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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of September, 2015

Commission File Number 33-99720

ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

El Golf 150

Fourteenth Floor

Santiago, Chile

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x            Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):  ¨

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

    Celulosa Arauco y Constitución, S.A.
                    (Registrant)
Date: December 7, 2015     By:  

/s/ Matías Domeyko Cassel

    Name:   Matías Domeyko Cassel
    Title:   Chief Executive Officer


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ARAUCO AND CONSTITUTION PULP INC

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Item    Page  

1.         Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statement

     1   

2.         Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement

     7   

3.         Unaudited Consolidated Financial Income Statement

     9   

4.         Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Equity

     11   

5.         Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow

     12   

6.         Unaudited Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statement

     13   

            Annex: Press Release

  


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CELULOSA ARAUCO Y CONSTITUCION S.A.

AND SUBSIDIARIES

Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

1. ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

a) Statement of Financial Position

The principal components of assets and liabilities at each period, as follows:

 

Assets

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current assets

     2,699,131         3,140,715   

Non-current assets

     11,125,388         11,607,182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

     13,824,519         14,747,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current liabilities

     1,143,974         1,547,086   

Non-current liabilities

     6,104,701         6,386,075   

Non–parent participation

     37,380         47,606   

Net equity attributable to parent company

     6,538,464         6,814,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net equity and liabilities

     13,824,519         14,747,897   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2015, total assets decreased by 6.26% or MU.S.$923 compared to December 31, 2014. This deviation was driven mainly by decreases in the balance of cash and cash equivalents, properties, plant and equipment and biological assets.

Total liabilities, in turn, decreased by MU.S.$684 mainly attributable to a decrease in financial liabilities.

Set forth below are our main financial and operating indicators as of the dates and for the periods indicated:

 

Liquidity ratios

  09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Current Liquidity (current assets / current liabilities )

    2.36         2.03   

Acid ratio (( current assets-inventories, biological assets) / current liabilities )

    1.36         1.25   

 

Debt indicators

  09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Debt to equity ratio (total liabilities / equity)

    1.10         1.16   

Short-term debt to total debt (current liabilities / total liabilities)

    0.16         0.19   

Long-term debt to total debt (non-current liabilities / total liabilities)

    0.84         0.81   
    09-30-2015      09-30-2014  

Financial expenses coverage ratio (earnings before taxes + interest expense / interest expense)

    2.97         3.47   

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Activity ratio

   09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Inventory turnover-time (cost of sales / inventories + current biological assets)

     3.03         3.10   

Inventory turnover-time (excluding biological assets) (Cost of sales /inventory)

     3.98         4.07   

Inventory permanence-days ((inventories + biological assets) /cost of sales)

     118.72         116.19   

Inventory permanence-days (excluding biological assets) (inventory / cost of sales)

     90.56         88.38   

As of September 30, 2015 the short-term debt represented 16% of total liabilities (20% as of December 31, 2014).

Our financial expenses coverage ratio decreased to 2.97 compared to 3.47 as of September 30, 2014. This decrease is mainly attributable to a higher earnings before taxes for the 2014 period, compared to the same period of 2015.

b) Statements of income

Income before income tax

Income before income tax stood at MU.S.$382 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 compared to MU.S.$438 for the same period of the prior year. The MU.S.$56 variation is explained by the information described in the following table:

 

Item

   MU.S.$  

Gross margin

     (22

Distribution and Administrative Expenses

     11   

Other income/ expenses by function

     (18

Financial income/expenses

     (3

Exchange differences

     (24
  

 

 

 

Net change in income before income tax

     (56
  

 

 

 

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

 

Revenues

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Pulp

     1,786,510         1,713,358   

Sawn timber

     583,591         709,818   

Panels

     1,444,023         1,391,933   

Forestry

     88,281         108,161   

Other

     25,032         24,617   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     3,927,437         3,947,887   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Ratio Analysis of the Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Sales costs

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Wood

     511,588         626,617   

Forestry work

     478,564         483,003   

Depreciation and amortization

     277,323         220,365   

Other costs

     1,400,651         1,336,742   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales costs

     2,668,126         2,666,727   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profitability index

   09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Profitability on equity

     5.55         6.30   

Profitability on assets

     2.60         2.99   

Return on operating assets

     4.55         4.24   

Profitability ratios

   09-30-2015      09-30-2014  

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

     2.44         2.82   

Income after tax (ThU.S.$) (2)

     278,584         323,097   

Gross margin (ThU.S.$)

     1,259,311         1,281,160   

Financial costs (ThU.S.$)

     (193,788      (177,484

 

(1) Earnings per share refer to the profit to net equity to parent company.
(2) Includes interest.

 

EBITDA

   09-30-2015
MU.S.$
     09-30-2014
MU.S.$
 

Gain (loss)

     278.6         323.1   

Finance costs

     193.8         177.5   

Financial income

     (35.1      (16.1

Expenses for income tax

     103.6         115.5   

EBIT

     540.9         600.0   

Depreciation and amortization

     298.9         242.3   

EBITDA

     839.7         842.3   

Cost at fair value of the harvest

     231.5         260.0   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets

     (140.7      (200.5

Exchange difference

     27.8         3.0   

Others*

     35.0         33.3   

Adjusted EBITDA

     993.4         938.1   

 

* 2015: Forest loss provision MU.S.$35.0; 2014: Forest roads amortization MU.S.$33.3

2. MAIN SOURCES OF FINANCING

Arauco’s financing needs are mainly covered through the capital markets, with bond issuances and credits obtained from banks and financial institutions serving as the main sources of financing. For short-term borrowing, Arauco follows a liquidity policy which indicates the amounts and institutions from which it can borrow according to several conditions defined in the policy. In the case of long-term debt, corporate bond issuances in the local market and also in international markets are used as sources of new resources. Another source of long-term financing corresponds to borrowings from banks and financial institutions around the world.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

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 material differences between the economic value of our assets and the value reflected in these Financial Statements.

4. MARKET SITUATION

Pulp Division

The third quarter of the year started with the customary pick up in demand after the summer slowdown in the Northern hemisphere. However, additional supply to the market of pulp drove prices down in both fibers, although long fiber was the most affected. There are new long fiber projects in southern United States that plan to produce Fluff, but are currently producing quality paper while the Fluff market keeps developing. Short fiber prices remain above long fiber prices, an atypical situation unseen in years contrary to general price predictions.

The price reduction was also a result of higher inventories within the industry. Long fiber stocks increased by 1 day to 30 days of supply in September, reaching a maximum of 33 days mid-quarter. Short fiber suffered a similar fate with an increase of 1 day as well, reaching 39 days in September, reaching a maximum of 41 days during the first half of the quarter.

In Asia, short and long fiber prices lost their second semester gain and fell US$ 20 and US$ 50 respectively, translating into a 3% and 7.5% price decrease during the third quarter. The price gap between both fibers at quarter-end reached US $20 Adt, short fiber prices still above long fiber. Russian and Canadian producers were aggressive thanks to the depreciation of their currency, as well a higher demand for long fiber in the southern United States. On the other hand, China´s uncertain economic situation has contracted demand; paper producers have not been working at maximum capacity, while new ramp-ups and new projects have been postponed.

In Europe, price declines have been more moderate, affecting only long fiber, with a US$ 25 or 3.90% decrease. Short fibers on the other hand achieved higher prices, increasing US$ 10 or 1.25%, thanks to a better demand in European markets compared to Asian markets. In general, paper producers have had a higher demand and are therefore operating at maximum capacity. Paper prices have increased, although paper producers have not been able to add in more margins due to higher cost of raw materials (i.e. short fiber pulp). A season that is usually less active in European markets due to summer and vacation periods, this quarter saw an increase in demand, a clear sign that markets within this region of the world are recovering, resulting in less uncertainty and more active markets.

Smaller markets such as the Middle East have also shown a sustainable level of activity, and new markets such as Iran are starting showing their effects, with new local paper mills, especially in tissue, added to project pipelines. As a result, paper imports have increased within this region to satisfy higher demand.

Latin-American markets have been stable, except for Brazil where economic activity has decreased.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Production levels were according to plans throughout our mills. There was a programmed maintenance in the Licancel Mill and in Arauco Mill, Line 2. Montes del Plata in Uruguay is working at 100% of its production capacity.

Sawn Timber Division

The sawn timber market showed lower sales compared to the previous quarter and the third quarter of last year. This is mainly due to the decrease in prices throughout this year, because of more supply coming from different producers. Even though in Asia and the Middle East, sales volume remained quite stable, in detriment of price levels.

The North-American market has maintained its momentum with new constructions and renovations, which translates into a stable market demand for our moldings. However, higher export volumes from Brazil have put pressure on prices.

Chile, Argentina, and the rest of Latin America continues to show a stable level of demand, which has enabled us to increase our market share during the last six months and commercialize the desired product mix.

Panels Division

Plywood sales continue to rise thanks to production in our new Nueva Aldea Mill.

Favorable levels of MDP from the Teno Mill, both in volume and product mix, have remained stable from last quarter.

Particleboards in North America have maintained a steady demand and keep showing better results thanks to higher sales of our value added products (i.e. our melamine products).

The MDF market has been slower in North America, due to lower demand and more competition from Canadian and Brazilian producers that have taken advantage of their currency depreciation to export more of their products.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

5. ANALYSIS OF CASH FLOW

The main components of net cash flow in each period are as follows:

 

     09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Positive (negative) Cash flow

     

Cash flow from operating activities

     688,005         750,896   

Cash flow from (used in) financing activities:

     

Loan and bond payments

     (613,510      237,397   

Dividend payments

     (99,064      (78,172

Others

     (929      (1,693

Cash flow from (used in) investment activities:

     

Loans to related companies

     (23,628      (141,309

Incorporation and sale of property, plant and equipment

     (255,436      (356,526

Incorporation and sale of biological assets

     (123,170      (99,927

Dividend received

     5,095         11,150   

Others

     567         (8,108
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Positive Net cash flow (negative)

     (422,070      313,708   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow used in financing activities totalled MU.S.$713 for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, compared to MU.S.$ 157 generated by financing activities in the same period of 2014, mainly as a result of increased payment of financial liabilities.

As of September 30, 2015, cash flow used in investment activities totalled MU.S.$397 (compared to MU.S.$595 for the same period of 2014), mainly due to lower disbursements for the purchases of Properties, plants and equipment, and a decrease in loans made to related companies during 2015.

6. MARKET RISK ANALYSIS

In respect of the economic risks resulting from interest rate variations, the Company maintains, as of September 30, 2015, a ratio of fixed rate debt to total consolidated debt of approximately 85.7%, which it believes is consistent with industry standards. The Company does not participate in futures trading as to maintain one of the lowest cost structures in the industry, the risks for price fluctuations are bounded.

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.

In the report to the Consolidated Financial Statements as of September 30, 2015, a detailed analysis of the risks associated with the business of Arauco is available (See Note 23).

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

     Note      09-30-2015
(Unaudited)
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

     5         528,876         971,152   

Other current financial assets

     23         46,040         7,633   

Other current non-financial assets

     25         196,861         177,728   

Trade and other current receivables

     23         736,236         731,908   

Accounts receivable from related companies

     13         3,643         4,705   

Current Inventories

     4         896,187         893,573   

Current biological assets

     20         249,041         307,551   

Current tax assets

        34,189         38,477   

Total Current Assets other than assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

        2,691,073         3,132,727   

Non-Current Assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale

     22         8,058         7,988   

Non-Current Assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners

        8,058         7,988   

Total Current Assets

        2,699,131         3,140,715   

Non-Current Assets

     23         

Other non-current financial assets

     25         0         5,024   

Other non-current non-financial assets

     23         99,824         101,094   

Trade and other non-current receivables

        23,205         31,001   

Related party receivables, non current

     13         133,910         151,519   

Investments accounted for using equity method

     15         262,029         326,045   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     19         83,909         93,258   

Goodwill

     17         69,087         82,573   

Property, plant and equipment

     7         6,850,828         7,119,583   

Non-current biological assets

     20         3,454,588         3,538,802   

Deferred tax assets

     6        148,008         158,283   

Total non-Current Assets

        11,125,388         11,607,182   

Total Assets

        13,824,519         14,747,897   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)

 

     Note      09-30-2015
(Unaudited)
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Equity and liabilities

       

Liabilities

       

Current Liabilities

       

Other current financial liabilities

     23         324,477        742,343   

Trade and other current payables

     23         621,861        630,406   

Accounts payable to related companies

     13         8,925        6,036   

Other current provisions

     18         506        2,535   

Current tax liabilities

        15,462        25,860   

Current provisions for employee benefits

     10         4,180        3,590   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     25         168,563        136,316   

Total current liabilities other than assets included in disposal groups classified as held for sale

        1,143,974        1,547,086   

Total Current Liabilities

        1,143,974        1,547,086   

Non-Current Liabilities

       

Other non-current financial liabilities

     23         4,233,940        4,453,819   

Other non-current provisions

     18         59,837        64,529   

Deferred tax liabilities

     6         1,718,201        1,757,149   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     10         49,173        48,582   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     25         43,550        61,996   

Total non - current liabilities

        6,104,701        6,386,075   

Total liabilities

        7,248,675        7,933,161   

Equity

       

Issued capital

        353,618        353,618   

Retained earnings

        7,144,458        6,984,564   

Other reserves

        (959,612     (571,052

Equity attributable to parent company

        6,538,464        6,767,130   

Non-controlling interests

        37,380        47,606   

Total equity

        6,575,844        6,814,736   

Total equity and liabilities

        13,824,519        14,747,897   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

            January-September     July-September  
            (Unaudited)  
     Note      2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
    2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income Statement

           

Revenue

     9         3,927,437        3,947,887        1,281,430        1,348,628   

Cost of sales

     3         (2,668,126     (2,666,727     (890,879     (940,473

Gross profit

        1,259,311        1,281,160        390,551        408,155   

Other income

     3         182,500        231,834        72,344        77,710   

Distribution costs

     3         (391,764     (397,940     (136,491     (141,825

Administrative expenses

     3         (410,300     (415,261     (127,934     (136,517

Other expense

     3         (72,318     (103,459     (18,007     (20,411

Profit (loss) from operating activities

        567,429        596,334        180,463        187,112   

Finance income

     3         35,069        16,059        15,792        8,553   

Finance costs

     3         (193,788     (177,484     (62,636     (67,426

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     15         1,255        6,593        2,241        6,692   

Exchange rate differences

        (27,823     (2,954     (22,563     (13,074

Income before income tax

        382,142        438,548        113,297        121,857   

Income Tax

     6         (103,558     (115,451     (26,319     (31,436

Net Income

        278,584        323,097        86,978        90,421   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to

           

Net income attributable to parent company

        276,107        319,455        86,204        89,320   

Income attributable to non-controlling interests

        2,477        3,642        774        1,101   

Profit (loss)

        278,584        323,097        86,978        90,421   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

           

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations

        0.0024400        0.0028230        0.0007618        0.0007893   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

        0.0024400        0.0028230        0.0007618        0.0007893   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted shares

           

Earnings per diluted share from continuing operations

        0.0024400        0.0028230        0.0007618        0.0007893   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per diluted share

        0.0024400        0.0028230        0.0007618        0.0007893   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

            January-September     July-September  
     Note      2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
    2015
ThU.S.$
    2014
ThU.S.$
 

Profit (loss)

        278,584        323,097        86,978        90,421   

Components of other comprehensive income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax:

           

Other comprehensive income before tax actuarial gains losses on defined Benefit plans

        868        (2,831     (537     (305

Share of other comprehensive income of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (1,246     (4,257     (4,113     (2,421

Other Comprehensive Income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (378     (7,088     (4,650     (2,726

Components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax:

           

Exchange differences on translation

           

Gains (losses) on exchange differences on translation, before tax

     11         (392,119     (67,908     (225,907     (138,134

Other Comprehensive Income before tax exchange differences on translation

        (392,119     (67,908     (225,907     (138,134

Cash flow hedges

           

Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, before tax

        1,059        (9,487     (17,101     (10,077

Reclassification adjustments on cash flow hedges before tax

        (9,845     6,058        (2,741     (2,382

Other Comprehensive Income before tax Cash flow hedges

        (8,786     (3,429     (19,842     (12,459

Other Comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

        (400,905     (71,337     (245,749     (150,593

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive Income that will not be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

           

Income tax relating to defined benefit plans of other comprehensive income

        (216     719        187        214   

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive Income that will be reclassified to profit or loss before tax

           

Income tax relating to cash flow hedges of other comprehensive income

     6         1,732        2,015        3,824        4,079   

Income tax relating to components of other comprehensive income that will be reclassified to profit or loss abstract

        1,732        2,015        3,824        4,079   

Other comprehensive income

        (399,767     (75,691     (246,388     (149,026

Comprehensive income

        (121,183     247,406        (159,410     (58,605
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income attributable to

           

Comprehensive income, attributable to owners of parent company

        (112,453     245,452        (153,703     (55,669

Comprehensive income, attributable to non-controlling interests

        (8,730     1,954        (5,707     (2,936

Total comprehensive income

        (121,183     247,406        (159,410     (58,605
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 

09-30-2015

   Issue
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Reserve of
exchange
differences
on
translation
ThU.S.$
    Reserve of
cash flow
hedges
ThU.S.$
    Reserve
of
actuarial
gains or
losses on
defined
benefit
plans
ThU.S.$
    Several
Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Retained
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to owners
of parent

T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total
Equity

ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2015

     353,618         (498,495     (53,022     (15,790     (3,745     (571,052     6,984,564        6,767,130        47,606        6,814,736   

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net income

                  276,107        276,107        2,477        278,584   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (380,917     (7,054     657        (1,246     (388,560       (388,560     (11,207     (399,767

Comprehensive income

     0         (380,917     (7,054     657        (1,246     (388,560     276,107        (112,453     (8,730     (121,183

Dividends

                  (116,213     (116,213     (690     (116,903

Increase (decrease) through for transfers and other changes equity

                  0        0        (806     (806

Changes in equity

     0         (380,917     (7,054     657        (1,246     (388,560     159,894        (228,666     (10,226     (238,892

Closing balance at 09-30-2015

     353,618         (879,412     (60,076     (15,133     (4,991     (959,612     7,144,458        6,538,464        37,380        6,575,844   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2014

   Issue
Capital
ThU.S.$
     Reserve of
exchange
differences
on
translation
ThU.S.$
    Reserve
of
cash flow
hedges
ThU.S.$
    Reserve
of
actuarial
gains or
losses on
defined
benefit
plans
ThU.S.$
    Several
Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Other
Reserves
ThU.S.$
    Retained
Earnings
ThU.S.$
    Equity
attributable
to owners
of parent

T.hU.S.$
    Non -
controlling
interests
ThU.S.$
    Total
Equity
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance at 01/01/2014

     353,618         (339,105     (21,507     (6,384     1,036        (365,960     7,004,640        6,992,298        52,242        7,044,540   

Changes in Equity:

                     

Comprehensive income

                     

Net income

                  319,455        319,455        3,642        323,097   

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

        (66,220     (1,414     (2,112     (4,257     (74,003       (74,003     (1,688     (75,691

Comprehensive income

     0         (66,220     (1,414     (2,112     (4,257     (74,003     319,455        245,452        1,954        247,406   

Dividends

                  (123,614     (123,614     (2,735     (126,349

Increase (decrease) for transfer and other changes

                  (291,363     (291,363     (601     (291,964

Changes in equity

     0         (66,220     (1,414     (2,112     (4,257     (74,003     (95,522     (169,525     (1,382     (170,907

Closing balance at 09-30-2014

     353,618         (405,325     (22,921     (8,496     (3,221     (439,963     6,909,118        6,822,773        50,860        6,873,633   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     09-30-2015     12-31-2013  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

    

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

    

Classes of cash receipts from operating activities

    

Receipts from sales of goods and rendering of services

     4,370,918        4,105,916   

Receipts from premiums and claims, annuities and other policy benefits

     4,698        0   

Other cash receipts from operating activities

     249,931        265,406   

Classes of cash payments

    

Payments to suppliers for goods and services

     (3,178,939     (3,000,535

Payments to and on behalf of employees

     (385,209     (374,138

Other cash payments from operating activities

     (131,540     (79,363

Interest paid

     (195,176     (161,086

Interest received

     11,981        14,114   

Income taxes refund (paid)

     (63,985     (20,655

Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net

     5,326        1,237   

Net Cash flows from Operating Activities

     688,005        750,896   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

    

Cash flow from loss of control of subsidiaries and other businesses

     1        0   

Loans to related parties

     (23,628     (141,309

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

     3,472        12,180   

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (258,908     (368,706

Proceeds from sales of intangible assets

     99        0   

Purchase of intangible assets

     (2,901     (9,253

Proceeds from other long-term assets

     295        188   

Purchase of other non-current assets

     (123,465     (100,115

Dividends received

     5,095        11,150   

Other outflows of cash, net

     3,368        1,145   

Cash flows used in Investing Activities

     (396,572     (594,720
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

    

Total loans obtained

     248,953        978,821   

Loans obtained in long term

     583        818,327   

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     248,370        160,494   

Repayments of borrowings

     (862,463     (741,424

Dividends paid by subsidiaries or special purpose companies

     (99,064     (78,172

Other inflows of cash, net

     (929     (1,693

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (713,503     157,532   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes

     (422,070     313,708   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (20,206     (8,712
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) of Cash and Cash equivalents

     (442,276     304,996   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the beginning of the period

     971,152        667,212   

Cash and cash equivalents, at the end of the period

     528,876        972,208   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these interim consolidated financial statements.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2014

NOTE 1. PRESENTATION OF INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Entity Information

Name of Reporting Entity

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. and subsidiaries, (hereafter “Arauco” or the “Company”), tax identification number 93,458,000-1, is a closely held corporation, that was registered in the Securities Registry (the “Registry”) of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance (the “SVS”) as No. 042 on June 14, 1982. Forestal Cholguán S.A., subsidiary of Arauco, is also registered in the Securities Registry as No. 030. Additionally, the Company is registered as a non-accelerated filer with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States of America.

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

Arauco is principally engaged in the production and sale of forestry and timber products. Its main operations are focused on the following business areas: Pulp, Plywood and Fiberboard Panels, Sawn Timber and Forestry.

Arauco is controlled by Empresas Copec S.A., which owns 99.9779% of Arauco, and is registered in the Registry as No. 0028. Each of the above companies is subject to the oversight of the SVS.

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini, Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through the entity Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda., which owns 63.4015% of the shares of AntarChile S.A., the controlling shareholder of our parent company Empresas Copec S.A.

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

Presentation of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

The Financial Statements presented by Arauco as of September 30, 2015 are:

 

    Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Classified as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income by function for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2015 and 2014 and between July 1 and September 30 2015 and 2014.

 

    Statements of Other Consolidated Comprehensive Income for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2015 and 2014 and between July 1 and September 30 2015 and 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Direct Method for the periods between January 1 and September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

    Explanatory disclosures (notes)

Period Covered by the Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

Period between January 1 and September 30, 2015.

Date of Approval of Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

These interim consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) at the Extraordinary Session N° 538 held on November 13, 2015 for the period between January 1 and September 30, 2015.

Abbreviations used in this report:

IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards

IASB - International Accounting Standards Board

IAS - International Accounting Standards

IFRIC - International Financial Reporting Standards Interpretations Committee

MU.S.$ - Millions of U.S. dollars

ThU.S.$ - Thousands of U.S. dollars

U.F. - Inflation index-linked units of account

EBITDA - Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization

ICMS - Tax movement of inventories and services (Brazil)

Functional and Presentation Currency

Arauco and most of its subsidiaries has determined the United States (“U.S.”) Dollar as its functional currency since majority of its revenues from sales of its products are from exports denominated in U.S. Dollars, while its costs of sales are to a large extent related or indexed to the U.S. Dollar.

In relation to cost of sales, 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, which are driven mainly by global markets and therefore, influenced mostly by the U.S. Dollar.

For the pulp operating segment, most of the sales are exports denominated in U.S. Dollars, and the costs are related mainly to plantation costs which are settled in U.S. Dollars.

For the sawn timber, panel and forestry operating segments, although total sales include a mix of domestic and exports sales, 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.

The presentation currency of the consolidated financial statements is the U.S. Dollar.

Figures on these consolidated financial statements are presented in thousands of U.S. Dollar (ThU.S.$).

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

In these interim consolidated financial statements all relevant information required by IFRS has been presented.

Summary of significant accounting policies

a) Basis for preparation of interim consolidated financial statements

The interim Financial Statements of Arauco for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015, and for the year ended December 31, 2014, present in all material respects its financial position, its results of operations and its cash flows in accordance with the standards of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance ( SVS ) that consider the IFRS, except as instructed in the Official Circular Letter No 856 of the Superintendency of Securities and Insurance which provides in an exceptional form of accounting of changes in assets and liabilities for deferred tax caused by Law No. 20,780, published in the Official Journal on September 29, 2014 (See Note 6).

The interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for biological assets and certain financial instruments which are measured at revalued amounts or fair value at the end of each period as explained in the following significant accounting policies. Generally, historical cost is based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for goods and services.

b) Critical accounting estimates and judgments

The preparation of these consolidated financial statements, in accordance with IFRS, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the carrying amounts reported. These estimates are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that are considered to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Management believes that the accounting policies below are the critical judgments that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements.

- Property, Plant and Equipment

In an asset acquisition, management values the acquired property, plant and equipment and their useful lives in consultation with third party experts.

The carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment 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 the higher of fair value less costs to sell and its value in use, with an impairment loss 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 internal valuation techniques. Arauco uses its judgment to select a variety of methods and makes assumptions that are mainly based on market conditions existing at each reporting date.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Detailed financial information about the fair value of financial instruments and sensitivity analysis are presented in Note 23.

-Biological Assets

The recovery of forest plantations is based on discounted cash flow models which mean that the fair value of biological assets is calculated using cash flows from continuing operations on a discounted basis, based on our sustainable forest management plans and the estimated growth of forests.

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 main considerations used to measure forest plantations are presented in Note 20, including a sensitivity analysis.

-Goodwill

The assessment of the added value represents the excess of the acquisition cost over the reasonable value of the Group’s holding in the identifiable net assets of the acquired subsidiary on the date of acquisition. Said reasonable value is determined whether based on assessments and/or the discounted future flow method using hypotheses in their determination, such as sales prices and industry indexes, among others.

-Employee benefits

The cost of defined employee benefits for termination of employment, as well as the present value of the obligation is determined using actuarial valuations. The actuarial valuations involve making assumptions about discount rates, staff turnover, future salary increases and mortality rates.

-Litigation and Contingencies

Arauco and its subsidiaries are subject to certain litigation proceedings. Future effects on Arauco’s financial condition resulting from such litigation are estimated by management, in collaboration with its legal advisors. Arauco applies judgment when interpreting the reports of its legal advisors who provide updated estimates of the legal contingencies at each reporting period and/or at each time a modification is determined to be necessary. For a description of current litigations see Note 18.

c) Consolidation

The interim consolidated financial statements include all entities over which Arauco has the power to direct the relevant financial and operating activities. Subsidiaries (including special purpose entities) are consolidated from the date on which control is obtained and up to the date that control ceases.

Specifically, a company controls an investee if, and only if, they have all of the following:

 

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September 30, 2015

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(a) power over the investee, i.e. the investor has existing rights which give it the ability to direct the relevant activities (the activities that significantly affect the investee’s returns)

 

(b) exposure, or rights, to variable returns from involvement with the investee; and

 

(c) the ability to use power over the investee to affect the amount of the investor’s returns.

When the Company holds less than the majority of voting rights in a company in which it participates, it nonetheless has the authority over said company - when these voting rights are enough - to grant it in practice the ability to unilaterally direct said company’s relevant activities. The Company takes into account all facts and circumstances in order to assess if the voting rights in a company in which it participates are enough for granting it the power, including:

a) the size of the investor’s holding of voting rights relative to the size and dispersion of holdings of the other vote holders;

b) potential voting rights held by the investor, other vote holders or other parties;

c) rights arising from other contractual arrangements; and

d) any additional facts and circumstances that indicate the investor has, or does not have, the current ability to direct the relevant activities at the time that decisions need to be made, including voting patterns at previous shareholders’ meetings.

The Company will reevaluate whether or not it holds control of a company in which participates if the facts and circumstances indicate that changes have occurred in one or more of the three elements of control mentioned above.

Consolidation of an investee shall begin from the date the investor obtains control of the investee and cease when the investor loses control of the investee. An entity includes the income and expenses of an acquired or sold subsidiary in the interim consolidated financial statements from the date it gains control until the date when the entity ceases to control the subsidiary.

The profit or loss of each component of other comprehensive income is attributed to owners of the parent company and the non-controlling interest, as appropriate. Total comprehensive income is attributed to the owners of the parent company and non-controlling interests even if the results of the non-controlling interest have a deficit balance.

If a subsidiary uses accounting policies different than those adopted in the interim consolidated financial statements for transactions and other events in similar circumstances, appropriate adjustments are made in the financial statements of subsidiaries to prepare interim consolidated financial statements to ensure compliance with Arauco’s accounting policies.

All intercompany transactions and unrealized gains and losses from subsidiaries have been fully eliminated from interim consolidated financial statements and non-controlling interests is presented in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

The consolidated financial statements at the end of this period include the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of the subsidiaries shown in Note 13.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Certain consolidated subsidiaries have Brazilian Real and Chilean Pesos as their functional currencies. For consolidation purposes, the financial statements of those subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with IFRS and translated into the presentation currency as indicated in Note 1 (e) (ii).

A parent company will present non-controlling interests in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

d) Segments

Arauco has defined its operating segments according to its business areas, based on the products and services sold to its customers. This definition is consistent with the management, resource allocation and performance assessment made by key personnel responsible for making relevant decisions related to the Company’s operation. The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is the Chief Executive Officer who is responsible for making these decisions and it is supported by the Corporate Managing Directors of each segment.

Based on the aforementioned process, the Company has established operating segments according to the following business units:

 

    Pulp

 

    Panels

 

    Sawn Timber

 

    Forestry

Refer to Note 24 for detailed financial information by operating segment.

e) Functional currency

(i) Functional currency

All items in the financial statements of Arauco and each of its subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates (the functional currency). The interim consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is Arauco’s functional and presentation currency.

(ii) Translation to the presentation currency of Arauco

For the purposes of presenting interim consolidated financial statements, the assets and liabilities of Arauco’s operations in functional currency different from Arauco´s are translated into U.S. dollars using exchange rates prevailing at the end of each reporting period. Income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, unless exchange rates fluctuate significantly during that period, in which case the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions are used. Exchange rate differences are recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in “Other reserves” within–equity.

 

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(iii) Foreign Currency Transactions

Transactions in currencies other than the functional currency are recognized at the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Profit or loss on transactions in currencies other than the functional currency resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies, are recognized in the statement of income, except those which are recorded in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity such as cash flows hedging derivatives.

f) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash-in-hand, deposits held on demand at banks and other short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

g) Financial Instruments

Financial assets

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets ‘at fair value through profit or loss’ (FVTPL), ‘held-to-maturity’ investments and ‘loans and receivables’. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. All regular way purchases or sales of financial assets are recognized and derecognized on a trade date basis. Regular way purchases or sales are purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets within the time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace.

 

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

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

Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated and effective as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and the obligation for these instruments is presented under other financial liabilities within the statement of financial position.

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

The financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are initially recognized at fair value and transaction costs are expensed in the statement of income. They are subsequently measured at fair value with any gains or losses from changes in fair value recognized in profit or loss.

A financial asset is classified as held for trading if:

 

    it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling it in the near term; or

 

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September 30, 2015

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    on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or

 

    it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument

A financial asset other than a financial asset held for trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if:

 

    such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

 

    the financial asset forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group’s documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or

 

    it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and permits the entire combined contract to be designated as at FVTPL.

Interest Rate and Currency Swaps: Swaps are measured using the discounted cash flow method at a discount rate consistent with the risk of the operation, using internal methodology based on market information from our Bloomberg terminal.

