EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unaudited consolidated financial statements
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Exhibit 99.1

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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1.

   Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement    1

2.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement    7

3.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement    9

4.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity    11

5.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow    12

6.

   Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement    13

7.

   Annex: Press Release   

 


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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

1. VALUATION OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

The financial statements of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., a Chilean corporation (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (the Company, together with its subsidiaries, “Arauco”) have been prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). In management’s opinion there is no material difference between the Company’s economic value and the valuation reflected in the Company’s financial statements.

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

a) Analysis of the Financial Statement

The principal components of assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Assets

   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$

Current assets

   2,274,335    2,272,313

Other assets

   9,017,746    9,141,514
         

Total assets

   11,292,081    11,413,827
         
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$

Current liabilities

   809,368    951,413

Long-term liabilities

   4,079,065    4,079,981

Minority interest

   109,678    113,840

Shareholders’ equity

   6,293,970    6,268,593
         

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   11,292,081    11,413,827
         

Total assets decreased by 1.07%, or U.S.$122 million, from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010. This decrease is mainly attributable to a decrease in Cash and cash equivalents (financial instruments), Property, plant and equipment and Biological assets, offset by an increase in Other trades.

Total liabilities decreased by U.S.$143 million from December 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010. This decrease is mainly attributable to a decrease in Bank borrowings and Obligations to the public.

The main financial and operating ratios are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Current ratio

   2.81    2.39

Acid ratio

   1.70    1.41

Debt indicators

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Debt to equity ratio

   0.76    0.79

Short-term debt to total debt

   0.17    0.19

Long-term debt to total debt

   0.83    0.81
     03/31/2010    03/31/2009

Financial expenses covered

   2.51    1.50

 

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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

 

a) Analysis of the Balance Sheet, continued

 

Operational ratios

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Inventory turnover

   0.54    2.23

Inventory turnover (excluding biological assets)

   0.84    3.28

Inventory permanence-days

   167.44    161.21

Inventory permanence (excluding biological assets)

   107.57    109.65

The liquidity ratio for the current period has increased. This is due to an increase in current assets and a decrease in current liabilities, which in turn is explained by an increase in Trade and other receivables and a decrease in Bank borrowings and Bonds.

At March 31, 2010, the short-term debt represented 17% of total liabilities compared to 19% at December 31, 2009.

The ratio of financial expenses covered increased from 1.50 in March 31, 2009 to 2.51 in March 31, 2010. The increase is attributable to higher profits in the current period.

The ratio of inventory turnover decreased at March 31, 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009 due to the fact that production volume increased more than sales.

b) Analysis of the Income Statement

Gross Margin

Gross Margin presents a profit of U.S.$293 million in 2010 compared to U.S.$176 million in 2009, caused by an increase in revenues.

Profit before Income Tax

Profit before Income Tax registers a profit of U.S.$75 million in 2010 compared to U.S.$21 million in 2009, an increase of U.S.$54 million. The change was attributable to the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   Million
U.S.$
 

Gross margin

   117   

Administration cost

   (22

Other operating income

   (26

Foreign currency exchange rate

   (8

Others net

   (7
      

Net change in outcome before income tax

   54   
      

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

2. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, continued

 

The increase in the exchange rate difference is principally due to a strong appreciation of the U.S. Dollar against the Chilean peso, the Euro and the Real, the currencies in which the Company owns financial investments, tax receivables and other accounts receivable.

The main indicators related to result accounts and the details of revenues and operation costs are as follows:

 

Revenues

   03/31/2010
ThU.S$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Pulp

   386,252      362,239   

Sawn timber

   113,022      99,807   

Panels

   252,982      175,101   

Forestry

   27,474      19,290   

Other

   5,150      3,703   
            

Total revenues

   784,880      660,140   
            

Sales costs

   03/31/2010
ThU.S$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Wood

   125,916      155,770   

Forestry work

   76,156      69,485   

Depreciation

   41,587      45,843   

Other costs

   248,162      212,885   
            

Total sales costs

   491,821      483,983   
            

Profitability index

   03/31/2010     12/31/2009  

Profitability on equity

   1.30      4.92   

Profitability on assets

   0.73      2.81   

Return on operating assets

   5.62      3.13   

Profitability ratios

   03/31/2010     03/31/2009  

Income per share (U.S.$) (1)

   0.55      0.12   

EBITDA (2)

   218,927      130,454   

Income after tax (ThU.S.$) (3)

   62,528      14,182   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

   293,059      176,157   

Financial costs ( ThU.S.$)

   (49,935   (42,350

 

(1) Earnings per share refer to the profit to net equity to parent company.
(2) Earnings before income tax, interest, depreciation, amortization and financial expenses.
(3) Includes interest.

3. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ECONOMIC VALUES AND BOOK ASSETS

Assets and liabilities are presented in the Financial Statements according to International Financial Reporting Standards and instructions issued by the Chilean Securities Commission. We believe that there are no substantial differences between the economic value of our assets and the value reflected in these Financial Statements.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp

 

1) During the first quarter, prices continued to rise following a trend that began in early 2009.

 

2) Despite the effects of the earthquake on Chilean production, this trend has continued as price levels have reached historical highs.

 

3) The situation in major global markets is the following:

Asia, especially China, Korea and India, continue to lead in pulp demand and price increases. Local paper producers are finding it increasingly difficult to transfer these price increases to their own products, but they are still in a relatively comfortable position due to past purchases. Paper production is still very strong for local consumption and exports, fostering initiatives in Europe and North America for the establishment of tariffs on most competitive products from these Asian countries.

The European paper market is still facing a difficult situation. Local producers have not been able to transfer higher pulp prices to their paper products, consequently obtaining narrower margins. Furthermore, there is a close relationship between the paper and pulp markets due to restrictions in the local supply of these products caused by production interruptions due to strikes.

In North America there is less demand for pulp and paper production as a result of plant closings. This volume is being replaced by imports from China, Korea and Indonesia.

In some markets, spot prices are 5 to 10% above the price of traditional markets.

Sawn Timber

The real estate and construction markets in the U.S. have rebounded in the first quarter of 2010. Housing construction reached an annualized rate of 626,000 units in March. The current construction levels remain low when compared with the average over the last 10 years. During the first quarter of 2010 there has been an increase in prices and demand for moldings and sawn timber compared with the last quarter of 2009.

During the first quarter of 2010, we observed a higher demand for forestry products in all markets. There was also improvement in prices, especially in China, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Japan and Taiwan. In the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, there was higher demand for timber packaging and also better prices. Despite the recovery in sales prices of forestry products, prices remain below pre-crisis levels.

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

4. MARKET SITUATION, continued

 

Panels

At the end of the first quarter, sales of all panels divisions to final customers show a 45% compared to the same period last year. At the same time, panel sales volumes increased over this same period by 40%. We see a significant recovery in the markets, both in pricing and sales volumes, over the previous year.

Our Plywood business sales volume to final customers increased by 14%, and sales prices also recovered significantly. Sales volumes have increased primarily in Mexico and the rest of Latin America.

Regarding our MDF boards, where sales volume increased by more than 50%, Brazil has been the main engine of growth in the region with strong increases in demand and favorable projections for the year.

MDF moldings sales volumes were up by 26% over the same period in 2009 despite the disruption in Chilean shipments caused by the February 2010 earthquake. Prices also increased by approximately 3%. Moreover, given the uncertainty in the supply from Chile, the U.S. market reacted with sharp price increases of over 10%, which will be reflected in the results for the second quarter of this year.

The HB sales have not been the exception to this global recovery in prices and volumes, with volume increases of 20% compared to same period of 2009.

In summary, panels demand in Latin America is led by Brazil, Mexico and Chile. Chilean demand is strongly influenced by the needs for reconstruction after the earthquake in February. There is also a slow recovery in confidence in the U.S., where prices also are rising due in part to the Chilean earthquake. Europe remains a cause for concern as demand remains depressed and the Euro has weakened against the U.S. dollar, mainly due to the economic problems in Greece, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

The main components of net cash flow at March 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

    

Cash flow from operating activities

   118,270      74,780   

Cash flow from financing activities:

Loan and bond payments

   (129,099   214,880   

Dividend payments

   (3,632   —     

Cash flow from investment activities:

    

Purchase and sales of permanent investments

   (16,000   —     

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

   (94,766   (78,925

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

   (29,764   (15,215

Other

   802      (1,192
            

Net cash flow for the period

   (154,189   194,328   
            

 

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March 31, 2010

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5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW, continued

 

We had a positive operating cash flow of U.S.$118 million in the current period compared to a positive balance of U.S.$75 million in 2009. The positive operating cash flow resulted from an increase in client recovery and was partially offset by higher payments to suppliers.

Cash flow from financing activities as of March 31, 2010 had a negative balance of U.S.$133 million compared to a positive balance of U.S.$215 million for the same period in 2009. This change resulted from lower received loans in the year 2010.

The investment cash flow decreased at the end of the current period, due principally to payments for acquisition of biological assets, property, plant and equipment and capital contribution from associated parties.

6. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of March 31, 2010, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 91.62%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. The Company does not engage in futures or other hedging transactions to hedge against variations in the selling prices of pulp and forest products because it believes that risks resulting from price variations are limited, in large part because the Company maintains one of the lowest cost structures in the industry.

The Company and most of its subsidiaries maintain their accounting records and prepare their financial statements in U.S. dollars. Both the accounts receivable and most financial liabilities are denominated in U.S. dollars or are covered by an exchange rate swap, as well as most of their revenues. As a result, exposure to changes in the exchange rate has decreased significantly.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

     Note    03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Operative Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   4    373,359    534,199

Other financial current assets

   22    4,346    8,426

Other non-current financial assets

      86,016    63,684

Trade and Other receivables-net

   22    719,649    558,441

Related party receivables

   13    13,571    16,327

Inventories

   3    555,641    620,058

Biological assets, current

   20    343,435    310,832

Tax assets

      178,318    160,346

Total Current Assets and disposal groups held for sale or held for distribution to owners

      2,274,335    2,272,313

Total Current Assets

      2,274,335    2,272,313

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

   22    27,355    29,078

Other non-current and non-financial assets

      36,991    35,196

Investment accounted through equity method

   15    489,914    476,101

Intangible assets

   19    10,732    11,154

Goodwill

      62,425    63,776

Property, plant and equipment

   7    4,859,038    4,969,753

Biological assets, non-current

   20    3,413,001    3,446,696

Deferred tax assets

   6    118,290    109,760

Total non-current assets

      9,017,746    9,141,514

Total Assets

      11,292,081    11,413,827
            

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

 

     Note    03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Net Equity and Liabilities

        

Liabilities

        

Current Liabilities

        

Other financial liabilities

   22    384,493    535,557

Accounts payable, Trade and Other accounts payable

   22    291,381    321,892

Related party payables

   13    4,462    10,136

Provisions, current

   18    5,211    5,169

Current tax payables

      23,991    15,917

Current provision for employee benefits

   10    2,351    2,372

Other non-financial liabilities, current

      97,479    60,370

Total Current Liabilities and disposal groups held for sale

      809,368    951,413

Total Current Liabilities

      809,368    951,413

Non-Current Liabilities

        

Other non-current financial liabilities

      2,658,313    2,678,010

Provisions, non-current

   19    8,685    9,463

Deferred tax liabilities

   6    1,269,833    1,256,090

Non-current provision for employee benefits

   10    25,119    25,295

Other non financial liabilities, non-current

      117,115    111,123

Total non-current liabilities

      4,079,065    4,079,981

Total liabilities

      4,888,433    5,031,394

Net Equity

        

Issued capital

      353,176    353,176

Accumulated profit/loss

      5,932,191    5,893,799

Other reserves

      8,603    21,618

Net equity attributable to parent company

      6,293,970    6,268,593

Non-parent participation

      109,678    113,840

Total net equity

      6,403,648    6,382,433

Total net equity and liabilities

      11,292,081    11,413,827
            

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Note    January-March  
      2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

       

Profit (loss) from operations

       

Revenue

   9    784,880      660,140   

Cost of sales

      (491,821   (483,983

Gross profit

      293,059      176,157   

Other income by activity

   2    35,311      36,375   

Distribution costs

      (77,867   (83,828

Administrative expenses

      (76,275   (54,271

Other expenses by activity

      (38,459   (12,836

Other loss

      (92   (163

Financial income

      8,584      10,943   

Financial costs

   2    (49,935   (42,350

Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

   15    (1,504   1,143   

Exchange rate differences

   11    (17,583   (9,832

Profit (loss) before income tax

      75,239      21,338   

Income tax expense

   6    (12,711   (7,156

Profit from continuing operations

      62,528      14,182   

Profit (Loss) from Discontinued operations, Net of Tax

      0      0   

Net Profit

      62,528      14,182   
               

Profit attributable to

       

Profit attributable to parent company

      62,456      13,626   

Profit attributable to non-parent company

      72      556   

Net Profit

      62,528      14,182   
               

Ordinary Shares

       

Basic earnings per share

       

Earnings per share from counting operations

      0.0005526      0.0001253   

Earnings per share from discontinued operations

      0      0   
               

Basis earnings per share

      0.0005526      0.0001253   
               

Ordinary Diluted Shares

       

Earnings per diluted share from counting operations

      0.0005526      0.0001253   

Earnings per diluted share from discontinued operations

      0      0   
               

Basic earnings per diluted share

      0.0005526      0.0001253   
               

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

 

          January-March  
     Note    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Profit

      62,528      14,182   

Other comprehensive income, before tax

       

Exchange difference on conversion

       

Profit (loss) for exchange differences before tax

   11    (19,468   5,820   

Other comprehensive income before tax, exchange difference on conversion

      (19,468   5,820   

Cash flow hedges

       

Profit (loss) for cash flow hedges before tax

      6,509      (4,782

Other comprehensive income, before tax, cash flow hedges

      6,509      (4,782

Participation in Other comprehensive income in associates and joint ventures through equity method

      (96   0   

Other comprehensive income, before tax

      (13,055   1,038   

Comprehensive income statement

       

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

       

Income tax related to Cash flow hedges on Other comprehensive income

      (1,106   813   

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

      (1,106   813   

Other comprehensive income

      (14,161   1,851   

Total comprehensive income

      48,367      16,033   
               

Comprehensive Income Statement attributable to:

       

Comprehensive income statement attributable to parent company

      49,441      15,084   

Comprehensive income statement attributable to non-parent company

      (1,074   949   

Total comprehensive income

      48,367      16,033   
               

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY

 

03/31/2010

  Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
  Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Profit or loss
on the
remeasurement
of financial
assets available
for sale
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Profit (Loss)
ThU.S.$
    Profit (loss)
attributable
to Parent
Company
ThU.S.$
    Non-parent
company
ThU.S.$
    Net
Equity
Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at

01/01/2010

  353,176   27,551      (4,820   (1,113   21,618      5,893,799      6,268,593      113,840      6,382,433   

Changes in equity

                 

Comprehensive income statement

                 

Profit (loss)

  0   0      0      0      0      62,456      62,456      72      62,528   

Other comprehensive income

  0   (18,322   5,403      (96   (13,015   0      (13,015   (1,146   (14,161

Comprehensive income

  0   0      0      0      0      0      49,441      (1,074   48,367   

Dividends

  0   0      0      0      0      (24,064   (24,064   0      (24,064

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

  0   0      0      0      0      0      0      (3,088   (3,088

Total Changes in equity

  0   (18,322   5,403      (96   (13,015   38,392      25,377      (4,162   21,215   

Closing balance at

03/31/2010

  353,176   9,229      583      (1,209   8,603      5,932,191      6,293,970      109,678      6,403,648   
                                                   

03/31/2009

  Share
Capital
ThU.S.$
  Conversion
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Hedge
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Profit or loss
on the
remeasurement
of financial
assets available
for sale
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Accumulated
Profit (Loss)
ThU.S.$
    Profit (loss)
attributable
to Parent
Company
ThU.S.$
    Non-parent
company
ThU.S.$
    Net
Equity
Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at

01/01/2009

  353,176   (136,223   0      (3,015   (139,238   5,675,616      5,889,554      117,682      6,007,236   

Changes in equity

                 

Comprehensive income statement

                 

Profit (loss)

  0   0      0      0      0      13,626      13,626      556      14,182   

Other comprehensive income

  0   5,427      (3,969   0      1,458      0      1,458      393      1,851   

Comprehensive income

  0   0        0      0      0      15,084      949      16,033   

Dividends

  0   0      0      0      0      (5,450   (5,450   0      (5,450

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

  0   0      0      0      0      0      0      (2,821   (2,821

Total Changes in equity

  0   5,427      (3,969   0      1,458      8,176      9,634      (1,872   7,762   

Closing balance at

03/31/2009

  353,176   (130,796   (3,969   (3,015   (137,780   5,683,792      5,899,188      115,810      6,014,998   
                                                   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows-Direct Method

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-DIRECT METHOD

 

      03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating, Direct Method

    

Statement of Cash flows

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating

    

Types collections operating activities

    

Collections from sales of goods and services

   998,789      769,886   

Other collections for operating activities

   65,524      68,849   

Types of payments

    

Payments to suppliers

   (802,836   (638,791

Payments to and behalf of employees

   (53,002   (45,988

Other payments for operating activities

   (16,246   (14,065

Interest paid

   (63,376   (46,055

Interest received

   1,262      3,570   

Amounts paid and received by the Income Tax Returned

   (8,986   (16,867

Other input (output) in cash

   (2,859   (5,759

Net Cash flows from (used in) Operating Activities, Total

   118,270      74,780   

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

    

Cash flow used in the purchase of non-controlling interest

   (4,000   0   

Payments for acquiring joint ventures

   (12,000   0   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

   877      86   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

   (95,643   (79,011

Proceeds from sale of other financial assets

   230      2,508   

Purchase of other financial assets

   (29,994   (17,723

Other input (output) in cash

   802      (1,192

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

   (139,728   (95,332

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Loans obtained in long term

   0      450,920   

Loans obtained in short term

   16,272      0   

Total loans obtained

   16,272      450,920   

Loan payments

   (145,371   (236,040

Dividend paid

   (3,632   0   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

   (132,731   (214,880
            

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   (154,189   194,328   

Effect of exchange rate variations on cash and cash equivalents

    

Effect of exchange rate variations on cash and cash equivalents

   (6,651   1,257   

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

   (160,840   195,585   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

   534,199      167,287   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

   373,359      362,872   

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IAS 1)

Entity Information

Name of Reporting Entity

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Tax No. 93,458,000-1, Closed Company, was registered in the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance Securities Registry as No. 042 on June 14, 1982, therefore being subject to audit by this Superintendency.

Forestal Cholguán S.A., subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered on the Registry of Securities (Register No. 030).

The Company’s head office address is El Golf Avenue 150, floor 14, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile.

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and subsidiaries (hereinafter “Arauco”), is principally engaged in the production and sale of forestry and wood products. Its main operations are focused on the following business areas: Pulp, Plywood and fiberboard panels, Sawn Timber and Forestry.

Arauco is controlled by Empresa Copec S.A., Corporation, which owns 99.9779% of Arauco, and is registered in the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance Securities Registry as No. 0028, therefore being subject to audit by this Superintendency.

The controllers of the Company are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini, Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda., which owns 63.4015% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controller of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

The Arauco Interim Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

Presentation of Financial Statements

Financial Statements presented by Arauco as at March 31, 2010:

 

   

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Income

 

   

Comprehensive Income Statement

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

 

   

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows – Direct Method

 

   

Disclosure of Explanatory Information (notes)

Period Covered by the Financial Statements

January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010.

 

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March 31, 2010

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Date of Approval of Financial Statements

The issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1, 2010 and March 31, 2010 was approved by the Board in Extraordinary Session No. 422 on May 25, 2010.

Functional Currency

Arauco has defined the U.S. Dollar as its main functional currency, as most of the Company’s operations are a result of exports, and its costs to a large extent are related to or index-linked to the U.S. Dollar.

For the pulp segment, most of the sales operations are exports, meaning that the costs are mainly plantation costs, which are settled in U.S. Dollars.

For the sawmill and panel segments, despite having a mix of national sales and exports, the prices for the products are established in U.S. Dollars, as is also the case for the cost structure of raw materials.

Despite the fact that the cost of labor and services are generally billed and paid in local currency, these costs are not as significant as the costs of raw materials and depreciation of equipment, whose markets are global and are influenced mostly by the U.S. Dollar.

Arauco has defined the U.S. Dollar as its main functional currency.

Financial Statements are presented in thousands of U.S. Dollars, with a level of precision of the figures in thousands of dollars without decimals.

All significant information required by the IFRS is presented in these financial statements.

Additional Information Relevant to the Understanding of the Financial Statements

The Company Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A. are entities that as a whole qualify as Special Purpose Entities, because control exists and they maintain exclusive contracts with Arauco for wood provision, forward purchase of land, and a forest administration. Considering this, the companies are consolidated and are part of the consolidated financial statements of Arauco Group.

Compliance and Adoption of IFRS

The accompanying Financial Statements of Arauco include all significant aspects of the balance sheet, statements of income of its operations and cash flows in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.

