3	0.2
Total Directors' and executive officers' compensation	€ 10.1	€ 4.1	€ 3.2

Directors and Key Management _4

Directors and Key Management compensation - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018executive_officerdirector	Dec. 31, 2017executive_officerdirector	Dec. 31, 2016executive_officerdirector
Related Party [Abstract]
Number of directors accruing benefits under money purchase schemes | director	3	2	1
Number of executive Officers accruing benefits under share-based payment schemes | executive_officer	3	2	3

Finance income and costs (Detai

Finance income and costs (Details) - EUR (€)	8 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Analysis of income and expense [abstract]
Interest income		€ 200,000	€ 200,000	€ 5,900,000
Net fair value gains on derivatives held for trading		1,400,000	7,000,000	0
Net foreign exchange gains on translation of financial assets and liabilities		0	0	18,300,000
Finance income		1,600,000	7,200,000	24,200,000
Cash pay interest expense		(64,400,000)	(54,000,000)	(68,700,000)
Cross-currency interest rate swaps: cash flow hedges, transfer from equity		14,600,000	3,900,000	0
Other interest expense		0	0	(2,800,000)
Net pension interest costs		(3,800,000)	(3,600,000)	(4,100,000)
Amortization of borrowing costs		(1,500,000)	(2,700,000)	(5,000,000)
Net foreign exchange losses on translation of financial assets and liabilities		(300,000)	(3,900,000)	0
Interest on unwinding of discounted items		(1,100,000)	(1,200,000)	(1,400,000)
Net fair value losses on derivatives held for trading		0	0	(4,300,000)
Financing costs incurred in amendment of terms of debt	€ (20,100,000)	(1,100,000)	(20,100,000)	0
Finance costs		(57,600,000)	(81,600,000)	(86,300,000)
Net finance costs		€ (56,000,000)	€ (74,400,000)	€ (62,100,000)
Deferred transaction costs written off	€ 15.7

Taxation - Components of Tax Ex

Taxation - Components of Tax Expense (Income) (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current tax on profits for the period	€ (63.9)	€ (37.5)	€ (58.9)
Adjustments in respect of prior periods	2.8	3.2	(0.6)
Total current tax expense and adjustments	(61.1)	(34.3)	(59.5)
Origination and reversal of temporary differences	4.5	(2.1)	12.9
Impact of change in tax rates	0	4.4	7
Total deferred tax expense and adjustments	4.5	2.3	19.9
Total tax expense	€ (56.6)	€ (32)	€ (39.6)

Taxation - Reconciliation of Ef

Taxation - Reconciliation of Effective Tax Rate (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Profit before tax	€ 227.1	€ 168.5	€ 76
Tax charge at the standard UK corporation tax rate 19% (2017: 19.25%; 2016: 20%)	(43.2)	(32.5)	(15.2)
Difference in tax rates	(14.8)	(10)	(10)
Non tax deductible interest	0	4.4	0
Other income and expenses not taxable or deductible	5.3	16.8	(7.4)
Unrecognized tax assets	0.6	(19.3)	(1.8)
Provisions for uncertainties	(7.3)	1	(11.6)
Impact of change in deferred tax rates	0	4.4	7
Prior period adjustment	2.8	3.2	(0.6)
Total tax expense	€ (56.6)	€ (32)	€ (39.6)
Standard tax rate	19.00%	19.25%	20.00%
Effective tax rate	24.90%	19.00%

Taxation - Tax charge_(credit)

Taxation - Tax charge/(credit) Relating To Components Of Other Comprehensive Income (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities, before tax	€ 12.9	€ (2.9)	€ 23.6
Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities, tax charge/(credit)	(3.3)	2	6.3
Remeasurement of post-employment benefit liabilities, after tax	9.6	(0.9)	29.9
Net investment hedge, before tax	(5.6)	0.8	0.5
Net investment hedge, tax charge/(credit)	0	0	0
Net investment hedge, after tax	(5.6)	0.8	0.5
Cash flow hedges, before tax	(15.5)	16.4	(10.1)
Cash flow hedges, tax charge/(credit)	4	(5)	2.8
Cash flow hedges, after tax	(11.5)	11.4	(7.3)
Other comprehensive (income)/loss, before tax	(8.2)	14.3	14
Other comprehensive (income)/loss, tax charges/(credits)	0.7	(3)	9.1
Other comprehensive (income)/loss, after tax	(7.5)	11.3	23.1
Current and deferred tax relating to items charged or credited directly to equity [abstract]
Current tax	0	0	0
Deferred tax	0.7	(3)	9.1
Total current and deferred tax	€ 0.7	€ (3)	€ 9.1

Property, plant and equipment (

Property, plant and equipment (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items]
Guarantor Group, Percentage Of Consolidated Gross Assets Or Adjusted EBITDA Individually Held	5.00%
Guarantor Group, Percentage Of Consolidated Gross Assets Or Adjusted EBITDA Held In Total	80.00%
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	€ 295.4	€ 298.2
Depreciation	39.3	35.9	€ 43.3
Impairment	0	(0.3)	(1.4)
Property, plant and equipment	348.8	295.4	298.2
Cost
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	363.1	343.6
Acquisitions through business combinations	61.3
Additions	36.5	38
Disposals	(4)	(1.2)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	(5.9)	(17.3)
Property, plant and equipment	451	363.1	343.6
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	(67.7)	(45.4)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	4.8	13.9
Depreciation	39.3	35.9
Impairment		0.3
Property, plant and equipment	(102.2)	(67.7)	(45.4)
Land and buildings
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	109.2	104.7
Property, plant and equipment	137.5	109.2	104.7
Land and buildings | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	117.4	110.5
Acquisitions through business combinations	32.7
Additions	6.7	11.6
Disposals	(3.5)	(0.1)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	(1.5)	(4.6)
Property, plant and equipment	151.8	117.4	110.5
Land and buildings | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	(8.2)	(5.8)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	1.1	3.7
Depreciation	7.2	6.1
Impairment		0
Property, plant and equipment	(14.3)	(8.2)	(5.8)
Plant and equipment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	185.1	191.9
Property, plant and equipment	204.7	185.1	191.9
Plant and equipment | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	242.5	230.3
Acquisitions through business combinations	28.1
Additions	24.5	26
Disposals	(0.5)	(1.1)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	(4.4)	(12.7)
Property, plant and equipment	290.2	242.5	230.3
Plant and equipment | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	(57.4)	(38.4)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	3.6	10.2
Depreciation	31.7	28.9
Impairment		0.3
Property, plant and equipment	(85.5)	(57.4)	(38.4)
Computer equipment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	1.1	1.6
Property, plant and equipment	6.6	1.1	1.6
Computer equipment | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	3.2	2.8
Acquisitions through business combinations	0.5
Additions	5.3	0.4
Disposals	0	0
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Property, plant and equipment	9	3.2	2.8
Computer equipment | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Property, plant and equipment	(2.1)	(1.2)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0.1	0
Depreciation	0.4	0.9
Impairment		0
Property, plant and equipment	€ (2.4)	€ (2.1)	€ (1.2)

Property, plant and equipment -

Property, plant and equipment - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, plant and equipment [abstract]
Percentage of consolidated gross assets or adjusted EBITDA held individually by companies in Guarantor Group	5.00%
Percentage of consolidated gross assets or adjusted EBITDA held by Guarantor Group in total	80.00%

Goodwill and Intangibles - Cost

Goodwill and Intangibles - Cost (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	€ 3,470	€ 3,472.2
Amortization of software and brands	7	6.5	€ 7.8
Intangible assets and goodwill	3,948.2	3,470	3,472.2
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(13.8)	(8)
Amortization of software and brands	(7)	(6.5)	(7.8)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0.5	0.7
Intangible assets and goodwill	(20.3)	(13.8)	(8)
Cost
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	3,483.8	3,480.2
Acquisitions through business combinations	478.7
Additions	6.6	4.6
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	(0.6)	(1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	3,968.5	3,483.8	3,480.2
Goodwill
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,745.6	1,745.6
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,861	1,745.6	1,745.6
Goodwill | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	0	0
Amortization of software and brands	0	0
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	0	0	0
Goodwill | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,745.6	1,745.6
Acquisitions through business combinations	115.4
Additions	0	0
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,861	1,745.6	1,745.6
Brands
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,687.4	1,688.1
Intangible assets and goodwill	2,048.4	1,687.4	1,688.1
Brands | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(1.5)	(0.8)
Amortization of software and brands	(1.2)	(0.7)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	(2.7)	(1.5)	(0.8)
Brands | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,688.9	1,688.9
Acquisitions through business combinations	362.2
Additions	0	0
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	2,051.1	1,688.9	1,688.9
Computer software
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	10.8	10.1
Intangible assets and goodwill	14.8	10.8	10.1
Computer software | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(7.5)	(4.6)
Amortization of software and brands	(3.6)	(3.6)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0.5	0.7
Intangible assets and goodwill	(10.6)	(7.5)	(4.6)
Computer software | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	18.3	14.7
Acquisitions through business combinations	1.1
Additions	6.6	4.6
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	(0.6)	(1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	25.4	18.3	14.7
Customer relationships
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	26.2	28.4
Intangible assets and goodwill	24	26.2	28.4
Customer relationships | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(4.8)	(2.6)
Amortization of software and brands	(2.2)	(2.2)
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	(7)	(4.8)	(2.6)
Customer relationships | Cost
Reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [abstract]
Intangible assets and goodwill	31	31
Acquisitions through business combinations	0
Additions	0	0
Effect of movements in foreign exchange	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	€ 31	€ 31	€ 31

