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

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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   Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement    1

2.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement    8

3.

   Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement    10

4.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity    12

5.

   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow    13

6.

   Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement    14

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   Annex: Press Release   


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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 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 June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

 

     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Assets

   MUS$    ThU.S.$

Current assets

   2,407,199    2,274,258

Non-current assets

   9,070,169    9,141,514
         

Total assets

   11,477,368    11,415,772
         
     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   MUS$    ThU.S.$

Current liabilities

   918,127    953,358

Non-current liabilities

   4,079,623    4,079,981

Non –parent participation

   102,186    113,840

Net equity attributable to parent company Shareholders’ equity

   6,377,432    6,268,593
         

Total net equity and liabilities

   11,477,368    11,415,772
         

At June 30, 2010, total assets increased by 0.54% or U.S.S$62 million compared to December 31, 2009. This increase is mainly attributable to an increase of Trade and Other Receivables offset by a decrease of Cash and Cash Equivalents and Properties, plant and equipment.

Total liabilities decreased by U.S.$36. This decrease is mainly attributable to a decrease in Other Financial Liabilities.

The main financial and operating ratios are as follows:

 

Liquidity ratios

   06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Current ratio

   2.62    2.39

Acid ratio

   1.59    1.41

Debt indicators

   06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Debt to equity ratio

   0.77    0.79

Short-term debt to total debt

   0.18    0.19

Long-term debt to total debt

   0.82    0.81
     06/30/2010    06/30/2009

Financial expenses covered

   3.76    2.00

 

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AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 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

   06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Inventory turnover

   2.19    2.23

Inventory turnover (excluding biological assets)

   3.27    3.28

Inventory permanence-days

   164.13    161.21

Inventory permanence (excluding biological assets)

   110.17    109.65

The liquidity ratio and the acid test for the current period has increased compared to December 31, 2009. This is due to an increase in current assets and a decrease in current liabilities, which in turn is explained by an increase of Trade and Other Receivables and by a decrease in Oterh Financial Liabilities (payments of banks).

At June 30, 2010, the short-term debt represented 18% of total liabilities compared to 19% at December 31, 2009.

The ratio of financial expenses covered increased from 2,00 in June 30, 2009 to 3.76 in June 30, 2010. This increase is attributable to higher profits in the current period.

The ratio of inventory turnover does not present significant changes by 2010 as compared to December 31, 2009.

b) Analysis of the Income Statement

Profit before Income Tax

Profit before Income Tax registers a profit of U.S.$297 in 2010 compared to U.S.S$83 in 2009, an increase of U.S.$214. The change was attributable to the factors described in the following table:

 

Item

   Million
U.S.$
 

Gross margin

   286   

Administration cost

   (26

Financial costs

   (24

Foreign currency exchange rate

   (26

Others net

   4   
      

Net change in outcome before income tax

   214   
      

Gross Margin presents a profit of U.S.$670 million in 2010 compared to U.S.$384 million in 2009, caused by an increase in revenues due to an increase in sales price.

The proportional increase in administration expenses is mainly due to an increase in the remuneration item (the acquisition of Tafisa Plant).

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 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

   06/30/2010
ThU.S$
    06/30/2009
ThU.S$
 

Pulp

   814,667      764,346   

Sawn timber

   274,661      218,211   

Panels

   528,323      359,065   

Forestry

   69,535      43,907   

Other

   11,083      7,411   
            

Total revenues

   1,698,269      1,392,940   
            

Sales costs

   06/30/2010
ThU.S$
    06/30/2009
ThU.S$
 

Wood

   309,233      273,467   

Forestry work

   163,059      157,765   

Depreciation

   84,112      89,548   

Other costs

   471,543      487,631   
            

Total sales costs

   1,027,947      1,008,411   
            

Profitability index

   06/30/2010
ThU.S$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S$
 

Profitability on equity

   7.38      4.92   

Profitability on assets

   4.15      2.81   

Return on operating assets

   6.54      3.13   

Profitability ratios

   06/30/2010     06/30/2009  

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

   2.09      0.53   

EBITDA (2)

   599,569      280,859   

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

   237,277      63,667   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

   670,322      384,529   

Financial costs ( ThU.S.$)

   (107,563   (83,455

 

(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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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp

During the second quarter of 2010, markets continued the upward trend that had been observed in the first quarter and that started almost a year ago. Markets have experienced good demand, rising prices and lower inventories. The long fiber inventories reached 21-22 days during the quarter and short fibers reached 27-29 days, which means about 8-9 days lower than in the second quarter of 2009 regarding long fiber and about 8-10 days lower regarding short fiber.

Although Asia led the rise in prices again, the highest prices were experienced in less regular markets than those in Asia, Europe and America, such as in Turkey, the Middle East in general and India.

China had significant increases in prices and a demand, however, by the end of the quarter began to show difficulties to transfer the increases in pulp prices to higher prices in paper. This situation was mainly due to:

- a significant volume of paper production that went into production during the third quarter, which made it more difficult to transfer the increased costs of raw materials to final product prices, especially the higher cost of pulp;

-Due to the inability to transfer their higher costs to paper prices, a significant amount of integrated paper producers decided to reduce the production rate of their paper machines and / or to trade pulp in the Chinese domestic market. To perform this operation is necessary to have flexible equipment that allows them to produce paper or pulp, which does not allow large scale production

- A decrease in paper exports to Europe and North America due to anti-dumping restrictions imposed on or to be implemented in those countries.

All this meant a change in trend during June, a month in which not all regular suppliers of pulp to China could sell the expected volumes.

The other Asian markets continue to be quite active, but the effect of China could have a negative impact, especially if the Chinese papermakers are aggressive in sales in these markets. Pulp inventories in China are low, but paper inventories are relatively high.

In Europe the situation has been completely different. After several years, the European papermakers are experiencing and benefited from very good paper market. In general, the rise in pulp prices and the effects of exchange rates U.S.$ / Eu have been transferred to final products. During the quarter there were two rises in paper prices and announcements of further increases. A year ago, the papermakers had no more than one week of orders, however this quarter, some had 2-3 months and therefore there are no plans to stop production during the European summer. Also, pulp inventory levels in Europe are possibly the lowest in the world, approximately 50% less than the inventories of 2009. Europe will need to regain the level of inventories, the security level, but this cannot be made until there is more availability of pulp and an adjustment in prices. At current price levels of pulp, the European paper producers prefer to continue managing low inventories, even with the risk of being forced to buy on the spot market.

 

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According to the above, the highest levels in prices have been seen in less regular markets. However, at the end of the quarter prices are already similar to worldwide levels. There are low inventories but there is no urge to buy at any level.

North America in becomes less active than in the first quarter. There are no major changes, but there is difficulty to increase the level of demand significantly.

Latin America has good levels of activity and demand. Prices have risen as the rest of the world and the market continues growing at a constant rate. Especially attractive are the markets of tissue, diapers and hygiene in general.

During the second quarter of this year, pulp mills were normalizing their production after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck our country in February. The emphasis was on restart operations as fast as possible without compromising the safety of persons and having no impact on the environment. Pulp mills ubicated farther from the epicenter were the first to restart operations. In March began the Valdivia mill, then in April Licancel, Nueva Aldea, Constitución and line 1 of Arauco. Only line 2 of Arauco, with a capacity of 500,000 tonnes of pine pulp, is still being repaired, and its recovery boiler is what it makes critical the path for the resumption of operations. We expect line 2 restart its operations before 12 months of the accident occurred.

At the moment, considering the Alto Paraná mill located in Argentina, 84% of Arauco’s pulp mills are operating and their productions, both in volume and quality, are similar to those obtained before the earthquake.

Sawn Timber

In United State the real estate and construction market has shown a decrease in the second quarter of this year. In June the construction of new houses was 549.000 units. In comparison to the last 10 years, the current levels of construction are still low.

During the second trimester of 2010, the volume of sales and prices of molding have increased in comparison to first quarter.

In all markets, the demand of forestry products has increased. At the same time the prices have increased in China, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Japan, Taiwan and The Middle East.

As consequence of the earthquake, the demand of sawn timber has been increased in the local market.

 

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June 30, 2010

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4. MARKET SITUATION, continued

 

Panels

During the first semester of 2010, the Panels Division increased 45% in sales and 32% in volume sales, in comparison to the first semester of 2009.

Several markets have had a strong recuperation in volume and prices during the first semester; which was also influenced by the earthquake in Chile. The uncertainly of supply caused a lot of spot demand.

The MDF and PBO markets had a strong growth in sales, 38% and 56% respectively, mainly driven by the rising demand in Brazil and Argentina which is expected to maintain.

The demand in U.S and the construction level have no improved, showing not signals of recuperation. We have been able to maintain sales volume of Plywood, and we increased our participation in retail.

In Europe the demand and prices of Plywood are slowly improving.

Hardboard market continue rising, its sales volume was 21% in comparison to first semester of 2009.

During the third and fourth quarter we expect the market to stabilize. The Inventories in the Supply Chain are high, for this reason the prices are going to be slightly lower and the demand remains relatively flat.

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

The main components of net cash flow at June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     06/30/2010
MUS$
    06/30/2009
MUS$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

    

Cash flow from operating activities

   380,553      239,859   

Cash flow from financing activities:

    

Loan and bond payments

   (170,869   (172,095

Dividend payments

   (56,759   (88,449

Others

    

Cash flow from investment activities:

   873      (450

Purchase and sales of permanent investments

   (37,536   (10,131

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

   (218,238   (133,094

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

   (59,610   (48,025

Other

   (1,104   (1,517
            

Net cash flow for the period

   (162,690   130,288   
            

 

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June 30, 2010

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5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW, continued

 

We had a positive operating cash flow of U.S.$381 million in the current period compared to a positive balance of U.S.$240 million in 2009. The positive operating cash flow resulted from an increase in client recovery and was partially offset by lower payments to suppliers.

Cash flow from financing activities as of June 30, 2010 had a negative balance of U.S.$227 million compared to a positive balance of U.S.$83 million for the same period in 2009. This change resulted from lower received loans in the year 2010.

The investment cash flow decreased of U.S.S$316 (U.S.$193 in period 2009) at the end of the current period, due principally to payments for acquisition of 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 June 30, 2010, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 91.6%, 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

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

 

     Note    06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   4    358,321    534,199

Other financial current assets

   22    4,345    8,426

Other current non-financial assets

      89,994    63,684

Trade and Other receivables-net

   22    874,519    558,441

Related party receivables

   13    7,997    18,272

Inventories

   3    638,244    620,058

Biological assets, current

   20    305,545    310,832

Tax assets

      128,234    160,346

Total Current Assets

      2,407,199    2,274,258

Non-Current Assets

        

Other non-current financial assets

   22    12,508    29,078

Other non-current and non-financial assets

      40,143    35,196

Investment accounted through equity method

   15    489,523    476,101

Intangible assets

   19    11,634    11,154

Goodwill

      61,747    63,776

Property, plant and equipment

   7    4,920,490    4,969,753

Biological assets, non-current

   20    3,415,026    3,446,696

Deferred tax assets

   6    119,098    109,760

Total non-current assets

      9,070,169    9,141,514

Total Assets

      11,477,368    11,415,772
            

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (continued)

 

     Note    06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other financial liabilities, current

   22    382,678      535,557

Trade and Other payables

   22    359,203      321,892

Related party payables

   13    10,913      12,081

Other provisions, current

   18    5,574      5,169

Tax liabilities

      40,386      15,917

Current provision for employee benefits

   10    2,341      2,372

Other non-financial liabilities, current

      117,032      60,370

Total Current Liabilities

      918,127      953,358

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

      2,639,133      2,678,010

Other provisions, non-current

   18    7,060      9,463

Deferred tax liabilities

   6    1,285,812      1,256,090

Non-current provision for employee benefits

   10    27,091      25,295

Other non financial liabilities, non-current

      120,527      111,123

Total non-current liabilities

      4,079,623      4,079,981

Total liabilities

      4,997,750      5,031,394

Net Equity

       

Issued capital

      353,176      353,176

Accumulated profit/loss

      6,033,110      5,893,799

Other reserves

      (8,854   21,618

Net equity attributable to parent company

      6,377,432      6,268,593

Non-parent participation

      102,186      113,840

Total net equity

      6,479,618      6,382,433

Total net equity and liabilities

      11,477,368      11,415,772
             

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Note    January-June     April-June  
      2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

           

Revenue

   9    1,698,269      1,392,940      913,389      732,800   

Cost of sales

      (1,027,947   (1,008,411   (536,126   (524,428

Gross profit

      670,322      384,529      377,263      208,372   

Other operating income

   2    99,360      91,510      64,049      49,373   

Distribution costs

      (167,806   (182,921   (89,939   (99,093

Administrative expenses

      (152,071   (111,387   (75,796   (57,116

Other operating expenses

      (28,525   (30,025   9,934      (17,189

Other income (loss)

      275      (448   367      (285

Financial income

      10,728      9,285      2,144      4,104   

Financial costs

   2    (107,563   (83,445   (57,628   (41,095

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

   15    (2,119   5,947      (615   4,804   

Exchange rate differences

   11    (25,990   395      (8,407   10,227   

Income before income tax

      296,611      83,440      221,372      62,102   

Income tax

   6    (59,334   (19,773   (46,623   (12,617

Net Income

      237,277      63,667      174,749      49,485   
                           

Profit attributable to equity holders

           

Profit attributable to parent company

      236,529      60,043      174,073      46,417   

Profit attributable to non-parent company

      748      3,624      676      3,068   

Net Income

      237,277      63,667      174,749      49,485   
                           

Basic earnings per share

           

Earnings per share from counting operations

      0.0020904      0.0005306      0.0015384      0.0004102   

Earnings per share from discontinued operations

      0      0      0      0   
                           

Basis earnings per share

      0.0020904      0.0005306      0.0015384      0.0004102   
                           

Earnings per diluted shares

           

Earnings per diluted share from counting operations

      0.0020904      0.0005306      0.0015384      0.0004102   

Earnings per diluted share from discontinued operations

      0      0      0      0   
                           

Basic earnings per diluted share

      0.0020904      0.0005306      0.0015384      0.0004102   
                           

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

 

     Note    January-June     April-June  
      2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Net Income

      237,277      63,667      174,749      49,485   

Other comprehensive income, before tax

           

Exchange difference on conversion

           

Profit (loss) for exchange differences before tax

   11    (30,719   98,064      (11,251   92,244   

Other comprehensive income before tax, exchange difference on conversion

      (30,719   98,064      (11,251   92,244   

Cash flow hedges

           