This presentation is required to give a faithful representation of the effects of transactions, as well as other events and conditions, according to the definitions and criteria established within the conceptual framework of IFRS for the recognition of assets, liabilities, income and expenses.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

IFRS Compliance Declaration

These interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), which have been adopted in Chile under the title “Financial Reporting Standards in Chile” (NIFCH) and represent the wholesale adoption, explicitly and without reservation, of IFRS.

Disclosure of Capital Information

Information on Objectives, Policies and Processes applied by the Company regarding Capital Management

Arauco’s policies on capital management aim at:

 

  a) Guaranteeing business continuity and normal operations in the long term;

 

  b) Providing all financing needs for new investments to achieve sustainable growth over time;

 

  c) Maintenance of an adequate capital structure considering all economic cycles that impact the business and the nature of the industry; and

 

  d) Maximizing the company’s value, as well as providing an adequate return to shareholders.

Qualitative Information on Objectives, Policies and Processes applied by the Company regarding Capital Management

Arauco determines and manages its capital structure based on its equity at book value plus its financial liabilities (bank borrowings and bonds).

Quantitative Information on Capital Management

Financial guarantees of the Company are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Amount at
03/31/2010
(ThU.S. $)
   Amount at
12/31/2009
(ThU.S. $)
   Equity >=
ThU.S. $

2,500,000
   Equity
Hedging >=
2,0x
  Debt
Level(1)  <=
1,2x
   Debt
Level(2)  <=
0,75x

Local Bonds

   389,865    398,693    N/A    N/A   ü    N/A

Forestal Río Grande S.A. Loan

   130,160    138,837    N/A    ü(3)   N/A    ü(3)

Bilateral Bank Loan

   240,758    255,304    N/A    ü   ü    N/A

Other Loans

   37,384    156,639    No Safeguards Required

Foreign Bonds

   2,233,872    2,252,838    No Safeguards Required

N/A: Not applicable for the instrument

(1) Debt Level (financial debt divided by: equity plus minority interest)
(2) Debt Level (financial debt divided by: total assets)
(3) Financial guarantees on credits taken by Forestal Río Grande S.A. only apply to financial statements of that company

Debt instruments ratings at March 31, 2010 are as follows:

 

Instrument

   Standard
& Poor’s
   Fitch
Ratings
   Moody’s    Feller Rate

Local Bonds

      AA       AA

Foreign Bonds

   BBB    BBB+    Baa2   

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Capital requirements are incorporated based on the company’s financial needs and on maintaining an adequate liquidity level and complying with financial guarantees established in current debt contracts. The company manages its capital structure and makes adjustments based on the predominant economic conditions in order to mitigate the risks associated with adverse market conditions, and based on opportunities that may arise to improve the company’s level of liquidity.

Capital (in Thousand of US Dollars) as at Mach 31, 2010, and December 31, 2009:

 

In ThU.S.$

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Equity

   6,293,970    6,268,593

Bank Loans

   408,302    550,780

Finance Leases

   531    608

Bonds

   2,623,737    2,651,531
         

Capital

   9,326,540    9,471,512
         

The nature of external capital requirements is determined by the obligation to maintain certain financial ratios that ensure compliance with either bank loans or bond payments, which provide guidelines on capital ranges required for compliance with these requirements. Arauco fulfilled all its external requirements.

Arauco considers it unlikely that future uncertainty risks will result in any significant adjustment to the book value of assets and liabilities within the current financial period. In the case of the fair value of biological assets, no risks are foreseen in which the value of forests will change significantly. Notably, the data used to make the foregoing determination contemplates the long-term realization of such risks, and therefore the estimates provided are also relevant for the long term.

Summary of significant accounting policies

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2010 were prepared in accordance with IFRS accounting policies currently in force, uniformly applied to all items in these Consolidated Financial Statements.

a) Basis for Presentation of financial information

These interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), which have been adopted in Chile under the title “Financial Reporting Standards in Chile” (NIFCH) and represent the wholesale adoption, explicitly and without reservation, of the mentioned international standards.

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of biological assets, financial assets and financial liabilities (including derivative instruments) at fair value through profit and loss.

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires management to make subjective estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, though actual results and timing could differ from the estimates.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Management believes that the accounting policies below take into account those matters that require the exercise of judgment, but acknowledge that different judgments could result in substantially different results.

- Property, Plant and Equipment

For property, plant and equipment in a business acquisition, an external advisor is used to perform a fair valuation of the acquired fixed assets and to assist in determining their remaining useful lives.

The carrying amounts of fixed assets are reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may be impaired. The recoverable amount of an asset is estimated as the higher of fair value less the cost to sell and the value in use, with an impairment charge being recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount. The value in use is calculated using a discounted cash flow model, which is most sensitive to the discount rate as well as the expected future cash inflows.

- Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market is determined by using valuation techniques. Arauco uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and make assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each balance sheet date.

- Biological Assets

The recovery of forest plantations is based on discounted cash flow models which mean that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations, that is to say, on the basis of sustainable forest management plans considering the potential growth of forests. This recovery is performed on the basis of each stand identified and for each type of tree species.

These discounted cash flows require estimates in growth, harvest, sales prices and costs. It is therefore important that management make appropriate estimates of future levels and trends for sales and costs, as well as administer regular surveys of the forests to establish the volumes of wood available for harvesting and their current growth rates. The principal considerations used to calculate the valuation of forest plantations are presented in Note 20.

- Lawsuits and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain ongoing lawsuits the future effects of which need to be estimated by the management of the Company in collaboration with its legal advisors. Arauco makes appropriate contingency estimates in each balance sheet and/or upon each substantial modification to an underlying cause of any such litigation.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

c) Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to govern financial and operating policies, which usually requires holding shares with more than one half of the voting rights. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are de-consolidated from the date that control ceases.

Unrealized earnings from subsidiary operations have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements and minority shareholder equity is recognized in the equity balance.

Interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010 include subsidiary balances shown in Note 13; Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío balances, and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A., both of which qualify as Special Purpose Entities.

Some consolidated subsidiaries report legal financial statements in Brazilian Reales and Chilean Pesos. For consolidation purposes, they have been translated as indicated in Note 11.

d) Segments

Arauco has defined its operating segments according to its business areas, which are defined by products and services sold to customers. This is consistent with the management, resource allocation and performance assessment made by key personnel responsible for making such relevant decisions related to the Company’s operation. The Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Managing Directors of each business area (segment) are responsible for these decisions.

Detailed financial information by segment is presented in Note 23.

e) Functional currency

(i) Functional currency

Arauco’s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Company operates (the functional currency). The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S Dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency and Arauco’s presentation currency.

(ii) Foreign Currency Translations – Subsidiaries and Associates

The Income Statements of subsidiaries, whose functional and presentational currencies are not the U.S. Dollar, are translated into the Arauco reporting currency using the average exchange rates monthly, whereas the Balance Sheets of such subsidiaries are translated using the exchange rates at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising from the retranslation of net investments in foreign entities are recorded directly in shareholders’ equity in Conversion reserves, as shown in the unaudited Statement of Changes in Equity. The cumulative translation differences of divestments and liquidations are combined with their gain or loss on disposal.

 

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March 31, 2010

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(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the transaction date. Gains and losses on foreign currency resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the conversion at the closing exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognized in the income statement, except that which matches the deferral in net equity, such as those derived from cash flow hedges.

f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash-in-hand, deposits held on call at banks and other liquid investments with an original maturity of less than three months.

g) Financial Instruments

(i) Financial assets-liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. A financial asset is classified in this category if it was acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the short term.

Derivatives are also classified as acquired for trading unless they are designated as hedges. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and the passive position of these instruments is presented under Other financial liabilities within the Financial Statement.

Regular purchases and sales of financial assets are recognized on the trade-date, the date on which the Group commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The financial assets-liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss is initially recognized at fair value, and transaction costs are expended in the income statement. They are subsequently recorded at fair value with an effect on income also.

(ii) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. They are included in current assets, except for maturities greater than 12 months from the balance sheet date, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables include trade receivables and other receivables.

Loans and receivables are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost according to the effective interest rate method under the provision of bad debts.

(iii) Financial liabilities valued at amortized cost

Loans, bonds obligations and liabilities of similar nature are recognized initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. In subsequent periods, they are stated at amortized cost and any difference between proceeds (net of transaction costs), and redemption value is recognized in the income statement over the life of the debt according to the effective interest rate method.

Financial obligations are classified as current liabilities unless the Company has an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the balance sheet date.

 

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(iv) Creditors and other payables

These instruments are initially recorded at fair value and subsequently at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

(v) Hedging instruments

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in the Comprehensive Income Statement. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in the Income Statement within Other Operating Income by activity or Operating Expenses, by activity, as appropriate.

When a hedging instrument expires or is sold, or when it ceases to meet the criteria to be recognized through the hedge accounting treatment, any cumulative gain or loss in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the transaction affects the Income Statement. When it no longer expects a possible transaction to occur, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is immediately transferred to the Income Statement.

h) Inventories

Inventories are reported at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the weighted average cost method.

The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and general manufacturing expenses, excluding interest expenses.

Initial costs of harvested wood are determined at fair value less cost of sale at the point of harvest.

Biological assets are transferred to inventories to the extent that forests are harvested.

Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, less cost of sale.

When market conditions result in the manufacturing costs of a product exceeding its net realizable value, a valuation allowance is made. This provision also includes amounts relative to obsolescence resulting from slow moving and technical obsolescence.

i) Business Combinations

Business combinations are recognized using the purchase method. This involves recognizing identifiable assets (including previously unrecognized intangible assets) and liabilities (including contingent liabilities and excluding future restructuring) of the acquired business at fair value.

The goodwill acquired in a business combination is initially measured at cost being the excess of cost of business combination over the interest of the company in the net fair value of assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquisition. After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated from the acquisition date to the cash generating unit of the group or groups of cash generating units expected will benefit from the synergies of the combination without prejudice to whether other assets or liabilities of the

 

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March 31, 2010

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Group are assigned to those units or groups of units. If the cost of acquisition is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the Income Statement presented in the line Negative goodwill immediately recognized.

Arauco measures the fair value of the acquired company in the business combination made by stage, recognizing the effects of variation in the Income Statement in the period in which they occur.

Accounting policies for subsidiaries will be adjusted if necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by Arauco. Minority Interests are presented as a separate component of equity.

j) Investments in associates

Associates are entities over which the Group exercises significant influence but not control, generally holding between 20 and 50% of the voting rights. Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. Book net equity is increased or decreased for the related proportion to be recognized in the income statement and comprehensive income statement for the period as a result of adjustments arising from conversion of the financial statement into other currencies. The Group’s investment in associates includes goodwill (net of any accumulated impairment loss).

k) Intangible assets

(i) Computer Software

Computer software programs are capitalized in terms of the costs incurred to make it compatible with specific programs. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the programs.

(ii) Rights

This item includes water-rights, right of way and other acquired rights. Rights are recognized at historical cost and have unlimited useful life as the expected cash flow generating period is unpredictable. These rights are not amortized as they are perpetual and will not require renewal, but are subject to annual impairment tests.

l) Goodwill

The excess of the cost of acquisition over the fair value of the group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on annual basis.

m) Property, plant and equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation and the correspondent accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition.

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

 

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March 31, 2010

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Asset depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method, considering any adjustments for impairment.

The useful life of property, plant and equipment is determined according to expected use of the assets.

The assets’ residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, on an annual basis.

n) Leases

Fixed asset leases in which Arauco substantially holds all ownership risks and advantages are classified as finance leases. Finance leases are capitalized at the lease’s commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

Leases in which significant risks and rewards are not transferred are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the income statement on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease.

o) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are shown on the Balance Sheet at fair value. Group forests are thus accounted for at fair value less estimated point-of sale costs at harvest, considering that the fair value of these assets can be measured reliably.

The valuation of forest plantation assets is based on discounted cash flow models whereby the fair value of the biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuous operations, which are based on sustainable forest management plans taking into account growth potential. This valuation is performed on each identifiable farm block basis and for each type of tree.

Forest plantations shown as current assets are those that will be harvested and sold in the short term.

Biological growth and changes in fair value are recognized in the income statement within Other income by activity.

p) Deferred income tax

Deferred income tax is recognized using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, the deferred income tax is not accounted for if it arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted as of the balance sheet date that is expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

The deferred income tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable benefits profit will be available against which temporary differences can be utilized.

 

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March 31, 2010

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q) Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a current legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. This amount is quantified with the best possible estimate at the end of each period.

r) Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized after Arauco has transferred the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and Arauco retains neither a continuing right to dispose of the goods, nor effective control of those goods; this means that revenues are recorded upon delivery of goods to customers in accordance with agreed terms of delivery.

Segment revenues mentioned in Note 23 comply with the conditions indicated above.

Revenues from inter-segment sales (which are made at prices that approximate market prices) are eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

s) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Privately Limited Companies of Chile provides that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed or adopted by the shareholders, shares-stock as a dividend must be distributed annually in cash to shareholders in proportion to their shares or in the proportion established by the statutes for preferred shares if any, in the amount of at least 30% of net profits for the current year, except where necessary to absorb accumulated losses from prior years.

The General Shareholders’ Meeting of Arauco resulted in an agreement to maintain annual dividends at 40% of net distributable profit, including a provisional dividend share distribution at year-end. Dividends payable are recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the period they are declared and approved by the Company’s shareholders or when configuring the corresponding obligation on the basis of existing legislation or distribution policies established by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

The interim and final dividends are recorded as lower equity upon their approval by the relevant groups, being in the first case usually the Company’s Board, and in the second case the responsibility of the General Shareholders’ Meeting.

The amount of these dividends is presented in this Financial Statement under Other Non-Financial Liabilities, current.

 

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t) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment are subject to impairment tests whenever some event or change in business circumstances indicates that the book value of assets may not be recoverable, whereas goodwill is tested annually. The recoverable amount of an asset is estimated as the higher of net selling price and value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

A previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount, however, not to an extent higher than the carrying amount that would have been determined and recognized in prior years. For goodwill, however, a recognized impairment loss is not reversed.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The allocation is made to those cash-generating units or groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the business combination in which the goodwill arose.

“Cash-generating units” include the smallest identifiable groups of assets whose use generates continuous funds largely independent of those produced by the use of other assets or groups of assets.

Goodwill is allocated to cash generating units for the purpose of impairment testing. The distribution is made between cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the business combination that resulted in the goodwill.

Financial Assets

At the end of each period, an evaluation is performed in order to measure the existence of any objective evidence that assets or a group of financial assets have been adversely affected. Impairment effects will be recognized in the Classified Financial Statement only if there is objective evidence that one or more events will occur after initial recognition of financial asset impairment and if these events will affect associated future cash flows.

The doubtful provision of trade receivables is established when there is evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original terms of sale. Provisions are made when the client is a party to a bankruptcy court agreement or cessation of payments, or when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of debt in a reasonable time. In the case of sales of our Chilean’ distribution subsidiary (Arauco Distribución S.A.), provisions are estimated using a percentage of accounts receivable to be determined case by case depending on the internal classification of customer risk and age of the debt (days overdue).

u) Employee Benefit costs

The Company has severance payment obligations. These are paid to some workers according to conditions established within collective or individual contracts.

Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in income in the year they are incurred.

These obligations are related to post-employment benefits in accordance with current standards.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

v) Employee vacations

Arauco recognizes the expense for employee vacation on an accrual basis and it is recorded at nominal value.

This concept is presented in the Classified Financial Statement in the line Account payables, Trade and Other account payables.

w) Joint Venture Equity

Joint venture equity is recognized using the equity method.

x) Recent accounting pronouncements

At the date of issuance of these consolidated financial statements, the following accounting pronouncements were issued by the IASB:

 

Rules and amendments

  

Content

 

Mandatory

application date

IFRS 1: Revised    First time adoption of International Reporting Standards   July 1, 2009
IFRS 3: Revised (*)    Business Combinations   July 1, 2009
IAS 27: Revised (*)    Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements   July 1, 2009
IFRS 9    Financial instruments   January 1, 2013
Improvements to IFRS      January 1, 2010
Amendment to IAS 39    Recognition and measurement. Eligible hedged items   July 1, 2009
Amendment to IFRS 2    Share based payments   January 1, 2010
Amendment to IFRS 1      January 1, 2010
Amendment to IAS 24    Related parties disclosures   January 1, 2011
Amendment to IFRIC 14    Pre-payments of a Minimum funding requirement   January 1, 2011
Amendment to IAS 32    Classification of rights issues   February 1, 2010
IFRIC Interpretation 17    Distributions of non-cash assets to owners   July 1, 2009
IFRIC Interpretation 18    Transfers of assets from customers   July 1, 2009
IFRIC Interpretation 19    Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments   July 1, 2010

 

(*) Arauco adopted in advance these rules, not having a significant impact on this application.

Arauco believes that the adoption of standards, amendments and interpretations described above will have no significant impact on the financial statements of the Company in the period of initial application.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 2. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

a) Disclosure of information on Capital Issued

Subscribed and paid-in Capital amounts to ThU.S. $353,176.

100% of capital corresponds to ordinary shares.

 

    03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Description of Ordinary Capital Share Types

  100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

Number of Authorized Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

  113,152,446

Nominal Value of Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

  ThU.S.$ 0.0031211 per share

Amount of Capital in Shares by Type of Ordinary Shares that Constitute Capital

  ThU.S.$353,176

Rights, Privileges and Restrictions by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

Liabilities presented under Other Financial Liabilities have certain financial restrictions the Parent Company must comply with; otherwise, debt under these contracts can become payable.

Financial restrictions are the following:

 

i) Debt ratio must not exceed 1.2

 

ii) Net minimum equity must not be less than US$ 2,500 million

 

iii) Interest hedging index cannot be less than 2.0

At closing date Arauco had complied with the totality of these restrictions.

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Number of Shares Issued and Completely Paid by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

b) Disclosure of information on Dividends paid to Ordinary Shares

At March 31, 2010 there was no dividend distribution.

Dividends paid during 2009 and the corresponding amount per share:

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   Interim Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   Unlisted Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   12-16-2009

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

   ThU.S.$ 25,957

Number of Shares of which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 0.22940

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   Final Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   Unlisted Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

   05-07-09

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

   ThU.S.$ 88,449

Number of Shares of which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 0.78168

 

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c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of Conversion Reserves, Hedge Reserves and Financial assets reserves available for sales.

Arauco does not have restrictions associated with these reserves.

Conversion Reserves

This corresponds to a difference in foreign currency translation as compared to the Group’s subsidiaries, which do not use the U.S. Dollar as functional currency.

Hedge Reserves

This corresponds to the portion of profit or swap net loss coverage existing in Arauco at March 31, 2010.

Profit or loss on re-measurement of financial assets available for sale

This mainly corresponds to the value in Other comprehensive income of investment in associates.

d) Disclosures of others information

Below are balances of Other Income by activity, Financing Costs and Participation in profit (loss) of associates and joint venture as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

     January - March
     2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$

Types of Other Income by activity

    

Other Operating Income, Total

   35,311      36,375

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

   31,281      29,678

Revenue from export promotion

   1,356      1,112

Leases collected

   671      1,634

Selling expense provision of previous year, adjustment

   515      1,017

Other operating results

   1,488      2,934

Types of Financing Costs

    

Financing Costs, Total

   49,935      42,350

Interest costs

   46,386      38,924

Interest on bank loan

   46,386      38,924

Other financing costs

   3,549      3,426

Types of Participation in Profit (Loss) of associates and joint venture accounted through Equity Method

    

Total

   (1,504   1,143

Investments in associates

   165      665

Joint ventures

   (1,669   478

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES (IAS 2)

 

Components of Inventory

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Raw Materials

   101,695    85,706

Production Supplies

   34,734    55,764

Work in progress

   22,964    26,154

Finished goods

   307,882    335,234

Other Inventories

   88,366    117,200

Total Inventories

   555,641    620,058
         

As of March 31, 2010, a cost of sales of inventories of ThU.S.$ 481,741 was recognized (ThU.S.$469,660 at March 31, 2009).

As of March 31, 2010, a net increased provision for obsolescence and adjustment to net realizable value of ThU.S.$21,096 was recognized. At March 31, 2009 there was no provision for obsolescence.

The obsolescence provision amounted to ThU.S.$28,620 at March 31, 2010 (ThU.S.$7,524 at December 31, 2009).

At the date of these Financial Statements, there are no inventories delivered under a guarantee to report.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 4. CASH FLOW STATEMENT (IAS 7)

Cash and cash equivalents includes cash flow, bank account balances, fixed term deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds. They are short-term investments that are readily convertible into cash, and are subject to an immaterial change in value.

The objective of fixed term deposits is to maximize short-term cash flow surpluses. This instrument is authorized by Arauco’s Placement Policy, which establishes a mandate that allows investments in fixed income securities. In general, these instruments have a maturity period of less than ninety days.

Arauco invests in local mutual funds to maximize the profitability of cash flow surpluses in Chilean Pesos, or in international mutual funds in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. This instrument is accepted by the Company’s Placement Policy.

At the date of these financial statements, there are no significant amounts of cash or cash equivalents that are freely available.