Foreign Exchange and Interest Rate 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 at each reporting date. Forwards are recognized as assets when fair value is positive and, as liabilities when fair value is negative.

The fair value of foreign exchange forward contracts is calculated by reference to current forward exchange rates for contracts with similar maturities.

The fair value of interest rate forward contracts is calculated by reference to the difference of the existing interest rates between the interest rate contractually agreed and the market interest rate at the end of each reporting period.

Mutual Funds: They are highly liquid instruments that are sold in the short term and are carried at their net asset value at the end of each period.

(ii) Held-to-maturity investments

Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments and fixed maturities that the Group has the intent and ability to hold to maturity. They are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method less any impairment.

(iii) Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. Loans and receivables are classified as current assets, except for those with maturities more than 12 months after the

 

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reporting period, which are classified as non-current assets. Loans and receivables include trade and other receivables.

Loans and receivables are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method, less any impairment.

Repurchase Agreements: These are recognized at their initial investment cost plus accrued interest at the end of each reporting period. These contracts have maturities of less than 30 days.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities ‘at FVTPL’ or ‘other financial liabilities’ and are initially recorded at fair value.

(i) Financial liabilities at FVTPL

Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL when the financial liability is either held for trading or it is designated as at FVTPL.

A financial liability is classified as held for trading if:

 

    it has been incurred principally for the purpose of repurchasing it in the near term; or

 

    on initial recognition it is part of a portfolio of identified financial instruments that the Group manages together and has a recent actual pattern of short-term profit-taking; or

 

    it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument.

A financial liability other than a financial liability held for trading may be designated as at FVTPL upon initial recognition if:

 

    such designation eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise; or

 

    the financial liability forms part of a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both, which is managed and its performance is evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with the Group’s documented risk management or investment strategy, and information about the grouping is provided internally on that basis; or

 

    it forms part of a contract containing one or more embedded derivatives, and IAS 39 permits the entire combined contract to be designated as at FVTPL.

Financial liabilities at FVTPL are recorded at fair value, with any gains or losses arising on remeasurement recognized in profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability and is included in the Finance income or Finance costs line item in the consolidated statements of income.

(ii) Other financial liabilities

Other financial liabilities (including borrowings and trade and other payables) are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

 

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The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortized cost of a financial liability and of allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that discounts estimated future cash payments (including all fees and amounts paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the financial liability, or (where appropriate) a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

Financial obligations are classified as current liabilities, unless Arauco holds an unconditional right to defer their settlement during at least 12 months after the balance sheet’s date.

The estimate of the fair value of obligations with banks is determined using valuation techniques that include discounted cash flow analyses applying rates of similar loans. Bonds are appraised at market value.

h) Derivative financial instruments

(i) Financial Derivatives - The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and foreign exchange rate risks, including foreign exchange forward contracts, interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps. The group’s policy is that all derivative contracts are hedging contracts.

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date the derivative contracts are entered into and are subsequently re-measured at fair value at the end of each reporting period. The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument under IAS 39, in which event the timing of the recognition in profit or loss depends on the nature of the hedge relationship.

(ii) Embedded derivatives - The Company assesses the existence of embedded derivatives in financial instrument contracts. Derivatives embedded in non-derivative host contracts are treated as separate derivatives when they meet the definition of a derivative, their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contracts and the contracts are not measured at FVTPL as a whole. Arauco has determined that no embedded derivatives currently exist.

(iii) Hedge accounting - The Company designates certain hedging instruments as either fair value hedges or cash flow hedges.

At the inception of the hedge relationship, the entity documents the relationship between the hedging instrument and the hedged item, along with its risk management objectives and its strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Furthermore, at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, Arauco documents whether the hedging instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk.

-Fair Value Hedges under IAS 39- Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as fair value hedges are recognized in profit or loss immediately, together with any changes in the fair value of the hedged asset or liability that are attributable to the hedged risk. The change in the fair value of the hedging instrument

 

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and the change in the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in profit or loss in the line item relating to the hedged item.

-Cash flow hedges under IAS 39 - The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated under the heading of cash flow hedging reserve. The gain or loss relating to the ineffective portion is recognized immediately in profit or loss, and is included in the Finance costs line item in the consolidated statement of income. Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are reclassified to profit or loss in the periods when the hedged item affects profit or loss, in the same line as the recognized hedged item. However, when the hedged forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a non-financial liability, the gains and losses previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity are transferred from equity and included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability.

Hedge accounting is discontinued when the Group revokes the hedging relationship, when the hedging instrument expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or when it no longer qualifies for hedge accounting. Any gain or loss recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in equity at that time remains in equity and is recognized when the forecasted transaction is ultimately recognized in profit or loss. When a forecasted transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in equity is recognized immediately in profit or loss.

i) Inventories

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

The cost of finished goods and works in process includes the cost of raw materials, direct labor, other direct costs and general overhead 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 ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

When market conditions result in the production costs of a product exceeding its net realizable value, the inventories are written-down to their net realizable value. This write-down also includes obsolescence amounts resulting from slow moving inventories and technical obsolescence.

Spare parts that will be consumed in a period of less than twelve months are presented in inventories and recognized as an expense when they are consumed.

j) Non-current assets held for sale

The Group classifies certain property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, investments in associates and groups subject to expropriation (groups of assets to be

 

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sold together with their directly associated liabilities) as non-current assets held for sale which as of the closing date of the statement of financial position are the subject of active sale efforts and for which the completion is estimated to be highly probable.

These assets or groups subject to expropriation are valued at the lower of the carrying amount or the fair value less the costs to sell, and are no longer amortized from the time they are classified as non-current assets held for sale.

k) Business Combinations

Arauco applies the acquisition method to account for a business combination. This method requires the identification of the acquirer, determination of the acquisition date, recognition and measurement of the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree; and recognition and measurement of goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and any contingent liabilities in a business combination are initially measured at fair value at the acquisition date, except:

-deferred tax assets or liabilities, and assets or liabilities related to employee benefit arrangements are recognized and measured in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes and IAS 19 respectively;

-liabilities or equity instruments related to share-based payment arrangements of the acquire or share-based payment arrangements of the Group entered into to replace share-based payment arrangements of the acquire are measured in accordance with IFRS 2 at the acquisition date; and

-assets (or disposal groups) that are classified as held for sale in accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations are measured in accordance with such standard.

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. If the total of consideration transferred, non-controlling interest recognized and previously held interest measured is less than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired in the case of a bargain purchase, the difference is recognized directly in the statement of income.

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For purposes of impairment testing, goodwill in a business combination is allocated as of the acquisition date to the cash generating unit or a group of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are allocated to those units or group of units.

Acquisition-related costs are accounted for as expenses when they are incurred, except for costs to issue debt or equity securities which are recognized in accordance with IAS 32 and IAS 39.

 

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A parent will present non-controlling interests in the consolidated statement of financial position within equity, separately from the equity of the owners of the parent company.

Changes in the ownership interest of a parent in its subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are treated as equity transactions. Any difference between the amount by which non-controlling interests are adjusted and the fair value of the consideration paid or received is recognized directly in equity and attributed to owners of the parent company. No adjustment is made to the carrying amount of goodwill, neither gains or losses are recognized in the income statement.

Non-controlling interests that are present ownership interests and entitle their holders to a proportionate share of the entity’s net assets in the event of liquidation may initially be measured either at fair value or at the present ownership instruments’ proportionate share in the recognized amounts of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. The choice is made on a transaction-by-transaction basis.

Arauco measures the fair value of the acquired company in the business combination achieved in stage (“step acquisition”), recognizing the effects of remeasurement of previously held equity interest in the acquiree in the statements of income.

If the initial accounting for a business combination is not completed by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, Arauco reports preliminary amounts for the items for which the accounting is incomplete. During the measurement period (no more than one year), these preliminary amounts are retrospectively adjusted, or additional assets or liabilities are recognized to reflect new information about facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date, if known, would have affected the amounts recognized at that date.

Business combinations that are under common control transactions are accounted using as a reference the pooling of interest. Under this method, assets and liabilities related to the transaction carry over the previous carrying values. Any difference between assets and liabilities included in the consolidation and the consideration transferred, is accounted in equity.

l) Investments in associates and joint arrangements

Associates are entities over which Arauco exercises significant influence, but not control. Significant influence is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee but is not control or joint control over those policies.

Joint arrangement is defined as an entity over which there is joint control, which exists only when the decisions about strategic of activities, both financial and operational, require the unanimous consent of the parties sharing control.

Investments in joint arrangements are classified as a joint venture or as a joint operation. A joint operation is a joint arrangement in which the parties that have joint control of the arrangement (i.e. joint operators) have rights to the assets and obligations for the liabilities, relating to the arrangement. A joint venture is a joint arrangement in which the parties that have joint control of the arrangement (i.e., participants in a joint venture) have rights to the net assets of the arrangement.

 

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Investments in associates and joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method and are initially recognized at cost. Their carrying amount is increased or decreased to recognize Arauco’s share of the profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Dividends received are recognized by deducting the amount received from the carrying amount of the investment. Arauco’s investment in associates includes goodwill (both net of any accumulated impairment loss).

The investments in joint operations recognize the assets, liabilities and results of operations in relation to Arauco’s ownership percentage.

Investments in associates and joint ventures are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in the line item “Investments accounted for using equity method”.

If Arauco’s share of losses of an associate or joint venture equals or exceeds its interest in the associate or joint venture, Arauco discontinues recognizing its share of further losses. After Arauco’s carrying value in the investee is reduced to zero, additional losses are provided for, and a liability is recognized, only to the extent that Arauco has incurred legal or constructive obligations or made payments on behalf of the associate or joint venture. If the associate or joint venture subsequently reports profits, Arauco resumes recognizing its share of those profits only after its share of the profits equals the share of losses not recognized.

m) Intangible assets other than goodwill

After initial recognition, intangible assets with finite useful lives are carried at cost less any accumulated amortization and impairment losses.

Amortization of an intangible asset with a finite useful life is allocated over the asset’s useful life. Amortization begins when the asset is available for use, i.e., when it is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

 

(i) Computer Software

Computer software licenses are capitalized in terms of the costs incurred to acquire and make them compatible with existing software. These costs are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software.

 

(ii) Water Rights, Easements and Other Rights

This item includes water rights, easements and other acquired rights recognized at historical cost which have indefinite useful lives as there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which these assets are expected to generate future cash flows. These rights are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually, or when there is any indication that the assets might be impaired.

 

(iii) Customers and trade relations with customers

Correspond to the valuation over the time of the established relationship with customers, from the sale of products and services through its sales team. These relations will materialize in sales orders, which generate revenue and cost of sales. The useful life has been determined to be 15 years.

 

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n) Goodwill

Goodwill generated in the acquisition of an entity is measured as the excess of the sum of the consideration paid, the amount of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree, and the fair value of the acquirer’s previously held equity interest in the acquiree (if any) over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on annual basis.

The goodwill generated on acquisitions of foreign companies, is expressed in the functional currency of such foreign company.

Goodwill recognized for the acquisition of the subsidiary Arauco do Brasil S.A. whose functional currency is the Brazilian Real, is translated into U.S. Dollars at the closing exchange rate. At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, the only change in the carrying amount of goodwill in Brazil is related to the net exchange rate differences on translation.

o) Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment. The cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets.

Subsequent costs, such as improvements and replacement of components, 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 Arauco and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized from property, plant and equipment. All other repairs and maintenance costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

Arauco capitalizes borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets as part of the cost of those assets, until the assets are ready for their intended use (See Note 12).

Depreciation is calculated by components using the straight-line method.

The useful lives of the items of property, plant and equipment is estimated according to the expected use of the assets.

When the asset value exceeds its recoverable amount, it is immediately adjusted to its recoverable amount.

The residual values and useful lives of assets are reviewed and adjusted, if appropriate, annually.

p) Leases

Arauco applies IFRIC 4 to assess whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease. Leases of assets in which Arauco substantially holds all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases. All other leases are classified as operating leases.

 

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Finance leases are initially recognized at the lower of the fair value at the inception of the lease of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments.

When assets are leased under a finance lease, the present value of lease payments are recognized as financial account receivables. Finance income, which is the difference between the gross receivable and the present value of such amount, is recognized as the interest rate of return.

Leases in which substantially all risks and rewards are not transferred to the lessee are classified as operating leases. Payments under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are recognized as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Arauco evaluates the economic foundation of the contracts that grant the right to use certain assets, for the purposes of determining the existence of implied leases. In these cases, the Company separates - at the beginning of the contract, and based on relative reasonable values - payments and considerations associated with the lease, from the rest of the elements incorporated to the contract.

q) Biological Assets

IAS 41 requires that biological assets, such as standing trees, are measured at fair value less cost to sell in the statement of financial position. Forestry plantations are accounted for at fair value less costs to sell, based on the presumption that fair values of these assets can be measured reliably.

The measurement of forestry plantations is based on discounted cash flow models whereby the fair value of the biological assets is determined using estimated future cash flows from continuing operations calculated using our sustainable forest management plans and including the estimated growth of the forests. This valuation is performed on the basis of each identifiable farm block and for each type of tree.

The measurement of new forestry plantations made during the current year, is made at cost, which corresponds to the fair value at that date. After twelve months, the valuation methodology used is that explained in the preceding paragraph.

Biological assets shown as current assets correspond to those forestry plantations that will be harvested in the short term.

Biological growth and changes in fair value of forestry plantations are recognized in the line item “Other income” in the consolidated statement of income.

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

r) Income tax expense and deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

The tax liabilities are recognized in the interim consolidated financial statements based on the determination of taxable income for the year and calculated using the tax rates in force in the countries where Arauco operates.

 

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Deferred income tax is recognized using the balance sheet liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the end of the reporting period and that are expected to apply when the related deferred tax asset is realized or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

Deferred taxes are registered according to rules established in IAS12 “Income Taxes”, except for the application in the Official Circular Letter No. 856 issued on October 17, 2014 by the SVS, which established that the differences in liabilities and assets for deferred taxes occurring as a direct effect of the increase in the first category tax introduced by Law No. 20,780, should be accounted for in the respective year against equity. (See Note 2).

The goodwill arising on business combinations does not give rise to deferred tax.

The deferred tax assets and tax credits are generally recognized for all deductible temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which those deductible temporary differences can be utilized.

s) Provisions

Provisions are recognized when the Company has a present obligation, legal or constructive, as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The amount recognized as a provision is the best estimate of the consideration required to settle the present obligation at the end of the reporting period.

t) Revenue recognition

Revenues are recognized when Arauco has transferred the risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer and Arauco has no right to dispose of the assets, nor effective control of such good.

(i) Revenue recognition from the Sale of Goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognized when Arauco has transferred to the buyer the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods, when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured, when Arauco does not retain any managerial involvement over the goods sold and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to Arauco and the costs incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

Sales are recognized in terms of the price agreed to in the sales contract, less any volume discounts and estimated product returns 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 from sales are collected within a short period, which is in line with market practices.

 

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(ii) Revenue recognition from Rendering of Services

When the outcome of a transaction involving the rendering of services can be reliably estimated, revenue is recognized by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction at the date of the reporting period, and when it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Arauco.

Arauco mainly provides power supply services which are transacted principally in the spot market of the Sistema Interconectado Central (“Central Interconnected System”). According to current regulations, the prices on that market called “Marginal Costs” are calculated by the Centro de Despacho Económico de Carga del Sistema Interconectado Central (CDEC–SIC) (“Economic Load Dispatch Center of the Central Interconnected System”) and are generally recognized in the period in which the services are rendered.

Electrical power is generated as a by-product of the pulp and wood process and is a complementary business to it, which is initially supplied to the group’s subsidiaries and any surplus is sold to the CDEC-SIC.

Arauco provides other non-core services such as port services and pest control whose revenues are derived from fixed price service contracts, generally recognized during the period of the service contract on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract.

Revenues from operating segments mentioned in Note 24 are measured in accordance with the policies indicated in the preceding paragraphs.

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

u) Minimum dividend

Article No. 79 of the Chilean Corporations Law states that, unless otherwise unanimously agreed by the shareholders, corporations must distribute annually at least 30% of net income for the current year as cash dividend to shareholders determined in proportion to their shares or in the proportion established in the by-laws for preferred shares, if any, except where necessary to absorb accumulated losses from prior years.

The General Shareholders’ Meeting of Arauco agreed to distribute annual dividends at 40% of net distributable income, including an interim dividend to be distributed at year end. Dividends payable are recognized as a liability in the financial statements in the period when they are declared and approved by the Arauco’s shareholders or when arises the corresponding present obligation based on existing legislation or distribution policies established by the Shareholders’ Meeting.

The interim and final dividends are recorded in equity upon their approval by the Company’s Board of Directors and the shareholders.

Dividends payable are presented in the line item “Other current non-financial liabilities” in the consolidated statement of financial position.

Dividends paid are not deductible for income tax purposes.

 

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v) Earning per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the net income for the period attributable to the parent company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of shares in the Company held by a subsidiary, if such circumstance exists.

Arauco has not performed any type of transaction with a potential dilutive effect that would cause diluted earnings per share to be different from basic earnings per share.

w) Impairment

Non-financial Assets

The recoverable amount of property, plant and equipment and other assets with finite useful lives are measured whenever there is any indication that the assets have suffered an impairment loss. Among the indications to consider as evidence of impairment are significant declines in the assets’ market value, significant adverse changes in the technological environment, obsolescence or physical damages of assets and changes in the manner in which the asset is used or expected to be used). Arauco evaluates at the end of each reporting period whether there is any evidence of the indications above mentioned.

For this evaluation, assets are grouped at the lowest level of group of assets that generates cash flows independently.

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful life are tested annually for impairment or whenever circumstances indicate it. The recoverable amount of an intangible asset is the higher of its fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An impairment loss is recognized whenever the carrying amount exceeds the recoverable amount.

A cash-generating unit to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than its carrying amount, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro rata based on the carrying amount of each asset in the unit. Any impairment loss for goodwill is recognized directly in profit or loss. An impairment loss recognized for goodwill is not reversed in subsequent periods.

Except for goodwill, a previously recognized impairment loss is reversed if, and only if, there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognized. Impairment losses are reversed so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the asset in prior years.

For the purposes of assessing impairment losses, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there is identifiable cash flows separately for each cash-generating unit. Non-financial assets, other than goodwill, which had suffered an impairment loss, are reviewed at the end of each reporting period whether there is any indication that an impairment loss previously recognized may no longer exists or has decreased.

 

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“Cash-generating units” are the smallest identifiable groups of those cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflow from other assets or groups of assets.

Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for impairment testing purposes. The allocation is made between cash-generating units or groups of cash generating units expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

Financial Assets

At the end of each reporting period, an evaluation is performed in order to identify whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset or a group of financial assets may have been impaired. Financial assets are impaired only when there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of a financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have been affected. Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated statement of income.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is established based on an analysis of the age of the portfolio and considering the insurance coverage on accounts receivable. Other conditions are assessed, for example, when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original sale terms and when the customer is a party to a bankruptcy court agreement or cessation of payments, and is written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of the receivable in a reasonable time.

The allowance for doubtful accounts is measured as the difference between the carrying amount of receivables and the present value of estimated future cash flows. The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through the use of the allowance. If the impairment loss decreases in later periods, it is reversed either directly or by adjusting the provision for doubtful accounts, with effect in profit or loss.

x) Employee Benefits

Arauco has severance payment obligations arising from voluntary termination of employment. These are paid to certain employees that have been employed by the Company for more than five years in accordance with conditions established within collective or individual employment contracts.

This is an estimate of the years of service-based severance payments to be recognized as a future termination payment liability, in accordance with contracts between Arauco and its employees and pursuant to actuarial valuation criteria for this type of liability. These obligations are considered a defined benefit plan.

The main factors considered for calculating the actuarial value of severance payments obligation for years of service are employee turnover, salary increases and life expectancy of the workers included in this benefit.

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

These obligations are treated as post-employment benefits.

 

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y) Employee Vacations

Arauco recognizes the expense for employee vacation according to labor legislation in each country on an accrual basis.

This obligation is presented in the line item “Trade and Other current payables” and “Trade and Other non-current payables” depending on their respective maturities in the consolidated statement of financial position.

z) Recent accounting pronouncements

The following new standards and interpretations have been adopted in these interim consolidated financial statements:

 

Amendments and

improvements

 

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IAS 19  

Employee Benefits

Clarifies the requirements related to the way in which contributions from employees or others which are linked to the service must be attributed to periods of service.

   January 1, 2014
Annual improvements 2010-2012-Amendments to IFRS 6   IFRS 2, IFRS 3, IFRS 8, IFRS 13, IAS 16, IAS 24    January 1, 2014
Annual Improvement 2011-2013 –Amendments to IFRS 4   IFRS 1, IFRS 3, IFRS 13, IAS 40    January 1, 2014

The application of these standards did not have a significant impact on the amounts reported in these interim consolidated financial statements, however, it may affect the accounting for future transactions or arrangements.

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

 

Standards and

interpretations

 

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IFRS 9  

Financial Instruments

Amendment to the classification and measurement of financial assets

In November 2010 it was also amended to include treatment and classification of liabilities. Early adoption is permitted.

   January 1, 2018
IFRS 14   Deferral of Regulatory accounts. Applies to entities adopting IFRS for the first time which are involved in activities with regulated rates.    January 1, 2016
IFRS 15   Income from contracts with customers. provide unique model based on principles that apply in all contracts with customers.    January 1, 2017

 

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Amendments and

improvements

 

Contents

  

Mandatory application

for annual periods

beginning on or after

IFRS 11-Amendments   Accounting for Acquisitions of Interests in Joint Operations    January 1, 2016
IAS 16 and IAS 38 – Amendments  

Requires the acquirer to apply the principles in IFRS 3 Business Combinations and Related Disclosures on initial recognition of the interest.

Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and amortization.

   January 1, 2016
IAS 16 and IAS 41 – Amendments   Additional guidance on how to calculate the depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.    January 1, 2016
IAS 27-Amendments  

Agriculture: Manufactoring plants

Amendments provide the concept of manufacturing plants, which are used exclusively to grow products in the scope of IAS 16.

   January 1, 2016
IFRS 10 and IAS 28- Amendments   Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements    January 1, 2016
IAS 1-Amendments   Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Venture    January 1, 2016
IFRS 10, and IAS 28-Amendments   Disclosure initiative    January 1, 2016
Annual Improvements 2012-2014 Cycle   Investment Entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception    January 1, 2016
  IFRS 5, IFRS 7, IAS 19 and IAS 34   

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

 

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NOTE 2. CHANGES IN POLICIES AND ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

1) Changes in Accounting Policies

The accounting policies have been developed in accordance with the effective IFRS as of September 30, 2015 and have been consistently applied to all periods presented in these interim consolidated financial statements.

The SVS under its authority, issued the Official Circular Letter No. 856 dated October 17, 2014 instructing auditees to register in the respective year against equity, differences in assets and liabilities for deferred taxes occurred as a direct effect of the increase in the first category tax introduced by Law No. 20,780.

This statement differs from that established by the IFRS, which requires that the effect be recorded against income.

This instruction issued by the SVS meant in the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2014, a change in the framework of preparation and presentation of financial information adopted by that date, since the previous frame (IFRS) requires to be adopted in a comprehensive, explicit and unreserved manner.

The effect of this change in accounting bases meant in year 2014 a charge to retained earnings amounting to ThU.S.$292,155, which according to IFRS should have been presented under results of the year ended December 31, 2014.

For all other matters related to the presentation of its consolidated financial statements, the Company uses the International Financial Reporting Standards issued by the IASB.

2) Changes in the Estimates and processing of accounting policies

There have been no changes in the treatment of accounting policies for the same period last year.

NOTE 3. DISCLOSURE OF OTHER INFORMATION

a) Disclosure of Information on Issued Capital

At the date of these consolidated financial statements the share capital of Arauco is ThU.S.$353,618.

100% of Capital corresponds to ordinary shares

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

     09-30-2015    12-31-2014

Description of Ordinary Capital Share Types

   100% of Capital corresponds to
ordinary shares

Number of Authorized Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   113,159,655

Nominal Value of Shares by Type of Capital in Ordinary Shares

   ThU.S.$0.0031210 per share

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

   ThU.S.$353,618
   09-30-2015    12-31-2014

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

   113,159,655

b) Dividends paid

The interim dividend paid each year is equivalent to 20% of the distributable net income calculated as of the end of September of each year and is presented in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

The final dividend paid each year corresponds to the difference between the 40% of the prior year distributable net income and the amount of the interim dividend paid at the end of the immediately preceding fiscal year.

The ThU.S.$116,213 (ThU.S.$123,614 as of September 30, 2014) presented in the statement of changes in equity correspond to the minimum dividend provision recorded for the period 2015 (period 2014).

In the Cash Flow Statement, in the line item “Dividends paid” an amount of ThU.S.$99,064 is presented as of September 30, 2015 (ThU.S.$78,172 as of September 30, 2014) which ThU.S.$98,072 (ThU.S.$75,424 as of September 30, 2014) correspond to the payment of dividends of the parent company.

The following are the dividends paid and per share amounts during the period 2015 and 2014:

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Final Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   05-12-2015

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$98,072

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,119,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.8667

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Interim Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   12-09-2014

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$61,808

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.54620

 

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

 

 

Detail of Dividend Paid, Ordinary Shares

  

Dividend Paid

   Final Dividend

Type of Shares for which there is a Dividend Paid

   Ordinary Shares

Date of Dividend Paid

   05-09-2014

Amount of Dividend

   ThU.S.$75,424

Number of Shares for which Dividends are Paid

   113,159,655

Dividend per Share

   U.S.$0.66653

c) Disclosure of Information on Reserves

Other Reserves

Other reserves consist of reserves of exchange differences on translation, reserves of cash flow hedges and other reserves. Arauco does not have any restrictions associated with these reserves.

Reserves of exchange differences on translation

Reserves of exchange differences on translation correspond to exchange differences relating to the translation of the results and net assets of Arauco’s subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than Arauco’s presentation currency.

Reserves of cash flow hedges

Reserves of cash flow hedges correspond to the portion of mark to market adjustments of outstanding cash flow hedges at the end of each reporting period.

Reserve of Actuarial Profits or Losses in Defined Benefit Plans

This corresponds to changes in the present value of the obligation for defined benefits resulting from experience adjustments (the effect of the differences between the previous actuarial assumptions and the events that occurred within the context of the plan) and the effects of the changes in the actuarial assumptions.

Other reserves

This mainly corresponds to the share of other comprehensive income of investments in associates and joint ventures.

d) Other items in the Statement of Income

The table below sets forth other income, other expenses, finance income, finance costs and share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures as of September 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Classes of Other Income

           

Other Income, Total

     182,500         231,834         72,344         77,710   

Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets (See note 20)

     140,692         200,478         46,630         66,834   

Net income from insurance compensation

     1,473         2,264         30         1,554   

Revenue from export promotion

     2,168         3,004         644         1,083   

Leases received

     2,038         1,886         761         790   

Gain on sales of assets

     9,352         9,654         5,398         2,393   

Access easement

     7,596         4,833         7,596         2   

Recovery of tax credits

     4,947         0         4,947         0   

Other operating results (sale materials and waste, rent of easements, income tax recovery)

     14,235         9,715         6,339         5,054   

Classes of Other Expenses by activity

           

Total of other expenses by activity

     (72,318      (103,459      (18,007      (20,411

Depreciation

     (1,021      (1,924      (408      (1,183

Expenses judgment

     (2,296      (4,028      (760      (2,268

Impairment provision properties, plants and equipment and others

     (3,694      (5,922      (2,437      (833

Plants stoppage operating expenses

     (2,902      (1,823      (285      (166

Expenses projects

     (417      (7,343      (44      (118

Expenses start-up

     0         (8,795      0         (1,539

Loss of assets

     (286      (50      (121      (35

Loss of forest due to fires

     (34,970      (33,328      (5,115      (1,299

Other Taxes

     (7,303      (4,485      (1,651      (1,732

Research and development expenses

     (3,624      (2,344      (2,463      (835

Compensation and eviction

     (1,589      (7,838      (545      (398

Fines, readjustments and interest

     (999      (530      (158      (319

Other expenses (donations, repayments insurance )

     (13,217      (25,049      (4,020      (9,686

Classes of financing income

           

Financing income, total

     35,069         16,059         15,792         8,553   

Financial income from mutual funds—deposits

     9,166         8,683         3,639         3,527   

Financial income resulting from swap—forward

     5,572         2,844         4,962         2,618   

Financial income resulting from loans with related companies

     12,760         0         3,584         0   

Other financial income

     7,571         4,532         3,607         2,408   

Classes of financing costs

           

Financing costs, Total

     (193,788      (177,484      (62,636      (67,426

Interest expense, Banks loans

     (30,953      (17,700      (8,969      (5,859

Interest expense, Bonds

     (143,691      (133,843      (45,912      (48,809

Interest expense, financial instruments

     (3,184      (13,112      (1,120      (6,787

Other financial costs

     (15,960      (12,829      (6,635      (5,971

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

           

Total

     1,255         6,593         2,241         6,692   

Investments in associates

     920         5,669         2,205         6,410   

Joint ventures

     335         924         36         282   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

The opening of expenses by nature contained in these financial statements is presented below:

 

     January - September      July - September  
Cost of sales    2015      2014      2014      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Timber

     511,588         626,617         145,113         206,175   

Forestry labor costs

     478,564         483,003         164,470         189,603   

Depreciation and amortization

     277,323         220,365         94,922         78,672   

Maintenance costs

     221,567         201,478         67,023         68,412   

Chemical costs

     419,046         397,507         148,203         133,095   

Sawmill Services

     94,335         94,348         32,771         34,569   

Others Raw Materials

     106,738         68,512         41,936         24,188   

Others Indirect costs

     167,179         125,672         77,458         43,305   

Energy and fuel

     130,481         165,805         43,100         56,507   

Cost of electricity

     38,070         66,952         11,298         23,968   

Wage and salaries

     223,235         216,468         64,585         81,979   

Total

     2,668,126         2,666,727         890,879         940,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     January - September      July - September  
Distribution cost    2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Selling costs

     75,266         25,333         24,728         8,874   

Commissions

     11,979         11,992         3,969         3,844   

Insurance

     54,661         3,888         18,506         1,340   

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

     2,182         1,247         333         354   

Other selling costs

     6,444         8,206         1,920         3,336   

Shipping and freight costs

     316,498         372,607         111,763         132,951   

Port services

     18,883         21,805         6,228         7,619   

Freights

     223,429         298,505         74,149         105,810   

Other shipping and freight costs

     74,186         52,297         31,386         19,522   

Total

     391,764         397,940         136,491         141,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  
Administrative expenses    2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Wage and salaries

     170,044         162,639         52,364         50,844   

Marketing, advertising, promotion and publications expenses

     7,236         9,066         2,379         3,891   

Insurance

     21,919         23,862         6,260         7,509   

Depreciation and amortization

     19,292         19,282         6,605         6,500   

Computer services

     23,244         19,167         6,480         5,426   

Lease rentals (offices, warehouses and machinery)

     10,073         8,463         2,974         3,079   

Donations, contributions, scholarships

     7,858         5,623         3,264         956   

Fees (legal and technical advisories)

     32,622         40,556         10,078         14,280   

Property taxes, patents and municipality rights

     16,814         17,046         6,254         6,487   

Other administration expenses (travel within and outside the country, cleaning services, security, basic services)

     101,198         109,557         31,276         37,545   

Total

     410,300         415,261         127,934         136,517   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

            January-September      July -September  
            Unaudited  
            2015      2014      2015      2014  

Expenses for

   Note      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Depreciations

     7         289,889         233,099         99,132         82,978   

Employee benefits

     10         390,138         385,680         119,512         131,131   

Amortization

     19         8,999         9,239         2,973         3,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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e) Auditor Fees and Number of Employees (Not audited)

At the end of this period, the auditor fees and number of employees are follows:

 

          09-30-2015  

Auditors fees

        ThU.S.$  

Audit services

        1,636   

Other services

     
   Tax services      369   
   Others      706   

TOTAL

        2,711   
     

 

 

 

Number of employees

        No.   
        13,576   
     

 

 

 

NOTE 4. INVENTORIES

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  

Components of Inventory

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Raw materials

     90,976         98,242   

Production supplies

     98,083         107,067   

Products in progress

     68,796         66,635   

Finished goods

     477,387         469,561   

Spare Parts

     160,945         152,068   

Total Inventories

     896,187         893,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventories recognized as cost of sales at September 30, 2015 were ThU.S.$2,583,393 (ThU.S.$2,661,390 at September 30, 2014).