Profit (loss) for cash flow hedges before tax

      (1,896   (4,613   (8,405   169   

Other comprehensive income, before tax, cash flow hedges

      (1,896   (4,613   (8,405   169   

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

      41      1,128      137      1,128   

Other comprehensive income, before tax

      (32,574   94,579      (19,519   93,541   

Comprehensive income statement

           

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

           

Income tax related to Cash flow hedges on Other comprehensive income

      322      784      1,428      29   

Income tax related to Other comprehensive income

      322      784      1,428      (29

Other comprehensive income

      (32,252   95,363      (18,091   93,512   

Total comprehensive income

      205,025      159,030      156,658      142,997   
                           

Comprehensive Income Statement attributable to:

           

Comprehensive income statement attributable to parent company

      206,057      147,385      156,616      132,301   

Comprehensive income statement attributable to non-parent company

      (1,032   11,645      42      10,696   

Total comprehensive income

      205,025      159,030      156,658      142,997   
                           

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET EQUITY

 

   

Share

Capital

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

06/30/2010

                 
  ThU.S.$   ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     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      236,529      236,529      748      237,277   

Other comprehensive income

  0   (28,939   (1,574   41      (30,472   0      (30,472   (1,780   (32,252

Comprehensive income

              206,057      (1,032   205,025   

Dividends

  0   0      0      0      0      (97,218   (97,218   0      (97,218

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

  0   0      0      0      0      0      0      (10,622   (10,622

Total Changes in equity

  0   (28,939   (1,574   41      (30,472   139,311      108,839      (11,654   97,185   

Closing balance at 06/30/2010

  353,176   (1,388   (6,394   (1,072   (8,854   6,033,110      6,377,432      102,186      6,479,618   
                                                   

 

06/30/2009

  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.$
    Equity
attributable
to Parent
Company
ThU.S.$
    Non-parent
company
ThU.S.$
    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      60,043      60,043      3,624      63,667   

Other comprehensive income

  0   90,043      (3,829   1,128      87,342      0      87,342      8,021      95,363   

Comprehensive income

              147,385      11,645      159,030   

Dividends

  0   0      0      0      0      (24,015   (24,015   0      (24,015

Increase (decrease) for transfers and Other changes

  0   0      0      0      0      0      0      (9,444   (9,444

Total Changes in equity

  0   90,043      (3,829   1,128      87,342      36,028      123,370      2,201      125,571   

Closing balance at 06/30/2009

  353,176   (46,180   (3,829   (1,887   (51,896   5,711,644      6,012,924      119,883      6,132,807   
                                                   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS-DIRECT METHOD

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    06/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities, Direct Method

    

Statement of Cash flows

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating

    

Types collections operating activities

    

Collections from sales of goods and services

   1,793,038      1,635,882   

Other collections for operating activities

   73,254      96,755   

Types of payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

   (1,317,839   (1,323,650

Payments to and behalf of employees

   (103,219   (90,837

Other payments for operating activities

   (5,069   (702

Dividends paid

   (7,062   (9,424

Dividends received

   6,353      11,994   

Interest paid

   (94,348   (73,129

Interest received

   5,564      10,516   

Amounts paid and received by the Income Tax Returned

   28,225      (25,373

Other input (output) in cash

   1,656      7,827   

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

   380,553      239,859   
            

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

    

Cash flow used in gain control subsidiaries and other businesses

   (6,977   0   

Payments to acquire equity or debt instruments of other entities

   0      (10,131

Capital contributions to joint ventures

   (30,559   0   

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

   1,069      179   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

   (219,307   (133,273

Purchase of intangible assets

   (150   0   

Proceeds from sale of other financial assets

   490      858   

Purchase of biological assets

   (60,100   (48,883

Collections from reimbursement of advances and loans granted to third

   118      0   

Other input (output) in cash

   (1,072   (1,517

Cash flows from (used in) Investing Activities

   (316,488   (192,767
            

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Loans obtained in long term

   26,640      583,205   

Loan payments

   (197,509   (411,110

Dividend paid

   (56,759   (88,449

Other input (output) in cash

   873      (450

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

   (226,755   83,196   
            

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   (162,690   130,288   

Effect of exchange rate variations on cash and cash equivalents

    

Effect of exchange rate variations on cash and cash equivalents

   (13,188   19,144   
            

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

   (175,878   149,432   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the

   534,199      167,308   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

   358,321      316,740   
            

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 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 Securities Registry (the “Registry”) of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (the “Superintendency”) as No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Forestal Cholguán S.A., a subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered on the Registry as No. 030 and subject to audit by the Superintendency. Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., which owns 99.9779% of Arauco, and is registered in the Registry as No. 0028. By virture of their registration in the Registry, each of the above companies is subject to supervision by the Superintendency.

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.

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., which owns 63.4015% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controller of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

Arauco’s consolidated financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis.

Presentation of Financial Statements

Financial Statements presented by Arauco as at June 30, 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 June 30, 2010.

 

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

 

 

 

Date of Approval of Financial Statements

The issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session No. 429 on September 6, 2010.

Functional Currency

Arauco has defined the U.S. Dollar as its 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, and the costs are related mainly to plantation costs, which are settled in U.S. Dollars.

For the sawmill and panel segments, although total sales include a mix of domestic sales and exports, the prices for the products are established in U.S. Dollars, as is also the case for the cost structure of the related raw materials.

Although the costs 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, which are driven by the global market and therefore, are influenced mostly by the U.S. Dollar.

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

The financial information included herein is presented in thousands of U.S. Dollars without decimals.

All significant information required by International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board (“IASB”), is presented in these interim consolidated 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 qualify as Special Purpose Entities. However, they are controlled by Arauco, which is determined, in part, by the fact that they maintain exclusive contracts with Arauco for wood provision, forward purchase of land and forest administration. Consequently, the financial information of these companies is consolidated with the financial information of the Company and is included in these consolidated financial statements of Arauco.

Compliance and Adoption of IFRS

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of Arauco include the balance sheet, statements of income from operations and cash flows in accordance with IFRS.

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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June 30, 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”), and represent the wholesale adoption, explicitly and without reservation of the mentioned international standards.

Disclosure of Capital Information

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

Arauco’s policies on capital management have the objective of:

 

  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
06/30/2010
(ThU.S. $)
   Amount at
12/31/2009
(ThU.S. $)
   Equity
Hedging  >=
2.0x
  Debt
Level(1)  <=
1.2x
   Debt
Level(2) <=
0.75x

Local Bonds

   374,347    398,693    N/A   ü    N/A

Forestal Río Grande S.A. Loan

   121,483    138,837    ü(3)   N/A    ü(3)

Bilateral Bank Loan

   240,286    255,304    ü   ü    N/A

Other Loans

   36,151    156,639    No Financial Covenants Required

Foreign Bonds

   2,230,938    2,252,838    No Financial Covenants 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

Arauco has complied with all financial covenants at June 30, 2010.

Debt instruments ratings at June 30, 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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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Capital requirements are established 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 prevailing 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 U.S. Dollars) as at June 30, 2010, and December 31, 2009:

 

In ThU.S.$

   06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Equity

   6,377,432    6,268,593

Bank Loans

   397,920    550,780

Finance Leases

   402    608

Bonds

   2,605,285    2,651,531
         

Capital

   9,381,039    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 the capital ranges required for compliance with these requirements. Arauco has 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 next 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 June 30, 2010 were prepared in accordance with current IFRS accounting policies, uniformly applied to all items in these consolidated financial statements.

a) Basis for Presentation of financial information

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared under IAS 34.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, as modified for 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. 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.

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

- Property, Plant and Equipment

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 means that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations on a discounted basis, on our sustainable forest management plans and the estimated 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 conduct 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 lawsuits in process, whose future effects need to be estimated by the management of the Company, in collaboration with its legal advisers. Arauco seeks to interpret the reports of its legal advisers and makes appropriate contingency estimates in each balance sheet and/or upon each substantial modification to an underlying cause of any such litigation.

c) Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to govern the financial and operating policies, usually accompanying a shareholding of 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 interim consolidated financial statements and minority shareholder equity is recognized in the equity balance.

Interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010 include subsidiary balances shown in Note 13 and balances of the Fondo de Inversión Bío Bío, and its subsidiary Forestal Río Grande S.A., both of which qualify as Special Purpose Entities.

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

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 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 interim 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 (U.S. Dollars) using the average monthly exchange rates, 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 as Conversion reserves, as shown in the statement of changes in equity. The cumulative translation differences of divestments and liquidations are combined with their gain or loss on disposal.

(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing at 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.

 

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June 30, 2010

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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 is 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 obligation for 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, which is the date on which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset.

The financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the income statement. They are subsequently recorded at fair value with the effect of the change in value recorded in income.

(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. A provision of bad debts is recorded to reflect uncollective amounts.

(iii) Financial liabilities valued at amortized cost

Loans, bond obligations and liabilities of a 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.

(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, respectively.

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

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 in the Income Statement. When a possible transaction is no longer expected 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 includes the cost of 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 when 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 obsolescence amounts resulting from slow moving inventories 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 the cost of the business combination less 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 as of the acquisition date to the cash generating unit of the group or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination without prejudice to whether other assets or liabilities of Arauco 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 as Other profit (loss).

Arauco measures the fair value of the acquired company in the business combination on a step by step basis, recognizing the effects of variation in the income statment 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.

 

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j) Investments in associates

Associates are entities over which Arauco 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. Their book net equity is increased or decreased proportionately in the income statement and comprehensive income statement of the period as a result of adjustments of conversion arising from the financial statement conversion into other currencies. Arauco’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 them compatible with specific programs. These costs are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

(iii) Rights

This item includes water-rights, right of way and other acquired rights recognized at historical cost and have an 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 accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditures that are 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.

Asset depreciation is calculated by components 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.

 

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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 to the lesee 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. The forests are thus accounted for at fair value less estimated point-of sale costs at harvest, assuming that the fair value of these assets can be measured reliably.

The valuation of forest plantations 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 discounted based on our sustainable forest management plans and the estimated growth of the forests. This valuation is performed on the basis of 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 are 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.

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.

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

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 Law of Chile provides that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed or adopted by the shareholders, a dividend must be distributed annually in cash to shareholders in proportion to their shares or in the proportion established by the statutes if any preferred shares, 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 resolved 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 in equity upon their approval by the relevant groups, which include the Company’s Board and the shareholders.

The amount of these dividends is presented in this interim consolidated financial statement under Other Non-Financial Liabilities, current.

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.

 

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“Cash-generating units” are 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 Consolidated Income 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 provision for doubtful trade receivables is established when there is objective 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, and are made write-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of debt in a reasonable time.

u) Employee Benefit Costs

The Company has severance payment obligations for voluntary cessation services. These are paid to certain workers that have more than 5 years seniority within the Company 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 treated as post-employment benefits in accordance with current standards.

v) Employee Vacations

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

This obligation is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in the line Trade payables and Other payables, current.

w) Joint Venture Equity

Joint venture equity is recognized using the equity method.

 

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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 9    Financial instruments, classification and measurement   January 1, 2013
Amendment to IAS 24    Related parties disclosures   January 1, 2011
Amendment to IAS 32    Classification for emission rights   January 1, 2010
Amendment Improve to NIIF    Amendments collection to NIIF 7   January 1, 2011
Amendment to IFRIC 14    Pre-payments of a Minimum funding requirement   January 1, 2011
IFRIC Interpretation 19    Extinguishing financial liabilities with equity instruments   July 1, 2010

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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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.

 

     06/30/2010    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) Interest hedging index cannot be less than 2.0

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

 

     06/02010    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

Dividends paid at June 30, 2010:

 

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

   05-10-2010

Amount of Dividend, Ordinary Shares, Gross

   ThU.S.$ 56,759

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 0.50161

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 for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 0.22940

 

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

 

 

 

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 for which Dividends are Paid, Ordinary Shares

   113,152,446

Dividend per Share, Ordinary Share

   U.S.$ 0.78168

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of Conversion Reserves, Hedge Reserves and Other Reserves.

Arauco does not have restrictions associated with these reserves.

Conversion Reserves

This corresponds to a difference in foreign currency translation as compared to the Arauco’s subsidiaries that do not use the U.S. Dollar as their functional currency.

Hedge Reserves

This corresponds to the portion of profit or swap net loss coverage existing at Arauco as of June 30, 2010.

Financial assets available for sale Reserve

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

d) Disclosures of other Information

Below are balances of Other Income by activity, Financing Costs and Participation in profit (loss) of associates and joint venture as of June 30 and 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

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

 

 

 

     January - June     April-June  
      2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Types of Other Income by activity

        

Other Operating Income, Total

   99,360      91,510      64,049      49,373   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

   72,627      75,920      41,346      46,242   

Revenue from export promotion

   3,013      2,507      1,657      1,395   

Earthquake insurance net effect

   9,650      0      9,650      0   

Other operating results

   14,070      13,083      11,396      1,736   

Types of Financing Costs

        

Financing Costs, Total

   (107,563   (83,445   (57,628   (41,095

Interest costs

   (97,902   (73,056   (51,516   (34,132

Interest on bank loan

   (97,902   (73,056   (51,516   (34,132

Other financing costs

   (9,661   (10,389   (6,112   (6,963

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

        

Total

   (2,119   5,947      (615   4,804   

Investments in associates

   283      4,115      118      3,450   

Joint ventures

   (2,402   1,832      (733   1,354   

NOTE 3. INVENTORIES (IAS 2)

 

Components of Inventory

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Raw Materials

   110,958    85,706

Production Supplies

   37,443    55,764

Work in progress

   27,154    26,154

Finished goods

   335,780    335,234

Other Inventories

   126,909    117,200

Total Inventories

   638,244    620,058
         

As of June 30, 2010, a cost of sales of inventories of ThU.S.$1,006,890 was recognized (ThU.S.$985,213 at June 30, 2009).

As of June 30, 2010, a net increase provision for obsolescence effects mainly caused by the earthquake and tsunami of ThU.S.$19,423 was recognized. At June 30, 2009 there was no provision for obsolescence.

The inventories impairment provision amounted to ThU.S.$26,947 at June 30, 2010 (ThU.S.$7,524 at December 31, 2009), this corresponds to ThU.S.$ 20,421 parts and ThU.S.$ 6,526 materials and supplies, presented in the items Other Inventories and Production Supplies, respectively.

As of the date of the issuance of these financial statements, no inventories have been pledged as collateral or guarantees.

 

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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 earnings on short-term cash flow surpluses. This instrument is authorized by Arauco’s Investment 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. These instruments are acceptable under Arauco’s Investment Policy.