 

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash on hand

   1,761    244

Banks

   40,020    28,756

Short term deposit

   52,825    281,873

Mutual funds

   278,753    223,326

Other cash and cash equivalents

   0    0

Total

   373,359    534,199
         

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents

     

Bank overdraft used for cash management

   0    0

Other reconciliations items, cash and cash equivalents

   0    0

Reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalent items, Total

   0    0

Cash and cash equivalents

   373,359    534,199

Cash and cash equivalents, reported in the Cash Flow Statement

   373,359    534,199
         

For the period ended March 31, 2010 there were no new investments to disclose.

The following tables detail the value of the cost of the investment in Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.) dated June 30, 2009 and Arauco do Brasil S.A. (ex-Tafisa Brazil) dated August 26, 2009 (see Note 14), and the net value of assets and liabilities of each acquired entity, discounting both the amount of cash and cash equivalents acquired with the order to distinguish those cash flows from those that arise from other operating, investing or financing activities.

 

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Tafisa Brasil S.A. (current Arauco do Brasil S.A.)

  

Tradeoffs sum cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

   166,977   

Sum of Cash and cash equivalents in acquired entities

   (2,891

Tradeoffs for Acquisitions paid to acquire entities, net Total

   164,086   
      

 

     ThU.S.$

Sum of Assets and Liabilities of different Cash or Cash equivalents in acquired entities

   107,429

 

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Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

  

Tradeoffs sum cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

   10,131   

Sum of Cash and cash equivalents in acquired entities

   (106

Tradeoffs for Acquisitions paid to acquire entities, net Total

   10,025   
      

 

     ThU.S.$

Sum of Assets and Liabilities of different Cash or Cash equivalents in acquired entities

   12,367

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 5. ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES (IAS 8)

Changes in Accounting Policies

Accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these interim consolidated financial statements are applied as required by IFRS 1. These policies have been designed in accordance with IFRS in effect as of March 31, 2010 and applied uniformly to all items presented in these interim consolidated financial statements.

Changes in the Treatment of Accounting Policy

The consolidated financial statements of Arauco at December 31, 2009 are the Group’s first annual financial statements prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The Group’s previous financial statements were prepared according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in Chile.

Standards adopted by the Group in Advance

IAS 27 (Revised), Consolidated and individual financial statements - Modifications arising from changes in IAS 3, adopted in the year 2009.

IAS 3 (Revised), Business combinations, adopted in the year 2009.

 

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NOTE 6. TAXES (IAS 12)

The applicable tax rate for the major companies in which Arauco has participation is 17% in Chile, 35% in Argentina and 34% in Brazil.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table details deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   03/31/2010
ThU.S. $
   12/31/2009
ThU.S. $

Deferred Tax Assets related to Provisions

   4,755    3,759

Deferred Tax Assets related to accrued liabilities

   10,193    6,690

Deferred Tax Assets related to Post-Employment obligations

   4,633    4,677

Deferred Tax Assets related to Restatement of Property, Plant and equipment

   3,721    3,065

Deferred Tax Assets related to Financial Instruments Restatements

   1,826    1,913

Deferred Tax Assets related to tax losses

   57,821    53,292

Valuation of biological asset

   11,151    11,424

Valuation of inventory

   2,999    1,939

Income provision

   2,765    2,571

Trade debtors and receivables

   4,408    4,878

Intangible revaluation differences

   10,346    10,584

Deferred Tax Assets related to Others

   3,672    4,968
         

Deferred Tax Assets Total

   118,290    109,760
         

At the date of these financial statement some of Arauco’s subsidiaries show tax losses of ThU.S.$260,889 (ThU.S.$241,596 at December 31, 2009) which are mainly due to operational and financial losses.

Arauco believes that the projections of future earnings in subsidiaries that have generated tax losses will allow the recovery of these assets.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities correspond to income tax amounts payable in future periods related to taxable temporary differences.

Currently Arauco has not recognized deferred taxes associated with temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries, because the Company controls the date on which the temporary differences will be reversed and / or it is not likely that those differences will change in the foreseeable future.

The following table details deferred tax liabilities:

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   03/31/2010
ThU.S. $
   12/31/2009
ThU.S. $

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Restated Property, Plant and equipment

   673,923    682,540

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Financial Instrument restatement

   7,248    7,704

Valuation of biological asset

   498,718    508,285

Valuation of inventory

   10,420    10,001

Valuation of prepaid expenses

   30,781    27,006

Deferred Tax Liabilities related to Others

   48,743    20,554
         

Deferred Tax Liabilities Total

   1,269,833    1,256,090
         

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

From the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities listed in the above tables, approximately ThU.S.$25,293 and ThU.S.$92,551 respectively, will be used in a period of 12 months.

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize current asset and liability timing differences at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Detail of Types of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

   Deductible
Difference

ThU.S.$
   Taxable
Difference
ThU.S.$
   Deductible
Difference

ThU.S.$
   Taxable
Difference
ThU.S.$

Deferred Tax Assets

   60,469    0    56,468    0

Tax Loss

   57,821    0    53,292    0

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   0    1,269,833    0    1,256,090

Total

   118,290    1,269,833    109,760    1,256,090
                   

 

Detail of Temporary Difference Profit and Loss Amounts

   January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

   (560   (970

Tax Loss

   5,082      3,797   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   (28,547   (23,702
            

Total

   (24,025   (20,875
            

Income Tax Expenditure (Income)

Income Tax Expenditure consists of the following:

 

Expense due to Current Income Taxes on Earnings

   January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

   7,306      11,124   

Tax benefit arising from unrecognized tax assets previously used to reduce tax expense

   4,209      2,430   

Previous period current tax adjustments

   (183   231   

Other current tax expenses

   (18   (66
            

Total Income (expense) Current Tax, Net

   11,314      13,719   
            

Deferred expense (income) from taxes relative to the creation and reversion of temporary differences

   (29,107   (24,672

Tax benefit arising from unrecognized tax assets previously used to reduce expenses due to deferred taxes

   5,082      3,797   
            

Total Income (expense) Deferred Tax, Net

   (24,025   (20,875
            

Income (expense) due to Income Tax Total

   (12,711   (7,156
            

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The following table details the income tax for foreign and national companies as of March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

     January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current tax

   (7,285   (4,146

National current tax

   18,599      17,865   

Current tax, Total

   11,314      13,719   

Foreign deferred tax

   4,676      (2,260

National deferred tax

   (28,701   (18,615

Deferred tax, Total

   (24,025   (20,875
            

Income (expense) due to Income Tax, Total

   (12,711   (7,156
            

Income Tax Expenditure Reconciliation using the Effective Rate method

Income tax expenditure reconciliation is as follows:

 

Reconciliation of Tax Expenses using the Legal Rate with Tax Expenses using the Effective Rate

   January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Tax Expense Using Legal Rate

   (12,940   (3,611

Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions

   (3,805   (3,334

Tax effect of non taxable ordinary income

   589      5,626   

Tax effect of non tax deductible expenses

   (742   (5,853

Tax Effect of Excess Tax for Previous Periods

   (183   231   

Other Increases (Decreases) Legal Taxes

   4,370      (215
            

Adjustment to Tax Expense using the Legal Rate, Total

   229      (3,545
            

Tax Expense Using the Effective Rate

   (12,711   (7,156
            

The deferred tax related to financial hedging instruments, corresponds to a charge to income of ThU.S.$ 1,106 at March 31, 2010 (credit to income of ThU.S.$ 813 at March 31, 2009), which presents net in Hedge reserves in the Statement of Changes in Net Equity.

 

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NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (IAS 16)

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net

    

Construction in progress

   459,273      433,269   

Land

   765,564      743,950   

Buildings

   1,314,580      1,353,461   

Plant and equipment

   2,205,530      2,328,457   

Information technology equipment

   17,745      18,178   

Fixed facilities and accessories

   3,555      5,207   

Motorized vehicles

   9,290      9,791   

Others

   83,501      77,440   
            

Total Net

   4,859,038      4,969,753   
            

Properties, plant and equipment, Gross

    

Construction in progress

   459,273      433,269   

Land

   765,564      743,950   

Buildings

   2,373,785      2,370,295   

Plant and equipment

   4,089,065      4,060,145   

Information technology equipment

   43,106      42,992   

Fixed facilities and accessories

   16,719      18,675   

Motorized vehicles

   30,981      31,066   

Others

   122,644      112,629   
            

Total Gross

   7,901,137      7,813,021   
            

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

    

Buildings

   (1,059,205   (1,016,834

Plant and equipment

   (1,883,535   (1,731,688

Information technology equipment

   (25,361   (24,814

Fixed facilities and accessories

   (13,164   (13,468

Motorized vehicles

   (21,691   (21,275

Others

   (39,143   (35,189
            

Total

   (3,042,099   (2,843,268
            

Description of Property, Plant and Equipment Pledged as Guarantee

Regarding Forestal Río Grande S.A, an affiliate of Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío, a Special Purpose Entity, we note that in October 2006, first and second degree mortgages were executed in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and Arauco, respectively, with prohibition to sell and impede any property currently belonging to the aforementioned Special Purpose Entity, in order to ensure fulfillment of payments to Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío.

In September 2007, Forestal Río Grande S.A acquired real estate in Yungay, located in Chile’s Region VIII, for which the company executed a first mortgage with prohibition to sell and encumber in favor of, among others, JPMorgan. Similarly, a second mortgage with prohibition to sell and encumber was executed in favor of Arauco.

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Collateral amount of property, plant and equipment

   56,656    56,799

 

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Commitments of projects disbursements or to acquire property, plant and equipment

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Commitments amount for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

   158,539    187,441

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Disbursements amount on property, plant and equipment account under construction

   46,684    196,271

 

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Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables detail the movement of Property, Plant and Equipment at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

Movement of Fixed Assets

   Construction
in Progress

ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipments

ThU.S.$
    IT
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Fixed
Facilities

and
Accessories

ThU.S.$
    Motorized
Vehicles

ThU.S.$
    Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance 01/01/2010

   433,269      743,950      1,353,461      2,328,457      18,178      5,207      9,791      77,440      4,969,753   

Changes

                  

Additions

   46,687      25,732      918      14,108      22      4      83      16,298      103,852   

Disappropriations

   0      (196   0      (81   0      0      (19   0      (296

Withdrawals

   (12   (10   (65   (971   (1   (39   (3   (112   (1,213

Depreciation costs

   0      0      (14,264   (38,881   (469   (197   (419   (687   (54,917

Impairment loss recognized in the Income Statement

   0      0      (26,260   (114,234   (63   0      (102   (9,341   (150,000

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

   (1,356   (3,912   (2,430   (593   (1   0      (41   192      (8,141

Other increase/decrease

   (19,315   0      3,220      17,725      79      (1,420   0      (289   0   

Total Changes

   26,004      21,614      (38,881   (122,927   (433   (1,652   (501   6,061      (110,715

Closing balance 03/31/2010

   459,273      765,564      1,314,580      2,205,530      17,745      3,555      9,290      83,501      4,859,038   

 

Movement of Fixed Assets

   Construction
in Progress

ThU.S.$
    Land
ThU.S.$
    Buildings
ThU.S.$
    Plant and
equipments

ThU.S.$
    IT
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Fixed
Facilities

and
Accessories

ThU.S.$
    Motorized
Vehicles

ThU.S.$
    Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance 01/01/2009

   348,417      689,900      1,307,391      2,172,162      18,621      4,755      9,569      65,156      4,615,971   

Changes

                  

Additions

   196,271      36,550      8,023      19,792      73      16      1,607      5,161      267,493   

Acquisitions through business combination

   4,951      5,548      44,364      192,216      0      0      458      5,870      253,407   

Disappropriations

   (212   (181   (110   (1,003   (177   (114   (425   (942   (3,164

Discontinuation of consolidation by the formation of joint venture registered under the equity method (note 15-16)

   0      (32,014   0      (27   0      0      0      0      (32,041

Withdrawals

   (1,520   (1,265   (82   (2,805   (3   (55   (23   (1,233   (6,986

Depreciation costs

   0      0      (59,311   (155,981   (1,859   (274   (2,050   (1,618   (221,093

Impairment loss recognized in the Income Statement

   0      0      (1,416   (1,694   0      0      0      0      (3,110

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

   1,528      42,315      11,684      38,296      1      0      454      4,998      99,276   

Other increase/decrease

   (116,166   3,097      42,918      67,501      1,522      879      201      48      0   

Total Changes

   84,852      54,050      46,070      156,295      (443   452      222      12,284      353,782   

Closing balance 12/31/2009

   433,269      743,950      1,353,461      2,328,457      18,178      5,207      9,791      77,440      4,969,753   

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The depreciation charged to income at March 31, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

Depreciation for the period

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   03/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Cost of sale

   41,587    45,843

Administration expenses

   2,388    2,225

Other operating expenses

   744    704

Total

   44,719    48,772
         

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment according to expected use of the assets are as follows:

 

          Minimum    Maximum    Average

Buildings

   Useful Life in Years    16    89    39

Plant and equipment

   Useful Life in Years    8    67    29

Information technology equipment

   Useful Life in Years    6    18    5

Fixed facilities and accessories

   Useful Life in Years    6    12    10

Motorized vehicles

   Useful Life in Years    6    26    13

Others properties, plants and equipment

   Useful Life in Years    5    27    16

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 8. LEASES (IAS 17)

When assets are leased under a finance lease, the current value of lease payments is treated as a receivable. The difference between the gross payment to be charged and the current value of said payment is shown as capital return.

Disclosure of Finance Leases Classified by Type of Asset, Lessee

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Property, Plant & Equipment Financial Leasing

   531    608

Buildings

   0    0

Plant and Equipment

   531    608

Reconciliation of Finance Lease Minimum Payments, Lessee

 

     03/31/2010

Minimum lease payments, lease payment obligations

   Gross
ThU.S.$
   Interest
ThU.S.$
   Present
Value
ThU.S.$

Due within one year

   358    17    341

Due within one and five years

   194    4    190

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   552    21    531
              

 

     12/31/2009

Finance Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
   Interest
ThU.S.$
   Present
Value
ThU.S.$

Due within one year

   381    20    361

Due within one and five years

   253    6    247

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   634    26    608
              

Leasing obligations are presented in the Classified Financial Statement under Current and Non-current financial liabilities according to the maturities stated above.

Reconciliation of Finance Lease Minimum Payments, Lessor

 

     03/31/2010

Minimum Finance Lease Payments Receivable, Finance Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
   Interest
ThU.S.$
   Present
Value
ThU.S.$

Due within one year

   4,139    493    3,646

Due within one and five years

   7,007    404    6,603

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   11,146    897    10,249
              

 

     12/31/2009

Minimum Finance Lease Payments Receivable, Finance Lease

   Gross
ThU.S.$
   Interest
ThU.S.$
   Present
Value
ThU.S.$

Due within one year

   4,860    545    4,315

Due within one and five years

   7,940    490    7,450

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   12,800    1,035    11,765
              

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Accounts receivable in leasing are presented in the Classified Financial Statement under Trade and Other Receivables current and non-current depending on the maturities stated above.

Significant Finance Lease Agreements

Arauco holds finance leases as a lessor and lessee detailed within the previous tables, and therefore, there are no contingent payments or restrictions to note.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 9. ORDINARY REVENUE (IAS 18)

 

(a) Policy on Ordinary Revenue recognition due to the Sale of Goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when an Arauco entity has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership, when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, when Arauco cannot influence the management of the sold goods and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity.

Sales are recognized in terms of the arranged price stated in the sales contract, net of volume discounts and estimated refunds at the date of the sale. Volume discounts are evaluated in terms of estimated annual purchases. There is no significant financing component given that sales are carried out with a low average time period, which is in line with market practices.

(b) Policy on Ordinary Revenue recognition due to Rendering of Services

Arauco has leases and pest control services whose incomes are derived from fixed price service contracts, generally recognized during the period of the service contract on a straight-line basis throughout the duration of the contract.

 

Types of Ordinary Revenue

   January-March
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Sale of goods

   771,219    632,509

Service Contracts

   13,661    27,631

Total

   784,880    660,140
         

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (IAS 19)

Disclosure of Termination Benefits

Termination benefits are severance payment obligations for years of service due to termination of service contracts and that arise from benefits stated within work contracts and/or as severance payments stated in the Labor Law.

Description of Recognized Termination Benefits

Estimate of years of service severance payments to be recognized as a future termination payment liability, according to in force work contracts held with the workers and pursuant to actuarial valuation criteria for this type of liability.

The main factors considered for calculating the actuarial value of severance payments for years of service are employee turnover, salary increases and life expentancy of the workers covered by this benefit.

Types of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

Types of Benefits Expenses by Employee

   January-March
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Personnel Expenses

   54,626    47,184

Wages and salaries

   53,002    45,988

Compensation for years of service

   1,624    1,196

The following tables detail the balances and the movement of Payments for years of service provisioned at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Recognized liability amount for termination contract, current

   2,351    2,372

Recognized liability amount for termination contract, non-current

   25,119    25,295
         

Total

   27,470    27,667
         

 

Movement termination benefits

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

   27,667      20,297   

Current service cost

   246      840   

Interest cost

   517      2,083   

Gain (losses) actuarial

   182      (575

Benefits paid

   (229   (757

Increase (decrease) for currency exchange

   (913   5,779   

Closing balance

   27,470      27,667   
            

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 11. LOCAL AND FOREIGN CURRENCY AND EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE VARIATIONS (IAS 21)

Local and foreign currency

Currency assets and liabilities at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follow:

 

     03-31-2010
ThU.S.$
   12-31-2009
ThU.S.$

Liquid Assets

   377,705    542,625

US Dollar

   188,531    185,995

Euro

   78,025    66,935

Other currencies

   69,584    64,879

$ not adjustable

   41,565    224,816

U.F.

   0    0

Cash and Cash Equivalent

   373,359    534,199

US Dollar

   184,185    177,569

Euro

   78,025    66,935

Other currencies

   69,584    64,879

$ not adjustable

   41,565    224,816

U.F.

   0    0

Other Financial Assets

   4,346    8,426

US Dollar

   4,346    8,426

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   0    0

$ not adjustable

   0    0

U.F.

   0    0

Accounts Receivable in short and long term

     

Accounts Receivable in short and long term

   743,908    585,848

US Dollar

   570,993    412,826

Euro

   9,355    19,348

Other currencies

   37,702    36,090

$ not adjustable

   118,530    110,394

U.F.

   7,328    7,190

Trades and Current Accounts Receivable

   719,649    558,441

US Dollar

   556,325    397,394

Euro

   9,355    19,348

Other currencies

   36,766    35,074

$ not adjustable

   112,520    102,098

U.F.

   4,683    4,527

Trades and Non-Current Accounts Receivable

   10,688    11,080

US Dollar

   3,387    4,152

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   78    102

$ not adjustable

   4,578    4,163

U.F.

   2,645    2,663

Accounts Receivable from related parties, current

   13,571    16,327

US Dollar

   11,281    11,280

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   858    914

$ not adjustable

   1,432    4,133

U.F.

   0    0

Other Assets

   10,170,468    10,285,354

US Dollar

   9,997,059    10,016,050

Euro

   157    57

Other currencies

   98,256    86,720

$ not adjustable

   58,117    163,233

U.F.

   16,879    19,294

Total Assets

   11,292,081    11,413,827

US Dollar

   10,756,583    10,614,871

Euro

   87,537    86,340

Other currencies

   205,542    187,689

$ not adjustable

   218,212    498,443

U.F.

   24,207    26,484
         

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Local and foreign currency, continued

 

     03-31-2010    12-31-2009
   Up to 90
days

ThU.S.$
   From 91 days
to 1 year

ThU.S.$
   Up to 90
days

ThU.S.$
   From 91 days
to 1 year

ThU.S.$

Liabilities, current

           

Total Liabilities, current

   473,728    335,640    622,556    328,857

US Dollar

   423,358    318,342    572,934    307,599

Euro

   4,887    0    3,922    0

Other currencies

   15,819    17,148    16,962    18,959

$ not adjustable

   23,097    0    24,678    0

U.F.

   6,567    150    4,060    2,299

Other Financial Liabilities, current

   38,617    335,640    196,052    328,857

US Dollar

   32,552    318,342    195,047    307,599

Other currencies

   152    17,148    27    18,959

U.F.

   5,913    150    978    2,299

Bank loans

   18,147    50,890    150,964    52,011

US Dollar

   17,995    33,742    150,937    33,052

Other currencies

   152    17,148    27    18,959

Financial leases

   341    0    361    0

U.F.

   341    0    361    0

Other loans

   20,129    284,750    44,727    276,846

US Dollar

   14,557    284,600    44,110    274,547

U.F.

   5,572    150    617    2,299

Other Financial Liabilities, current

   435,111    0    426,504    0

US Dollar

   390,806    0    377,887    0

Euro

   4,887    0    3,922    0

Other currencies

   15,667    0    16,935    0

$ not adjustable

   23,097    0    24,678    0

U.F.