In order to have the inventories recorded at net realizable value at September 30, 2015, there has been a net decrease of inventories associated with a higher provision of obsolescence of ThU.S.$2,487 (higher provision of ThU.S.$848 at September 30, 2014). As of September 30, 2015, the amount of obsolescence provision is ThU.S.$14,155 (ThU.S.$11,668 at December 31, 2014).

At September 30, 2015 there were inventory write-offs of ThU.S.$3,811 (ThU.S.$1,359 at September 30, 2014)

The inventory obsolescence provision is calculated based on the sales conditions of products and age of inventory (inventory turnover).

No inventories have been pledged as security for liabilities at the end of each reporting period.

Agricultural Products

Agricultural Products are mainly forestry products that are intended for sale in the normal course of our operations and are measured at fair value less costs to sell at the point of

 

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harvest at the end of each reporting period Agricultural products are classified as raw materials within the line item inventories.

NOTE 5. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, bank checking account balances, time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds. They are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

The investment objective of time deposits and repurchase agreements is to maximize in the short-term the amounts of cash surpluses. These instruments are permitted under Arauco’s Investment Policy which allows investing in fixed income securities. These instruments have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition.

Arauco invests in local and international mutual funds in order to maximize the returns of cash surpluses denominated in Chilean Pesos or in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted under Arauco’s Investment Policy.

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, there are no amounts of cash and cash equivalents with restrictions on use.

 

     30-09-2015      31-12-2014  

Components of Cash and Cash Equivalents

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash on hand

     221         391   

Bank checking account balances

     112,050         157,611   

Time deposits

     263,182         669,545   

Mutual funds

     128,015         128,985   

Other cash and cash equivalents (*)

     25,408         14,620   

Total

     528,876         971,152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Applies to purchase contracts subject to resale covenants

 

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NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES

The tax rates applicable in the countries in which Arauco operates are 22.5% in Chile, 35% in Argentina, 34% in Brazil, 25% in Uruguay and 34% in the United States (federal tax).

On September 29, 2014, Law No. 20,780 was published in the Official Gazette, amending the current system of income tax and other taxes. Among the main amendments is the progressive increase of the First Category Income Tax for the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and following fiscal years, increasing to 21%, 22.5%, 24%, 25.5% and 27% respectively, in the event that the partially integrated system applies. Alternatively, for the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and following fiscal years, an increase to 21%, 22.5%, 24%, and 25% respectively will apply, in the event that the Company chooses to apply the attributed income system.

On October 17, 2014, the SVS issued the Official Circular Letter No. 856, which established that the difference in assets and liabilities for deferred taxes resulting from the increase of the aforementioned tax rate, should be accounted for by charging it against equity. Therefore, as of the close these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has recognized a charge to equity of ThU.S.$292,155 resulting from a deferred effect of the new tax rate as of December 31, 2014.

Deferred Tax Assets

The following table sets forth the deferred tax assets for the dates indicated:

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  

Deferred Tax Assets

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     14,479         14,923   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Accrued Liabilities

     9,148         11,120   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     14,730         13,859   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     8,463         11,199   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     20,997         14,129   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Tax Losses Carryforwards

     32,077         44,832   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Inventories

     3,948         3,157   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions for Income

     8,199         5,827   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Allowance for Doubful Accounts

     3,825         3,855   

Intangible revaluation differences

     30         1,080   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Other Deductible Temporary Differences

     32,112         34,302   

Total Deferred Tax Assets

     148,008         158,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Certain subsidiaries of Arauco, as of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, present tax losses for which we estimate that, given the projection of future profits, will allow the recovery of these assets. The total amount of these tax losses is ThU.S.$116,882 (ThU.S.$132,292 at December 31, 2014), which are mainly originated by operational and financial losses.

In addition, as of the closing of these interim consolidated financial statements there are ThU.S.$111,275 (ThU.S.$92,809 at December 31, 2014) of non-recoverable tax losses from Inversiones Arauco Internacional and companies in Uruguay based on the participation of Arauco, for which deferred tax assets have not been recognized. The payback period exceeds the term of such tax losses.

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

The following table sets forth the deferred tax assets related to the dates indicated:

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Property, plant and equipment

     927,165         941,666   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Financial Instruments

     4,220         4,906   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Biological Assets

     659,254         681,505   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Inventory

     24,730         25,688   

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Prepaid Expenses

     40,626         40,888   

Deferred tax Liabilities due to Intangible

     26,816         32,990   

Deferred tax Liabilities relating to Other Taxable Temporary Differences

     35,390         29,506   

Total Deferred Tax Liabilities

     1,718,201         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The effect of changes in current and deferred tax liabilities related to cash flow hedges corresponds to a credit of ThU.S.$1,732 as of September 30, 2015 (compared to a credit of ThU.S.$2,015 as of September 30, 2014), which is presented in consolidated statements of comprehensive income and accumulated in Reserves for cash flow hedges in the consolidated statement of changes in equity.

Arauco does not offset deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities since there is no legal enforceable right to offset amounts recognized in these items that relate to different tax jurisdictions.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Reconciliation of deferred tax assets and liabilities

 

Unaudited

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   Opening
Balance
01-01-2015
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses

(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance
09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     14,923         195        —          (640     14,478   

Deferred tax Assets relating to accrued liabilities

     11,120         (2,542     —          570        9,148   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     13,859         1,208        (221     (116     14,730   

Deferred tax Assets relating to property, plant and equipment

     11,199         (2,294     —          (442     8,463   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     14,129         93        6,775        0        20,997   

Deferred tax Assets relating to tax losses carryforwards

     44,832         (5,374     —          (7,381     32,077   

Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets

     0         0        —          0        0   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     3,157         1,090        —          (299     3,948   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     5,827         2,375        —          (3     8,199   

Deferred tax assets relating to provision for doubful accounts

     3,855         73        —          (103     3,825   

Intangible revaluation differences

     1,080         (848     —          (202     30   

Deferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences

     34,302         (843     —          (1,346     32,113   

Total deferred tax assets

     158,283         (6,867     6,554        (9,962     148,008   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unaudited

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   Opening
Balance

01-01-2015
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
ThU.S.$
    Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
    Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
    Closing
balance

09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, plant and equipment

     941,666         2,683        —          (17,184     927,165   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments

     4,906         (686     —          0        4,220   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets

     681,505         615        —          (22,866     659,254   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory

     25,688         (958     —          —          24,730   

Deferred tax liabilities due to prepaid expenses

     40,888         (299     —          37        40,626   

Deferred tax liabilities due to intangible

     32,990         5,783        —          (11,957     26,816   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences

     29,506         (1,152     —          7,036        35,390   

Total deferred tax liabilities

     1,757,149         5,986        —          (44,934     1,718,201   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Deferred Tax Assets

   Opening
Balance
01-01-2014
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses

(Income)
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
     Closing
balance

12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax Assets relating to Provisions

     12,016         843         2,367         (303)         14,923   

Deferred tax Assets relating to accrued liabilities

     10,118         (242)         1,265         (21)         11,120   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Post-Employment benefits

     9,012         (1,095)         6,036         (94)         13,859   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Property, Plant and equipment

     8,842         1,617         787         (47)         11,199   

Deferred tax Assets relating to Financial Instruments

     343         355         13,431         —           14,129   

Deferred tax Assets relating to tax losses carryforwards

     56,333         (9,427)         419         (2,493)         44,832   

Deferred tax assets relating to biological assets

     73         (73)         —           —           0   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     4,910         (1,706)         82         (129)         3,157   

Deferred tax assets relating to provisions for income

     3,678         1,624         525         —           5,827   

Deferred tax assets relating to provision for doubful accounts

     3,104         574         218         (41)         3,855   

Intangible revaluation differences

     —           1,080         0         —           1,080   

Defferred tax assets relating to other deductible temporary differences

     52,169         (20,064)         2,427         (230)         34,302   

Total deferred tax assets

     160,598         (26,514)         27,557         (3,358)         158,283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred Tax Liabilities

   Opening
Balance

01-01-2014
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
Expenses
(Income)
ThU.S.$
     Deferred tax
of items
charged to
other
comprehensive
income
ThU.S.$
     Increase
(decrease)
Net
exchange
differences
ThU.S.$
     Closing
balance

12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred tax liabilities relating to property, Plant and equipment

     781,777         8,393         158,106         (6,610)         941,666   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to financial instruments

     10,060         677         (5,831)         —           4,906   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to biological assets

     534,161         21,626         134,467         (8,749)         681,505   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to inventory

     15,422         8,618         1,648         —           25,688   

Deferred tax liabilities due to prepaid expenses

     56,558         (21,363)         5,693         —           40,888   

Deferred tax liabilities due to intangible

     34,188         (1,533)         335         —           32,990   

Deferred tax liabilities relating to other taxable temporary differences

     30,129         (2,752)         3,648         (1,519)         29,506   

Total deferred tax liabilities

     1,462,295         13,666         298,066         (16,878)         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Temporary Differences

The following tables summarize the deductible and taxable temporary differences:

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     Unaudited         
     Deductible      Taxable      Deductible      Taxable  

Detail of classes of Deferred Tax Temporary Differences

   Difference
ThU.S.$
     Difference
ThU.S.$
     Difference
ThU.S.$
     Difference
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     115,931            113,451      

Deferred Tax Assets—Tax losses

     32,077            44,832      

Deferred Tax Liabilities

        1,718,201            1,757,149   

Total

     148,008         1,718,201         158,283         1,757,149   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  

Detail of Temporary Difference Income and Loss Amounts

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Deferred Tax Assets

     (1,419      (27,068      1,541         (4,576

Deferred Tax Assets—Tax losses

     (5,448      4,060         (3,726      3,639   

Deferred Tax Liabilities

     (5,985      (13,768      3,199         1,912   

Total

     (12,852      (36,776      1,014         975   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense consists of the following:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  

Income Tax composition

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Current income tax expense

     (94,683      (85,442      (27,925      (29,911

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

     1,749         0         583         0   

Previous period current tax adjustments

     2,836         4,028         0         (609

Other current tax expenses

     (608      2,739         9         (1,891

Current Tax Expense, Net

     (90,706      (78,675      (27,333      (32,411

Deferred tax income (expense) relating to origination and reversal of temporary differences

     (7,404      (40,836      4,740         (2,664

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

     (5,448      4,060         (3,726      3,639   

Total deferred Tax Expense, Net

     (12,852      (36,776      1,014         975   

Income Tax Expense, Total

     (103,558      (115,451      (26,319      (31,436
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

The following table sets for the current income tax expense detailed by foreign and domestic companies at September 30, 2015 and 2014:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Foreign current income tax expense

     (37,569      (20,562      (10,478      (10,747

Domestic current income tax expense

     (53,137      (58,113      (16,855      (21,664

Total current income tax expense

     (90,706      (78,675      (27,333      (32,411

Foreign deferred tax expense

     (5,599      (19,060      (1,792      (2,560

Domestic deferred tax expense

     (7,253      (17,716      2,806         3,535   

Total deferred tax expense

     (12,852      (36,776      1,014         975   

Total tax income (expense)

     (103,558      (115,451      (26,319      (31,436
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of income tax expense from statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate.

The reconciliation of income tax expense is as follows:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Reconciliation of Income tax from Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Tax Expense at applicable tax rate

     (85,919      (92,095      (25,429      (28,757

Tax effect of foreign tax rates

     (7,770      (13,675      (773      (5,127

Tax effect of revenues exempt from taxation

     26,479         7,143         4,616         (1,629

Tax effect of expense not deductible in determining taxable profit (tax loss)

     (28,463      (18,325      (2,340      3,609   

Tax rate effect of tax losses not previously recognized

     0         669         0         669   

Tax rate effect from change in tax rate (opening balances)

     (1,728      (1,867      (512      (769

Tax rate effect of adjustments for current tax of prior periods

     2,836         4,028         0         (609

Other tax rate effects

     (8,993      (1,329      (1,881      1,177   

Total adjustments to tax expense at applicable tax rate

     (17,639      (23,356      (890      (2,679

Tax expense at effective tax rate

     (103,558      (115,451      (26,319      (31,436
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

NOTE 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Construction in progress

     243,718         265,440   

Land

     898,112         949,531   

Buildings

     2,165,060         2,172,177   

Plant and equipment

     3,381,313         3,565,502   

Information technology equipment

     26,772         28,521   

Fixtures and fittings

     11,923         11,654   

Motor vehicles

     17,471         17,346   

Other property, plant and equipment

     106,459         109,412   

Total Net

     6,850,828         7,119,583   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross

     

Construction in progress

     243,718         265,440   

Land

     898,112         949,531   

Buildings

     3,649,575         3,593,306   

Plant and equipment

     5,892,795         5,944,394   

Information technology equipment

     72,941         71,838   

Fixtures and fittings

     34,796         37,382   

Motor vehicles

     47,497         46,293   

Other property, plant and equipment

     128,040         128,012   

Total Gross

     10,967,474         11,036,196   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment

     

Buildings

     (1,484,515      (1,421,129

Plant and equipment

     (2,511,482      (2,378,892

Information technology equipment

     (46,169      (43,317

Fixtures and fittings

     (22,873      (25,728

Motor vehicles

     (30,026      (28,947

Other property, plant and equipment

     (21,581      (18,600

Total

     (4,116,646      (3,916,613
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Description of Property, Plant and Equipment Pledged as Security for Liabilities

To date there are no significant assets pledged as collateral for these interim consolidated financial statements.

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

 

     09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Amount committed for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     98,891         139,927   
     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Disbursements for property, plant and equipment under construction

     145,610         371,286   

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Movement on Property, Plant and Equipment

The following tables set forth the reconciliation of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     Construction
in progress
ThU.S.$
     Land
ThU.S.$
     Buildings
ThU.S.$
     Plant and
equipments
ThU.S.$
     IT
Equipment
ThU.S.$
     Fixtures
and
fittings
ThU.S.$
     Motor
vehicles
ThU.S.$
     Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment
ThU.S.$
     TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance 01-01-2015

     265,440         949,531         2,172,177         3,565,502         28,521         11,654         17,346         109,412         7,119,583   

Changes

                          

Additions

     145,610         1,746         11,487         116,591         1,671         2,409         1,412         9,537         290,463   

Disposals

     (20)         (205)         (448)         (479)         (78)         (7)         (128)         (9)         (1,374)   

Retirements

     (2,470)         (1,470)         (700)         (2,989)         (5)         (2)         (106)         (392)         (8,134)   

Depreciation

     —           —           (86,440)         (247,521)         (3,941)         (1,843)         (3,020)         (4,649)         (347,414)   

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

     (4,543)         (53,253)         (31,651)         (104,855)         (281)         (468)         (292)         (6,703)         (202,046)   

Reclassification of assets held for sale

     —           —           —           (250)         —           —           —           —           (250)   

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

     (160,299)         1,763         100,635         55,314         885         180         2,259         (737)         —     

Total changes

     (21,722)         (51,419)         (7,117)         (184,189)         (1,749)         269         125         (2,953)         (268,755)   

Closing balance 09-30-2015

     243,718         898,112         2,165,060         3,381,313         26,772         11,923         17,471         106,459         6,850,828   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Construction
in progress
ThU.S.$
     Land
ThU.S.$
     Buildings
ThU.S.$
     Plant and
equipments
ThU.S.$
     IT
Equipment
ThU.S.$
     Fixtures
and
fittings
ThU.S.$
     Motor
vehicles
ThU.S.$
     Other
Property,
Plant and
Equipment
ThU.S.$
     TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance 01-01-2014

     1,542,739         975,617         1,694,924         2,774,551         25,575         7,627         13,597         102,837         7,137,467   

Changes

                          

Additions

     371,286         1,215         17,438         54,011         2,605         1,195         4,608         18,828         471,186   

Disposals

     (2,969)         (5,596)         (513)         (1,715)         (59)         (515)         (458)         (776)         (12,601)   

Retirements

     (6,278)         (41)         (17,369)         (23,026)         (12)         (6)         (247)         (5,670)         (52,649)   

Depreciation

     —           —           (102,068)         (222,232)         (4,944)         (2,084)         (4,241)         (4,018)         (339,587)   

Impairment loss recognized in profit or loss

     —           —           —           —           —           —           (636)         —           (636)   

Increase (decrease) through net exchange differences

     310         (21,664)         (30,620)         (26,928)         (269)         (175)         (123)         (2,198)         (81,667)   

Reclassification of assets held for sale

     (1,930)         —           —           —           —           —           —           —           (1,930)   

Increase (decrease) through transfers from construction in progress

     (1,637,718)         —           610,385         1,010,841         5,625         5,612         4,846         409         —     

Total changes

     (1,277,299)         (26,086)         477,253         790,951         2,946         4,027         3,749         6,575         (17,884)   

Closing balance 12-31-2014

     265,440         949,531         2,172,177         3,565,502         28,521         11,654         17,346         109,412         7,119,583   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

The depreciation expense for the period ending September 30, 2015 and 2014 is as follows:

 

     January-September      July -September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Depreciation for the period

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cost of sales

     272,472         215,473         93,315         76,667   

Administrative expenses

     15,144         14,935         5,239         5,048   

Other expenses

     2,273         2,691         578         1,263   

Total

     289,889         233,099         99,132         82,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The useful lives of property, plant and equipment estimated based on the 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   

Fixtures and fittings

   Useful Life in Years      6         12         10   

Motor vehicles

   Useful Life in Years      6         26         13   

Other property, plant and equipment

   Useful Life in Years      5         27         16   

Property, plant and equipment do not have significant differences between the fair value and the cost of these assets.

See Note 12 for details of capitalized borrowing costs.

 

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NOTE 8. LEASES

Arauco acting as lessee

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Property, Plant and Equipment under finance leases

     118,106         94,996   

Plant and equipment

     118,106         94,996   

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
 
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     33,978   

Between one and five years

     79,538   

More than five years

     —     

Total

     113,516   
  

 

 

 
     12-31-2014  
     Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     31,706   

Between one and five years

     65,289   

More than five years

     —     

Total

     96,995   
  

 

 

 

Lease obligations are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in line items “Other current financial liabilities” and “Other non-current financial liabilities” depending on their respective maturities as stated above.

 

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

 

 

Arauco acting as lessor

Reconciliation of Financial Lease Minimum Payments:

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
 
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     103         1         102   

Between one and five years

     8         0         8   

More than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     111         1         110   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12-31-2014  
     Gross      Interest      Present Value  

Periods

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Less than one year

     141         5         136   

Between one and five years

     20         3         17   

More than five years

     —           —           —     

Total

     161         8         153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance lease receivables are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in line items “Trade and other current receivable” and “Trade and other non-current receivable” depending on their maturities stated above.

Arauco accounts for its lease contracts as finance leases. These lease contracts are for a term of less than five-years at market interest rates and leased assets are forestry machinery and equipment. They also include an early termination option, under general and special conditions stipulated in each contract.

Arauco holds leases as lessee and lessor, described in the previous tables, for which there are no impairment contingent payments or restrictions to report.

NOTE 9. REVENUE

 

     January - September      July - September  

Classes of revenue

   2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
     2015
ThU.S.$
     2014
ThU.S.$
 

Revenue from sales of goods

     3,820,967         3,815,634         1,261,085         1,318,145   

Revenue from rendering of services

     106,470         132,253         20,345         30,483   

Total

     3,927,437         3,947,887         1,281,430         1,348,628   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Classes of Benefits and Expenses by Employee

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Employee expenses

     390,138         385,680         119,512         131,131   

Wages and salaries

     374,590         378,121         115,634         129,281   

Severance indemnities

     15,548         7,559         3,878         1,850   

The main actuarial assumptions used by Arauco in the calculation of the severance indemnities obligation as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

     2015   2014

Discount rate

   1.61%   3.50%

Inflation

   3.00%   3.00%

Mortality rate

   RV-2009   RV-2009

The following tables set forth the balances and the reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligation as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     4,180         3,590   

Non-current

     49,173         48,582   

Total

     53,353         52,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  

Reconciliation of the present value of severance indemnities obligation

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     52,172         45,984   

Current service cost

     1,811         1,938   

Interest cost

     1,169         2,977   

Gains or losses from changes in actuarial assumptions

     (2,294      8,640   

Actuarial gains and losses arising from experience

     4,219         4,189   

Benefits paid

     (3,177      (5,388

Past service cost

     6,964         —     

Increase (decrease) for foreign currency exchange rates changes

     (7,511      (6,168

Closing balance

     53,353         52,172   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

NOTE 11. EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE VARIATIONS

 

     09-30-2015         
     Unaudited      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Total Current Assets

     2,699,131         3,140,715   

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     528,876         971,152   

U.S Dollar

     372,711         877,418   

Euro

     16,361         8,114   

Brazilian Real

     28,617         43,604   

Argentine Pesos

     52,288         15,794   

Other currencies

     3,594         2,983   

Chilean Pesos

     55,305         23,239   

Other current financial assets

     46,040         7,633   

U.S Dollar

     44,762         7,632   

Argentine Pesos

     1,278         —     

Chilean Pesos

     —           1   

Other current non-financial assets

     196,861         177,728   

U.S Dollar

     133,940         103,689   

Euros

     —           45   

Brazilian Real

     11,396         11,489   

Argentine Pesos

     4,676         13,711   

Other currencies

     4,151         6,335   

Chilean Pesos

     42,480         42,459   

U.F.

     218         —     

Trade and other current receivables

     736,236         731,908   

U.S Dollar

     519,162         464,219   

Euro

     14,239         72,353   

Brazilian Real

     48,315         47,043   

Argentine Pesos

     35,678         31,354   

Other currencies

     17,231         19,733   

Chilean Pesos

     100,795         96,241   

U.F.

     816         965   

Accounts receivable from related companies

     3,643         4,705   

Brazilian Real

     1,163         1,998   

Chilean Pesos

     2,480         2,707   

Current Inventories

     896,187         893,573   

U.S Dollar

     847,181         829,830   

Brazilian Real

     34,338         48,046   

Chilean Pesos

     14,668         15,697   

Current biological assets

     249,041         307,551   

U.S Dollar

     249,041         307,551   

Current tax assets

     34,189         38,477   

U.S Dollar

     3,398         2,358   

Euros

     —           81   

Brazilian Real

     1,101         2,691   

Argentine Pesos

     12         1,464   

Other currencies

     2,780         3,653   

Chilean Pesos

     26,898         28,230   

Non-current assets or disposal groups classified as held for sale or as held for distribution to owners

     8,058         7,988   

U.S Dollar

     8,058         7,988   

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Total Non Current Assets

     11,125,388         11,607,182   

Other non-current financial assets

     —           5,024   

U.S Dollar

     —           4,439   

Argentine Pesos

     —           585   

Other non-current non-financial assets

     99,824         101,094   

U.S Dollar

     94,761         92,437   

Euros

     131         —     

Brazilian Real

     2,945         5,705   

Argentine Pesos

     523         563   

Other currencies

     660         885   

Chilean Pesos

     804         1,504   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     23,205         31,001   

U.S Dollar

     17,749         26,773   

Other currencies

     737         —     

Chilean Pesos

     3,295         3,591   

U.F.

     1,424         637   

Related party receivables, non current

     133,910         151,519   

Brazilian Reales

     133,910         151,519   

Investments accounted for using equity method

     262,029         326,045   

U.S Dollar

     120,812         119,405   

Brazilian Real

     141,217         206,640   

Intangible assets other than goodwill

     83,909         93,258   

U.S Dollar

     82,887         91,408   

Brazilian Real

     906         1,771   

Chilean Pesos

     116         79   

Goodwill

     69,087         82,573   

U.S Dollar

     42,521         42,838   

Brazilian Real

     26,566         39,735   

Property, plant and equipment

     6,850,828         7,119,583   

U.S Dollar

     6,453,858         6,527,093   

Brazilian Real

     391,909         586,398   

Chilean Pesos

     5,061         6,092   

Non-current biological assets

     3,454,588         3,538,802   

U.S Dollar

     3,217,496         3,188,043   

Brazilian Real

     237,092         350,759   

Deferred tax assets

     148,008         158,283   

U.S Dollar

     127,484         129,119   

Brazilian Real

     19,859         28,345   

Other currencies

     55         67   

Chilean Pesos

     610         752   

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2015                       
     Unaudited             12-31-2014         
     Up to 90 days     

From 91 days

to 1 year

     Total      Up to 90 days     

From 91 days

to 1 year

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

Total Liabilities, current

     946,428         197,546         1,143,974         1,002,859         544,227         1,547,086   

Other current financial liabilities

     141,091         183,386         324,477         203,170         539,173         742,343   

U.S Dollar

     100,565         134,681         235,246         173,579         484,254         657,833   

Brazilian Real

     20,500         22,313         42,813         17,145         27,507         44,652   

Argentine Pesos

     123         370         493         —           544         544   

Chilean Pesos

     675         2,136         2,811         288         809         1,097   

U.F.

     19,228         23,886         43,114         12,158         26,059         38,217   

Bank Loans

     116,381         132,607         248,988         139,916         133,554         273,470   

U.S Dollar

     95,758         109,924         205,682         122,771         105,503         228,274   

Brazilian Real

     20,500         22,313         42,813         17,145         27,507         44,652   

Argentine Pesos

     123         370         493         —           544         544   

Financial Leases

     8,443         25,535         33,978         7,851         23,855         31,706   

U.S Dollar

     —           —           —           —           6         6   

Chilean Pesos

     675         2,136         2,811         288         809         1,097   

U.F.

     7,768         23,399         31,167         7,563         23,040         30,603   

Other Loans

     16,267         25,244         41,511         55,403         381,764         437,167   

U.S Dollar

     4,807         24,757         29,564         50,808         378,745         429,553   

U.F.

     11,460         487         11,947         4,595         3,019         7,614   

Trade and other current payables

     621,861         —           621,861         627,972         2,434         630,406   

U.S Dollar

     183,387         —           183,387         180,164         —           180,164   

Euros

     3,427         —           3,427         44,887         —           44,887   

Brazilian Real

     23,518         —           23,518         22,662         2,434         25,096   

Argentine Pesos

     37,418         —           37,418         34,879         —           34,879   

Other currencies

     22,426         —           22,426         2,187         —           2,187   

Chilean Pesos

     351,620         —           351,620         340,858         —           340,858   

U.F.

     65         —           65         2,335         —           2,335   

Accounts payable to related companies

     8,925         —           8,925         6,036         —           6,036   

U.S Dollar

     911         —           911         1,612         —           1,612   

Chilean Pesos

     8,014         —           8,014         4,424         —           4,424   

Other current provisions

     506         —           506         2,535         —           2,535   

U.S Dollar

     506         —           506         2,535         —           2,535   

Current tax liabilities

     14,885         577         15,462         25,860         —           25,860   

U.S Dollar

     7,860         —           7,860         782         —           782   

Euros

     —           —           —           —           —           —     

Brazilian Real

     1,405         —           1,405         1,921         —           1,921   

Argentine Pesos

     4,442         —           4,442         6,063         —           6,063   

Other currencies

     265         —           265         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     913         577         1,490         17,094         —           17,094   

Current provisions for employee benefits

     1,607         2,573         4,180         1,211         2,379         3,590   

Brazilian Real

     1         —           1         —           —           —     

Chilean Pesos

     1,606         2,573         4,179         1,211         2,379         3,590   

Other current non-financial liabilities

     157,553         11,010         168,563         136,075         241         136,316   

U.S Dollar

     123,002         10,823         133,825         100,904         —           100,904   

Euros

     56         —           56         —           —           —     

Brazilian Real

     8,394         —           8,394         19,041         —           19,041   

Argentine Pesos

     7,324         187         7,511         6,143         184         6,327   

Other currencies

     4,602         —           4,602         4,307         —           4,307   

Chilean Pesos

     14,175         —           14,175         5,575         57         5,632   

U.F.

     —           —           —           105         —           105   

 

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

 

 

    

From 13

months to 5
years

    

09-30-2015

Unaudited

More than 5

years

     Total     

From 13

months to 5

years

    

12-31-2014

More than 5

years

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

Total non-current liabilities

     3,709,571         2,395,130         6,104,701         3,412,073         2,974,002         6,386,075   

Other non-current financial liabilities

     1,927,987         2,305,953         4,233,940         1,943,952         2,509,867         4,453,819   

U.S Dollar

     1,751,803         1,526,028         3,277,831         1,767,326         1,603,825         3,371,151   

Brazilian Real

     8,267         7,430         15,697         34,612         18,434         53,046   

Argentine Pesos

     189         —           189         614         —           614   

Chilean Pesos

     8,254         —           8,254         2,352         —           2,352   

U.F.

     159,474         772,495         931,969         139,048         887,608         1,026,656   

Bank Loans

     643,361         156,882         800,243         797,628         248,117         1,045,745   

U.S Dollar

     634,905         149,452         784,357         762,402         229,683         992,085   

Brazilian Real

     8,267         7,430         15,697         34,612         18,434         53,046   

Argentine Pesos

     189         —           189         614         —           614   

Financial Leases

     79,538         —           79,538         65,289         —           65,289   

Chilean Pesos

     8,254         —           8,254         2,352         —           2,352   

U.F.

     71,284         —           71,284         62,937         —           62,937   

Other Loans

     1,205,088         2,149,071         3,354,159         1,081,035         2,261,750         3,342,785   

U.S Dollar

     1,116,898         1,376,576         2,493,474         1,004,924         1,374,142         2,379,066   

U.F.

     88,190         772,495         860,685         76,111         887,608         963,719   

Other non-current provisions

     59,837         —           59,837         64,529         —           64,529   

U.S Dollar

     120         —           120         4         —           4   

Brazilian Real

     27,813         —           27,813         31,374         —           31,374   

Argentine Pesos

     31,904         —           31,904         30,301         —           30,301   

Chileans $

     —           —           —           2,850         —           2,850   

Deferred tax liabilities

     1,629,024         89,177         1,718,201         1,299,714         457,435         1,757,149   

U.S Dollar

     1,538,262         89,177         1,627,439         1,159,805         457,435         1,617,240   

Euros

     —           —           —           4,044         —           4,044   

Brazilian Real

     90,545         —           90,545         135,600         —           135,600   

Chilean Pesos

     217         —           217         265         —           265   

Non-current provisions for employee benefits

     49,173         —           49,173         41,882         6,700         48,582   

Other currencies

     168         —           168         172         —           172   

Chilean Pesos

     49,005         —           49,005         41,710         6,700         48,410   

Other non-current non-financial liabilities

     43,550         —           43,550         61,996         —           61,996   

U.S Dollar

     934         —           934         1,043         —           1,043   

Brazilian Real

     41,507         —           41,507         59,497         —           59,497   

Argentine Pesos

     908         —           908         1,206         —           1,206   

Chilean Pesos

     201         —           201         246         —           246   

U.F.

     —           —           —           4         —           4   

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

The table below sets forth the subsidiaries that have determined a functional currency other than the U.S. Dollar as follows:

 

Subsidiary

  

Country

  

Functional Currency

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Empreendimentos Florestais Santa Cruz Ltda.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Mahal Empreendimentos e Participacoes S.A.

   Brazil    Brazilian Real

Arauco Distribución S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Investigaciones Forestales Bioforest S.A.

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Consorcio Protección Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A. (Ex-Controladora de Plagas Forestales S.A.)