Goodwill and Intangibles - Accu

Goodwill and Intangibles - Accumulated Amortization and Impairment (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	€ (3,470)	€ (3,472.2)
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	(7)	(6.5)	€ (7.8)
Intangible assets and goodwill	(3,948.2)	(3,470)	(3,472.2)
Intangible assets and goodwill	3,470	3,472.2	3,472.2
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	13.8	8
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	7	6.5	7.8
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill	(0.5)	(0.7)
Intangible assets and goodwill	20.3	13.8	8
Intangible assets and goodwill	(13.8)	(8)	(8)
Goodwill
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(1,745.6)	(1,745.6)
Intangible assets and goodwill	(1,861)	(1,745.6)	(1,745.6)
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,745.6	1,745.6	1,745.6
Goodwill | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	0	0
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	0	0
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	0	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	0	0	0
Customer relationships
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(26.2)	(28.4)
Intangible assets and goodwill	(24)	(26.2)	(28.4)
Intangible assets and goodwill	26.2	28.4	28.4
Customer relationships | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	4.8	2.6
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	2.2	2.2
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	7	4.8	2.6
Intangible assets and goodwill	(4.8)	(2.6)	(2.6)
Brands
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(1,687.4)	(1,688.1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	(2,048.4)	(1,687.4)	(1,688.1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	1,687.4	1,688.1	1,688.1
Brands | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	1.5	0.8
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	1.2	0.7
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets and goodwill	2.7	1.5	0.8
Intangible assets and goodwill	(1.5)	(0.8)	(0.8)
Computer software
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	(10.8)	(10.1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	(14.8)	(10.8)	(10.1)
Intangible assets and goodwill	10.8	10.1	10.1
Computer software | Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Intangible assets and goodwill	7.5	4.6
Amortisation, intangible assets other than goodwill	3.6	3.6
Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences, intangible assets and goodwill	(0.5)	(0.7)
Intangible assets and goodwill	10.6	7.5	4.6
Intangible assets and goodwill	€ (7.5)	€ (4.6)	€ (4.6)

Goodwill and Intangibles - Addi

Goodwill and Intangibles - Additional Information (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Amortization	€ (7)	€ (6.5)	€ (7.8)
Discount rate	8.20%	8.00%
Long-term growth rate	1.00%	1.00%
Accumulated depreciation and impairment
Disclosure of reconciliation of changes in intangible assets and goodwill [line items]
Amortization	€ 7	€ 6.5	€ 7.8

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions, kr in Millions	6 Months Ended	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 29, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 29, 2018SEK (kr)	Jul. 02, 2018EUR (€)	Jul. 02, 2018GBP (£)	Apr. 21, 2018EUR (€)	Apr. 21, 2018GBP (£)	Mar. 02, 2018EUR (€)	Mar. 02, 2018SEK (kr)
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Consideration paid (received)				€ 474.9
Assets	€ 5,340.8	€ 5,340.8		5,340.8	€ 4,601.7
Liabilities	3,281.7	3,281.7		3,281.7	2,749.1
Acquisition-related costs recognised as expense for transaction recognised separately from acquisition of assets and assumption of liabilities in business combination				8.9
Revenue of combined entity as if combination occurred at beginning of period				2,287.5
Cash and cash equivalents in subsidiary or businesses acquired or disposed				(9.8)
Cash flows used in obtaining control of subsidiaries or other businesses, classified as investing activities				465.1	€ 0	€ 0
Profit (loss) of combined entity as if combination occurred at beginning of period				€ 239.8
Aunt Bessie's [Member] [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Profit (loss) of acquiree since acquisition date	8.1
Identifiable intangible assets recognised as of acquisition date									€ 205.3
Cash transferred									236	£ 209
Property, plant and equipment recognised as of acquisition date									23.1
Current assets recognised as of acquisition date									19.5
Inventory recognised as of acquisition date									13.2
Assets									261.1
Current liabilities recognised as of acquisition date									18.7
Deferred tax liabilities recognised as of acquisition date									37.6
Liabilities									56.3
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed)									(204.8)
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value									235.9
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes									€ 31.1
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date	€ 71.5
Goodfella's Pizza
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Profit (loss) of acquiree since acquisition date		6.1
Identifiable intangible assets recognised as of acquisition date											€ 158
Cash transferred											239	£ 210
Property, plant and equipment recognised as of acquisition date											33.2
Current assets recognised as of acquisition date											7.5
Inventory recognised as of acquisition date											10.7
Deferred tax assets recognised as of acquisition date											0.9
Assets											210.3
Current liabilities recognised as of acquisition date											31.2
Deferred tax liabilities recognised as of acquisition date											22.6
Liabilities											53.8
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed)											(156.5)
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value											239
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes											€ 82.5
Revenue of acquiree since acquisition date		€ 109.5
Toppfrys AB [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Identifiable assets acquired (liabilities assumed)													€ 0.1
Consideration transferred, acquisition-date fair value							€ 3	kr 30.7					1.7	kr 17
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes													€ 1.8
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired							81.00%	81.00%					60.00%	60.00%
Investments in subsidiaries													€ 1.5	kr 13.6
Proportion of voting rights held by non-controlling interests			40.00%
Toppfrys AB [Member] | Toppfrys AB [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Investments in subsidiaries													€ 3.2	kr 30.6
Toppfrys AB [Member] | Toppfrys AB [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Percentage of voting equity interests acquired							19.00%	19.00%

Investments (Details)

Investments (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018
Nomad Foods Europe Holdings Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Europe Holdco Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Europe Finco Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Europe Midco Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Bondco Plc
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Lux S.à.r.l.
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Europe Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Birds Eye Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Nomad Foods Europe Finance Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Aunt Bessie's [Domain]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Birds Eye Ireland Limited
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Goodfella's Pizza [Member]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Holding GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Nederland B.V.
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Belgium S.A.
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Portugal
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Austria Holdings GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
C.S.I. Compagnia Surgelati Italiana S.R.L
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Sverige Holdings AB
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Frozen Fish International GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Liberator Germany Newco GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Iglo Austria GmbH
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Sverige AB
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Frionor Sverige AB
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Holdings France SAS
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus France SAS
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Espana SLU
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Danmark A/S
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Finland Oy
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Norge AS
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Findus Norge Holding AS [Member] [Domain]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	100.00%
Topprys AB [Domain]
Disclosure of subsidiaries [line items]
Ownership	81.00%

Deferred tax assets and liabi_3

Deferred tax assets and liabilities - Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 01, 2018
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	€ 68.7	€ 64.3
Deferred tax liabilities	(392.1)	(327.7)
Tax assets/(liabilities)	(323.4)	(263.4)	€ (268.3)	€ (331.4)
Deferred tax assets not recognized in the financial statements	66.3	65.3
Deferred tax items credited (charged) to equity	(0.7)	3	(9.1)
Property, plant and equipment
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	15.6	13.5
Deferred tax liabilities	(28)	(28.7)
Tax assets/(liabilities)	(12.4)	(15.2)	(23.3)
Intangible assets
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	0.3	0.1
Deferred tax liabilities	(354.4)	(295.1)
Tax assets/(liabilities)	(354.1)	(295)	(291.3)
Employee benefits
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	30	28.2
Deferred tax liabilities	(0.4)	0
Tax assets/(liabilities)	29.6	28.2	27.7
Tax value of loss carry forwards
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	19.1	15.6
Deferred tax liabilities	0	0
Tax assets/(liabilities)	19.1	15.6	18.9
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	0	0.9
Deferred tax liabilities	(2.5)	0.5
Tax assets/(liabilities)	(2.5)	1.4	(3.3)
Other
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Deferred tax assets	3.7	6
Deferred tax liabilities	(6.8)	(4.4)
Tax assets/(liabilities)	€ (3.1)	€ 1.6	€ 3

Deferred tax assets and liabi_4

Deferred tax assets and liabilities - Changes in Deferred tax (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of temporary difference, unused tax losses and unused tax credits [line items]
Opening balance sheet restatement IFRS 9	€ (3.7)
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	(263.4)	€ (268.3)
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition	(59.3)
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	4.5	2.3
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	(0.7)	3	€ (9.1)
Movement in foreign exchange	(0.8)	(0.4)
Closing balance	(323.4)	(263.4)	(268.3)
Property, plant and equipment
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	(15.2)	(23.3)
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition	0
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	3.2	8.2
Movement in foreign exchange	(0.4)	(0.1)
Closing balance	(12.4)	(15.2)	(23.3)
Intangible assets
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	(295)	(291.3)
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance restatement due to IFRS 9 transition	(59.3)
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	0.2	(3.7)
Movement in foreign exchange		0
Closing balance	(354.1)	(295)	(291.3)
Employee benefits
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	28.2	27.7
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	(1.5)	2.5
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	3.3	(2)
Closing balance	29.6	28.2	27.7
Tax value of loss carry forwards
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	15.6	18.9
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	3.5	(3)
Movement in foreign exchange	0	(0.3)
Closing balance	19.1	15.6	18.9
Derivative financial instruments
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	1.4	(3.3)
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	0.1	(0.3)
Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income	(4)	5
Closing balance	(2.5)	1.4	(3.3)
Other
Reconciliation of changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Opening balance	1.6	3
Changes in deferred tax liability (asset) [abstract]
Recognized in Statement of Profit or Loss	(1)	(1.4)
Closing balance	€ (3.1)	€ 1.6	€ 3

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Inventories [Abstract]
Raw materials and consumables	€ 81.6	€ 82.9
Work in progress	50.7	41
Finished goods and goods for resale	210.2	183
Total inventories	342.5	306.9
Inventory write-down	€ 7.1	€ 7.6	€ 6.4