   654    0    3,082    0
                   

 

     03-31-2010    12-31-2009
   From 13 months
to 5 years

ThU.S.$
   More than  5
years

ThU.S.$
   From 13 months
to 5 years

ThU.S.$
   More than  5
years

ThU.S.$

Liabilities

           

Total Liabilities, non-current

   2,509,973    1,569,092    2,479,289    1,600,692

US Dollar

   1,452,286    1,298,791    1,434,486    1,322,361

Other currencies

   285,026    4,112    271,572    4,220

$ not adjustable

   654,516    0    651,318    0

U.F.

   118,145    266,189    121,913    274,111

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

   1,089,221    1,569,092    1,077,318    1,600,692

US Dollar

   970,612    1,298,791    955,080    1,322,361

Other currencies

   464    4,112    325    4,220

U.F.

   118,145    266,189    121,913    274,111

Bank loans

   286,750    52,515    271,182    76,623

US Dollar

   286,286    48,403    270,857    72,403

Other currencies

   464    4,112    325    4,220

Financial leases

   190    0    247    0

U.F.

   190    0    247    0

Other loans

   802,281    1,516,577    805,889    1,524,069

US Dollar

   684,326    1,250,388    684,223    1,249,958

U.F.

   117,955    266,189    121,666    274,111

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

   1,420,752    0    1,401,971    0

US Dollar

   481,674    0    479,406    0

Other currencies

   284,562    0    271,247    0

$ not adjustable

   654,516    0    651,318    0
                   

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate variations

The functional currency of subsidiaries and associated companies in Brazil is the Real. Therefore, their individual financial statements have been expressed according to the presentation currency as follows:

 

(i) Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet are translated at the closing exchange rate;

 

(ii) Incomes and expenses for each income statement are translated at the average monthly exchange rate, given that to date this average has been a fair estimate of the cumulative effect of the exchange rates at the time of the transactions;

 

(iii) All the resulting exchange differences are recognized as a separate component of net equity.

In consolidation, the exchange rate differences arising from the translation of a net investment in companies that use currencies other than the US Dollar, and those from loans and other instruments in foreign currencies recognized as hedging of these investments, are assigned to net equity.

 

     January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Exchange differences recognized in profit and loss, except for financial instruments measured at fair value through profit and loss

   (17,583   (9,832

Conversion reverse

   (19,468   5,820   

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS (IAS 23)

Arauco capitalized interest on existing investment projects. For the recording of this capitalization Arauco estimated the average rate of loans to finance these investment projects.

 

     January-March  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

    

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

   5.97   5.69

Amount of the capitalized interest cost, property, plant and equipment

   2,159      2,773   

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES (IAS 24)

Related Party Disclosure

Related parties are those companies defined in IAS 24 and under the standards of the Chilean Securities Commission and Limited Company Law as related parties.

Outstanding balances with related parties at the end of each period correspond mainly to regular commercial operations negotiated in Chilean Pesos, where collection or payment deadlines do not often exceed 30 days and in general do not have adjustment or interest clauses.

At the date of these financial statements there are no provisions for doubtful debts and no guarantees provided or associated with inter-company balances.

Name of Group’s Main Controller

The ultimate controllers of the Company are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra of Angelini, Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda.

Name of the Intermediate Controlling Entity that Prepares Financial Statements for Public Use

Empresas Copec S.A.

Salaries Received by Key Management Personnel by Category

Key personnel salaries including directors, managers and sub managers consist of a fixed monthly rate with a possible annual discretionary bonus.

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

Transactions with related parties are performed under market conditions.

 

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Detail of Relationship between Parent Company and Subsidiary

 

ID Nº

  

Company Name

   Origin
Country
   Functional
Currency
   % Share
03/31/2010
   % Share
12/31/2009
            Direct    Indirect    Total    Direct    Indirect    Total
  

Agenciamiento y Servicios Profesionales S.A.

   Mexico    US Dollar    0.0020    99.9966    99.9986    0.0020    99.9966    99.9986
  

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    99.9762    99.9762    0    99.9762    99.9762
  

Arauco Australia S.A.

   Australia    US Dollar    0    99.9986    99.9986    0    99.9986    99.9986
  

Arauco Colombia S.A.

   Colombia    US Dollar    1.5000    98.4976    99.9976    1.5000    98.4976    99.9976
  

Arauco Denmark Aps

   Denmark    US Dollar    0    99.9991    99.9991    0    99.9991    99.9991
96765270-9   

Arauco Distribución S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos    0    99.9992    99.9992    0    99.9992    99.9992
  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Real    2.7226    97.2760    99.9986    0    99.9986    99.9986
  

Arauco Ecuador S.A.

   Ecuador    US Dollar    0.1000    99.8986    99.9986    0.1000    99.8986    99.9986
  

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Brazil    Real    0    79.9989    79.9989    0    79.9989    79.9989
  

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Real    32.4460    67.5531    99.9991    33.7137    66.2851    99.9988
  

Arauco Forest Products B.V.

   Holland    US Dollar    0    99.9991    99.9991    0    99.9991    99.9991
96547510-9   

Arauco Generacion S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    98.0000    1.9985    99.9985    98.0000    1.9985    99.9985
96563550-5   

Arauco Internacional S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    98.0377    1.9609    99.9986    98.0377    1.9609    99.9986
  

Arauco Perú S.A.

   Peru    US Dollar    0.0013    99.9973    99.9986    0.0013    99.9973    99.9986
  

Arauco Wood Products, Inc.

   USA    US Dollar    0.3953    99.6033    99.9986    0.3953    99.6033    99.9986
  

Araucomex S.A. De C.V.

   Mexico    US Dollar    0.0005    99.9981    99.9986    0.0005    99.9981    99.9986
96565750-9   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992
82152700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
96657900-5   

Controladora De Plagas Forestales S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos    0    59.6326    59.6326    0    59.6326    59.6326
  

Faplac S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    0    0    0    99.9979    99.9979
  

Flooring S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    0    0    0    99.9984    99.9984
96573310-8   

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    99.9248    0    99.9248    99.9248    0    99.9248
85805200-9   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
93838000-7   

Forestal Cholguán S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    0    97.4281    97.4281    0    97.4281    97.4281
  

Forestal Concepción S.A.

   Panama    US Dollar    0.0050    99.9936    99.9986    0.0050    99.9936    99.9986
78049140-K   

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    0    79.9405    79.9405    0    79.9405    79.9405
  

Forestal Misiones S.A.)

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    99.9885    99.9885    0    99.9885    99.9885
  

Forestal Nuestra Señora Del Carmen S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    9.1600    90.8387    99.9987    9.1600    90.8387    99.9987
96567940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
  

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    9.9770    90.0217    99.9987    9.9770    90.0217    99.9987
  

Inversiones Celco S.L.

   Spain    US Dollar    0    99.9986    99.9986    0    99.9986    99.9986
79990550-7   

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean pesos    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
  

Leasing Forestal S.A.

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    99.9767    99.9767    0    99.9767    99.9767
  

Empreendimientos Santa Cruz S.A. (ex - Lucchese Empreendimientos E Participacoes Ltda.

   Brazil    Real    0    99.9885    99.9885    0    99.9885    99.9885
96510970-6   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992
  

Placas Do Paraná S.A.

   Brazil    Real    0    0    0    7.8207    92.1780    99.9987
  

Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

   Argentina    US Dollar    0    99.9941    99.9941    0    99.9985    99.9985
96637330-K   

Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    US Dollar    45.000    54.9995    99.9995    45.0000    54.9995    99.9995

Subsidiaries listed in the above table and Special Purpose Entity Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A. are included in the consolidation process.

Termination Benefits received by Key Management Personnel

 

     January-March
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Salaries and bonus

   12,445    10,365

Diet Directory

   365    320

Termination benefits

   411    222

Total

   13,221    10,907
         

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
   Maximum
Maturity
   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91,440,000-7    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    122    169

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    650    3,247

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    93    0

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    30 days    752    818

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71,625,000-8    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    567    717

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    30 days    106    96

El Esparragal Asoc. Agraria de Resp. Ltda.

      Other related party    Uruguay    US Dollar    30 days    11,281    11,280
                        

Total

                  13,571    16,327
                        

Related Party Payables

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
   Maximum
Maturity
   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Compañia de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99,520,000-7    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    2,505    7,823

Abastible S.A.

   91,806,000-6    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    261    326

Depósitos Portuarios Lirquén S.A.

   96,871,870-3    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    4    4

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    1,385    847

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92,580,000-7    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    10    7

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

   96,925,430-1    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    3    4

Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

   82,777,100-7    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    293    595

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    0    530

Coronel Container Terminal S.A.

   76,743,130-9    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    1    0
                        

Total

                  4,462    10,136
                        

Related party transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
   Transaction Detail    03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Abastible S.A.

   91,806,000-6    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel    671    2,500

Empresas Copec S.A.

   90,690,000-9    Parent Company    Chile    Chilean pesos    Management service    41    294

Compañia de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99,520,000-7    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and lubricant    14,266    69,638

Copec Mobil S.A.

   85,759,000-7    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    Lubricant    1,231    0

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Transport and stowage    709    4,390

Codelco Chile

   61,704,000-k    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Supplies    420    2,186

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    Chemical products    9,695    27,596

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    Melamine paper    5,466    18,917

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Sodium chlorate    8,406    57,340

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Supplies    0    547

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood and logs    211    1,145

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Abogados

   78,096,080-9    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal services    323    1,480

Compañía Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

   82,777,100-7    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Port services    1,285    8,162

CMPC Maderas S.A.

   95,304,000-k    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Logs and fixed asset    49    325

Sales

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
        Transaction Detail    03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Colbún S.A.

   96,505,760-9    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical power    898    12,342

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    Management service    160    529

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    Fuel    229    682

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical power    2,4340    19,580

Sodimac S.A.

   96,792,430-k    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood    8,758    29,688

Stora Enso Industria de Papel S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    Wood    1,917    7,457

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Woodchip    6,358    16,689

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91,440,000-7    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood    95    823

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED AND SEPARATE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IAS 27)

Subsidiaries are entities over which Arauco has the power to manage financial and operational policies. This generally means holding more than one half of the voting rights. Stock held in an entity and the effect of the potential voting rights that are currently being exercised or converted are considered when evaluating whether the Group controls another entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated as of the date in which control is transferred to the Group, and are excluded when control is terminated.

Arauco applies the purchase method to register a business combination. Acquisition cost is the fair value of assets delivered, of equity instruments issued and of the liabilities incurred or committed at the date of exchange, plus all direct costs attributable to the acquisition.

Identifiable acquired assets and liabilities as well as the contingencies committed to in business combinations are initially recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition, despite minority interest scope. Excess of acquisition cost over the Fair Value for the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If this is less than Fair Value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognized directly in the statement of income.

All transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany unrealized profits are eliminated.

Disclosure of Subsidiary Investments

At March 31, 2010 there are no new investments to report.

On 26 August, 2009, Placas do Paraná SA, Arauco’s Brazilian subsidiary, acquired 100% shares of the company Tafisa Brasil SA (current Arauco do Brasil S.A.) through a purchase agreement signed with SCS Beheer, B.V. and Tafiber-Tableros de Fibras Ibéricos, S.L., subsidiaries of Sonae Indústria, SGPS, S.A. Placas do Paraná S.A. paid ThU.S.$166,977 for Tafisa Brasil S.A. shares. This investment is recognized at provisional fair value, which is currently under review. As of December 31, 2009, goodwill was estimated to be ThU.S.$56,657. The acquisition of this partnership will allow Arauco to strengthen its presence in the Brazilian market for fiberboards, where it is already involved through Placas do Paraná S.A.

On June 30, 2009, Arauco through its subsidiary Arauco Internacional S.A., acquired 80% of Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.) for ThU.S.$10,131. Previously, on March 28, 2008, through its subsidiary Faplac S.A., Arauco Internacional S.A. acquired 20% of the entity. This acquisition generated a profit of ThU.S.$701 presented in the Income Statement under Other profit (loss).

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The following tables detail the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired at the acquisition date, as informed in Note 4:

 

Tafisa

   08/26/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash

   2,891

Trade accounts receivables

   29,141

Inventory

   19,699

Property, plant and equipment

   253,407

Deferred income tax

   26,133

Other assets

   7,949
    

Total Assets

   339,220
    

Bank loans

   26,799

Trade payables

   32,306

Deferred income tax

   54,341

Provisions (*)

   31,250

Other liabilities

   84,204
    

Total Liabilities

   228,900
    

(*) corresponds to provisions of trials (see Note 18)

 

Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

   06/30/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash

   106

Trade accounts receivable

   116

Property, plant and equipment

   15,302

Biological assets

   3,113

Other assets

   278
    

Total Assets

   18,915
    

Trade payables

   505

Deferred income tax

   5,888

Other liabilities

   49
    

Total Liabilities

   6,442
    

Goodwill and negative goodwill for investments presented in the tables above is generated as follows:

 

     Tafisa
ThU.S.$
   Savitar
ThU.S.$
 

Paid value

   166,977    10,131   

20% acquired in 2008

   0    1,641   

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired

   110,320    12,473   

Goodwill (Negative goodwill)

   56,657    (701
           

Details of the subsidiaries are set out in Note 13.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Summarized financial information of major subsidiaries of Arauco:

 

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Aserraderos Arauco  S.A.
Chile

U.S. Dollar
99.9992%
     03/31/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   293,516    23,096

Non-current of subsidiary

   233,900    19,136

Total subsidiary

   527,416    42,232
         

 

     12/31/2009
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   302,576    35,901

Non-current of subsidiary

   234,402    18,368

Total subsidiary

   536,978    54,269
         

 

     03/31/2010     03/31/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   82,718      83,962   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (79,928   (81,599

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   2,790      2,363   
            

 

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Paneles Arauco S.A.
Chile

U.S. Dollar
99.9992%
     03/31/ 2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   349,450    29,198

Non-current of subsidiary

   317,858    86,350

Total subsidiary

   667,308    115,548
         

 

     12/31/2009
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   367,666    44,467

Non-current of subsidiary

   308,499    85,605

Total subsidiary

   676,165    130,072
         

 

     03/31/2010     03/31/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   102,876      111,744   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (96,894   (99,387

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   5,982      12,357   
            

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Arauco Internacional  S.A.
Chile
U.S. Dollar
99.9986%
     03/31/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   26,896    476,817

Non-current of subsidiary

   1,739,014    1,651

Total subsidiary

   1,765,910    478,468
         

 

     12/31/2009
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   33,259    440,632

Non-current of subsidiary

   1,701,745    2,377

Total subsidiary

   1,735,004    443,009
         

 

     03/31/2010     03/31/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   17,565      12,306   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (6,532   (1813

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   11,033      10,493   
            

 

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Forestal Arauco  S.A.
Chile

U.S. Dollar
99.9248%
     03/31/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   9,001    326,040

Non-current of subsidiary

   2,904,319    507

Total subsidiary

   2,913,320    326,547
         

 

     12/31/2009
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   8,639    320,487

Non-current of subsidiary

   2,900,808    290

Total subsidiary

   2,909,447    320,777
         

 

     03/31/2010     03/31/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   5,865      10,333   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (7,365   (5,479

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   (1,500   4,854   
            

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28)

Detail of Investments in Associates

The following tables show information on Investments in Associates at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:

 

Name of Associate

   Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   US Dollar

Main Activities of Associate

   Dock and warehousing operations for owned assets and third parties, loading and unloading of all types of goods, as well as warehousing, transportation and mobilization operations

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.13809%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$41,751    ThU.S.$41,341

Name of Associate

   Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   US Dollar

Main Activities of Associate

   Investments in personalty and real estate, company acquisitions and all kinds of securities and investment instruments, investment management and development and/ or participation in all kinds of businesses and companies related to industrial, shipping, forest and commercial activities.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   50.00%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$27,427    ThU.S.$24,435

Name of Associate

   Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

   Consulting services to Boards of Directors and Management of companies related to Business Management

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.00%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$1,211    ThU.S.$1,263

Name of Associate

   Dynea Brasil S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

   a) Production and sale of resins; b) Paper Impregnation for panel coating and commercialization

Percentage Share in Associate %

   50.00%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   Th U.S. $14,910    Th U.S. $14,514

 

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Name of Associate

   Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Brazil

Functional Currency

   Real

Main Activities of Associate

   Industrialization and commercialization of paper and cellulose, raw materials and by- products

Percentage Share in Associate %

   20.00%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$36,585    ThU.S.$36,851

Name of Associate

   Genómica Forestal S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   Pesos

Main Activities of Associate

   Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatic tools with the sole purpose of strengthening company genetic programs and improving the competitive position of Chilean forestry industries for priority species.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   25.00%
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$33    ThU.S.$31

Summarized financial Information of Associates

 

     03/31/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current assets

   122,088    39,851

Non-current assets

   388,316    22,581

Equity

   0    447,972

Total Associates (*)

   510,404    510,404
         

 

     12/31/2009
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current assets

   124,799    46,663

Non-current assets

   377,004    21,324

Equity

   0    433,816

Total Associates (*)

   501,803    501,803
         

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Ordinary income

   75,951      18,903   

Ordinary expenses

   (74,022   (16,637

Net profit (loss) (*)

   1,929      2,266   
            

 

(*) Includes Investments in associates that do not qualify as Joint Ventures.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Movement in Investment in Associates

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Investments in associates accounted for using the equity method, opening balance

   476,101      141,590   

Investment Changes in Associate Companies

    

Investment in Associates and joint ventures, Additions

   16,000      266,210   

Negative goodwill immediately recognized

   0      36,170   

Profit for incorporation in joint ventures

   0      28,167   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) investments in associates

   165      4,084   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) joint ventures

   (1,669   2,537   

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

   0      (20,221

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange translation investment in associates

   (1,185   16,125   

Other Increase (Decrease) investment in associates

   502      1,439   
            

Changes in Associate Company Investments, Total

   13,813      334,511   
            

Investments in Associates accounted for using the equity method, closing balance

   489,914      476,101   
            

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES (IAS 31)

These investments are presented in the Classified Financial Statement together with investments in associates in the Investment accounted through the equity method line.

If a Joint Venture associate incurs negative equity as a result of the legal or implicit obligations of its associate, or has made payments on behalf of its associate, then it must recognize a liability by reducing the value of the investment to zero until the associate generates profits that would reverse the negative equity previously generated due to the losses.

Realized Investments

At March 31, 2010 there are no investments in joint ventures to disclose.

Investments in Uruguay during the year 2009

 

a) On October 01, 2009 Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V. (a subsidiary of the transnational Swedish-Finnish company Stora Enso Oyj) agreed to provide 100% of the shares of Stora Enso Uruguay S.A, to Forestal Cono Sur S.A., a subsidiary of Arauco in Uruguay at that date. As a result of this transaction, Arauco has 50% participation in Forestal Cono Sur S.A. This operation generated a profit by the incorporation of the joint venture of ThU.S.$ 28,167 presented in the Income Statement in the line Other profit (loss).

 

b) On October 16, 2009, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Internacional S.A, acquired, jointly and in equal parts with the Swedish-Finnish multinational company Stora Enso Oyj (Stora Enso), through its subsidiaries Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V., the following subsidiaries in Uruguay from the Spanish Grupo Empresarial ENCE, S.A. (“Ence”): Eufores S.A. (together with its subsidiaries El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de Responsabilidad Ltda., and Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicuá S.A), Celulosa y Energia Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A. The 50% paid by Arauco amounted to ThU.S.$116,279, which generated a profit of ThU.S.$36,170. On the same date, Arauco acquired the accounts receivable from Ence, which amounted to ThU.S.$51,225, and of which ThU.S.$37,777 was capitalized on December 30, 2009.

The negative goodwill of the operations described in paragraph b), a total amount of ThU.S.$36,170, was primarily caused by the recovery at fair value of the land of the companies acquired. This profit was presented in the Income Statement in the line Other profit (loss).

The following table details the negative goodwill:

 

     Grupo Ence
ThU.S.$

Equity at fair value at purchase date

   304,898
    

50% of participation purchased by Arauco

   152,449

Value paid

   116,279

Negative goodwill immediately recognized

   36,170

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The assets and liabilities at fair value at the respective operation dates, are presented in the following tables:

 

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. Consolidated

   10/01/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash

   187

Trade and Other receivables

   6,157

Inventories

   1,522

Property, plant and equipment

   199,657

Biological assets

   52,805

Other assets

   4,171
    

Total Assets

   264,499
    

Trade payables

   2,481

Deferred taxes

   1,656

Other liabilities

   3,744
    

Total liabilities

   7,881
    

 

Ence Group

   10/16/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash

   3

Trade and Other receivables

   52,892

Inventories

   7,285

Property, plant and equipment

   254,040

Biological assets

   136,437

Other assets

   5,041
    

Total Assets

   455,698
    

Bank loans

   37,013

Trade and Other payables

   108,432

Deferred taxes

   170

Other liabilities

   4,493
    

Total liabilities

   150,108
    

The main assets acquired from Ence are: 130,000 hectares of land, of which 73,000 have forestry plantations; 6,000 hectares under agreements; an industrial land; environmental permits required for construction of a pulp mill; a river terminal; a chip production plant, and a nursery.

All these assets are added to the land and plantations that Stora Enso and Arauco control through a joint venture in Uruguay, which currently maintains a forestry equity of approximately 253,000 hectares of land, of which 127,924 are planted.