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

 

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash on hand

   251    244

Banks

   26,245    28,756

Short term deposit

   70,757    281,873

Mutual funds

   261,068    223,326

Total

   358,321    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

   358,321    534,199

Cash and cash equivalents, reported in the Cash Flow Statement

   358,321    534,199
         

The following tables detail the value of the cost of the investment in Dynea Brasil S.A. dated March 15, 2010, 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 in order to distinguish those cash flows from those that arise from other operating, investing or financing activities.

 

2010

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Dynea Brasil S.A.

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

   15,000   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

   (8,023

Net cash paid to acquire entities

   6,977   
      

 

     ThU.S.$

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

   22,613

 

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2009

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Tafisa Brasil S.A. (currently named Arauco do Brasil S.A.)

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

   166,977   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

   (2,891

Net cash paid to acquire entities

   164,086   
      

 

     ThU.S.$

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

   107,429

 

2009

Purchase of Investments

   ThU.S.$  

Acquisition: Savitar (Forestal Talavera S.A.)

  

Cash paid for acquisitions and cash equivalents

   10,131   

Cash and cash equivalentsheld by acquired entities

   (106

Net cash paid to acquire entities

   10,025   
      

 

     ThU.S.$

Net Assets less Cash and Cash equivalents of acquired entity (see Note 14)

   12,367

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

Changes in Accounting Policies

These policies have been designed in accordance with IFRS in effect as of June 30, 2010 and applied uniformly to all items presented in these interim consolidated financial statements.

Changes in the Treatment of Accounting Policy

The financial statements at June 30, 2010 do not show changes in accounting policies compared to the same period last year.

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 Company 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 tax rate applicable to the major companies in which Arauco participates is 17% in Chile, 35% in Argentina and 34% in Brazil.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table details deferred tax assets:

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   06/30/2010
ThU.S. $
   12/31/2009
ThU.S. $

Deferred Tax Assets relative to Provisions

   4,406    3,759

Deferred Tax Assets relative to accrued liabilities

   10,812    6,690

Deferred Tax Assets relative to Post-Employment obligations

   4,974    4,677

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

   3,658    3,065

Deferred Tax Assets relative to Financial Instruments Restatements

   1,702    1,913

Deferred Tax Assets relative to tax losses

   56,486    53,292

Valuation of biological assets

   9,655    11,424

Valuation of inventory

   5,693    1,939

Income provision

   2,915    2,571

Trade debtors and receivables

   4,132    4,878

Intangible revaluation differences

   10,138    10,584

Deferred Tax Assets relative to Others

   4,527    4,968
         

Deferred Tax Assets Total

   119,098    109,760
         

As of the date of the present financial statement some of Arauco’s subsidiaries show tax losses of ThU.S.$255,380 (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 Liability

Deferred tax liability corresponds 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 associates nor by the conversion and associate adjustments recognized in Other Comprehensive Income, because it controls dates where temporary differences will be reverse and/or not likely that those differences will change in the foreseeable future. The estimated amount at June 30, 2010 of unrecognized deferred tax is approximately ThU.S.$16,110.

 

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The following table details deferred tax liabilities:

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   06/30/2010
ThU.S. $
   12/31/2009
ThU.S. $

Deferred Tax Liabilities relative to Restated Property, Plant and equipment

   676,176    682,540

Deferred Tax Liabilities relative to Financial Instrument restatement

   4,095    7,704

Valuation of biological asset

   498,805    508,285

Valuation of inventory

   10,235    10,001

Valuation of prepaid expenses

   30,283    27,006

Deferred Tax Liabilities relative to Others

   66,218    20,554
         

Deferred Tax Liabilities Total

   1,285,812    1,256,090
         

From the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities listed in the above tables, approximately ThU.S.$28,897 and ThU.S.$109,891 respectively, will be used in a period of 12 months.

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize current asset and liability timing differences:

 

     06/30/2010    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

   62,612    0    56,468    0

Tax Loss

   56,486    0    53,292    0

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   0    1,285,812    0    1,256,090

Total

   119,098    1,285,812    109,760    1,256,090
                   

 

Detail of Temporary Difference Profit and Loss Amounts

   January-June     April-June  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

   1,170      (4,520   1,730      (3,550

Tax Loss

   4,625      3,725      (457   (72

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   (43,233   (30,618   (14,686   (6,916
                        

Total

   (37,438   (31,413   (13,413   (10,538
                        

Income Tax Expenditure (Income)

Income Tax Expenditure consists of the following:

 

Expense due to Current Income Taxes on Earnings

   January-June     April-June  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

   (27,164   5,108      (34,470   (6,016

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

   5,681      2,859      1,472      429   

Previous period current tax adjustments

   (269   3,815      (86   3,584   

Other current tax expenses

   (144   (142   (126   (76
                        

Total Income (expense) Current Tax, Net

   (21,896   11,640      (33,210   (2,079
                        

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

   (42,063   (35,138   (12,956   (10,466

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

   4,625      3,725      (457   (72
                        

Total Income (expense) Deferred Tax, Net

   (37,438   (31,413   (13,413   (10,538
                        

Income (expense) due to Income Tax Total

   (59,334   (19,773   (46,623   (12,617
                        

 

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

 

 

 

The following table details the income tax for foreign and national companies as of June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

     January-June     April-June  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Foreign current tax

   (22,584   (13,346   (15,299   (9,200

National current tax

   688      24,986      (17,911   7,121   

Current tax, Total

   (21,896   11,640      (33,210   (2,079

Foreign deferred tax

   8,935      (5,391   4,259      (3,131

National deferred tax

   (46,373   (26,022   (17,672   (7,407

Deferred tax, Total

   (37,438   (31,413   (13,413   (10,538
                        

Income (expense) due to Income Tax, Total

   (59,334   (19,773   (46,623   (12,617
                        

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-June     April-June  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Tax Expense Using Legal Rate

   (50,424   (14,184   (37,484   (10,573

Tax effect of rates in other jurisdictions

   (4,495   (10,243   (690   (6,909

Tax effect of non taxable ordinary income

   6,954      5,655      6,365      29   

Tax effect of non tax deductible expenses

   (7,864   (4,271   (7,122   1,582   

Tax Effect of Excess Tax for Previous Periods

   (269   3,818      (86   3,587   

Other Increases (Decreases) Legal Taxes

   (3,236   (548   (7,606   (333
                        

Adjustment to Tax Expense using the Legal Rate, Total

   (8,910   (5,589   (9,139   (2,044
                        

Tax Expenses Using the Effective Rate

   (59,334   (19,773   (46,623   (12,617
                        

The deferred taxes related to financial hedging instruments, corresponds to a charge to ThU.S.$ 322 at June 30, 2010 (ThU.S.$ 784 at June 30, 2009), which presents net in Hedge reserves in the Statement of Changes in Net Equity.

On July 30, 2010 was published in the Diario Oficial of Chile, Law N.20.455, for the national reconstruction financing. One of its principle modifications considers the increase of the First Category Tax for incomes received and /or accrued during commercial years 2011 and 2012, with rates of 20% and 18.5% respectively.

The effect on the change in tax rates cause an adjustment to the assets and liabilities accounts for deferred taxes, according to the profile projected for temporary reverse differences, in tax losses benefits and in other events that create differences between book and tax basis of assets and liabilities. Arauco believes that the above will not have a significant impact on the financial statements of the Company.

 

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

 

      06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Properties, Plant and Equipment, Net

    

Construction in progress

   503,411      433,269   

Land

   797,639      743,950   

Buildings

   1,316,529      1,353,461   

Plant and equipment

   2,203,126      2,328,457   

Information technology equipment

   17,396      18,178   

Fixed facilities and accessories

   4,735      5,207   

Motorized vehicles

   9,226      9,791   

Others

   68,428      77,440   
            

Total Net

   4,920,490      4,969,753   
            

Properties, plant and equipment, Gross

    

Construction in progress

   503,411      433,269   

Land

   797,639      743,950   

Buildings

   2,389,053      2,370,295   

Plant and equipment

   4,120,615      4,060,145   

Information technology equipment

   43,005      42,992   

Fixed facilities and accessories

   17,824      18,675   

Motorized vehicles

   31,248      31,066   

Others

   105,975      112,629   
            

Total Gross

   8,008,770      7,813,021   
            

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

    

Buildings

   (1,072,524   (1,016,834

Plant and equipment

   (1,917,489   (1,731,688

Information technology equipment

   (25,609   (24,814

Fixed facilities and accessories

   (13,089   (13,468

Motorized vehicles

   (22,022   (21,275

Others

   (37,547   (35,189
            

Total

   (3,088,280   (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, which prohibited the sale of 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.

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Collateral amount of property, plant and equipment

   56,803    56,799

 

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

 

 

 

Commitments for project disbursements or for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

   152,331    187,441

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S$

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment account under construction

   119,917    196,271

 

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

 

 

 

Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables detail the movement of Property, Plant and Equipment at June 30, 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

   119,917      59,418      15,919      5,402      98      25      518      4,890      206,187   

Acquisitions of business

   216      660      2,804      21,050      0      0      14      1,137      25,881   

Dispositions

   (35   (55   (144   (452   0      0      (9   (3,959   (4,654

Withdrawals

   (114   0      (946   (2,043   (34   0      (2   (179   (3,318

Depreciation costs

   0      0      (30,449   (78,779   (927   (405   (1,002   (857   (112,419

Impairment loss recognized in the Income Statement (note 17)

   0      0      (25,524   (110,344   (74   0      (102   (9,341   (145,385

Exchange rate increase (decrease) of foreign currency

   (1,633   (6,334   (3,381   (3,355   0      (102   (47   (703   (15,555

Other increase/decrease

   (48,209   0      4,789      43,190      155      10      65      0      0   

Total Changes

   70,142      53,689      (36,932   (125,331   (782   (472   (565   (9,012   (49,263

Closing balance 06/30/2010

   503,411      797,639      1,316,529      2,203,126      17,396      4,735      9,226      68,428      4,920,490   

 

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   

Dispositions

   (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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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

The depreciation charged to income at June 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:

 

Depreciation for the period

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   06/30/2009
ThU.S.$

Cost of sale

   84,112    89,548

Administration expenses

   3,958    4,501

Other operating expenses(*)

   21,208    0

Total

   109,278    94,049
         

 

(*) It refers to the cost of depreciation of plants detained product of the earthquake.

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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June 30, 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, Leases

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Property, Plant & Equipment Financial Leasing

   460    608

Plant and Equipment

   460    608

Reconciliation of Finance Lease Minimum Payments, Lessee

 

     06/30/2010

Minimum lease payments, lease payment obligations

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

Due within one year

   302    12    290

Due within one and five years

   113    1    112

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   415    13    402
              

 

     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 that accrue interest are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Other Financial Liabilities Current and Non-current depending on the maturities stated above.

Reconciliation of Finance Lease Minimum Payments, Lessor

 

     06/30/2010

Minimum Finance Lease Payments Receivable, Finance Lease

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

Due within one year

   4,486    516    3,970

Due within one and five years

   7,008    486    6,522

Due beyond five years

   0    0    0

Total

   11,494    1,002    10,492
              

 

     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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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

Accounts receivable in leasing are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet 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.

NOTE 9. ORDINARY REVENUE (IAS 18)

(a) Policy on Revenue recognition from 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 within 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 receivables for sales are collected within a low average time period, which is in line with market practices.

(b) Policy on Revenue recognition from to Rendering of Services

Arauco mainly has electric power, port 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-June    April-June
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Sale of goods

   1,659,257    1,345,519    888,038    713,010

Service Contracts

   39,012    47,421    25,351    19,790

Total

   1,698,269    1,392,940    913,389    732,800
                   

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (IAS 19)

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

This is an estimate of the years of service-based severance payments to be recognized as a future termination payment liability, according to in force work contracts held with 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 expectancy of the workers included in this benefit.

Types of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

Types of Benefits Expenses by Employee

   January-June    April-June
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Personnel Expenses

   104,277    91,597    49,651    44,413

Wages and salaries

   98,782    88,810    45,780    42,822

Compensation for years of service

   5,495    2,787    3,871    1,591

The following tables detail the balances and the movement of Payments for years of service provisioned at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2009.

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Current

   2,341    2,372

Non-current

   27,091    25,295
         

Total

   29,432    27,667
         

 

Movement

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

   27,667      20,297   

Current service cost

   551      840   

Interest cost

   1,005      2,083   

Gain (losses) actuarial

   2,601      (575

Benefits paid

   (372   (757

Increase (decrease) for currency exchange

   (2,020   5,779   

Closing balance

   29,432      27,667   
            

 

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

 

 

 

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

Local and foreign currency

Currency assets and liabilities at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follow:

 

     06-30-2010
ThU.S.$
   12-31-2009
ThU.S.$

Liquid Assets

   362,666    542,625

US Dollar

   226,490    185,995

Euro

   56,861    66,935

Other currencies

   53,493    64,879

$ not adjustable

   25,822    224,816

U.F.

   0    0

Cash and Cash Equivalent

   358,321    534,199

US Dollar

   222,145    177,569

Euro

   56,861    66,935

Other currencies

   53,493    64,879

$ not adjustable

   25,822    224,816

U.F.

   0    0

Other Financial Assets

   4,345    8,426

US Dollar

   4,345    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

   895,024    587,793

US Dollar

   676,518    412,826

Euro

   17,077    19,348

Other currencies

   102,899    36,090

$ not adjustable

   88,328    112,339

U.F.

   10,202    7,190

Trades and Current Accounts Receivable

   874,519    558,441

US Dollar

   670,262    397,394

Euro

   17,077    19,348

Other currencies

   101,912    35,074

$ not adjustable

   81,572    102,098

U.F.

   3,696    4,527

Trades and Non-Current Accounts Receivable

   12,508    11,080

US Dollar

   1,603    4,152

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   100    102

$ not adjustable

   4,299    4,163

U.F.

   6,506    2,663

Accounts Receivable from related parties, current

   7,997    18,272

US Dollar

   4,653    11,280

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   887    914

$ not adjustable

   2,457    6,078

U.F.

   0    0

Other Assets

   10,219,678    10,285,354

US Dollar

   10,011,760    10,016,050

Euro

   84    57

Other currencies

   88,818    86,720

$ not adjustable

   98,915    163,233

U.F.

   20,101    19,294

Total Assets

   11,477,368    11,415,772

US Dollar

   10,914,768    10,614,871

Euro

   74,022    86,340

Other currencies

   245,210    187,689

$ not adjustable

   213,065    500,388

U.F.