Trade and other receivables (De

Trade and other receivables (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Recognised assets representing continuing involvement in derecognised financial assets	€ 51
Current Trade Receivables, Reduction in Trade Terms	158.8	€ 188.5
Current trade payables, relating to trade terms	(79.5)	(39.5)
Total trade terms liabilities	(238.3)	(228)
Current assets
Trade receivables	98.3	94.7
Prepayments and accrued income	9.2	10.1
Other receivables	38.4	19.7
Tax receivable	28	22.6
Total current trade and other receivables	173.9	147.1
Non-current assets
Other receivables	2.6	4.3
Total non-current trade and other receivables	2.6	4.3
Total trade and other receivables	€ 176.5	€ 151.4

Trade and other receivables - A

Trade and other receivables - Aging of Trade Receivables (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	€ 257.1	€ 283.2
Reduction in trade-terms	(158.8)	(188.5)
Total trade receivables	98.3	94.7
Not past due
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	228.5	243.4
Past due less than 1 month
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	20.9	34.9
Past due 1 to 3 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	4.8	4.5
Past due 3 to 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	1.4	0
Past due more than 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	1.5	0.4
Gross
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	261.4	289.3
Gross | Not past due
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	228.5	243.4
Gross | Past due less than 1 month
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	20.9	35.6
Gross | Past due 1 to 3 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	4.8	4.8
Gross | Past due 3 to 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	1.6	0.2
Gross | Past due more than 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	5.6	5.3
Impaired
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	(4.3)	(6.1)
Impaired | Not past due
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	0	0
Impaired | Past due less than 1 month
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	0	(0.7)
Impaired | Past due 1 to 3 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	0	(0.3)
Impaired | Past due 3 to 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	(0.2)	(0.2)
Impaired | Past due more than 6 months
Trade Receivables [Line Items]
Trade receivables	€ (4.1)	€ (4.9)

Indemnification assets (Details

Indemnification assets (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Indemnification asset, beginning balance	€ 73.8	€ 65.5
Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date		0
Remeasurement of indemnification assets	0	10.4
Reclassified from Other receivables	(0.5)	0
Release of indemnified provision	0	(2.1)
Indemnification asset, ending balance	79.4	73.8
Goodfella's Pizza [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date	6.1
Indemnification asset, ending balance	0
Findus
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Indemnification asset, beginning balance	73.8
Indemnification asset, ending balance	€ 73.8	€ 73.8

Indemnification assets - Additi

Indemnification assets - Additional Information (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)€ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)€ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Release of indemnified provision	€ 0	€ 2.1
Indemnification assets				€ 79.4		€ 73.8	€ 65.5
Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date		€ 0
Findus
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Indemnification assets				€ 73.8		€ 73.8
Shares held in escrow as a result of indemnification asset | shares				6,964,417		6,964,417
Value of shares held in escrow as a result of indemnification asset (price per share) | (per share)			$ 16.72	€ 14.62	$ 16.91	€ 14.13
Goodfella's Pizza [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about business combination [line items]
Indemnification assets				€ 0
Indemnification Assets Recognised As Of Acquisition Date	€ 6.1

Cash and cash equivalents (Deta

Cash and cash equivalents (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Subclassifications of assets, liabilities and equities [abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents	€ 327.5	€ 219
Restricted cash	0.1	0.2
Total cash and cash equivalents	€ 327.6	€ 219.2	€ 329.5	€ 186.1

Loans and borrowings - Repaymen

Loans and borrowings - Repayment Profile (Details) $ in Millions	May 15, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	May 03, 2017EUR (€)
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings		€ 21,400,000			€ 3,300,000
Loans and borrowings		1,742,900,000			1,395,100,000
Borrowings		1,764,300,000		€ 1,373,300,000	1,398,400,000
Senior USD Debt [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Principal1	€ 6.6
Borrowings | $			$ 50
Gross | Syndicated loans
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings		23,400,000			5,100,000
Loans and borrowings		1,351,800,000			1,004,400,000
Gross | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Loans and borrowings		400,000,000			400,000,000
Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Loans and borrowings		10,900,000			11,100,000
Deferred borrowing costs | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Borrowings						€ 9,800,000
Deferred borrowing costs | Less than one year
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings		(2,000,000)			(1,800,000)
Deferred borrowing costs | 2 to 5 years
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Loans and borrowings		(7,900,000)			(7,200,000)
Deferred borrowing costs | More than five years
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Loans and borrowings		€ (1,000,000)			€ (2,100,000)

Loans and borrowings - Details

Loans and borrowings - Details of Individual Loans (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	May 03, 2017
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings	€ 21.4		€ 3.3
Total non-current loans and borrowings	1,742.9		1,395.1
Borrowings	1,764.3	€ 1,373.3	1,398.4
Gross | Syndicated loans
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings	23.4		5.1
Total non-current loans and borrowings	1,351.8		1,004.4
Gross | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total non-current loans and borrowings	400		400
Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total non-current loans and borrowings	10.9		11.1
Deferred borrowing costs | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Borrowings				€ 9.8
Less than one year | Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total current loans and borrowings	(2)		(1.8)
2 to 5 years | Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total non-current loans and borrowings	(7.9)		(7.2)
More than five years | Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Total non-current loans and borrowings	€ (1)		€ (2.1)

Loans and borrowings - Addition

Loans and borrowings - Additional Information (Details) £ in Millions, kr in Millions	May 15, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018GBP (£)	Dec. 31, 2018SEK (kr)	Jun. 15, 2018EUR (€)	Jun. 15, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2018USD ($)	Jan. 01, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 20, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 20, 2017USD ($)	May 03, 2017EUR (€)	May 03, 2017USD ($)
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Borrowings		€ 1,398,400,000	€ 1,764,300,000							€ 1,373,300,000
Deferred transaction costs written off		15.7
Percentage of consolidated gross assets or adjusted EBITDA held individually by companies in Guarantor Group			5.00%
Percentage of consolidated gross assets or adjusted EBITDA held by Guarantor Group in total			80.00%
Guarantee amount		50,300,000	€ 43,900,000			kr 450
Findus Sverige AB
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Guarantee amount		30,500,000	29,300,000			kr 300
Senior USD Debt
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount | $				$ 953,400,000				$ 953,400,000			$ 610,000,000		$ 610,000,000		$ 610,000,000
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9			€ 14,600,000	$ 17,400,000
Annual principal payment	€ 6.6
Borrowings | $									$ 50,000,000
Reduction in interest rate			0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%
Incremental term loan | $													$ 50,000,000
Senior EURO Debt
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount							€ 558,000,000					€ 500,000,000		€ 500,000,000
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9			€ 7,200,000
Borrowings | $									$ 58,000,000
Reduction in interest rate			0.25%	0.25%	0.25%	0.25%
Incremental term loan												58,000,000
2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount														€ 400,000,000
Interest rate														3.25%	3.25%
Revolving Credit Facility
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity			€ 80,000,000
Letters of credit, overdrafts, customer bonds and bank guarantees utilized against the credit facility		€ 14,000,000	16,800,000
Deferred borrowing costs | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Borrowings														€ 9,800,000
Deferred borrowing costs | Senior US Debt and Senior Euro Debt
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Borrowings												€ 2,500,000
Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount			312,900,000
Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap | Cash flow hedges
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount			€ 0		£ 263.4
Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap | Hedges of net investment in foreign operations
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount | £					£ 224.7
Findus Sverige AB
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Proportion of ownership interest in subsidiary			100.00%
Senior USD Debt | Senior USD Debt
Disclosure of detailed information about borrowings [line items]
Notional amount | $								$ 300,000,000

Trade and other payables (Detai

Trade and other payables (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current liabilities
Trade payables	€ 321.1	€ 289.4
Accruals and deferred income	125.3	109.6
Current trade payables, relating to trade terms	79.5	39.5
Social security and other taxes	19	18.2
Other payables	19	17.7
Financial payables	7.7	3.1
Total current trade and other payables	571.6	477.5
Non-current liabilities
Accruals and deferred income	1.3	1.8
Total non-current trade and other payables	1.3	1.8
Total trade and other payables	€ 572.9	€ 479.3

Employee benefits - Additional

Employee benefits - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)year	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Post-employment benefit expense, defined contribution plans	€ 9.1	€ 8.5	€ 9.6
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	197.5	185.4	187.8
Estimate of contributions expected to be paid to plan for next annual reporting period	€ 5.6	5.8
Weighted average duration of defined benefit obligation | year	18.5
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ 279	266.7	€ 267.6
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	200.6	188.4
Foreign defined benefit plans | Other countries | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ 3.1	€ 3

Employee benefits - Defined Ben

Employee benefits - Defined Benefit Plans (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ 197.5	€ 185.4	€ 187.8
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	279	266.7	€ 267.6
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	200.6	188.4
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Germany
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	128	117.5
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Sweden
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	60.5	59.8
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Italy
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	4.7	5.3
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Austria
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	4.3	2.8
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Sub-total
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	197.5	185.4
Foreign defined benefit plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation | Other countries
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ 3.1	€ 3

Employee benefits - Amount Incl

Employee benefits - Amount Included in the Statement of Financial Position Arising from the Company's Obligations (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	€ 197.5	€ 185.4	€ 187.8
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	279	266.7	267.6
Plan assets
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	(81.5)	(81.3)
Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	192.7	180.5	182.9
Defined benefit retirement plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	274.2	261.8	262.7
Defined benefit retirement plans | Plan assets
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	(81.5)	(81.3)	(79.8)
Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.8	4.9	4.9
Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.8	4.9	€ 4.9
Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits | Plan assets
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	0	0
Unfunded Plan | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	70.6	70.6
Unfunded Plan | Defined benefit retirement plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	65.8	65.7
Unfunded Plan | Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.8	4.9
Funded Plan | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	208.4	196.1
Funded Plan | Defined benefit retirement plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	208.4	196.1
Funded Plan | Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	€ 0	€ 0