At a later date as mentioned in paragraphs a) and b), Arauco made capital contributions to Forestal Cono Sur S.A. and Ence Group that amounted to ThU.S.$2,000 and ThU.S.$10,000, respectively. In 2010, Arauco made capital contributions to these companies of a total of ThU.S.$12,000.

The investments in Uruguay mentioned above qualify as joint ventures because of existing contracts that stipulate that both Arauco and Stora Enso maintain joint control of such investments.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% share in jointly held Eka Chile S.A., a company that sells sodium chlorate to cellulose plants in Chile. A contractual agreement exists with the company in which Arauco has initiated joint venture economic activities.

 

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Summary Financial Information of significant investments in Joint Ventures

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
   Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current

   6,276      4,521    5,392    3,122

Non-Current

   261,450      1,727    259,307    1,726

Equity

   0      261,478    0    259,851

Total Joint Venture

   267,726      267,726    264,699    264,699
                    

Investment

   130,739         129,925   
                
     03/31/2010          03/31/2009     

Incomes

   444         0   

Expenses

   (1,817      0   

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   (1,373      0   
                

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
   Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current

   38,377      61,018    31,539    61,752

Non-Current

   407,481      21,293    404,459    22,742

Equity

   0      363,547    0    351,504

Total Joint Venture

   445,858      445,858    435,998    435,998
                    

Investment

   181,791         175,776   
                
     03/31/2010          03/31/2009     

Incomes

   14,357         0   

Expenses

   (14,028      0   

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   329         0   
                

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Eka Chile S.A.

   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$
   Assets
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current

   26,121      2,357    30,612      6,325

Non-Current

   33,478      3,932    33,475      3,942

Equity

   0      53,310    0      53,820

Total Joint Venture

   59,599      59,599    64,087      64,087
                     

Investment

   26,655         26,910     
                 
     03/31/2010          03/31/2009      

Incomes

   7,710         16,450     

Expenses

   (8,220      (15,494  

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   (510      956     
                 

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS (IAS 36)

The recoverable amount of Property plant and equipment is measured whenever there is indication that the asset may have suffered deterioration of its value. Among the factors to consider as evidence of impairment are the diminution in market value of assets, significant changes in the technological environment, obsolescence or physical impairment of assets and changes in the way the asset is used or expected to be used, which could involve its disuse, among others. Arauco evaluates at the end of each reporting period if there is any evidence of the factors above mentioned.

For this evaluation, assets are grouped into the smallest group of assets that generates cash inflows independently.

At the end of the period, there were signs of deterioration as follows:

Effect from economic crisis

The decrease in demand of sawn timber products due primarily to the credit crisis and the continued downturn in the real state market in the United States has led Arauco to decide in 2008 and 2009 to permanently close the following sawmills: La Araucana, Escuadrón, Lomas Coloradas, Coronel y Coelemu and temporarily Horcones II, and the remanufacturing plant Lomas Coloradas, all located in Chile.

The recoverable value of the permanently closed facilities was determined based on sales estimates and residual value. These estimates were made by both external and internal evaluators.

In the case of the mill and remanufacturing plant that temporarily closed, our assessment of the damage indicated that the book value did not exceed the recoverable amount. This assessment was made using conservative projections about factors such as volumes, sales prices and production costs. The discount rate of discounted cashflow is 8%, which is used by Arauco to evaluate its projects in Chile.

Effect from the earthquake and tsunami

After the earthquake and tsunami that impacted the southern central area of Chile on February 27, 2010, a significant part of our facilities incurred various levels of damages.

As a result of evaluations and assessments of those damages to date, Arauco has accounted a net loss of ThU.S.$26,664. This net loss is composed largely of the different deductible insurance policies involved, without considering compensation for losses caused by downtime, which will be registered once the inspections and assessments carried out by insurance companies and the liquidators have concluded and the reports from these assessments have been received.

 

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Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

Information on Impaired Assets as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 respectively:

 

Type of Impaired Asset

   Saw mill

Principal Segment to be reported, Cash-generating Unit

   Sawn Timber

Terms and Conditions used to Determine Fair Value Less sales Costs

   Third party assessments

Key Assumptions Used to Determine Recoverable amounts

   Fair value less sales cost
      03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Impairment Amount

     

La Araucana Saw Mill

   498    498

Escuadrón Saw Mill

   1,285    1,285

Lomas Coloradas Saw Mill

   937    937

Coronel Saw Mill

   3,167    3,167

Coelemu Saw Mill

   99    99

Total impairment of Cash-generating unit

   5,986    5,986
         

Disclosure of Asset Impairment

Information on Impairment of Property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence and damages from the earthquake and tsunami as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment     

Principal types of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversion Losses

     Machinery and Equipment
Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and
Reversions losses
   Technical Obsolescence
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$ 2,536    ThU.S.$ 2,536

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment     

Principal types of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversion Losses

    

 

 

Buildings and Structures

Machinery and Equipment

Other assets

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and
Reversions losses
   Earthquake and tsunami
     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S.$ 150,000   

The following tables show information on the Impairment provision on Property, plant and equipment and inventories at March 31, 2010:

 

Property, plant and equipment

   ThU.S.$

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

   8,522

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

   150,000

Impairment reversion

   0
    

Closing balance at 03-31-2010

   158,522
    

 

Inventories

   ThU.S.$

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

   7,524

Increased provision (obsolescence)

   2,758

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

   18,338

Impairment reversion

   0
    

Closing balance at 03-31-2010

   28,620
    

 

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Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that generate such goodwill. The goodwill generated by the investment in Arauco do Brazil (formerly Tafisa) was assigned to the Pien panel segment plant. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit was determined based on the calculations of its value in use. For this calculation we used the projected cash flows based on the operational plan approved by the management covering a period of 10 years, applying a discount rate of 10%, which reflects current assessments for the panel segment in Brazil. At March 31, 2010 this goodwill amounted to ThU.S.$ 59,292 (ThU.S.$60,642 at December 31, 2009). The variation is due to the conversion adjustment to Real, which is the functional currency for the subsidiaries in Brazil.

 

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NOTE 18. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (IAS 37)

Discussed below are the lawsuits that Arauco deems relevant to report:

1. (i) On October 8, 2007, the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (Federal Administration of Public Income) (“AFIP”) initiated an ex-oficio procedure against our Argentinean affiliate Alto Paraná S.A. (“APSA”) questioning whether APSA erred in deducting from its income tax liability certain expenses, interest payments and exchange rate differences generated by Private Negotiable Obligations which were issued by APSA in 2001 and paid in 2007.

On November 20, 2007, APSA submitted a counterclaim to the claims presented by AFIP, completely rejecting all the State’s allegations and asserting legal arguments that justify its actions in the determination of its tax burden.

On December 14, 2007, AFIP notified APSA that its counterclaim had been dismissed, thus issuing an ex-oficio ruling and ordering the payment, within 15 working days, of the calculated Income Tax difference for the 2002, 2003 and 2004 fiscal years, which includes the principal amount owed, interest and fines.

On February 11, 2008, APSA appealed the aforementioned ruling before the Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación (National Tax Court) (“TFN”).

On February 8, 2010, APSA was notified of the TFN’s ruling which confirmed the ruling issued by AFIP, with court expenses, based on arguments different from those that justified AFIP’s ex-oficio decision. This decision by the TFN extinguished the administrative process. As a result, our only remaining option was to pursue a remedy before the Camara de Apelaciones en lo Contencioso Administrativo Federal (Contentious Administrative Matters Federal Appeal Court) (“CACAF”) and, subsequently, the Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación (National Supreme Court of Justice) (“SJN”).

On February 15, 2010, APSA appealed before the CACAF, making all necessary submissions with the purpose of attaining a revocation of the contested decision. APSA paid tasa de justicia (litigation fees) in the amount of $5,886,053 (Argentinean Pesos) in connection with these proceedings.

On March 18, 2010, the CACAF, issued a court decree in which it ordered the AFIP to refrain from requesting the blocking of preventive interim relief measures, administratively demanding payment, issuing debt invoices, or initiating judicial collection actions, including seizure of property and other enforcement measures against APSA until CACAF reaches a decision on APSA’s request for precautionary measures.

On May 13, 2010, the First Chamber (Sala 1) of the CACAF granted the preliminary injunction requested by APSA suspending the execution of the AFIP resolution a final decision could be reached in the case.

In spite of the TFN’s ruling, the opinion issued by APSA’s external counsel continued to be that APSA has proceeded in a lawful manner in deducting the amounts questioned by the State. External counsel maintains that there is a good chance that the TFN’s ruling will be overruled and that the AFIP’s ex-oficio decision will be rendered without effect. Due to the

 

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above, no provisions have been issued regarding the periods in which the Negotiable Obligations were in force.

(ii) Within the course of this case’s proceedings, and particularly regarding payment of the litigation fees (tasa de justicia) before the TFN, on July 18, 2008, the Examining Officer ordered APSA to pay $10,447,705 Argentinean Pesos as payment of Litigation Fee (Tasa de Actuación) before the TFN. On August 14 2008, APSA filed a petition with the court requesting that this order be reconsidered or, in the alternative, rejected on the grounds that the requested amount was unreasonable. APSA provided evidence that it had paid $1,634,914 Argentinean Pesos, considering that this was the actual amount due, pursuant to Law, for the Litigation Fee (Tasa de Actuación). On April 13, 2010, the Sala 1 (First Courtroom) of the CACAF denied APSA’s appeal. On April 26, APSA filed an ordinary appeal against the latter decree before the Supreme Court of Justice, the resolution of which is still pending. In order to avoid having the ordinary appeal denied by the Appeals Court or it being declared inadmissible by the Supreme Court of Justice, and to properly defend APSA’s rights, an extraordinary appeal was filed on May 6, 2010. Based on their analysis of the grounds underlying the appel, APSA’s counsel has an optimistic view of the case.

2. With regard to Valdivia Mill, various criminal proceedings have been filed at the corresponding Tribunal de Garantía (Warranty Court), relating to alleged environmental violations that were allegedly committed as a result of operations at the mill. All criminal proceedings have been addressed through a single investigation. The complaints relate to Article 291 of the Código Penal (Penal Code), Article 136 of the Ley de Pesca (Fishing Law) and Article 38 of the Ley de Monumentos Nacionales (National Monuments Law).

In our opinion, the evidence submitted in the investigation does not prove the existence of any offense or the responsibility of the Company or of any its employees for the alleged events.

3. With regard to the Valdivia Mill, on April 27, 2005, the Consejo de Defensa del Estado (National Defense Council) filed a civil lawsuit against the Company for reparation of environmental harm and indemnification, before the Primer Juzgado Civil de Valdivia (First Civil Court of Valdivia) (Rol 746-2005).

The Company filed its response, arguing that it is not responsible for the environmental damage and therefore that the indemnification payments as well as the alleged reparation are inadmissible. The lawsuit is currently in progress.

4. With regard to Valdivia Mill, on January 12, 2010, a complaint was made to the Ministerio Público de San José de la Mariquina (Public Ministry of San Jose de la Mariquina) for alleged environmental pollution that hypothetically could affect some crops near the mill. The investigation is pending.

5. With regard to Nueva Aldea Mill, on December 20, 2007, the Company was notified of nine similar complaints. Eight complaints are directed against Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A., as employer, and against Arauco, as subsidiarily responsible, and also against the Company directly. The other complaint is directed against Mr. Leonel Enrique Espinoza Canales, as employer, against Arauco, as subsidiarily responsible, and also against Arauco directly.

 

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The complaints request that all plaintiffs (72 plaintiffs in total) be indemnified for the damages that they allegedly suffered as a result of an accident in which three persons working for the contractor Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. were allegedly involved. This contractor was undertaking construction work at the Nueva Aldea Pulp Mill in December 2005. These three workers allegedly suffered irradiation from handling certain equipment and materials belonging to a subcontractor of Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales, S.A.

After being notified of these complaints, the Company opposed them on the basis of lack of jurisdiction, and answered the principal complaints, arguing that they are invalid for failure to state a claim. The Company also responded to the secondary complaints directly against the Company, requesting that they be rejected for lacking any merit. All these demands have been consolidated into a single action, for which a trial is currently underway.

Based on these same events, on January 29, 2008, the Company was notified of an action for damages due to a work accident filed by Mr. Fernando Vargas Llanos, against his former employer Inspección Técnica y Control de Calidad Limitada (ITC), the construction company Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. and against the Company. The complaint requests that Mr. Vargas be indemnified for the damages that he allegedly suffered as a result of the events that took place in December 2005.

Notified of said complaint, the Company opposed on the basis of lack of jurisdiction, and, answered the principal complaint stating that it should be dismissed for lacking any merit. On July 20, 2009 the Court ordered the abandonment of the procedure, since the plaintiff had ceased in his procedural activity for more than six months. This order is currently being contested by the plaintiff and is pending a final decision.

Finally, based on these same events, on November 10, 2009 the Company was notified of a labor complaint, on a general aplication procedure, claimed by 14 ex-employees of Etcheverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. construction company, against the latter as a principal complaint, and against Arauco as subsidarily responsible, based on emotional distress suffered due to alleged exposure to a radioactive isotope during the accident that occurred in Planta Nueva Aldea on December 14 and 15, 2005. The date of the corresponding hearing is pending.

Considering that the position of the Company is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable likelihood of a favorable outcome for the Company.

6. With regard to the Constitución Mill, on January 24, 2006, the Company was notified of a interdicto posesorio (civil claim) brought by Mrs. Alvaro Santa María Prieto and Mr. Alejandro Lagos Letelier before the Juzgado de Letras de Constitución (Constitutional Court), seeking an order outlining the necessary measures in order that the air surrounding the Constitución Mill would not be harmful. This demand, has not progressed in more than two years and has now been filed.

In our opinion and based on information available to us, this complaint lacks merit.

 

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7. With regard to the Lincancel Mill, pursuant to Resolution No. 1828 dated June 13, 2007, the Superintendencia de Servicios Sanitarios (Sanitary Services Superintendency) (“SIS”) initiated an administrative sanction process against the Company regarding the Company’s alleged surpassing of the maximum levels allowed for the pH parameters and suspended solids. The Company presented its responses within the time established in the resolution, which was June 25, 2007.

Pursuant to a resolution dated June 26, 2007 the SIS resolved to broaden the charges included in Resolution 1828.

The Company submitted its responses dated July 17, 2007. However, by Resolution No. 2589 of August 28, 2007, the SIS sanctioned the Company with a fine of 100 UTA for not complying with the applicable emission norms (a fine that has already been paid by the Company) and with a fine of 1,000 UTA for having put in danger, as is indicated in the resolution, the health of the population. The latter sanction was appealed in the Santiago Court System and the matter is currently in progress.

8. On August 14, 2009, the Company was notified of a demand for compensation for damages filed by lawyers representing a group of 168 fishermen from Region VII and workers in related activities, located in the creeks of artisanal fishermen of Putú, La Trinchera, Iloca, Duao and Llico.

This demand seeks an order requiring payment by the Company for alleged damages caused in the Mataquito River, its estuary and the adjacent coastline as a result of alleged environmental damage and requests that the Company be ordered to pay each plaintiff.

The cause is now pending in the 11º Juzgado Civil (11th Civil Court) in Santiago, docket number 16.009-2009, and is awaiting resolution of the proceedings regarding incomptence opposed duly.

Considering that the position of the Company is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable likelihood of a favorable outcome for the Company.

9. The parents and brothers of Mr. Julio Gonzalo Cartes Barrientos, a worker who was electrocuted while trying to repair a luminaire, filed a civil suit on August 3, 2004 for compensation for damages in tort against the Company, as contractor, and against José Reinaldo Vargas as a Company principal.

The Company claimed that the claim had lapsed and argued that the worker, who disregarded the instructions of his superiors by not assembling scaffolding to repair the luminaire, was negligent. The decision of first instance was favorable to the Company, accepting that the claim had lapsed. But the decision was quashed, remitting the case back to the first instance. The new first instance decision found both defendants jointly and severally liable. The defendants appealed the decision, and its resolution is still pending.

10. On August 25, 2005, the Chilean Servicio de Impuestos Internos (hereinafter the “Chilean IRS”) issued tax calculations No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005, objecting to the capital reduction transactions effected on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001 by Arauco, and furthermore, requesting reimbursement for amounts returned for tax loss. On November 7, 2005, the Company requested an administrative review of the tax action called Revisión de la Actuación Fiscalizadora (Review of the Supervision Action) (“RAF”) and, subsidiarily, a claim

 

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was filed against those tax calculations 2005. The RAF was resolved on January 9, 2009 by the Chilean IRS, which partially granted the Company’s request. The Company then filed a complaint regarding the request not granted by the administrative review. This action is currently pending.

Considering that the position of the Company is supported by solid legal arguments, there is a reasonable likelihood of a favorable outcome for the Company. However, if this result does not occur, it is possible that an obligation will arise for the amount specified, plus any accrued interest as of the payment date.

11. Mr. Luis Alberto Ossandón Valdés filed a lawsuit against the Company and Forestal Celco S.A., an affiliate of the Company before the Juzgado Civil (Ninth Civil Court) of Santiago declaring a sales contract for real estate purchased at public auction null and void. In the aforementioned auction, the Company was awarded several forestry plots of land located in El Trapiche county, which is located in the provinces of Constitución and Talca. The plaintiff also filed a claim against Forestal Celco S.A., to whom the Company transferred said real estate through a sales agreement.

On June 2, 2008, after pronouncement of the final verdict, the lawsuit was ruled inadmissible in all its stipulations, with court costs awarded to be charged against the plaintiff. The plaintiff filed an appeal against the ruling on July 1, 2008. On October 8, 2009, the Santiago Appeals Court unanimously confirmed the verdict of first instance. The plaintiff filed extensive annulment appeals, both against the merits and the process, all of which were found to be inadmissible by the Court of Appeals. Consequently, the decision is final.

12. On April 14, 2009, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Mr. Mario Felipe Rojas Sepúlveda on behalf of Mr. Víctor Adrián Gavilán Villarroel against Cooperativa Eléctrica de Chillán Limitada and against Forestal Celco S.A. The lawsuit aims to make both companies jointly and severally liable for compensation for alleged material damages suffered as a result of a fire that occurred on January 12, 2007 on the El Tablón county property, which belongs to Forestal Celco S.A.

On April 30, 2009 Forestal Celco S.A. filed objections pointing to defects in the demand. The Plaintiff rectified the defects, and the Company replied to the demand. As of this date, following all mandatory proceedings, the ordinary probationary period has concluded, currently waiting for an expert witness report on the causes of the fire.

13. On December 1, 2007, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Ms. Marcela Larraín Novoa on behalf of Ms. Nimia del Carmen Alvarez Delgado against Ms. Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano and Forestal Celco S.A. This lawsuit seeks to reclaim an 88% share of the rights to the “Loma Angosta” property, which has a surface area of 281.89 hectares. This property was purchased by Forestal Celco S.A. from Ms. Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano in 1994. To date, Ms. Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano has not yet been notified.

On May 18, 2008, the Company filed a motion to correct the claim, which was allowed and accepted by the Court. As of this date, the plaintiff has not corrected the defects of its claim.

 

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14. On April 29, 2004, Aserraderos Arauco S.A., an Arauco subsidiary, was notified of a lawsuit for contract fulfillment and compensatory damages, filed before the Second Civil Court of Concepción by Ingeniería y Construcciones Ralco Ltda., case No. 3.218-2008. The plaintiff maintains that the contracts entered into with sawmill administrators include Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

The court order dictated the ruling which establishes the facts to be proved by the parties. However, there have been no further developments for over a year.

15. On January 29, 2009, Forestal Valdivia S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Mr. Carlos Nambrard Figueroa by himself and on behalf of the members of the Ms. Julia Figueroa Olivero Estate, against Forestal Valdivia S.A and Forestal Tornagaleones S.A., which aims to make both companies jointly and severally liable for compensation of alleged material and moral damages suffered as a result of the occupancy, plantation and operation of an agricultural piece of land (Cerros del Lingue) over which the Estate alleges ownership rights. Forestal Valdivia S.A. has held ownership rights and material and legal possession for more than ten years with respect to this piece of land.

Forestal Valdivia S.A. responded to the lawsuit arguing that it should be rejected for a lack of legal basis. Furthermore, as a result of the plaintiff’s halt in procedural activity, Forestal Valdivia S.A. requested that the proceedings be declared abandoned.

16. On November 17, 2003, Bosques Arauco S.A., an affiliate of the Company, was notified of a property restitution claim brought by Ms. Celmira Maria Curin Tromo, who requested the restitution of certain real estate, its profits and damages in a Special Indigenous Lawsuit, claming that she is the sole and exclusive owner of the 5.5 hectares of land, which has allegedly been exploited by Bosques Arauco S.A., in blatant disregard of her property interest. On June 6, 2008, the first instance sentence was issued, denying the claim. The sentence was appealed and the Court of Appeals of Temuco overturned the sentence on January 6, 2009, finding in favor of the plaintiff with regards to every portion of the claim, thereby ordering the restitution of the land, along with all profits and damages caused by Bosques Arauco S.A. to the land, the assessment of which was deferred to the decision’s execution phase.