   30,303    26,484
         

 

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

 

 

 

Local and foreign currency, continued

 

 

     06-30-2010    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

   861,397    56,730    613,853    339,505

US Dollar

   751,582    48,644    562,286    318,247

Euro

   7,563    0    3,922    0

Other currencies

   46,741    5,736    16,962    18,959

$ not adjustable

   50,939    0    26,623    0

U.F.

   4,572    2,350    4,060    2,299

Other Financial Liabilities, current

   325,948    56,730    196,052    339,505

US Dollar

   308,562    48,644    195,047    318,247

Other currencies

   16,710    5,736    27    18,959

U.F.

   676    2,350    978    2,299

Bank loans

   34,841    31,735    150,964    52,011

US Dollar

   18,131    25,999    150,937    33,052

Other currencies

   16,710    5,736    27    18,959

Financial leases

   98    193    361    0

U.F.

   98    193    361    0

Other loans

   291,009    24,802    44,727    287,494

US Dollar

   290,431    22,645    44,110    285,195

U.F.

   578    2,157    617    2,299

Other Financial Liabilities, current

   535,449    0    417,801    0

US Dollar

   443,020    0    367,239    0

Euro

   7,563    0    3,922    0

Other currencies

   30,031    0    16,935    0

$ not adjustable

   50,939    0    26,623    0

U.F.

   3,896    0    3,082    0
                   

 

     06-30-2010    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

   2,886,000    1,193,623    2,479,289    1,600,692

US Dollar

   1,677,592    932,113    1,434,486    1,322,361

Euros

   0    0    0    0

Other currencies

   387,633    4,052    271,572    4,220

$ not adjustable

   706,510    0    651,318    0

U.F.

   114,265    257,458    121,913    274,111

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

   1,445,510    1,193,623    1,077,318    1,600,692

US Dollar

   1,330,070    932,113    955,080    1,322,361

Other currencies

   1,175    4,052    325    4,220

U.F.

   114,265    257,458    121,913    274,111

Bank loans

   278,889    52,455    271,182    76,623

US Dollar

   277,714    48,403    270,857    72,403

Other currencies

   1,175    4,052    325    4,220

Financial leases

   111    0    247    0

U.F.

   111    0    247    0

Other loans

   1,166,510    1,141,168    805,889    1,524,069

US Dollar

   1,052,356    883,710    684,223    1,249,958

U.F.

   114,154    257,458    121,666    274,111

Other Financial Liabilities, non-current

   1,440,490    0    1,401,971    0

US Dollar

   347,522    0    479,406    0

Other currencies

   386,458    0    271,247    0

$ not adjustable

   706,510    0    651,318    0

U.F.

   0    0    0    0
                   

 

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

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate variations

The functional currency of Brazilian subsidiaries and associate companies is the Brazilian Real. Therefore, their individual financial statements have been expressed in 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 U.S. Dollar, and those from loans and other instruments in foreign currencies recognized as hedging these investments, are assigned to net equity.

 

     January-June     April-June
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    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

   (9,405   (990   8,178      8,842

Conversion reverse

   (28,939   90,043      (9,471   84,223

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-June     April-June  
   2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
    2010
ThU.S.$
    2009
ThU.S.$
 

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

        

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

   5.97   5.67   5.97   5.92

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

   4,518      5,789      2,359      3,016   

 

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NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES (IAS 24)

Related Party Disclosure

Related parties are those companies as defined in IAS 24 and under the standards of the Chilean Securities Commission and the Limited Company Law as related parties that do not differ significantly among themselves.

Outstanding balances with related parties at closure 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 consolidated 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 de Angelini, Mr. 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, where eventually an annual discretionary bonus may exist.

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
06/30/2010
   % Share
12/31/2009
              
            Direct    Indirect    Total    Direct    Indirect    Total
  

Agenciamiento y Servicios Profesionales S.A.

   Mexico    U.S. Dollar    0.0020    99.9966    99.9986    0.0020    99.9966    99.9986
  

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9762    99.9762    0    99.9762    99.9762
  

Arauco Australia S.A.

   Australia    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9986    99.9986    0    99.9986    99.9986
  

Arauco Colombia S.A.

   Colombia    U.S. Dollar    1.5000    98.4976    99.9976    1.5000    98.4976    99.9976
  

Arauco Denmark Aps

   Denmark    U.S. 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. (ex-Placas do Paraná S.A.)

   Brazil    Real    2.5866    97.4120    99.9986    0    99.9986    99.9986
  

Arauco Ecuador S.A.

   Ecuador    U.S. 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    29.1283    70.8708    99.9991    33.7137    66.2851    99.9988
  

Arauco Forest Products B.V.

   Holland    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9991    99.9991    0    99.9991    99.9991
96547510-9   

Arauco Generación S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    98.0000    1.9985    99.9985    98.0000    1.9985    99.9985
96563550-5   

Arauco Internacional S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    98.0377    1.9609    99.9986    98.0377    1.9609    99.9986
  

Arauco Perú S.A.

   Peru    U.S. Dollar    0.0013    99.9973    99.9986    0.0013    99.9973    99.9986
  

Arauco Wood Products, Inc.

   USA    U.S. Dollar    0.3953    99.6033    99.9986    0.3953    99.6033    99.9986
  

Araucomex S.A. De C.V.

   Mexico    U.S. Dollar    0.0005    99.9981    99.9986    0.0005    99.9981    99.9986
96565750-9   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992    99.0000    0.9992    99.9992
82152700-7   

Bosques Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256

96657900-5

  

Catan Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

Controladora De Plagas Forestales S.A.

   Brazil

Chile

   Real

Chilean pesos

   0

0

   99.9895

59.6326

   99.9895

59.6326

   0

0

   0

59.6326

   0

59.6326

  

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

   Brazil    Real    0    99.9885    99.9885    0    99.9885    99.9885
  

Faplac S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    0    0    0    0    99.9979    99.9979
  

Flooring S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    0    0    0    0    99.9984    99.9984
96573310-8   

Forestal Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    99.9248    0    99.9248    99.9248    0    99.9248
85805200-9   

Forestal Celco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
93838000-7   

Forestal Cholguán S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    0    97.4281    97.4281    0    97.4281    97.4281
78049140-K   

Forestal Los Lagos S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    0    79.9405    79.9405    0    79.9405    79.9405
  

Forestal Misiones S.A.)

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9885    99.9885    0    99.9885    99.9885
  

Forestal Nuestra Señora Del Carmen S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    9.1600    90.8387    99.9987    9.1600    90.8387    99.9987
96567940-5   

Forestal Valdivia S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256    1.0000    98.9256    99.9256
  

Industrias Forestales S.A.

   Argentina    U.S. Dollar    9.9770    90.0217    99.9987    9.9770    90.0217    99.9987
  

Inversiones Celco S.L.

   Spain    U.S. 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    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9767    99.9767    0    99.9767    99.9767
  

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Real    0    99.9895    99.9895    0    0    0
96510970-6   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. 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    U.S. Dollar    0    99.9941    99.9941    0    99.9985    99.9985
96637330-K   

Servicios Logísticos Arauco S.A.

   Chile    U.S. Dollar    45.0000    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-June    April-June
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Salaries and bonus

   20,390    16,897    7,945    6,532

Diet Directory

   722    661    357    341

Termination benefits

   691    372    280    150

Total

   21,803    17,930    8,582    7,023
                   

 

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June 30, 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
   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91,440,000-7    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    97    169

Eka Chile S.A.

   99,500,140-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    2,199    1,896

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    3,782    3,247

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    138    49

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    30 days    618    818

Fundación Educacional Arauco

   71,625,000-8    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    1,141    717

Dynea Brasil S.A.

      Associates    Brazil    Real    30 days    0    96

El Esparragal Asoc. Agraria de Resp. Ltda.

      Other related party    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    30 days    0    11,280

Copec Mobil Ltda

   85,759,000-7    Other related party    Chile    U.S. Dollar    30 days    22    0
                        

Total

                  7,997    18,272
                        

Related Party Payables

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
   Maximum
Maturity
   06/30/2010
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    9,858    7,823

Abastible S.A.

   91,806,000-6    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    393    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    0    2,743

Sigma S.A.

   86,370,800-1    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    3    0

Codelco Chile

   61,704,000-K    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    4    0

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    11    4

Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

   82,777,100-7    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    630    595

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    30 days    0    579
                        

Total

                  10,913    12,081
                        

Related party transactions

Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Corresponding
ID No.
   Nature of
Relationship
   Country
of Origin
   Currency
Rate
   Transaction Detail    06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Abastible S.A.

   91,806,000-6    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel    1,370    2,500

Empresas Copec S.A.

   90,690,000-9    Parent Company    Chile    Chilean pesos    Management service    69    294

Compañia de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

   99,520,000-7    Affiliate of shareholder    Chile    Chilean pesos    Fuel and lubricant    37,706    69,638

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

   79,895,330-3    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Transport and stowage    1,357    4,390

Codelco Chile

   61,704,000-k    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Supplies    566    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    12,918    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    691    1,145

Portaluppi, Guzmán y Bezanilla Abogados

   78,096,080-9    Other related party    Chile    Chilean pesos    Legal services    642    1,480

Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

   82,777,100-7    Associates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Port services    3,082    8,162

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

   92,580,000-7    Asociates    Chile    Chilean pesos    Telephone services    111    224

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    06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Colbún S.A.

   96,505,760-9    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Electrical power    930    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    5,013    19,580

Sodimac S.A.

   96,792,430-k    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood    19,383    29,688

Stora Enso Industria de Papel S.A.

   —      Associates    Brazil    Real    Wood    3,708    7,457

Forestal del Sur S.A.

   79,825,060-4    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Woodchip    17,769    16,689

Forestal Mininco S.A.

   91,440,000-7    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Wood    516    823

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

   96,532,330-8    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Inputs    338    192

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

   96,731,890-6    Indirect    Chile    Chilean pesos    Pulp    7,191    0

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 14. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IAS 27)

Subsidiaries are all 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 of such entities. 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 Company controls another entity. Subsidiaries are consolidated as of the date on which control is transferred to the Company, and are excluded when control is terminated.

Arauco applies the purchase method to record 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 off the Company’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 intercompany transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable and intercompany unrealized profits are eliminated.

Disclosure of Subsidiary Investments

On March 15, 2010 Arauco, through its subsidiary Placas do Paraná S.A. made contribution for ThU.S.$15,000 acquiring 50% shares of the associate Dynea Brasil S.A. resulting to have 100% of participation. This investment generated negative goodwill of ThU.S.$1,113 presented in the income statement under Other profit (loss).

Dynea was merged by Placas do Paraná S.A. in April, 2010.

On 26 August, 2009, Placas do Paraná S.A., Arauco's Brazilian subsidiary, acquired 100% shares of the company Tafisa Brasil SA (now 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. 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 January 1, 2010, Placas do Paraná S.A. was merged with Arauco do Brasil 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 Savitar. This acquisition generated a profit of ThU.S.$701 presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income 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 disclosed in Note 4:

 

Dynea Brasil S.A.

   03/15/2010
ThU.S.$

Cash

   8,023

Trade accounts receivable

   3,621

Inventory

   4,535

Property, plant and equipment

   29,212

Deferred income tax

   140

Other assets

   933
    

Total Assets

   46,464
    

Trade payables

   6,707

Deferred income tax

   8,267

Other liabilities

   854
    

Total Liabilities

   15,828
    

 

Tafisa S.A.

   08/26/2009
ThU.S.$

Cash

   2,891

Trade accounts receivable

   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 legal provisions (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 as follows:

 

2010

   Dynea
ThU.S.$
 

Paid value

   15,000   

50% acquired in previous years

   14,523   

Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired

   30,636   

Negative goodwill

   (1,113
      

 

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

 

 

 

2009

   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.

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%
  
  
  
     06/30/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   341,860    50,731

Non-current of subsidiary

   236,210    18,764

Total subsidiary

   578,070    69,495
         

 

     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
         
     06/30/2010    06/30/2009
     ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$

Income of subsidiary

   233,670    172,829

Expenses of subsidiary

   (207,074)    (171,154)

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   26,596    1,675
         

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Paneles Arauco S.A.
Chile
U.S. Dollar
99.9992%
  
  
  
     06/30/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   395,533    51,196

Non-current of subsidiary

   321,177    85,192

Total subsidiary

   716,710    136,388
         
     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
         
     06/30/2010    06/30/2009
     ThU.S.$    ThU.S.$

Income of subsidiary

   266,944    214,247

Expenses of subsidiary

   (231,955)    (193,327)

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   34,989    20,920
         

 

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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%
     06/30/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   24,290    495,490

Non-current of subsidiary

   1,774,760    1,715

Total subsidiary

   1,799,050    497,205
         

 

     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
         

 

     06/30/2010     06/30/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   47,915      39,470   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (13,610   (5,698

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   34,305      33,772   
            

 

Significant subsidiary

Country of incorporation

Functional currency

Percentage of participation

   Forestal Arauco S.A.
Chile

U.S. Dollar
99.9248%
     06/30/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current subsidiary

   6,018    327,366

Non-current of subsidiary

   2,904,947    2,672

Total subsidiary

   2,910,965    330,038
         

 

     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
         

 

     06/30/2010     06/30/2009  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Income of subsidiary

   16,740      26,120   

Expenses of subsidiary

   (23,801   (10,231

Net Gain (loss) of subsidiary

   (7,061   15,889   
            

 

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

 

 

 

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (IAS 28)

The following table shows information on Investments in Associates at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively:

 

Name of Associate

   Puerto de Lirquén S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   U.S. 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%
     06/30/2010   12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$41,807   ThU.S.$ 41,341

Name of Associate

   Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.

Country of Incorporation of Associate

   Chile

Functional Currency

   U.S. Dollar

Main Activities of Associate

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

Percentage Share in Associate %

   50.00%
     06/30/2010   12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$29,597   ThU.S.$ 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%
     06/30/2010   12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$1,186   ThU.S.$ 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 %

   Merged (see Note 14)     50.00%
     06/30/2010   12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   —     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%
     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$36,148    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 purpose of strengthening company genetic programs and improving the competitive position of the Chilean forestry industry for priority species.