Employee benefits - Movements i

Employee benefits - Movements in Recognized Liability for Net Defined Benefit Obligations (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	€ 185.4	€ 187.8
Current service cost	3.8	4
Interest cost	3.6	3.6
Actuarial (gains) losses	12.9	(2.9)
Actuarial experience (gains) losses	0.5	0.5
Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions	13.8	1.5
Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions	(1.1)	3
Contributions to plan	(0.6)	(0.5)
Benefits paid	(5.4)	(4.9)
Exchange adjustments	(2.2)	(1.7)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	197.5	185.4
Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	180.5	182.9
Current service cost	3.9	4.1
Interest cost	3.6	3.5
Actuarial (gains) losses	12.9	(2.9)
Contributions to plan	(0.6)	(0.5)
Benefits paid	(5.4)	(4.9)
Exchange adjustments	(2.2)	(1.7)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	192.7	180.5
Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.9	4.9
Current service cost	(0.1)	(0.1)
Interest cost	0	0.1
Actuarial (gains) losses	0	0
Contributions to plan	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Exchange adjustments	0	0
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.8	4.9
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	266.7	267.6
Current service cost	3.8	4
Interest cost	5.2	5
Actuarial experience (gains) losses	0.5	0.5
Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions	13.8	(3)
Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions	(1.1)
Contributions to plan	0.4	0.3
Benefits paid	(8.1)	(7.5)
Exchange adjustments	(2.2)	(1.7)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	279	266.7
Present value of defined benefit obligation | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	261.8	262.7
Current service cost	3.9	4.1
Interest cost	5.2	4.9
Actuarial experience (gains) losses	0.5	0.5
Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions	13.8	(3)
Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions	(1.1)
Contributions to plan	0.4	0.3
Benefits paid	(8.1)	(7.5)
Exchange adjustments	(2.2)	(1.7)
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	274.2	261.8
Present value of defined benefit obligation | Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	4.9	4.9
Current service cost	(0.1)	(0.1)
Interest cost	0	0.1
Actuarial experience (gains) losses	0	0
Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions	0	0
Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions	0
Contributions to plan	0	0
Benefits paid	0	0
Exchange adjustments	0	0
Net defined benefit liability (asset)	€ 4.8	€ 4.9

Employee benefits - Movement in

Employee benefits - Movement in Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of changes in net assets available for benefits [abstract]
Plan assets, beginning balance	€ (185.4)	€ (187.8)
Interest income	(3.6)	(3.6)
Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income	0.3	1.9
Benefits paid	(5.4)	(4.9)
Plan assets, ending balance	(197.5)	(185.4)
Defined benefit retirement plans
Reconciliation of changes in net assets available for benefits [abstract]
Plan assets, beginning balance	(180.5)	(182.9)
Interest income	(3.6)	(3.5)
Benefits paid	(5.4)	(4.9)
Plan assets, ending balance	(192.7)	(180.5)
Plan assets
Reconciliation of changes in net assets available for benefits [abstract]
Plan assets, beginning balance	81.3
Plan assets, ending balance	81.5	81.3
Plan assets | Defined benefit retirement plans
Reconciliation of changes in net assets available for benefits [abstract]
Plan assets, beginning balance	81.3	79.8
Interest income	1.6	1.4
Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income	0.3	1.9
Contributions by employer	0.5	0.5
Contributions by members	0.5	0.3
Benefits paid	(2.7)	(2.6)
Plan assets, ending balance	€ 81.5	€ 81.3

Employee benefits - Expense Rec

Employee benefits - Expense Recognized (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Current service cost	€ 3.8	€ 4
Interest cost	3.6	3.6
Post-employment benefit expense	7.4	7.6
Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Current service cost	3.9	4.1
Interest cost	3.6	3.5
Post-employment benefit expense	7.5	7.6
Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Current service cost	(0.1)	(0.1)
Interest cost	0	0.1
Post-employment benefit expense	€ (0.1)	€ 0

Employee benefits - Amount reco

Employee benefits - Amount recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Actuarial experience losses	€ 0.5	€ 0.5
Actuarial losses arising from changes in financial assumptions	13.8	1.5
Actuarial gains arising from changes in demographic assumptions	(1.1)	3
Actuarial gains arising from the return on plan assets, excluding interest income	0.3	1.9
Total actuarial losses/(gains)	12.9	(2.9)
Cumulative amount of actuarial losses recognized in Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income	€ 14.2	€ 1.3

Employee benefits - Fair Value

Employee benefits - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Employee Benefits [Abstract]
Equities	€ 20.2	€ 17.4
Debt instruments	47.2	51.3
Property	10.9	8.9
Other	3.2	3.7
Total	€ 81.5	€ 81.3

Employee benefits - Actuarial A

Employee benefits - Actuarial Assumptions (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Germany | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	1.75%	2.00%
Inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Rate of increase in salaries	2.80%	2.80%
Long term medical cost of inflation	0.00%	0.00%
Germany | Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	1.20%	1.20%
Inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Rate of increase in salaries	2.80%	2.80%
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	0.00%	0.00%
Long term medical cost of inflation	0.00%	0.00%
Sweden | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	2.30%	2.40%
Inflation rate	2.00%	1.90%
Rate of increase in salaries	2.75%	2.25%
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	0.00%	2.25%
Long term medical cost of inflation	0.00%	0.00%
Austria | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	2.00%	2.20%
Inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Rate of increase in salaries	3.00%	3.00%
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	2.00%	1.70%
Long term medical cost of inflation	0.00%	0.00%
Austria | Post-employment medical benefits and other benefits
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	1.00%	0.90%
Inflation rate	2.00%	2.00%
Rate of increase in salaries	3.00%	3.00%
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	0.00%	0.00%
Long term medical cost of inflation	2.00%	2.00%
Italy
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Discount rate	1.60%	1.20%
Inflation rate	1.50%	1.50%
Rate of increase in salaries	0.00%	0.00%
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	0.00%	0.00%
Long term medical cost of inflation	0.00%	0.00%
Bottom of range | Germany | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	1.00%	1.00%
Top of range | Germany | Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Rate of increase for pensions in payment	2.00%	2.00%

Employee benefits - Average Lif

Employee benefits - Average Life Expectancy After Retirement (Details) - Defined benefit retirement plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Germany
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Male	21 years	20 years
Female	24 years	24 years
Sweden
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Male	22 years	22 years
Female	24 years	24 years
Austria
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Male	23 years	21 years
Female	25 years	25 years
Italy
Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items]
Male	19 years	20 years
Female	22 years	20 years

Employee benefits - History of

Employee benefits - History of Experience Adjustments From Inception (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ 197.5	€ 185.4	€ 187.8
Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	279	266.7	267.6
Fair value of plan assets
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	(81.5)	(81.3)
Defined benefit retirement plans
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	192.7	180.5	182.9
Experience losses/(gains) on scheme liabilities	0.5	0.5	(0.3)
Experience gains on scheme assets	(0.3)	(1.9)	(0.6)
Defined benefit retirement plans | Present value of defined benefit obligation
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	274.2	261.8	262.7
Defined benefit retirement plans | Fair value of plan assets
Disclosure of net defined benefit liability (asset) [line items]
Recognized liability for net defined benefit obligations	€ (81.5)	€ (81.3)	€ (79.8)

Employee benefits - Defined B_2

Employee benefits - Defined Benefit Obligation Sensitivity Analysis (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)
Discount rate
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Percentage of reasonably possible increase in actuarial assumption	1.00%
Percentage of reasonably possible decrease in actuarial assumption	1.00%
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% increase	€ (45,500,000)
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% decrease	59,800,000
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of inflation [member]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% increase	37.8
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% decrease	(30.1)
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of salary increases [member]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% increase	14.5
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% decrease	(10.7)
Actuarial assumption of expected rates of pension increases [member]
Disclosure of sensitivity analysis for actuarial assumptions [line items]
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% increase	38.7
Effect on the post-employment benefit obligation with a 1% decrease	€ (30.8)

Provisions (Details)

Provisions (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	€ 140.8	€ 193.7
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	7
Additional provision in the period	8.4	43.3
Release of provision	(6.2)	(13.5)
Transfer between categories		0
Utilization of provision	(34.3)	(81.7)
Unwinding of discounting	1.1	1.2
Foreign exchange	(3.1)	(2.2)
Provisions, ending balance	113.7	140.8
Current	44.3	68
Non-current	69.4	72.8
Provisions	113.7
Restructuring
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	26.3	59.1
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	4	30.9
Release of provision	(1.5)	(0.1)
Transfer between categories		0
Utilization of provision	(16.5)	(63.6)
Unwinding of discounting	0	0
Foreign exchange	0	0
Provisions, ending balance	12.3	26.3
Onerous/ unfavorable contracts
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	75.4	80.6
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0	0
Release of provision	0	0
Transfer between categories		0
Utilization of provision	(4.3)	(3.9)
Unwinding of discounting	0.8	0.8
Foreign exchange	(3.1)	(2.1)
Provisions, ending balance	68.8	75.4
Provisions related to other taxes
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	10.2	24.5
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0.3	5.8
Release of provision	0	(12.2)
Transfer between categories		(2.1)
Utilization of provision	(4.7)	(5.8)
Unwinding of discounting	0	0
Foreign exchange	0	0
Provisions, ending balance	5.8	10.2
Contingent consideration
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	10.4	10
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0	0
Release of provision	(2.7)	0
Transfer between categories		0
Utilization of provision	(6.5)	0
Unwinding of discounting	0.3	0.4
Foreign exchange	0	0
Provisions, ending balance	1.5	10.4
Other
Reconciliation of changes in other provisions [abstract]
Provisions, beginning balance	18.5	19.5
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	7
Additional provision in the period	4.1	6.6
Release of provision	(2)	(1.2)
Transfer between categories		2.1
Utilization of provision	(2.3)	(8.4)
Unwinding of discounting	0	0
Foreign exchange	0	(0.1)
Provisions, ending balance	€ 25.3	€ 18.5