   Chile    Chilean Pesos

Flakeboard Company Limited

   Canada    Canadian Dollar

The table below shows a detail per company of the effect in the period of the Reserve for Exchange Differences resulting from conversion of currencies:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

     (161,273      (25,457      (93,329      (58,430

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

     (144,307      (23,075      (83,674      (48,296

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

     (44,665      (6,589      (25,803      (16,074

Arauco Distribución S.A.

     (4,079      (3,471      (2,641      (2,178

Arauco Argentina S.A.

     (12,967      (2,761      (7,238      (4,398

Flakeboard Company Limited

     (13,425      (4,604      (6,535      (4,638

Others

     (201      (283      (211      (110
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total reserve of exchange differences on translation

     (380,917      (66,220      (219,431      (134,097
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates changes

 

     January-September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Exchange differences recognized in profit or loss, except for those arising on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss

     (27,478      126         (22,563      (11,052

Reserve of exchange differences on translation (with Non-controlling interests)

     (392,119      (67,908      (225,907      (138,134

 

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

 

 

NOTE 12. BORROWING COSTS

Arauco estimates the average rate of borrowings to finance its current investment projects. At the end of the previous period, the balance corresponded principally to the accumulated amount that was capitalized until the end of construction of pulp production plant in Uruguay. The average rate loans to finance these investment projects were calculated to record the capitalization.

 

     January - September     July - September  
     2015     2014     2015     2014  
     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Property, plant and equipment capitalized cost

        

Property, plant and equipment capitalized interest cost rate

     4.82     4.82     4.87     4.80

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

     1,467        16,772        357        987   

NOTE 13. RELATED PARTIES

Related Party Disclosures

Related parties are those entities defined in IAS 24 and under the rules of the Chilean SVS and the Chilean Corporations Law.

The receivable and payable amounts among related parties at the end of each period correspond to commercial and financing transactions denominated in Chilean Pesos, U.S. dollars and Brazilian Real, where collection or payment deadlines are shown in the following tables and in general do not bear interest, except for financing transactions.

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, the main transactions with related parties are related to fuel purchases with Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A., sodium chlorate purchases at EKA Chile S.A., chips sales to Forestal del Sur S.A. and loans to related companies.

There is neither a provision for doubtful accounts nor any guarantees granted or received related to the balances with related parties.

Name of Group’s Main Shareholders

The ultimate shareholders of Arauco are Mrs. Maria Noseda Zambra de Angelini, Mr. Roberto Angelini Rossi and Mrs. Patricia Angelini Rossi through Inversiones Angelini y Cia. Ltda.

 

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

Empresas Copec S.A.

Compensation to Key Management Personnel

Compensation to key management personnel, including directors, managers and deputy managers, consist of a fixed monthly salary and an annual bonus subject to the results of the Company and the fulfillment of goals of the business as well as individual performance.

Pricing Strategy Terms and Conditions Corresponding to Transactions with Related Parties

Related party transactions were made on terms of those prevailing under market conditions, with mutual independence of the parties.

 

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The table below sets forth information about the Relationship between the Parent Company and its Subsidiaries

 

ID N°

   Company Name   Country      Functional
Currency
     % Ownership interest
09-30-2015
     % Ownership interest
12-31-2014
 
           Direct      Indirect      Total      Direct      Indirect      Total  

   Agenciamiento y Servicios
Profesionales S.A.
    Mexico         U.S. Dollar         0.0020         99.9970         99.9990         0.0020         99.9970         99.9990   

   Arauco Argentina
S.A.(Ex-Alto Paraná S.A.)
    Argentina         U.S. Dollar         9.9753         90.0048         99.9801         9.9753         90.0048         99.9801   

   Arauco Australia Pty Ltd.     Australia         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

96547510-9

   Arauco Bioenergía S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         98.0000         1.9999         99.9999         98.0000         1.9999         99.9999   

   Arauco Colombia S.A.     Colombia         U.S. Dollar         1.5000         98.4983         99.9983         1.5000         98.4983         99.9983   

96765270-9

   Arauco Distribución S.A.     Chile         Chilean Pesos         —           99.9996         99.9996         —           99.9996         99.9996   

   Arauco do Brasil S.A.     Brazil         Brazilian Real         1.2818         98.7172         99.9990         1.3418         98.6572         99.9990   

   Arauco Florestal Arapoti
S.A.
    Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           79.9992         79.9992         —           79.9992         79.9992   

   Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.     Brazil         Brazilian Real         10.4659         89.5332         99.9991         11.1520         88.8470         99.9990   

   Arauco Forest Products
B.V.
    Holland         U.S. Dollar         —           —           —           —           99.9990         99.9990   

   Arauco Europe
Cooperatief U.A. (Ex-
Arauco Holanda
Cooperatief U.A.)
    Holland         U.S. Dollar         0.4843         99.5147         99.9990         0.5389         99.4601         99.9990   

   Arauco Panels USA, LLC     USA         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

   Arauco Perú S.A.     Peru         U.S. Dollar         0.0013         99.9977         99.9990         0.0013         99.9977         99.9990   

   Arauco Wood Products,
Inc.
    USA         U.S. Dollar         0.0004         99.9986         99.9990         0.0004         99.9986         99.9990   

   Araucomex S.A. de C.V.     Mexico         U.S. Dollar         0.0005         99.9985         99.9990         0.0005         99.9985         99.9990   

96565750-9

   Aserraderos Arauco S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995   

96657900-5

   Consorcio Protección
Fitosanitaria Forestal S.A.
    Chile         Chilean Pesos         —           57.5803         57.5803         —           57.7503         57.7503   

   Empreendimentos
Florestais Santa Cruz
Ltda.
    Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           99.9789         99.9789         —           99.9789         99.9789   

   Flakeboard America
Limited
    USA         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

   Flakeboard Company Ltd.     Canada         Canadian Dollar         —           99.9990         99.9990         —           99.9990         99.9990   

85805200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         99.9484         —           99.9484         99.9484         —           99.9484   

93838000-7

   Forestal Cholguán S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         —           98.1796         98.1796         —           98.1796         98.1796   

   Forestal Concepción S.A.     Panama         U.S. Dollar         0.0050         99.9940         99.9990         0.0050         99.9940         99.9990   

78049140-K

   Forestal Los Lagos S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         —           79.9587         79.9587         —           79.9587         79.9587   

   Forestal Nuestra Señora
del Carmen S.A.
    Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9805         99.9805         —           99.9805         99.9805   

   Forestal Talavera S.A.     Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9942         99.9942         —           99.9942         99.9942   

   Greenagro S.A.     Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           97.9805         97.9805         —           97.9805         97.9805   

96563550-5

   Inversiones Arauco
Internacional Ltda.
    Chile         U.S. Dollar         98.0186         1.9804         99.9990         98.0186         1.9804         99.9990   

79990550-7

   Investigaciones Forestales
Bioforest S.A.
    Chile         Chilean Pesos         1.0000         98.9489         99.9489         1.0000         98.9489         99.9489   

   Leasing Forestal S.A.     Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9801         99.9801         —           99.9801         99.9801   

   Mahal Empreendimentos e
Participacoes S.A.
    Brazil         Brazilian Real         —           99.9934         99.9934         —           99.9934         99.9934   

96510970-6

   Paneles Arauco S.A.     Chile         U.S. Dollar         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995         99.0000         0.9995         99.9995   

   Savitar S.A.     Argentina         U.S. Dollar         —           99.9841         99.9841         —           99.9841         99.9841   

76375371-9

   Servicios Aéreos
Forestales Ltda.
    Chile         U.S. Dollar         0.0100         99.9890         99.9990         0.0100         99.9890         99.9990   

96637330-K

   Servicios Logísticos
Arauco S.A.
    Chile         U.S. Dollar         45.0000         54.9997         99.9997         45.0000         54.9997         99.9997   

 

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

 

 

The companies in the table below are classified as joint operations in accordance with IFRS 11. The assets, liabilities, income and expenses are recorded in relation to the Company’s ownership percentage in accordance with accounting standards applicable in each case.

 

ID N°

  

Company Name

   Country      Functional
Currency
 

-

   Euforest S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Forestal Cono Sur S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Stora Enso Uruguay S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   El Esparragal Asociación Agraria de R.L.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Ongar S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

-

   Terminal Logística e Industrial M’Bopicua S.A.      Uruguay         U.S. Dollar   

There are no significant restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to transfer funds to Arauco, in the form of cash dividends or repayment of loans and/or advances.

Employee Benefits for Key Management Personnel

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Salaries and bonuses

     51,028         49,767         14,612         14,814   

Per diem compensation to members of the Board of Directors

     832         1,019         266         337   

Termination benefits

     1,754         3,374         430         731   

Total

     53,614         54,160         15,308         15,882   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
     Country      Currency      Maturity      09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Forestal Mininco S.A

     91.440.000-7         Common director         Chile         Chilean Pesos         30 days         41         19   

Eka Chile S.A

     99.500.140-3         Joint Venture         Chile         Chilean Pesos         30 days         949         2,083   

Forestal del Sur S.A

     79.825.060-4         Common director         Chile         Chilean Pesos         30 days         0         584   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria del Papel S.A

     —           Associate         Brazil         Brazilian Real         30 days         415         588   

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —           Joint Venture         Brazil         Brazilian Real         30 days         745         1,389   

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A.

     —           Associate         Brazil         Brazilian Real         30 days         3         21   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

     71.625.000-8         Common director         Chile         Chilean Pesos         30 days         1,490         —     

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9         Common director         Chile         Chilean Pesos            —           1   

Corpesca S.A

     96.893.820-7         Common director         Chile         Chilean Pesos         30 days         —           20   

TOTAL

                    3,643         4,705   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Related Party Receivables, Non-Current

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
     Country      Currency      Maturity      09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A. (*)

     —           Associate         Brasil         Brazilian Real         December 2016         133,910         151,519   

TOTAL

                    133,910         151,519   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) CDT pays annual interest (interbank rate) + 2.3%

Related Party Payables, Current

 

Name of Related party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Maturity      09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         6,933         4,073   

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         236         302   

Fundación Educacional Arauco

     71.625.000-8       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      —           —           29   

Sigma S.A.

     86.370.800-1       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         1         8   

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

     78.096.080-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         4         —     

Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.

     96.925.430-1       Associate    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         744         —     

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar      30 days         303         987   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar      30 days         608         122   

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

     76.218.856-2       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         11         8   

Empresa de Residuos Resiter Ltda

     89.696.400-3       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      —           —           4   

Resiter Uruguay S.A

     —         Common director    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar      30 days         0         503   

Empresa de Residuos Industriales Resiter Ltda.

     76.329.072-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         0         —     

Colbún S.A.

     96.505.760-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos      30 days         85         —     

TOTAL

                    8,925         6,036   
                 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Purchases

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
   09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
    12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Abastible S.A.

     91.806.000-6       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean Pesos    Fuel      1,803        3,676   

Empresas Copec S.A

     90.690.000-9       Controlling
Parent
   Chile    Chilean Pesos    Management
service
     172        277   

Compañía de Petróleos de Chile S.A.

     99.520.000-7       Controlling
Parent’s
Subsidiary
   Chile    Chilean Pesos    Fuel and
other
     48,704        96,497   

Compañía Puerto de Coronel S.A.

     79.895.330-3       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Transport
and stowage
     7,933        9,458   

Puerto Lirquén S.A.

     96.959.030-1       Associate    Chile    U.S. Dollar    Port services      5,452        9,937   

EKA Chile S.A.

     99.500.140-3       Joint Venture    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Sodium
chlorate
     30,931        48,696   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Wood and
ships
     1,181        —     

Portaluppi, Guzman y Bezanilla Abogados

     78.096.080-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Legal
services
     1,000        1,761   

Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones S.A.

     92.580.000-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Telephone
services
     447        474   

CMPC Maderas S.A.

     95.304.000-K       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Wood and
logs
     185        489   

Forestal Mininco S.A.

     91.440.000-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Wood and
logs
     204        204   

Empresa de Residuos Resiter Ltda

     89.696.400-3       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Industrial
Cleaning
Services
     (285     4,157   

Empresas de Residuos Industriales Resiter Ltda

     76.329.072-7       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Industrial
Cleaning
Services
     5,027        1,432   

Resiter Uruguay S.A

     —         Common director    Uruguay    U.S. Dollar    Service to
collect solid
waste
     774        1,167   

Colbún Transmisión S.A.

     76.218.856-2       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Electrical
Power
     316        330   

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean Pesos    Others
purchases
     1,949        1,023   

Sales

 

Name of Related Party

   Tax ID No.      Nature of
Relationship
   Country    Currency    Transaction
Descriptions
  09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativo Florestais S.A.

     —         Associate    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Loans
(Capital and
interest)
    40,357         151,519   

Colbún S.A.

     96.505.760-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Electrical
Power
    1,072         3,284   

EKA Chile S.A.

     99.500.140-3       Joint venture    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Electrical
Power
    14,004         27,361   

Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.

     —         Associate    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood     4,346         8,349   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Wood and
chips
    12,021         19,311   

Forestal del Sur S.A.

     79.825.060-4       Common director    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Harvesting
services
    822         —     

CMPC Celulosa S.A.

     96.532.330-9       Common director    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Wood     130         246   

Cartulinas CMPC S.A.

     96.731.890-6       Common director    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Cellulose     —           679   

Empresa Eléctrica Guacolda S.A.

     96.635.700-2       Associate    Chile    Chilean
Pesos
   Electrical
Power
    —           1,264   

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

     —         Joint venture    Brasil    Brazilian
Real
   Wood     2,666         11,887   

 

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NOTE 14. INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Investments in Subsidiaries

On August 13, 2015, the company Arauco Middle East DMCC was incorporated with a single contribution from Inversiones Arauco Internacional Limitada of 3,673,000 Dirham (ThU.S.$1,000). The corporate purpose of this company is the promotion of products and the management of Arauco’s customer relations in the Middle East.

On March 27, 2014, the company Servicios Aereos Forestales Ltda was established with contributions from Inversiones Arauco Internacional Ltda ThU.S.$25,997.4 and Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. ThU.S.$2.6. The company’s main objective is the provision of air transportation services for passengers and cargo, forest patrol, photography, advertising, magnetic survey, all by its own and others aircraft and perform maintenance of aeronautical products.

The details of the subsidiaries included in the consolidation of Arauco are disclosed in Note 13.

NOTE 15. INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES

At September 30, 2015 and 2014 there are no new investments in associates to report.

The following tables set forth information about Investments in associates.

 

Name    Puertos y Logística S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Docking and warehousing operations for proprietary and third party use, cargo of all classes of goods, as well, as warehousing and transport operations.
Ownership interest (%)    20.2767%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$58,363    ThU.S.$60,081

 

Name    Inversiones Puerto Coronel S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    U.S. Dollar
Corporate purpose    Investments in movables and real estate, acquisition of companies, securities and investment instruments, investment management and development and/or participation in all kind of businesses and companies related to industrial, shipping, forestry and commercial activities.
Ownership interest (%)    50.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$43,074    ThU.S.$40,088

 

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Name    Servicios Corporativos Sercor S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Consulting services related to business management to Boards of Directors and Senior Management of all Arauco’s entities.
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$ 278    ThU.S.$(2,850)

 

Name    Stora Enso Arapoti Industria de Papel S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose    Industrialization and commercialization of paper and cellulose, raw materials and by-products
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$16,132    ThU.S.$26,029

 

Name    Genómica Forestal S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Developing forestry genomics, through the use of biotechnological, molecular and bioinformatics tools with the purpose of strengthening genetic programs so as to improve the competitive position of the Chilean forestry industry for priority tree species.
Ownership interest (%)    25.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$15    ThU.S.$48

 

Name    Consorcio Tecnológico Bioenercel S.A.
Country    Chile
Functional Currency    Chilean Pesos
Corporate purpose    Developing of technologies which will promote the development of a biofuels industry in Chile, obtained from lingo-cellulosic materials. The future execution of this sustainable project is financed by the Innova Chile Committee.
Ownership interest (%)    20.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(116)    ThU.S.$214

 

Name    Novo Oeste Gestao de Ativos Florestais S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Real
Corporate purpose    Management of forestry activities and commercialization of wood and other products.
Ownership interest (%)    48.9912%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$(23,694)    ThU.S.$(25,290)

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Name    Vale do Corisco S.A.
Country    Brazil
Functional Currency    Brazilian Real
Corporate purpose    Management of forestry activities.
Ownership interest (%)    49.0000%
  

09-30-2015

(Unaudited)

   12-31-2014
Carrying amount    ThU.S.$120,603    ThU.S.$174,782

Summarized Financial Information of Associates

 

09-30-2015

Unaudited

  Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Assets
Novo Oeste Gestao de

Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    86,595        29        3,510        57,915        4,354        16,988        991        75        170,457   

Non-current

    445,085        86,202        819        30,496        81,459        313,924        350        166        958,501   

Total

    531,680        86,231        4,329        88,411        85,813        330,912        1,341        241        1,128,958   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    56,501        83        1,736        13,902        134,168        11,005        1,389        15        218,799   

Non-current

    187,343        0        1,204        4,444        0        73,778        534        165        267,468   

Equity

    287,836        86,148        1,389        70,065        (48,355     246,129        -582        61        642,691   

Total

    531,680        86,231        4,329        88,411        85,813        330,912        1,341        241        1,128,958   

Revenues

    62,496        4,377        2,714        6,838        68        31,072        93        68        107,726   

Expenses

    (64,093     0        (3,827     (1,675     (17,503     (14,621     (122     (179     (102,020

Profit or loss

    (1,597     4,377        (1,113     5,163        (17,435     16,451        (29     (111     5,706   

12-31-2014

  Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Assets
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    70,923        17        6,582        46,579        6,356        24,067        1,533        193        156,250   

Non-current

    363,444        80,243        272        84,451        119,137        460,554        2,097        253        1,110,451   

Total

    434,367        80,260        6,854        131,030        125,493        484,621        3,630        446        1,266,701   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
    Puertos y
Logística
S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Inversiones
Puerto
Coronel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Serv.Corporativos
Sercor S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Stora Enso
Arapoti
Ind.de
Papel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Liabilities
Novo Oeste Gestao de
Ativos Florestais S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Vale do
Corisco S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Consorcio
Tecnológico
Bioenercel S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Genómica
Forestal S.A.
ThU.S.$
    Total
ThU.S.$
 

Current

    19,447        83        20,355        16,791        177,106        17,773        1,937        13        253,505   

Non-current

    118,616        0        751        5,923        0        108,206        621        243        234,360   

Equity

    296,304        80,177        -14,252        108,316        (51,613     358,642        1,072        190        778,836   

Total

    434,367        80,260        6,854        131,030        125,493        484,621        3,630        446        1,266,701   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

09-30-2014

Unaudited

                 

Revenues

    60,886        1,294        3,064        123,762        138        38,468        97        19        227,728   

Expenses

    (60,711     0        (5,313     (120,512     (19,744     (8,902     (533     (45     (215,760

Profit or loss

    175        1,294        (2,249     3,250        (19,606     29,566        (436     (26     11,968   

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Movement in Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance as of January 1

     326,045         349,412   

Changes

     

Investments in associates, Additions

     0         0   

Disposals, Investments in associates

     0         (3,400

Share of profit (loss) in investment in associates

     920         6,958   

Share of profit (loss) in investment in joint ventures

     335         523   

Dividends Received, Investments in Associates

     (4,867      (11,696

Increase (Decrease) in foreign exchange currency on translation of Associates and Joint Ventures

     (69,023      (27,717

Other increase (decrease) in investment and associates and joint ventures

     8,618         11,965   

Total changes

     (64,017      (23,367

Ending balance

     262,028         326,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Carrying amount of associates accounted for using equity method

     239,264         301,242   

Carrying amount of joint ventures accounted for using equity method

     22,764         24,803   

Total investment accounted for using equity method

     262,028         326,045   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 16. INTERESTS IN JOINT ARRANGEMENTS

Investments and contributions made

As of September 30, 2015, Arauco, through its subsidiary Arauco Holanda Cooperatief U.A, has made capital contributions for a total of ThU.S.$82,943 (ThU.S.$398,545 as of December 31, 2014) to two Uruguayan joint arrangements in order to maintain its 50% of ownership in Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A. This transaction had no effect on the consolidated statement of income.

The aforementioned contributions were invested in the construction of a state-of-the-art cellulose production plant, with a guaranteed annual capacity of 1.3 million tons, a port and an energy generation unit based on renewable resources, which is located in the town of Puerto Pereira, Province of Colonia, Uruguay.

Our investments in Uruguay qualify as a joint operation. Among Arauco’s other rights and contractual conditions Arauco has agreed, together with Stora Enso, in the “Wood Supply Agreement”, to purchase 100% of the total annual pulp production of the joint operation. Arauco has recognized assets, liabilities, income and expenses relating to their participation, effective January 1, 2013, in accordance with IFRS11.

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

The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint arrangements, which qualify as joint operations:

 

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Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

   09-30-2015 Unaudited      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     116,278         181,795         82,708         248,825   

Non-current

     2,208,157         884,134         2,219,108         1,008,556   

Equity

        1,258,506            1,044,435   

Total Joint Arrangement

     2,324,435         2,324,435         2,301,816         2,301,816   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     629,253            522,218      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
     09-30-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     493,420         4,672   

Expenses

     (440,110      (32,868

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     53,310         (28,196
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Forestal Cono Sur S.A.(consolidated)

   09-30-2015 Unaudited      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     24,013         21,287         26,034         21,790   

Non-current

     171,607         2,203         171,630         700   

Equity

        172,130            175,174   

Total Joint Arrangement

     195,620         195,620         197,664         197,664   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     86,065            87,587      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     5,966         1,080   

Expenses

     (9,009      (1,958

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (3,043      (878
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Eufores S.A.(consolidated)

   09-30-2015 Unaudited      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     155,039         222,163         132,001         193,615   

Non-current

     647,112         42,817         641,668         32,368   

Equity

        537,171            547,686   

Total Joint Arrangement

     802,151         802,151         773,669         773,669   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     268,586            273,843      

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     211,392         92,841   

Expenses

     (221,907      (110,202

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (10,515      (17,361
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A.

(Uruguay)

   09-30-2015 Unaudited      12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     4,367         52,589         4,971         28,093   

Non-current

     487,675         85,717         474,871         85,057   

Equity

        353,736            366,692   

Total Joint Arrangement

     492,042         492,042         479,842         479,842   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     176,868            183,346      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
     09-30-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Income

     14,559         10,291   

Expenses

     (30,515      (6,244

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (15,956      4,047   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

The following tables set forth summarized financial information of the more significant interests in joint arrangements, which qualify as joint ventures:

 

Unilin Arauco Pisos Ltda.

   09-30-2015
Unaudited
     12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     7,315         2,751         9,933         6,917   

Non-current

     3,504         44         4,942         63   

Equity

        8,024            7,894   

Total Joint Arrangement

     10,819         10,819         14,875         14,875   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     4,012            3,947      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    
           

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     112         6,243   

Expenses

     (1,579      (6,115

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     (1,467      128   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Eka Chile S.A.

   09-30-2015
Unaudited
     12-31-2014  
   Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
     Assets
ThU.S.$
     Liabilities
ThU.S.$
 

Current

     18,958         4,927         18,378         3,951   

Non-current

     29,653         5,521         28,792         5,272   

Equity

        38,163            37,947   

Total Joint Arrangement

     48,611         48,611         47,170         47,170   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investment

     19,082            18,974      
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

     09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
     09-30-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Income

     30,686         38,083   

Expenses

     (29,430      (36,362

Joint Arrangement Net Income (Loss)

     1,256         1,721   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTE 17. IMPAIRMENT OF ASSETS

In the period 2015, there were no provisions for impairment associated cash generating units to inform.

Disclosure of Impairment Losses of Assets

Provisions for impairment of property, plant and equipment due to technical obsolescence have been recorded as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 respectively, as shown below:

 

Disclosure of Asset Impairment

      

Principal classes of Assets affected by Impairment and Reversal of Losses

     Machinery and Equipment   

Principal Facts and Circumstances that lead to Recognizing Impairment and Reversal of losses

     Technical Obsolescence and Claim   
    

 

09-30-2015

Unaudited

  

  

     12-31-2014   

Information relevant to the sum of all impairment

     ThU.S.$4,658         ThU.S.$4,938   

Goodwill

Goodwill is allocated to the groups of cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, the balance of Goodwill is ThU.S.$69,087 (ThU.S.$82,573, at December 31, 2014), of which ThU.S.$39,706 (ThU.S.$40,023 at December 31, 2014) was mainly generated by the acquisition of “Flakeboard” (See Note 14) and ThU.S.$26,566 (ThU.S.$39,735 at December 31, 2014) by the investment in Arauco do Brasil S.A. Both values were assigned to the panel segment.

The goodwill generated by the investment in Arauco do Brasil S.A. was allocated to the panel segment 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 expected future cash flows based on the operational plan approved by the management for 10-year period, applying a discount rate of 10%, which does not exceed the long-term average growth rate for the panel segment in Brazil.

The change in the balance of goodwill is due solely to the exchange difference on foreign currency translation.

 

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NOTE 18. PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The contingent liabilities for outstanding litigations are as follows:

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

1. 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 filed a claim disputing 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 acknowledged receipt of the Company’s request. Subsequently, the tax authority issued a report and the Company commented on such report.

On September 26, 2014, Arauco requested the submission of this claim to the competent jurisdiction of the new Tax and Customs Courts. On October 10, 2014, Arauco’s request was granted. Currently the action is being considered by these new Courts under the Docket No. RUC 14-9-0002087-3, with the Chilean IRS having the obligation to respond to Arauco’s duly instituted complaint. On March 20, 2015, the SII responded to the allegations submitted by Arauco against Liquidations No. 184 and 185 of 2005. As the date of these financial statements, this case is pending.

2. On June 22, 2011, the Company was notified of a civil claim for compensation of prejudice for an alleged tort liability, filed by twelve fishermen of the Mataquito River before the Court of First Instance, Guarantee and Family of Licantén under Docket number 73-2011. The case arose out of dead fish allegedly found in the Mataquito River on June 5, 2007 caused by the Licancel Plant. The plaintiffs seek to be compensated for alleged damages that they have suffered from the aforementioned event, including lost profits, pain and suffering and an alleged contractual liability. On November 5, 2015, the company was notified of the first instance final decision rendered on October 21, 2015, which partially upheld the claim, sentencing the defendant to pay to each plaintiff, as non-monetary damages, the amount of $5,000,000 (five million Chilean Pesos), plus an adjustment calculated from May 2007 to the month preceding effective payment. Each party was ordered to bear its own court costs. The deadline to file appeals against the decision has not expired yet.

3. On December 20, 2012, the Company was notified of a civil damages claim in summary proceedings, lodged by a group of settlers in the La Concepción sector, near to the Nueva Aldea Plant. The settlers are claiming compensation for alleged environmental damages that affected their quality of life. The claim demands monetary and non-monetary damages. The purported damages refer to atmospheric emissions, pollution in river streams, risks related with truck transit and forest fire risks.

Currently the case is in the preliminary stage of evidence gathering, having already exhausted the discussion period. On August 7, 2015, the defendant filed a submission

 

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requesting the proceedings to be declared abandoned. The Court granted a term to respond on August 10, 2015. This case is pending.

Arauco Argentina S.A. (Ex -Alto Paraná S.A.)

1. (i) On October 8, 2007, the Federal Administration of Public Income (Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos) (AFIP) initiated an ex oficio proceeding against our Argentine affiliate Arauco Argentina S.A. challenging its deduction from its income tax liability of certain expenses, interest payments and exchange rate differences generated by Private Negotiable Obligations which were issued by such company in 2001 and paid in 2007.

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

On December 14, 2007, AFIP notified Arauco Argentina S.A. 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 of Argentine Pesos $417,908,207 including capital (ThU.S.$44,354 at September 30, 2015), compensatory interest, and fines for omission. On February 11, 2008, Arauco Argentina S.A. appealed the aforementioned ruling before the National Tax Court (“Tribunal Fiscal de la Nación”) (TFN).

On February 8, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. 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, the company’s only remaining option was to pursue a remedy before the Contentious Administrative Matters Federal Appeals Court (“Cámara de Apelaciones en lo Contencioso Administrativo Federal”) (CACAF) and, subsequently, the National Supreme Court of Justice (“Corte Suprema de Justicia de la Nación”).

On February 15, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. appealed before the CACAF, making all necessary submissions with the purpose of attaining a revocation of the contested decision. Arauco Argentina S.A. paid litigation fees (tasa de justicia) in the amount of Argentine Pesos $5,886,053 (ThU.S.$624 at September 30, 2015).

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 Arauco Argentina S.A. until CACAF reaches a decision on APSA’s request for an injunction.

On May 13, 2010, the CACAF decided to grant the injunction requested by Arauco Argentina S.A., ordering to suspend the enforcement of the AFIP resolution until the final decision on this matter. This injunction was granted by the CACAF subject to the granting of a corresponding bond. On May 19, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed with the Appeal Court a surety policy issued by Zurich Argentina Cía. de Seguros S.A. On May 20, 2010, the CACAF asked Arauco Argentina S.A. to specify the areas covered by the surety insurance. On May 28, 2010 Arauco Argentina S.A. complied with this request and attached Endorsement No. 1 of the surety policy in favor of the CACAF – Trial Chamber I – in the amount of Argentine Pesos $633,616,741 (equivalent to ThU.S.$67,248 as of September 30, 2015), which includes initial capital, plus adjustments and interests to the date of the bond. On June 2,

 

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2010 the CACAF accepted this surety filed by Arauco Argentina S.A. and sent notice to AFIP of the injunction granted. On June 4, 2010 the AFIP was notified of the ruling dated May 13, 2010, which is final since June 22, 2010.

On February 1, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. received notice of the decision dated December 28, 2012, whereby the First Chamber of Appeals rejected the appeal lodged by the company, confirming the ex officio determination of the AFIP, and imposed the judicial fees for both instances as per their generation, since there was contradictory case law. The company appealed this decision before the National Supreme Court of Justice via the various legal procedural remedies available. On February 4, 2013, the company filed an ordinary appeal against the Chamber’s decision and on February 19, 2013, it also filed an extraordinary appeal against the same judgment, both before the National Supreme Court of Justice. On May 6, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was notified of the decision of the Court of Appeals that, as of April 23, 2013, granted the ordinary appeal to the National Supreme Court of Justice and was present, to her chance the Extraordinary Appeal field. On May 27, 2013, the file was forwarded to the Supreme Court of Justice of the Country. On June 3, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was notified of the procedural ruling issued by the High Court on May 29, 2013, declaring that the Ordinary Appeal had been duly received. On June 17, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. submitted a duly founded presentation in connection with the Appeal, which the Court subsequently ordered to be transferred to AFIP, a circumstance of which the company was notified on June 28, 2013.

The reasoning of the Chamber of Appeals’ decision did not modify the opinion of our external counsel in that the company acted in accordance with law when deducting the interest, expenses and exchange differences in the indebtedness challenged by the State, and they still hold that there are good possibilities for the decision to be quashed, rendering without effect AFIP’s ex officio determination.