On October 28, 2009, the plaintiff requested the execution of the ruling with notice to the defendant, also requesting, aside from the restitution of the property and its products, reparations for the pain and suffering she had allegedly personally endured. Notified of this request, Bosques Arauco S.A., in turn, requested that this request be nullified, on the grounds that the alleged pain and suffering was not an issue in the judicial proceedings and, thus, the ruling did not order any such reparations.

The Court then ordered the suspension of proceedings while the ruling on the incidental plea of nullity is pending.

17. On November 28, 2008, APSA was notified of Resolution 212 issued by the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) on November 19, 2008, by which the BCRA ordered Indictment No. 3991 questioning the timely liquidation of certain foreign currency assets with respect to APSA’s export proceeds.

APS responded to the charges in a timely and correct manner.

 

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As of the date of these consolidated financial statements and considering the preliminary state of proceedings, APSA Legal Advisors are not in a position to estimate the outcome. For such reason, and with the understanding that there are no legal grounds for the charges, no provision has been made for this claim.

18. As a consequence of the merger of APSA with Faplac S.A., APSA, as of January 1, 2010, assumed the contingency derived from litigation between Faplac S.A. and Gas del Estado S.A., regarding the breach of the gas supply contract entered into by Resinfor Metanol S.A., a company which was Faplac S.A.’s legal predecessor.

On August 27, 1985, Resinfor Metanol S.A. filed a suit against Gas del Estado S.A. Gas del Estado answered the complaint requesting the lawsuit’s total dismissal. Gas del Estado also filed a counterclaim against Resinfor Metanol S.A., requesting the termination of the agreement entered into on August 27, 1985, and, additionally, requesting the full performance of the contract just as it was agreed upon by the parties, especially with regard to the maximum and minimum assured volume of flow, and the penalty established in the event of breach of contract in Clause Seven, as well as the appropriate fine as a consequence of the suspension of the application of article 4 of Ruling MOSP 391/85 (as provided by Law 23,697, Decree 1930/90 and other concurrent regulation).

On March 17, 2008, the Juzgado Nacional de Primera Instancia en lo Contencioso Administrativo Federal (Federal Contentious Administrative National Court of First Instance Nº 1) issued a ruling, declaring the following:

 

   

Resinfor Metanol S.A. was deemed to have abandoned its claim and its right, and was required to pay court costs.

 

   

Resinfor Metanol S.A. was ordered to reimburse the defendant Gas del Estado for payments made after December 15, 1992, as a consequence of the injunctive relief granted and until said relief was revoked on December 1994, as well as interest, in accordance with the rate received by Banco de la Nación Argentina for its 30-day common discount operations.

On February 24, 2009, the CACAF issued a ruling which partially dismissed the appeal filed by Faplac S.A., and confirmed both the reimbursement to the plaintiff of payments carried out after December 15, 1992 as well as of the court costs as defined before the First Instance Court. However, the Chamber did declare the ruling which ordered the payment of interest on the amounts reimbursed null and void, thus rendering ineffective the Court of First Instance’s decision on this particular issue.

Faplac S.A., Resinfor Metanol S.A.’s successor, filed an Ordinary Remedy before the CSJN, which was granted. In turn, Gas del Estado filed an extraordinary remedy before the CSJN. The CSJN has not yet ruled on the applicability of this remedy. Once Gas del Estado’s remedy has been ruled on, CSJN will issue a ruling regarding the Ordinary Remedy filed by Faplac S.A.

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no other contingencies that might significantly affect the Company’s financial, economic or operational conditions.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Provisions at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follow:

 

Types of Provisions

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Provisions, Current

   5,211    5,169

Legal claims provision

   5,211    5,119

Other provisions

   0    50

Provisions, non-current

   8,685    9,463

Legal claims provision

   8,685    9,463

Other provisions

   0    0

 

     03/31/2010  

Movements in Provisions

   Legal
Claims

ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

   14,582      50      14,632   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase (decrease) in existing provisions

   33      0      33   

Used provisions

   (604   (51   (655

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

   (133   0      (133

Other increases (decreases)

   18      1      19   

Total Changes

   (686   (50   (736

Closing balance

   13,896      0      13,896   

 

     12/31/2009  

Movements in Provisions

   Legal
Claims

ThU.S.$
    Other
Provisions

ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

   9,269      69      9,338   

Changes in provisions

      

Increase (decrease) in existing provisions

   3,573      50      3,623   

Increase (decrease) in joint ventures

   31,250      0      31,250   

Used provisions

   (30,209   0      (30,209

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

   717      0      717   

Other increases (decreases)

   (18   (69   (87

Total Changes

   5,313      (19   5,294   

Closing balance

   14,582      50      14,632   

Provisions for legal claims are for labor and tax judgments whose payment period is indeterminate.

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (IAS 38)

Arauco holds the following main intangible assets:

Computer software

Rights

Recognition and Measurement criteria of Identifiable Intangible Assets

Cost Model

After initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost, including any accumulated amortization and impairment losses.

Amortization Method for Computer Software

Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life shall be carried on a systematic basis over said useful life. Amortization begins when the asset is available for use, that is, when it complies with all the necessary conditions to operate in the manner foreseen by the Company.

Disclosure of Identifiable Intangible Assets

 

Intangible Assets, Net

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Intangible assets, net

   10,732      11,154   

Computer software

   3,985      4,381   

Other identifiable intangible assets

   6,747      6,773   
            

Identifiable intangible assets, gross

   24,487      24,535   

Computer software

   17,723      17,727   

Other identifiable intangible assets

   6,764      6,808   
            

Types of accumulated amortization and impairment

    

Total accumulated and impairment

   (13,755   (13,381

Computer software

   (13,738   (13,346

Other identifiable intangible assets

   (17   (35

Reconciliation between opening and closing book values

 

     03/31/2010  

Intangible Movements

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance Changes

   4,381      6,773      11,154   

Additions

   29      0      29   

Disappropriations

   (422   0      (422

Impairment recognized in Income Statement

   0      (19   (19

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

   (3   (7   (10

Changes Total

   (396   (26   (422

Closing Balance

   3,985      6,747      10,732   

 

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     12/31/2009  

Intangible Movements

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance Changes

   5,738      5,597      11,335   

Additions

   1,026      1,116      2,142   

Disappropriations

   (11   0      (11

Amortization

   (2,378   (4   (2,382

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

   6      64      70   

Changes Total

   (1,357   1,176      (181

Closing Balance

   4,381      6,773      11,154   
                  

 

          Minimum
life or rate
   Maximum
life or rate

Computer software life or rate

   Life    3    16

The amortization of computer software is presented in the Comprehensive Income Statement under Administration Expenses.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (IAS 41)

Arauco’s biological assets correspond to forestry plantations mainly radiata and taeda pine. The total plantation is distributed in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 931 thousand hectares are plantations, 330 thousand hectares are native forest, 181 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 47 thousand hectares are used for planting.

At March 31, 2010 the production volume totaled 5.4 million m3 (6.3 million m3 at March 31, 2009).

The main considerations in determining the fair value of biological assets are:

 

   

Arauco uses the discounted future cash flows method to value its forest plantations, for which it has a harvest projection date of the totality of existing plantations.

 

   

Current equity is projected assuming that total volume does not decrease and that the current demand level is maintained.

 

   

Future plantations are not considered.

 

   

The harvest of forest plantations supplies raw material for all other products that Arauco produces and sells. By controlling directly the development of forests that will be processed, Arauco is assured of having high quality timber for each of its products.

 

   

Cash flows are determined in terms of harvest and expected sale of forestry products, associated with the demand from the Company’s owned industrial centers and sales to third parties. Sales margin is also considered in the valuation of the different products that are harvested in the forest. Any changes in the value of the plantations, in accordance with the criteria previously described, are accounted for in the current financial year’s income statement, pursuant to IAS 41. These changes are presented in the Financial Income Statement in the line Other operating income by activity, at March 31, 2010 amounted to ThU.S.$31,281 (ThU.S.$29,678 at March 31, 2009). For purposes of the valuation of biological assets, there is a higher cost of wood compared to the actual cost incurred, the effect of which is recorded in Cost of sales, which at March 31, 2010 amounted to ThU.S.$24,260 (ThU.S.$18,092 at March 31, 2009).

 

   

Forests are harvested according to the needs of Arauco’s production plants.

 

   

The discount rates used are: in Chile 8%, in Argentina 12% and in Brazil 10%.

 

   

It is assumed that prices of harvested timber are constant in real terms based on market prices.

 

   

Cost expectations with respect to the lifetime of the forests are constant based on estimated costs included in the projections made by Arauco.

 

   

The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile    Argentina    Brazil

Pine

   24    15    15

Eucalyptus

   12    10    7

 

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Forestry plantations classified as current assets correspond to those to be harvested and sold in the short term.

The Company holds fire insurance policies for its forestry plantations, which together with company resources and efficient protection measures for these forestry assets allow financial and operational risks to be minimized.

Uruguay

Arauco owns biological assets in Uruguay through a joint venture in partnership with Stora Enso, which are presented in these Financial Statements under the equity method (see Note 16).

At March 31, 2010, Arauco’s investment in Uruguay represented a total of 127 thousand hectares, of which 64 thousand hectares are allocated to plantations, 3 thousand hectares to native forest, 43 thousand hectares for other uses and 17 thousand hectares for planting.

Biological Assets Pledged as Security

There are no forestry plantations pledged as security, except for the ones belonging to Forestal Río Grande S.A. (affiliate of Fondo de Inversiones Bio Bio, Special Purpose Entity). In October 2006, pledges without transfer and agreements not to prohibition to sell and encumber were made in favor of JPMorgan and Arauco, for forests located on their own land.

At March 31, 2010, the fair value of these forests reached ThU.S.$51,980 (ThU.S.$59,819 at December 31, 2009).

Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

At the date of these financial statements, there are no biological assets with restricted ownership.

Agricultural Products

Agricultural Products relate mainly to forestry products that are intended for sale pertaining to the operation and are valued at fair value at the closing period.

No significant grants have been received.

At closing date of these Financial Statements, the Current and Non-current Biological Assets are as follows:

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Current

   343,435    310,832

Non-current

   3,413,001    3,446,696
         

Total

   3,756,436    3,757,528
         

 

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Biological Assets Movement

 

Movement

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

   3,757,528   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

   27,714   

Decreases due to Sales

   (311

Decreases due to Harvest

   (47,158

Profit (Loss) of Changes in Fair Value, less estimated Costs at Point of Sale

   31,281   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

   (10,324

Other Increases (decreases)

   (2,294
      

Total Changes

   (1,092
      

Closing Balance

   3,756,436   
      

 

Movement

   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

   3,652,433   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

   95,197   

Decreases due to Sales

   (3,370

Discontinuation of consolidation by the formation of joint ventures registered under the equity method (see note 15)

   (54,951

Decreases due to Harvest

   (197,149

Profit (Loss) of Changes in Fair Value, less estimated Costs at Point of Sale

   155,532   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

   112,371   

Other Increases (decreases)

   (2,535
      

Total Changes

   105,095   
      

Closing Balance

   3,757,528   
      

As of the date of these Financial Statements, no disbursements for the acquisition of biological assets have been made.

 

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NOTE 21. ENVIRONMENT

Environment Management

For Arauco, sustainability means management strategy. This strategy incorporates values, commitments and standards, that together with the adoption of best practices as well as the use of the latest available technologies, seek to continuously improve the Company’s environmental management. It is the Environmental Department with each of its specialists that ensures these guidelines are met and put in to practice in everyday company operations.

All of Arauco’s production units have certified environmental management systems, which reinforce the Company’s commitment to environmental performance and ensure the traceability of all raw materials used.

Arauco uses in its productive processes several supplies, such as wood, chemical products, and water, which in turn produce liquid and gas emissions. As a way to make the company’s environmental management more efficient, significant progress has been made to reduce consumption and emissions.

Environmental investments have been made related to the control of atmospheric emissions, process improvements, water and waste management, as well as effluent treatment, in order to improve the environmental performance of all of Arauco’s business units.

Environment Related Disbursement Information

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Arauco made the following disbursements related to its main environmental projects:

 

Company

  

03/31/2010

Name of Project

   Disbursements undertaken 2010    Committed
Disbursements
      State of
Project
   Amount
ThU.S$
   Asset
Expense
  

Asset/expense

destination item

   Amount
ThU.S$
   Estimated
date

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Construction of Outlets    In process    375    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    66,001    2010-2011

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process    37    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    474    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    447    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    1,081    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    2,280    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    2,746    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    1,632    Expense    Operating cost    5,381    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended    858    Expense    Operating cost    0    0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    31    Asset    Fixed assets    2,625    2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    2    Asset    Fixed assets    1,516    2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process    47    Asset    Fixed assets    300    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    1,599    Asset    Fixed assets    1,821    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    223    Expense    Administration expenses    1,241    2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    13    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    2,872    2010

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    542    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    3,238    2010

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    186    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    260    2010

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    536    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    98    2010
                        
   Total    8,808          89,654   
                        

 

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Company

  

12/31/2009

Name of Project

   Disbursements undertaken 2009    Committed
Disbursements
      State of
Project
   Amount
ThU.S$
   Asset
Expense
  

Asset/expense

destination item

   Amount
ThU.S$
   Estimated
date

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Construction of Outlets    In process    7,197    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    66,376    2010-2011

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    Ended    556    Expense    Operating costs    0    0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process    In process    3,515    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    541    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended    25,245    Expense    Operating costs    0    0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended    744    Expense    Administration expenses    0    0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    2,131    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    2,532    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    Ended    911    Expense    Administration expenses    0    0

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    13,908    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    2,352    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    3,270    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    88    2010

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    542    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    510    2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    1,271    Asset    Fixed assets    1,680    2010

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    Ended    2,448    Asset    Fixed assets    0    0

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    Ended    790    Asset    Fixed assets    0    0

Alto Paraná S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    1,216    Asset    Fixed assets    2,625    2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    95    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    2,811    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    59    Expense    Operating costs    219    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    In process    922    Expense    Operating costs    270    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    221    Expense    Operating costs    568    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    533    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    1,480    2010

Placas do Paraná S.A.

   Investment projects for the control and management of harmful liquids and energy optimization from the water of industrial plants    Ended    3,023    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    3,326    0

Placas do Paraná S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    782    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    113    2010
                        
   Total    69,379          85,491   
                        

 

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NOTE 22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (IFRS 7)

Classification

The following table shows Arauco’s financial instruments at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009. An informative estimate of fair value is shown for instruments valued at amortized cost.

 

     03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Financial Instruments

   Amortized
Cost

ThU.S.$
   Fair
Value
ThU.S.$
   Amortized
Cost

ThU.S.$
   Fair
Value
ThU.S.$

Assets Current – Non-current

           

Fair value with change in Profit and Loss (Negotiation) (1)

      283,099       231,752

Interest Rate Swaps

      4,346       5,778

Forward

      —         2,648

Mutual funds (2)

      278,753       223,326

Loans and Accounts Receivables

   824,943    824,943    880,394    880,394

Cash and cash equivalents (amortized cost)

   94,606    94,606    310,873    310,873

Cash

   41,781    41,781    29,000    29,000

Fixed Term Deposits

   52,825    52,825    281,873    281,873

Repurchased Agreements

   —      —      —      —  

Accounts Receivables (net)

   730,337    730,337    569,521    569,521

Trades and Notes Receivables

   470,278    470,728    506,729    506,729

Leases

   10,249    10,249    11,765    11,765

Other Debtors

   249,360    249,360    51,027    51,027

Hedging

           

Hedge Swaps

      16,997       17,998

Liabilities Current – Non-current

           

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost

   3,323,951    3,301,954    3,524,811    3,603,709

Bonds issued in Dollars

   2,233,872    2,228,877    2,252,838    2,357,703

Bonds issued in UF

   389,865    388,056    398,693    390,575

Bank Loans in Dollars

   386,426    371,233    527,249    509,400

Bank Loans in other currencies

   21,876    21,876    23,531    23,531

Finance Leasing

   531    531    608    608

Trades and other Payables

   291,381    291,381    321,892    321,892

Financial liabilities held por negotiation (3)

      10,236       10,648

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the Financial Balance Sheet in the line Other financial assets.

 

(2) Although this item is disclosed in note IFRS 7 as Fair Value with change in profit and loss according to expected sales in the short term; in this Financial Balance Sheet, it is classified as Cash and cash equivalents for its high level of liquidity.

 

(3) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost Others than Trade creditors and Other accounts payable and financial liabilities held for trading are presented in this Financial Balance Sheet in the line Other financial liabilities, current and non-current according to their maturity.

 

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Fair Value Financial Assets with Changes in Profit and Loss (Negotiation)

Fair value financial assets with changes in profit and loss are financial assets held for negotiation. Financial assets classified in this category are mainly acquired for sale in the short term. Derivatives are also classified for negotiation purposes unless they are defined as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and are recorded at fair value, with changes in value recognized in the income statement. These assets are held with the objective of maintaining adequate liquidity levels to meet the Company’s obligations.

The following table details the Arauco’s financial assets at fair value with changes in profit and loss:

 

     March 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$
   Period
Variation
 

Fair value with changes in profit and loss (Negotiation)

   283,099    231,752    22

Interest Rate Swap

   4,346    5,778    -25

Forward

   0    2,648    -100

Mutual Funds

   278,753    223,326    25

Swaps: At the closing balance date, financial assets classified in this category are not considered hedging instruments, as there is no uncertainty as to their underlying liability, so these instruments obey the management strategy regarding implicit structural liquidity risk for Arauco operations. The fair value of this item decreased by 25% compared to December 31, 2009 due to lower horizon cash flows from swaps.

Forwards: Arauco acquires this type of instrument to hedge functional currency exchange rate risks. These instruments are generally acquired with short-term maturity periods. The fair value of this item has decreased by 100% because the Company has entered into less derivative contracts in 2010 as compared to 2009.

Mutual Funds: Arauco invests in local mutual funds to maximize the profitability of cash flow surpluses in Chilean Pesos, or in international mutual funds in foreign currencies such as US Dollars or Euros. This instrument is accepted by the Company’s placement policy. At the date of these Financial Statements, the Company has increased its position in this type of instrument by 25% as compared with December 2009.

Loans and Receivables

These are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments, and are not traded on an active market, that is, they are not available for trading. In the balance sheet they are included in Cash and cash equivalent and Trade and other receivables.

These assets are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest method and are subject to impairment testing. Financial assets which comply with this definition are: cash and cash-equivalents, fixed term deposits, repurchase agreements, trades and notes receivables, and other debtors.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

     March 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Loans and Receivables

   824,943    880,394

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   94,606    310,873

Cash

   41,871    29,000

Fixed Term Deposits

   52,825    281,873

Repurchased Agreements

   0    0

Receivables (Net)

   730,337    569,521

Trades and Notes Receivable

   480,977    518,494

Other Debtors

   249,360    51,027

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Includes both cash and bank account balances, fixed term deposits and repurchase agreements. They are short-term investments that are readily convertible into cash, and are subject to an immaterial change in value.

The following table show cash and cash equivalents classified by currency of origin at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     March 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   373,359    534,199

USDollar

   184,185    177,569

Euro

   78,025    66,935

Other currencies

   69,584    64,879

$ no adjustable

   41,565    224,816

U.F.

   0    0

Fix Term Deposits and Repurchased Agreements: The objective of this instrument is to maximize short-term cash flow surpluses. This instrument is authorized by Arauco’s Placement Policy, which establishes a mandate that allows investments in fixed income securities. In general, these instruments have a maturity period of less than ninety days, otherwise these instruments are not classified as Cash.

Trades and Notes Receivable: These represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of the business, namely, operation activity or corporate purposes.

Other Debtors: These correspond to receivables from sales, services or loans that are not considered within the normal course of the business.

Trades are presented at net value, that is, net of bad debt estimates. This provision is determined when there is evidence that Arauco will not receive the payments agreed to in the original sales terms. These provisions are carried out when a customer files and reaches legal bankruptcy agreement or is in default of payments, or when Arauco has exhausted all debt collection options within a reasonable period. These include telephone calls, e-mails and debt collection letters. In the case of sales in Chile corresponding to our distribution affiliate Arauco Distribución S.A., the provisions are estimated using a percentage of receivables which is determined on a case by case basis, considering the client’s internal risk classification and the debts aging (or the number of days past due).

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Trades and account receivables, current and non-current by currencies at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 as follow:

 

     March 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Trades and account receivables, current

   719,649    558,441

US Dollar

   556,325    397,394

Euro

   9,355    19,348

Other currencies

   36,766    35,074

$ no adjustable

   112,520    102,098

U.F.

   4,683    4,527

Trades and account receivables, non-current

   10,688    11,080

USDollar

   3,387    4,152

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   78    102

$ no adjustable

   4,578    4,163

U.F.

   2,645    2,663

The following table summarizes Arauco’s financial assets at closing balance:

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Financial Assets

   1,108,042    1,112,146

Fair Value with changes in Profit and Loss

   283,099    231,752

Loans and Receivables

   824,943    880,394
         

Financial Liabilities Valued at Amortized Cost

These financial liabilities correspond to non-derivative instruments with contractual cash flow payments, which can either be fixed or subject to variable interest rates.