Provisions - Additional Informa

Provisions - Additional Information (Details) kr in Thousands, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018SEK (kr)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	€ 113.7		€ 140.8	€ 193.7
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	7
Additional provision in the period	8.4		43.3
Provision used	34.3		81.7
Release of provision	6.2		13.5
Unwinding of discounting	1.1		1.2
Restructuring
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	12.3		€ 26.3	59.1
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Estimated completion of activities, period			18 months
Additional provision in the period	4		€ 30.9
Provision used	16.5		63.6
Release of provision	1.5		0.1
Unwinding of discounting	0		0
Onerous/ unfavorable contracts
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	68.8		75.4	80.6
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0		0
Provision used	4.3		3.9
Release of provision	0		0
Unwinding of discounting	0.8		0.8
Provisions related to other taxes
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	5.8		10.2	24.5
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0.3		5.8
Provision used	4.7		5.8
Release of provision	0		12.2
Unwinding of discounting	0		0
Contingent consideration
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	1.5		10.4	10
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	0
Additional provision in the period	0		0
Provision used	6.5		0
Release of provision	2.7		0
Unwinding of discounting	0.3		0.4
Other provision
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	25.3		18.5	€ 19.5
Acquisitions through business combinations, other provisions	7
Additional provision in the period	4.1		6.6
Provision used	2.3		8.4
Release of provision	2		1.2
Unwinding of discounting	0		0
Asset retirement obligation
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	5.9		4.9
Professional fees related to tax investigations and other obligations
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	1.8		2.7
Italy | Other provision
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	5		5.6
La Cocinera | Contingent consideration
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provision used	(6.5)
Lutosa | Contingent consideration
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	1.5
Bjuv Facility | Sweden | Onerous/unfavorable contracts - lease
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	€ 66.9		€ 72.5
Discount rate	1.00%		1.00%
Inflation rate	1.00%		1.00%
Increase (decrease) in risk free rate or inflation rate assumptions, percentage change	0.50%	0.50%
Effect of 0.5% increase (decrease) in risk free rate or inflation rate assumptions	7.00%	7.00%
Bjuv Facility | Sweden | Onerous/unfavorable contracts - service contract
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Provisions	€ 1.9
Foodhills AB [Member] | Bjuv Facility | Sweden
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Agreed gross proceeds from sale of Bjuv factory	8.6	kr 85,000
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets other than goodwill, investment property and other non-current assets	€ 7.2	kr 72,250

Share capital and reserves - Sc

Share capital and reserves - Schedule of Share Capital and Capital Reserve (Details) € in Millions	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2017$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Increase (Decrease) Through Vesting Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Transactions, Equity	€ 0.1	€ (0.2)	€ (0.1)	€ (0.3)
Total share capital and capital reserve						€ 1,762.3		€ 1,637.5
Listing and share transaction costs				€ (13.3)		(13.8)		(13.8)
Total net share capital and capital reserve						1,748.5		1,623.7
Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Total share capital and capital reserve						1,751.7		1,626.9
Founder Preferred shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Total share capital and capital reserve						€ 10.6		€ 10.6
Issued Capital and Capital Reserve | Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Par value per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares					$ 10		$ 10
Number of shares issued and fully paid (in shares) | shares						174,229,051		165,291,546
Issued Capital and Capital Reserve | Founder Preferred shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Par value per share (in USD per share) | $ / shares					$ 10		$ 10
Number of shares issued and fully paid (in shares) | shares						1,500,000		1,500,000

Share capital and reserves - Or

Share capital and reserves - Ordinary Shares (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares	Jun. 14, 2018shares$ / shares	Jan. 02, 2018shares	Jun. 19, 2017shares$ / shares	Jun. 12, 2017shares	Jun. 16, 2016shares	Jun. 30, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2018shares$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2017shares	Jul. 31, 2016$ / shares	Apr. 11, 2014shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of shares reserved for issue under options and contracts for sale of shares	115,625							115,625			125,000
Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Share dividend issued (in shares)			8,705,890						8,705,890
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]
Number of shares outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)								165,300,000	182,100,000
Shares issued in the period (in shares)								8,900,000	(16,800,000)
Shares repurchased and canceled in the year					(9,779,729)
Number of shares outstanding, ending balance (in shares)	174,229,051							174,229,051	165,300,000
Initial options [Domain]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of shares reserved for issue under options and contracts for sale of shares	125,000							125,000
Founder Entities [Member] | Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Share dividend issued (in shares)	171,092
Restricted Stock1 [Member]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement								583,700
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement								294,810
Restricted Stock1 [Member] | Key Management Personnel Of Entity Or Parent, Non-Executive Director [Member]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of other equity instruments granted in share-based payment arrangement		44,272		53,498		55,680
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]
Shares issued in the period (in shares)							46,296
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement		53,498		55,680		34,780		9,375
Shares Issued, Price Per Share1 | $ / shares		$ 17.94		$ 14.38						$ 8.98
Liabilities From Share-based Payment Transactions, Shares		12,312		9,384		11,568		(2,400,000)
Restricted Stock1 [Member] | Management Award 2016 [Member]
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement								294,810
Shares Issued, Price Per Share1 | $ / shares	$ 20.72							$ 20.72
Liabilities From Share-based Payment Transactions, Shares								113,756
LTIP vesting 1 [Member] [Domain]
Reconciliation of number of shares outstanding [abstract]
Number of other equity instruments exercised or vested in share-based payment arrangement								181,054

Share capital and reserves - _2

Share capital and reserves - Ordinary Shares Narrative (Details) € / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, € in Millions	Jun. 14, 2018USD ($)shares$ / shares	Jan. 02, 2018shares	Sep. 11, 2017EUR (€)shares	Sep. 11, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 19, 2017shares$ / shares	Jun. 12, 2017EUR (€)shares	Jun. 12, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 16, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 07, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)shares	Sep. 11, 2017EUR (€)	Jun. 12, 2017€ / shares	Jun. 09, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016$ / shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Share price (in dollars per share) | (per share)							$ 10.75								€ 9.60
Share price discount																25.00%
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares						€ 93.9	$ 105,100,000				€ 0	€ 177.6	€ 0
Listing and share transaction costs | €											€ 13.8	€ 13.8	€ 13.3
Restricted Shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of shares vested											294,810
Non-Executive Director | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Shares issued in the period (in shares)										46,296
Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares	$ 17.94				$ 14.38												$ 8.98
Exercise price (in dollars per share) | $	$ 18.07							$ 8.98	$ 11.50
Number of shares vested	53,498				55,680			34,780			9,375
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation	12,312				9,384			11,568			(2,400,000)
Secondary Public Offering By Selling Shareholders
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of shares sold			33,333,334	33,333,334
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares				$ 14.16
Secondary Public Offering By Selling Shareholders Sold To Public
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Number of shares sold			26,269,691	26,269,691
Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Shares issued in the period (in shares)											8,900,000	(16,800,000)
Share dividend issued (in shares)		8,705,890										8,705,890
Number of shares outstanding											174,229,051	165,300,000	182,100,000
Shares repurchased and canceled						9,779,729	9,779,729
Ordinary shares | Secondary Public Offering By Selling Shareholders
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Shares repurchased and canceled			7,063,643	7,063,643
Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares			€ 83.2	$ 100,000,000
Listing and share transaction costs | €														€ 0.5

Share capital and reserves - Li

Share capital and reserves - Listing and Share Transaction Costs (Details) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)
Share Capital, Reserves and Other Equity Interest [Abstract]
Share issue related cost, beginning balance	€ 13.3
Share issue related cost	0.5
Share issue related cost, ending balance	€ 13.8

Share capital and reserves - Fo

Share capital and reserves - Founder Preferred Shares Annual Dividend Amount and Warrant Redemption Amount (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares	Jan. 02, 2018shares	Dec. 31, 2018voteshares	Dec. 31, 2017$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016€ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued1	1,500,000		1,500,000
Number of votes per Founder Preferred Share | vote			1
Preference shares, dividend payment terms, weighted average share price, minimum term required				10 days			10 days
Preferred stock, conversion terms, weighted average share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 11.50
Percentage increase in dividend price	20.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Preference shares, conversion ratio							1
Dividends recognised as distributions to owners per share (in dollars per share) | (per share)	$ 16.7538			$ 16.6516	$ 11.4824	€ 11.4824
Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Founder preferred shares annual dividend amount		8,705,890		8,705,890
Founder Entities [Member]
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued1	750,000		750,000

Share capital and reserves - Wa

Share capital and reserves - Warrants (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Preference shares, conversion ratio	1

Share-based compensation rese_3

Share-based compensation reserve (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Jun. 14, 2018	Jun. 19, 2017	Jun. 16, 2016	Jun. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Beginning balance, Reserve of share-based payments					€ 2.9
Increase through share-based payment transactions					13	€ 2.6	€ 1.2
Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares				€ (0.1)	0.2	0.1	€ 0.3
Stock Vested During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Gross1					(3.3)
Ending balance, Reserve of share-based payments					9.4	2.9
Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Beginning balance, Reserve of share-based payments					2.9
Vesting of Non-Executive Director restricted shares					(0.8)
Ending balance, Reserve of share-based payments					9.4	€ 2.9
Non-Executive Director | Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Increase through share-based payment transactions					0.9
Key management personnel | Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Increase through share-based payment transactions					€ 12.1
Restricted Stock1 [Member] | Non-Executive Director
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Liabilities From Share-based Payment Transactions, Shares	12,312	9,384	11,568		(2,400,000)