(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 Arauco Argentina S.A. to pay Argentine Pesos $10,447,705 (ThU.S.$1,108 at September 30, 2015) as payment of Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee) before the TFN. On August 14, 2008, Arauco Argentina S.A filed a petition with the court requesting that this order be reconsidered, or alternatively, rejected on the grounds that the requested amount was unreasonable. Arauco Argentina S.A provided evidence that it had paid Argentine Pesos $1,634,914 (ThU.S.$173 at September 30, 2015), considering that this was the actual amount due, pursuant to Law, for the Tasa de Actuación (Litigation Fee). On April 13, 2010, the First Chamber of the CACAF denied Arauco Argentina S.A.’s appeal. On April 26, 2010, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed an ordinary appeal against the latter decree before the National Supreme Court of Justice, which was granted on February, 3, 2011. On June 23, 2011, the brief with the ordinary appeal was filed before the Supreme Court. On July, 14, 2011, AFIP answered the petition of this brief. On May 8, 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that the ordinary remedy was wrongly admitted, since the appealed sentence was not a final ruling. The case file was returned to First Chamber of the National Appeals Court of Contentious Administrative Matters. On June 15, 2012, Arauco Argentina S.A. requested that the case be suspended until the substantial issues of the case were resolved, a request which was rejected by the CACAF on June 25, 2012. On July 2, 2012, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed a motion to reconsider, requesting that such ruling be rendered ineffective and the extraordinary proceeding be suspended until the substantial issues of the case were ruled on, also expressing that it still maintained its interest in the extraordinary remedy that was submitted. On August 21, 2012, Arauco Argentina S.A. filed a presentation which expressed its interest to maintain the extraordinary appeal. On February 19, 2013, Arauco Argentina

 

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S.A. requested the Extraordinary Remedy to be dealt with, and that copy of the judgment passed in the main suit be attached thereto. On the same date Arauco Argentina S.A. lodged a Federal Extraordinary remedy on grounds that the judgment relating to the procedural tax discussed in this ancillary suit ought to be analyzed in consistency with that of the main suit. On April 8, 2013, the Chamber conferred upon AFIP a period to respond to Arauco Argentina S.A.’s Extraordinary Remedy. On November 26, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was served with a ruling dated October 8, 2013 whereby the 1st Chamber of the Appeals Department decided to deny Arauco Argentina S.A.’s May 6, 2010 Extraordinary Remedy, imposing upon Arauco Argentina S.A. the obligation to bear the court costs and fees. On November 18, 2014, the 1st Chamber of the Appeals Department decided to dismiss Arauco Argentina S.A.’s second extraordinary remedy.

2. By way of Resolutions Nos. 952/2000 and 83/03, and within the context of the provisions of Law No. 25,080, the former Secretary for Agriculture, Ranching, Fishing and Foods approved the projects submitted by Arauco Argentina S.A. to build an MDF plant (boards) and a sawmill, along with the forestation of several hectares for supplying said industries.

In March of 2005, by way of Note No. 145/05, issued by the Undersecretary for Agriculture, Ranching and Forestation, the exemption to pay exportation duties granted to Arauco Argentina S.A. was suspended, as were the exemptions granted to all other companies benefited by this system under Law No. 25,080, a suspension which was implemented as a preventive measure, invoking the need to review the proceedings conducted in the respective case files. After the exhaustion of the administrative procedures, the measure is being argued by the company before the courts. In said context, on November 8, 2006, the V Chamber of the National Appeals Court for Adversarial Administrative and Federal Matters issued a ruling ordering that Arauco Argentina S.A. to continue to enjoy an exemption from paying the exportation duties, provided that it guarantee said duties by taking out warranty insurance. The judicial measure became effective beginning on March of 2007 by collateralization through the granting of bond (caución) policies for each shipment permits exempted from payment of export duty. Notwithstanding this ruling, the issuance of the ruling on the substantial issues of the matter is still pending. The company maintains an assignment of funds equivalent to ThU.S.$23,189 in connection to the aforementioned export duties, which is shown under not current provisions.

The export duties paid by the company while the benefit was suspended were allocated to the results of each financial year. As of this date, the company has submitted a claim against the National Government demanding the return of ThU.S.$6,555, plus interest accrued as from the serving of process of said claim, amount which corresponds to the Export Duties paid between March of 2005 and March of 2007 as a result of the benefit’s suspension.

In turn, during April of year 2005, the Secretary for Agriculture, Ranching, Fishing and Foods issued Resolution No. 260/2005, requiring that holders of any firms that had received the fiscal benefits granted under Law No. 25,080 should establish guarantees to cover the total amount of any such benefits, considering for such purposes all benefits that had been enjoyed until the date of their establishment. Arauco Argentina S.A. then proceeded to establish the required guarantees, which - as of the date of these financial statements - amount to Argentine Pesos $172,602,362 (equivalent to ThU.S.$18,319 at September 30, 2015).

Arauco Argentina S.A. believes that it has complied with all of the obligations imposed upon it by the system set forth under Law No. 25,080.

 

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3. On December 6, 2013, Arauco Argentina S.A. was served upon Resolution 803 issued by the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA) on November 22, 2013. By means of such resolution, the BCRA initiated Investigation No. 5581, whereby it is sought to determine the absence of currency inflow and liquidation, and the delayed inflow of currency arising from export operations.

On March 6, 2014, the BCRA notified Arauco Argentina S.A. that it had received the APSA’s response and was opening the case for the presentation of evidence. On June 18, 2014 the BCRA notified the company of the closure of the trial period. On June 26, 2014 APSA presented its answer. On October 6, 2014, the company received the ruling dated September 30, 2014, issued by the National Criminal and Economic Court No. 8, Secretary No. 16, through which it was notified that the court would analyze the case under Case File No. 1330/2014.

As of the date of issuance of these financial statements, in the opinion of the company´s legal advisors, the likelihood in obtaining a favorable outcome (that is to say, no fines imposed) is high, given the solid defense arguments raised by Arauco Argentina S.A. and the judicial background related to infractions of a similar nature.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

On November 8, 2012, the Brazilian tax authorities issued an Infringement Notice against one of our Brazilian subsidiaries, Arauco do Brasil S.A., for allegedly unpaid taxed owed by said company during the period from 2006 to 2010. Specifically, the tax authorities (i) objected to the deductibility of certain payments made, and expenses incurred (including the amortization of premiums, interest and litigation costs) by Arauco do Brasil between 2005 and 2010, and, (ii) argued that Arauco do Brasil made certain insufficient payments regarding the Brazilian Corporate Tax (“IRPJ”) and the Corporate Contribution over Net Profits (“CSLL”) during 2010.

On July 20, 2015, Arauco do Brasil was notified of the first-level administrative ruling which partially upheld the Infringement. Against this ruling, a Voluntary Appeal was filed seeking to revoke the Infringement Notice before the Brazilian Administrative Tax Council (Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais de Brasil or “CARF”), which is the second administrative level. As of the date of this report, the trial pertaining to this objection is still pending. The company believes that its challenge against the Infringement Notice is based on sound legal grounds and that a reasonable possibility exists that this matter will be resolved in favor of the company. However, if a favorable ruling is not obtained, it is possible that an obligation is generated in the aforementioned sums, plus interest and fines, up to the date on which the respective payment is made.

Forestal Arauco S.A. (ex Forestal Celco S.A.)

1. On September 26, 2005, in proceedings numbered 48,679-2006 of the Civil Court of Constitución, Forestal Celco S.A., now Forestal Arauco S.A., submitted a claim against Forestal Constitución Ltda. and Ms Vitelia Morán Sepúlveda and other seven natural persons, with the goal of obtaining a ruling that acknowledges its sole ownership over the Lierecillo estate (1,126 hectares), formed by various property registrations, also seeking that the defendants be sentenced to jointly and severally pay $20,000,000 as well as a damage compensation for having harvested a portion of the aforementioned estate. On April 23, 2006, Mr. Adolfo Numi Velasco, acting on behalf of all the aforementioned natural

 

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persons, answered the claim requesting its rejection, arguing that his clients are the sole owners of the estate named “Lierencillo” which they call “El Macaco”, also submitting a counterclaim with the purpose of demanding that Forestal Celco S.A. return such estate, of 162.7 hectares, plus a damage compensation for the resulting damages, lost profit and moral damage. On June 29, 2009, a first instance ruling was issued in favor of Forestal Celco S.A’s claim, only with regards to the declaration of ownership, rejecting all other aspects of that claim as well as the corresponding counterclaim.

On March 17, 2014, the Court of Appeals of Talca, revoked the first instance sentence upholding the counterclaim for vindication, declaring that the counterclaimants are the sole owners of the Macaco real property, of 61.32 hectares. On April 3, 2014, Forestal Celco S.A. challenged the decision by submitting cassation appeals, both based on formalities and the merits. On August 4, 2015, the Supreme Court rejected both cassation appeals. The counterclaimant submitted a clarification appeal so that the decision would sentence the counterclaim defendant to pay litigation costs. On September 7, 2015, the Supreme Court dismissed the clarification appeal, and the judgment became final and binding. The land was surrendered. The trial is over (Supreme Court Case File No. 10840-2014).

2. On October 26, 2012, Forestal Valdivia S.A., now Forestal Arauco S.A., was notified of a restitution suit filed by Mr. Nelson Vera Moraga, Attorney representing the estate of Mrs. Julia Figueroa Oliveiro, which occurred over 60 years ago. That application was lodged with the Civil Court of Loncoche, Docket Number 79-2012, and the lawsuit demanded the recovery and restitution of two estates, with their products and improvements, arguing that the aforementioned estate is the sole and exclusive owner of two real estate properties whose total surface amounts to 1,210 hectares and are allegedly occupied by Forestal Valdivia S.A. On March 13, 2014, the Court issued a first instance ruling rejecting the claim. On March 31, 2014, the plaintiff appealed the first instance ruling through the submittal of a cassation appeal with regards to procedural aspects to the Court of Appeals of Temuco.

On August 10, 2015, the Court of Appeals of Temuco issued a decision confirming the first instance decision with litigation costs. On August 28, 2015, the plaintiff lodged cassation appeals in respect of substantive and procedural matters, requesting the setting of a deposit in case the defendant wishes to enforce the judgment. The Court of Appeals declared the cassation appeals admissible, and set the amount of the deposit at Chilean Pesos $50,000,000. On September 10, 2015, the defendant filed a motion to reconsider against the ruling which set the amount of the deposit, requesting that it be set aside or decreased. On September 16, 2015, the Court of Appeals denied the motion to reconsider, maintaining the deposit and its amount. Currently, the trial is being processed by the Supreme Court, which must decide on admissibility and eventually on the cassation appeals filed (Case Docket Supreme Court 19,728-2015).

3. On October 8, 2013, Bosques Arauco S.A., now Forestal Arauco S.A. was notified of a civil claim filed by Mr. Manuel Antonio Fren Casanova, requesting the court to declare the properties known as Cuyinco and Cuyinco Alto as two different properties and, therefore, to order the cancellation of the ownership registration in the name of Bosques Arauco S.A. found on N° 290 of page 266 of the Registry of Property kept by the Real Estate Registrar of Cuyinco Alto, on the grounds that, Bosques Arauco S.A. erroneously understood that its property, Cuyinco Alto of 4,600 hectares, would also encompass the land known as Cuyinco, which allegedly belongs to the claimant.

The claim was filed before the Civil Court of Lebu (Case File No. C-269-2013). On November 21, 2013, the claim was answered. On November 4, 2015, the company was notified of the

 

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first instance final decision, which dismissed the lawsuit in its entirety, with court costs. The deadline to file appeals against the decision has not expired yet.

4. On January 14, 2015, the company was served process of a civil damages claim due to alleged non-contractual liability. The claim was lodged by Mr. Ricardo del Carmen Guzmán Reyes who alleged that the actions of Forestal Celco S.A. prevented the former from exploiting his mining properties, given that he could not access land belonging to Forestal Arauco S.A. because it had been planted with forests. Claim seeking direct damages, lost profits and non-monetary damages. Discussion phase concluded. On June 25, 2015, a settlement hearing was held with no succes. On October 22, 2015, the company was notified of the resolution ordering the commencement of the trial’s evidentiary stage. On October 26, 2015, the defendant filed a motion to reconsider and, in lieu thereof, an appeal, requesting the revision of certain facts to be proven at trial and the addition of others. This case is pending. Case processed at the Civil Court of Constitución, case file No. C-892-2014.

5. Maquinarias y Equipos Klenner Limitada filed a civil damages claim before the First Civil Court of Valdivia, Case File number C-375-2015, against Forestal Arauco S.A. The claim seeks compensation for alleged damages brought as a result of the termination of a service provision contract that took place on February 9, 2010

On February 6, 2015, the claim was served on Mr. Cristián Durán Silva, on behalf of Forestal Arauco S.A. On February 12, 2015, the company appeared submitting a motion to void the service of process, since Mr. Cristian Durán Silva was not the legal representative of Forestal Arauco S.A., and because the requirements of article 44 of the Code of Civil Procedure had not been fulfilled in this service of process.

The Court granted the plaintiff the legal term to submit its arguments in this regard, issuing a resolution dated February 17 of 2015. Moreover, the company required that proceedings be suspended while this matter was pending decision. The Court gave the floor to the plaintiff with regard to this request. In view of the foregoing, on February 24, 2015, the company raised dilatory defenses. The Court dismissed the motion to void the service of process, a decision which was subsequently confirmed by the Court of Appeals of Valdivia. On August 20, 2015, the Court dismissed the motion to amend proceedings filed by the defendant. On August 26, 2015, the defendant submitted an appeal against such dismissal. Currently, the discussion period has concluded and the resolution ordering commencement of the case’s evidentiary stage should be issued soon, and the appeal filed before the Court of Appeals by the defendant company against the decision that dismissed the motions to amend proceedings is still pending.

6. On April 28, 2015, the company was notified and answered the action for recovery submitted in ordinary proceedings by Mr. Rodrigo Huanquimilla Arcos and Mr. Mario Andrades Rojas, attorneys at law, on behalf of 24 members of the Arcos succession, who claiming to be owners of the estate that they identify as Hacienda Quivolgo, of 5,202 hectares, request that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., be sentenced to return the abovementioned real property plus civil and natural fruits or revenues as well as any estates adhered to it, along with any damages that the real property may have suffered, with litigation costs. The company proceeded to answer the claim requesting that it be completely rejected, arguing that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is the sole and legitimate owner of the real property. The discussion phase concluded and the settlement hearing took place, without any results. The issuance of the resolution ordering commencement of the evidentiary stage is pending. Case file C-334-2014 of the Civil Court of Constitución.

 

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7. On April 6, 2015, the company was notified through a rogatory letter regarding the claim submitted by Mr. Gustavo Andrés Ochagavía Urrutia, attorney at law, acting on behalf of 23 members of the Arcos succession, who claim to be the owners of the estate that they identify as Hacienda Quivolgo, of 5,202 hectares, requesting that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., be sentenced to return the abovementioned real property plus civil and natural fruits or revenues as well as any estates adhered to it, along with any damages that the real property may have suffered, with litigation costs. They base their claim in that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is allegedly in possession but does not own the real property in question. On April 28, 2014, the company proceeded to answer the claim requesting that it be completely rejected, arguing that Forestal Celco S.A., currently Forestal Arauco S.A., is the sole and legitimate owner of the real property. The discussion phase has concluded, having conducted the settlement hearing, although to no avail. The issuance of the resolution to commence the evidentiary stage is pending. Case file C-54-2015 of the Civil Court of Constitución.

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. (joint arrangement)

In May of 2014, Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira (CEPP), a company belonging to the Montes del Plata Group – a joint arrangement between Arauco and Stora Enso - was notified of the commencement of a series of arbitral proceedings against it, all lodged before the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) by Andritz Pulp Technologies Punta Pereira S.A., a subsidiary of Andritz AG.

These arbitration proceedings are related to the contracts for the delivery, construction, installation, commissioning and completion - by Andritz - of the main components of the Project for the Montes del Plata Cellulose Plant, located in Punta Pereira, Uruguay.

CEPP objected to the claim and, on its own behalf, submitted a counterclaim against Andritz based on the latter’s breach of its contractual obligations.

Both parties signed an agreement on April 28, 2015. The agreement established the manner in which the parties’ pending obligations shall be complied with, along with an additional payment to Andritz for an amount of approximately MU.S.$44, which has been paid.

As a result of the implementation of this agreement, all remaining issues between the parties in connection to the arbitration proceedings have been resolved and, as of this date, the arbitration has concluded.

At the end of each reporting period there are no other contingencies that might significantly affect the Company’s financial, position or results of operations.

 

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Provisions recorded as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follow:

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     Unaudited         

Classes of Provisions

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Provisions, Current

     506         2,535   

Provisions for litigations

     281         1,765   

Other provisions

     225         770   

Provisions, non-Current

     59,837         64,529   

Provisions for litigations

     12,834         14,273   

Other provisions

     47,003         50,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Provisions

     60,343         67,064   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     09-30-2015  
     Unaudited  

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$
     Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     16,038         51,026         67,064   

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     2,069         9,737         11,806   

Used provisions

     (3,004      (2,851      (5,855

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (2,880      (10,139      (13,019

Other Increases (Decreases)

     892         (545      347   

Total Changes

     (2,923      (3,798      (6,721

Closing balance

     13,115         47,228         60,343   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     12-31-2014  

Movements in Provisions

   Litigations
ThU.S.$
     Other
Provisions
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Opening balance

     18,406         15,457         33,863   

Changes in provisions

        

Increase in existing provisions

     9,585         16,782         26,367   

Used provisions

     (8,951      —           (8,951

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency exchange

     (818      (3,324      (4,142

Other Increases (Decreases)

     (2,184      22,111         19,927   

Total Changes

     (2,368      35,569         33,201   

Closing balance

     16,038         51,026         67,064   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Provisions for litigations are for labor and tax claims whose payment period is uncertain. Other provisions include the liability recognition for investments with net asset deficiency at the end of the reporting period.

 

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NOTE 19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  

Classes of Intangible Assets, Net

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Intangible assets, net

     83,909         93,258   

Computer software

     15,882         18,224   

Water rights

     5,339         5,442   

Customer

     57,019         63,164   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     5,669         6,428   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of intangible Assets, Gross

     136,384         137,041   

Computer software

     51,310         49,109   

Water rights

     5,339         5,442   

Customer

     71,919         74,432   

Other identifiable intangible assets

     7,816         8,058   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Classes of accumulated amortization and impairment

     

Total accumulated amortization and impairment

     (52,475      (43,783

Accumulated amortization and impairment, intangible assets

     (52,475      (43,783

Computer software

     (35,428      (30,885

Customer

     (14,900      (11,268

Other identifiable intangible assets

     (2,147      (1,630

Reconciliation of the carrying amount of intangible assets at the beginning and end of each reporting period balances

 

     09-30-2015        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rigths
ThU.S.$
    Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     18,224        5,442        63,164        6,428        93,258   

Changes

          

Additions

     2,861        —          —          40        2,901   

Disposals

     (73     (99.00     —          (70.00     (242

Amortization

     (4,851     —          (3,631     (517     (8,999

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (279     (4.00     (2,514     (212     (3,009

Changes Total

     (2,342     (103.00     (6,145     (759     (9,349

Closing Balance

     15,882        5,339        57,019        5,669        83,909   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     12-31-2014        

Reconciliation of intangible assets

   Computer
Software
ThU.S.$
    Water
Rigths
ThU.S.$
    Customer
ThU.S.$
    Others
ThU.S.$
    TOTAL
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     17,004        5,422        70,054        7,171        99,651   

Changes

          

Additions

     9,956        —          —          145.00        10,101   

Amortization

     (6,699     —          (5,040     (736     (12,475

Increase (decrease) in foreign currency conversion

     (2,037     20        (1,850     (152     (4,019

Changes Total

     1,220        20        (6,890     (743     (6,393

Closing Balance

     18,224        5,442        63,164        6,428        93,258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

          Minimun
life
     Maximum
life
 

Computer Software

   Years      3         16   

Customer

   Years      15         15   

Trademark

   Years      7         7   

The amortization of customer base and Others is presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income line item Administrative Expenses.

 

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NOTE 20. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS

Biological assets comprise forestry plantations, mainly radiata and taeda pine, and to a lower extent of eucalyptus. The plantations are located in Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay, with a total surface of 1.6 million hectares, out of which 984 thousand hectares are used for forestry planting, 395 thousand hectares are native forest, 186 thousand hectares are used for other purposes and 78 thousand hectares not yet planted.

As of September 30, 2015, the production volume of logs totaled 14.8 million cubic meters (14.8 million cubic meters as of September 30, 2014).

Measurements of fair value of Arauco’s biological assets are classified as Level 3, due to the fact that inputs are not observable. However, this information reflects the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset, including assumptions about risk.

These unobservable inputs were developed using the best information available and includes own information of Arauco. These unobservable inputs can be adjusted if the available information indicates that other market participants would use different information or there is something specific in Arauco that is not available to other market participants.

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

 

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

 

    Current forestry plantations are projected based on a net decrease total volume, with a minimum growth equivalent to the current supply demand.

 

    Future plantations are not considered.

 

    The harvest of forestry plantations supplies raw materials for all other products that Arauco produces and sells. By directly controlling the development of forests that will be processed, Arauco ensures high quality timber for each of its products.

 

    Expected cash flows are determined in terms of harvest and expected sale of forestry products, associated with the demand from the Company’s own industrial centers and sales to third parties at market prices. Sales margin is also considered in the valuation of the different products that are harvested in the forest. The changes in the value of the plantations pursuant to the criteria defined above are accounted for in the results for the fiscal year, as established in IAS 41. These changes are presented in the Income Statement under the line for Other income per function, which as of September 30 of 2015 amount to ThU.S.$140,692 (ThU.S.$200,478 as of September 30 of 2014). The appraisal of biological assets results in a greater cost of the lumber sold in comparison to the real incurred cost, which is presented in the sales Costs which as of September 30, 2015 amounted to ThU.S.$142,427 (ThU.S.$164,670 as of September 30 of 2014).

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

    The average crop age by species and country is:

 

     Chile      Argentina      Brazil      Uruguay  

Pine

     24         15         15         —     

Eucalyptus

     12         10         7         10   

The following table sets forth changes in fair value of biological assets considering variations in significant assumptions considered in calculating the fair value of the assets:

 

            ThU.S.$  

Discount rate

     0,5         (117,031
     -0,5         124,309   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Margins (%)

     10         421,056   
     -10         (421,056

Differences in valuation of biological assets, in the discount rate and in the margins are recognized in the consolidated statement of income under line items “other income” and “other expenses”, as appropriate.

Forestry plantations classified as current Biological assets are those to be harvested and sold within twelve months after the reporting period.

The Company has contracted fire insurance policies for its forestry plantations, which in conjunction 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 operation in association with Stora Enso in accordance with IFRS11, Arauco recognizes the assets, liabilities; income and expenses relating to their ownership percentage (See Note 16).

Detail of Biological Assets Pledged as Security

As of September 30, 2015, there are no forestry plantations pledged as security.

Detail of Biological Assets with Restricted Ownership

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

No significant government grants have been received.

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

 

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

 

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     Unaudited     
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Current

     249,041         307,551   

Non-current

     3,454,588         3,538,802   

Total

     3,703,629         3,846,353   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reconciliation of carrying amount of biological assets

 

Movement

   09-30-2015
Unaudited
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,846,353   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     90,636   

Decreases due to Sales

     (105

Decreases due to Harvest

     (229,724

Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sale

     140,692   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (115,065

Loss of forest due to fires

     (34,970

Other Increases (decreases)

     5,812   

Total Changes

     (142,724

Closing Balance

     3,703,629   
  

 

 

 

Movement

   12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Opening Balance

     3,892,203   

Changes in Biological Assets

  

Additions

     132,969   

Decreases due to Sales

     (39,432

Decreases due to Harvest

     (338,440

Gain (losses) arising from changes in fair value less costs to sale

     284,497   

Increases (decreases) in Foreign Currency Translation

     (44,020

Loss of forest due to fires

     (31,512

Other Increases (decreases)

     (9,912

Total Changes

     (45,850

Closing Balance

     3,846,353   
  

 

 

 

As of the date of these consolidated financial statements, there are no disbursements related to the acquisition of biological assets.

 

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NOTE 21. ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

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 ensure 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.

Detail information of disbursements related to the environment

At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Arauco has made and / or has committed the following disbursements by major environmental projects:

 

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09-30-2015

Unaudited

  Disbursements undertaken 2015   Committed
Disbursements
 
  State      Amount      Asset   Asset/expense   Amount     Estimated  

Company

 

Name of project

  of project      ThU.S.$      Expense  

destination item

  ThU.S.$     date  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         17       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     736        2015   

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         94       Expense   Administration expenses     219        2015   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process     In process         2,717       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     49        2015   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         7,021       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     8,238        2015   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         244       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0        2015   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         2,551       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     117,430        2017   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         21,176       Expense   Operating cost     18,910        2015   

Celulosa Arauco Y Constitucion S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         2,127       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     1,415        2015   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Construction emisario     In process         0       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     805        2016   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         165       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     3,952        2015   

Arauco Argentina S.A

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         38       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     6,268        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         277       Expense   Operating cost     92        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants     In process         390       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     0        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future     In process         1,292       Expense   Administration expenses     322        2015   

Forestal Arauco S.A. (Ex-Forestal Celco S.A.)

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         668       Expense   Administration expenses     305        2015   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         833       Assets   Property, plant and equipment     445        2015   

Forestal los Lagos S.A

  Environmental improvement studies     In process         169       Expense   Operating cost     58        2015   
      

 

 

        

 

 

   
      TOTAL         39,779             159,244     
      

 

 

        

 

 

   

 

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12-31-2014   Disbursements undertaken 2014     Committed
Disbursements
 
  State   Amount         State     Amount        

Company

 

Name of project

  of project   Company     Name of project   of project     Company     Name of project  

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,967      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    3,805        2015   

Arauco Do Brasil S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,507      Expense     Administration expenses        5,639        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of gas emissions from industrial process   In process     5,548      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    233        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     10,520      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    11,805        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   Finished     85      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    0        —     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     6,474      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    3,412        2015   

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   Finished     266      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    0        —     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     37,540      Expense     Operating cost        0        —     

Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     2,551      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    11,712        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Construction emisario   In process     13      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    705        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     776      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    4,148        2015   

Alto Paraná S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     3,282      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    6,452        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     624      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    1,882        2015   

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     1,471      Expense     Operating cost        0        —     

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Expansion of solid industrial waste dumpsite for management of these in the future   In process     404      Expense     Administration expenses        0        —     

Paneles Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     5,751      Expense     Administration expenses        264        2015   

Forestal Arauco S.A.

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     817      Expense     Administration expenses        732        2015   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     1,416      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    543        2015   

Aserraderos Arauco S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   Finished     84      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    0        —     

Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A.

  Investment projects for the control and management of hazardous liquids and water energy optimization of industrial plants   In process     463      Assets    
 
Property, plant and
equipment
  
  
    600        2015   

Forestal los Lagos S.A

  Environmental improvement studies   In process     208      Expense     Operating cost        240        2015   
     

 

 

       

 

 

   
    TOTAL     81,767            52,172     
     

 

 

       

 

 

   

 

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NOTE 22. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Arauco has made sales of units in previous years corresponding mainly to sawmills in Chile and remains committed to its sales plan. The consummation of these sales has been delayed more than expected due to the search for a more efficient operation in the market.

The following table sets forth information on the main types of non-current assets held for sale:

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     Unaudited     
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Land

     2,989         2,976   

Buildings

     3,797         3,798   

Property, plant and equipment

     1,272         1,214   

Total

     8,058         7,988   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of September 30, 2015 there was no effect on related to the sale of held assets for sale results. (loss of MUS$730 at September 30, 2014).

 

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NOTE 23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

23.1 Classification

Arauco’s financial instruments as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, are displayed in the table below. Regarding those instruments valued at an amortized cost, as estimation of their reasonable value is displayed for informational purposes.

 

     Septiembre 2015
Unaudited
     December 2014  

Financial Instruments

Thousands of dollars

   Carrying
amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
amount
     Fair Value  

Fair value through profit or loss

     129,291         129,291         130,500         130,500   

Derivatives

     1,276         1,276         1,515         1,515   

Mutual funds

     128,015         128,015         128,985         128,985   

Loans and Accounts Receivables

     1,297,855         1,297,855         1,761,300         1,761,300   

Cash and cash equivalents

     400,861         400,861         842,167         842,167   

Cash

     112,271         112,271         158,002         158,002   

Time deposits

     263,182         263,182         669,545         669,545   

Agreements

     25,408         25,408         14,620         14,620   

Accounts Receivables (net)

     759,441         759,441         762,909         762,909   

Trades and other receivables

     640,248         640,248         649,924         649,924   

Lease receivable

     110         110         153         153   

Other receivables

     119,083         119,083         112,832         112,832   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     137,553         137,553         156,224         156,224   

Other Financial Assets

     44,764         44,764         11,142         11,142   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities at amortized cost (3)

     4,958,535         5,218,475         5,714,872         6,088,948   

Bonds issued denominated in U.S. dollars

     2,292,371         2,421,413         2,686,994         2,834,364   

Bonds issued denominated in U.F. (4)

     872,632         943,148         971,333         1,038,908   

Bank Loans in Dollars

     990,039         1,050,421         1,220,359         1,373,857   

Bank Loans in Other currencies

     59,192         59,192         98,856         104,489   

Financial Leasing

     113,516         113,516         96,995         96,995   

Government Loans

     0         0         3,893         3,893   

Trades and other Payables

     621,861         621,861         630,406         630,406   

Accounts payable to related parties

     8,925         8,925         6,036         6,036   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss

     344         344         2,677         2,677   

Forward

     344         344         

Hedging Liabilities

     230,323         230,323         115,055         115,055   

 

(1) Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss other than mutual funds classified as cash equivalents, are presented in the line item “other financial assets” in the consolidated statement of financial position.
(2) Although mutual funds are measured at fair value through profit or loss for purposes of the consolidated statement of financial position mutual funds are classified as “Cash and cash equivalents” due to the are highly liquid short term investment.
(3) Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost, other than “Trade and other payables” and derivatives are presented in the consolidated statement of financial position in the line item “Other financial liabilities” as current and non-current based on their maturity.
(4) The Unidad de Fomento (“UF”) is a unit of account that is linked to, and is adjusted daily to reflect changes in the Chilean consumer price index.

 

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23.2 Valuation techniques and assumptions applied for the purpose of measuring fair value

The carrying amount of trade and other receivables, trade and others payables, accounts payables related parties, cash and cash equivalents, and other financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value due to the short-term nature of such instruments, and, in the case of trade and other receivables, due to the fact that any loss resulting from its recoverability is already reflected in the provision for impairment losses.

The fair value of non-derivative financial assets and financial liabilities that are not traded in active markets is estimated through the use of discounted cash flows that are calculated using market variables that are observable at the date of the consolidated financial statements.

The fair value of bonds issued was determined with reference to quoted market prices as they have standard terms and conditions.

The fair value of bank borrowings were determined based on discounted cash flow analysis, applying the corresponding discount yield curves to the remaining term to maturity.

The following table sets forth the current portion of the non-current bank borrowings and debt issued as of September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014.

 

     September 2015
ThU.S.$
Unaudited
     December
2014
ThU.S.$
 

Bank borrowings - current portion

     87,620         53,284   

Bonds issued - current portion

     36,704         430,446   

Total

     124,324         483,730   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table shows the compliance with financial covenants (debt to equity ratio) required by domestic bond indentures:

 

     September 2015
ThU.S.$
Unaudited
     December
2014

ThU.S.$
 

Financial debt, current

     319,670         739,515   

Financial debt, non-current

     4,008,079         4,338,915   

Total

     4,327,749         5,078,430   

Cash and cash equivalent

     (528,876      (971,152

Net financial debt

     3,798,873         4,107,278   

Non-controlling interests

     37,380         47,606   

Equity attributable to owners of parent

     6,538,464         6,767,130   

Total equity

     6,575,844         6,814,736   

Debt to equity ratio

     0.58         0.60   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table sets forth a reconciliation between the financial liabilities and the statement of financial position as of September 30, 2015 and December 31 2014:

 

     September 2015  
            Unaudited         

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non Current      Total  

Bonds obligations

     36,704         3,128,298         3,165,002   

Bank borrowings

     248,988         800,243         1,049,231   

Financial Leasing

     33,978         79,538         113,905   

Government Loans

     0         0         20   

Swap and Forward

     4,807         225,860         230,667   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities

     324,477         4,233,939         4,558,825   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trades and Other Payables

     621,861         —           621,861   

Related party payables

     8,925         —           8,925   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total

     630,786         —           630,786   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total

     955,263         4,233,939         5,189,611   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     December 2014  

Thousands of dollars

   Current      Non Current      Total  

Bonds obligations

     430,446         3,227,881         3,658,327   

Bank borrowings

     273,470         1,045,745         1,319,215   

Financial Leasing

     31,706         65,289         96,995   

Government Loans

     3,893         0         3,893   

Swap and Forward

     2,828         114,904         117,732   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Financial Liabilities

     742,343         4,453,819         5,196,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Trades and Other Payables

     630,406         —           630,406   

Related party payables

     6,036         —           6,036   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts Payable, Total

     636,442         —           636,442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financial Liabilities, Total

     1,378,785         4,453,819         5,832,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.3 Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value through Profit or Loss (Held for Trading)

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss are financial assets held for trading. Financial assets classified in this category are mainly acquired for sale in the short term. Derivatives are also classified as trading unless they are designated and effective as hedging instruments. Assets in this category are classified as current assets and are recorded at fair value with changes in value recognized in profit or loss. These financial assets are held with the objective of maintaining adequate liquidity levels to meet Arauco’s obligations.