Percentage Share in Associate %

   25.00%
     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Cost of Investment in Associate

   ThU.S.$18    ThU.S.$31

Summarized financial Information of Associates

 

     06/30/2010
     Assets
ThU.S.$
   Liabilities
ThU.S.$

Current assets

   98,442    26,517

Non-current assets

   363,659    13,936

Equity

   0    421,648

Total Associates (*)

   462,101    462,101
         

 

     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
         

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S. $
    06/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Ordinary income

   218,348      56,048   

Ordinary expenses

   (216,339   (35,108

Net profit (loss) (*)

   2,009      20,940   
            

 

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

 

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Movement in Investment in Associates

 

     06/30/2010
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

   51,559      266,210   

Negative goodwill immediately recognized

   1,113      36,170   

Profit for incorporation in joint ventures

   0      28,167   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) investments in associates

   283      4,084   

Equity in Ordinary Profit (Loss) joint ventures

   (2,402   2,537   

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

   (5,057   (20,221

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange translation investment in associates

   (2,283   16,125   

Other Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange translation investment in associates

   (29,791   1,439   
            

Changes in Associate Company Investments, Total

   13,422      334,511   
            

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

   489,523      476,101   
            

 

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NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT VENTURES (IAS 31)

These investments are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet together with investments in associates in the Investment in associates line. They are presented using the equity method.

If a Joint Venture associate incurs negative equity as a result of 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 June 30, 2010 there are no investments in joint ventures to disclose.

Investments in Uruguay during 2009

 

a) Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V.-Forestal Cono Sur S.A. joint venture

On September 27, 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 and Arauco to provide 50% of the shares of Forestal Cono Sur S.A.to Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V., resulting in a change of control of this subsidiary. Hence, Arauco has a 50% of participation in Forestal Cono Sur S.A. For accounting purposes, Arauco elected to early adopt IAS 27R “Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements” and recorded a profit as a result of the incorporation of the joint venture of ThU.S.$ 28,167, which is presented in the Financial Income Statement in the line Other Profit (loss).

 

b) Arauco Internacional S.A.-Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V. joint venture

On October 16, 2009, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Internacional S.A, acquired, jointly and in equal parts with the Finnish-Swedish multinational company Stora Enso Oyj (Stora Enso), through its subsidiary Stora Enso Amsterdam B.V., the following subsidiaries in Uruguay from the Spanish Grupo Empresarial ENCE, S.A. ("Ence"): Eufores S.A. (along 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.

The following table details the profit recognized upon acquisition:

 

     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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The assets and liabilities at fair value at the respective operations date, 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 hectares are forestry plantations and 6,000 hectares are under agreements with third parties); one industrial site, the necessary environmental permits for the construction of a pulp mill; a river terminal; one chip producing mill, and one 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 254,000 hectares of land, of which 130,066 hectares are planted.

At a later date as mentioned in above paragraphs, during 2009, Arauco made contribution 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.$30,559.

The investments in Uruguay mentioned above qualify as joint ventures by the existence of contracts stipulating that both Arauco and Stora Enso maintain joint control of such investments.

Furthermore, Arauco holds a 50% share in Eka Chile S.A. (“Eka”), a company that sells sodium chlorate to cellulose plants in Chile. A contractual agreement in effect between and Arauco and this company has permitted Arauco and Eka to initiate certain joint venture activities.

 

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Summary Financial Information of significant stakes in Joint Ventures

 

     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Forestal Cono Sur S.A. (consolidated)

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

Current

   8,468      7,627    5,392    3,122

Non-Current

   265,559      1,920    259,307    1,726

Equity

   0      264,480    0    259,851

Total Joint Venture

   274,027      274,027    264,699    264,699
                    

Investment

   132,240         129,925   
                
     06/30/2010          06/30/2009     

Incomes

   940         0   

Expenses

   (4,522      0   

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   (3,582      0   
                

 

     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Eufores S.A. (consolidated)

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

Current

   36,610      49,634    31,539    61,752

Non-Current

   408,881      1,960    404,459    22,742

Equity

   0      393,897    0    351,504

Total Joint Venture

   445,491      445,491    435,998    435,998
                    

Investment

   196,861         175,776   
                
     06/30/2010          06/30/2009     

Incomes

   20,922         0   

Expenses

   (22,360      0   

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   (1,438      0   
                

 

     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Eka Chile S.A.

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

Current

   21,721      5,851    30,612      6,325

Non-Current

   32,970      4,012    33,475      3,942

Equity

   54,691      44,828    0      53,820

Total Joint Venture

   22,414      54,691    64,087      64,087
                     

Investment

        26,910     
             
     06/30/2010          06/30/2009      

Incomes

   19,362         16,450     

Expenses

   (18,241      (15,494  

Joint Venture Net Profit (Loss)

   1,121         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 an 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). Arauco evaluates at the end of each reporting period whether 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 this period, there were signs of deterioration as follows:

Effect from economic crisis

The decrease in demand for sawn timber products due primarily to the credit crisis and the continued downturn in the real estate market in the United States has led Arauco to decide to permanently close during the year 2009 and 2008 the following sawmills: La Araucana, Escuadrón, Lomas Coloradas, Coronel y Coelemu. Arauco has temporarily closed Horcones II, and the remanufacturing plant Lomas Coloradas. All closed facilities are 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 deterioration indicated that the book value did not exceed the recoverable amount. This assessment was made using projections about factors such as volumes, sales prices and production costs. The discount rate of discounted cashflow used by Arauco to evaluate its projects in Chile is 8%.

Effect from the earthquake

After the earthquake that impacted the southern central area of Chile on February 27, 2010, area in which the Company maintain its industrial operations. Immediately after the earthquake, all of our production units applied their contingency plans, which involved shutting down operations and evaluating the damage caused to each facility by the earthquake.

Mutrún sawmill located in Constitución was destroyed by floodwaters. This facility represented a 6% of the Arauco’ saw timber production capacity in Chile.

Arauco’s industrial facilities, 34 in Chile, have resumed their activities en the shortest time possible. As of the date of this Financial Statement, all of its operations are operating except for line 2 of the Arauco Pulp Mill, which will be reopened once the damages are repaired and is not yet possible to know when production will restart.

 

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The suspension of the Company’s operations in Chile resulted in a decrease in sales volumes and adverse effects on the result of the Company.

Insurances

Damages caused by the earthquake are adequately covered by the following insurance policies:

 

   

All risk of physical assets and profit loss

 

   

All transport risk and all inventory loss

 

   

Residential Fire

 

   

All construction risk

Financial Statement as of June 30, 2010 includes:

U.S.$ 251 million registered under Trade and Other Receivables for future compensations, basically associated with physical damages (U.S.$ 181 million) and operational costs and losses caused by downtime (U.S.$ 70 million).

Considering the active insurance policies in effect and their conditions, such as production losses of the different Arauco industrial plants, we estimate that Arauco due, additional to the U.S.$ 70 million mentioned in the previous paragraph, possible future compensation insurance associated losses caused by downtime for an approximately amount of U.S.$ 140 million. This amount is not accounted for in the Financial Statements of the Company.

Subsequent to June 30, 2010 Arauco has received a first payment amounting to U.S.$100 million corresponding to advances, which include both compensation for losses caused by physical damages (U.S.$ 30 million) and downtime (U.S.$ 70 million).

Related expenses to the damaged produced by the earthquake has been recognized at the moment when events occurred, but accounts receivable from insurance companies related to this expenses, and the effects of the downtime of the plant as a consequence of this event, are recognized only when this charges are virtually certain.

Cash-Generating Unit with Impaired Assets

Information on Impaired Assets as of June 30, 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
      06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Impairment

     

La Araucana Saw Mill

   498    498

Escuadrón Saw Mill

   1,283    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

   5,984    5,986
         

 

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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 June 30, 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
     06/30/2010    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
     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

   ThU.S. $ 145,385     

The following tables show information on the Impairment provision on Property, plant and equipment and inventories at June 30, 2010:

 

Property, plant and equipment

   ThU.S.$  

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

   8,522   

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

   147,311   

Impairment reversion(*)

   (1,926
      

Closing balance at 06-30-2010

   153,907   
      

 

(*) Mutrún assets that were write-off

 

Inventories

   ThU.S.$  

Opening balance at 01-01-2010

   7,524   

Increased provision (earthquake damages)

   24,082   

Impairment reversion

   (4,659
      

Closing balance at 06-30-2010

   26,947   
      

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to groups of cash-generating units identified according to the operating segments to which the goodwill is attributable. The goodwill generated by the investment in Arauco do Brazil (formerly Tafisa) was assigned to the panel segment Pien plant. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit was determined based on 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 does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the panel segment in Brazil. At June 30, 2010 this goodwill amounted to ThU.S.$ 58,614 (ThU.S.$60,642 at December 31, 2009). The variation is due only to the conversion adjustment to Real, which is the functional currency for the subsidiaries in Brazil, therefore, there has been no impairment provision.

 

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

Lawsuits or other Legal Proceedings

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 the Company’ Argentine 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 AFIP’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 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 Cámara de Apelaciones en lo Contencioso Administrativo Federal (Contentious Administrative Matters Federal Appeals Court) (“CACAF”) and, subsequently, the Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación (National Supreme Court of Justice).

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 litigation fees (tasa de justicia) in the amount of $5,886,053 Argentine 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, the Federal Appeal Court decided to accept the precautionary measure requested by APSA, ordering to suspend the enforcement of the AFIP resolution until the final decision on this matter. This precautionary measure was granted by the Federal Appeal Court subject to the granting of a corresponding bond. On May 19, 2010, APSA filed with the Appeal Court a surety policy issued by Zurich Argentina Cía. de Seguros S.A. After some precisions made by APSA on the abovementioned policy, on June 2, 2010, the Federal Appeal Court accepted

 

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this surety filed by APSA and ordered to notify the precautionary measure granted to the AFIP. On June 4, 2010 the AFIP was notified on this precautionary measure, which is final since June 22, 2010.

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 amount 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 above, no provisions have been recognized for 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 Argentine Pesos as payment of Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee) 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 Argentine Pesos, considering that this was the actual amount due, pursuant to Law, for the Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee). On April 13, 2010, the 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 the Justice, the resolution of which is still pending. In order to avoid having the 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 appeal, APSA’s counsel has an optimistic view of the case.

2. With regard to Licancel Plant, on September 7, 2007 the Consejo de Defensa del Estado (National Defense Council) filed a complaint against the Company for reparations of environmental damages and indemnifications of damages to the Fourth Civil Tribunal of Talca (Rol 3221-2007).

On January 29, 2010, the National Defense Council and the Company jointly filed a Settlement and both requested to the Court to have as terminated this lawsuit. In virtue of this Settlement, the National Defense Council and the Company mutually grant each other a broad and total release, waiving to all actions and rights of any nature, direct or indirectly related to the facts of this lawsuit, specially waiving to those actions for reparations of environmental damages and indemnifications of damages.

On the same date, the Fourth Court of Talca decided to accept this Settlement, except if any part of the Settlement is illegal, and ordered the registration and file of this lawsuit as terminated. Third parties filed an action before the Fourth Court of Talca to annul the decision of such a Court, arguing that the Court should request the opinion of those third parties on the approval of the Settlement. The National Defense Council and the Company expressed their opinions in the Court, and the resolution of the Court on this subject is still pending.

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

 

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The Department of Public prosecutions (Ministerio Público) closed the investigation and decided to not persist in it. The Warranty Court called the parties to a hearing to communicate such decision of the Department of Public prosecutions.

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

4. 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 damages and therefore that the indemnification payments as well as the alleged reparation, are inadmissible. This proceeding is still pending, having terminated the period in which the parties are allowed to gather and submit evidence. Currently, Court is waiting the opinion of experts requested by the Court.

5. With respect to the Valdivia Plant, on March 26, 2010, eleven indigenous communities, located in the borough of San José de la Mariquina, filed a constitutional action (Recurso de Protección) against the Regional Environmental Commission of the Los Ríos Region, in connection with the Exempted Resolution Nº 027 dated February 24, 2010 that favorably qualified the Environmental Impact Study of the project known as “Conduction and Ocean Discharge System for Treated Emissions from the Valdivia Plant”, the holder of which is the Company. This action is based on the grounds of alleged constitutional, legal, and regulatory infractions incurred in by said Resolution, as well as an alleged lack of surveillance and enforcement, acts and omissions, all of which would purportedly violate the constitutional rights set forth in Article 19, numbers 2, 6, 8 and 21 of the Political Constitution of Chile, namely, equality under the Law, freedom of worship, freedom to live in a pollution-free environment, and the right to freely engage in economic activities. The plaintiffs are demanding that the Resolution mentioned above be declared unenforceable.

The constitutional action mentioned above was unanimously rejected by the Court of Appeals of Valdivia on May 26 of this year.

On June 1, 2010, the plaintiffs filed an appeal before the Supreme Court, the judgment of which is still pending.

6. With regard to the 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.

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

 

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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 made 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 it 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 dismissal 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 application procedure, claimed by 14 ex-employees of Echeverría Izquierdo Montajes Industriales S.A. construction company, against the latter as a principal complaint, and against Arauco as subsidiarily 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.

7. On August 25, 2005, the Chilean Servicio de Impuestos Internos (the “Chilean IRS”) issued tax calculations No. 184 and No. 185 of 2005 objecting to certain capital reduction transactions effected by Arauco on April 16, 2001 and October 31, 2001, and furthermore, requested reimbursement from the Company for amounts returned to it in respect of certain claimed tax losses. On November 7, 2005, the Company requested a Review of the Supervision Action (Revisión de la Actuación Fiscalizadora, or “RAF”), which is an administrative review of the tax action brought by the Chilean IRS, and subsidiarily, a claim was filed against the abovementioned tax calculations No. 184 and 185 of 2005. The RAF was resolved on January 9, 2009 by the Chilean IRS, which resolution, however, only partially sustained the Company’s request. In response, the Company filed an additional complaint with regard to the portion of the RAF that was not granted by the administrative review. On February 19, 2010, the Court took note of the Company’s request; therefore the IRS should inform to the Court on this request. As of the date of this annual report, the investigation in respect of this complaint 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. However, if this result does not occur, the Company may be subject to an obligation for the amount of taxes that it allegedly failed to pay, plus any accrued interest as of the payment date.

 

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8. On April 14, 2009, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Mario Felipe Rojas Sepúlveda on behalf of 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 of 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, and the parties are currently waiting for an expert witness report on causes of the fire.

9. On December 1, 2007, Forestal Celco S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Marcela Larraín Novoa on behalf of Nimia del Carmen Alvarez Delgado against 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 Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano in 1994. To date, Patricia del Carmen Muñoz Zamorano has not yet been notified of this action.

As a result 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.

10. On January 29, 2009, Forestal Valdivia S.A. was notified of a civil lawsuit filed by Carlos Nambrard Figueroa by himself and on behalf of the members of the 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 Validivia S.A. has held ownership rights and material and legal possession for more than ten years with respect to such piece of land.