Also included in this category are non-derivative financial liabilities for services or goods delivered to Arauco at the closing date of this balance sheet that have not yet been paid. These amounts are not insured and are generally paid within thirty days after being recognized.

At the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco includes in this category obligations with banks and financial institutions, publicly issued bonds denominated in U.S. Dollars and UF, creditors and other payables.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

    

Currency

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009    03/31/2010    12/31/2009
        Amortized Cost
ThU.S.$
   Fair Value
ThU.S.$

Total Financial Liabilities

      3,323,951    3,524,811    3,301,954    3,603,709

Bonds Issued

   US Dollar    2,233,872    2,252,838    2,228,877    2,357,703

Bonds Issued

   U.F.    389,865    398,693    388,056    390,575

Bank Loans

   US Dollar    386,426    527,249    371,233    509,400

Bank Loans

   Other currencies    21,876    23,531    21,876    23,531

Financial Leasing

   U.F.    531    608    531    608

Trades and Other Payables

   US Dollar    253,173    280,506    253,173    280,506

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro    1,762    2,898    1,762    2,898

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies    13,897    14,285    13,897    14,285

Trades and Other Payables

   $ no adjustable    21,896    22,876    21,896    22,876

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.    653    1,327    653    1,327

The disclosure of these liabilities at amortized cost in the Financial Statement at March 31, 2010 is as follows:

 

     Current
ThU.S.$
   Non-current
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$

Loans that accrue interest

   374,257    2,658,314    3,032,570

Trades and Other Payables

   291,381    0    291,381

Total

   665,638    2,658,314    3,323,951

Fair Value Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

Liabilities, assigned as such at initial recognition and liabilities classified as held for negotiation shall be included in this category.

At the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco held a rate swap as a financial liability at fair value with changes in profit and loss. This liability had a net decrease of 4%, due to a rate decrease experienced by the economy in the last period. It is presented in the Classified Financial Statement in the line Other financial liabilities, current.

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
   Period
Variation
 

Fair value Financial Liabilities with changes in profit and loss

   10,236    10,648    -4

A summary of Arauco’s financial liabilities at closing balance date is as follow:

 

Financial Liabilities

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Total Financial Liabilities

   3,334,187    3,535,459

Financial Liabilities at fair value with changes in profit and loss (negotiation)

   10,236    10,648

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

   3,323,951    3,524,811

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The following table details net income items and expenses recognized in profit and loss on financial instruments:

 

    

Financial Instrument

   Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  
        03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
    03/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

           

At fair value with changes in profit and loss

   Swap    439      2,523      0      0   
  

Forward

   5,426      5,762      0      0   
  

Mutual Funds

   565      441      0      0   
                           
  

Total

   6,430      8,726      0      0   
                           

Loans and Receivables

   Fix terms deposits    1,368      1,934      0      0   
  

Repurchased agreements

   0      283      0      0   
  

Trades and Other receivables

   0      0      (229   (1,562
                           
  

Total

   1,368      2,217      (229   (1,562
                           

Hedge instruments

   Cash flow swap    (1,307   0      0      0   
                           
  

Total

   (1,307   0      0      0   
                           

Liabilities

           

Liabilities at amortized cost

   Bank loans    (3,756   (6,246   0      0   
  

Bond issued obligations

   (40,534   (32,678   0      0   
                           
  

Total

   (44,290   (38,924   0      0   
                           

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Classified Financial Statement dated March 31, 2010, have been measured based on the methodologies provided in IAS 39. The methodologies applied for each financial instrument are classified according to their hierarchy as follows:

 

   

Level I: Values or quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

   

Level II: Information (“Inputs”) from sources other than the quoted values of Level I, but observable in the market for assets and liabilities either directly (prices) or indirectly (derived from prices).

 

   

Level III: Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data.

 

     Fair Value    Measurement Methodology
     March 2010
ThU.S.$
   Level I
ThU.S.$
   Level II
ThU.S.$
   Level III
ThU.S.$

Financial Assets at fair value

           

Swap (asset)

   4,346    0    4,346    0

Forward

   0    0    0    0

Mutual Funds

   278,753    278,753    0    0

Financial Liabilities at fair value

           

Swap (liabilities)

   10,236    0    10,236    0

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments registered at March 31, 2010 correspond to cash flow hedges. Specifically, at the closing balance date, Arauco registered rate swaps resulting at fair value for a total of ThU.S.$16,667 which is presented in the Financial Statement in Other financial assets, non-current. Their effects in the present period are presented in Equity as Other comprehensive results, net of exchange rate and deferred taxes.

Nature of Risk

Arauco is exposed to variations in cash flows due to exchange rate risk, mainly due to having assets in U.S. dollars and liabilities in UF (obligations to the public), which causes mismatches that could affect operating results.

Information on Swaps Assigned as Hedging

Hedging Swaps H Series Bond

Hedging Objective

In March 2009, Arauco placed a bond for 2,000,000 UF on the Chilean market (nemo: BARAU-H) with an annual 2.25% coupon and semi-annual interest payments (March and September). This bond is amortized at the end of the period, with a rescue option from March 1, 2011. The maturity date is March 1, 2014.

In order to avoid exchange rate risk, Arauco made two cross-currency swap contracts listed below:

1.- Cross Currency Swap with Banco de Chile for 1,000,000 UF

With this swap Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (March and September) based on a nominal amount of 1,000,000 UF at a 2.25% annual rate, and interest is payable semi-annually (March and September) based on a notional amount of US$35,700,986.39 (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 4.99%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$2,811 at March 31, 2010. The maturity date of this Swap is March 1, 2014.

2.- Cross Currency Swap with JPMorgan for 1,000,000 UF

With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 2.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (March and September) based on a notional amount of U.S.$35,281,193.28 (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 4.94%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$3,346 at March 31, 2010. The maturity date of this Swap is March 1, 2014.

Through a test of effectiveness, Arauco is able to validate that the instrument is highly effective within an acceptable range for the Company to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty in commitments from the object of coverage.

 

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Hedging Swaps F Series Bond

Hedging Objective

Arauco placed a F series bond in November 2008 and March 2009 for an amount of 7,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25% payable semi-annually. To mitigate exchange rate risk, Arauco made four cross-currency swap contracts that partially cover the bond amount posted:

Contract 1: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.38 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 5.86%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$1,584 at March 31, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 2: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$2,184 at March 31, 2010. This contract expires on April 30, 2014.

Contract 3: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 5.8%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$2,166 at March 31, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 4: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.62 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$2,600 at March 31, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 5: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays interest semi-annually (April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.42 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at end of contract) at a rate of 5.62%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$1,976 at March 31, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Through a test of effectiveness, Arauco can validate that the above detailed hedging instruments are highly effective within an acceptable range for the Company to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty for commitments that are the objects of such coverage.

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Hedging Strategy

Given that Arauco holds a high percentage of assets in Dollars, the Company needs to reduce the exchange rate risks as it has obligations in readjustable Pesos. The aim of this swap is to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty, exchanging cash flows from readjustable Peso obligations from the above mentioned bonds, with U.S. Dollar cash flows (Arauco’s functional currency) at a fixed exchange rate and determined at the date of the contract execution.

Valuation Method

Fair value financial assets with changes in Profit and Loss (Negotiation)

Fair value financial assets with changes in profit and loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are recognized in the Income Statement. Subsequently, they are registered at fair value.

Swaps: Swaps are valued using the discount cash flow method at a discount rate in accordance with operational risk, using specific swap valuation tools provided by the Bloomberg terminal.

Forwards: These instruments are initially recognized at fair value at the date on which the contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. The forwards are recorded as assets when fair value is positive and, as liabilities when fair value is negative.

The fair value of forward currency contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturity profiles.

Loans and Receivables

Its value is recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, discounting the provision for bad debt.

Repurchased Agreements: These are valued at initial investment cost of the short-term instrument plus interest accrued at the closing date for the period.

Mutual Funds: Given their nature, they are recognized at market value (market quote) at the closing date for the period.

Hedging

These financial instruments are valued using the discount cash flow method at a rate in accordance with the operation risk, using internal methodology based on market information from our Bloomberg terminal.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost

Financial instruments classified in this category are valued at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

Estimates of bank obligations are determined using specific valuation techniques using cash flow discounted at rates in accordance with the risk of the operation, while bonds are valued at market price.

Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

Swaps: These financial instruments are valued using the discount cash flow method at a rate in accordance with the operation risk, using the information given by each bank as a counterpart.

Risk Management

Arauco’s financial assets are exposed to several financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including exchange rate risks, interest rate risks and price risks). Arauco’s global risk management program focuses on financial market uncertainty and tries to minimize potential adverse effects on Arauco’s financial profitability.

Arauco’s financial risk management is overseen by the Finance department. This department identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close collaboration with Arauco’s operational units. The Company does not actively participate in the trading of its financial assets for speculative purposes.

Type of risks that arise from financial instruments

Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different time horizons concerning the fulfillment of obligations subscribed to by counterparts, at the time of exercising contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Risks Arise

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual capacities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in commercial debtor accounts. Furthermore, credit risk also arises for assets that are in the hands of third parties such as fix term deposits, agreements and mutual funds.

With regard to trade accounts receivables, as a policy, Arauco holds insurance policies for open account sales. These are to cover export sales from Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A. and Forestal Arauco S.A., as well as local sales of Arauco Distribución S.A., Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc., Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A. and Alto Paraná S.A. (and affiliates), Arauco works with Continental Credit Insurance Company (AA- Fitch Ratings from April 8, 2010). Placas do

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Paraná and Arauco do Brasil (Brazil) local sales credits are insured with Euler Hermes Insurance Company. These insurance policies cover 90% of the invoice with no deductible. In order to guarantee a credit line or an advanced payment to a supplier approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco holds several guarantees, such as mortgages, pledges, standby letters of credit, bank guarantee bonds, checks, promissory notes, consumption loans or any other guarantee that may be needed pursuant to each country’s legislation. Debt covered by this type of guarantee amounted to U.S.$ 72.32 million in March 2010. The guarantee procedure is regulated by Arauco’s Guarantee Policy, which controls accounting and reporting, maturity dates and value.

The Company’s maximum credit risk exposure is limited to the amortized cost value of the registered trade accounts receivable, at the date of this report, less the sales percentage insured by aforementioned credit insurance companies and by the guarantees provided to Arauco.

In the first quarter of 2010, Arauco’s consolidated sales amounted to ThU.S.$784,880, of which 73.30% correspond to credit sales, 18.71% to sales with letters of credit, and 7.99% to other types of sales, such as Cash Against Documents (CAD) and advance payments.

At March 31, 2010, Arauco’s Sales Debtors reached ThU.S.$470,728 of which 74.66% corresponded to credit sales, 20.44% to sales with letters of credit and 4.90% to other types of sales, such as CAD and advance payments, distributed among 2,390 clients. The client with the highest open account debt did not exceed 3.10% of total receivables at that date.

The debt covered by the different insurance and guarantee policies reaches 89.57%, therefore, Arauco’s exposure portfolio is 10.43%.

Secured Debt-Open Account

 

     ThU.S.$    %

Total Open Account receivables

   351,468    100.00

Secured debt (*)

   314,814    89.57

Uncovered debt

   36,654    10.43

 

(*) Secured Debt is defined as the portion of accounts receivable that is covered by a credit company or guarantees as stand-by, mortgage or guarantee bond (among others).

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Accounts exposed to this type of risk are: trade receivable, finance lease debtors and other debtors.

 

     March
2010
ThU.S.$
   December
2009
ThU.S.$

Receivables, current

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

   470,282    506,503

Finance lease debtors

   3,646    4,315

Other Debtors

   245,721    47,623

Net Subtotal

   719,649    558,441

Trades and Notes Receivable

   485,622    521,462

Finance lease debtors

   3,646    4,315

Other Debtors

   250,428    52,482

Gross Subtotal

   739,696    578,259

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

   15,340    14,959

Estimated Finance leases

   0    0

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad Debt

   4,707    4,859

Subtotal Bad Debt

   20,047    19,818

Non Current Receivables (net)

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

   446    226

Finance lease debtors

   6,603    7,450

Other Debtors

   3,639    3,404

Net Subtotal

   10,688    11,080

Trades and Notes Receivable

   446    226

Finance lease debtors

   6,603    7,450

Other Debtors

   3,639    3,404

Gross Subtotal

   10,688    11,080

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

   0    0

Estimated Finance leases

   0    0

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad Debt

   0    0

Subtotal Bad Debt

   0    0

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

The Credit and Collections Department, which reports to the Finance Department, is responsible for minimizing receivables credit risk and supervising past due accounts. It is also responsible for the approval or rejection of credit limit for all sales. The standards and procedures for the correct control and risk management of credit sales are regulated by the Company’s Credit Policy.

For customer credit line approval and/or modification, all Arauco Group companies have to follow an established procedure. All credit requests are entered into a Credit Evaluation model (EVARIE) where all available information is analyzed, including the credit line given by the credit insurance company. Subsequently, credit requests are approved or rejected by the internal committee of each company within the Arauco Group considering the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy Department. If the credit line exceeds the maximum established amount, it is subsequently analyzed by the Corporate Committee. Credit lines are renewed on a yearly basis.

Sales with letters of credit are mainly from Asia and the Middle East. Credit assessments to the issuing banks are performed periodically, in order to obtain ratings made by the principal risk classification companies on country and world risk rankings, and on their financial position over the last five years. Depending on this evaluation, it is decided whether the issuing bank is approved or confirmation is requested.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

All sales are controlled by a credit verification system that has set parameters to block orders from clients who have registered past due amounts of a defined percentage of the debt and/or clients who at the time of product delivery have exceeded their credit limit or whose credit has expired.

The following table shows the percentages in Sales debtors net, at March 31, 2010:

Past due

 

Days

   Up to
date
   1 to 15    16 to 30    31 to 60    60 to 90    More
than 90
   Total

ThU.S.$

   438,539    20,758    4,762    1,940    3,413    1,316    470,728

%

   93.16    4.41    1.01    0.41    0.73    0.28    100.00

Sales Debtor Impairment during the first quarter of 2010 amounts to ThU.S.$229 which represents 0.03% of total sales during this period.

The amount recovered by guarantee collections, insurance payments or any other credit enhancement during the first quarter of 2010 amount to ThU.S.$ 0.63 which represents 10.48% of the total claimed.

Explanation of any changes to risk exposure or changes in objectives, processes and policies regarding previous years’ risk management

In March 2009, Arauco implemented a Guarantee Policy in order to control accounting, valuation and expiration dates.

In December 2009, Arauco Group updated its Corporate Credit Policy.

Regarding the risk of fix term deposits, agreements and mutual funds, Arauco has an investment policy that minimizes the risk through guidelines for management of cash flow surpluses in low-risk institutions.

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy, which identifies and limits financial instruments and companies in which Arauco companies are authorized to invest in, specifically, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

It is important to highlight that the company’s Treasury Department is centralized for its operations in Chile. The Head Office is responsible for carrying out investments, cash flow surplus investments, and short and long term debt subscriptions. Exceptions to this rule are specific investments made through other companies where authorization is required from the Chief Financial Officer.

With regard to financial instruments, the only permitted investments are fixed income investments and instruments with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, which depend on duration and on the issuer.

With regard to intermediaries, a methodology is used that aims at determining the relative risk level of each bank or entity with regard to their financial position and their debt and asset security, using a point system that gives a relative risk ranking. Arauco uses this system to define investment limits.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

The required records for evaluation of the various criteria are obtained from official finance statements provided by the banks in evaluation and from the classification of in-effect short and long term debt securities, as defined by the controlling entity (the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions) and used by Risk Classification companies authorized by said entity, in this case Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate.

Evaluated criteria are: Capital and Reserves, Current Ratio, Equity Share in Total Investments in Financial System, Capital Yield, Operational Income Net Profit Ratio, Debt / Capital Ratio and the Risk Classifications of each entity.

Any necessary exceptions regarding investment limits in each particular instrument or entity must have express authorization from Arauco’s Chief Financial Officer.

Type of Risk: Liquidity Risk

Description

This risk corresponds to Arauco’s ability to fulfill debt obligations at the time of expiration.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Arauco’s exposure to liquidity risk is found mainly in its obligations to the public, banks and financial institutions, creditors and other payables. These may arise if Arauco is unable to meet net cash flow requirements, which sustain its operations under both normal and exceptional circumstances.

Explanation of Objectives, Policies and Processes for Risk Management, and Measurement Methods

The Finance Management department constantly monitors the company’s cash flow forecasts based on short and long term forecasts and available financing alternatives. In order to control the risk level of available financial assets, Arauco works with an investment policy.

The following table shows the capital commitment of the main financial liabilities subject to liquidity risk, grouped according to their aging:

March 31, 2010:

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-country

Loans with banks

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

    Type of amortization    

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa-Brazil    8    0    66    529    0    74    529    Montly    0    TJLP+1.8%
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Banco BBVA-United States    512    246    0    196,794    48,232    758    245,026   

(l) semmianual; (k)

semmianually from 2011

   0   

Libor 6 months

+0.2%

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco HSBC-Brazil    0    0    5,602    0    0    5,602    0    Maturity    0    6.75%
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco do Brasil-Brazil    363    1,203    727    0    0    2,293    0    Maturity    0    6.75%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Santander Rio-Argentina    0    0    2,009    0    0    2,009    0    Maturity    0    2.20%
   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    74    0    89    1,433    4,770    163    6,203   

(l) semmianual; (k)

semmianually from 2016

   0    TJLP+3.80%
   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    6    0    10    154    514    16    668   

(l) semmianual; (k)

semmianually from 2016

   0    VC+CM+3.30%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    5,054    0    0    0    0    5,054    0    Maturity    0    2.50%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    0    0    2,009    0    0    2,009    0    Maturity    0    2.20%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Galicia-Argentina    0    2,022    0    0    0    2,022    0    Maturity    0    2.50%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Galicia-Argentina    0    0    4,004    0    0    4,004    0    Maturity    0    2.75%
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau-Brazil    1,319    2,620    5,241    0    0    9,180    0    Montly    0    1.43% do CDI
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil    7    20    52    311    61    79    372    Montly    0    0%
76,721,630‑0    Forestal Rio Grande S.A.    US Dollar    J.P.Morgan-United States    10,161    0    25,713    95,228    0    35,874    95,228    Quarterly    0   

Libor 3 months

+0.375%

                                                    
         Total    17,504    6,111    45,522    294,449    53,577    69,137    348,026         
                                                    

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-country

Bonds obligation

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

Type of amortization

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal
Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5 years    More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-E    661    0    0    44,399    0    661    44,399    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    4.02    4.00
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-F    4,912    0    0    47,150    395,197    4,912    442,347    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    4.24    4.25
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-H    0    0    149    85,452    0    149    85,452    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    2.40    2.25
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Bonds 144 A-Argentina    0    5,307    0    68,850    313,031    5,307    381,881    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    6.39    6.38
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 2019    0    0    6,143    145,000    663,125    6,143    808,125    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.26    7.25
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 2ª emission    0    0    391    37,500    148,438    391    185,938    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.50    7.50
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 3ª emission    0    0    273,416    0    0    273,416    0    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    8.65    8.625
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 4ª emission    0    0    1,416    401,996    0    1,416    401,996    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.77    7.75
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 5ª emission    0    0    3,459    338,438    0    3,459    338,438    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.14    5.13
93,458,000‑1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 6ª emission    9,250    0    0    83,250    380,406    9,250    463,656    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.64    5.63
                                                    
         Total    14,823    5,307    284,974    1,252,035    1,900,197    305,104    3,152,232         
                                                    

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

Currency

  

Name-country

Bonds obligation

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

Type of amortization

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal
Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
82,152,700-7    Bosques Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K    18    36    165    190    0    219    190    Monthly    0    4.50
96,567,940-5    Forestal Valdivia S.A.    U.F.    Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K    11    33    78    0    0    122    0    Monthly    0    4.50
                                                    
Total             29    69    243    190    0    341    190         
                                                    

December 31, 2009:

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-country

Loans with banks

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

Type of amortization

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal

Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa-Brazil    5    0    22    325    0    27    325    Montly    0    TJLP+1.8%
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Banco BBVA-United States    0    0    301    172,458    72,453    301    244,911   

(l) semmianual; (k)

semmianual from 2011

   0   

Libor 6 months

+0.2%

93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Banco del Estado-Chile-97,030,000-7    0    103,640    0    0    0    103,640    0    Maturity    0    4.35%
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Banco BBVA-Chile-91,032,000-8    0    15,003    0    0    0    15,003    0    Maturity    0   