Share-based compensation rese_4

Share-based compensation reserve - Additional Information (Details) € in Millions	Jun. 14, 2018EUR (€)shares	Jun. 14, 2018USD ($)shares	Jun. 19, 2017EUR (€)shares	Jun. 16, 2016USD ($)shares	Dec. 07, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2018EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2017shares	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Increase (Decrease) Through Vesting Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Transactions, Equity						€ 0.1		€ (0.2)	€ (0.1)	€ (0.3)
Share based payment charge								13	2.6	1.2
Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Increase (Decrease) Through Vesting Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Transactions, Equity								€ 0.8
Restricted Shares
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Number of shares granted | shares								583,700
Non-Executive Director
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge								€ 0.9	0.8	0.6
Non-Executive Director | Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Share based payment charge								€ 0.9
Non-Executive Director | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Exercise price (in dollars per share) | $		$ 18.07		$ 8.98	$ 11.50
Shares issued | shares							46,296
Shares paid for tax withholding for share based compensation | shares	12,312	12,312	9,384	11,568				(2,400,000)
Number of shares granted | shares	44,272	44,272	53,498	55,680
Number of shares issued | shares	41,186	41,186
Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge								€ 0.9	0.8
Key management personnel
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Non-Executive Director restricted share awards charge								12.1	1.8
Key management personnel | Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Share based payment charge								€ 12.1
Key management personnel | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Number of shares issued | shares								4,624,653
Share based compensation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Increase (Decrease) Through Vesting Of Other Equity Instruments In Share-Based Payment Transactions, Equity								€ (0.8)	(0.7)	(0.3)
Share based payment charge								€ 13	€ 2.6	€ 1.2
Share based compensation reserve | Non-Executive Director | Restricted Shares
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Share based payment charge	€ 0		€ 0.3

Founder Preferred Shares Divi_3

Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve - Additional Information (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)$ / sharesshares	Jan. 02, 2018shares	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)shares	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2016€ / shares	Dec. 31, 2015$ / shares	Jan. 12, 2016	Jun. 01, 2015EUR (€)
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Preferred stock, conversion terms, weighted average share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares							$ 11.50
Preference shares, dividend payment terms, weighted average share price, minimum term required				10 days			10 days
Percentage increase in dividend price	20.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Preferred share dividend equivalent								140,220,619
Dividend price per share (in dollars per share) | (per share)	$ 16.7538			$ 16.6516	$ 11.4824	€ 11.4824
Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve | €	$ 372.6		€ 372.6	$ 493.4					€ 531.5
Preference shares, conversion ratio							1
Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Share dividend issued (in shares)		8,705,890		8,705,890
Shares issued in the period (in shares)			8,900,000	(16,800,000)
Founder Entities [Member] | Ordinary shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Share dividend issued (in shares)	171,092

Founder Preferred Shares Divi_4

Founder Preferred Shares Dividend Reserve (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Equity, beginning balance	€ 1,852.6	€ 1,888.1
Equity, ending balance	2,059.1	1,902.5
Founder preferred shares dividend reserve
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Settlement of dividend through share issue	120.8	€ 38.1
Founder preferred shares dividend reserve | Founder Preferred shares
Disclosure of classes of share capital [line items]
Equity, beginning balance	493.4
Settlement of dividend through share issue	120.8
Equity, ending balance	€ 372.6

Translation reserve Translati_3

Translation reserve Translation reserve table (Details) - EUR (€)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Reserve of exchange differences on translation, continuing hedges	€ 15,800,000	€ 12,400,000
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, before tax	2,200,000	(8,900,000)	€ (35,900,000)
Gains (losses) on hedges of net investments in foreign operations, net of tax	3,400,000	8,100,000	35,400,000
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year	7,500,000	(11,300,000)	(23,100,000)
Equity attributable to owners of parent	2,059,900,000	1,852,600,000
Reserve of exchange differences on translation, hedging relationships for which hedge accounting is no longer applied	47,600,000	47,600,000
Translation reserve
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Equity attributable to owners of the parent (restated)		83,200,000
Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the year	5,600,000	(800,000)	(500,000)
Equity attributable to owners of parent	88,800,000	83,200,000	84,000,000	€ 84,500,000
GBP net investments [Member]
Disclosure of reserves within equity [line items]
Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, net of tax	€ 3,700,000	€ 8,700,000	€ 44,200,000

Cash flow hedging reserve (Deta

Cash flow hedging reserve (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Reserve of cash flow hedges	€ 8.5	€ (3)	€ 8.4	€ 1.1
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI in the year	69.8	(76.5)	14.2
Reclassified to cost of goods sold	(6.4)	3.8	(4.1)
Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs	(47.9)	56.3
Deferred tax income (expense) on cash flow hedge reserve	(4)	5	(2.8)
Swap contract [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Reserve of cash flow hedges	0.9	(0.4)	0	0
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI in the year	49.5	(56.8)	0
Reclassified to cost of goods sold	0	0	0
Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs	(47.9)	56.3
Deferred tax income (expense) on cash flow hedge reserve	(0.3)	0.1	0
Forward contract [member]
Disclosure of detailed information about hedges [line items]
Reserve of cash flow hedges	7.6	(2.6)	8.4	€ 1.1
Change in fair value of hedging instrument recognized in OCI in the year	20.3	(19.7)	14.2
Reclassified to cost of goods sold	(6.4)	3.8	(4.1)
Reclassified from other comprehensive income to finance costs	0	0
Deferred tax income (expense) on cash flow hedge reserve	€ (3.7)	€ 4.9	€ (2.8)

Earnings_(loss) per share (Deta

Earnings/(loss) per share (Details) - EUR (€) € / shares in Units, € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings per share [abstract]
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent	€ 171.2	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares	175,622,538	176,080,272	183,518,743
Basic earnings per share (in euros per share)	€ 0.97	€ 0.78	€ 0.20
Weighted average Ordinary Shares and Founder Preferred Shares	175,793,631	184,786,162	183,528,621
Diluted earnings per share (in euros per share)	€ 0.97	€ 0.74	€ 0.20

Earnings_(loss) per share - Add

Earnings/(loss) per share - Additional Information (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Earnings per share [abstract]
Profit (loss), attributable to owners of parent	€ 171.2	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (in shares)	174,122,538	174,580,272	182,018,743
Weighted average number of founder preferred shares (in shares)	1,500,000	1,500,000	1,500,000
Adjusted shares for dilutive impact of 2018 non-executive restricted stock awards (in shares)	171,092

Reconciliation of liabilities_3

Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Total loans and borrowings (Note 21)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	€ 1,398.4	€ 1,446.8
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9		(21.8)
Cash inflow	355.6	1,470.5
Cash outflow	(5.9)	(1,469.5)
Interest accretion	0	0
Increase (decrease) through obtaining or losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses, liabilities arising from financing activities	2.5
Exchange movement	32.7	(55.7)
Fair value changes	0	0
Other non-cash adjustments	2.8	6.3
Closing balance	1,764.3	1,398.4
Total finance lease obligations (Note 22)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	0	1.6
Cash inflow		0
Cash outflow		(1.6)
Interest accretion		0
Exchange movement		0
Fair value changes		0
Other non-cash adjustments		0
Closing balance		0
Financial payables (Note 22)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	3.1	1.7
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9		0
Cash inflow	3.4	0
Cash outflow	(59.1)	(53.3)
Interest accretion	64.4	54
Increase (decrease) through obtaining or losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses, liabilities arising from financing activities	0
Exchange movement	(0.8)	0.7
Fair value changes	0	0
Other non-cash adjustments	(3.3)	0
Closing balance	7.7	3.1
Forward foreign exchange and currency swap contract | Derivatives
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	0.7	0.3
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9		0
Cash inflow	0.8	3.9
Cash outflow	0	0
Interest accretion	0	0
Increase (decrease) through obtaining or losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses, liabilities arising from financing activities	0
Exchange movement	0	0
Fair value changes	(1.4)	(3.5)
Other non-cash adjustments	0	0
Closing balance	0.1	0.7
Cross currency interest rate swap | Derivatives
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	42.8	0
Increase (decrease) in financial liabilities arising from change in measurement attribute, initial application of IFRS 9		0
Cash inflow	13.8	4.5
Cash outflow	(3.6)	(2.3)
Interest accretion	0	0
Increase (decrease) through obtaining or losing control of subsidiaries or other businesses, liabilities arising from financing activities	0
Exchange movement	0	0
Fair value changes	(53.3)	40.6
Other non-cash adjustments	0	0
Closing balance	(0.3)	42.8
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Total loans and borrowings (Note 21)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	1,376.6
Closing balance		1,376.6
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Financial payables (Note 22)
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	3.1
Closing balance		3.1
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Forward foreign exchange and currency swap contract | Derivatives
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	0.7
Closing balance		0.7
Increase (decrease) due to changes in accounting policy required by IFRSs [member] | Cross currency interest rate swap | Derivatives
Disclosure of reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities [line items]
Opening balance	€ 42.8
Closing balance		€ 42.8

Cash flows from operating act_3

Cash flows from operating activities (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit (loss)	€ 170.5	€ 136.5	€ 36.4
Adjustments for:
Exceptional items	17.7	37.2	134.5
Non-cash fair value purchase price adjustment of inventory	5.7	0	0
Share based payments expense	13	2.6	1.2
Depreciation charge	39.3	35.9	43.3
Amortization	7	6.5	7.8
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment	0.3	0.5	0.7
Finance costs	57.6	81.6	86.3
Finance income	(1.6)	(7.2)	(24.2)
Taxation	56.6	32	39.6
Operating cash flow before changes in working capital, provisions and exceptional items	366.1	325.6	325.6
(Decrease)/increase in inventories	(20.2)	16.7	(18.1)
Increase in trade and other receivables	(10.8)	(1.6)	(8.8)
Increase in trade and other payables	64.5	18.1	60.8
Decrease in employee benefit and other provisions	(2)	(0.3)	(3.3)
Cash generated from operations before tax and exceptional items	397.6	358.5	356.2
Material reconciling items [member]
Adjustments for:
Exceptional items	€ 17.7	€ 37.2	€ 134.5