As a result, the company responded to the lawsuit arguing that it should be rejected for a lack of legal basis. Furthemore as a result of the plaintiff’s failure to prosecute the action, Forestal Valdivia S.A. requested that the proceedings be declared abandoned. The Court decided to accept the unopposed Forestal Valdivia petition, and ordered the case abandoned.

11. 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, whom 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 decision was issued, denying the claim. The decision was appealed and the Ilustrísima Corte de Apelaciones de Temuco (High Court of Appeals of Temuco) overturned the decision on January 6, 2009, finding in favor of the plaintiff with regard to every portion of the claim and 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. Aside from the restitution of the property and its products, the plaintiff also requested damages for the pain and suffering she had allegedly personally endured. After

 

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being notified of the request, Bosques Arauco S.A., in turn, requested that this request be nullified on the ground that the alleged pain and suffering was not an issue in the judicial proceedings and, hence, that the ruling should not include any such damages.

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

12. 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 with respect to APSA’s export proceeds. APSA responded to the charges in a timely and correct manner.

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. Therefore, with the understanding that there are no legal grounds for the charges, no provision has been made for this claim.

At the closing date there are no other contingencies that might significantly affect the Company’s financial, economic or operational conditions.

 

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Provisions at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follow:

 

Types of Provisions

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Provisions, Current

   5,574    5,169

Legal claims provision

   5,574    5,119

Other provision

   0    50

Provisions, non-current

   7,060    9,463

Legal claims provision

   7,059    9,463

Other provision

   1    0
         

Total Provisions

   12,634    14,632
         

 

     06/30/2010  

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

   1,749      0      1,749   

Used provisions

   (3,721   (47   (3,768

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

   5      0      5   

Other increases (decreases)

   18      (2   16   

Total Changes

   (1,949   (49   (1,998

Closing balance

   12,633      1      12,634   

 

     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 the asset’s useful life. Amortization begins when the asset is available for use, which is when it complies with all the necessary conditions to operate in the manner foreseen by the Company.

Disclosure of Identifiable Intangible Assets

 

Types of Intangible Assets, Net

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Intangible assets, net

   11,634      11,154   

Computer software

   4,635      4,381   

Other identifiable intangible assets

   6,999      6,773   
            

Types of Identifiable intangible assets, gross

   25,769      24,535   

Computer software

   18,752      17,727   

Other identifiable intangible assets

   7,017      6,808   
            

Types of accumulated amortization and impairment

    

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

   (14,135   (13,381

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

   (14,135   (13,381

Computer software

   (14,117   (13,346

Other identifiable intangible assets

   (18   (35

Reconciliation between opening and closing book values

 

     06/30/2010  

Intangible Movements

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

Opening Balance Changes

   4,381      5,730    1,043      11,154   

Additions

   1,140      0    256      1,396   

Amortization

   (883   0    (19   (902

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

   (3   0    (11   (14

Changes Total

   254      0    226      480   

Closing Balance

   4,635      5,730    1,269      11,634   

 

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     12/31/2009  

Intangible Movements

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

Opening Balance Changes

   5,738      5,026    571      11,335   

Additions

   1,026      704    412      2,142   

Disappropriations

   (11   0    0      (11

Amortization

   (2,378   0    (4   (2,382

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

   6      0    64      70   

Changes Total

   (1,357   704    472      (181

Closing Balance

   4,381      5,730    1,043      11,154   
                       

 

          Minimum
life
   Maximum
life

Computer software

   Years    3    16

The amortization of computer software is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income under Administration Expenses.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS (IAS 41)

Arauco’s biological assets include its forestry plantations of mainly radiata and taeda pine. The total plantation is distributed in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 916 thousand hectares are existing plantations, 340 thousand hectares are native forest, 172 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 60 thousand hectares are used for planting.

At June 30, 2010 the production volume totaled 8.3 million cubic meters (8.4 million cubic meters at June 30, 2009).

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

 

   

Arauco uses the discounted future cash flows of its forest plantations, which are based on a harvest projection date for all existing plantations.

 

   

Current equity is projected assuming that total volume does not decrease and a minimum demand equal to the current demand is sustained.

 

   

Future plantations are not considered.

 

   

Arauco does not consider future plantations.

 

   

The harvest of forest plantations supplies raw material for all other products that Arauco produces and sells. By directly controlling 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 Consolidated Statements of Income under Other income by activity, at June 30, 2010 amounted to ThU.S.$72,627 (ThU.S.$75,920 at June 30, 2009). Additionally, cost of sales include a higher cost of ThU.S.$81,838 (ThU.S.$47,397 at June 30, 2009) resulting from the difference between the cost of wood at fair value versus cost basis.

 

   

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.

 

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The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile    Argentina    Brazil

Pine

   24    15    15

Eucalyptus

   12    10    7

Forestry plantations classified as current assets correspond to those to be harvested and sold within the next year.

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 consolidated financial statements under the equity method (see Note 16).

At June 30, 2010, Arauco’s investment in Uruguay represented a total of 127 thousand hectares, of which 65 thousand hectares are allocated to plantations, 3 thousand hectares to native forest, 44 thousand hectares for other uses and 15 thousand hectares for planting.

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

There are no forestry plantations pledged as security, except for those belonging to Forestal Río Grande S.A. (affiliate of Fondo de Inversiones Bio Bio, a 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 June 30, 2010, the fair value of these forests reached ThU.S.$45,836 (ThU.S.$59,819 at December 31, 2009).

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

Disclosure of 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. These are presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet under Inventories.

No significant grants have been received.

 

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As of the date of these Financial Statements, the Current and Non-current biological assets are as follows:

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Current

   305,545    310,832

Non-current

   3,415,026    3,446,696
         

Total

   3,720,571    3,757,528
         

Biological Assets Movement

 

Movement

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

   3,757,528   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

   50,366   

Decreases due to Sales

   (613

Decreases due to Harvest

   (136,007

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

   72,627   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

   (15,525

Other Increases (decreases)

   (7,805
      

Total Changes

   (36,957
      

Closing Balance

   3,720,571   
      

 

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 recorded 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 consolidated financial statements there are no commitments for disbursements for the acquisition of biological assets.

 

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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 and each of its specialists that ensures these guidelines are met and are 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 several supplies in its productive processes such as wood, chemical products, and water, etc., 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 June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, Arauco made the following disbursements related to its main environmental projects:

 

Company

  

06/30/2010

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    3,385    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    66,099    2010-2011

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    56    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    383    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    6,359    Expense    Operating cost    4,708    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    92    Expense    Administration expenses    273    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    3,646    Expense    Operating cost    4,101    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    3,071    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    7,897    2010-2011

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    896    Expense    Operating cost    1,349    2010

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    194    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    1,099    2010

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Construction of Outlets    In process    53    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    1,465    2010

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    0    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    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    46    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    299    2010

Alto Paraná S.A.

   Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future    In process    209    Expense    Administration expenses    210    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    506    Asset    Operating cost    644    2010

Paneles Arauco S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    426    Expense    Administration expenses    973    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    2,331    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    522    2010

Forestal Celco S.A

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    197    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    928    2010

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

   Environmental improvement studies    In process    470    Asset    Property, plant and equipment    595    2010
                        
   Total    21,778          93,072   
                        

 

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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    0    0

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          84,981   
                        

 

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NOTE 22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (IFRS 7)

Classification

The following table shows Arauco’s financial instruments at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009. An informative estimate of fair value is shown for instruments valued at amortized cost.

 

     06/30/2010    12/31/2009

Financial Instruments

   Amortized
Cost

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

ThU.S.$
   Fair
Value
ThU.S.$

Assets

           

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

      265,413       231,752

Interest Rate Swaps

      4,345       5,778

Forward

      —         2,648

Mutual funds (2)

      261,068       223,326

Loans and Accounts Receivables

   984,280    984,280    880,394    880,394

Cash and cash equivalents

   97,253    97,253    310,873    310,873

Cash

   26,496    26,496    29,000    29,000

Fixed Term Deposits

   70,757    70,757    281,873    281,873

Repurchased Agreements

   —      —      —      —  

Accounts Receivables (net)

   887,027    887,027    569,521    569,521

Trades and Notes Receivables

   548,630    548,630    506,729    506,729

Leases

   10,492    10,492    11,765    11,765

Other Debtors

   327,905    327,905    51,027    51,027

Hedging

           

Swaps foreign exchange

      —         17,998

Financial Liabilities, Total

   3,381,014    3,558,429    3,535,459    3,614,357

Liabilities

           

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost

   3,362,810    3,540,225    3,524,811    3,603,709

Bonds issued in Dollars

   2,230,938    2,393,352    2,252,838    2,357,703

Bonds issued in UF

   374,347    402,072    398,693    390,575

Bank Loans in Dollars

   370,247    357,869    527,249    509,400

Bank Loans in other currencies

   27,673    27,327    23,531    23,531

Finance Leasing

   402    402    608    608

Trades and other Payables

   359,203    359,203    321,892    321,892

Financial liabilities with change in Profit and Loss(3)

      17,594       10,648

Hedging

           

Swaps foreign exchange

      610       —  

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the Consolidated 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 Consolidated 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 Consolidated Balance Sheet in the line Other financial liabilities, current and non-current according to their maturity.

 

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Here are short-term portion of long-term debt and amounts for short-term bonds:

 

     June 2010
ThU.S.$

Obligations with banks and financial institutions long term - short term portion

   896

Bonds – short term portion

   41,942

Total

   42,838

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, recognizing changes in value 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 Arauco’s financial assets at fair value with changes in profit and loss:

 

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

Fair value with changes in profit and loss (Negotiation)

   265,413    231,752    15

Interest Rate Swap

   4,345    5,778    -25

Forward

   0    2,648    -100

Mutual Funds

   261,068    223,326    17

Swaps: At the closing balance sheet 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 comply with 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. The U.S. Dollar is the origin currency of these instruments.

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% since at the closing balance sheet date, there were no such instruments. The U.S. Dollar is the origin currency of these instruments.

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 U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted under the Company’s Investment Policy. As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, the Company has increased its position in this type of instrument by 17% as compared with December 2009.

Loans and Receivables

These are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments. These instruments are not available for trading on any active trading market or otherwise. In the Consolidated Balance Sheet they are included in Cash and cash equivalent and Trades and Other receivables.

 

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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 other receivables current and non-current.

 

     June 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Loans and Receivables

   984,280    880,394

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   97,253    310,873

Cash

   26,496    29,000

Fixed Term Deposits

   70,757    281,873

Repurchased Agreements

   0    0

Receivables (Net)

   887,027    569,521

Trades and Other Notes Receivable

   559,122    518,494

Other Debtors

   327,905    51,027

Cash and Cash Equivalents: Includes cash on hand, 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 June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     June 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   358,321    534,199

USDollar

   222,145    177,569

Euro

   56,861    66,935

Other currencies

   53,493    64,879

$ no adjustable

   25,822    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: Any such instruments that have a maturity period of ninety days or more 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 receivables are presented at net value, which means that they are presented 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 for and commences legal bankruptcy proceedings 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 the Company’s distribution affiliate Arauco Distribución S.A., the

 

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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 (days past due).

Trades and account receivables, current and non-current by currencies at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 as follow:

 

     June 2010
ThU.S.$
   December 2009
ThU.S.$

Trades and account receivables, current

   874,519    558,441

US Dollar

   670,262    397,394

Euro

   17,077    19,348

Other currencies

   101,912    35,074

$ no adjustable

   81,572    102,098

U.F.

   3,696    4,527

Trades and account receivables, non-current

   12,508    11,080

USDollar

   1,603    4,152

Euro

   0    0

Other currencies

   100    102

$ no adjustable

   4,299    4,163

U.F.

   6,506    2,663
         

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

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Financial Assets

   1,249,693    1,112,146

Fair Value with changes in Profit and Loss

   265,413    231,752

Loans and Receivables

   984,280    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 the 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.

As of the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco includes in this category obligations with banks and financial institutions, publicly issued bonds 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    06/30/2010    12/31/2009    06/30/2010    12/31/2009
        Amortized Cost
ThU.S.$
   Fair Value
ThU.S.$

Total Financial Liabilities

      3,362,810    3,524,811    3,540,225    3,603,709

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar    2,230,938    2,252,838    2,393,352    2,357,703

Bonds Issued

   U.F.    374,347    398,693    402,072    390,575

Bank Loans

   U.S. Dollar    370,247    527,249    357,869    509,400

Bank Loans

   Other currencies    27,673    23,531    27,327    23,531

Financial Leasing

   U.F.    402    608    402    608

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar    306,993    280,506    306,993    280,506

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro    3,101    2,898    3,101    2,898

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies    18,465    14,285    18,465    14,285

Trades and Other Payables

   $ no adjustable    29,176    22,876    29,176    22,876

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.    1,468    1,327    1,468    1,327

The disclosure of these liabilities at amortized cost in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 2010 is as follows:

 

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

Loans that accrue interest

   365,084    2,638,523    3,003,607

Trades and Other Payables

   359,203    0    359,203

Total

   724,287    2,638,523    3,362,810

Fair Value Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

As of the closing date of the balance sheet, Arauco held a rate swap and forward exchange rate as a financial liability at fair value with changes in profit and loss. This liability incurred a net decrease of 9%, due to a rate decrease experienced by the economy in the last period. Both financial instruments incurred a decrease of 65% at June, 2010 in financial liability at fair value with changes in profit and loss compared to December 2009.