Libor 2 months

+0.55%

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco do Brasil-Brazil    722    1,195    371    0    0    2,288    0    Maturity    0    6.75%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Santander Rio-Argentina    3,061    0    0    0    0    3,061    0    Maturity    0    4.80%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Santander Rio-Argentina    0    4,006    0    0    0    4,006    0    Maturity    0    2.00%
   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    77    0    0    0    4,404    77    4,404    Montly    0    TJLP+3.80%
   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    6    0    0    0    424    6    424    Montly    0    VC+CM+3.30%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Bank Boston-Argentina    3,580    0    0    0    0    3,580    0    Maturity    0    5.0%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    0    0    5,022    0    0    5,022    0    Maturity    0    2.50%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    0    4,001    0    0    0    4,001    0    Maturity    0    1.85%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    1,534    0    0    0    0    1,534    0    Maturity    0    5.0%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    1,006    0    0    0    0    1,006    0    Maturity    0    3.0%
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Galicia-Argentina    0    0    2,009    0    0    2,009    0    Maturity    0    2.75
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau-Brazil    2,569    4,116    9,381    0    0    16,066    0    Montly    0    1.43% do CDI
   Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil    7    20    54    474    118    81    592    Montly    0    0%
76,721,630-0    Forestal Rio Grande S.A.    US Dollar    J.P.Morgan-United States    10,267    0    25,713    104,197    0    35,980    104,197    Quarterly    0   

Libor 3 months

+0.375%

78,049,140-K    Forestal Los Lagos S.A.    US Dollar    Santander Overseas Bank-Puerto Rico    4,839    0    0    0    0    4,839    0    Semminanual    0   

Libor 6 months

+0.5%

                                                    
         Total    27,673    131,981    42,873    277,454    77,399    202,527    354,853         
                                                    

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-country

Bonds obligation

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

Type of amortization

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal
Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-E    0    0    273    45,796    0    273    45,796    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    4.02    4.00
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-F    0    0    2,026    48,635    407,643    2,026    456,278    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    4.24    4.25
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-H    0    617    0    89,067    0    617    89,067    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    2.40    2.25
   Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Bonds 144 A-Argentina    1,004    0    0    68,850    313,031    1,004    381,881    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    6.39    6.38
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 2019    15,406    0    0    145,000    681,250    15,406    826,250    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.26    7.25
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 2ª emission    0    2,734    0    37,500    153,125    2,734    190,625    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.50    7.50
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 3ª emission    0    8,749    270,500    0    0    279,249    0    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    8.65    8.625
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 4ª emission    0    8,914    0    416,993    0    8,914    416,993    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.77    7.75
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 5ª emission    7,303    0    0    346,125    0    7,303    346,125    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.14    5.13
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    US Dollar    Yankee bonds 6ª emission    0    0    4,047    83,250    380,406    4,047    463,656    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.64    5.63
                                                    
         Total    23,713    21,014    276,846    1,281,216    1,935,455    321,573    3,216,671         
                                                    

 

Tax ID

  

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-country

Bonds obligation

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
  

Type of amortization

   Effective
Rate
  

Nominal
Rate

            0 to 1
month
   1 to 3
months
   3 to 12
months
   1 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
   Current    Non-
current
        
82,152,700-7    Bosques Arauco S.A.    U.F.    Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K    18    37    169    235    0    224    235    Monthly    0    4.50
96,567,940-5    Forestal Valdivia S.A.    U.F.    Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K    11    22    104    12    0    137    12    Monthly    0    4.50
                                                    
         Total    29    59    273    247    0    361    247         
                                                    

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Guarantees given

At the date of these financial statements, Arauco holds ThU.S.$ 12,374 as financial assets passed to third parties (beneficiaries), as a direct guarantee. If Arauco does not meet its obligation, the beneficiary can seek relief under the warranty.

At March 31, 2010, the assets covered by an indirect guarantee amounted to ThU.S.$306,829. The indirect guarantees are given to protect the obligation assumed by a third party, either a related company (the full guarantee of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. on Alto Parana bonds amounted to ThU.S.$ 270,000) or an unrelated company (the buy-back operations that guarantee the obligation of forest service enterprises amounted to ThU.S.$ 36,829, which in the event of default, Arauco can cancel the obligation to obtain the asset exchange contract).

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

Direct:

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved assets

   ThU.S.$   

Creditor of the guarantee

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Collateral    Property, plant and equipment    538    Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    1,944    Tractebel Energia Comercializadora Ltda.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    4,223    Banco Votorantim S.a.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    5,602    Banco HSBC Bank Brasil AS

Indirect:

 

Subsidiary reporting

  

Guarantee

  

Involved assets

   ThU.S.$   

Creditor of the guarantee

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    Financial instruments    270,000    Alto Paraná S.A. (Bonds Holders 144 A)

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    6,333    Leasing Banco Santander, Santiago

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    3,064    Leasing Banco Chile

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    2,033    Leasing Banco Santander, Santiago

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    2,357    Leasing Banco Chile

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    14,318    Banco Santander, Santiago

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Buy-back    Financial instruments    8,724    Banco Chile

Total

           

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Exchange Rate

Description

This risk arises from the probability of being affected by exchange rate losses due to the currency in which assets, liabilities and investments are held, but which are not included in the balance sheet of an entity.

Explanation of Risk Exposures and How these Arise

Arauco is exposed to the risk of U.S. Dollar (functional currency) fluctuations for sales, purchases and obligations in other currencies, such as the Chilean Peso, Brazilian Real, Euro or others. In the case of significant exchange rate variations, the Chilean Peso is the currency that represents the main risk.

 

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Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco performs sensitivity analyses to measure the effect of this variable on EBITDA and Profit.

Sensitivity analysis assumes a variation of + /- 10% of the exchange rate at March 31, 2010 over the Chilean Peso. This fluctuation range is considered possible given current market conditions at closing date. With all other variables at a constant rate, a Dollar exchange rate variation of + /- 10% in relation to the Chilean Peso would mean a EBITDA annual variation of + /- 0.06% on the profit after tax and + /- 2.08% and 0.01% on equity.

The main financial instruments subject to exchange rate risk are local bonds issued in UF. These are not covered by swaps described in the Hedging chapter.

 

Amounts expressed in UF

   03/31/2010    12/31/2009

Bonds Issued in UF (E Series)

   1,000,000    1,000,000

Bonds Issued in UF (F Series)

   2,000,000    3,000,000

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Interest rate

Description

This risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations. This risk mainly affects fixed income financial instruments.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for obligations to the public, banks and financial institutions and financial instruments that accrue interest at a variable rate.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

Arauco completes its risk analysis by reviewing the exposure to changes in interest rates. At March 31, 2010, 8.4% of the Company’s bonds and bank loans bear interest at variable rates. A change of + /- 10% in the interest rate is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the profit after tax by + /- 0.36% and equity would not be affected.

 

     03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   Total  

Fix rate

   2,777,794    91.6

Bonds issued

   2,623,737   

Loans with Banks (*)

   153,526   

Financial leasing

   531   

Variable rate

   254,776    8.4

Bonds issued

   0   

Loans with banks

   254,776   

Total

   3,032,570    100.0
           

 

(*) Includes bank loans with variable rate swapped to fixed rate.

 

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Type of Risk: Market Risk – Price of Pulp

Description

Pulp price is determined by world and regional market conditions. Prices fluctuate in terms of demand, production capacity, commercial strategies adopted by large-scale forestry companies, pulp and paper producers and by the availability of substitutes.

Explanation of Risk Exposure and How These Arise

Pulp prices are reflected in operational sales within the income statement and directly affect the net profit for the period.

At March 31, 2010, operational income due to pulp sales accounted for 48% of total sales. Pulp prices are fixed on a monthly basis in accordance with the market. Forward contracts or other financial instruments are not used for pulp sales.

Explanation of Risk Management Objectives, Policies and Processes, and Measurement Methods

This risk is approached in different ways. Arauco has a team of specialists who perform periodic market and competition analyses, providing tools to analyze and evaluate trends and adjust forecasts. Similarly, Arauco performs price financial sensitivity analysis in order to take the necessary safeguards to confront different scenarios in the best possible manner.

Sensitivity analysis assumes a variation of + /- 10% in the average pulp price, a possible fluctuation range given current market conditions at the date of the closing balance. With all other variables constant, a variation of + /- 10% in the average pulp price would mean a EBITDA annual variation of + /- 10.42%, on the profit after tax and + /- 29.19% and 4.80% on equity.

 

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NOTE 23. OPERATING SEGMENTS (IFRS 8)

Operating segments were defined in accordance with senior management internal reporting structure, in order to support operating decisions and resource allocation. Furthermore, availability of relevant financial information has been considered in order to define operating segments.

The persons responsible for making the decisions mentioned above are the Chief Executive Officer and Corporate Managing Directors of each business area (segment).

In line with the above, the Company established operating segments according to the following business units:

 

   

Pulp

 

   

Panels

 

   

Sawn Timber

 

   

Forestry

Description of Products and Services which Provide Ordinary Income for each disclosed Segment

Following below are the main products that provide ordinary income for each operational segment:

 

   

Pulp: The main products sold by this area are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), and pulp fluff.

 

   

Panels: The main products sold in this area are plywood panels, MDF panels (medium density fiberboard), Hardboard Panels, PB Panels (agglomerated) and MDF Moldings.

 

   

Sawn Timber: The range of products sold by this business unit includes different sizes of sawn wood and remanufactured products such as moldings, precut pieces and finger joints, among others.

 

   

Forestry: This area produces and sells sawn logs, pulpable logs, posts and chips made from owned forests of Radiata and Taeda pine, eucalyptus globulus and nitens forests. Additionally, the Company purchases logs and woodchip from third parties, which it sells to its other business areas.

Explanation on the measurements of Earnings, Assets and Liability of Each Segment

Pulp

The Pulp business unit uses wood exclusively from pine and eucalyptus plantations for the production of different types of wood cellulose or pulp. Bleached pulp is mainly used as raw material for producing printing and writing paper, as well as toilet paper and high quality wrapping paper. Unbleached pulp is used to produce packing paper, filters, fiber cement products, dielectric paper and others. On the other hand fluff pulp is mainly used in the manufacture of diapers and female hygienic products.

 

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Arauco has six plants, five in Chile and one in Argentina, and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.2 millions tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 40 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

Panels

The Panels business unit produces a wide range of panels products and several kinds of moldings aimed at the furniture, decoration and construction industries. In its 8 industrial plants, 3 in Chile, 2 in Argentina and 3 in Brazil, the company has a total annual production capacity of 3.2 million m3 of plywood, PBO, MDF, Hardboards and moldings.

Sawn Timber

The sawn timber business unit produces a wide range of wood and remanufactured products with different kinds of terminations and appearances, which include a wide variety of uses for furniture, packing, construction and refurbishing industries.

With 10 saw mills in operation, 8 in Chile and 2 in Argentina, the company has a production capacity of 2.8 million m3 of sawn wood.

Furthermore, the company has 7 remanufacturing plants, 6 in Chile and 1 in Argentina. These plants reprocess sawn wood and produce high quality remanufactured products, such as finger joint and solid moldings as well as precut pieces. These products are sold in more than 28 countries.

Forestry

The Forestry Division is Arauco’s core business. It provides raw material for all products manufactured and sold by the Company. By directly controlling the growth of the forests to be processed, Arauco guarantees itself of having quality wood for each of its products.

Arauco holds a growing forestry asset that is distributed throughout Chile, Argentina and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 931 thousand hectares are used for plantation, 330 thousand hectares for native forests, 181 thousand hectares for other uses and 47 thousand hectares to be planted. Arauco’s principal plantations are Radiata and taeda pine. These are species that have a fast growth rate and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.

Additionally, Arauco owns a forestry asset of 127 thousand hectares in Uruguay through a joint venture with Stora Enso, which is presented under Investment accounted by the equity method (see Note 15).

Summary financial information of assets, liabilities and profit or loss by segment, are as follows:

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Quarter January-March, 2010

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawmill
ThU.S.$
  Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
  Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities

  386,252      113,022   27,474      252,982   5,150      0      784,880      0      784,880   

Ordinary activity income among segments

  2,514      1,088   135,907      3,358   4,047      0      146,914      (146,914   0   

Financial income

  0      0   0      0   0      8,584      8,584      0      8,584   

Financial costs

  0      0   0      0   0      (49,935   (49,935   0      (49,935

Financial costs, net

  0      0   0      0   0      (41,351   (41,351   0      (41,351
                                                 

Depreciations and amortizations

  25,486      4,180   2,026      11,434   898      695      44,719      0      44,719   

Sum of significant income accounts

  0      0   31,281      0   0      0      31,281      0      31,281   

Sum of significant expense accounts

  16,929      4,222   4,261      3,758   0      0      29,170      0      29,170   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

  128,522      253   15,819      23,896   (898   (105,136   62,456      0      62,456   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

  0      0   0      0   0      165      165      0      165   

Joint ventures

  (893   0   (521   0   0      (255   (1,669   0      (1,669

Income tax expense

  0      0   0      0   0      (12,711   (12,711   0      (12,711

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                 

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

  42,099      7,824   64,421      11,293   0      0      125,637      0      125,637   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

  4,650      0   7,350      0   0      4,000      16,000      0      16,000   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                 

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

  324,768      100,532   17,726      135,138   164      0      578,328      0      578,328   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

  61,484      12,490   9,748      117,844   4,986      0      206,552      0      206,552   

Total Ordinary Incomes

  386,252      113,022   27,474      252,982   5,150      0      784,880      0      784,880   
                                                 

Period ending March 31, 2010

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
    Sawmill
ThU.S.$
  Forestry
ThU.S.$
    Panels
ThU.S.$
  Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets

  3,708,588      427,634   5,063,409      1,204,479   44,637      853,123      11,301,870      (9,789   11,292,081   

Investments accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

  0      0   0      0   0      121,917      121,917      0      121,917   

Joint Ventures

  28,812      0   312,530      0   0      26,655      367,997      0      367,997   

Segment liabilities

  103,616      31,754   84,362      235,330   11,035      4,422,337      4,888,433      0      4,888,433   

Nationality of non-current assets

                 

Chile

  2,486,289      221,376   3,372,718      297,232   1,971      179,499      6,599,085      1,853      6,560,938   

Foreign

  543,247      30,114   1,171,161      561,951   36,277      114,058      2,456,808      0      2,456,808   

Non-current assets, Total

  3,029,536      251,490   4,543,879      859,183   38,248      293,557      9,015,893      1,853      9,017,746   
                                                 

 

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March 31, 2010

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars, except as indicated

 

 

 

Quarter January-March, 2009

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
  Sawmill
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
  Panels
ThU.S.$
  Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Income due to ordinary activities

  362,239   99,807      19,290   175,101   3,703      0      660,140      0      660,140   

Ordinary activity income among segments

  29,263   149      155,996   7,865   7,040      0      200,313      (200,313   0   

Financial income

  0   0      0   0   0      10,943      10,943      0      10,943   

Financial costs

  0   0      0   0   0      (42,350   (42,350   0      (42,350

Financial costs, net

  0   0      0   0   0      (31,407   (31,407   0      (31,407
                                               

Depreciations and amortizations

  33,412   5,064      1,414   8,882   0      0      48,772      0      48,772   

Sum of significant income accounts

  0   0      29,678   0   0      0      29,678      0      29,678   

Sum of significant expense accounts

  0   0      2,602   0   0      0      2,602      0      2,602   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

  44,077   (804   15,793   25,329   (10   (70,759   13,626      0      13,626   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

  0   0      0   0   0      665      665      0      665   

Joint ventures

  0   0      0   0   0      478      478      0      478   

Income tax expense

  0   0      0   0   0      (7,156   (7,156   0      (7,156

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

  55,620   4,683      32,576   3,492   363      0      96,734      0      96,734   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                 

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

  323,198   90,848      11,776   112,808   47      0      538,677      0      538,677   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

  39,041   8,959      7,514   62,293   3,656      0      121,463      0      121,463   

Total Ordinary Incomes

  362,239   99,807      19,290   175,101   3,703      0      660,140      0      660,140   
                                               

Period ending December 31, 2009

  Pulp
ThU.S.$
  Sawmill
ThU.S.$
    Forestry
ThU.S.$
  Panels
ThU.S.$
  Others
ThU.S.$
    Corporate
ThU.S.$
    Sub Total
ThU.S.$
    Elimination
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Segment assets

  3,733,482   437,724      5,008,403   1,202,296   50,426      992,401      11,424,732      (10,905   11,413,827   

Investments accounted through equity method

                 

Associates

  0   0      0   0   0      118,435      118,435      0      118,435   

Joint Ventures

  26,055   0      305,701   0   0      26,910      358,666      0      358,666   

Segment liabilities

  116,754   38,570      89,958   229,110   8,827      4,548,175      5,031,394      0      5,031,394   

Nationality of non-current assets

                 

Chile

  2,604,235   222,473      3,364,282   299,227   1,974      175,945      6,668,136      1,938      6,670,074   

Foreign

  539,907   42,053      1,184,219   570,476   37,627      97,158      2,471,440      0      2,471,440   

Non-current assets, Total

  3,144,142   264,526      4,549,501   869,703   39,601      273,103      9,139,576      1,938      9,141,514   
                                               

 

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NOTE 24. DISTRIBUTABLE NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net profit

As a general policy, the Board of Directors of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. has agreed that the net profit to be distributed as dividend payment is determined based on the effective realised profit, net of any relevant variations in the value of unrealized assets and liabilities, which are refunded to the calculation of net profit in the period such changes are made.

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net profit of the Company, that is, the net profit to be considered for calculating the minimum required and additional dividend, the following unrealised results are excluded from the results of the exercise:

 

  1) Those relating to the fair value registration of forestry assets covered by IAS 41, restating them to the net profit at the time of its completion. For these purposes, this includes the realized portion of such increases in fair value for assets sold or disposed by other means.

 

  2) Those generated in the acquisition of entities. These results will be reimbursed to the net profit at the time of its completion. For this purpose, the results are realized when acquired entities generate a profit after its acquisition, or when such entities are sold.

The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in points 1) and 2) are also excluded.

The following table details adjustments made for the determination of the provision to register at March 31, 2010 corresponding to 40% of distributable net profits for the period 2010:

 

     Distributable
Net Profit

ThU.S.$
 

Profit attributable to the controller at 03/31/2010

   62,456   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealised

   (26,477

Realised

   24,260   

Deferred taxes

   (79

Total adjustments

   (2,296

Distributable Net Profit at 03/31/2010

   60,160   

As a general matter, the Company expects to maintain its policy on dividends, for all future tax periods, with around 40% of net profits to be distributed for each tax year; considering the alternative of a provisional dividend at year end.

The line Other non-financial current liabilities of this Classified Financial Statement dated March 31, 2010 shows ThU.S.$24,064 for the provision of minimum dividend for the period 2010.

 

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Earnings per share

The Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit attributable to shareholders of the Company with the weighted average of outstanding common shares. Arauco has no diluted shares.

 

Gains (losses) per Shares

   03/31/2010
ThU.S.$
   03/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Gain (loss) attributable to holders of instruments in net equity participation of the Controller

   62,456    13,626

Weighted average of number of shares

   113,152,446    113,152,446

Gain (loss) per share (U.S.$ per share)

   0.55    0.12

 

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NOTE 25. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD (IAS 10)

1) On April 28, 2010 information about progress in reestablishing company’s operations that were affected by the earthquake and tsunami that occurred on February 27, 2010 was updated.

The Valdivia Pulp Mill, located in San José de la Mariquina, in Región XIV of los Ríos, which has an annual authorized production capacity of 550,000 tons of pulp, has been operating normally since March 21, 2010.

The Licancel, Nueva Aldea Pulpmills and Línea I of Arauco, have initiated their production process this week and are anticipated to regain their production capacities in the next few days.

The Licancel Pulp Mill, located in Licantén, in Chile’s Region VII of Maule, has an annual production capacity of approximately 140,000 tons of pulp. The Nueva Aldea Pulp Mill, located in Nueva Aldea, in Region VIII of Bío Bío, has an annual production capacity of approximately 1,000,000 tons of pulp. Lastly, the Arauco Pulp Mill Line I, located in Horcones, in Region VIII of Bío Bío, has an annual production capacity of approximately 290,000 tons of cellulose.

The Constitución Pulp Mill, located in Constitución, in Region VII of Maule, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 355,000 tons of pulp; estimated to initiate its production process during the month of May.

Lastly, with respect to Line II of the Aracuo Pulp Mill, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 500,000 tons of pulp, the repair process is ongoing, which includes, in particular, the repair of the recovery boiler. It is not yet possible to predict when production will be reinitiated.

Finally, all other forestal and industrial activities of the Company are now completely normalized, including the panel plants, sawmills, wood remanufacturing facilities and those facilities designated for the generation of biomass energy.

2) On April 6, 2010 the following was reported: The Company has various insurance policies that cover the risk of damage to assets owned by Arauco or its subsidiaries, considering various risks.

Regarding the policies that cover damages caused by earthquakes and their consequences, the Company has insured its physical assets (such as industrial plants and facilities), as well as any losses caused by business interruptions and/or higher costs in the production of pulp, panels, energy and sawn timber, in maximum indemnity limit of US$ 650,000,000 per event. The deductible for damages caused by the earthquake to physical assets amounts to US$ 3,000,000 and the deductible for losses resulting from business interruption includes the first 21 days of stoppage.

3) The authorization for the issuance and publication of these consolidated financial statements for the period between January 31 and March 31, 2010 was approved by the Board in Extraordinary Session No. 422 dated May 25, 2010.

No other events have occurred between March 31, 2010 and the issuance of these financial statements.

 

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