The following table details Arauco’s financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss:

 

     September
2015
ThU.S.$
Unaudited
     December
2014
ThU.S.$
     Period Variation  

Fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     129,291         130,500         -17

Derivatives

     1,276         1,515         -16

Mutual Funds

     128,015         128,985         -1

 

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

 

 

Mutual Funds

Arauco invests in local and international mutual funds in order to maximize the returns of cash surpluses denominated in local currency or in foreign currencies such as U.S. Dollars or Euros. These instruments are permitted by Arauco’s Investment Policy. At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements the Company has decreased its position in these instruments compared to December 2014 by 1%.

The following table sets forth the risk classification of mutual funds as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     September 2015      December 2014  
     Unaudited     
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

AAAfm

     127,974         128,833   

AAfm

     41         152   

Total Mutual Funds

     128,015         128,985   

23.4 Hedging Instruments

Hedging instruments recorded as af September 30, 2015 are cash flow hedges. Arauco uses derivatives for hedging purposes, such as cross currency swaps, currency forwards, interest rate swaps, and options. Depending on the fair value of each instrument, the position could be either an asset or a liability, and they are listed in the Statement of Financial Position under Other Non-current Financial Assets or Other Non-current Financial Liabilities, respectively. The effects for the period are presented under Equity as Other Comprehensive Income, net of differences in exchange rate of the hedged items and the deferred tax.

23.4.1 Cross currency swaps

Arauco is exposed to the risk of variability in cash flows from changes in foreign exchange rates and inflation, mainly due to balances of assets denominated in U.S. Dollars and other currencies differente from the functional currency, which causes mismatches that could affect operating results.

Below are the cross currency swaps that Arauco has as of September 30, 2015 to cover the exposure to the exchange rate risk generated from bonds denominated in UF.

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Bond

   Institution    Amount U.S.$      Amount UF      Starting date      Ending date      Market Value-U.S.$  

F

   Deutsche      43,618,307         1,000,000         10/30/2011         10/30/2021         (10,731,131.63

F

   JP Morgan      43,618,307         1,000,000         10/30/2011         10/30/2021         (10,573,553.13

F

   Deutsche      37,977,065         1,000,000         04/30/2014         04/30/2019         (2,617,719.34

F

   BBVA      38,426,435         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (5,423,843.23

F

   BBVA      38,378,440         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (4,991,645.40

F

   Santander      37,977,065         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (4,434,394.87

F

   BCI      37,621,562         1,000,000         10/30/2014         04/30/2023         (3,857,802.08

J

   Corpbanca      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,177,106.39

J

   BBVA      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,177,106.39

J

   Deutsche      42,864,859         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,283,161.95

J

   Santander      42,873,112         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (11,123,486.96

J

   BBVA      42,864,257         1,000,000         09/01/2010         09/01/2020         (10,943,914.00

P

   Corpbanca      46,474,122         1,000,000         05/15/2012         11/15/2021         (12,168,119.01

P

   JP Morgan      47,163,640         1,000,000         11/15/2012         11/15/2021         (11,711,867.97

P

   BBVA      42,412,852         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (8,469,198.74

P

   Santander      41,752,718         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (7,433,997.39

P

   Deutsche      41,752,718         1,000,000         11/15/2013         11/15/2023         (7,401,310.76

R

   Santander      128,611,183         3,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (32,234,130.88

R

   JP Morgan      43,185,224         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (10,004,876.27

R

   Corpbanca      43,277,070         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2024         (9,971,838.51

Q

   BCI      43,185,224         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2021         (8,172,998.92

Q

   BCI      43,196,695         1,000,000         10/01/2014         04/01/2021         (8,041,677.69
                 

Because Arauco has a high percentage of its assets in U.S. dollars, it needs to minimize the risk of the exchange rate, as it holds debt in pesos, adjustable to reflect inflation. The objective of this position in the swap is to eliminate the uncertainty of the exchange rate, exchanging the flows derived from obligations expressed in adjustable pesos of the bonds described above, with flows in U.S. dollars (Arauco’s functional currency), at a fixed and determined exchange rate as of the agreement’s execution date.

Based on its test of effectiveness, Arauco determined that the hedging instrument is highly effective to offset the variability in cash flows of the hedged item from changes in the exchange rate.

23.4.2 Zero Cost Collars

Moreover, our results are exposed to changes the price of certain fuels. To minimize the risk we limited the volatility of future cash flows associated with the purchase of Fuel Oil No. 6 for year 2015 through zero cost collar contracts of this commodity. The Fuel Oil No. 6 is consumed in the process of pulp production.

Furthermore, we have indirect exposure to the price of Diesel due to contracts with forestry industry contractors, whose rates vary according to the price of this commodity, as well as other variables. To minimize this risk, we use financial instruments to cover the risk associated with the volatility of the cost of forestry contractor rates, from June 2015 until May 2016.

Contracts held by Arauco as of September 30, 2015 are presented in the following table:

 

Bond

   Institution      Amount U.S.$      Amount UF      Starting date      Ending date      Market Value-U.S.$  

Fuel Oil N°6

     JP Morgan         674         Miles Bbl.         01-01-2015         12-31-2015         (1,701,051.52

Diesel

     JP Morgan         29,465         Miles Gall.         06-01-2015         05-31-2016         (6,326,354.89

Fuel Oil N°6

     JP Morgan         337         Miles Bbl.         01-01-2016         06-30-2016         (2,717,820.48

 

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

 

 

23.5 Loans and Receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. In the consolidated statements of financial position they are included in line items “Cash and cash equivalents” (certain components of cash and cash equivalents), “Trade and Other Current/Non-Current Receivables” and “Accounts receivable from related parties”.

Loans and receivables are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method and are tested for impairment. Financial assets that are classified as loans and receivables are: cash and cash-equivalents, time deposits, repurchase agreements, trade and other current/non-current receivables, and account receivables from related parties.

 

Thousands of dollars

   September
2015
Unaudited
     December
2014
 
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loans and Receivables

     1,297,855         1,761,300   

Cash and cash equivalents

     400,861         842,167   

Cash

     112,271         158,002   

Time Deposits

     263,182         669,545   

Agreements

     25,408         14,620   

Trade and other receivables

     896,994         919,133   

Trades and Other receivables

     640,358         650,077   

Other receivables

     119,083         112,832   

Accounts receivable from related parties

     137,553         156,224   

23.5.1 Cash and Cash Equivalents: Includes cash on hand, bank checking accounts balances and time deposits and other short term highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less. They are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

The composition of cash and cash equivalents (including the balance of mutual funds displayed in this note as valuation, instruments at fair value with profit or loss) at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, classified by origin coins is as follow:

 

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     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Cash and Cash Equivalents

     528,876         971,152   

U.S. Dollar

     372,711         877,418   

Euro

     16,361         8,114   

Other currencies

     84,499         62,381   

Chilean Pesos

     55,305         23,239   

23.5.2 Time Deposits and Repurchase Agreements: The investment objective of time deposits and repurchase agreements is to maximize in the short-term the amounts of cash surpluses. These instruments are authorized by Arauco’s Investment Policy, which allows investing in fixed income securities. These instruments have a maturity of less than three months from the date of acquisition.

23.5.3 Trades and Other Receivables: These represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of the business.

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

The provision for doubtful accounts is presented as a deduction of trade and other receivables. The provision for doubtful accounts is established based on an analysis of the age of the portfolio and considering the insurance coverage on accounts receivable. Other conditions are assessed for example when there is objective evidence that Arauco will not receive payments under the original sale terms and when the customer is a party to a bankruptcy court agreement or cessation of payments, and is written-off when Arauco has exhausted all levels of recovery of the receivable in a reasonable time.

23.5.5 Accounts receivable from related parties: Represent enforceable rights for Arauco resulting from the normal course of business, calling normal to the line of business, activity or purpose of explotation and financing, and which Arauco owns a non-controlling ownership of the counterparty.

The following table sets forth trade and other current/non-current receivables classified by currencies as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

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     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Trades and other current receivables

     736,236         731,908   

U.S. Dollar

     519,162         464,219   

Euros

     14,239         72,353   

Other currencies

     101,224         98,130   

Chilean Pesos

     100,795         96,241   

U.F.

     816         965   

Accounts receivable from related parties, current

     3,643         4,705   

Other currencies

     1,163         1,998   

Chilean pesos

     2,480         2,707   

Trade and other non-current receivables

     23,205         31,001   

U.S. Dollar

     17,749         26,773   

Other currencies

     737         0   

Chilean pesos

     3,295         3,591   

U.F.

     1,424         637   

Accounts receivable from related parties, non current

     133,910         151,519   

Others Currencies

     133,910         151,519   

23.6 Total Financial Liabilities

Arauco’s financial liabilities to the date of these interim consolidated financial statements are as follows :

 

Financial Liabilities    September 2015
ThU.S.$
     December 2014
ThU.S.$
 

Total Financial Liabilities

     5,189,202         5,832,604   

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (held for trading)

     344         2,677   

Hedging Liabilities

     230,323         115,055   

Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     4,958,535         5,714,872   

23.7 Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

Financial liabilities correspond to non-derivative financial instruments with contractual cash-flow payments that can be either fixed or variable.

Also, this category includes those non-derivative financial liabilities for services or goods delivered to Arauco at the end of each reporting period that have not yet been paid. These amounts are not insured and are generally paid within thirty days after being recognized.

As the end of each reporting period, Arauco includes in this category bank borrowings, bonds issued denominated in U.S. Dollars and in UF, trade and other payables.

 

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

 

 

          09-30-2015      12-31-2014      09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
          Unaudited             Unaudited         
     Currency    Amortized Cost ThU.S.$      Fair Value ThU.S.$  

Total Financial Liabilities

        4,958,535         5,714,872         5,456,263         6,088,948   

Bonds Issued

   U.S. Dollar      2,292,370         2,686,994         2,421,413         2,834,364   

Bonds Issued

   U.F.      872,632         971,333         971,333         1,038,908   

Bank borrowings

   U.S. Dollar      990,039         1,220,359         1,220,359         1,373,857   

Bank borrowings

   Other currencies      59,192         98,856         98,856         104,489   

Government Loans

   U.S. Dollar      0         3,893         0         3,893   

Financial Leasing

   Other currencies      102,451         93,540         102,451         93,540   

Financial Leasing

   Chilean pesos      11,065         3,449         11,065         3,449   

Financial Leasing

   U.S. Dollar      0         6         0         6   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.S. Dollar      183,387         180,164         183,387         180,164   

Trades and Other Payables

   Euro      3,427         44,887         3,427         44,887   

Trades and Other Payables

   Other currencies      83,362         62,162         83,362         62,162   

Trades and Other Payables

   Chilean pesos      351,620         340,858         351,620         340,858   

Trades and Other Payables

   U.F.      65         2,335         65         2,335   

Related party payables

   U.S. Dollar      911         1,612         911         1,612   

Related party payables

   Chilean pesos      8,014         4,424         8,014         4,424   

The financial liabilities at amortized cost presented in the consolidated statements of financial positions as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

 

            September 2015         
          Unaudited         
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Other financial liabilities

     319,670         4,008,079         4,327,749   

Trade and other payables

     621,861         —           621,861   

Related Party Payables

     8,925         —           8,925   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     950,456         4,008,079         4,958,535   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     December 2014  
   Current
ThU.S.$
     Non Current
ThU.S.$
     Total  

Other financial liabilities

     739,515         4,338,915         5,078,430   

Trade and other payables

     630,406         —           630,406   

Related Party Payables

     6,036         —           6,036   

Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Amortized Cost

     1,375,957         4,338,915         5,714,872   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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23.8 Cash Flow Hedges Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of cash flow hedges presented in Other Comprehensive Income:

 

     January - September      July - September  
     Unaudited  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Opening balance

     (53,022      (21,507      (44,058      (14,541

Fair value gains (losses) arising during the year

     (114,879      (106,972      (89,806      (90,016

Exchange differences of bonds hedged

     103,497         87,259         67,640         75,686   

Finance costs

     12,441         10,226         5,065         4,253   

Settlements during the period

     (9,845      6,058         (2,741      (2,382

Deferred taxes

     1,732         2,015         3,824         4,079   

Closing balance

     (60,076      (22,921      (60,076      (22,921
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

23.9 Effect in Profit or Loss

The following table sets forth the net gains/losses and impairment losses recognized in the statement of income on financial instruments:

 

          Net Gain (loss)     Impairment  

Assets

   Financial Instrument    09-30-2015     09-30-2014     09-30-2015     09-30-2014  
      ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$     ThU.S.$  

Financial assets measure at fair value througth profit or loss

   Swap      0        0       
   Forward      5,572        2,618       
   Mutual Funds      5,499        1,213       
   Total      11,071        3,831        —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loans and Receivables

   Fix terms deposits      8,660        7,605       
   Resale
agreements
     806        1,313       
   Trades and Other
receivables
     —          —          (315     (320
   Total      9,466        8,918        (315     (320
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Hedges Instruments

   Cash flow swap      (12,441)        (10,226)       
   Total      (7,376     (5,973    
     

 

 

   

 

 

     

Liabilities

           

At amortized cost

   Bank loans      (30,953)        (18,445)       
   Bond issued
obligations
     (143,691     (116,369    
   Total      (174,644     (134,814     —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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23.10 Fair Value Hierarchy of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The assets and liabilities measured at fair value in the consolidated statements of financial position as of September 30, 2015, have been measured based on the valuation methodologies provided in IAS 39. The methodologies applied for each financial instrument are classified according to their hierarchy as follows:

 

- Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

 

- Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices); and

 

- Level 3: Inputs for the assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).

 

Thousands of dollars

  

Fair Value
September 2015

     Fair value hierarchy levels  
   Unaudited      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Financial assets measured at fair value

  

     

Derivatives

     1,276         —           1,276         —     

Mutual Funds

     128,015         128,015         —           —     

Financial liabilities measured at fair value

           

Coverage (Liabilities)

     230,323         —           230,323         —     

Profit or Loss (Liabilities)

     344         —           344         —     

To value Level 2 instruments, primarily related to foreign currency swaps, the present value of the future cash flows calculated, in this case being the future cash of UF and U.S. Dollars. To discount the future cash flows, the zero coupon discount rate for UF and U.S. is utilized. In each case, price quotes from Bloomberg are used. Regarding the zero cost collar, the Bloomberg terminal is used to appraise the Fuel Oil No. 6 and Diesel options.

23.11 Capital Disclosures

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

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

 

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

 

  b) Ensuring funding for new investments to achieve sustainable growth over time;

 

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

 

  d) Maximizing the Company’s value and providing an adequate return to shareholders.

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

Arauco determines and manages its capital structure based on its carrying amount of equity plus its financial debt (bank borrowings and bonds issued).

 

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23.11.3 Quantitative Information on Capital Management

The following table sets forth the financial covenants that the Company has to comply with as part of the terms of certain of its obligations:

 

Instrument

                 Coverage
Ratio equal
to or greater
than 2.0
   Debt to equity
ratio(1) less than
or equal to 1.2
   09-30-2015      12-31-2014        
   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$        

Domestic bonds

     872,632         971,333       N/A    ü

Flakeboard credit with Arauco warranty

     3,726         149,613       ü    ü

Syndicate Loan

     299,253         298,193       ü    ü

N/R: Not required for the financial obligation

(1) Debt to equity ratio (financial debt divided by equity plus non-controlling interests)

As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Arauco has complied with all of its financial covenants.

The following table sets forth the credit ratings of our debt instruments as of September 30, 2015, are as follows:

 

Instrument

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

Local bonds

     -         AA -         -         AA -   

Foreign bonds

     BBB -         BBB         Baa3         -   

Capitalization requirements are established based on the Company’s financial needs and on maintaining an adequate liquidity level and complying with financial covenants established in current debt arrangements. 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.

The capitalization of Arauco as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 is as follows:

 

Thousands of dollars

   09-30-2015
Unaudited
     12-31-2014  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity

     6,575,844         6,814,736   

Bank borrowings

     1,049,251         1,323,108   

Financial leasing

     113,516         96,995   

Bonds issued

     3,165,002         3,658,327   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capital

     10,903,613         11,893,166   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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23.12 Risk Management

Arauco’s financial instruments are exposed to various financial risks: credit risk, liquidity risk and market risk (including exchange rate risks, interest rate risks and price risks).

Arauco’s overall risk management program focuses on uncertainty in financial markets and aims to minimize potential adverse effects on Arauco’s financial profitability.

Arauco’s financial risk management is overseen by the Corporate Finance Department. This department identifies, assesses and hedges financial risks in close collaboration with Arauco’s operational units.

23.12.1 Type of Risk: Credit Risk

Description

Credit risk refers to financial uncertainty at different periods of time relating to the fulfillment of obligations with counterparties, at the time of exercising the contract rights to receive cash or other financial assets on behalf of Arauco.

Explanation of Credit Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to credit risk is directly related to each of its customer’s individual abilities to fulfill their contractual commitments, reflected in trade receivables. Furthermore, credit risk also arises for time deposits, repurchase agreements and mutual funds.

As a policy for its trade receivables, Arauco entered into insurance policies for open account sales. The insurance policies are used to cover export sales from Arauco, Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A., Aserraderos Arauco S.A., Paneles Arauco S.A., Forestal Arauco S.A., Arauco Argentina S.A. and Arauco do Brasil S.A. as well as domestic sales of Arauco Distribución S.A., Arauco México S.A. de C.V., Arauco Wood Inc., Arauco Colombia S.A., Arauco Perú S.A., Arauco Panels USA LLC, Flakeboard Co Ltd., Flakeboard America Ltd., Arauco Argentina S.A. (and subsidiaries), Celulosa Arauco S.A, Aserraderos Arauco S.A, Paneles Arauco S.A and Arauco do Brasil S.A. Arauco contracts its insurance policies with Continental Credit Insurance Company (rated AA- by credit agencies as Humphreys and Fitch Ratings on April 4, 2012). The insurance policies cover 90% of the amount invoiced with no deductible.

In order to secure a credit line or an advanced payment to a supplier approved by the Credit Committee, Arauco receives several types of guarantees, such as mortgages, pledges, standby letters of credit, certificates of deposit, checks, promissory notes, mutual loans or any other guarantee that may be requested pursuant to each country’s legislation.

As of September 30, 2015 the total amount of guarantees given was MU.S.$123,9 which is summarized in the following table. The procedure of guarantees is regulated by the Policies of Arauco’s Guarantees which aims to control the accounting, the maturity and the valuation of these.

 

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Arauco Group Guarantees (ThU.S.$)  

Guarantees Debtors

        92,642         74.78
   Certificates of deposit      2,158         2.33
   Mortgage      9,311         10.05
   standby      5,677         6.13
   Finance      54,325         58.64
   Mortgage      6,257         6.75
   Pledge      9,514         10.27
   Promissory notes      5,400         5.83

Guarantees Creditors

        31,251         25.22
   Certificates of deposit      2,887         9.24
   Mortgage      3,444         11.02
   Pledge      358         1.15
   standby      2,908         9.31
   Deposit      6         0.02
   Pagare      4,233         13.55
   Boleta      17,416         55.73
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Guarantees

        123,893         100
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

At the end of each reporting period, the Company’s maximum credit risk exposure is limited to the carrying amount of the recognized trade receivables less the amounts receivable insured by credit insurance companies and the guarantees received by Arauco.

As of September 30, 2015, Arauco’s consolidated revenues from sales were ThU.S.$3,939,948 of which 62.6% correspond to credit sales, 28.60% to sales with letters of credit, and 8.43% to other classes of sales.

As of September 30, 2015, of the trade receivables balance of ThU.S.$650,056 that had agreed term of sales, 56.10% corresponded to credit sales, 41.77% to sales with letters of credit and 2.14% to other classes of sales, distributed among 2,387 customers. The customer with the largest open account outstanding did not exceed 2.54% of total.

Arauco has not entered into any refinancing or renegotiations with its customers which involve amendments to the invoice due, and if necessary, any renegotiation of debt with a customer will be analyzed on a case by case basis and approved by the Corporate Finance Department.

The receivables covered by credit insurance and collateral were 99.1%. Therefore, Arauco’s credit risk exposure of its portfolio is 0.9%.

 

Secured Open Account Receivables  
     ThU.S.$      %  

Total open account receivables

     364,649         100.0   

Secured Receivables (*)

     361,367         99.1   

Unsecured Receivables

     3,282         0.9   

 

(*) Secured receivables are defined as the amount of trade receivables that are covered by credit insurance or collateral such as: stand-by letter of credits, mortgage or certificates of deposit, among others.

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

Arauco does not have a securitized portfolio.

 

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     September
2015 ThU.S.$
     December
 
     Unaudited      2014 ThU.S.$  

Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     640,216         649,892   

Financial lease receivables

     102         136   

Other Debtors

     95,918         81,880   

Net subtotal

     736,236         731,908   

Trades receivables

     650,056         660,352   

Financial lease receivables

     173         213   

Other Debtors

     104,840         89,863   

Gross subtotal

     755,069         750,428   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     9,840         10,460   

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     71         77   

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     8,922         7,983   

Subtotal Bad Debt

     18,833         18,520   

Non Current Receivables

     

Trades receivables

     32         32   

Financial lease receivables

     8         17   

Other Debtors

     23,165         30,952   

Net Subtotal

     23,205         31,001   

Trades receivables

     32         32   

Financial lease receivables

     8         17   

Other Debtors

     23,165         30,952   

Gross subtotal

     23,205         31,001   

Provision for doubtful trade receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful lease receivables

     —           —     

Provision for doubtful other debtors

     —           —     

Subtotal Bad Debt

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014:

 

     09-30-2015      12-31-2014  
     ThU.S.$
Unaudited
     ThU.S.$  

Opening balance

     10,460         8,637   

Impairment losses recognized on receivables

     1,069         2,081   

Reversal of impairment losses

     (1,688      (259

Closing balance

     9,840         10,460   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

The Credit and Collections Department, which reports to the Treasury 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, in the Company’s Credit Policy.

For the approval and/or modification of the clients’ credit facilities, a procedure has been put in place, which must be followed by all of the companies of the Arauco group. The requests for credit facilities are entered into SAP, where all of the available information is analyzed, including the amount of the facility granted by the credit insurance company. Afterwards, the requests are approved or rejected by each of the internal committees of each company of the Arauco group, depending on the maximum amount authorized by the Credit Policy. If the credit facility exceeds such amount, it is then analyzed by the Corporate Committee. Credit facilities are renewed on a yearly basis, following this internal process.

Sales via letters of credit are executed mostly in the markets of Asia and the Middle East. Periodically, a credit assessment is conducted regarding the banks which issue the letters of credit, in order to obtain the risk rating granted by the main risk rating agencies, along with their country and global ranking and financial situation during the last 5 years. Pursuant to this evaluation, a decision is made on whether to approve the issuer bank or to request a confirmation of the letter of credit.

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

Of total trade receivables as of Septiembre 30, 2015, 92.49% are current (i.e. non-past due), 6.82% are between 1 and 30 days past due, 0.65% are between 30 and 60 days past due, 0.00% are between 61 and 90 days past due, 0.00% are between 91 and 120 days past due, 0.00% are between 121 and 150 days past due, 0.00% are between 151 and 180 days past due, 0.00% are between 180 and 210 days past due, 0.00% are between 211 and 250 days past due, and 0.02% are more than 250 days past due.

 

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September 30, 2015

Unaudited

 

     Age of trade receivables  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to
30
    31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S.$

     601,257        44,327        4,247        10        11        11        1        12        23        158        650,056   

%

     92.49     6.82     0.65     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.00     0.02     100
     Financial deterioration in sections  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to
30
    31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  
                      

ThU.S.$

     -23        -300        0        14        -5        -97        -3        -443        -9        -8,974        -9,840   

%

     0.24     3.05     0.00     -0.14     0.05     0.99     0.03     4.51     0.09     91.19     100

December 31, 2014

 

     Age of trade receivables  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S.$

     630,681        2,042        2,546        1,188        735        168        666        173        298        21,856        660,352   

%

     95.51     0.31     0.39     0.18     0.11     0.03     0.10     0.03     0.05     3.31     100.00
     Financial deterioration in sections  

Days

   Non-past due     1 to 30     31 to 60     61 to 90     91 to 120     121 to 150     151 to 180     181 to 210     211 to 250     More
than
250
    Total  

ThU.S.$

     -26        0        0        -40        78        -432        0        -11        3        -10,031        -10,460   

%

     0.25     0.00     0.00     0.39     -0.75     4.13     0.00     0.11     -0.03     95.90     100.00

Arauco has recognized provisions for doubtful accounts on trade receivables for a total of ThU.S.$6,717 over the last four years which represents 0.035% of total revenues from sales during the same period.

 

Provisions for doubtful accounts of trade receivables as a percentage of total revenues from sales  
     2015     2014     2013     2012     2011     Last 4 years  

Percentage of impairment losses

     0.229     -0.009     0.008     0.011     0.153     0.035

The amount recovered through possession of collateral, credit insurance reimbursements or any other credit enhancement during the period amount to ThU.S.$214,9, which represents 12.12% of the total provisioned assets.

Explanation of any changes to risk exposure or changes in objectives, processes and policies regarding previous years’ risk management.

Arauco has implemented a Guarantee Policy in order to control accounting, valuation and expiration of these and a Corporate Credit Policy.

 

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Currently there is a policy for provisions for doubtful accounts receivable under IFRS for all the Arauco group companies.

Investment Policy:

Arauco has an Investment Policy which identifies and limits the financial instruments and the entities that Arauco and its subsidiaries are authorized to invest in.

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 long term debt subscriptions. Exceptions to this rule are specific investments made through other companies where authorization is required from the Chief Financial Officer.

For financial instruments, the only permitted investments are fixed income investments with adequate liquidity. Each instrument has defined classifications and limits, depending on duration and type of issuer.

Regarding intermediaries (such as banks, securities brokers and broker/dealers of mutual funds), a scoring methodology is used to determine the relative degree of risk of each intermediary based on their financial position and assign score points that result in a credit risk rating to each intermediary. Arauco uses this scoring system to determine its investment limits for each intermediary.

The required information to evaluate the various criteria are obtained from published financial statements from the banks under evaluation and from the credit risk ratings of short and long term debt securities obtained from rating agencies authorized by the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions (Fitch Ratings Chile, Humphreys and Feller Rate).

The criteria evaluated are: Capital and Reserves, Current Ratio, Return on equity, Net Income to Operating income Ratio, Debt to Equity Ratio and the Credit Risk rating of each entity.

Any necessary exceptions regarding investment limits in each particular instrument or entity must have the authorization from Arauco’s Chief Financial Officer.

 

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23.12.2 Type of Risk: Liquidity Risk

Description

This risk corresponds to Arauco’s ability to fulfill its financial obligations upon maturity.

Explanation of Liquidity Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco’s exposure to liquidity risk is mainly from its obligations to bondholders, banks and financial institutions, creditors and other payables. Liquidity risk may arise if Arauco is unable to meet the 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 Financial Management Department monitors on an ongoing basis the Company’s cash flow forecasts based on short and long term forecasts and available financing alternatives. In order to manage the risk level of financial assets, Arauco follows its investment policy.