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$
   Period
Variation
 

Fair value Financial Liabilities with changes in profit and loss

   17,594    10,648    65

Swap

   9,640    10,648    -9

Forward exchange rate

   7,954    0    100

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

 

Financial Liabilities

   06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   12/31/2009
ThU.S.$

Total Financial Liabilities

   3,380,404    3,535,459

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

   17,594    10,648

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

   3,362,810    3,524,811

 

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

 

    

Financial Instrument

   Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  
        06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
    06/30/2009
ThU.S.$
    06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   06/30/2009
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

            

At fair value with changes in profit and loss

   Swap    (2,299   1,003        
  

Forward

   (2,469   0        
  

Mutual Funds

   1,228      2,655        
                          
  

Sub-Total

   (3,540   3,658      0    0   
                          

Loans and Receivables

   Fix terms deposits    2,122      3,318        
  

Repurchased agreements

   0      357        
  

Trades and Other receivables

   0      0      1,696    (5,473
                          
  

Sub-Total

   2,122      3,675      1,696    (5,473
                          

Hedge instruments

   Cash flow swap    (2,452   (624     
                          
  

Sub-Total

   (2,452   (624   0    0   
                          

Liabilities

            

Liabilities at amortized cost

   Bank loans    (6,574   (8,622     
  

Bond issued obligations

   (80,051   (63,807     
                          
  

Sub-Total

   (86,625   (72,429   0    0   
                          

Fair Value Hierarchy

The assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet dated June 30, 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 other sources 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
June  2010
ThU.S.$
   Measurement Methodology
        Level I
ThU.S.$
   Level II
ThU.S.$
   Level III
ThU.S.$

Financial Assets at fair value

           

Swap (asset)

   4,345    0    4,345    0

Forward

   0    0    0    0

Mutual Funds

   261,068    261,068    0    0

Financial Liabilities at fair value

           

Swap (liabilities)

   9,640    0    9,640    0

Forward (liabilities)

   7,954    0    7,954    0

 

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Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments registered at June 30, 2010 correspond to cash flow hedges. Specifically, at the closing balance date, Arauco recorded rate swaps resulting at fair value for a total of ThU.S.$610 which is presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Other financial liabilities, 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 resulting from 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 with an annual 2.25% coupon and semi-annual interest payments (in March and September). This bond is amortized at the end of the period, with a prepayment 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 (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at a 2.25% annual rate, and pays semi-annual interest (in 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 the date of the contract) at a rate of 4.99%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$303 at June 30, 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 (in March and September) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 2.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in 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 the date of the contract) at a rate of 4.94%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$2,043 at June 30, 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 the risk of exchange rate, Arauco made four cross-currency swap contracts that partially cover the bond amount fluctuations:

Contract 1: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays seme-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.38 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.86%. The market value amounts to ThU.S.$-1,097 at June 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 2: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-505 at June 30, 2010. This contract expires on April 30, 2014.

Contract 3: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.98 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.8%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-522 at June 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 4: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$37.62 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.79%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-86 at June 30, 2010. This contract expires on October 30, 2014.

Contract 5: With this contract Arauco receives semi-annual interest payments (in April and October) based on a notional amount of 1,000,000 UF at an annual rate of 4.25%, and pays semi-annual interest (in April and October) based on a notional amount of U.S.$38.42 million (equivalent to 1,000,000 UF at the exchange rate at the date of the contract) at a rate of 5.62%. The markets value amounts to ThU.S.$-746 at June 30, 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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Hedging Strategy

Given that Arauco holds a high percentage of assets in U.S. Dollars, the Company needs to reduce its exchange rate risk as it has obligations in adjustable-rate Pesos. The aim of this swap is to eliminate exchange rate uncertainty, exchanging cash flows from adjustable-rate Pesos obligations generated by 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 recorded at fair value.

Swaps: These are valued using the discounted cash flow method at a discount rate consistent with operational risk, using specific swap valuation tools that are public available.

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.

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

Loans and Receivables

Their 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.

Hedging

These financial instruments are valued using the discount cash flow method at a rate consistent with the operational risk using the information given by each bank as a counterparty.

 

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Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost

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

The fair value estimate of bank obligations is determined using specific valuation techniques using cash flow discounted at rates consistent with the risk of the operation, while bonds are valued at market price.

Financial Liabilities with Changes in Profit and Loss

Swap: These financial instruments are valued using the discounted cash flow method at a rate consistent 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 over 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 counterparties, 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 fixed 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 the Company, 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 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.

 

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June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

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.$ 80.34 million in June 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 half of 2010, Arauco’s consolidated sales amounted to ThU.S.$1,698,269 of which 60.25% correspond to credit sales, 25.62% to sales with letters of credit, and 14.13% to other types of sales, such as Cash Against Documents (CAD) and advance payments.

At June 30, 2010, Arauco’s Sales Debtors amounted to ThU.S.$548,310 of which 70.364% corresponded to credit sales, 21.59% to sales with letters of credit and 8.04% to other types of sales, such as CAD and advance payments, distributed among 2,786 clients. The client with the highest open account debt did not exceed 3.37% of total receivables at that date.

The receivables covered by the different insurance and guarantee policies reaches 81.15%, therefore, Arauco’s exposure portfolio is 18.85%.

Secured Debt-Open Account

 

     ThU.S.$    %

Total Open Account receivables

   385,818    100.00

Secured debt (*)

   313,086    81.15

Uncovered debt

   72,732    18.85

 

(*) 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.

 

     June
2010
ThU.S.$
   December
2009
ThU.S.$

Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

   548,310    506,503

Finance lease debtors

   3,970    4,315

Other Debtors

   322,239    47,623

Net Subtotal

   874,519    558,441

Trades and Notes Receivable

   561,029    521,462

Finance lease debtors

   3,970    4,315

Other Debtors

   327,764    52,482

Gross Subtotal

   892,763    578,259

Estimated Trades and Uncollectable Notes - Bad Debt

   12,719    14,959

Estimated Finance leases

   0    0

Estimated Miscellaneous - Bad Debt

   5,525    4,859

Subtotal Bad Debt

   18,244    19,818

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades and Notes Receivable

   320    226

Finance lease debtors

   6,522    7,450

Other Debtors

   5,666    3,404

Net Subtotal

   12,508    11,080

Trades and Notes Receivable

   320    226

Finance lease debtors

   6,522    7,450

Other Debtors

   5,666    3,404

Gross Subtotal

   12,508    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 limits for all sales. The standards and procedures governing the control and risk management of credit sales are set forth the Company’s Credit Policy.

For customer credit line approval and/or modification, all Arauco group companies must 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 of the issuing banks are performed periodically, in order to obtain ratings made by the principal risk classification companies of country and world risk rankings, and of 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 accumulated 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.

Of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2010, 89.57% is current, 8.00% is between 1 and 15 days past due, 0.99% is between 16 and 30 days past due, 0.66% is between 31 and 60 days past due, 0.61% is between 61 and 90 days past due, 0.17% is between 91 and 180 days past due.

The following table shows the percentages in Sales debtors net, at June 30, 2010:

Past due

 

Days

   Up to
date
   1 to 15    16 to 30    31 to 60    60 to 90    90 to 180    More
than 90
   Total

ThU.S.$

   491,149    43,846    5,430    3,610    3,319    956    0    548,310

%

   89.57    8.00    0.99    0.66    0.61    0.17    0    100.00

Arauco has recognized impairment over the last five years in the amount of ThU.S.$7.68 which represents 0.05% of total sales during this period.

Sales debtor impairment as a

percentage of total sales

 

     2010     2009     2008     2007     2006     Last 5
years
 

Sales Debtors Impairment

   0.04   0.05   0.13   0.03   0.01   0.05

The amount recovered by guarantee collections, insurance payments or any other credit enhancement during the first half of 2010 amount to U.S.$ 0,413 million which represents 27.23% of the total amount 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, there was an update of the Corporate Credit Policy of Arauco group.

Regarding the risk of fix term deposits, agreements and mutual funds, Arauco has a placement policy that minimizes the risk through guidelines for management of cash flow surpluses in low-risk institutions.

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy that which identifies and limits financial instruments and companies in which Arauco and its subsidiaries are authorized to invest in, specifically, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

The company’s Treasury Department is centralized with operations in Chile. The Head Office is responsible for carrying out investments, cash flow surplus investments, and short and

 

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

 

 

 

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 with the objective of determining the relative risk level of each bank or entity’s financial position and debt and asset security using a point system that gives each subject entity a relative risk ranking. Arauco uses this system to define investment limits.

The required records for evaluation of the various criteria are obtained from official finance statements provided by the banks under 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 the controlling entity, which in this case include 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 follows its investment policy.

 

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

 

 

 

The following table shows the capital commitment of the main financial liabilities subject to liquidity risk, presented without discounting and grouped according to their maturity dates:

June 30, 2010:

 

Tax ID   

Name

  

    Currency    

  

Name-
country

Loans with
banks

   Maturity
ThU.S.$
   Total
ThU.S.$
   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
  

Type of

amortization

     
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa-Brazil    0    0    106    487    0    106    487    Monthly    —      TJLP+1.2%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Alfa-Brazil    149    0    0    356    0    149    356    Monthly    —      TJLP+1.2%
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA-United States    0    0    286    197,444    48,343    286    245,787   

(l) semmianual;

(k) semmianually from 2011

   —      Libor 6
months

+0.2%

—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco HSBC-Brazil    0    0    5,630    0    0    5,630    0    Maturity    —      6.75%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco HSBC-Brazil    0    5,551    0    0    0    5,551    0    Maturity    —      6.75%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco do Brasil-Brazil    5,474    0    0    0    0    5,474    0    Maturity    —      6.75%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S. Dollar   

Banco Santander

Rio-Argentina

   2,020    0    0    0    0    2,020    0    Maturity    —      2.20%
—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    74    0    0    1,466    4,702    74    6,168   

(l) montly;

(k) from 2016

   —      TJLP+3.80%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    197    0    0    390    0    197    390   

(l) montly;

(k) montly

   —      TJLP+1.10%
—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    6    0    0    122    483    6    605   

(l) montly;

(k) from 2016

   —      VC+CM+3.30%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S. Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    2,020    0    0    0    0    2,020    0    Maturity    —      2.50%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Galicia-Argentina    0    4,029    0    0    0    4,029    0    Maturity    —      2.50%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau-Brazil    5,187    0    0    0    0    5,187    0    Monthly    —      1.43% do
CDI
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil    78    0    0    248    109    78    357    Monthly    —      0%
76,721,630-0    Forestal Rio Grande S.A.    U.S. Dollar    J.P.Morgan-United States    10,056    0    25,713    86,786    0    35,769    86,786    Quarterly    —      Libor 3
months

+0.375%

                                                    
         Total    25,261    9,580    31,735    287,299    53,637    66,576    340,936         
                                                    

 

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    256    42,162    0    256    42,162   

(l) semmianual; (k)

maturity

   4.02    4.00
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-F    0    0    1,901    47,150    372,385    1,901    419,535    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    4.24    4.25
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.F.    Barau-H    0    578    0    81,727    0    578    81,727    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    2.40    2.25
-    Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Bonds 144 A-Argentina    0    0    1,004    68,850    309,434    1,004    378,284    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    6.39    6.38
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 2019    15,205    0    0    145,000    655,921    15,205    800,921    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.26    7.25
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 2ª emission    0    2,734    0    37,500    147,949    2,734    185,449    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.50    7.50
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 3ª emission    0    256,274    0    42,162    0    256,274    42,162    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    8.65    8.625
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 4ª emission    0    8,914    0    401,119    0    8,914    401,119    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    7.77    7.75
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 5ª emission    7,303    0    0    336,953    0    7,303    336,953    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.14    5.13
93,458,000-1    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Yankee bonds 6ª emission    0    0    4,048    450,360    10,406    4,048    460,766    (l) semmianual; (k) maturity    5.64    5.63
                                                      
         Total    22,508    268,500    7,209    1,652,983    1,496,095    298,217    3,149,078         
                                                      

 

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    160    111    0    214    111    Monthly    —      4.50
96,567,940-5    Forestal Valdivia S.A.    U.F.    Banco Santander Chile-97,036,000-K    12    32    33    0    0    77    0    Monthly    —      4.50
                                                    
Total             30    68    193    111    0    291    111         
                                                    

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    —      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    —     

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    —      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    —     

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    —      6.75%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Santander Rio-Argentina    3,061    0    0    0    0    3,061    0    Maturity    —      4.80%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Santander Rio-Argentina    0    4,006    0    0    0    4,006    0    Maturity    —      2.00%
—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    77    0    0    0    4,404    77    4,404    Montly    —      TJLP+3.80%
—      Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Votorantim-Brazil    6    0    0    0    424    6    424    Montly    —      VC+CM+3.30%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Bank Boston-Argentina    3,580    0    0    0    0    3,580    0    Maturity    —      5.0%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    0    0    5,022    0    0    5,022    0    Maturity    —      2.50%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    0    4,001    0    0    0    4,001    0    Maturity    —      1.85%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    1,534    0    0    0    0    1,534    0    Maturity    —      5.0%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    BBVA Banco Francés-Argentina    1,006    0    0    0    0    1,006    0    Maturity    —      3.0%
—      Alto Paraná S.A.    US Dollar    Banco Galicia-Argentina    0    0    2,009    0    0    2,009    0    Maturity    —      2.75%
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Banco Itau-Brazil    2,569    4,116    9,381    0    0    16,066    0    Montly    —      1.43% do CDI
—      Arauco do Brasil S.A.    Real    Fundo de Desenvolvimiento Econom.-Brazil    7    20    54    474    118    81    592    Montly    —      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    —     

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    —     

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         
                                                    

 

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June 30, 2010

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
        
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    —      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    —      4.50
                                                    
         Total    29    59    273    247    0    361    247         
                                                    

Guarantees given

As of the date of these financial statements, Arauco holds ThU.S.$ 15,135 as financial assets passed to third parties (beneficiaries), as a direct guarantee. If Arauco does not meet its obligation, the beneficiaries can seek relief under the warranty.

At June 30, 2010, the assets covered by an indirect guarantee amounted to ThU.S.$305,472. The indirect guarantees are given to protect the obligation assumed by a third party, either a related company (the full guarantee of Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. on Alto Paraná bonds amounted to ThU.S.$ 270,000) or an unrelated company (the buy-back operations that guarantee the obligation of forest service enterprises amounted to ThU.S.$ 35,472, 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    1,107    Banco Alfa S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    1,922    Tractebel Energia Comercializadora Ltda.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    6,499    Banco Votorantim S.a.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    Financial instruments    5,510    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    5,921    Leasing Banco Santander
Bosques Arauco S.A.    Buy-back    Financial instruments    2,866    Leasing Banco Chile
Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Buy-back    Financial instruments    1,830    Leasing Banco Santander
Forestal Valdivia S.A.    Buy-back    Financial instruments    1,966    Leasing Banco Chile
Forestal Celco S.A.    Buy-back    Financial instruments    14,178    Banco Santander
Forestal Celco S.A.    Buy-back    Financial instruments    8,711    Banco Chile

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.

 

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

 

 

 

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, Euro, Brazilian Real or others. In the case of significant exchange rate variations, the Chilean Peso is the currency that represents the main risk.

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 considers 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 the closing date. With all other variables at a constant rate, a U.S. Dollar exchange rate variation of + /- 10% in relation to the Chilean Peso would mean a EBITDA an annual variation of + /- 1.2% on the profit after tax and + /- 6.67% 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

   06/30/2010    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.

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 its exposure to changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2010, 8.4% of the Company’s bonds and bank loans bear interest at variable rates. A change of + /- 10% interest rate, is considered a possible range of fluctuation. Such market conditions would affect the profit after tax at rate of + /- 0.01% and equity would not be affected.