Financial risk management - Add

Financial risk management - Additional Information (Details) £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2018GBP (£)	Jun. 15, 2018EUR (€)	Jun. 15, 2018USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017GBP (£)	Dec. 20, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 20, 2017USD ($)	May 03, 2017EUR (€)	May 03, 2017USD ($)
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial Assets (Financial Liabilities) At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income	€ 7,900,000		€ (51,000,000)
Financial Assets (Liabilities), Net	(1,872,000,000)		(1,585,700,000)
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	2,310,100,000		1,851,100,000
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	30,600,000
Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet	49,100,000		20,700,000
Gross financial liabilities set off against financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements	29,800,000		20,700,000
Gains (losses) on hedges of net investments in foreign operations, net of tax	3,400,000		8,100,000	€ 35,400,000
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness	€ 300,000
Cross currency interest rate swap where hedge accounting not applied	14.70%	14.70%
Financial assets at amortised cost	€ 395,300,000
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position	19,300,000		0
Gross financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements	36,900,000		69,200,000
Related financial instruments that are offset	29,800,000		20,700,000
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position	7,100,000		48,500,000
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	€ 4,300,000
Interest rate risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on pre-tax earnings	€ 5,700,000		€ 5,100,000
Liquidity risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	€ 80,000,000
Letters of credit, overdrafts, customer bonds and bank guarantees utilized against the credit facility | $					$ 16,800,000
Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, actual change in risk variable, percent	1.30%	1.30%	3.90%
US dollar | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, actual change in risk variable, percent	4.50%	4.50%	13.90%
Swedish Krona | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, actual change in risk variable, percent	4.10%	4.10%	2.70%
Interest rate swap contract [member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on interest charge	€ 500,000
Interest rate swap contract [member] | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on interest charge	€ 2,500,000		€ 2,200,000
Cross currency interest rate swap | Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on interest charge	€ 100,000		100,000
Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives	€ 0		0	€ 1,000,000
Foreign exchange forward contract | Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on pre-tax earnings	€ 1,200,000		700,000
Foreign exchange forward contract | US dollar | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on pre-tax earnings	€ 2,300,000		2,400,000
Foreign exchange forward contract | Swedish Krona | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, impact on pre-tax earnings	€ 1,300,000		€ 700,000
Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount	€ 312,900,000
Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract | US dollar | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Percentage of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments	85.20%		70.00%		85.20%	85.20%			70.00%	70.00%
Financial asset	€ 10,600,000		€ 6,500,000
Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract | Euro | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Percentage of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments	70.00%		68.00%		70.00%	70.00%			68.00%	68.00%
Financial asset	€ 1,100,000		€ 1,500,000
Cross currency interest rate swap | Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent			1.00%	1.00%
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member] | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness			€ 0
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member] | Cross currency interest rate swap | Pound Sterling
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Percentage of financial instruments designated as hedging instruments	85.30%		82.80%		85.30%	85.30%			82.80%	82.80%
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member] | Cross currency interest rate swap | Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic, concentration percentage			93.00%						93.00%	93.00%
Gains (losses) on hedges of net investments in foreign operations, net of tax	€ 3,400,000
Sensitivity analysis for types of market risk, reasonably possible change in risk variable, percent	1.00%	1.00%
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member] | Loans and Borrowings | Pound Sterling | Currency risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Risk exposure associated with instruments sharing characteristic, concentration percentage	103.00%				103.00%	103.00%
Gain on retranslation of loans			€ 12,400,000
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations [member] | Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ 21,600,000		€ 15,300,000
Notional amount | £						£ 224.7
maturity date	May 15, 2022	May 15, 2022	May 15, 2022
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 3,700,000		€ 12,400,000
Change in value of hedged item	€ (3,400,000)		€ (12,400,000)
Average rate of hedging instrument	119.00%		120.00%		119.00%	119.00%			120.00%	120.00%
Cash flow hedges [member] | Foreign Exchange Forward And Currency Swap Contract [Member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives	€ 1,000,000		€ 3,500,000	€ 4,300,000
Cash flow hedges [member] | Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	(25,600,000)		€ (61,300,000)
Notional amount	€ 0					£ 263.4
maturity date	May 15, 2022	May 15, 2022	May 15, 2022
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 35,600,000		€ (61,300,000)
Change in value of hedged item	€ (35,600,000)		€ 61,300,000
Average rate of hedging instrument	111.00%		107.00%		111.00%	111.00%			107.00%	107.00%
Currency swap contract [member] | Foreign Exchange Forward And Currency Swap Contract [Member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives	€ 400,000		€ 3,900,000	€ 0
Senior USD Debt [Member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount | $					$ 953,400,000			$ 953,400,000	$ 610,000,000			$ 610,000,000		$ 610,000,000
Increase in debt | $		$ 343,400,000
Pound Sterling
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount | £						£ 224.7				£ 187.6
2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount													€ 400,000,000
Interest rate													3.25%	3.25%
Senior EURO Debt
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount							€ 558,000,000				€ 500,000,000		€ 500,000,000
Bottom of range | Interest rate risk
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Interest rate	0.00%				0.00%	0.00%
EUR/USD [Domain] | Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ 8,400,000		(5,000,000)
Notional amount	224,900,000		134,500,000
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 14,100,000		€ (15,600,000)
Average rate of hedging instrument	120.00%		116.00%		120.00%	120.00%			116.00%	116.00%
GBP/USD [Domain] [Domain] | Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ 2,000,000		€ (1,500,000)
Notional amount	47,200,000		52,300,000
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 4,500,000		€ (3,700,000)
Average rate of hedging instrument	134.00%		132.00%		134.00%	134.00%			132.00%	132.00%
GBP/EUR [Domain] | Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ 1,400,000		€ (100,000)
Notional amount	97,400,000		46,300,000
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 1,900,000		€ (3,900,000)
Average rate of hedging instrument	112.00%		112.00%		112.00%	112.00%			112.00%	112.00%
SEKEUR [Domain] | Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ (600,000)		€ 1,300,000
Notional amount	65,600,000		65,900,000
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 1,500,000		€ 2,600,000
Average rate of hedging instrument	10.00%		10.00%		10.00%	10.00%			10.00%	10.00%
Other currencies [Domain] | Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Carrying amount of cross currency interest rate swaps	€ 500,000		€ 300,000
Notional amount	38,500,000		29,800,000
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 800,000		€ (200,000)
Average rate of hedging instrument	0.00%		0.00%		0.00%	0.00%			0.00%	0.00%
Cash and cash equivalents
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	€ 30,600,000		€ 0
Financial asset	327,600,000		219,200,000
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial assets at amortised cost	297,000,000
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Trade receivables
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0		0
Financial asset	98,300,000		94,700,000
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial assets at amortised cost	98,300,000
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0		3,200,000
Financial asset	49,100,000		20,700,000
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	44,500,000		17,500,000
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	4,600,000
Loans and Borrowings Excluding Deferred Borrowing Costs [Member]
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	1,775,200,000		1,409,500,000
Financial liabilities	1,775,200,000		1,409,500,000
Financial Liabilities At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income	0		0
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	534,900,000		441,600,000
Financial liabilities	534,900,000		441,600,000
Financial Liabilities At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income	0		0
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of nature and extent of risks arising from financial instruments [line items]
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	0		0
Financial liabilities	36,900,000		69,200,000
Financial Liabilities At Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income	36,600,000		€ 68,500,000
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	€ 300,000

Financial risk management - Mat

Financial risk management - Maturity Analysis (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Loan repayment percentage	1.00%
Repayment of current borrowings in future years	€ 8.4	€ 5.1
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	2,627.6	2,178.6
Repayment of current debt due to covenant terms	12.1	0
2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	594.8	494.5
2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	59.4	48.2
2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	59.2	48.3
2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	75.8	48
2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	74.7	92.7
More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	1,763.7	1,446.9
Borrowings-principal
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	1,794.4	1,409.5
Borrowings-principal | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	23.4	5.1
Borrowings-principal | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	8.4	5.1
Borrowings-principal | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	8.4	5.1
Borrowings-principal | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	8.4	5.1
Borrowings-principal | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	8.4	5.1
Borrowings-principal | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	1,737.4	1,384
Borrowings-interest
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	361.9	292.4
Borrowings-interest | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	67.9	46.3
Borrowings-interest | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	67.6	46
Borrowings-interest | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	67.1	46
Borrowings-interest | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	66.7	45.7
Borrowings-interest | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	66.3	45.5
Borrowings-interest | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	26.3	62.9
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	534.9	441.6
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	534.9	441.6
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	671.9	484
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	671.9	484
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Foreign exchange forward contract | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	1,250.3	916.2
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	40.1	29.1
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	39.8	28.7
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	39.6	28.6
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	1,130.8	28.4
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	801.4
Sell | Cross currency interest rate swap | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows		0
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(686.7)	(479.6)
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(686.7)	(479.6)
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Pay | Foreign exchange forward contract | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	0
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(1,299.1)	(885.5)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2017 / 2018
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(56.7)	(32)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2018 / 2019
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(56.4)	(31.6)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2019 / 2020
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(55.9)	(31.4)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2020 / 2021
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	(1,130.1)	(31.2)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | 2021 / 2022
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	0	(759.3)
Pay | Cross currency interest rate swap | More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis for derivative financial liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, undiscounted cash flows	€ 0	€ 0