The following tables detail Arauco’s liquidity analysis for its financial liabilities as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The tables have been drawn up based on the contractual undiscounted cash outflows and their remaining contractual maturities:

 

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     Maturity      Total      Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country
Loans with banks
   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
      

   Flakeboard
Company
Limited
   U.S.Dollar    J.P.Morgan -
Estados Unidos
     7         —           47         3,719         —           —           —           7         3,766         Libor +1,35   Libor +1,35%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco
y Constitución
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Banco de Chile      40,001         —           —           —           —           —           —           40,001         —           0.11   0.11%

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco
y Constitución
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Scotiabank- Chile      1,121         —           3,702         301,834         —           —           —           1,121         305,536         Libor +0,70   Libor +0,70%

   Arauco
Argentina S.A.
   Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Macro-
Argentina
     17         52         83         —           —           —           —           69         83         15.25   15.25%

   Arauco
Argentina S.A.
   Argentine
Pesos
   Banco Galicia-
Argentina
     106         318         106         —           —           —           —           424         106         15.25   15.25%

   Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Interamerican
Development
Bank
     —           2,075         2,421         2,372         2,325         2,279         6,527         2,075         15,924         Libor + 2,05   Libor + 2,05%

   Zona Franca
Punta Pereira
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Interamerican
Development
Bank
     —           2,792         6,048         5,923         5,800         5,677         —           2,792         23,448         Libor + 1,80   Libor + 1,80%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Finnish Export
Credit
     —           43,125         52,089         51,232         50,405         49,863         118,978         43,125         322,567         3.05   3.05%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Interamerican
Development
bank
     —           8,382         9,780         9,586         9,392         9,200         26,340         8,382         64,300         Libor + 2,05   Libor + 2,05%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Interamerican
Development
bank
     —           11,284         24,451         23,947         23,443         22,941         —           11,284         94,783         Libor + 1,80   Libor + 1,80%
   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Banco BBVA -
Uruguay
     2,511         —           —           —           —           —           —           2,511         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Celulosa y
Energia Punta
Pereira S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Dnb Nor Bank      —           36         —           —           —           —           —           36         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Banco BBVA -
Uruguay
     3,030         10,546         —           —           —           —           —           13,576         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Banco Republica
Oriental de
Uruguay
     18,698         16,540         —           —           —           —           —           35,238         —           Libor + 1,75   Libor + 1,75%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Citibank      2,531         —           —           —           —           —           —           2,531         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Banco HSBC -
Uruguay
     1,201         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,201         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Banco Itau -
Uruguay
     5,037         5,025         —           —           —           —           —           10,062         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Heritage      1,364         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,364         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Eufores S.A.    U.S.Dollar    Banco Santander      20,217         —           —           —           —           —           —           20,217         —           Libor + 2,00   Libor + 2,00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco ABC      5         17         22         4         —           —           —           22         26         2.50   2.50%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Banco Bradesco      —           1,009         —           —           —           —           —           1,009         —           1.80   1.80%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      794         1,217         —           —           —           —           —           2,011         —           8.75   8.75%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      7         —           —           —           —           —           —           7         —           5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil-
Brasil
     4,666         71         23         —           —           —           —           4,737         23         9.80   9.80%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco HSBC-
Brasil
     6         7,645         —           —           —           —           —           7,651         —           8.00   8.00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      46         88         —           —           —           —           —           134         —           8.70   8.70%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Banco JP Morgan      —           9,070         —           —           —           —           —           9,070         —           1.53   1.53%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim-Brasil
     18         45         41         —           —           —           —           63         41         5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Santander      —           12,696         3         16         16         13         —           12,696         48         8.00   8.00%

   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Fundo de
Desenvolvimiento
Econom.-Brasil
     8         26         16         —           —           —           —           34         16         0.00   0.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      3         7         8         2         12         —           —           10         22         2.50   2.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      10         34         43         43         2         —           —           44         88         3.50   3.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      6         25         36         36         36         7         —           31         115         6.00   6.00%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      7,233         —           —           —           —           —           —           7,233         —           6.50   6.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim
     3         3         —           —           —           —           605         6         605         5.00   5.00%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Safra      20         74         94         94         58         22         15         94         283         6.00   6.00%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Santander      1         13         21         21         21         19         —           14         82         9.00   9.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      14         48         64         66         36         —           —           62         166         5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      6,695         —           —           —           —           —           —           6,695         —           6.50   6.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      16         19         13         4         —           —           —           35         17         4.75   4.75%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     40         97         559         559         466         —           537         137         2,121         9.80   9.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Banco
Votorantim -
Brasil
     8         21         134         134         112         —           —           29         380         6.99   6.99%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito
A
     1         1         —           —           —           —           327         2         327         8.91   8.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito
B
     1         —           —           —           —           —           196         1         196         9.91   9.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Bndes Subcrédito
C
     2         2         —           —           —           —           289         4         289         6.99   6.99%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito D
     1         —           —           —           —           —           218         1         218         11.11   11.11%
   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Santander      6         7         19         32         32         20         —           13         103         9.50   9.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil -
Brasil
     821         —           —           —           —           —           —           821         —           9.80   9.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco John Deere      51         152         135         —           —           —           —           203         135         6.00   6.00%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito
E-I
     11         11         —           —           —           2,441         2,441         22         4,882         8.91   8.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito
F-J
     8         8         —           —           —           1,464         1,464         16         2,928         9.91   9.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   U.S.Dollar    Bndes Subcrédito
G-K
     30         17         —           —           —           2,037         2,049         47         4,086         6.99   6.99%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito
H-L
     9         9         —           —           —           1,628         1,627         18         3,255         11.11   11.11%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
         Total      116,381         132,607         99,959         399,625         92,156         97,611         161,613         248,988         850,965        
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

September 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

            Maturity      Total               

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country      To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Effective
rate
    Nominal
rate
 

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-F         4,450         —           11,510         11,510         22,571         32,847         259,863         4,450         338,300         4.24     4.25

93.458.000-2

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-J         —           487         8,823         8,823         8,823         8,823         185,667         487         220,959         3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-P         2,694         —           7,742         7,742         7,742         7,742         234,691         2,694         265,660         3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-Q         1,080         —           2,328         20,518         19,936         19,354         18,772         1,080         80,908         2.98     2.98

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   UF      Barau-R         3,236         —           6,975         6,975         6,975         6,975         284,933         3,236         312,833         3.58     3.57

   Arauco Argentina S.A.    U.S.Dollar      Bono 144 A - Argentina         —           5,307         286,346         —           —           —           —           5,307         286,346         6.39     6.38

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S.Dollar      Yankee Bonds 2019         —           391         36,250         36,250         36,250         515,165         —           391         623,915         7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S.Dollar     
 
Yankee Bonds 2a
Emisión
  
  
     —           6,142         9,375         129,552         —           —           —           6,142         138,927         7.50     7.50

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S.Dollar      Yankee 2021         —           3,889         20,000         20,000         20,000         20,000         415,904         3,889         495,904         5.02     5.00

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S.Dollar      Yankee 2022         —           5,278         23,750         23,750         23,750         23,750         538,783         5,278         633,783         4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S.Dollar      Yankee 2024         —           3,750         22,500         22,500         22,500         22,500         590,639         3,750         680,639         4.52     4.50
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      
           Total Bonds         11,460         25,244         435,598         287,620         168,547         657,156         2,529,252         36,704         4,078,174        
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

      

September 30, 2015 (Unaudited)

 

            Maturity      Total                

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name-Country      To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Effective
rate
     Nominal
rate
 

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Santander         368         834         322         322         2,049         —           —           1,202         2,693         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Scotiabank         877         2,632         2,875         2,875         1,362         —           —           3,509         7,112         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Estado         288         949         1,212         1,212         1,727         —           —           1,237         4,151         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco de Chile         3,892         11,726         11,529         11,529         13,711         —           —           15,618         36,769         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco BBVA         1,863         5,819         4,980         4,980         4,103         —           —           7,682         14,063         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    UF      Banco Credito e Inversiones         480         1,439         1,843         1,843         2,810         —           —           1,919         6,496         

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Santander         175         526         651         651         42         —           —           701         1,344         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Chile         275         749         925         925         430         —           —           1,024         2,280         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Arauco S.A.    Chilean Pesos      Banco Credito e Inversiones         225         861         1,120         1,120         2,390         —           —           1,086         4,630         —           —     
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       
           Total Leases         8,443         25,535         25,457         25,457         28,624         0         0         33,978         79,538         
        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

     Maturity      Total                 

Tax ID

   Name    Currency    Name - Country
Loans with banks
   to 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Type
Amortization
   Effective
rate
   Nominal rate
   Flakeboard Company
Limited
   U.S. Dollar    J.P.Morgan - United States      —           30,433         61,919         60,644         55         —           —           30,433         122,618       Maturity    Libor
+1.35%
   Libor
+1.35%
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA - United States      30,105         —           15,154         —           —           —           —           30,105         15,154       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) 
semmiannual
from 2011 
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bancoestado NY      9,063         9,000         9,000         —           —           —           —           18,063         9,000       (i)
semmiannual;
(k) 
semmiannual
from 2011 
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
   Libor 6
monthly + 
0.2% 
93.458.000-1    Celulosa Arauco y
Constitución S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Scotiabank- Chile      —           22         299,223         —           —          —           —           22         299,223       Maturity    1.42%    1.42%
   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine Pesos    Banco Macro- Argentina      —           75         —           146         —           —           —           75         146       Maturity    15.25%    15.25%
   Alto Parana S.A.    Argentine Pesos    Banco Galicia- Argentina      —           469         468         —           —           —           —           469         468       Maturity    15.25%    15.25%
   Zona Franca Punta
Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development
Bank
     128         —           6,281         7,123         7,095         7,115         6,551         128         34,164       Maturity    Libor +
1.80%
   Libor +
1.80%
   Zona Franca Punta
Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development
Bank
     2,189         —           5,096         4,866         4,637         4,407         15,324         2,189         34,330       Maturity    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Finnish Export Credit      48,487         —           70,569         67,723         64,876         62,030         194,683         48,487         459,882       semmiannual    3.20%    3.20%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development bank      6,267         —           10,612         10,382         10,153         9,923         37,397         6,267         78,467       semmiannual    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Interamerican Development bank      645         —           20,273         21,115         21,087         21,107         20,545         645         104,126       semmiannual    Libor +
1.80%
   Libor +
1.80%
   Celulosa y Energia
Punta Pereira
   U.S. Dollar    Dnb Nor Bank      324         —           —           —           —           —           —           324         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.05%
   Libor +
2.05%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA - Uruguay      9,119         3,015         —           —           —           —           —           12,134         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Republica Oriental de
Uruguay
     10,110         25,088         —           —           —           —           —           35,198         —         Maturity    Libor +
1.75%
   Libor +
1.75%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Citibank      —           2,505         —           —           —           —           —           2,505         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco HSBC- Uruguay      1,201         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,201         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Itau -Uruguay      5,062         5,003         —           —           —           —           —           10,065         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Heritage      —           1,356         —           —           —           —           —           1,356         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Eufores S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco Santander      —           20,111         —                 —           —           20,111         —         Maturity    Libor +
2.00%
   Libor +
2.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco ABC      32         —           1         62         —           —           —           32         63       Maturity    2.50%    2.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      101         —           —           —           —           —           —           101         —         Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      2,266         3,220         —           —           —           —           —           5,486         —         Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil - Brasil      140         —           177         17         1         —           —           140         196       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil - Brasil      —           6,473         —           —           —           —           —           6,473         —         Maturity    9.80%    9.80%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco HSBC- Brasil      37         —           —           —           —           —           —           37         —         Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco HSBC- Brasil      136         —           11,319         —           —           —           —           136         11,319       Maturity    8.00%    8.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      28         —           —           —           —           —           —           28         —         Monthly    4.50%    4.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      26         —           6         —           —           —           —           26         6       Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      253         —           183         26         1         —           —           253         210       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco JP Morgan      —           8,972         —           —           —           —           —           8,972         —         Maturity    1.41%    1.41%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Santander      166         —           18,865         —           —           —           —           166         18,865       Maturity    8.00%    8.00%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim - Brasil      50         —           32         5         —           —           —           50         37       Maturity    8.70%    8.70%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim - Brasil      62         —           14         114         —           —           —           62         128       Maturity    5.50%    5.50%
   Arauco Do Brasil
S.A.
   Real    Fdo. Desenvolvimiento Econom.
- Brasil
     51         —           —           62         —           —           —           51         62       Monthly    0.00%    0.00%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      12         —           1         1         26         —           —           12         28       Maturity    2.50%    2.50%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau      56         —           —           —           —           172         —           56         172       Maturity    3.50%    3.50%
   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.    
   Real    Banco Itau      7         —           —           —           —           23         —           7         23       Maturity    3.50%    3.50%

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      11,825         —           —           —           —           93         —           11,825         93       Maturity      5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim      —           6         107         78         14         —           463         6         662       Maturity      0.50   0.50%

   Arauco Florestal
Arapoti S.A.
   Real    Banco Safra      109         —           —           —           —           350         —           109         350       Maturity      0.60   0.60%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      —           7,430         —           —           —           —           —           7,430         —         Maturity      5.50   5.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      —           10,369         —           —           —           —           —           10,369         —         Maturity      6.50   6.50%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Bradesco      70         —           —           429         —           316         —           70         745       Maturity      6.00   6.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Itau -Brasil      158         —           13         41         —           —           —           158         54       Maturity      4.75   4.75%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim -
Brasil
     46         —           107         78         14         2,508         —           46         2,707       Monthly      8.80   8.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Banco Votorantim -
Brasil
     6         —           12         5         —           403         —           6         420       Maturity      3.30   3.30%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco Votorantim -
Brasil
     —           6         107         78         14         —           311         6         510       Maturity      5.00   5.00%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito A
     —           2         276         276         276         276         1,318         2         2,424       Maturity      7.91   7.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes Subcrédito B      —           1         187         187         187         187         853         1         1,601       Maturity      8.91   8.91%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes Subcrédito C      4         —           89         89         89         89         555         4         909       Maturity      6.55   6.55%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito D
     1         —           235         235         235         235         1,032         1         1,974       Maturity      10.11   10.11%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco do Brasil -
Brasil
     1,145         —           —           —           —           —           —           1,145         —         Maturity      9.80   9.80%

   Arauco Forest
Brasil S.A.
   Real    Banco John Deere      305         —           —           —              —           —           305         —         Maturity      6.00   6.00%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito E-I
     24         —           537         537         537         537         8,912         24         11,058       Maturity      7.91   7.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito F-J
     17         —           363         363         363         363         5,469         17         6,919       Maturity      8.91   8.91%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   U.S. Dollar    Bndes
Subcrédito G-K
     61         —           172         172         172         172         4,589         61         5,276       Maturity      6.55   6.55%

   Mahal
Emprendimientos
Pat. S.A.
   Real    Bndes
Subcrédito H-L
     22         —           457         457         457         457         6,240         22         8,069       Maturity      10.11   10.11%
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      139,916         133,554         531,856         175,310         110,288         110,762         304,242         273,470         1,232,458           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

                    Maturity      Total                    

Tax ID

   Name    Currency   

Name Country
Bonds

   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type
Amortization

   Effective
Rate
    Nominal
Rate
 

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-F      —           1,992         11,949         11,949         11,949         36,494         305,191         1,992         377,534      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     4.24     4.25

93.458.000-2

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-J      2,181         —           9,160         9,160         9,160         9,160         211,959         2,181         248,599      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     3.23     3.22

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-P      —           1,027         8,038         8,038         8,038         8,038         262,316         1,027         294,469      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     3.96     3.96

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-Q      604         —           2,417         12,676         22,482         21,878         31,683         604         91,137      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     2.98     2.98

93.458.000-3

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-R      1,810         —           7,241         7,241         7,241         7,241         314,074         1,810         343,039      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     3.58     3.57

—  

   Alto Paraná S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Bono 144 A - Argentina      —           1,004         17,213         277,349         —           —           —           1,004         294,562      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     6.39     6.38

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 2019      15,205         —           36,250         36,250         36,250         532,713         —           15,205         641,463      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     7.26     7.25

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 2a Emisión      2,734         —           9,375         134,189         —           —           —           2,734         143,564      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     7.50     7.50

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee Bonds 6a Emisión      —           373,848         —           —           —           —           —           373,848         —        

(i) semmiannual; (k)

maturity

     5.64     5.63

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2021      8,889         —           20,000         20,000         20,000         20,000         425,291         8,889         505,291      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     5.02     5.00

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2022      11,215         —           23,750         23,750         23,750         23,750         549,617         11,215         644,617      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     4.77     4.75

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    U.S.
Dollar
   Yankee 2024      9,937         —           22,500         22,500         22,500         22,500         601,109         9,937         691,109      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     4.52     4.50

93.458.000-1

   Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.    UF    Barau-F      —           1,992         11,949         11,949         11,949         36,494         305,191         1,992         377,534      

(i) semmiannual;

(k)

maturity

     4.24     4.25
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         
         Total      52,575         377,871         167,894         563,104         161,371         681,774         2,701,241         430,446         4,275,384           
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

         

 

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                      Maturity      Total                   

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency     

Name Country
Other Loans

   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
    

Type
Amortization

  

Effective
Rate

   Nominal
Rate
 

—  

   Flakeboard Company Limited      U.S. Dollar       Business New Brunswick      —           3,785         —           —           —           —           —           3,785         —         Maturity    —        4.30

—  

   Flakeboard Company Limited      U.S. Dollar       SSM EDC      —           108         —           —           —           —           —           108         —         Maturity    —        1.80
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
        

Total

     0         3,893         0         0         0         0         0         3,893         0            
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

                    Maturity      Total                       

Tax ID

  

Name

   Currency   

Name
Country
Lease

   To 3
months
ThU.S.$
     3 to 12
months
ThU.S.$
     1 to 2
Years
ThU.S.$
     2 to 3
Years
ThU.S.$
     3 to 4
Years
ThU.S.$
     4 to 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     More
than 5
Years
ThU.S.$
     Current
ThU.S.$
     Non
Current
ThU.S.$
     Type
Amortization
     Effective
Rate
     Nominal
Rate
 

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      979         2,089         883         883         485         —           —           3,068         2,250         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Scotiabank      982         2,945         3,897         3,897         3,108         —           —           3,927         10,902         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Estado      259         777         1,024         1,024         1,789         —           —           1,036         3,836         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco de Chile      3,241         9,904         9,011         9,011         7,097         —           —           13,145         25,119         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco BBVA      2,102         7,325         6,822         6,822         7,187         —           —           9,427         20,830         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Santander      222         609         799         799         557         —           —           831         2,154         Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    Chilean Pesos    Banco Chile      66         200         88         88         23         —           —           266         198         Monthly         —           —     

—  

   Arauco Colombia S.A.    U.S. Dollar    Banco BBVA      —           3            —           —           —           —           3         —           Monthly         —           —     

85.805.200-9

   Forestal Celco S.A.    UF    Banco Santander      —           3            —           —           —           —           3         —           Monthly         —           —     
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          
         Total      7,851         23,855         22,522         22,522         20,246         0         0         31,706         65,289            
           

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

          

 

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

 

 

Guarantees provided

As of the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, Arauco has financial assets of approximately ThU.S.$48 that have been pledged to third parties (beneficiaries), as direct guarantee. If Arauco does not fulfill its obligations, the guarantors could execute the guarantees.

As of September 30, 2015, the total assets pledged as an indirect guarantee were ThU.S.$857. In contrast to direct guarantees, indirect guarantees are given to secure obligations assumed by a third party.

On September 29, 2011, Arauco entered into a Security Agreement under which it granted a non-joint guarantee limited to 50% of the obligations of the Uruguayan companies (joint ventures) Celulosa y Energía Punta Pereira S.A. and Zona Franca Punta Pereira S.A., under the IDB Facility Agreement in the amount of up to ThU.S.$454,000 and the Finnevera Guaranteed Facility Agreement in the amount of up to ThU.S.$900,000. Both loan agreements were signed with the International Development Bank. Such guarantee is included in the table below, under indirect guarantees.

Direct and indirect guarantees granted by Arauco:

 

DIRECT                         

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    202    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    303    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    124    Directorate General of Maritime Territory and Merchant Marine

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    242    Bank Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB + Guarantee Letter AISA    —      U.S. Dollar    2,267    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of ADB    —      U.S. Dollar    755    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Mortgage Industrial Plant of Jaguariaíva of Arauco do Brasil    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    38,589    BNDES

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    112    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    607    Bank John Deere S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    115    Bank Santander S.A.

Arauco Forest Brasil S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    755    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    134    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    323    Bank Bradesco S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    111    Bank HSBC Bank Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    839    Bank Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    373    Bank do Brasil S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    165    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco do Brasil S.A.

   Equipamiento    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    322    Bank ABC Brasil S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    168    Bank Itaú BBA S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   equipment    Property plant and equipment    U.S. Dollar    324    Bank Safra S.A.

Arauco Florestal Arapoti S.A.

   Endorsement of Arauco do Brasil    —      U.S. Dollar    755    Bank Votorantim S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    121    Codelco S.A.

Arauco Bioenergía S.A.

   Guarantee letter    —      Chilean Pesos    101    Minera Spence S.A
      Total       47,807   
           

 

  
INDIRECT               

Subsidiary

  

Guarantee

  

Assets Pledged

  

Currency

  

ThU.S.$

  

Guarantor

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Suretyship not supportive and cumulative    —      U.S. Dollar    566,474    Joint Ventures (Uruguay)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    —      U.S. Dollar    4,300    Flakeboard (Canadá)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Full Guarantee    —      U.S. Dollar    270,000    Arauco Argentina (bondholders)

Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A.

   Guarantee Letter    —      Real    16,184    Arauco Forest Brasil y Mahal (Brasil)
      Total       856,958   
           

 

  

 

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23.12.3 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Exchange Rate

Description

Market risk arises from the probability of being affected by losses from fluctuations in currencies exchange rates in which assets and liabilities are denominated, in a functional currency other than the functional currency of Arauco.

Explanation of Currency Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco is exposed to the foreign currency risk from currency fluctuations arising from sales, purchases and obligations undertaken in foreign currencies, such as the Chilean Peso, Euro, Brazilian Real or other foreign currencies. In the case of significant exchange rate variations, the Chilean Peso is the currency that represents the main currency risk. See Note 11 for details assets and liabilities classified by currency.

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

Arauco performs sensitivity analyses to measure the currency risk over the EBITDA and Net Income.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of +/- 10% of the exchange rate 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 change in the net income after tax +/- 2.40% (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 9,187), and +/- 0.08% of equity (equivalent to ThU.S.$ +/- 5,512).

Additionally, a sensitivity analysis is carried out assuming a variation of +/- 10% in the closing exchange rate on the Brazilian Real, which is considered a possible range of fluctuation given the market conditions at the closing date. With all the other variables constant, a variation of +/- 10% in the exchange rate of the dollar on the Brazilian Real would mean a variation on the net income after tax +/- 0.59% (equivalent to ThU.S.$2,202) and a change on the equity of +/- 0.002% (equivalent to ThU.S.$1,321).

23.12.4 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Interest rate risk

Description

Interest rate risk refers to the sensitivity of the value of financial assets and liabilities in terms of interest rate fluctuations.

Explanation of Interest Rate Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Arauco is exposed to risks due to interest rate fluctuations for bonds issued, bank borrowings and financial instruments that bear interest at a variable rate.

 

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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. As of September 30, 2015, 14.3% 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 income after tax at rate of +/- 0.021% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 78) and +/- 0.001% (equivalent to ThU.S.$-/+ 47) on equity.

 

Thousands of dollars    September 2015      Total  

Fixed rate

     3,709,071         85.7

Bonds issued

     3,165,002      

Bank borrowings (*)

     430,553      

Government Loans

     0      

Financial leasing

     113,516      

Variable rate

     618,678         14.3

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     618,678      

Total

     4,327,749         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
Thousands of dollars    December 2014      Total  

Fixed rate

     4,244,146         83.6

Bonds issued

     3,658,327      

Bank borrowings (*)

     484,931      

Government Loans

     3,893      

Financial leasing

     96,995      

Variable rate

     834,284         16.4

Bonds issued

     —        

Loans with Banks

     834,284      

Total

     5,078,430         100.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(*) Includes variable rate bank borrowings changed by fixed rate swaps.

 

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

 

 

23.12.5 Type of Risk: Market Risk – Price of Pulp Risks

Description

Pulp prices are 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 Price Risk Exposure and How This Risk Arises

Pulp prices are reflected in revenue from sales and directly affect the net income for the period.

As of September 30, 2015, revenue 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 necessary safeguards to confront different scenarios in the best possible manner.

Sensitivity analysis considers a variation of +/- 10% in the average pulp price, a possible fluctuation range given current market conditions at the date of the closing balance. With all other variables constant, a variation of +/- 10% in the average pulp price would mean an EBITDA annual variation of 4.53% (equivalent to MU.S.$62), on the income after tax and +/- 11.68% (equivalent to MU.S.$50) and +/- 0,44% (equivalent to MU.S.$30) on equity.

 

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NOTE 24. OPERATING SEGMENTS

The main products that generate revenue for each operating segment are described as follows:

 

    Pulp: The main products sold by this operating segment are long fiber bleached pulp (BSKP), short fiber bleached pulp (BHKP), long fiber raw pulp (UKP), and pulp fluff.

 

    Panels: The main products sold by this operating segment 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 operating segment includes different sizes of sawn wood and remanufactured products such as moldings, precut pieces and finger joints.

 

    Forestry: This operating segment 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, purchases logs and woodchip from third parties, which it sells to its other operating segment.

Pulp

The Pulp operating segment uses wood exclusively from pine and eucalyptus plantations for the production of different classes 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.

Arauco has seven plants, five in Chile, one in Argentina and one in Uruguay and they have a total production capacity of approximately 3.9 million tons per year. Pulp is sold in more than 45 countries, mainly in Asia and Europe.

Panels

The Panels operating segment produces a wide range of panel products and several kinds of moldings aimed at the furniture, decoration and construction industries. It consists of 17 industrial plants: 5 in Chile, 2 in Argentina, 2 in Brazil, and 8 plants around USA and Canada. The Company has a total annual production capacity of 6.6 million cubic meters of PBO, MDF, Hardboards, plywood and moldings.

Sawn Timber

The Sawn Timber operating segment 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 9 saw mills in operation (8 in Chile and 1 in Argentina), the Company has a production capacity of 3 million cubic meters of sawn wood.

 

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Furthermore, the Company has 5 remanufacturing plants, 4 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.

Forestry

The Forestry operating segment is Arauco’s core business. It provides raw materials 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, Brazil and Uruguay, reaching 1.6 million hectares, of which 1 million hectares are used for plantations, 395 thousand hectares for native forests, 183 thousand hectares for other uses and 53 thousand hectares are to be planted.

Arauco’s principal plantations consist of radiata and taeda pine and eucalyptus to a lesser degree. These are species that have fast growth rates and short harvest cycles compared with other long fiber commercial woods.

Arauco has no customers representing 10% or more of its revenues.

A summary of financial information of assets, liabilities, profit or loss for each operating segment is presented in the tables below:

 

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Period ended September 30, 2015

Unaudited

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn
timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     1,786,510         583,591         88,281         1,444,023         25,032         0         3,927,437         0         3,927,437   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     33,263         255         389,431         7,906         24,705         0         455,560         (455,560)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         35,069         35,069         0         35,069   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (193,788)         (193,788)         0         (193,788)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (158,719)         (158,719)         0         (158,719)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     171,467         22,988         13,547         82,859         2,952         5,075         298,888         0         298,888   

Sum of significant income accounts

     124         613         149,063         3,965         0         0         153,765         0         153,765   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         0         34,970         0         0         0         34,970         0         34,970   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     355,845         69,928         76,772         149,174         1,240         (374,375)         278,584         0         278,584   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         920         920         0         920   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         (293)         0         628         335         0         335   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (103,558)         (103,558)         0         (103,558)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     1,463,845         535,572         51,459         484,785         436         0         2,536,097         0         2,536,097   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     322,665         48,019         36,822         959,238         24,596         0         1,391,340         0         1,391,340   

Total Ordinary Income

     1,786,510         583,591         88,281         1,444,023         25,032         0         3,927,437         0         3,927,437   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2015

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn
timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                          

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     163,001         9,979         142,396         66,206         1,402         2,290         385,274         0         385,274   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0   

Segment Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     228,015         79,935         220,848         178,224         3,418         (22,435)         688,005         0         688,005   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (165,412)         (8,596)         (129,844)         (61,128)         (1,402)         (30,190)         (396,572)         0         (396,572)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (57,895)         0         15,284         (150,842)         0         (520,050)         (713,503)         0         (713,503)   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     4,708         71,339         106,288         (33,746)         2,016         (572,675)         (422,070)         0         (422,070)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Period ended September 30, 2015

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn
timber
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

     5,178,011         580,014         5,310,328         1,825,861         33,085         945,642         13,872,941         (48,422)         13,824,519   

Investments accounted through equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         120,603         0         0         118,662         239,265         0         239,265   

Joint Ventures

     0         0         0         3,683         0         19,081         22,764         0         22,764   

Segment liabilities

     341,806         77,700         185,472         201,389         17,412         6,424,896         7,248,675         0         7,248,675   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets

                          

Chile

     2,576,837         281,495         3,514,251         482,160         25         214,704         7,069,472         (17)         7,069,455   

Foreign countries

     1,777,870         14,884         1,188,033         720,043         24,110         330,993         4,055,933         0         4,055,933   

Non-current assets, Total

     4,354,707         296,379         4,702,284         1,202,203         24,135         545,697         11,125,405         (17)         11,125,388   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Period ended September 30, 2014

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     1,713,358         648,270         108,161         1,453,481         24,617         0         3,947,887         0         3,947,887   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     37,364         2         356,109         7,427         25,227         0         426,129         (426,129)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         16,059         16,059         0         16,059   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (177,484)         (177,484)         0         (177,484)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (161,425)         (161,425)         0         (161,425)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     129,678         17,821         10,518         75,106         2,926         6,289         242,338         0         242,338   

Sum of significant income accounts

     5,139         131         208,937         758         0         0         214,965         0         214,965   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         0         33,329         0         0         0         33,329         0         33,329   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     348,942         118,459         73,465         137,054         7,355         (362,178)         323,097         0         323,097   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         5,669         5,669         0         5,669   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         63         0         861         924         0         924   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (115,451)         (115,451)         0         (115,451)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     1,512,917         593,501         60,687         483,777         295         0         2,651,177         0         2,651,177   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     200,441         54,769         47,474         969,704         24,322         0         1,296,710         0         1,296,710   

Total Ordinary Income

     1,713,358         648,270         108,161         1,453,481         24,617         0         3,947,887         0         3,947,887   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Period ended September 30, 2014

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                          

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     241,326         9,040         129,662         96,055         987         1,004         478,074         0         478,074   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0   

Segment Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     280,673         117,016         189,444         181,873         4,670         (22,780)         750,896         0         750,896   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (247,053)         (198)         (111,058)         (95,061)         (987)         (140,363)         (594,720)         0         (594,720)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (52,632)         0         76,592         4,947         0         128,625         157,532         0         157,532   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (19,012)         116,818         154,978         91,759         3,683         (34,518)         313,708         0         313,708   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year ended December 31, 2014

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
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

     5,206,856         621,258         5,436,050         2,127,633         34,344         1,362,947         14,789,088         (41,191)         14,747,897   

Investments accounted through equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         174,782         5,830         0         126,460         307,072         0         307,072   

Joint Ventures

     0         0         0         0         0         18,973         18,973         0         18,973   

Segment liabilities

     341,498         71,867         171,951         230,687         13,385         7,103,773         7,933,161         0         7,933,161   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on non-current assets

                          

Chile

     2,633,773         294,387         3,480,005         598,456         80         205,774         7,212,475         74         7,212,549   

Foreign countries

     1,796,802         16,433         1,288,915         842,288         25,535         424,660         4,394,633         0         4,394,633   

Non-current assets, Total

     4,430,575         310,820         4,768,920         1,440,744         25,615         630,434         11,607,108         74         11,607,182   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Quarter July-September 2015

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     585,042         195,796         24,231         469,056         7,305         0         1,281,430         0         1,281,430   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     10,101         155         135,977         2,705         8,571         0         157,509         (157,509)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         15,792         15,792         0         15,792   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (62,636)         (62,636)         0         (62,636)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (46,844)         (46,844)         0         (46,844)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     58,990         7,680         6,000         26,697         983         1,756         102,106         0         102,106   

Sum of significant income accounts

     81         209         53,815         3,434         0         0         57,539         0         57,539   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         0         5,115         0         0         0         5,115         0         5,115   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     110,357         18,949         26,538         49,213         (440)         (117,639)         86,978         0         86,978   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         2,205         2,205         0         2,205   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         (99)         0         135         36         0         36   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (26,319)         (26,319)         0         (26,319)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     470,445         179,109         12,627         152,722         148         0         815,051         0         815,051   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     114,597         16,687         11,604         316,334         7,157         0         466,379         0         466,379   

Total Ordinary Income

     585,042         195,796         24,231         469,056         7,305         0         1,281,430         0         1,281,430   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                          

Quarter July-September 2015

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                          

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     32,384         2,826         46,839         20,908         425         103         103,485         0         103,485   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0   

Segment Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     56,222         7,731         118,472         59,372         89         (2,472)         239,414         0         239,414   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (27,295)         (1,888)         (45,259)         (17,293)         (425)         (3,655)         (95,815)         0         (95,815)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (28,947)         0         898         (36,990)         0         (41,588)         (106,627)         0         (106,627)   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     (20)         5,843         74,111         5,089         (336)         (47,715)         36,972         0         36,972   

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Quarter July-September 2014
Unaudited

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Revenues from external customers

     565,274         230,413         31,621         513,470         7,850         0         1,348,628         0         1,348,628   

Revenues from transactions with other operating segments

     12,275         2         141,981         3,083         8,329         0         165,670         (165,670)         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finance income

     0         0         0         0         0         8,553         8,553         0         8,553   

Finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (67,426)         (67,426)         0         (67,426)   

Net finance costs

     0         0         0         0         0         (58,873)         (58,873)         0         (58,873)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortizations

     46,685         6,212         3,599         26,665         977         2,296         86,434         0         86,434   

Sum of significant income accounts

     5,130         131         74,039         758         0         0         80,058         0         80,058   

Sum of significant expense accounts

     0         0         1,298         0         0         0         1,298         0         1,298   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit (loss) of each reportable segment

     88,621         44,489         27,092         56,206         2,225         (128,212)         90,421         0         90,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share of profit (loss) of associates and joint ventures accounted for using equity method

                          

Associates

     0         0         0         0         0         6,409         6,409         0         6,409   

Joint ventures

     0         0         0         (70)         0         353         283         0         283   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax expense

     0         0         0         0         0         (31,436)         (31,436)         0         (31,436)   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographical information on revenues

                          

Revenue – Chilean entities

     490,255         210,498         16,019         164,270         205         0         881,247         0         881,247   

Revenue – Foreign entities

     75,019         19,915         15,602         349,200         7,645         0         467,381         0         467,381   

Total Ordinary Income

     565,274         230,413         31,621         513,470         7,850         0         1,348,628         0         1,348,628   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
                          

Quarter July-September 2014

   Pulp
ThU.S.$
     Sawn timber
ThU.S.$
     Forestry
ThU.S.$
     Panels
ThU.S.$
     Others
ThU.S.$
     Corporate
ThU.S.$
     Sub Total
ThU.S.$
     Elimination
ThU.S.$
     Total
ThU.S.$
 

Amounts of additions to non-current assets

                          

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and biological assets

     43,756         2,630         31,338         28,745         288         861         107,618         0         107,618   

Acquisition and contribution of investments in associates and joint venture

     0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0         0   

Segment Cash Flows

                          

Cash Flows from (used in) Operating Activities

     109,566         56,601         87,978         90,877         2,024         (10,762)         336,284         0         336,284   

Cash flows (used in) investing activities

     (43,926)         (2,559)         (26,119)         (28,276)         (288)         (142,264)         (243,432)         0         (243,432)   

Cash flows from (used in) Financing Activities

     (28,948)         0         65,227         9,216         0         204,724         250,219         0         250,219   

Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents

     36,692         54,042         127,086         71,817         1,736         51,698         343,071         0         343,071   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2015

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

 

 

Information required by geographic area:

 

     Geographical area  
09-30-2015    Local
country
     Foreign country  
Unaudited    Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/
Canada
     Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Revenues

     2,536,097         347,166         310,076         603,531         130,567         3,927,437   

Revenues quarter July-September 2015

     815,052         122,857         92,941         201,313         49,268         1,281,431   

Non-current Assets to 09-30-2015

     7,069,455         980,069         950,723         377,092         1,748,049         11,125,388   
     Geographical area  
09-30-2014    Local
country
     Foreign country  
Unaudited    Chile      Argentina      Brazil      USA/
Canada
     Uruguay      Total  

Disclosure of geographical areas

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Revenues

     2,651,177         327,679         362,835         596,499         9,698         3,947,888   

Revenues quarter July-september 2014

     881,247         116,586         135,470         209,497         5,829         1,348,629   

Non-current Assets to 12-31-2014

     7,212,549         990,761         1,273,507         380,080         1,750,285         11,607,182   

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

NOTE 25. OTHER NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS AND NON-FINANCIAL LIABILITIES

 

Current non-financial assets

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize current

     69,337         77,359   

Prepayment to amortize (insurance + others)

     55,239         23,407   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     58,354         71,834   

Other current non-financial assets

     13,931         5,128   

Total

     196,861         177,728   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non current non-financial assets

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Roads to amortize, non current

     91,871         91,871   

Guarantee values

     2,461         3,489   

Recoverable taxes (Relating to purchases)

     1,160         3,102   

Other non current non-financial assets

     4,332         2,632   

Total

     99,824         101,094   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current non-financial liabilities

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

Provision of minimum dividend (1)

     127,294         99,160   

ICMS tax payable

     8,386         19,020   

Other tax payable

     25,820         15,297   

Other Current non-financial liabilities

     7,063         2,839   

Total

     168,563         136,316   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Provision includes a minimum dividend of subsidiary minority.