 

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

 

 

 

     06/30/2010
ThU.S.$
   Total  

Fixed rate

   2,752,736    91.6

Bonds issued

   2,605,285   

Loans with Banks (*)

   147,049   

Financial leasing

   402   

Variable rate

   250,871    8.4

Bonds issued

   0   

Loans with banks

   250,871   

Total

   3,003,607    100.0
           

 

(*) Includes bank loans with variable rate swapped to fixed rate.

Type of Risk: Market Risk – Price of Pulp

Description

Pulp price is determined by world and regional market conditions. Prices fluctuate based on 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 June 30, 2010, operational income due to pulp sales accounted for 46% 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 respective safeguards to confront different scenarios in the best possible manner.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of + /- 10% of 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 + /- 21%, on the profit after tax and + /- 25.897 and + /- 4.002% on equity.

 

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NOTE 23. OPERATING SEGMENTS (IFRS 8)

Operating segments were defined in accordance with Arauco’s senior management internal reporting structure, that is used to support operating decisions and resource allocation. Furthermore, the availability of relevant financial information has been considered in order to define operating segments. The responsible persons 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 that 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 department 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 production of diapers and female hygiene 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 cubic meters 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 uses and appearances, which include a wide variety of uses in the 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 cubic meters 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 quality wood for each of its products.

Arauco holds forestry assets distributed throughout Chile, Argentina and Brazil, reaching 1.5 million hectares, of which 916 thousand hectares are used for plantations, 340 thousand hectares for native forests, 172 thousand hectares for other uses and 60 thousand hectares are to be planted. Arauco’s principal plantations consist of Radiata and taeda pine. These are species that have fast growth rates and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.

Additionally, Arauco has a forestry asset of 127 thousand hectares in Uruguay through a joint venture with Stora Enso, which is presented under Investment in associates and accounted for the equity method (see Note 15 and 16).

Summary financial information of assets, liabilities and profit or loss by segment, are as follows:

 

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Six-month period ended June 30, 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 from external customers

   814,667      274,661    69,535      528,323    11,083    0      1,698,269      0      1,698,269   

Ordinary activity income among segments

   12,194      16,200    285,281      7,056    9,546    0      330,277      (330,277   0   

Financial income

   0      0    0      0    0    10,728      10,728      0      10,728   

Financial costs

   0      0    0      0    0    (107,563   (107,563   0      (107,563

Financial costs, net

   0      0    0      0    0    (96,835   (96,835   0      (96,835
                                                   

Depreciation and amortizations

   67,219      9,625    4,657      25,395    1,926    1,358      110,180      0      110,180   

Sum of significant income accounts

   22,447      1,069    72,627      2,150    0    0      98,293      0      98,293   

Sum of significant expense accounts

   820      6,457    9,140      4,366    0    0      20,783      0      20,783   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

   352,423      24,861    20,787      74,577    1,967    (238,086   236,529      0      236,529   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                     

Associates

   0      0    0      0    0    283      283      0      283   

Joint ventures

   (453   0    (2,510   0    0    561      (2,402   0      (2,402

Income tax expense

   0      0    0      0    0    (59,334   (59,334   0      (59,334

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                     

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

   122,888      10,775    120,096      24,705    627    466      279,557      0      279,557   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

   4,650      0    21,803      0    0    11,083      37,536      0      37,536   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                     

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

   674,728      246,229    46,935      276,413    557    0      1,244,862      0      1,244,862   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

   139,939      28,432    22,600      251,910    10,526    0      453,407      0      453,407   

Total Ordinary Incomes

   814,667      274,661    69,535      528,323    11,083    0      1,698,269      0      1,698,269   
                                                   

Year ending December 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

   3,840,765      475,829    5,089,003      1,294,129    49,372    749,165      11,498,263      (20,895   11,477,368   

Investments accounted through equity method

                     

Associates

   0      0    0      0    0    108,757      108,757      0      108,757   

Joint Ventures

   29,252      0    329,101      0    0    22,413      380,766      0      380,766   

Segment liabilities

   130,401      51,174    88,785      256,258    14,561    4,456,571      4,997,750      0      4,997,750   

Nationality of non-current assets

                     

Chile

   2,503,493      222,269    3,411,574      300,238    1,995    162,408      6,601,977      1,762      6,603,739   

Foreign

   529,212      30,592    1,185,230      580,331    35,600    105,465      2,466,430      0      2,466,430   

Non-current assets, Total

   3,032,705      252,861    4,596,804      880,569    37,595    267,873      9,068,407      1,762      9,070,169   
                                                   

 

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

 

 

 


Six-month period ended June 30, 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 from external customers

  764,346   218,211      43,907   359,065   7,411   0      1,392,940      0      1,392,940   

Ordinary activity income among segments

  8,328   1,519      320,804   19,362   12,038   0      362,051      (362,051   0   

Financial income

  0   0      0   0   0   9,285      9,285      0      9,285   

Financial costs

  0   0      0   0   0   (83,445   (83,445   0      (83,445

Financial costs, net

  0   0      0   0   0   (74,160   (74,160   0      (74,160
                                             

Depreciation and amortizations

  66,708   8,209      3,017   15,474   1,794   0      95,202      0      95,202   

Sum of significant income accounts

  0   0      75,921   0   0   0      75,921      0      75,921   

Sum of significant expense accounts

  2,278   1,415      4,734   0   0   0      8,427      0      8,427   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

  84,344   (1,205   52,680   45,188   1,083   (122,047   60,043      0      60,043   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures through equity method

                 

Associates

  0   0      0   0   0   4,112      4,112      0      4,112   

Joint ventures

  0   0      0   0   0   1,835      1,835      0      1,835   

Income tax expense

  0   0      0   0   0   (19,773   (19,773   0      (19,773

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                 

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

  88,029   13,415      65,503   12,386   2,823   0      182,156      0      182,156   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

  0   0      0   0   0   10,131      10,131      0      10,131   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                 

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

  666,428   197,546      27,755   229,637   553   0      1,119,919      0      1,119,919   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

  99,918   20,665      16,152   129,428   6,858   0      273,021      0      273,021   

Total Ordinary Incomes

  764,346   218,211      43,907   359,065   7,411   0      1,392,940      0      1,392,940   
                                             

Year 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   994,346      11,426,677      (10,905   11,415,772   

Investment in associates and joint ventures through equity method

                 

Associates

  0   0      0   0   0   118,435      118,435      0      118,435   

Joint Ventures

  25,055   0      305,701   0   0   26,910      357,666      0      357,666   

Segment liabilities

  116,754   38,570      89,958   229,110   8,827   4,550,120      5,033,339      0      5,033,339   

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      990,407   764,288   37,627   97,158      2,471,440      0      2,471,440   

Non-current assets, Total

  3,144,142   264,526      4,354,689   1,063,515   39,601   273,103      9,139,576      1,938      9,141,514   
                                             

 

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Quarter April-June, 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

   428,415    161,639    42,061      275,341    5,933    0      913,389      0      913,389   

Ordinary activity income among segments

   9,680    15,112    149,374      3,698    5,499    0      183,363      (183,363   0   

Financial income

   0    0    0      0    0    2,144      2,144      0      2,144   

Financial costs

   0    0    0      0    0    (57,628   (57,628   0      (57,628

Financial costs, net

   0    0    0      0    0    (55,484   (55,484   0      (55,484
                                                  

Depreciations and amortizations

   41,733    5,445    2,631      13,961    1,028    663      65,461      0      65,461   

Sum of significant income accounts

   22,447    1,069    41,346      2,150    0    0      67,012      0      67,012   

Sum of significant expense accounts

   820    2,235    4,879      608    0    0      8,542      0      8,542   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

   223,901    24,608    4,968      50,681    2,865    (132,950   174,073      0      174,073   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                      

Associates

   0    0    0      0    0    118      118      0      118   

Joint ventures

   440    0    (1,989   0    0    816      (733   0      (733
                                                  

Income tax expense

   0    0    0      0    0    (46,623   (46,623   0      (46,623
                                                  

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                      

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

   80,789    2,951    55,675      13,413    627    465      153,920      0      153,920   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

   0    0    14,453      0    0    7,083      21,536      0      21,536   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                      

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

   349,960    145,698    29,209      141,275    393    0      666,534      0      666,534   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

   78,455    15,942    12,852      134,066    5,540    0      246,855      0      246,855   

Total Ordinary Incomes

   428,415    161,639    42,061      275,341    5,933    0      913,389      0      913,389   
                                                  

 

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

 

 

 

Quarter April-June, 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

   402,107    118,404    24,617    183,964    3,708    0      732,800      0      732,800   

Ordinary activity income among segments

   578    1,370    164,808    11,497    4,998    0      183,251      (183,251   0   

Financial income

   0    0    0    0    0    4,104      4,104      0      4,104   

Financial costs

   0    0    0    0    0    (41,095   (41,095   0      (41,095

Financial costs, net

   0    0    0    0    0    (36,991   (36,991   0      (36,991
                                                 

Depreciations and amortizations

   35,677    4,048    1,957    7,311    1,788    0      50,781      0      50,781   

Sum of significant income accounts

   0    0    46,244    0    0    0      46,244      0      46,244   

Sum of significant expense accounts

   2,278    1,415    2,132    0    0    0      5,825      0      5,825   

Profit (loss) of each specific segment

   44,405    550    29,652    22,411    687    (51,288   46,417      0      46,417   

Company equity in profit and loss of associates and joint ventures accounted through equity method

                       

Associates

   0    0    0    0    0    3,447      3,447      0      3,447   

Joint ventures

   0    0    0    0    0    1,357      1,357      0      1,357   

Income tax expense

   0    0    0    0    0    (12,617   (12,617   0      (12,617

Non-monetary asset disbursements of the segment

                       

Acquisition of property,plant and equipment and biological assets

   32,409    8,732    32,927    8,894    2,460    0      85,422      0      85,422   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

   0    0    0    0    0    10,131      10,131      0      10,131   

Nationality of Ordinary Income

                       

Ordinary income (Chilean companies)

   341,230    106,698    15,979    116,829    506    0      581,242      0      581,242   

Ordinary income - foreign (Foreign companies)

   60,877    11,706    8,638    67,135    3,202    0      151,558      0      151,558   

Total Ordinary Incomes

   402,107    118,404    24,617    183,964    3,708    0      732,800      0      732,800   
                                                 

 

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Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

June 30, 2010

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

 

 

 

NOTE 24. DISTRIBUTABLE NET PROFIT AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net profit

As a general policy, the Board of Directors of Arauco agreed that the net profit to be distributed as dividend payment is determined based on the effective realized profit, net of any relevant variations in the value of unrealized assets and liabilities, which are excluded from the calculation of net profit during the period such changes are made.

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net profit of the Company, which is the net profit to be considered for calculating the minimum required and additional dividend, the following unrealized results are excluded from the results of the exercise:

 

  1) Those relating to the fair value recorded for forestry assets covered by IAS 41, restoring 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 through the acquisition of entities. These results will be restored to the net profit at the time of their realization. For this purpose, the results are realized when acquired entities generate a profit after their 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 distributable net profits as of June 30, 2010 correspond to 40% of the distributable net profit for the year 2010:

 

     Distributable
Net Profit

ThU.S.$
 

Profit attributable to the Parent Company at 06/30/2010

   236,529   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized

   (72,627

Realized

   81,838   

Deferred taxes

   (2,695

Total adjustments

   6,516   

Distributable Net Profit at 06/30/2010

   243,045   

As a general matter, the Company expects to maintain its policy on dividends, for all future tax periods, around 40% of net profits to be distributed for each tax year, but will also consider the alternative of distributing a provisional dividend at year end.

Other current liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet dated June 30, 2010 shows ThU.S.$97,218 for the provision of minimum dividend for the year 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 dilutive shares.

 

Gains (losses) per Shares

   January-June    April-June
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$
   2010
ThU.S.$
   2009
ThU.S.$

Gain (loss) attributable to holders of instruments in net equity participation of the Controller

   236,529    60,043    174,073    46,457

Weighted average of number of shares, basic

   113,152,446    113,152,446    113,152,446    113,152,446

Gain (loss) per share (U.S.$ per share)

   2.09    0.59    1.54    0.41

NOTE 25. EVENTS AFTER REPORTING PERIOD (IAS 10)

1) On september 2, 2010, the Company has proceeded to the placement of bonds in the Chilean market, bonds which are unmaterialized and to the bearer. The most relevant conditions of the bonds are the following:

1. Bonds of the Series “J”, issued on account of the line of bonds approved by the Board of Directors of the Company on August 16, 2010 and registered in the Securities Registry of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance under Nº 588.

Such placement has been effected for a total amount of 5,000,000 Unidades de Fomento (U.F.)1, with a term of ten years. The interests will accrue from September 1, 2010 and will be paid on a semi-annual basis, on March 1st and September 1st each year, beginning on March 1 st, 2011. The principal will be paid in one installment on September 1st, 2020.

The issuance obtained a placement rate of 3.18%.

The Bonds of the Series “J” will accrue over the outstanding principal, expressed in UF, a yearly coupon interest of 3.25%, compound, due, calculated over the basis of equal semesters of 180 days, equivalent to a semi-annual interest rate of 1.6120%.

2. The above series of bonds have a Chilean rating classification of AA.

The placement agents were BBVA Corredores de Bolsa Limitada and Corpbanca Corredores de Bolsa S.A., companies with which Arauco has no property relationship.

3. Other relevant conditions of the abovementioned bonds are the following:

 

i) The Bonds of the series “J” may be redeemed starting on September 1, 2013.

 

ii) The Bonds will have no guaranty.

 

iii) The proceeds obtained from the aforementioned placements, will be destined to the refinancing of short and long term liabilities of the Company.

 

 

1

The UF is a unit of account that is linked to, and adjusted daily to reflect changes in, the Chilean consumer price index reported by the Chilean National Institute of Statistics (Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas). At September 2, 2010, one UF equaled approximately to U.S.$42.81 and Ch$ 21,326.11.

 

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It is deemed that the placement of the above referred bond will not have significant effects over the income statements of the Company.

2) Subsequent to June 30, 2010 Arauco has received as an insurance compensation concept, a first payment amounting to U.S.$100 million corresponding to advances, which include both compensation for losses caused by physical damages (U.S.$ 30 million) and downtime (U.S.$ 70 million).

3) The authorization for the issuance and publication of these consolidated financial statements for the period finished on June 30, 2010 was approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) in Extraordinary Session No. 429 dated September 6, 2010.

No other events have occurred between June 30, 2010 and the issuance of these financial statements.

 

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