Financial instruments - Categor

Financial instruments - Categories of Financial Instruments (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Jan. 01, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	May 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	€ 327.6		€ 219.2		€ 329.5	€ 186.1
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	30.6
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	4.3
Loans and receivables			94.7
Financial assets at amortised cost	395.3
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	(2,310.1)		(1,851.1)
Financial assets (liabilities) at fair value through profit or loss			2.5
Financial assets (liabilities) at fair value through other comprehensive income	7.9		(51)
Total	(1,872)		(1,585.7)
Total non-current loans and borrowings	1,742.9		1,395.1
Borrowings	1,764.3	€ 1,373.3	1,398.4
Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	1,745.4		1,424.9
Financial liabilities	(1,764.3)		(1,398.4)
Trade and other payables excluding non-financial liabilities
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss			0
Financial liabilities at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	(534.9)		(441.6)
Financial liabilities	(534.9)		(441.6)
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0.3
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss			(0.7)
Financial liabilities at fair value through other comprehensive income	(36.6)		(68.5)
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	0		0
Financial liabilities	(36.9)		(69.2)
Loans and borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss			0
Financial liabilities at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial liabilities at amortised cost	(1,775.2)		(1,409.5)
Financial liabilities	(1,775.2)		(1,409.5)
Trade receivables
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			0
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0		0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial assets	98.3		94.7
Loans and receivables			94.7
Financial assets at amortised cost	98.3
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			0
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	0		3.2
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	4.6
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	44.5		17.5
Financial assets	49.1		20.7
Loans and receivables			0
Financial assets at amortised cost	0
Cash and cash equivalents
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents			219.2
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss	30.6		0
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss	0
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income	0		0
Financial assets	327.6		219.2
Loans and receivables			0
Financial assets at amortised cost	297
Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Total non-current loans and borrowings	10.9		11.1
Deferred borrowing costs | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	0		0
Financial liabilities	10.9		11.1
Senior EUR/USD loans | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	(1,372.2)		(1,009.5)
Other borrowings [Domain] | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	3		0
Financial liabilities	(3)		0
2024 fixed rate senior secured notes | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities	(400)		(400)
2024 fixed rate senior secured notes | Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Borrowings				€ 9.8
Level 2 | Senior EUR/USD loans | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	1,347.2		1,012.7
Level 1 of fair value hierarchy [member] | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes | Loans and Borrowings
Disclosure Of Financial Assets And Liabilities [Table] [Line Items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	€ 395.2		€ 412.2

Financial instruments - Derivat

Financial instruments - Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) € in Millions, £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2018GBP (£)
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet	€ 49.1	€ 20.7
Gross financial liabilities set off against financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements	29.8	20.7
Net financial assets subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position	19.3	0
Gross financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements	36.9	69.2
Related financial instruments that are offset	29.8	20.7
Net financial liabilities subject to offsetting, enforceable master netting arrangements or similar agreements in statement of financial position	7.1	48.5
Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Gains (losses) on change in fair value of derivatives	0	0	€ 1
Derivative financial instruments | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Notional amount	312.9
Derivative financial instruments | Cash flow hedges | Cross currency interest rate swap
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Notional amount	0			£ 263.4
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 35.6	€ (61.3)
Average rate of hedging instrument	111.00%	107.00%		111.00%
EUR/USD [Domain] | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Carrying amount of forward currency contracts	€ 8.4	€ (5)
Notional amount	224.9	134.5
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 14.1	€ (15.6)
Average rate of hedging instrument	120.00%	116.00%		120.00%
GBP/USD [Domain] [Domain] | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Carrying amount of forward currency contracts	€ 2	€ (1.5)
Notional amount	47.2	52.3
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 4.5	€ (3.7)
Average rate of hedging instrument	134.00%	132.00%		134.00%
GBP/EUR [Domain] | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Carrying amount of forward currency contracts	€ 1.4	€ (0.1)
Notional amount	97.4	46.3
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 1.9	€ (3.9)
Average rate of hedging instrument	112.00%	112.00%		112.00%
SEKEUR [Domain] | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Carrying amount of forward currency contracts	€ (0.6)	€ 1.3
Notional amount	65.6	65.9
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 1.5	€ 2.6
Average rate of hedging instrument	10.00%	10.00%		10.00%
Other currencies [Domain] | Derivative financial instruments | Foreign exchange forward contract
Disclosure of financial assets [line items]
Carrying amount of forward currency contracts	€ 0.5	€ 0.3
Notional amount	38.5	29.8
Change in fair value of outstanding hedging instruments	€ 0.8	€ (0.2)
Average rate of hedging instrument	0.00%	0.00%		0.00%

Financial instruments - Cash an

Financial instruments - Cash and cash equivalents/overdrafts (Details) - Total loans and borrowings (Note 21) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	€ 1,745.4	€ 1,424.9
Financial liabilities, carrying value	1,764.3	1,398.4
Senior EUR/USD loans
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, carrying value	1,372.2	1,009.5
Other borrowings [Domain]
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	3	0
Financial liabilities, carrying value	3	0
2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, carrying value	400	400
Level 2 | Senior EUR/USD loans
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	1,347.2	1,012.7
Level 1 | 2024 fixed rate senior secured notes
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	395.2	412.2
Deferred borrowing costs
Disclosure of fair value measurement of liabilities [line items]
Financial liabilities, at fair value	0	0
Financial liabilities, carrying value	€ (10.9)	€ (11.1)

Financial instruments - Deriv_2

Financial instruments - Derivatives (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Loans and borrowings	€ 1,742.9	€ 1,395.1
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness	0.3
Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Total assets	49.1	20.7
Total liabilities	(36.9)	(69.2)
Total	12.2	(48.5)
Foreign exchange forward contract | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Total assets	13.4	2.1
Total liabilities	(1.5)	(7.8)
Cross currency interest rate swap | Derivative financial instruments
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Notional amount	312.9
Total assets	35.7	18.6
Total liabilities	35.4	61.4
Deferred Financing Costs [Member]
Disclosure of detailed information about financial instruments [line items]
Loans and borrowings	€ 10.9	€ 11.1

Financial instruments - Offsett

Financial instruments - Offsetting of Derivatives (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Derivatives - assets
Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet	€ 49.1	€ 20.7
Related financial instruments that are offset	(29.8)	(20.7)
Net amount	19.3	0
Derivatives - liabilities
Gross amount of financial instruments as presented upon balance sheet	(36.9)	(69.2)
Related financial instruments that are offset	29.8	20.7
Net amount	€ (7.1)	€ (48.5)

Operating leases - Non-cancella

Operating leases - Non-cancellable Operating Lease Rentals (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	€ 181.6	€ 168.3
Less than one year
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	22.2	17.8
Between one and three years
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	38.5	26.1
Between three and five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	26	17.8
More than five years
Disclosure of maturity analysis of operating lease payments [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	€ 94.9	€ 106.6

Operating leases - Additional I

Operating leases - Additional Information (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	€ 181.6	€ 168.3
Findus Sverige AB
Disclosure of other provisions [line items]
Minimum lease payments payable under non-cancellable operating lease	110.6
Other provisions	€ 66.9

Capital commitments (Details)

Capital commitments (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Capital Commitment [Line Items]
Total capital commitments	€ 9.6	€ 5.6
Property, plant and equipment
Capital Commitment [Line Items]
Total capital commitments	6.8	3
Intangible assets
Capital Commitment [Line Items]
Total capital commitments	€ 2.8	€ 2.6

Related parties (Details)

Related parties (Details) € / shares in Units, $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions

Jun. 12, 2017EUR (€)shares

Jun. 12, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares

Jun. 15, 2015USD ($)

Jun. 30, 2017shares

Dec. 31, 2018EUR (€)sharesyear

Dec. 31, 2017EUR (€)

Dec. 31, 2016EUR (€)

Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares

Jun. 14, 2018$ / sharesshares

Jun. 19, 2017$ / shares

Jun. 12, 2017€ / shares

Jun. 09, 2017

Jul. 31, 2016$ / shares

Jun. 01, 2015$ / sharesshares

Jun. 01, 2015€ / sharesshares

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Share price (in dollars per share) | (per share)

$ 10.75

€ 9.60

Share price discount

25.00%

Payments to acquire or redeem entity's shares

€ 93,900,000

$ 105.1

€ 0

€ 177,600,000

€ 0

Ordinary shares

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Shares repurchased and canceled

9,779,729

9,779,729

Restricted Shares | Key management personnel

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Number of shares issued

4,624,653

Restricted Shares | Non-Executive Director

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 17.94

$ 14.38

$ 8.98

Number of shares issued

41,186

Mariposa Capital and TOMS Capital | Affiliate Of Founder Entities

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Advisory Services Agreement, annual fee | $

$ 2

Advisory Services Agreement, renewal term

1 year

Advisory Services Agreement, expiration notice term

90 days

Advisory Services Agreement, termination term

6 months

Mariposa Capital | Affiliate Of Founder Entities

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Travel expenses reimbursed to related party | €

218,313

130,454

TOMS Capital | Affiliate Of Founder Entities

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Travel expenses reimbursed to related party | €

€ 138,285

€ 232,379

Lord Myners | Non-Executive Director

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Option life | year

5

Lord Myners | Ordinary shares | Non-Executive Director

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares

$ 11.50

Number of shares issued

72,028

Number of share options granted

50,000

Iglo | Paul Kenyon | Key management personnel

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Share price (in dollars per share) | (per share)

$ 10.50

€ 9.71

Number of shares issued

37,060

37,060

Number of shares sold

26,372

Iglo | Tania Howarth | Key management personnel

Disclosure of transactions between related parties [line items]

Share price (in dollars per share) | (per share)

$ 10.50

€ 9.71

Number of shares issued

38,956

38,956

Number of shares sold

27,721

Significant events after the _2

Significant events after the Statement of Financial Position date (Details)	Dec. 31, 2018shares
Founder Entities [Member] | Ordinary shares
Disclosure of non-adjusting events after reporting period [line items]
Share dividend issued (in shares)	171,092