 

Non current non financial liabilities

   09-30-2015
ThU.S.$
     12-31-2014
ThU.S.$
 

ICMS tax payable

     40,734         56,815   

Other non current non-financial liabilities

     2,816         5,181   

Total

     43,550         61,996   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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September 30, 2015

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

 

 

NOTE 26.  DISTRIBUTABLE NET INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE

Distributable net income

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

As a result of the foregoing, for purposes of determining the distributable net income of the Company, which is the same considered for calculating the minimum dividend required and additional dividend, the following unrealized gains/losses are excluded from the net income for the year:

 

1) Unrealized gains/losses relating to the fair value recorded for forestry assets under IAS 41, adding them back to distributable net income when they are realized through sale or disposed of by other means.

 

2) Those generated through the acquisition of entities. These results will be added back to net income when they are realized through sale.

The deferred taxes associated with the amounts described in 1) and 2) above are also excluded.

The following table details the adjustments made for the determination of distributable net income as of September 30, 2015 and 2014 in order to determine the provision of 40% of the distributable net income for each year:

 

Unaudited

   Distributable Net Income
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent at 09-30-2015

     276,107   

Adjustments:

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized gains/losses

     (138,759

Realized gains/losses

     159,915   

Deferred income taxes

     (6,731

Total adjustments

     14,425   

Distributable Net Income at 09-30-2015

     290,532   
  

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

   Distributable Net Profit
ThU.S.$
 

Net income attributable to owners of parent at 09-30-2014

     319,455   

Adjustments

  

Biological Assets

  

Unrealized

     (197,391

Realized

     186,299   

Deferred income taxes

     675   

Total adjustments

     (10,417

Distributable Net Income at 09-30-2014

     309,038   
  

 

 

 

The Company expects to maintain its policy of distributing 40% of its net distributable income as dividends for all future fiscal years, but will also consider the alternative of distributing a provisional dividend at year end.

As of September 30, 2015, in the Classified Statement of Financial Position, under the line item Other Ordinary Non-Financial Liabilities, for an amount of ThU.S.$ 168,563, there are

 

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

 

 

ThU.S.$ 116,213 which correspond to a provision for the minimum dividend for the parent company for the 2015 period.

Basic and diluted earnings per share

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Arauco does not have any shares with potential dilutive effect.

 

     January-September      July-September  
     2015      2014      2015      2014  
     Unaudited  

Earnings (losses) per share

   ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$      ThU.S.$  

Profit or loss attributable to ordinary equity holder of parent

     276,107         319,455         86,204         89,320   

Weighted average of number of shares

     113,159,655         113,159,655         113,159,655         113,159,655   

Basic earnings per share (in U.S.$ per share)

     2.44         2.82         0.76         0.79   

NOTE 27. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The authorization for the issuance and publication of these interim consolidated financial statements for the period between January 1 and September 30, 2015 was approved by the Board of Directors of Arauco at the Extraordinary Session No. 538 held on November 13, 2015.

Subsequent to September 30, 2015 and until the date of issuance of these interim consolidated financial statements, there have been no events, other than those discussed above, that could materially affect the presentation of these financial statements.

 

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3 Highlights
4 Income statement analysis
9 Review by business segment
11 Balance sheet analysis
13 Financial ratios
14 3rd quarter and subsequent events and news
15 Financial statements
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HIGHLIGHTS
Arauco’s revenues reached US$ 1,281.4 million during the third quarter of 2015, a 6.6% decrease compared to the US$ 1,372.7 million obtained in the second quarter of 2015.
Adjusted EBITDA reached US$ 324.6 million, a decrease of 5.5% or US$ 18.7 million compared to the US$ 343.3 million obtained during the second quarter of 2015. Our year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA for year 2015 stood at US$ 993.4 million, which is a 5.9% increase when compared to the US$ 938.1 million reached in the same period in 2014.
Net income reached US$ 87.0 million, a decrease of 17.9% or US$ 18.9 million compared to the US$ 105.9 million obtained in the second quarter of 2015.
CAPEX reached US$ 103.5 million, a decrease of 3.8% or US$ 4.1 million compared to the US$ 107.6 million during the same quarter of 2014.
Net Financial Debt / LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA ratio decreased from 3.1x in the second quarter of 2015 to 2.9x in this quarter.
Cash Balance at the end of the quarter was US$ 528.9 million.
KEY FIGURES
In U.S. Million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014 QoQ YoY YTD 2015 YTD 2014 YoY Acum
Revenue 1,281.4 1,372.7 1,348.6 -6.6% -5.0% 3,927.4 3,947.9 -0.5%
Cost of sales (890.9) (918.7) (940.5) -3.0% -5.3% (2,668.1) (2,666.7) 0.1%
Gross profit 390.6 454.0 408.2 -14.0% -4.3% 1,259.3 1,281.2 -1.7%
Operating income (2) 126.1 169.6 129.8 -25.6% -2.8% 457.2 468.0 -2.3%
Net income 87.0 105.9 90.4 -17.9% -3.8% 278.6 323.1 -13.8%
Adjusted EBITDA 324.6 343.3 312.4 -5.5% 3.9% 993.4 938.1 5.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 25.3% 25.0% 23.2% 1.3% 9.4% 25.3% 23.8% 6.4%
LTM(1) Adj. EBITDA 1,327.5 1,315.2 1,170.2 0.9% 13.4% 1,327.5 1,170.2 13.4%
LTM(1) Adj. EBITDA Mg 25.0% 24.5% 22.5% 2.2% 11.3% 25.0% 22.5% 11.3%
CAPEX 103.5 187.0 107.6 -44.6% -3.8% 385.2 478.1 -19.4%
Net Financial Debt 3,798.9 4,026.9 4,182.4 -5.7% -9.2% 3,798.9 4,182.4 -9.2%
Net Financial Debt / LTM Adj. EBITDA 2.9x 3.1x 3.6x -6.5% -19.9% 2.9x 3.6x -19.9%
(1) LTM = Last Twelve Months
(2) Operating income = Gross margin – Distribution costs – Administrative expenses
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INCOME STATEMENT ANALYSIS
Revenues
Arauco’s revenues for the third quarter of 2015 reached US$ 1,281.4 million, 6.6% lower than the US$ 1,372.7 million obtained during the second quarter of 2015. The main driver for this decrease was less volume sales from pulp and panels, reflecting a situation of lower demand for both business segments and more supply from competition. Particularly in pulp, Chinese demand did not pick up, while pulp coming from CMPC’s Guaiba as well as paper mills closing in Europe added supply to the markets. Furthermore, energy had a decline in sales due to lower electricity spot prices, caused by larger amounts of rain in southern Chile, enabling the increase of hydroelectric power plant’s contribution to the grid.
Compared to the US$ 1,348.6 million obtained in the third quarter of 2014, consolidated sales were 5.0% lower, mainly explained by a 15.0% decrease in sales of our sawn timber business, an 8.6% decrease in our panels sales, and partially offset by a 3.5% increase in total sales of our pulp business.
Revenues by Business Segment Q3 2015
In US$ million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014
Pulp(*) 585.0 45.7% 630.5 45.9% 565.3 41.9%
Panels(*) 469.1 36.6% 499.2 36.4% 513.5 38.1%
Sawn Timber(*) 195.8 15.3% 198.3 14.4% 230.4 17.1%
Forestry 24.2 1.9% 35.4 2.6% 31.6 2.3%
Others 7.3 0.6% 9.3 0.7% 7.9 0.6%
Total 1,281.4 100.0% 1,372.7 100.0% 1,348.6 100.0%
(*) Pulp, Panels and Sawn Timber division sales include energy
The main variances by business segment during this quarter were:
QoQ Net Sales Price Volume
Pulp -7.2% 3.0% -6.6%
Panels -6.0% -0.7% -3.6%
Sawn Timber -1.2% -2.5% 1.2%
Sales by Business Segment Q3 2015
Sawn Timber 15.3%
Forestry 1.9%
Others 0.6%
Panels 36.6%
Pulp 45.7%
Total: US$ 1,281.4 million
(*) Pulp, Panels and Sawn Timber division sales include energy
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Cost of Sales
For the third quarter of the year, cost of sales reached US$ 890.9 million, US$ 27.8 million or 3.0% lower than the US$ 918.7 million obtained in the second quarter of 2015. This is partially explained by a decrease in sales volume of pulp and panels.
In terms of cost by concept, compared with the second quarter of 2015, our main decrease was wood costs (US$ 36.9 million), falling as a result of lower sales, partially offset by other raw materials and indirect costs.
Our unitary cost of sales for bleached and unbleached softwood pulp increased during this quarter 4.2% and 3.3% respectively. This change is partly due to lower production, mainly explained by the maintenance stoppages in the Licancel mill and Arauco Mill, line 2. On the other hand, hardwood pulp continues to show an improvement in costs due to Montes del Plata reaching higher efficiency each quarter.
Other Relevant Items:
Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses: Administrative expenses fell 15.8% (US$ 23.9 million) because of exchange rate differences affecting wages and salaries and other expenses. There was also a decrease in computational services in comparison with last quarter, explained by higher expenses during the second quarter due to yearly payments charged in that period. On the other hand, distribution costs increased by 3.0% (US$ 4.0 million). As a percentage of revenues, both items combined were 21.4%, showing an upward trend compared to the 20.7% in the previous quarter, and to the 19.9% to the quarter before that.
Foreign Exchange Difference: This item showed a loss of US$ 22.6 million, substantially explained by a 28% depreciation of the Brazilian real, affecting the value of a debt from our Brazilian subsidiaries denominated in US dollars.
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Net Income
Net income for the third quarter of 2015 was US$ 87.0 million, a decrease of 17.9% or US$18.9 million compared to the US$ 105.9 million obtained in the second quarter of the year. This effect was because of a US$ 43.5 million - or 25.6%- decrease in operating income, which in turn decreased due to lower revenues this quarter. Non-operating income rose US$ 14.5 million mainly due to higher income from access easements and the sale of a small portion of Brazilian land. Income taxes decreased due to lower income, making the difference between quarters positive.
Compared to the same quarter in 2014, net income in the third quarter of 2015 was 3.8% or US$ 3.4 million lower.
Net Income Variation by Item 2Q15 - 3Q15
(In US$ million)
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
105.9 -43.5 14.5 10.0 87.0
Net Income Q2 15 Operating Income Non-Operating Income Income Taxes Net Income Q3 15
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Production
In general, production slightly decreased. During the third quarter of 2015, our pulp production was 878 thousand Adt, a 6.4% decrease compared to the 937 thousand Adt produced in the previous quarter. Annual maintenance stoppages in both Licancel and Arauco, Line 2 affected production. In our panels division, production volume was 1,337 thousand m3, 2.5% or 35 thousand m3 lower than the previous quarter. The production volume from our sawn timber division decreased 0.7% or 5 thousand m3, compared to the 705 thousand m3 in the previous quarter.
Compared to the third quarter of 2014, production volume increased 1.3% in our pulp division, our panel’s production decreased 2.6% and our sawn timber production decreased 3.7%.
Production by Business Segment
867 937 878 Pulp (000 ADt)
1,372 1,372, 1,337 Panels (000 m3)
727 705 700 Sawn Timber (000 m3)
Q3 2014 Q2 2015 Q3 2015
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Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2015 was US$ 324.6 million, 5.5% or US$ 18.7 million lower than the US$ 343.3 million reached during the previous quarter. Overall this decline is mainly due to a decrease in sales volume. In terms of Adjusted EBITDA by business, during the third quarter of the year we had a decrease of US$ 26.8 million in our pulp division. Lower production, caused by some maintenance stoppages affected pulp’s net income. This decrease was partially offset by Montes del Plata, which continues to show an improvement in its adjusted EBITDA. Sawn timber’s and panels’ adjusted EBITDA also decreased by US$3.5 million and US$ 18.3 million respectively. These declines are due to more competition from countries with a depreciated currency that have impacted the market. This was partially offset by forestry EBITDA, with a US$ 7.9 million increase, and other gains and improvements at the corporate level, such as lower SG&A and minor asset sales in Brazil.
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2015 was higher by 3.9% or US$ 12.2 million when compared with the US$ 312.4 million reached in the same period of 2014. Our year-to-date Adjusted EBITDA for year 2015 stood at US$ 993.4 million, which is a 5.9% increase when compared to the US$ 938.1 million reached in the same period in 2014.
Adjusted EBITDA
In US$ million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014 QoQ YoY YTD 2015 YTD 2014 YoY Acum
Net Income 87.0 105.9 90.4 -17.9% -3.8% 278.6 323.1 -13.8%
Financial costs 62.6 63.0 67.4 -0.5% -7.1% 193.8 177.5 9.2%
Financial income -15.8 -8.8 -8.6 79.6% 84.6% -35.1 -16.1 118.4%
Income tax 26.3 36.4 31.4 -27.6% -16.3% 103.6 115.5 -10.3%
EBIT 160.1 196.4 180.7 -18.5% -11.4% 540.9 600.0 -9.9%
Depreciation & amortization 102.1 102.1 86.4 0.0% 18.1% 298.9 242.3 23.3%
EBITDA 262.2 298.5 267.2 -12.1% -1.8% 839.7 842.3 -0.3%
Fair value cost of timber harvested 81.3 76.3 97.7 6.7% -16.8% 231.5 260.0 -11.0%
Gain from changes in fair value of biological assets -46.6 -47.3 -66.8 -1.4% -30.2% -140.7 -200.5 -29.8%
Exchange rate differences 22.6 -2.6 13.1 -968.1% 72.6% 27.8 3.0 841.9%
Others (*) 5.1 18.5 1.3 -72.3% 293.8% 35.0 33.3 4.9%
Adjusted EBITDA 324.6 343.3 312.4 -5.5% 3.9% 993.4 938.1 5.9%
(*) Includes provision for forestry fire losses.
Adjusted EBITDA Variation by Business Segment 2Q15 - 3Q15
(In US$ million)
375
350
325
300
275
250
225
200
343.3 26.8 3.5 18.3 7.9 22.0 324.6
EBITDA 2Q 15 Pulp Sawn Timber Panels Forestry Other gains, Corporate and Consolidation adjustments EBITDA 3Q 15
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REVIEW BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
1- Pulp Division
The third quarter of the year started with the customary pick up in demand after the summer slowdown in the Northern hemisphere. However, additional supply to the market of pulp drove prices down in both fibers, although long fiber was the most affected. There are new long fiber projects in southern United States that plan to produce Fluff, but are currently producing quality paper while the Fluff market keeps developing. Short fiber prices remain above long fiber prices, an atypical situation unseen in years contrary to general price predictions.
The price reduction was also a result of higher inventories within the industry. Long fiber stocks increased by 1 day to 30 days of supply in September, reaching a maximum of 33 days mid-quarter. Short fiber suffered a similar fate with an increase of 1 day as well, reaching 39 days in September, reaching a maximum of 41 days during the first half of the quarter.
In Asia, short and long fiber prices lost their second semester gain and fell US$ 20 and US$ 50 respectively, translating into a 3% and 7.5% price decrease during the third quarter. The price gap between both fibers at quarter-end reached US $20 Adt, short fiber prices still above long fiber. Russian and Canadian producers were aggressive thanks to the depreciation of their currency, as well a higher demand for long fiber in the southern United States. On the other hand, China´s uncertain economic situation has contracted demand; paper producers have not been working at maximum capacity, while new ramp-ups and new projects have been postponed.
In Europe, price declines have been more moderate, affecting only long fiber, with a US$ 25 or 3.90% decrease. Short fibers on the other hand achieved higher prices, increasing US$ 10 or 1.25%, thanks to a better demand in European markets compared to Asian markets. In general, paper producers have had a higher demand and are therefore operating at maximum capacity. Paper prices have increased, although paper producers have not been able to add in more margins due to higher cost of raw materials (i.e. short fiber pulp). A season that is usually less active in European markets due to summer and vacation periods, this quarter saw an increase in demand, a clear sign that markets within this region of the world are recovering, resulting in less uncertainty and more active markets.
Smaller markets such as the Middle East have also shown a sustainable level of activity, and new markets such as Iran are starting showing their effects, with new local paper mills, especially in tissue, added to project pipelines. As a result, paper imports have increased within this region to satisfy higher demand.
Latin-American markets have been stable, except for Brazil where economic activity has decreased.
Production levels were according to plans throughout our mills. There was a programmed maintenance in the Licancel Mill and in Arauco Mill, Line 2. Montes del Plata in Uruguay is working at 100% of its production capacity.
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2- Sawn Timber Division
The sawn timber market showed lower sales compared to the previous quarter and the third quarter of last year. This is mainly due to the decrease in prices throughout this year, because of more supply coming from different producers. Even though in Asia and the Middle East, sales volume remained quite stable, in detriment of price levels.
The North-American market has maintained its momentum with new constructions and renovations, which translates into a stable market demand for our moldings. However, higher export volumes from Brazil have put pressure on prices.
Chile, Argentina, and the rest of Latin America continues to show a stable level of demand, which has enabled us to increase our market share during the last six months and commercialize the desired product mix.
3- Panels Division
Plywood sales continue to rise thanks to production in our new Nueva Aldea Mill.
Favorable levels of MDP from the Teno Mill, both in volume and product mix, have remained stable from last quarter.
Particleboards in North America have maintained a steady demand and keep showing better results thanks to higher sales of our value added products (i.e. our melamine products).
The MDF market has been slower in North America, due to lower demand and more competition from Canadian and Brazilian producers that have taken advantage of their currency depreciation to export more of their products.
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BALANCE SHEET ANALYSIS
Cash
Our cash position was US$ 528.9 million at the end of the third quarter, which compared to US$ 511.9 million from last quarter.
During this quarter, we had a positive cash flow of US$ 37.0 million. Cash provided by operating activities remained at similar levels than the second quarter. However, investment activities dropped US$109.5 million compared to the previous quarter, with US$ 95.8 million. In addition, cash used in financing activities also fell to US$ 106.6 million, from US$ 532.9 million in the second quarter. In addition, we prepaid US$ 27.9 million as a part of the Arauco North America loan, as well as the US$ 80 million obtained in a pre export financing loan last quarter. This was partially offset by a new pre export financing loan for US$ 40 million, which matures in November of this year.
Other Currencies 4%
Chilean peso 10%
Argentinean Peso 10%
Brazilian Real 5%
US Dollar 71%
Cash by Currency
Money Market 24%
Cash 26%
Time Deposits 50%
Cash by Instrument
Financial Debt
Arauco’s consolidated financial debt as of September 31, 2015 reached US$ 4,327.7 million, a decrease of 4.6% or US$ 211 million when compared to June 30, 2015. The majority of this decrease is explained the payment of amortization and interests of US$ 85.4 million of our local and foreign bonds; by the prepayment of US$ 28 million of the Arauco North America loan; and US$ 40 million less for pre export financing, after a US$ 80 million loan matured and US$ 40 million was renewed.
The decrease in short term financial debt is mainly due to a bank credit that matured in 2016 that was extended to 2018, moving US$ 300 million to outstanding long term financial debt.
Our consolidated net financial debt decreased 5.7% or US$ 228 million when compared with June 2015.
FINANCIAL DEBT
In US$ million September 2015 June 2015 September 2014
Short term financial debt 319.7 689.2 796.1
Long term financial debt 4,008.1 3,849.6 4,358.5
TOTAL FINANCIAL DEBT 4,327.7 4,538.8 5,154.6
Cash and cash equivalents 528.9 511.9 972.2
NET FINANCIAL DEBT 3,798.9 4,026.9 4,182.4
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Our leverage, measured as Net Financial Debt/ LTM Adjusted EBITDA, decreased compared to last quarter and September 2014 as well, reaching 2.9 times.
Debt by currency Debt by instrument Net Debt/ LTM Adj.EBITDA
UF(*) & Chilean peso 23%
Other Currencies 1%
US $Dollar 76% Leasing 3% Banks 24% Bonds 73% 3.6x Q3 2014 3.1x Q2 2015 2.9x Q3 2015
(*) UF is a Chilean monetary unit indexed to inflation. This portion does not consider the effect of debt in UF swapped to US Dollars
Financial Debt Profile
For the remainder of the year, the main maturities are US$ 55 million in Montes del Plata, US$ 21 million in our Brazilian subsidiaries, and US$ 41 million in Chile. A US$ 80 million pre export financing loan matured and was paid for in September, and US$ 40 million were reissued. The latter matures in November of this year. In addition, a US$ 300 million bank loan that was to mature in June 2016 was extended to September 2018, and at a lower interest spread.
Financial Obligation by Year
(In US$ Million)
136 11 125 187 25 162 512 403 109 431 18 413 658 537 120 307 222 86 484 427 57 588 530 58 71 39 33 528 528 424 424
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 & hereafter
Bank loans Bonds
*Short term debt Includes accrued interest
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FINANCIAL RATIOS
Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Profitability
Gross margin 30.5% 33.1% 30.3% 32.1% 32.5%
Operating margin 9.8% 12.4% 9.6% 11.6% 11.9%
LTM(1) Adjusted EBITDA margin 25.0% 24.5% 22.5% 25.0% 22.5%
ROA (EBIT / Total Assets) 4.6% 5.5% 4.9% 5.2% 5.4%
ROE (Net Income / Equity) 5.2% 6.3% 5.1% 5.6% 6.1%
Leverage
LTM Interest Coverage Ratio (Adj. EBITDA / Financial Costs) 5.1x 4.9x 5.0x 5.1x 5.0x
Net Financial Debt / LTM Adjusted EBITDA 2.9x 3.1x 3.6x 2.9x 3.6x
Total Financial Debt / Total Capitalization(2) 39.7% 40.1% 42.9% 39.7% 42.9%
Net Financial Debt / Total Capitalization 34.8% 35.6% 34.8% 34.8% 34.8%
Total Financial Debt / Shareholders’ Equity 66.2% 67.5% 75.6% 66.2% 75.6%
Net Financial Debt / Shareholders’ Equity 58.1% 59.8% 61.3% 58.1% 61.3%
(1) LTM = Last Twelve Months
(2) Capitalization = Total financial debt + Equity
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THIRD QUARTER AND SUBSEQUENT EVENTS AND NEWS
Arauco announces a US$ 325 million investment for new Particleboard Mill
Arauco announced in September the intention to build a new particleboard in Grayling, Michigan. This mill will be the single largest in North America, and one of the highest capacity particleboard presses in the world, producing up to 750,000 m3 of panels per year. Groundbreaking is estimated for late 2016, with the rollout of the first panel during the latter part of 2018. This investment will complement the supply of MDF from our neighboring mill in Salt Ste. Marie, Ontario, and will yield important economic and community benefits to the Crawford County region. This project is subject to approval of incentives and permits by both state and local agencies as well as final approval by the Arauco Board of Directors.
Bank loan for US$300 million extended to September 2018
A US$ 300 million loan with initial maturity in June 2016 was extended to September 2018, and at a lower spread. This loan was used for corporate general purposes. Arauco extended the loan to a year with low financial maturities, enabling the debt schedule to remain stable throughout the years.
Arauco in process of obtaining new local bond credit lines
Arauco is currently in the process of obtaining two new bond credit lines in Chile. Documents have already been submitted to the SVS (Superintendencia de Valores) and are under review. Bond credit lines have 10 year and 30 year terms, for UF 20 million each. However, the total amount placed in the market between both credit lines must not surpass UF 20 million in total. These lines are intended to provide more financing alternatives to Arauco, nevertheless, the use of these lines in the future will always depend on Arauco’s financial needs and market conditions.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCOME STATEMENT
US$ Million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Revenue 1,281.4 1,372.7 1,348.6 3,927.4 3,947.9
Cost of sales (890.9) (918.7) (940.5) (2,668.1) (2,666.7)
Gross Profit 390.6 454.0 408.2 1,259.3 1,281.2
Other income 72.3 54.6 77.7 182.5 231.8
Distribution costs (136.5) (132.5) (141.8) (391.8) (397.9)
Administrative expenses (127.9) (151.9) (136.5) (410.3) (415.3)
Other expenses (18.0) (28.8) (20.4) (72.3) (103.5)
Financial income 15.8 8.8 8.6 35.1 16.1
Financial costs (62.6) (63.0) (67.4) (193.8) (177.5)
Participation in (loss) profit in associates and joint 2.2 (1.6) 6.7 1.3 6.6
ventures accounted through equity method
Exchange rate differences (22.6) 2.6 (13.1) (27.8) (3.0)
Income before income tax 113.3 142.3 121.9 382.1 438.5
Income tax (26.3) (36.4) (31.4) (103.6) (115.5)
Net Income 87.0 105.9 90.4 278.6 323.1
Profit attributable to parent company 86.2 105.0 89.3 276.1 319.5
Profit attributable to non-parent company 0.8 0.9 1.1 2.5 3.6
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BALANCE SHEET
US$ Million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q4 2014
Cash and cash equivalents 528.9 511.9 971.2
Other financial current assets 46.0 11.8 7.6
Other current non-financial assets 196.9 164.8 177.7
Trade and other receivables-net 736.2 778.0 731.9
Related party receivables 3.6 4.4 4.7
Inventories 896.2 911.1 893.6
Biological assets, current 249.0 255.8 307.6
Tax assets 34.2 43.4 38.5
Non-Current Assets classified as held for sale 8.1 8.0 8.0
Total Current Assets 2,699.1 2,689.1 3,140.7
Other non-current financial assets 0.0 2.0 5.0
Other non-current and non-financial assets 99.8 101.8 101.1
Non-current receivables 157.1 188.7 182.5
Investments accounted through equity method 262.0 303.8 326.0
Intangible assets 83.9 87.4 93.3
Goodwill 69.1 76.7 82.6
Property, plant and equipment 6,850.8 7,003.4 7,119.6
Biological assets, non-current 3,454.6 3,523.5 3,538.8
Deferred tax assets 148.0 149.7 158.3
Total Non-Current Assets 11,125.4 11,437.1 11,607.2
TOTAL ASSETS 13,824.5 14,126.1 14,747.9
Other financial liabilities, current 324.5 691.4 742.3
Trade and other payables 621.9 605.1 630.4
Related party payables 8.9 9.5 6.0
Other provisions, current 0.5 0.7 2.5
Tax liabilities 15.5 21.5 25.9
Current provision for employee benefits 4.2 4.3 3.6
Other non-financial liabilities, current 168.6 118.8 136.3
Total Current Liabilities 1,144.0 1,451.3 1,547.1
Other non-current financial liabilities 4,233.9 3,988.3 4,453.8
Trade and Other payables non-current 0.0 0.0 0.0
Other provisions, non-current 59.8 63.8 64.5
Deferred tax liabilities 1,718.2 1,745.7 1,757.1
Non-current provision for employee benefits 49.2 51.2 48.6
Other non-financial liabilities, non-current 43.6 53.5 62.0
Total Non-Current Liabilities 6,104.7 5,902.5 6,386.1
Non-parent participation 37.4 43.6 47.6
Net equity attributable to parent company 6,538.5 6,728.8 6,767.1
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 13,824.5 14,126.1 14,747.9
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
US$ Million Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2014 YTD 2015 YTD 2014
Collection of accounts receivables 1,492.3 1,480.6 1,580.6 4,370.9 4,105.9
Collection from insurance claims 1.7 0.0 0.0 4.7 0.0
Other cash receipts (payments) 35.6 101.0 82.1 249.9 265.4
Payments of suppliers and personnel (less) (1,210.0) (1,264.0) (1,253.4) (3,695.7) (3,454.0)
Interest paid and received (69.2) (41.4) (59.8) (183.2) (147.0)
Income tax paid (15.1) (35.3) (15.8) (64.0) (20.7)
Other (outflows) inflows of cash, net 4.2 (3.5) 2.5 5.3 1.2
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities 239.4 237.5 336.3 688.0 750.9
Capital Expenditures (103.5) (186.9) (107.6) (385.2) (478.1)
Other investment cash flows 7.7 (18.4) (135.8) (11.4) (116.6)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities (95.8) (205.3) (243.4) (396.6) (594.7)
Proceeds from borrowings 47.8 174.8 515.2 249.0 978.8
Repayments of borrowings (153.9) (640.8) (262.9) (862.5) (741.4)
Dividends paid (0.4) (98.6) (0.4) (99.1) (78.2)
Other inflows of cash, net (0.1) (0.4) (1.6) (0.9) (1.7)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities (106.6) (565.1) 250.2 (713.5) 157.5
Total Cash Inflow (Outflow) of the Period 37.0 (532.9) 343.1 (422.1) 313.7
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (20.0) 3.9 (11.6) (20.2) (8.7)
Cash and Cash equivalents at beginning of the period 511.9 1,040.9 640.7 971.2 667.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of the Period 528.9 511.9 972.2 528.9 972.2
For more details on Arauco’s financial statements please refer to www.svs.cl or www.arauco.cl
DISCLAIMER
This news release may contain forward-looking statements concerning
Arauco’s future performance and should be considered as good faith estimates by Arauco. These forward looking statements reflect management’s expectations and are based upon currently available data. Actual results are subject to future events and uncertainties, many of which are outside Arauco’s control and could materially impact Arauco’s performance.
Readers are referred to the documents filed by Arauco with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, specifically the most recent filing on Form 20-F which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Arauco on the date hereof and Arauco assumes no obligation to update such statements. References herein to “US$” are to United
States dollars. Discrepancies in any table between totals and the sums of the amounts listed are due to rounding. This report is unaudited.
For further information please contact:
José Luis Rosso jose.rosso@arauco.cl Phone: (56-2) 2461 7221
Fernanda Paz Vásquez fernanda.vasquez@arauco.cl Phone: (56-2) 2461 7494
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